Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Who's Moving to Philly?.... I am :oD !	Congrats hun! I'm sorry to hear that you were sick your first week, but I'm sure it was a bit better having your hubby there to take care of you Jen	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-01-28 13:17:00
Canada	PCC from RCMP	Hey guys, I got my police check from the city police here, but it says on it that it was run through CPIC - that's alright eh? RCMP juristiction is outside the city limits here. Jen	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2008-11-06 23:52:00
Canada	In the Halifax Airport - K-1 Activated but....	Title says it all...God, or whomever you want to believe in MAY be looking out for me.. Mine is one of 5 flights the whole day that is NOT cancelled yet Amazing... I still have 35 mins before boarding though...and the plane hasn't arrived from NY yet, so it's still a guessing game. The CO that did my Visa was nice though...At first I thought she was going to be nasty as all get out, but she was making jokes with me by the end...most likely because I've been one of 12...15 people that have gone through customs all day? Can I ask a question though, what does the Temp 1-94 stamp look like? I have two stamps, but they are the same..I dont think that is what it is, but I was just wondering. I had read in another board that the rules for getting the Temp work stamp have changed anyway... Anyhoo, just thought you would all get a giggle out of my weather-luck...One last storm before I go to the land of little snow I guess LOL..I'm SO not going to miss this <3 Jen	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-03 12:17:00
Canada	Canadian marrying American, Procedures	QUOTE oh noooooes - you are starting to create logic like USCIS!! laughing.gif ...oh my god...they're really starting to get to me aren't they?! hehe...you said "USCIS" and "Logic" in the same sentence.... Edited by Jenni and Bo, 08 January 2009 - 10:55 PM.	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-01-08 22:55:00
Canada	Canadian marrying American, Procedures	I put my fiancee as my contact in the USA as well. I would think that this would be completely acceptable, as they could be the only person you know down there and yes, according to the DS160, your fiance/e DOES count as an immediate relative ( most likely due to the fact you are going down to marry them, thereby they become a spouse, which would be an immediate relative ) Always go by the instructions on the form if they're there	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-01-08 18:59:00
Canada	Canadian marrying American, Procedures	From what I understand, if it's any type of denial, you have to put it down. They ask the question, they want you to answer. This will unlikely hinder your visa though. At the interview they will ask what the situation of the denial was, you can tell them and you'll be on your way A lot of people get turned around at the border, so don't worry about it, but don't lie! Put it on your 160 and I'm sure you won't have too many issues with it.	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-01-05 01:03:00
Canada	DS-160	Yup, I put my MTL # as well...I'm already down here on my K-1 (my visa was approved 3 weeks ago), so it's safe to say it was right I put 75 years, although it's probably an exageration...I dont think they care, it's just so that they know you plan on stickin around for awhile	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-08 17:20:00
Canada	Montreal	I know Ryan and Chantel were able to pick it up the day AFTER the interview, but they did have to ask. Sometimes they say they are unable to do anything but mail them, I think it depends on how busy they are. I do know that you can't get it the same day though.	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-08 15:54:00
Canada	Montreal Consulate Parking	I think you can pay for parking in the parking lot owned by LaTour.....I think it's open to the public during the day...its on Wait, gotta pull up Googlemaps... Rue de Bleury..which runs parallel to Rue Alexandre, which is where the door to the consulate is located...if you're driving up Rene-levesques ouest, you want to turn DOWN rue de bleury to get to the parking, and the consulate doors are turning UP st -alexandre.. I am the worst at giving directions! this link will show you the consulate corner, hopefully you can see what I was talking about from there? http://maps.google.c...e...&iwloc=addr I think there are parking garages close by too, but I know this parking lot is open air.	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-11 21:32:00
Canada	HOORAY!!!!	Yay congrats Don't freak, it's the easiest part of this whole freaking process They are really nice there!	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-17 12:51:00
Canada	To those who went to Montreal Consulate...	That is true Carla, though they did ask for one of my actual pictures to attach to my giant file I had to carry through customs...but that may be the answer there Angie I'm excited for you to get it and get going Let us know when you get it!	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-18 11:40:00
Canada	To those who went to Montreal Consulate...	QUOTE (angie007 @ Feb 17 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi jenni just thought i'd ask you since you're here..did they take your passport pic on your interview?how long did it take for you to receive your visa after your interview?I haven't got mine yet and it's been almost a week Hey Angie, I had taken pics with me - they had asked me to bring two. I know a lady that I spoke to while there had hers taken there. It was 5 days after that I got my Visa...I'm curious as to why they didnt ask you for pictures. I would email the consulate and see if they know anything - it may take a few days to get something back from them. Do you have the tracking number from your envelope?	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-17 12:46:00
