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I managed to get a letter from TransUnion posted to me stating I didn't have a credit report. I called and explained why I needed it. I gave my name, address and date of birth and the letter came a week later.

43 minutes ago, Ririwoo37 said:

Hi there! May I know what you replied to the Serbian officers? Here for tourism? Im flying to Belgrade next Monday!

I told them I was here for a holiday and then going to US afterwards. That was fine with them and she stamped my passport. When asked about my accommodation, I offered to show my Airbnb reservation details but she didn't need it. Hopefully this helps. Wishing you all the best

I entered Serbia yesterday direct from London Heathrow. Zero questions asked at London and only a few asked on arrival to Serbia (what is purpose of visit, have I booked accommodation in advance). 

Before booking I checked with the US Embassy in Belgrade and AirSerbia if arriving on Wednesday 8th and departing on Wednesday 22nd going to JFK would be okay. They both said those plans would work and fit the requirements. The embassy replied via email super quick.

8 hours ago, VioletM said:

Hi everyone! I decided to take the plunge and fly to Serbia next week, and I have a flight to NYC on the 18th! I will be staying in an Airbnb, is there anything I might have problems with? The host will send my information to the police, is there anything else I should be mindful of?

Also, stupid question but, does anybody have experience booking extra checked luggage at the airport? My flight is with KLM with layover in Amsterdam, but I think because part of the flight is with Air Serbia it wasn't possible to book a second checked bag online, the website says I have to do it at the airport, but I have never done that! 

I have booked to go to Serbia and I'll be staying in an airbnb too. My host mentioned that some taxis can charge more if they see you are a tourist. It might be worth checking if your host is willing to pick you up from airport or willing to call a taxi for you.

Someone here previously mentioned using the car:go app for rideshare and I've found an app called Donesi which will let you order food deliveries from many restaurants in Belgrade. The app/website can be used in English too.

I received my K1 visa in the post the day after the UK travel ban kicked in. I've been reading everyone's experiences so far going to other countries and been really inspired. Thank you all for sharing your stories. 

I have until 3rd Sept on the visa but I'm getting pretty restless sitting here waiting. So I am beginning to plan a way for me to travel too from London possibly in next 2-3 weeks. Is Serbia still a good option? Is Air Serbia a reliable airline? I plan to take a direct flight to JFK from Belgrade with them. 

Any advice would be amazing 

I don't know much about other professions but I am a pharmacist in the UK. Whilst the K1 visa is being dealt with, I've been working towards finalising my application to sit a foreign pharmacist exam at some point in the future in the US (the first step to gaining a US pharmacist license). 

I was asked to submit my college and university transcripts plus a few other bits to a company called ECE for evaluation. They generated a report stating what my UK education was equivalent to in the US. 

If your employer does need something like this, they would tell you I suppose. But maybe ask in advance just in case because it did take me awhile to sort the evaluation out and it did cost a fair amount. 

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

And the weird thing is UK divorce decrees are not signed. Hundreds of us have submitted the one page Decree Absolute with the stamp of the court and not heard a complaint. 

Yes that's why these RFEs threw me off big time. I still haven't technically met their requirement of the judge who terminated the marriage being the one to sign, but hopefully they will be okay with another judge just signing and certifying the document. 

I'm grateful for the second chance to sort this though

The 2nd RFE came through, it is an exact copy of the 1st one.

They still ask for a signature of a judge who terminated the marriage. However I finally got through to someone at the court who was super helpful. She arranged for a judge to sign and certify the document.

Would this be acceptable to submit?

3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Well, none of us can help you until such time as you receive the RFE and expose what it says to us. Then it will be time to explain what you need to do then you are able to move forward. Let's wait and see what the RFE says before start chasing our tails.

Thanks for your reply and I appreciate what you are saying. I am pretty certain this second RFE is connected to this decree absolute so I am seeking advice in advance. Of course when the letter comes through, we will know for sure.

I just had my online tracking update for another RFE

We recently responded to a RFE about my UK divorce paperwork (decree absolute). It was asking for the document to have the signature of the judge or magistrate who initially dissolved the marriage.

I double checked with the court who handled my hearing and they said in England, judges never sign the decree absolute so I'm not able to provide what they are asking for. She pointed out the components of the document which make it legal and binding. I also asked for help here too and was told in the past it has helped for USCIS to receive a letter explaining this and highlighting on the document the relevant sections. I did that, returned it a few days ago and then bam... it looks like it's RFE number 2. I'm assuming they still aren't happy with this document.

At this point, I'm unsure what to do. I could try get a random judge's signature on a copy of the document but it won't be the judge who dissolved the marriage which is that they asked for in the RFE- would this help?

This really sucks and I really need help.

Thanks in advance.

2 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Yes I do. That happens from time to time because the USCIS worker is not familiar with U.K. Decrees Absolute. Many have resolved it by making a photocopy and highlighting the part in the middle that says "was made final on....." some words to that effect. And the name. And the tiny footnote at the bottom right  that says Decree Absolute. Sorry, I'm not looking at mine to be able to quote the precise words, just going from memory. Then mail it back as a response to the RFE saying you believe the request to be in error because in the United Kingdom (England specifically because Scotland is a bit different) there is never a judge's signature on the one page Decree Absolute which serves as the legal divorce decree. Only the stamp of the court  is put on the document which can be seen as a circle with the court name on the top right of the decree. (If yours is a red stamp then make a color copy. Some say they only use a black stamp now.)  That has done the trick for a bunch of folks. 

Thank you for this really helpful

My fiancé got a RFE about my decree absolute not being signed by the judge at the time of the hearing which is standard for the UK. 

I am trying to figure out the best way of sorting this out. I've seen in the past on VJ people recommended just writing a letter yourself explaining this. Also someone here got their document 'apostilled' or something... 

Called up the court today and got told three things by different people:

1) go get it certified by notary public

2) fill in a D11 and ask for an order? 

3) post us a copy of your decree and a letter explaining the situation and we will see what we can do

So confused and feeling the pressure to get it right!

Anyone got any experience with resolving this type of RFE? 

Thanks in advance

Congrats to everyone with recent approvals

On Monday 9th, the website updated to say we have been sent a RFE. How long does it generally take to receive the paperwork in the mail? 

I posted previously about my application. It did get returned due to issues with the credit card form . On a positive note, it was returned quick. Application found sitting in mailbox a week after originally being sent to USCIS. 

However we bounced back and decided to resubmit with a cashier's check. My fiancé freaked out afterwards though when he realised he accidentally signed the back of it just after FedEx took the package!!! We expected the worse. There is not much info on the forums about what happens if a check is accidentally signed on the back. One past thread I found said the package is definitely coming back so I was expecting that too and I felt a little down about it. I've decided to come back to write a post to help someone who has this issue in the future.

Despite the cashier's check being signed on the back mistakenly, we received our NOA1 text msg! 

 (form delivered on Mon 26th Aug, NOA1 Thurs 29th Aug) 

So relieved and so happy as August comes to a close, congratulations to everyone with NOA1s and wishing all the best to those still waiting for their NOA1. 

Sorry if this has been asked already but I'm a little on the anxious side.

Our I-129f form was delivered by FedEx on 15th August but still not heard anything yet and the money has not been taken. I asked my fiancé if he filled out the credit card form properly and he insists he did. 

How long can it take for the money to be taken and NOA1 to come through? Some folks here had quite quick responses so I'm scared something has gone wrong with our stuff.