Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
USCIS Service Centers	Has anyone received a NOA 2 in 2013 yet?!	Hi guys, I know that this may seem a little vague, but, has anyone had an NOA 2 in 2013 yet?! I'm from the UK, using CSC. I keep checking timelines and no one seems to be updating theirs. My 'Estimated Date' has been and gone....... Thanks for your help.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-01-17 11:22:00
USCIS Service Centers	Is Csc even open?.....	A little harsh.... But everyone is entitled to an opinion. I hope the earlier posts are helpful...	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-15 12:10:00
USCIS Service Centers	Is Csc even open?.....	Will you stop this please? It's going from supportive and informative, to childish. Thank you to everyone who has posted.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-15 03:57:00
USCIS Service Centers	Is Csc even open?.....	We have been waiting for nearly 6 months now and not a whisper of NOA2. I wish they would start processing some K1's!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-04 12:10:00
USCIS Service Centers	USCIS Mission Statement........	Guys, This just made me chuckle!.... U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Mission Statement USCIS will secure America’s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. We are the 18,000 government employees and contractors of USCIS working at 250 offices across the world. Achieving our goals becomes possible when the different elements of our organization are engaged and acting as partners working toward a common outcome. USCIS’ strategic goals include: Strengthening the security and integrity of the immigration system. Providing effective customer-oriented immigration benefit and information services. Supporting immigrants’ integration and participation in American civic culture. Promoting flexible and sound immigration policies and programs. Strengthening the infrastructure supporting the USCIS mission. Operating as a high-performance organization that promotes a highly talented workforce and a dynamic work culture. Core Values Integrity We shall always strive for the highest level of integrity in our dealings with our customers, our fellow employees and the citizens of the United States of America. We shall be ever mindful of the importance of the trust the American people have placed in us to administer the nation’s immigration system fairly, honestly and correctly. Respect We will demonstrate respect in all of our actions. We will ensure that everyone we affect will be treated with dignity and courtesy regardless of the outcome of the decision. We will model this principle in all of our activities, with each other, our customers and the public. Through our actions, this organization will become known as an example of respect, dignity and courtesy. Ingenuity As we meet the challenges to come, we will strive to find the most effective means to accomplish our goals. We will use ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity and sound management principles to strive for world-class results. We will approach every challenge with a balance of enthusiasm and wisdom in our effort to fulfill our vision. Vigilance In this era of increased global threats and national security challenges,we will remain mindful of our obligation to provide immigration service in a manner that strengthens and fortifies the nation. We will exercise a holistic approach to Vigilance as we perform our mission. We will carefully administer every aspect of our immigration mission so that new immigrants and citizens can hold in high regard the privileges and advantages of lawful presence in the United States.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-24 17:21:00
United Kingdom	packet 3 form questions	Hi, im sorry for asking these questions, im sure they have been asked before, but I have been looking through the forums and cant find answers and some answers were from a while ago so I was wondering if anyone could give up to date answers cause I know some things change.   DS-230   Right Ive read that it is only part 1 (upto question 35) you fill in and send in on all of the websites. But I've also read on here in the london forum that recently they have been asking for part 2 in the London Embassy. So my question is.... Should I fill in part 1 and 2 (upto question 44) and send them in (apart from the bit that I need to sign when im there). Then at least it is all done, and if i dont need it then they can ignore that?? Or just send in 1 (upto question 35), and take in part 2 complete with me on the day so that if they need it I can just pull it out?? Just  send in part 1. Take part 2 to the interview. You can fill it all in, but obviously, don't sign it until you are there. (I think there is a line on the form saying 'do not fill in below this line'.     DS-2001   I've read that you need to send in a cover letter along with this form. Is there and example of one anywhere that I could use as a template, or can anyone give me a list of what to include in it. My cover letter contained - My name, address, case number, LND number, what documents where in the envelope (if they were signed/unsigned and if there were 2 copies), the date for my medical.    DS-157   It asks for all of the different ways to spell your name. My name is Amy, so do I need to write in all of the different spellings because there is a LOT! Or shall I just put in Amy and also the same for my middle name Elizabeth. Just put 'Amy'. The box is there for people with names spelt with non standard English letters.      Thank you for you help. Again im sorry for repeating questions that have no doubt been asked, but I just really want to make sure I get it all right.   Flossy x   Hope this helps....	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-05-26 14:49:00