Canada	To those who went to Montreal Consulate...	QUOTE (StephyD @ Feb 17 2009, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All, This may be an silly question, but I have a nervous bladder at times and was wondering if there are washrooms in the waiting rooms during the processing for the k1 visa at the Montreal consulate? While reading through people's personal stories of their K1 interview, i saw that in vancouver there wasnt a washroom...freaked me out since waiting for hours and being nervous would not be fun! Thanks to anyone who answers this odd question.lol I did my interview about a month ago, and I'm almost positive there are washrooms, as well as snack machines, and a coffee machine You should be alright, and I was out of there in about 2 hours anyway Just make sure you get there before the door opens	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-17 11:40:00
Canada	Travel Arrangements After Interview	I got my ticket for two weeks after my interview, and received my Visa in 3 business days (would have been two days, but there was a snowstorm Monday ha), but I think 2 weeks is a good time to wait as well	Jenni and Bo	Female	Canada	2009-02-18 14:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	New Vaccinations Required?	QUOTE (jgay80 @ Jun 17 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tash @ Jun 17 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quick question, it's ok to get the shots without bringing a letter of approval from NVC to the Dr's office? I thought we had to bring that letter and that all shots were to be taken within 10 to 14 days of interview? Am I wrong? or did you get a interview date already. Just wondering. No what Marlita husband is doing is getting his vaccines at a clinic before the interview medical...you have to pay like an arm and a leg if you do vaccines at the listed medical panel the embassy listed....it's much cheaper if you do it at a clinic...just make sure you have the vaccine card and I think the nurse who gave you the shot has to sign next to each shot they gave you and the interview medical panel will accept that....my husband will be taking his vaccines at his local clinic thursday...he went last week and the nurses told him all he need his two DTP shots but he has to take them 6 weeks apart...they didn't tell him anything about Hep B, MMR or the varicella.... Hey Girl, you do need the MMR, Varicella and tetanus vaccines. Depending on the age of the applicant, there are certain vaccines required. I found a link and posted it in the VJ thread. I think what is happening at those clinics, is that they are trying to make money off the applicants and taking advantage of their ignorance. Check out the link I posted in the yardie thread.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-17 21:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	New Vaccinations Required?	Marlita, he does not need to get the MMR if he was already vaccinated. That is for life. He will need the tetanus and varicella. The Hep B can be given when he gets here. It is not required for immigration. Mike only got the MMR, tetanus and they also gave him the polio even though it should only be given to children. The panel doc told him he did not need to get the varicella. Hep C is not a vaccine, it is a disease. You get a hepatitis series that covers you against Hep A & B. I hope this helps but there is also a link I will try to send you if I can find it about the required vaccines by age. Do not let them give him anything he does not have to have. The series of hepatitis will not be able to be completed in JA and he would have to start over once he gets here. The series is over a year long. Claire Edited by clairern, 17 June 2008 - 11:42 AM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-17 11:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	GOT INTERVIEW DATE	Congrats to you.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-19 18:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Photocopy of the Passport’s Biographic Data Page?	QUOTE (B&J.S @ Jun 20 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi ladies and getlemen, People mention about turn in photocopy of the passport's biographic data page of the beneficiary. I am wondering what is the photocopy of the passport's biographic data page? - well, I know which is the passport's biographic data page, I just don't understand what does the photocopy mean? How do get the photocopy? Just have a blank and white colour copy of that page or scan that page first and then print out as regular photos??? I am kinda confused... And oh, I scanned that page already in case, but omg, they had my face half dark half bright... and this cannot be fixed cause the bright part on my face in the photo is caused by the anti-fake label... UGLY... Anyway, anyone knows what does the photocopy exatly mean please help me. Thank you for your help... BEST WISHES LING Put the page face down on a copier and just copy it. That is all it means, a regular copy.