inyangilzee

if you already got packet3 then that means you can schedule your interview, if no date is showing up in the schedule site then that means theres no available date yet and you have to wait until US Embassy open new slots.

38 minutes ago, ThessB said:

Will Abu Dhabi schedule the appointment? If so, how did they contact you? Did you provide them with your details?

 

I have created an account and paid online but cannot schedule an appointment, calendars are locked.

if you cant see the dates then there is no available schedule yet. Check again after a week or call the US embassy call center

Hello, please wait for the US embassy letter maybe your case is not yet in their system thus you are receiving the error. I would also suggest that you call or email them to verify your case status.

Hi ThessB, you can't do your medical unless you have a confirmed schedule for interview because the clinic will ask for the interview confirmation letter. What you can do is choose a date of your interview that will still give you time to do the medical. In my case, I scheduled my interview Sept. 18, 2016 and had my medical Sept. 4. 

Hello, please wait for the US embassy letter maybe your case is not yet in their system thus you are receiving the error. I would also suggest that you call or email them to verify your case status.

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Hi All, I wrote a TagLish ( Tagalog-English) blog on my K1 Journey in Dubai/Abu Dhabi. Feel free to read it here https://inyangilzeeblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/20/step-by-step-k1-visa-process-in-uae-abu-dhabidubai/

Please let me know if you need help on processing K1 in UAE. 

Thanks!

I get laid off from work due to redundancy on 19 Sep 2016 and did not consider taking the new job offer received from a different company as it would oblige me to serve a 2-year contract. My fiancé visa status was received by Abu Dhabi embassy on 15 September 2016 and i was under the impression that it would be completed 1-2 months. Then I came to know that Abu Dhabi embassy is very slow in processing the visas and would take several months. I can only extend my UAE residence visa till 19 November and I don't think it would be completed by then as till now I haven't heard from AUH US embassy.

Do you think it's okay to continue processing the Fiancé visa in UAE me being on a visit visa in case it takes beyond 19 nov?

Or shall I continue it in Philippines or yet find a job and just pay the penalties in case I wouldn't be able to serve the full term of the contract

Please help

Hi, i think you can continue here since the embassy you have stated in your 129F petition is Abu Dhabi. If you want it to be transfered to Philippines i think thats another process for transfer. Pls email Abu dhaby embassy before scheduling your interview so they can advise you. Goodluck

Hi

I was able to secure a police clearance while vacationing in Philippines last month but it's not being attested. I am already back in Dubai and got my police clearance in dubai where I stayed for more than 10 years. Is it really mandatory to have an Attested police clearance from Philippines?

Need your help please. Thanks

Hi you dont need police clearance in ph. you need NBI clearance thats what they accepted during my interview.

The Abu Dhabi embassy received our file on 15 September 2016 but till now we haven't heard from them yet. I know a friend's friend who got approved of fiancé visa last year and she processed it for 3-4 months only with Abu Dhabi embassy too. She said she was the one who set up the interview date. But I researched online it says that we should not set up the appointment from our end, and we need to wait for the embassy to set the interview date.

Shall I wait it for the embassy to contact me or shall I submit the d160 form and set up interview date online?

Hi, you can go ahead and create ds160 and set your interview. You can also email Abu dhaby Embassy to send you the packet3. Are you Filipino? Please join K1 visa journey group on Facebook it will help you a lot. tnx

Hello, a friend encountered the same problem, you need to email the embassy about it in the link (email) they have provided in the error message and attached the nvc letter you have received.

Thanks,

Gillian

I agree with Sukie, the tax return transcripts are BETTER.

thanks

You are better off bringing the transcripts to your interview. If you bring the 1040 instead, you will also need to bring all the schedules and W-2s that accompanied the 1040 when it was sent to the IRS. The tax transcript includes all that information so nothing additional is required.

Glad to know Thanks for the response.

You are good with the transcripts but I thought I'd add that my fiancé also filed online and he can go back to the site where he filed and dl the 1040 as a pdf..just FYI

Thank you so much. I will try to ask him if he can still access it, if not I will go to my interview with the transcripts. Thanks

You are good. They actually PREFER the transcripts since they come directly from the IRS.

Sukie in NY

Thank you so much. I can stop worrying now

A 1040 is only 2 pages. (Looks like this https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf )

A complete return must have the 1040, any other Schedules and forms that are part of the return, and the W-2 (or 1099) wage statement.

Other things that might be part of a tax return

Schedule B https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sb.pdf

Schedule D https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1041sd.pdf

Do you think it might be a transcript? See an image on this page of what a transcript looks like http://wp.stolaf.edu/financialaid/irs-tax-return-transcript/

If it's a transcript, then you don't need anything else with it.

