ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage under the B1/B2 visa
QUOTE (mirai0013 @ Dec 3 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got marriage under the B2 Visa. Its being 5 months I am here and my I-94 expires in Jan 23 2009. Meaning that during the application process I ll be without a Visa, or not legaly in the country. Is that correct? since we got marriage what should I do - apply for the K3 visa or just wait on the documents?

Thank you very much


What have you applied for?? did you plan to get married while you were here on your B2 visa?
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 16:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS "application type"?
QUOTE (Firstenburg @ Dec 8 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Part 2 of the AOS form I-485 asks for the application type. My wife is here on a K3 visa, and both her I-129F (k3) and her I-130 were approved on the same day. There are two answers that look correct, does anyone know which I should use?

A: An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number has been
approved. (Attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative, special immigrant juvenile, or
special immigrant military visa petition filed with this application that will give you an
immediately available visa number, if approved.)

OR

C: I entered as a K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am
the K-2 child of such a fiancé(e). (Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice and
the marriage certificate).

??????


A: An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number has been
approved. (Attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative, special immigrant juvenile, or
special immigrant military visa petition filed with this application that will give you an
immediately available visa number, if approved.)


Thats the one you want
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-08 22:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUsing the visa waiver...
My wife's parents are here on vacation, they came on the VWP and they both have I-130,s being processed. They brought with them their copies of the I-130 receipt and their mortgage statement and return tickets.

They were asked how long they intended to stay, they told the officer 3 weeks as they had to go home to complete their immigrants visa.

I think as long as you have evidence that you do intend to return to your home country most people are allowed to enter.

If for some reason you were refused entry you would be sent back to your point of origin at your own expence. It would have no effect on your I-130.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-03 12:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFree IRS Transcript for the previous three years
QUOTE (queuedup @ Apr 8 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many ways can you skin this cat? smile.gif



Heres 50 to keep you going!!!!!!

50 good ways to skin a cat

1. knife.

2. shard of glass.

3. small explosives.

4. teeth.

5. the power of prayer.

6. can opener.

7. unzip from neck to navel.

8. set a series of short-term easily attainable goals, resulting in skinned cat. accomplish goals.

9. peer pressure, "all the cool cats are getting skinned"

10. whittle it off.

11. give cat post-hypnotic suggestion to get skinned every time it hears the phrase "is it hot in here?" later, say phrase.

12. rent instructional cat skinning video, study carefully, and apply what you learn.

13. tell cat pleasant tale about a young boy who loves fruit. while cat is distracted by story, quietly, gently remove skin.

14. use your super samurai slice action!

15. try the classic 'toothpaste tube' method.

16. centrifugal force.

17. suddenly and severely frighten cat. try sneaking up and clapping cymbals.

18. marry cat. divorce cat. take cat to court for half of skin. (repeat for full skin)

19. allow cat to evolve beyond need for skin.

20. huff and puff and blow his skin off.

21. offer your own skin in trade. welch on deal.

22. vote yes on proposition 98. (the cat skinning law)

23. procrastinate. wait until it's almost to late. promise to skin cat tomorrow. forget. (this method works for me)

24. find a way to make cat so angry that it's skin falls off. (this method requires much persistence)

25. if in a horror movie, dream about cat getting skinned. wake up to discover cat was really skinned!!

26. try some sort of skinning machine.

27. change definition of skin to mean "read" and change cat to mean "this sentence"

28. press cat's eject button.

29. travel forward in time to sometime after you've already skinned cat. get skin and return to present time. triumph!

30. remove tab a(skin attachment) from tab b. (get it? tab b... tabby. never mind, this is way over your head)

31. next time you're cleaning 'accidently' use your powerful new suck-o-lux vacuum to remove cat's internal organs.

32. ask nicely to 'borrow' skin for just a moment.

33. dare cat to get skinned. if that fails, double dare it. finally, as last resort, triple dog dare it.

34. approach cat with scissors, assuring it you will only be doing some minor alterations to it's skin.

35. run in the opposite direction at the speed of light. (nobody knows why, but it works)

36. wait until opposite day and then don't skin cat.

37. write screenplay containing scene where cat gets skinned. get screenplay produced. perform skinning scene.

38. next time cat removes skin to clean bones, swipe!

39. invite cat to play strip poker. cheat.

40. destroy entire universe except for cat's skin.

