London Embassy

[JohnandWendyB 21]

I have being in touch with the NVC via e-mail and they have provided me with the LND number. I contacted the London Embassy after the NVC has said that they have sent the file forward to the Embassy.

Does my fiancee need to contact the Embassy to request them to start up a temporary case file or do they set the case up automatically?

As my fiancee has not personally received notification from the NVC.

I have also contacted the Embassy inquiring if they have received the case file and they have said no after a week has past. I also requested the e-mail code for which the Embassy replied that they prefered not to give that out unless it was case specific.

Thank you for your any advice you can provide.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

I have being in touch with the NVC via e-mail and they have provided me with the LND number. I contacted the London Embassy after the NVC has said that they have sent the file forward to the Embassy.

Does my fiancee need to contact the Embassy to request them to start up a temporary case file or do they set the case up automatically?

As my fiancee has not personally received notification from the NVC.

I have also contacted the Embassy inquiring if they have received the case file and they have said no after a week has past. I also requested the e-mail code for which the Embassy replied that they prefered not to give that out unless it was case specific.

Thank you for your any advice you can provide.

the embassy will send your fiance a letter a few days to a week after receiving your case from the nvc telling him to go here...

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

[JohnandWendyB 21]

the embassy will send your fiance a letter a few days to a week after receiving your case from the nvc telling him to go here...

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Thank you Dan and Jenni I am John based in England and I was the person who got in contact with the NVC & US Embassy(London.

My question was does my Fiancee need to contact the Embassy to start up a temporary file as my medical is next week.

All my paperwork has been filled out in advance just waiting even though I know that's part of this process anyway.

Edited January 17, 2012 by JohnandWendyB

[photomile 101]

I do not believe the temporary case file is necessary any more, and hasn't been used for a few years. I searched the site for a similar answer

[Dan & Jenni 457]

I do not believe the temporary case file is necessary any more, and hasn't been used for a few years. I searched the site for a similar answer

:thumbs:

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

It's best to know London has logged in your case before they start receiving things from you. You know they are ready for you when you get the letter from the embassy or you call DOS who can say if it's logged in. Could be hanging in the mail room a bit so no file is set up.

London has worked out the most efficient way (in their minds) how they want to handle cases. Calling and trying to circumvent their procedures or jump the gun isn't always effective. Their plan is

1. Submit the DS 230 Part 1, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 with no photos or personal documents.
   
2. Medical results arrive.
   
3. Send DS-2001 notice of readiness letting them know you have all your documents in hand, have done #1 and 2, and when you are hoping to marry.
   

[JohnandWendyB 21]

Thanks Nick Nick,

I booked my medical for next Friday hopefully they will have the documents then I tried calling the DOS number you had provided but unfortunately it is no longer in use, so I had to call the 1.20 line I was on the line for three minutes with the operator who was most helpful. He said whilst i was waiting for my medical that I could get my paperwork ready. Printing documents has never been so expensive lol

[JohnandWendyB 21]

It's best to know London has logged in your case before they start receiving things from you. You know they are ready for you when you get the letter from the embassy or you call DOS who can say if it's logged in. Could be hanging in the mail room a bit so no file is set up.

London has worked out the most efficient way (in their minds) how they want to handle cases. Calling and trying to circumvent their procedures or jump the gun isn't always effective. Their plan is

1. Submit the DS 230 Part 1, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 with no photos or personal documents.
   
2. Medical results arrive.
   
3. Send DS-2001 notice of readiness letting them know you have all your documents in hand, have done #1 and 2, and when you are hoping to marry.
   

Nick-Nick on no.1 you have entered no photos or personal doc. Does this mean that you don't send in your Passport sized photos?

Please let me know so that I can get my filing re-organised. I have an appointment with Knightsbridge for the 27th, do I deliver the medical docs or Knightsbridge to the Embassy?

Again thank you so much for your help.

Edited January 18, 2012 by JohnandWendyB

[Dan & Jenni 457]

Nick-Nick on no.1 you have entered no photos or personal doc. Does this mean that you don't send in your Passport sized photos?

Please let me know so that I can get my filing re-organised. I have an appointment with Knightsbridge for the 27th, do I deliver the medical docs or Knightsbridge to the Embassy?

Again thank you so much for your help.

all you mail to the embassy are the forms... everything else including passport photos get taken to the interview.

knightsbridge will deliver your medical results to the embassy

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Nick-Nick on no.1 you have entered no photos or personal doc. Does this mean that you don't send in your Passport sized photos?

Please let me know so that I can get my filing re-organised. I have an appointment with Knightsbridge for the 27th, do I deliver the medical docs or Knightsbridge to the Embassy?

Again thank you so much for your help.

all you mail to the embassy are the forms... everything else including passport photos get taken to the interview.

knightsbridge will deliver your medical results to the embassy

Dan nailed it.

For your medical appointment, in case you missed it on the website: You will take your police certificate (or a photocopy), 1 passport type photo (UK or US sized okay), the medical questionnaire filled in, any immunization records you may have.

An added note--getting your shots before the visa is not required, but you'll kick yourself when you get to AOS if you don't complete them at or before your Knightsbridge appointment.

Read this http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/345017-vaccinations-post-medical/page__p__5080615#entry5080615

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/345017-vaccinations-post-medical/page__view__findpost__p__5080824

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/345180-ds-3025-or-i-693/page__p__5082192#entry5082192

Edited January 19, 2012 by Nich-Nick

[JohnandWendyB 21]

Thank you both, The only one I haven't got is Influenza they said they only give it to people over the age of 50. But I'll ask at the medical anyway just in case.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thank you both, The only one I haven't got is Influenza they said they only give it to people over the age of 50. But I'll ask at the medical anyway just in case.

The USCIS has started requiring a flu shot (Nov 2010) so if you want one, you can get it at Knightsbridge or ASDA, a chemist, or wherever they advertise flu shots. Do it before your medical so it gets on the record. If it's past Mar 31 when the USCIS adjudicator finally looks at your file to approve Adjustment of Status, then he can approve without the shot because it is no longer flu season when he picks up your case. I think you'll be easily past flu season by the time your greencard final decisions are being made.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

The USCIS has started requiring a flu shot (Nov 2010) so if you want one, you can get it at Knightsbridge or ASDA, a chemist, or wherever they advertise flu shots. Do it before your medical so it gets on the record. If it's past Mar 31 when the USCIS adjudicator finally looks at your file to approve Adjustment of Status, then he can approve without the shot because it is no longer flu season when he picks up your case. I think you'll be easily past flu season by the time your greencard final decisions are being made.

it could easily fall during next flu season when the adjudicator looks at the file lol. would it not make sense to get the flu shot now just to cover all eventualities?? its gotta be easier than having to get the flu shot in the US when you realise flu season is due again right??

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

it could easily fall during next flu season when the adjudicator looks at the file lol. would it not make sense to get the flu shot now just to cover all eventualities?? its gotta be easier than having to get the flu shot in the US when you realise flu season is due again right??

Agree. Never know how the timelines will go.