Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	September filers for I 130/K3's	QUOTE (MrsARBlake @ Oct 22 2009, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why is it taking so long? I filed my papers Sept 9, 2009 and I was told that it would take 45 days (maybe it was in my head) why and how and who is running the show has everyone at the CSC started taking holiday vacations already? Well maybe they need to hire holiday help like everyone else! Man hire me to process the papers I need a job! Any answers I am sure you all may think it's a stupid ? but Neither one of us has a criminal record so what else could they be looking for!! UGGHHHHHHHH! and the estimated timeline dates are changing! You know how slow they can be, may not even be a justifiable reason!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-22 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	File I-130	I dont really think you can apply for him? Is he getting out any time soon? QUOTE (mstee @ Oct 28 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont really think you can apply for him? Is he getting out any time soon? Which country is he in? Where are you from?	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-28 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	November Visa Interviews	Just wanted to say good luck to you	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-28 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Let's support Paris Heart	Good luck to you Paris Heart! The power of prayer moves mountains. We gonna pray you right into getting the visa! We are there with you in spirit. Good luck to you!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-28 08:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA I-797C	QUOTE (rncarterjm @ Nov 27 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I rec'd the NOTICE OF ACTION, I-797C today. I am not sure if they are asking me to submit any additional information to verify my address. I have inserted a screen print of a portion of the NOA. a NOA is a "Notice of Action"... They are just letting you know they received your paperwork.. The next thing you will get is a NOA2 it will say "approved" which just means they approved your paperwork to go to the next level whic is the NVC level.. Good luck! QUOTE (mstee @ Nov 28 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rncarterjm @ Nov 27 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I rec'd the NOTICE OF ACTION, I-797C today. I am not sure if they are asking me to submit any additional information to verify my address. I have inserted a screen print of a portion of the NOA. a NOA is a "Notice of Action"... They are just letting you know they received your paperwork.. The next thing you will get is a NOA2 it will say "approved" which just means they approved your paperwork to go to the next level whic is the NVC level.. Good luck! My apologizes, just saw you are at the naturalization stage...forget what I posted.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-11-28 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about the I-864 - what do I need?	According to VJ Guide: for the I-864 form: letter from employer confirming employment, the last 3 years of tax returns, plus any documentation of your financial resources if you choose to include this. The rule is, if your income is not 125% of the poverty level for your family, you will need additional financial documentation. HOWEVER, if you read the form instructions carefully, it states that while they do NOT require additional financial information IF you have at least 125% of the poverty level, it says the USCIS can still ask for that information if they want... so in order to potentially avoid future questions, many people include financial information, including bank letter, letter from stockbroker, letter regarding mortgages, copy of deeds to a property, and any other financial assets... etc. It is far better to include too much information rather than not enough. Im only sent tax returns..	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-02-08 15:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	nervouse about interview ( venting and ranting forum )	QUOTE (uicrn @ Dec 2 2009, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm there too. Interview tomorrow in Jamaica. My husband is so relaxed but I am like freaking out but trying not to show him this. Every night I'm asking him does he have everything to take to Kingston, did he sign everything. Does he know how to get to the embassy???? I will be so glad when this is over or my liver is gonna shrivel up and die!!! its gonna be okay!! Good luck!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-12-06 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE!!!!!!!!!!	What do you think you got an RFE for?	