Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 2008 CSC Filers	Hey just wanted to hear how May filers at CSC are getting on? I got my NOA1 on June 3rd so am keen to know how close I could be to my NOA2. So far best i've seen is someone who got NOA1 on May 12th! Good luck to all and looking forward to any replies, Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-23 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approval NOA	Wow congratulations. Could it really have been approved in 4 days from NOA1? I didn't think it was possible lol Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-23 12:31:00
United Kingdom	Official HPV Vaccine/New Police Certicate Thread	[quote name='karvy02' date='Apr 18 2008, 04:56 AM' post='1766555'] Well, my fiance had his interview this morning and since I'm EXTREMELY meticulous with paperwork, I made sure he had absolutely everything that was required. I-134 Affidavits of Support with heaping amounts of evidence, passport photos, a copy of the NOA2 and I-129F, and of course, his police certificate. The good news is that my fiance was approved for his visa, but the bad news is that we're being delayed because there's a new police certificate form being used in obtaining visas to the US, NZ, and Australia. I didn't know about this NEW certificate, but apparently the US Embassy is ONLY ACCEPTING the new police certification starting THIS WEEK. We were never notified in our packets regarding this new regulation or certificate and were unaware of this. So my fiance was given a blue courier slip saying "Approved pending missing document" and he needs to go through another layer of paperwork and of course, more fees, before we can send back the passport and get the visa. It's extremely infuriating, especially because we were given no official notice of this new regulation. The new police certificate form for UK filers can be found here: http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp Still fuming... While it is annoying having to wait a little longer for Visa you are just think your just about done with USCIS for a little while and look on bright side your fiance will be with you soon London are fast with Administration so it wont be too long You got through the worst of it all Now the good times are ahead Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-18 06:26:00
United Kingdom	Official HPV Vaccine/New Police Certicate Thread	QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 18 2008, 05:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (karvy02 @ Apr 18 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, my fiance had his interview this morning and since I'm EXTREMELY meticulous with paperwork, I made sure he had absolutely everything that was required. I-134 Affidavits of Support with heaping amounts of evidence, passport photos, a copy of the NOA2 and I-129F, and of course, his police certificate. The good news is that my fiance was approved for his visa, but the bad news is that we're being delayed because there's a new police certificate form being used in obtaining visas to the US, NZ, and Australia. I didn't know about this NEW certificate, but apparently the US Embassy is ONLY ACCEPTING the new police certification starting THIS WEEK. We were never notified in our packets regarding this new regulation or certificate and were unaware of this. So my fiance was given a blue courier slip saying "Approved pending missing document" and he needs to go through another layer of paperwork and of course, more fees, before we can send back the passport and get the visa. It's extremely infuriating, especially because we were given no official notice of this new regulation. The new police certificate form for UK filers can be found here: http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp Still fuming... Congrats on the Visa approval, I understand how you feel, I read a posting saying that the old version of police report was ok till August, but I decided to get the ACPO one in case, im glad i have now. From what I understand it takes about 10 Days to arrive. I too had to go get a new Police Certificate since i did get the old version back in January but now they changed it ! If you want you can have super fast certificate at the cost of £70 and have it in a couple days Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-18 05:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	K-3 visa approved	QUOTE (sweetlove @ Apr 11 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello vj members, Want you all to join me to appreciate God for the approval of my husband K-3 visa in lagoson the 8th April 2008. Infact he said they interview was very friendly and he spend only 3 minutes during the interview. The interviewer never ask for call logs ,emails,he just ask after the birth date of my son, what I dor living, how many times have I come to naija, and that is it, he handed over to him a pick up letter to come on the 15th April topick his visa. I am so happy. and I wish all those who are still waiting to be approved to patient and positive. Thank you all for your all your kindness and help. I love you all, Susan Big Congratulations to you !!!!! you waited a long time ...you and your hubby deserve medals! So happy to see you got approval best wishes to you and your family Michelle K3 filer Oct 2007 and still waiting	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-11 14:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	question about ds-230 documents..	