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United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
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QUOTE (Thayani @ Sep 3 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys havn't been bak to this site ever since i've been approved pending police clearance. This pending has not changed whatsoever. So in the past month, i have gone from people in Sri Lanka telling me the police clearance has been cancelled to having to apply again!!! This particular person asking for $1600 US dollars to get the clearance since it is urgent for us now. Come to find out he is trying to rip us off...we found someone else who has more influence in the police headquarters. Just found out today that the clearance has been stopped by the NIB!! National Investigation Bureau. WHY WHY WHY??? they say becoz too many people cam asking so tehy got suspicious. Of course loads of ppl would come and ask since my fiance's visa is expiredddd!!! oh man..the wedding is in November and i am scared he wont be here. These 3rd world countries suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. they take foreverrrrrrrr!!! i am so stressed....and losing more weight by the minute. I thought the interview was the scariest part. I've passed the interview its teh damn clearance that i've been waiting for since FEBRUARY!!!!! ahhhh...God help!!
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Sorry about all the frustration with the Sri Lankan police certificate sad.gif
I hope that you can sort it out ASAP. What do you mean the NIB stopped the clearance? I don't think any one can stop you from getting a police clearance. Did you make definite plans for the wedding? I hope not, because with this whole immigration process, you never know when you are really done. Hope you get the clearance soon.
It doesn't look like London has gotten things back up to speed yet, and I really hope they do ASAP because we too are sick of waiting so long.



Referring to London embassy not sre if it is the case every where else but when you sent your packet 3 in while they are taking their time. there no way someone can trace packet 3 reception. it seems like until they made a decision there is no way to know or trace with the embassy whether or not the packet has effectively been delivered.
that puzzles a little bit



Why not call the Dept of State and ask them if packet 3's been received or if an interview date's been issued?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-04 20:24:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Sep 3 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Sep 3 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once upon a time, someone in the UK thread made a list of what they took to the interview, whether it was original or a photocopy and what was actually looked at or not looked at in their particular interview. Cannot remember who it was, but I'm looking for that post.

Anyone remember?


I love that thing...Let me see if I can't find it again - Search for topics in the UK forum, and look for a topic about interview checklist, by mr and mrs and then go to page 6 where I ask about it and MARM finds it and there's a nice link.

Ah hah, there it is. smile.gif

[Edit: GASP! It didn't work...moment]

This is the "corrected" version, she overprepared. Also, it includes things to take for people using a cosponsor, so it's useful for several situations. smile.gif

Edit 2: OK, I think this link will work.
http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=2864710


Thanks loads!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-03 19:39:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
Once upon a time, someone in the UK thread made a list of what they took to the interview, whether it was original or a photocopy and what was actually looked at or not looked at in their particular interview. Cannot remember who it was, but I'm looking for that post.

Anyone remember?

Edited by Ian and Lisa, 03 September 2009 - 12:19 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-03 12:16:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Aug 20 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well here's the news... I WAS APPROVED!

We're on such a nice high at the moment, it's incredible. I sat in the embassy worrying my head for no reason, got a fairly severe questioning from the consular officer who dealt with me, but barely anything about my arrest! She asked me to explain the circumstances surrounding it which I did and she told me it was okay and that I was approved! With a lovely smile I might add!

I will make sure I post a full review of what happened when I get a chance, busy night ahead of me I must say! I'd just like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has listened to me drone on here, and to all of you who helped me so much (I have to admit, it was down to VJ that I was the most well-prepared applicant the CO had seen today, such a nice thing for her to tell me!) So here's to the rest of my life in America smile.gif

Thanks again!

The Sam's.


Congrats!!

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-20 19:33:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (settler72 @ Aug 17 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Woohoo!!!!!

K-1 Interview set for Sept 10th.

Cant wait!!!


Yay! Good luck with your interview. That's not far off! smile.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-18 20:02:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Aug 13 2009, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In regards to not having a job in the US, I was a bit worried about that too - I enjoy going to work and making money etc, but then I realised, in England it's going to be cold(er) and wet(ter) than it is now and I really wouldn't want to be going to work anyway, so why not lap up the sunshine in Florida and wait for the documents to come through! Besides, being with my fiancé is much more important to me than anything here, probably good advice to think hard about your situation!