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-03-02 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Quick Marriage in the United States	Just to clarify - you are allowed to 'visit' the US. You are not allowed to 'live' in the US and if the border authorities suspect this is the case you will be denied entry. While Canadians are technically allowed to spend up to 6 months in the US as a visitor, it is up to the border authorities when you cross the border to determine how long you are actually allowed to stay. If they say 1 month, then their decision overrides every other option. If they do not specify a time period, then you have up to 6 months - as long as it is a visit and not living in the US. Be prepared to show evidence of your 'ties' to Canada during the processing of the CR-1. You need to reassure the border authorities when you cross that you have commitments in Canada that necessitate your return and will not be trying to evade the immigration process by remaining in the US. Letter/contract from your employer, lease/mortgage documents, ongoing utility payments all provide good evidence of ties to Canada. When you have filed for the CR-1 carrying a copy of the full petition and application is also good as it shows your intent of following the correct immigration process. One other quick comment. You are not allowed to cross the border as a visitor with the intent of getting married AND remaining in the US to adjust status (get a green card). That is considered visa fraud and carries with it severe penalties if discovered. You are allowed to enter the US as a visitor with the intention of getting married, getting married, and then pursuing the immigration process from outside of the US (CR-1). It is the intent upon entry that is relevant on whether you can remain in the US to adjust status after marriage or not. Since you are already talking about entering the US to get married, you don't have that option available now - legally. Be sure to drop by the Canada Regional Forum as well - there are many Canadian/American couples there who have gone or are going through the same process. Kathyrn, I knew you were going to chime in Great advice as usual	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-03-09 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	where to start???	Just follow the CR1 guides and decide for yourself which way you want to go... Good luck and welcome to vj!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-04-10 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USPS is Stupid	I expect you'll see they signed for it today. Avoiding signature issues is why I always recommend Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. It costs a lot less, requires no signature and what's an extra day in a months long process anyway. I agree with you on this. We express mailed ours USPS with a delivery confirmation. No signature. You are able to track the number on the USPS website. However, I tried to get it back about an hour later because I thought I had made the cashier's check out to the wrong people. To my surprise it was already gone. We mailed it on a Friday and they received it in Chicago on a Sunday. So in my case, USPS worked great! Sorry for your inconvience.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-04-27 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	medical	Hi can any of my JA friends tell me how long it takes to get back the medical or will they mail it in. He got his appt for 5/31 and his interview is 6/14 You have to pick up the results and carry them with you. According to your dates, you should get it in time.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-04-30 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Please update your timelines and not just your profle "signature."	OCD? Oh my - perhaps would be useful to send PMs to those 'no timeline' offenders, instead? (That was a joke. ) Seriously - wots with you ppl? Update yer frickin timeline !!!!! Darnell, you always make me laugh when I read your posts. I almost spit my coffee out lol I agree people! Update your timelines!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2010-05-21 08:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA 2	QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 10 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Jul 10 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 10 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Jul 10 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a question, can anyone tell me what the A # is "Beneficiary" box above the name? Is this an Alien number? And if so, do we still need to fill out the DS-230 (Application for immigrant visa and alien registration form) for the NVC? Thank you! A# = Alien Registration Numebr Okay so I assuming we do not need to do the DS-230 form? Not for NVC for a K-1, there is nothing you need to do for NVC for this visa... the embassy/consulate may require the DS-230 Part I... some do, some do not... This is good to know! Thank you for your advice. QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 10 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Jul 10 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 10 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Jul 10 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a question, can anyone tell me what the A # is "Beneficiary" box above the name? Is this an Alien number? And if so, do we still need to fill out the DS-230 (Application for immigrant visa and alien registration form) for the NVC? Thank you! A# = Alien Registration Numebr Okay so I assuming we do not need to do the DS-230 form? Not for NVC for a K-1, there is nothing you need to do for NVC for this visa... the embassy/consulate may require the DS-230 Part I... some do, some do not... So after the NVC receives are application, do they send on to the consulate and the consulate will tell us what information we need and give us an interview?	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-07-10 13:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA 2	QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 10 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Jul 10 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a question, can anyone tell me what the A # is "Beneficiary" box above the name? Is this an Alien number? And if so, do we still need to fill out the DS-230 (Application for immigrant visa and alien registration form) for the NVC? Thank you! A# = Alien Registration Numebr Okay so I assuming we do not need to do the DS-230 form?	