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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got approved! Now next stage?

Also, maybe I'm just being a bit stupid or just confused after everything I've read, but do you get your case number only once you've sent off the DS230 pt1, DS156, DS156K and DS157 and the DS2001? OR do you need your case number, which is sent from the NVC and the letter they send you before you send all those off? I have all the documentation I need to move forward and I can pretty much send all this off as soon as I land in the UK next week from the US.
 
 

I try to keep my London answers in the UK forum, but you are getting a little off track here.

When your petition is approved, then you are leaving USCIS. The NVC marks your entry to the Dept of State (DOS) which is the government agency over the embassy and is responsible for visas. The NVC is located in the US and assigns new DOS case numbers. If you would read again the K1 London thread, this post http://www.visajourn...read/?p=5137390 tells you to not send anything to the embassy before your file is received and logged in by London. They have a method to notify you they are ready for your forms. Knowing your LND number has nothing to do with sending forms. Having your LND number is a ploy by the medical people to keep you from jumping the gun and booking before the proper step in the process. It shows you have finished USCIS and the NVC handoff stage.

Who knows your LND number?
The NVC who generates it and will notify the petitioner by letter or also give it over the phone.

The embassy in London once they get the file. They will notify the beneficiary in a letter saying you are now cleared to send your visa applications. It costs per minute to talk to them and they give poor info.

The DOS who has everything from NVC and every embassy on their computers. They will give it over the phone.

Try reading this post again http://www.visajourn...read/?p=5137390











Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-18 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got approved! Now next stage?

Thanks Nich-Nick, funnily enough I have read that thread a few times already and it's a great source!
 
For me I'm interested as to how long it's taking these days to schedule a medical exam and can I only book it once I have received the letter from NVC? Also, if I was to order a police certificate, can I take the current one I have to the medical and the new one to the interview, it wouldn't matter would it that they are dated from different years?


 
Ring up Knightsbridge and ask. You'll get the best answer that way. Their scedule will vary week to week.
They won't book youR appointment until you know your new case number from NVC. Get it by phoning NVC or wait for the letter.

Police certificate--sure take the one you have. They just want to see if you have any arrest for drugs or drunken brawls so they can quiz you more about addictions and substance abuse for the mental clearance.


 

Oh also, what sort of Evidence do they want for the engagement? rign receipts or photos from engagement parties and cards be sufficient?

For London, they want no evidence of your engagement. None. ZERO.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 June 2013 - 01:46 PM.








Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got approved! Now next stage?

I was getting worried because so many people from CSC were getting approvals from up to March Applicants and we were end of Feb but they just hadn't texted/emailed us and I waited until this morning to check the receipt number and there it was!! Yey... I've started the next part by filling all the paper work in, but can any London folk who have done this already please show me a link or something that say how I schedule appointments etc. Also I have a police certificate that's due to expire end of August (I had it done for something else last year and I had a spare copy of it) should I get a new one just in case?
 
Thank you all and thank you VJ for being sucha  great site of resources, this journey has been so much better with it!
 
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Start reason here http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

Continue reading til your eyes get blurry. :) LOTS of London specific information in the thread. Take a break and read some more.

Oh and DO click the links provided as they will lead you to information you need to know and bookmark.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 June 2013 - 12:02 PM.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNot approved and Waiting patiently
Some explanation--


You mailed to Texas because that's where the "lockbox" facility is for receiving all I-129F petitions. After contractors organize the file, deposit the check, and issue the receipt, they ship it off to be processed at either Vermont or California Service Centers.

It got rejected and they told you to mail it back to Texas meaning the lockbox in Dallas.

You started over and got the money right so they shipped it to VSC, as they should, for processing.
But VSC was way behind in processing so a decision was made to take some of their load and start processing at the Texas Service Center....a center that had not been doing I-129F petitions recently.

Yours was one of the many cases that went to TSC, so they notified you of the change. It did not go back to the "lockbox" in Texas, but to the proper Texas Service Center. Lockbox and Service Center are different places in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area.

Once you get the petition approved at TSC, it will take maybe another 3 months to get to the interview in London and the visa issued.












Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-20 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat happens if...

