ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVermont filers going thu California?

I think Larry meant RUMOR. Larry I read that post somewhere the K1 processing category not here on Foreign embassy and consulate discussion.


Larry knows I was just taking the piss. :P
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 07:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVermont filers going thu California?
I haven't heard that.

PS what's a 'rummer'?

;)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 15:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionKnightsbridge medical - London
Yeah I know - I just got back from the UK after a two week visit. I came back way more broke than I should have - thanks in part to the medical (even though I budgeted for that). I think the weak $ hurt me.

I will tell you that its wise to take the train to Knightsbridge. We drove in and waited so long there, it cost us 15.30 pounds for the car park. :angry: What was particularly frustrating was there weren't very many people there - but yet we waited forever. Oh well - its what we have to do to be together, so we coped. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionKnightsbridge medical - London

Yup, it has been known for quite a while:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=65178

Good luck for the interview and medical! :thumbs:

Edit: TracyTN's fella has his interview on June 8th.


:) He sure does! Sorry he'll miss you, Linababe! But maybe you and Kins will see each other on the 7th. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 07:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAny K-1 CSC filers waiting for their cases to show up at the NVC?
It should not take them that long to send you to the consulate. K1s normally only stay at the NVC a few days.

I'd call back on Tuesday or Weds - to get new your case number AND see if its been sent to London yet.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 20:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAny K-1 CSC filers waiting for their cases to show up at the NVC?
You know I'm not in the same boat as you, but I am completely convinced that they're 'sitting' for longer now on approved K1s at CSC.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 12:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 questions

3. This is a multi-purpose form. For your fiance it is ok to say something to the effect of "I will provide full support before and after marriage."


If you look at how the example form handles this question, it says 'N/A K1 fiance visa'. I think that's what most people put on there.

This form is used for multiple visa types, so answering it more specifically makes sense in those instances. Not so much for a K1.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-07 07:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 visa denied section 221(g)
This is an old thread (started in February). You may have better luck emailing the original poster (in case they don't come by VJ very often).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-07 10:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUPDATE!
Each consulate does things differently, Raspect. Your experience will likely not be the same as the OP.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-09 10:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificate
Maybe for Germany, but not for the UK.

1 year.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-09 07:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGreetings, good day to all!!

I am going to try to be easy to understand on this one TracyTN :P

and by the way thanks for your help last post

this one is, does anyone know how I find out, or how my fiance finds out what is happening with her visa. We were told at the interview(actually just her) that I needed to send my tax forms. I did that, she sent them in on Fri.

How do I know where we stand? Do I have to call the embassy there? Just to sit and wait is no good for me. :P


Raspect, you rascal! :P

I agree with the others - call the embassy. Although I would give them a few days from when they likely received the papers from your fiancee (which may have been just yesterday, depending on how she sent them) before I called.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 15:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Interview

I don't understand why some people are annoyed about what I said about only getting to spend 90 days with your fiancee before you get married.
Its called an "engagement" people. And you should enjoy it.

We have as much right as everyone else on this planet to an engagement, to spending quality time with each other in preparation for our marriage. You don't have the rest of your life to prepare for your marriage - you have you engagement period. Emails and phonecalls only go so far - spending quality time together cannot be replaced by anything.

This isn't an attack on people who don't have this opportunity - its my personal opinion. I think the engagement has importance in my relationship and this whole Visa process takes that away.

We are not going to do the courthouse thing. We are both committed Catholics and are getting married in a Church, before God. But each to their own - if thats what you want to do - good luck.


I've enjoyed the entire 2 1/2 years that we've been engaged. I'm ready to enjoy being his wife, people.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 07:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Interview
I'm following you now! :) But remember, too, that he has 6 months to activate the K1 after receiving it. That, combined with the 90 days, should give you plenty of time to plan it all at once - esp. if you're not trying to plan it for the busy summer wedding season.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-07 07:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Interview
Ok, I must not be following your train of thought!

At any rate, we're going to do the courthouse thing first and then plan something later. No way we'd find a venue that's free during a weekend this summer anyway. Plus we want to get his AOS (mainly for AP and EAD) sent off ASAP.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-07 07:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Interview

So, from a planning standpoint - the 90 window is a nightmare. Will you have the visa yet? Will it be well withing the 90 day window?


How is this a problem? The 90 days doesn't start until the beneficiary lands in the US.

Edited by TracyTN, 07 May 2007 - 07:41 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-07 07:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Interview
The 90 days doesn't bother me in the least. In fact, we'll probably go to the courthouse on his second or third day stateside. I've spent enough time with him now to know how very very much I want to marry him. So 'only' having 90 days to spend with him before we would HAVE to get married doesn't phase me.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 11:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNOA2 at interview!!??
I think you at least need a copy of it. The printed off scan should be fine.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-10 08:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWell i was a bit nervous, but.... APPROVED

TracyTN,
sorry no can do
I don't drink, and i look down at anyone who does
hahaahah
nooo
but for real i dont drink
but the day when i see you
i buy you a beer


HA I don't drink very much either, but this process can nearly change that! :lol:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-10 10:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWell i was a bit nervous, but.... APPROVED
Congratulations!!

You owe me a beer. :lol: KIDDING.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-10 08:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWE HAD INTERVIEW
Well, it seems to me that the CO didn't feel what you submitted (in regards to your current salary) painted a clear enough picture for him/her to determine that your fiance/e would not become a public charge.