41. simply click your heels together three times and say "there's no cat like a skinned cat"

42. tie one end of string to doorknob, other end to cat's skin. slam door.

43. wait until cat gets stuck in tree. call fire department to rescue it. tell them "only rescue the skin part"

44. lie and say you already skinned cat. grow to believe lie.

45. perhaps a clever skin inspector costume might pull the trick.

46. accuse cat of murder. collect skin as evidence.

47. using a magnetic hypersonic resonance decapacitor, deplete invisible bond holding together cat's skin molecules.

48. flood the cat out of it's skin, in the same way you'd flood a gopher out of a hole.

49. set phasers to 'skin' and fire when ready!

50. let someone else do it.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-08 11:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFree IRS Transcript for the previous three years
QUOTE (dyd4u2 @ Apr 8 2009, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ Family


First of all thank you so much for the replies we got so far to our previous questions on the VJ website.

We have another question this time still about the tax return.

What should we do to get free IRS transcript for the last three years?
someone told us that we could get them from the IRS web page, but can anyone tells us how to?


Again, thank you so much


God bless



There are three ways to get the transcripts.

1, Phone: Call 800-829-1040 and follow the prompts in the recorded message

2, Mail: Complete IRS Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return

3, Visit: Go to your local IRS office and request the transcripts you need (you get them within 30 mins)
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-08 07:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter to congressmen about K-3 ead process
K1 visa holders are no longer able to work with a EAD stamp. The new rules for the I-9 (form completed at the begining of employment) has changed the wording so that a I-94 with EAD stamp is now only valid if the visa is for a specific employer.

My Employer was going to hire a K1 visa holder for 3 weeks work but when they tried to E-Verify the persons work authorization through the E-Verify system it came back "Not Authorized to Work" The person had a valid I-94 with the EAD stamp on the back that they had got on entry through JFK 3 weeks ago.

K3 visa holders are not work authorized until they have applied for and been approved for a EAD. They can apply before they file for AOS and the EAD will be valid for the same period as their K3 or they can wait and file for EAD along with AOS at no cost.

If Working is a major factor when you arrive in the US then a K3 visa is not the best choice for you.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-17 07:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOUBT WITH DS 230 form
You need to sign it, but who actually fills it out dont matter.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-08 09:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs K3 even worth doing anymore?
QUOTE (Brettanne @ Apr 18 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I cant see any problem in filing I-130. As soon as you get the receipt from I-130 then thats the time you have to file for I-129F with no cost. It will only take 3 months after that. I went thru that process. If you gonna wait for the I-130 to get approved, it will take you 1-2 years. Visit uscis.gov for instructions. Goodluck!

Brettanne


Your information is way out of date, check my signature below. I-130 was approved in 24 days from mailing, it took 16 days to be assigned a Case # at NVC and we are now well on our way to getting a interview in June/July.

It does not take years.

K3 is taking just as long if not longer and you would then have to file for AOS at a additional cost of $1010.00
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-18 19:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 - Expedited Process/Visiting US on Visa Waiver Program While Visa Pending?
Maybe you should have your baby in the UK so your husband will be there, as there is no guarantee that he will be allowed to enter the US on the VWP as they will see him as high risk of remaining.

I think your choices are go back to US to have your Mom near you when baby is due OR stay in the UK and have your husband with you at the birth.

In the mean time there is nothing to stop you from filing the I-130 and the postage from the UK is not that much.

Edited by TayRivers, 15 July 2009 - 05:28 PM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-15 17:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 - Expedited Process/Visiting US on Visa Waiver Program While Visa Pending?
QUOTE (thepettle @ Jul 15 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a US Citizen and my husband is a UK Citizen - we are currently living in the UK and were trying to do DCF (Direct Consular Filing) to move to the US as we found out I am pregnant and I want to be near my mom. But since I have only been here since October 2008 they said I am not a permanent resident so I can't do it through London as I thought before - so now is the K-3 route.. problem is I can't fly past 32 weeks (October 22nd approx) pregnant and it takes six months approx to do the K-3 visa. My mother can start the paperwork before I get there but I would need to leave in October. I know I would need to be in the US before he could go there and finish the visa process so my questions are...

1. Is there a quicker way anyone knows about?
2. Is there a lawyer in the UK or agency etc that could expedite the process?
3. Could he visit on the visa waiver program for 3 months before he is accepted?

If anyone could help me out with this that would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance.


