Scandinavians Part 2

[Unidentified 2,930]

42 minutes ago, KurtandDiane12 said:

Our paperwork has arrived in Sweden, now we are gathering the final paperwork. He has received his police records and military records, but they are all in Norsk. How does he go about getting it translated, can anyone do it? Suggestions? Thanks!

Did he not ask the police and the military to send it to him in English? In Sweden when you ask for police records for visa's you get it in 4 different languages. 

 

You need to find an accredited translator to translate those documents if he is unable to get the police and military records in English. 

[KurtandDiane12 14]

6 minutes ago, Unidentified said:

Did he not ask the police and the military to send it to him in English? In Sweden when you ask for police records for visa's you get it in 4 different languages. 

 

You need to find an accredited translator to translate those documents if he is unable to get the police and military records in English. 

He did ask both to be in English but they didnt do it. He will have to contact them again.

 

He has has his physical, can he go ahead and schedule the appointment the interview?

[KurtandDiane12 14]

When paying the $265 for the k1, do I choose "Non-immigrant" or Immigrant?  I thought it was a non-immigrant visa but when I click on non-immigrant the K1 does not pop up but when I click on the Immigrant, K1 does pop up. I am so confused..

 

Thanks

[Scandi 4,176]

2 hours ago, KurtandDiane12 said:

When paying the $265 for the k1, do I choose "Non-immigrant" or Immigrant?  I thought it was a non-immigrant visa but when I click on non-immigrant the K1 does not pop up but when I click on the Immigrant, K1 does pop up. I am so confused..

 

Thanks

It's a non-immigrant visa with immigrant intent. It will be processed as an immigrant Visa by the embassy.

[ljujas2019 23]

Good morning fellow Scandinavians, and to those of you engaged/married to one! 🙂

 

I found this forum yesterday, and thought it would be a good idea to post here to seek some advice in regard to the spousal visa (I-130) application process, and the steps that follow approval, especially from the perspective of the foreign spouse in Sweden. 

 

My wife and I filed our I-130 on December 18 last year and have not heard anything since. When checking our case status, it just says "My case was received". I am in Sweden, and my wife is in the US, so it is, as many of you know, difficult to be apart like this. Also, in Sweden, like in many other European countries, the term of notice when resigning from your job is - for the most part - 3 months, so we would have to wait another 3 months upon receving the visa. Is anyone by any chance in a similar position? Would you resign from your work position a bit earlier or not take the risk? I also noticed some of you  discussing the possibility that the 6 month entry period (to the US) starts from the day the medical exam is scheduled for. Is this true? I actually thought the interview date was the starting point.

 

Also, we wanted to see if there's anything we could do to prepare for the next steps to save time or help support the process, something that perhaps any of you were able to do while waiting? Any piece of advice? Any documents, forms (or other steps in relation to this process) in Sweden that are particularly difficult to access, etc.?

 

An additional question I had in mind (bear with me haha) is the following: for those of you who recently went through the NVC process including the visa application, review of supporting and financial documents, Affidavit of Support (etc.), how long did it take you before the consulates/local US embassies received your application/information? I am trying to get an idea about the timeline between NVC processing and a potential interview at the embassy in Stockholm.

 

Thank you and good luck to all of you 🙂

 

 

[Scandi 4,176]

5 hours ago, ljujas2019 said:

Good morning fellow Scandinavians, and to those of you engaged/married to one! 🙂

 

I found this forum yesterday, and thought it would be a good idea to post here to seek some advice in regard to the spousal visa (I-130) application process, and the steps that follow approval, especially from the perspective of the foreign spouse in Sweden. 

 

My wife and I filed our I-130 on December 18 last year and have not heard anything since. When checking our case status, it just says "My case was received". I am in Sweden, and my wife is in the US, so it is, as many of you know, difficult to be apart like this. Also, in Sweden, like in many other European countries, the term of notice when resigning from your job is - for the most part - 3 months, so we would have to wait another 3 months upon receving the visa. Is anyone by any chance in a similar position? Would you resign from your work position a bit earlier or not take the risk? I also noticed some of you  discussing the possibility that the 6 month entry period (to the US) starts from the day the medical exam is scheduled for. Is this true? I actually thought the interview date was the starting point.

 

Also, we wanted to see if there's anything we could do to prepare for the next steps to save time or help support the process, something that perhaps any of you were able to do while waiting? Any piece of advice? Any documents, forms (or other steps in relation to this process) in Sweden that are particularly difficult to access, etc.?

 

An additional question I had in mind (bear with me haha) is the following: for those of you who recently went through the NVC process including the visa application, review of supporting and financial documents, Affidavit of Support (etc.), how long did it take you before the consulates/local US embassies received your application/information? I am trying to get an idea about the timeline between NVC processing and a potential interview at the embassy in Stockholm.

 

Thank you and good luck to all of you 🙂

 

 

It's recommended to not make any plans that can't be changed. Meaning don't buy non-refundable plane tickets, don't quit your job, don't sell your house etc until you have the Visa in hand. IN HAND, not just issued. If you end up having your Visa denied for whatever reason, you have nothing left if you get rid of everything too early. Some are willing to take that risk, it's up to you.

