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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ghana
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Hello everyone,

I posted a while ago, and thanks for the previous replies. So we are at the point where we will be doing the K1 visa process. We would like to start our file processing for June 2015. We just had some questions specifically referring to the Ghana consulate. We have been through the forums for this embassy a couple times and had some questions as a result. Hopefully you guys can help us out. This is for the I-129F package:

1) For proof of ongoing relationship, we have had a lot of stateside time, and minimal long distance time thankfully. We have a lot of photos, tons of texts, some call records, Skype chat logs. etc. Should we still provide around 50-80 ideal pictures when we file the I-129F? We are aware about the guides recommendation for 2-5 pictures and we would like more evidence than necessary though. So what is the ideal number to send for the first submission? Also the printouts of our text messages, Skype conversations, are several hundred pages. Should we print them and include them at this stage or wait until the interview to submit them? How many pages of texts should we submit with the I-129F? Again we like lots of evidence. Card photocopies as well?

2)

for the foreign spouse's G-325A, she will be out of the country when we would like to file (June), can I sign the document for her and date it? or does she need to send a signed and scanned document for that submission?

3)

Is it ok to give photo copies of cards like birthdays, holidays? We don't want them to damage our original cards or keep them.

Thanks for the help everyone, we look forward to hearing from you. Especially those of you with experience with the Ghana consulate because we have seen some of the experiences at this consulate with the people not bothering to look at pages of evidence. Thanks.

-B and E

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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She is in the US?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ghana
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No she isnt, she is in ghana right now

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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Focus on evidence showing the amount of time spent together.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ghana
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Yeah, thats what we were going to show with all of our evidence. But do we include all of the photos i mentioned above with all the other evidence with the I-129F package?

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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Heading to work. Please feel free to update the post. Thanks!

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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Hello everyone,

I posted a while ago, and thanks for the previous replies. So we are at the point where we will be doing the K1 visa process. We would like to start our file processing for June 2015. We just had some questions specifically referring to the Ghana consulate. We have been through the forums for this embassy a couple times and had some questions as a result. Hopefully you guys can help us out. This is for the I-129F package:

1) For proof of ongoing relationship, we have had a lot of stateside time, and minimal long distance time thankfully. We have a lot of photos, tons of texts, some call records, Skype chat logs. etc. Should we still provide around 50-80 ideal pictures when we file the I-129F? We are aware about the guides recommendation for 2-5 pictures and we would like more evidence than necessary though. So what is the ideal number to send for the first submission? Also the printouts of our text messages, Skype conversations, are several hundred pages. Should we print them and include them at this stage or wait until the interview to submit them? How many pages of texts should we submit with the I-129F? Again we like lots of evidence. Card photocopies as well?

2)

for the foreign spouse's G-325A, she will be out of the country when we would like to file (June), can I sign the document for her and date it? or does she need to send a signed and scanned document for that submission?

3)

Is it ok to give photo copies of cards like birthdays, holidays? We don't want them to damage our original cards or keep them.

Thanks for the help everyone, we look forward to hearing from you. Especially those of you with experience with the Ghana consulate because we have seen some of the experiences at this consulate with the people not bothering to look at pages of evidence. Thanks.

-B and E

1. Save the tons of proof of ongoing relationship for the US Embassy/Consulate interview. You will need it, especially since your fiancee is from Ghana, which is high fraud country where the chances of a K1 visa approval are slim. Submit max. 10 photos in the I-129F package, no one has time and capacity to look at 50. :blink: For now concentrate on the proof of having met because that is what is required for the I-129F petition.

2. The G-325A (just like other immigration documents of the beneficiary) have to be signed by HER, period. And it needs to be an original signature. She can fill out the form, print it out and mail it to you.

