ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomLetter of intent - and other interview questions
hey stan!

you seem pretty much covered to me. good.gif

i had my interview tuesday and from my experience all she looked at and kept copies of was the police cert, birth certificates, tax documents, letter from his employer and she took the passport photos.

i was not asked for a letter of intent although my other half did send me a new one. not notarised just up to date.

do make sure all your documents are photocopied as they do request to see the original and the photocopy which they keep.

it was quick and painless to be honest except the waiting in between call-ups.

it was over just like that. i even asked if that was it at the end. lol

good luck good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-12 06:22:00
United KingdomJust Got My Visa!! Yay!
kicking.gif Courier just delivered the visas! kicking.gif

Now I'm looking for flights for first week of July.

I'm over the moon!

My SO has arranged a huge 'Welcome Home' party for us.

Here's hoping the guest leave early. wink.gif whistling.gif

All the best to everyone on here and thanks for all the help. Wouldn't have coped without this place.

And look forward to more help and advice on the rest of my journey. biggrin.gif

Many thanks!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-13 05:20:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Best of Luck! good.gif

Hope everything works out fine for you. star_smile.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-17 10:32:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Good luck Sal good.gif

Hope everything goes well for you.

As we English like to say ''Keep your Chin up''. star_smile.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-22 04:59:00
United KingdomDoes my fiance have to travel to London for his medical? o.O
Just to chip in.

My nurse gave me a DTAP injection. Hurt like heck as I hate needles. wacko.gif

The printout record she gave me says Tetanus/low dose diptheria vaccination but the actual packaging on the box was DTAP.

She's amazed that we need the MMR as she thinks that's just associated with children, but I told her to stick it in anyway. lol
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-09 03:34:00
United KingdomPhotographs
Two photographs needed! good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-02 10:27:00
United KingdomNot long now!!
Hey guys!

Well I'm due to fly out on Monday 7th July. kicking.gif

Shippers collected my boxes yesterday. I was so worried because I had originally ordered 5 tea chest sized boxes and 1 book box.

I told them to send me extras just in case. whistling.gif

I actually ended up with 9 boxes in total, 8 of them being tea chest sized. blink.gif

The funny thing is though, that they were mainly filled with clothes and shoes. laughing.gif

I went with 'allfreight' as my other half said it would be easy to just collect the boxes from the airport as it's not too far from us.

In total for what I think were 'bleeding heavy' boxes I paid £475. I so thought I would have to pay at least £600-700. Phew!

So excited, even at the prospect of having to connect flights.

Good luck to everyone with every aspect of your journeys:thumbs:

Will leave a post once we're all settled and not so errr tired. innocent.gif whistling.gif

Thanks again for all the help and advise.


Linda & Chad
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-05 05:23:00
United KingdomWhere in the UK are you?? (or you other half)
Hey!

I'm from West London (Harrow) born and bred! good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-31 04:47:00
United KingdomGareth is all approved! Now onto packet 3!
Hey Congrats Guys!

Real happy for you both! good.gif

Best wishes to you on the rest of your journey.
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-11 16:07:00
United KingdomAOS fees-confused???
Hi All!

It's been a while since I've been on here and I have no excuse. whistling.gif

I've settled in nicely here in Indianapolis and couldn't be happier.

My son starts Kindergarten tomorrow he's well excited. lol

We've booked a simple ceremony for Aug 29th. kicking.gif Can't wait!

I'm actually leading up to asking for some info...yet again! blush.gif

Ok. I've looked at what I have to download etc, with regards to AOS but what we're confused with is how much money we need to send?

I'm guessing I have to pay for both my 5 year old son and myself right? I just can't work out how much in total this will be. I've really tried to work it out but the AOS form and payment page is so confusing unsure.gif

Can anyone point us in the right direction with regards to how much roughly we need to send in once married?

Really appreciate any help and advice given as always. smile.gif

Thanks!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 13:03:00
United KingdomAdjustement of status
hey there!

we meet again. lol

hope all is well with you guys good.gif

congrats on the wedding! ours is on 29th august. kicking.gif

i've just posted a similar post to yours so i'm gonna keep an eye out on your replies. lol

i'm pretty much confused as you with regards to my son who's 5 unsure.gif

have you worked out how much exactly you'll need to send? i guess ours will be the same. it's all double dutch to us.

we have to pay a fee for our kids right?

any help appreciated!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 19:24:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
Congratulations! good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-23 11:24:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
It was actually much better having it at 8am.

Trust me by the time I got outta there it was standing room only. good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 14:33:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
Oh good for you guys! kicking.gif

I'm glad that's all sorted now.

Congratulations and the best of luck! good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 12:55:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Jun 3 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif Congratulations Glyn & Kathy!!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll

February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven

March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.
April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 12:20:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
Ooooh! Just wanted to add. There was a little bit of stress on my part. wacko.gif

I made the mistake of paying £1.50 for a drink whilst in the Embassy.