Sounds like a good plan... lapping up the sun. Maybe I'll quit my job when Ian shows up. No.. wait..

App-girl - I agree with the others. I don't see how anyone can get job offers without having evidence to meet I-9 requirements. Is there a reason you don't want to, or can't, move to the UK?

QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 12 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok guys, how long did it take to get a interview for London? I'm getting a bunch of people asking me on this site (dont ask me why) lol I'm getting a bit worried about it........from my reading it really doesnt take too long....we only just got our NOA2 and have the packet 3 , police record thing, affidavit of support ready to roll...sooo....just wondering..............I'm hoping for a November wedding...or sooner...hehe.
Thanks,
Allison.


I'm with you, Allie. On your way through NVC, break me out, sister!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-13 20:06:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (mrs_sdp @ Jun 2 2009, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning!!

Just wanted to say congrats to Bob and Patricia!! Congrats also to JimandChristy and krystiandjon kicking.gif Well done to The Sams' on their medical approval!!

I will post a review of POW Detroit once I get my breath back, but it was pretty straight forward. I made sure I had plenty of time between landing in and flying out of Detroit again, so it was pretty stress free!

I waited in a line with about 6 people in front of me - 15 minute wait maximum. I did check to see if I should be in Line 37 as per some posts I've read re POE Detroit, but was directed to Line 31 - one of the normal visitor lines.

The Officer had a quick browse through my paperwork and then I was asked two questions. Where in the USA will you be living and when are you getting married? Then he did the fingerprint and retinal scan and I was done!! The whole experience took 20 minutes - including waiting time - WONDERFUL!! I got the "Welcome to America" as well, which was nice ....

Customs was straightforward too - apart from struggling with two enormous suitcases and my carry on luggage!!

All flights were through KLM/NWA and I couldn't fault them .....

I spent a long weekend in Rapid City SD, so I'm only just unpacking this morning. I hardly got my foot in the door on Thursday night and we were on the road again! His nephew's High School Graduation, Mount Rushmore and the Badlands were amazing though - so the rush was all worthwhile ....... biggrin.gif

Have a great week everyone ....

Moira x


Welcome to the US (and the Midwest)! I'm glad to hear the POE was so painless. How exciting!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-03 19:33:00
United KingdomThe 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (KnightAndMagpie @ May 15 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ May 15 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sounds right to me. The last time I had a few stops on an international flight (Berlin-London-Chicago) we had to check in a second time, but NOT handle luggage on the middle stop - Amsterdam for you. Be sure you confirm whether or not you have to make that extra step when you check in at London.


You are correct, Magpie. And what I think KLM/Northwest meant when they told you you wouldn't have to grab your luggage (I flew the same airline, btw wink.gif ) is that it would be checked thru to the U.S. from your U.K. starting point, hence not having to collect it in Amsterdam. Double check that though. But you absolutely WILL have to pick it up in Minneapolis, and re-check it onto the Anchorage flight. That much I can guarantee.


biggrin.gif Fantastic advice, guys -- thank you. Hopefully this will prevent me making a right prat of myself when I get to Minneapolis. I will be sure to heckle the poor check-in dude/dudette with questions to ensure that my luggage doesn't end up far from its intended destination.

Woohoo! A trip to Thorpe Park before I go seems in order...

That said: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Or that's what I should be squealing, but it simply hasn't sunk in yet, even looking at the ominous brown envelope with "EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER" and "SURRENDER THIS TO AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER" on the front.



Magpie.


Have a good trip! How exciting!!

I just went Heathrow - Chicago - Omaha (Ian recently came Heathrow - Minneapolis - Omaha), and we had to recheck our bags at the first US stop. I think it's a US security thing. Get ready to take your shoes off again, too. smile.gif

Does anyone know what is in the ominous brown envelope, or does only immigration ever see what it is?


Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-15 22:18:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Cat07758 @ May 23 2006, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Somehow, I posted this using my wife's login - but this is actually me, Londonspod biggrin.gif

As promised, I've volunteered to open and run a new thread from the 'Brits in the USA' thread to keep just one list up-to-date.

This thread is a list of all us Brits who are moving or have moved to the USA with our SO's, list alphabetically by state.


Hello! Lisa (USC) and Ian (UKC). We'll live in Omaha, NE (K-1 in process) hopefully by September/October 2009.


Thanks!

