Eladnolnod

Hi all,

Been a while since I was on Visa Journey.  Checking in to update that my ROC was approved today, February 1st, and to our surprise, no interview.

Service Center - MSC

N400 up next later this year and then we are done.  Good luck to everyone!

49 minutes ago, LondonerCat said:

I agree; this is what’s driving me crazy!

 

Visa Medicals said there was an issue with the embassy’s new computer system not being able to ‘see’ things so perhaps this was just one of them? 

This happened to me and they also said the issue was on the embassy side.

Don’t worry too much, I had my interview last thursday, went from refused to administrative processing a few hours after the interview (assume they found my medical) and to issued today - awaiting delivery tomorrow.

once they have everything it should be pretty fast, you’re almost there... try not to stress too much! 😊

Morning all,

had my interview this morning and received 221(g) for my medical results - but the officer said everything was good otherwise and once received they will issue the visa.

The whole process was painless and I’ll get a review up later today. 
 

For what it’s worth, I had my medical on the 7th and Visa Medicals confirmed on Monday that it was sent to the embassy on the 12th... apparently the issue is on the embassy side and they just sent over PDF copies via e-mail for those that the embassy didn’t have.

CEAC says refused at the moment but will keep an eye on it over the next few days!

@Lucky Cat @JFH Thanks for you replies. 
 

I sometimes think BoJo’s rules are more complicated than this immigration process 😅

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

You can turn around and head back immediately after entering the US if you want.  There are no ROC issues.

Thanks!

I would only be back for around a month or so before moving over permanently so this would be great!

@JFH After reading through this am I correct thinking that I would be ok to get my visa and head over for a week and then head back to tie up loose ends? 
 

Would this cause any issues at ROC stage etc? 
 

My wife needs me there quite urgently but won’t have enough time to sort everything out prior to my intended departure date and this plan, as mentioned for OP to follow, would be ideal for my situation as long as it didn’t cause any other problems.

1 hour ago, Morgan5698 said:

 

He said there is a waiting list but shouldn't be a problem assuming you book it in advance. I'll follow this up more with him when I actually speak to him. I'm planning on heading out in Oct for a couple of weeks (assuming approval) so I can activate the GC and also sort some work and personal things out prior to the actual move in 2021. So if I can get the test booked into that two weeks I will. Will let you know as I know more. 

That’s good news, at least it can still be done & if we manage to arrange it early enough the wait shouldn’t be too much!

17 hours ago, LondonerCat said:

Yes, of course we did! I just logged on to check all the documents are still there (which they are). 
 

If I have time tomorrow to give the embassy a call to clarify I will and I’ll let you know what they say!

Received this from the Embassy today! 
 

10 minutes ago, LondonerCat said:

Came home today to the letter, also dated August 6th. 
 

Did you manage to upload it all OK? 

We already uploaded ours to CEAC for NVC.

I’ve emailed the embassy anyway, should hopefully get a response tomorrow and I’ll let you know!

1 minute ago, Robyn-n-Kris said:

Thing is, even their website still says to bring in 4 passport photos. Hubby will still probably get them to take with just in case. 

Once the medical is booked they send a second e-mail that states they are no longer required and that they take them electronically, no need for physical ones at all!

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

Lucky you. 😊 My greencard (from K1 adjustment of status) had a creepy digital photo they snapped at the biometrics appointment. I’m sure my flip phone took better quality pictures.

My passport & UK drivers license are pretty much like that. I’m looking forward to the fresh start!

Just now, Melc said:

And don't worry about the picture they take at the medical; you'll never have to see it again. On the visa and GC they'll use the picture you hand over at the embassy. 
Which is just as well, because I just had my wisdom teeth removed when they took the picture there. 

 

Let's just say, it's not a good look. 🐿️

I’ve been trying to figure out what photo they use on the Green Card... this is good to know as the one I’ve got my visa is one of the better ones 😂

7 minutes ago, LondonerCat said:

No, no letter. Although I worry because post in my area is notoriously terrible. I haven’t ever received any mail from USCIS/NVC/embassy but I feel should have? 
 