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 08:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	when to send RFE	QUOTE (hondo1z @ Jul 4 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we got a RFE after we sent the DS-230 forms. i was talking with an operator and she told me that we forgot to send the copy of passport biographic page... they sent a letter about that... i dont know if we can send the the copy without the letter from NVC or we have to wait the bar code from them? thank you for your help If the operator told you what is missing and you have a copy of the barcoded letter that you returned with the DS-230 you can send it in to them with a copy of that barcoded letter if you don't want to wait.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-04 09:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Case complete	Congrats to you on hearing a case complete. Hoping that you get an interview date soon.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 08:32:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Case Complete!!	Congrats on getting a case complete	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-08-07 04:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	For All Those Who Need it	Really great prayer, Kish. It has touched my heart and I am sure it has touched others also. I wish for you and all who are waiting a fast and sppedy interview date and that you all will be reunited with your loved ones soon. Much love Claire	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-02 21:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Name in passport...	Agree with Hotlegz; your married cert should tie everything together.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-08-12 15:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	ds3032	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Aug 26 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> the nvc received our I-130 yesterday. can my husband go ahead and email the contact request tonight or do we need to wait for something? No answer to give but this is awesome, Shrewdie	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-08-26 20:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	TRACK ALL DS-230 TO INTERVIEW	Jgay, I am happy that you have finally gotten your case completed. Not to put a damper on your mood but I want you to be prepared for the inevitable. At the rate that things are going right now with Kingston, you might have a little longer wait on your hands. My friend's case was completed on April 25 and I know there are two more yardies with case completed April, 15 & 18 and none of them has gotten an interview date as yet. There are at or almost at the two months mark. I called DOS this morning and was told that Kingston is backlogged and that this a very busy time for them. NVC also told us last night that they are done scheduling interviews for July and to call back the second week of July to see of she got an interview date for August. I am so upset right now and am not even in the process. If someone for the embassies would post on their website the process of them scheduling interviews so we all could understand, maybe we wouldn't be so fraustrated with the process if we knew what to expect. I, however, wish you lots of luck with the rest of your journey.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-19 10:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Sweet Confusion... I thought this part of the process was supposed to be easy...	QUOTE (Meliss3108 @ Nov 17 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC line and it just kept telling me that they have no record of our case. So I finally waited patiently... twice because the first time it hung up on me! When the operator answered, she was quite rude to me. Apparently the system isn't working tonight and she told me I should be able to check my case online... well I don't know how to do that. So I logged back into the fee website and this is what it says: Sign In Failed Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error. Has anyone else ever gotten this message? What does it mean?? Thank you! I see that your case was completed yesterday. Maybe your case was forwarded to Kingston. After it is forwarded to Kingston, the NVC no longer has info on your file and you have to direct all your questions to Kingston or the DC office. Edited by clairern, 19 November 2008 - 10:02 AM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 10:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (clairern @ Nov 30 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning all; I mailed off the IV fee bill and it was delivered to NVC and Mike's dad sent in the I-864 and USPS showed that it was delivered but After checking the system every night I never received any message that it was received nor entered into the system. Last night I called again and received the following message. What does that mean? We never submitted any documents except the IV bill and AOS. NVC has reviewed your packet of forms and found info missing or incomplete. NVC mailed a letter on 11/29/2007 indicating what doc missing or incomplete. Please return the missing info to the NVC in and allow 6-8 weeks for review and you will be notified of the results????? Just an update. The automated system still has the above message although the letter that I received was requesting the IV Fee which apparently crossed each other as indicated by the NVC operator when I called. To this day the message remains the same although the DS-230 was generated on 12/3 and mailed on 12/19 and I have now received the packet #3. It seems to me that the system takes forever to be updated.