I swear it was the worst £1.50 ever spent.

Bought a Gatorade Fierce or something. Grape flavour.

Seriously was the worst thing I've ever tasted. lol

Avoid at all costs! Be warned!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 06:26:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
kicking.gif Had my interview this morning. Passed kicking.gif

Oh my goodness. I swear I slept for only 2 hours. I kept waking up and looking at the clock. I was convinced I was going to sleep through the alarm.

Anyway. It was so easy and not the least bit as stressful as I thought it would be.

My interview was at 8am. I got there around 7.40am. Went through the relatively short security line. Took off my ever so huge earrings and watch. I've around the Embassy area before and I have now found that Marble Arch station is by far the closest. Trust me! I'm not a great walker.

Checked in with the receptionist and got ticket number 5004. Nice number as the first one was 5000 (immigrant visas). They whizz through the non-immigrant applicants (1000's). But I only waited for around 40 mins to be called first. Went loo twice before being called. lol

Got called to the window. Handed over my documents to a really nice lady who smiled throughout after she informed me her petticoat was twisted under her skirt and annoying her.

She took all my documents. Asked me to go to another window to pay the fee. I was actually worried as I hadn't changed cash to dollars, but that was no problem and I actually got $262 dollars for both visas for the amount of only £132. Great rate! Wonder if they'll change some currency for me at that rate? whistling.gif She took copy of his tax form, I134 and copy of letter from his employer. That was it. Including of course my Police Report, Birth Certificates etc.

Had my fingerprints taken and then was sent back to wait in the seating area. Which by the way, was standing room only by the time I got through the whole process. ohmy.gif

Was called back to another window after only 20 minutes. Another nice lady asked how we met, how I get on with his children, etc.

Had to then retake my fingerprints. Only left hand this time. By the way! How hard is it to get the darn two thumbs together? lol

Then did the whole '' I swear this is the truth'' statement and was told bar anything coming back on my fingerprints I'll have my visas in the next 3-5 days. kicking.gif Woohoo!

***** On a separate note. My son is in his father's name. We never married but thanks to L&P (many thanks) and some of the posts on here I got a couple of copies of letters from both my local HMCS and the Family Division of the HMCS stating that I have full parental responsibility and his father has not now or ever had (requested) or earned that right. I was asked if I was ever married. No! She looked over the document and handed it back.)*****

Thanks again to everyone for all the help and support. I can now look forward to the future. good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 05:33:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (julezabelle @ May 23 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys! It is my pleasure to maintain the list since the UK forum RAWKS!!!!

hey julez!

can we be added to your list? whistling.gif

pretty please!?
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-23 15:33:00
United KingdomYes!! It's another shipping thread
Just a quickie! whistling.gif

I used Allfreight to ship my gear over.

It took less than two weeks and everything got here in one piece. kicking.gif

Only took us around and hour and a half to wait for it to be cleared through customs. I'm sure they had a good laugh when they saw the amount of shoes I had shipped over. blush.gif

So I'm more than happy with the service I received!

good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-11 16:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)nvc has not received our package and its been 4 weeks
hi

just so you know, i called them on Monday and got the usual 'not received' hoo-ha!

i wasn't going to ring them again until Friday, but as i finished work early i thought i would check again.

i was told not only had they received it, but it was already on it's way to London.

we were approved on 21st March.

it amazes me how everything to do with visas run out of sync?? wacko.gif there is just no order at all.

hope you guys have good news this week good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 13:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvery bad news
Seems to me that you weren't denied as in 'never going to happen'. unsure.gif

You have been denied purely because you've applied for a fiance/ee visa although you're already married.

It seems to me all you need to do is go through the procedure for a K3 visa right?

Good luck with that good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-06 17:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat's needed for interview?
QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Apr 14 2008, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roselinda @ Apr 13 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi again! whistling.gif

well after reading and re-reading hundreds of posts on here (my bible) i just wanted to clarify what my SO needs to send me for the interview.

does he need to send me the whole copy of the I129 thingy he sent in?

or does he merely need to send me the affodavit of support, wage slips and tax return bits and intent to marry letter?

i don't want him sending all that extra stuff to me if it's not needed.

do i just tell him to go ahead and send the whole lot?

as always any help will be greatly appreciated! good.gif

you can download the forms needed here on vj like the ds156 that generates the barcode( 1 original and one copy), affidavit notarized (orig and copy), photos, and other proof.

Thanks guys!

