Anybody got Military history ?

[lquin 0]

Ok heres the situation...

I was briefly with the Army reserves in the UK, however I left during training..

On the DS-230 form it asks for prior military history, so I am listing it..

Becuase I was only in reserves very briefly and only did a little training they did not issue me a discarge certificate (or it was lost when they posted it). I contacted the Army personnel office in Glasgow and they confirmed my dates and the fact that I was discarged at my request.

Do you know during the I-130 process if any military paperwork is required ?..

Thanks !!

[Mickndarcyjo 0]

Get it in writing from Glasgow....

http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_r...ce_recs.htm#sar

Download the form, send it in...No problems!!

[lquin 0]

Get it in writing from Glasgow....

http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_r...ce_recs.htm#sar

Download the form, send it in...No problems!!

Thanks for your post..

I have spoken to Glasgow. and they cannot re issue discharge certs..

They have sent me a document which states

1. Enlistement Date

2. Discharge Date

3. Rank

4. Reason for Discharge

Is this enough ?.. have you gone through the process ?

[sanctifyer 1]

Ok heres the situation...

I was briefly with the Army reserves in the UK, however I left during training..

On the DS-230 form it asks for prior military history, so I am listing it..

Becuase I was only in reserves very briefly and only did a little training they did not issue me a discarge certificate (or it was lost when they posted it). I contacted the Army personnel office in Glasgow and they confirmed my dates and the fact that I was discarged at my request.

Do you know during the I-130 process if any military paperwork is required ?..

Thanks !!

lquin,

No military papers are required for the I-130. At the Immigrant Visa intervew, if you stated any prior military history in your DS-230, then you are required to bring with you:

Military Record - One certified copy of any military record should be obtained covering periods spent in military service, including wartime or national service.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/docs169.html

sanc

[internetkafe 0]

Ok heres the situation...

I was briefly with the Army reserves in the UK, however I left during training..

On the DS-230 form it asks for prior military history, so I am listing it..

Becuase I was only in reserves very briefly and only did a little training they did not issue me a discarge certificate (or it was lost when they posted it). I contacted the Army personnel office in Glasgow and they confirmed my dates and the fact that I was discarged at my request.

Do you know during the I-130 process if any military paperwork is required ?..

Thanks !!

The NVC asks for military discharge paper. If it is impossible for you to get that you can provide them with any proof that you had military background. It is better to tell the truth.

I had my discharge document and I sent it to them.

[sanctifyer 1]

lquin,

Note that internetkafe's country is Turkey. The NVC schedules interviews and collects originals for Turkish applicants but for British Applicants (such as yourself) the NVC won't ask for military papers or originals.

You'll be required to present them at interview at London, once the embassy schedules it.

sanc

Edited March 23, 2006 by sanctifyer

[lquin 0]

lquin,

Note that internetkafe's country is Turkey. The NVC schedules interviews and collects originals for Turkish applicants but for British Applicants (such as yourself) the NVC won't ask for military papers or originals.

You'll be required to present them at interview at London, once the embassy schedules it.

sanc

Thanks Sanc..

I dont have a discharge cert because they didnt issue one becuase I was only there during a selection weekend (Training) and then left.. However the personnel office have sent me a letter stating enlistement date, Discharge date and reason for discharge..

Do you think this will be sufficient ?

[sanctifyer 1]

lquin,

Note that internetkafe's country is Turkey. The NVC schedules interviews and collects originals for Turkish applicants but for British Applicants (such as yourself) the NVC won't ask for military papers or originals.

You'll be required to present them at interview at London, once the embassy schedules it.

sanc

Thanks Sanc..

I dont have a discharge cert because they didnt issue one becuase I was only there during a selection weekend (Training) and then left.. However the personnel office have sent me a letter stating enlistement date, Discharge date and reason for discharge..

Do you think this will be sufficient ?

lquin,

A letter such as that you have described sounds just fine.

The main point is that its an official document/letter that corroborates your response to the military question in the DS-230.

sanc