You do not need a expedite to be able to return to the US. You can return anytime you want. There is nothing to stop you returning now and starting the application for a CR1/IR1 visa that way you will get the medical care you need while you are pregnant and can get things established so that when your husband get there he can find work as soon as possible.

Sadly USCIS will look at your reason for requesting expedite and tell you that your family planning issues are not the concern of immigration.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-15 17:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT ARE THE COST OF BILL FOR THE I-864 AND IV BILL THANKS
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jul 25 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Jul 25 2009, 06:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jul 25 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (polarman1 @ Jul 25 2009, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM TRYING TO ESTIMATE THE TOTAL COST/EXPENSE OF THE K-3 VISA I WANT TO BE READO FOR THE FUTURE. THX

AMPARO & DIEGO


Neither of those fees is part of the K3 process. They are both part of the CR1 or IR1 process. This page does a good job of laying out ALL the fees, including removal of conditions and approximately when they are paid.

http://www.fianceand...a.com/FEES.html

K3 is an obsolete visa categoy except in a few rare cases.


please explain which fees are wrong. I listed the cost of K3 - greencard and Cr1/IR1 - greencard as the op wanted a idea of the total cost.

There is no point in just looking at the cost of K3 and then not being able to fund the AOS.


There is nothing inaccurate in your answer. Please note that I responded directly to the original post. The question in the subject line was, "WHAT ARE THE COST OF BILL FOR THE I-864 AND IV BILL" Neither the affidavit of support fee or the IV bill are part of the cost of a K3 process. They are part of the CR1 or IR1 process.



Thank you for clarifying your reply.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-25 09:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT ARE THE COST OF BILL FOR THE I-864 AND IV BILL THANKS
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jul 25 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (polarman1 @ Jul 25 2009, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM TRYING TO ESTIMATE THE TOTAL COST/EXPENSE OF THE K-3 VISA I WANT TO BE READO FOR THE FUTURE. THX

AMPARO & DIEGO


Neither of those fees is part of the K3 process. They are both part of the CR1 or IR1 process. This page does a good job of laying out ALL the fees, including removal of conditions and approximately when they are paid.

http://www.fianceand...a.com/FEES.html

K3 is an obsolete visa categoy except in a few rare cases.


please explain which fees are wrong. I listed the cost of K3 - greencard and Cr1/IR1 - greencard as the op wanted a idea of the total cost.

There is no point in just looking at the cost of K3 and then not being able to fund the AOS.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-25 08:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT ARE THE COST OF BILL FOR THE I-864 AND IV BILL THANKS
QUOTE (polarman1 @ Jul 25 2009, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM TRYING TO ESTIMATE THE TOTAL COST/EXPENSE OF THE K-3 VISA I WANT TO BE READO FOR THE FUTURE. THX

AMPARO & DIEGO


K-3 Visa Initial Application - Greencard

I-130 - $355

I-129 - $0

Cost of Medical - each country is different

Travel cost to interview

Flight to USA if approved

Application for Adjustment of Status - $1010.00


CR1/IR1 Visa Initial Application - Greencard on entry to US

I-130 - $355

I-864 - $70

DS-230 - $400.00

Cost of medical

Travel costs to interview

Flight to USA


There is very little difference in the processing time between K3 and CR1/IR1 visa. The CR1/IR1 is the better option, it is cheaper and the greencard is issued on arrival in the US.

You can read about the visa here http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-25 08:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI Think my lawyer is lying to me. Need Advise
QUOTE (SimSara @ Aug 1 2009, 03:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to everyone. Here's a little background about my case.

Filed an I-130 as a LPR in July 2008. I became a citizen in February 18, 2009. Same day I became a citizen I went to my lawyer's office so she may upgrade me to citizen. Four months later I asked my attorney if we should have received a receipt stating USCIS received the upgrade she supposedly sent and she said no, they don't send it. That didn't sound right to me so I called the USCIS Customer Service Center and asked if I had been Upgraded and was told I wasn't. I upgraded over the phone but feel that I lost 4 months. I asked my attorney about it and she said they don't know anything at Customer Service, that she did send it. I asked for the certified mail receipts for the Upgrade and she gave me 3 different Priority Mail receipts all with different dates, one was dated 2/19, the other 2/26, and the last one 3/08.

One of my questions is how many and what places does my attorney have to send the upgrade to and is it normal to send it spread apart in dates like that?

