Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Paying the fee for the interview	Is this in addition to the $340 I-129F fee? Yes You now have to pay the $350 over the phone to the Embassy in London. I never knew this until earlier this week either.	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-01-27 17:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Paying the fee for the interview	Thanks guys, Just needed to know. Now I am wiser Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-01-27 03:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Paying the fee for the interview	Hi all, I have been told that the fee $350 for the interview at the London Embassy needs to be paid in advance, either sent by post or paid over the phone with a credit/debit card at £1.20 per minute, but I have just read this: Immigrant Visa Applicants pay the fee to the Embassy cashier on the day of the visa interview. Fees may be paid in cash - sterling or dollar equivalent; by International Money Order or Bankers Draft; Credit Card - Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Discover or American Express; or Debit Card with the Visa logo. The Embassy does not accept any other credit or debit cards, or personal checks, This is on the government website: http://london.usemba...as/iv_fees.html Can someone advise me which it is please. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-01-27 03:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Just to help myy friends along the way	[quote name='Nicole-N-Nattoy' timestamp='1296156861' post='4436163'] A lady from the embassy called Natoy and told him she was emailing packet 3. In her email she said to send in DS-156, DS-156k, DS-157, DS-230. THAT IS WRONG!! You are to only send in DS-230pt. 1 for and interview date. Natoy then went and applied for a non-impediment to show he has never been married. Runs around 8,000JA. After we sent in the DS-230pt1 there was another problem becuase in the email it also told us to send to Monroe RD. NO WE WERE TO SEND IT TO OLD HOPE RD. So Nattoy went and filled out another DS-230 and sent it to the right address. Then a week went by and still no packet 4. So Nattoy emailed kingstonivinfo@state.gov. He put are case number on the subject line which will get you a faster response. Then BAM!!! 10 minutes later they emialed us packet 4!!!!! WHICH READ:This office is ready to begin final processing of the immigrant visa applicant(s) named below in this case. We have scheduled an appointment for a visa interview in the Immigrant Visa section on the date printed below. This letter must be presented upon your arrival at this office on the appointment date. Please see the enclosed information for further instruction about the medical examination required for all intending immigrants. Be sure to read all of the enclosed information and follow the instructions very carefully. When communicating with this office either by telephone or letter, please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter. After you receive your appointment letter, schedule your medical examination at least seven days prior to the date of your visa interview. The date of your visa interview appears on your appointment letter. Failure to complete your medical examination well in advance of your visa interview will result in delays with your visa application, so take your exam at the earliest opportunity. There are three medical facilities authorized to perform examinations for immigrant visas. Have your exam done at the location most convenient for you. You must call ahead to schedule a specific appointment time with the doctor of your choice. You will pay the clinic?s fee when you arrive K-1 (Fiance(e)) Visa Appointment Checklist Please obtain all of the documents requested before the date of your interview. Failure to do so will result in delayed processing of your application. _____Two completed copies of all application forms: - Form DS-156 http://evisaforms.state.gov or http://kingston.usem...fees/forms.html - Form DS-156K (do not sign) http://kingston.usem...fees/forms.html - Form DS-157 http://kingston.usem...fees/forms.html _____Passport: Valid for travel 6 months beyond date of visa issuance. _____Photographs: Six (6) color photographs that show a full front view of facial features. ¬¬¬_____Birth Certificate: Certified copy in the new style issued by the Registrar General?s Department on security paper for you and any accompanying children. ¬¬¬_____Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate or Divorce Decree: For all previous marriages. _____Police Certificate: From all countries (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than a year since your 16th birthday. Police certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance. _____Court Records: If you have been convicted of a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence. _____Military Records: If you have served in the military. _____Certificate(s) of Non-Impediment to Marriage: Issued by the Registrar General?s Department on security paper for you and any children aged 18 or older. _____Evidence of Support: Typically, evidence submitted will consist of a Form I-134 http://kingston.usem...fees/forms.html completed by the petitioning fiancé/fiancée along with the sponsor?s most current taxes and W2 statements, current bank statements, earnings statements, and an employment letter. _____Medical Examination: For you and any accompanying children. Medical exams are valid for one year from the date of issuance. _____Application Fee: You must pay the non-refundable US$350 visa fee (in Jamaican dollar equivalent) and obtain a receipt at any National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). Each applicant, including children, must pay the non transferable fee, which is valid for one year. We hope the above information addresses any questions you may have regarding procedures to receive a fiancé/fiancée visa. If you have any other questions, please feel free to send an email to kingstonivinfo@state.gov or visit the U.S. Embassy website at http://kingston.usembassy.gov So now Nattoy has everything he needs for his interview. Except the medical and police certificate. He is going to kingston 2maro to get his police certificate and fingerprints which will cost around 4,000 JA. He has scheduled a medical which will cost 100US at the door and aroud 50us for each additional shots he may need. Which shouldn't be much becuase he has his past vaccination records. Closer to the interview he will get the passport pics he needs and I also sent him 5 passport pics just incase. He will also pay his visa fees at the apprpriate bank. I sent him everything he needs from me so I think after he gets police certificate and medical and pays fees we will be good to GO:) Hope this has helped. [/quote Thanks for this, very helpful Just one question regarding : _Photographs: Six (6) color photographs that show a full front view of facial features. Does this mean any colour photos or passport style photos, and if passport style would they be US or UK size? Many Thanks Dave Edited by Dave H, 27 January 2011 - 05:25 PM.	