JessieABC

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5 hours ago, JessieABC said:

10/17 Husband received text but I (usc spouse) received no notice . We included G-1145s for both of us.

 

Looked up the Msc receipt number via MyUSCIS but it resulted in an error stating the receipt did not exist. Had to manually toggle options for email and text notifications which were not active.

 

Check still not cashed.

Correction - took a few hours for the case to reflect in MYUSCIS

On 10/14/2019 at 10:25 AM, JessieABC said:

Sent:  10/8

Delivered: 10/11

 

Waiting for check to be cashed and notifications! 

10/17 Husband received text but I (usc spouse) received no notice . We included G-1145s for both of us.

Looked up the Msc receipt number via MyUSCIS but it resulted in an error stating the receipt did not exist. Had to manually toggle options for email and text notifications which were not active.

Check still not cashed.

Sent:  10/8

Delivered: 10/11

Waiting for check to be cashed and notifications! 

3 hours ago, AZSunshine78 said:

Got our number today from NVC 

 

 

Can anyone going to Knightsbridge please confirm that a screenshot of the ceac page is proof enough even though it doesn’t have our names on it?

 

Waiting for the letter in the post before booking the medical may take weeks because post where I live is rather slow.

Yes , you need the interview letter. You should book an appointment with your Gp to catch up booster shots and anything else you need in the meantime.

You should read up - google is your friend:

http://www.visamedicals.info/us-bring.asp

14 hours ago, Ldn2Chicago said:

Did everyone receive notification that their documents were received by the NVC? We sent ours and it was received (as UPS delivery confirmed) beginning of July. We did call a week or so later and the NVC said they don't send confirmation of receipt any more.

I went to check on case status and it doesn't say anything about being received, I will call today to check on it!

NVC does not send confirmation for receipt of your documents, for either the documents received from the USCIS or for your IV packet.

It usually takes a week or so for USCIS to post it after approval, then a week or so for NVC to receive the documents and to assign it a Case Number and Invoice Identification Number (IIN).  You can call USCIS to confirm when it was sent, then call NVC starting a a week + after to confirm.

If you are referencing the receipt of your IV packet, you will need to call after delivery to confirm what your scan date is.

On 5/10/2017 at 8:44 PM, SabrinaJerome said:

When we do send the I'll add our info.

It might be a while because one item is the court document and the other is 2016 taxes I haven't completed yet.

You might want to check the other thread. Unfortunately, I am no longer maintaining this spreadsheet but there is another one. Check the case to complete September 2017 thread!

2 hours ago, goobies said:

We need to confirm something ASAP please! Are we supposed to have the original, signed I-864A of our cosponsor as well as her ORIGINAL tax documents? We thought photocopies are fine, but someone told us at the medical exam (another applicant) that we need all originals!!!!

They changed that regulation this year: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/news/ink-signature-no-longer-required-on-affidavits-of-support.html

my husband took my origina 864ez and photocopied transcripts + w2s which they reviewed and were ok with.

15 minutes ago, CDJames said:

CEAC status still say "ready" but last update status date was change yesterday after interview 

Mine changed to administrative processing day after the interview. Few hours later, it changed to issued. Keep checking!

hope your passport back soon!  By the way, if they're available for your location, look into Thomas cook for ny flights. Extremely cheap!

We received the passport back yesterday!  

Just wondering - has anyone looked into the Obamacare requirements?  I read somewhere that requirements start the day you set foot on US soil.  On their official website, they state that it starts the first full month you have resided in the United States (for immigrants).  There also seems to be an exemption for maximum of two months of non-coverage.  

My husband is planning on traveling here November 18th.  

Question:

• If his bank offers 31 days of travel insurance including emergency medicals - does this satisfy the requirement?
• Does he even need coverage?  He'll either have a job by January or I'll add him to my plan during open enrollment for 2018 which is only 1.5 months after he lands which seems to fit under the continuous 2 month max exemption.

Tried looking through the forums and there were different situations.  Seems like most just opted not to get insurance and pay the fine.  Any thoughts or would anyone care to share their insight and experience?

