arwen

Thanks very much for the information.

Ciao Max,

JUst checking if you ever found out any information about relatively inexpensive shipping? I've heard, but yet to follow-up, that DHL in Italy has relatively inexpensive rates (note use of "relatively inexpensive"). I need to follow-up on that soon...

Please let me know if you hear of anything and I will do the same.

I went into one of those mail box places here in Milan and they ship boxes to the USA. They have boxes of various sizes you can buy there.The biggest costs 150 euros for 23 kg.Unfortunately, it is not exactly a huge box because they have to calculate the volume too. They use Fed- ex and it will arrive in about a week. The post office is not much cheaper I'm afraid, so I'm just taking only the things I really like and getting rid of the rest!

I was under the impression that you keep your medical results for you AOS. I too needed a copy of my vaccination records, so after my interview I explained to lady at the consulate that the day before the doctor had told me that they would open my envelope at the consulate take what they needed and give me the vaccination records.( I was told by the doctor not to open the envelope)

The lady sort of rolled her eyes and took the envelope off me, ripped it open gave me my vaccination records and then handed the envelope back to me. 'Ermmm, aren't you supposed to keep that? ' I asked.' Ummm, no-I don't want it' she said. I think that they may have copies of our medical results in the famous DO NOT OPEN envelope. I'm just going to photocopy my vaccination records and close the evelope the best way I can and if they say anything, I will explain what happened.

I've been to the States 6 times in 4 years. I spent two Christmas' there, both of which I stayed for a period of two weeks. Then 4 summers, all of which I stayed for a period of 2 months. I wanted to be absolutely sure!

I do not want to seem judgmental, but I strongly suggest that you meet in person before marrying. Even though you are besotted with him,you need to know what he is really like in the flesh and blood. A person can be anyone they like online... and yes, even after 4 years!You could be setting yourself up for disater. You have to protect yourself in the long run as marriage is not to be taken lightly because when you sign those papers for his green card you will be responsible for him. Do yourself a favour....have a good think about this.

Just my two cents.....

Sonia, You and your fiance are quite capable of doing it all by yourselves. You do not need a lawyer if you have a clean slate. It seems a lot more difficult than it actually is. It is quite straight forward and we had no problems at all! You need to wait patiently and there are a lot of forms to fill in. There is everything you need to know right here on this site. Step by step instructions for the K1. You will just have to pay the required fees which in our case was 400 dollars for packet number one, 269 euros for packet 3. 150 dollars for Fed ex (when he sent me all the original documents) 160 euros for medical exam.

300 euros for 3 days in Napoli to attend my interview. (all interviews are held in Napoli)

Ciao, Arwen

yes is B2 ..and I agree , i think I will to go through this way ( K1 ) , even if when I enter in USA , was not with the intention to get married .But you reason can be not so easy to explain .

thanks Sonia

I know... I would hate you to encounter any problems further on down the road, but I then again I don't know much about the B2 visa, so I can't comment on that. If you need any help regarding the K1 don't hesistate to ask...capisco Italiano!

Why do you assume she lied ? She may have come with no intent to marry and therefore marriage and AOS on B2 is perfectly legal. Also it is USCIS that needs to prove the intent at the entry time, not the petitioner / beneficiary that need to prove there was no intent.

Ok, I'll refrase that. Immigration may think she lied. ( it makes no difference to me whether she did or not) She got a holiday visa.. probably didn't mention her boyfriend at the port of entry. This could be a red flag. A friend of mine in the Military did something similar to this and his wife got denied when trying to adjust status. She had to return to Spain. Yeah...she got to the US in the end, after about a year and a half and spending thousands because they then had to get a lawyer! If you say it's legal and can guarantee she won't have any problems..ok, I'll say nothing more. This is why I asked her what visa she entered on as most Europeans enter on a Waiver-which is good for three months only. No offense was meant!

I agree! I think you should come back to Italy and do it the proper way. The last thing you want to do is piss immigration off. You lied about your motives (entering the states) and as far as they are concerned, you may be lying about other things too. They take lying very seriously. If I were you, I would go the K1 route. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of visa did you get? Was it a B2?

Arwen

I personally would not obsess....

Everything will happen in it's own time. Just go with the flow. I do not believe any of these lists to be acurate. I waited 7 months for my NOA2.

