London Embassy Proof Of Funds

[franko]

I guess I'm ahead of myself but started checking few things here and there and found this regarding an interview in London:

http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?311936-Proof-of-Funds-needed-at-DV-Interview-in-London

"For a family size of 1-2 people, the DV applicant must submit proof of at least $91,060 in cash, liquid assets." ???

I'm assuming it's absolute and total bollocks ????

Also a friend of a friend might get an interview late summer this year but by then his wife may be "infected" with not so alien life form. So my question is, can they skip the x-ray during medicals? Or is it a MUST? Just thinking that being x-rayed as a fetus is not a great way to start your life ??

 

[Britsimon]

I guess I'm ahead of myself but started checking few things here and there and found this regarding an interview in London:

http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?311936-Proof-of-Funds-needed-at-DV-Interview-in-London

I'm assuming it's absolute and total bollocks ????

You are correct. $20k for a family of two is plenty - PLUS the nature of your work can be taken into account and a flash harry such as yourself (dripping with gold medallions and golden teeth) will have no problem convincing the CO that you can afford life in the US of A.

Regarding the infection you describe. Tell your friend, to tell his friend that his Mrs should tell the doctor about the infection. The doc will take a view based on his/her belief. People with similar infections are X-rayed all the time with no problems because sometimes they don't even know about the infection yet. However, when going through airport security and similar situations you can ask for alternative screening.

 

[vladek15425]

I guess I'm ahead of myself but started checking few things here and there and found this regarding an interview in London:

http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?311936-Proof-of-Funds-needed-at-DV-Interview-in-London

"For a family size of 1-2 people, the DV applicant must submit proof of at least $91,060 in cash, liquid assets." ???

I'm assuming it's absolute and total bollocks ????

Also a friend of a friend might get an interview late summer this year but by then his wife may be "infected" with not so alien life form. So my question is, can they skip the x-ray during medicals? Or is it a MUST? Just thinking that being x-rayed as a fetus is not a great way to start your life ??

As far as I hear 30.000$ is more than enough !
For the xrays they can put a shield to protect the baby from the x ray

Franky did you consider my 1 billion Zim dollars offer yet ???

 

[vladek15425]

Simon how do you do that ???? You post faster than a lazer !
You are real jedi you got the power! Hope not from the dark side

 

[SusieQQQ]

Yep, there's a special shield for the x-rays. There are some vaccinations etc not safe for pregnant women and she will be able to get an exemption from those, but the doctor will make the call.

 

[franko]

Thx for prompt answers Ladies and Gents. I will pass the message to my friend

And Vlady I'm more into North Korean Won so make me an offer

 

[franko]

A quick question regarding a new member to the family. Let's say my friend has an interview when his wife is pregnant. They get their visas. Take off to the US to activate the cards and come back to sort out their commitments in the EU. During that time baby "pops out" and then they come back to the US permanently. What is going to happen at the border? Does the baby get a visa? I'm assuming there has to be quite few permanent residents who go away for work, vacation, etc. and have babies abroad ?

 

[vladek15425]

A quick question regarding a new member to the family. Let's say my friend has an interview when his wife is pregnant. They get their visas. Take off to the US to activate the cards and come back to sort out their commitments in the EU. During that time baby "pops out" and then they come back to the US permanently. What is going to happen at the border? Does the baby get a visa? I'm assuming there has to be quite few permanent residents who go away for work, vacation, etc. and have babies abroad ?

That won't be a problem franky! Because at that time they will be already green card holders(the parents), so the little one will autaumaticaly get one.
Its like a citizenship once you have kids even abroad your kids will get your citizenship by affiliation...

 

[franko]

That won't be a problem franky! Because at that time they will be already green card holders(the parents), so the little one will autaumaticaly get one.
Its like a citizenship once you have kids even abroad your kids will get your citizenship by affiliation...

Vladek Ma Man! Thx for the prompt answer. Time zone works in your favor. You can catch up with Simon's posting numbers

 

[vladek15425]

Vladek Ma Man! Thx for the prompt answer. Time zone works in your favor. You can catch up with Simon's posting numbers

 

[SusieQQQ]

A quick question regarding a new member to the family. Let's say my friend has an interview when his wife is pregnant. They get their visas. Take off to the US to activate the cards and come back to sort out their commitments in the EU. During that time baby "pops out" and then they come back to the US permanently. What is going to happen at the border? Does the baby get a visa? I'm assuming there has to be quite few permanent residents who go away for work, vacation, etc. and have babies abroad ?