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-07-10 13:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA 2	I have a question, can anyone tell me what the A # is "Beneficiary" box above the name? Is this an Alien number? And if so, do we still need to fill out the DS-230 (Application for immigrant visa and alien registration form) for the NVC? Thank you!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-07-10 13:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Consulate issues, need opinions	QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Aug 13 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My petition for my K1 visa is now entering the NVC stage (NOA2 date- July 24- still no NVC receive ). I have been trying to figure out exactly what forms and documents my fiancee will need for the interview, but the Panama consulate portal here on VJ has almost no information on it, nor does the Embassys website. My fiancee lives a 6-7 hour bus ride from Panama City, so it is just not feasable for her to just stop by. Also the mail system in Panama basically does not work, I fear she will never receive the packet 3 they send. In addition to this I have had many questions about other documents she will need and it is confusing on her end also. Therefore I decided to email the Embassy, after 2 weeks and no reply I sent another email...again no reply. I have now discovered that other people have experienced the same thing and also when you call, that they will hang up on you. I feel this is completely unacceptable. Here is what I need opinions on. My congresswomans office is 2 miles from my place of employment and I actually stopped by and spoke with her before I started the K1 process. I am considering contacting her to see if she could send an email to the Embassy requesting the information. I dont know know if it would be a good thing for her to also state "that one of my constituents has received no replies back to his emails", or if this might cause a backlash when my fiancee has the interview. But, I also would like her to request that they keep her advised of the progress on this petition. I have seen this recommended here on VJ as a way of letting them know that a government official is watching the case. Thoughts? Maybe u can use this? http://travel.state....is/cis_994.html	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-08-21 17:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Odd offer.	QUOTE (sensetarget @ Aug 27 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Victor&Cory @ Aug 27 2009, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello my fellow travelers. On Tuesday night I sent an email to the Romanian embassy asking about package 3. I asked them if my SO should wait for the package by mail or if she can download some of the forms and fill them herself. Next morning I received a reply stating that "she has to wait for the package on the mail but that I could send them the case # and her mailing address and they could send her the package in advance." All this before they receive the documents from NVC. Can they really do that? That would be really great and will save some good time. What are your opinions on this? PEACE............and a good day to you all. I dont see why not, we just received our package today. The package was all in Romanian. Inside it had the checklist. It was weird for us though. Item 1 said to send back the DS-230 form (ok), and in handwriting it stated "+ DS-156 double and 156k unsigned" I thought it was weird, because on item 2 it said to have two copies of ds 156 and two unsigned 156k. As for completing the forms, YA get to it, we did them before we got our packet, just have them ready to submit the day you receive. Now we are waiting to send it by mail tomorrow after my girl asks the embassy some quick questions. I sent in our DS-230 part I. Mailed and Emailed. I asked the embassy if they got it. They responded so on 9/8 my fiance goes to the Embassy. They will probaby give us an interview date. We also filled out and downloaded our forms. We also got the police record done and in Jamaica you need a letter of impediment which we have gotten also. We have all our evidence so we are ready to go. I think your okay too!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-05 17:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Questions on frms DS-230, 157 & 158	QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Aug 31 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Should the beneficiery fill out the part 2 of the Ds-230 (but not fill out the very last section of it) BEFORE it is sent back to the Embassy. Also are Ds-157 & Ds-158 required....I believe one is only for males? My understanding is most Embassy require just DS-230, 156 & 156K. Help please. Also on these forms wherte it asks for other names used or aliases do they mean a first name that the person has used all their life istead of their given first name. All my email and chat correspondence with my fiancee shows this "nickname" , never her given name. No form is just for "males" - If you are a K1, Packet 3 contains DS-230 Part I and Part II, DS-156, DS-156K and DS-157 all must be filled out. Only part I of DS-230 should be signed. You sign part II at embassy. You sign it after you are sworn under oath.