Hi, my Fiance sent me transcripts only of his tax return from 2014-2015 as he can no longer get copies of his 1040. Are transcripts accepted for K1 visa interview? Thanks

Hi, my F works in Military and he said he does not have copies of his 1040 tax return forms since he filed them online. What he sent me are the tax transcripts from 2013-2015 that he requested via fax from IRS. Are we good with these? I have his W2 and LES too.

Will the Consul accept tax transcript instead of 1040 form?

Thanks

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Yes i guess. But at least you have already received the email. That is the packet 3. Its either you or your fiance will have it. Can i ask you question. When you register to immigrant to pay for the visa which one of the below you choose to proceed on the next page.

Thank you.

United Arab Emirates Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service

• Immigrant Visa
• Home

• Actions

Select IV Service

Please select the service type that fits your needs.

• I need to register an Immigrant Visa appointment
• I have received a letter from the consular section with instructions to schedule an immigrant visa appointment.
• I have received a letter from the consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K visa appointment.
• I am a Returning Resident outside the U.S. for less than one year with an expired, lost or stolen permanent resident card
• I am a Returning Resident outside the U.S. for longer than one year

Warning: K Visa applicants will be required to pay a nonrefundable Visa application fee. If you do not know which service you require, do not continue. Verify the visa classification written on your appointment letter.

Hello, you can go ahead and register to schedule your interview. i did not receive the email from Embassy too but what I did is I emailed them and told them that my case is ready, have scheduled the interview and needs the packet3. they emailed me the packet 3 after 2 days of my inquiry.

Hi, I asked my F to give me copies of his 1040 but he said he does not have copies of kt. What he provided me are: W2 and his LES. Are these fine for interview? Thanks

I had the interview on 31 July and they didn't ask for it, neither did they at the medical centre (Mideast in Deira), I just had to tell them that my interview is scheduled for so and so date I need to take the test (they would ask you for the interview appointment but not the letter, reason being the test must be taken 2 days or a week before the interview so the results are current).

Below is the content of the embassy letter:

Embassy of the United States of America

Consular Section

P. O. Box 4009

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

To prepare for your interview appointment with a consular officer, please read and follow carefully the instructions below.

You must complete the following two forms, print them and bring with you on your interview day:

Forms DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application (online application form)

http://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancé Visa Application

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf

If your children will apply with you, one copy of Form DS-160 for each child must be completed in full.

Obtain the following documents on this checklist which pertain to you. Do NOT send them to this office,

NOTE: The documents listed are required for both your nonimmigrant visa and the U.S. Immigration authorities when you apply for permanent residence status.

PASSPORT: A passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa + 1 copy.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Original birth certificate plus translation (if not in English) + 1 copy of each.

UNOBTAINABLE BIRTH CERTIFICATES: If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best possible secondary evidence, such as a baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.

DIVORCE/DEATH CERTIFICATE: Original Divorce/Death certificate (if applicable) plus translation (if not in English) + 1 copy of each.

EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP: You will be asked to submit evidence that you have previously met your fiancé (e), and proof of a valid fiancé (e) relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement.

POLICE RECORDS: Each applicant aged 16 years or over is required to submit a certificate from the appropriate judicial or police authorities from the country of the applicant's nationality and/or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen, as well as from all other countries where the applicant resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. For countries maintaining national police records, a certificate from the national police or judicial authorities must be submitted. For countries not maintaining national police records, a certificate must be obtained from each locality. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. Police records from certain countries are considered unobtainable. If not in English, it must be translated.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_3272.html

COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless that they may have benefited from an amnesty or pardon. If not in English, it must be translated.

MILITARY RECORDS: A certified copy of any military record (if applicable) plus translation (if not in English) + 1 copy of each.

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: Evidence which will show that you are not likely to become public charge in the United States. An affidavit of support Form I-134 should be completed by the petitioner and submitted with all supporting documents - current salary letter, current bank statement and 1040 tax form for the most recent year. A joint sponsor would also be required if the petitioner is unemployed. Originals, not photocopies, of these documents must be brought.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134.pdf

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Follow the instructions on the attached instruction sheet for obtaining a medical examination. This medical examination will also be accepted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence.

PHOTOGRAPHS: Two (2) colored photographs, white background, 2”x2” and must be showing full face of the applicant, are required.

FEES: Visa application fee $ 265 and must be paid in cash at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi on the day of your visa interview appointment.

