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Also question 35:

This has been touched on in a previous post in this thread but some of my visits were back before you needed a visa or the visa waiver program. Should I simply leave the type of visa field as blank? Or put not required?

The UK has participated in the Visa Waiver Program for about 24 years now. They were the first country to join. Before that, visitor visas were required. Are you thinking about prior to ESTA, the electronic registration for traveling visa free , ie the visa requirement waived, ie visa waiver?

More countries than not, still need a visa to enter the US, so they would enter the appropriate visa on this item...the visa number for work, business, tourist, student or whatever. Brits don't actually use a visa because it is waived for them. But VWP is a good answer or even ESTA because it lets them know how you entered.

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

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Posted

The UK has participated in the Visa Waiver Program for about 24 years now. They were the first country to join. Before that, visitor visas were required. Are you thinking about prior to ESTA, the electronic registration for traveling visa free , ie the visa requirement waived, ie visa waiver?

More countries than not, still need a visa to enter the US, so they would enter the appropriate visa on this item...the visa number for work, business, tourist, student or whatever. Brits don't actually use a visa because it is waived for them. But VWP is a good answer or even ESTA because it lets them know how you entered.

Yes I'm thinking ESTA. I didn't think the VWP was in place for so long, but this is great, thanks!

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Posted

Hi Everyone!

I have a few of questions about the DS-156 form, that I'm filling out for my 4 year old son.

Q27. What would I put in 'What is the purpose of your trip?

Q28. 'Who is paying for your trip' Would 'Mother-my name' be ok?

Q31. I applied for a vistors visa last year and was refused so do I have to put the same info on my sons form?

Q32. Does he intend to work? I put N/A? (But will in the distant future! He's only 4!)

Q33. Does he intend to study? Would I list the pre-school he will be starting at in September?

Q34. List the persons travelling with you? Would that just be 'Mother-my name'?

Q37. List any of the following persons....- would that be no to all?

Q39. Was this application prepared by someone on your behalf. Would that be yes and then fill in my details underneath and sign?

Q41. He can't sign it, so do I sign again?

Also do I sign the DS-230 PART 1 for him too.

Thanks for any help

Timeline:

Dec 31st 2011- I-129F sent
August 2nd 2012- INTERVIEW- APPROVED
August 10th 2012- Visas received
August 21st 2012- P.O.E Boston!

September 11th 2012- Applied for SSN.
September 16th 2012- MARRIED!!!
September 17th 2012- Received SSN.
October 26th 2012- Sent off AOS forms.

January 16th 2013- EAD and AP card issued.
January 26th 2013- Card received in mail.

May 29th 2013- Service request, as outside of processing times.

June 25th 2013- Green card/EAD stamp received in passport. Green card production ordered!

July 5th 2013- Green card arrives :)

August 22nd 2014- Daughter Born!

April 17th 2015- I-751 Sent.

April 20th 2015- NOA 1

June 2nd 2015- Biometrics Appt.

February 2nd 2016- I-751 APPROVED! 10 Year Green card issued!

 

February 22nd 2019 Applied for Citizenship! 

March 14th 2019 - Biometrics appt.

April 23rd 2019 - Interview. APPROVED!!!!!  It took 60 days!!!

 

Posted

I just checked the DS-230 form again, mine are questions 32 and 33 for the employment and education information

Are we filling in the same forms here?

I was reading from the DS-230 example form on VJ. That's a lesson learned !!

My apologies for any unintentional confusion I may have caused you or anyone else reading that post.

The answers I gave you are still applicable to the questions you asked though.

K-1
NOA1 Nov 25th 2011
NOA2 May 30th 2012 (not a typo, 187 days no RFE)
Left NVC Jun 18th 2012
Medical Jun 28th 2012
Pkt 3 sent Jul 3rd 2012
Pkt 3 rec Jul 9th 2012 (sent before received)
Pkt 4 rec Jul 30th 2012
Interview Jul 30th 2012 (refused for lack of ongoing relationship evidence)
Approved Oct 5th 2012
Visa delivered Oct 10th 2012
POE JFK-NYC Nov 28th 2012
Married Dec 24th 2012

AOS
Package sent Jan 30th 2013
NOA1 Feb 6th 2013
Biometrics Mar 4th 2013
EAD/AP card in production Apr 5th 2013
EAD/AP card in mail Apr 11th 2013
EAD/AP card arrived Apr 13th 2013
SS card arrived Apr 19th 2013

AOS approved Sept 19th 2013 (no interview)

ROC

Package sent Sept 13th 2015

NOA1 Sept 15th 2015

Extension Letter 1yr Sept 15th 2015

Biometrics Oct 15th 2015

RFE Jul 11th 2016

Infopass 1yr extension Aug 26th 2016

RFE response Sept 30th 2016

Interview Mar 15th 2017


"You are lucky we are busy today, we are trying to clear this area, otherwise I wouldn't let you in" - Atlanta CBP Securing America's Borders

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Wales
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Posted

I was reading from the DS-230 example form on VJ. That's a lesson learned !!