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-05 17:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Delivery Time	QUOTE (Luke and Deanna @ Sep 16 2009, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone have any opinions?... Its hard to say because things don't always work out as planned.. I haven't gotten mine yet but another vjer is doing the same thing while she is there hoping it comes in time... We are talking about embassies so they do as they please. Best of luck to you. I hope it works out	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-16 22:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical Exams and Police Reports	QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Sep 16 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MONIQ @ Sep 16 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If my husband has already did a medical exam and police report in September of 2008, will he have to do another one for this year? I filed the I-130 and we are awaiting our number from the CVC . Please Help!!!! Did he get his medical for a K1 visa last year? Is that why you're asking? If so, then he will most definitely need a new one for his CR1 or K3 visa you're filing for. Police certificates are also usually good for one year, depending on the country. So he will probably need a new one as well. Diana Agreed	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-16 23:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Alien (Case) number	QUOTE (indopie @ Sep 16 2009, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello VJers, i am in the middle of filling out the form of packet 3. My question is what alien (case) number? Is it from embassy that they gave me? Or the number that i login into USCIS website? Thanks in advance The "A" number is located on your NO2A at the top right hand corner... Good luck!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-16 22:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview date coming closer!	Im trying not to be overconfident but I believe my fiance will do well! God bless us all	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-26 20:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Embassy's form	Its good for you to start filling out those things now, eliminates some of the stress as the interview gets closer	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-27 17:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	All DS forms	Just thought I'd pass on some info when filling out your DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157. Make sure you do each of these forms in duplicate. This is what the embassy will require from packet 3. Just my experience from the Kingston consulate.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-27 17:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K 1 Visa Interview questionaire	QUOTE (RoyaleT @ Sep 25 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks happyme! Received my visa via mail today. Finally!! Life is Beautiful! Congrats	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-26 20:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about forms..	and make sure you make them in duplicates! Very important	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-26 20:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-230, DS-156k form questions..CONFUSED!	QUOTE (PUMPKIN AND FEY @ Oct 3 2009, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HEY I HOPE THIS HELPS OUT THE FORM DS-230 YOU NEED TO SEND ONLY THE FIRST PART OF IT (PAGES 1 AND 2). ONCE YOU HAVE FILLED IT OUT YOU PRINT IT AND SIGN IT ON PAGE 2 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. PART II (PAGES 3 AND 4) YOU KEEP THEM JUST IN CASE THEY ASK FOR IT AT THE EMBASSY BUT DO NOT SIGN THEM (PAGE 4) FORM DS-156K YOU WILL NEED IT FOR THE INTERVIEW AS WELL AS FORM DS-156. THE LIST OF DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ON THE FORM DS-156K, SUCH AS BIRTH CERTIFICATE, POLICE CERTIFICATE, PROOF OF AN ONGOING RELATIONSHIP, ETC., ETC. YOU WILL NEED WHEN HE GETS TO THE STATES AND YOU HAVE TO APPLY FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS PLUS THERE IS A LIST OF DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO PRESENT ON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW AT THE EMBASSY, BUT YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT THOSE DOCUMENTS ON YOUR PACKAGE 3 AND PACKAGE 4. IN MY CASE THEY ARE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT, PHOTOGRAPHS, POLICE CERTIFICATE, IMMIGRATION RECORDS, ETC. YOU WILL NEED: ONE COPY FOR THE DS-230 PER APPLICANT TWO COPIES OF THE FORM DS-156 PER APPLICANT ONE COPY OF THE FORM DS-156K PER APPLICANT DONT FORGET NOT TO SIGN FORMS DS-156 OR DS-156 K. HE WOULD SIGN THOSE AT THE EMBASSY ON THE DAY OF HIS INTERVIEW. I HOPE THIS INFO WAS HELPFUL BUT JUST IN CASE I SUGGEST YOU CHECK THE EMBASSY´S WEBPAGE FOR LONDON. HERE IS THE LINK FOR VISAS THERE. http://www.usembassy...visa/index.html GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING. FEY http://travel.state....forms_1342.html I believe you need the DS-157 also and two copies of the DS-156k	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-03 03:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Package 3 and what to send to embassy	Packet 3 is a checklist which tells you what you need to bring for the interview. Packet 4 is the interview letter. You need to call the Deptartment of State 202-663-1225. They can tell you if your embassy has sent packet 3. If they haven't you need to contact the embassy via phone/email and ask them if they can email you packet 3. I never received Packet 3 and someone was kind enough to email me a copy of what it looks like for my embassy. If you send in your DS-230 part I (signed) and get it to the embassy, that is when youre interview will be scheduled. Hope this helped.	