QUOTE (Danyel y Miguel @ Jun 18 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (martiniolive @ Jun 18 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have the same question so don't feel bad asking. I assume it is the benificiary's information because they had to choose us/someone to represent them. What bugs me is that I sent all of this stuff with the I-130 to uscis and can't understand why we have to send it again to NVC. Don't they forward it to each other? So annoying! what i dont understand is how im supposed to have him get the police clearance and birth certificates to me to send to nvc and then go get the police clearance AGAIN to bring to the interview! You should order 2 police certificates when u apply for it that way u have 2 ...i guess they are valid for a year so no need to get police clearance twice just get it done in one go. Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-18 13:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	question about ds-230 documents..	QUOTE (martiniolive @ Jun 18 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have the same question so don't feel bad asking. I assume it is the benificiary's information because they had to choose us/someone to represent them. What bugs me is that I sent all of this stuff with the I-130 to uscis and can't understand why we have to send it again to NVC. Don't they forward it to each other? So annoying! As far as i know NVC are a different entity and have set requirements for the visa ...silly i know cause it's the same for me sinc ei am the UK ad ny husband is USC so i have to send my original certs...birth , marriage , divorce decree and police cert i have to get from UK so im ordering 2 one for the interview and 1 for me t take incase NVC lose anything ...costly and a lot of hassle for us folks ! however it is a requirement and i guess we just have to do it. I have 2 of each documents except my divorce decree which im gonna get from the courthouse here in UK then i will be all set for when i need to send off my docs to my husband in US so he can forward to NVC. Also remember to send passport style photos of each person moving with you and a set of copies of all the documents they ask for along with the originals. hope this help make things clearer Still waiting my approval from Vermont the Balck Hole !!!! Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-18 13:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 or K3? Which to use?	QUOTE (Jeetyetkidd @ Jan 4 2008, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am a US citizen and my fiance is from Venezuela. She has a visitors visa good until 2014 with stays up to 6months at a time. My question is what paper work do we need in order to get married in the States by the Justice of the peace? Also, after the marriage, we would be applying for the spouse visa (K3) correct? We both know she will have to return to Venezuela until the visa is approved and is no problem. She plans on staying there until December of this year. I am wanting to know if it is necessary to have the Fiance visa first in order to perform the marriage here. Thanks in advance! Hi and how nice you have your fiance with you As far as i know you don't need the Fiance visa if you plan to get married in USA however if you do get married in US your fiance will definitely have to return to her country and then you file the I-130 form and then the long wait is gonna start for u both. either way you go fiance visa or spousal visa u will both have to spent time apart in your own countries till you have all paperwork completed and approved. I do beleive you can visit your wife ( if you get married) as u will be the petitioner and have more freedom to come and go. No law says you can't get married to a non US citizen/ permenant resident but it is illegal for your fiance to stay over her return date. I am sure if i got it wrong then nice ppl on here with more knowledge will correct my comment. I am scottish and got married to american August 2007. we got married in Naples, Florida but i returned to UK so here i am waiting, going throught this process. It's been 3 months since we filed the I-130 and still no word but there is a backlog. I will be going out on K3 visa so im waiting paitently ...I hope to be in USA by July 2008 Good luck in whatever you choose to do Lots ppl on here are very helpful and going through the same Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-04 08:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 cancelled? Then should I not send it?	QUOTE (FruitBodyWash @ Jan 29 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got my receipt notice for the I-130 and was getting ready to send it out right now, but figured I'd look on here if there was any releant info I might like to know. So seriously..... are they cancelling the K3 visa? Does that mean if I send it in, it will not only delay my I-130 but it will be basically thrown in the trash?!? I really really need an answer because If I should send it, I want to send it as soooooon as possible. But I don't want to send it if it will be worse than useless... really need an answer soon before the post office closes As far as i know there is NO word of the cancelling of K3 filing !!!....My husband filed I-130 for me in October 19th 2007 we got NOA1 Jan 14th and receipt in the mail on Friday 18th Jan...He filed the I-129F for K3 the following Tuesday 22nd Jan 