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Can't get police certificate!!!

Hi,
I contacted the police in Singapore. I was really unkeen to get my ex husband to provide records of his employment there. Wanted another way. They said the passport info was enough. So I copied the biographic info, and the stamps on relevant pages. They just wanted evidence I was there. This was an expired passport.

Sent off the copies, plus money and got the poilce certificate back. That went to the embassy.

I did have all my expired passports with me at the interview as evidence of travel, but they were not asked for.

jellyfish

Female

United Kingdom

2009-10-26 05:41:00

Can't get police certificate!!!

For a Singapore police certificate I supplied copies of an old passport. Showing I had entered legally, and stayed for a legal amount of time. (In this case 18 months.) There was no problem at all. I was told that any evidence to show I was in the country legally from X-Y would do.

jellyfish

Female

United Kingdom

2009-10-25 17:23:00

anyone get medical day before interview?

Hi, can anyone help me here. i know that a lot of people get the medical in london scheduled for a day before the interview or on the same day and whatnot to save them from travelling down twice. i can`t really travel down twice as it is a very long way to go, so i was hoping to schedule the medical the day before my interview if i could. my question is though, to those who have done it, on the question in the packet 3 forms, it asks you for date of medical examination. if you can`t schedule the medical until you know the date of your interview, what should you put in that line? i know a few people have done this and i`m just wondering what they put on the form?
any help at all? i`m just wanting to make sure i don`t mess anything up.
hope i hear from someone
thanks
Paul

creasy19

Male

United Kingdom

2009-01-10 06:35:00

do you need to have your medical before you`ll get an interview?

Hi there, i was wondering if anyone can help me.
On the packet 3, it asks you for the date you have scheduled your medical for before you can send the checklist back. I live in the north of scotland, so going down to london is quite a big travel for me, so i was planning on waiting until i get the interview date and then scheduling the medical for the day before, so i could do both in one trip.
my question though, is does the embassy wait to hear back from your medical before they will schedule your interview? i haven`t heard back since posting in my packet 3 yet and i was justy worried that maybe they are waiting for me to take my medical before they will schedule me for my interview.
can anyone tell me if they know whether or not this is a factor? or do they just schedule the interview regardless of when the medical will be taken? is the medical even taken into consideration?
if anyone knows any information on this, or if anyone has had any experience with this, please let me know any advice or help would be really appreciated.
thanks a lot.

creasy19

Male

United Kingdom

2009-02-21 07:50:00

Unfortunately her Dad recently had to stop working due to a heart problem and lets just say her mother "isn't present" so we're a bit out of luck on the co-sponsor stakes. She's hunting the job market just now and is prepared to work a full-time job and a part-timer if necessary to get the figure up to something like what it was in her old one in the hope that will suffice... guess we'll just have to hope for the best at the interview.

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-03-19 11:09:00

Thanks for the replies, Tracy.

We've hit a bit of a disaster just as everything was coming together - I've got all my documents together, I'm ready to book my medical and she was just collecting the last of her tax info together having got the letter from her boss, pay slips and so on together meaning I was just about ready to respond to the Embassy letter to book an interview when out of the blue she's losing the job... (cutbacks and so on).

This is a bit heartbreaking as we've got no idea what to do next. She's getting straight into looking for a new job but the chances of getting one that pays as well as that one did aren't great so all of a sudden te precious employer's letter is worthless!

Looks like everything will have to go on hold for the time being which is frustrating but at least we've got all the above info for when we're able to re-apply. Argh!

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-03-16 13:21:00

Agreed, though I don't know where you're getting the 134% figure. More like 125%.

Yup, I know the required level is 125% The 134% is what she worked out her salary to be.

She filed her taxes online apparently (I'm not really up on this sort of thing as being a UK resident I don't do my own taxes!) so will print everything off... will she be able to get all the required additions mentioned above that way?

