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Visa Pick-up Request Letter

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UAL1739   0

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Hi, I guess it doesnt matter how, as long as it's readable. Or to look professional... type it. Good luck.

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4/10/08 - Case received /pending

4/14/08 - NOA receipt received

4/19/08 - Biometric appointment letter received

5/3/08 - Biometric done ( Alexandria, Virginia )

5/6/08 - EAD touched ( no email )

5/7/08 - Case status shows up online

5/9/08 - Received email regarding AOS case transferred to

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5/20/08 - Renewal of Driver License approved ( I-94 expired 5/20/08 ).

6/6/08 - AP approved

6/13/08 - EAD card production ordered

6/17/08 - Received email EAD card mailed out

6/18/08 - AOS touched

6/18/08 - EAD card received

6/19/08 - AOS touched

6/23/08 - AP touched... still waiting for the card to arrive

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David-and-Mae   15

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Hello again and again my fellow VJ'ers.. :D ..

Need some ideas on whats the best thing to do when making a Visa Pick-up request letter.

What would be best? Handwritten? or typewritten which is going to be printed out?

It doesn't matter... either one is ok.

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04/21/2011 - Early Biometrics (was scheduled on May 4, 2011)

05/09/2011 - Case Status Notification - In line for interview and testing

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Roserick   0

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Forget the letter...

Just ask for it..

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

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kev_n_jena   89

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We typed Jena's letter and we both signed and dated it the day of the interview. It's not unusual for a couple to forget to mention that they want to pick up the visa. A letter in my hand helped to remind me.

Roserick, why would you suggest not to bring a letter? Do you think the chances of getting permission to pick up the visa are better without a letter requesting it or that it doesn't make any difference? Writing a letter seems like a very easy thing to do and costs almost nothing.

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sofia2009   1

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Hello again and again my fellow VJ'ers.. :D ..

Need some ideas on whats the best thing to do when making a Visa Pick-up request letter.

What would be best? Handwritten? or typewritten which is going to be printed out?

I don't think it matters as long as readable..In our case, we made print out letter for visa pick up though I am not with him on his interview :lol: ..I heard they are not granting the visa pick up if the petitioner is not with the beneficiary, but no hurt for trying..at least we tried :)

AOS Process:

Mar. 11, 2008- ARRIVED US

Mar. 12, 2008- got married

00-00-0000-Temple wedding-Mormon church

Mar.13, 2008-completed vaccinations-I693A supplement from CS

Mar. 18, 2008- sent the AOS package(I-485 and EAD)..applied for SSN..

Mar.19, 2008-Delivered. signed for by V Bustamante-took and passed written driving test

Mar.25, 2008-Check cashed-Received SSN

Mar.27,2008-Received NOA's in mail-Case available online

Mar.28, 2008-Received Biometrics appointment in mail-04/08/08

Apr.08,2008-Biometrics DONE

Apr.08-09,2008-TOUCHED

Apr.14,2008-Transfer Notice date to California(I-485)

Apr.17,2008-Received Notice in the mail about the transfer

Apr.20 and 22,2008-I-485 TOUCHED..No touch on EAD

Apr.24, 2008-Received AR driver license

May 07, 08, 09, 12, 13, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED..

May 16, 2008- I-765 Card production ordered -1st email

May 19, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED

May 21, 2008-I-765 Card production ordered-2nd email

May 22, 2008- I-765 TOUCHED

May 23, 2008-I765 Approval notice sent-3rd email

May 24, 2008- EAD in hand

May 28, 2008-AOS Card production ordered..yehey!!!got another email saying "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident"

May 29, 2008-AOS TOUCHED

June 03, 2008- Green Card in hand

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Roserick   0

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Roserick, why would you suggest not to bring a letter? Do you think the chances of getting permission to pick up the visa are better without a letter requesting it or that it doesn't make any difference? Writing a letter seems like a very easy thing to do and costs almost nothing.

Kev_n_Jena

Action Speak louder than words...

Technically.. Now this is technically ok..

You gotta buy a paper, pen, or the hassle of typing it..

What's the hassle of saying it?

