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Our AOS got approved today and couldn't be happier! Best of luck to the rest of you!

13 hours ago, silversnake125 said:

This was what I did when I got mine. They only allow app deposits of a certain amount so I mailed it to them and it went in just fine. I’d double check because this was 2 years ago now, but I doubt you’d have a problem.

That's perfect, thanks for confirming. We'll be sending ours today through mail, so fingers crossed it will show in the Starling account soon!

Has anyone posted their check to Starling Bank through mail? I've recently received my check and wondering if anyone else has done it - it is now the easiest solution for us.

Hey all! 

With great pleasure I can say that the EAD card was delivered today in the mail - to say that we're super happy is an understatement!

Now onto the waiting game for the Green Card.

I wish all the very best for everyone!

Update....

Today I went for the biometrics appointment and immediately after that the case status for I-485 and I-765 got updated to "Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS".

A few hours later we got a notice "Card is Being Produced" for the EAD! This is spectacular news and very quick at only 25 from applying to approval.

Hopefully the rest moves on smoothly as well.

Hello everyone!

An update from us - yesterday we received the online access code letter and upon logging in online we found out that the biometrics appointment has been scheduled for 15th August.

Hey everyone, good to see some familiar faces from the K1 filers!

An update from us - yesterday we received all three notices for I-485, I-765 and I-131 in the mail. Still waiting on the mail regarding the online access code.

Also, on 29th July we received a notification that the biometrics appointment was scheduled so we should be getting the date on the mail soon!

Hi all, happy to join this group finally!

We sent our Adjustment of Status package including the I-485/I-864, I-765, I-131 forms through UPS and our NOA1 is 21st July 2022.

Still haven't received our paperwork, but hopefully should be here soon. As others have mentioned our case numbers start with IOE, which based on what I've read are processed online and seems promising in terms of timeframes!

Thank you all for your input - you're pretty much confirming I should go with my original thought and go and apply asap.

I shall post an update as soon as I'm across the pond!

Hi all!

I have a question as we're planning everything before my entry in the US early July. We're thinking of going to the local office for a SSN appointment 4-5 days after my entry. Is that too soon?

Or should we wait the 10 working days as some people mention here, which at that point we'll already be married? 

From what I'm reading we should be fine, but I'm wondering if anyone had a similar experience recently?

I have a question on the back of this!

We're planning to enter the US early July - we're thinking of going to the office for a SSN appointment 4-5 days after my entry. Is that too soon?

Or should we wait the 10 working days as some people mention here, which at that point we'll already be married? 

6 hours ago, DeeJess said:

Hey! 

 

So as promised a review! Lined up at passport control, officer ripped open my envelope (I noticed he glanced at the seal). Someone then escorted me into a waiting room, called my name and returned my passport! 

 

Didn't say anything about the tear

 

It was a long day flying with a cat in cabin haha but we made it!!

 

Goodluck to everyone!

 

Yes, we've started the forms and we're going to double check in the next week and then triple check!

Great news, that's awesome! I knew you wouldn't have any issues.

I hope you settle in as smoothly as possible and have a great new beginning.

We'll start on the next forms and of course double check everything for the interview. 🙂 

13 hours ago, DeeJess said:

Update for the London applicants!

 

So I went and collected my passport plus documents at the DX location (I optioned for this as I thought it might be faster). DX collected documents on Tuesday (as it was bank holiday Monday) and it was available to collect that same day!!

 

I want to note that when I got home I opened the package to retrieve my passport and there was a brown envelope which stated 'do not open', there was a tear on the side however, I dont have time to ask the embassy to reseal as I'm traveling tomorrow! (I know it's a bit of a rush haha)

 

I will update at POE if I have any problems or not regarding this envelope. It's frustrating that important documents are being shipped with such fragile material as there are quite a few documents within this!  

 

Traveling with connecting flights, what are the chances of this extremely fragile brown enevople not to get slightly damaged via transit? Haha so wish me luck

Wow that's crazy!

I'm sure you will be fine - have a safe trip and keep us updated! 🙂

p.s. have you started doing your AOS,EAD,AP package? I'm about to start completing mine!

10 minutes ago, DeeJess said:

Hey just an update, my visa has finally been issued and out of AP took a total of 7 days (including the weekend)

 

Just in case people from the UK were wondering how long on average it takes for visa issuance

That is great news - well done!

Had my medical a couple of days ago and just like you said was super quick and smooth. Within one hour I was in and out!

Can't wait for the interview now and finally make a start with the move 🙂

2 minutes ago, Mike20090622 said:

I think you need the interview invitation letter to schedule the medical examination,  NVC number is not enough 

In the UK you just need the NVC case number in order to schedule the medical. You will however need to present the NVC/Embassy letter when attending the medical.

22 hours ago, Milkman199 said:

Hi guys, the embassy in London have received our approved application! Should I wait for them to contact me or is it worth calling them to arrange an interview and a medical?

 

Also, can anyone advise me if the interview and medical can be done on the same day? Thanks!

I would recommend calling visamedicals and booking your medical as you have your NVC number - they're quite busy at the moment. In terms of the interview as long as your NVC status shows 'ready' you can go to the embassy website, pay and book for an appointment.

I had my medical yesterday, which was quite efficient in and out process and have the embassy interview in three weeks!

3 hours ago, DanElst said:

How far out is your medical from your interview? Is it about 4-5 weeks for a medical appointment in the UK? Thank you!!!

The medical is tomorrow and the interview in three weeks. I would say it is 2-3 weeks to get a medical appointment, but best call and book as soon as you get the NVC number. The embassy appointments appear to be more consistent to be honest!

