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Ok, so I schedule an interview date for 21st of next month. In the "Visa Instruction Packet" it lists that I have to bring Evidence of Relationship. But I've already did this when submitting my I-130 along with photos and bank records and other stuff. So do I need to do this again? I can bring the same photos? If I knew I would of made 2 copies of the photos and printed out 2 copies of all the bank statements... >_

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Norway
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They typically would like to see evidence of continued relationship since the initial package was sent, or just an elaboration on the evidence you sent initially. Check in your regional forum what people typically bring to your embassy.

If it isn't difficult, it isn't worth it.

 

K1 process

9/24/15: I129f sent

9/30/15: NOA1

11/2/15: NOA2

Delayed processing due to work

3/15/16: Medical

4/28/16: Interview (approved)

Delayed entry due to work

8/12/16: POE Detroit

 

9/4/16: Wedding!

 

AOS process:

9/9/16: I485/I131/I765 sent

9/14/16: Received 3xNOAs by text/e-mail (day 2)

9/14-18/16: Received 3xpaper NOAs 

9/23/16: Received biometrics appointment letter (day 11)

10/3/16: Biometrics appointment (day 19)

11/4/16: EAD+AP approved (day 53)

11/16/16: EAD status changed to card shipped (day 65)

11/17/16: EAD/AP combo card received (day 66)

12/30/16: Notice of interview scheduled (day 109)

2/1/17: AOS interview (day 142) - APPROVED

2/8/17: GC received (day 150)

 

ROC process:

11/3/2018: ROC window opens

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They typically would like to see evidence of continued relationship since the initial package was sent, or just an elaboration on the evidence you sent initially. Check in your regional forum what people typically bring to your embassy.

We only submitted the I-130 paperwork in early February. This has been quite fast to be honest. It's been a little under 4 months. We live together so I guess there's really nothing to "add." I mean, since we live together, there's really nothing to add. We haven't been to anywhere and there's certainly no phone/chat records since we both work from home.

I'm just curious if I need to bring the same items again in addition to anything that happened in the last 4 months, or should I just bring what's happened in the last 4 months only?

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Norway
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They should have the evidence you submitted already. If you submitted copies, you should bring the originals in case they want to see them.

If it isn't difficult, it isn't worth it.

 

K1 process

9/24/15: I129f sent

9/30/15: NOA1

11/2/15: NOA2

Delayed processing due to work

3/15/16: Medical

4/28/16: Interview (approved)

Delayed entry due to work

8/12/16: POE Detroit

 

9/4/16: Wedding!

 

AOS process:

9/9/16: I485/I131/I765 sent

9/14/16: Received 3xNOAs by text/e-mail (day 2)

9/14-18/16: Received 3xpaper NOAs 

9/23/16: Received biometrics appointment letter (day 11)

10/3/16: Biometrics appointment (day 19)

11/4/16: EAD+AP approved (day 53)

11/16/16: EAD status changed to card shipped (day 65)

11/17/16: EAD/AP combo card received (day 66)

12/30/16: Notice of interview scheduled (day 109)

2/1/17: AOS interview (day 142) - APPROVED

2/8/17: GC received (day 150)

 

ROC process:

11/3/2018: ROC window opens

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Our list said "even if you already submitted it with I-130", so we took what we already submitted and some more, but the officer didn't ask for any of it.

My immigration journey

July 2009 - F1 student PhD program

AOS
June 2010 - married USC

August 2010 - sent I-130 and I-485

December 2010 - CGC received.
December 2010 - ex-husband got crazy
May 2011 - separated
November 2012 - divorced!!

I-751 waiver

October 13 - filed I-751 waiver by myself
November 28 - BIO & InfoPass to submit a divorce decree

December 2012 - CGC expires

May 3 2013 - RFE received, asked for a divorce decree (haha) and address clarification + more evidence

July 6 2013 - RFE mailed and received

September 2013 - InfoPass, passport stamped to extend my status

November 2013 - Finally an interview is scheduled
December 12 2013 - Interview. Approved without any questions, passport stamped. Same officer who did my initial interview (I was told "I saw it coming, don't give up on love" :) )

December 27 2013 - Card received, too bad I was overseas

January 2014 US entry, special screening, but admitted instantly once I got to speak to the officer. It's a standard procedure if no valid GC on hand.

July 2015 - MARRIED in Russia

N-400

October 2015 - N-400 sent

February 2016 - interview and test

March 2015: USC!

DCF for my husband

April 2016: InfoPass to file I-130 in Moscow, approved on the same day.

May 2016: DS-260 interview - AP for "dangerous" work field

July 2016: visa issued! 59 days in AP.

May 2018: filed I-751 

June 2018: 18 months extension received

I traveled all over the world in the meantime, no problems with visas and entries, occasionally some explaining and more documents to haul around.

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Our list said "even if you already submitted it with I-130", so we took what we already submitted and some more, but the officer didn't ask for any of it.

That's what I found from most people as well. I'll just bring everything again plus a little bit from the last 4 months. I saved everything and just need to print it out. Better to be over prepare then under. I just have to label everything so my wife (who speaks little English) can find it if they ask for it.

Thanks for the replies.

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Another thing, I don't think I reported enough for the Evidence of Support. I reported about 10k for the last 3 years I am in China. But does that really matter since I live with my wife here in China and we'll both be moving back and starting our business? I mean I will write out a plan of what we're going to do when we get to the US for her to bring to the interview. And she can also explain to them our plan in detail. I'm just curious if it will make a big impact on the decision.

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