ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Africa: Sub-Saharangoing to pursue CR-1, live with him abroad (not in his home country). how will this affect the visa process
My parents lived in SA for the last 11 years and I visited 5 times; 2 of which on extended stay for 90 days or more.

You will be able to obtain a 90 day entry in to SA. It is not a visa it is an Exemption and the idea is you intend to stay 90 days or less. Then you MUST leave the country. But you can often just cross the broader for a week and then go back on another 90 day visa.

They usually ask to see proof of support ie your bank account and will absolutely expect to see a return ticket.

And on a second return closely on the heels of the first there is more scrutiny.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2012-05-14 11:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPROOOOOOOVED!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (missinbrazil @ Jun 23 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DOIN' THE HAPPY DANCE!!!! We're approved we're approved we're approved!!!!! Both our I-129F and I-130 were approved at the Vermont Service Center this morning!!!! I can't believe it! Now I will update our timeline and scour the site for the next steps!

I'm hoping and praying for the rest of you that you will be approved soon!



kicking.gif on Congratulations
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-06-23 07:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUsing savings to make up the difference for the I-134
QUOTE (Delilah @ Jun 27 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahh that makes me nervous. So I really should try to find a sponsor that covers the 125% minimum? I didn't think my savings or potential income came into the equation since I'm the one who's getting sponsored.

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Me neither. I'll keep searching for the forum and maybe you can ask the poster more about why and how they did theirs.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-06-27 08:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUsing savings to make up the difference for the I-134
We were advised that savings would not account, despite the fact we have 2 times the 125%. Nor would the fact John owns property.

We haven't been able to find an explaination for why. But I know on one of the other forums, (sorry unable to locate it at present) a couple was able to use the both the USC's income as well as the potential earnings of the SO based on the SO's current employment.

So whilst we are fortunate enough to have a co-sponsor we can also supplied evidence of my current income to help support our application.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 27 June 2008 - 03:44 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-06-27 03:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDuplicate forms DS-230 Part 1
Hey Gordon

I'm not sure what to say but wanted to let you know USE London has stuffed up my pack 3 as well. I didn't even know about the DS-230, info wasn't included.

My educated guess (read assumption) is someone has stuffed the envelop incorrectly. Check over the copy of you oringinal app and make sure there was no indicators about your additional kids. (lol)

If no issue on your side, fill in details and add cover sheet re-confirming you have no kids who need to be included.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-10-20 07:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion125% poverty line
Its not about length of time it is about the amount he has earnt for the last years. The amount required is determined by the number of people he supports in his household.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 21 January 2009 - 10:41 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-21 10:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUS EMBASSY IN LONDON
QUOTE (Marmite Lovers! @ Feb 2 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Due to snow!

That's insane!!!
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-02 03:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLONDON PEOPLE BETWEEN NOA2 AND INTERVIEW
QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ Jan 27 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Jan 27 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I call Dos instead weird it works out cheaper to call America than the american embassy here, never on the phone more that a few mins


And they're friendlier at DOS!

Ditto to that. I know one day I was particularily down and the lady was soooo nice trying to cheer me up.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-27 10:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe I-134 Affidavit of Support has to be NOTARIZED???
I asked about that at the USE London, (cause my forms were the old ones and had been Notarszed) they said they will accept both sets of forms. However there is no need to notarise the current forms. Its only if you completed the old form it was required.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-14 12:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview date but no packet 4!
Ditto good.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-02-14 14:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUSCIS update on processing times
Hi everyone, there has been lots of talk all over the web, not just VJ and a couple have even spent the time to get through to a real life person at the USCIS, from the four reports I've read the timelines may not actually be accurate.

It is all due to a problem with the computer systems. Which is why the update didn't come out when it was suppose to. Apparently CRIS is affected too.

I know that John and I have been coming unglued so we have decided not to look anymore, its just too hard to believe we are going backwards.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-08-29 11:52:00
CanadaWhat NOT to say to a USA border Agent!
When I was in college in Western New York, we would frequently go to Canada b/c of the drinking age etc. I would always have my passport and say I was Australian but all but twice they didn't even care. OK so it was pre Sept 11 but still. Now when I enter the country I'm sure I am as nervous as a smuggler even though I'm not smuggling anything!!!
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-08 08:53:00
CanadaLove advice, LIVE on VJ!
QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Aug 29 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I figured we could use more specific threads.

Come here to:

drop a bomb

ask for advice

give advice, solicited and unsolicited (hee, hee)

make confessions (who will read it after-all?)

clean shite up

Yup...this and more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Being brutally honest and forth-coming is not for the feint of heart.

There is strength in vulnerability!
star_smile.gif

I admire your honesty. good.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-08-29 12:16:00
CanadaDESPERATE! I need to make soup!
For future in-law lunches.

Easy cheats soup.

