Natalie25
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21 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:
The invoice number is not used!
Thank you!
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Hi All,
Rang the NVC and got my NVC # today, they also give me an invoice ID..... any idea what this is for? I understand I need email confirmation of my NVC # but they stated they don't do email confirmation... 😫
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27 minutes ago, BC97 said:
No worries. I’m in the exact same boat as you!
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/
Feel free to inbox me if you’ve got any questions. I’m not an expert but have lived on these forums the past couple
mknths 😂
Thank goodness i now have you to keep me sane! 🤣🤣
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43 minutes ago, BC97 said:
Definitely keep your eyes on the UK sub-forum. A lot of useful information there. I rebook my medical every month, and asked them about the embassy on Thursday (whilst rebooking) in case they knew anything and I was just told to keep checking the embassy website.
Excuse my naivety, whats the UK sub-forum? Are you in the K1 process too? I've just been told my application will stay with the NVC until embassies open for K1s
Thank you for this info!
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5 minutes ago, shallot343 said:
The UK Embassy in London post their updates here: https://uk.usembassy.gov/information-for-nonimmigrant-visa-applicants-following-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/
It is the only place with actual information-- everything else is just speculation and the embassy itself will just direct you to their website. Unfortunately they have only officially announced actively working on student visas and immediate family members and anecdotally seem to only be processing family visas that are already at the embassy or received an expedited appointment.
Good luck!
Thank you, I saw that they only really reopened 27th July so it will take some time to get back up and running hopefully not too long! Xx
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Hi Everyone,
I have been trying to find information on the US embassy in London with regards the restarting of K1 visas. Does anyone have any idea where I can go with this, or does anyone know what is going on? I don't listen to the news or read alot on the net as we simply don't know what to believe anymore! Hope you guys can point me in the right direction
TIA
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5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:
Congratulations!! Join us in the JUNE 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY thread and download the PDF file on the first post of the first page for tips, tricks and hacks to follow your case to the embassy. I'll post both links below:
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/740044-june-2020-k-1-noa2-to-nvc-to-embassy/
PDF with tips, tricks, and hacks. BTW this PDF is updated from time to time so you might check back to ensure you have the latest information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing
12 hours ago, Giodude said:Hey, so did we. Congratulations! 🥳
5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:Congratulations!! Join us in the JUNE 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY thread and download the PDF file on the first post of the first page for tips, tricks and hacks to follow your case to the embassy. I'll post both links below:
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/740044-june-2020-k-1-noa2-to-nvc-to-embassy/
PDF with tips, tricks, and hacks. BTW this PDF is updated from time to time so you might check back to ensure you have the latest information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing
Do we have any clue what the next step is there is so much conflicting information out there. With this I mean, i see Trump has stopped entry for certain visas until December. Is there any sign of movement with anything?
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21 minutes ago, Solaris81 said:
Your petition will be sent to NVC. But will be on hold until the embassies open and can receive your case.
You can join
Thank you for that, just completed step 1! 😁 fingers and toes crossed everything opens soon
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1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:
You don't need that much in the way of evidence of support. If you go to the embassy UK and find the K-1 instructions this is what you will read.
[K and Diversity visa applicants are not required to provide an I-864 Form. However, they must show evidence that they are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. There is no set for that this evidence must take but use of the form I-134 is an efficient way to provide this information to the Consular Officer.]
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/required-documents/
Nothing there says you need all that, that you are collecting. Why do more than what do will do? I given you the best qualifying instructions for this step of the interview. Most embassies will give you a 221(g) Request for Evidence (RFE) for missing IRS tax transcripts so buyer beware if you are going to try and pass off 1040 forms.
Your overthinking this process. It's rare that we hear that someone has failed so the odds of success is in your favor if you do what is asked of you for the interview.
Thank you so much for your help. Ive guided my fiance now to the IRS transcripts hes actually visiting here in the UK at the minute so i have everything signed and to hand. Needless to say Rapidvisa have been fired!!
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2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:
Again, fire the ignoramus's and do this yourself. Here is what you provide. This is the maximum amount of information that has worked for many others in your same situation. For the bank statements or letter from the bank I would print off the page of the statement that list the starting balance and ending balance for each month and not the full statement. Bring that with you and if needed present to the CO. ONLY give the CO what they ask for nothing more. Volunteering information can only be used against you so it's best to respond to the request of the CO with concise answers and proper documents. Also, because the document is listed in the document requirements only means that this maybe asked for and not necessary that it will. "your mileage may vary". Most embassies are requiring the IRS transcripts. Download for free from irs.gov.
EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: You must submit any evidence which will show that you and members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. Visa petitioner (US Citizen) will have to complete form I-134. If the petitioner does not qualify as a sponsor, a Joint-Sponsor should ALSO be presented (any US Citizen living in the US or Legal Permanent Resident), who will also have to complete form I-134. Both, the Sponsor (Petitioner) as well as the Joint-Sponsor, will have to present last year's income tax return transcripts. W2 form and proof of current and sustainable income (e.g. letter of employment on letterhead including salary and start date, most recent salary receipts, bank accounts, the value of properties, etc.). You may download the I-134 affidavit at https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here:https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p
Also, the new requirement from the embassies is to complete the DS-5540. https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDFThank you as always!
We have 6 months of pay stubs, w2 for 3 years along with 1040s just the bank statements left to obtain
At the embassy they don't just take all the papers off me at once? Im so sorry for all the questions. I had well researched the process before hand which is why i am questioning everything.
