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HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL!

QUOTE (thongd4me @ Oct 17 2009, 03:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (k.loveh @ Oct 16 2009, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HAPPY DIWALI Everyone!

I would like to Wish you all a Happy Diwali as well as share my favorite Diwali quotes! Please share your favorite's too!

"May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!"

"Let this diwali burn all your bad times and enter you in good times!"

Is that a misspelling of "Wally World" - National Lampoon's Vacation?

Wally World

Just kidding.

May you find Shivalinga at Pankot Palace and bring her back to the village.

Thanks for sharing.

Shiva is a 'He', Linga means 'symbol' or 'Mark' representing Absolute and Single power of the universe. ...Pankot Palace is a fictionary location introduced in the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Movie.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-10-17 12:31:00

HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL!

HAPPY DIWALI Everyone!

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-10-16 19:16:00

Estimated Total Cost of K1 Visa

QUOTE (Bobby_K1 @ Oct 28 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What is the estimated total cost of the K1 Visa - broken down by each portion of the process? Here is what I know so far, as of October 28 2009.

I-129F Petition - $455
Non-Immigrant Visa Processing Fee - $131
Medical Examination - ??? (not sure what range to expect)
Miscellaneous Fees for Fingerprinting, Photos, Mailing Documents & Travel - varies ($50 - $125)

Please let me know if I am missing anything !

Hey, I'm not sure which Embassy you're going through so I just got it from the Delhi website which shows probably about the same fee's as the others.

So here you go, a complete list of possible medical fee's:
http://newdelhi.usem...reportinfo.html

The very best of luck to you!!

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-10-28 14:44:00

NEXT STEP WAY TO CONFUSED RIGHT NOW!!!

QUOTE (German and Jess @ Oct 19 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guys,

I just found out today that our I129F was approved by USCIS!!!! Yay!!

But this brings up many questions.

How do I find out that the NVC received everything, is there a website for us to check the status online?

I have heard that instead of waiting for Package #3, just to send out the fax, how does that work?

Where do I get the form to fax to the Consulate?

Also, what are the next fees to be paid?

Hi, Hope this helps you. Good luck on your journey!

VISA DELIVERY SERVICE FEES

http://bogota.usemba...pdfs/domesa.pdf

CHANGE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION FEES FOR IMMIGRANT AND K VISA APPLICANTS

http://bogota.usemba...s_07312008.html

As of August 15th 2008, the medical examination fees will change to the following:

General physical examination: $143.000.oo (Colombian pesos)

Laboratory examination: $159.000.oo (Colombian pesos)

We would like to remind applicants that the medical professional conducting the examination may recommend vaccinations that could result in additional fees.

PACKET 3
http://bogota.usemba...ctionsfeb09.pdf

PACKET 4
http://bogota.usemba...ntment_temp.pdf

Go here and look under Visa K
http://bogota.usemba...pt-package.html
http://bogota.usemba...ance-apply.html

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-10-19 10:58:00

Hotel Stay Evidence

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QUOTE (Bobby_K1 @ Nov 1 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Honestly I do not have many restaurant receipts. I have a few receipts here and there for food - but primarily I have been staying at my cousin's house and eating food at my cousin's or at my fiance's house.

I do have one receipt for the purchase of a $550 laptop from a local mall here in New Delhi. I have not seen anyone else provide such a proof of purchase, but I am just not sure how big of a deal Proof of Lodging may be.

Listen carefully...

You do not need ANY receipts. NONE, NADA, ZIP -0-. Throw ALL of them away if you want. You have passport stamps, boarding passes and lots of photos. If you wish to add ANY receipts to this, even a trolley ticket, it is your option but it is NOT necessary. You need to establish you were there and you were together. THAT is all. You do not need a detailed itinerary. There is NO requirement you stay in a hotel, eat at a restaraunt, go to Disney World or anything else. There is a requirement you MEET IN PERSON, that is ALL. This meeting can be for 10 seconds, take a photo, thank you goodbye.