2008.. He called USCIS yesterday and he was told we were in the system and even got to talk with Immigration Officer where upon he asked how long before the processing of I-129F would be comeplete the immigration Officer told him worst case it would take 4 months on average it takes 3 months. My hubby is in Florida and I am in UK so we are looking to go K3 and hopefully our file will be going to NVC around April or May at the latest then it will go to London. Hope this helps Call USCIS if your overly concerned ....They did say they were catching up on a lot processing so we shall see Good Luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-29 11:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long before NOA2 for I-129F	QUOTE (Elbereth @ Mar 14 2008, 07:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's more likely that your approval will come in may, cosidering that USCIS is still approving august, sho they still have the whole month of september to go through before it gets to your file. I dont think you have to worry about your I-129 date though, as they are aproving both applications together now Thanks for that info ...it helps me a lot eventhough i know its just a guide Good luck with you getting approval Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-03-14 08:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How long before NOA2 for I-129F	Hi everyone I have been tracking our files online USCIS.... My husband filed our I-30 back in October 2007 but with backlog it was registerd online Jan 14 th 2007 although im sure they work off the honored date of Oct 2008. Our I-129F was finally filed Jan 25 2008 because we had to wait for the NOA1 of our I-130 before we could file the I-129F. While we do have an attorney handling our files i still keep close check on the happenings. There has been some movement and it has shown updated date changes on both files. The I-130 is now dated 6th march 2008 and the I-129F shows 24th Feb 2008. My question is what's the chances of our I-129F being approved April this year ? I will be going out to USA on K3 as we did only file 1 I-130 for myself but my son will be coming with me he is 12 yrs of age so he falls under the I-129F with me and since it's supposed to be a quicker option for us to be with my husband we opted for K3. Let's hope i get approval soon cause i have not seen my husband since August 2007. Work commitments are holding my hubby in US although i am praying he can get to visit me here in Scotland around April but im not holding my breathe because he just started a new job. Anyone in the same boat as myself ...waiting on Approval of I-129F for K3 We are at Vermont Service Centre which i hear they work faster than some. Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-03-14 05:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	October 2007 Filers	QUOTE (M and K @ Feb 19 2008, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JustWaiting @ Feb 16 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I upgraded my I-130 on September 07 and sent my petition for the I-129F on October 3rd. 10/11/07 - Date of receipt on my NOA! 10/17/07 - Received NOA1 Waiting for approval for I-130 and I-129F I mailed our I-130 the end of October and I-129F in January.... My attorney has indicated we should have some response by May.... Sure hoping sooner.. The waiting is nothing short of torture. Our I-130 was received at CSC October 19th NOA1 14th Jan 2008 I-129F sent Jan 22nd 2008 Received 25th Touched 01.31.08 what i'd like to know is how long will it be before anyone of them is approved ? although i will be looking to enter on K3/K4 visa as our attorney only sent 1 I-130 for me and not for my son so K3 /K4 is the way for me and my son now i guess. Thanks in Advance Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-02-23 15:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Should I cancel the I-129F petition	QUOTE (jeca @ Apr 10 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have written about this many times, Vermont doesn't seem to be approving I-129F for K3.So I would say that the chances to continue with CR1 are pretty good. I certainly hope Vermont approve K3 because thats what i am applying for ! Our Attorney clearly noted on our application that we will AOS when in US so fingers crossed I get K3 for me and K4 for my son Out of curiosity where did u see Vermont are NOT approving K3 ? If this is the case then i have waited out almost 7 months for nothing ! Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-10 11:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 petitions vs. K3 petitons	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 8 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone, I have a questions, I've noticed that VSC has approved several K1 petions, that were filed in Jan. I filed a I-130 in Jan. and a I-129F in Feb. both now lay in some stinkin dusty box to probely rot, or until someone trips over them along with the rest of the filers from Aug and Sept. petitions which fell into the Black Hole of USCIS. Can anyone tell me why K1 get approved faster then K3???????????????????????????????? Im happy for anyone who get approved so quickly, this waiting is grueling and lucky to have a petition approved, one less thing to deal with on this grueling process that keeps ours apart from our loved ones. Im sorry Im ranting, but Im sick of being apart, and want a damn life here with my husband. USCIS