6 minutes ago, KSVJ said:

How easy was it to book the medical and the interview for London? NVC just received my case from USCIS last week so I still have a little bit to go until it gets to London, but just wanted to see how the availability has been for booking medical and interview 🙂

Awesome, you're not too far behind then. Both were quite straightforward - plenty of interview slots at the embassy they post them 4-5 weeks in advance. The visa medical place however is quite busy, so I would recommend calling and booking your medical in advance as soon as you know your case number!

On 4/22/2022 at 10:29 AM, DeeJess said:

Update on my interview at the US London Embassy today!!

 

I arrived at the US Embassy and joined a queue, took roughly 20minutes. Upon arriving at the front I was asked for my passport and invitation letter/DS-160 confirmation.

 

I then went through airport style security, no laptops or iPads permitted into the building! I was asked to open any app on my mobile.

 

I then made my way to the entrance where I joined another queue but once I got closer I informed the receptionist that I'm here for the K1 and she asked me to come forward, handed the DS-160 again, she stuck my number on the paper. Asked me to then proceed to floor 1, left then left again. 

 

I approached the waiting room and immediately saw my number appear on the screen. The friendly lady behind the window asked a few questions; if I've ever been married, changed my name and when am I planning to travel. Then she asked me for the following documents: 

 

1. Passport + 1 pic

2. Police certificate  

3. Birth certificate (+ translation as its in a different language

4. Affadivit and a tax return but i provided my fiances W2 + Tax return transcript 

 

I Wasn't asked for a letter of intent however, I had one from my fiance just in case. I then had a fingerprint scan. She then asked me to sit down and wait for my number to be called.

 

Fast forward 5 minutes and my number was called. I approached a different window and I cannot tell you how friendly the American man was!

 

He first asked me to raise my hand and swore me in, then scanned finger prints again. He proceeded with 'let's have a chat my friend' super casual! He asked the following questions:

 

1. How did we meet

2. When did we start talking

3. Have you lived in any other country as an adult

4. Who proposed 

5. When did I propose

6. What are our wedding plans (small intimate wedding, married within 90 days)

 

After this he said everything looks great and approved my visa on the spot. Took 5minutes!! Told me my passport will be returned next week :)!

 

I was extremely nervous but honestly this was the easiest part about the entire process!!

Well done congratulations so happy for you!

I'm having the medical on Wednesday and booked the embassy interview for 16th May so we're getting there! It's good to hear that it's a straghtforward process and puts as at easy as all of our paperwork is sorted.

All the best for the next step! Let's see how long the AOS, EAD etc. takes ha

We have now booked our interview at the London Embassy for May! Can't wait for the next step, we're so close now! 😀

14 hours ago, DeeJess said:

Hiiii update time!

Just had my medical in London. So I turned up to the medical, receptionist signed me in and asked me to hand over all of the documents so they could make copies. They kept my passport until the end of my appointment.

Documents:
1. NVC letter
2. Passport
3. GP health summary
4. Vaccination sheet (from gp)
5. Police certificate from the UK
6. Medical questionnaire
7. 4x passport style pictures

I was given another questionnaire to fill in whilst I was waiting (just a few questions regarding futher health, diabetes, drug and alcohol abuse, medical problems etc).

A doctor then called me for the examination and questions based on the questionnaire I filled in whilst waiting. He checked my eye sight, ears, took blood, pressed on my stomach, reflexes for my elbows and knees and checked my blood pressure and that was it. Very quick and painless!!

Then I was asked to sit in the waiting room to wait for a chest xray. Nurse called me up for my xray, spent a total of 5minutes.

Back to the waiting room for my immunisation check (didn't end up having it as I had all of my vaccines). Receptionist lady calls my name, paid for my medical and handed back my passport and documents from the medical!

I didnt have to provide a urine sample as no one asked me for one.

I cannot praise the staff enough, so kind, welcoming and understanding!

Appointment took less than an hour. 5 working days for my results to be sent directly to the US embassy!

Any questions I'll be more than happy to answer

 

Interview scheduled for next week! 

Good to hear that everything went smoothly! I'm having mine in three weeks and everything paperwork is pretty much ready except the full medical history printout, which I have requested from my GP three weeks ago but they sure are taking their time.

I have the GP health summary printout and from what I see only that is needed and they don't really need the full medical history.

I hope everything goes well with the interview - keep us updated!

Hello fellow fillers! Our case was updated to 'Ready' today - it only took four days to update from 'In Transit' to 'Ready'.

Next step to book an interview with the embassy!

All the best to the rest of you! 🙂

2 hours ago, Oti&Dum said:

Our case has changed to “Ready” status, finally!!!

 

Also, if anyone can please help me, I made the UStraveldocs account without using diacritics on my last name ( I wrote “i” instead of “î”) and then I saw that they say to write your name like in your passport, where there are diacritics, but now I cannot change it on UStraveldocs account. Is that a problem? Any idea how I can change it? 

Well done!

Checked our case today and the status is set to 'Ready'! Pretty much it took 4 days from 'In Transit' to get into 'Ready.

Next step is to book an interview with the embassy!

44 minutes ago, Oti&Dum said:

Also, is the picture for the DS-160 form different from the ones we should take to the interview? I’ve read that is must be 6x6 instead of 5x5 (the one for the interview). Just wondering if I need to take a new one or I can use the one I already have. 

I think if yours is within US 'visa spec' will be fine - you can see the official specs here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

I've scanned my US 'visa spec' image and it being approved in the DS-160 system, however in the step before proceeding to the next stage it appears blurry for some reason! It is truly bizzare and will be getting some new digital photos in a studio the next couple of days just to be sure before we submit it!