Five months (July) after she supposedly sent the Upgrade I met with her and she recommended I do A K3, K4 Visa (My wife has a son). She said I could only file it in August because in her words "We have to wait for the new I-130 or Priority Back Up, the Kicking Up, we have to wait for it to be pending with USCIS for six months."......

Is this true, or is she just waiting for me to receive the Receipt from USCIS for the upgrade I just made.
Any help in the manner will be highly appreciated.

Thank You.


Did the I-130 you filed in 2008 get approved or is it still pending. If it has been approved then once you upgrade to a citizen the I-130 then gets sent to NVC that should not take very long.

If the I-130 is still pending then USCIS will go ahead and adjudicate on it and you will here shortly from USCIS.

I do not know what your lawyer is says about a NEW i-130, you are not filing a new I-130. as for having to wait six months for it to be pending, dont know where your lawyer is getting het information from.

You would be much better off making a infopass appointment at your local office and talk to a real immigration officer. They will be able to tell you what is going on with your I -130 and if your case has been upgraded and when that happened.

AS for going for a K3 you would be better off going for a CR1/IR1 for your wife and her son.

Another good reason to get rid of the lawyer is that you have no control over your own case and unless you have a very complex case there is nothing in the paperwork stages that is complicated. VJ is here to help with questions and we are free.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-01 05:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSS number, I765, I485, I130
QUOTE (marvs222000 @ Aug 21 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife entered in the U.S. by a K3 (spouse visa) on Aug. 07, 2009 just 2 weeks ago. We went to the Social security to ask for a ss number but the lady there said my wife has to apply I-766 first. Im' confused with i-766 between i-765 so i did research in the internet and they are just kinda similar and we decided to choose i-765. We are trying to gather information on how to apply for 1-765 and I-485 and now we found out through our research in the internet that we should also apply for I-130. Can we apply I-130 together with the I-765 and I-485? if so, can we send these 3 forms together to one address? is there anyone who could give advice please? are we in the right track? i'm just confused with the I-130 it seems i've already submitted the requirements before my wife came to stay with me. just reallly confuse because i've already filled up some forms before to petition my wife. Do i need to apply this I-130? it's been 2 weeks now that we haven't done anything we just want to do it right before we submit the documents. Please help.

Thanks!
marvs


Your wife cant get a SSN until she had a EAD or a Greencard. As a K3 visa holder she can apply for the EAD now and wait ti apply for AOS just before her K3 expires, that way she wont have to do the removal of conditions 2 years after getting her greencard.

You need to have a read of the guides on VJ for people doing AOS from a K3. http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3aos

You do not need to file for a I-130 because you already have filed that as part of your K3. I am sure it will make much more sense once you have read the guide.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-21 13:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionsending a personal check abroad
I have sent US checks to the UK and they have been cashed no problem.... I have also recieved UK checks and cashed them here in the US without any problems...
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-12 14:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp needed visiting my wife (green-card)
USCIS look on permanently as anything over 12 months. So no you cant get a greencard then just pop back now and again to keep it active. from the time you apply you have to prove to USCIS that you are resident within the USA and that you are paying tax as a resident and you and your wife have intermingled finances.

Sounds like you need to rethink your options.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 12:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp needed visiting my wife (green-card)
QUOTE (DoctorM @ Oct 23 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Oct 23 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DoctorM @ Oct 23 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Oct 23 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you do not intend to immigrate, you should not apply for an immigrant visa. A permanent resident card is not a visit-whenever-you-want visa--it is for those who have immigrated and are living in the U.S. Using it for the purpose of avoiding normal visa/visit restrictions while your domicile is outside the US is fraud.


I didn't understand what you mean,
I'm not applying for B2 to enter and stay in the U.S, I have enough reasons to return back to Canada.
Moreover, I'm not currently applying to an immigrant visa, Yes in the future when my wife becomes a U.S Citizen I'll apply for G.C which makes my life easier going back and forth to U.S & Canada.

Is the 7-month period I've been working in Canada + my current employer contract (7-years) + apartment lease are considered strong ties to return to Canada, and will qualify me for a tourist visa?

Thanks,



I think what was being said is. If you apply for a greencard as soon as your wife becomes a citizen you will need to live in the US full time to be classed as a resident. so you would be better to not apply for a greencard when your wife becomes a citizen until you have finished working in Canada.

