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On 12/10/2021 at 5:21 PM, Coin3 said:

Update:

12/9: Received RFE dated 12/1 requesting proof of status of Sponsor for Form I-864.

 

The I-864 instructions state "Petitioning relatives who have already filed proof of their citizenship or immigration status with Form I-129F, Form I-130, Form I-600, or Form I-600A do not need to submit proof of their status with this affidavit."

I included copies of both my birth certificate and passport in the I-129F, so I didn't include it with the I-864 this time. They must have lost the records, or maybe the officer didn't look deep enough.

 

Thankfully, it was easy enough to upload digital copies of my birth certificate and passport to the MyUSCIS website the same day we received the RFE. Along with the documents, I included a brief cover letter.

I had the exact same thing - didn't include it as per the instructions but then got RFE.  Simply uploaded a digital copy my wife's passport along with a pdf of the RFE, same day.

Hi all, I just found this thread. I'm adjusting from a K1

10/28 - AOS package sent to Chicago (i-485, i,864, i-765, i-131)

10/29 - Package Delivered

             ## did not receive any confirmation text messages, despite requesting ##

11/06 - I-797C, NOA received for I-485, with details of online account creation

             ## did not receive any other NOAs for I-765 or I-131 ##

11/06 - Biometrics Appointment for 12/03 issued (viewed online)

11/30 - RFE for I-864 - status of sponsor

12/01 - Responded to RFE online

12/03 - Biometrics Appointment Completed

Questions : I never got I-797C NOA receipt notices for the I-765 and I-131, either paper or online ... will I ever need these at any point? (The cases are all present on my online account with respective receipt numbers)

My I-131 is still at the 'case received and a receipt notice was sent' stage and says 'please follow the instructions in the notice'. As I said, I haven't got a notice so could someone check their I-131 NOA and let me know if there is something I need to do to progress this, or is it normal that it's not yet being actively reviewed after 2 months?

Thank you - yes I assumed that.  I just reviewed the required documents list and there's no mention of relationship proof either - one less thing to worry about - and thanks for the confirmation.

Cheers.

Thanks - that's good to know I didn't want to have to print that lot off again!

When attending K1 visa interview at the embassy - do they already have the evidence of a relationship submitted with the initial petition?

My fiancee and I have been together 15 years and we have a child - we submitted substantial proof of this with the initial petition (15 years of photos!, flights, joint banks, mortgages, etc). Will they have all this to hand at the interview or do I need to collate copies of it all and briing it with me? 

Apologies if this is answered elsewhere (search didn't really help).

12 hours ago, A&D25612 said:

As I'm also waiting for a reissuance, I already done my DS160 last year. I can  retrieve my application as I still have my log in details. It doesn't have an expiry date so are you sure we need to reapply ? I can't find anything that says we need to reapply and the embassy hasn't told me anything about it... 😕   All I can find is that the ds160 is valid as long as none of the details have changed (e.g. address) 

I guess if you completed your DS-160 less than a year ago, then it remains valid and accessible. I could not retrieve my previous one - it kept failing on the security question, even though it was correct.

... and this is what the embassy told me on Monday

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Please note that you will be required to complete and submit a new DS-160 as more than a year has passed. You need not be concerned as the new DS-160 will supersede the previous one.

2 hours ago, mrsaberhagen said:

 Yeah that seems more helpful. I completed mine over a year ago so has expired. I'm not sure how I can complete a new one as the case number has expired then?

Yes me too - did it Feb 2020. Just go to https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ and start a new DS-160 submission. It asks for the receipt no. from USCIS, not the case number. Although the number format is the same, my receipt no starts WACxxxxxxxxxx, instead of the case no. which starts with LNDxxxxxxxxxx

I just successfully completed a new DS-160 application, to the point of the final review stage. I have not done the sign and submit process yet, but I don't anticipate any issues from here, fingers crossed. (other than the crappy ceac website timeout issues which plagued me throughout - got thrown back to the start/retreive application page about ten times - So save often!)

One small additional point - I've also had to renew my UK passport which I recevied last week, so I submitted the new passport details obviously. You are able to update your passport number on Interview Scheduling portal without issue, just in case anyone was worried.

45 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

You’re a pioneer in post-Covid K1 procedures. 😊

I also got a response this morning - slightly more helpful than yours (getting a useful reply seems very hit and miss) :

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Thank you for your email.

Based on the information you have provided, please attend the appointment as scheduled. Please note that you will be required to complete and submit a new DS-160 as more than a year has passed. You need not be concerned as the new DS-160 will supersede the previous one. 

Please also note that K-1 petitions are only valid for 4 months, hence the message you received on CEAC.  You need not be concerned, as the petition can be re-affirmed with a letter from the petitioner confirming you both still intend to marry and that you will do so within 90 days of their entry into the U.S. You must present the letter to the consular officer at the time of the interview. 

 

Not sure if you had completed your DS-160 previously?  I haven't yet tried to re-do mine, but if I can then I think everything should be fine.

Thanks for the advice - that's good to know. I turned down the vaccinations at the medical last year and I had all my vaccinations done in the summer at my GP. If the visa medical can sign off on that, and avoid a future AOS expense, it at least makes paying for a 2nd medical more palatable !

Hi mrsaberhagen - I am in the same situation as you, also since last March, so understand how completely frustrating this past year has been. I had the medical 3 days before lockdown began.