Yes, even if they have the baby after the visas but before they enter the US to activate they will be fine. They just need to get a transportation document from the embassy. The only potential pitfall is that some airline employees don't know that babies born to those in possession of an IV/LPRs can enter without visas and they must make sure they have a copy of the rules about taking babies without visas with them.

 

[franko]

Yes, even if they have the baby after the visas but before they enter the US to activate they will be fine. They just need to get a transportation document from the embassy. The only potential pitfall is that some airline employees don't know that babies born to those in possession of an IV/LPRs can enter without visas and they must make sure they have a copy of the rules about taking babies without visas with them.

But if the parents have dual citizenship and the baby would have British passport the airline should be happy with access based on the visa waver program? Would it matter if the parents passports containing visas were EU passports and the baby would be flying in on British passport ?? The baby still would get a GC, or would the parents have to go back to the country of origin or embassy and grab a EU passport?

One additional question. Pregnant women should no be vaccinated during pregnancy (more less I guess). Does it create any risk of visa denial ? I am assuming that there is quite few people going for interviews during pregnancy ??

 

[SusieQQQ]

But if the parents have dual citizenship and the baby would have British passport the airline should be happy with access based on the visa waver program? Would it matter if the parents passports containing visas were EU passports and the baby would be flying in on British passport ?? The baby still would get a GC, or would the parents have to go back to the country of origin or embassy and grab a EU passport?

One additional question. Pregnant women should no be vaccinated during pregnancy (more less I guess). Does it create any risk of visa denial ? I am assuming that there is quite few people going for interviews during pregnancy ??

I don't think so, because the VWP only applies if you are entering for temporary purposes, but they will be entering with intent to immigrate. It doesn't matter which passport they use but I understand there will be problems if they fly on VWP and then try to get the immigrant visa processed on arrival.

The panel doctor will determine which vaccinations are or aren't safe during pregnancy and waive accordingly.

 

[franko]

I don't think so, because the VWP only applies if you are entering for temporary purposes, but they will be entering with intent to immigrate. It doesn't matter which passport they use but I understand there will be problems if they fly on VWP and then try to get the immigrant visa processed on arrival.

The panel doctor will determine which vaccinations are or aren't safe during pregnancy and waive accordingly.

Thx SQ.

I was just thinking that the baby for the sole purpose off getting on the plane would use VWP. Parents would us their EU passports/green cards (by then they should received them) and the rest would be up to the immigration officer in the US.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thx SQ.

I was just thinking that the baby for the sole purpose off getting on the plane would use VWP. Parents would us their EU passports/green cards (by then they should received them) and the rest would be up to the immigration officer in the US.

Is that a chance you'd take? I wouldn't.

Anyway you have to fill out an ESTA application to travel under VWP don't you? So you are declaring to US immigration authorities that the trip is not with immigrant intent. Then you arrive and say, actually I just did that so I didn't have to get a document from the embassy... No, I definitely would not want to be that person.

 

[Britsimon]

Thx SQ.

I was just thinking that the baby for the sole purpose off getting on the plane would use VWP. Parents would us their EU passports/green cards (by then they should received them) and the rest would be up to the immigration officer in the US.

I think they may guess that the baby didnt fill out the ESTA without some help...

 

[franko]

They just need to get a transportation document from the embassy. The only potential pitfall is that some airline employees don't know that babies born to those in possession of an IV/LPRs can enter without visas and they must make sure they have a copy of the rules about taking babies without visas with them.

Sorry I missed that. Was reading on my phone, during work meeting If there is document available I would definitely go for that.

Thx for your help.

 

[Sm1smom]

Yes, even if they have the baby after the visas but before they enter the US to activate they will be fine. They just need to get a transportation document from the embassy. The only potential pitfall is that some airline employees don't know that babies born to those in possession of an IV/LPRs can enter without visas and they must make sure they have a copy of the rules about taking babies without visas with them.

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In addition, they just need to ensure they enter with the baby for the 1st time before the baby turns 2 years old, and the mother must be present. *A GC holder father cannot on his own bring in a baby born outside of the US, but the mother can on her own*.

*Inaccurate*

 

[franko]

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In addition, they just need to ensure they enter with the baby for the 1st time before the baby turns 2 years old, and the mother must be present. A GC holder father cannot on his own bring in a baby born outside of the US, but the mother can on her own.

Cool! Thanks! You are helpful as always SQ and Sm1.

 

[SusieQQQ]

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In addition, they just need to ensure they enter with the baby for the 1st time before the baby turns 2 years old, and the mother must be present. A GC holder father cannot on his own bring in a baby born outside of the US, but the mother can on her own.

Wow, didn't know that. Seems a bit discriminatory??