Hi all- I am an April filer and have been having some questions for those who have been trough the whole K1 process or those further through it than I am.

First off, what am I to expect to find from now to my NOA2 regarding the initial review? Since May 14, my status has said the Alien Reg. number has been changed, and I am not sure if that will change again, or if it will remain that way until I receive the NOA2.

Another question- how bad is it that I did not make copies of my I-129f packet? I didn't think it was necessary until I saw on here that everyone is doing it. I'm slightly worried that I will need the documents later! Of course, I know how I filled my packet out- I have the cover letter, letters of Intent and a few bits I sent in regarding evidence of having met all saved on my computer, so if I must, I can rebuild the packet. I'm just wanting to know how necessary that will be!

Thanks for any feedback!!





You might notice a new date on the latest update that may just mean the box your file is in got moved to a different shelf. It will drive you mad to check it every day. Sign up for text alerts and you will know of a change, then can go look online. When your case finally makes it out of storage to an adjudicator, he could find he needs more info and your status update will say an RFE was sent.

You don't need a copy of the I-129 packet. You saved the forms if you want to look at them again. You don't need it for anything down the line in immigration.

There is a thread with a UK list of things to prepare while you wait on the NOA2. You could start reading that. Then no mad rush to learn it all and do it all at the last minute. Like the UK person could learn about the immunizations needed and go get them. They don't expire. The police certificate is good for 12 months, so good to have in hand by the time NOA2 arrives. List is here http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/ (Sorry the police link changed, but is corrected down a few posts).

Oh and change your timeline to the correct Service Center. You mailed to a lockbox in Texas, but that is not the Texas Service Center. Your case number will be WAC for California (CSC) or EAC for Vermont (VSC). Your timeline will give you a predicted approval based on others at the same service center. It will change as people amend or update their timelines.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 22 June 2013 - 06:48 PM.







Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-22 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are getting Married July 27th- We are approved

We just received word and found on the USCIS website that we are approved. We were told it would take another 180 days. I applied in January 2013. I was told to send it to Texas even though our region is Vermont. As some time it went to Vermont to only get sent back May 24th to Texas. I applied for an emergency expedition. I was sent an I 795 C saying there are many applications and we should hear in 180 days. I didn't have 180 days. I was distraught. I called our State Congressman and today it was approved. Thank God and Thank everyone for the prayers and support, Especially the staff at my local Congressman's office. Now we are waiting for a date for his interview in London. Amen'
 
It is not like me and my fiancé just met. We met on the internet 5 years ago. We knew right away we had something special. He came to visit a few times a year or I went to Scotland. 2 years ago we decided to marry. We purchased a home for us to live the rest of our lives. He is retired and he won't need any assistance from the USA. Now we can have a wonderful fairy tale wedding to match the fairy tale romance. Best of luck to all who applied for your visa.


I am not sure you are noticing your comments. Maybe because you got moved to another forum. Or you just aren't acknowledging them as read. I will try quoting your post. Here is a link for your London instructions. http://www.visajourn...read/?p=5137390

If you get all these things in place quickly, your interview will likely be early September.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-22 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED!

Congratulations! I'm just beginning this process so it's nice to read about someone who made it to the other side! :) The only thing I'm worried about at the moment is the affidavit because, like in your situation, I am a college student and I don't make enough. While my mom will be supporting us for the time being, I don't know how comfortable she'll be giving away all that documentation and letting him bring it to another country with so much personal information on it...


I understand how your Mom feels. I don't share financial info with anybody, even my grown kids. And I especially wouldn't send it off to an individual overseas that I barely know. I don't know anything about Sydney, but London will accept the affidavit of support and documentation directly from the joint sponsor, so the beneficiary never sees it or has the opportunity to be careless with it. Of course it should be clearly marked to show names and case numbers so it gets in the proper file. That way it goes straight from Mom to the US government. You might want to look into that as a layer of security.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-25 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED!

Adam says he's gunna figure out where the best spot is to see all the fireworks and we'll go there to celebrate together wub.png

Probably gonna make your own fireworks, too. :P
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-24 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED!
I've been waiting all day for you to show up and tell us. :)
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-24 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot our NOA2 21st june...how long before i start calling NVC for London case number??

