January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[nm123 0]

Hey there everyone! Well let's hope this next week brings packet 3's to those waiting and NOA2's for those of us still waiting for those too! My timeline on here says anywhere between June 19-July 4th sooooo here's hoping and praying we DO hear something by then!

Gareth and I had a rough day yesterday just both of us so irritated with this whole process and the waiting. We have not seen one another in over a year now Of course we made up and realized we should not try talking when we are both so irritated with everything haha. Today was nicer and I am just missing him like CRAZY.

I am excited to start new job as that shall help take my mind off it a little bit! No idea when I start but should be by July I would think! Hoping to find out pay and such this week eeeeeeeee so exciting!

I looked at my timeline too, and my range starts with June 25 - so here's hoping that those of us waiting get ours soon. And I totally know what you mean about the irritation of waiting, and it really is easier to just not talk to each other for a little bit when you're both feeling upset with the situation. It really does suck sometimes, but... at least this is the only time we have to be apart, and in the future when we're really aggravated, we have to think about how much we wanted to be together during this time (!!).

[Ken y Leidys 20]

It really does suck sometimes, but... at least this is the only time we have to be apart, and in the future when we're really aggravated, we have to think about how much we wanted to be together during this time (!!).

Here's my project I have been working on while the K-1 process is taking its' own sweet time. Hope everyone likes it!?!

[RagSwat 0]

Hi guys, hope evrythin is goin well with you.

I wanna share the happy news that my interview date has been set, its going to be on 26th June (This Thursday) at the consulate in Singapore. I had earlier returned my DS2001 in person (lol! thy let me into the embassy). The very next day they sent me the interview letter.

I am also a bit nervous. Hope things go well and they dont find any fault. Following are the documents I am taking.

1. Interview letter

2. copy of I-129F filed by my fiancee, and attached proofs

3. NOA1, NOA2

4. Birth Certificate (also notarized affidavit from my mother since her name was spelt wrong in the birth cert). Also taking my school certificate indicating my birth date and parent's names, just in case they wanna see more proof.

5. Police certificate from Singapore and Indian Embassy in Singapore.

6. Passport (needless to say)

7. Affidavit of support from my fiancee and her father. He is nto business, hence only taking his last 3 years tax return.

8. Bankers Cheque to pay at the embassy.

9. Poof of relationship which includes

Intent to marry from my fiancee (though embassy did not ask for)

Few engagement pictures of us with family members

Bills of Engagement Ring, bangles I gifted her

Her travel documents to prove she visited me twice in the past year

Lots of pictures taken together during both her visits

Chat records from gtalk

Phone call records from my fiancee

Greeing cards exchanged

10. Forms DS 156-2 copies printed out from web. DS 156K 1 copy printed out

11. Lot of passport size 5x5cms photos.

12. Apart from that, my student card in Singapore, my degree certificate, certificate of scholarship and enrollment in Singapore university. (I am completing my masters degree here next month.)

13. My vaccination and medical records have been already sent to the embassy directly by the doctor. so I am gonna just take the bill.

....well thats about it I guess.

I have a few questions:

1. Will they give back my original records? like birth certificate, vaccination record, medical examination

2. What is the major thing they look at for issuing K1

3. Sould I tell them exact date I am goin to travel?

4. I read that for AOS I can use the same medical record and vaccination record. So is there any specific thing I must do to get those copies?

Please provide your suggestions

Thank you

Raghu K R

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Hi RagSwat! it looks like you have everything ready for the interview.

As for your questions,

1 - I believe they keep them

2 - no idea for that question, and it probably depends at which embassy you go

3 - if you know the date you are going to travel, you can tell them. otherwise, just tell them "as soon as I have the visa" (or a month later, if you travel later)

4 - I have read different things on that subject. Some people say that since we are K1 visa holders, we don't need to send anything medical for AOS (they say it here: USCIS website) I have also read that if you have a copy of your medical/vaccination record done before the K1 interview, you can go to a civil surgeon and they will fill out the I-693 with the information on the record. But in some countries (France is one of them) they don't seem to want to give copies of that record, only a copy of the DS-3025 (not sure what it is since I haven't had my medical exam yet) ; apparently you can send a copy of this form for AOS instead of I-693.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I have a few questions:

1. Will they give back my original records? like birth certificate, vaccination record, medical examination

2. What is the major thing they look at for issuing K1

3. Sould I tell them exact date I am goin to travel?

4. I read that for AOS I can use the same medical record and vaccination record. So is there any specific thing I must do to get those copies?

Please provide your suggestions

Thank you

Raghu K R

You sound like you're ready! I can't see anything missing from that list. Be sure that the engagement photos don't look too much like a wedding ceremony, by the way; that's the only potential problem I can think of.

To answer your questions:

1. Here at the London embassy they ask you to bring originals *and* a photocopy. I believe they look at your originals and then keep the photocopy for their own records. It might be the same for your embassy, so if I were you I'd take a photocopy of everything too.

2. Like Cecile says, it varies by embassy. Have you been here to read the reviews from India? Most of the reviews are positive but a couple aren't, and there was one couple who were denied for having photos of a non-legal ceremony.

3. They may ask you if you have any wedding plans, or when you plan to fly out, otherwise it doesn't seem like something you'd tell them.

