February 2014 filers

[Tina and Johan 206]

Can someone please smack my hand and keep me from reading about how much time our missing document will add to our process. I have read that it can take anywhere from 4 weeks up to several months. I just started crying when I read that. 4 weeks would be fine since we would like for him to POE in 7 weeks, but longer than that will be torture. I was about to order our invitations and book our hotel for the honeymoon, but now I am scared to do that because who knows how long this will take. I am having a bad day and being a Debbie Downer

*smack* It's going to be fine! This isn't Pakistan, where you sit on AP forEVER (no offense to Pakistani applicants!). I would perhaps hold off on the invitations until it's resolved, but you have plenty of time for those. We're here for you. (((((hugs))))) visa twin.

[Abby & Andre 27]

*smack* It's going to be fine! This isn't Pakistan, where you sit on AP forEVER (no offense to Pakistani applicants!). I would perhaps hold off on the invitations until it's resolved, but you have plenty of time for those. We're here for you. (((((hugs))))) visa twin.

Thanks Tina! I needed that I made Andre scan the 221g and send it to me so I could read exactly what it says. The top is kind of scary like We are refusing the visa..blah blah blah but the bottom is nicer and says Please send in the following document so that your visa can be issued immediately if the documents are satisfactory and then lists the divorce decree so that made me feel a little better.

Now my only worry is if they will accept the certified copy with the seal. It says to please submit the original, but my original does not have a seal and looks very unofficial. Ugh, I should have sent it anyway just to be safe.

[VicAus 7]

Thanks Tina! I needed that I made Andre scan the 221g and send it to me so I could read exactly what it says. The top is kind of scary like We are refusing the visa..blah blah blah but the bottom is nicer and says Please send in the following document so that your visa can be issued immediately if the documents are satisfactory and then lists the divorce decree so that made me feel a little better.

Now my only worry is if they will accept the certified copy with the seal. It says to please submit the original, but my original does not have a seal and looks very unofficial. Ugh, I should have sent it anyway just to be safe.

abby its not to late.

tell ur partner to hold off sending the certified copy and when he has both the original and the certified copy send them in and put a sticky tab on both refering to which is which. the best advice everyone including u have given is.. its better to have too much then not enough evidence.. so send it too!! its never too late!!!

i wont be satisfied til everyone on this feb filler thread has their visa in hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Abby & Andre 27]

abby its not to late.

tell ur partner to hold off sending the certified copy and when he has both the original and the certified copy send them in and put a sticky tab on both refering to which is which. the best advice everyone including u have given is.. its better to have too much then not enough evidence.. so send it too!! its never too late!!!

i wont be satisfied til everyone on this feb filler thread has their visa in hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My only question is...What if I did not have the original? Like what if I lost it in a house fire or something and it was gone forever? Does this mean that we would never be eligible for a visa? That seems ridiculous. I think they have to accept the certified copy. Nobody technically has the original of this because the original is kept on file with the court. Even my original is a copy of that one. It does not have a stamp, seal,or even a wet signature from the judge.

[Tina and Johan 206]

Now my only worry is if they will accept the certified copy with the seal. It says to please submit the original, but my original does not have a seal and looks very unofficial. Ugh, I should have sent it anyway just to be safe.

I kinda feel like a court-certified document is considered an original, for the reasons you suggested, fire, etc. I could have never sent an original. I never even got one when I got married, or divorced. Even my "original" birth certificate is a copy from the state of California. I'm anxious for an update to this.

[Abby & Andre 27]

I kinda feel like a court-certified document is considered an original, for the reasons you suggested, fire, etc. I could have never sent an original. I never even got one when I got married, or divorced. Even my "original" birth certificate is a copy from the state of California. I'm anxious for an update to this.

I agree.

Believe me, I will keep you updated I just wish my livelihood didn't hang in the balance no matter what way they decide LOL

[jameswhunt 12]

This is seriously depressing. Haven't heard anything since NOA1. Happy for everyone who is far along in the process, but also very jealous.

[Tina and Johan 206]

This is seriously depressing. Haven't heard anything since NOA1. Happy for everyone who is far along in the process, but also very jealous.

James, I'm very sorry for your slow progress. I HATE TSC!!! seriously, it's bullshit that they are so far behind CSC.

[Hiroshi 宏 64]

James, I'm very sorry for your slow progress. I HATE TSC!!! seriously, it's bullshit that they are so far behind CSC.