Arwen

Hi guys, I have a question. Has anyone been placed in line for interview for almost a month and still dont have an appointment? I read in the other topic that after they send you a letter where they put you in line for the interview USCIS usually send the notice with the date of the interview short after that. I was placed in line for interview on the 7th of july, and still dont have an appointment. Any advice?

Hmmm, My case was different. I got an e.mail saying that Naples was processing my case and that I had to wait 7 working days and then I had to call them and make an appointment for my interview. My appointment date was a month later. I don't know about this being placed in line.

Arwen

In Italy, 3 hours

Stop being so paranoid! I'm sure you will be fine! It is quite obvious it is just a slight tear and that you have not been tampering with the envelope's contents. You would not be able to smuggle out or in one of the forms through a hole that small (it is this immigration is worried about) So calm down and forget about it. If they ask you about it, tell them. Simple as that!

You need two seperate letters of intent, one from you and one from your fiance for the I-129 f. The template you are using is correct. Nearer the time of your interview when the petitioner will have to send you all the original documents from the I-129F he/she will need to send another more recent letter of intent as a lot of things can happen during those 6/7 months before your interview.They will probably not ask for it, but it is a requirement.

Arwen

Hello, I am inquiring about the same thing. I too will have just a few boxes (maybe about 4) I went to the post office to ask how much it would cost to send my stuff and the guy told me that sending it by ship (20kgs) would cost 95 euros. To send by air (20kgs) 145 euros. If you find another alternative please let us know.

I have my interview at the London Embassy tomorrow for my K1. Absolutely petrified but not sleeping so relieved the day is here. We realised 3 weeks ago that my fiance, as she was still a student, did not meet the financial requirements so her dad has filled out an I-134 form as well as her and I have his tax returns and bank statements for the previous 3 years. I also have a letter and bank statement from my Mum committing to pay me £500 per month until I am able to work, so blessed to have great family support.

Any final advice/tips for me. Feel like this is the biggest day in my life.

It's a piece of piss.....you'll walk it!

Both of my police certificates were 8 months old the day I handed them over and they were excepted with no problems at all! Certificato generale del casellario giudiziale is the one you need from Italy. You can fill it in on line and then go and pick it up about a week later.

You do not need a NVC number in order to obtain a police certificate. Chances are that you'll have to wait another month for an interview date anyhow, so you have ample time.

Run, run as fast as you can and don't look back!

Unfortunately it takes bloody ages! I waited 5 and a half months for the NOA2, then another month for an appointment!! You will get there in the end...

Hi. I'm italian. I have payed the tax for my j-1 visa last week

I can confirm that it is sufficient to go to the bank "BANCA NAZIONALE DEL LAVORO" and tell to the cashier that you should pay the consulate tax. he will do all... you must pay the tax before the interview, because you must present the bill.

Ciao, sono italiano. Ho pagato la tassa consolare relativa al mio visto j-1 la settimana scorsa

e' sufficiente andare allo sportello di una qualsiasi banca nazionale del lavoro e dire al cassiere che devi pagare la tassa per il consolato USA... poi farà tutto lui, perchè è un'operazione che hanno nel sistema. devi pagare la tassa prima di fare l'intervista, perchè devi consegnare la ricevuta di pagamento al console.

Grazie mille!

Need a bit more information before anyone can assist you.. What visa are you talking about? F1, J1? Where in the process are you exactly?

Duh...sorry, I posted this when I was browsing the Italy portal and thought it was a kind of seperate Italian thread. Right, I'm talking about the k1 and I've received packet three. I've filled in all the forms and I'm just waiting for my fiance to send me the stuff I need and we are good to go.

Thanks

Hello there! The information regarding the visa fee was not very clear. It says something about making a payment in the Banca Nazionale di lavoro,Azienda 29 USDO Charlston-posizione 1. Is this who the payment is made to? I've also heard of people paying a fee at the consulate after the interview, so what do I do??

Many thanks!

hi: i just called the USCIS, the top representative told me it's 4 months from the interview approval!

Really?? This is the first time I've ever heard it being valid for four months!!! I have read hundreds of forums and all of them say 6 months. I really need to know as this is vital to my time line.

Cool, congratulations! May I ask if they gave you your original birth certificate back? I only have my original copy all beautifully hand written. I have scanned both the long copy and the short copy and was hoping they would be satified with that, after me showing them the originals of course!