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-02-26 21:25:00

Right so taking the I-134, letter from her employer showing her current income is 134% of the poverty level, newest tax return (with last couple in reserve in case they ask for them) and her newest three pay stubs should be sufficient, do you think?

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-02-26 06:29:00

Sorry to post what has probably been asked 500 times previously but I've spent an hour using the search function on the forum and reading old posts, the wiki and the London Embassy website and my head is spinning when it comes to the I-134 affadavit form - the info from the USCIS and embassy just seems a bit vague to me.

My fiancee has had a job for something of the region of 9 months which pays above the 125% poverty line for two people (only by a couple of thousand though - think she worked out she was paid 134% of it) but doesn't have much in the way of assets as she is currently living in the family home. A co-sponsor would be an issue as her father currently does not work on health grounds though I work a well paid job at the moment and along with the sale of most of what I have here (car etc) should have funds well over $10,000 when I'm set to travel over.

Based on the above, what do you think of my chances, lol?

Also, I'm a bit confused on the subject of tax returns. I'm reading in some places that the most up to date one is fine whereas other places state the last three. Her current tax return is fine as it's obviously based on the good job but her last two are a bit less impressive as she was working in much lower paid positions. Take all three anyway and just hope they want to see the newest?

Thanks all, my brain's wrapped in knots over this bit.

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-02-24 13:20:00

Here's my review of how my K1 interview went:

Wary of the thought of being late for my interview with the massive queues that are said to form outside the US Embassy in London, I showed up 2 hours early just to be sure (appointment was 10.00). In the end this was a good idea as it took 70 minutes to get through the queue, initial letter and passport check and then the security check at the gate. This all went pretty smoothly though the staff outside were a bit abrupt - guess you would be too if you had to deal with lots of mildly confused and apprehensive people all day every day.

In through the VISA entrance and a quick check in at the reception desk where I got my ticket number to watch for on the screens. Into the waiting area where I was 45 minutes early but still kept my eyes glued to the screen just in case. As it was, I was called at 10.10 and went to the window of a lady who was a little difficult to understand (it's hard to hear them through those screens) but I gave her all the documents she required - quick bit of info for those going down. TAKE COPIES OF ALL THE PACKET 3 DOCUMENTS YOU SEND DOWN TO GET YOUR INTERVIEW DATE. Mine had somehow gone missing, she even tried to say "You must not have sent them" which couldn't be true or else how did I get an interview date in the first place?? Thankfully I had printed out all the forms in triplicate when I did them originally so she accepted the copies I had with me. When she was satisfied she had all the required docs I was told to sit down again until I was called for Part 2 - the interview. This could take "several hours" to happen, apparently so I was told to be patient.

10 minutes later (lol) my number was called again and I went to another window. An older American gentleman asked me to confirm my fingerprints then flicked through all the documents, certificates, financial info et al, occasionally asking me a question relevant to my fiancee and getting me to sign where necessary. Once he'd double checked a couple of the financial things he said "This is fine, just need you to complete this credit card slip for your VISA" so I'm standing there thinking "Really? That's it?" as I fill in the credit card info. He reminds me to check in with the courier desk and says "Thanks for being a straightforward case" and that's it! No checking of continuation of relationship, no nothing! I spent literally 10 minutes in front of people. That said I've never been married before, never changed my name, never had kids, have no criminal record etc so I guess they already knew everything about me in advance. Anyway, I fill in the courier form and go to the desk, pay by card again and I'm out the door by 10.50!!

So, other than the mild panic attack when the first lady claimed they didn't have my packet 3 forms (not sure how they could possibly have lost them) that was a very positive experience.

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-08-25 13:53:00

I'll do a full review of the process type thing later but happy to let you know we were accepted. Thanks for your encouragement, all! (Now very pleased to be leaving London.

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MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-08-24 06:25:00

Thanks Julez and Gemmie - I know I'm getting too worked up but you know how it is!

6 hour train journey down to London on Sunday afternoon so it's a bit of an adventure as well.

