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[N-o-l-a 7,168]

A weird question about the K1 paperwork...it says that you need a "personbevis" listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Is there a Danish equivalent of that? Is it a requirement for the CR1 as well? Can we just disregard it?

[rarasantiago 3]

A weird question about the K1 paperwork...it says that you need a "personbevis" listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Is there a Danish equivalent of that? Is it a requirement for the CR1 as well? Can we just disregard it?

It's a mistake. I see they're is still mixing up Danish and Norwegian folks going through Stockholm. Jay Jay and I both had the same issue at NVC back in September. They were asking for Swedish passport and birth certificates. Apparently funneling three countries through one embassy is too challenging for the system

Since you're not going through the K-1 anymore you can disregard. But be prepared to call NVC if they ask for it after you send in your husband's IV paperwork.

Edited November 29, 2012 by rarasantiago

[Mr. Borkström 63]

I hope that gets fixed by Spring.

I am rather disheartened with our (supposedly cancelled) K1 packet they sent out today from Stockholm. Even though I've looked at the I-129F application over, it appears someone in Stockholm is very very bad at spelling. His first and last name are both handwritten and spelled wrong (Bjorne instead of Bjarne) and 2 letters in the last name are wrong. Also our street address is spelled incorrectly and they left off the apartment number. Seriously? I'm pretty sure it is by some miracle it actually got delivered because we've also since moved from that apartment bloc! I suppose the mailman figured all the American mail comes here anyways.....

They did that in the paper that came with the Do Not Open package and my passport/visa. There was like a summary page or whatever in the package (that I put the stamps on). They'd spelled my wife's last name wrong. Added a random R in there.

[jaycali 415]

A weird question about the K1 paperwork...it says that you need a "personbevis" listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Is there a Danish equivalent of that? Is it a requirement for the CR1 as well? Can we just disregard it?

Oh dear. I thought they had fixed this by now.. I was first asked to prove I was a citizen of Sierra Leone. Called the NVC and politely explained to them that I was interviewing in Sweden and that I was Norwegian, and that I had never even been to Africa in my life. After a 2 week "supervisor review" I was asked to prove that I was a Swedish citizen. I called the NVC and politely explained to them that as of 2012, Norwegians and Danes interview in Sweden as well. After another week long "supervisor review" I finally got a "case complete" and an interview date. Cost my wife and I 3 weeks.

Hopefully this issue is resolved before your I-130 reaches the NVC.

They did that in the paper that came with the Do Not Open package and my passport/visa. There was like a summary page or whatever in the package (that I put the stamps on). They'd spelled my wife's last name wrong. Added a random R in there.

We have a new mailman - I sincerely hope he's up for this task..

Edited November 29, 2012 by Jay Jay

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

It's a mistake. I see they're is still mixing up Danish and Norwegian folks going through Stockholm. Jay Jay and I both had the same issue at NVC back in September. They were asking for Swedish passport and birth certificates. Apparently funneling three countries through one embassy is too challenging for the system

Since you're not going through the K-1 anymore you can disregard. But be prepared to call NVC if they ask for it after you send in your husband's IV paperwork.

They did actually manage to send the Danish medical forms. I know they probably had some cost saving reasons behind this, but if the people in the Swedish Embassy are having trouble even understanding Danish addresses, perhaps it is time to send it back to Denmark.

Do you think they even send a country specific Denmark checklist, because this one said at the top noted that the embassy was processing the ones for Norway, Sweden, and Denmark?

They did that in the paper that came with the Do Not Open package and my passport/visa. There was like a summary page or whatever in the package (that I put the stamps on). They'd spelled my wife's last name wrong. Added a random R in there.

They actually spelled the last name wrong on both the inside and outside. It is a fairly common last name - one that indicates a placement of a farm and I even made sure to spell it everywhere with the "aa" instead of å.

Oh dear. I thought they had fixed this by now.. I was first asked to prove I was a citizen of Sierra Leone. Called the NVC and politely explained to them that I was interviewing in Sweden and that I was Norwegian, and that I had never even been to Africa in my life. After a 2 week "supervisor review" I was asked to prove that I was a Swedish citizen. I called the NVC and politely explained to them that as of 2012, Norwegians and Danes interview in Sweden as well. After another week long "supervisor review" I finally got a "case complete" and an interview date. Cost my wife and I 3 weeks.

Hopefully this issue is resolved before your I-130 reaches the NVC.

We have a new mailman - I sincerely hope he's up for this task..

With 3 weeks for that and maybe 3 weeks to get the passport back things are not looking good. Let's just hope things move along expediently and the gods take pity on my poor soul and let me venture back and start on homesteading.

I did send them an e-mail this morning politely explaining that the letters at the end are critically important to include in the address and explained what they meant. I also informed them of all of the spelling errors. Maybe they'll get it right next time? They did actually respond back to my e-mail about sending back the I-129F in about an hour.

[jaycali 415]

I just asked my wife what she wants me to bring her from Norway.

"OOH, those cute Libresse tampon boxes!"

With 3 weeks for that and maybe 3 weeks to get the passport back things are not looking good. Let's just hope things move along expediently and the gods take pity on my poor soul and let me venture back and start on homesteading.I did send them an e-mail this morning politely explaining that the letters at the end are critically important to include in the address and explained what they meant. I also informed them of all of the spelling errors. Maybe they'll get it right next time? They did actually respond back to my e-mail about sending back the I-129F in about an hour.

I'll be looking forward to seeing the progress of the NVC and embassy when it's your turn.

My case spent 4 weeks in transit between CSC and NVC, 3 months at the NVC and Tuesday will be week 4 since my interview..

That's double the normal in 3 out of 3.