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-04 23:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview in Jamaica	QUOTE (lmt16 @ Oct 8 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (leslyjo85 @ Oct 7 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK....our DS-230 was received and signed for via DHL October 1st....how long will it be before we receive an interview date? Is there a quicker way than waiting for the letter to find out the date? Will the date be sent to him as the beneficiary or to me or both? Any input would be appreciated!!! Especially if you have gone through the Jamaican Embassy!! We never received our packet 4. I got the interview date by calling Department Of State 202-663-1225 Press 1 then 0 to speak to someone live and they can provide you with the interview date that Kingston has set I found out on the Tuesday before our Thursday September 24th interview. It was a mad rush to get Everything in order due to the fact that we never received our packet 4... him or I That is the same way I got mine. However we did get Packet 4 QUOTE (LadyC @ Oct 8 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Leslie On 10/6/09 I had my fiance signed the DS230 pt1 and emailed it back to me I then emailed it to the embassy at 2:24pm and at 3:25pm I got an email from the embassy with our interview date of 11/16/09. In the subject line I put 2nd Inquiry and his KNG2009#. OK....our DS-230 was received and signed for via DHL October 1st....how long will it be before we receive an interview date? Is there a quicker way than waiting for the letter to find out the date? Will the date be sent to him as the beneficiary or to me or both? Any input would be appreciated!!! Especially if you have gone through the Jamaican Embassy!! Congrats on your interview date Lady C	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-08 14:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 and Packet 4	QUOTE (hindocha @ Sep 28 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm hoping that London receive the petition any day now. It was sent via DHL! You can call the DOS #202 to see if the embassy has received it. Or you can email the embassy and ask them. I would give them a couple days to make sure its in the system at the embassy..	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-28 07:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 and Packet 4	QUOTE (hindocha @ Sep 26 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> can any of the Packet 3 forms be filled in and sent electronically via their website? Is Packet3 generic, meaning once you know London have received it; they have sent Packet 3, can you go ahead, complete the forms from their website and send them off, prior to you receiving the packet 3 ? I dont know about london specifically but once NVC sends your case to the Embassy, the embassy sends out a packet 3. In our case, we never received packet 3 but someone from my fiance's country sent me a copy of it so we had what we needed. We only had to make sure the embassy received the DS=230 part I. Once they did, they sent us packet 4 (interview letter). Good luck...	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-27 17:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	OCTOBER INTERVIEWS	QUOTE (mstee @ Sep 10 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are there any October interviews out there? After a long awaited and sometimes frustrating "first lap" of the journey, we FINALLY have our interview scheduled for October 13th @9:30! God is good! We were approved! Yayyyyyyy I just wanted to wish all the October Interviews - GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY INTERVIEW	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-14 08:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	OCTOBER INTERVIEWS	QUOTE (deer @ Sep 19 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just received letter from embassy yesterday, interview on October 20, 2009, 10:00 am! Good luck! QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 19 2009, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ours is on October 8, 7:00 a.m. Good luck to you guys!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-07 18:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	OCTOBER INTERVIEWS	QUOTE (munchy @ Sep 10 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Sep 10 2009, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are there any October interviews out there? After a long awaited and sometimes frustrating "first lap" of the journey, we FINALLY have our interview scheduled for October 13th @9:30! God is good! Did you guys call them or did they just send it in the mail We did three things actually, we emailed, mailed and my fiance filled on out in person..... read my time line and you'll see..... -------------------- Service Center : Vermont Service Center Consulate : Jamaica ****************************** 02-18-2009: Filed I-129F and Sent I-129 via USPS 02-24-2009: VSC received I-129F 02-26-2009: NOA1 received 06-30-2009: NOA2 received 07-01-2009: Touched! 07-10-2009: NVC Received 07-15-2009: Case number assigned, Yay! 07-16 to 08-03: Additional Processing, #######???? 