Here we are again.
Jan 31st 2017, 6:26 pm
#46
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Re: Here we are again.
Thanks for the replies ladies and gents.
I have another question.
I have been reading and seen people here sending off evidence of cohabitation when submitting i130. I didn't send and any proof of cohabiting like mortgage statements or bank statements etc as my wife has a UK Passport so we photocopied that as proof of UK residency but didn't see it say anyway about showing proof of cohabiting or anything.
Should I have?
Thanks as always
I have another question.
I have been reading and seen people here sending off evidence of cohabitation when submitting i130. I didn't send and any proof of cohabiting like mortgage statements or bank statements etc as my wife has a UK Passport so we photocopied that as proof of UK residency but didn't see it say anyway about showing proof of cohabiting or anything.
Should I have?
Thanks as always
Rene
Jan 31st 2017, 7:15 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
Phew. Thanks Noorah!
Feb 1st 2017, 4:32 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
Chris, I moved your mortgage questions to the general USA forum.
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Feb 1st 2017, 8:33 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
Would anybody happen to have a step by step guide to what processes I need to follow to get sorted once we arrive in the US with the immigrant visa. I.e obtaining SSN, Green Card etc. I've no idea what I need to get or where.
Cheers y'all
Cheers y'all
Feb 1st 2017, 11:22 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
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Feb 1st 2017, 11:29 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
After you get approved at the visa interview, there will be a "permanent resident card production" fee to be paid. Upon entry to the USA, your visa will be endorsed with an I-551 stamp (equivalent to a green card), valid for 1 year. Your plastic green card will come in the mail within a few weeks.
Rene
Feb 10th 2017, 10:05 am
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Re: Here we are again.
Hi Andy,
You don't need them for the i130 filing, you don't need them done until your interview. I didn't have the Medical Records or Police ACRO before I filed but I ran out of things to prep once I posted the i130 so felt the urge to get started on the stuff I would need for the interview which is the Medical Records and Police ACRO report. I'm going to fill out the i864 Affidavit of Support this week so i'm all prepped.
The ACRO Report takes about 10 days on standard service but its valid for 6 months from issue for the purpose of visa application and the medical records should take about 2 weeks, I went down to my local GP and ordered them up, it cost £50 and they will call me to collect it when its ready, it will all come on one CD which i'll take with me to the interview.
So timings wise its going along.
You don't need them for the i130 filing, you don't need them done until your interview. I didn't have the Medical Records or Police ACRO before I filed but I ran out of things to prep once I posted the i130 so felt the urge to get started on the stuff I would need for the interview which is the Medical Records and Police ACRO report. I'm going to fill out the i864 Affidavit of Support this week so i'm all prepped.
The ACRO Report takes about 10 days on standard service but its valid for 6 months from issue for the purpose of visa application and the medical records should take about 2 weeks, I went down to my local GP and ordered them up, it cost £50 and they will call me to collect it when its ready, it will all come on one CD which i'll take with me to the interview.
So timings wise its going along.
I supposed I wanted to throw this question out to the moderators and experts... regarding your medical exam, I was under the impression that you can only have the medical done by the Embassy's doctor (for a hefty fee too!). This was certainly the case when we went through this process 9 years ago and I found this online: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immig...examination-2/. Just wanted to check before I follow suit! Thanks in advance!
Feb 10th 2017, 10:19 am
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Re: Here we are again.
Hi Chris, following your story as we've just sent off our I-130!
I supposed I wanted to throw this question out to the moderators and experts... regarding your medical exam, I was under the impression that you can only have the medical done by the Embassy's doctor (for a hefty fee too!). This was certainly the case when we went through this process 9 years ago and I found this online: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immig...examination-2/. Just wanted to check before I follow suit! Thanks in advance!
I supposed I wanted to throw this question out to the moderators and experts... regarding your medical exam, I was under the impression that you can only have the medical done by the Embassy's doctor (for a hefty fee too!). This was certainly the case when we went through this process 9 years ago and I found this online: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immig...examination-2/. Just wanted to check before I follow suit! Thanks in advance!
