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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving conditions hell

I am working through the paperwork required to submit my removal of conditions application and I have come up against a few issues. The first being the Affidavits. A couple of years ago we moved away from our friends and a few hours north, so it is very difficult to both get an affidavit and I feel odd asking people we rarely get to see to write one for us. I don't know what to do about this. Any ideas? Bite the bullet and just ask anyways?

Don't do affidavits if in two years you haven't met a neighbor, doctor, dentist, employer who knows you are married to each other.

 
Secondly, it asks yet again about all criminal history. I provided an ACPO for my K1, a second ACPO for my Adjustment of Status, and now I'm being asked again. I only have one copy left, should I just submit this or send a photocopy? It was all for retarded rubbish from teenage years (2 instances of graffiti) but being asked for the same thing three times is ridiculous. 

Use photocopies. Yes, you will need again if you apply for citizenship

 

Finally, my husband and I have one shared account and one credit card. All the other credit cards are in his name as I have no need for them. Our house is also in his name because I didn't have a job when bought it, and our utility bills aren't in our names either. All we have are the joint account, drivers licence photocopies as proof of joint address, and our taxes filed together. 
 
Because of all this I don't actually have much 'proof' of our marriage aside from photographs and maybe screencaps of my Facebook from days out we've had together. I'm a little worried that it isn't going to be enough. 

We were very much the same as you except didn't bother with Facebook since neither of us have that we are married or otherwise on there. We have both names on auto insurance. It didn't seem to matter that we didn't have all the suggested items. Keep thinking and maybe you will come up with other random things. Do cover two years with your dated evidence.
 






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-10 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsport of entry
Click on the word POE, not review. http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-05-27 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved Approved Approved (Self-Employed)

Yeah, there was a line for US citizens and visitors (tourists) - on the left of the building going through the left security check and there was a line on the right of the building for immigrants and K1 applicants going through the right security check. 
 
Well, it sounds like I was able to convince them my income would continue. It's always good to have assets I think even if you think that your income will be enough. 
 
as for the photos: I got them done at SnappySnaps too!!!!!!! Be careful!!!! Mine got accepted for the I-130 too and then again for the biographics info but the one that will be in your actual passport needs to be of a certain texture apparently. Both photos looked matte so I don't know what she was going on about. I paid lots of money for that SnappySnaps thing and they sure know the US guidelines.... but I spotted a photo box directly in the waiting hall, which is there for just such cases I think. Just bring enough cash for them and make sure you look good, in case you need to get another photo done :) 




Oh, I thought you meant they were separating the visa people into lines. They did that prior to our visit by appointment time, but since Summer 2008, it's all been one line first comes first served. Yeah, I know about the other side of the building where Americans go in to tend to business not visa related.

I think she was yanking your chain about the photos. And they don't attach the photo to the visa. It's all scanned and printed as part of the visa printout.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-01 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved Approved Approved (Self-Employed)
Congratulations. With all due respect to Angry Asian Lady (who I observed in 2008 at my fiance's interview) she is a clerical worker and makes no decisions on your visa. Good for you for not being intimidated.

So basically you got approved on the I-864 by showing your income would continue in the US and you had $20,000 assets to top off any shortfall they may have perceived.


Also, can you explain the two lines and what they are for? I only know of one line outside.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-01 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter One year in AP...

My wife was in AP for exactly one year after her interview in July 2012. Last month she was asked to submit a new police report and medical. Today we received an email to submit her passport via DX.  is the wait finally over for us?


Yes. Congratulations.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-09 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrom Admin Rev to this ??? what is going on.....
It is the embassy that is a mess right now. You are caught in their changes.
They switched on July 26 to an online visa payment and courier scheduling system, which must happen before the interview. Many were caught in the middle. They had paid the old way over the phone, but when they interviewed last week, the previous courier scheduling done at the embassy had been eliminated as of that week. Those people are being called individually to work out the delivery. The call center was discontinued at the same time to get the email code as you described. There is the new "contact us" online form.