You could SWIM to India, meet your fiancee on the beach, have a phot taken with some sort of date evidence, and guess what...you qualify!

Have a good time, your visit will generate its own evidence, keep your travel documents and take photos.

Gary is 100% right. We never used these things either, just the photo's, boarding passes and things of this nature...no receipts of where we stayed or where we ate, etc.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-11-08 18:46:00

Pages of US Passport

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I sent a copy of every page, including front and back cover, for my birth proof.

Then I sent only the photo page and a copy of the stamped page for part of proof of having met.

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I sent a copy of every page, including front and back cover, for my birth proof.

Then I sent only the photo page and a copy of the stamped page for part of proof of having met.

Should the photocopied pages of my Passport be labelled in some way? For instance should I sign and date each photocopied page? Should I label each page with a title or explanation of what the document is.

What you could do, (though absolutely not neccessary), is to attach your boarding passes to the photo copies of your entry/exit stamps. Just to make it a more convenient and easy reference for the CO.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-11-09 19:11:00

Turned in packet 3 in person....but did not get interview date

Reason for edit.

Don't know why...but my last post was double posted....just like yours was.

Edited by k.loveh, 10 November 2009 - 05:09 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-11-10 17:07:00

Turned in packet 3 in person....but did not get interview date

QUOTE (Ak+Tk @ Nov 10 2009, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HEY VIRA!

We will see now how Delhi is again with their behavior when mani and i go to our interview! Now we know how to act back with them, Karen gave me some coaching leassons last night! HAHAHA maybe they will redeem themselves and be totally polite

let us hope anyway

Yes i am going with mani to the interview its just if they will let me into the embassy mani went into the line with me and then when the security guards told him he could not go in he waited outside with the other ppl waiting for family. It is the strongest evidence that i am there and tat he carries my passport with him for interview if they don't allow me for some reason not to enter..how would that look if they would not let in a US citizen into the US embassy haha i would be sitting outside on the curb waiting.

i am also going with mani to his medical and we wll be making sure that dr fills out everything.

i really am hoping for our interview appointment very soon! on january 9th our petitions expires.

Tasha, they 'will' let you in, but being allowed to sit there right beside Mani as he's being interviewd is another story. One person that went to the interview at Delhi with her SO told me that she was interviewed as well and separately too! Right after her SO was.

Then there's also Lauren (catknit) just recently who was let in without any problem.

And yes, you 'are' a USC and it would not be ethical or wise as far as I'm concerned for a US Embassy to not allow one of their own in the doors. So no, you won't be sitting outside on the curb but you should still give the PP to Mani to show to the CO, unless of course you have the gutso to walk straight up to the counter with him. If you 'do' that, they will probably just ask you to go sit back down.

Oh, The applicants don't go into a separate room. There are a row of windows that the CO's stand behind...sort of like a drive up window at a bank. This is protection I suppose from crazy angry fiancee's who's sweeties don't get approved.

Also, I've been in there myself to get my no objection letter from a CO, then afterwards I described the area I had to go to and Hemant said it sounded just like the same area he was interviewd, windows and all.

I don't think you're going to have to wait an entire month to get your date. Most likely you'll get it in two weeks at the most.

PS) like your newly posted pic!

Keep em coming!

Edited by k.loveh, 10 November 2009 - 05:12 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-11-10 17:07:00

K1 being sent back to USCIS. Anybody..?

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good luck but i personally think it is very hard for the embassy to deny the visa if the petition has been approved two times.

sara

I sure hope so, Sara.

Thanks for your support.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-06 13:10:00

K1 being sent back to USCIS. Anybody..?

QUOTE (saaheb @ Jun 8 2009, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Okay, I guess I have not been as lucky as most of the folks here.
My fiancee was first given a 221(g) 2 months ago. We provided the documents promptly.
Now the Mumbai consulate emails me saying that my petition is being sent back to the USCIS
for re-examination and for possible revocation. I checked with some attorneys and looks like
I have no other option but to start the process all over again.
Checked with the DOS a couple days back and they did confirm that it was being sent
back. However, when I called back again today, I am told the case is in 'Admin Processing'.
So, I am not sure what to make out of it. Will appreciate if anybody has any idea..?

