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Couple quick questions

Thanks for all the Links & Answers, we are hoping to use the Tube to travel around so the map is very usefull!.

Laura Thanks for the US EMbassy map, for some reason Googlemaps was sending me in the complete wrong direction!

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-04 08:48:00

Couple quick questions

Need these answered really soon!

1) Could someone inform me of what tube lines etc to take to get to the EMbassy from Victoria? i'm not 100% sure.

2) DO I need Stevens state taxes as well as Federal? as he sent me both

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-04 04:39:00

US Entry on Saturday

Glad you got threw Gemmie and didnt have to suffer the heartache of being denied entry!, enjoy your time together !

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-09 12:14:00

US Entry on Saturday

They will certainly question you further, I was asked how I got my money, who paid for my trip and asked to provide proof I was a fulltime student, I had my student cards that seemed to be enough to convince them I would be returning home. I also provided my previous student card to show I was completing a 3 year course. When I mentioned I was studying Childcare I was asked to explain what that was, that was very strange!

Like bakofoil said be confident with your answers , dont get caught up in a conversation if he/she asks you something give them the answer. You will be absolutely fine Gemmie, you have plenty of evidence showing you will return home. I would personally say 'Boyfriend' I was also asked if we were going to get married.

Do they keep you on file? your fingerprints & Photograph? I have always wondered that.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-04 10:56:00

The United States of America - my thoughts so far

In Glasgow there is certainly a large'ish catholic protesant divide, but only around Ibrox & Parkhead stadium and for whatever reason related to football (the Auld firm to be precise). Glasgow city center (which is where most tourists would go) is very nice and I have never come across anything anti-catholic.

The trains are also very good, I have never had to stand making plenty trips between Glasgow & Edinburgh and down to London, this again goes back to the fact you haven't been here in almost ten years.

In the US you certainly get more for your money going out to a restaraunt.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-08-28 10:32:00

Anyone ever have a problem with this?

I completey agree , resend , My uncle also works at Royal Mail and they wont bother to reroute it for you.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-10 09:29:00

Who all got emailed their interview date?!

I never recieved an email either.

Is it possible this person emailed the London Embassy to ask if they had an interview date yet? , I would reckon if they already have you scheduled for one and you emailed them, they would email you saying "you have an interview scheduled for blah de blah", Infact I recall someone saying that somewhere.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-17 12:07:00

HPV question

I have heard alot of people say it is cheaper in the USA, Knightsbridge also told me it would be cheaper in the USA, remember you dont need the HPV vaccine to get your visa, you only need it to apply for AOS.

I would advise you to have a quick scope around some Clinics in the USA, I was quoted $120 .

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-17 04:58:00

Details, details, details

You can take house keys, only no computer keys.

You can take watches (it will be put in the little baggy).

I was a 10am appointment was there at 9am, lined up about 9.30am, it can take a little while to get into the building depending on que size etc;.

They give originals back at the interview.

That sounds plenty, I took a folder full and the lady never asked me for a thing, and we have an age gap which may have raised a little doubt.

Goodluck, it sounds like you are in Tip Top condition!.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-19 12:43:00

Visiting UK with baby, but both have dif. p/ports and names

I dont have any experience with this but thought since no one has replied yet I would give you my opinion.

I was enquiring about having my british passport in my maiden name after I was married, seemes that as long as you have your marriage certificate all should be fine, I would say dont take any chances and get a letter from the father (just in case) your marriage certificate maybe the babies birth certificate also? (though I dont think they give out the full ones there do they?) and if they question you at either POE tell them you married on a K1 Visa.

Since you havent given up your British nationality you are perfectly able to use a US & UK passport (when AOS is completed) .

It may be a good idea to check with the British Embassy on this one, to get better advice.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-21 18:15:00

Police certificate

and just for further confirmation I already have my police certificates (I got a copy also) from ACPO so yep they do Scotland to, although they should make it a little clearer.