Appreciate all the advise. good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-14 06:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat's needed for interview?
hi again! whistling.gif

well after reading and re-reading hundreds of posts on here (my bible) i just wanted to clarify what my SO needs to send me for the interview.

does he need to send me the whole copy of the I129 thingy he sent in?

or does he merely need to send me the affodavit of support, wage slips and tax return bits and intent to marry letter?

i don't want him sending all that extra stuff to me if it's not needed.

do i just tell him to go ahead and send the whole lot?

as always any help will be greatly appreciated! good.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-13 16:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Help!!
Hi.

Sorry to be a pest but I now have my interview date scheduled for June 10th.

The thing is that although we placed my daughter on our initial application as it stated to name all children under 21 years of age, she will not, all things going well of course, be going over with me and my son.

On the packet 3 forms, I put her name on them but also stated in whichever question it was, that she would not be following at a later date.

She's almost 18 and has decided to just come over and visit on the VWP whenever she can, due to work and college committments.

My problem now is that her name is still on my Packet 4 document.

She did not have a medical with us, so my question is, do I merely just not bring her with me to the interview and inform them that she will not be joining us, or should I contact the Embassy prior and inform them?

Any help as always appreciated.

thanks!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 11:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRead This: YOU WILL NEED A Police Certificate (Subject Access) if you have had ANY Criminal Offenses, No matter HOW small or spent!!!!
I ticked the box no criminal past as this is the case, as I suspect did most of us being totally honest.

I have my ACPO certificate with the real gross picture of me laughing.gif in front of me right now.

It clearly states 'No Trace!'

Does that mean that if a person certificate comes back with No Live Trace that they have a criminal past? blink.gif

Surely the filer knows that a police check will pick up anything they have done previously? whistling.gif
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-27 14:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Information Please!?
Thanks for the info guys!

Really appreciate it. :thumbs:
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-25 21:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Information Please!?
Hi Everyone!

I just completed my interview and was approved, so now I am just waiting on the Oath date.

My question is, I've read a few posts where people are getting US passports and I wondered if it was necessary? I don't mind getting one, and actually am planning to as my son travels back to London every year and I will try and do the same.

My thing is, I just renewed my UK passport which wasn't cheap :wacko:

Am I better off just disregarding my UK passport and obtaining a US one once I get my naturalization certificate?

As always, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-24 06:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionImmediate Help.. Oath Ceremony Next week and Marital Status change

I had my interview a couple of weeks ago for Naturalization, and I specifically recall being asked if all the information given on my forms at the time of application was still correct. I know most people are asked that. So it would have for sure, been in their best interest to point out at that time, that they were married right?

 

I have my Oath ceremony form, and it does indeed state on the back questions about if your situation has changed since your interview. In my opinion, that is the last opportunity the OP has to clear the air, and set things straight.

 

Good luck though! Hope it all works out!


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-06 11:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Information (again) Please?

Thanks! My son goes away every year on his own. I think I will just apply for both of ours together. Just save the hassle of doing it later. Thanks for the info guys! good.gif


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-19 17:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Information (again) Please?

Okay! But won't I have to apply just so I can then apply for my son?

 

Can I apply for his passport without applying for my own just yet?


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 20:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport Information (again) Please?

Hi! Sorry I just wanted to ask another question about passports.......

 

I am now a citizen, and my son who came over with me, and is 10 I imagine will also be one.

 

My question is, he is travelling to London at the end of the month for his vacation. He has a British passport, but will I need to apply for a US passport for him prior to travellling or will he be able to travel on his existing passport and green card and then apply for a US one on his return?

 

I mean is it imperative that I apply right now for my own US passport right now even though I am not planning on travelling anywhere until the end of the year?

 

Sorry for all the questions, I just didn't want to do anything that could cause my son distress when he travels.

 

Thanks in advance!


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 20:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

Hey Ontarkie!

 

Yeah! Well I can tell you that it's so much easier applying for a UK passport than a US one. It's been one thing after another. My son travelled to London and back with no problem whatsoever with his greencard. His US passport will be delayed until I send a document showing that his natural father has no parental rights and is fine with him having a passport which he is in the process of completing and sending to me. I am still waiting for my own passport which I need for Social Security and school purposes, but have now been told I have to resend a picture after paying $12 just for one as it was not image correct!ranting33va.gif

But my son was fine. I checked with every office I had to, USCIS, the Passport office and even Border Control just for the sake of it. His greencard is valid until I return it with his passport amendments. I also had to send a copy of my marriage certificate with his application as of course my name on his birth certificate is different to what documents they have. I sent his passport application seperate to mine as he was travelling. I would advise to not do that ...EVER...too many hassles, although the passport office said it was fine doing so. But of course it isn't and they actually said the post office/passport office always dish out the wrong information. Hmmmm!?

 

I will also say to apply for Social Security change prior to passport. I wish I knew that first.

