TamsynE

mine took about 3 weeks from the medical and then 3 weeks to interview... you have to call the expensive line to pay anyway

Okay, so hopefully it is soon! I called them today and they have still not updated their system from the packet 3 paperwork i sent them 4 weeks ago!! Losing the will to live lol! Did you pay before an interview was scheduled?

I paid my fee over the phone before my paperwork was accepted. They then scheduled an appointment earlier than I expected from timelines by about two or three weeks. I would pay it if I were you and had the money :-P

I have the money to pay it, was just unsure if they prompted you to pay it once they scheduled an interview? If that will speed it up, hell yeah I'll pay it now!

When did you have your interview?

Hi, try looking at the immigration timelines, select K1 visa and filter the results by country UK. If you then sort by interview date (descending), select enable advanced mode, you can compare the dates. Good luck.

Thanks for your reply! I have done this but they vary so much, due to different circumstances

Does anybody know an approx time frame that you are usually issued an interview letter?

I've submitted all the relevant documents for Packet 3 and I had my medical exam a fortnight ago. The day after I then sent DS2001 stating that I'm ready for the interview. The girl at Knightsbridge Doctors said with the bank holiday that the results would be couriered to the embassy Wednesday, last week and they issue the interview letter quickly.

I don't know whether I should fork out the ridiculous sum of money and call them or not? Or if I'm just panicking. Trying to be in the states for late June/ early July as my wedding is scheduled for Mid July.

Thank for your help in advance!

Not *fingers crossed*... he needs to call. Do you really want to risk the problems associated with being an uninsured driver? There's police charges if you're in an accident and not covered by insurance, if you have an accident and someone is hurt YOU will be sued, rather than your insurance, if your vehicle is written off/damaged YOU pay for repairs (not your insurance). Seriously, it'll take a quick phonecall now (so you can plan) and preferably something in writing about him adding you to the insurance policy once you're here. No drama, less stress.

I was referring to *fingers crossed* as in fingers crossed there's no charge, I'll get Matthew to check with his agent. Of which I did last night, and it's free.

I'm not stupid enough to drive uninsured, but thank you.

At the time, State Farm added Mrs. T-B. with no hassle or extra charge.

Yes it's free, I just need my name adding to the policy.

Thank you

Does anybody know how the time that you are usually issued an interview letter? I've submitted all the relevant documents for Packet 3 and I had my medical exam on Friday before last. They said with the bank holiday that the results would be couriered to the embassy last Wednesday and they issue the interview letter quickly. I don't know whether I should fork out the ridiculous some of money and call them or not? Trying to be in the states for late June/ early July

Thanks

We live in TX so I'll give my experience/opinion. I've battled the Texas DPS on more than one occasion.

No. It's to translate your foreign license into English. Might be useful with a French or German license.

You fall into that K1 limbo area. I would say you are a visitor until the US government gives you authorization to live here. My husband drove on his UK license. He even got a ticket. He said he "lived" here since October. Then a long discussion on why he didn't get a license within 30 days. Cops do not know immigration laws. In hindsight, he should have said he was visiting. The law has changed to give 90 days now.

My husband had to wait on his EAD. Now there are some better guidelines. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/documents/ImmigrationStatusChart.pdf

See the last thing on p.6. It says your NOA1 showing you have filed for AOS allows you a one-year license. A K1 is listed on p.16. It says your visa will allow you a 90 day license. (I wonder if my repeated communication to DPS headquarters helped point out K1s fell in a gap in 2008) Keep in mind, each time you go to get a license, you wait several hours in line and pay again, ie pay for a 90 day, pay again to extend to 1 year with NOA1, pay again to extend to 2 years from greencard expiration, pay again to get a normal 6 year license) At least they handed out 6 years with the conditional GC back then). I think personally, I would be a "visitor" until filing for AOS.

And a brand new law in effect yesterday, May 7--

Beginning April 2, 2012, you must prove that either your residence or your domicile is in Texas and that you have lived here for at least 30 days in order to apply for an original Texas noncommercial driver license or ID card.

Here's the link. No clue why the difference in dates, but mandatory yesterday according to several news sources. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/residencyReqNonCDL.htm

You are correct. If your husband gives you permission to drive the truck, then it is covered if you have an accident. My State Farm agent told me to just have husband drive that way until he got a TX license. Then once he had a TDL, they added his info to the policy. FYI: It didn't cost additional to add the second driver.

Thank you so much for the help! For some reason I wasn't notified that anybody responded! Matthew is with State Farm so fingers crossed all is good til i get a TX licence!

Thanks, same to you.

I want to get married June 23rd. I hope to make it

I hope you do! Then put some pictures up!

Congrats!

Medical Completed!