This info may be a little late, but my petition was sent back too. The USCIS received it on Feb 4th, 2009 and Re-affirmed it on June 5th, 2009. Don't give up hope.

Wait till you hear something from USCIS. If you decide to go with a CR1 or K3, whichever the case may be, make sure you've formally withdrawn your K1 petition first.

Edited by k.loveh, 06 September 2009 - 12:43 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-06 12:41:00

K-1 petition information

QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Sep 28 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello All

I had a great opportunity Saturday evening to have dinner with and spend several hours with a director at the VSC. He is currently in charge of the department that handles I-751s among other things. His wife is an adjusicator that handles YOUR petition (if it went through VSC). His wife is Russian, arrived on a K-1 and is now a citizen. This man has worked for USCIS for many years and was at several local offices before being assigned to the VSC. His wife is a friend of Alla's and we were all at a dinner party for several American/Russian/Ukrainian couples Saturday. We had a long chat, he was very open and helpful. We talked about a lot of the things we see here on VJ and I was trying to remember all the "usual questions" I read about and pin him down for some answers. I also have asked him if he will give an "official interview" for VJ. He said he will check out the site and I will call him later this week. So, anyway I will try to cover what we discussed, he was quite frank and direct in his answers, not rude, not at all, but he knows his stuff and answers without hesitation. It turned into an impromtu and fun "interview" with me trying to remember all the hot button issues I see on VJ

I told him that the number ONE and number TWO "complaints" I see are Why is the VSC taking so long and why can't we get through to you guys?

Why is VSC taking so long, what happened? I was approved in 58 days!: We had problem with labor last year and lost many workers, we hired more last November and it took some time to get them trained. Some of the petitions were sent to California and we also assign people to different tyopes of visas. They will concentrate on one tyoe, get behind on another and then shift many people back to the other type. Lately we have shifted many, almost all, adjudicators to I-129fs, so that should make people happy. They will do that until they get caught up. Summer is a busy time for I-129fs, usually about June we get slammed with them. The winter or early spring is the slowest time for I-129fs, but then it depends what they have everyone working on also.

OK, why can't we get through to you? The 1-800 line is useless. Those are contract employees and they are trained to select answers from a menu of 14 answers. They pick which one is best for your question. There are thousands of visas being processed at any time and everyone is special and everyone has special circumstances and if we had direct lines we weould do nothing but field requests by petitioners to give them priority, we just can't do it. How would you feel if your petition got bumped because some woman called and cried on the phone and then her petition got moved up ahead of yours. We simply have to operate in a way that avoids any chance of fraud, corruption or unfairness.

So what about some people get approved ahead of others? Sme petitions have problems or delays, we do not hold back others for this. If an adjudicator has problems, he puts that one aside or sends an RFE and goes on to the next. The next one may be clean and gets approved right away, in just a few minutes, they adjudicate 15-20 petitions a day per person, and the ones with problems may wait weeks for the petitioner to respond to the RFE, or maybe it is a name check they are waiting for. Petitions are assigned as they arrive, when we are working on those petitions, but they do not go out the door in the same order they came in.

G-325a, Signed or Unsigned? Unsigned.

WHAT? Ok I have seen the memo but lots of VJ members got RFEs for unsigned G-325s, what gives? They do not have to be signed,they can be signed at the consualte interview. Some adjusicators haven't read all the memos, we get hundreds of the things, and maybe they make a mistake. If you want to be sure there is no mistake, sign it. Or send a letter expalining why it is not signed and request it be signed at the interview. Do you have that memo?

It is on the VJ website somewhere You can print a copy of that and send it with the I-129f and G-325a.

Fiancee intent letter? Signed or unsigned? Signed.