United Kingdom	Confused about CEAC status	Hi guys I had my interview today and checked my case status this evening. It says AP on mine also. Interview was at London. I hope it's not in AP, as I fly on the 14th! Do you think the steps the operator described are correct? Cheers Rob	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-04 21:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How long did you wait for your Visa....	Hi all,    I had my interview on Tuesday, 4th of June. My visa was approved, and the CEAC website is also now telling me that my visa has been issued.    Question is, how long did everyone wait for delivery notification??   Rob	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-06 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2!!!!!!!! OCTOBER FILER!!!!!!!!!!	Congrats! I just wish CSC would pick up the pace a little! I hope the rest is plain sailing for you......	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-24 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 APPROVED TODAY! CSC is moving again :)	Congratulations! Sorry - I should have said 'congratulations' too. We'll get there! Eventually!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-17 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC July 26th NO2 approved Today	Congratulations!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-17 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 31 CSC Approval ....	Congratulations!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-17 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	SEPTEMBER FILER - NOA2!!!!!	Congrats!!! It seems that contacting congressman/senator does work since USCIS processing cases with later NOA1 dates than the others. My NOA1 is August 10th, 2012 and still waiting. To be fair, our congressional aid was great. He really did pull out all the stops. You should definitely contact yours if you are able to. Even to let them know the situation you are in.... And, Thank you everyone for your congratulations!!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-18 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	SEPTEMBER FILER - NOA2!!!!!	how long after you contacted congressmab did you get noa2? I'm still waiting, almost 9 months Just over 2 weeks. It took some doing though. Follow what others have written. I cant find the link at the moment..... Congrats! Even though Cali is approving all of 2012 ppl just needs to relax..... Hard to relax really.....I really do sympathize with everyone waiting.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-17 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	SEPTEMBER FILER - NOA2!!!!!	Guys and girls, 10 minutes ago I got the NOA2 via email! I'm physically shaking! I will say this....It's not over yet, but we are a lot closer!! Please DO contact your congressman/senator. It really does help them to gain knowledge of the situation we have been/are facing. My NOA1 was 21st September 2012. Good luck guys! Thank you all so much for your support. I'm sure i will need your wisdom as I carry on with this process! Come on CSC!.....Your alive again!.....	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-17 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Over 20 approvals today!!!!	I hope they keep going....	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-19 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Approved today	Congratulations!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-19 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa approved CSC	Congratulations!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-19 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC July filer	Most congressmen have an 'Immigration Relations Consular Aid'. I put in a request, and to be honest, they have been fighting my corner ever since.   Just call them... I found it easier than waiting for them to reply by mail. Once you have spoken to them, they seem to contact you by e-mail rather than mail.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-05-24 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What are the chances....	If you take a return flight itinerary, as well as a printed copy of your original submission and NOA1, you'll probably be absolutely fine. They might give you hassle, but there's very little chance they won't let you in. I'm flying into JFK April 3rd - there's always a possibility they'll turn you back, but not very likely. When was the last time you visited and for how long?	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What are the chances....	Yeah, I always take my return ticket with me, as (and correct me if i'm wrong) it's a necessary document with regards to the VWP. In fact, I'm sure they asked me for it the last time I entered. Did you take any proof of employment?	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What are the chances....	Well guys, I love reading all these stories about people visiting! It can be a heart warming read when you in disillusion about the whole process... So, what do you think my chances are for another visit at the end of April for 3 weeks? History as follows.... April 27th 2012 - May 7th 2012 (POE Newark) August 23rd 2012 - August 29th 2012 (POE Chicago O'Hare) November 14th 2012 - February 9th 2013 (POE Chicago O'Hare) I am a self employed carpenter, with work booked in for a building contractor when i return (letter detailing this). I have plenty of funds to support myself. DO NOT HAVE mortgage, rental agreement, car ownership DO HAVE creditcard bill, shotgun license (only I can open the cabinet, Illegal for the gun to be in my fathers house when my license expires), will have a return ticket, my NOA1, K-1 paperwork. I've never had an issue coming through before, but it's always nice to get the opinion of others. Do you think i should change my POE? I know about the whole 'your not guaranteed to get in' stuff, but others experiences are always a plus... Thanks in advance!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting CSC....	So, I think now that October filers at VSC are being processed, something really has to be done about the state and rate of CSC! Any ideas? Maybe we should all take a visit?! That's if the CBP officer will let us in the country due to extenuating circumstances! (For some, an 8 month wait!) Edited by Rob C, 24 March 2013 - 03:17 PM.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-24 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally got a call back from my Congresswoman	Exactly what they said to me. 2 days later..... BOOM! NOA2!! Good luck!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-19 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical in UK	Before you can book the medical you need the 'LND' (case specific for the London Embassy) number from the NVC. I am at exactly the same stage at the minute. As soon as i have the 'LND' number from the NVC, I will prepare packet 3, book the medical, have the medical and then send packet 3. I don't want to risk my case not being at the embassy and have everything on the way! See this for the medical info.... http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html Ps. Do you have a timeline?	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-26 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Don't have notarized letter for London...Help	Notarized letter of intent to marry.   