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-23 02:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (JA Tam @ Dec 20 2007, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Claire honey, don't worry; it's holiday time, so things may be slowing up in snail mail. Just tell Mike to get the police certificate done (can't understand why these men must drag their feet , they know what we are up against in Jamaica), so that it can be sent off as soon as you get the check list letter. I am not sure if your question on checking if the MO was cashed is still valid, but if you still have the stub that has the 800 number for the MO company and the actual MO number, you should be able to get info on whether it was cashed. I am keeping you in much prayer my dear. Thanks my dear Tam. In regard to the MO. When I spoke with the NVC personnel, they told me they had received it but not whether it was cashed. I have a copy of the MO and stub so I will so as you suggest and call to see whether it was already cashed. I also spoke with Mike today and he told me his job will be closed for the holidays after tomorrow and will re-open Jan 2. His dad had spoken to him a couple of days ago and he told his dad that he would be looking about the police cert. during that time. I only hope he does the 3 day service and not the 21 days. Thanks so much for your reassurance and prayers. Much luv Claire	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-20 22:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (Tonya @ Dec 20 2007, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 14 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Chris Parker @ Dec 14 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 14 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC again last night, since I had not received any correspondence from them since that last letter. The person I spoke with confirmed that the Visa fee was received on 11/28 and that a letter was sent out to me last week. Can anyone speculate (I like to) what that could/would be? Could it be the DS-230? I would be so happy. But then again maybe not as Mike is dragging his feet with the police report. He is waiting until he get his christmas holidays to go take care of it. I am tired of talking to him about it. I wil let hime do it at his own pace. I have done my part. Yes, for some reason, NVC doesn't actually send you the DS-230, just instructions on where to download it. They call this letter a "checklist letter." Most definitely, they are ready to receive the DS-230 with the letter they sent. Thanks Chris Parker Good Morning, It took me 10 days to receive the checklist letter from NVC New Hampshire to WV I don't know what to think anymore about the things they tell me. When I spoke to them on the 12/13 they told me a letter was mailed out the previous week. It has been two weeks now and nothing. I think they generate the letters then have them sit there before they are mailed. I remember a letter was generated on 11/29 and was never mailed out until 12/4. I am just waiting patiently to see what happens. I can't be bothered to stress myself over this visa stuff. When he gets it, he gets it.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-20 22:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (Chris Parker @ Dec 14 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 14 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC again last night, since I had not received any correspondence from them since that last letter. The person I spoke with confirmed that the Visa fee was received on 11/28 and that a letter was sent out to me last week. Can anyone speculate (I like to) what that could/would be? Could it be the DS-230? I would be so happy. But then again maybe not as Mike is dragging his feet with the police report. He is waiting until he get his christmas holidays to go take care of it. I am tired of talking to him about it. I wil let hime do it at his own pace. I have done my part. Yes, for some reason, NVC doesn't actually send you the DS-230, just instructions on where to download it. They call this letter a "checklist letter." Most definitely, they are ready to receive the DS-230 with the letter they sent. Thanks Chris Parker	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-14 14:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 6 2007, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Good news you guys, I just called and spoke with an NVC operator and she told me that the IV fee bill was actually received and processed on 11/28 and to disregard the letter sent out on 11/29. So now I am just waiting for them to generate the DS-230. Yeah Hey guys; I called the NVC again last night, since I had not received any correspondence from them since that last letter. The person I spoke with confirmed that the Visa fee was received on 11/28 and that a letter was sent out to me last week. Can anyone speculate (I like to) what that could/would be? Could it be the DS-230? I would be so happy. But then again maybe not as Mike is dragging his feet with the police report. He is waiting until he get his christmas holidays to go take care of it. I am tired of talking to him about it. I wil let hime do it at his own pace. I have done my part. Thanks for all your support. Claire	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-14 12:13:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 6 2007, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Good news you guys, I just called and spoke with an NVC operator and she told me that the IV fee bill was actually received and processed on 11/28 and to disregard the letter sent out on 11/29. So now I am just waiting for them to generate the DS-230. Yeah Does anyone know how long they take to enter the IV bill in the system? According to info I received on 12/6 from the operator, they received the fee on 11/28. Does anyone know how to find out if the MO was cashed? Thanks alot in advance.