I too think you have a data error and they haven't had time to respond because they are mopping up the mess that always happens when there is a big procedural change. Their calls and contacts have probably doubled or tripled since last week. Unfortunately many of them are frivolous --"did you get my medical results?" "How long will it take me to get my instruction letter because my NOA2 was approved yesterday?" and it keeps them from dealing with those who have actual issues like yours where you have finally finished AP just in time to be caught in an automated system changeover. I think you may have to allow them more time to get back to you, but they will sort it.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 07:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBiometrics

Went to my biometrics appointment today and given the discussion on here at VJ, I genuinely thought they would send me back and tell me it had just been a mistake, especially as I was also sent duplicate welcome notices on two different occasions prior to receiving my greencard. However, my fingerprints were taken by a woman wearing gloves and they were taken more thoroughly than at the POE or consulate. She went through pretty much each of my fingers and moved them around from side to side to take the entire fingerprint. I was then required to provide my signature and had my photograph taken. I asked the woman who took my biometrics why I had been called for biometrics again after I had them taken at the U.S. consulate. She didn't have a clue, somewhat unsurprising, so I guess I am none the wiser as to why I was required to go. I have no criminal record and went through the IR-1 route. Any thoughts?


Yeah--my thoughts are still that it was a mistake. You have a greencard. You were done.

Since you showed up and had a letter, the technician did her job. That's what biometric appointments are like for K1s. Spouse immigrant visas don't require that. You'll do it again for removing conditions and citizenship.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBiometrics

GC arrived today! dancin5hr.gif So happy, but just need to sort out this issue with what they want in terms of biometrics. 


I think it was a mistake. You wouldn't have a greencard in your hand if they really needed anything from you.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-31 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBiometrics

Well I just came off the phone with the tier 2 agent who was none the wiser as to why I am required to attend an appointment for biometrics again. She did say it could be for a photograph or a signature, not necessarily fingerprints, although she said it is rare for a permanent resident (IR-1) being required to have biometrics taken again. I asked if it's because my biometrics could have been misplaced and she said no. I was advised that the best thing for me to do would be to attend this appointment, as it is only the Appointment center which could advise me why I received this notice. My appointment is scheduled for August 6, so I will be sure to update you all with what happens.


If USCIS needed anything further from you, they wouldn't have issued your GC which is on the way, right? And the Tier 2 should have had something in the file notes that said waiting on ______.

If you go to the ACS, I hope it's close. Some people have 3 hr drives to theirs. You don't have to wait for Aug 6 to pop in to the ACS and ask. Just take your notice and walk in. Many K1s get their biometrics done days early by showing up with their notice. Afternoons are less busy.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-29 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBiometrics

 
Thank you lost_at_sea for your reply. It certainly appears like a mistake to me, unless they have lost the fingerprints which they took in London. On my appointment notice, there is no number for the facility other than the general customer service line. I will try to give that number a call and see where it goes from there. I will keep all of the folks at VJ updated with any developments. 


I remember a K1 who got a biometric notice that had another person's case number and barcode on it so mistakes happen. But you don't even have a new USCIS case number or AOS application so kinda weird. Do you have one (or two) barcodes on your notice? Normally there would be case numbers--AOS and/or EAD.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-28 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 filed by U.S. Service member
Alas, no expedites for you for the reasons you thought up. It could easily be 2014 before her visa interview. The timeline will be like every other country. UK doesn't get the fast lane. Then, unfortunately she could face additional processing before her visa is issued because of the Bahrain connection. It often happens at the London embassy for those with Middle East connections either by family there or living/working there. They do optional security checks that can take 4-8 more weeks or many months. She really should try to find a job since it could be next summer before she is able to immigrate.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 17 August 2013 - 10:55 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-08-17 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGetting ready for the interview - questions

Hi everyone, appreciate some advice from those who have been through the UK Consulate experience. 
 
We have received packet 4 with the interview letter, my husband is USC.
 
1) the London Consulate websites says that a copy of all previous marriage certificates needs to be shown - has anyone been asked for this document in the past?  We are struggling to lay our hands on my husband's previous marriage cert (it was a long time ago!)
 
2) Is there an additional visa payment to be made on the day or in advance?  Seems there are several references to paying an additional fee but I can't find anything in the interview letter about this.....we filed our i-130 petition with the National Benefits Centre which was then processed by NVC and all relevant fees were paid to NVC.
 
3) Should I expect to receive packet 3 from the consulate?  Now I have the interview letter I don't think I need fill any other forms?
 
As always, really appreciate any help and guidance :)
 










I did the K1, but to my knowledge no previous marriage certificates have ever been asked for at the London embassy for spouse or fiancé. Your current marriage certificate and all other documents were sent to NVC. They will all be at your interview. The only thing you might not have sent is DS-230 part 2.