Don't worry. I have done some digging, and re read the letter (10 times!)   The post below answered my questions   http://www.visajourn...fees/?p=6267441   Once again, Nich-Nick has saved the day. Incredible source of information!!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-02 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Don't have notarized letter for London...Help	Hi guys.....A little help if you will   I have everything for the interview on tuesday. Except the notarized letter. I have a letter, signed and dated by my fiancee, but i completely missed the notarization part!!   What do I do??	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-02 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Notarized ? Fees ?	This post has just saved my hair from falling out! Nich-Nick.....You truly are a god!!!!!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-02 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entering US with K-1 Visa and round-trip ticket	I bought a round trip ticket too. I fly with American Airlines, and like you said, its 500-1000 dollars cheaper!   No questions were asked at POE (I came in 8 days ago).    I Intent to reschedule my flight for some time next year, as i think you can push it for up to a year. But, your always going to have a spare ticket.....HA!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-06-22 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Obtaining UK ACRO - Police Certificate process	This can be a real pain! I had the same thing when I sent off for mine. BUT....I did send off for them in November due to sheer boredom!   I hope they come soon for you!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-05-13 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Yes, you can visit!	Hi guys, Just thought I would let you know I entered the US today at Chicago O'Hare. Went a little like this.... 'Reason for your visit?' - Vacation 'Where are you staying? - Chicago 'Who are you visiting?' - My fiancée 'What do you do for work in the UK?' - Construction 'Four fingers and look at the camera please' Total time, 45 seconds! I had everything with me! K1 package, proof of ties, return tickets, NOA 1, NOA 2....EVERYTHING! He didn't even ask how long I was staying for! Stamped for the full 90 days on the VWP.	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-04-24 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Yes, you can visit!	There is no set timeframe - you have to leave the US for a non-contiguous country and then your 90 days is reset. Whether or not you are allowed to re-enter the US is at the discretion of US Customs. They will look at how likely it is that you are going to return to your home country i.e. what are your current ties? And have you spent so long in the US that it looks like you're living there. My trips in the last year have been: 3 - 17 April 2012 31 May - 6 June 2012 18 July - 15 Oct 2012 1 Dec 2012 - 28 Feb 2013 I plan to fly again on 3 April for 2 weeks but will change the return portion of the ticket once I'm in the US if our NOA2 does not come in. There is a strong possibility that I will not be let in this time but will take all my documentation with me to prove I have to come back. Also, I would hope the fact that I've never overstayed and that we will have been waiting over 8 months for our NOA2 by that stage will help. Yeah, I think I will try at the end of April. I think a 76 day stopgap, a healthy bank balance, and like you said, a return ticket (easily changeable) will be ok. I'll be taking everything I can to prove i'm coming home. Work agreements, phone contracts, doctors appointments....the list is endless. Have you been in touch with anyone about your long wait? congressman etc?	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Yes, you can visit!	You've not said what your POE is but I assume O'Hare, which is the same as mine. Some POEs are more difficult than others but often it's the individual officer you encounter that can make the difference. I have entered the US four times in the last year and stayed a total of 199 days (just added it up - blimey that's a lot - you'd might even think I want to live in the US ). I take it that you must live somewhere even if you don't have a mortgage or rental agreement. I rent a room off a friend. What I did was got her to write me a letter saying when I'd paid my rent up to - or rather, I wrote the letter and she signed it! I also got a rent book from WH Smith and got her to complete that. You say you have enough funds to support yourself? Bring bank statements showing that. They are not interested in credit available on credit cards - just cash in the bank. Last time I had less cash in the bank than usual as I was waiting for funds to be deposited, so I used my credit card for everything in the two weeks leading up to leaving the UK. Then when my funds cleared snd I was in the US, I paid off my credit cards. Thanks for the reply. WOW! 199 days! your doing well! Yes, I enter via O'Hare normally. The first time I entered via Newark and then flew to Columbus, Ohio. My fiancee has relocated since. Do you think there should be a certain timeframe i leave between visits? it will be 76 days between the two visits. I currently live with my dad. My mother passed away last year and he needed a hand, so i sold my house and moved back in with him, knowing about the pending move to the US. How many times have you visited this year?	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Yes, you can visit!	Well guys, I love reading all these stories about people visiting! It can be a heart warming read when you in disillusion about the whole process... So, what do you think my chances are for another visit at the end of April for 3 weeks? History as follows.... April 27th 2012 - May 7th 2012 (POE Newark) August 23rd 2012 - August 29th 2012 (POE Chicago O'Hare) November 14th 2012 - February 9th 2013 (POE Chicago O'Hare) I am a self employed carpenter, with work booked in for a building contractor when i return (letter detailing this). I have plenty of funds to support myself. DO NOT HAVE mortgage, rental agreement, car ownership DO HAVE creditcard bill, shotgun license (only I can open the cabinet, an offense for the gun to be in my fathers house when my license expires), will have a return ticket, my NOA1, K-1 paperwork. I've never had an issue coming through before, but it's always nice to get the opinion of others. Do you think i should change my POE? Thanks in advance!	Rob C	Male	United Kingdom	2013-03-22 06:41:00