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-28 21:44:00
United KingdomQuestion reference healthcare and dentalcare

I am currently awaiting my Interview Date from the embassy having had my medical last Friday in London.

I have a couple of questions reference once I pass the interview and get married in the USA and I am applying for my AOS. Regarding my GP and Dental Care do I need anything from my doctor or dentist for insurance purposes etc to prove that I have previously had coverage from the NHS and therefore also have contact details if any medical records are required in the future?


All you really need is your 3025 form from your medical that shows your immunizations. You can find a sample in my profile pictures if you aren't sure what it looks like. This is needed for filing your AOS.

If you have medical or dental issues, you might want to bring records from your doctor or dentist to show your new doctor or dentist. Otherwise, I can't think of any reason you would need this information.

Good Luck!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-20 16:20:00
United KingdomPolice certificate no showing previous
If you've been "cautioned", that means you've not been charged, arrested or convicted of a crime, doesn't it?

My husband's certificate said "no trace" and he was never cautioned or anything else. Hopefully that helps.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-06 14:21:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusSelling flat in Belarus. How do you get money back to the US?

My wife is finishing the privatization of her flat in Belarus and already has a buyer. Her mom lives in her own flat so this one is no longer needed. I would appreciate any advice on how to bring/transfer this money back to the US, other than stuffing it in your socks. thanks.

 

My husband lives in the US but gets paid in the UK.    He has used XE for ages and it's very reliable.


Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-26 10:21:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanairline tickets
QUOTE (idocare @ Jan 31 2006, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have sent monies to Victor thru western union and all went well, however we just purchased his ticket while I was there after his interview, and it was cheaper, alot cheaper, he flew KLM also I believe.


If you go through Kayak.com, you can do a comparison between several different airlines. I find the lowest fares there.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-01 19:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)sending packet 3
QUOTE (jeemee56 @ May 19 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys,

i dun receive pkt 3 that was mailed to me by mumbai consulate so i am sending packet 3 to mumbai consulate to mumbai tomorrow by downloading forms from the website.

can someone please confirm on whats the address of mumbai consulate to send pkt 3 deliverables. i am k1 beneficiary..

additionally would just like to confirm the item that i will be sending along

1) DS 230 part 1
2) instruction statement
3) sworn in statment

do i need any enclosure letter or any thing, i can just put this in 1 envelope and mail it.. please correct me if i am wrong, really nervous about the whole thing since i havnt pkt 3 yet innocent.gif

really appreciate the help,

Hardik


Packet 3 letter from Mumbai: http://mumbai.uscons...K1_packet_3.pdf

The Consulate information appears to be here: http://newdelhi.usem.../ivcontact.html

Good luck!

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-19 15:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Need advice about NVC
QUOTE (crazymazy @ Sep 10 2009, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I took firdaus advice ..the lady I got this time at dos pretty much told me to mind my own business ..lol

NVC will let me know WHEN THEY decide to send my application to the embassy and UNTIL NVC decides is none of my business ..lol


I guess I don't understand. What exactly are they saying to you?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-10 21:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Does the NVC ever respond to emails?
NVC
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (EST)
Tel: (603 334-0700).
Always follow the prompts to speak to an operator

DOS
Dept of State (DOS)
(202) 663-1225 press 1, then 0 for a live person
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-29 21:33:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Does the NVC ever respond to emails?
Normally, you can expect a response from NVC in 2 weeks. I wrote to NVC frequently, as my petition had an extended layover of 34 days there.

NVC recognizes either your USCIS number and/or your NVC case number.

You should call NVC and ask them for your case number. It's what you'll use as a reference to DOS and the embassy from here on out.

When you call, ask which day it was shipped. Then have them confirm which embassy it was mailed to.

Then call the Dept of State (or the embassy, if you like) and ask them for status.

Good luck!

Edited by Ian and Lisa, 29 October 2009 - 09:24 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-29 21:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Wrong Country on my NVC reply

I posted this elsewhere by accident so apologies mods ...

We got our daughters Greencard application back this weekend from the NVC and they have a) listed my daughters country as Ireland not NORTHERN Ireland and b) have listed her embassy as Dublin.

Now, she sees herself as Irish so is happy enough AND she is receiving official US mail on her N Ireland address, but as this will create a problem when it comes to interview as Northern Ireland in under UK jurisdiction we will call them and she should go to London?

