ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomName change and UK passport
ok,

Having been through this, We can shed some light. The K1 Visa is not irrelivent, that is proof that you entered the country legally with the intent to stay.

Secondly, I would highly recomend you check all of the info given to you.

Now, when we called the British Embassy in Washington DC to inquire about the new passport we hade to fill out the form and sent it with Annie's original passport and the original Marriage Certificate and money. About a week later we got all of the sent documents back and Annies new Passport, her old one was voided. It was relatively painless.

In the interim, to prove legitimacy Annie carrys copies of her passport. If we got pulled over i would rather have to go to court and prove it then have her bag stolen and lose it.

Please feel free to pm me if you have any questions.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-07 10:26:00
United KingdomName change and UK passport



My fiance will arrive on a K1 sometime next year and he wants to change his name when we get married. Will he need to get a new or updated UK passport for travel between the US and UK after that, or will it be enough for him to present his old passport and our marriage certificate showing the legal change of name? When should we get a new UK passport for him? As his K1 will be in his passport, I don't want him to surrender it for replacement while we still need that visa.

For his adjustment of status, I assume his old passport and paperwork along with the marriage certificate showing name change will be sufficient to establish that he is the same person with a new name.



I can't answer that but I'm sure some of legal name change paperwork will be required, NOT only a marriage certificate. When a woman changes her name, she has to show her marriage certificate & get a new SSN, etc. I'm sure it's different for a man, as it is not the same as a woman's married name change.


Actually, it is the same. We'll be married in Iowa and both the man and the woman are allowed to legally change their name at the marriage ceremony. There's a place on the marriage license application for just this, one for the bride and one for the groom.



It is really painless to have the UK Passport changed. You send the original marriage cert and the passport to the UK Embassy in DC and a week later you have it back. with the old passport and original Marriage Cert. Annie was really worried, I would do it as soon as possible, we made color copies of everything. Annie carries a copy of her passport and a copy of the visa. Till she changed her passport she also carried a copy of the mariage cert.

Edited by John & Annie, 06 November 2006 - 11:38 AM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-06 11:36:00
United KingdomShipping Advice
we did not need the Visa for the shipping
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-10-31 11:16:00
United KingdomShipping Advice
I dont know about that.

there is a thread that went into deatail a while back. You might want to "search" for it.

They said 6 weeks for somthing to the west coast and it took 10-12. So, if your sure it is nothing you are going to miss, plan early.

Edited by John & Annie, 30 October 2006 - 03:59 PM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-10-30 15:59:00
United KingdomFlight to USA. Return or Single?
So Far Virgin seems to ahve the best single prices. I would highly recomend them.

There is a POE(point of Entry) in Dublin. They take your paperwork. If you fly via Dublin Aer Lingus seemed to have the best prices.

If you fly to JFK, there still issue the Temporay EAD(Employment Authorization Document) Which means you can start working, but if your true EAD does not come through in time, you will have to stop working.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-08 12:44:00
United KingdomIRN BRU
We ahve a couple places in Los Angeles that have it. I would recomend googling for Highland Games in your area and then find the vendors that set up there. We always see people with Irn-Bru at the games.

BTW, i have a new drink for you when you do get it, its called a bu-bru. Malibu rum and Irn-Bru. Quite tasty.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-15 10:02:00
United KingdomStill no word from the embassy
When we went through this it took a month for the Embassy in London to "recieve" the packet. Even though it was signed for. The process is really slow at the embassy.

Annie spoke with her MP and they called the charge d' affairs at the US embassy to see if anything could be done.

I called the Embassy in London as a US citizen and plead my case, at the same time I contacted my Congressman and Senators to get help.

We managed to get the interview and subsequent Visa in the nick of time.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-16 11:47:00
United KingdomBiometric Passports
here is the exact phrasing from the US Department of State website:

All VWP travelers, regardless of age or type of passport used, must present individual machine -readable passports. Previous one-time exemptions for first-time VWP travelers without MRPs ended June 26, 2005. In addition, depending on when VWP travelers’ passports were issued, other passport requirements apply:

Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended on or after 10/26/06 – requires integrated chip with information from the data page (e-Passport).
Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended between 10/26/05 and 10/25/06 – requires digital photograph printed on the data page or integrated chip with information from the data page.
Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended before 10/26/05 – no further requirements.
Temporary, emergency, official and diplomatic passports are exempted from biometric digital photo and chip requirements, but must be machine-readable.


Therefore, if you have a machine readable or chip imbeded and your country is part of the visa waiver program, you have no problem.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-11-20 14:53:00
United KingdomI have an opinion only question!?

Go for it.

Like you said, if it comes early you can do the legal thing and have the big one in June.


If you dont have any forward movement by late January, I would start contacting your elected representatives.


Good Luck


Good advice. I can't imagine that we would have problems...but then again ANYThing can happen during this process.
Thank you so much for your input! Ohh and what a beautiful picture you have there!


Thanks, our photographer was awesome(and reasonable). We have people tell us that they look like the sample pictures in the frames.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-12-08 10:38:00
United KingdomI have an opinion only question!?
Go for it.