Hi all,
 
I really want fast forward this process (dont we all!)
 
Should i wait two weeks to call the NVC or call them now....the temptation is too much!!!!!!!!!! We got our NOA2 21st June 2013 (Feb 21st filers)
 
I want the NVC to pass our case to London asap...so i can get the first package :)
 
Any advice appreciated!








Do you already have the police certificate, immunizations, tax return, etc sorted? The first package is only a letter. This thread tells what's in it and how London proceeds. See post 6. Also Post 18 to read the letter. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-27 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRunning Out of Options and Patience

...Just waiting on someone to say go so that I can finish up details, like invitations, party favors, etc ya know?


Here's a list you can start working on right now if you haven't already. http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
It's what you need in place ASAP if you want to get through London quickly. It can take a little over 2 months from NOA2 for those super prepared, who learn the London process before NOA2 and have everything done before they even get your case. Then you aren't the delay scrambling to get forms and documents ready. It's a long thread but has lots of information and tips if you really want to be proactive and learn ways to get it done.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-03 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi 129f version outdated as of 6/30/13?

I'm finally ready to fill these forms out for real, since I now have all needed documents. But there doesn't seem to have been a new form issued yet, other than the one that is from 6/22/12 and expired 6/30/13. Ideas?


Look at the USCIS forms page. It always lists the most current version.

06/22/12; (11/23/10; 06/14/10; 02/19/10 editions also accepted)
So any of four versions are acceptable.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-08 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill not approved!

You should call them and request to a supervisor. you could also schedule an infopass at your local office and demand to speak with a supervisor...thats what I did... depending also if you are a USC or a greencard holder time varries...What you see on Igors time is just an estimate...Patience is the name of the Game...the journey is still very long so dont get frustrated too early....Good luck.


Igor's list isn't an estimate. It's real people on Visa Journey who got approved and updated their timeline. The list gathers timeline info to report by date the most recent approvals, etc. It doesn't mean everybody is going to get approved in exact date order, but does give a clue as to what dates are at least getting some action.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-15 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase transfer of I-129F? VSC

e of transfer to Texas from Vermont
 
I updated our timeline to Texas....
Now my timeline displays: "maybe adjudicated between May 30 and June 15."
Before my Vermont timeline: "maybe adjudicated between Aug 3 and Aug 9."
 
Hope this is a good sign....Will make a call to Texas after June 16. We have faith in them (USCIS).
 
Goodluck to all!







My thoughts are VJ timeline predictions are based on approvals from other VJ members at the same service center. Changing to Texas will not give you an accurate estimate. Why do I think this?

1) Because Texas hasn't been processing I-129Fs for some time, so there is no recent historical data. Your cases might start a data trend when approved, but it's not there now to benefit you with a prediction.

2) The data for TSC is probably due to people thinking Texas Lockbox filing is the same as Texas Service Center. Nope. So they choose TSC when they set up their timeline, and were actually processed at VSC or CSC, while their approvals get attributed to TSC data.

Your current timeline estimate is flawed, so don't count on it.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 11 June 2013 - 12:51 PM.







Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-11 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase transfer of I-129F? VSC
I hope you all have better luck than the "black hole" CR1 people from 2010. In early November 2010 many from CSC (July-Sept) were transferred to Texas Service Center because of a backlog. Then they got stuck there. The ones after them at CSC were getting approved once the group was sent out to TSC. But nothing was happening at TSC. After several months at TSC, many were then shipped back to CSC. It was awful. They involved their congressmen and newspapers to finally get some attention drawn to their cases.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-04 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase transfer of I-129F? VSC

i got the same update BUT we calles the service center and they toldnus form i797 would be coming in the mail! which means NOA 2! anyone else had the same experience? maybe you should just call the service hotline and enter your number and find out!

