Fiance visit while waiting on NOA 2

[sassafrass417 0]

As I was just looking through some details of the entire process, I just noticed that the London consulate won't schedule your k1 interview prior to receiving the results of your medical exam?? I did not realize this. My fiance is due to arrive here (USA) on December 21st, for a three month stay while we wait. As CSC is operating around the 5 month mark, we thought it would be nice to wait together. He has the paperwork needed on the checklist but I'm not exactly sure how it all works after the NOA2 and what the expected wait times are. How far apart do they usually schedule the medical & the interview? Help is really appreciated.

[Kristy S 13]

they don't schedule the medical, you do. and it needs to be done before you have your interview. also, as of the 22ndish of november, you now need to bring a police certificate with you to your medical or they will turn you away. we're expecting the interview to be set around 5 weeks after they get his packet back, and expecting the packet to arrive around a month after we got the noa2.

be careful with him being there when they send the packet. it says on the london embassies website that while you are allowed to visit while awaiting visa approval, you ARE NOT allowed to reside in the US during the process. don't know how they'd look at it if packet 3 gets sent to a US address?

also, go through the threads here about visiting during. so he knows how to cut down his chances of being turned away at point of entry. and make sure he doesn't overstay the 90 days he's allowed.

Edited November 30, 2010 by Kristy S

[TracyTN 237]

Have a gander at the UK forum to find others going through the process right now. Should give you a good idea of what the timing is like right now (as far as wait time between medical and interview). In our case, it was about 2 weeks - but that was back in 2007.

Edited November 30, 2010 by TracyTN

[sassafrass417 0]

Thanks for the help.

I am wondering then, do they schedule your interview after receiving your packet and then assume you'll do your medical on your own before then? Or will they not even schedule your interview until you have completed the medical? Sorry, this is really confusing to me.

I understand what you're saying about residing here. Although a long one, it's just a visit & his mail will continue to go to his family's house in England. His mum will be forwarding the packet as soon as she gets it and we will have all necessary paperwork.

We have extensively looked at what's suggested for POE on his visit. He'll be taking a letter from his employer & a return ticket. As he lives with his parents, he does not have a lease agreement or anything to take. We're hoping he has enough. Considering it's right before the holidays, I'm thinking it'll be quite obvious why he's visiting. We'll see I guess.

Thanks again!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

London will not mail a packet. They will send a letter telling you they have your file and to follow the instructions on this webpage http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html You should note the forms are in the right column. Don't forget to follow each link such as the one in Step Two that says "assemble all documents..." That page gives details of what he needs to take to the interview.

I have read some recent indication that they won't schedule the interview until they have the forms from him (of course), but also the medical results. And he has to have his police certificate to show the medical people. (Something new that has just been reported and verified by a couple of people in that last week or so.)

For the visit, the length (3 months) might prompt questions as it's more than a Christmas holiday visit. Not saying it will be a problem, but has a higher chance of questioning vs. a two week visit. "How can you be off work 3 months?" "Do you have enough money for a 3 month vacation?"

[sassafrass417 0]

London will not mail a packet. They will send a letter telling you they have your file and to follow the instructions on this webpage http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html You should note the forms are in the right column. Don't forget to follow each link such as the one in Step Two that says "assemble all documents..." That page gives details of what he needs to take to the interview.

I have read some recent indication that they won't schedule the interview until they have the forms from him (of course), but also the medical results. And he has to have his police certificate to show the medical people. (Something new that has just been reported and verified by a couple of people in that last week or so.)

For the visit, the length (3 months) might prompt questions as it's more than a Christmas holiday visit. Not saying it will be a problem, but has a higher chance of questioning vs. a two week visit. "How can you be off work 3 months?" "Do you have enough money for a 3 month vacation?"

Oh I see, so really the next step is just to confirm they have it & schedule the medical? I did not realize they'd have to have the results of the medical to schedule the interview. How long does it generally take to get a medical appt? And then once that's complete, to have the interview scheduled?

I am aware of the police certificate, thankfully he ordered his in August & got it in September because at first, we thought we needed to submit it with the I-129.

Yes, a little weary about POE questioning. The truth is that he lives with his parent's & works full-time. I have a good job here & can provide support, monetarily. So he has enough money to take the 3-month leave of absence. I hope with the letter & return flight, they will understand that.