motto is Bringing Families together, Now prove it USCIS!!! Paris Heart I understand your frustration I am also waiting on NOA2 approval for K3 and we filed Oct 18th 2007 ...it is strange why USCIS say on thier website that they process in "Date Recieved Order"...seems so strange we 2007 Filers are sitting somewhere. I called London way back last Nov just to ask if i could travel to see my husband but unfortunately i can't because i would require a B1 visa and they told me it would be hard to prove strong ties to UK now i am married...it's a long story but nothing criminal just awkward anyways they told me instead of waiting on CR1 i should file for K3 because they are taking approx 5 months and would reunite me sooner than waiting on CR1 (I-130) but here i am still waiting on USCIS to approve me ...Long wait i have not seen my hubby since August 2007 Hang in there it has to be dealt with sooner or later No consilation i know but there are a few of us out there Waiting so ur not alone and just think when u get NOA2 it wil go much faster ! Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-08 12:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	A little funny for K3 filers	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 11 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I received a email from USCIS, saw who it was from ,and fainted, fell out of my chair 'SERIOUSLY" Turns out, email said they corrected the typos in my receipt of my name and husbands name. Thought I would share, wasted a perfectly good faint, ha ha. Doubt if they will process petitions now since it took them almost 5 weeks to correct typos. how manymore weeks till approval??? God & Texas Paris Heart Thats so funny ...aren' the simple tasks so hard for USCIS We filed October 2007 and still waiting for USCIS to adjudicate our file to some one ...anyone ! hahahaha!!!!! I hope you hear soon Time is passing and im getting older most of all I'm missing out on my time with hubby Hurry up USCIS!!!!! Michelle PS... we are at Vermont Service Centre	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-11 10:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	February K3 Filers	QUOTE (Kurt75 @ Apr 15 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is there any explanation as to why we have not received our NOA1, today marks 2 months for me. Initially, I waited for the I-130 NOA1 for 2 months. So basically I am 4 months into the process with nothing to show but 1 NOA for the I-130. This is just ridiculous; I hope someone can shine some light on this. Thanks and good luck to everyone and their journey. Kurt M. My husband and i are 6 months into K3 waiting game with Vermont we still dont have NOA2 !!!! Surely it wont be long now ! K3 is supposed to be faster .....i can't see how they can say that given the time we have had to wait ! sorry your feeling the strain of it all ....it's so not fair Keep your chin up Michelle ( K3 )	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-15 10:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	case number	QUOTE (prince @ May 11 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi I have filed I-130 and received the case number. and again I send I-129F. so from the same case number can I check the status online for I-130 and I-129F. or I need the different case number inorder to check the Status of I-129F hope to hear from you guys... U will be able to view the 2 files online as long as u have a seperate number, one for each file Good luck Michelle I-130 october filer	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-05-11 12:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130...Do I need to report Annulled marriages?	QUOTE (tajichka @ Jun 1 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, I'm now filling out the I-130 for a K-3 visa for my husband, who has an annulled marriage in his history. DO I NEED TO REPORT THIS ON THE I-130 FORM? Any advice is welcome, thanks so much. Aisha I would say you would have to report ANY marriage even an anullment because the marriage did take place so u have to show the paperwork proving it was anulled. Good luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-01 13:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i-130 colour	QUOTE (sad_angel @ Jun 1 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok i spoke to an immigration paralegal and i dont have time at all now so please help me because i have to file it maybe by tomorrow, he said that the i-130 must be print out on yellow paper? is this is true? and i talked to someone else and he told me the same thing, he said the i-130 form must be yellow? can someone help me please? Nope my I-130's were not Yellow !!!!! we printed off the I-130 forms off the website and are they yellow! NO NO NO! someone is trying to scam u to make a quick buck!!!! Stick to the Official Government website and get lots help here ! Good Luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-01 17:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about howto start the K-3 Visa Process.	