What about a faxed or emailed signature? When I was adjudicating, if I could see a signature, I accepted it, but many adjusicators will not. Signed is better.

Lawyer or no lawyer? For what?

Enough said. Now a hot issue, a very controversial one. There seems to be a trend in some countries of foreign men marrying American women and the women are considerably older. There is always a question if this is a problem. It never seems to be a problem for older men/younger women (My wife is 13 years younger, his wife is also considerable younger than him) Is it a problem? For us, USCIS, no. "Free to marry".

What about the consulates or for AOS or I-751? Consulates do what they do, it is not USCIS, some of them are bastards. Kiev is easy, they approve everyone (laughs), they used to be bastards but they got easier since they first started doing those in 2005, before then you would have had to go to Warsaw, you know. For AOS if they can prove they are legitimate we do not care about age but anything that is "not normal" for the culture will draw suspicion. They probably will not get a no questions asked interview (I had told him our AOS was "no questions asked")

What about birth certificates, some people have trouble getting them? This is a problem for us also. Some people, especially our younger staff, think all the world is like the USA. I remember one, when I was in the Kansas City office, the beneficiary was from Viet Nam, she was born in 1954 there was no birth certificate. The CO asked me about this and I looked at the file. I said "Do you know what was going on in Viet Nam in 1954?" She looked at me, straight faced and said "What, their computers were down?"

If a birth certificate cannot be obtained they can usually get something from a church, a village official, something, and send that with a letter of explanation. Or just their passport and a letter explaining the situation (this applies to AOS more than I-129f as beneficiary birth certificate is not required for the petition, but I wanted to ask anyway, it seems a common question here)

What about extra documents? Proof of relationship? We don't need it, only that they have met for the fiancee visa.

What about the consulates? Consulates do what they do, as I said, some are bastards. They get whatever we get when it is sent on. I can't tell you what NVC and consulates do, I know some are terrible and some are really easy, but I do not know all the details of each. Kiev is easy, western Europe is easy, Nigeria is horrible, but you would not believe the scams from Nigeria, I get jaded. I am surprised a lot of them get visas and then we have to deal with them.

I have to ask for a collegue, Ecuador? Bastards.

What about changes? Are there any in the works? Is Obama ouching you guys to work faster? I am not sure Obama knows we exist. There have been no changes and no pressure other than the usual workload and shifting things around. I do not expect any immigration changes in the next year or two, at kleat not in rules or amnesty or anything like that. I do expect FEE INCREASES within the next year...across the board.

How much more? I cannot say, that is not my area, I just hear talk.

He added, "We try not to deny petitions, people really get angry and make lots of trouble. Denials usually come at the consulate or maybe AOS or sometimes even with the I-751. If we deny someone we need good reason, if they meet the criteria, we will approve it, they just have to give us what we need to approve them."

So how can I speed up my petition?

You can't really. If it gets to be too long and if you can get a congressman or senator to call, that will get some action, but half the time those guys dont'' call or they do and the petition has only been there 3 months. Sometimes one falls through the cracks, gets overlooked, we are human. A congressman can get through and get them to dig it out if it has been too long, but I wouldn't call that "speeding it up". That's a fix for whn it is too slow.

we talked for some time more, about 5 hours altogether, briefly interrupted by Alla every now and again who had her own questions about the I-751 procedure which I posted in that forum, about VJ and other topics (his Navy days) He said he will check the site and gave me his home number. He said "call anytime but not 3 in the morning" I asked about an interview or answering prepared questions, he said possibly, he will check the site. He said many internet sites are advertisement for immigration attorneys or instructing people on how to pull scams, I assured him he would be very pleased with VJ and he thinks it is great that there is a good site for information and advice. (he never heard of VJ before this)

I can also say, that speaking to him, I heard so many of the same buzzwords or advice that I have seen right here, this is really a great site with some great folks giving some really great info.

You're awesome Gary! I can't wait till the the formal interview! Thank you for this, and God Bless You and Alla!