Does anyone know if this will cause a major hold up?

Ronan


Just however long it takes to transfer the paperwork from one embassy to the other. Did you call them yet?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-12 18:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Sep 11 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Sep 11 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Yup, thats how I feel! I didnt want to phone them today, but curiosity kills the cat you know! I sorta wanted to wait till the 30 days, which is Monday...but well, any day is a ####### day in the nvc for me lately! lol

QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Sep 11 2009, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Sep 11 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Yup, thats how I feel! I didnt want to phone them today, but curiosity kills the cat you know! I sorta wanted to wait till the 30 days, which is Monday...but well, any day is a ####### day in the nvc for me lately! lol


Ok i phoned them and its still in AP...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!


I bet you're out by the end of the week. Hang in there. The worst part is over. yes.gif

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-12 21:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Kimbear @ Sep 10 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Update i just rec'd this email regarding my approved k1 that was at nvc....umm #######??? i thought only the consulate could send it back for review..and umm guess i'm a call someone and yell tomorrow to find out the reason. sad.gif Also...what processing times?? (see bottom of email) how the hell do i find out how long this crapola is gonna take?

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: This case has been received from the State Department with a request we review it.

On September 10, 2009, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


You could try calling the number above and asking for a Tier II representative, according to this. Maybe tier II would be able to tell you something.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-10 21:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (dhc @ Sep 9 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (XR600SM @ Sep 6 2009, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well.....my girl is doing her medical right now even though we are still at the NVC. Best to get something else out of the way with the luck we've had so far. Most of her friends have already scheduled their interviews and some even already passed them while we still wait.


Wait..you can do medical ahead of time? I thought you have to have the USEM approve you for that?


I was told that you can do the medical with just having the NVC case number. The only problem with having it done too far in advance is that it still needs to be valid when filing for AOS when that comes around, or you get to do it/pay for it all over again.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-09 21:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Sep 3 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm still in ap still....been 15 actual working days....counting it from like, monday-friday (5days) so its been since Friday the 14th/Aug so its been 15 working days....i AM slowly going postal..yes...very depressing...those people who filed the same time as me are already through if not in the USA now...i'm feeling like cussing every word in the book right now.

Awww... I'm not sure any of our group is actually in the US by now. You'll get out soon. I know you will!

I know those feelings exactly, Allie.

How is the reading coming along? What are you reading? I need to find some books, as well, or start rereading ones I already have.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-06 09:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Kimbear @ Sep 3 2009, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so i found out what happend to my k1 after it was put in ap after my approval..according to Dos..Nvc lost it.

dos is confused..uscis is confused, and nvc is confused.

my noa2 was not revoked by nvc, or sent back to uscis. why i got that letter after telling me it was in AP i don't know, or the one saying it went to the consuulate is unclear,or the email from nvc saying it went back to csc.

the only trace anyone has of it is when it was sent out august 7th to Nvc. and that nvc got it a week later. now it has vanished into thin air.

DOS resolution specialist and visa specialist have contacted nvc and uscis, there is a service request..my congressman is calling every day as well as my fiance, and the lawyer.

i am sooo peeved right now. it's been a months since my Noa2.....


I just have two words: Horror Story!

I hope they get it straightened out soon. I would think USCIS has an electronic copy of some sort, or do they work with only paper?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-04 12:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Sep 3 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm still in ap still....been 15 actual working days....counting it from like, monday-friday (5days) so its been since Friday the 14th/Aug so its been 15 working days....i AM slowly going postal..yes...very depressing...those people who filed the same time as me are already through if not in the USA now...i'm feeling like cussing every word in the book right now.


It won't be long, Allie. I think we were 35 days (not just weekdays), so you should be along shortly. We speculated that there must be some odd security check there that takes ages to complete.. or a bunch of people are in line to have it done. Something.
I have my fingers crossed for you!!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-04 12:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Sep 1 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 31 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lisa, phone for me too ok? LOL. I cant bear to hear it again...! We will know more by the end of the month, we just HAVE to.....!!!



LOL... You know what they say... "A watched pot never boils." I'm tired of watching, and I think I'm becoming more frustrated calling daily, so I'm going to stop... except for Friday.