QUOTE (blueberry kobbler @ Jun 1 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, thank you so far for your posts. So, it is okay to do it without a lawyer? What about these so-called immigration attorneys and visapro.com? Are these scams or are they the real deal? Please I need to know. Thanks. Like i said we hired an Immigration Attorney of Law, he was not a consultant he was for real but we found we could do this ourself and save the $$$$because he really didn't bother with relying e-mails or even chasing our file when we asked him to and was dead against us filing an I-130 for my son , i guess if we went ahead with K3 he would have been getting more $$$$ when it came to AOS which to be fair is his job but we have managed fine without his services So it's up to you just be careful if you are gonna get an attorney make sure he is who he says he is cause there are a lot of Consultants out there that use the words Immigration Attorney but are not really lawyers anyways it's up to you but make sure u understand the process so you can keep track of things. Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-01 16:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about howto start the K-3 Visa Process.	QUOTE (blueberry kobbler @ Jun 1 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, first off due to being misguided by friends who had married prior to me I have delayed filing my cases for my husband. I suppose if I had applied my visa paperwork by now we may we may already have gottenan approval. We married in 11-07 and still have not started the papers. We are eager now to get the ball rolling. I got a few questions: how to start? do we need a lawyer? will a lawyer speed up the process? what do i need from him or he need from me to establish proof of a bonafide relationship? I need any help you can provide. Thanks! Opps ...forgot to say...An attorney does NOT speed up any processing !!!! Beleive me i know it sounds like a lot of paperwork but its not really, you can do this yourself plus it is good to know how to do it. It gives a better understanding of what your filling out. proof of a bonafide marriage is..... e-mails, photo's of you together( your wedding pics) and with family members helps to,if you have that , letters written as sworn statements from family members or friends that know you both saying u have a bonafide marriage, joint bank accounts, joint credit card statements, Life insurance showing your husband is benificiary, lease in joint names really anything that you can have your husband on is great it shows commitment as husband and wife. When you file K3 or for I-130 remember to send copies of everything listed...marriage cert , Full birth Certs, etc...do NOT send the Originals at this stage because they may get lost or not returned. I hope this helps you to get started also go to the US embassy website, i am sure this is correct link either type in google US Embassy and it will bring up official website then look under immigrant visas. http://www.state.gov/ There will be other's come by and add thier info to help too Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-01 16:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about howto start the K-3 Visa Process.	QUOTE (blueberry kobbler @ Jun 1 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, first off due to being misguided by friends who had married prior to me I have delayed filing my cases for my husband. I suppose if I had applied my visa paperwork by now we may we may already have gottenan approval. We married in 11-07 and still have not started the papers. We are eager now to get the ball rolling. I got a few questions: how to start? do we need a lawyer? will a lawyer speed up the process? what do i need from him or he need from me to establish proof of a bonafide relationship? I need any help you can provide. Thanks! My husband and i hired an attorney to file the K3 for me and my son but i seen a lot of K3 applicants getting both I-130 and I-129F approved at the same time so in reality the K3 is not faster somy husband filed an I-130 for my son just in April this year which has joined up with my I-130, mine was filed Oct 2007 so we are going the I-130 route which is a lot easier in the long run. We no longer use our attorney to be honest we have done mostly everything ourselves all he did was check typos and posted it ( the K3 that was) The I-130 we did ourselves so really you can do this yourself. The people on this website will help you because there are many people going through the same thing and all are glad to help out. We have had confirmation from Vermont Service Centre saying that my I-130 wil get adjudicated in 2 to 3 months and my sons will be done same time as mine. My son is a minor (12yrs) Anyways...while K3 is an option for you it will only cut the time of about 2 months and then when u arrive in US you have to adjust status which is fine if thats what you want to go through....it makes sense to just file I-130 and not have to deal with extra costs and long waiting before you can work or even get a driving license but it's entirely your choice which route you take. This process is not easy and can be frustrating ! I have not seen my husband in 9 months so be prepared....I don't see me getting approved till August at the earliest and then i will have to wait 2 or 3 more months before i get interview in my country which will be US embassy in London. My advice would be to go the I-130 route it is better in the long run Good Luck whatever you choose Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-01 16:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 and two previous marriages.	