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-10-01 20:56:00

PAID status on payment portal then NOT PAID when i checked this morning

Good day pjv and to all VJ members out there. The same situation happened to me with the payment portal, except it was the Visa Application fee that was rejected 2 days after it showed paid. Turned out it was my husband's mistake, a typo on his account number he input in the payment portal.

The problem now is that we have sent out my DS230 with all my Civil Documents, the Cover sheet with the barcode, and the payment receipt!

I sent an email to NVC and they advised me to attempt to make the payment again. So I did, however, the system did not accept it because there was "an active payment" on that bill!--turned out to be a system error which was cleared after another exchange of emails with the NVC.

To make the story short, my husband decided to make the payment through the alternative route--by money order through overnight postal service to St Louis, MO. After 2 days the system reflected a PAID status.

Now my concern is, a week has past since I have sent my DS230 and civil documents before my Visa payment got through because of all those paid-rejected-paid-rejected-paid status. I read somewhere that the Visa fee should have been paid before sending the papers...

1) Does NVC ever throw papers away if they receive DS230's without the Visa application fee paid yet?

2) Do I need to send my DS230 and Civil Documents all over again?

Its been business days (technically one week) since we have paid my Visa Fee and have not heard from NVC yet. I have sent an email a few days ago to make a follow up but unfortunately have not received any response yet. A bit restless and uneasy. Please advice! Thank you very much.

RedPepper

Female

Philippines

2013-10-10 01:28:00

QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ May 1 2009, 06:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've got to say.....I was dreading how long this process was going to take, and it has gone so quickly for me.

I think it is hardest at the beginning of the journey, and as the months pass it eases up slightly because you drift into how things were before you filed.

Hang in there, all will be well soon and before you know it you'll have more prep to do than you have time to. Use this time effectively and start preparing for what is to come.

Now.....I know i said it had gone by quickly but I still miss my SO sooo much, so....I would be willing to be a guinea pig for that magic distilled liquid

You guys are so nice!!!! Thank you for all the kind words.I have showed my Lovly future wife this site and she may start posting with me.

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-05-01 07:39:00

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I think i have seen some one on the forum say theere is a place to check? Its 30 days today and me and my girl have another 4 maybe 5 maybe 7 months to go

Oh god I miss her so.

We all feel this same pain..
Keep busy ! You are not alone..

Keeping busy is the best advice... as long as I am doing something it help the time fly... Perhaps try to find things to do to make life easier for your fiance before she arrives... find a store with similar cuisine, find places where she can enjoy her hobbies... etc...

Yes I have been looking around for places she can buy the food she likes,She loves to cook

Also I have checked into day care for our son.He goes to school in the Ukraine and I would like to keep that up.I have kept myself busy with getting all my papers together for the interview but I just about got that all done.I am a OCD kind of guy as soon as I have my mind set on some thing I kind of work like crazy and I get it LOL.

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-04-30 16:35:00

QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 30 2009, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am working on a distilled liquid that will replace your feelings for your loved one, but months away from human testing....

Hey Bobby thanks man you made me LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!

And yea I know its tough on every body.Its tough on my love too.She some times crys because she misses me so much and I can do nothing to help her.I get stuff together and mail it to her as much as I can.That helps a little.But we are ready to wait and we know its worth it.

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-04-30 16:17:00

I think i have seen some one on the forum say theere is a place to check? Its 30 days today and me and my girl have another 4 maybe 5 maybe 7 months to go

Oh god I miss her so.

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-04-30 15:49:00

My lawyer could he be wrong??

QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jul 2 2009, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Theglassguy @ Jul 2 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

He got his figures from the U.S Citizenship Immigration services. You click on processing time and it tells you that they are working on case's from nov, 25 2008 and that he counts 6 months out and that gives us our time line.

Hope I explained this right. I file my paper work on March the 30.So if I go by what other poeple have told me, we should be getting close to getting the first part done.

But I know some people take a lote longer.

