ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomContacting embassy
The address i emailed when contacting them regarding my K-1 was londonconsular@state.gov. You should get an acknowledgment email back within a few hours... They were quite speedy replying to me (had to email a few times)... Hope this helps

Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2011-03-09 19:30:00
United KingdomPASSPORT RENEWAL
I got mine back about a month ago... I can't remember exactly how long it took but i was quite surprised because it was a lot less than 4 weeks.
Hope this helps :)


Hello :)

Anyone renewed their passport recently? Just wondering what the current wait times are? It says 4 weeks from when the fee is taken for a renewal, is that about right?

Thanks!


gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-17 09:57:00
United KingdomPASSPORT RENEWAL
Thanks, I've searched everywhere and not one site has given a straight answer..... Yes i will be completing the form in my new name.
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-11 17:53:00
United KingdomPASSPORT RENEWAL
Can someone tell me please, do i need to send more photos and have them countersigned along with my application if i just simply want to have my name changed in my passport?
Thanks

Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-10 17:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 visa and police check

Unless there were aggrevating circumstances (such as drugs in your system), it is not a CMT.


Thanks for that... Will i still have to declare it on the DS-230 and do you know if it could possibly show on my police certificate???
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-08 19:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 visa and police check
Hi... 4 years ago i was caught using an uninsured vehicle for which i received a £200 fine and 8 penalty points on my licence...
I think we've looked on every site possible and can't see if it's an act of moral turpitude or not... We'd never even heard of the phrase until now... We're worried sick that we're going to go through all the process and be denied at the end...
Can anyone give us any guidance at all???
Thanks in advance
Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-08 19:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Embassy

It takes a while. Many of us who recently sent the P3 were waiting 3-4 weeks before things were logged. If it takes another 3 weeks, then start to worry. Right now you are still in the standard wait time.


Ok Thank you
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-09 14:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Embassy
Hi
Can anyone tell me how long approx it takes for them to log details into the system?
We called dos today and they said it's showing that they are still waiting for packet 3 from me... I mailed it 3 weeks ago and it shows that someone signed for it on 18th Aug.
I went for my medical on 27th Aug and the details from that are already in the system so i'm getting a little concerned in case they've lost my packet 3.
Thanks
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-09 13:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Embassy

A CD? I know the PI embassy does the x-ray on a CD. Maybe London's catching up with the digital age. Is it sealed or could you look for yourself? If you didn't get a big x-ray back, then that's probably what it is.

I'd continue trying in the ways above. Especially if there is a copy in there. I can't tell from the way you worded it - did you hand over the copies as well? Or did you keep those in hand when she said originals?



Like i said i'm just presuming it's the xray... Just a big white envelope with a cd in it....It's not sealed but it looks like it was sealed when it was sent to the Embassy... I suppose obviously it would be then no one could tamper with it... I don't really trust my computer to put something as important as this cd in it! lol

The copies i still have... When she said originals thats all i handed over.... Her exact words were "I want the originals, we don't do things like that here!"...
What she meant by that i still don't know... I'm just glad the interviewer was a lot nicer than her!
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-06 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Embassy

Did you provide a copy of the divorce decree, or just that one document? If you did not provide an accompanying copy, then the original is all they have, and is part of your file now. Do you think you'll need it again?


There are a couple of opportunities for you to get it back:
- Do as already suggested and try to get the embassy to agree to put it outside of the MBE (IF you provided a copy to them)
- See if it's already outside of the do not open envelope
- When the POE officer opens your do not open envelope, ask them if they would make a copy and give you the original back. (Ask for them to give you a full copy of your medical too while they are at it!)
- If you get an AOS interview, ask the IO if they would mind making a copy and returning the original....



I asked the lady who checked my documents if she wanted the originals or copies as i had made copies of everything... She was quite abrupt and said it was the originals she wanted... She took my birth certificate and my 2 divorce decrees... When i was interviewed i was handed back my birth certificate and only 1 of my decrees....

As for the medical... The lady gave me a cd with i'm presuming my chest xray on it... Should i still have this or should that be still in my file??

I was so nervous i was just glad when it was all over and i was out of there! lol

We're gonna try calling the Embassy tomorrow and see what they say...

Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-06 15:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Embassy
Hi, I have a question that i'm hoping someone has the answer to....

I went for my K1 interview yesterday at the London Embassy (I was approved :D). When i was half way home i realised i had not been given back my original divorce decree... Will this be included in the envelope containing the visa or have they made a mistake not giving it back to me at my interview?

Thanks
Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-06 04:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved in 3 1/2 months!

VISA APPROVED TODAY!!! :dance: :dance:

His interview took literally half an hour. He was out of the embassy in an hour flat!

The attorney had front-loaded my I-129F with everything, including the I-134, so the only things they asked for were his birth certificate and police certificate. They said, "Everything looks to be in order," and sent him off to pay the courier. They said he should have it by next Wednesday-Friday and not to buy the ticket till it was in hand and congratulated him!!

We're getting married in a month!!! He'll be here in less than a month!!! OMG :wow: :lol: :dance: :star:

And I'm off to update my timeline..... THANK YOU VISAJOURNEYERS!!! (F) :D



Congratulations!!! :)
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-17 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemployment history DS230
I have a question about employment history on the DS230. Do they check up on employment history? My fiance cant remember the times she has worked at some of the jobs where she was employed.
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-10 05:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question 3
I am filling out the I -134 and have a question. One the part where is says '"name of spouse and children accompanying or following to join the person". Her son is thinking about following her over at a later date about a year later. Would I have to include him on that part of I-134?
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-15 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 - Sent but not received

sad to hear that. hope all goes well. btw what is P3


P3 is packet 3... It's not actually a packet but a letter you receive from the embassy once they have your approved petition from NVC... It contains a link to the embassy website where the forms are to download, fill in and send to them.

Michelle

Edited by gregandmichelle, 24 September 2010 - 06:12 PM.

gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-24 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 - Sent but not received
It's just The forms you send in.... The passport pics are needed when you go for the interview.

Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-24 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 - Sent but not received

That would help. Sorry!

London Embassy.


It seems like London are messing up quite a bit lately!...

Your best bet is to call the Embassy...

I had the same problem only i didn't receive anything... After over 4 weeks of waiting and 2 calls to the embassy we were given a code to email.
I received an email saying they never received my packet 3 when i knew they had cos someone signed for it the day after i sent it!
Anyway they said i could email all my forms to them....
Surprise surprise! The same day they emailed me with an interview date so i'm guessing they found the forms that they claimed they had never received!

Michelle
gregandmichelleMaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-21 14:18:00