ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomRecent interviewees - do you have your passport yet??
I know it's region specific, wasn't sure how to just post in UK portal. Thread showed up there though - I am waiting for uk ppl to reply.

And yes, it says "issued". Was just curious if anyone else who got interviewed in LONDON have heard back yet.
Oh and last update date was 8th, my interview day.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 21:50:00
United KingdomRecent interviewees - do you have your passport yet??
So I had my interview for my IR-1 visa on Thursday 8th August and was told the courier would call me to arrange payment and delivery of my passport. The interviewer said the couriers would have my passport within the next 72 hours and then contact me. Was expecting a call today but nothing. Heard a guy on here who had interview on Tuesday and the couriers called him on Thursday.

I'm probs just panicking again. Feels wrong to NOT have something to worry about now haha.

Just wondered if anyone else is still waiting after a few days (obviously I had the weekend between).

Thaaanks ??????






ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 13:32:00
United KingdomUK Vaccination Records
I know you posted this a while back but there is a thing called "child's health" (at least I'm Wales) or something like that, my nurse phoned them and they had all my childhood vaccines on record. My surgery now has them and has printed off a list for me to take to my medical. Might be worth looking into that?
Might save you some money/pain.

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-23 13:16:00
United Kingdomtime between approval on interview and receiving passports?
http://www.visajourn...t/#entry6439394
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 12:15:00
United KingdomCourier. Contacts. Changes. Confusion.
Had my interview on Thursday. Officer who interviewed me said couriers will have my visa about 72 hours after interview, couriers will call me, take payment over the phone and deliver it.
Expecting them to call tomorrow. Didn't even know you could pay in advance or anything about the new system. Ignorance is sometimes bliss eh...haha.

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 04:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NEW AOS I-864 FORM?!

I know me too! I was hoping for August interview! I swear its like these people don't think! Who in the world puts out a new AOS form without training the people at NVC to review them?! Its like they do everything backwards! Its called comnon sense people! If the USCIS are making new forms then while in the process of making them they should be training the people at NVC so they wouldn't have a backup! Duh! People at USCIS don't think!


London interviews are usually just over a month after case complete so I still have hope for August! How long do you have to wait for interview where you are after after case complete?

Edited by Chloezilla, 31 May 2013 - 04:31 AM.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-31 04:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NEW AOS I-864 FORM?!
Really wish I had sent the old version of the form!!
Didn't exactly foresee them putting out a new form that they can't even friggin process!! So frustrating.
Had my heart set on July interview aswell :(

Good luck everyone - hope it doesn't take them til the end of June to start processing the new forms. They'll get such a horrible backup.




ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-30 17:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1

I sent re-submitted i-864 since two week ago and they still not review, Im waiting case complete, i really wish interview in August but im not sure if i will get it :(


I resubmitted our I-864 a few days after you did - hope we get the big CC this week :)

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-30 02:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1

 
LOL. I remember when I came back from Nigeria after 7 months and people were like "where's your husband" and i would be like there's a visa process we have to do. And they would say "oh thats a lie long as they are married to you they can travel with you." Good Lord people i got tired of explaining. Just says he has family business to do.


Oh yeah!! The people that tell you "doesn't matter aslong as you're married" they're the worst. Like "ok, sure, you know more than me, I don't sit up every night researching it or anything!!". Ah dear me. I got a feeling July is gonna be a long month. Sent out rfe on the 18th so really hope they get a shuffle on and give me case complete this coming week. Just wanna be able to give ppl a date when I'm going then they can stop with their 1,000 questions haha.

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-30 00:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1

 
 
hehe dwheels waiting room. You an always pop on over to case complete and chatter. we all know what you waiting for. But I promise you you thought NOA2 got you gitty and excited. When you hear Case Complete you will be overcome with joy. And than Interview date will make your head spin with OMG what do i need and what do i do. But its all good.
 
I feel your anxiety and frustration with family. Most don't get it and don't understand and we all have people tell us they have a friend who's cousins sisters aunts husband got to US in 3o days. OMG stop it people. LOL
 
http://www.visajourn...47#entry6334438






Yes!! A lot of my friends/family/colleagues don't understand why I haven't gone already. They think I'm just hanging around for no reason - really people?! They always ask "have you got your visa yet Chloe?" - "IF I HAD IT DO YOU REALLY THINK I'D BE HERE??". Good lord.

Like I said, it's not their fault (or maybe it is, I have explained the process more times that I can be bothered) but its nice to vent a little to ppl that understand :) :)



ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-30 00:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1
Welcome to the official waiting room for dwheels76's case complete thread.... Haha. We are in good company at least. Anyone else frustrated because your friends and family don't understand what you're going through, being away from your spouse etc? I know it's not their fault but it drives me insane.
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-29 07:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1

Helo Chloezilla, just look up to your timeline.. have you or your spouse contacting NVC to ask whether its already completed.. as i look at you that NVC received the doc since middle of Mei... its should have been completed.. 



Yes we have. We call about twice a week.
We were delayed due to the new AOS form then had an RFE - husband put people in household as "1" but should have included me, makin it "2". Sent that back on the 18th. Now we wait again!!



ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-29 06:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAUGUST INTERVIEW !!! CR-1 . IR-1
Yeah I'm waiting for case complete again after a lame RFE!
Defo want August interview :)

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-28 13:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFather's name NOT on birth certificate. Interview tomorrow!
Just want to follow this up in case someone else has this issue and finds this thread ??


The interviewer did bring it up - asked why I knew my fathers name but he wasn't on birth certificate. I just explained that I have never had ay contact with him and my mum always had sole custody of me. That seemed to satisfy his curiosity. Didn't need to show the letter from my mum or anything.

Visa approved!!
??????????????






ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 03:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFather's name NOT on birth certificate. Interview tomorrow!
Thanks for the answer!!