Lawyers are often wrong.

He is using the USCIS timelines which are worthless, they list the oldest case in the system. Unless your case becomes the NEW oldest case, it will be shorter. Be happy you are using the Kiev consulate. Their time to interview once the petition is approved is lightning fast! Get you interview documents done NOW because once Kiev has your case (usually about three weeks after NOA2) you can get an appointment in as little as FOUR days! DO NOT wait for packet 3 to be sent from Kiev. Ukrainian mail is so unreliable it is possible your fiancee will never get them. Download the forms and instructions from the consulate website and get them ready.

Good luck

Thank you so much for your Advice.When My lawyer said this to me I almost got a plane ticket and left to see her right now.I was like Damn i can not wait another 4 or 6 months.

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-07-02 13:35:00

My lawyer could he be wrong??

Theglassguy

Male

Ukraine

2009-07-02 12:09:00

EVIDENCES

i just want to know if I need to obtain a Japanese police clearance or certificate I been in japan last sept2008 to sept 2011 is this one I need to pass also on my evidence, but now I been working here in new Zealand can u help me a advice thank you...

Hansam22

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-27 00:11:00

Form I -134 Question # 11..question

Thanks Jay-kay for the INFO

Hansam22

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-27 01:17:00

Form I -134 Question # 11..question

I just want to know who will be to file a I-134 affidavit of support The petitioner or the us citizen ? can somebody help me thanks

Hansam22

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-26 17:39:00

If you can show that you recently graduated and a history (a few months at least) of income, any reasonable IO should accept that. But they are not all reasonable, so it depends on who you get.

Ok thanks! Would that also be acceptable for the i-864 , when that comes around??

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2012-08-16 09:10:00

The reason they have these guidelines in place is to make sure that the USC has the minimum means to support their fiancee/spouse while they are in the process of securing their work papers which can take 6+ months, depending on how soon after arrival you get married.

Have you thought about how you will support him if you are not able to find a job quickly, since you don't meet the minimum amount required? I know this is hard to hear, but maybe think about postponing filing the petition until you are in a better position financially.

I have job offers lined up, so that's not the issue. I will have more than enough money to support us, till his green card is through ,etc. It just more an issue of since my tax returns don't show i make much money in the past (because of being a student). My new paycheck stubs will be more than sufficient amount to cover us,

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2012-08-16 09:01:00

Ok, so even though my 3 years of tax transcripts don't display enough income, if my current income is enough, that will be acceptable?

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2012-08-16 07:06:00

My fiance and I will be filing our i-129 in the next few weeks. I'm graduating college just now, so if I get a sufficient job before his interview, will that be sufficient for satisfying the i-134? even though My past few years, I havne't made enough since i've only been working part time and in college full time?? also, My parents individually don't make enough to be a co-sponsor, but i believe together their combined income may be enough (they file taxes jointly) , could they , as their household, be the co-sponsor?? any help would be appreciated, i literally am so upset right now , stressing, trying to figure this all out!! I just want to get the ball rolling, so we can be in the same stinkin country , finally.

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2012-08-15 20:30:00

after noa2, case number, medical, etc

Yes, use your LND number to make interview appointment, you don't need an appointment for a medical. Not sure how it works in his country, in my fiance's she just showed up no appointment for medical. Long wait it'll be a fun day for him I'm sure. He could probably get medical here though, I could be wrong but it would simplify things later when you adjust status.

I know with the London consulate, you have to complete a medical exam before they will schedule your interview.