My apologies for any unintentional confusion I may have caused you or anyone else reading that post.

The answers I gave you are still applicable to the questions you asked though.

Hey no harm done, no need to apologise. I just got worried you might end up like me and have to reprint the forms three or four times :thumbs:

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Posted

Been following the DHL tracker thing - they tried to deliver the packet (presumably) containing my file to London Embassy today... and it was closed! July 4th! Doh :bonk:

K1

10 Jan 2012: I-129F package sent

14 June 2012: NOA2

11 July 2012: Medical

30 July 2012: Interview at London Embassy (Approved!)

13 Aug 2012: Visa Received

1 Sept 2012: POE (Atlanta)

15 Sept 2012: Wedding in New Orleans

AOS

16 Nov 2012: NOA Receipt Date

20 Dec 2012: Biometrics Appointment

16 Jan 2013: EAD & AP approved

25 Jan 2013: EAD & AP Card received

Posted

Hey no harm done, no need to apologise. I just got worried you might end up like me and have to reprint the forms three or four times :thumbs:

Oh I still had to re-print them, I thought they looked untidy hand-written.

So much neater now they are typed.

Not that there wasn't lots of time to re-do them right? :lol:

K-1
NOA1 Nov 25th 2011
NOA2 May 30th 2012 (not a typo, 187 days no RFE)
Left NVC Jun 18th 2012
Medical Jun 28th 2012
Pkt 3 sent Jul 3rd 2012
Pkt 3 rec Jul 9th 2012 (sent before received)
Pkt 4 rec Jul 30th 2012
Interview Jul 30th 2012 (refused for lack of ongoing relationship evidence)
Approved Oct 5th 2012
Visa delivered Oct 10th 2012
POE JFK-NYC Nov 28th 2012
Married Dec 24th 2012

AOS
Package sent Jan 30th 2013
NOA1 Feb 6th 2013
Biometrics Mar 4th 2013
EAD/AP card in production Apr 5th 2013
EAD/AP card in mail Apr 11th 2013
EAD/AP card arrived Apr 13th 2013
SS card arrived Apr 19th 2013

AOS approved Sept 19th 2013 (no interview)

ROC

Package sent Sept 13th 2015

NOA1 Sept 15th 2015

Extension Letter 1yr Sept 15th 2015

Biometrics Oct 15th 2015

RFE Jul 11th 2016

Infopass 1yr extension Aug 26th 2016

RFE response Sept 30th 2016

Interview Mar 15th 2017


"You are lucky we are busy today, we are trying to clear this area, otherwise I wouldn't let you in" - Atlanta CBP Securing America's Borders

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Posted (edited)

WOW!!! Checked my case status on the UCSIS website today and this message came up.

I checked my case status online and it said "On June 29th, 2012 we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I192F PETITION FOR FIANCE"

Cannot wait for my fiance to wake up and see the news.

How long does it normally take for the letter to arrive?

Any clue why my fiance did not get a text message or email????

Edited by Elora&Robert

K1

02/09/12 I-129F Sent
02/15/12 NOA1 Received
06/29/12 NOA2 - APPROVED (135 days No RFE's)
07/26/12 UK Medical
07/28/12 Packet 3 received
07/31/12 Visa Fee paid & Packet 3 Sent. (with DS-2001)
08/21/12 Packet 4 received
09/07/12 K1 Interview - APPROVED (205 days No RFE's)
09/13/12 Passport/Visa & Package Received
12/10/12 P.O.E in Las Vegas, NV
12/12/12 Got Marriage License
12/14/12 MARRIED


AOS

12/27/12 Applied for SSC
12/28/12 Received Marriage Certificate
12/28/12 Recieved Marriage Certificate
01/02/13 Received SSC
01/07/13 AOS Sent
01/10/13 NOA Received
02/07/13 Biometrics
03/11/13 EAD & AP Approved (63 days)
03/14/13 EAD & AP card received
03/27/13 AOS Interview - *Error with Medical Certificate*

05/23/13 US Medical

05/29/13 New Medical Certificate Sent

06/07/13 AOS Approved

06/12/13 Green Card Arrived

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

WOW!!! Checked my case status on the UCSIS website today and this message came up.

I checked my case status online and it said "On June 29th, 2012 we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I192F PETITION FOR FIANCE"

Cannot wait for my fiance to wake up and see the news.

How long does it normally take for the letter to arrive?

Any clue why my fiance did not get a text message or email????

congratulations! i think the text/email system is generally unreliable, but it only took less than 5 days for our letter to come (hard to say exactly cos fiance was here in london, but when he got home 5 days later it was there already). congrats again!