I've got my mum to write an affidavit stating that I've never had contact with him and she has always had sole custody of me. I'm thinking they probably won't even ask about it but I feel better now I have the letter.

I guess it's only important if you're taking kids to immigrate with you.
Fingers crossed and wish me luck. Cannot wait to get it outta the way :D

Thanks again for responding :)







ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 07:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFather's name NOT on birth certificate. Interview tomorrow!
Was casually looking at the embassy interview checklist and realised it states that the original birth certificate must be long form version and include BOTH PARENTS NAMES.

I sent the long version of my birth certificate to NVC but only my mum's name is on it. I have never had any contact with my father (I'm 25) and never will do. I guess my mum left him off so he didn't have any rights to me (??). I know his name but that is all and I have put it on all of my forms up to now and just put address/date of birth etc. as "unknown".

Does any one have any experience with this and does it really become an issue at the interview?

I've scrolled through forums looking for an answer but never found one London/UK specific.

Please help!








ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 00:21:00
CanadaOld I-864
I've been thinking of doing this aswell but then saw that someone on the forum called NVC asking if it was a good idea. NVC said no.
Like jrh39 says, they won't just throw the new version away, they will keep the case open until all paperwork they received has been reviewed.

It's so frustrating. Waiting patiently is something I have done since January and its really wearing thin. Just when you see a light at the end of the tunnel - this happens.

Fingers crossed they sort themselves out very soon...





ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC saying not received our AOS and DS-230?? What should we do?
Don't resend it, they can't tell you if they've received it, just whether its been reviews or not.
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-07 14:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version

I read some checklist and AOS review from june 14, you should call, maybe you get good news. When NVC received your CHECKLIST AOS?


Sorry didn't see your question! They recieved it on may 19th so I'm kinda expecting CC around July 9th or 10th.

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-05 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
I'll call Friday evening. Thanks :)
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-04 01:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Any case completes today??
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-03 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Just called nvc, they said my AOS was actually being processed and I should have a case complete in the next 5 working days. Yyyaaayyy!!!
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-14 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version

Hey guys my affidavit was finally reviewed, thanks all of you for your support, i recompleted my cased for 2 time yesterday so everything was fine with my affidavit thanks god.

Congrats!! Just wondering, when did you send the AOS?


EDIT: just looked back and you said may 8th - nevermind! :)

Edited by Chloezilla, 14 June 2013 - 07:21 AM.




ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-14 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version

Please let me know when you get reviewed as thats the date the input mines in their system as well



Oh I didn't mean our was inputted on that day, they just received the physical package on that day.


In other news, we just received our fake checklist for the IV application (asking for the AOS package, which of course they already have on their system) :)
Chugging along!!





ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-13 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
They received our AOS pack on the 20th May so we're not far behind you :D I would just love some good news before the weekend.
Congratulations!!!

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-13 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Sounds like good news Memphis!!
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-13 06:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
C'mon NVC let's have a productive Monday!! :D
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-10 03:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
I wonder how fast they'll get through them. Anyone have an idea?

The NVC rep told me they'll review them in the order they were recieved. Hope they're not too backed up.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-09 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Just called NVC (about a different issue but asked about this anyway) I asked if there was any news. CustRep told me that they HAVE started putting the process in place and will start reviewing the new I-864 in the next week or so.

Make of that what you will!


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-07 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version

just called NVC and the lady told me that NVC was supposed to get the instructions from USCIS on new I-864 yesterday, but she hasn't heard anything yet itseems... i am not sure if we can believe it or not..


Not sure I believe them anymore... I won't believe anything until I get my case complete email. Can't bloody wait!

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-05 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Well it's nice to know someone got an apology. I know they're probably sick or hearing the same question and they don't get paid to be sympathetic but this is people's lives they have "on hold, indefinitely". An apology would definitely make the news a bit easier to swallow.
I haven't had one.
Hope I get Gus next time! Haha.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-05 05:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Somebody has called USCIS?
What did they say?
I messaged them but no response. Just an idea of time frame would be helpful.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-04 14:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version

Just to let you know that we just got our interview (June 26th) as Paris received our documents. They did not seem to bother about the new version...
If the Embassy and USCIS are ok with it, why not the NVC?
I think they just fancy having a huge backlog...




Oh that's interesting.
Was your I-864 not processed at NVC then?




ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Just called NVC for updates on processing new form. Same old story. None of the new forms are being processed because USCIS have not given them instructions on how to do so. They can't say when they will begin processing them either.

Feel like crying. Sooooo frustrated.


ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 07:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
I don't think calling them constantly will hurry them up either. Everyone's frustrated and wants to be reunited with their family but it just seems to be one of those (truly horrible, unfortunate) things. I'm gonna just try calling once a week for updates. They log every time you call and I don't want them to get an attitude with me every time I call them, thinking I'm just pestering.
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-31 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
Can't help but think it's a waste of time contacting USCIS when it's the NVC that has the problem. The fact uscis put out the new form too early is their fault but its the nvc that are having trouble processing it.
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-31 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew I-864 version
I wouldn't mind if they all just lied saying they were going through - at least I'd stop feeling so anxious! Haha. Get your story straight NVC!
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-30 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 Interviews

GOT MY EMAIL :)


NOW CHILL OUT!!! Everything will be okay!!!

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-16 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 Interviews
GOT MY EMAIL!!!!
ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-16 15:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 Interviews

 
Hi Chloezilla, is that what the NVC told you, or does it say "in transit" on  https://ceac.state.g...ker/Status.aspx ? Just wondering, since for me the status still shows "At NVC" and we both got our interview dates on July 12. 


No that's from the CEAC tracker. I hope my days of calling nvc are over ?? haha.

ChloezillaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-16 15:27:00