However, the vaccinations required can be done by anywhere that will give you a note confirming that you take with you to the medical.
Mar 31st 2017, 2:54 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
i130 Petition Sent - 13/1/17
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
Mar 31st 2017, 2:56 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
i130 Petition Sent - 13/1/17
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
Mar 31st 2017, 4:04 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
i130 Petition Sent - 13/1/17
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
Medical Records Requested - 17/1/17
Police ACRO Report Requested - 17/1/17
i130 Petition Received (Post Office Tracked) - 17/1/17
USCIS Email Confirming Receipt - 20/1/17
Medical Records CD Collected from GP - 23/1/17
Police ACRO Certificate Arrived - 26/1/17
i130 Approval Arrived - 27/3/2017 (Dated 25/3/17)
Now just waiting for that LND Number to arrive so we can get appointment booking!
May 29th 2017, 9:14 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
Hi everyone,
So, the day has arrived! I have my interview tomorrow. Just wanted to (for my own sanity) go through what I have ready to go.
I have:-
Appointment Email Printed
Passport
Birth Cert - & Copy
Marriage Cert - & Copy
ACRO Cert - & Copy
2 x 2'x2' Pictures
Completed, Printed & Signed i864
Wife 2016 1040 Tax Return & 2555 Foreign Income Forms
Copy of DS260 From - (Wasn't specified but taking anyway)
Anything obvious im missing?
Also, should I be ok taking my mobile phone, house keys and wallet with me (maybe headphones)
Many thanks
(Nervous) Chris
So, the day has arrived! I have my interview tomorrow. Just wanted to (for my own sanity) go through what I have ready to go.
I have:-
Appointment Email Printed
Passport
Birth Cert - & Copy
Marriage Cert - & Copy
ACRO Cert - & Copy
2 x 2'x2' Pictures
Completed, Printed & Signed i864
Wife 2016 1040 Tax Return & 2555 Foreign Income Forms
Copy of DS260 From - (Wasn't specified but taking anyway)
Anything obvious im missing?
Also, should I be ok taking my mobile phone, house keys and wallet with me (maybe headphones)
Many thanks
(Nervous) Chris
May 30th 2017, 11:59 am
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Re: Here we are again.
Hi everyone,
So, the day has arrived! I have my interview tomorrow. Just wanted to (for my own sanity) go through what I have ready to go.
I have:-
Appointment Email Printed
Passport
Birth Cert - & Copy
Marriage Cert - & Copy
ACRO Cert - & Copy
2 x 2'x2' Pictures
Completed, Printed & Signed i864
Wife 2016 1040 Tax Return & 2555 Foreign Income Forms
Copy of DS260 From - (Wasn't specified but taking anyway)
Anything obvious im missing?
Also, should I be ok taking my mobile phone, house keys and wallet with me (maybe headphones)
Many thanks
(Nervous) Chris
So, the day has arrived! I have my interview tomorrow. Just wanted to (for my own sanity) go through what I have ready to go.
I have:-
Appointment Email Printed
Passport
Birth Cert - & Copy
Marriage Cert - & Copy
ACRO Cert - & Copy
2 x 2'x2' Pictures
Completed, Printed & Signed i864
Wife 2016 1040 Tax Return & 2555 Foreign Income Forms
Copy of DS260 From - (Wasn't specified but taking anyway)
Anything obvious im missing?
Also, should I be ok taking my mobile phone, house keys and wallet with me (maybe headphones)
Many thanks
(Nervous) Chris
Wife's passport is needed too, I believe. And proof of intent to re-establish domicile. Where is your money coming from? Need proof of that, too, if it's yours.
May 30th 2017, 12:18 pm
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Re: Here we are again.
The USC's passport is not required.
He's got a completed I-864 which I assume shows either enough income from the same source continuing in the USA, or enough in assets to make up the difference. Any financial proof would be in the I-864 package.
Rene
He's got a completed I-864 which I assume shows either enough income from the same source continuing in the USA, or enough in assets to make up the difference. Any financial proof would be in the I-864 package.
Rene