Chicken and Corn

1 x barbecue/roast chicken (remove skin tear flesh into bite sized pieces)
2 x cans of creamed corn
2 x cans of corn kernels (drained)
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 x onion diced
1 spring onion (finely chopped)
500 ml of vegetable or chicken stock
1 tsp olive oil

Add olive oil, onion and garlic to large pot stir till onion goes clear.
Tip all other ingredients in, bring to boil, lower to simmer 5 mins

Serve with Crusty Bread and cracked black pepper

Edited by DairyFarmer, 31 January 2009 - 02:02 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-31 14:00:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Ms.Squirrel is cooking Paella for us.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-01-31 13:52:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
But tonight going old school, as my gran would say. Had a main meal for lunch so a simple corned beef, mustard and cheese s/w for dinner with some fruit.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 17 July 2008 - 09:25 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-17 09:24:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jul 8 2008, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jul 8 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tonight my housemates and I are having Haggis Pizza and Tiramisu for dessert.



PLEASE tell me you are joking! laughing.gif



Nope absolutely serious, was fabulous. Trying to get into the culture here. smile.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-17 09:19:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Tonight my housemates and I are having Haggis Pizza and Tiramisu for dessert.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-08 09:17:00
CanadaWhat Are You Reading?
Okay for those of you who don't know me I am based in Edinburgh at the moment, and I did a particularly geeky thing and walked a lot of the routes listed in Dragonfly in Amber yesterday, the weather was fab and it was thoroughly enjoyable to imagine the being in a place the story took place. (Even if it is fiction blush.gif ).

Also couldn't help myself picked up a guilty pleasure for 60p at a charity store. Reading Lauren Weisberger's 'Everyone Worth Knowing'

Edited by DairyFarmer, 06 April 2009 - 07:57 AM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-06 07:56:00
CanadaWhat Are You Reading?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 3 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Apr 3 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And I am currently re-reading the Outlander series almost through Dragonfly in Amber as per Krikit's favourite.

I've just finished Cross Stitch, but now I've got to figure out which is the next book in the series. What a pain. You'd think they'd list it on the inside cover or on the jacket somewhere.

Its actually bloody hard to figure out, but the next one recommended is Dragonfly in Amber and then Voyager.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-03 12:20:00
USCIS Service CentersWhat should I do if Form I-94 form is still in my passport when I return
QUOTE (chiqui_78 @ Jun 25 2008, 09:05 PM) What should I do if Form I-94 form is still in my passport when I return
to Colombia from the United States?

My brother forgot it!!!. He lives in Colombia. What should he do???????????

Thanks!!
I just did a quick google

http://www.path2usa....nfo/i94card.htm
http://www.laborlawt...hp/t-56842.html
http://www.***remove...orm-to-cbp.html


What should I do if I did not turn in my I-94 (Arrival / Departure Record) when I left the U.S.?

It is common and happened in many cases that I94 is not taken out by the airline checking counter at the airport while leaving the USA. You should always check whether airline checking person should take your I94, if not ask him/her to take it.
If for some reason you find that later once you already exit the USA and you send the the original I-94 to the following address:

ACS - USCIS, SBU
P.O Box 7125
London KY 40742-7125
USA

http://www.usembassy...hs/cbp/i94.html

You must include with proof of departure. Suggested proof includes the arrival stamp in one's passport and the boarding pass from the flight. Always keep the copies of any documents submitted. The authorities warns that, without proof of the departure, there is no guarantee that the information will be entered into their system. This is logical, since otherwise, people could send the documentation and claim departure on a different date.

Check official wordings from CBP website on this Question.

Edited by Kathryn41, 06 December 2011 - 06:10 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-06-26 08:26:00
USCIS Service CentersIts Dec 23 and USCIS didn't update the processing times yet !!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Hot Guy @ Dec 23 2008, 04:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder whats going on ? its Dec 23 and USICS didn't update the processing times yet .
i think they suppose to update it on Dec 15 as they used to do on the 15 of every month.
do you think they didn't cause of Christmas ?!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately this happens now and again.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-12-23 04:57:00
USCIS Service CentersProcessing Questions Answered by the Jonathan “Jock” Scharfen-Acting Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
QUOTE (shiri @ Jun 26 2008, 02:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As I was going over to the USCIS website to check and see if there might have been any touches to my cases, I saw something that caught my eye and I went to read it and I am glad I did. It answers a lot of questions I have been seeing people ask all over the forums lately. It talks about everything from the posted processing times being based on calculations, about how they hired new people, about how there are less files this year than last and they are expecting to have completed a bunch more than they had last year by the end of the fiscal calendar which is Sept 30. I really found it interesting and hope you do too... here is the link:
Processing Questions Answered by the Acting Director of USCIS



Thanks for sharing this. It really provided insight. I also found some of the previous dare I say it 'blogs' informative also. cheers Melannie
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-06-26 03:42:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Having a pity party AP-ers but also have some real questions.
QUOTE (emt103c @ Mar 27 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How long has it been since you submitted the new police certificate?

5 weeks

Actually 4 and a bit, courier took a week to deliver it to the USE.

Edited by DairyFarmer, 27 March 2009 - 04:38 PM.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-27 16:38:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Having a pity party AP-ers but also have some real questions.
Now looking at the time lines of all here I have to apologise. But at the same time I am so down. If only they hadn't said approved pending the police certificate, it would still have been tough, but we wouldn't have booked plane tickets or packed everything up, or booked a ceremony, long since past, now however at this very moment I am really worried.