All notifications are called I797C. A transfer notice would be an i797C. NOA1 has the same number.
It is called a Notice of Action, but your action can be received, transferred, request for more evidence, or approved.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 27 May 2013 - 08:50 AM.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-05-27 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase transfer of I-129F? VSC
When the notice comes in the mail, it should tell you where the case is being processed. In the past they have shifted workloads to other offices.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-05-24 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWait is so depressing :(

This NOA2 wait is so depressing. It's like serving a jail term and waiting for your parole to come up haha


Have you completed this UK "to do" list so you aren't scrambling when the time comes? http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

Have you studied the London process so you are ready when the time comes? http://www.visajourn...read/?p=5137390

Maybe it will take your mind off waiting.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-17 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLondon K1 Approved - Still waiting for passport & visa

So a month on and still patiently waiting

No criminal record or other issues. Getting worried they might refuse the visa.

Both me and my other half are very upset

They have to clear you for security reasons. It can take time to get through AP, which you definitely are in. They aren't looking for a reason to deny you. It could be soon or months, so just get on with something else to take your mind off of it.



I'm sorry to hear this :( Have you been able to get any more information about what's causing the delay?


Have you tried calling to ask why there is a delay?

I can tell all of you that no information is given when a case is in Additional (or Administrative) Processing. The will not say what the security hold-up is, why, how much longer, what they need yet. Nothing! You can call and call and call, but you'll get nothing. They will not tell a Congrssman who inquires on your behalf. You wait in the black hole called AP. I've read the London stories for 5 years now. One of the ones from last year wrote up a long explanation. I'll try to find it for you.


Ah..found it. http://www.visajourn...through-london/
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-04-16 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLondon K1 Approved - Still waiting for passport & visa

Well yes my father is of Pakistani origin and name is a Muslim name.

I don't understand why they would hang on to my passport if they had to do further checks. I have read on several forums that if they require further checks your passport is returned to you on the day of the interview and you're advised when to send it in if approved.

I will ask her to give them a call, thanks for that info

Just wished they had been upfront about the checks rather than getting us all happy that everything was fine


I don't have an answer for that really, but you aren't the first it has happened to in London. Perhaps the interviewer indeed thought all was well since you have a British passport. I hope it clears up quickly. DOS will know when the visa is issued. They have info from all the consulates. Until then, they might say the standard "it is still processing." It is impossible to get more details from them or the embassy.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-27 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLondon K1 Approved - Still waiting for passport & visa

Hi Nich-Nick

I am UK born and haven't been to Pakistan or India. She told me it was approved and that I should have it back within 10 days.

She didn't mention anything about AP and kept my passport and told me pay DX on the way out. So I am a little confused


If you aren't Muslim, have a Muslim surname, or have parents born in the middle east, Pakistan, etc, then you may not be in AP. Getting told approved and keeping the passport doesn't mean you won't be delayed, but maybe it's just a small glitch. If another week goes by without it, then maybe there are security checks going on.

Have your fiancé call the Dept of State to ask for updates. They don't charge per minute.

DOS 202-663-1225 press 1, then 0
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-27 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLondon K1 Approved - Still waiting for passport & visa

Hi All

My K1 interview was approved at the London Embassy on 13th March. I was advised I would have my passport back within 10 working days and we are now on 11. I spoke to the operator this morning who advised the visa has not yet been processed.

Is anyone having the same problem? Anyone got their passport back if so how long did it take?

Thanks

Syed


Most London visas/passports get delivered in 3-5 working days, but I have known a few that took 10. If you were not born in the UK, it is possible you are in what they call AP for administrative processing or additional processing. It's optional additional security checks that just about everybody born in India or Pakistan or Muslim countries go through. Do you fit that profile? If so, here is a discussion of AP with the London embassy that is in the UK forum. http://www.visajourn...-this-may-help/ there have been many, but this write up is very detailed. I think it took the person who posted it about 4 months to get the visa. I have known others that were only 4 weeks.

There is also a separate forum that discusses AP worldwide. http://www.visajourn...processes-221g/

Edited by Nich-Nick, 27 March 2013 - 06:57 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-27 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports8 weeks to send to nvc ,whats wrong with these people???