K1

10 Jan 2012: I-129F package sent

14 June 2012: NOA2

11 July 2012: Medical

30 July 2012: Interview at London Embassy (Approved!)

13 Aug 2012: Visa Received

1 Sept 2012: POE (Atlanta)

15 Sept 2012: Wedding in New Orleans

AOS

16 Nov 2012: NOA Receipt Date

20 Dec 2012: Biometrics Appointment

16 Jan 2013: EAD & AP approved

25 Jan 2013: EAD & AP Card received

Posted

Hi Everyone!

I have a few of questions about the DS-156 form, that I'm filling out for my 4 year old son.

Since nobody is replying, I'll take a stab at yours just to give an opinion. Keep in mind I have not paid much attention to actual K2 kids. It's mostly how I would interpret a form that fits many visas as it sorta applies to a 4 year old.

Q27. What would I put in 'What is the purpose of your trip?

Relocation to the US on K2 visa

Q28. 'Who is paying for your trip' Would 'Mother-my name' be ok?

Agree

Q31. I applied for a vistors visa last year and was refused so do I have to put the same info on my sons form?

Did you son have his name on a visitor visa application? I don't even know how those work. If he applied and he was denied, then I would say yes same as you.

Q32. Does he intend to work? I put N/A? (But will in the distant future! He's only 4!)

Q33. Does he intend to study? Would I list the pre-school he will be starting at in September?

I would say No to both of those.

Q34. List the persons travelling with you? Would that just be 'Mother-my name'?

Agree

Q37. List any of the following persons....- would that be no to all?

Agree

Q39. Was this application prepared by someone on your behalf. Would that be yes and then fill in my details underneath and sign?

Agree

Q41. He can't sign it, so do I sign again?

Yes, I've read this somewhere...parent signs for under age 14(?). He also does not have to attend the interview.

Also do I sign the DS-230 PART 1 for him too.

Sign everywhere for him because he's 4.

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

Posted

Been following the DHL tracker thing - they tried to deliver the packet (presumably) containing my file to London Embassy today... and it was closed! July 4th! Doh :bonk:

At least they didn't leave it behind the wheely bins or lob it over the fence :whistle:

K-1
NOA1 Nov 25th 2011
NOA2 May 30th 2012 (not a typo, 187 days no RFE)
Left NVC Jun 18th 2012
Medical Jun 28th 2012
Pkt 3 sent Jul 3rd 2012
Pkt 3 rec Jul 9th 2012 (sent before received)
Pkt 4 rec Jul 30th 2012
Interview Jul 30th 2012 (refused for lack of ongoing relationship evidence)
Approved Oct 5th 2012
Visa delivered Oct 10th 2012
POE JFK-NYC Nov 28th 2012
Married Dec 24th 2012

AOS
Package sent Jan 30th 2013
NOA1 Feb 6th 2013
Biometrics Mar 4th 2013
EAD/AP card in production Apr 5th 2013
EAD/AP card in mail Apr 11th 2013
EAD/AP card arrived Apr 13th 2013
SS card arrived Apr 19th 2013

AOS approved Sept 19th 2013 (no interview)

ROC

Package sent Sept 13th 2015

NOA1 Sept 15th 2015

Extension Letter 1yr Sept 15th 2015

Biometrics Oct 15th 2015

RFE Jul 11th 2016

Infopass 1yr extension Aug 26th 2016

RFE response Sept 30th 2016

Interview Mar 15th 2017


"You are lucky we are busy today, we are trying to clear this area, otherwise I wouldn't let you in" - Atlanta CBP Securing America's Borders

Posted

Ah you've dealt with UPS too!

I used to work for UPS at the hub in Tamworth, shocking what goes on there :o

K-1
NOA1 Nov 25th 2011
NOA2 May 30th 2012 (not a typo, 187 days no RFE)
Left NVC Jun 18th 2012
Medical Jun 28th 2012
Pkt 3 sent Jul 3rd 2012
Pkt 3 rec Jul 9th 2012 (sent before received)
Pkt 4 rec Jul 30th 2012
Interview Jul 30th 2012 (refused for lack of ongoing relationship evidence)
Approved Oct 5th 2012
Visa delivered Oct 10th 2012
POE JFK-NYC Nov 28th 2012
Married Dec 24th 2012

AOS
Package sent Jan 30th 2013
NOA1 Feb 6th 2013
Biometrics Mar 4th 2013
EAD/AP card in production Apr 5th 2013
EAD/AP card in mail Apr 11th 2013
EAD/AP card arrived Apr 13th 2013
SS card arrived Apr 19th 2013

AOS approved Sept 19th 2013 (no interview)

ROC

Package sent Sept 13th 2015

NOA1 Sept 15th 2015

Extension Letter 1yr Sept 15th 2015

Biometrics Oct 15th 2015

RFE Jul 11th 2016

Infopass 1yr extension Aug 26th 2016

RFE response Sept 30th 2016

Interview Mar 15th 2017


"You are lucky we are busy today, we are trying to clear this area, otherwise I wouldn't let you in" - Atlanta CBP Securing America's Borders

 
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