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Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 27th 2014, 6:03 pm

Replies: 6

US Customs Form: POE.

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Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: US Customs Form: POE.

Thanks guys, your answers are really appreciated. I ended up telling my husband to go ahead and fill in the customs form as if he's a resident, but to ASK at immigration if that is acceptable. He's...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 26th 2014, 7:56 pm

Replies: 6

US Customs Form: POE.

Views: 875

Posted By nosceteipsummm

US Customs Form: POE.

Hello all!

My husband is flying to the US quite soon and we just have a few questions concerning the POE and the customs form.

1.) Because he's not a permanent resident until passing through...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 17th 2014, 8:47 pm

Replies: 3

A big huge thank you.

Views: 621

Posted By nosceteipsummm

A big huge thank you.

Don't want to clutter up the boards, but I have a few words I want to say to the frequent commenters in this forum.

Thank you all SO MUCH for taking the time out of your day to try to help others...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 16th 2014, 5:14 pm

Replies: 5

I-130 proof of UK residence for USC

Views: 706

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: I-130 proof of UK residence for USC

I'm not too sure about proving your residency in this case, but I can tell you that USCIS in London DOES NOT want you to send in any extraneous documents when you submit the I-130. The checklist here...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 13th 2014, 10:40 am

Replies: 21

Medical without interview date

Views: 1,549

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Medical without interview date

Ah, sorry, my mistake. Yes London did have his case. Like others have said, I would reschedule the medical for after London receives your case; it's not worth the risk of things going missing.

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 13th 2014, 3:41 am

Replies: 21

Medical without interview date

Views: 1,549

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Medical without interview date

My husband booked and had his medical before submitting the Notification of Applicant Readiness form and things turned out just fine.

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 7th 2014, 4:38 pm

Replies: 461

Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!

Views: 187,148

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!

7th February 2014: CEAC status changed to ISSUED!

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 4th 2014, 4:40 pm

Replies: 9

"Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Views: 15,028

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: "Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

The CEAC status JUST changed to 'Ready' and lists today's date as a status update date. Looks like he'll be getting his visa quite soon! :D

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2014, 9:17 pm

Replies: 9

"Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Views: 15,028

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: "Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Ah it's said admin processing since the day of his interview, so I guess all I can do is sit back, breathe, and try to focus on something else.

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2014, 9:12 pm

Replies: 9

"Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Views: 15,028

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: "Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Thank you so much, everybody. You'd think that if he was subject to additional administrative processing they'd e-mail about it, no?

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2014, 1:36 pm

Replies: 9

"Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

Views: 15,028

Posted By nosceteipsummm

"Your case is currently under review." What does this mean in layman's terms?

My husband had his visa interview on the 21st of January; one of the documents that was needed was a Hong Kong police cert which had not arrived at the embassy yet. The officer stated that he *would*...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Jan 26th 2014, 6:28 pm

Replies: 461

Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!

Views: 187,148

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!

21st January 2014: Interview in London. His HK Police Cert hadn't arrived yet so they put his case on "Administrative Processing" until they receive it. Everything else went smoothly, though! :D

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Jan 4th 2014, 1:00 am

Replies: 461

Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!

Views: 187,148

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!

17th October 2013: Mailed in the I-130
21st October 2013: I-130 filed by London
12th November 2013: I-130 approved
19th November 2013: Case transferred to IVU
2nd December 2013: DS-260 submitted...

Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)

Oct 21st 2013, 7:30 pm

Replies: 13

Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in January

Views: 1,123

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in Jan

UPDATE: Just received the e-mail stating that London filed our I-130!!! Thank you for your advice and help, everyone!

Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)

Oct 17th 2013, 11:20 pm

Replies: 13

Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in January

Views: 1,123

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in Jan

Also, I don't know why I didn't ask this earlier: I'm under the general impression that if London wants you to file via Chicago, they'll send back your application and not issue the mythical...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 17th 2013, 7:56 pm

Replies: 48

Cancelling a petition and going through DCF instead?

Views: 2,737

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Cancelling a petition and going through DCF instead?

I know this is a super stressful time and that the thought of being separated from your significant other for up to a year is horrible (trust me, I cried a few times over the possibility), but...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 17th 2013, 7:36 pm

Replies: 4

I-864 mumbo jumbo/questions

Views: 788

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: I-864 mumbo jumbo/questions

I'll have to check who he claims as dependents. Thanks!

I'll have to discuss joint sponsoring vs being household members further with him...thank you for bringing that point up! And I'll ask...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 14th 2013, 7:39 pm

Replies: 12

Photos for Interview

Views: 849

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Photos for Interview

If you can find one of those "Photo-me" photo-taking booths (we found one in a shopping centre), you should be set: they do 2x2 US visa photos which are up to passport standards.

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 14th 2013, 4:51 pm

Replies: 4

I-864 mumbo jumbo/questions

Views: 788

Posted By nosceteipsummm

I-864 mumbo jumbo/questions

First off, a big thank you to everyone on this forum. You're all stars. I know it's probably a bit early for me to be tackling the I-864 (just submitting our I-130 this week), but I'd prefer to have...

Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)

Oct 11th 2013, 6:50 pm

Replies: 13

Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in January

Views: 1,123

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in Jan

So, I did some more research and came across this on page 809 of the "Immigration Practice Pointers, 2013-2014 Ed." supplied by the American Immigration Lawyers Association's 2013 Annual Conference...

Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)

Oct 9th 2013, 4:43 pm

Replies: 13

Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in January

Views: 1,123

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in Jan

D'oh! I posted that when half-asleep and should've put DCF.

That's what I was thinking, but I have a tendency to psych myself out (not the best thing when filling out forms)! :o

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 9th 2013, 4:41 pm

Replies: 8

Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

Views: 4,262

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

Thank you! I will put "none" as was suggested above.

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you.

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 9th 2013, 9:57 am

Replies: 8

Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

Views: 4,262

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

Gahhhh you are like my fairy godparent with these answers! Thank you so very very much!

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 9th 2013, 9:27 am

Replies: 8

Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

Views: 4,262

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Last question, I promise! (Concerns G-325a)

There is a section on the G-325a form which asks me to list the "applicant's last address outside the United States of more than 1 year."
I am living and have lived outside of the US for more than...

Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)

Oct 8th 2013, 11:31 pm

Replies: 13

Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in January

Views: 1,123

Posted By nosceteipsummm

Re: Postgrad student who has been in the UK longer than 6 months, visa expires in Jan

Thank you both SO much. I guess I'll apply via London. One more question: I went in and out of the UK on a short holiday in May. What are the chances of them saying I don't meet the requirements...

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