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-12 11:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Good news you guys, I just called and spoke with an NVC operator and she told me that the IV fee bill was actually received and processed on 11/28 and to disregard the letter sent out on 11/29. So now I am just waiting for them to generate the DS-230. Yeah	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-06 23:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (clairern @ Nov 30 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning all; I mailed off the IV fee bill and it was delivered to NVC and Mike's dad sent in the I-864 and USPS showed that it was delivered but After checking the system every night I never received any message that it was received nor entered into the system. Last night I called again and received the following message. What does that mean? We never submitted any documents except the IV bill and AOS. NVC has reviewed your packet of forms and found info missing or incomplete. NVC mailed a letter on 11/29/2007 indicating what doc missing or incomplete. Please return the missing info to the NVC in and allow 6-8 weeks for review and you will be notified of the results????? Hi guys; Just an update. I finally received the letter from NVC tonight and they "claim they are missing the IV fee which I mailed out and delivery was confirmed. Would it be that they generated this letter before they actually entered processed the fee? How do I trace the money order to see if it was cashed? Does anyone know how to do that? Thanks in advance for all your help.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-06 22:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 30 2007, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You said that they received the I-864, the message can mean the following: 1. they are reviewing your I-864 2. I-864 RFE 3. completed reveiwing I-864, however waiting for your DS230 It's best to call NVC and ask which from the 3 is the true message. Good luck. QUOTE (clairern @ Nov 30 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning all; I mailed off the IV fee bill and it was delivered to NVC and Mike's dad sent in the I-864 and USPS showed that it was delivered but After checking the system every night I never received any message that it was received nor entered into the system. Last night I called again and received the following message. What does that mean? We never submitted any documents except the IV bill and AOS. NVC has reviewed your packet of forms and found info missing or incomplete. NVC mailed a letter on 11/29/2007 indicating what doc missing or incomplete. Please return the missing info to the NVC in and allow 6-8 weeks for review and you will be notified of the results????? Thanks Rina; I think I will just wait for the letter since they "claim" they mailed it out 11/29, and see what is now needed. I am waiting for Mike to return his civil documents and the signed DS-230, so I am not in a rush right now. Thanks again.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-30 15:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC Automated Messages	Good morning all; I mailed off the IV fee bill and it was delivered to NVC and Mike's dad sent in the I-864 and USPS showed that it was delivered but After checking the system every night I never received any message that it was received nor entered into the system. Last night I called again and received the following message. What does that mean? We never submitted any documents except the IV bill and AOS. NVC has reviewed your packet of forms and found info missing or incomplete. NVC mailed a letter on 11/29/2007 indicating what doc missing or incomplete. Please return the missing info to the NVC in and allow 6-8 weeks for review and you will be notified of the results?????	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-30 08:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Time Savers for NVC, plus Knowing your Case #	Thanks Rina; You are a Godsend. That's what I thought. The DS-3032 was accepted into their system on 10/26 per the automated phone system, and neither Mike nor I did not receive a confirmation e-mail. I just keep checking the phone system for updates on the case. I did not petition for him but I am his agent and soon to be wife when he enters the US. I feel the same trepidition and anxiety everybody else is feeling	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-01 11:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Time Savers for NVC, plus Knowing your Case #	How do you know when the IV bill is generated and mailed? Thanks in advance for your	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-01 09:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 application/name change	I am planning on getting married to my Jamaican fiancee, and filing the I-130/I-129f petition. I do not plan to change my last name to his. I would rather keep my maiden name. Would this cause a problem in the filing process?	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-06-16 20:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	k3 vs k1 scheduling for interviews	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 5 2007, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think there is more verification done up front for the K-3s so the process goes a bit slower. Other than that I have no clue My simple opinion is because the K3 is more like an Immigrant Visa, the process takes longer and as the OP states more documentation and more to review.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-05 21:48:00