It is also nice to be sent a single A4 piece of paper saying 'No Trace' and thats it

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-08-29 10:40:00

Reccommendations for International Movers

All i'm taking is clothes and shoes, my photography equipment (since i am a photographer) and personal items, I can't be botherd with movers lol

I dont even know if theres any point taking electricals, I have adapters but the US sockets give me half the power I need to power my stuff!

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-23 10:37:00

Suit or casual wear

Personally I would say casual but smart, (IE; no rangers top

) what about some smart black trousers and a nice shirt? I would leave out the tie but that is personal opinion!.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-08-26 08:46:00

Medical ~ confused.com

We had to stop and ask a man where the place was, he pointed to the building right behind us and we said thanks and all that jazz and he said alot of people ask for directions to there.

It doesn't look like a doctors!, has gold all over the door though.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-24 12:09:00

Medical ~ confused.com

Wow, I am so glad I'm not the only one who met Miss Dour faced receptionist!.

I would take them, purely because they fill out that other form DS-3025 (thanks English muffin, forgot what that was lol ) using your vaccination records, the first lady also asked if I had chickenpox before and noted that I didnt need the Varicella on that form.Woohoo!

Congrats on the medical, you are almost done with the K1 journey!

Edited by Nicoxcx, 23 September 2008 - 10:34 AM.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-23 10:34:00

Clueless again sorry mates

Glad you both are finally at the last hurdle!, well.. you know what I mean!.

By the way, How is the weather in Florida?

Edited by Nicoxcx, 29 September 2008 - 12:28 PM.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-29 12:27:00

Clueless again sorry mates

Hey Susie.

My Visa was approved pending medical results I noticed that London sent my Visa out the day they recieved the Medical results (which was a week later) and I got it the next day, impressive considering I am in Scotland.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-29 07:52:00

Additional info for Affidavit of Support?

I had all the basics for Stevens I-134 at my interview she gave me back his W2's , asked sepcifically for his tax transcripts and his letter from employer (as she wanted to know how much he made) , we didnt have bank statements.

someone correct me if I am wrong but you sound absolutely fine, assuming you aren't claiming on only assets, property etc; and make over the guideline (which by the way is 100%, so even better you are 125% like we were) they will only take employer letters & tax transcripts.

We took a Co-sponser just because we had extra time, didn't even bother showing it to the lady.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-09-29 12:21:00

Certificate of Creditable Coverage from NHS?

Registration card? I don't think I have one of those I am guessing you have to request it? I have European coverage though.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-02 14:18:00

U.S. Takes First Steps Toward Embassy Relocation

I quite liked the location, Just across the road you had the Canadian embassy and a lot of others, pfft, England is England, we would still have to travel a fair distance to get there.

I wonder if they have any plans on what to build in the existing area when the building moves.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-03 12:49:00

Timing- getting the passport back

I have never had a reply to an email sent to London. EXCEPT for when they gave me a code, and I did not get the "your message has been deleted blahblah"/ I also called the courier to add my mobile number, although I couldn't find the proper number on the form they transferred me to the Couriers in the Embassy. All I can think of is that they changed policies on that or something?.

If London cant help you Lancer then I would certainly try calling the courier with the reference number,or even do both. Just for your information this is the email I recieved.

Embassy records show that your visa was issued on September 18. Have you contacted SMS couriers to find out when your passport and visa package are due to be delivered? SMS can be contacted on 08709 501 760.

Thank you for your e-mail correspondence.

Consular Information Unit
U.S. Embassy, London
CONS/CIU/SF

This informal method of responding enables us to respond to you within a shorter time. No record is being made of this correspondence. If you need to e-mail us again, please return this e-mail.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-01 13:56:00

Timing- getting the passport back

I also called London they gave me the code and replied telling me my Visa was sent out.

I paid for delivery before Noon, I had no text from them, no delivery before noon, the delivery man didnt even ask for ID lol.

What tracking number do you mean? You get your reference number when you pay at the embassy, it is on the piece of paper, no one leaves without it (atleast not that I saw).

Its strange , I told them my travel date was 'November' and look at when my interview date was.

Edited by Nicoxcx, 01 October 2008 - 11:47 AM.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-01 11:45:00

How is the K1 Visa delivered?