You're just a couple of weeks ahead now! How did your medical go? I'm waiting on my interview letter, in the UK we've got the Mayday holiday and so mail wouldn't have moved for a few days.

Hi all!

I'm wondering if you could offer me some advice. I will be emigrating to Texas in the next few months on the K1, and it is essential to drive! Being in the country and having a 6 month old daughter I was wondering what options I have.

I have a full UK license and a history of no claims. It is worth getting an International Driving Permit? I understand that I can drive on a UK licence for 12 months as a visitor, but then within 30 days as a resident... does this mean that once we start the AOS I must apply for a TX license?

Also, can I just drive my fiancés truck in the meantime as its insured? I understand that the vehicle is insured and not specifically drivers? Or does there have to be a certain insurance as I'm on a foreign license?

So sorry for al the questions, it's just been worrying me!

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!!

Oh that is great! No I haven't had the interview yet. It works different here, we have to get the interview date before we can schedule a medical appointment, and I have the medical on Monday and then the interview two weeks later. I hope your date is soon though.

Good luck!

When is it you are due to get married?

[Thread resurrected ]

Tams how did the medical go? Did you get it all done and ready to get your interview scheduled?

I have my medical on Monday.

October Filers, what is new?

I just walked back in. It's been a long long day! Medical went good!!

I passed the exam, just awaiting my blood results and chest X-ray and it will be forwarded to the embassy on Wednesday!

I'm sending off my cover letter for interview tomorrow.

Have you had your interview yet?

I am at the end of the K1 process in this country. Our daughter is now 6 months old and about to accompany me to the US, we registered her birth abroad at the embassy in London. She has a US passport, birth certificate and Social Security number. She is a US citizen and therefore does not need to be included on the K1 petition.

If you are going to go this route though, the US mother/father must be present in the country when being registered as they will be transferring citizenship. You will both have an interview under oath, you'll then be told the outcome and whether citizenship has been granted.

I think its around $200.

Adding this because of a question asked elsewhere concerning the I-134 Affidavit of Support documentation.

London does not have any required item for proof of income as long as you prove it. Two proofs is plenty to cover the "just in case" worriers. Pick from ANY of these examples:

• Tax return info--transcript OR photocopy of actual return with W2 (just the one most recent)
  
• Pay slips
  
• Letter from employer
  
• Bank statements showing investments/assets if the income isn't up to 100% of poverty level
  
• Pension statement or Social Security benefit statement if retired and no salary
  

Each person should prove their current income the best and easiest way for them. Maybe you just graduated from college and took a $65,000/yr engineering job in November 2011. So your latest tax return would show $10,000 income in 2011. That proves nothing, so don't use a tax return. Get an employer letter and some recent pay slips.

The same might be true if you got a big raise in late 2011. Maybe that raise put you over the threshhold but your 2011 tax return doesn't look adequate. Prove you current income after the raise.

If your tax return is over, then it's a good proof to use. If you don't want to hassle the boss for a letter, then pick two other things from the list.

Thank you! Was just having this convo with the fiancé last night!! He has W2's and a letter from his employer, and has just ordered his latest tax transcript. Guessing he can just send me the W2s and letter now!

Wow, we are almost done, congrats all. Tams you got the interview date?

Not yet! I have to have my medical and then send a cover letter saying I'm ready for my interview. So will do next Monday. Usually 3 weeks to a month to interview!

So happy that it's almost done!!

my interview is may 10...next thursday!

good luck!! We're nearly there!

I noticed you said about sending the Ds2001 after the medical .... I sent mine with all forms I was ready... do you think i should send another copy to make sure they discovered it and its not buried in the paperwork file?

The DS2001 is the letter that you must send once you have all the required documents gathered. It is the 'ready for interview' form. You must have already had your medical exam to send this, and the embassy have your results.

So yeah, resend once you've had your medical exam and have all the bits and pieces that you need for interview.

I believe you get an interview around a month after the embassy has the medical results and you've sent the DS2001. I will be sending mine next week, I have my medical on Friday.

Good luck

I have my medical on Friday! Almost finished the process this side!!

Have you received your NOA2 yet?

I did exactly as Nich Nick suggests, got my medical date booked, sent off all of the D forms but not the checklist. Had my medical, gave it three days and then sent the checklist and cover letter off saying i was ready for interview (recorded delivery). Had my interview today and got approved so i would say thats the best order for London )

Yes I had it a while ago, I've sent all my forms also and now just waiting to book the medical.

Congratulations on the approval, how did the interview go!?

Preferred method: Take the photos to the interview and they will attach. Did you notice passport photos are on this list of things to bring to the interview?

If a new reader comes along and says "oh no! I attached mine and mailed them", not a dealbreaker. You don't have to take more to the interview. People have done this too.

Thank you so much for your reply! I didn't want it to hold up the process you've set me at ease.