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2013-03-25 18:48:00

after noa2, case number, medical, etc

I received hard copy of my NOA2 today. (only 2 business days after electronic notification!) I am just curious once I have my LND case number from the NVC, can he book a medical? I understand it still needs to get to London and logged into their system. I'm thinking If we book it for like 2 weeks out? would that be ok? the fiance is coming over on holiday and we're hoping for him to fly out on april 10th. So if we get the LND case number this week and booked a medical for like the 9th of april , do you think that is sufficient time? I figured 2 weeks from LND number assigned, + 3-5 days for medical results to arrive at the consulate , should be ok ? right? we just want to get his medical done before he leaves for the holiday. That way after holiday its just a waiting game for his interview!

thelyontamer

Female

Scotland

2013-03-25 18:38:00

fiance pregnant

the interview is in three months and the due date is in november is much less money to deliver back home .still confused .please help

kado

Not Telling

2013-04-06 12:07:00

Good but unexpected news

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I'm scared that there is going to be problems and we will be seperated for months and I will be going through this pregnancy alone. My husband tells me to keep these thoughts out of my head and that everything will work itself out and to not stress but I just don't know.

Your husband is right on! Don't allow 'any' negative thoughts to take you over...as soon as you 'catch' yourself doing that, think of something else. Remember...positivity begets positivity! We human beings have a bad habit of doing this....'worrying' and what does it ever get us? More Worrying!.. and it seems, more problems.

Now that you're having a sweet little baby, think of him/her only and what your future as a family is going to be like. Be Happy!

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He's over the moon that I'm pregnant and dare I even say emotional about it. Shhhh don't tell him that I told you all that, you know how some guys are about emotions. This will be his first child and he's always wanted to be a daddy.

Aahhh! That is so sweet!

Edited by hkgaur, 23 August 2009 - 12:06 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-08-23 12:05:00

Lied on 1-130.. will i get into trouble if caught

QUOTE (obbynox @ Aug 24 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So many judgmental and patronising views...so sad as this site helps so many people with the visa process.

It 'is' sad, isn't it? But the GOOD definately OUT SHINES the bad! Lots of ANGELS in here!

Edited by hkgaur, 24 August 2009 - 06:26 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-08-24 18:26:00

Lied on 1-130.. will i get into trouble if caught

QUOTE (garyandmarylou @ Aug 24 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

He's not asking us to judge him ffs.

Very good and honorable comment garyandmarylou.

Edited by hkgaur, 24 August 2009 - 05:14 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-08-24 17:14:00

PCC - Indian Citizen living in Toronto

QUOTE (sdhiman @ Sep 3 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello

I am an Indian citizen living in Toronto since I turned 18. I have my Permanent Resident Card for Canada now.

I will need the police clearnace certificate from both India and Canada, based on my interpretation of the requirements for NVC. I have applied for my Police Clearance Certificate from Indian Consulate in Toronto which I should get in about a week or so. I keep reading in various forums that you have to get district police clearance certificate and another one from passport office. The consulate here only issues 1 kind of police clearance certificate. I have used this certificate in the past for canadian immigration and had no issues.

Does anyone know if this 1 certificate will serve the purpose or do I have to get another kind of police clearance as well?

Thanks

Have you contacted the Embassy about this? My fiance who is still in India had to get one from both, a local background check from all the places or cities he lived from the time he was age 16 and the PCC from the local Passport Office. I would contact the embassy there to find out for sure, but I think you may still have to have both.

Good luck to you.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-03 20:25:00

How long did it take to recive the Visa?

QUOTE (Shakeeb Mustafa @ Aug 31 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Folks,

My wife and I had our interview on 8/24 in Delhi. The officer said we were approved and to expect the passport with visa in the mail within 5 days. Its now been a week and we haven't gotten anything. I've read cases of some people being able to pick up the passport the same day from the VFS.

Should I be getting as paranoid and nervous as I am right now?

Shakeeb

You shouldn't get paranoid, it is typical that not everyone gets their passport always during the same time frame as some other person did.

BUT...there was a case just before yours that was approved and the persons husband called the embassy everyday over a week. The Embassy kept saying they sent it to VFS and the VFS kept saying they hadn't gotten it yet. Eventually he, the husband got to talk to an American at the Embassy and they got it straightened out. They said that apprarently they had 'forgotten' to send it out and his wife finally received her passport with the visa stamp.

