I129F April 2017 filers -Part 2

[Unshakable Faith 493]

24 minutes ago, Melodica256 said:

Sorry, I mean if I got my case number tomorrow, I'm a bit flustered right now, having a moment of worry and stress, I guess.

It's okay, take some deep breaths.

 

I found this site through a google search, I'm assuming it's correct for the UK because I followed the .gov site.  Have you created a profile for here yet?

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv/information/iv_services

 

I created a profile for my fiance and already went and completed the DS-160.  For Nigeria's Visa scheduling appointment website, it shows you when the next available appointment is.  

 

Maybe this site will tell you as well?

[S*UK 543]

Hey all, thought I would check in and ask a couple of questions. 

 

Ive been here now for 2 months and I've been enjoying my time with my fiancé. We had a crazy Christmas, lots of travelling, visiting family and friends in Virginia. We spent a week in the original settlement JamesTown in Williamsburg, VA. Such an eye-opener of how the British and other Europeans first came to the US (we don't learn about this in school in the UK so I really knew very little).

 

We spent New Year just the two of us back at our home in NC. Our 4th New year together and our 3rd actually together in person.

 

Since then we've had lots of fun shopping, hanging out, visiting parks, lakes and looking for houses! The weather has been crazy for me. One day it's -8C and snowing, the next it's 21C and sunny. It hardly ever rains here (not that I'm complaining). 

 

So far I have my SSN and I have set up a bank account. Driving here is proving to be difficult. I can only use my UK license for 60 days. I can only get a US license until my visa runs out (an extra 30 days) which seems useless. Then I will be in the famous 'no mans land'. ☹️

 

So I guess my questions are: 

 

How quickly should I expect to get my AP and work authorisation so that I can get a new license? 

 

What type of things would you all suggest to keep myself occupied whilst not working now the holidays are over? 

 

Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their time in the US so far. Congrats to those who are already onto AOS, and good luck to those who are still persisting with NVC/USCIS 

[S*UK 543]

Also, if anyone has the link for Jan 2018 AOS filers I would appreciate it 😊 Thanks! 

[Keith & Monica 986]

3 minutes ago, S*UK said:

Also, if anyone has the link for Jan 2018 AOS filers I would appreciate it 😊 Thanks! 

 

 

[Melodica256 158]

Hey,

If I were to book the doctors with the NVC number, before CEAC updated to ready, would I get in any sort of trouble? 

[Unshakable Faith 493]

50 minutes ago, Melodica256 said:

Hey,

If I were to book the doctors with the NVC number, before CEAC updated to ready, would I get in any sort of trouble? 

No ma'am!  Just make sure it's one of the embassy approved clinics or Physicians. 

 

Just take into consideration that your visa will only be valid 6 months from the date of your medical exam. So if you were to get your medical exam today and you wanted to travel at the end of July, you would not be able to because it would be past the 6 months.

[Schnoozle 13]

Have my visa!! Finally.  Still working on sorting out my sons.   But I will be crossing the boarder to the USA tomorrow morning.   Any last minute advice? 

[Tanya@D Starcher 585]

On 1/22/2018 at 11:03 AM, S*UK said:

Hey all, thought I would check in and ask a couple of questions. 

 

Ive been here now for 2 months and I've been enjoying my time with my fiancé. We had a crazy Christmas, lots of travelling, visiting family and friends in Virginia. We spent a week in the original settlement JamesTown in Williamsburg, VA. Such an eye-opener of how the British and other Europeans first came to the US (we don't learn about this in school in the UK so I really knew very little).

 

We spent New Year just the two of us back at our home in NC. Our 4th New year together and our 3rd actually together in person.

 

Since then we've had lots of fun shopping, hanging out, visiting parks, lakes and looking for houses! The weather has been crazy for me. One day it's -8C and snowing, the next it's 21C and sunny. It hardly ever rains here (not that I'm complaining). 

 

So far I have my SSN and I have set up a bank account. Driving here is proving to be difficult. I can only use my UK license for 60 days. I can only get a US license until my visa runs out (an extra 30 days) which seems useless. Then I will be in the famous 'no mans land'. ☹️

 

So I guess my questions are: 

 

How quickly should I expect to get my AP and work authorisation so that I can get a new license? 

 

What type of things would you all suggest to keep myself occupied whilst not working now the holidays are over? 

 

Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their time in the US so far. Congrats to those who are already onto AOS, and good luck to those who are still persisting with NVC/USCIS 

We read , AP about 2 or 3 months, but in fact now from 3 to 4 months. So, we are working now for AOS and AP too, because we have to visit my children in Russia this summer... meaning  that obtaining green card is more than a year now, AP is necessary.

[IfeOluwa 24]

On ‎1‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 12:53 PM, Unshakable Faith said:

FINALLY...  NOA2!!!!!!

 

I contacted the Ombudsman and the next week it was approved!!  

 

God is so gracious in carrying us through!

GOD is Faithful! I am so happy for you guys. Congratulations!!! I pray the process gets smoother and faster now.

 

[Melodica256 158]

I know everyone is getting their marriages now, but I got my NVC number today (just thought I'd share)

[Talako 756]

49 minutes ago, Melodica256 said:

I know everyone is getting their marriages now, but I got my NVC number today (just thought I'd share)

Congratulations, and hang in there.  Hopefully it is all down hill from here.

[S*UK 543]

2 hours ago, Melodica256 said:

I know everyone is getting their marriages now, but I got my NVC number today (just thought I'd share)

Wohoo congrats! It should move pretty fast now X

[gibbersome 152]

On 1/18/2018 at 9:53 AM, Unshakable Faith said:

FINALLY...  NOA2!!!!!!

 

I contacted the Ombudsman and the next week it was approved!!  

 

God is so gracious in carrying us through!

Congrats! I have been following your story for a while and am so glad things are moving along for you! 

 

On a side question, how did you contact the Ombudsman and what did you say?

[BeatrixV 20]

On 1/25/2018 at 4:33 AM, Melodica256 said:

I know everyone is getting their marriages now, but I got my NVC number today (just thought I'd share)

Finally!! I'm happy for you @Melodica256! Got my NVC too and my CEAC Status says ready. I'm just completing some documents and Embassy is supposed to e-mail me with a set of instructions I think....? anyway, cheers!! 

 

Congratulations to @Unshakable Faith too! Let's do this!:) 

[CJE 2]

On January 25, 2018 at 1:33 AM, Melodica256 said:

I know everyone is getting their marriages now, but I got my NVC number today (just thought I'd share)

I got mine last friday! Website shows status "at NVC" still...what about yours?