invictus90

Getting tickets and terminating your lease agreement, isn't going to force the immigration officer to make a positive decision. This simply shows the true intent of the beneficiary to come to America - hence the reason the I-130 was filed in a first place.

I'm looking for fellow UK members, who had filed an I-130 via DCF in London recently. Reason to create this separate thread, is to give all the London CR-1/IR-1 filers, an easy way to share their experience from when they filed their petition, to the finish line Updated stories, will help everyone to be current on their process - and allow them to get "real time" fresh answers.
Lets start by getting the current timeline of receiving NOA2. I wonder by how much does the actual timeline differs from what members have received in their I-130 notice of receipt.

They met online (most likely on some dating site), but since they are not a couple, I would embellish the truth a little and go with the tourism chat/site. People meet like this all the time and visit each other all over the world.
Now, why would she want to bring proof of ties to her country? She's not applying for visa - she's simply taking a trip to the U.S. as a tourist. She has that right you know. She's from Hungary, therefore she will be entering the U.S. under VWP. It's that simple. Please don't try and confuse her.

Yes, that is correct. If the CBP officer asks you how you know your friend, then I would suggest to say something like this: we've met on international tourism chat through a mutual friend. That will show the officer your interest in American culture itself, and not just a person who might be your potential future husband

You have got to be kidding me. If you actually believe your words - I dare not to ask your age. The only time for this not be the "prerequisite," is when you're about 5 yrs old. Trust me, I've been in a situation where I've dated (term taken loosely) someone online, but this wasn't a relationship. Labeling someone their bf/gf is associated with a committed relationship. The author of this post, may have taken this seriously and she might not be talking to other prospects, but this doesn't change the fact that she cannot be certain of the other party's approach. Virtual dating is never a 100% black on white - meaning, you cannot be certain of what type of person you're dealing with. Dealing with someone in person gives you tools to learn about his/her personality. Enough said. I'm not trying to judge her "relationship." I have simply made an observation which may or may not be taken seriously by her and that's ok. I wish her well of course.
You're wrong about the CBP officer. She should not lie about her intent for coming to the U.S., but choosing her words, may be beneficial or detrimental to getting her entry stamp.

I don't mean any disrespect, but the one thing, everyone has failed to point out - possibly intentionally, is the fact the you call your friend boyfriend. I've met my now wife online as well, but I don't see how anyone can label someone their bf or gf without meeting first. One should at least meet someone a few times before regarding one another as bf/gf. Come, meet the guy, spend some face-face time with him, then decide on putting that bf label Also, be really careful on deciding to become his fiance and going through this long immigration process. Just a friendly suggestion.
As far as your coming to visit him goes, just be honest about it and do just as Avery Kats suggested. Although, I would simply tell the CBP officer, than I came to see the country and meet with one of my good friends. Telling the officer you came to see your bf whom you've never met, may make him believe you might think of overstaying your allowed time (given by the CBP officer) and that you might go for the quick marriage and AOS. They don't like that.

Just tell them the truth to any questions they ask. It's that easy.
This being your first time they may put you into secondary questioning. They did for my now-wife, but never gave her any trouble after that the other half dozen times she came over.

Hey everyone!
I'm new to this site but not new since I've been scrolling through the topics for months to read and gather information about the k1 visa and the whole immigration process through marriage itself.
My boyfriend is a US citizen, we are planning to file I-129F soon. We met online and haven't met in person before. I'll be in the US visiting him and staying at his place for 9 days, I'll go later on this week. I'm 23 year old and I'm still a student in Hungary. I'm coming with the Visa Waiver Program and I've never been to the US before.
I'm a little nervous about the POE (which will be in Detroit btw).
Is it a red flag that we never met in person before, yet I'm staying at his place?
What should I say if they ask me whether he is a "friend" or "boyfriend"?
Any advices are much appreciated

First I would seek a good immigration lawyer that deals with immigration waivers. Looks like a waiver is what you need to pursue.
Also I would recommend you to to this website immigrate2us.net. This website like Visajourney but it specializes in difficult cases and waivers. Laurel Scott a very good attorney that specializes in waivers is on there and she also does a Wednesday Q and A on her website you could ask (I am suggesting all free avenues to pursue before the money starts to have to be paid).
Don't give up hope yet?
Now you say you were denied entry on assume on a VWP? So a I-130 petition has never been submitted for you?

If you were denied an immigrant visa because of drug convictions you will be denied a non-immigrant visa for the same reasons. Where are your wife and child now?

Hello I was denied entry to the USA because of my past drug convictions and was told I can never immigrate,
Is there anyway I can atleast visit since I have a US born baby with my spouse.? This is tearing us apart knowing I cant
enter the USA I hope atleast someone can give me advice on what I can apply for to atleast visit maybe a non-immigrant visa?
I honestly have lost hope in getting a greencard I dont want to not ever be able to visit please anyone let me know what I can take on thank you!

Same thing happened to me. I waited for months waiting for my biometrics appointment letter , only to find out that I did in fact had an appointement but I never received the letter. I called 1-800 number multiple times, only to hear to keep waiting, nobody informed me that I missed my appointment. Finally in February I called again and was transferred to somebody else who told me that my biometrics were scheduled for Agust and I missed it so they put my case on hold. He told me to write a letter to Application Support Center explaining my situation and to request rescheduling my biometrics. I did not do it, instead I made an Infopass appointment ( God know how long I would wait for them to respond to my request). After hearing my story, they filled out a request fo walk in biometrics for me, and I walked around the corner to ASC and they took my fingerprints there. Exactly 2 weeks later I received a letter with my interview date for April 24.
My advice - make an Infopass, dont waste time calling and waiting like I did!!!!

