DS-160, CEAC and scheduling for medical/interview

[Aaron&Clari 1]

Hello,

 

I have received through the post from the US Embassy London a letter stating that they have received our approved petition in support of the K-1 visa application. They then refer to the London US Embassy portal "Applying For the Visa" for detailed instructions on preparing for my visa interview and scheduling the appointment.

 

Could anyone point me in the right direction to the next steps, please? I have read about the DS-160, but I need a DS application number, which I do not have. How am I to get one? Is this done through the CEAC website - and on that website, is the K-1 classed as an Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visa (there always seems to be some confusion on this point in some stages)?

 

I believe that the documents required is straightforward. There is the recommendation/almost-requirement of Form I-134 (Affadavit Of Support), which is fine. And a new ACRO police certificate is required. But the biggest headache seems to be registering for couriers, this DS-160 in order for scheduling the medical and interview.

 

We thank you for your help in this!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

@Aaron&Clari

 

1. Could anyone point me in the right direction to the next steps, please?

 

 

P3 instructions for the UK

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M92AwztXRnkFw6xwUF0ZlntJ6D4-eK2E/view?usp=sharing

 

Embassy Page

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/required-documents/

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/medical-examination/

 

London Portal here on VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United Kingdom&cty=London

 

London sub-forum on VJ

There are experts over in the sub-forum for your country located here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/  This is where others from your country who are processing or those who have completed their interview and they can guide you on their experience. A TON of information and help there.

 

A fellow VJ'r who just completed their visa interview

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/690372-my-whole-k1-experience/

 

Medical prices including vaccination pricing

http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-price.htm

 

Medical questionnaire

https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

 

2. I have read about the DS-160, but I need a DS application number, which I do not have.

 

Use your NVC case number for the application number.

 

3. How am I to get one?

 

By calling NVC. Details are in the PDF file found on the first page first post of any NOA2 to Embassy thread. Here is the link to the pdf file.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view

 

4. Is this done through the CEAC website - and on that website

 

No, through NVC. Instructions were given above.

 

5. is the K-1 classed as an Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visa (there always seems to be some confusion on this point in some stages)?

 

Both. As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you have to select "immigrant visa" as it is treated like as such even though it is a "non-immigrant visa".

 

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant treated like an immigrant. Other non-immigrant visas do not usually end up with green cards!  The K-1 on its own is a single entry, short time limit visa that expires 90 days after POE. You are a non-immigrant (90 days limit) with immigrant intentions (GC). That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.

 

This stage is for those whose case was assigned a case number from NVC and wish to follow the status till it is set to "ready" condition for the interview. You have three stages 1) transit - shipment is in the air or soon will be, 2) received - physical case file is at the Embassy and 3) ready - your case is ready to schedule and complete your interview.  These will be your current state or status to your case file once you have received the case number.

[Wuozopo 4,285]

On 2/22/2020 at 1:43 PM, Aaron&Clari said:

Hello,

 

I have received through the post from the US Embassy London a letter stating that they have received our approved petition in support of the K-1 visa application. They then refer to the London US Embassy portal "Applying For the Visa" for detailed instructions on preparing for my visa interview and scheduling the appointment.

 

Could anyone point me in the right direction to the next steps, please? I have read about the DS-160, but I need a DS application number, which I do not have. How am I to get one? Is this done through the CEAC website - and on that website, is the K-1 classed as an Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visa (there always seems to be some confusion on this point in some stages)?

 

I believe that the documents required is straightforward. There is the recommendation/almost-requirement of Form I-134 (Affadavit Of Support), which is fine. And a new ACRO police certificate is required. But the biggest headache seems to be registering for couriers, this DS-160 in order for scheduling the medical and interview.

 

We thank you for your help in this!

Your case number LNDXXXXXXX will be on that letter of instruction from the embassy and your fiancé should have gotten the same case number from NVC when they confirmed the case file had been sent to the embassy.

 

You can get you medical appointment now. All the clinic will require from you is telling them the LND case number when you call to make the appointment. Take the instruction letter as the proof in writing which they want to see when you attend. Make sure you have time to get your police certificate, shots/shot record, and the NHS patient summary printout prior to your medical date. 
 

Those steps you are currently reading on the embassy website are seriously messed up. They got changed and make no sense. I will suggest this order as that’s what everybody finds successful. 

1. Submit DS-160.
2. Gather documents. (for interview as well as documents for medical appointment). You don't want a looming appointment if you hit a hiccup and won't have what you need for the appointment. 
3. Book your medical date by calling the clinic. 020 7486 7822. 
4. Book the courier, pay, and pick an interview date all at the same time on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv. Select “I have received a letter from the consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K visa appointment”. Leave 10-14 days between medical and interview for best results.
5. Attend your medical.
6. Attend your interview.

 

Gather documents step is important. See lists:

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/required-documents/

http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-bring.htm

 

And do read all the information and FAQs on the embassy website instructions. Don't assume you picked up everything you need to know in the K1 threads. Each embassy does things in their own way.