4. No idea, sorry! I'm hearing so many different things about the medical for AOS. I'd love to know the answer myself.

Ken - that looks fun!

Packet 3 was sent out yesterday, and Alex also sent out the affidavit support yesterday. Mail between San Jose and Sheffield is usually pretty quick so I'm hoping to receive it before the week is out. Also I'm feeling unnaturally angry today. I'm really looking forward to moving.

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Also I'm feeling unnaturally angry today. I'm really looking forward to moving.

Problems with your roommate and her boyfriend? When are you moving out exactly?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Also I'm feeling unnaturally angry today. I'm really looking forward to moving.

Problems with your roommate and her boyfriend? When are you moving out exactly?

Yes. Well, they're not problems as such; I'm not mistreated or anything like that, in fact they cooked me a lovely dinner yesterday, so I can't complain in that regard. I'm just not happy living there, but because I find it hard to say so I build up all this resentment and then I find it bubbling over at work (and you guys get to hear about it, sorry!).

I'm hoping to move out end of next month, so five weeks now. Not too much longer!

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

5 weeks will go very fast!

And don't worry, you can tell us whenever you feel angry and resentful, if it makes you feel better.

[sunnybear 0]

Morning all! 5 weeks is gonna fly by Rachel! Do you have your interview yet or is that what happens after packet 3? I am so confused at this point but doesn't matter since I am still waiting for our NOA2... :/ yeah I am salty haahha!

Getting so upset seeing all these filers that filed after us get approved stupid system that is SO NOT chronological! Wish they would not even say that they do it that way but I still would be upset I am sure haha....timeline on here says before the 4th of July so here'shoping and praying!!!!

Happy Monday all!

Oh and Ken good job on your video!

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

I wanna share the happy news that my interview date has been set, its going to be on 26th June

(This Thursday) at the consulate in Singapore. I had earlier returned my DS2001 in person (lol! thy let me into the embassy). The very next day they sent me the interview letter.

That better be good as it is my birthday

Also, I read a few answers on your questions but I think the answers should be the following:

1. Will they give back my original records? like birth certificate, vaccination record, medical examination

4. I read that for AOS I can use the same medical record and vaccination record. So is there any specific thing I must do to get those copies?

1. You will get them back in the brown envelop that will be send to you. The envelop is sealed and should not be opened but should be surrendered at the POE. If you want to be sure, then also add a copy of each original so they can give you the original back if needed (they will not make copies for you).

4. The answers are basically provided on this page: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

See the following lines:

- A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (note: it says a copy so it doesn't have to be the original, besides, you should never send originals to USCIS - Jeroen).

- I693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)

Your spouse may also be required to have a medical sometime during the AOS process. The medical must be done by a CIS Designated Civil Surgeon. Your CIS office should give you a list of CIS accredited doctors in your area, if not check with your local office to get one. The medical exam can cost anywhere from $100-200 dollars, many physicians will not take a check, but only accept cash. Be prepared of the cost before your spouse gets this done. It would be wise to collect their vaccination information before going to the appointment as the doctor will need to have record of them. At the appointment your spouse will be tested for TB, AIDS and Syphilis. If they do the skin test for TB, they will be required to return to the CIS doctors office to have the site checked before they finish the exam paperwork. Note: Some CIS Offices allow you to schedule your appointment when you want, as long as it is done before the AOS appointment, check with your CIS office to see how they handle CIS medical exams before filing your AOS paperwork.

Hope this helped a bit

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

Do you have your interview yet or is that what happens after packet 3?

Obviously I cannot answer for her but since I have nothing better to do at work at the moment, I thought let's answer what happens after packet 3

After packet 3 has been sent back to the consulate or embassy, they will send packet 4 out which will contain info for the medical and the interview date and sometimes some forms as well (depending on country I guess)

[Alex & Rachel 78]

5 weeks will go very fast!

And don't worry, you can tell us whenever you feel angry and resentful, if it makes you feel better.

Thanks Cecile! I love this thread. I hope Blake's doing okay, by the way. If you see this, Blake, we're thinking of you!

Morning all! 5 weeks is gonna fly by Rachel! Do you have your interview yet or is that what happens after packet 3? I am so confused at this point but doesn't matter since I am still waiting for our NOA2... :/ yeah I am salty haahha!

Getting so upset seeing all these filers that filed after us get approved stupid system that is SO NOT chronological! Wish they would not even say that they do it that way but I still would be upset I am sure haha....timeline on here says before the 4th of July so here'shoping and praying!!!!

Happy Monday all!

Oh and Ken good job on your video!

Jeroen answered your question very well so I don't need to add anything there, but *hugs* I am sorry they're screwing you around like this.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

Jeroen answered your question very well so I don't need to add anything there, but *hugs* I am sorry they're screwing you around like this.

I didn't answer the part if you had ur interview date yet tho

Well, I kinda know the answer yah but still hahaha, I didn't want to grab the whole question

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Hehe, no, I have not had my interview date yet. They have to receive my Packet 3 first! I'm hoping they won't take more than a month to get back to me - interview will probably be August now.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

Hehe, no, I have not had my interview date yet. They have to receive my Packet 3 first!

hehe looking at your timeline, I was almost sure you would answer this but yah, like said, I can't be sure and I can't answer for you