Like you said, if it comes early you can do the legal thing and have the big one in June.


If you dont have any forward movement by late January, I would start contacting your elected representatives.


Good Luck
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-12-07 10:14:00
United KingdomPeople who are from the UK!!

Hey, are guys talking about for a US passport????

What size does he need for his K1 interview??


Its the same standard for Passports and Visa's
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-09-29 14:10:00
United KingdomPeople who are from the UK!!


I got mine done at a photo shop in Bracknell and it was six quid for four which wasn't bad :D

I suspect there are a lot of places that can do it if you ask.



Annie downloaded a pdf file from the US Embassy (Edinburgh) website. It was just over a tenner.

The file had names and addresses of places that knew the US spec. for the photos. She is going to respond tommorow and post the link.


She sent me the link:

http://www.usembassy...tml#passport029
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-09-29 10:07:00
United KingdomPeople who are from the UK!!

I got mine done at a photo shop in Bracknell and it was six quid for four which wasn't bad :D

I suspect there are a lot of places that can do it if you ask.



Annie downloaded a pdf file from the US Embassy (Edinburgh) website. It was just over a tenner.

The file had names and addresses of places that knew the US spec. for the photos. She is going to respond tommorow and post the link.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2006-09-28 21:51:00
United KingdomFinally an interview
I concur with the above.

We received the Visa the next day by courier. But I would not count on it being that quick.

If I may make a suggestion. Get legally married immediately and file for AOS with EAD being filed concurrently. If you can book the tickets via JFK in New York. This way he will receive the "Work Authorized" stamp on his I-94. This way once he gets the Social Security number, he can start work.

There are so many other things we would have done differently (hindsight is 20/20).

if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to PM me.

John
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-01-24 10:59:00
United KingdomCost Of Medical Increased

I called up a few days ago to make my appointment for my Medical and they told me that the price has increased by £10.

It went up from £160 to £170!!!! :ranting: They must be raking it in!!!! :yes:

Oh well, just another dip into the bottomless money pot which is a requirement for this Visa!!!!! :rolleyes:

By the way, I hope the horrible weather in London didn't affect anyone over the last few days. I saw on the news that flights were cancelled at Heathrow!!

Jenni



We were over for Christmas to visit Annie's family and spent 23 hours at Heathrow from the delays. Not very fun.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-01-22 10:47:00
United KingdomFav. all time food and drink in the UK
you can also get Kerrygold at Trader Joes.

If you have a World Market near you, they usually have all kinds of stuff you will love.

If you are ever in so-cal there are some places that have spot on bangers and mash, and other specialty items
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-01-30 10:56:00
United KingdomFav. all time food and drink in the UK
I know i have mentioned it here before, but this is a new thread.

A drink we created:

The Bu-Bru

Malibu rum and Irn-Bru.

Yum!!!!!!!! :dance: :wacko: :dance: :blush:

Edited by John & Annie, 18 January 2007 - 06:36 PM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-01-18 18:36:00
United KingdomRATS!!!
we were at a Hotel for our betrothal service (being hat we had to get married in the US) and the staff said they would kidnap the courier if they there were any issues.

So we had our bases covered.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-02 11:23:00
United Kingdomurgent

i am here in the us on a k1 fiance visa which will expire by FEB 7th and the wedding will take place on FEB 5th ' only two days earlier ' ,,, according to this we won t file for my AOS and EAD until the next week or so ,,,, my question is , will i still be ligal in this country even though i filed a week after my visa expired ???
another thing is that i ve been told by some people that i have to go to the immigration office in Detroit before my visa expire so they stamp a one year work permit in my passport ,,, IS THIS TRUE ???


thank you so much ,


You typically get 6 months to enter the country on the K1

You have 90 days to get married from Entry on the K1 Visa, if you do not get married within that timeframe you are considered an overstay, which is forgivable. But you will have negated you K1 and will probably have to refile as a K3. I would check with an attorney on that one.

Once you file for AOS, you may file for EAD concurrently. and No, you can not get the one year stamp upon marriage. That is a misconception.

Yes, you will be legal, but considered "out of status" until you file your I-485, which will then place you with an "adjustment pending" status.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-02 13:59:00
United KingdomAdvance Parole
Let me get this straight,

1. K1 is obtained visa and finance enters
2. Spouse leaves country before or during the AOS process without AP

they would probably be stopped coming back into the country.

Yes they do type all that stuff in to the data bases.

Edited by John & Annie, 05 February 2007 - 10:22 AM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-05 10:21:00
United KingdomNew Apartment

Woo Amie moves in to our new place as we speak, In Toluca Lake Southern Cali

Cannot wait to get over and join her there, Happy Days :dance:


FYI, There are some good pubs around with real British food in the valley.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-06 10:15:00
United KingdomUK Citizen working in the US
It is alot easier coming this way, I can tell you.

We looking into me moving to the UK and even though I have 20 years experience in my field, I would not have been able to work unless i had a certificate.

If they think you have the equivalent here you will be fine.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-05 10:17:00
United KingdomScottish castle wedding venues?