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-01-27 17:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Proof of payment before Interview	Hey Jason, I don't mean to be rude and contradict you, but that's not the case at the London embassy. I think each embassy have different procedures. For immigrant visas at the London embassy they won't schedule your interview now unless you've pre-paid for the visa over the phone. Thanks for the reply my friend, I just wasn't sure about the receipt Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-02 12:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Proof of payment before Interview	Proof of what paid for?? If about visa, send a check to NVC. After the check is cleared take the transaction from the bank to interview. But honestly, i dont know you need to show it, BECAUSE during NVC stage u already paid them, and NVC should give notes on your case to the consulate. Paid is paid, they all internally know that, no need for proof. And i dont think they would rip you off by excusing u did not pay either. I have been informed that you need proof of receipt or you are not allowed into the Embassy for the interview Dave I have been informed that you need proof of receipt or you are not allowed into the Embassy for the interview Dave I mean the $350	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-02 11:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Proof of payment before Interview	I hear that you need proof that you have paid before you go to have your interview, but if you pay over the phone (As I have been told to do) how do you have proof? Could someone enlighten me on this please. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-02 11:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-156	That poster is from Australia and interviewed in Sydney. Stick to the London plot. There's a link in my signature explaining a lot about London. Hey Nich-Nick Thanks for the reply, and your link is AWESOME. That helped so much. I had been checking up most days on here and asking questions, but your link answered questions before I asked LOL. Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-15 22:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-156	Thanks so much for the swift replies, I will get that done as soon as possible now Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-15 13:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-156	Hi all, I have filled the next batch of forms needed to send to the Embassy in London even though I have not recieved any paperwork or case number yet, but it shouldn't be long. I was wanting to know if I can fill in the DS-156, as it says to fill in then click Continue at the bottom of the sheet. I don't want to fill this form in if I need something else such as case number on the next page. I have all the other forms filled in that I need for the interview and medical bits sorted in advance, but not sure about the DS-156. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-15 11:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Travel to the Embassy by train (London)	When I went down for the medical I took the 6.30amj or so train from Huddersfield to LKX and returned on the 8.30pm or so same route. I was home by midnight. For the interview I did the same times but the return was from Euston for some reason. Hope that helps you with planning times. Thanks so much for your reply, obviously I cannot plan anything regarding times, but I want to plan the best route Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-19 23:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Travel to the Embassy by train (London)	From King's Cross, I would get off at Oxford Circus or change at Oxford Circus to the Victoria line and go to Bond Street, which is the closest tube stop. Here's a map I made showing the Embassy and medical exam and tube stations are marked. You can zoom in and out or move the map around. http://www.click2map.../Embassy_London You're not thinking of doing the medical and interview the same day are you? Thanks for the reply And thanks for the link showing the points of interest. Oh and no I wasn't doing the medical and interview the same day. I just wanted to cut the cost down as well as not having to have many days off work. I was hoping to travel to London on each day and travel home the same days. Thanks again Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-19 09:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Travel to the Embassy by train (London)	Hi all, I just wanted a quick reply by someone that has travelled by train to their medical and interview appointments. I am travelling from Yorkshire by train (when I get my dates confirmed that is) and wondered what is the best way. I was thinking of travelling to Kings Cross, then travel by tube to Green Park (I think, using the Victoria line) as this looks like I could walk it to both the interview and medical. I would be so grateful if anyone could reply, I don't want to stop overnight either. I would like to do it in just one day as it would cut down the cost and time away from work. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-19 06:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview appointment London	Thanks Dave Edited by Dave H, 28 February 2011 - 12:41 PM.	