I-129f June 2017 filers (merged)

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, John & Rose said:

Still here and excited. Waiting on June 6!  I was always hoping you were right!  I still do. 

Welcome back!!!! It's comiiiinngggg.....

 

13 minutes ago, colin57 said:

It is good to hear that May is is coming to an end, like you Neas we are the 15 Sep, I am hoping that since June and July have less files the service center will move faster!

 

Don't worry we are going to get rid of these guys really fast   Believe me they also wishing for this...

 

 

23 minutes ago, Hadassah123 said:

can't go breaking that camera! You need it a little while longer!  

 

The temperatures here have dropped since this weekend, so it's been freezing over night, brrrr..... Makes me look forward to the sun too!

 

I literally couldn't like!!! I can't like anything!! So it's like like like... No violence towards the camera (learnt my lesson ) 

If I listen one more california song I'll go crazy...

[vocaledge 3,340]

4 minutes ago, Britanee7 said:

@Naes I really hope this is the case and there are less filers and it goes quicker as im going out of my mind here. Im on day 131 and feels like a lifetime. Havent seen him properly since August. Going out for Thanksgiving and then for Xmas but i really want my NOA2.

 

What is the rough estimate for the process between NOA2 and approvals anyone know? Also im not very good with this stuff and everytime i look into something i get distracted with work. Can anyone help me with why people are asked for further evidence? What evidence is needed. If you get requested this does it delay your application?

 

Also when would you need to do the police check?

Anyone know the final cost. We obviously paid the filing fee $535 or around there.

 

Thanks and sorry!!!!

I'm a UK filer too.  

 

RFEs can be for anything that was missing from your application - from photographs to proof of relationship, sometimes even just an unchecked box.  You can't really tell until you get it.  An RFE is at least a sign that you have been 'touched', and although it might be seen as a delay, things are usually approved quickly after you provide the requested evidence, so I genuinely don't see it that way.


Get your police check now... it lasts for 12 months and much better to have it ready - it can take a couple weeks.

 

Costs after the initial filing.....

Medical: £300ish + any vaccination costs you require at the time (get them before at your own GP if you haven't already done so).  If they wont do them for free, they will definitely be far cheaper than the embassy doctors in London.

DS-160 in the region of £200.

 

Hope this helps - sorry that I dont have the exact financial figure in front of me, but thats pretty close.

[colin57 166]

8 minutes ago, Britanee7 said:

@Naes I really hope this is the case and there are less filers and it goes quicker as im going out of my mind here. Im on day 131 and feels like a lifetime. Havent seen him properly since August. Going out for Thanksgiving and then for Xmas but i really want my NOA2.

 

What is the rough estimate for the process between NOA2 and approvals anyone know? Also im not very good with this stuff and everytime i look into something i get distracted with work. Can anyone help me with why people are asked for further evidence? What evidence is needed. If you get requested this does it delay your application?

 

Also when would you need to do the police check?

Anyone know the final cost. We obviously paid the filing fee $535 or around there.

 

Thanks and sorry!!!!

Hi, our time lines are very different, but I am in the UK too, we are at the end of Feb so I was thinking about getting my police certificate in January if I were you I would think about it soon 

[AZSunshine78 437]

1 hour ago, Naes said:

I literally can't wait for SoCal sunshine... I'm freezing with a red nose here.... and my fiancé was like "it's pool weather"

 

was about to punch him through the camera

AZ is next to CA @June2017UK so we’ll be neighbors🎉🎉🎉

[Britanee7 49]

Just now, vocaledge said:

I'm a UK filer too.  

 

RFEs can be for anything that was missing from your application - from photographs to proof of relationship, sometimes even just an unchecked box.  You can't really tell until you get it.  An RFE is at least a sign that you have been 'touched', and although it might be seen as a delay, things are usually approved quickly after you provide the requested evidence, so I genuinely don't see it that way.


Get your police check now... it lasts for 12 months and much better to have it ready - it can take a couple weeks.

 

Costs after the initial filing.....

Medical: £300ish + any vaccination costs you require at the time (get them before at your own GP if you haven't already done so).  If they wont do them for free, they will definitely be far cheaper than the embassy doctors in London.

DS-160 in the region of £200.

 

Hope this helps - sorry that I dont have the exact financial figure in front of me, but thats pretty close.

Thats amazing @vocaledgeThank you so much.

That really does help. I read somewhere that there was also a charge of $1000ish for something as well as the medical and DS-160 which is fine id pay anything to be with my Fiance but just want to know so i can put it aside.

 

Thank you again for your help.

 

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

I'm a UK filer too.  

