Scandinavians

[Georgia16 2,858]

This is where it hit and i believe that's the most south it´s been for years (The big red marked area)

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I have a deal with my wife, that she can go home part time, after not been working for 9 years.

But if we want to get settle fast and better, we need to money the first years.

Even that we dont have to pay rent for a year, we still want the money

Nice you live right by the water

So she didn't work in Denmark?

[SoerenHelmer 50]

Nice you live right by the water

So she didn't work in Denmark?

No she was sick for many years after we got back from US.

The last year or so here, she had some jobs but they where all temp jobs.

Yes, the place where we will start by living as access to water also and we have a boat

[Georgia16 2,858]

No she was sick for many years after we got back from US.

The last year or so here, she had some jobs but they where all temp jobs.

Yes, the place where we will start by living as access to water also and we have a boat

That's nice! Mine has a boat too though in a lake since we are no where near the beach (Just outside Atlanta)

I hope she is better.

Edited February 7, 2016 by Georgia16

[SoerenHelmer 50]

That's nice! Mine has a boat too though in a lake since we are no near the beach

I hope she is better.

She is, thanks.

[mallafri76 1,012]

The family lives there and i like sun better then snow.

We will make Sarasota our base the first years and see where to go next.

My wife like north US but i didn't move from Denmark to go back to cold weather

And Sarasota is so fare south, that we don't get tornadoes, think the last time they got one is more the 25-30 years ago.

So that's good

But where to live, is also about what you want to do for living.

I´m IT so i can work all the places

My husband's from Texas, so he loves the heat and I'm like you, enough already with the cold weather. I didn't realize there are tornadoes in Florida, thought only hurricanes? Not that it matters. My husband lived in Oklahoma for many years so we're used to them. Although it was pretty scary when the big one hit Moore back in 2013, we were basically just down the road from that.

I really love gardening so I love the idea of being able to grow my own oranges and avocado and bananas in the backyard. That's just so cool.

[Georgia16 2,858]

Just curious, does anyone here have the package we receive from the embassy when the get the case that I could see?

[Unidentified 2,930]

Just curious, does anyone here have the package we receive from the embassy when the get the case that I could see?

It's a big brown envelope with a big "DO NO OPEN" stamp on it. Around it there will be a rubber band where a letter from the embassy is attached saying that you should not open the envelope, who to give the envelope to etc. Your passport will also be attached under the rubber band

[Georgia16 2,858]

It's a big brown envelope with a big "DO NO OPEN" stamp on it. Around it there will be a rubber band where a letter from the embassy is attached saying that you should not open the envelope, who to give the envelope to etc. Your passport will also be attached under the rubber band

Not that one. You know the one with the instructions in for medical and interview

[Unidentified 2,930]

Not that one. You know the one with the instructions in for medical and interview

Oh that one! I'll just copy and paste it from the email they sent. Anyone who has done this after May of last year, please let Georgia know if anything has been changed since then, thank you!

Checklist

CASE ID:

APPLICANT:

Dear Visa Applicant,

This office has received a petition entitling you to a “K-1” nonimmigrant visa classification as an alien proceeding to the United States to marry an American citizen. Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is processing applicants legally residing in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

To prepare for your interview appointment with a consular officer, please read and carefully follow the instructions below. We encourage you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible as we need to process your application within the validity of the I-129F petition.

IMPORTANT: The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm has implemented several changes in the visa procedures that affect fiancé(e) K1 visa applicants. The scheduling and collection of application fee will be done through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se as of January 18, 2014 .

CHECKLIST

( ) FEE: There is a $240 fee for each visa application. The fee will be paid through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se

( ) COMPLETED DS-160 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. All fiancé(e) visa applicants and their children must complete one DS-160 each in order to apply for a K1/K2 visa and seek an appointment. The form can be accessed at: https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview. All questions on the forms must be answered.

Kindly also note that all applicants (including residents of Denmark and Norway) must select Stockholm, Sweden as the location where the visa will be sought.

( ) PASSPORT: A passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.

( ) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Your birth certificate plus one original or certified copy of the birth certificate of each unmarried child under the age of 21, named in the application is required, even if they are not applying for a visa at this time. The certificate must state the date and place of birth of both parents and must be from the country where you were born.

( ) UNOBTAINABLE BIRTH CERTIFICATES: If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best secondary evidence, such as a baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.

( ) POLICE CERTIFICATES: Each applicant aged 16 years or over, is required to submit a police certificate from the appropriate judicial or police authorities from the country of the applicant’s nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen, as well as from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year, or more since attaining the age of sixteen. For countries not maintaining national police records, a certificate must be obtained from each locality. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. For information on how to obtain a police certificate from a specific country, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

( ) COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless that they may have benefited from an amnesty pardon.