The USE London said 2 weeks, its been over 3 already and that doesn't include the time prior to that. For my interview was Feb 13.

They currently have my passport has any one advice as to how long they will keep it before sending it back?

The reason I ask is I don't currently have a job, and I need to get one if this goes on much longer. Cause I am an Aussie living in the UK I need my passport to prove my validity to work.

If I request it back will it delay the process? Is there any possibility it will help? Do they ever forget, or does your case get lost?

Any suggestions I'm drowning at the moment and as result pulling John with me.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-27 14:15:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Calling too much...
We have been calling once a day and whilst DOS have not said anything to me they have said something to John about how often we call. They do record every call on your case log.

Not that we will be changing our habits any time soon.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-06 07:37:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Found something related to AP on Wiki
Thanks for sharing Magpie, its good when there is more info to relate to the situation and not just the void. good.gif
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-13 15:12:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Interviewing for K-1 in London
Ok so its only based on my experience and 4 others I know but the UK is usually spot on regarding processing. How far outside the timeline is his processing?
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-25 14:53:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Interviewing for K-1 in London
Marm wouldn't it be simpler if when you get closer to the interview date you requested a delay to the interview explaining he is awaiting the return of his passport for the UK Border Agency.

That way you cover your bases?
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-25 13:47:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Don't Know if Fiance is on AP/AR/Other delay???!!!
QUOTE (MARM @ Jul 17 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jul 17 2009, 06:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Marm

I haven't been on VJ hardly at all, but I was surprised and saddened to see you are still waiting. I'll keep you in my prayers, I know this is a nightmarish time, the whole waiting and lack of transparency, it all stinks. My chin up after wards it all becomes to easy to forget.


Thanks for your support DairyFarmer...the most frustrating part of this whole thing is that we don't know the reason for the delay. DOS keeps telling us that the visa is not in Admin processing, not in security checks, not in Admin Review. We even emailed the US Embassy in London asking about what the reason for the delay is. But we emailed them on Monday and today is Friday and we still have not gotten a reply yet. We don't know where to move on from here regarding finding out why the reason for the delay.


We got our Congressman to ask the question after 5 weeks as to what the delay was and pow he was given a same day response and my visa was issued. It maybe worth a try, you can submit the request through the congress website. Ours got back to us the day after the request was submitted.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-07-17 10:09:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Don't Know if Fiance is on AP/AR/Other delay???!!!
Hi Marm

I haven't been on VJ hardly at all, but I was surprised and saddened to see you are still waiting. I'll keep you in my prayers, I know this is a nightmarish time, the whole waiting and lack of transparency, it all stinks. My chin up after wards it all becomes to easy to forget.


DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-07-17 06:55:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
Take us off the list. We are approved and our visa has been issued.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-04-20 03:55:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
Yep when I call DOS I dial 202-663-1225 then press 1 and then 0.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-31 13:12:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
I always dial 1 then 0????
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-31 11:43:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
I know what you mean about planning, once I received the Aust police cert and sent it and my passport off we started planning, John went and organised our marriage licence and a wedding date at the courthouse, I packed everything ready for shipping, started saying goodbye to people, booked a train ticket to London, a hotel in London and a flight home. We are planning a big wedding in Sept so John even booked a time to go see the reception location.

But of course it wasn't to be. I feel worse than I think I would have if they hadn't said Congratulations pending the supply of your Australian Police certificate you are approved. Welcome to America. I do as requested send it in (there was NOT EVEN a blemish on my certificate) and then they put me into AP.

They should never of got our hopes cause all it has done is to crush us.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-14 05:50:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
I have been in shock for the last week. I am mostly together at the moment. I was told at the interview I was approved pending the supply of my Australian Police Check. I supplied it and then somehow ended up in AP.

Have got the lawyer and congressman in on it, but I am now in a holding pattern. No job, got made redundant after I came back from the US in the New Year (I work in finance). Can't get a new job in the meantime as the USE London has my passport. Can't go anywhere don't have a passport. I'm an Aussie stuck in the UK in a weird limbo.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-12 17:09:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP TRACKER
Add me to the list.

DairyFarmer............... K1......London UK............... 13/02/2009.......... 221G
05/03/2009.......... Administrative Processing on supply of documents.

DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2009-03-12 14:52:00
United KingdomPassed medical...
What a way to pass your medical.

Congratulations.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-11 05:20:00
United KingdomOff ~ Topic:
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Jul 17 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jul 17 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you do decide to (and I wouldn't) don't take the train if you have a lot or large luggage too many flights of stairs to contend with.


The train is the quickest way to get from Gatwick - Heathrow or vice versa DairyFarmer. Talking the bus or a taxi all depends on the traffic flow.



I know, you're right but for me NEVER again. I actually tore a muscle in my arm hoisting my suitcases up and down all the stairs.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-18 04:59:00
United KingdomOff ~ Topic:
If you do decide to (and I wouldn't) don't take the train if you have a lot or large luggage too many flights of stairs to contend with.
DairyFarmerNot TellingAustralia2008-07-17 07:58:00