ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersK-1 Visa lockbox facility
It's hard to say as it depends what forms you are sending & with certain forms where you live, as you are doing a K-1 you can only send it to the one's in TX
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 07:34:00
United KingdomWhen do you get GC and SSN
Hi once you have been approved & you have paid the $165 immigration fee you should get your green card in about 30 day's after you enter the US at your POE, when you do get to the US at your POE you will get a I-551 stamp in your passport which is a temporary green card. As for the SSN card if you have asked for one to be posted to you it should arrive I think in about 2 to 3 weeks if not go to the nearest as office & apply in person.

Brian

Edited by blk, 28 March 2014 - 04:03 PM.



blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-28 16:02:00
United KingdomQuick question RE passport photo for interview

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies.

Just to let you all know I took your advice and took new photos along with my old ones although they didn't bring up the 6 month thing until I did. They were happy to take old ones at that point.

Anyway, most importantly I got approved!

Just some things I noticed when I was there:

- mobile phones are allowed inside even though signs suggest otherwise (I took mine in). Security will ask you to put your phone in the plastic bag before the security checks.

- handbags / backpacks are allowed. Might already be standard procedure.

- As of last week they don't take your document photocopies. They'll look at and take in your originals (birth cert. etc) and return them back after your 'interview'.

Some words of advice... it's not an interview. They ask very generic questions about your relationship...

1) How did you meet?
2) What's your fiances job?
3) When did you first meet?
4) How are you continuing the relationship? (communication)
5) When did you decide to get married?

That was pretty much it. The 'interview' only took 5mins.

I was in and out of the place in 1.5hrs.

Sep



























 

Congrats to you  :joy:


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-06-24 16:01:00
United KingdomQuick question RE passport photo for interview

Hey,

 

I have my K1 visa interview at the London embassy next week and I'm double checking the required documents list. Regarding the US passport sized photos, on the travel.state.gov & london embassy website it says:

 

- Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
 

 

- Photographs:  Three color photographs which meet Department of State specifications. These photographs must be full-face and taken within the last six (6) months.  Note: Of the three photographs, two (2) are required for the visa and one (1) for your medical examination. 

 

I took my photo in Oct 2013 and submitted the application in Nov 2013. Can I use the same passport photo for my interview that I used when first submitting the application or do I need to take another one?

 

This requirement is probably referring to the initial application but I still want to make sure :)

 

Thanks,

Sep

 

 

Hi & good luck with your interview, my advice would be to get some up to date photos just in case they do need them, there may be a good chance they will ask for them, so if they do you will have them to hand.

 

Brian 


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-06-22 09:56:00
United KingdomOne way ticket

I don't have any tips that could work out cheaper but that's not a bad price, also if you are going via Dublin or Shannon you will do your POE at ether as they have US CBP Officers in those airports, & I think that you also do your US customs there as well. If you have a look on the airports website there is a video done by the US CBP.

 

Brian 

 

 

 

 

   


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-25 10:49:00
United KingdomUS citizen visiting the UK, advice on bringing over money
Use PayPal it's a lot cheaper, you both set one up each then she sends the money to you in pounds, but when you first withdraw the money to your bank account it takes up to 72 hrs if I remember, but after that when ever you use it the funds get to your bank almost instantly. I hope this is of help.

Brian


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 20:12:00
United KingdomDon't have birth certificate
I think his first step is to contact the UAE Embassy in London to get there advice & guidance, I don't think it will be difficult to get one but my take a little time, so have him contact them tomorrow by phone or if possible Email.

Brian


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 20:04:00
United KingdomDon't have birth certificate
I just looked it up & he will need to go to www.acro.police.uk to get his UK one.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 19:21:00
United KingdomDon't have birth certificate
Yes he will need a Police clearance certificate from any country that he has lived in since the age of 16 for more than 6 month's.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 19:12:00
United KingdomDon't have birth certificate
Hi, if he lives close enough to the registery office where his birth certificate is stored he can make an appointment & pick it up by hand, also it might be wise to get more than one just in case.

Brian


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 18:47:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTravel to Russia with two passports and...two names
Well I have learned something new today lol.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-26 18:34:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTravel to Russia with two passports and...two names
As you have now got USC & a US passport then travel only on your US passport it will save you a lot of problems.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-26 18:15:00
ChinaWho can translate a Chinese address so I can send mail?
Could you go to your local Chinese takeaway & as if they can help you.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-03 19:45:00
ChinaMy fiancee's here! But I don't know what to do next
Hi you said that she has not got her birth certificate, well you will need to see about getting it sent to you as it will be needed when you do your AOS, because the USCIS will require a photocopy & a copy of translation of the birth certificate sent with your AOS application.