 

May I ask why you feel the need to stay with your job for the 3 months? Are you planning on moving back to Sweden and work for that same company again? Technically you can stop working when you feel like it.

 

Yes, the medical is only valid for 6 months so you just therefore make it to the US before it expires, that's  why the Visa expiration date will be based on the date of the medical. So don't have your medical done too early or your Visa validity will be cut very short.

 

I have no experience with the i-130/cr-1 so I can't answer the other questions.

[LilyJ 1,258]

11 hours ago, ljujas2019 said:

Good morning fellow Scandinavians, and to those of you engaged/married to one! 🙂

 

I found this forum yesterday, and thought it would be a good idea to post here to seek some advice in regard to the spousal visa (I-130) application process, and the steps that follow approval, especially from the perspective of the foreign spouse in Sweden. 

 

My wife and I filed our I-130 on December 18 last year and have not heard anything since. When checking our case status, it just says "My case was received". I am in Sweden, and my wife is in the US, so it is, as many of you know, difficult to be apart like this. Also, in Sweden, like in many other European countries, the term of notice when resigning from your job is - for the most part - 3 months, so we would have to wait another 3 months upon receving the visa. Is anyone by any chance in a similar position? Would you resign from your work position a bit earlier or not take the risk? I also noticed some of you  discussing the possibility that the 6 month entry period (to the US) starts from the day the medical exam is scheduled for. Is this true? I actually thought the interview date was the starting point.

 

Also, we wanted to see if there's anything we could do to prepare for the next steps to save time or help support the process, something that perhaps any of you were able to do while waiting? Any piece of advice? Any documents, forms (or other steps in relation to this process) in Sweden that are particularly difficult to access, etc.?

 

An additional question I had in mind (bear with me haha) is the following: for those of you who recently went through the NVC process including the visa application, review of supporting and financial documents, Affidavit of Support (etc.), how long did it take you before the consulates/local US embassies received your application/information? I am trying to get an idea about the timeline between NVC processing and a potential interview at the embassy in Stockholm.

 

Thank you and good luck to all of you 🙂

 

 

Since the top parts were already answered, what you can do while waiting is prepare your I-864 as well as your copy of W2s and maybe even read up on the DS-260 questions so you can know ahead of time what you may need to answer those, also prepare the fees for the IV and Affidavit of Support. I wouldn’t recommend getting the police report yet until your I-130 is approved but you can research on how to get one in Sweden (and any other countries you may have lived in for 6 or more months since 16 or older) if you haven’t already and read on what other things may be required to bring to the interview and to submit to NVC. Unfortunately we are still waiting for I-130 approval too so I don’t know how long NVC and Swedish embassy take  

[ljujas2019 23]

On 7/17/2019 at 4:29 PM, Scandi said:

It's recommended to not make any plans that can't be changed. Meaning don't buy non-refundable plane tickets, don't quit your job, don't sell your house etc until you have the Visa in hand. IN HAND, not just issued. If you end up having your Visa denied for whatever reason, you have nothing left if you get rid of everything too early. Some are willing to take that risk, it's up to you.

 

May I ask why you feel the need to stay with your job for the 3 months? Are you planning on moving back to Sweden and work for that same company again? Technically you can stop working when you feel like it.

 

Yes, the medical is only valid for 6 months so you just therefore make it to the US before it expires, that's  why the Visa expiration date will be based on the date of the medical. So don't have your medical done too early or your Visa validity will be cut very short.

 

I have no experience with the i-130/cr-1 so I can't answer the other questions.

Thank you for your response! 

 

Oh, I definitely do not want to stay at my job for those 3 months, but it is a work policy, the term of notice, which is beyond my control, unless I decide to quit my job earlier than the interview, etc. If I don't oblige with the policy, I'd be owing the company 3 months worth of salary, unfortunately.  

 

Regarding the medical exam, thank you for confirming those details. I did not realize that the visa expiration date was based on the medical exam, but now I know not to schedule the appointment too early before the interview etc. 

 

Thank you and good luck!

[eborge 28]

Hello scandinavians! I wonder if any of you have been to an interview for the k-1 visa recently and can give me an update on what kind of documents I will need to get from my fiance (petitoner) in the US? I am currently waiting for  my NOA2, but the reason I ask is because he is coming to visit me in some weeks, so if I need any wet signatures or etc? And do anyone know if I need to bring a I-134 to the embassy or is this for the AOS later?  thanks, Ellen 

[Scandi 4,176]

2 hours ago, ljujas2019 said:

Thank you for your response! 

 

Oh, I definitely do not want to stay at my job for those 3 months, but it is a work policy, the term of notice, which is beyond my control, unless I decide to quit my job earlier than the interview, etc. If I don't oblige with the policy, I'd be owing the company 3 months worth of salary, unfortunately.  

 

Regarding the medical exam, thank you for confirming those details. I did not realize that the visa expiration date was based on the medical exam, but now I know not to schedule the appointment too early before the interview etc. 

