London 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks! Sounds like we don't need to sweat how the copies are done so that's good.

2008 = wow...a lot has changed..I just saw in your timeline that it was about this time 5 years ago to go for your interview!

Yes, interview was 5 years ago. We've only been to England once since immigration.

Much is the same. Most of the embassy changes are streamlining their process. The basic requirements, documents, and interview aren't much different. Some London changes:

--Instructions online instead of paper packet.

--Ds-157 for all. Not true at every embassy.

--Medical before interview will be assigned.

--Pay in advance over phone. That will be pay online by next week.

Dept of State changes:

--Finally added an online status checking tool.

Knightsbridge changes:

--Require a police certificate since the new mental health/addiction guidelines came out.

Immunization changes (worldwide)

--Dropped HPV for women

--Dropped Zoster

--Added Influenza for a wider age group.

And HIV testing is no longer done.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head.

Edited July 25, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[nobbie 105]

What needs to be in this cover letter we have to send?

[lost_at_sea 995]

What needs to be in this cover letter we have to send?

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

When you have obtained all of the required documents and are prepared for the visa interview, you are required to complete the Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness, Form 2001 and mail it to the Immigrant Visa Unit together with a covering letter containing your email address, if applicable, date of your wedding and date of the medical examination.

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Yes, interview was 5 years ago. We've only been to England once since immigration.

Much is the same. Most of the embassy changes are streamlining their process. The basic requirements, documents, and interview aren't much different. Some London changes:

--Instructions online instead of paper packet.

--Ds-157 for all. Not true at every embassy.

--Medical before interview will be assigned.

--Pay in advance over phone. That will be pay online by next week.

Dept of State changes:

--Finally added an online status checking tool.

Knightsbridge changes:

--Require a police certificate since the new mental health/addiction guidelines came out.

Immunization changes (worldwide)

--Dropped HPV for women

--Dropped Zoster

--Added Influenza for a wider age group.

And HIV testing is no longer done.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head.

that's a lot lol - you know this stuff backward and forward.

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Okay - my fiance is readying his packet 3 (plus cover letter/DS-2001)to mail from London when he's there for the medical tomorrow. Just want to confirm everything I read on the first page of this thread and the London site link:

Cover Letter (w/begging, LND number, wedding date, medical date and email address).

DS-2001 (1 copy)

DS-230 (1 copy)

DS-156 (2 copies)

DS-157 (2 copies)

DS-156K (1 copy,unsigned)

Even though the DS-156K says to attach evidence (police certificate, birth certificate, etc), we don't attach anything else to the forms, including photos..just what I have above, correct?

Also, even though it says DS-230 part 1, the Part 2 part of the form is combined now, correct? so we filled that out too...

TIA.

[QueenOfBlades 224]

Quick question - on DS-230 part 1 where it says list educational institutions attended, does it mean all places including primary schools or just higher education like university/college? Also where it says "What occupation do you intend to live in the US", do I leave that blank as this is for all visa types or do I just put whatever like "customer service"?

Edited July 25, 2013 by QueenOfBlades

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Okay - my fiance is readying his packet 3 (plus cover letter/DS-2001)to mail from London when he's there for the medical tomorrow. Just want to confirm everything I read on the first page of this thread and the London site link:

Cover Letter (w/begging, LND number, wedding date, medical date and email address).

DS-2001 (1 copy)

DS-230 (1 copy)

DS-156 (2 copies)

DS-157 (2 copies)

DS-156K (1 copy,unsigned)

Even though the DS-156K says to attach evidence (police certificate, birth certificate, etc), we don't attach anything else to the forms, including photos..just what I have above, correct?

Also, even though it says DS-230 part 1, the Part 2 part of the form is combined now, correct? so we filled that out too...

TIA.

Everything correct except the DS-230 part 2 is not a fiancé form. It's for spouses who will get the greencard and Social Security card based on this process. You will have to go through AOS to get your greencard and go apply for a SSN.

Edit: your 156k is your oath thing instead of the Part 2 for immigrant spouses.

Edited July 25, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[lost_at_sea 995]

Quick question - on DS-230 part 1 where it says list educational institutions attended, does it mean all places including primary schools or just higher education like university/college?

I read it done both ways on the forum, so I hedged my bets and put *everything*, my primary, secondary, 6th form and university (luckily I didn't move when I was a kid)! I just put "primary education" in the box for qualifications for the first, "GCSEs" for the second, "A-levels" for the 3rd and my degree in the 4th, oh, and "general" in the subject field for primary/secondary. Didn't have any problems.

Edited July 25, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Also where it says "What occupation do you intend to live in the US", do I leave that blank as this is for all visa types or do I just put whatever like "customer service"?

Doesn't matter because this is aimed at people getting work related visas. You can say customer service if that is your plan, or unknown, or brain surgeon. What you put won't affect your fiancé visa.

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Everything correct except the DS-230 part 2 is not a fiancé form. It's for spouses who will get the greencard and Social Security card based on this process. You will have to go through AOS to get your greencard and go apply for a SSN.

Edit: your 156k is your oath thing instead of the Part 2 for immigrant spouses.

Thanks Nich-Nick - glad I checked with you Our immigration attorney didn't flag that when we sent him the completed forms to review a couple weeks ago...I realize they don't know the rules of every embassy but still lol..

Just realized too that DS-157 there is no place to sign on that...seems odd, no?

[Helen&Murray 1]

Hi All,

I am just pottering about looking on the NVC website is there a fee to be paid when they receive approved applications? or do they just sort out which embassy to send the applications?

Cheers in advance

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hi All,

I am just pottering about looking on the NVC website is there a fee to be paid when they receive approved applications? or do they just sort out which embassy to send the applications?

Cheers in advance

Spouse visas pay fees and send forms and documents to NVC who also assigns the interview.

K1 visas pass through in a couple of days, only getting a Dept of State case number. All fees, forms, and documents for a K1 are at the embassy.

[Azsara 110]

What needs to be in this cover letter we have to send?

My cover letter said :

(though i havent sent it yet so if anyone sees any mistakes please tell me)

DATE

Case Number: LND********8

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I am now ready for my interview.

Please find enclosed DS - 230 Part 1, DS –156, DS – 157, DS- 156k and DS-2001

My email address is ************@gmail.com

My medical exam is scheduled for 13^th August 2013

My wedding date is 28^th of September 2013. (around a month earlier than we are hoping)

Yours Sincerely,

MY NAME

[Anna Grant 169]

My cover letter said :

(though i havent sent it yet so if anyone sees any mistakes please tell me)

DATE

Case Number: LND********8

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I am now ready for my interview.

Please find enclosed DS - 230 Part 1, DS –156, DS – 157, DS- 156k and DS-2001

My email address is ************@gmail.com

My medical exam is scheduled for 13^th August 2013

My wedding date is 28^th of September 2013. (around a month earlier than we are hoping)

Yours Sincerely,

MY NAME

Looks good. I included in mine 'I am available any time on any day for an interview. As I live in London, I can also attend any cancellation appointment at short notice.'

[Azsara 110]

Looks good. I included in mine 'I am available any time on any day for an interview. As I live in London, I can also attend any cancellation appointment at short notice.'

Yea hmm that may be a helpful addition actually as soon enough I will be back with my parents in Hampshire, so really not far