So we we got approved 11th July .as I've seen alot of people receive their case number a week after.we left it 8  days and called nvc.they asked for our receipt number and then said they hadn't received our file yet.which is fine it's only been 8 days and I understand uscis don't send them out right away as they wait til they have enough files to send in bulk.but the lady who I spoke to at nvc (who was very friendly and alot more helpful then people at uscis)told me it could take uscis up to 8 weeks to send it to nvc.I really can't understand why csc need to hold on to a approved file for that long .I was so excited  when we got our noa 2 .and now just feel a little disheartened that there could still be a long wait ahead


Several years ago, there was a time that CSC didn't send their cases immediately to NVC. People speculated they waited to get a big load. Vermont sent ours in a matter of days. Then everything kinda straightened out again at CSC. Is this a pattern happening at CSC again to everybody? Or do you think yours got stuck somewhere by itself?

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-20 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsunemployed & still living at home for I-134

ok so just so I can have my dad fill it out tomorrow.......am I gonna need to fill one out too??? and if not, am I only gathering all his info such as the tax return and letter of employment???


It's a London thing to accept a sponsor that isn't the fiancé as long as somebody fills out an I-134 on the beneficiary's behalf. They also will accept self-sponsoring by the Scot if he has a lot of cash assets.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-29 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsunemployed & still living at home for I-134

we have been approved and i am leaving for scotland to go see my fiance tomorrow!!!! the next step is the I-134 papers that I'm kinda worried about and need help filling out.......I still live at home and make money with side gigs, such as dancing, shows, and catering. pretty much all cash in hand stuff.........ive seen posts where the petitioners parents have signed off for being the support. we have money saved and in savings but I'm pretty sure I dont have any way of showing I can be the main support without the help of my parents letting us stay here with them until we get our own place....help on filling this out plz!!! :)


A parent can fill out an I-134 instead of you as the sponsor and prove his/her income.

Once you marry and file for AOS, the parent can be a joint sponsor, but you will provide your own I-864 and the parent will too. The latest tax return is a requirement from each of you for that one. Cash in hand is taxable income, so you might want to start documenting it and filing a proper tax return if your income exceeds approx $9500 (single person).



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-28 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter K1 Medical London - just wait?

GeeH, I have a few questions for you:
 
1) How did you complete a medical without the police certificate? I thought that you had to have the certificate to hand on the day.
 
2) Is it not possible to get an interview scheduled without the medical being completed? I've read older threads where people had their medicals a few days before the interview, or has this changed?




Gee had a police certificate from August 2012. She used that at the medical and was waiting on a new one for the interview because the 12 month validity might be up before her interview.

It is not possible to get an interview without the embassy receiving the medical results. The police certificate for the medical and no interview until results are received are both changes from around 2010. Yes, prior to the change, people attended the medical the day before, same day, or day after the interview.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-29 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter K1 Medical London - just wait?

We have a date set and I wrote it in my covering letter lost_at_sea but it's not until November! I hope they don't make us wait until October :/
 
 


A November wedding could get you pushed back behind all the people who said or will say August, September, October, so don't panic if you don't hear from them right away. You may have been relegated to the "later" box. So enjoy your planning instead of calling the embassy everyday. It'll come.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-23 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter K1 Medical London - just wait?
The others are correct. Just wait. Three pieces to the puzzle have to be received (and opened and logged in) before London will assign an interview:
DS--xxx application forms
DS-2001 with cover letter to let them know you have all the interview documents in hand
Medical results

They can be received in any order really. Yes, the website says to apply with the four forms ASAP, then go gather documents and have a medical. But people still get visas when they hold the application forms until after their medical. Nobody has made a case by case comparison of whether doing it in London's stated order goes more efficiently.

How long? I don't know. I swore off fretting timelines and constantly checking status way back when we waited for the petition NOA2. I recognized the early signs of crazy-grumpy disease in myself. I knew we were a genuine couple and eventually every box on my VJ timeline would be colored blue. Maybe that's why I actually didn't find it stressful once I settled in. Always curious, but not stressed. It seems like a good answer for how long after required things were received by London has always been---allow 3 weeks to hear back from them, even though you'd prefer to hear back the next day.

While you wait, the UK partner can make an effort to enjoy friends and family and sort out their packing. The US partner can start on this AOS list https://docs.google....uthkey=CNXN_oQH









Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-22 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC forwards case to consulate

Okay, great!! Thanks so much! How long does that usually take? About a week, maybe less?