I (USC) did not provide my prior marriage certificate, nor did my British fiancé and we are referred to the same list for London as you are.

Did you also read this instruction letter http://photos.state....appt_letter.pdf

It tells you how to pay for the courier in advance of your interview. Follow it exactly. There is another fee to USCIS (not embassy) that must be paid before the greencard is issued. I don't have a bookmark, but somebody will give it to you. It does not have to be paid before the interview. Most pay before POE.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-08 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Admin Review.. but need to travel!!!

she mentioned in the interview that she would be joining me in Kuwait since i work here for the US government. They knew in advance she will be traveling.  Didnt think that would be a big deal since it was already mentioned in the interview. 
Does that really jeopardize our case?

Jeopardize as in denial...I don't think so.
Jeopardize as in further long wait? Maybe

When they talk about police certificates from other countries, they say they are valid indefinitely unless you travel back there. So that gave me the idea of being in the middle east for a year past that interview date and still there means whatever clearance they did before isn't current, so has to be done anew. But she isn't even out of there yet. So can they start anew until she is home? I really don't know because they never tell anything about AP, so it is all speculation. But it is the Middle East.....
Then you want to say give my passport back so I can get out of Kuwait, where I am with no passport. I think it looks a bit dodgy maybe. If she had stayed in England and out of Kuwait, I think she would have had her visa in June.

Ignore me because I don't know what I'm talking about. Just rolling it around in my head and saying the various thoughts that come to question.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-16 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Admin Review.. but need to travel!!!
I really don't know the definitive answer, but wouldn't they notice she didn't exit Kuwait and enter the UK by looking at that passport? Couldn't the delay continue until she quits all this travel out of the UK? A year in AP from London is pretty serious stuff and waiting it out in Kuwait backfired or she would have gotten the visa in June when they completed the AP. It seems like you already jeopardized getting the visa.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 16 September 2013 - 12:30 PM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-16 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Admin Review.. but need to travel!!!
Are you saying she is currently in Kuwait without her passport? Or she wants to travel from the UK to Kuwait in December and leave with you for a visit to the US?
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-16 01:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmail from USCIS!!
Thanks for your efforts and sharing the email. Reading the response by USCIS is is better than sitting in the dark wondering what's going on. At least you have some current information and they acknowledge there is a problem. If they would communicate more often, people wouldn't feel like they were dropped into a black hole.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-11-20 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Question

the timeline is not wonky, IMO,
but ceac status seems wonky, based on events.
 
 



So you think London would check a new medical report, new police report, review a passport, and get the visa printed in 5 days? But they didn't change status to Issued? I don't. They aren't that fast most of the time getting back to cold cases way after intitial interview. Ready on the status is feasible at the time he posted the question in my opinion. If it still says ready in 2-3 weeks, then they need a nudge.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-25 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Question

 
I read timelines.  I interpret timelines based on other, written data.   What I wrote here was not speculation, but an opinion based on what was written, both by the OP and the data in his timeline.
 
I do agree, it'd be nicer to know more about casefile status, before during and after the interview process.  I've written much about this, over the years that I've been visiting this website.
 
-------
back to topic.  OP - something is wonky.  Call DoS Hotline, inquire for casefile status.   <EOM>
 






What is wonky about the timeline-- had an I601 recently approved, needed renewed police certificate and medical. He estimates those arrived at embassy Jan 15. Couriered passport to embassy Jan 15. That is only five working days (MLK holiday) that had passed when he started this thread. With 3 things to come together and be checked at the embassy, the timeline isn't really wonky. He is desperate to make it to the US for the SuperBowl.

To the OP-- CEAC will say ready or Administrative process while it is pending. As an example of things they do, there was a case similar to yours where the passport arrived and London noticed a visit to a Muslim country in the interim while the waiver was processing. That ticked off a period of AP for more security checks. It will say Issued when it is printed so breathe a sigh when that happens. It won't necessarily be with the courier that day. DX Secure will email when they have the passport and it will give the delivery date.

In case nobody updates your case on CEAC, DOS will know when it is issued (printed) but they won't know courier details. Some wait 5-10 days from issued by London to passport in hand.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 24 January 2014 - 11:53 PM.





Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-24 23:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport at London Embassy

Well its happened, CEAC said issued on 27th Jan at Midday, and passport will be delivered with visa on 30th Jan.  Flying to Houston on 31st Jan to start my new life, many thanks to all on this forum for the help.
 