Thanks to all! Will probably do some more research. For some reason I thought there was additional fine print regarding Poe! This was really helpful so appreciate the information!

7 hours ago, Jones.Chris said:

Afternoon All,

 

After a long and tiresome road with this process(15.5 months so far) we received a checklist stating that:

 

• Sponsor had not printed name on I-864A
• Household member had not signed I-864A

 

Fortunately - we had made photocopies which showed this to be incorrect, and after a few phone calls we were told all that could be done was a supervisor review. (up to 6 weeks wait).

In the mean time we sent another correct form just in case.

 

5 weeks (today) down the line and this supervisor review has not been started never mind completed...

 

Has anybody else had an experience like this? So fed up being stuck at NVC...

Thanks

 

*EDIT* Have tried to have the case expedited - was rejected last Thursday!

            And have asked to speak to a supervisor several times to no avail

I had an invalid checklist for court records issue (which doesn't exist since my husband had never been to court...not even for parking tickets).  We kept calling daily and managed to get through to 2 supervisors on two separate days.  Checklist was overturned and we received a case complete within 4 business days.

Try calling from 8-10 AM and between 3-5 PM.  There are different supervisors for morning and evening so hopefully you'll get through to one.  Not sure about sending in duplicates - they might reset your timer by accident since they're not too keen on cutting you slack for their mistakes.  We didn't send anything for fear that they might reset it anyways if we sent anything in.

Hope you get through to someone and get a case complete soon!

I've tried searching through the forums but am slightly overwhelmed by the amount of information so was wondering if anyone could perhaps link me to the right forum chain.  Google didn't really provide pertinent answers either (probably because I wasn't searching correctly).

My question is does POE / SS issuance start the intending immigrant's responsibility to pay for taxes in the US? For example, my husband (UK Citizen) will be completing his interview on August 16th.  We were wondering if him coming over at the end of the year will require him to pay taxes for 2017.  We're currently planning for January 2018 just to be safe and for him to have time to sort out his affairs.

Also, if we are married and filing jointly for the 2017 tax year, and he's already paid tax in the UK for most of the year - how would this transition?  Does anyone have any familiarity with what he might need to gather as proof of income/taxes since his company prepares this for him in the UK and there are no W2s?

Any insight or guidance would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!

Not sure about K1 requirements or timeline but CR1/IR1 medical costs about 300 pounds + any additional shots you are missing.  Here's their price list : http://www.visamedicals.info/us-price.asp

1 hour ago, LaurenAndBrent said:

I sent my package off about 2 weeks ago and only included the one cover sheet that has the checklist on it which comes in the welcome email. There was no other cover sheet to attach. I was confused by that comment you quoted too. I literally only had one cover sheet that I could include. 

They might have changed the process recently...not sure. I submitted all my stuff at the end of April but I know they've made changes to the ceac portal. As long as you have the scan code in there, should be fine.

1 hour ago, mrshill said:

Sorry to jump in but what do you mean by this? I am putting together the package before i send it and came across this What do you mean include both? ALso section two of that cover sheet applies for for the applicant and section three to the petitioner right? I am doing this for my mom im the sponsor she is the applicant Thanks.

One cover sheet comes with the welcome email or letter and displays a checklist along with a bar code.  The other one you can print out from the ceac website - I forgot how you access it but I believe it's via the receipts section.

I don't quite recall the sections on the checklist but I do recall they flipped the order on the checklist page last year. To keep it simple, financial documents should be prepared by the USC sponsor to prove financial capacity to support the intending immigrant. Civil documents should be for the intending immigrant/ beneficiary to provide identity and background info.

hope that helps!

25 minutes ago, trudi said:

 

 

Megan & James are K1 applicants and the process is different for them

 

You can theoretically book your medical as soon as you have your LND number, Knightsbridge do want something with the LND on, either the letter sent to the beneficiary (if you're lucky) or they will accept a screenshot from CEAC.

Knightsbridge usually have appointments available, it does depend on how busy they are but you can usually get one for a week or 2.

 

Ahhh I completely missed that! I've been so used to cr1 forums lol thanks for pointing that out!