Edited by k.loveh, 05 September 2009 - 07:24 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-05 19:23:00

i 130 approval and now Sponsorship

QUOTE (Bhanik @ Sep 2 2009, 01:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Respected Members of VJ.

we have recd. an email stating that our I 130 is just approved and they have sent the copy in mail.

pls give experience and advice for us, my wife was living with parents and after our love marriage she living by herself ( becoz of social problem in family due to our love marriage ). She havent paid any taxes till date due to this reason, if we need sponsor who can sponsor and what additional form we need for that ? ( like I 864 or I864A)

what additional care we have to take for our interview? i am currently in UK and she is USA and we are going to INDIA

after 1.5 yrs. wish to fly together to enter USA after my visa??

pls help us by your advice.

thanks a lot for your time....

God bless u all,

She will still need to supply an I-184, but she can have a co-sponsor as long the co-sponsor is an American citizen such as a relative or friend.

I'm not 100% positve, so do your research, but she can list her assets such as stocks, CD's (certificates of deposits), etc.. She may also be able to claim any cash income she may have as long as she has proof like bank deposits. She can write a letter explaining where the cash income comes from, ie., rental income from providing room and board to local students and clergymen which is non-taxable income, or babysitting, etc., etc.

All in all, a good co-sponsor that shows a decent income would be best to compensate for her own lack of income and even if she does have sufficient income, a co-sponsor wouldn't hurt. It would not only show fiancial support, but support for your relationship as well..

Edited by k.loveh, 05 September 2009 - 06:53 PM.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-05 18:52:00

INTERVIEW PASSED ON 09/03/09

QUOTE (mvladi @ Sep 6 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello VJ members,

Just wanted to let you know that my husband passed his interview to get CR-1 visa in US Consulate in Jerusalem on September 3, 2009. Everything was very smoothly, the CO just asked a few questions about how did we meet? where and with whom do I live and the name of my mother. Also he asked about his previous marriage, about the kids, he return the original birth certificate and also the extra copy of marriage and divorce certificates. CO said that the visa will be issued in 30 days, asked my husband one more contact phone number and the address. The interview started at 8:30 a.m. and my husband left the consulate around 10 a.m. Thank you all for the support and good luck to everyone with your upcoming interview.

Hurray! So happy for you! I just love reading this good news because I can 'feel' the happiness in your words and one day hope to be in your place sharing my happiness too.

Congratulations mvladi!!!

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-06 22:41:00

QUOTE (inzango @ Sep 10 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ya, they really need to update the ambassy in bombay.

I don't know if there is anything in writing about this law. They told my wife that the law has changed for the past couple of months. I don't think there is any article about this online yet since Indian government is really slow or behind with these kind of important things.

Well, they obviously got some sort of notification that the law was changed, it can't just be on heresay alone. Ask them to provide you the proof if they refuse to do it. Or find someone who knows someone who can find out for you. An attorney would not be a bad place to start either.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-10 18:35:00

QUOTE (gundas @ Sep 9 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (inzango @ Sep 9 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No, the passport office in Surat is denying to give the Passport PCC. They told my wife to change her name to include my name in order to get Passport PCC.

About getting District PCC, they have changed the law since past couple of months and what they are saying is that they don't give district PCC's any more.

I know the law has changed but local offices are still doing it. My wife just got hers last week from Nadiad.

How do you 'know' the law for local district pcc was changed? Can you share your source of information with us? Thanks.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-10 18:31:00

QUOTE (gundas @ Sep 9 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (inzango @ Sep 9 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know the law has changed but local offices are still doing it. My wife just got hers last week from Nadiad.

I'm getting really curious now, Is there an article about this somewhere? Where did you guys read or hear this? Please post the source if you can.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-09 21:55:00

QUOTE (k.loveh @ Sep 9 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (inzango @ Sep 9 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Then they need to inform the police districts in Agra, if thats the case because they are still doing them.

They may want to update the Embassies on this new law as well since they're still requesting them.

k.loveh

Female

India

2009-09-09 21:51:00