QUOTE (mr bean @ Jun 5 2008, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If an individual has been married more than once and divorced, for instance twice shoud the individual submit two divorce decrees with the I-130 and must all of the copies of supporting documents be certfied and notarized or regular copies will do? Please reply! I myself have been married previously( more than twice) so when i sent off my documents for my hubby to send to USCIS i submitted copies of Divorce Decree's not the originals ....keep originals for your interview. As long as you send copies it will be fine all they really need to see is that you were divorced legaly before you married again. Good Luck Michelle ...1-30Oct Filer 2007...still waiting for my approval from Vermont ...feels like forever !	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-05 06:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Filing children's I130s well after initial I130/129f in progress	QUOTE (cieloazul @ Jun 16 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I was thinking of filing I-130s for my step-children now but wasn't sure if this would negatively impact the K3/K4 (VSC) timeline. Have any VJs filed I-130s for their stepchildren after they are several months into the K3/K4 process? My I-130/I-129f NOA1s are 02/12/2008 and 03/03/2008. Thanks in advance for info. Hello My husband and i were originally going K3/K4 route but in April this year we felt better to file an I-130 for my son because the waiting time for K3/K4 is just about the same as filing I-130 so my husband filed for me in October 2007 but like i say he filed I-130 for my son in May 2008. Our files are at Vermont Service Centre and we know they are together and that they will get adjudicated together according to an officer at vermont, i have the e-mail to prove it so now both my son and myself will be going CR1 and not K3/K4 as originally planned. So do it now and dont waste no time. going I-130 route is far better in the long run Good Luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-16 14:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Service center	QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Jun 19 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Vermont has continued to move forward and catch up with California on the 129F. But, they have not gotten anywhere with the I-130 at all in three months. I only filed for the I-130 and wonder if I filed the 129F now if it would ibe considered long with the same month as my I-130 I did back in Feb. 08? I am very surprised that no one out there has been talking much about this issue. My husband filed my I-130 and its at vermont service centre and has been since Oct 19th 2007 such a long time to be there, we are still not approved ! It's so frustrating !!!! We have now got n touch with my husbands Senator and he has sent a request to expedite our files because this is ridiculious NO husband and wife should be kept this long apart ! We are waiting to hear back You know it's not like we file for free we do have to pay for the processing to be done so Vermont need to get off thier butts and catch up with the rest the Service Centres don't ya think! I bet there are a lot people out there getting so tired of waiting and waiting just to get through this part...the good thing i when it hits NVC it seems to go faster Good luck to everyone thats waiting Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-19 13:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 expedite request granted	QUOTE (ROCA @ Jun 20 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We received a letter yesterday from CA service centre, saying that our request to expedite our I-129f petition has been granted. Does anyone have experience of how quick they expedite the petition now? Do they just expedite it through the intial approval stage at the service centre or is it expedited all the way through? Also for the interview in London, do i need to have the orginals of certificates and also an official copy of them or can i have just the orignals and a photocopy? ROCA When your filed gets expedited it is basically it is adjudicated and all goign well approved at the service centre your at then it will be passwed to NVC to go through the rest of the process and then onto the Embassy in your fiance's country. If you dont mind me asking on what grounds did you get your file expedited ? My hubby's Senator said we had strong grounds for applying to get our case expedited since our situation has drastically changed in the last 3 months. Hardship for his 15yrs old son and financial hardship. Just wondering why yours was granted and how long did u have to wait to hear the news ? Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-20 07:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How long to interview date	QUOTE (Ricker @ Jan 15 2008, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would like to know any recent experiances in how long it took to get inteview date after getting notice from Embassy. The letter we got said it would be schedualed in 3 to 4 weeks. That was the last we heard from them over 3 weeks ago. HI I would contact the embassy direct and find out if a date has been scheduled, it's not uncommon for the letter to be lost or sent to wrong address and since its so close I would call and ask Good luck Michelle QUOTE (Ricker @ Jan 15 2008, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would like to know any recent experiances in how long it took to get inteview date after getting notice from Embassy. The letter we got said it would be schedualed in 3 to 4 