Another thing to think about is that if your wife becomes a citizen then you may find it very hard to enter the US on your B1/B2 visa as immigrant intent will then be a red flag at POE, if she remains a Greencard holder until say a year before you finish your work in canada then you should not raise too many red flags as long as you dont visit to often.


Then how can I visit my while she's in the U.S ? I don't think its practical to wait until I finish my work in Canada -after 7 years- ,, isn't there a legal way that let's me visit the U.S?




The other option is for her to become a USC and then move to canada to be with you until you are ready to immigrate to the US.

Other than that you will need to show very strong ties to the CBP to be allowed to visit and then you will always run the risk of being denied entry. They will see your wife as being a stronger tie than what you may have in canada.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 11:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp needed visiting my wife (green-card)
QUOTE (DoctorM @ Oct 23 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Oct 23 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you do not intend to immigrate, you should not apply for an immigrant visa. A permanent resident card is not a visit-whenever-you-want visa--it is for those who have immigrated and are living in the U.S. Using it for the purpose of avoiding normal visa/visit restrictions while your domicile is outside the US is fraud.


I didn't understand what you mean,
I'm not applying for B2 to enter and stay in the U.S, I have enough reasons to return back to Canada.
Moreover, I'm not currently applying to an immigrant visa, Yes in the future when my wife becomes a U.S Citizen I'll apply for G.C which makes my life easier going back and forth to U.S & Canada.

Is the 7-month period I've been working in Canada + my current employer contract (7-years) + apartment lease are considered strong ties to return to Canada, and will qualify me for a tourist visa?

Thanks,



I think what was being said is. If you apply for a greencard as soon as your wife becomes a citizen you will need to live in the US full time to be classed as a resident. so you would be better to not apply for a greencard when your wife becomes a citizen until you have finished working in Canada.

Another thing to think about is that if your wife becomes a citizen then you may find it very hard to enter the US on your B1/B2 visa as immigrant intent will then be a red flag at POE, if she remains a Greencard holder until say a year before you finish your work in canada then you should not raise too many red flags as long as you dont visit to often.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 10:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter Interview, Visa Issued, How Long Can Fiance Wait?
QUOTE (Inquiring Mind @ Oct 28 2008, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJers,

After the Embassy interview for the K-1 visa and issuance of the visa, how long can the Fiance WAIT before travelling to the U.S.?

I am asking for a friend whose Fiance has 9 months before he finishes Graduate school in France, so she doesn't want to file the initial paperwork to soon or risk having to ask for the Interview to be rescheduled.

Thanks.


The Visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Hope that helps with working out the timing.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-28 15:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview scheduled too soon?
QUOTE (CraigCam @ Nov 5 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unless the Ukraine Embassy has different procedures, you are NOT supposed to submit those documents until the interview. In fact, if you read the DS-156K carefully, you will see at the bottom where it states not to even sign the form until in the presence of the consular officer.

I suggest asking these types of questions to your Embassy in the form of an email just to be sure. That way you will have their response in a printable form that you keep as evidence.

Good luck.


How can she be your wife if you are applying for a K1?????
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-05 14:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long should the beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to USA after he/she receives visa?
QUOTE (adiiann @ Oct 31 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys! unsure.gif

I know that as you get the visa in your hand, you want to fly immediately to be with your love. But then, in some occasion, you have to settle things before leaving. How long can a beneficiary stay in his/her country before going to US after he/she get visa? What if you can't book immediately for plane tickets?

Thanks for sharing your ideas. luv.gif luv.gif luv.gif



" The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. "
~ Oscar Wilde ~



The Visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-31 11:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBringing an injectable birth control meds
To bring any injectable medication on to a international flight to the US you will need a copy of your prescription and a letter from the prescribing doctor explaining why you need to carry this medication and what illness or disease you have.

You must pack it in your carry-on and declare it at security telling them you are carrying hypodermic needles and medication, they will inspect it and scan for explosives and check your prescription details and the letter from the doctor.

They normally have no problem with people carrying medication for diabetes, MS and other chronic conditions that require regular injections. I have no idea if they will allow injectable birth control medication as it is not a self administered drug, it is normally only given by a nurse or doctor.

There are many many clinics that will help with the cost of birth control, some local clinics give it free for those who have no insurance.