Have a good day! Better things are coming! rose.gif



There is life after NVC AP! We are out! The rest of you are next. smile.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-01 14:45:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 31 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lisa, phone for me too ok? LOL. I cant bear to hear it again...! We will know more by the end of the month, we just HAVE to.....!!!



LOL... You know what they say... "A watched pot never boils." I'm tired of watching, and I think I'm becoming more frustrated calling daily, so I'm going to stop... except for Friday.

Have a good day! Better things are coming! rose.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-01 08:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 31 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Aug 31 2009, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 31 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know....its all a bunch of sh&%t, it really really is. I hate it so much! I want to go to bloody England and get married. Or just get married and file the damn i-130 the rotten NVC buggers...and thats being nice!


Do you know if we were students, we could fly to England for $636? Tax and fees included. Fair? Not. I wonder if Priceline would do that. Hmmm...


Well, i fly to Birmingham, so its a easy $900+ it was 1200 last December....truly ####### cause my wedding is gonna cost about as much...sooo...i am going to give it till the end of September, THEN I will so raise some hell. I hate this so much. I'm not going to phone them till Friday.


Our last ticket was around $800, but we've paid $1100 before. Crazy. I'm with you. It's annoying to hear the same old spiel every day. I am going to try to hold off till Friday, too.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 21:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 31 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know....its all a bunch of sh&%t, it really really is. I hate it so much! I want to go to bloody England and get married. Or just get married and file the damn i-130 the rotten NVC buggers...and thats being nice!


Do you know if we were students, we could fly to England for $636? Tax and fees included. Fair? Not. I wonder if Priceline would do that. Hmmm...
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 19:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
So much for the number of days going down. No one's been stuck this long since May, and then March before that.

ANNOYED today! Really Annoyed!

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 15:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 29 2009, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hate weekends! No progress....crossing fingers for a productive September....!


I agree.

Friday, my congressman's office said they'd be happy to check into our case for us. I imagine there is little they can do, but it was worth a try.

Have a good rest of the weekend, everyone!

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-29 20:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 28 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well i'm still in AP, but i dont want to phone them again....I called Wednesday, one girl said NO AP, one girl later on the day said YES AP, so personally I think they're all full of #######! Ahh well...I need a damn hobby and need to go for a walk but its like 105 degrees in Az and well, i'd die. LOL.


Me, too.. Did you ever get the "impatient woman"? I have a couple of times. She said, "This is still in AP" and I said, "Still?" lol She said, "Excuse me?" I said, "Is it common for K1's to be in AP for over 4 weeks" and she said (of course) "Yes".

Whatever.

Next time, I'm going to ask an obscure question to see what she will say.

Kimbear - Sounds like some paperwork fiasco instead of a denial for more complex reasons. I'm sure it'll be sorted soon. What a pain!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 15:44:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (XR600SM @ Aug 28 2009, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sill in AP after 18 days. Getting dangerously close to upsetting travel and wedding plans now. mad.gif


Hopefully, you haven't bought tickets. When is your wedding planned for?

Ours was pencilled in for October 10, but I just cancelled our venue reservations (no charge) and asked the photographer we'd reserved to "stand by" for a new date.

It doesn't matter to us when we get married, though, because we're not having anything fancy... just him, me and my daughter, hopefully my family... anywhere, with anyone legally authorised to marry us.

Can't wait for the day. smile.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 05:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Kimbear @ Aug 27 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guess i'm not in ap...whatever processing i was told my k1 was going though it was finsihed and my no2 approval was revoked by NVC and the whole petition was just sent back to uscis. i thought nvc had nothign to do with k1 other then assigning it a consulate number and sending it off..


Scary and disappointing. Let us know what you find out. Someone has to give you a reason. It might be lawyer time.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-27 11:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 26 2009, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kimbear, thats situation is the weirdest i've ever heard of! Hopefully their processing will go fast...maybe its a bit of checking something here or there...as with the AP processing....the shortest time i've seen is like 4-7 days...and well we've seen whats been the longest...its like "oh lets do one here, and lets do another there" with us people, so stupid, they need to get on with things and get going but nooooooooooooooooo....its f#$%^ed up!
I'm so mad right now, i really am....so frustrated, i'm so not liking this process whatsoever.....


Still stuck. Day 30. Joy. blink.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-26 13:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 26 2009, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still so bloody frustrating! AAARRGH.