3. It is fine to send copies, but again save those for the her interview.

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Hello everyone,

I posted a while ago, and thanks for the previous replies. So we are at the point where we will be doing the K1 visa process. We would like to start our file processing for June 2015. We just had some questions specifically referring to the Ghana consulate. We have been through the forums for this embassy a couple times and had some questions as a result. Hopefully you guys can help us out. This is for the I-129F package:

1) For proof of ongoing relationship, we have had a lot of stateside time, and minimal long distance time thankfully. We have a lot of photos, tons of texts, some call records, Skype chat logs. etc. Should we still provide around 50-80 ideal pictures when we file the I-129F? We are aware about the guides recommendation for 2-5 pictures and we would like more evidence than necessary though. So what is the ideal number to send for the first submission? Also the printouts of our text messages, Skype conversations, are several hundred pages. Should we print them and include them at this stage or wait until the interview to submit them? How many pages of texts should we submit with the I-129F? Again we like lots of evidence. Card photocopies as well?

2)

for the foreign spouse's G-325A, she will be out of the country when we would like to file (June), can I sign the document for her and date it? or does she need to send a signed and scanned document for that submission?

3)

Is it ok to give photo copies of cards like birthdays, holidays? We don't want them to damage our original cards or keep them.

Thanks for the help everyone, we look forward to hearing from you. Especially those of you with experience with the Ghana consulate because we have seen some of the experiences at this consulate with the people not bothering to look at pages of evidence. Thanks.

-B and E

1. YES, definitely front load this all to USCIS. 40-50 pics is fine, dated and separated by each trip / visit.

I would include about 200 or so communication pages spanning from when you first met to current, that tell the story of your growth

in the relationship.

Select some from each, skype, texts, call records, copies of cards.

Then bring everything to the interview, I advice you to be there for the interview.

2. Must be wet signature, so original and not scanned.

3. Yes.

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I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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Absolutely proceed in the way that Ebunoluwa suggests.

- Accra is a TOUGH embassy.

- USCIS will not care about this extra evidence but will pass it to Accra upon petition approval.

- Before interviews, consuls form a mental picture of whether they will grant or refuse visas.

- Consuls sometimes refuse to review or even accept evidence that's saved for the interview.

- You have solid evidence that will favorably distinguish your file from those with weaker support.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Ah, Thanks so much for all of your input everyone! We will definitely proceed as Ebunoluwa has recommended. We figured the more evidence the better considering the reputation for the Accra consulate. Haha. Thanks again. We will update our timeline when we actually submit. Have a great weekend! I will post more questions if the need arises.

-B and E

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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One more question?

"Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question '34.a' of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it."

The K1 I-129F package guide has this line in it. Do we both have to sign this wet signature, or just me the petitioner? Thanks all!

-B and E

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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One more question?

"Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question '34.a' of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it."

The K1 I-129F package guide has this line in it. Do we both have to sign this wet signature, or just me the petitioner? Thanks all!

-B and E

Only you have to sign this one. But you do need both a seperate letter of intend to marry.

Filed k1 - 08/20/2015

NOA1 - 08/25/2015

NOA2 - 9/17/2015

NVC Received - 10/14/2015

Send to Amsterdam - 10/16/2015

Amsterdam received - 10/19/2015

Packet 3 in the mail - 10/22/2015

Packet 4 in the mail - 11/3/2015

Medical - 11/23/2015

Interview !!!! - 12/3/2015 Approved !!!

POE - 12/15/2015 (finally)

 

Wedding 01/15/2016 !!

 

AOS!

Filed AOS - 03/15/2017

Noa 1 - 03/30/2017

Biometrics - 04/21/2017
RFE - 04/10/2017

Send RFE back - 06/18/2017

RFE Received (status changed) - 06/27/2017

EAD/AP Approved - 09/18/2017

 

Filed N400 (Naturalization) - 03/24/2024

 

 

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ghana
Timeline

Thank you Essiej, i appreciate it. Have a wonderful day! I will let you all know if we need anything else.

-B and E

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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I'm going to send you a picture of my package of evidence that my fiance brought along during the interview.. As everyone says it's best to front load as the CO may have made their decision before the interview occurs. In our case the CO asked for specific information during the interview and gave a second interview date. Although they didn't even look at the requested information during the second interview. Ghana is a hard embassy and of late many people on VJ have been denied.