If you want to know if/when your file left NVC, you can call them and ask. From that date, it takes 4 days to arrive in London. That doesn't mean London will open the box and get your file sorted. It could take them another week or so to be ready and send out your letter of instruction. The letter you will get has been posted in the UK forum. Your instructions are on the London website. Reply if you haven't already found that info and I'll give you links.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC forwards case to consulate
Some electronic data and also your whole paper file via DHL courier service.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNAO2 approval email...how do I track progress now?

Forgive my ignorance, I have tried searching to find the answer!
 
Rather than wait for the hard copy to arrive, now we know we are approved I read in the forums of people saying they have seen that the paperwork has been sent to NVC and when it is sent on to London. Can someone tell me how I can find this please? 
 
We are hoping for a Thanksgiving wedding and I have already downloaded and completed all the forms needed for London, have my Police certificate and vaccinations.....when can I start the ball rolling and call someone to get a case number, and know that my case is on its way to London so I can book an interview for my medical??!!
 
Thank you so much, - so excited today after 171 day wait for approval! :)





You don't need the hard copy of NOA2 for anything but your adjustment of status so receiving it in order to carry on is a non-issue. Calling NVC can let you know when the case arrived and when it left for London. Call whenever you like, but if you only got notice today, it may not have left USCIS yet.

Well done having your London prep done, :thumbs:


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWas this my packet 3?

Does everybody get the requirement for "fiance(é)'s notarized statement of intent to marry within 90 day of arrival to the US" in the Packet 3???


Every consulate has different procedures. The LONDON letter of instruction for K1s states a date at the bottom of the letter. It is actually the NOA2 petition approval date. If you read the London letter posted at the beginning of this thread, the third paragraph says "The K1/2 petition is valid four months......". They are saying in that paragraph if you go past your four months, a notarized letter of intent from the American is required at the interview to re-validate the petition. That is only London's way of doing it. Otherwise London does not require a new letter of intent at all. Your consulate may have a different way of dealing with people who don't have their interview and visa before their petition approval expires. You should read every word of anything your consulate sends you and follow that over what VJ or someone from a different consulate says once you get to that part of the process.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWas this my packet 3?

 
Preferred order? Are you just saying that to scare me? Unless it's explicitly stated that you must fill the forms before the medical, then what is the problem?
 
I appreciate what you are saying, but as the only things you can think of that might be an issue are the birth certificate and my trips to America, I fail to see a problem. My birth certificate I already know the location of, and I know the precise dates of my two visits to the States. I have actually been through a visa process before for a J-1 visa, so I've had to list this stuff before. I am relatively young and (until I move to America) am still living with my parents, so they can sort out anything unforeseeable that happens when I am abroad.
 



Well, I didn't really know that, did I? So based on the questions I've seen in the UK forum for five years, some don't read their requirements or the steps given on the website, then panic. Was only giving you something to consider if you didn't already have it covered. You seem very knowledgeable and understand what is expected.

The order is listed in the instructions your letter tells you to find on the web.. Step One, Step Two, Step Three. I guess they actually say medical last, but I have seen faster results when the readiness gets to them just after the medical results so they know nothing is pending and can go on and assign an interview right away.

Apologies for commenting. Carry on.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWas this my packet 3?

 
No, we don't have it all together yet; she wanted me to help her with it so she could be confident it was all completed correctly. Thanks for your help! :)


The London preferred order is still--
1. Forms applying for visa
2. Medical results
3. DS-2001 saying you have your documents for interview

It is all about you. It's your forms to fill out and your documents. The American provides an affidavit of support only. Suppose you get to America, then read your forms. Hmm..Every trip ever to the US in your whole life? Do you need an old passport or something back in England to help you find the dates? The long form birth certificate? Any other documents to find in England? Everything to be gathered is not in America so your post puzzles me a bit.


Packet has been out for years as a term used by the federal agencies. VJ promotes the term still.









Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-11 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgimme my interview date....please.

I still haven't received my interview date, so i'm going to guess that they're waiting on my medical report first before they issue me one,


No guess. It is stated on your K1 instruction page--
"Please note:  The visa interview will not be scheduled until the Immigrant Visa Unit is in receipt of the results of the medical examination."