Apparently, when she checked her online status, it was at the end of February - so that couldn't have been a mistake on their part. That makes it 30 days past that date. She has made an Infopass appointment for tomorrow and hopefully she will be given the chance to get her fingerprints taken on the spot. Thanks for the help. I will give an update when she comes back and informs me of what she was able to accomplish.

I know that sometimes helps, but I wouldn't really recommend her doing so, this early, plus it isn't the case of USCIS losing her paperwork or such. It's better to wait a little. Doing too much, too quickly, can sometimes hurt more than not doing anything

Hi. Thanks for the info. So maybe, they made a mistake and put February instead of March in the system. I'm not sure when my friend checked her status online, but it seems as it must have been just a few days ago - I'll ask. If in fact they did send it out on March 10 and not February, then she should be ok. The frustrating part is, that when she spoke to USCIS CR, they never could tell her anything except for what she saw on her own screen. They just told her that it's been noted. I told her to call them again and try and speak to Level 2 supervisor, because they have access to more information. I have yet to find out whether or not she was successful at speaking to level 2 agent.

Hi Bluebird,
My husband recvd the text/email that on Feb 21st we got our FP letter mailed out.
We then received it March 15th and the envelope said it was mailed on March 12th!!! So the notification was wrong and I stressed out and worried for nothing.
The letter was coming from AZ to CA and it should have only taken a few days but it turned into 3 weeks. I called USCIS 2x and they told me nothing can be done about it until it's been 30 days to get a new letter. They also said they don't know the appt info because it is the nearest field office to us who sets it up and they dont' have access to their info. All they could do is that at the 30 day mark make a note so that I get a new appt.
So you are past the 30 day mark she should call and ask for a new letter.

I'm pretty sure it's not about wanting or not wanting to drive. It's more a question of being able to take time off from work with short notice - which is very hard to do from what she's told me, and the money for gas is also an issue. I will convey the message and let her decide on what she wants to do. I know this much, USCIS doesn't just deny your application right away. From what I hear, it takes about a year to get denied on grounds of abandonment. Thanks for all the info though. I hope she can get them to reschedule.

There is at least one very recent posting of a petitioner who had the exact same problem and called the USCIS several times to find out what had happened to her Biometrics appointment. She (or he), like your friend, was also not informed that one had already been scheduled. Eventually, her (or his) application was denied by default which was communicated to her (or him) months later.
The question is less about wondering about this, that and the other and taking action. Your friend doesn't seem to like driving two and a half hours each way to take a chance that might resolve this; does she have a better plan? If she does, she should definitely take it.

Thank you for the info. I told her about the InfoPass before I wrote here. thing is, she lives 350 miles from Dallas and 2.5 hr drive from nearest local office (Memphis). She's a single mother and ti would be very difficult for her to just drive up to either location without knowing whether or not she'll be able to take care of anything. I know that when they schedule fingerprinting, they sometimes do that locally, so I wonder if that's what they scheduled for her. What I don't understand, is why wasn't she told about the details of her appointment when she called to inquire.

Possible solution:
- Attempt to make InfoPass appointment at local field office
- If one is not available, show up anyway as a walk-in (have ready to hand: Green Card, Driver's Licence, Notice of Action (I assume she at least got that?) and any other correspondence received with the N-400 petition
- Explain the situation to an Immigration Officer at the field office and attempt to either:
a) have a new Biometrics appoinement scheduled to be issued by local field office OR
b) plead to see if providing an on-site Biometrics record (if the office has such facilities) wold be permitted
There is some hope in that the USCIS permits early Biometrics with scheduled appointments and also provides some flexibility to petitioners who show up after their scheduled date. I am not sure how long this flexibility is (and it would naturally vary from office to office), but I seem to recal anecdotal evidence that suggests it could be as long as thirty days. This is important to ensure that the N-400 is not denied by default for abandonment on the part of the petitioner.

Hey everyone. I just found out, that my friend did not receive her fingerprinting appointment letter, she was supposedly mailed. She filed at Dallas Lockbox, received a txt confirming receipt of paperwork, then she waited. Nothing was coming, so she went online and checked her case status, only to find out that a letter for fingerprinting appointment, was mailed out to her on February 10th. Nothing came, and she assumes that her appointment might have already happened. She called USCIS and they just noted what she said - that's all. What now?

To be on the safe side, I'd suggest checking with the Embassy/Consulate that will actually do the work, as they all seem to have their own procedures. The Warszawa Embassy are super nice to work with. Don't have experience with London though.

True, but I just want to make sure of one thing: when my wife goes to her interview and hands over her passport (with maiden name) for the purpose of having visa affixed, the consulate employee isn't going to reject it and tell her she needs to bring her updated passport. That would not be a good thing, for it would lengthen everything.

Yeah that's right. I forgot Ok, but did you receive your visa after you got re-married or earlier?

Right, that's what I'm mostly afraid of - that they might not want to affix the visa (clearly, it will be issued in her married name) in the passport which is in her maiden name. Your visa must have matched, because your passport was already in your married name. Thanks for all the info