Edited by TayRivers, 27 November 2008 - 11:35 AM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-27 11:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 Q31 check box is not active to click on "No"
We did it with a black pen. It is a bug in the form.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-12 05:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNew UK Police Certificate process for US visas - you MUST read this!
QUOTE (aidy @ May 25 2009, 06:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi folks, my wife and i are applying for a CR-1 and as requested i got the ACPO certificate and posted off to her with the rest of the paperwork for the NVC, will the NVC forward my certificate to the london embassy or will i need to get another before my interview???
i know its going to be a while before my interview as NVC on recieved the paperwork on the 19th but i'm trying to get everything organised so i can stop worrying..lol


All of the original documents will be forwarded to the London Embassy and you will be given them back at your interview. The Police certificte will be in your casr file that is sent to London.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-25 06:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 question... father's address??
QUOTE (L179 @ Jun 11 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Jun 10 2009, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BowieChick @ Jun 9 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, when it asks about educational institutions does he have to put down all the schools attended or just universities? We're both so worried about doing something wrong, haha.


I do not know the whereabouts of my biological father and all I put UNKNOWN for his address and the same for is he is alive or dead.

I listed all schools after primary school.



Did that not effect your petition?



No it had no effect on my K1, AOS, Removal of Conditions or Citizenship and it is not having any effect on the applications for my Mother and my Step-Father.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-11 06:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 question... father's address??
QUOTE (BowieChick @ Jun 9 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, when it asks about educational institutions does he have to put down all the schools attended or just universities? We're both so worried about doing something wrong, haha.


I do not know the whereabouts of my biological father and all I put UNKNOWN for his address and the same for is he is alive or dead.

I listed all schools after primary school.

Edited by TayRivers, 10 June 2009 - 12:02 PM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-10 12:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNot sure what to put as "Present Occupation" DS-230
QUOTE (bikozu @ Aug 4 2009, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee is currently technically employed, but on medical leave with no intent to return to her company, but hasn't submitted a resignation letter yet.

What should she put as Present Occupation?



The employer that she is on medical leave from...
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-04 06:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCopy of Birth Certificate
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 10 2009, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks TayRivers. I did spot this website, but the price £26.95 put me off. I was thinking any government website ending in .gov would do the trick. Does this website supply the full birth certificate?


Yes you can get the full certificate from them...
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-10 06:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCopy of Birth Certificate
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 10 2009, 04:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to know your opinon. I going to purchase a certified original copy of my birth certificate from a legal website in UK. Its not going to the be original copy but will a certified copy of my birth certificate. Do you think the NVC and the Embassy with accept this?

It cost £20, its not that bad nor is it cheap.

Has anyone from the UK ever bought another birth certificate?

Please share your experiences.


Only get copies from https://www.gro.gov....cates/Login.asp that is the offical website for getting certificates. Remember you will need the full certificate. NVC and Embassy will accept the certificate.


Tay
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-10 05:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow do we get our Documents returned to us ???
QUOTE (juana17 @ Nov 2 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
unsure.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif whistling.gif Our folder of original (REQUIRED!) Birth certificate, marriage certificate, police/ military etc stamped papers was given to my husband in the sealed envelope , when he arrived at the airport and went thru immigration he was only handed back his passport stamped with the entry visa. Now as we wait for his Permanent Resident card, we are wondering will we receive our folder back as it was promised? Copies of these documents which we have are essentially worthless, the originals were given as requested and we do not have duplicate originals. Please someone tell me how to get these back. If its all easy and are heading our way, then sorry for the question , but for us now , this is just one more mystery .... thank you! good.gif


ps one week passed , and so so happy!!


They should have been given to him at the interview.. you will need to request them back from USCIS. You will need to file Form G-884 I belive it cam take a long time to get them back..

Your other option is to get another set of original documents..

Tay
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-02 12:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support - most of his pay is "off the books"
QUOTE (SCFsnoopy @ Apr 26 2009, 04:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think we will line up a co-sponsor.

I asked him if he claims taxes on everything he earns or just the checks, and his response was something along the lines of "only the checks, I thought that was all I needed to since that's all I get on the books." It's not deliberate tax evasion on his part, just ignorance about the tax system and no thanks to his boss for doing things a bit dodgy.

So now I'm wondering how much he should claim to earn on the I-134... what he actually earns, or what is declared on his tax return (I'm going to guess it's the latter). Does anyone have a link to, or could explain, the process of having a co-sponsor?

Thanks again for the advice.


