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CASE UPDATE!!

Visa Issued!!!!!!! 

This is the best day ever!

Waters broke last night, baby on the way today, and visa just got approved! What are the odds!

Thanks to everyone on this forum❤️❤️❤️❤️

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

And what about the Mum status? Has that changed to IL? 

 

Funny enough my waters also broke last night!! Waiting for it to start naturally or be induced this afternoon!!!! Both very exciting if all goes well!

On 12 September 2017 at 9:39 PM, Wuozopo said:

 

So do you know how to get a US passport for baby? https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/birth/

 

 Hmmm...which arrives first? Baby or Visa? Keep us posted.

Status just got changed to "administrative processing", feeling hopeful that means approval will come soon!

On 7 September 2017 at 8:38 AM, fcheese said:

Hello

 

After a bit of craziness, we re-filed the I-130 application for my wife through DCF at the London embassy/USCIS. The package arrived through UPS 2 weeks ago but neither myself or our lawyer has received any notification yet. As a cashiers check was sent from our lawyer, the lawyer cannot see if the cheque was cashed as the funds are withdrawn immediately.

 

What should I do? Is this normal? How do I contact the embassy?

 

Thanks!

Took mine a month for approval of the petition. You need to be a bit more patient as its a time consuming process. Relax.

On 15 August 2017 at 4:04 PM, JefLyn4ever said:

I need help.  My husband's case is CR1 DCF US Embassy Manila.  We had our interview today and I, wife and petitioner, received a 221g for proof of domicile.  The proofs I submitted was insufficient, credit card statements from Sears and Chase, NJ Driver's License expiring in 2020, and the Balikbayan Stamp on my US Passport expiring on November 1, 2017.  Can someone tell me what other proofs I can submit?  Letter from my mother stating that there are 3 bedrooms, 1 mine, 1 my brother's and the other my parents and my stuff are still there in my room, show my flight itinerary back to US and receipt, conversation with my sister asking her for permission if we, my husband and I, can visit her first in California before we fly to New Jersey, conversation with my friends that I will arrive around October, bank account that is open with little amount of money?  Would that suffice? Your input is truly appreciated, thanks in advance! 

Get notarised affidavits from where ever you will be living as well as family members confirming your return. Make sure to include photocopy of the persons ID

3 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

 

So do you know how to get a US passport for baby? https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/birth/

 

 Hmmm...which arrives first? Baby or Visa? Keep us posted.

Got all the paperwork printed and ready to go to register her with the embassy when she arrives!!

told my husband what an amazing day it would be if we got our daughter and a visa approved on the same day lol

38 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

That is the generic status for London from before and even after an interview. It means you're back to normal. It will most likely change to AP briefly, then finally to Issued. 

Thank you so much for your insight. I definitely thought it was just the generic status as we've been told several times another interview wouldn't be needed. 

You've put my mind at ease about not having to make another trip up to London as we are hoping to go into labour tonight!!❤️❤️❤️

So his status has just been switched from "refused" (from the first medical) to "ready". Under the status is a statement about procedures for scheduling an interview at the embassy HOWEVER he has already had his interview back in March at which he was told after the second medical he wouldn't need to come back for a second interview as well as when they requested the passport it was in bold that he need not return for a second interview. I'm thinking the statement below the changed status might just be something that automatically comes up? Anyone have any ideas?

1 hour ago, Meg&Andrew said:

I would assume it's to print his visa. Has the status changed on the CEAC website? 

The status hasn't changed yet, I think they wait until the visa is issued in the passport so I'm hoping we might know by next week. The consular officer told my husband that everything else checked out at the time of his interview and that they would just like him to undergo a new medical so we had to wait until the first expired. His second medical went so well as he has made some major lifestyle changes so fingers crossed we get word it's been approved!

1 hour ago, G Walters said:

Sounds like he is on his wa to approval. Keep checking his status for issued.

That's what we are hoping for! I thought that might be it since it was the only thing requested since the got the second medical which went very well

34 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

They need the passport to glue his visa in the back. 

Just out of curiosity, can you state the date of first medical, interview, second medical, passport request.

So date of his first medical was sometime in February, interview was in March, second medical was September 1st and the passport was requested on September 7th. 

We are expecting our first child due on Wednesday so I am very excited at the thought that we might have an approval before her arrival, what a wonderful treat that would be!!

So I would like to update our case.

During my husband's interview at the embassy he was given back his passport, along with a blue slip stating that he needed to undergo a new medical exam when his current one expires. This was having to due with a past DUI. It has been six months and he has gotten a favourable medical exam that was sent to the embassy. They have just contacted us asking only for his passport. What could this mean?

1 hour ago, rucus said:

How serious was his DUI? Injuries done to others? Property damages? Are you assuming he is being required to undergo another medical exam as a direct result of his past driving history?

No one else was injured he did however take a turn too quickly and had an accident. It was his only DUI but in his first medical back in February he still would drink on the weekends and I think they saw that as alcohol dependancy so he was asked to undergo another exam after that one expired. He has since then completely stopped drinking and we are hoping that is the result they were looking for. It's just not part of his life anymore with our baby due any day now and I've never really been a drinker

30 minutes ago, jakartausa said:

I think this is more due to the DUI and not the drinking. If his last drink was March of this year then that is a non issue at the medical. Alcohol only stays in your system for up to 4 days after intake or 80 hours. Its actually called the 80 hours test. 