08-04-2009: Case left NVC 08-07-2009: Case Arrived at Embassy, Yay!!! 08-07-2009: Emailed DS-230, Part I 08-11-2009: Embassy sent packet 3 (Never received Packet 3). Embassy also called fiance and told him to pick packet up on 9-08-09 08-24-2009: Still no packet.. guess He will go on the 8th to pick up packet *sigh* 08-31-2009: Emailed the embassy DS-230 one last time in hopes of getting interview date/called the DOS - no further information from Embassy. They don't even know about the embassy calling my fiance to come on 9-08-09. Oh happy day! 09-03-2009: Embassy said they received DS-230, part I 09-08-2009: My fiance went to the embassy and they gave him the run around. They made him fill out ANOTHER DS-230 form... still waiting for interview 09-10-2009: CALLED DOS....... FINALLY!!!!!!!! INTERVIEW DATE 09-28-2009: Medical scheduled for 8:30 am at MoBay 10-13-2009: ***INTERVIEW*** Comments : Received NO2A the same day we got engaged, 06-30-09 Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date Your interview took 231 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. QUOTE (redglasses @ Sep 13 2009, 04:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck on your interview! Thank you! QUOTE (RachelMarie @ Sep 13 2009, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah! Ours is October 14th! Congrats to you guys, wishing you luck!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-16 23:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	OCTOBER INTERVIEWS	QUOTE (munchy @ Sep 10 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Sep 10 2009, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are there any October interviews out there? After a long awaited and sometimes frustrating "first lap" of the journey, we FINALLY have our interview scheduled for October 13th @9:30! God is good! Did you guys call them or did they just send it in the mail Here look at my timeline and you'll see my drama! -------------------- Service Center : Vermont Service Center Consulate : Jamaica ****************************** 02-18-2009: Filed I-129F and Sent I-129 via USPS 02-24-2009: VSC received I-129F 02-26-2009: NOA1 received 06-30-2009: NOA2 received 07-01-2009: Touched! 07-10-2009: NVC Received 07-15-2009: Case number assigned, Yay! 07-16 to 08-03: Additional Processing, #######???? 08-04-2009: Case left NVC 08-07-2009: Case Arrived at Embassy, Yay!!! 08-07-2009: Emailed DS-230, Part I 08-11-2009: Embassy sent packet 3 (Never received Packet 3). Embassy also called fiance and told him to pick packet up on 9-08-09 08-24-2009: Still no packet.. guess He will go on the 8th to pick up packet *sigh* 08-31-2009: Emailed the embassy DS-230 one last time in hopes of getting interview date/called the DOS - no further information from Embassy. They don't even know about the embassy calling Steve to come on 9-08-09. Oh happy day! 09-03-2009: Embassy said they received DS-230, part I 09-08-2009: Steve went to the embassy and they gave him the run around. They made him fill out ANOTHER DS-230 form... still waiting for interview 09-10-2009: CALLED DOS....... FINALLY!!!!!!!! INTERVIEW DATE 09-28-2009: Medical scheduled for 8:30 am at MoBay 10-13-2009: ***INTERVIEW*** Comments : Received NO2A the same day we got engaged, 06-30-09 Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date Your interview took 231 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. QUOTE (enraptured @ Sep 10 2009, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yeah...there's two other threads with people who posted about october interviews... mine is october 27th Congrats to you. I think I was just so excited about getting one, I post without looking at the other october interviews QUOTE (Haymsmorgan @ Sep 10 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mstee @ Sep 10 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are there any October interviews out there? After a long awaited and sometimes frustrating "first lap" of the journey, we FINALLY have our interview scheduled for October 13th @9:30! God is good! Yay Mstee.....October is right around the corner! Thanks msmorgan its being crazy!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-13 03:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	OCTOBER INTERVIEWS	Are there any October interviews out there? After a long awaited and sometimes frustrating "first lap" of the journey, we FINALLY have our interview scheduled for October 13th @9:30! God is good!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-09-10 13:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Montreal actually handing out interviews.	QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Oct 19 2009, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, first off - I am not trying to rub this in or anything. But I actually got an interview date today for November 20, 2009. I have no idea how I got so lucky! I wish all of you waiting the best of luck! Hopefully this is a good sign!! Congrats to you! Maybe you started a trend!	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-19 16:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What is meant by Court and Police Certificate..	QUOTE (me_4_musa @ Oct 19 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're Welcome. she didn't get it lol	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-19 22:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3	As Thompson2B said, you have to get the DS230 pt. 1 to them so that they can schedule the interview (packet 4). You definitely will need two copies of the ds 156, ds 156k and the ds-157. Those go with you to the interview by the way	MRStee	Female	Jamaica	2009-10-26 08:36:00