Seems odd you need to upload documents again? I wasn’t even aware we could upload to CEAC! I’ll bring everything with me to interview as if they need anything I’m sure they could just copy/keep it then? Please keep me posted! 

This is the first time I’ve received post from anyone during the process - the letter is dated august 6th.

I have emailed them to double check if they want me to re-upload them or not, will let you know what the say.

4 minutes ago, Morgan5698 said:

Thanks for the info! It's good to hear all is going smoothly there. I'll make note to not get there early. Also good to know it was all done in under an hour as my wife is coming up to London with me (We live in Brighton) so gives me an idea how long she'll be waiting around for. I think I need 2 jabs so might be an extra 5 mins! 

 

 My father in law is actually a part time driving instructor. He said he's super busy at present so I assume by that they must be doing tests. I'll ask him more when I speak to him later. 

Perfect, let us know what he says, thanks!

@LondonerCat Just wondering if you received a letter from the Embassy recently?

I got one in the post this morning asking me to upload my civil docs, I-864 & tax returns to CEAC. 
 

Obviously, coming through NVC they are already there but wondering if they want me to re-upload then or not? 

Has anybody thought about how easy it’s going to be to try and get a drivers license once we are there? 
 

We aren’t really sure what the deal is with the DMV right now. I hope it’s open and we are able to schedule appointments to get a permit and sit the tests ASAP.

@Morgan5698 The medical was pretty straightforward.

It seems I caught them on a busy day and they strictly only allow entrance at your appointment time.

I was in and out in just under an hour and filled some paperwork out on arrival. First I gave a urine sample (thankfully as I had been drinking water since leaving the house and wouldn’t have lasted any longer 😂) I was then taken for a chest x-ray, then a nurse verified my vaccinations (I didn’t need any) then was taken by the doctor for a quick height/weight/eyesight check. Stripped down to underwear and a brief check of the stomach etc was carried out. Got dressed and then a blood sample was taken, paid at reception and then was on my merry way.

They said the test results take 2-3 working days to come back to them and if I didn’t hear from them all is good (no news is good news).

Everyone is really friendly and the whole process was very fast and efficient. 
 

Best of luck! 

@LondonerCat I’ll be in Long Beach for the first couple months and then we will be moving - we aren’t sure where yet though. 
 

Glad to see there will be a few of us out there going through the same settling in process. 
 

I just got done with my medical down in London today... the heat down here is my training for moving there 😂

Also moving to LA once I have my visa!

We should have a VJ get together... socially distant of course ha!

Absolutely over the moon for everyone getting interview dates today, finally some movement everyone has been so hopefully for!

9 minutes ago, LondonerCat said:

I did it! Omg! Now... what to wear?!😆

Fantastic - glad you managed to get it sorted! 

9 minutes ago, LondonerCat said:

Amazing, well done! Same way as before? When did you book for, were there many dates? 

Yes, the exact way we tried before. It should (hopefully) let you in now? 
 

there are three dates left - 13th, 17th & 24th!

@LondonerCat I managed to login 5 minutes ago and book an appointment!

10 hours ago, LondonerCat said:

Thank you - I will try again to book tomorrow! 🙂 

Any luck?

27 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Usually for expedites the embassy contacts the applicant once they are ready. This can be in form of an email advising the applicant to schedule, or in the form of a call directly providing the interview date.

I haven't heard of a case where the "expedite approved" email from NVC would allow the applicant to book an interview without any interaction with the embassy first.

What does the NVC email state? Should be something along the lines that the case is being forwarded to the embassy, and that the embassy will contact you directly?

 

Hope this helps.

21 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

This answer! Expedite request is for nvc stage, when it reaches to embassies/consulates, you are in line, except it is an emergency. 

I contacted the embassy today to ask them what the next steps should be and they advised me to book online via the appointment system. It also says in the email ‘we do not operate a waiting list’