February 2017 I-129F Filers

[DInLove 9]

2 hours ago, ChristaandJosh said:

I'm sure packet three is what you take to interview with you. Some people get their packet three via email. It's just an email of what to take with you. Every embassy is Different. I think you take the affidavit of support i134 to interview at the embassy. However not everyone who has had their interview has been asked to show the affidavit but best to take it with you anyway just in case. 

Thanks!

[DInLove 9]

Has anyone had the medical already? If so, what can one expect at a standard medical?

[TriloByte 1,818]

4 minutes ago, RaptureSongbird said:

That's true.   My fiance is on the hunt for his vaccination records and will hopefully get them when he goes back to Romania in a couple of weeks to get all the paperwork he needs (police certificate, medical letter, birth certificate, hopefully the vaccination records, etc.).  If he doesn't find them, then I think we're just going to skip them for the K-1 process and get them done here.  As soon as we're married I can immediately get him set up on my health insurance, get him registered for a doctor here, and get the vaccinations done at almost no cost here.

The issue we ran into is that the medical people seem to now require a vaccination record, and hers was lost, so in order to have a record, she felt that she needed to have the vaccinations done before the medical. We are still unclear if this was the correct approach, as the information on the Embassy site is a bit unorganized and outdated. We do know that it was the cheapest route.

[RaptureSongbird 533]

1 minute ago, TriloByte said:

The issue we ran into is that the medical people seem to now require a vaccination record, and hers was lost, so in order to have a record, she felt that she needed to have the vaccinations done before the medical. We are still unclear if this was the correct approach, as the information on the Embassy site is a bit unorganized and outdated. We do know that it was the cheapest route.

Ah, damn, I guess we better set aside a bit more money then for the medical just in case.  How silly of me to think that there would be any organization in this process and to listen to what was written on the embassy website:

 

Please note: If you are applying for a K visa, you are not required to meet the vaccination requirements at the time of your visa interview.  You will, however, be required to meet the requirement at the time you apply for an adjustment of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.

 

I know it's hard to keep content updated when procedures change but really the disorganization in all of this is astounding.  I'm very much a by the book/processes and procedures type of person and this whole process has skyrocketed my anxiety for all the disorganization.

[TriloByte 1,818]

7 minutes ago, RaptureSongbird said:

Ah, damn, I guess we better set aside a bit more money then for the medical just in case.  How silly of me to think that there would be any organization in this process and to listen to what was written on the embassy website:

Please note: If you are applying for a K visa, you are not required to meet the vaccination requirements at the time of your visa interview.  You will, however, be required to meet the requirement at the time you apply for an adjustment of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.

 

I know it's hard to keep content updated when procedures change but really the disorganization in all of this is astounding.  I'm very much a by the book/processes and procedures type of person and this whole process has skyrocketed my anxiety for all the disorganization.

 

Yes, I saw that too, but when we scheduled our medical they gave us this list of required documents. This is what I mean by disorganized. One section says one thing and an e-mail says something else, all of which is ambiguously worded.:

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Knightsbridge Doctors ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this for an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Knightsbridge Doctors before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/ where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

Edited July 10, 2017 by TriloByte

[Missabc 626]

4 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Yes, I saw hat too, but when we scheduled our medical they gave us this list of required documents. This is what I mean by disorganized. One section says one thing and an e-mail says something else, all of which is ambiguously worded.:

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Knightsbridge Doctors ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this for an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Knightsbridge Doctors before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/ where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

Yeah i saw this list, i didn't even bother going to the embassy website i just went straight to knightsbridge website, my medical report was really easy to get and free too! 

[RaptureSongbird 533]

3 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Yes, I saw hat too, but when we scheduled our medical they gave us this list of required docments:

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Knightsbridge Doctors ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this for an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Knightsbridge Doctors before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/ where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

Thanks for posting this!!!  Now I can better direct my fiance of what he needs to get from his doctor, a summary and a description of the surgery he had.  We would have probably missed the summary part and been further delayed.  Now I know exactly what he needs to get and I'll push him hard to make sure he's able to find his vaccination records somewhere and get all the right documents

 

And I'll be heading to USPS probably on Wednesday to send over all of the supporting documents from me, just waiting to get a copy of my latest pay stub today or tomorrow.

[janet3 1,170]

1 hour ago, anajabonero said:

160 here! Hang in there! I'm sure we will make it!

 

1 hour ago, twinee said:

Hey guys, I'm still waiting too...159 days.

I'm a few days behind you guys....

Day 155 today. 

Hopefully this week we'll all get ours! 

