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[N-o-l-a 7,167]

If her current income is more than enough, no need for a joint sponsor.

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

VISA IN HAND Y'ALL!!!

I got the notice from the post office yesterday but I had menstrual cramps so couldn't really get out of bed (I pretty much get crippled for an entire day) but today I went and picked it up!!

The package is HUUUUGE

YAAYYY!! congratulations (oh and me too... I live in bed consuming effervescent codein (citodon) tablets for 24 hrs/month.. i feel ya!)

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

Booked my flight last night so I'll be flying next week on Tuesday! Plane takes off at 9.35 am and I'll be landing in Seattle at 13.55

And congrats to you as well!

WOW it´s soo sooonnn!! I wish I could just go tooo... Well I gave notice at work.. Work my last day on the 14th Oct... flying out somewhere between then and the 25th... Sold almost everything I own lol ..the rest is going to charity..Feels surprisingly freeing to get rid of all the "stuff" ..didn't realize how much material things tie you down til now!

[linafinn 11]

Thank you Suss!! Yeah I dont have anything stronger than alvedon... I tried citodon once and it worked wonders but I've just been too lazy to go to the doctor and get it prescribed myself :')

It feels really liberating to get rid of all your stuff haha. Im only bringing 2 suitcases with clothes and other belongings. I've given the rest of my clothes to charity and thrown away my other old stuff. My mom wanted to keep my furnitures so she can have that haha

[RandB 156]

Hey guys,

do you have any information about which documents that are needed for "packet 3" from the embassy in Stockholm? I won't get my NOA2 for a while, but I thought I should start assembling documents as some of them will take some time to collect. Specifically, I am pretty sure I need an American police certificate since I have lived in the US for over 6 months. I read online it can take 90 days or more to get the document. I haven't been able to find any information about which documents I need online. If you have a link or information about this, I would appreciate if you would like to share it! Thanks.

Edited September 19, 2016 by RandB

[Scandi 4,166]

Hey guys,

do you have any information about which documents that are needed for "packet 3" from the embassy in Stockholm? I won't get my NOA2 for a while, but I thought I should start assembling documents as some of them will take some time to collect. Specifically, I am pretty sure I need an American police certificate since I have lived in the US for over 6 months. I read online it can take 90 days or more to get the document. I haven't been able to find any information about which documents I need online. If you have a link or information about this, I would appreciate if you would like to share it! Thanks.

This is the email I received in July:

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. We also request that the applicant reviews a copy the submitted I-129F petition (attached in this e-mail)

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 $265 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. Allquestions 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: Please provide the original birth certificate from country of birth (Sweden). Please request an extract of the population register from the Swedish Tax Agency (Personbevis). The certificate must state the date and place of birth and the names of both parents. Please request the English version.

( ) 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: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html Please note that there is a fee of 192SEK to obtain a police certificate from Sweden: www.polisen.se

( ) 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.

( ) 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. Please note that your I-129F petition only included a copy of petitioner’s divorce decree so we must request that you bring the original court certified divorce decree for your interview at the U.S. Embassy.

( ) 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, written correspondence, phone records, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement and proof of on-going contact. Please note that you will not be allowed to bring your phone, tablet or computer to your interview. If you communicate through Skype/Viber/WhatsApp etc – you may want to present screenshots of some of the communication.

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.

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 toschedule 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

Security and Access Warning

For security reasons, visa applicants and American Citizen Services customers are not allowed to bring luggage, bags, cell phones, other electronic devices, or any items that are not relevant to your business with us (with the exception of one small purse, or items to care for babies). If you have prohibited items with you, you will not be allowed to enter the Embassy and may need to reschedule your appointment.

The following items are not permitted in the Embassy:

· Cameras

· Cell phones

· Laptops

· Any other electronics, such as MP3 players, iPods, etc.

· Large shopping bags

· Luggage, backpacks, briefcases

· Tools of any size, such as a leatherman, or Swiss army knife

· Weapons of any kind

All visitors to the Embassy are subject to airport-type screening. When planning your visit here, bring only what is needed for your business with the Consular Section to speed security screening. All items are subject to inspection and your wait time at the Embassy depends on the items you and other visitors bring. We do not have storage facilities at the Embassy. We suggest you make use of storage facilities at the main bus/train station in Stockholm (Centralstationen) or at the airport.

Cellphones may be stored in lockers at the entrance, will be returned upon your departure from the Consular Section.

We appreciate your cooperation in making your visit to the Embassy as smooth as possible.

[Scandi 4,166]

And no, I don't think you need a police certificate from the US. They are able to check that themselves as it's the US. Any other country and you would've needed it though.

[RandB 156]

And no, I don't think you need a police certificate from the US. They are able to check that themselves as it's the US. Any other country and you would've needed it though.

I see. That makes sense!

Wow, thank you for sharing that information! Exactly what I was looking for. Very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[angispangis 0]

Hello everyone!

Question! We are moving back to Sweden after being here in the us since march 2015 (Going back to take over my family business). My two year green card expires march next year and we are planning on moving back in december this year. Does anyone know what will happen with my permanent residency? Will it just simply go away since I'm leaving the us, I'm guessing I won't be able to apply for the 10 year green card if I don't live here anymore.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Hello everyone!

Question! We are moving back to Sweden after being here in the us since march 2015 (Going back to take over my family business). My two year green card expires march next year and we are planning on moving back in december this year. Does anyone know what will happen with my permanent residency? Will it just simply go away since I'm leaving the us, I'm guessing I won't be able to apply for the 10 year green card if I don't live here anymore.

I believe, and don't quote me on this, but there is a form, I-407, to file to officially abandon your permanent residency.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Hello everyone!

Question! We are moving back to Sweden after being here in the us since march 2015 (Going back to take over my family business). My two year green card expires march next year and we are planning on moving back in december this year. Does anyone know what will happen with my permanent residency? Will it just simply go away since I'm leaving the us, I'm guessing I won't be able to apply for the 10 year green card if I don't live here anymore.

You should abandon your Green Card. Like N-o-l-a mentioned: fill out form I-407. You can find it and more information here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-407

[angispangis 0]

I believe, and don't quote me on this, but there is a form, I-407, to file to officially abandon your permanent residency.

So if i abandon it will I be qualified to apply for it again in the future, if we ever decide to go back? Or does this make it more complicated, rather than just "unintentionally" abandon it?

[Unidentified 2,930]

So if i abandon it will I be qualified to apply for it again in the future, if we ever decide to go back? Or does this make it more complicated, rather than just "unintentionally" abandon it?

It all depends on when you are planning on returning.

If you have no idea and it can be a long time then I suggest abandon Green Card and file for spousal when you want to return. If it's not going to be that long before you return you can try to get a re-entry permit. But if we're talking years away from the US the later is not an option.

[JeppeS 1]

Hi Scandis,

I have a question regarding the I-864 and I-864A.

We are using my wife's father as the only joint sponsor. He has not claimed her as his dependent but they live in the same house. Should my wife's father fill out an I-864 or I-864A form?

Thanks in advance for your response!

[Georgia16 2,858]

Hi Scandis,

I have a question regarding the I-864 and I-864A.

We are using my wife's father as the only joint sponsor. He has not claimed her as his dependent but they live in the same house. Should my wife's father fill out an I-864 or I-864A form?

Thanks in advance for your response!

Yes the I-864A for her