And after checking almost daily for the past year, I was very relieved to find available appointments - although there were only 3 remaining towards the end of June, I didn't hesitate to to grab one. 

I also have the the CEAC notification that the registration was cancelled - which does still worry me slightly as I've not had confirmation that this just an automated response - it would be great to get clarification on this.

Can I ask, were you advised to get a new Medical, or are you just doing it again to be 100% sure? I tried to get clairty on this from the embassy  but they just pointed me at the FAQ which isn't clear. The FAQ only mentions possible extending medicals for RE-issuing K-1 visas.

It is seemingly good news - I was able to schedule an interview appointment via https://ais.usvisa-info.com  just now for 28th June. !! Finally!

There were only 3 time slots left available, 28th and 29th June

Hi - I just wanted to add my name to list of people whose CEAC status appears as Expired, documents destroyed. I too received no communication regarding anything of the sort and this thread was the first I heard of it!

For the record, I received the approval letter also in Jan 2020, completed the DS-160 in early Feb 2020, had medical 3 days before lockdown :(, still waiting for K1 appointments.

Whilst the expiration notice is concerning (does it mean the DS-160 records have been destroyed?), I am hopeful that it is simply an automatic notification oversight and that behind the scenes everything is simply on hold...

47 minutes ago, Boiler said:

So making public policy for a very unusual set of circumstances seems unlikely.

Sure, I see your point. I was thinking more selfishfly that my unusual set of circumstances might be a path to expedited consideration...

Like you say, there's no downside in trying.

45 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Most applicants with children would be going CR1 or IR1.

Only if they are married.

16 minutes ago, MarieJames said:

A medical emergency. I've seen other people get approved for similar reasons, so hopefully it works out. Truthfully my expectations are not high. 

 

I'm not sure what your situation is, but I feel like it will never hurt to ask. I saw someone out of Australia get approved for an expedite on the grounds that she was draining the savings she had set aside to move because of COVID delays.

Sorry that you're in that situation. My situation is in the first post of this thread.

Re Savings, I guess that financial hardship is a valid reason - we are relying on our savings somewhat at the moment.

My view is that K-1 applicants with children together should be the same priority (if not higher) than spouses with no children. I don't think that'd wash as an expedite reason though! I know it's hard for all of us. 

21 minutes ago, MarieJames said:

We have a solid case for expedite, but obviously it's not a guarantee. It's so stressful trying to plan ahead for something that might not even happen! Plus who knows what the border closures will be like by the time we'll actually travel... ugh! 

Do you mind if I ask what grounds you're pursuing for expediting, if you're willing to share ? I was under the impression it was only emergencies.

23 hours ago, writerv said:

My fiancé had his interview today and was approved. We are plaintiffs in the lawsuit though. You will need a new medical. Wait until you get an interview date. Your visa is only valid for as long as the validity of your medical. 
 

Not sure about your other questions. Hope you can see your family soon!

Thanks, and congrats to you!

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Sounds like you are in Wales and would have to travel to England to fly out? Then yes you would have to comply with both.

Yes indeed. It's not looking promising.

30 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

It’s mostly the TB clearance that expiresat 6 months. You will have a new medical, but they have a cheaper rate because not everything has to be done over. 

Good to know - that's the x-ray right?

30 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Yes one I’ve seen in this forum who was part of a lawsuit. Can’t remember the name.

Ah OK. no normies then

52 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Well I am not sure that is allowed under the VWP?

It's been fine in the past. I've made 3 return trips whilst my K1 application was processed, without issue. But that was pre-covid.

All the info I can find suggests that you can travel on VWP if you are exempt from PP9996 - I was just hoping somebody might have direct experience of it ?

Whether it breaks the current UK lockdown rules is another question - made more difficult because Wales and England have different rules.

Thanks for the K1 confirmation. 

I guess the rules would consider it 'holiday' travel but I consider my life to be in the USA - my family and all my stuff is there.

Hi, I know many of us K1 applicants are stuck in limbo but was wondering if anyone could help with any answers for me. (And assure me I'm not missing something obvious regarding K1 appointments.)

I'm a UK citizen currently stuck in the UK and my Finance and daughter (both US citizens) are in the US. In Feb 2019, we sold up and shipped eveything to the US, and they've been there since. I travelled back and forth to the UK every 3 months during our K1 application process. I returned in March 2020 for the medical and interview, and we had planned to re-unite on a family trip to Ireland in July, at which point everything should have been sorted and we'd all head back to the states together. I managed to get my medical done, then lockdown hit. I've not seen them since.

I had the medical on 17 March, but have been not been able to get passed the MRV fee payment/schedule appointment stage on the website (obviously because of no appointments). 

That medical is presumably invalid now, so does anyone know under what conditions it may be extended? Or will I most likley need to pay for another one? (The embassy faq is vague on this)

Also, will I need to get another Police certificate as they are only valid for a year in normal circumstances, and mine was issued 31 Jan 2020 ? (Can't find an answer, but I'm assuming it's a yes)

Has *anyone* managed to get a K1 visa in the UK since March? I notice some of you had embassy appointments that we're rescheduled through the summer.

And finally, has anyone successfully travelled to the US on an ESTA under the 'parent of US citizen' exemption to PP9996 ?

Thanks,

Al.