US Immigration from United Kingdom

Hi. I've been creeping this site but not engaging through the entire process, and today I (finally!) had my interview.

However, during the interview, the London embassy informed me that they had not yet received my Visa Medical results (appointment was 6 days previously) and so my application was refused under 221(g) until my results are received.

Having spoken to Visa Medicals just now by phone they assure me my results were transferred yesterday, but they said they'd email the embassy to follow up. Which is all fine, (although the woman on the phone said I should have stayed at the embassy to call them so I feel an idiot for not thinking of that) but ultimately my application has still been refused albeit temporarily, and I am pretty devastated. It's taken forever to get to this point and I finally thought I'd have a timeframe to work to, but now I am back in limbo.

Has this happened to anyone else here? Does it result in a significant delay in your visa processing and passport return? I know that it will ultimately be approved, but will this be a minor or a major delay? Not that knowing will allow me to do anything differently. I just, want to know :(

Hi, I thought I should start this thread since I was in in CR1/IR1 Appointment Updates but I need more information regarding children. My son is 14 years and was documentarily qualified on 17th August. However he was 13th when he was DQ which meant that he didn t need an interview appointment. However now he just had his birthday in November and now he is 14th. Does anyone know what sort of question they asked teenager? If anyone could share their experiences. We can use this thread to update one another our interview status. Thank you

My biometrics for AOS have been scheduled for end of Dec. We were planning to spend the holidays with some of his family who live a little far out, and we don t want to come all the way back to Atlanta for the appointment.

I have read that you can go to the service Center on another date, as long as you have your biometrics appointment letter.

Does anyone know if this is still the case given covid? Or are they strict on appointment times now?

Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

So we've finally gotten an rescheduled interview, we're plaintiffs in Milligan v. Pompeo.

Its my understanding London rarely asks for evidence of relationship. Has anyone experienced anything different? Would the fact that we are in current litigation to even obtain this visa be evidence enough of an ongoing relationship? He has photos of my most recent visit in June, but is it necessary to print off any more recent communication between us?

Additionally, as the petitioner, I've compiled and sent the following to my fiance:

I-134
W2, Pay Stubs
Letter from Employer
2019 Tax Transcript

Signed and dated letter confirming legally able and willing to marry (our I-797 expired in April)

Is there anything else I should provide? He will have his birth certificate, ARCO, and passport pictures, confirmations of DS160, courier, visa fee, and interview emails. Additionally, his passport is valid way beyond 6 months. Are we missing anything?

Thank you!

I had my interview today in newark, nj! My appointment was 9.45 it said on the letter you would NOT be allowed in any earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment. We got there half hour early so sat in the car for 10 mins and then went in.. when we walked to the entrance there was a massive line around the building to get in!! Ofcourse I panicked thinking they wouldn t take me. Around 10.10 am we got in the building went thru security and then went upstairs to check in, after another 20/30 minute wait the officer called us. He was extremely nice from the beginning. He took us down stairs and told us to wait another 20 mins while he reviewed our case. When we went in he asked for any joint documents / photos etc. He looked thru our photos and just spoke like it was a normal conversation asking how we met etc. He asked us each other s full names and birthdays. Asked my husband when we got married and then the yes/ no questions.

I was worried as I overstayed my esta but when he got to the question about if you ever violated terms and conditions of your immigration status he just said and you overstayed your esta? I said yes and he moved on...

he didn t approve on the spot but told me I can apply for citizenship in 3 years and said I would get greencard within a month if all goes well and gave me a letter saying it was being reviewed. I tried to give him updated tax forms and he said you know what I don t even need it I know this is a real marriage, you guys have a kid and you ve given me enough evidence

Just patiently waiting to see if it ll be approved any time soon!

just wanted to let people know that it is a very very scary thing to do but just take a deep breath and be yourself!!