[RaptureSongbird 533]

Which made me think of a question for my fellow UK filers.  Before I send my supporting package to my fiance I wanted to make sure I had everything.  Here's my list:

 

I-134 (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
Letter from Employer (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
2 Pay Stubs (2 Originals, 2 Photocopies)
Updated Letter of Intent to Marry (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
I-797 (2 Photocopies)

 

I'm not going to photocopy my entire I129f package and send to him because it seems like from what I've read of the London interview reviews, it's not really necessary.  Since I submitted a lot of pages in the initial application, I don't want to waste the paper and pay the extra shipping charges.  But, I'll also send a copy of the biographical form I filled out (G325a) along with a photocopy of the completed I129f form.  Does that seem like everything or am I missing something?

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

6 minutes ago, RaptureSongbird said:

Which made me think of a question for my fellow UK filers.  Before I send my supporting package to my fiance I wanted to make sure I had everything.  Here's my list:

 

I-134 (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
Letter from Employer (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
2 Pay Stubs (2 Originals, 2 Photocopies)
Updated Letter of Intent to Marry (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
I-797 (2 Photocopies)

 

I'm not going to photocopy my entire I129f package and send to him because it seems like from what I've read of the London interview reviews, it's not really necessary.  Since I submitted a lot of pages in the initial application, I don't want to waste the paper and pay the extra shipping charges.  But, I'll also send a copy of the biographical form I filled out (G325a) along with a photocopy of the completed I129f form.  Does that seem like everything or am I missing something?

i realize u have photocopies of everything, did your package ask you for that? mine didnt. 

[GazLisa 1,168]

39 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Yes, I saw that too, but when we scheduled our medical they gave us this list of required documents. This is what I mean by disorganized. One section says one thing and an e-mail says something else, all of which is ambiguously worded.:

 

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

You are required to bring the following for each person having a medical examination:

Original Passport or UK Driving Licence (photo card not paper licence)                We do NOT accept copies of ID

4 X Identical Passport style photos - UK or US size (we accept UK or US sized photographs)

ACRO Police certificate (or a copy) dated within the last 12 months for anyone 16 years of age & over (if your police certificate is more than one page long please advise Knightsbridge Doctors ahead of your medical as you may need additional time with the Doctor. If you fail to tell us ahead of time you may be asked to come back to go over this for an additional fee).

Vaccination records - Please provide a vaccination record for the panel to look over on the day to advise if any further vaccines are needed. Please bring Red Books, if available. https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/vaccine_chart.pdf Please visit the above link to see which vaccines are required for each age group.

Completed medical questionnaire which can be found at; https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/05/USA-MEDICAL-QUESTIONNAIRE_IV.pdf

A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category

Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. This is a new requirement and may not yet be added to the checklist online or the US EMBASSY LONDON website. We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you on the day of the appointment. Ask your GP for a Patient Summary/Care Summary.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses please bring them along to the appointment

If you have any significant/ongoing/previous medical conditions please ensure that you bring a report from your GP/Specialist/Consultant regarding this; including, medication, prognosis, management etc. * If your medical notes are very extensive (more than 10 pages) please inform Knightsbridge Doctors before you come for your medical. This required extra time with the doctor to go through your notes. If you do not inform us of this, you will be charged for an appointment slot for the doctor to read these notes.

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/ where you can find all forms required at your medical from the US Embassy website.

a quick question,when you fill out notification of readiness,i presume the case number is the LND one not the USCIS WAC number

[Nathan&Amy 204]

1 hour ago, RaptureSongbird said:

Which made me think of a question for my fellow UK filers.  Before I send my supporting package to my fiance I wanted to make sure I had everything.  Here's my list:

 

I-134 (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
Letter from Employer (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
2 Pay Stubs (2 Originals, 2 Photocopies)
Updated Letter of Intent to Marry (1 Original, 1 Photocopy)
I-797 (2 Photocopies)

 

I'm not going to photocopy my entire I129f package and send to him because it seems like from what I've read of the London interview reviews, it's not really necessary.  Since I submitted a lot of pages in the initial application, I don't want to waste the paper and pay the extra shipping charges.  But, I'll also send a copy of the biographical form I filled out (G325a) along with a photocopy of the completed I129f form.  Does that seem like everything or am I missing something?

Don't you need a letter from your bank as well? With your current balance and total deposits from the last year.

[TriloByte 1,818]

1 hour ago, GazLisa said:

a quick question,when you fill out notification of readiness,i presume the case number is the LND one not the USCIS WAC number

Yeah, the LND number is what I think she used.

[O.C 160]

On 7/7/2017 at 6:46 PM, Lovemycroatianman said:

I don't really know what they can or will do...I'm desperate...I do plan on printing proof that march cases are being approved so I can squash the whole....bullcrap processing times

Let me know how it goes!

We are still waiting..Day 137 today. 

[O.C 160]

On 7/7/2017 at 6:54 PM, goldenboi said:

I just spoke to a tier 2 officer about 5 mins ago. and she said we got approved today. IDK what to feel.

Congrats!!!