See Y'all in the US Derek & Bonnie


Congratulations. Fast delivery! I'll wave as you fly into Houston.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-29 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport at London Embassy
Hahaha..Super Bowl. With having to overcome a denial (since you indicated an i-601 appeal was approved) be thankful you are going to get there at all.

I have no idea how long. Ask in the contact form. You can check your status online and when it changes to "issued" that means the visa is printed. Then up to maybe 5-10 days to have it delivered by courier. https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-22 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport at London Embassy

Hi
 
can anyone advise please, I got a phonecall fron the Embassy saying my I-601 had been approved for a CR-1 but needed a new medical and police certificate as the old ones had expired.  I duly had a new certificate and medical and the embassy received both on or about 15th jan, my passport was collected by DX on 15th Jan.  It is now 22nd Jan and still no passport returned, should I be worried? and is there a way to ask anyone about progress or delays?
 
Yhanks for replies Derek




They won't necessarily get right on your case the day your things arrive. Consider yourself in a queue of backlog cases to be worked on. You may contact the embassy with questions using this form http://london.usemba...ntact_form.html

There isn't really a way to call them and get anybody in the Immigrant Visa Unit to talk to you.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-01-22 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice certificates (UK) / address change query.
For UK, they are good for 12 months. You may not be done with your NVC process and London Interview by June so could need a new one by interview time. Watch the calendar on that one.

Since the police certificate for the UK covers all addresses, counties, towns....I don't see why the address would matter on the one you send to NVC.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-03-02 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite Approved?!
It means it's with an officer now to be reviewed rather than sitting in a storeroom waiting to get to an officer. Whether it got there by the expedite or it was already there because your turn came up, it's good news.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-08 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSent I-130 and then nothing......!

Hi,
 
My wife and I have sent our completed I-130 to the embassy in London, as I am from here, and my wife has lived here with me for nearly 4 years now. We sent our package months ago and we have not heard a thing....
 
The embassy have taken our payment, and we have received the confirmation of application document, but no second packet to complete....What should we do?
 
We are in no rush at all to get this done, so we have left it thinking there has been some serious backlog, but it has been a good 8 months now.
 
Is there a number to call?
 
Thanks in advance,
 
Mike












It doesn't take that long. Posted on the web page is:

As of May 19, 2014, we are processing petitions filed on April 07, 2014.

(Last updated 19 May 2014 at 09:35 BST).

http://london.usemba...i130filing.html







Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-22 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC have my name wrong
Your email has a name associated with it that shows who it comes from. Have you edited that to the married name?

Maybe the person replying saw it came from Mary "Smith" and included that in the reply and also made a typo??? If your forms are correct, the email wouldn't concern me.


Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-24 08:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed Help / Confused

 
I got a reply today from the Consulate in London, this was their response.
 
Do you guys think switching to the CR1 would be faster? Like we are ready to do the interview for the K3, we do understand its a more expensive process and its a redundent process. But switching to the CR1, will it slow anything down at this stage for us? Or would you highly recommend it due to the advantages in the end?



The London reply doesn't give much clarity in my opinion. Your case was received. What case?? The I-129F, an I-130, or both?

I think you need to find out if the embassy can process a CR1 visa with what they have received. I wouldn't try to go back to NVC for processing. DCF Filers skip the NVC, so there is a process. But does London have the proper files to go that path?

This is the web instruction for cases that process at the embassy http://london.usemba.../ivprocess.html
I know it says for both living in the UK. But since yours got a little messed up and your file is no longer at NVC, can they accommodate you by processing a CR1 instead of K3. Ask them (if you prefer a CR1 better visa). Tell them you think NVC made a mistake and rather than sending the file back, can the consulate process your CR1 visa instead.

The time will be the same if you can have consulate processing.for CR1 as outlined on that page I gave.








Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-06-04 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed Help / Confused
I meant CR1. Sorry for stating that wrong above. Good idea to find out case number for I-130.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-30 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed Help / Confused

 
Ok, so, made a couple calls today.
 
 
USCIS, wouldnt speak to me, the benificiary, and will only speak to my wife, (currently at work). What I DID manage to find out through their automated service though, is that the I-129f was APPROVED on the 30th of December 2013. I'm still going to have my wife call up and confirm this.
 
