ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate I-129F
I am a UK Citizen and the beneficiary of an I-129F petition.

At age 7 my name surname was changed to that of my mums new husband/stepdad. I am now 22.

I have declared this on the G325A form.

As the beneficiary do i need to submit the legal name change form? If i do, do I need to provide my birth certificate as well?

I only have my short form birth certificate, and I heard RFE can occur if this is all that is submitted.

There are so many conflicting opinions..

but does anyone have a definitive answer for me... What should i include in the pack?

Thanks for your help :)
burns1Male02010-03-31 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket Three help needed
Also, my fiancee forgot to make copies of the NOA2 etc and just sent the originals.

If they dont show up how can I get proof of NOA2 being received?

Thanks :)
burns1Male02010-08-29 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket Three help needed
My fiancee in America received our NOA2 in Mid July, as she was on vacaton in England with me at that time she didnt send over the evidence of support (letter from employer and letter from bank) as well as the engagement ring receipt and the approved NOA2 until August 14th.

I'm guessing she had a complete brainwave when she sent it as she didnt get a tracking number or insurance or anything - just sent it 1st class from Phoenix Arizona to Manchester, England. But hey, its done now!
I checked the USPS website and they say it takes 6-10 business days to arrive. The 10th working business day should have been two days ago, and still nothing! Is this normal?

I guess my main worry is that it is now coming up to 6-8 weeks since the petition was approved and I am getting really anxious about sending all the paperwork off to the USA embassy in London. It won't "expire" in the mean time will it?


Secondly, am I able to send off packet 3 now, without the evidence of support and show that at the interview? It is all very confusing what is required.


Thanks
burns1Male02010-08-29 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I send with my DS-156K
I have heard I just need to send the forms in for packet 3, and no supporting evidence, until the interview.

However, i need to send in the DS-156K. This asks for "documents to be attached in order to apply for a fiance non immigrant visa".

This sounds like a really dumb question; Do i attached the supporting evidence with theis form or not?!

Help

Thanks
burns1Male02010-08-29 10:56:00
United KingdomWhat foreign certificates do we need?
I am confused as to what foreign police certificates I will need to get ready for interview. I read on the US embassy London website that I will need certificates from all countries I have lived in for more than 12 months. See the link

http://london.usemba...ice_certificate

However, on the travel.state.gov website it states I'll need them for countries I've lived in for more than 6 months. See link:

http://travel.state....pes_2994.html#6

Has anyone had first hand experience of this? When it is time for my London interview, what will I be required to bring? I want to be as organised as possible. Are the K1 rules universal or are they embassy-specific like I thought?


Any help really appreciated!

Claire
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-14 16:17:00
United KingdomUK vs England
I put United Kingdom on all my USCIS forms. Never in a million years heard of a Scottish or an English citizen!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-14 13:36:00
United KingdomRecently Approved
Yes I believe NOA2 is valid only for 4 months which gives me till 16th December. Praying I have everything I need by early November.
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 15:43:00
United KingdomRecently Approved
Thanks for advice jules. Not looked at that form yet. I'm just in middle of typing up supplementary sheets for employment, countries visited and entries into the USA! The forms are not as bad as I thought just practising filling them in. What are you getting planned, you were approved yesterday too? :D X
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 15:06:00
United KingdomRecently Approved
Were you at Vermont? It's just come too soon, rushing was the last thing we thought we would have to do and that's now what we have to do! 66 days is ridiculous! Barely 2 months - arghhhhh :D are you one of Kate's friends? When did you get approved? X
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 14:01:00
United KingdomRecently Approved
Cool thanks for replies. I'm actually trying to delay my interview in order to get some foreign documents I desperately need. I'll just hang on till my fiancé gets the letter :) congrats everyone who's been approved! Still in desbelief it came in 66 days....! :D
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 13:36:00
United KingdomRecently Approved
Is it necessary to call them? I mean can we just wait for letter which will have NVC# on?

Does London give you an interview date fairly soon?
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 12:54:00
United KingdomWhat did you do with your old U.K. driver's license?
I like the confusing the police offer thing, doubt it would work in California but possibly Utah.
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-18 09:06:00
United KingdomK-1 can take 3-6 months
We first mailed out petition on June 4th - so its about 3 months now and were waiting for the first letter to come from the London embassy. If you are very lucky maybe 4-5?
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-02 19:13:00
United KingdomGoing to Bahrain for my police check...
Just thought I'd let anyone know If a police check is required from Bahrain I was instructed by the Bahrain embassy in London to simply go and get one, or risk waiting 5-9 months from trying to get it at the embassy.

Sucks! But I will do what has to be done.

A very expensive process this is turning out to be.

