UK VJers Progress Update Thread

[Emmylou151 44]

Now that is great news!

You must be so relieved

My house looks huge and only some of the furniture has gone, the rest goes next Thursday, me and the dog are rattling round in big half empty rooms - feels weird

Oh that must be such a weird feeling..... it's quite a sad feeling leaving your home. I am currently lodging at my dads house - all my stuff except clothes were shipped and are in storage in US. I don't have that "empty" feeling like you might do!

[AndyR82 8]

Oh that must be such a weird feeling..... it's quite a sad feeling leaving your home. I am currently lodging at my dads house - all my stuff except clothes were shipped and are in storage in US. I don't have that "empty" feeling like you might do!

Always feels strange walking about a place for the last time, even more so if you've been there for a while.

Only really be my clothes and laptop that'll be making the journey with me, can't lose all my music that would just about kill me! Half my wardrobe is sat waiting for me, hopefully my Mum & Dad, will have space when they come over for more of my stuff.

[gsma 8]

It's been awhile since I've been in this thread. For the K1, we are all well and good and waiting in the AOS queue. Hopefully that'll go well in a timely manner.

We've had a few bumps along the road, and hopefully these don't bite us later... Maybe someone can add some advice to this situation. Upon arriving and prior to marriage, my wife applied for a SSN and that went well. After marriage, we then went down, and had her name changed post marriage. That didn't go so well, as when we got the card, they incorrectly spelled her name. (Note: Her name is constantly spelled incorrectly and we've had to correct this many times with many people). We then went back to the SSN office and were informed they could not update her name because we were within the 2 week period to her I-94 expiring. I now have no clue how to update this. I'm thinking we will need to wait till post AOS.

Additionally, we'd like to get a state ID with her new name and picture on it. We previously created a joint bank account using her passport, SSN card (the one before the mistake), and the marriage certificate. About a month later, we were informed that these forms of ID do not constitute enough proof of identity and they'd be closing the joint account. From what I understand, we can try to get a state ID with the I-797 from the AOS, and then work to reopen a proper account. We haven't done this because the I-797 came back to us with her name spelled incorrectly, and we're having that changed as well. This could take a month or more.

We joke sometimes that she should have changed her first name to something simple through marriage.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

gsma--

Being a K1, you are kind of a nothing to banks, driver license places, etc. That's because all you were authorized for was 90 days in the U.S. When that expires, you have nothing on paper you can show that says you are allowed to be in the US until x date. Your receipt for applying for AOS is just a receipt that you have applied for a greencard. It doesn't mean approved and you are permanent. There is nothing on it that says you are here legally until Dec 2016 for example.

Meanwhile banks, DMVs, etc are under rules that says they must verify you are here legally. What can you show? Nothing. Each state is different in their driver license/state id rules but most require at least an EAD card which has a date on it showing you are legal for one year. They will issue a license that expires the same day as your EAD CARD.

EAD cards will come in 60-90 days after applying (with your AOS). If you didn't apply, then it could be way longer until you get a greencard and have something to show Social Security, the bank, and DMV that you are legal. Many banks are not so strict. People have issues like you and others don't. But all the places have rules that are imposed on them to require certain evidence of your immigrant status. It works fine for most visa types, but the K1 is kinda odd man out and doesn't quite fit the model.

Your SSN is a valid number. Use it whether your name is correct or not. Use your married name despite it not being on SS records. You can fix it when you get your EAD or greencard. I don't know California license or ID specific rules so look them up and they should have something with how you can prove your legal presence...EAD, greencard, etc. Your visa is no longer valid because a K1 expires when you enter, unlike a student visa for example. If they give a license on a valid I-94, it would expire when your 90 day entry ran out, so pointless now. You might want to talk to a supervisor at the bank or talk to another bank.

[AMZJ 61]

Our NOA1 hard copy arrived today. My fiance just sent me a photo of it.

[gsma 8]

gsma--

... the K1 is kinda odd man out and doesn't quite fit the model.

This is us in a nutshell. We make due, and we've learned patience throughout this. Most of this is pure inconvenience.

Thank you for your encouragement.

Note: I did ring up the CA DMV, and they told me over the phone that the documents we have will work. I guess I'll know when I go down... ONCE the documents have names that are spelled correctly.

[trudi 1,317]

Our NOA1 hard copy arrived today. My fiance just sent me a photo of it.

Congrats

[Emmylou151 44]

I'm in a really good mood today and I just wanted to say good morning and happy Friday to all my UK VJ'ers!

Let's hope Friday is the day for good news to anyone waiting on approvals, visa's, NOA's and interviews!!

[AndyR82 8]

I'm in a really good mood today and I just wanted to say good morning and happy Friday to all my UK VJ'ers!

Let's hope Friday is the day for good news to anyone waiting on approvals, visa's, NOA's and interviews!!

Hi, sure sounds like you are, the best day of the working week

Hoping so i'm itching to get ahold of the letter.

[Emmylou151 44]

Hi, sure sounds like you are, the best day of the working week

Hoping so i'm itching to get ahold of the letter.

I work Monday to Friday, 9-5. And have been for 10 years... so Friday's are always exciting to me as it's the weekend! And I pick up my wedding dress tomo, as I needed to get it adjusted, so that's exciting!

I wanted to spread my good vibes to you all..... what time does your post come, I want to see good news!

[AndyR82 8]

I work Monday to Friday, 9-5. And have been for 10 years... so Friday's are always exciting to me as it's the weekend! And I pick up my wedding dress tomo, as I needed to get it adjusted, so that's exciting!

I wanted to spread my good vibes to you all..... what time does your post come, I want to see good news!

Same here although my hours can vary, been here nearly 14 i'm so ready for a change from the insurance business!!!

That is very exciting

Around 12:30 for our post although I won't know until i get home from work.

Loving the happy vibes

[Emmylou151 44]

Same here although my hours can vary, been here nearly 14 i'm so ready for a change from the insurance business!!!

That is very exciting

Around 12:30 for our post although I won't know until i get home from work.

Loving the happy vibes

INSURANCE?! ME TOO!! Broker or underwriter?

[AndyR82 8]

INSURANCE?! ME TOO!! Broker or underwriter?

Neither unfortunately, phone monkey for a car insurer

[Emmylou151 44]

Neither unfortunately, phone monkey for a car insurer

Ohhh hahah!! well, still insurance, so I feel your pain! you gonna stick to insurance when you look for work in US? I work for a global broker (willis) so I am hoping to get some sort of transfer eventually.

[AndyR82 8]

Ohhh hahah!! well, still insurance, so I feel your pain! you gonna stick to insurance when you look for work in US? I work for a global broker (willis) so I am hoping to get some sort of transfer eventually.

Yeah what a delight this gig is! Hoping not to if i'm honest, ready for a clean break but if it comes down to it I would.

That sounds more fun than my job speaking to companies like Aviva and UK Insurance.

Sounds like you enjoy a lot more than me haha.

Oh and just to add I work for the insurer with the green heart that haunts me on tv.

Edited January 22, 2016 by AndyR82