VFS/ups question
Jan 28th 2019, 9:20 pm
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VFS/ups question
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So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
Jan 28th 2019, 10:14 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
Hi and welcome to BE!
Just to make sure I understand, your husband is a US citizen. You and the kids are getting immigrant visas to the USA. You and the kids are currently in the UK. You are waiting on the delivery of your immigrant visas from the embassy to your home in the UK. Is this all correct?
If so, then no, nothing goes to the USA for processing. The visas get delivered to your UK address via courier service. Monday the 21st was a US holiday, so maybe that slowed things down a bit.
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Just to make sure I understand, your husband is a US citizen. You and the kids are getting immigrant visas to the USA. You and the kids are currently in the UK. You are waiting on the delivery of your immigrant visas from the embassy to your home in the UK. Is this all correct?
If so, then no, nothing goes to the USA for processing. The visas get delivered to your UK address via courier service. Monday the 21st was a US holiday, so maybe that slowed things down a bit.
Rene
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Jan 28th 2019, 10:22 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
Just noticed your title says VFS/UPS. I don't know what VFS is, but I thought all visas get delivered by DX Courier (or you can choose to pick up at one of their locations).
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Jan 29th 2019, 10:44 am
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Re: VFS/ups question
OP - A visa is an entry document, you can't get a visa inside the US, if you are already in the US then you were Adjusting Status to that of Permanent Resident, correct?
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Jan 29th 2019, 12:13 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
The OP also mentions she's waiting for their passports. When doing AOS, USCIS does not keep the passport. A green card would be produced; nothing goes in a passport.
I'm not quite sure what the OP's scenario is.
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I'm not quite sure what the OP's scenario is.
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Jan 29th 2019, 12:16 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
Agreed. OP, if you want good information you have to give good information.
Jan 29th 2019, 12:20 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
looking at the info, they mention health surcharge, this is a person in the US moving to the UK
Jan 29th 2019, 1:24 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
I wondered why the health issue was brought up. Mystery solved. Thank you.
thread moved from US forum to UK forum.
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thread moved from US forum to UK forum.
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Last edited by Noorah101; Jan 29th 2019 at 1:32 pm.
Jan 29th 2019, 4:43 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
Hello everyone!
So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
Also 1/21/19 was a holiday for VFS , MLK.
if you purchased the return through VFS they use UPS and it’s usually next day air.
Have you tried contacting VFS via email they have a complaints email, you can also try to contact UKVI.
Jan 29th 2019, 4:44 pm
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Re: VFS/ups question
Hello everyone!
So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
So question. My husband and I found out that myself and my three children were granted our spouse and dependent visas on Monday 1/21/19. Our lawyer has been an absolute disaster(I had to explain to him that we did indeed have to pay the children’s healthcare charges). We got our decision made emails on that Monday as well. But our shipping label is not active yet. And the label is for the NYC UKVI Processing hub to my house in TX. Since the process changed on 9/15/18. Do visas go back to NYC and then out? I feel like everything I’ve read says I ought to have our passports in hand now and am beyond stressed out. Thank you for any guidance you could give.