 

RFEs can be for anything that was missing from your application - from photographs to proof of relationship, sometimes even just an unchecked box.  You can't really tell until you get it.  An RFE is at least a sign that you have been 'touched', and although it might be seen as a delay, things are usually approved quickly after you provide the requested evidence, so I genuinely don't see it that way.


Get your police check now... it lasts for 12 months and much better to have it ready - it can take a couple weeks.

 

Costs after the initial filing.....

Medical: £300ish + any vaccination costs you require at the time (get them before at your own GP if you haven't already done so).  If they wont do them for free, they will definitely be far cheaper than the embassy doctors in London.

DS-160 in the region of £200.

 

Hope this helps - sorry that I dont have the exact financial figure in front of me, but thats pretty close.

did you check that 12 months for the police certificate? Someone in another post, I remember saying something about when it's K1 it was 6 months (I may be totally wrong, it actually may be about medical but I just want you guys to be safe than sorry)

[Britanee7 49]

2 minutes ago, colin57 said:

Hi, our time lines are very different, but I am in the UK too, we are at the end of Feb so I was thinking about getting my police certificate in January if I were you I would think about it soon 

@colin57 thank you so much for your help.

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, AZSunshine78 said:

AZ is next to CA @June2017UK so we’ll be neighbors🎉🎉🎉

I can't likeee but yes yes yes! I loved the parts of Arizona I saw so far!! We accidentally ended up on route66!

(My whole relationship is based on accidents apparently... )

 

Can't wait for a full route 66 tour!

[vocaledge 3,340]

4 minutes ago, Naes said:

did you check that 12 months for the police certificate? Someone in another post, I remember saying something about when it's K1 it was 6 months (I may be totally wrong, it actually may be about medical but I just want you guys to be safe than sorry)

100% :-) HOLD PLEASE

Mine won't be over 6 months old, but definitely the medical and embassy guidelines say within the last 12 months.

Edited November 8, 2017 by vocaledge

[Murph4865 597]

10 minutes ago, Naes said:

I am here with your guys! June is on its way it looks like it's really coming soon!!!

 

For the timeline try finding a fellow from UK because it changes drastically depending on the country.

Same for prices too however the visa fee is around 260 I believe and in Japan at least the medical costs start from 300 so try finding someone from UK to be sure.

 

RFE may delay a few weeks in most cases sometimes less and sometimes more but 2 weeks seems like the average.

 

And for the police check I remember this also depends on the country you will ask it from.

Some countries also takes time to send it to you, so check those and start applying.

Usually, (Please know that this is not always the case) you can use this for 6 months after receiving.

The philipines the cost is 265 usd 13780 pesos and the medical is 335 usd 17025 pesos

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, vocaledge said:

100% :-)

Mine won't be over 6 months old, but definitely the medical and embassy guidelines say within the last 12 months.

Good I'll start getting mine in jan too then!

1 minute ago, Murph4865 said:

The philipines the cost is 265 usd 13780 pesos and the medical is 335 usd 17025 pesos

It looks like pretty similar everywhere then! Is your case moving smoothly? 

[vocaledge 3,340]

4 minutes ago, Naes said:

did you check that 12 months for the police certificate? Someone in another post, I remember saying something about when it's K1 it was 6 months (I may be totally wrong, it actually may be about medical but I just want you guys to be safe than sorry)

I see where the confusion may lie.

I have called in advance for the medical and they stated on the phone, 12 months, as also says in their email... (shown below)

 

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 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 on page 7 of the medical pack.

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.

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

Please follow this link; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/ where you can download a PDF document which outlines the medical, maps, and questionnaire.

 

HOWEVER

 

If you follow the link they give at the bottom, that says 6 months.  Thats confusing.

Due to this, I'd follow 6 months to be safe, since the person I spoke to on the phone could have been confused, or could have been correct... no way to know really - be on the side of caution.

[Murph4865 597]

1 minute ago, Naes said:

 

It looks like pretty similar everywhere then! Is your case moving smoothly? 

No it is still at nvc yet has not changed they recieved oct 20th and got mnl# n invoice# oct 27th but has not moved yet. We have ds160 submitted and paid scheduled interview for dec 28th. I am flying to manila dec 11th she is gonna do medical and cfo that week i get there.

[Naes 12,205]

4 minutes ago, Murph4865 said:

No it is still at nvc yet has not changed they recieved oct 20th and got mnl# n invoice# oct 27th but has not moved yet. We have ds160 submitted and paid scheduled interview for dec 28th. I am flying to manila dec 11th she is gonna do medical and cfo that week i get there.

Everything is in order

Hope it will move soon!

Good to know you're going to be there for it all 😊 

[Murph4865 597]

Just now, Naes said:

Everything is in order

Hope it will move soon!

Good to know you're going to be there for it all 😊 

That what she wants along with me also but dang the cost of it all is a killer