I have a friend who wants to get married Sept 07 in Scotland.

They were thinking St. Andrews, but it might be a bit too far north - so maybe just outside Edinburgh...

They're hoping to have it all under one roof - sleep, wedding & reception. A planner sent them this place http://www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk which is great but it's expensive per night (195 GBP) and the reception room is too modern - it looks like any hotel in the usa. They want a big stone room with a fireplace, some lounging couches and a long wood table for everyone to sit down to dinner and enough room to dance as well....help!

Thanks VJers!


St Andrews is only a hour drive from Edinburgh. Its not so bad.

Not really sure, we had a service on the West Coast, most of those kind of places are going to be farther North from what I understand. I just did a quick Google search and all of them were North of St Andrews.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-15 10:16:00
United KingdomAnyone know where to buy PG Tips?
Nina,

World Market usually has it.

If not, drive to Santa Monica. There is a shoppe and pub


Ye Olde Kings Head

www.yeoldekingshead.com
116 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-1402


John
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-14 10:55:00
United KingdomFinal fees
Yes, you do pay the courier fee
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-21 10:40:00
United KingdomHow Did You Move Your Stuff?

Hello all fellow US/UK VJers!

My fiance' and I are close to interview time. He's got his embassy medical soon, then he'll get his interview date. Right now he's searching around for shipping companies to move his stuff from there to here. He's gotten some quotes, but they're very steep, nothing lower than 580 pounds so far.

I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on moving stuff, what method you've chosen, any tips on where to go for the best price, etc. Any advice or thoughts would be helpful as we're not sure where else to look other than freight companies, maybe there's just something we have not thought of. He doesn't have a lot of stuff, just an IKEA desk, and clothes, DVDs, CDs, books, etc.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks in advance :)


Ikea Desks are very heavy, you could probably sell yours there and make more than enough to replace it here.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-16 10:44:00
United Kingdomour road trip begins
Have a great and safe drive.

I found www.westsiderentals.com to be the best investment when looking in LA for a place. Let us know where you settle.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-20 11:11:00
United Kingdomwhat do i do before leaving the UK????
Make sure you have a copy of you I693.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-28 10:46:00
United KingdomSoothing nerves?
Sounds like Annie and I.

We patiently talk through everything that can go wrong and disprove it one by one. Gradually things have gotten better.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-28 10:44:00
United KingdomParking near the embassy?
Annie took the overnight coach from Glasgow and took a short cab ride over.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-28 17:12:00
United Kingdomtrying to email Embassy

When I was in the UK dealing with Annie's stuff. I as the US Citizen called a different line and managed to get a different interview date. It took some calling, but we made it happen. They don't make the US Citizens call the premium number.


I'm intrigued that you say USC's aren't made to call the premium number. When I called the general number for the Embassy (the 0207 one) they directed me straight to the premium line, even after I identified myself as a USC. Curiouser and curiouser...

If you still have this other number, please do post!


Sorry, i did not keep it. I was very persistent. They tried to get me to call the premium number, but I got around that.

You may want to call the counsel general at the Embassy and ask for help. You know that this is a simple matter.... not getting the help you need from YOUR embassy.... blah blah blah.

That is the road I took and got what we needed.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-28 14:16:00
United Kingdomtrying to email Embassy
When I was in the UK dealing with Annie's stuff. I as the US Citizen called a different line and managed to get a different interview date. It took some calling, but we made it happen. They don't make the US Citizens call the premium number.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-28 10:41:00
United KingdomWe have our Visa!!!!
Congratulations
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-03-01 11:13:00
United KingdomWedding Plans
We had a betrothal service in Scotland for Family and Friends (30 people) there and a Service in California (37 people) which was also the legal one.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-26 14:06:00
United KingdomGood fish and chips near LA?
Well,

in Santa Monica you could go to 'ye old kings head'

If you went through the San Fernando Valley you could go to:

Scotland Yard
The White Harte

or you could just try:

http://www.pubcrawler.com/
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-26 16:28:00
United KingdomEntry troubles?
ditto, its not really a problem.

I went over as a spouse to a British citizen and they did not even bat an eye at it. They just checked that we had return tickets.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-02 13:18:00
United KingdomHow are you getting around the mothers day issue?
We split the middle. On the UK date she gets an ecard from Yahoo.uk.co. Annie' Brothers give her gifts on the UK date and my Annie and i on the US Date

Edited by John & Annie, 15 March 2007 - 09:32 AM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-03-15 09:30:00
United KingdomIn theory......
The whole "intent" argument has been thoroughly gone through.

I agree, i would not put my ####### on the line that way.
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-03-15 09:23:00
United KingdomCadbury's Dairy Milk
We have great sucess at World Market

http://www.worldmarket.com/
John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-03-23 10:52:00
United KingdomCadbury's Dairy Milk
Try here:

http://www.worldmark...10000/index.cat


They have stores all over the place. Its much cheaper than the mail order "Brit" Shoppes.

John

Edited by John & Annie, 02 February 2007 - 01:24 PM.

John & AnnieMaleScotland2007-02-02 13:19:00