weeks. That was the last we heard from them over 3 weeks ago. HI I would contact the embassy direct and find out if a date has been scheduled, it's not uncommon for the letter to be lost or sent to wrong address and since its so close I would call and ask Good luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-15 06:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Change of Embassy (London Email)	QUOTE (starlarose @ Jan 23 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have been working to get my fiance's file transferred to the Dublin Embassy for a while now. NVC just sent the file on 01/18/08 to London. I have attempted to contact the London Embassy as NVC told me to which I was then informed to email. Has anyone had experience emailing the London Embassy for requests? I submitted the subject with "Urgent" as I was instructed to by the Embassy operator. I got the autoresponse email back that says it was deleted (as apparently this is normal). How will I know if the request has been handled? Will they contact me via email? I gave them all the information I could with his new address in Ireland and the request. Thanks! -Dawn Hi Dawn I have e-mailed the London Embassy on a few occassions and yes u will get an e-mail saying they deleted it but Don't worry they will have your e-mail trust me Lond are pretty good i have experienced the same thing ...you may also get an e-mail saying they received your e-mail and will take 4 days to reply sometimes you get a reply sooner ....what i will say is Don't send your e-mail more than once as it will get deleted so what your experiencing is normal responses from London Consulate ...all very confusing i know but hang in there u will get a reply. I would call the embassy and let them know your request im sure your file is there and they will be able to make sure your request is carried out. Good luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-23 10:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA is taking forever	QUOTE (salamat @ Feb 5 2008, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I posted a question regarding my I-130 that i submitted on the 10 of juanuary 2008, but i have not got a satisfying answer. i really need to know if i should be getting a NOA 1 by now or i should wait a little more. is this normal for everyone else? do i have to call the USCIS to aquire about my petetion? is there a way to expedite this process? thanks guys I know its a long wait!!! ..... My husband (USC) filed I-130 for me (UK) in October 18th 2007 and it took 89 days for us to get NOA1 because of the backlog ...shocking isn't it ! I know they are catching up but not sure how long u will have to wait for NOA1 no harm in calling USCIS. Our I-129F was filed on Jan 22nd 2008 god only knows how long we shall have to wait for that ...LOL... the officer told my hubby 3 to 4 months as i am going out K3 Good luck and hang in there USCIS are not gonna be backlogged forever. Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-02-05 07:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-156K	QUOTE (Mickitwin @ Apr 1 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello~ Just double checking myself--When filling out the DS-156K form it asks for proof of engagement. We have decided not to purchase rings until we are together in the US so is proof of the ongoing relationship sufficient. I know we are paranoid but this process is so overwhelming! We have each also typed out letters of our intent to marry so I figure between that, emails, photos, and phone records we should be ok--Are we correct? Thanks Micki I went through K1 years back and i guess the info doesn't change. I also went through US Embassy in London and the info you say you have is more than enough infact when i think about it I only gave them about 4 photos a couple e-mails and letter from my parents stating it was a true relationship etc... The interview was short maybe only 10 mins as there was a lot people waiting to get seen. The questions were simple but i guess they want to make sure what u have in you previously submitted was true fact. It was easy and nothing to worry about so just to put your mind at rest ...have an enjoyable day and dont worry, you meet ppl all in the same boat it will pass quickly Good luck and i bet you walk out with visa and a big smile Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-01 03:01:00
Canada	How long have you and your loved one been separated?	QUOTE (shiri @ Jun 16 2008, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was just wondering how long it has been for most of you since you have last seen your significant other? It has been 79 days for me. Been 10 months for me !!!!! been in USCIS system for almost 9 months ...I'm worn out with this waiting soooooooo unfair to keep couples apart this long Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-06-16 18:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	checking online	QUOTE (Chrissy25 @ Apr 11 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my cheque was cashed today and i notice they wrote a bunch of numbers etc on the cheque, can i check online yet or do i have to wait for the NOA? thanks those numbers are probably your NOA1 u can check online but it might take a few days for them to log u on the system...no harm in trying Your journey begins Good Luck K3 filer Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-11 14:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Naples, FL ASC	QUOTE (jaxhotgirl @ Jul 20 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know where the ASC for Naples, FL is? What is ASC ? I am moving to Naples FL once or should i say if i get my Visa ...I am CR-1 and just about to send in my DS-230's and then hopefully have my interview in a few weeks my hubby lives in Naples FL and thats where we shall live out life together So just wondering what your talking about when you say ASC? I think anything to do with Immigration your nearest office would be Miami but im not 100% sure michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-07-20 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Getting turned away at Point Of Entry is this likely?	QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Dec 21 2007, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am making a last minute choice to either fly to the US and risk getting turned away at Point of Entry or to hold it out in the Uk until my interview. The thing is i would just get on a plane and fly right to the USA but i just called the US embassy to find out what is happening with my visa interview and also to find out if i was to fly to the US and get turned away would it effect my K1 visa they couldn't tell me anything about my application for my visa and they said they wouldn't fly to the USA at the moment as it would look like I didn't want to hang around for the results of my K1. and the man also said that it could drastically implicate my K1 visa but he couldn't actually tell me if it would directly effect it or not.. I would just like any advice has anyone ever got turned down at Point of Entry?? What happens??? Will it effect my K1??? I Have travelled to the US on the Visa Waver 4 times consecutively in the Past and this would be the last time that i would need to do it I just need to know what will happen if worst came to worst. By the way i have no real ties to England my home so i cant take proof with me. I am pretty sure while you have a K1 in process you do stand a high chance of getting denied entry...I personally would NOt take the chance because it will affect your visa as u have no strong ties to UK also i know that the Consulate in London do NOT look on this lightly! I asked a Consulate Officer in London if i could travel to US while the visa process was ongoing he said NO i had to remain in my own country so if it were me i would NOT even try to enter USA at this present time, it's not worth it because getting a denied entry will cause a lot probs in the future beleieve me i know i have been through it ! :)The time will pass and you and your fiance will be together Just hang in there Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2007-12-21 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	when Emailing london embassy how long should I have to wait for a reply?	I am sure they say 4 days or so ( thats working days ) for the embassy to reply so u should hear soon In cases where i have asked questions they have taken 4 days or so to reply me also do not send the same e-mail twice as they will delete it from thier system. Good luck withyour medial and interview it's all gonna happen pretty soon for ya Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-14 10:56:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Oct 10 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Oct 10 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can someone give me the phone number for Knightsbridge Doctors please, i know it must be on here but i can't find it Thanks Stuart 020 7486 7822 Here's the website too. http://www.visamedicals.info/us.asp Cheers	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-10 07:09:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	Can someone give me the phone number for Knightsbridge Doctors please, i know it must be on here but i can't find it Thanks Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-10 06:52:00
United Kingdom	Friends and family support affidavits	I am currently compiling all the paperwork necessary for the K1 visa application. I am in Scotland and my fiance is in Denver. Can anyone give me an idea of what is required in the friends/family affidavit letters of support or perhaps a copy of a letter? How do you get these letters "notorised" and roughly what is the cost of notorisation. All help appreciated, Regards Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-05-06 13:53:00
United Kingdom	Police certificate	First of all I have to once again say how great VJ and all its members are. I have been looking for the answer to this question for a while now and I am a policeman here in Scotland. ACPO is just all the chief constables of all the forces in NI, Wales and England and ACPO(S) is just the same for Scotland. The reason for 2 different is that Scottish law is different from the rest of the UK however both do the same job. Thanks william wallace for the link to the application for the police certificate, been a great help. Hopefully i'll get my NOA2 in the next 3-6 weeks and can make it to the US to be with Courtney before christmas. Positive thinking will hopefully work lol Good luck all and keep up the good work!! Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-21 19:44:00
United Kingdom	Contacting Embassy	Thanks very much. I'm trying to wait and take it easy but as it gets closer i get more excited Good luck to everyone Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-10 11:29:00