 

Thank you and good luck!

Odd, never heard of owing the company salary. I had 6 weeks notice but stopped showing up 2 days after I have my notice. Worked like a charm. 

 

Good luck to you too. The part you're doing now is the worst, the other parts of immigration are easier, especially since you get to be together while going through them.

[KurtandDiane12 14]

On 7/19/2019 at 5:53 AM, eborge said:

Hello scandinavians! I wonder if any of you have been to an interview for the k-1 visa recently and can give me an update on what kind of documents I will need to get from my fiance (petitoner) in the US? I am currently waiting for  my NOA2, but the reason I ask is because he is coming to visit me in some weeks, so if I need any wet signatures or etc? And do anyone know if I need to bring a I-134 to the embassy or is this for the AOS later?  thanks, Ellen 

You will get an email from the embassy once they receive it from the nvc.

 

Some of the things you will need include:

 

-DS 160 confirmation page (cannot do this until instructed and will need to pay the $265 fee)

-birth certificate

-police records

-court records

-military records

-divorce decrees (court certified)

-I134 with letter from bank, letter from employer, proof of assets, tax return

-medical examination

-evidence of relationship

-translations of everything not in English.

[Scandi 4,176]

On 7/19/2019 at 3:53 AM, eborge said:

Hello scandinavians! I wonder if any of you have been to an interview for the k-1 visa recently and can give me an update on what kind of documents I will need to get from my fiance (petitoner) in the US? I am currently waiting for  my NOA2, but the reason I ask is because he is coming to visit me in some weeks, so if I need any wet signatures or etc? And do anyone know if I need to bring a I-134 to the embassy or is this for the AOS later?  thanks, Ellen 

The petitioner need to provide you with an i-134 with supporting documents (like letter from employer, tax return transcripts, pay stubs etc). 

 

If the petitioner has been married previously you also need to bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. We sent a certified copy with the petition but I was still asked for another certified copy at the interview.

 

Other than that I don't think there's anything you need from the petitioner. I brought an updated letter of intent to marry, which they actually took, but it's not a requirement. 

 

You need the i-134 for the visa interview, and the i-864 for the AOS. Two different affidavit of support forms.

[eborge 28]

On 7/23/2019 at 2:54 AM, Scandi said:

The petitioner need to provide you with an i-134 with supporting documents (like letter from employer, tax return transcripts, pay stubs etc). 

 

If the petitioner has been married previously you also need to bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. We sent a certified copy with the petition but I was still asked for another certified copy at the interview.

 

Other than that I don't think there's anything you need from the petitioner. I brought an updated letter of intent to marry, which they actually took, but it's not a requirement. 

 

You need the i-134 for the visa interview, and the i-864 for the AOS. Two different affidavit of support forms.

Thank you both for answering! So this means we both have to fill out an I-134? One from him and one from me? Also, we just received the NOA2 now (VERY HAPPY !NOA1 25th of april) so I would like to start preparing my documents, at least the ones I can. I guess that would be my police record, birth certificate etc. The medical I have to wait until I get mail from the embassy? 

 

a lot of question, sorry about that. but thanks.

 

E

[Scandi 4,176]

4 hours ago, eborge said:

Thank you both for answering! So this means we both have to fill out an I-134? One from him and one from me? Also, we just received the NOA2 now (VERY HAPPY !NOA1 25th of april) so I would like to start preparing my documents, at least the ones I can. I guess that would be my police record, birth certificate etc. The medical I have to wait until I get mail from the embassy? 

 

a lot of question, sorry about that. but thanks.

 

E

Why would they need an affidavit of support from you? You're not sponsoring yourself, only the US citizen is sponsoring you, and any potential co-sponsor that he might need if he doesn't meet the poverty guidelines.

 

Sometimes it can take a while to get an appointment for the medical, especially in Gbg, so you can call the clinic to ask for an appointment. You don't need the NVC case number to schedule the appointment, but you will need it when you're having your medical done. USCIS is known to be slow in shipping approved i-129fs to NVC, so that step will likely take at least 30 days. At least. Then NVC needs a few days to register your case and assign you a case number before sending the approved petition to the embassy in Sthlm. 

[eborge 28]

1 minute ago, Scandi said:

Why would they need an affidavit of support from you? You're not sponsoring yourself, only the US citizen is sponsoring you, and any potential co-sponsor that he might need if he doesn't meet the poverty guidelines.

 

Sometimes it can take a while to get an appointment for the medical, especially in Gbg, so you can call the clinic to ask for an appointment. You don't need the NVC case number to schedule the appointment, but you will need it when you're having your medical done. USCIS is known to be slow in shipping approved i-129fs to NVC, so that step will likely take at least 30 days. At least. Then NVC needs a few days to register your case and assign you a case number before sending the approved petition to the embassy in Sthlm. 

Good point🥴

i felt ive seen people writing about tax returns etc. But I get you. Again, thanks. Ill get in touch with whomever do the medical here in oslo, to check.