I am sorry but every single US Citizen knows that they have to declare any income they have, no matter where it comes from. He has evaded paying his taxes he can not blame it on anyone else even if his boss does not declare what he is paying him, he should be declaring the full amount on his taxes.

Why the hell should the rest of us pay full tax on our full income, while he gets to only pay tax on 1/10 of his earnings. He is steeling from his country. He should file a amended return for each year he has cheated the system.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-26 07:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Medical
QUOTE (CaMic @ Dec 7 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I read on here a long time ago that the medical and interview CAN be done on the same day but that the embassy will then refrain from making a decision until AFTER receiving the medical report (around 7 days later) and you have to leave your passport with them plus a fee for postage. I was particularly interested in that point since I live in Scotland I don't want to have to make 2 trips down to London.

I'd say phone the embassy to double check.



The embassy have changed the rules about medicals. Now if you have not had your medical done before your interview date they will cancel the interview and reschedule the date.

http://www.usembassy...iv/medexam.html
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-07 08:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLondon Medical
QUOTE (RhysBeynon @ Dec 3 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,

Im currently awaiting my NOA2, but whilst im waiting im trying to plan ahead as much as possible. So i have a question regarding the medical i have to undergo.

From the research ive done apparently the only place i can have my medical is at Knightsbridge Doctors Visa Medicals in London.

So i have two question regarding this;

1. Is this the only place iam able to have my medical?
2. When can i have my medical take place, is it possible to have it done the same day as my interview?

Thanks for your help

Rhys



The Knightsbridge Doctors is the only place that you can have your medical done, they do have 2 facilities but both are in London.

You will need to have your medical done before your interview, you can not have it done on the same day as your interview. The Embassy need to have the results of the medical before they will approve any visa.

Tay
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-03 08:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 question.. co-sponsor was not born in US..
Inappropriate posts have been removed. If you can not have a discussion without it ending up with personal attacks. Then please do not post.

Tay

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TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-27 09:25:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionEvidence
Hi Haggischomper

Yes you need to submit evidence that you are still in the original marriage, so tax transcripts and evidence of joint finances just like you sent for the removal of conditions.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-30 09:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRegistered to Vote and Applying for Citizenship -- Advice needed
QUOTE (jumper8 @ May 12 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zyggy @ May 12 2008, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to talk with an immigration attorney about this... But typically most voter resigtration forms have an affidavit on them that states that that the person filling out and signing the form swears that they are a US Citizen... but making a false statement of citizenship is a deportable offense.


I know most votre registration have the box which says "you confirm that you're a US citizen"...in my case,I never filled out the form...You have to remember also that many voter regitrations that goes on campus only just ask students to submit their name/date of birth/last 4 SSN...

I think this may come down to the interviewer's judge on my character....


The interviewer's hands are tied. The law states that if you have registered to vote then your application for Citizenship will be denied and you will be deportable.

You need to seek a immigration lawyer to help you sort this out if you are to have any chance of becoming a Citizen or notbeing deportable.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-12 11:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures!!! UPDATE YOUR TIMELINES !!! PLEASE
Timeline updated today smile.gif Resident card arrived today tongue.gifbiggrin.gif

Edited by Ian + Anne, 11 March 2008 - 02:52 PM.

Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support
When I sent my I-129F petition for the K1 visa to USCIS it contained form I-134 the affidavit of support. Now that the petition has been approved I have downloaded The K Visa Appointment Package ( from the Embassy of The United States of America Consular Section, Immigration Unit Bogota, Colombia ) website and under the list of documents section it states that " If your spouse or fiance(e) submitted a Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) with your petition, new evidence of financial support is not required".

Does anyone have experience with this? Can I rely on this statement as being accurate?

My fiancee and her two petitioned for children have birth certificates and passports, are certificates of baptism also needed?

Thank you.
quiet hmbreMaleColombia2009-04-25 10:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBirth Certificate/Certificate of Baptism
My fiancee has just faxed the DS-2100, and DS-230 forms to the US Embassy requesting the interview.
My fiancee is a bit concerned that although she has an authentic notarized copy of her birth certificate she is concerned that in the margins
the certicate seems to be issued in the registry before she was born! She also has a valid Colombian Passport. Her Baptism certificate
shows an incorrect date of birth so we were not going to use this.

Does anyone know if the birth certificate issue could present a problem?

Edited by quiet hmbre, 12 May 2009 - 04:34 PM.

quiet hmbreMaleColombia2009-05-12 16:33:00