Sarah&Todd

Thanks for all of your advice.

Much appreciated!

No i didn't apply for the AP with my EAD... silly mistake i realise now.

I've read something about an info pass... do you know what this is and if it's valid in my circumstance.

Hi all,

I just had a look on the USCIS website and for the I-485 they are now saying there is a 4 month processing time instead of 3 months!

I had my case transferred over to CSC for 'faster processing' on Dec 23rd 2011. I have my brother's wedding to go to in March this year in england.

If i don't get my green card in time, what options do i have. The AP takes 3 months to process too so that is pointless.

Any ideas?

Many thanks

Sarah

Hi all,

I have a questions for you.

I got married 2 weeks ago and changed my last name to my husband's.

I went to the Social Security office and changed it legally while i applied for my SSN.

I got a letter back from the Social Security Office saying that they couldn't issue me with a SSN yet because my K1 visa will run out before they issue the card (i just sent off my AOS application so there i guess i have to wait for proof that i'm on the green card track).

Anyway, my problem is that all my UK ID (driver's license and passport) says my maiden name. I want to change these to my married name but obviously my passport has my K1 visa in it... has anyone had this problem... what did you do?

Thanks

Sarah

I just had my interview (and got approved!!) in London this week.

You will be fine.

They asked me "Where does your fiance work?"

I said "He works in Atlanta for a marketing company called ..... "

They move on very fast... it's almost like a very short pleasant conversation where you get to gush about your relationship. =)

Tell your fiance to just tell the truth.

Others are right though, you should try your utmost to get a letter from your employer showing your new salary and that you are in a permanent position.

They allow you to speak as much as you like so she/he will have plenty of time to explain the situation.

The only thing i would avoid is going to much in to detail. Just state the fact and if they need more info they will ask.

hope it helps.

The interview is the easiest part by far! I was in and out in 2 hours and the actual interview time was only 10 minutes total. Just a lot of waiting around before hand.

Good luck

most take about 3 or 4 business days to get to the NVC but it can be anywhere from 1 week to 4 weeks until it gets forwarded to your embassy.

Best to just keep calling everyday (we called twice a day everyday) and see what's happening.

hahaha man, they really are jerks sometimes!

Thank you, i actually just managed to find it too.

Phew!

Ok, i got packet form in the mail and it says i need to go to this link:

http://londonembassy.gov/visaforms.html

Problem is, the link no longer exists on the embassy page.

The letter says something about filling out form IV19 before the interview but it's nowhere to be found on the London USA embassy site... anyone from the UK have any idea what they are asking?

Countdown for interview is now down to 2 weeks... I'm starting to feel it... the nervousness but my lovely man is coming in 2 days After 7 months.. finally.

So excited for you guys! 7 months since you've seen each other?! Wow! I don't know how you managed!

Here's a question... even though you've been through your interview prep 100 times and know everything is in order.. do you worry about stupid stuff they might pull you up on. For example, london request police checks for countries you have lived in for 12 months OR MORE. I lived in Israel for 2 days short of 12 months. I can prove it with passport stamps but it just niggles at me even though i know i'm right.

I think i've had a permanant headache for the last 7 months!

I know it was a bold move to plan to wed in August but I got to admit it was before we found the VJ site. We thought that the 5 months timeline actually meant 5 months HA!

You're not alone, we thought the whole process was 5 months too! How naive we were.

Almost there now!

You guys have hardly any time to wait! So exciting!

We got our interview date today!

Roll on August 3rd! 9am!

5 weeks 1 day!

For those of you who have sent off packet 3.... do we need to call up and pay that interview fee before they issue you with an interview date or can it be done after?

Thanks =)

Got our interview date.

July 21st.

Now to just wait until then.

Congratulations! That must make you so happy.... its so close!

I sent of my packet 3 this week and they should have received my medical results at the same time as the packet.

How long did it take you to get an interview date?

Got it, thanks everyone =)

Packet 3 all sent off yesterday!

is it just the letter of intent?

Hi guys

i'm sending off my packet 3 today but i keep reading about this 'checklist'!

What is the checklist and when do i find it.

What does it look like?

Thanks

Can i just ask what is the checklist?

I am about to send off packet 3 but i don't see any checklist!?

What does it look like?

thanks!

hi,

i keep reading about people renewing their letter of intent...

I have packet 3 and i have read the interview prep but i dont see anywhere that i need a new letter of intent.

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Does anyone who has recently had their packet 3 from London feel like sharing the link?

Thanks

Perfect thank you

Hi guys,

I am just prepping for packet 3 and interview (which should be delivered today)...

I am a bit confused though! I have the tax transcripts for the last 3 years for the USC but when i am reading the guide for the affidavit of support it makes out that i, the beneficiary, need to have my tax transcripts too!?!

Is this correct?

If so, anyone know how i can get mine (i live in England) and how long it takes?

thanks

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congrats to all of you on your recent NOA2's!

Get ready for things to move very fast!

In the last 12 days mine got approved, sent to the NVC, sent to london AND got my medical booked for 2 weeks time!

Thank you!!!

i wish someone would answer this one!

Even more so, i wish i knew the answer!

re-post?

WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!! HAHA, and i had just posted about being frustrated!!! WOW.... will update status tonight, in a hurry!!!!

YIPPEE!!!!!

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Oh big congrats! We have the same timeline and i shared your frustration.

We got our NOA2 last week and what a relief!

We're so close!!!!

CONGRATS!!!