I just wrote to the DOS and my congressman to have something to do with my spare time. whistling.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-26 12:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Aug 25 2009, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ya me too....double bleh....


Lol... Too funny! I am going for the record, I think. There seems to be lots of UK people stuck @ NVC. I ran into Britt and Duv the other day, and they are, too.

it sux.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-25 18:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (mzy @ Aug 25 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (XR600SM @ Aug 25 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just found it as well. Stuck in AP since Aug 10th.


Well, yesterday, the day after I found this site and forum and made my initial post, I called the NVC for my once a week check, and they told me they had sent the file to the USE - Manila on Aug. 19. According to the date calculation information Ian and Lisa provided (thank you!), the NVC received my file on July 23. This suggests a turnaround time of a little under a month. Now on to the next hurdles (getting the letter from the USE, and the visa interview). I have some questions about that as well, but I'll save those for the appropriate forum. Good luck to all of you. I'll check back from time to time.

btw, my petition had an unusually long time at USCIS - almost 8 months. So when I learned that NVC was going to hold my file for additional processing, it was like adding insult to injury. It' a huge relief that the file has been sent to the USE.

mzy


Good... I'm glad your case has moved!

Still in AP as of today. Bleh. wacko.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-25 15:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (mzy @ Aug 23 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Aug 23 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Aug 22 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know...we got two of those letters, and we were still stuck for weeks afterwards.


Congrats on the EAD!



I just found this forum, and I guess I'm now one of the crowd waiting for the NVC to conduct additonal "processing." My NOA2 was issued July 10, and in early August I received a letter dated July 30, 2009, from NVC (the same erroneous letter most of you received) stating that my file would be sent to the USE in Manila within one week. When I called the NVC to confirm, I received the news that the petition had not been sent to the embassy, and that it was undergoing further processing at the NVC. Same answers you all got - can't tell me what processing is needed, or how long it will take.

I read many of the forum entries going back in time to the first one from Sweetjuly, and it seems most people whose K1 petitions get sidetracked for addtional processing at the NVC end up waiting between 1-3 months for the file to get sent to the USE. It doesn't seem to depend on which country is involved, though I could be wrong about that. If anyone has had to wait longer than 3 months, I'd be interested to hear about that, and if you were able to discover why it took longer than 3 months.

I asked my senator to write a letter to the NVC, and she did. I also asked an attorney to call the NVC. I doubt either action will speed the results, but I thought it was worth a shot. Many in Congress have forms on their websites for submitting requests for help with gov't agencies. Don't hesitate to use these forms and to get your Congress people involved. They or their staffs are truly happy to help their constituents. While I doubt it will have an impact on anyone's individul results, (a) you never know; and ( cool.gif maybe people in Congress will start asking questions at a macro level about why the NVC takes so long, and bring about some needed change.

Anyway, I have seen the advice you all have given - be patient. I will be. And thanks for all the messages. They are really helpful for those, like me, who are waiting to be with their loved one and who can't fathom why their government's actions and processing aren't more transparent.

MZY


Welcome aboard smile.gif I have a letter to my congressman ready to print and mail tomorrow. His website doesn't seem to be very reliable. The people who've been around for awhile say the wait times are reducing. I *hope* we're out much sooner than 3 months.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-23 20:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Fun facts about your NVC case number, if you're interested:

Your NVC number is based on

EEEYYYYOOOSSS

  • E = 3 digit embassy code (example TKY for Tokyo)
  • Y = 4 digit code for year (example 2008)
  • O= 3 digit code for Ordinal date plus 500
  • Example I. Aug 28 = 241st ordinal day ADD 500 = 741
  • Example II. 741 SUBTRACT 500 = 241st ordinal day (Aug. 28)
  • S = Sequence number of the day (if you were the second approval scanned, your code would be 002)
Full Example of NVC case number = TKY2008741002

The value of this is that you can determine, for sure, when your package was scanned in at the NVC. You can find ordinal dates by googling "ordinal date" (or just use that link). My "o" numbers were 710, so mine was scanned July 29th.

It's something to do. smile.gif

Edited by Ian and Lisa, 23 August 2009 - 08:08 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-23 20:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (cdneh @ Aug 22 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know...we got two of those letters, and we were still stuck for weeks afterwards.


Congrats on the EAD!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-23 14:47:00