NVC, have nothing on the case anymore except that on the 24th of January 2014, it was forwarded to London for a K visa.
 
Sent the web form off to London just waiting (up to 5 days) for a response now.
 









Sounds like you are gathering some good information. There is an approved I-129F so very possible you can do K3 in London. If they do indeed have the whole file, ask them if you can proceed with the IR1 which you prefer. You will process like those who do DCF and skip the NVC processing. If that happens and you need help, send me a PM. It is similar to K processing, but there are differences to learn.

I wondered about USCIS speaking to you. When my husband has his AOS case with them, they wouldn't speak to me until he got on the phone briefly to give the okay.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-30 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed Help / Confused

 
Thank you for the very helpful response.
 
The thing that confused us, I understand we didnt get the correspondance that the I-129f was approved or not, but the letter on the other hand said it was approved and forwarded to London, hence the confusion.
 
Regardless, we are going to take your advice and call them tomorrow as well as send them an email once we get off the phone, is there any problem with me, the beneficiary calling, or does it have to be the US appliacant that makes the call?
 






Who are you calling? I suggested 2 calls and one online contact form to 3 different agencies.

Don't call the embassy. You won't get anybody who deals with your visas and will likely get further confused because they will start telling you about student and tourist non-immigrant visa procedures. Not remotely the same procedure.

Either of you should be able to call if you know the case number and the other's name and birthdate (They might ask for identifying info.)
You have different case numbers. USCIS ...it's on the documents from them. NVC will be able to look you up with either the USCIS petition case number or the Dept. of State case number (LNDxxxxxxxxxx). London will want the LND number.






Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-29 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed Help / Confused
Okay, your case seems to be messed up.

Timeline

Feb 27, 2013- NOA1 for I-130
July 1, 2013- NOA1 for I-129F
Oct 23 2013- the I-130 transferred to NBC
Oct 23, 2013- the I-129F transferred to NBC
Dec 27, 2013- NOA2 (approval) for I-130
Jan 27, 2014- NVC notice of I-129 sent to London for K visa.

I suppose a K3 non-immigrant visa can still happen if the I-129F petition miraculously got approved first. However the norm is the two get tied together, they approve the I-130 and administratively close the I-129F.

From what you posted, you only have an approval notice for the I-130 spouse petition. The I-129F was not approved...well USCIS did not send her an approval notice. You can't get a K visa without an approved petition. If London had received an approved petition, they would have sent the UK person a letter with instructions by mid-February.

It sounds like maybe NVC got you mixed up or sent you the wrong letter. For the spouse IR1/CR1 immigrant visa, NVC sends you instruction and you submit forms, documents, and payment to them.

So where is your case?

Call USCIS and ask about the I-129F by case number. See if it was approved. When? Where is your notice of approval.

Call or email NVC and ask them to track the status of your case. Was that letter in error because to your knowledge there was no I-129F approval.

Contact the embassy in London using this contact form. They don't talk visa on the phone. http://london.usemba...ntact_form.html Explain in 1000 characters that your case has been AWOL since Jan. NVC said your file was sent there for a K3 visa. Do they have that file and if so, why have you not received instruction from them. Tell them you have filled out DS-160, 260, etc in confusion. Once they reply, then you can reply back like an email to ask more.

If London says you can proceed with the K3, then this K1 guide in the UK forum can be used by you because K1 or K3 do the same steps. http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/

Edited by Nich-Nick, 29 May 2014 - 08:58 PM.


























Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-29 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved at London!
I was wondering about you . We'll done.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-05-19 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp With Family Name On Forms

I'm going to be the green card hold she is the petitioner does that make any differance?

Well it isn't as critical since your name will be correct on your greencard. Here's my thoughts--

She is married and has the intention of being "Mary K Married" instead of "Mary K Maiden" going forward. So why not start with her married name? That way it is consistent for all of immigration...petition, visa application, removing conditions, your citizenship. Everything to do with immigration forms shows your spouse's name is Mary K Married. Otherwise you will come back and say you are removing conditions and your wife's IDs all say Mary Married, but she petitioned you as Mary Maiden, so is USCIS going to think you changed wives. I vote for consistency.

USCIS is smart enough to know women change their names and they have a marriage certificate from you showing Mary K Maiden and you got married and it is likely she is taking your name. Not every county or state asks "what name will you use" to put on the marriage certificate. USCIS sees the same situation daily. They will get it. They are wise enough to know if they need to look her up in some super secret database that they will need to look under her maiden name. When they see her tax return, they will understand it is before marriage. I think they can put that simple 2+2 together.