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-08-20 03:52:00

Got my interview on Monday - all the docs present, correct and photocopied for good measure. I'm utterly petrified - I've been rubbish at interviews all my life and just imagining the grilling I'm going to get on Monday morning is doing my head in. :wacko:

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-08-19 06:44:00

Got my appointment for the 23rd of August and already getting nervous. My fiance lost her job in the States back in the Spring and that delayed the process (the NOA2 expired in June but the embassy gave us until the end of August to sort something out) - she managed to get another job a couple of weeks back and I'll have her first two payslips for the interview, just got to hope that the fact she's only worked there for a couple of weeks doesn't throw a spanner in the works.

Fingers crossed I don't get someone who's having a bad Monday at the interview.

MikeH60

Male

United Kingdom

2010-08-03 06:40:00

Time for medical

jkminney, I need MMR and tetanus booster for my medical. I went to my doctor and it was pretty smooth, but the best is to speak to travel clinic ( which should be at the medical surgery where your fiance goes) They told me I need to pay for tetanus prescription ( 4 pounds:-) The nurse stated that unfortunately I need to pay for my MMR immunisation as well, because NHS doesn't cover it for adults. The MMR cost me 6 pounds!!!! LOL It is much better than paying for MMR shot 35 pounds in London...I would advise you to tell your fiance to get more info from his surgery regarding immunizations...this way we have saved 40 pounds..:-)

Gela

Female

Poland

2010-02-17 10:22:00

Documents for London interview

Hi! I Polish too :-) I had an interview in London on 6th of May. I just had my birth certificate and criminal record from Poland. Made sure she has translations of all documents from Poland.

Gela

Female

Poland

2010-05-17 08:55:00

Hello everyone! Had interview yesterday and was approved :-)
We are moving out in 2 weeks :-)

The interview itself was painless and actually pleasant. The American Consular officer was VERY nice and asked me when we met, when we got engaged and when we are moving to the US. That's it.
I have waited a long time before coming up to the first window, but there was a lot of young kids going for some camp jobs in America. The window number 1 was calling for people with I numbers. That's where my documents originals and copies where taken away. The lady there didn't have any manners and didn't know the words: "thank you" "please" "hello". That was the only one unpleasant thing about the whole experience.
I had one problem with fingerprints and probably did it the wrong way which was my fault...but before she tried to take my fingerprints for the second time she said: " do this in a right way otherwise we will be sitting here forever". LOL Normally I would blow up, but seeing my little girl and my fiance outside the Embassy made me smile, so I didn't get mad at this misreable & very sad person :-)

Good luck to everyone at their interviews
.21457!
:-)

Gela

Female

Poland

2010-05-07 11:52:00

Ricky+Vanessa, thank you for the links. I thought about it over the weekend and decided that we will go together to London. I will go to the interview by myself and my baby will hung out with daddy :-)

Gela

Female

Poland

2010-03-22 08:35:00

Hello!

I have received packet 4 today from the Embassy. My interview date is 6th of May. We are living in Scotland at the moment and my fiance would love to attend the interview with me. We have almost 2 year old daughter which we have to take with us:-) Most of the time she is a well behaved toddler, I think it will be actually entertaining for her, but she might get bored plus I need to take drink/food for her. Has anyone had a similar situation ? Has anyone took the toddler at similar age to the Embassy?
We went with her to the US consulate in Edinburgh and we didn't experience problems over there, but I don't know how it looks like in London...

I had my medical booked for 23rd of March, but due to BA strike I had to cancel my appointment today. Knowing my interview date, I would like to book my medical closer to my interview date.I have noticed that majority of people have the medical done long before the interview.Do I have to have the medical done 4-5 days before to have a guarantee results for my interview? Did anyone have their medical done for example 2 days before the interview?

Thank you for your advises

Gela

Female

Poland

2010-03-19 12:05:00

Has anyone from UK ever been put on AP?