Edited by blk, 09 March 2014 - 10:07 AM.

blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-09 10:06:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone awake I need help now

Thank you for the information. I was not planning on sending any money but this situation has me feeling so helpless and I didn't know what I could do. I will call them first thing in the morning and find out. Again thank you so much for your reply.


Hi again I have just had a look & there is an Nigerian embassy in Washington DC the web site is www.nigeriaembassyusa.org

Good luck. Brian



blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-10 21:03:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone awake I need help now

I need your help. My husband is being held by the police in Nigeria after a traffic check and will not release him because they know he has an American wife and are demanding an ungodly about of money. Does anyone know if there is something I can do other than pay almost a thousand dollars ?????


Hi sorry to hear what you are going through, but I would suggest that you do not send any money as you could be asked for more & more, what you need to do is contact the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York & speak to them about your husbands situation.

Brian



blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-10 20:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Aliases at the NVC and Mumbai
So what was the reason for creating an alias (the middle name)
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-15 09:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionapplication error visa status
Apparently someone on VJ said that the system was having matinance done
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-16 09:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSpouse of US Citizen living abroad N470/N400
As you have read the instructions for the N-470 & your wife is not going to be working for any of the organizations mentioned in the instructions, it does look like you cannot use that form.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-02 12:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSpouse of US Citizen living abroad N470/N400
Hi if your wife wants to get her US citizenship she can do it before 5 years as long as she has been married to a US citizen & held a green card for 3 years, & you can start the prosses 90 days before the 3 anniversary of having a green card.

Brian

Edited by blk, 02 March 2014 - 12:02 PM.



blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-02 11:57:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPolitical Party

 

Yep, we're all familiar with the Labour Party. As mainstream as you get... once you get rid of Ed Milliband, that is.  B-)

 

 

:rofl:


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-09 13:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease help my wife Temporary greencard expiring in 5 days
Hi you said "Temporary Green Card" when did she enter the US.

Edited by blk, 06 March 2014 - 07:00 PM.

blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-06 18:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAfter Green Card

So I applied for my EAD and Green Card in March, I've had my biometrics and now im just waiting to receive my EAD and green card. I'm just curious what the next step is after i get  my green card as i understand that the first green card i get is only a temporary one. Can anybody shed some light on what the next step is? thanks.

 

EDIT: I have read on USCIS.gov about removing the conditions on my green card, but would like to hear other people experiences :)

 

 

Hi to you, i haven't got my G/C yet but as you will have been married for less than 2 years when you do get your G/C it will be a conditional Green Card only valid for 2 years, then 90 days before the 2 year anniversary of the issue date of the G/C you have to do a removal of conditions with form I-751 then when that is done you get a 10 year G/C.

I hope that this helps.

 

Brian 


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-07 12:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionquestion about filing for citizenship while pending i-751
Hi you can apply within 90 day's prior to the 3rd anniversary of the issue date of your green card which should be this August 2014

Brian


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-15 07:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBIOMETRICS QUESTION

We will be filing soon to remove conditions on residency for my wife. I see it's $590 to file the I-751. Do you complete the biometrics before? Or do you fill out the I-751 with appropriate documentation? I'm been getting confused on what iv been reading. Thanks all.

 

 

Hi, you have to file the I-751 first, before they will send you the biometrics  appointment, as you will need the letter they send to attend the appointment they set up for you.


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-05-06 21:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNewbie Approaching I-751 Application

Thanks for all of the info. Especially the time frame calculator. We were going to postmark the envelope on July 9 however after seeing the calculator we'll wait until the 11th to postmark it USPS overnight.

 

What we have so far:

 

  • 2 years of IRS tax transcripts
  • 15 or so pictures of us. A couple taken on a trip to Thailand with her family. Some at home some at dinner. One at a Thai temple.
  • 6 months of joint checking. (Very little activity we just pay rent and car ins and AAA) We submitted this account initially.
  • Joint credit card statement
  • Anthem Blue Cross showing both of us on the policy through my work. (I had to take a screen shot to get it.)
  • All of my employment benefits and retirement papers show my wife as beneficiary.
  • Family AAA membership (continuing)
  • 2 affidavits   1) landlord  2) good friend of mine for 40+ years
  • Flight itinerary to Thailand. Scans of entry/exit in passports
  • Seems I'm forgetting something..hahaha

We cannot find a copy of our lease. This was submitted originally and I think I'll just mention that in the cover letter. It has not changed. After 1 year the lease  defaults to month to month unless another lease is signed which is not the case.

