trumble88

my fiancé and i are at CSC which is 3 hours behind my local time.

i'm not sure which service center you're at, but that may be a factor.

I should have stated I was calling the USCIS customer service line which is supposedly open from 8-6 in all time zones...

Just called again (9:17am) and still no representatives. Weird. Are they closed today?

They state online and on the automated phone message the hours are 8am-6pm Monday - Friday. It's 8:20am, does anyone have an idea why they are not open?

I'm mad because I got up extra early before work to call...grrrr

Yes. It will show on the case status update.

Brilliant thank you for your help

That's awesome! So how did they give you the tracking number? On the case status update?

To get the card, about 10 days or so but they say it can take up to 30. My husband's status did the same thing. Congrats!!!!!!!

Oh congrats to you too!

Gosh I hope its closer to 10 - I am due to fly out for my sister's wedding on the 11th October! Cutting it fine!

You guys have made my day! Thank you so much!

Dare I ask how long I might be waiting for the actual card to arrive? (I know I'm being greedy!)

Wait, so I don't have an interview? An immigration attorney told me everyone has to have an interview?

That's great news! Thanks for the translation!

My case status was updated today (after nearly a year by the way) to Decision.

This is what it said;

On September 30, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

The language is a little confusing and vague to me - can anyone translate it into layman's terms? Where do I stand with this?

And I haven't had an interview - does this come next?

Thanks

I want to make an Infopass appointment at Atlanta USCIS, but I really can't take a day off work to go.

Can my husband (Us Citizen/petitioner) go on my behalf?

Does anybody have experience of this?

Thanks!

Okay so when I log on the CEAC it says my status is Ready, which I think means my forms have been received by the US Embassy in London?

I had my medical on the 13th August, would the 16th August 'status updated' be the results of that being added to my case?

Any insight would be fab, thanks!

Only trying to pass on a compliment to Trumble for digging a little and making a discovery.

trumble88

haha thanks man!

Just found this Applications processed by the Embassy in London - You are required to obtain the original documents or certified copies, and one photocopy (with the exception of your passport and photographs) for yourself and each family member applying for a visa.

on this page http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html

So looks like certified copies are all like you said! Hurrah!

So when I was 18, I changed my surname to my mother's maiden name by deed poll (previously had my father's last name). I have just found the documents - assumed all the paperwork would be there, but turns out I only have a 'certified copy' of the deed poll and not the original. I have looked it up and I can get a replacement, but obviously I would prefer not to spend the money.

Has anyone any experience of taking deed polls to London interviews? Originals or certified copies?

Thanks!

Like, actually at it? about 40 minutes. If it's busy and you're there later in the day, they may fall behind and you might be waiting a while. Budget in an hour and a half to your day. It's a 3-part thing, like a conveyor belt. You do a chest x-ray (10 mins), then the examination with the doctor (the longest part - 25 mins if nothing needs much explaining) then a chat with the vaccination nurse (and jabs if you're getting any - about 15 minutes).

Oh that's not too bad - hopefully there won't be a bajillion people there and we'll get done quickly.

What exactly does the doctor examine?

I think that QoB's experience is the exception rather than the rule. I think she was told the date of her interview because she asked for permission for her fiance to accompany her and they just happened to have the date to hand.

Personally. I think too much is being drawn from QoB's experience.

Yes perhaps you're right and she was lucky, Hopefully we will be lucky too and they'll get their butts into gear and give us a quick turnaround!

Does anyone know how long the medicals at London normally take?

Did you include a covering letter with your DS-2001? That should have included your e-mail address and date of wedding and medical - 1/2 way down step 2 here - http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Yes I did do a cover letter with all those things on - I just didn't specifically ask for an email of my appointment, so don't know if they will email me?

Oh sent my 'readiness' form off today - wish I had added my email address, but nevermind! Hope our interviews come around quickly too!

I am really excited too, I hope I get the same email Queen did the day after with her interview date, thatd be nice lol. How are you getting there are u travelling far? I am coming on the bus from Swansea

What email did Queen get?

I'm staying in London so just hopping on the tube. How long is the bus from Swansea?

Mine is at 2.10! Im really nervous, how are u feeling?

I am nervous! And I don't know why! Just so excited that its finally happening and don't want to mess it up! maybe I shall see you there!

Here's an example of one being tested for drugs. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/445705-failed-medical-i-really-need-your-help/#entry6417246

On any blood sample, it must be specified what is being tested...STIs, white blood cells, drugs, antigens, HIV. One blood draw is not going to show every possible thing that can be tested.

Panel Physicians instructions are here. Tells what they are to look for. http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/panel/technical-instructions-panel-physicians.html

This is an incredibly helpful post - so thank you!

ME TOO!

Oh that's awesome - mine is at 230 - what about you?

Ah well you've made me feel 100% better about this! I was giving everyone such dirty looks yesterday at the festival as they blew smoke in my vicinty, haha, but now I don't have to worry - phew!

Also,googled syphillis - you're right. That's so surprising!

Oh that's interesting - why did I think there was a drug test??
Also did not realise syphilis was still a thing! haha

Hey there, I have my medical in London on Tuesday.

I do not use drugs, so I wasn't worried about doing a drugs test. However, I am spending this weekend at a music festival in San Francisco (just before I fly back to London) and today there was ALOT of people smoking weed in the crowd. I am just getting paranoid that this second hand smoke will make me test positive on my drugs test!

Does anyone know;

1. if this is completely irrational? Can second hand smoke make you test positive?

2. what kind of drugs test they do in London? blood or urine?

I am probably over reacting, but just want to check!

PS. Saw Paul McCartney play tonight at the festival and he was blooming brilliant!

Any ideas whether the tax transcripts need to be notarized?