Hi Scarlett,

They use a Courier and they do inform you that if the Visa applicant is not the one recieving the Visa (they are out and have someone else waiting for it) they will need ID, a bank card. I was asked for a Signature.

You can pay extra to get an earlier delivery time, I paid for before 12 and got it an hour or so after 12, so that is not very reliable although I think you can pay to get it before 8am. My envelope says (1 day SMS).

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-06 07:01:00

HELP!!

They are the best kind teehee!.

If you got married I believe your K1 visa would become invalid and you would have to cancel it (the K1 is a Fiance Visa) you would have to file for a K3 (spousel Visa) I would do some research on the K3 Visa there should be plenty information on this website about it also

.

Since you only got your NOA1 a couple weeks ago, if you both have your hearts set on marriage You are only going to lose 3 weeks or so.

Hopefully someone can give you some more concrete advice, but I would say (and this is just personal opinion) if it were me I wouldnt get married, continue with the K1 Visa and get married after I arrived in the USA . I am just saying this because even though you would only be losing a couple of weeks you have already Paid for the K1 Visa, and you would be applying for another kind of Visa taking more time and more documents!.

Most importantly, Congratulations on the wee one !!!

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-16 05:47:00

recived packet 3...with none of its contents!

You should have gotten the medical questionaire in that package, there is also a checklist that you HAVE to send back to the embassy with your downlaoded forms, there should have been alot of (information) paperwork in that pack (although most of it is useless).

Have you managed to find copies of the checklist & Medical questionaire?

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-12 12:16:00

flights with british midland airlines

BWI is quite a popular airport, BMI are the ONLY international airline that I have seen that don't fly there, therefor there airport choices are more specific than others.

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-10 14:40:00

flights with british midland airlines

This is interesting. the only thing I dont like about BMI is don't they only fly to specific airports? just asking as I couldn't see BWI on there list.

But reading the post above that BMI was preferred over BA makes me very interested to fly with them, I for one loved BA is was comfy, so much leg room they served tea and edible food and every chair had its own personal GPS/television system.

What kind of food do they serve? thats probably my most important thing, I like it edible

Nicoxcx

Female

Scotland

2008-10-03 15:48:00

Ray of hope needed...

Hi

Just wanted to say hang in there .. everything seems to take so much time and I for one don't seem to have cultivated patience yet! Good luck with everything ...

On a side note ... hurray someone else hoping to move to Iowa .. I'm heading for Coralville ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-14 13:16:00

Need help filling out I-134

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Aug 27 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

so many have used that "phrase" it is too numerous to count....

Thank you! That's all I needed to know ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-27 12:46:00

Need help filling out I-134

Hi All

We're trying to get a head start on the forms required for the interview stage and are filling in the I-134. I'm hoping that filling it in now will make it easier on my SO later on in the process as he is a bit of a panicker when it comes to official forms!

In question 11 - it asks if you intend/do not intend to make specific contributions ... I checked the guides and found a sample form that gives the answer "N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence )"

I just wanted to check if anyone else had used this phrase or indeed if anyone had put anything different.

Thanks in advance .. your help is always very much appreciated!

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-27 12:34:00

QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My husband put down "Pursuing a postgraduate degree" and the university.

Thank you! Pursuing additional college diploma sounds better than just attending college ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-28 14:43:00

QUOTE (sweetpiano @ Aug 28 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Agree, I would maybe write "Unemployed (attending university)".

Thanks for your replies - much appreciated!

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-28 11:58:00

QUOTE (Krikit @ Aug 28 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I wrote in "Please see attached résumé" and... natch.... attached my résumé. I couldn't be bothered filling all that in when I had a perfectly good résumé already completed. LOL

Thanks for your fast reply Krikit. I have only worked for the one company within the last five years so don't have a resume

I was going to wait until I get my Diploma and then organize one ....

I really don't want to have to go through putting one together as I'm going crossed-eyed by the amount of time I'm already on the PC getting these forms filled in! Great idea though!

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-28 11:36:00

Hi All

I'm working on my G-325A and have a question about listing employment. I was employed full-time by the same company for 18 years up until April 2007. I then took voluntary redundancy in order to go to college.

