Return to K-1 Visa main pageDealing with the London Embassy
- First Contact - Calling the Embassy
- Packet 3
- Police Certificate
- Packet 4 (Paperwork taken to the embassy)
First Contact
Dan called the US Embassy in London on their unpublished direct line (020 7355 3335), and told the lady that he was getting married and had started the K-1 visa process in the US and had heard that they could send him the forms he needed so that he could start getting that together. The lady was very helpful and said she would send them out the next day.
Packet #3
Dan received his forms very quickly. Sadly, he waited almost three months before returning them... Fortunately, this ultimately had no effect on our case, because we had allotted plenty of time.
At this time, we can't really find all the info about packet 3, so we will have to speak generally. Other websites (see the links page) go into this bit in more detail anyway!
The information you receive from the embassy includes various checklists and forms. Most of the forms you won't actually need until you go for your K-1 interview. This is also your time to make sure that any paperwork the U.S. spouse needs to do gets done. This includes (but is not limited to) the I-134 Affidavit of support, a new letter certifying intent to marry, a certified birth certificate, and any 'evidence of a valid relationship' you feel is appropriate. Our experience with this shows that the stronger a case you made in the I-129F application, the less paperwork will actually be needed at the interview. (It is still best to bring a reasonable amount... see Dan's K-1 Interview Experience for more details.)
Packet #4 (Paperwork taken to the Interview)
Dan wasn't quite as anal about keeping track of things as Becky, so this information may not be as detailed as other sections of this site.
- Letter describing contents
- Section 1 - Main Documents
- OF-156 stamped by bank
- 1 page of additional information for OF 156
- ORIGINAL Notice of Action (Approval of I-129F Application) (AKA 2nd NOA)
- Letter of support from fiancée's father
- Letter of intent from fiancée
- Section 2 - Certificates
- police certificate
- Applicant's certified birth certificate
- Fiancée's certified birth certificate
- Section 3 - Affidavit of Support
- Notarized I-134 Affidavit of Support
- Section 4 - Evidence of Support
- Statement from fiancée's employer verifying employment and annual salary
- Fiancée's 2000 tax return (1040)
- Notarized statement from fiancée's bank
- Earnings summaries (W-2 forms to go with 1040)
- Section 4 - Additional Evidence of Relationship
- Flight booking details
- Copies of fiancée's passport showing trips to U.K.
- Copies of applicant's passport showing trips to U.S.
- Sample telephone bills