Allow 3-4 days for your medical results to arrive at the embassy and 3-4 weeks beyond that for London to send your interview letter.




Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 07:07:00
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Shouldn't you be asking this in the UK forum where people are familiar with the London embassy procedures?
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-14 17:46:00
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QUOTE (HighwayStar @ Jul 30 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just worn down by the heat and the lack of good news. If you can't relate to me or are annoyed by my posts, I can't do anything but apologise.

You're misunderstanding my intentions. I was just trying to think of anything that might make the processing take a little longer so you didn't think they decided to dislike you or deny you. It was just random brainstorming, and not anything accusatory. I want to encourage you to not give up on it or feel depressed. I was totally depressed and obsessed while waiting for the NOA2. I'm also older like you and know we aren't going to have a lifetime together like the kids on here. I'm trying to relate and encourage, but I know it's hard for you because of the waiting. Again, best of luck.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 14:02:00
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Hello Highway star_smile.gif
Cheer up. It's going to happen and you will get to live in the condo. The people who sold the condo and accepted your payment aren't the USCIS or the US government so realize it's different processes. It's not a matter of you can take my money but you won't let me live in your country. Don't get angry at everybody please. You will make yourself sick or get an ulcer or get high blood pressure. Perhaps your petition is taking longer because you've lived and worked in more than one country. You often mention there's issues in Italy that you can't elaborate on. Maybe that somehow complicates the screening. Maybe the chunk of cash you transferred to the US to buy property has made the screening take longer. Large money transactions are recorded and reported as part of meeting requirements of the Patriot Act. If the purchase and deed are in your name, then maybe they are checking that out. I don't think they trace how you got the money, they just document the fact that you sent it into the US and bought a house. It's a paper trail at most. All those little extra things, though harmless and honest, have to be checked. So sorry it's taking longer. How very frustrating. Is there anything else you could be focusing on, like getting police certificates from the other country where you lived. Have you looked over all the DS forms? Have you smiled at yourself in the mirror today? Don't let the bas***** get you down. That's a quote from somebody, but I forgot who. Wishing you some sunshine and happiness to fill up your heart.

S&D---same to you....wishing some sunshine and happiness and good news to you. rose.gif
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 11:53:00
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Hi April. Looking like a good start to the week. Two new names posted. Congratulations.

I was hoping it would be you KIM so hurry up. laughing.gif We'll dance together after Nick and I get back from the interview tomorrow.

Re: tax transcripts, etc as mentioned above. I think if you have transcripts that covers W2s etc because the IRS is verifying all the info. But if you don't have a transcript, then you need to show the W2s along with your copy of the return. I wasn't able to get a 2007 transcript because it won't be available until November according to the memo from IRS. They did send 2005 and 2006. My 2007 return was complicated and I did a bunch of extra forms to lower my penalty for underpayment. Then when I got it as low as I could, I requested a waiver of the penalty with a sob story, begging statement. So my return is probably in the "review later" box and that's why no transcript...I'm under AP with the IRS. hahaha Also I'm certain when I was browsing some govt website about I-134 I saw a memo stating that one year's return instead of 3 is all that's now required . But since 3 is as cheap as 1 and can be ordered on the same form, I ordered all 3. Megan, don't forget your step-Dad should order transcripts too if that's the way you want to go and are hoping to take papers with you. I faxed my form in to the IRS and had them in about 3 days.

We're taking the bus into London in a few hours. I packed us an overnight bag and I'm waiting for him to get off work. I mentioned umbrellas and Nick acted like we didn't need them because it's been hot and sunny. Geeez, this is England! Well, guess what? It just started raining. Interview is at 9:00 Tuesday. I also booked 1:30 tickets for Buckingham Palace tour since they are opening for the summer tours tomorrow. I've never been inside. It's only open to the public in August. So tomorrow is full of adventure and I hope happy endings to the quest for a K1 visa.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-07-28 09:16:00
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Hola Miss Kim---

I'm getting on a plane tonight to head to the UK. When I get back on a computer across the pond, I'd like to see your NOA2 has been approved.
Could you get that done for me????? tongue.gif

Bye and good luck to all of you. Lot's of excitment and nerves in here. This thread is a happenin' place.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-07-25 13:16:00