 

One last question. My wife received an Employment Authorization card (brown / red color) with dates on it. This card has expired by 11 months. If I remember right this was issued until the conditional green card is approved. Is that correct or did we miss something?

 

Thanks for all of your help. I'll post more as time goes on.

 

Hi, with regards to the EAD Card you are correct in that your wife only needed it until she received her G/C, the only thing it is now is a memento of her journey to getting her G/C.

 

Brian   


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-07-05 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!! Here's my Interview Experience. ^_^
Congratulations & all the best for the future ?
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-05 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved!!!
Congrats
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-05 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp With Family Name On Forms

So if she hasn't done this yet we need to use her maiden name on the forms? Or to make it easier we should wait till she gets her new SS card? Or can we use the married name as we have the marraige licence?

Hi,

 

I would suggest that to make things more stream line to get all her documents changed into her new name before you file, but you can file everything with her maiden name as it's not compulsory for a woman to take the man's name.

 

The marriage certificate is the prof the you two are married, as far as I know if she wants to use your name on official paperwork then she will have to get everything sorted prior to you filing.

 

Brian        


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp With Family Name On Forms

Hello vj

I appreciate im probably not the first person to ask this but I have been reading several differant things as I have been looking into this issue.

My wife is confused about which name to use on the i-130 and G-325 form I know that she has to state her maiden name on the I-130 but not on the G-325. On our marraige cert it does not state her new name but she did sign it with her new surname. She had not yet changed her passport drivers licence and so on with the state. So which name should we use her maiden name or my name any advice would be appreciated

Many thanks Jamie





Hi Jamie,

 

The marriage certificate is your wife's prof that she can legally use your name, the first thing she needs to do is go to her local SS office & get a new SS card in her new name then when she has that get her passport changed then go to the DMV & sort out the driving licence, after that the bank, her works, credit cards & anything else.

 

Brian 


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 15:54:00
PhilippinesUS Navy petitioning FILIPINO BOYFRIEND
Hi if you have a look at this link it's the poverty guide for sponsoring someone.



http://www.uscis.gov/i-864p


Brian







blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-27 08:46:00
Philippinesupdated fee?

Hi all :)
From k-1 I am planning to mail out my AOS EAD and AP forms next week. What is the exact fee right now and how much additional for that thing where they advise you that they've received the package? Thanks sooo much !!!! :)

Hi the fee for your AOS from a K-1 is $1070.00 the EAD & AP are free as you are sending them in with your AOS, as for the postage you will need to ask at your local post office as it goes by weight & distance. I hope this helps & good luck.

 

Brian 


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-07-03 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat to bring with you when crossing border with K-1

Hi you don't get a physical copy of your I-94 from the CBP when you enter any more it's done electronically, if you want to have a hard copy go to the USCIS web site look under Forms & click the I-94 Arrival/Departure Forms link, then just fill in the form & it will display your I-94 & print off as many as you want.  


Edited by blk, 16 February 2014 - 12:49 AM.

blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-16 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't get required documents to Fiance?
It would be quicker & by far cheaper to send him the money to buy a printer in the UK as the shipping costs alone could be more than the cost of the printer sent from the US, also good chance it won't work due to the different electric voltage.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-15 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't get required documents to Fiance?
Oh OK lol, if he needs to get photocopys there are plenty of places a round most major towns that offer this service at a cheap price including the post office & library's
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-14 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't get required documents to Fiance?

 So we got a RFE last week and it needs the beneficiary's statement of intent. Fair enough. The letter is typed out and im sending it to him to sign because he has no access to a printer. I sent it Global Guranteed Express; guranteed Friday Feb 14th. It also has his photocopy of passport because he needs that to get his police certificate. Well now its held up in customs; having delays and ######. And its been in customs for 12 hours now and I don't know if they will let it through. Does sending this kind of thing seem suspcious?





Hi you said that it has a photocopy of his passport, so does this mean you have got his passport with you?????

Edited by blk, 14 February 2014 - 05:57 PM.





blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-14 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFirst trip since sending in i129f in January.
To me it looks like you have got it all covered but it will all be down to the CBP Officer on the day, just be your self.
blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 2013 Filer - VISA APPROVED!

Congrats to you both! Our interview is on Thursday in Santo Domingo. Wish us well. We may be the first same-sex male couple to be interviewed.

Good luck to you both & many years of happiness  :)

 

Brian 


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-31 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 2013 Filer - VISA APPROVED!

congrats to you both  :)


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-31 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInitial review

 

They just submitted their I-129f.

 

 

No worries! This happens all the time. All the best to your journey! :)

 

 

My mistake  :oops:  time to have my eye's checked lol  :blush:


blkMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-03 15:04:00