I don't think it matters as long as readable..In our case, we made print out letter for visa pick up though I am not with him on his interview :lol: ..I heard they are not granting the visa pick up if the petitioner is not with the beneficiary, but no hurt for trying..at least we tried :)

Well you just heard it from another poster.. Not really an official rules by USEM..

Good Luck though.. :thumbs:

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

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garya505   2

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Hello again and again my fellow VJ'ers.. :D ..

Need some ideas on whats the best thing to do when making a Visa Pick-up request letter.

What would be best? Handwritten? or typewritten which is going to be printed out?

I did mine typewritten and signed it. The CO seemed to enjoy reading it, at least he was smiling and he chuckled a little bit, maybe because it was worded so formally. If I remember when I get home tonight I can post it here.

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garya505 Experienced

garya505   2

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Forget the letter...

Just ask for it..

They told me flat out that I needed to give them a written request and many of us here know from experience that a written request will give you your best shot at getting them to approve.

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sofia2009   1

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Roserick, why would you suggest not to bring a letter? Do you think the chances of getting permission to pick up the visa are better without a letter requesting it or that it doesn't make any difference? Writing a letter seems like a very easy thing to do and costs almost nothing.

Kev_n_Jena

Action Speak louder than words...

Technically.. Now this is technically ok..

You gotta buy a paper, pen, or the hassle of typing it..

What's the hassle of saying it?

I don't think it matters as long as readable..In our case, we made print out letter for visa pick up though I am not with him on his interview :lol: ..I heard they are not granting the visa pick up if the petitioner is not with the beneficiary, but no hurt for trying..at least we tried :)

Well you just heard it from another poster.. Not really an official rules by USEM..

Good Luck though.. :thumbs:

Thanks!! You rock!!! :thumbs:

AOS Process:

Mar. 11, 2008- ARRIVED US

Mar. 12, 2008- got married

00-00-0000-Temple wedding-Mormon church

Mar.13, 2008-completed vaccinations-I693A supplement from CS

Mar. 18, 2008- sent the AOS package(I-485 and EAD)..applied for SSN..

Mar.19, 2008-Delivered. signed for by V Bustamante-took and passed written driving test

Mar.25, 2008-Check cashed-Received SSN

Mar.27,2008-Received NOA's in mail-Case available online

Mar.28, 2008-Received Biometrics appointment in mail-04/08/08

Apr.08,2008-Biometrics DONE

Apr.08-09,2008-TOUCHED

Apr.14,2008-Transfer Notice date to California(I-485)

Apr.17,2008-Received Notice in the mail about the transfer

Apr.20 and 22,2008-I-485 TOUCHED..No touch on EAD

Apr.24, 2008-Received AR driver license

May 07, 08, 09, 12, 13, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED..

May 16, 2008- I-765 Card production ordered -1st email

May 19, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED

May 21, 2008-I-765 Card production ordered-2nd email

May 22, 2008- I-765 TOUCHED

May 23, 2008-I765 Approval notice sent-3rd email

May 24, 2008- EAD in hand

May 28, 2008-AOS Card production ordered..yehey!!!got another email saying "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident"

May 29, 2008-AOS TOUCHED

June 03, 2008- Green Card in hand

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Roserick   0

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They told me flat out that I needed to give them a written request and many of us here know from experience that a written request will give you your best shot at getting them to approve.

Who? :unsure:

If so.. Why can they just put it on their USEM website?

Like "If you would like to request a visa pickup please have a written/typed letter and a valid reason for the Visa Pickup"

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

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~krakatoa~   27

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Writing a letter or not, whatever you think will do you good, go for it.

In my case, I asked the consular officer for a visa pick-up during my interview. I stated the reasons very well, we chatted a bit, and I got the visa 2 days after the interview. But prior to asking, I had to "discern" the outcome of the interview and the officer's mood. You don't want to be "pleading" or sounding abrasive either. Either way, this seems to irritate most of the officers (the officer actually told me this when I bumped into him again for the visa pick-up). It all depends on the consular officer.

Good luck! I hope to see good news from you here on VJ.

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