I sent all the required forms to the embassy just a moment ago, bar the DS-2001.

I made a copy of everything and just noticed that there is a little space for the photo, after I'd already sent them.

As the letter says to send just the forms. I was unsure whether the photos go with me to the interview or I'm to send them?

I have the ability to resend these anyway if need be. Does anybody know?

Thank you

Hi I'm preparing the things I need to send to my Fiancee just to be Sure:

(So pls tell me if I lack something or if there's anything wrong..=D)

> Pay stubs, Bank Statements, Letter of Employer

> Original NOA1 hard copy, RFE copy, NOA2 hard copy

> W2 for my taxes

> Letter of Intent to Marry

> Affidavit of Support (Form I-134)

> Additional Evidences of ongoing relationship

> Originals of things I sent on my I-129F Form and RFE

..must have forgotten something, what do u guys think?

I don't think you need to worry about the NOA's/RFE. I read on another thread that these are already in the file.

Also the evidence to submit is evidence that the relationship is still ongoing AFTER filing the petition. So you'll need more up to date things

As soon as London has your case logged send these for sure:

Form DS-230 Part I (no to Part II. Never need it)

Form DS-156 (2 copies)

Form DS-157 (2 copies)

Form DS-156-K

DOS can tell you if your case is logged in by London. Call DOS (202) 663-1225, press 1, then 0 to speak to a person. Ask them if London has logged your case (give LND number). If they have, it is safe to mail in the forms. There's nothing special about having the actual letter. Dan posted his copy in this thread.

Options:

1. Some people send the DS2001 readiness form with the other 4 forms if they have everything in hand for the interview. That means your police certificate, I-134 and financial proofs too. DS2001 calls for a cover letter stating medical date, wedding date, and email address. I would at least have a medical date before sending.
   
2. Send the 4 application forms first. Gather your interview docs and make a medical appointment. When you're done with that, notify London with the DS-2001/cover letter.
   

My opinion is #2 is better, but it's a random hunch. It is what London seems to spell out in their instructions. And I further suspect that if your readiness DS-2001 goes in too early, then it gets buried in your file and nobody is going to remember it. They aren't going to assign your interview until the medical results arrive. If I was doing London today, I would plan my readiness info to reach them 3-4 days after the medical exam. That way, they review your letter/form, see your medical results are there and go on to assign the interview. If you have special requests in your cover letter, it's received and read freshly at a time you are actually eligible to interview because the medical is done.

Maybe when they file the medical, they dig through the folder to see if you already sent the DS-2001. Maybe they just throw in the medical thinking the readiness form is yet to come. I don't know. I've just seen a few people who did it option #2 way get assigned interviews faster. Could be my imagination. Somebody create a spreadsheet to compare data.

In my London time, we didn't have to have the medical first. So sending forms plus readiness (was an actual checklist) the day London's letter arrived was the quickest way to an interview. When they changed to requiring medical results first, I started changing my opinion.

Anybody else have different thoughts?? Anybody want to start a new thread so people can compare dates. Let's don't muck up this thread with those lists. I don't have a horse in this race, so not motivated to start a list thread.

Tip for TamsynE: If you want to be in the US by late June then give a wedding date of late June. Make up one. They don't hold you to it. It just helps them know the June girl needs a quick interview and the September girl has plenty of time and can be scheduled for August.

Thanks so much for the help! I shall send those forms ASAP

Hi Guys,

I have a question. My petition is at the embassy and I'm awaiting the letter that says they now request the following paperwork.

Form DS-230 Part I and Part II

Form DS-156 (2 copies)

Form DS-157 (2 copies)

Form DS-156-K

I have these filled out and am awaiting my police certificate to book my medical exam.

Can you send these in first and then as soon as you go for the medical exam send in the DS2001?

I'm due to get married July 21st and ideally I would like to be in the States by the end of June.

Thanks in advance

Sure, but they usually ask your LND case number when booking so call NVC for it if you don't know it yet. DO get your needed shots before you go to the medical. Shots listed in pinned thread "...from NOA2 to interview".

I have my LND number, thank you

I think I have them all, I think its just either Hep A or Hep B. But I shall check!

Also in terms of packet 3, did everyone just send it all off at once or send the DS230 etc first and then the cover letter once you are about to take your medical exam?

I just want to speed it up, due to get married July 21st but ideally would like to be in the states end of June.

Thanks in advance.

My package is at the London embassy now, I have not yet received a letter stating they require the next step of paperwork. Whilst I'm waiting for this can I go ahead and book my medical? As I have a case number? My police certificate will be arriving in the next few days.

Thanks

Got our Interview date. May 21st!

Wow, congratulations! This makes me so excited for mine!

You're almost there, in time for your wedding!