louishjelmslev

Woohoo!, just received my LND number!

Can anyone tell me the steps after submitting the 'Notification of Applicant Readiness - Form'?

Does anyone know approximate times between this submission and an interview date in London?
Thanks!

You do not need an apostille for any documents in the immigrant process that are for a US agency (USCIS, NVC, consulate). They do not require them.

The only time I have seen them required is for US documents in a non-US country - for example when I was married in Colombia the Colombian government required them for my birth certificate, old divorce document, etc..

That's great, thanks for the confirmation! It's just that we thought it to be a possibility, as it was needed for previous marriage certificates in her home country.

Thanks for such a quick reply everyone!

Does anyone know if my wife (the beneficiary of a CR1 application, myself being the USC petitioner) would need to receive an apostille on her UK police record?

Updated! Would be completely lost if it wasn't for the forum and key members!

Thanks a lot Nich-Nick.

Yes, I did include a self-addressed stamped envelope with my original I-130 package, however I was really worried because I didn't receive an email or a text message (although I had included that information on the official request form along with the I-130). After looking through the forum, I checked my Junk Mail, however still no success. I was relieved however when, after phoning them today, they had told me that the application had been accepted.

I'm trying to be patient, however I'm just so concerned because the embassy haven't contacted me throughout these early stages, so I have no dates to measure my application's progress.

That clarifies things a lot! Thanks for the clear responses!

Hello everyone.

Could someone please tell me the difference between having one's I-130 application accepted versus 'NOA2'? I called the London Fields office of the US Embassy in London today, and was told that my I-130 application was accepted on the 15th May. However when asking when I'd receive my NOA2, the representative had no idea what I was referring to!

Many thanks!

If you are doing a K1 visa as your profile says, the timeline posted does not apply to you.

Thanks Nich-Nick for letting me know I should update my profile!

Hello.

Can anyone tell me from first-hand experience whether or not they've found the "Processing Times" on the US Embassy's site (http://london.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/i130filing.html) to be accurate?

Thanks ilovemyman!

***And sorry, I meant to write I-129f!!! Just so many form numbers running through my head!

Hello everyone.

I'm using the very helpful 'Step-by-Step Guide' as a checklist for my I-294f package.

However, when looking for example forms, I've come across the following that are headed under K-1 Visas, yet aren't included in the guide:

1. Request for Provisional File

2. USCIS Form I-134

3. DS-160

4. DS-230

I understand that the Provisional File may not apply, and that the I-134 should be filled out after NOA2 (is that correct?).

However the two I'm not sure of are the DS-160 and the DS-230. Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but after searching for related posts, I've only come across questions regarding the forms once they're in process, as opposed to whether they're necessary for the original I-294f package.

Any informationi regarding the latter two forms would really be appreciated.

Thanks!

Perfect, thanks a lot for such clear and direct suggestions.

1. Leaving blank

2. Relative's address, with an addendum explaining the situation.

Could someone please enlighten me on two issues found in the I-129F form?:

1. <point 13.d.> "Have you obtained a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship in your name?"

-I'm assuming this only refers to those that have become citizens AFTER birth? If a USC by birth, should I complete this section?

2. <point 28> "Address in the United States where your fiancée intends to live."

-Being located overseas in the UK, we're currently researching candidate cities online. In short, I don't think we'll have a definite address anytime soon. How should I complete this section if I don't know the address of where we'll be living? To clarify, I'll be attending university in August, so I have a definite area, just not a definite neighbourhood for quite some time.

Many Thanks.

Thank you all for the lucid explanations.

After an intense survey of the amazing resources here, I think I'll go it without the attorney.

Unfortunately, it is looking like my fiancee won't be joining me on move-in day

Hello all. It's a pity that I've only just stumbled across this forum... would have help greatly if I had found it a few months back!

I'm putting together my papers and documents for my I-129F, and as a precautionary measure, I was thinking of hiring an immigration lawyer for my application.

Personally I don't think my case is particularly complex or unusal, however time is of the essence (my doctoral studies commence in August of this year).

Does anyone have any opinions and/or experience with this?

I'm currently in the UK, so I don't know if that would present itself as a caveat.

Thanks,

Louis