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-28 12:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview appointment London	I would certainly expect you to make that wedding date. I think there is a space on the forms where you can write if you have any travel plans etc., so when you send off packet 3 make sure you include mention of the intended wedding date. Thanks Joanna We have some emails confirming the venue and the minister, as well as the guest and invite lists. Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-28 12:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview appointment London	Hi Dave I am waiting on my interview - same day as ur medical 11th March. London know wont schedule any interview until the embassyhave recived your med results. It takes 4 working days from ur medical for them to recieve it - and then they book you in and write to you with your alotted time. My medical was on the 10th February and I have been booked for interview on the 11th March. Dont forget u know have to pay for the visa in advance ( again they wont schedule until uve paid) and get packet 3 sent asap as it takes a few weeks for them to log it! Good luck - any questions let me know Thanks for this, How long after your medical did it take to get your interview date through. It's just that we have 21st of May as the wedding date. We can supply proof at the interview. I knew about pre-paying over the phone and taking the receipt to the embassy too. Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-28 12:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview appointment London	Thanks for the replies Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-27 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview appointment London	Hi all, sorry to bother you. I have my medical booked for 11th March at 9.50 in London. I was wanting to know do I have to wait to book my interview appointment. I don't have my details from NVC yet, but it shouldn't be long. I am waiting for my fiancee to send me her tax details and proof of income and other bits needed. I was wondering if I could book an appoint ment for lets say the end or middle of April. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-02-27 23:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Change of address	The DS-2001 asks for the mailing address for the appointment letter, but you decide where your passport and sealed envelope get sent to, on the way out of your visa interview, via the courier service. Thanks for that I know I put my former address on the paperwork, but wasn't sure if I could change it Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-03-11 14:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Change of address	Hi all I have just moved out of my rented home, I re-directed my mail to my brothers where I am living until I hopefully move to America. I have just had my medical today but sent off my former address details on the forms needed by the embassy. Can I just update them when I go for my interview. On one of the forms I sent to the embassy it asks where do you want the visa to be sent and I didn't know if its ok or if I need to sign for the visa as its sent by courier service. Thanks in anticipation Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-03-11 11:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview in London	Where do you get the checklist from?? Hi I just found all the info here http://www.visajourn...gdom&cty=London I put together 2 envelopes, one with all the originals and one with all copies I hope this helps Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-03-14 02:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview in London	Hi everyone I asked a question a while ago, but now I cannot find the answers given, Sorry. I have just had my medical, and was wanting to make sure I had everything for the interview. I have sent off all the forms to the embassy, including a new letter of intent and the checklist. I also printed off confirmation of our wedding date in May. My USC fiancee has sent me the tax details, the support paperwork, letter from her work and other relevant info. I was wondering if there is anything else I need to take with me besides: 3 U.S style passport photos, my passport, my divorce paperwork, my birth certificate. I am taking some recent photos of us together and some printed emails and Facebook posts too. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-03-12 04:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How long does the medical take?	Just curious how long the medical takes once you get there? It takes less than an hour. I had mine in February and arrived there 30 minutes early. It is just a straight forward medical. X-ray first, then a 10 minute exam by the doctor after a few questions. You sign the paperwork, pay for the exam then that's it. Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-06-16 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Any recent interviewees gotten passport back?	Waiting on a flight. Just wondering if anyone in the past few weeks can share how long it took to get their passport back to them from London.(The Embassy said 8 days.) We were in 7/11 and hoping to fly 7/21, but can change. Shipper is not yet showing the package. I my interview in February (I know it's not recent) but it took 3 days to be delivered from London. Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-07-17 19:03:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Changing my Surname	I recommend keeping both myself .. Which for your children may be a big plus.. My mother came from Ireland But I grew up in the states.. And I have some painful memories as a child. being. told I was not Irish by other kids because of not having Irish surname Cheers, Not planning on children, as we are both well into our 40's lol. I think having both names would be the best way to go, and have her surname as mine too, double barrelled. Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-04-15 08:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Changing my Surname	You can also keep both names . It's only a matter of adding one and deciding which will be the surname.. Which helps in the future on documents Thanks for the reply, That's brilliant Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-04-15 05:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Changing my Surname	Of course it is possible. Marriage licences in some states have "New Names" sections where you state what last name you want to use after marriage. After marriage, just simply use marriage certificate to prove name change and when you apply for new documents, AOS, etc. Thank you so much Will I have to send off my current passport, as this is registered in my original name in U.K. Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-04-15 05:32:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Changing my Surname	Hi all, I have been wondering if it is at all possible to change my surname (male UKC) to my American fiancee's name. This may sound strange and unusual but I want to do this as she has a wonderful family and want to be part of it 100%. I haven't mentioned it to my fiancee, but need to know how to do it. I fly over from U.K next week and marry on May 21st and was wanting to know if I needed to apply before we marry or after. Many Thanks Dave	Dave H	Male	United Kingdom	2011-04-15 03:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	k-1 visa	I would wait till around the interview date to get the vaccinations done.They have specific hopsitals that they have to do the vaccinations. I have heard the medicals cost about $350 but that could alsways change.The visa fee is also about $350	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2011-11-01 13:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Is this normal? Does US embassy in Ghana calls with Unknown number?	Yeah its not a bad thing that they called.I havent heard from them yet but I have asked my fiancee to be mindful of phone calls from unregistered numbers.Thanks for sharing.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-02-27 15:12:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	To go or not to go	Got you.I didnt even realize you were doing an I-130.i THINK IT MAY STILL HELP THOSE WHO ARE DOING i-130's to see the timeline from when it gets to Accra.Thanks.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-03-07 10:14:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	To go or not to go	Can you please do a timeline so that we can use your case to determine when our interview might be.Like most people have said your presence is not required the only bank statement they are interested in is yours since you are the sponsor and that is not something they are really concerned with.id rather have 3 of your most recent pay stubs, W-2 and tax transcripts.So long as you meet the poverty guidelines you will not even require a co- sponsor..I have heard that you will not even be questioned as part of the interview.They may let you in the building once you tell them you are a US citizen but you will not be a part of the interview process.Can you give us an idea of how the interview went?	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-03-07 08:30:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Receipt of Passport Stamp/ K-1 Visa	In Ghana you pick the packet 3 and 4 on the same day , and as for the time for the interview, you have to be looking at 4 to 5 month from the day of picking your packets. I am waiting until July for my interview I think they mean how long after the interview does it take for the visa to be issued.If thats the case i have heard three weeks to a month although in some cases it has taken considerably longer.There arepeople have been told to come back several times and have not still received it well over ther one month period.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-03-28 07:32:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Want to buy my ticket	funny you can go home that all what you can do lol Dude, stay off the nose candy.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-04-12 07:33:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	want to know the documents needed for fiancee visa	So its more for the beneficiary to know and not required to be submitted	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-04-16 12:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	want to know the documents needed for fiancee visa	Why would they require a copy of the I-129 f? you will be filling out new forms the ds-156, DS156K, DS-230 ETC. There is no need to redo another I-129.The evidence I agree you will need but I just dont see the need for a new I-129.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-04-16 07:50:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Didn't get my visa today	II have heard of some cases where someone has been made to come to the embassy three or 4 times before the embassy gave her the visa.She was coming from Kumasi on each occasion.There was no real reason why they didnt give it to her on the first three occasions.Call it Bureaucracy or flexing.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-04-20 12:05:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	should the notary be an attorney?	The notary does not have to be an attorney.Your can get a notary from any US bank or financial institition.Your company might have someone who notarizes documentsthere.there are a few clowns at my job who are notaries.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-04-24 07:37:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Viss pick up in Accra	As it turns out the embassy was closed and nobody bothered to notify those who had interviews scheduled for today not to show up- so they did and they were told to return next friday!!!!	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-08-10 16:58:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Viss pick up in Accra	I have confirmed that they are closed.Actually my fiancee is scheduled to pick up next week bt with them being closed on Friday I am wondering if that means not everyone will get their visas next friday since the group that was scheduled to pick up this friday will most likely be asked to come back next friday.i dont know if the embassy will ask both groups to come in on the same day for visa pick up.I dont see that happening.	keyshawn18	Male	Ghana	2012-08-08 16:48:00