Hoping for a POE in Fenruary... Fingers crossed!

Claire

February*
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-02 19:10:00
United KingdomWhat do I mail off to embassy?
Yes I'll get that ordered when I get home on Friday. Going to Bahrain next week to collect my overseas one. Thats another 500pounds I have to fork out, lol. Yeah with all these mounting costs... we've opted for a teeny weeny wedding at a court house :)
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-11 10:49:00
United KingdomWhat do I mail off to embassy?
thanks for clearing those things up for me. So now I can concentrate on getting my police checks, mailing off these forms when I'm home, and getting my fiance started on his affidavit - it looks fairly straight forward that one I suppose. He has his transcripts. I will call Knightsbridge when I get home too.... exciting!


Thanks!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 23:27:00
United KingdomWhat do I mail off to embassy?
Ok so we have the letter from London Embassy asking us to mail the immigration forms. Do I need to submit 2 x DS-156 AND 2 x DS - 157?

Its DS - 157K I don't sign right?

I won't be sending off the readiness form 2001 until I have my overseas and UK police check. Does it matter I am submitting things at different times?

Can I chose when I have the medical. Was hoping to have it around October/November. Our NOA2 will expire Dec 15th.

I am currently with my fiance on holiday in the states and have completed all the necessary forms. Is it advisable to just get these mailed off ASAP? And the affidavit of support isnt required until interview, is this correct?

Sorry for the amount of questions, I am starting to feel the pressure of all this now.


Claire
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-10 22:55:00
United Kingdom3 weeks since mailed Packet 3
Ahh not even booked my medical yet - or got my overseas record check. Didn't send the readiness form obviously. Just thought I might have got a receipt letter or something. Yeah we're still not rushing it nick - just enquiring. Will book my medical tomorrow I think

Thanks everyone!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-09 19:00:00
United Kingdom3 weeks since mailed Packet 3
Morning everyone,

Mailed packet 3 three weeks ago and not heard anything ... This usual? Should I be calling them to chase up yet?

Claire xxx
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-08 02:59:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Just took a snapshot off that, thankyou! Fingers crossed Bahrain takes its finger out of its a** and get moving! :)
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 17:19:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Thanks Nick.
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So just a notarised letter off Andy, not myself? Right I think I am starting to understand everything a bit better. Last time I required one of these certificates from Bahrain, they quoted me 5 weeks. It took 5 months as I had mailed them the a wrong residency card copy, but they never informed me until I starting calling the Bahrain embassy 20 times a day. It took a friend of mine 5 weeks though, however when I enquired at the Bahrain embassy in Washington, they said they were taking 3-4 months. I just hope London works faster.

I lived in Bahrain for a little over a year. Yeah maybe they will AP me. I just hope they look at my situation now and the rigging I had to go through for my airside pass at London Heathrow and realise I am not a terrorist after all. Lol.

Like I said before, I used to live right by the police station in Bahrain that issued these certificates so if the embassy start playing havoc like they did last time, I will not hesitate to jump on a plane to the Middle East and have this thing sorted once and for all!

Thanks so much for your info, it means alot!

XXX


There is no form. A letter with all your details and case number of course. Do it before the expiration date--maybe 3 weeks??. The NOA2 will have that date printed on it, as will your letter from London. It's four months after approval. I would probably also include a letter from the USC fiancé saying he is still on board when you write the request just so they know. I know others who have stalled and didn't keep them informed but just trickled things in. Supposedly as long as they get things from you like the application, then medical results, your petition will be extended automatically. However informing them formally is a good measure to take so they know you are dealing with a hard to get foreign police report.

The official word from the embassy contained in the letter is:

The K1/3 petition is valid for four months from the date of action (priority date at the bottom of the letter) and must be valid to process your case to conclusion. To revalidate the petition, please request your fiancé(e) to make a notarized statement of intent to marry within ninety days of your arrival in the U.S. and present it on the day of your interview

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To read the whole letter, see the K1 thread pinned at the top of tis forum. Dan posted a copy.

How long did you live in Bahrain? That can make it much more likely you will get AP for additional security checks after the interview. You may not get the visa approved for weeks or many months. Just a heads up so you don't make plans until the visa is in hand, even if they say "approved" at the interview.


ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 15:40:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Thank you so much that has cleared everything up for us. One more, when is best to request an extension - is there a specific form I need to submit or can I just send London a letter explaining my situation?
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 12:58:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Yeah I did wonder about that bit x
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 07:59:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Thanks Vicomi! I'm just gonna let NVC do as they wish to it now, I honestly had a feeling this was coming I even downloaded all the DS forms today. And voila, 8pm exactly a text came....
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 02:34:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Lol - it would have been a good idea if we could. Too fast indeed! My bf is more panicking than I am!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 01:51:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Sounds like I can buy some time at least. I can always complete the packet slowly, at my pace to give me more time! I mean I'm not desperate to be over here - just spent all summer with him I need a break, ha! Think he does too... I will see what the expiry date on our noa2 says and in the mean time get my stuff ordered for Bahrain. If push comes to shove I can make a trip to Bahrain to get it in person, but it's not the sunny party island it used to be anymore! Thanks!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 01:35:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Sounds like I can buy some time at least. I can always complete the packet slowly, at my pace to give me more time! I mean I'm not desperate to be over here - just spent all summer with him I need a break, ha! Think he does too... I will see what the expiry date on our noa2 says and in the mean time get my stuff ordered for Bahrain. If push comes to shove I can make a trip to Bahrain to get it in person, but it's not the sunny party island it used to be anymore! Thanks!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 01:31:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
How long from noa2 to expiration date was it? If its like 12 months we can handle that! X
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 01:27:00
United KingdomA few questions about slowing down k1 application.
Hello vjers,

Ok I'll be as concise as possible.

Our NOA2 has come way quicker than we anticipated (66 days) which has caused a bit of panic.

I am starting the process of ordering my police certificate from Bahrain in a few days when I get back to the UK. This can take 3-4 months, and is a real pain in the butt.

1. Who gives out the initial interview date or do we get to choose?

2. How flexible is London on postponing interviews in order for beneficiaries to get their documents together?

3. Our noa1 date is June 11 2012. When is the latest we can schedule an interview? Does our NOA2 expire?

Everything is happening so fast - I just need to know that London will allow us the time we need to get this certificate.

Any ideas?
Cheers , Claire x
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 01:09:00
United KingdomHere's where we are up to...
Hey everyone,

Finally got a chance to update on here. We've mailed off our packet 3. I've booked a medical at Knightsbridge doctors for end of this month. Got my ACPO certificate in hand ready for medical. My fiance in the US has mailed a notarised letter requesting an extension to our NOA2 expiry date (which would be Dec 15th).

How long is ACPO certicate valid for?

How long is medical valid for?

And if and how will the embassy notify us if they extend our petition, and what time frame can we expect them to give us? Do they usually extend petitions by 6 months or is that asking a bit much?!

Thanks everyone, so many questions I know.

Claire xxx
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-14 14:05:00
United KingdomMedical!
Got my medical on Friday afternoon - I pretty much have every shot they need, except the flu one! Is it worth me going to boots tomorrow to save Money? Absolutely crying having to hand over £227 right before Christmas for what seems to be a 20 minute check up....


Claire
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-26 19:43:00
United KingdomI think we are finally ready for an interview...
Sorry nick I heard it was the chest x ray that expires? X
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-23 11:41:00
United KingdomI think we are finally ready for an interview...
My medical was November 30th so as long as AOS is done before may 30 I won't need another chest x ray! X
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-23 09:59:00
United KingdomI think we are finally ready for an interview...
Hello everyone, been a long time since I've checked in on here.

So I've just collected my final piece needed for interview (an overseas police check in Bahrain) and will be flying home tonight to send off my readiness letter.

So alls needed now is my fiances affidavit of support/tax transcripts? Done medical, mailed packet 3 in September, got an extension, got my UK police certificate, now my overseas one (hooray!) so I think we are good to go!

Does anyone know when they're handing interviews out for and can I be specific when I send in the readiness letter (ie specify March for an interview?).

Thanks!!
Claire & Andy
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-23 06:11:00
United KingdomMailing application letter - questions
Hi,

Just to clarify: Do I need to mail another DS-230 part 1 with this form? I have already submitted this when I mailed the "Packet 3" in September so I'm guessing they have it already.

Am I good to just mail the DS-2001 form now and wait for an interview to be scheduled?


Claire

PS... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-24 16:29:00
CanadaHELP! Should I postpone my interview? I want to visit without activating my K-1 Visa!
I Am sure you can change it if you contact the embassy! Do it soon xxx
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-17 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny June filers? let the journey begin
cool let me know when you hear something! we're about 4 days apart so our timelines may prove very similar!

claire
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-05 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny June filers? let the journey begin
Hi everyone

We've finally mailed the petition today, anyone else mailed today or recently? Now the papers are gone, I don't know what to do with myself! Please get in touch if you like!

Claire
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-04 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould we have got text/NOA1 yet? Bit worried!
JUST got text and email with our NOA1 date on. Happy!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould we have got text/NOA1 yet? Bit worried!
Thanks everyone. I'll be sure to update timeline when we get a notification!
ClaireGioFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 14:11:00