TIA
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On 7/4/2020 at 10:54 AM, Greenbaum said:
Fire them and move on. They don't add anything that you can't do especially since you are here on VJ where there are many experts that can help you. Also, there are so many tools to use. Choose some of the tabs on the blue ribbon above and do some exploring. Tap on your flag in your profile here on the left column and see where it takes you. So much information at your fingertips. Good luck and stay engaged.
Thank you so much they will not be doing my AOS.
I have come across another issue I need some help on. The affadavit of support (financial). My US fiance is x5 over the poverty threshold we have the w2 stubs, copies of the 1040 and 6 months of payslips copied, along with employment letter. The question I have is under assets and insurance. My fiance has a mortgage which states that he needs to put a figure in the real estate part. Someone in rapidvisa said he needs his house appraisal document (meaning he would have to get his house appraised) and a document to "show his mortgage" is this necessary and what are they talking about. 🙃 I'm losing the will to live, as if this process isn't stressful and complex enough. They ask for additional information that isn't required all the time and I call them out on it.
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On 7/1/2020 at 5:44 PM, Greenbaum said:
Petitioner completes this information.
EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: You must submit any evidence which will show that you and members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. Visa petitioner (US Citizen) will have to complete form I-134. If the petitioner does not qualify as a sponsor, a Joint-Sponsor should ALSO be presented (any US Citizen living in the US or Legal Permanent Resident), who will also have to complete form I-134. Both, the Sponsor (Petitioner) as well as the Joint-Sponsor, will have to present last year's income tax return transcripts. W2 form and proof of current and sustainable income (e.g. letter of employment on letterhead including salary and start date, most recent salary receipts, bank accounts, the value of properties, etc.). You may download the I-134 affidavit at https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here:https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p
Also, the new requirement from the embassies is to complete the DS-5540. https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDFAmazing thank you so much! Rapidvisa have just sent me into a spiral!
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17 hours ago, In4theJourney said:
Exactly. I’m using rapid visa too and I understand the miscommunication on their part aswell.
After further research my (the alien) details for the affadavit are not required as the I form only requires the sponsors financial information im not sure why this ask for this extra info it makes things very complicated. We are way over the poverty guidelines so I don't know why they need to confuse matters. From what i read they made me panic as to the NVC needing the affidavit I've finally come down off the ceiling now and stopped panicking 🤣
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1 hour ago, In4theJourney said:
🤔 the NVC asks for nothing. You do nothing at that stage
Sorry, rapidvisa have confused the life out of me. So nothing other than gathering all info ready for the embassy interview? Then I produce everything there?
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Hi
Need a little help here.
The affadavit support for the NVC.... they want my (the alien) income details. Do they need proof of this? What classes as income? I was a student until very recently (june 2020). Im confused as I thought this was the petitioners info that was wanted
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23 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:
If you are the beneficiary, you’ll have to report that at your medical and get an extra report from your GP for the mental health section of the exam.
I have already had letters from my GP to document it all just to clarify I am of sound mind and of no harm to anyone or myself 😃
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42 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:
K1 is a test on patience and endurance. Not for the faint of heart. 😉
Ohhhh I have noticed. I've just finished law school as well as this process I've actually taken anti-anxiety meds for it all! 😂🙃
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2 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:
Check the timelines in the forum. Some people get their cases touched after 10 months...or more.
Don't worry, it is normal and of course the pandemic might have an influence.
Ah thank you. I will hang on in there.
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Hi,
Maybe I am just panicking. We sent our petition off and had our NOA1 6 Dec 2019 and nothing yet. Should this be a cause of concern or is there a possibility that Covid-19 has something to do with the processing time?
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2 hours ago, Xyrstine said:
You will need to wait until the travel ban is lifted initially and for you to travel now from the UK- it must be deemed as essential travel.
It's easier to travel from Ireland- Dublin as you can go through pre-clearance immigration so you don't have the risk at being turned away when you land in the US as checks will be completed in Dublin instead. I'd be hesitant in booking anything whilst this pandemic is going on.
For general advice on travelling to the US with ESTA is ensuring that you will not over stay. You can show ongoing commitment to the UK by proof of job, lease etc
Thank you so much for that
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1 minute ago, Sarah&Facundo said:
You can. My husband visited me in the US twice on his B2 visa before the K1 paperwork was finalized. He wasn't asked anything about it either time. A lot of other VJ users have reported the same (we had heavily looked into this before making the decision for him to travel).
It was becoming an option. I mean we put our paperwork in back in November so we are waiting patiently and hopefully will have answers by the summer. Just the thought of being turned away with 2 young children fills me with absolute dread. I think he is now going to come here, take extra work leave and spend a month with us in Europe
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8 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:
Welcome to VJ. Glad you joined. Thanks for completing your profile. It makes it easier for us to respond to your questions as each country and embassy can handle things differently.
Then you may be able to travel but you still are under the ruling made by boarder patrol once you arrive to your first POE. The concern is "will you return to the UK at the end of your visit" which will be the question in the BP's mindset.
Yuck ok, my anxiety is far too great to be dealing with 2 children and the potential of being turned away at the border.
We were just thinking because I ser Trump is putting a suspension on immigration 😰😱 that perhaps we could spend time there before the kids end up going back to school
December 2019 I-129F (K1) Filers
in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Ok thank you, brilliant advice as always. I actually had an email this afternoon from NVC so I can get on with my DS-160 now and booking medical