October DS-2001 Filers?

[molly35 1]

Welcome Molly35. Wow, you have really run the gauntlet. Outrageous how USCIS has destroyed any plans. You are invited to rant, vent, etc., as I do... I think it helps. It certainly helped during the NoA2 waiting in our "March filers" thread. It seems where there can be a delay, it's there, and not any small means. I really hope they get back on the ball and start issuing interview dates. You would think they would want to go into the holidays caught up, not return to a bigger back log. But when has any government worker during this process cared about the lives they are affecting? Hmmm there's a rant for you. Hang in there... this is the last step, and we're almost there!

Edit: Has London logged receipt of your Packet 3, or are you also going by the post signature of receipt?

I think joe called the "extortion" line (i love that term by the way) a few days ago and was told that we will not hear anything for at least another 4 weeks. I am not sure if they logged our packet three information yet. I don't think Joe knew to ask. We are a little behind the curve as I just discovered this forum.

I do have to keep reminding myself that this is the last step! sometimes I feel like I might not survive this emotional marathon...

venting certainly helps so thanks for the invitation:)

[TigerFlower 61]

I think joe called the "extortion" line (i love that term by the way) a few days ago and was told that we will not hear anything for at least another 4 weeks. I am not sure if they logged our packet three information yet. I don't think Joe knew to ask. We are a little behind the curve as I just discovered this forum.

I do have to keep reminding myself that this is the last step! sometimes I feel like I might not survive this emotional marathon...

venting certainly helps so thanks for the invitation:)

Yes, from what I understand there is a 3-4 week delay before they log packet 3 into the system and give you your interview date. You can call stateside by ringing the DoS here:

202-663-1225

Listen to the recording till the end, then press 1 or it will hang up on you. Then, press 0 and you'll get a live person. Explain you're the petitioner for a K-1 visa (you'll need that LND case number). Call each day to see if they have logged packet 3 and issued an interview date. They appear friendlier than the USCIS people.

This last waiting is especially hard for me, for I see other countries handing out interviews like candy.

[molly35 1]

Yes, from what I understand there is a 3-4 week delay before they log packet 3 into the system and give you your interview date. You can call stateside by ringing the DoS here:

202-663-1225

Listen to the recording till the end, then press 1 or it will hang up on you. Then, press 0 and you'll get a live person. Explain you're the petitioner for a K-1 visa (you'll need that LND case number). Call each day to see if they have logged packet 3 and issued an interview date. They appear friendlier than the USCIS people.

This last waiting is especially hard for me, for I see other countries handing out interviews like candy.

Thank you for the advice. I will call now. I will let you know.

I keep telling myself that this process will end. it can't go on forever!!!

[TigerFlower 61]

Exactly! We will logically get there. But who said love was logical? LOL!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Call each day to see if they have logged packet 3 and issued an interview date. They appear friendlier than the USCIS people.

Here's a friendly tip to save your sanity. London has said 3-4 weeks. So if you start calling every day prior to waiting out 3-4 weeks, then you are going to be disappointed every day. You don't need that disappointment compounded daily. Get on with something else to hover over. Learn the next step pitfalls in the AOS forum. Start learning the forms, studying the examples, and filling out the three sets of application forms. Read the "how to get a Social Security number" in the VJ guides. Figure out your next Affidavit of Support.

Read my list of things you will submit for AOS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIsgnb7Tfj7tcRNnqRMKUOXQdEfR6HTUDY2vX6zKqqU/mobilebasic?authkey=CNXN_oQH because your journey hardly ends with an interview in London.

[TigerFlower 61]

Here's a friendly tip to save your sanity. London has said 3-4 weeks. So if you start calling every day prior to waiting out 3-4 weeks, then you are going to be disappointed every day. You don't need that disappointment compounded daily. Get on with something else to hover over. Learn the next step pitfalls in the AOS forum. Start learning the forms, studying the examples, and filling out the three sets of application forms. Read the "how to get a Social Security number" in the VJ guides. Figure out your next Affidavit of Support.

Read my list of things you will submit for AOS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIsgnb7Tfj7tcRNnqRMKUOXQdEfR6HTUDY2vX6zKqqU/mobilebasic?authkey=CNXN_oQH because your journey hardly ends with an interview in London.

Thank you again, Nich-Nick. We appreciate your help! I have also read some people got an interview in two weeks, so that is why I call each day. You never know... And it gives us something daily to feel we are doing something.

I'm very glad you put this list up, because I went over the items and forms all last weekend, and am glad to see I am doing it right, thank you!

While I agree getting the K-1 visa is actually the first step, I believe it is the most difficult. Not only because you are separated, but financially keeping two individual house holds. Once your fiance is with you, the rest is 'easier' when done together.

[Myke + Kerry 0]

I have my interview on Wednesday 12th December at 8.30am. Got the notification today.

[TigerFlower 61]

I have my interview on Wednesday 12th December at 8.30am. Got the notification today.

Excellent!!! Happy for you, good luck on the interview!

[Myke + Kerry 0]

Excellent!!! Happy for you, good luck on the interview!

Thank you!

[TigerFlower 61]

Thank you!

You're welcome. Thank you for letting us know. Light at the end of the tunnel

[MCIANFRANI 0]

Just searching similar timelines and found someone who sent in packet 3 October 11, received packet 4 November 2, and got an interview date of December 12. My gosh how behind are they to already be scheduling so far out in December????????

[TigerFlower 61]

Exactly. We originally began this process March 9th. We probably will be spending the holidays apart.

[MCIANFRANI 0]

That is so sad. Let me know as soon as you get your date. I'm a few weeks behind you but I'll do the same. I'm thinking it will be after the 1st of the new year for us as well.

[TigerFlower 61]

Hard to believe they are so behind. How hard can it be to open an envelope and assign a date? Especially when other consulates are handing interviews out much faster. Fingers crossed for all of us.

[Epic adventure 0]

Hello all,

I sent 'packet 3' in on the 27th Sept, and had my medical done on the 4th of Oct. I rang the other week, and they said they have the medial results, but they haven't even logged in my DS-2001 and the rest of the documents! With the amount of waiting we've all done, and putting our lives on hold, this is just ridiculous. Also with the amount we have all had to pay in process fees, medicals etc etc if they were a business, they'd be out of business within six months! The Olympics are over, and if they have such a backlog, why not train and employ more staff? We are still in bad economic times, right? Utter jokes.

End of rant. :-D

I hope we all hear something soon :-D