Edited November 30, 2012 by Jay Jay

[MissK 5]

I just asked my wife what she wants me to bring her from Norway.

"OOH, those cute Libresse tampon boxes!"

Ha ha!

I hope you get your visa soon, such a rocky journey for you!

I'm packing and it sucks! Four suitcases and I have to be hard....shipping a couple of boxes too.

But who's complaining, POE tomorrow!!!! Can't wait!

[Mr. Borkström 63]

I just asked my wife what she wants me to bring her from Norway.

"OOH, those cute Libresse tampon boxes!"

To each their own I suppse. lol I'm partial to Firkløver chocolate, the one with the chopped hazelnuts. And Ostegull. Ostepop? What were those things called? Do they still have those?

[Alaska2012 462]

All you who celebrate advent, bring an adventsljusstake!!!! Not the electric one, you can get them here, no i mean the ones for 4 candles that you light up each Sunday before Xmas. I'm telling you, trying to find a candle holder for 4 candles is absolutely an impossible mission over here!!!

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

I just asked my wife what she wants me to bring her from Norway.

"OOH, those cute Libresse tampon boxes!"

I'll be looking forward to seeing the progress of the NVC and embassy when it's your turn.

My case spent 4 weeks in transit between CSC and NVC, 3 months at the NVC and Tuesday will be week 4 since my interview..

That's double the normal in 3 out of 3.

I know that my husband would rather parade up and down the street naked than buy tampons, so I wouldn't ask.

You've got me totally scared now about how long it was going to take. Stupid me had thought, even after filing the K1, that there was still DCF in Denmark and then I thought we would get expedited because we were both living abroad. Nope.

All you who celebrate advent, bring an adventsljusstake!!!! Not the electric one, you can get them here, no i mean the ones for 4 candles that you light up each Sunday before Xmas. I'm telling you, trying to find a candle holder for 4 candles is absolutely an impossible mission over here!!!

My mother in law actually made us make our own tonight with clay, a container, and some pine branches. She couldn't believe we didn't have them in America! We're not Christian, but it is fun to do none the less.

We actually had a wooden one in our house in America with the 4 holes, but I'm pretty sure I've never seen a metal cast one.

[jaycali 415]

To each their own I suppse. lol I'm partial to Firkløver chocolate, the one with the chopped hazelnuts. And Ostegull. Ostepop? What were those things called? Do they still have those?

Ostepop! They're amazing, except they leave very annoying orange residue everywhere. I'm more partial to melkesjokolade, but firkløver does the trick too lol.

All you who celebrate advent, bring an adventsljusstake!!!! Not the electric one, you can get them here, no i mean the ones for 4 candles that you light up each Sunday before Xmas. I'm telling you, trying to find a candle holder for 4 candles is absolutely an impossible mission over here!!!

I believe IKEA has them. Is there an ikea in Anchorage?

I know that my husband would rather parade up and down the street naked than buy tampons, so I wouldn't ask.You've got me totally scared now about how long it was going to take. Stupid me had thought, even after filing the K1, that there was still DCF in Denmark and then I thought we would get expedited because we were both living abroad. Nope. My mother in law actually made us make our own tonight with clay, a container, and some pine branches. She couldn't believe we didn't have them in America! We're not Christian, but it is fun to do none the less.We actually had a wooden one in our house in America with the 4 holes, but I'm pretty sure I've never seen a metal cast one.

Since DCF is no longer available in most countries, the service centers tend to expedite cases like yours. It's no guarantee, but it is fully possible that you'll have an NOA2 before Christmas!

[LlamaInvasion 76]

Not only buying tampons for your wife, but from Norway. It must be true love!

I'm actually going to Ikea outside of Pittsburgh today. Hope I can find adventslys there. I'm certainly picking up pepperkakedeig (I can't make my own /shame) and some Christmas decorations.

One of my husband's friends on Facebook posted a photo of her Christmas tree, and I'm apalled. You can't even see the tree under all the lights and massive decorations and red ribbons running diagonally around it. I like our little, Norwegian style tree. Got my Christmas ribs in the freezer (thank goodness for Willy's), and hoping to find a julestjerne for the window at Ikea as well.

[Alaska2012 462]

No, no ikea up in alaska, the nearest is in Seattle! The electric lights i manage to order from the Scandinavian store in Kansas... My mum has now bought me a candle holder back in Sweden so i can bring it back with me next time i go visit.

Today my adventure will be to try and find saffron!!

[jaycali 415]

Tomorrow will mark 4 weeks since my interview. No sign of my passport or visa. This is just getting depressing My wife's family are all visiting us in a week and a half since we won't be able to see them for Christmas. And to think I was worried about missing Thanksgiving..

Not only buying tampons for your wife, but from Norway. It must be true love!

I'll start saving up tampon receipts for the ROC interview.

No, no ikea up in alaska, the nearest is in Seattle! The electric lights i manage to order from the Scandinavian store in Kansas... My mum has now bought me a candle holder back in Sweden so i can bring it back with me next time i go visit. Today my adventure will be to try and find saffron!!

Good luck! I hope you have not just a merry Christmas but a real advent and jul!

Are you guys all planning to celebrate on the 24th or the 25th?

[Alaska2012 462]

Good luck! I hope you have not just a merry Christmas but a real advent and jul!

Are you guys all planning to celebrate on the 24th or the 25th?

Thank you!

Mission accomplished, saffron bought!

We are doing a Swedish jul on the 24th and the kids will open their gifts from the family back home on Skype so that grandma and everyone can see them do that!

Then on the 25th we do an American one and we all open up gifts!

Fingers crossed you get your passport soon so you can be with your wife on Xmas!