( ) MILITARY RECORDS: A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving.

( ) PHOTOGRAPHS: Two (2) identical color photographs are required. The photographs must be full face photo, taken within the past six months. The photographs should measure 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame.

( ) MARRIAGE TERMINATION/DIVORCE DECREE(S): If you or your fiancé(e) were married previously, obtain one certified copy of the divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) to prove the dissolution of each of such prior marriage. If applicable, please note that most petitions only include a regular copy of the divorce decree(s) so please make sure to bring the certified copy at the time of interview.

( ) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: Evidence, which will show that you and your children, if any, are not to become public charges in the United States. If you have no assets, you may find a financial sponsor in the U.S. who completes form I-134, Affidavit of Support on your behalf. The sponsor should also provide a copy of the most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (1040) and proof of current U.S. income or assets. Form I-134 can be obtained from Citizenship and Immigration Services’ webpage www.uscis.gov

( ) MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Arrange for a medical examination with one of the Embassy approved panel physicians listed on: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/STK%20-%20Stockholm.pdf

You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you. This medical examination will also be accepted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence.

( ) EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP: You will be required to submit evidence that you have previously met your fiancé(e), and proof of a valid fiancé(e) relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement. Please note that you will not be allowed to bring your phone, tablet or computer to your interview. For residents of Sweden, please make sure to also bring a “Personbevis” from the Swedish tax agency listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Please request the English version.

We also kindly ask all our applicants to read following pamphlet: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Humanitarian/Battered%20Spouse,%20Children%20%26%20Parents/IMBRA%20Pamphlet%20Final%2001-07-2011%20for%20Web%20Posting.pdf

( ) TRANSLATIONS: All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

For a list of authorized translators please see: http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/

If you do not speak Swedish or English you must bring a translator to your interview, your petitioner may not translate for you. For a list of authorized translators please see: http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/

IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET YOUR VISA/DOCUMENTS MAILED:

( ) REGISTRATION OF ADDRESS. For residents of Sweden: Fiancé (e) visa applicants residing in Sweden will have to register their Swedish address and choose their visa pick-up location when they book the appointment online. Please bring proof of your registration (your UID confirmation number) at the time of interview.

Please note that you must bring one certified interpreter if you do not speak English well enough to participate unassisted in the visa interview.

IMPORTANT: Once you have completed the DS-160 application form and have all documents in order, please register and create an account at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se in order to schedule your appointment and pay your visa application fee

Note: All the collected documents are to be presented at the final interview. Do not send any collected documents to this office unless specifically requested to do so.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 31

115 89 Stockholm

E-mail: stkivinfo@state.gov

ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR AN APPOINTMENT YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE U.S. EMBASSY, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO STAND IN THE LINE FOR IMMIGRANTS/U.S. CITIZENS AND NOT IN THE LINE FOR NON-IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS.

We hope this information is useful to you. Should you require further assistance, please submit an inquiry via: stkivinfo@state.gov

For post specific instructions regarding arrival at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, please see: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/STK%20-%20Stockholm.pdf

Edited February 7, 2016 by Maria&Seve

[SoerenHelmer 50]

It looked like this 8-9 years ago in denmark

[Georgia16 2,858]

Thank you so much! .... I just need the police record I'll get that one after I get Noa2 and then of course make appointment for the medicals when I get that letter and then I'll do two ds-160 and make a interview date and we should be good to go!

Really nice to see that letter

[SoerenHelmer 50]

This part:

FEE: There is a $240 fee for each visa application. The fee will be paid through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se

I can´t go to that site, it will only give me danish

And are that a fee only for K1 ?

[Unidentified 2,930]

This part:

FEE: There is a $240 fee for each visa application. The fee will be paid through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se

I can´t go to that site, it will only give me danish

And are that a fee only for K1 ?

Go here: http://ustraveldocs.com/ should help.

I'm not familiar with CR-1 so I do not know

[SoerenHelmer 50]

Go here: http://ustraveldocs.com/ should help.

I'm not familiar with CR-1 so I do not know

Sry about that.

Site works, but i can´t pick Sweden

Only Denmark, so a fee like that can only be payed at the Embassy if you are from Denmark i think.

[Georgia16 2,858]

Sry about that.

Site works, but i can´t pick Sweden

Only Denmark, so a fee like that can only be payed at the Embassy if you are from Denmark i think.

I can pick Sweden