I was for all of 1 day at NVC stage. They lost my passport info then found it. It was only 1 day but 1 very long day of crying and asking why.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-10-28 13:50:00

uh oh!

you don't need a visa for canada and if they have any issues flash the K1 and explain. I'm sure some immigration folk out there have a heart. Even though it seems the ones in Chicago have theirs made of stone. Saying that, 1 actually cracked a smile the last time I went through.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-11-03 15:17:00

Farewell

apparently there are a few of us in NE. Not found them yet though. So if anyone around Grand Island, NE and fancy a few drinkies...gimme a yelp.

Edited by weedebz, 13 December 2008 - 10:04 PM.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-12-13 22:03:00

Farewell

Another Scot in the US.....YAAAAS!!!!!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-12-13 18:24:00

What does the london medical consist of?

mine was almost a year ago but it consisted of checking vaccination history that you provide, blood test for HIV, chest x-ray, blood pressure, eyes, height, weight, a check that your organs are where they should be with a wee press on the tummy and a wee shifty to check you are the sex you say you are....tata you done. The most painful part is the paying for it!!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-12-21 18:53:00

Joke time

Why was the tractor magic?

it turned into a field!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-12-24 22:59:00

congrats to approvals and goodluck to babbles and lady tomorrow.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-13 09:55:00

QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Mar 11 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok, I'm about to leave for London. As prepared as I'll ever be!! I'm a bit scared but looking forward to all this K1 stuff being over.

Good luck to all the interviewees this week, especially tomsandi (who was so helpful to me in organising an interview) tomorrow!

I'll let you know Friday evening how I got on.

GOODLUCK BABBLES!!!!!

QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Mar 11 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I JUST GOT MY VISA!!!!

I am soooooooooo relieved!!! 7 weeks tomorrow and then I will be there

CONGRATS. Feels so good doesn't it!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-11 09:38:00

Goodluck to all this weeks interviewees. Due to the large amount of stuff that I have left until last minute (very unlike me therefore added to my already skyhigh stress levels!) I'll not be aroung much until later this week but will try pop on occasionally.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-10 04:05:00

what a good report. Congrats on your approval!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-08 05:06:00

A big congrats to Bforbarree and StP.

Goodluck to Toshtishtash for tomorrow. I'm sure you won't need it.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-04 14:05:00

Another month down.. good luck to all those with interviews coming up in March.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-03-02 10:00:00

congrats on all the recent approvals.

Sad eyes - I hope your AP clears fast. We had a brief spell in AP at NVC but cleared in 24hrs. As soon as you hear something let us know.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-26 09:58:00

congrats courtney and fiance!!!!!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-20 13:38:00

haha..I couldn't wait until the next day to tell you all so much I texted Aly and got her to do it for me!! I think alot of you lived it with me with all my stressing on here.

oh anyone know any news on bunsk?

Edited by weedebz, 20 February 2008 - 11:32 AM.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-20 11:30:00

congrats to all who have been approved recently and to all those that have recently received interview dates

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-19 10:20:00

nope... My interview consisted of 5 questions max.

oh and folks...the VJ queen of stress is back on form....I'm trying to sort out stuff and pack. Super stressed!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-18 11:47:00

the wee lady said about fingerprints to me too. She added that because we have handed over police certificates they are purely a formality and no need to worry!

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-15 11:44:00

i had interview at 10am on a tuesday, visa was in my hand by 9.30am thursday.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-13 10:00:00

Q22 When do you intend to arrive in the US?
I had an idea of when I wanted so I put "early march"
Q26 How long do you intend to stay in the US?
will be applying for permanent residency post marriage to USC
Q27 What is the purpose of your trip?
marriage to USC and relocation
Q32 Do you intend to work in the US?
yes. once work authorized, employer currently unknown

thats what I put anyways. seemed to do the trick.

weedebz

Female

Scotland

2008-02-12 10:47:00