November 2015 l i-29f Filers

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

WAIT seriously? how do they get your info?? that is creepy lol....do they pay you?

Came in a private message through VJ. I bet it is just a fishing expedition. They through our a net, and see who they can catch.

I will check to see what are the details, but I am pretty sure there is enough stress in my life. It maybe good for Aisha, but me no.

[Sukran 0]

Hi guys,

At what point do we pay the visa fee? Is it after the embassy contacts us for the interview or before?

[D + S 6]

January 29th, so 18 days.

Thanks! So much waiting involved in this process!

[Shawn&Jaque 11]

Congrats...I can only imagine how amazing that must feel!

I just told my fiance the news. She said, "My heart is beating fast". Her grandmother was there and told me, "Prepare for the future very well, because she deserves a life of a queen" lol. This process is so long and we wait and wait and wait that I think when the time actually comes and we get approved, it feels unreal. We are both in a daze right now in almost disbelief....this is actually happening. It is like we have life in us again, we can start to plan with some certainty. Still will be 3-4 weeks before she arrives, and I will be counting every hour.

[Gc&dl 4]

The US Embassy in Stockholm will send you Packet 3 via email- this took about a week after I got my NVC case number hard copy. But if you want to go ahead and begin gathering below is what is in the packet (very sorry to everyone else for how long this post will be!!)- P.S you should join us over on the Scandinavian forum

CHECKLIST

( ) FEE: There is a $265 fee for each visa application. The fee will be paid through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se

( ) COMPLETED DS-160 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. All fiancé(e) visa applicants and their children must complete one DS-160each in order to apply for a K1/K2 visa and seek an appointment. The form can be accessed at: https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview. Allquestions on the forms must be answered.

Kindly also note that all applicants (including residents of Denmark and Norway) must select Stockholm, Sweden as the location where the visa will be sought.

( ) PASSPORT: A passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.

( ) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Original Swedish Personbevis issued in English. The certificate must state the date and place of birth of both parents and must be from the country where you were born.

( ) POLICE CERTIFICATES: Original Swedish police certificate. Each applicant aged 16 years or over, is required to submit a police certificate from the appropriate judicial or police authorities from the country of the applicants nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen, as well as from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year, or more since attaining the age of sixteen. For countries not maintaining national police records, a certificate must be obtained from each locality. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. For information on how to obtain a police certificate from a specific country, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

( ) COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless that they may have benefited from an amnesty pardon.

( ) MILITARY RECORDS: A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving.

( ) PHOTOGRAPHS: Two (2) identical color photographs are required. The photographs must be full face photo, taken within the past six months. The photographs should measure 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame.

( ) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: Evidence, which will show that you and your children, if any, are not to become public charges in the United States. If you have no assets, you may find a financial sponsor in the U.S. who completes form I-134, Affidavit of Support on your behalf. The sponsor should also provide a copy of the most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (1040) and proof of current U.S. income or assets. Form I-134 can be obtained from Citizenship and Immigration Services webpage www.uscis.gov

( ) MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Arrange for a medical examination with one of the Embassy approved panel physicians listed on:http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/STK%20-%20Stockholm.pdf

You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you. This medical examination will also be accepted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence.

( ) EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP: You will be required to submit evidence that you have previously met your fiancé(e), and proof of a valid fiancé(e) relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement. Please note that you will not be allowed to bring your phone, tablet or computer to your interview. For residents of Sweden, please make sure to also bring a Personbevis from the Swedish tax agency listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Please request the English version.

We also kindly ask all our applicants to read following pamphlet: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Humanitarian/Battered%20Spouse,%20Children%20%26%20Parents/IMBRA%20Pamphlet%20Final%2001-07-2011%20for%20Web%20Posting.pdf

( ) TRANSLATIONS: All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET YOUR VISA/DOCUMENTS MAILED:

( ) REGISTRATION OF ADDRESS. For residents of Sweden: Fiancé (e) visa applicants residing in Sweden will have to register their Swedish address and choose their visa pick-up location when they book the appointment online. Please bring proof of your registration (your UID confirmation number) at the time of interview.

Please note that you must bring one certified interpreter if you do not speak English well enough to participate unassisted in the visa interview.

IMPORTANT: Once you have completed the DS-160 application form and have all documents in order, please register and create an account at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se in order to schedule your appointment and pay your visa application fee

Note: All the collected documents are to be presented at the final interview. Do not send any collected documents to this office unless specifically requested to do so.

Thanks alot!! Will u give me the link to the scandinavian forum? Im sure i've been there but im not sure if its the same one.

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

Tick Tock Doc

13 Days (Ethiopian Time)

Minor paper bag incident. I call today with cousin (lawyer) and ask about when they will go to the medical. He tells me he is waiting on the letter from the Embassy that directs this action. I tell him the schedule and the checklist letter they sent is all that is needed. He tells me he spoke to "someone" that said the Embassy has to schedule the medical.

I tell him to trust me, I know. But to verify with Habesha14's fiancé who completed the medical earlier this week. Good lawyer should always verify, so no harm no foul. I asked him to call immediately, because we have 7 working days left till the interview---minor paper bag for me.

He does, and surprise, I am correct--I hate when that happens.

I gave detailed instructions on photos, papers to take, and the timeline. He is really good, and working hard to help get us through all of this. breath, breath, deep breaths....all is okay

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

90 Day Fiance show information

Here is what they sent me when I responded:

________

If chosen for the show, we usually start filming when the international partner lands in the U.S. and follow the couple up until they get married, but we do not film for the full 90 days of the visa. A small crew would come to your location 4-5 days every couple of weeks depending on the wedding timeline, and other events that are occurring within your daily lives.

Couples are compensated for their time (although the amount is not determined yet) and we film all big events, for example, the arrival in the U.S., settling into the home, meeting family and friends, wedding planning and anything else you deem significant.
_______

The coordinating producer wants to speak with me about the next step.

Two of my cousins, twins, are on the show "Marry Me in NYC" (http://www.wetv.com/shows/marry-me-in-nyc/videos/marry-me-in-nyc-episodes-1-2-sneak-peek my plug for family). I asked them if we should move forward.

Their words of wisdom, summed up in one word "No".

It could jeopardize our relationship. Being that I am already a wreak, I think they are right--no need to add that stress to our already stressful life.

Edited February 11, 2016 by Jaime & Aisha

[steph&max 13]

14 DAYS LEFT----I just I could just take a nap and wake up the day of the interview. Nothing seems that important until then.

Edited February 11, 2016 by sandminlove

[Kl30morg 7]

Thanks alot!! Will u give me the link to the scandinavian forum? Im sure i've been there but im not sure if its the same one.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/185-scandinavians/page-227

[IandI 5]

What does priority date mean? On my noa 2 it is blank. Does priority date mean we just wait for specific dates to proceed on to further steps?

[habesha14 0]

Jaime, thanks for the lil' shoutout for my fiancé. Even though we completed the medical, we are both nervous. Really hard to concentrate on school right now. Had to give a speech today for class and forgot until 15 minutes before. Graduate School + Fiance Visa Process = Bad Combo

[Sars 1]

Visa approved for my fiancé!!! Time to buy LAkers game tickets. Wohooo?

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

Visa approved for my fiancé!!! Time to buy LAkers game tickets. Wohooo?

Go Spurs Go...

Congrats on the Visa though

[Sars 1]

Go Spurs Go...

Congrats on the Visa though

thank you. Good luck on your finances. We ll see clippers and lakers. Kobes last season

[kikiyut 1]

@ sukran

as far as I know, you must pay the visa fee before you can schedule an interview