 

https://www.addict-help.com/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-urine-system/

 

So I wonder now what the real issue is? 

I think because having had a DUI in the past and continually drinking on the weekends they saw it as an alcohol dependency which I am hoping we have corrected in their eyes by completely staying away from it.

So my husband had his first medical exam in February and the outcome was not favourable because he said he still occasionally drinks and he has a DUI on his record from 9 years ago. 

When he went to his embassy interview the consular officer said unfortunately he couldn't approve the visa that day due to the medical exam and asked him to undergo a new one after the previous expires.

Since then my husband has not drank alcohol and we are hoping we have done everything we can for a better outcome. His last drink was in March after our announcement of being pregnant with our first child. Alcohol is not a part of our life anymore so my question is have we done all we could to improve our outcome? If there was no way to improve it wouldn't they have just denied the visa and not told him about a second exam?

His next exam is next Friday so I'm just a bit anxious now.

1 minute ago, Transborderwife said:

When it comes to addiction and/or mental Heath concerns in this country it seems like complete and utter abstinence is the only answer.  I've seen times where people have been admonished for admittingnbto casual drinking.

Yeah that's what it seems like which I understand where they are coming from. We just feel so lucky to have an opportunity to provide a better result with this exam. Fingers crossed as I would love to raise my baby with my family around.

Just now, JFH said:

Goodness! That's harsh! I've not heard that before that even social or occasional drinking is a cause for concern. I had my medical in November last year and I said I have an occasional cold beer in the summer. 

It's because of his DUI from 9 years ago. They can also test your blood to see how hard your liver is working due to excess alcohol consumption that's why we figure it be best to just stop completely, especially with a little one on the way 

On 21 May 2017 at 1:55 PM, JFH said:

But without knowing what the problem was with the original medical you are going to be in the same position again. He can't go and re-do the medical and lie to change the answers so that he is approved. Not that I'm suggesting he would but if he goes back and does the medical all over again under the same circumstances and the same tests the result will be the same, surely? If I were you, I'd want to know that was "wrong" with the first medical and why a new medical will change the outcome if your husband's situation has not changed. 

He needed to completely quit drinking because they saw still having drinks on the weekend as too much of an opportunity for the same thing to happen so even tho he is barely a drinker he has completely stopped and will be taking another exam in September 

35 minutes ago, aless02 said:

I have read they only do it if you either have a criminal history involving drugs or admit to any use, past or present, on the questionnaire. They supposedly don't test everyone as a matter of course, though.

It's better to just go in clean tho. It's a lot of money and time to be wasted on not being able to stay clean for a bit before the exam

UPDATE! I've sent an email to the embassy for further information and apparently we do not need to reapply. They said that my husband just needs a new medical exam from Knightsbridge when the current one expires and when they receive the new one they will review his application. I've never really heard of this before but we are so pleased and looking forward to a better outcome!

12 hours ago, Sarah Marie said:

when you go for your medical exam at Knightsbridge are they actually doing a drug test during the exam? My hubby doesn't believe me when I tell him that is what they are doing.

I would say yes. There's no point in risking it

4 hours ago, jan22 said:

Achtually, it does not need to be a finding of alcoholism....the standard is alcohol abuser, as you stated Iater in your post.  (Including the word alcoholic sometimes confuses people, as they are not alcoholics by any medical or common definition or  understanding of the term.) 

 

It sounds like the doctor may have said he was an alcohol abuser, since he still consumed alcohol after having gotten a DUI.  There are some panel physicians who strictly interpret it that way.  I, too, would suggest a first step would be to e-mail the Embassy and seek clarification on  what he was told was the next step, i.e., what the officer said about a new medical and when he could do that.  It might give you a better picture on how to proceed.

I think your right. I've sent the email out. Thank u for your help!❤️

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Can not think of any decent pubs in the area.

😂😂😂 lol he knows I would give him a good smack! 

I guess there's worse places in the world to be stuck. Gonna make the most of it for now! Thanks for all the help guys ❤️

14 minutes ago, Mark88 said:

 

I feel for your situation, but USCIS and the consulates don't feel. They follow laws and operational procedures which sometimes don't make any sense (for most).

 

Anyway unless you find a way to get this done fast, look might need to look the next 1-2 years in the future, that you might still be in the UK.

I greatly appreciate your help and advice. I think I may need to bite the bullet and get a lawyer's help. I guess for now I'll contact one and concentrate on my little one on the way. Trying to find the positives at least the baby will have dual nationality if born here and nhs is a god send. I know people have worse circumstances and living conditions so I should just be grateful for health and try again in a bit. Just wish I had my mom with me through this new chapter of becoming a mother myself.

3 minutes ago, Mark88 said:

Did you try calling the doctors office and ask? Usually the medical exam results are your property and all doctors always gave my wife a full copy after the exam. This way we always knew what the CO would see in his hands.

I haven't tried that but will!!! I wanna go home so bad but I need my family together he's just doing it for my sake. I need to find a way to get a successful approval. We are good people he just had one hard year 8 years ago 😔