HollyandSim

Then you should be getting a 10year GC. Wow sounds like you have had a rough go of it!
Well, I can tell you that all of us here, including myself have sent in renewals without a fee and received our renewal card. I did have a Tier 2 tell me that yes there is a renewal fee and I told her straight out she was wrong. I paid the original fee when we filed therefore no fees to renew.
I have heard of fees from 135.00 to 500.00, I guess it depends on where you live. If you have to redo the medical just make sure you call around and get prices. Use this link:
https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor
Also, ask what it includes, lab test, xray, tb test, vaccines. I know some charge extra for some of those things.

today i received my NOA2

Good luck!! If you CAN don't track it soo much it's like watching paint dry it takes time and not always the same amount of time.. haha

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

This is an insane topic.
Bad Daddy - to your suggestion that parents pay the cost of schools alone. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't use several programs my tax dollars are spent on, so I wouldn't want to pay for them. It's a pretty ridiculous concept. I even paid to send my son to private school. It doesn't stop me from paying taxes for public schools.
Also, I am a single mother. I have never done drugs. While I will agree that we do have a drug epidemic in our country, it isn't limited in any way to parents or single parents.
As with any "business", I am sure there is wasteful spending in most school systems. And just like most companies, the people that work the hardest (teachers in the example of schools) are usually paid too little. I would say this is a very big part of the educational deficiency in the US. Quality educators would rather train at a corporation where they can get paid at a higher salary than schools.....or opt not to educate in order to get paid a larger amount doing other work.

I called last week and I was told they are processing March 5 and since I am early May I should "wait 90 days, if not approved call again." Uhhhmmm...
But, on another note... I'm going to call again today.

While I am happy for all of you CSC folks getting your NOA2, I'm also very jealous. Yesterday was 3 months since I got the NOA1 and it looks like I will have about 3 more to go. :-(
I wish they would ship some of the VSC files to Cali.
I would probably be ok with it all, but this has been a pretty horrible 3 weeks since Simon has gone back to the UK. School has started and my son is starting a new school. He's getting bullied. :-( Plus we're having trouble on the bus. They keep dropping him off at home when no one is there and they should be dropping him off at his aftercare.
That doesn't even take into consideration that I am super swamped at work. We haD 2 positions that needed to be filled in my department and another girl just went on long-term disability and won't be returning. That makes 3 positions that needed to be filled (there are only 2 us now) and we got told today that we're not filling them due to budget cuts. There is NO way I will be able to keep up with things as is.
Why can't they have an expedited process for life!
I'm so sorry to be a complainer, but I normally get to talk to Simon on my lunch everyday, but I didn't get one today (probably the beginning of a trend). I don't know how many of you use Viber, but it is generally better quality than Skype. Until recently. Half of our calls are spent saying "What", "let me call you back", "Sim....Sim....Sim" "Can you hear me now?".
I totally went from being like a warm and happy family for 3 months to a lonely, jealous, depressed, frustrated, worried mom/co-worker/fiance.
And by the way, yes I am writing this at work, but dang it. I should get 10 minutes for myself!

i must also say that it is neat to discuss the k1 visa process with people going through it at the same time. please june filers, if you get any updates or RFE, then please share with everyone. this may help others going through this process to know what to do and what not to do.

I am June filer
I have all my fingers and toes crossed that it will be around christmas or just after the new year that I get to go... nothing like ringing in the new year with a new life
can't wait...

Hi, welcome to VJ.
This site is wonderful and you will meet some wonderful people.
I would definately head over to your countries "portal" where you will find lots of information pertaining to people moving from the UK.
There are also so very active posters from the UK on these boards who always seem to be very helpful.
1) Do you really have to have every box completed? I read somewhere that you should enter 'N/A' in any box that doesn't apply.
Never leave anything blank. N/A or none if it does not apply to you.
2) On question 10 of my info (USC was granted through..), I have birth in US selected. Do I need to complete anything in the box below.
No. I do not believe so.
3) Its 2/28 and the form expires tomorrow. Should I scrap this and wait for a new version? Has this happened to anyone before? Does a new version post straight away?
Not too sure, I would start with a fresh one.
4) Do I need to send in any other forms with this? He doesn't have any kids ( so not bringing any lol). I'm not referring to the evidence. 5) When will he need to send anything anywhere? I've seem some things that said now and others that say nothing until he bring stuff with him to the interview.
Send all the forms for the I129f packet from the check list.
This is what you need, some of these things he needs to do
Assembling the I-129F Package: Checklist
1.Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted.
2.Cover Letter (see example). Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-129F), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3.Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (see example)
4.Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it.
5.Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1. (see example)
6.Proof of having met in past two years. (click here for examples)
7.G-325A filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated (see example).
8.One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name of the US citizen on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert US Citizen's Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
9.G-325A filled out by the foreign fiance(e) signed and dated (see example).
10.One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign fiance(e). Write the full name of the foreign fiance(e) on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert foreign fiance(e) name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
11.Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport issued with a validity of at least 5 years or a copy of the US Citizen's naturalization certificate (front and back). This is used to establish citizenship.
12.Copy of final Divorce Decree(s) or Certificate(s) for the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) if either has been previously married. If the previous marriage of the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) ended due to the death of their spouse then include a Copy of Death Certificate(s) documenting that fact.
13.Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents. You must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.
14.In regards to Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information.