FEBRUARY 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[sarahw907 47]

14 hours ago, JMEngland said:

Well, as an update, Kristina flew in Saturday evening, no problems. She received passport in hand Friday, flew in the next day. The flight was rough, it was her first ever, but all in all not too bad. Lots of tears on her part, but that's normal for her anytime she gets stressed. For anyone transferring in JFK, be aware that international to national flights must go through immigration, take their bags, take a train to another terminal, turn bags back in, then go back through security. make sure your non English speaking spouses are prepped well. Also, her immigration interview was conducted in English, even though she doesn't really speak it, but she made it through. They basically just asked her why she was here. She stated "to marry  Justin" while shaking and nervous, then they laughed, told her to calm down she was fine, then stamped her passport and she was on her way. Before the interview, they asked why she didn't speak English and she said "because I was stupid in school and I didn't pay attention enough" and they all laughed and the officer said "I appreciate your honesty". 

 

On another note, she arrived here raving about how amazing her travel through JFK was, stating "never in my life have I seen so many happy people everywhere, everyone in America is so happy. When I cried, 2 different grandma's came to me, one bought me water, I tried to pay her but she wouldn't take the money. everywhere I went everyone helped me so much without even asking. America is not like Ukraine, it's not like Europe, people here, they are nice, they help, they are happy to help you".  I'll let that reflect onto everyone here, because even though she really didn't know it, even before leaving she had already received help from dozens of Americans that she didn't even know, out of the kindness of their heart, so I thank each and every one of you for that, for all the help we received during this process. 

Congratulations and what a sweet story!!!

[pushok 231]

6 hours ago, Drenimarcus said:

CASE READY!

Congratulations! 

[pushok 231]

Hope everyone doing well. For those still waiting - stay positive. 

 

quick update: consulate emailed me last night asking for my beneficiary's email address as per consulate's policy they only send email with instruction and appointment to the beneficiary. At least we know someone is reviewing our case. 

Edited April 10, 2019 by pushok

[Gyyomme 273]

2 minutes ago, pushok said:

Congratulations! 

Thanks my friend. Got your interview date yet?

[wxman22 109]

21 hours ago, JMEngland said:

Well, as an update, Kristina flew in Saturday evening, no problems. She received passport in hand Friday, flew in the next day. The flight was rough, it was her first ever, but all in all not too bad. Lots of tears on her part, but that's normal for her anytime she gets stressed. For anyone transferring in JFK, be aware that international to national flights must go through immigration, take their bags, take a train to another terminal, turn bags back in, then go back through security. make sure your non English speaking spouses are prepped well. Also, her immigration interview was conducted in English, even though she doesn't really speak it, but she made it through. They basically just asked her why she was here. She stated "to marry  Justin" while shaking and nervous, then they laughed, told her to calm down she was fine, then stamped her passport and she was on her way. Before the interview, they asked why she didn't speak English and she said "because I was stupid in school and I didn't pay attention enough" and they all laughed and the officer said "I appreciate your honesty". 

 

On another note, she arrived here raving about how amazing her travel through JFK was, stating "never in my life have I seen so many happy people everywhere, everyone in America is so happy. When I cried, 2 different grandma's came to me, one bought me water, I tried to pay her but she wouldn't take the money. everywhere I went everyone helped me so much without even asking. America is not like Ukraine, it's not like Europe, people here, they are nice, they help, they are happy to help you".  I'll let that reflect onto everyone here, because even though she really didn't know it, even before leaving she had already received help from dozens of Americans that she didn't even know, out of the kindness of their heart, so I thank each and every one of you for that, for all the help we received during this process. 

Congratulations.

What a touching and heartfelt story, it even made me cry!  I will forward to by fiancee, as she is very similar.

I am a native New Yorker, but have always found New Yorkers to be the best when it comes to strangers, whether at JFK or in the City.

And that certainly extends to the Immigration and Customs folks at JFK, who I have always found to be nicest and friendliest in the entire USA.

 

[Frobert 27]

Status switched to Ready yesterday, have my medical tomorrow in London and was able to book mycinterview appointment for Tues 30th.