We all hate TSC at the moment... haha! Start of a new week people, Let's hope y'all get some approvals this week

[Tina and Johan 206]

Good luck to Robynne and Jake tomorrow! Can't wait to read the reviews. ((((((good vibes)))))) your way.

[paddington_bear 30]

Good luck to Robynne and Jake tomorrow! Can't wait to read the reviews. ((((((good vibes)))))) your way.

Thank you!! We were approved here's our review!

Jake emailed ahead of time to request that I be on the list to accompany him!

We arrived in London around 715, mosied around and landed in front of th embassy at 8:06 for our 9 am appointment. Outside there are three lines (or queues)--one for US Citizens on embassy business (avoid) and two queues for visas---the first queue is a sign in. They took our DS160, appointment letter, and passports. They checked my name on the list too and wrote me down on the appointment letter. Then you go all the way back to the end of the line of the second queue (took us until 830ish) for security. We got through security by 9:05--you can bring water and stuff and small electronics like kindles and iPads, though you won't use them!

We walked around by following easy signs and up a few stairs to reach reception. They looked at our passports, letter, and DS160 then placed a number on our letter. We walked into the waiting area and took a seat for maybe 10 minutes. We were called up to the window by 920. It took about five minutes--a polite if stoic American fellow took Jake's prints, then his original birth certificate, his passport, his police certificate, and returned th medical chest x rays to us. He said he didn't need our copies. I then handed over my affidavit of support, and he only wanted the forms, the letter from my employer, and my 2013 tax transcript--he didn't want my 2012 one! And really all he asked for was my transcript. He took our receipt and courier arrangement receipts. He also asked us when Jake would be traveling for the wedding--we told him. He wrote it down then told us congratulations on being engaged.

Then we waited another 15 minutes. We were called up around 945 for the interview proper. The guy looked mean at first, and after he had Jake scan his prints and take the oath, he loosened up. I was waiting behind him and he said, "Ma'am you can come right up to the window to be with your fiancé. Just know the interview is directed at him not you, and I'll only address you to embarrass him." We laughed and relaxed a lot more. He asked jake these questions in the following order:

How did you meet?

When did you meet? (When was that?)

When did you decide to get married?

When are you getting married?

So you're going to return to Indiana?

Did you like Indiana?

--he then went on a fun little tangent about being offered a job in Indiana and being glad he ended up in London, which made me laugh because as a non-Indiana native, I sympathize.

Where else in the US did you visit?

--he was interested in our travels, he asked Jake how we got place to place, etc. when he said we visited Vegas the officer asked:

You didn't get married in Vegas did you?

--we both made faces and laughed as we said no.

He then said, "Well you guys your visa is approved! Congratulations!" He then handed back our original police cert and birth cert copies and said two weeks, but more likely one week or less!! In the end he was chatty and kind, funny even.

We walked out the doors approved and relieved at 9:56 am. Now we are celebrating before heading back to Edinburgh late tonight!!

Thank you all for all of your support -- now we just hope it all goes smoothly in AP, issuance, and courier stuffs. We are looking at a POE for July 5th, a courthouse wedding on July 11 (Jake really wanted 7/11) and a lovely big ceremony with dresses, kilts, and dancing in mid September. We will keep everyone posted, but thanks!!!

[paddington_bear 30]

I forgot to add that he asked Jake what he does for work in the UK and what Jake plans to do in the US for work.

He also told us he would likely shred some of our "evidence" from the i129f -- mainly the emails and Skype log. When I blushed and said I was being thorough (laughingly) he said "Oh many are much bigger, while some are way too slim. Yours is in the middle really--but it helps to carry it across the border if it is leaner."

[Abby & Andre 27]

Congratulations!!!!!

Good Luck Robynne!

[techmedic 8]

Congratulations!!!!!

Good Luck Robynne!

I got RFE hard copy on June 2nd.... I mailed them the requested in for (20 pages for good measure) by overnight post, They had it in hand on the 4th, I got my NOA2 text June 10th.

[paddington_bear 30]

Weird question: did anyone else receive their original I134 forms back along with transcripts/employer letter? Our interviewer and first window guy seemed interested in the originals but took none of my copies--did they make their own? Also how long before approval did your ceac. Status changed to Ap. Or issued? It says our case was updated today but it still just says ready. Leave it to me to worry when all seems well.....