Edit: forgot to say. It is my experience that name changing is a progression. You change documents as you get around to it. I see no reason why her first formal use of her married name can't be on these forms. Then fix passport, driver license, passport, etc when she can. By the time you get this visa, she will have changed many things.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 20 September 2014 - 09:58 AM.







Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-20 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp With Family Name On Forms
What name does she want to use as a married woman? Use that name on every form. She wants her greencard in her name she plans to use happily ever after.

Doesn't matter if marriage license asks what name she will use, or that she hasn't changed all her documentation.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 19 September 2014 - 03:52 PM.



Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-09-19 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk-3 spouse visa

It says that it's at NVC but has been saying that for about 5-6 weeks now does it take quite a bit to get to the UK.


It sounds like you are not getting a K3 visa like your profile says. Those don't really happen much anymore and it would be highly unusual. A K3 case would not have stayed at NVC this long. It would have passed through in a few days and London would have sent the beneficiary a letter. If you have submitted things to NVC according to their instructions, your visa is IR1/CR1. There is a separate forum for that with very helpful people.

So assuming you are CR1 visa then most of your processing happens at NVC. When you have done everything they need, they will eventually assign you an interview date in London. Then, and only then, should you call Knightsbridge Clinic and make an appointment. You don't want it so early it would expire while you are still finishing at NVC.

If your visa is by chance K3, then you still don't make a medical appointment until London notifies you they have your case.

Got it?

CR1 visa: NVC processing including documents mailed there >Case complete at NVC > NVC gives interview date > NVC sends file to London > you make medical appointment and attend before the interview.

K3 visa: CEAC status will say "in transit", then "ready" > London will send you a letter of instruction on how the apply for a visa, documents needed, and to go have a medical > Call for medical appointment> attend medical> London will assign your interview date.


So try to figure out what visa. The procedures are VERY different.














Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-10-03 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk-3 spouse visa

My consulate is London, my wife is the petitioner who is in the US just now. We have done the AOS part all paid for and accepted but have heard nothing in our next steps. Just wandering what I do. Cause I'm pretty lost.


Go to the CEAC case tracker https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?
Put in your case number including the letters LND

What does it say?


And here's how to put London in your timeline so it is correct.

Go to your timeline. http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=189390
Click edit/add to timeline.
Scroll down about a dozen boxes until you see "US Embassy"
Pick London in the "L" section not "U" for UK.
If you don't scroll down, Armenia is the bottom of the list that opens so you got that by not scrolling maybe













Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-10-03 07:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk-3 spouse visa
According to your timeline, your petition has not been approved. That has to happen first. Also your consulate is listed as Armenia. Are you sure it isn't London?
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-10-03 07:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long to CC email? And what do I need to book medical?
A difference in K1 London and CR1--

K1 (and DCF)-- the embassy hands out the interview date. They want to see the medical results before they will assign the date.

CR1-- the NVC hands out the interview date before the embassy even gets the file.

It's kinda odd because the embassy has to take the word of a K1 that they will show up with all their supporting documents on interview day. Yet they have to have those medical results in hand.
And the NVC must see every CR1 supporting document first, and take your word that you will get the medical done before the interview.







Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2014-10-07 15:39:00
PhilippinesTimelines
QUOTE (ray77755 @ Apr 15 2008, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jimmy and Angela @ Apr 15 2008, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K-3


And what is K-3?

Look at the blue file folder looking tabs at the top of the page. "Visa FAQ" has a ton of information including the K3 process for married people.

Edited by Nich-Nick, 15 April 2008 - 08:18 AM.

Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-15 08:17:00
PhilippinesInterview and Getting the Visa
You might want to do a timeline search of K1s, Vermont, Manilla, detailed, all-- of interview dates covering maybe April through August and do averages for "Date of Interview" to "Date Visa Received" to get an idea. I was thinking Manilla often took at least a couple of weeks to do some extra checking on things before they sent the passport back.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 17:54:00
PhilippinesResignation from work

Hi VJ'ers, Just a quick question: When would be a good time to resign from work during the K1 Visa process. Thanks in advance


Give notice after the visa is in your hand.
Nich-NickNot TellingUnited Kingdom2012-08-06 08:03:00