Incase anyone is wondering there's a lot of availability in London for April/May but everything seems to be between 9am and 10.30am, so an overnight stay the night before is probsbly required! 

[Etek&Ahududu 43]

19 hours ago, Vasfi said:

Even if you had an interview date like we did, it was canceled, in our case 11 days before her interview, due to "Staff shortages". Now we have been told to wait 4-5 WEEKS in order to find out when her interview will be. This has upset us a lot of course and I am currently in the process of getting help from my local Representative's office but I don't know if it will make a difference. They answered the phone and my email, which itself was pretty surprising. BTW all they will say on the phone in Ankara is that the visa department doesn't have a phone number and that you have to email them. Good luck to you two!

Oh no!! That's the third Ankara appointment I've heard of being canceled for this month. What a bummer. I really hope it gets sorted out soon. I was making (vague but hopeful) plans for summer, and now I'm back to fretting. It's much harder to be patient when you're this close to the finish line.

[pushok 231]

2 hours ago, Drenimarcus said:

Thanks my friend. Got your interview date yet?

Not yet. waiting for them to email us. They will schedule our interview. 

[Gyyomme 273]

14 minutes ago, pushok said:

Not yet. waiting for them to email us. They will schedule our interview. 

Okay, wishing you all the very best!

[Andruha 82]

23 hours ago, JMEngland said:

Well, as an update, Kristina flew in Saturday evening, no problems. She received passport in hand Friday, flew in the next day. The flight was rough, it was her first ever, but all in all not too bad. Lots of tears on her part, but that's normal for her anytime she gets stressed. For anyone transferring in JFK, be aware that international to national flights must go through immigration, take their bags, take a train to another terminal, turn bags back in, then go back through security. make sure your non English speaking spouses are prepped well. Also, her immigration interview was conducted in English, even though she doesn't really speak it, but she made it through. They basically just asked her why she was here. She stated "to marry  Justin" while shaking and nervous, then they laughed, told her to calm down she was fine, then stamped her passport and she was on her way. Before the interview, they asked why she didn't speak English and she said "because I was stupid in school and I didn't pay attention enough" and they all laughed and the officer said "I appreciate your honesty". 

 

On another note, she arrived here raving about how amazing her travel through JFK was, stating "never in my life have I seen so many happy people everywhere, everyone in America is so happy. When I cried, 2 different grandma's came to me, one bought me water, I tried to pay her but she wouldn't take the money. everywhere I went everyone helped me so much without even asking. America is not like Ukraine, it's not like Europe, people here, they are nice, they help, they are happy to help you".  I'll let that reflect onto everyone here, because even though she really didn't know it, even before leaving she had already received help from dozens of Americans that she didn't even know, out of the kindness of their heart, so I thank each and every one of you for that, for all the help we received during this process. 

Thats great. Congratulations. Glad everything worked out. Kate will be coming to JFK also, but as her final destination. Im super excited about her interview this Monday.

[Jo&Bob 83]

Got P3 from Stockholm embassy today and interview booked for April 25t! Results of medical was also just sent off today! Wuhuu

[Gravin 7]

So my fiancé is able to schedule an appointment with AIT. With the I-134, would I be able to have it filled out and signed and just scan it through email or does she have to bring the original signed document?

[Mousey 80]

So when the case got ready on the 9th (and it said on CEAC "last update April 9th") and now it shows "Last Update April 10th" does it mean they took some action on our case and maybe send out the P3? lol  
i'm so damn nervous and impatient I know lol

[JCo 89]

4 minutes ago, Mousey said:

So when the case got ready on the 9th (and it said on CEAC "last update April 9th") and now it shows "Last Update April 10th" does it mean they took some action on our case and maybe send out the P3? lol  
i'm so damn nervous and impatient I know lol

now that you mentioned that, I'm also gonna check our case coz it was ready on Apr 9 too. lol 😅

 

*edit* still on Apr 9th 😁

Edited April 11, 2019 by Jhen007

[Gyyomme 273]

The consulate sent me an email saying case ready and instructions on what to do, that’s packet 3 yeah?