LeesaMarie

1 minute ago, Spetty&Wiz said:

Knightsbridge verified they were sent out last week on Monday when called. For three days now the Embassy cannot verify that my medical is there???? This is getting REDICULOUS!!!!

I hear you. it's my understanding the delivery to the embassy takes 48 hours, but if they sent them last Monday.. then that doesn't seem right. willing to bet Knightsbridge did not send them. I personally have had way too much stress with this, so I'm just gonna wait, check my status in a week or so and see what the situation is at that point. i am so done worrying about all of this and getting annoyed

all of your records are accumulated and in theory should be passed from gp to go. the summary should only detail "significant" or "ongoing" problems and should be no more than 10 pages. if you've had no problems your summary will reflect that.

18 hours ago, Brandon & Sarah said:

Ok, I heard this form needs to be filled out and submitted to the embassy before the interview? 

Or am I getting confused?

this was an old thing. you don't need it. if you are going to London you jist need to do the ds160 then if you have your case number and everything you book your interview yourself online

44 minutes ago, Hemzi said:

Nice, I had my interview on a Wednesday and the passport was sent off to the courier on Thursday the following week. I could pick it up on Friday because I asked to collect it instead of having it delivered!

You need to wait 10 working days so the i94 is registered on the Social Security System, and thereafter you can apply for a SSN. You don't have to wait for a Green Card 😕 You will need the SSN before then anyway!

Please look at the following guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn/

Also, make sure you familiarise yourself with http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Thank you for this! I was approved Friday and now Just milling over what my next steps are  

1 minute ago, Mike & Tanja said:

Congrats. What did they ask you?

Thank you! They really didn't ask me much at all. Before the interview I was asked about having ever changed my name (no), ever married before (no), ever lived in another country before (no), but at the "interview" they asked me only this:

How did we meet?

Have I ever lived in another country before?

Where will we live? Will we have a house or an apartment?

Visa Approved!!  

Now for more waiting anxiety to see "Issued" I hope everyone else is getting on okay!

Just now, jakejon said:

All is going to come together beautifully for you now. But I know what you mean about the ‘issued’ status. I’m hoping I have all the required documents for my medical. I’ll PM you something. 

Go for it! I responded to your other post but please let me know if I can help in any other way   

11 minutes ago, jakejon said:

Hi guys, 

 

As I’m from NI I am flying over to London for a short trip to meet my fiancé/to do my medical. So I’m pretty much putting it all in my suitcase today. Waited 4 weeks for this medical, which is Saturday this week thankfully. 

 

These are are the documents I have for my medical: 

 

Appointment letter 

ACRO
NVC email/embassy letter

passport photos 
Medical summary (includes vaccinations)
Letter from Doctor (confirming no meds/mental health issues from an incident that happened 16 years ago) 
Medical appointment confirmation
Passport photographs 
Completed medical questionnaire 

 

Does this sound all correct? Just worth double checking. 

 

Thanks, 

Jon 

Sounds fine, but they will want full details on anything mentioned on your "significant" history on the summary, i,e dates, treatments, conclusions. Did your doctor provide this in your letter, or do you have the doctors medical notes from those appointments at all?

Just now, jakejon said:

Oh massive congrats!!!!!!! That’s wonderful news. How was your interview? I’m having anxiety over it but I know I’ll be fine once I’m there. Just very daunting waiting, waiting etc! 

It was over quickly, the people you speak with are very friendly. I got approved pending my medical results being received (didn't get around to posting a full review yet as I was freaking about my medical!). Still doesn't feel real, and still worried yet another thing will happen to delay everything! So I don't think I'll be happy until the status changes to "Issued" and I have my passport back.

I was so worried they would tell me I'd need a new passport as a couple of my pages are a bit warped from water damage when something leaked in my bag but they didn't say anything about it so that was good!

13 minutes ago, jakejon said:

I think that is crazy for medical results to take that length of time to get to the embassy. That is the reason I left one full month between my medical and interview as I gathered they aren’t the quickest. I will be taken back if the same happens with me next month. Can’t wait to get this medical over and done with on Saturday. Disgraceful you have to wait so long. Surely you would think that they should have a sister medical department with such delays. Massive eye rolls 🤣

Update for you all!

The lady who deals with them being sent to the embassy was off sick Thursday and Friday, she has confirmed that mine will be sent today, so I imagine everyone else's that's been 100% reviewed will be as well.

Pretty disgraceful though that only one person is able to deal with this, since this is the only place you can get VISA medicals done!

Mine were also not at the embassy, so I'll be calling them again today to find out what's going on. 

17 hours ago, veeandzack said:

hello, 

 

I booked an interview for the k1 and the earliest date they have was for the 14th of september, I was hoping for an earlier date. Do you guys know if its worth it to go back on the embassy website and check everyday if there is earlier slots available or any other easier way ?

some people do cancel their interviews or reschedule them so it's always worth checking if you want to reschedule too.

That's interesting to see the countries where most overstays come from. Not totally related, but, I have often wondered why my fiance gets a 6 month stay coming into the UK, and not 90 days like most places. Also wonder how many overstays are through ignorance of entry conditions, or done entirely on purpose. 

2 minutes ago, LukeU said:

Not a problem at all. 

I am the beneficiary and yes, I'm looking to sponsor myself if anyone is aware of the rough figure required. 

 

I'm a long way off the interview stage, but it will be at the London embassy. 

Edited my previous post, but also a good shout to call the embassy. They are actually pretty helpful there.

34 minutes ago, LukeU said:

Thanks Leesa, we are well aware and meet the criteria of the annual income requirements.

But my post is if it's possible for me to show proof of personal savings (not my fianceé - the petitioner's income) without the need to submit an affidavit of support. 