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12/04/2013 Mailed K-1 packet to Dallas Lockbox USPS Priority Express (overnight)
12/05/2014 K-1 packet recieved
12/09/2013 Received email and text of NOA1
12//2013 Hard copy of NOA1 received
12/13/2013 Called to speak with tier 2 supervisor to fix errors on I-129F & G325A in hopes of preempting RFE
12/19/2013 Alien registration number changed
04/01/2014 NOA2 (apparently changes preempted RFE)
4/11/2014 NVC Received

4/15/2014 NVC left

4/22/2014 Consulate Received

5/07/2014 Picked up packet 1

5/20/2014 Interview 1 (asked to correct error on bring birth certificate and bring more evidence of relationship)

7/29/2014 Interview 2 (passed visa will be issued on 8/01/2014)
Texas Service Center

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ghana
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Ok, new question we will be mailing it out this week! :).

At the interview date for my fiancee at the Accra embassy, does she need to submit copies of the same original evidence filed with I-129F or just additional evidence since the initial filing?

Thanks everyone!

K1-AOS Journey

February 29th, 2016: Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-765, I- 131) [Day 0]

March 1st,2016: AOS package arrived at Chicago Lockbox [Day 1]

March 7th, 2016: Received NOA1 E-Notification by Email Only ( All 3 forms) [Day 7]

March 12th,2016: Hardcopy NOA1 received by mail [Day 12]

March 14th,2016: Able to check I-485 and I- 131 case status on USCIS website BUT NOT I-765 [Day 14]

March 25th,2016: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in mail (Letter did NOT have I-765 receipt # ONLY I-485 ) [Day 26]

April 5th, 2016: Biometrics Appointment (Code 3 ONLY for I-485) [Day 36]

April 11th,2016:Finally able to check I-765 case status on USCIS website for the FIRST time [Day 42]

April 21st, 2016: Got letter in mail saying my I-485 biometrics would be used for my I-765 application [Day 52]

May 16th, 2016: Did service request for EAD taking more than 75 days [Day 77]

June 17th, 2016: Case Status Changes to I-486 Interview Scheduled [Day 109 ]

June 20th, 2016: EAD Approved, New Card Being Produced, Advance Parole Approved(text and email sent several hours after EAD text ), I-485 Interview letter received by mail [Day 112]

June 22nd,2016: I-765 Status Changes to Card Mailed to me (text and email sent) [Day 114]

June 24th,2016: Received EAD/AP Combo card delivered to my door by USPS Priority Mail [Day 116]

July 25th, 2016: Interview Day! We were REFed for Birth Certificate [Day 147 ]

August 3rd, 2016: RFE response (Birth certificate) was delivered [Day 156]

August 10th, 2016: I-485 status changed to "New Card Bing Produced" 2pm [Day 163]

August 16th, 2016: Green card received by Priority mail !!! [Day 169] :dancing:

ROC I-751 Journey

May 15th, 2018: Mailed ROC package (I-751) [Day 0]

May 16th, 2018: Arrived at Vermont Service Center [Day 1]

June 1st, 2018: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 17]

June 4th, 12th,2018: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 20]

June 15th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Notice Date [Day 31]

June 20th, 2018: Biometric Appointment I-797C NOA Postmark Date [Day 36]

July 3rd, 2018: Biometrics Appointment [Day 49]

August 6th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter [Day 83]

August 10th, 2018: 18 Month Extension Letter Postmark Date [Day 87]

June 6th, 2019 Current Case Status Changes to Approved [Day 387]

June 8th, 2019 Card Produced [Day 389]

June 10th, 2019 Card Mailed [Day 391]

June 11th, 2019 Card Received in Mail [Day 392]:dancing:

N-400 Journey

May 4th, 2020: Filed N-400 Application Online [Day 0]

May 4th, 2020: NOA1 I-797 Notice Date [Day 0]

May 11th, 2020: Hardcopy NOA1 Postmarked  [Day 7 ]

September 22nd, 2020: N-400 Interview Passed, Oath Ceremony Completed, Received Certificate of Naturalization [ Day 141]

September 22nd, 2020: Journey Completed, I am now a citizen :) 

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