But, I don't make a habit of guessing what anyone thinks, much less a consular officer reviewing a case for a visa!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 13:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWE HAD INTERVIEW
I think this post of Yodrak's explains it better than I could. The first paragraph of his post is probably most relevant to you.

http://www.visajourn...h...st&p=881527

Edited by TracyTN, 04 May 2007 - 12:18 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 12:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWE HAD INTERVIEW
I'm having a hard time understanding your posts, but I'm trying my best to answer.

It sounds as if they're wanting your tax returns to establish what your salary history has been - as if they are concerned that historically, you have not made enough to support your fiance/e (even though your current income is enough to support her).

If that is correct, then the 2005/2006 tax returns may not be enough to help. It just depends on what the consular officer's opinion is of your financial picture.

It may not hurt you to find someone who is willing to be a cosponsor, and send their documents along as well.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 10:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWE HAD INTERVIEW

thanks all for the responses
i also thought that tax returns were only for self employed
is that not the case?


That is a consulate by consulate decision. I don't know what Peru generally requires, but ANY consulate can ask you for ANY documentation that they want to in order to prove you'll be able to support the foreign fiance/e. Did you find others going through Peru to find out what documents they took with them?

Or perhaps your income was just borderline enough that they felt they needed a more complete picture of your resources?

Aside from that, it sounds like they will likely issue the visa when they have the documents.

Edited by TracyTN, 03 May 2007 - 10:41 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 10:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPhoto problems at the last minute!!
^^ :yes: I think Chas' were a little more at Snappy Snaps -- 13 pounds including VAT -- but not 30 pounds!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-10 08:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 problems at interview
I agree with Yodrak.

Sounds like they didn't flat out deny you - you'll just need to secure another sponsor and return that information to them. I hope you can get your friend to agree.

Edited by TracyTN, 10 May 2007 - 08:38 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-10 08:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of support/ co-sponsor
No, there is generally no problem using a cosponsor for the K1.

However, the AOS phase is not cheap, and you'll have to prove income again at that time. Plus, setting up house with a new spouse would really be helped by a stable income. So you may want to start job hunting.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 07:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK Consulate Packets I129F
http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=London
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 07:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFull Contents of Packet 3

Ussually it is send to fiance, but I've heard that in some countries it can be picked up at embassy. Bangkok told me that they mail packet 3 to both petitioner and beneficiary. So far only beneficiary recived Packet 3.

Be advised that different embassy have sligthly different paperwork in their Packet 3.


is packet 3 sent directly to our fiance or can they pick it up?

:yes: Each embassy is different - check out the 'embassy info' link at the top of the forum and find yours.

AlienUKGirl's posts are relevant to London.

Ooh my fiance just called - he got packet 3 today! :joy:

Edited by TracyTN, 12 April 2007 - 12:59 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 12:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFull Contents of Packet 3
Thanks, AlienUKGirl!!!

We're still waiting for ours. :clock:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 09:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLira's Thread
YAY congrats you two!!! :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-09 07:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiondenial at interview -- case closed
This may also be useful to the OP.

http://tinyurl.com/2mkhj2
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-13 15:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiondenial at interview -- case closed
It may be in your best interest to seek the advice of a qualified immigration attorney. People on a message board all mean well, but ultimately cannot truly help with the intricacies of your situation.

Best of luck to you. (F)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-13 07:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJust had my medical
FWIW, my fiance's medical was at Basil Mansions (before they changed them all to be at Bentinck) and he had quite a long wait, too. QUITE annoying!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-15 15:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHere we go

Decided just to go for it and prepare and file first step...we have several months to worry about and sort out the support issue. So wish me and Nick luck.

here's a thought....does a co-sponsor need to be related,we have had offer of a friend of Nicks family being my co-sponsor as I'm actually intending on living off $7-8K worth of saving plus Nick will get job when we go back to his home town. His parents will be helping out too but as far as number cruching goes they are just under the 125% mark. Nick has 5 siblings 2 of which work but still live in the family home, would their income be added too, if so then they over the 125%



No, the cosponsor does not have to be related, but the consular officer needs to feel confident that whomever you choose will put their money where their mouth is (so to speak) if it comes to that.

You're sort of confusing two issues here (bold print). His parents can sponsor you, but if their combined income is not over the suggested 125% mark, they likely do not make good candidates to be your cosponsors. His parents would also have to report how many dependants they have claimed on their tax returns.

I assume your fiance's siblings do not report their income on their parent's tax returns, so their income cannot be factored into the parent's sponsorship. The only bearing they would have on the parent's sponsorship at all is whether or not his parents claim them as dependants.

Edited by TracyTN, 18 June 2007 - 11:17 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-18 11:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket-3?
http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Sydney
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-20 12:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMysterious Brown Envelope -- mistake?
That is very strange. I agree with William that you are ok cos the visa classification is right, but being my paranoid self, I'd still call the DOS or consulate.

UGH immigration ####### never ends, eh?

Edited by TracyTN, 21 June 2007 - 07:28 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-21 07:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview ???????????,,,,,,,,,,,HELP
http://www.visajourn...h...amp;s=&f=93
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-21 15:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview ???????????,,,,,,,,,,,HELP
Apparently that is standard for Montreal.

Check out the Canada section of this site (in 'Regional Discussions'). Lots of people for you to comiserate with over there!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-21 15:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Interview.
Do I get a gold star??? ;)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-01 13:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Interview.
I thought it was shown to the person at the 'window' during the actual interview, but I may be wrong.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-01-30 18:25:00