Sorry! I seem to have misunderstood the question. Are you the beneficiary looking to sponsor yourself? Where will your interview be at? Edit: didn't see your post above mine.

I actually have the information. You wouldn't be required to self sponsor unless your Fianceé couldn't support you, I understand you want to show you can support yourself, but this isn't actually important until you file for the AoS. In any case, it's either something like 125% above the poverty line, or 3x the petitioners earnings or something. It is a lot of money.

and google came up with this after searching for K1 income requirement:

3 minutes ago, Meisha&Jake said:

You dont need to confirm anything - i got the same email before my interview, ignore the link, just login to immigrant as normal & double check your information manually

Thanks Meisha!

Hi all,

Bit of a strange one. I got an e-mail from the consulate today confirming their address and everything, and asking me to confirm my appointment. When I follow the link it takes me to the page to enter all my info again and submit this as a "new applicant" for non immigrant VISA, but obviously I've already done this for the immigrant visa, is this just a mistake?

Sorry if this is stupid, I'm just confused, and now worried again  I signed in with my existing login details.

On 8/7/2018 at 6:30 AM, sseo89 said:

Thanks for the info. Does it matter if Iniist put everything into a word document and print and then put into a binder 

Assemble Your Application, Petition, or Request

• We recommend assembling your package in the following order:
  • Check or money order (Write the form you are filing and your A-Number or other applicable identification on the check or money order.)
  • Form G-1145, Request for e-Notification (if applicable)
  • Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (if applicable)
  • Form being filed
  • Supporting documentation:
    • Submit the documents or evidence listed in the form instructions.
    • Supporting documents must be in English or accompanied by a complete English translation.
    • Submit copies unless we request original documents. If you send an original document with your form, it may become part of the record and we will not return it to you automatically. 
    • If you have any attachments, make sure each attached page has your name and A-Number (if any). You may also number the pages and include the total amount of pages being attached (for example, “page 1 of 11”).
• Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the nature of the submission. For example, Original Submission, Brief for an Appeal, or Response to Request for Additional Information.
• Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number. For example, I-129, I-130, I-690 or I-698.
• In preparing your packet, remember:
  • Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
  • Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
  • Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
  • Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
  • Do not submit originals unless specifically required. 
  • Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.
• If you are sending more than one case in an envelope, clearly separate the cases by rubber band or fasteners.
• If you are resubmitting the packet in response to a Request for Evidence (RFE), please place the notice requesting the additional evidence/information on the top of the packet. Also, please use the special mailing envelope provided.
• If you are submitting evidence in support of a previously filed appeal or motion, place a cover letter with “Brief for (Appeal/Motion)” on top of the packet.

8 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

There's nothing you can do to get it there, so no point in worrying now. You'll find out tomorrow. If it's there, you get the visa in about a week. If not there, you'll just wait a little bit longer. 

 

To answer the question, there is no online verification of yes or no concerning medical arrival.

As @Wuozopo said, no online verification, The only thing other people have done is e-mailed / called to see if they have been sent. Good luck with your interview!!

35 minutes ago, geowrian said:

We've seen a bunch of peopled do it. Or people sending 500+ pages of chat messages and such.. And photo albums. Or CDs and other electronic media.

My assumption is some people just don't realized the process involved (i.e. getting scanned into the system first) and just think it's viewed by a person as-is.

Yep, the assembly part was not directed at you @verde3light, but others starting their K1 journey will for sure read this thread (and many others), and these are the kind of things that cause delays for everyone else.

For example, nowhere on the I-129F, or instructions does it state you need to type up a love story. They literally give you 3 small lines to describe how you met, with an additional page at the end of the document to add further detail if required. If you feel like typing up a detailed account of your relationship will support the rest of the evidence you're going to submit, by all means go for it. It's just important to understand that this is not evidence, and your main focus should not be here, it should accumulating actual evidence that proves you have met your significant other in person in the last 2 years prior to submitting the I-129F.

It was not my intention to offend you at all.

57 minutes ago, jakejon said:

I’m impatiently waiting for my medical next Saturday. Can’t believe I had to wait a month for it. Really slows you down. However in fairness the interview is booked for mid Sept through trying not to rush and be too cautious. Folder of docs sitting gathering dust 🙈

my interview is on Friday 🙈 still nothing from Knightsbridge so hoping all is well!

From an administrative standpoint, you would put them in chronological order so that it's EASY for the person adjudicating your petition, this is what you want after all.

I annotated all of my photo's with dates, and the locations. Photo's were a mix of friends / family, and just me and my fiance. This was supported with Facebook tags showing location and dates, and ticket stubs with dates printed on. All of which were highlighted so that the person looking at my petition was able to see everything easily. e.g picture at particular theme park, date, location and names of people in the picture written underneath. Theme park ticket with date and times highlighted positioned next to it.

People need to remember that there's no rules about how you present your information, but there is a fair amount of common sense required. Someone has to sit there and literally go through your petition page by page and scan it into a system, and destroy what isn't relevant. Why on earth would you make this process difficult by using plastic wallets, or putting things in a binder that someone has to disassemble. Why would you then put things in a random order that makes no sense to anyone?

Just be smart about it and read the guidelines that the USCIS have published.

Mailing and physical do not need to be the same. e.g my Fiance put down his parents address for mailing rather than his physical address. Just depends where you want your letters to go to!

11 hours ago, AlexaF said:

Hi Guys! 

Going on my medical examination on Wednesday. I don’t have any letter from GP yet, but I will go anyway. My GP has been very unhelpful and made me waste 2 months time just for a letter saying I don’t have any medical records. So, I get your frustration. I hope soon it will be all over for us.

Good luck Alex.! If you have it in writing from your GP that you have no records, then you have no records! Knightsbridge can't really ask for anything more than that, and hopefully this will be fine. Let us know how you get on.