2 hours ago, Megan and James said:

Hi there,

 

Can I just ask how long after your NAO2 were you able to book the medical? and were there appointments available immediately (i.e. the next week) or did you have to book one weeks in advance? 

 

Best wishes and many thanks,

 

Megan

You need your interview letter so once you get it, call immediately. Usually , you'll receive it around 8 weeks after your scan date (the latest date of when the nvc has confirmed they've recieved all your documents). 

After an noa2, you still have to submit all your documents after which you may still receive a checklist so the timelines can vary.

1 hour ago, yuna628 said:

There are risks at entry, but there are risks at any border. That being said, be advised that as a woman you may be targeted more frequently, and they have been known to be unkind to spouses/gfs etc. As a US citizen you are non-EEA so you have no right to free movement, and they have been known to take a look at those persons quite hard, depending on the officer. I cannot say how they will treat such constant visits, and some may likely wonder how you manage to pay for it and keep financially stable with job and home. That being said, the one difference to the UK than in the US -- if you should be denied and sent back, you can reattempt to enter on your own merits, (after a good long wait) provided you satisfy the next officer interviewing you. There are regulations about persons visiting the UK regarding healthcare that don't have free-movement rights, so yes they were likely trying to trip you up. You obviously satisfied the officer, but I don't know how long they'd be willing to keep letting you enter as normal. Always make sure you have evidence of returning back home.

Thanks, this was really informative and explains why i always get some rather odd questions which I usually don't understand.

Thanks to all for your feedback!  I guess I'll prepare more paperwork for my next visit and make sure I bring the CR1 letters in case.  Much appreciated!

20 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Of course there are risks, you are not a UKC, you have no right of entry.

I know risks exist, I just wasn't sure what they were such as if there any requirements similar to the US presence test existed - e.g., substantial presence test, etc. - or other unknowns.  Was hoping others might be able to provide some insight.  Just trying to spend as much time with the hubby as possible during the lengthy visa process while minimizing the possibility of any unforeseen trouble.

18 minutes ago, trudi said:

The U.K.  carries the same risk as the US border, they can and will deny you entry if they think you are visiting too often/staying too long.

 

It was probably your National Insurance number he asked for which is the U.K. version of the SS number.

 

I would carry proof of ties to the US and proof of application for US spousal visa so you can demonstrate your husband intends to move to the US and you have no interest in staying long term in the UK, but as with US borders there is never any guarantee of entry.

Thanks!  I've never traveled this frequently to one country so your input helps   I always carry my employment letter showing almost 7 years with the same company and my apartment lease as well as our Interview letter just in case.  Hopefully this will be enough to satisfy their concerns if any arise.  Never had trouble so far but better to be prepared  

My husband and I are nearing the interview stage of the CR1 visa process and in the interim - he is the UK spouse and I am the US citizen.  During this process, I have been frequently flying on a monthly/bi-monthly basis to visit him from 7-10 days per visit. 

During my latest entry into the UK, i was asked quite a number of questions including how often I visited, how many days I stayed, etc.  I believe the official tried to trick me by asking what my NHS number was or something of that nature.  I wasn't sure what it was, so I asked if it was something specific to those living in the UK.  I believe it was a number that allowed you to work and get benefits in the UK - not too sure.

My question is are there possible risks of being denied entry when I have a permament job in the states, I have never overstayed (usually a week and a half trip), and definitely have strong ties to (and have spent more time in) the US?  I've never been denied entry or have had a visa rejected.  The only UK visa I've ever had was a marriage visitor visa which was only used for the 2 week period in 2016 to get married.

The border official was furiously scribbling during the short conversation so i was wondering if there were any other restrictions I might be unaware of.

Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

35 minutes ago, Adam & Dina said:

Hey

 

Just wondering, did you end up including additional evidence of bona fide relationship with you IV packet?

 

Dina

No since it wasn't required. I prepared some for my husband to take to the interview instead. 

11 hours ago, chamma said:

Collected my passport today .. I can't stop dancing 💃 💃💃💃😁😁😁

Congrats!!!

Thanks, this is really helpful!