This list was updated on September 2014

Embassy of the United States of America

Panel Physician Contact Information

New Medical Center

ABU DHABI

TEL. NO: 02-6332255

Mideast Polyclinic

DUBAI

TEL. NO: 04-2216888

New Medical Center

DUBAI

TEL. NO: 04-2683131

You must provide the Hospital with your original passport + one copy, 2 photos and your vaccination records.

you can apply for the Certificate of Good Conduct online you don't even have to go to the police station:

https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/dp/jsps/content/flat_content.do?contentCode=87255&switchLanguage=en&noCache=1413372793294

hi @soos thank you so much for the reply. I have emailed ABD USEM and they replied to me with the packet 3. Congratulations on the interview. I will have mine soon. What did they ask you during the interview? Thanks

Hi inyangilzee

Please update your situation in regards to your Interview Letter, Also where in Dubai Did you apply for Police Certificate.

Thanks

Hi i havent got the letter. In Dubai pls go to the Dubai Gen. Police Head Quarters near Al Qiyadah metro station. Bring a copy of passport, aed120 and 2x2 photos. tnx

Hi VJer's,

We need your help. Does anyone experience here that their case has been sent to a wrong Embassy? Our case should be in Abu dhabi UAE. But by mistake it was sent to Riyadh which i feel so stupid. This are very important and how they send the cases without checking the place properly.

We called NVC and advise us to contact Abu Dhabi UAE which did already. We sent email since its hard to catch them thru phone. This is so frustrating. Anyone can give us good advise? Is it right to contact embassy and not the NVC to rectify their fault? I believe our case should change as the code in it is refers to Riyadh and only NVC is the one doing that right?

Please help.

omg sorry to hear about this. how did you find this out? was it through the nvc letter? Hope it will get sorted out soon.

hello my Fiance sent me his original affidavit of support form. how about the tax forms, w2, bank statements and company documents (he works in the military) do these forms need to be original as well or scanned copies are fine? Thank you.

for notices like no1.no2, nvc letter are fine for scanned copies right? tnx

One more thing. I just said that my fiance can pay the visa fee for me through CC.But i just realize, is that possible coz i dont have any cards to use for online except his card. Or can i just pay cash and if so, what is the procedure? Its just confusing me also coz as per below link, it says we have to pay 140$ prior to our interview and then pay 210$ upon interview? total 350$.

http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/iv/faq.html

Thank you so much for your response Guys.

I think the site is not updated. you can no longer pay in the embassy. all payments are done online. pls call the embassy to give you a pieace of mind. and yes it does not matter who owns the credit card as long as it gets paid

Hi Thank you again for your response.

I want to know how much did you pay for visa and what is the procedure? Is it online and cash or cc? If cash, can we pay dirhams? Do you know if we still have some other fees to pay upon interview?

Thank you.

Hello, visa fee is paid online. you will create an account online for you to pay and schedule the medical. After you filled up ds160 you can go ahead and create the profile here: http://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

amount is $265 or AED900. you need to pay it via credit or debit card. another payment is medical. I heard NMC is the cheapest around AED750.

Hi Thank you again for your response.

I want to know how much did you pay for visa and what is the procedure? Is it online and cash or cc? If cash, can we pay dirhams? Do you know if we still have some other fees to pay upon interview?

Thank you.

sorry i mean you create profile here https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/iv

Hi VJ Members esp to those from UAE,

Our case status is 'in transit' now. So i believed NVC has been sent already our case to Abu Dhabi USEM. And i want to get our packet 3 so i can start preparing all the documents needed to proceed for interview even i already have an idea which are those but still i want to make sure. And i guess i can ask them through email. So i tried to email them on this email. 'abudhabiIV@state.gov' using my personal account but got feedback answer that i should follow the below link. But i cant find the right option or box to where i can send email. Can anyone guide me please.

Appreciate all your response. Thank you.

http://abudhabiivo.net/contactus.aspx

hi, wait until your case is ready. here's the email address i used esee_contactus+ae+info+en@visaops.net i sent an email to us embassy too in abd because i havent got my packet 3 instructions. i have scheduled and paid for my interview ln the 18th. the call center agents are confusing too so email i guess is better

ok that's great , i can help you with the physician's list , but they do ask for the embassy letter at the appointment.

might not ask for it during the reservation. but the doctor did ask for a copy of it during the appointment.

Oh really? So i really need that letter I have emailed uae consulate for and stated the i have set my interview.

Hi

Email UAE Consulate and ask for Packet 3 Instruction and include that you have setup the Interview. Click the link below, it will give you the information and Medical locations as well.

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United%20Arab%20Emirates&cty=Abu%20Dhabi

My finance is in UAE too and we are waiting for her NOA2.

hello thanks u so much. goodluck with the no2, ours took 71 days to get approved.