 

Hope this helps! goofy.gif


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-27 15:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

Oh no...no charges. Never! He's a great dad....it just didn't work for us. He has no legal right even though he is on the birth certifcate as we were never married. We got documentation from Children Services in UK just to prove it. However, if the child was born after December 2003, regardless of whether the parents were married, if the father is on the certificate he now has legal rights. My son was born before then and he's been back and forward every year to visit his dad and family. His dad actually pays for his flights...so we have no problems. Thankfully.

 

I will just get some more information on my son's return and then complete the passport application then.

 

I'm not going to shell out $600 when my son can get a passport, but just needs the required documents which I have no problems with getting.


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-07 14:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

NickD!

 

You lost me!? Pay what?? I've applied for a passport but it has to be put on hold until I get all the new documentation.

 

What $600 should I pay? My son is only 10 years old.


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-07 08:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

Okay....thanks guys for all your input.....I know my son is now a US citizen also. I called the passport office and USCIS and spoke to two individuals who said my son can travel on his greencard freely and then apply for a passport once he returns.

His passport application is going to take longer than expected even though I paid for expedited service because we need some documentation from his natural father, he needs the actual copy of my naturalization certificate which is going through with my own application.

His greencard is still valid until he has a passport in his hand. The USCIS agent told me that it has to remain valid because not everyone can afford or will even try to get a passport, however the greencard has to be turned in in order for him to get his passport. So they advised me to let him travel and then on his return continue with his passport application. I've spoken to a number of people in different offices and was told the same thing by all of  them. As long as his UK passport is valid he is fine to leave and re-enter.

I know we hear all different things which is why I made so many calls today.

He's leaving on Wednesday so I guess I'll know either way on his return. smile.png


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-06 23:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

I just spoke to USCIS. They said he can travel freely with his UK valid passport and greencard. Although he is a citizen, until he gets a passport, his greencard is his proof of permanent residency!

His greencard is valid until he gets a US passport and is to be used until then.

 

Thanks for your input Ontarkie. I'll let you know if he has any problems.good.gif


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-06 15:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

Hey Ontarkie!

 

Yeah! I am expecting a long letter the lady told me on the phone just now. With everything they need. The funny thing is I gave the passport office his greencard but she said they won't need it. Urghh! The lady told me they need his greencard, but if he's going to use it to travel with, just to send it after, as we have 90 days to complete the passport application. She assured me as his passport is valid and his greencard is for 10 years he will be fine as he is not naturalized but is still a permanent resident even without a passport.

 

They mentioned a form my son's dad could fill in, and also to send a letter explaining the situation, and that his father has no legal rights and get it notarized.

I'm so confused because she told me to let him travel and it will be no problem?? Who did you speak to? CBP??

 


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-06 14:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassport for a child of Naturalized mother!

Okay. So I wanted to post a topic about the passport journey for my 10 year old son.

I am a newly naturalized citizen from the UK. My son came over with me over four years ago.

 

Anyway...I followed everyone's advice on here and the information given at the ceremony and applied for US passports for both myself and my son.

My son was due to fly to London for his vacation so I had to expedite his application, which was the first problem. The passport office informed me to only apply for his expedited as I was not travelling, and it would cost me more money. Not that I was worried. So....her first mistake was copying my certificate and attaching it to my son's. I knew it would be a problem. I was also told that my son HAD to have a US passport to leave the country as his status is now invalid.

I have since found out that this is not the case, and he can actually still travel on his UK passport and Greencard with no problem. So with that being said, I could have saved myself the $200 bucks I paid for the expedite service considering I now have to include a lot of additional things for his application.

Although my son's natural father is on his birth certifcate, in England, he had no legal rights so could not protest against his son being relocated. He never did, and he's a great father so getting an additional letter from him will not be a problem.

 

So basically what I have since found out from the passport office is that my son can still travel on his UK passport, and greencard and he will have no problems getting into and out of the country.

 

I hope this makes sense? I will update further once I receive the letter from the passport office with the list of everything I will need to apply for his passport.


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-06 14:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2013 Filers

Congrats Markieboy and everyone else who have recently gained citizenship. Good luck to all those waiting! Not long now folks! dancin5hr.gif


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-29 10:08:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2013 Filers

Hi again guys!

 

Told you I'd be back. lol

 

I have posted this question elsewhere, but you lot have always been so helpful.

 

Okay so as I'm not travelling anytime soon, or at least until Christmas I wondered if I could put off applying for my passport for a few weeks?

 

The thing is my son is travelling in June back to London, and I know I have to expedite his application with my naturalization certificate which I am planning on doing tomorrow.

 

Do you think there will be an issue with me applying for his without mine? We are moving house at the moment and applying for a passport is the furthest thing away from my mind. Of course I'm excited to get one, but do I need to asap?

 

Can I apply for my 10-year old son's first?

 

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks guys!


RoselindaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-20 20:42:00