I know I need to put "unemployed" on the G-325A for the time between April 2007 until the present date, but I want to show them that I have been in further education and haven't been sitting twiddling my thumbs!

Just looking for ideas on how best to do this ...

Thanks!

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-28 11:26:00

'The Sun' says

QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 29 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How sweet...but is she independently wealthy? Holy mackeral, Nicky and I were luckier than most where we saw eachother every 3 months or so, but every fortnight? And flying INTO Glasgow from the US isn't cheap either!

But hell, if you can do it why not

Yes, a friendly POE can be wonderful!

I've visited the USA 10 times in the last two years with no more than six weeks in between most visits and was really lucky to get in this last time. The POE asked a mountain of questions and I was really beginning to think he was going to refuse me entry.

I think the fact that my fiance was waiting for me to clear immigration helped a lot. He had just visited me for a week in Scotland and we travelled back to the USA together! Maybe it was the look on his face when the POE glanced over at him several times?

Unfortunately, because I'm not independently weathy, I won't be visiting again until the K1 comes through. I can't afford to pay $1700 for a flight and then get turned back ... but if she can do it - all good wishes and good luck to her!!

Have a great weekend everyone ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-29 09:05:00

QUOTE (NickyMcMillan @ Sep 2 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mrs_sdp @ Sep 2 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Aug 27 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We're right next door in Iowa City!

The Iowa City-Coralville area is a really great community!
Because of the university, there is a lot of diversity and people from all over the world here (our Walmart sometimes feels like walking in to a mini UN). I hope you'll like it here. Iowa is a great and friendly place to live and raise kids. If you have any questions about the community or area, please let me know!

Welcome to VJ and good luck with your journey!

Hi Ginger - I just LOVE that mall .. it's within walking distance from the apartment and I've spent many an afternoon there while my SO is at work lol

I do know the mall general manager as I work directly with her...when you move here and get your EAP if you are looking for a job let me know and I'll see what is open in the area :-)

That is very kind of you - thank you! I'm hoping to get a secretarial job in the University hospital, but if there's nothing available when I apply then I will certainly be looking for some kind of job to keep me going ... Yankee Candle Shop would be ideal - I take deep breaths every time I pass the shop - it has the most gorgeous smell!!

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-09-03 06:59:00

QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Aug 27 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We're right next door in Iowa City!

Welcome to VJ and good luck with your journey!

Hi Ginger - I just LOVE that mall .. it's within walking distance from the apartment and I've spent many an afternoon there while my SO is at work lol

My SO works for the University ... sighs .. pity it wasn't the mall - I might have got a discount ...

SMBx2, you are sooooo right when you say that the area is a nice one - lots of friendly people and lots to do. I love it there already and can't wait to get back over there for good ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-09-02 20:52:00

I agree Scarlett - what's another few months when you've waited all that time already? I have waited TWO years though .. he refused to sign the papers first time around so I've had to wait the extra year!

Nevermind .. the waiting is almost over and I now have a 100 watt bulb at the end of the "tunnel" instead of a candle ...

My visit to Iowa is almost finished - I will be flying back to the UK this coming Sunday, but we just got back from a great week in the Wisconsin Dells and Door County, so I have lots of lovely memories to keep me going until I see my love again ....

Have a great week all ....

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-27 09:22:00

Good morning everyone ....

Gemmi - yep, we were going down the lawyer route too until I found VJ. Now we're going to keep the money we would have spent and going on an exotic trip once the AOS is done instead. I'm putting the cart before the horse again I know lol - but I'm trying to be optimistic and upbeat about this whole process ...

Stevi - thanks for your welcome. I have found the guides very helpful indeed

Momma Nich - of course I remember you lol!! If it hadn't been for you I would not have found this wonderful site - so sending you many thanks for that! Oh, and many congrats too!

I am hoping that CA speeds up a little too .. but am being realistic. I have seen a few applications being approved before the six months .. so who knows? Fingers crossed ...

Have a great weekend everyone ...

mrs_sdp

Female

Scotland

2008-08-15 11:07:00