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7 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

As everyone has already said the answer is No.

Don't worry about the change of situation before the interview. You have to fill in the DS-160 during the Embassy stage, so give them the current information on that form when the time comes. Live changes, they understand that.

I have never even heard of a DS-160? I was under the impression that we just filed the I-129F and then waited for the approval for an interview. Thanks. 

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Estibaliz   3,037

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15 minutes ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

I have never even heard of a DS-160? I was under the impression that we just filed the I-129F and then waited for the approval for an interview. Thanks. 

Well, the i129F is only the petition to apply for the visa. Once that's approved, you have to apply for the visa at your Embassy, which involves more forms and documents, the medical exam and, finally, the interview. The DS-160 is the electronic form you have to fill when applying for the visa.

Read the guides, they explain everything step by step :)

K1 Visa process 

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30 March 2017 (Thu): i-129f sent

6 April 2017 (Thu): i-129f received- NOA1 RECEIVED DATE

12 April 2017 (Wed): NOA1 email/text confirmation

17 April 2017 (Mon): NOA1 hardcopy

10 August 2017 (Thu): NOA2 Approval date - 14 August 2017 (Mon): NOA2 hardcopy

24 August 2017 (Thu): NVC received and case # assigned (provided through phone call 8/25)

29 August 2017 (Tue): NVC left

30 August 2017 (Wed): Consulate Received (READY at the ceac tracker)

01 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 3 (instructions) received / Packet 3 sent (documents mailed)

02 September 2017 (Sat): NVC letter in the mail

08 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 4 received

11 September 2017 (Mon): Medical exam

21 September 2017 (Thu): Interview- APPROVED

26 September 2017 (Tue): Visa Issued

28 September 2017 (Thu): Visa Delivered (VOH)

20 October 2017 (Fri): POE Dallas Fort Worth

 

AOS/EAD/AP process 

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08 January 2018 (Mon): AOS/EAD/AP package sent

09 January 2018 (Tue): Received date

10 January 2018 (Wed): Notice date

11 January 2018 (Thu): AOS/EAD/AP NOA texts and emails

16 January 2018 (Tue): NOAs hard copies received in the mail

26 January 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment in the mail

09 February 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment

05 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview scheduled (email and text received 08 April, Sunday)

12 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview appointment letter received in the mail

15 May 2018 (Tue): Green Card Interview: APPROVAL / Card is being produced

19 May 2018 (Sat): 1-797 Approval Notice received

23 May 2018 (Wed): Card was mailed

24 May 2018 (Thu): Post office picked up the mail. Tracking number.

25 May 2018 (Fri): Green Card RECEIVED

 

ROC process 

18 February 2020 (Tue): ROC package sent

19 February 2020 (Wed) Received date (also in Notice)

24 February 2020 (Mon) Notice date / ROC text and email

28 February 2020 (Fri) NOA/ Extension Letter in the mail

13 May 2020 (Wed) Case updated (Fingerprints were taken) - Notification received 18 May (Mon), stating I don't have to appear for a biometrics appointment

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13 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

And to answer your question about why I would think to include pictures of sonogram.. uh, why wouldn't I? We have the burden of proof in regards to showing it's a real relationship and that we've met in the last two years. A pregnancy will answer both those questions quite sufficiently, no?

12 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

As I say, the mere fact that I am pregnant is obviously helpful when required to prove that you are in a real relationship and have met in recent years.

It's fine to include them, but a child is not evidence of a bona fide relationship. A lot of scammers would just get pregnant if that was the case. To be clear, I'm in no way implying that's the case here (heaven forbid!)....just saying that it would be an open hole for abuse.

 

 

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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46 minutes ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

Wow, they'd have to have a pretty cynical view to think of a pregnancy as possibly being an "anchor baby".. that thought never occurred to me. You'd have to really desperately want to move to the United States to go through having a baby just to move there lol. Thanks for the insight I would have never thought of it that way. 

 

Yes unfortunately in this world there is all kind of people. People that are so desperate to go to U.S and God knows they would do anything to move here. Not all women have a baby for the right reasons. Just like there is people that marry someone for the GC... There is people that have a baby and not for the right reasons and, yes we live in a cynical world. Sadly. 

Don't stress too much about all this. Hopefully the rest of this K1 journey goes smoothly for you guys and the new baby.

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Zero chance you will have the interview in 8 weeks.  The baby will be born with US citizenship before you get to that point.  Also many of us cant have children.  A pregnancy is proof a woman had sex.  That's it.  Focus on your relationship evidence with your fiance.  Read up on our guides about the k1 process too.  They will help you prepare for this whole process!

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17 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

As I say, the mere fact that I am pregnant is obviously helpful when required to prove that you are in a real relationship and have met in recent years.

Not really......It does not prove with whom you have had a relationship or whom you have met in recent years.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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5 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

Wow, they'd have to have a pretty cynical view to think of a pregnancy as possibly being an "anchor baby".. that thought never occurred to me. You'd have to really desperately want to move to the United States to go through having a baby just to move there lol. Thanks for the insight I would have never thought of it that way. 

As a matter of fact, they ARE  sometimes cynical.........and if you read VJ much, you will see that there are people who desperately seek to enter the US by various illegal ways.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

Wow, they'd have to have a pretty cynical view to think of a pregnancy as possibly being an "anchor baby".. that thought never occurred to me. You'd have to really desperately want to move to the United States to go through having a baby just to move there lol. Thanks for the insight I would have never thought of it that way. 

Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean the loving relationship you are in is the father.  As it was said on here once...being pregnant only proves deeds were done not that there is a relationship in immigrations eyes.  Just sayin.  With that being said....I was pregnant when my fiancé (now husband) went for his interview.  They asked him the due date and they did look at my ultrasound pictures. But I included it in my application with a letter from the doctor. However, again my husband came from a high fraud country so it is kind of a different situation. 

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Having a child together is no solid evidence to the US you are in a bonafide relationship. I'd focus more on proof of having met in the past two years, pictures and chat logs, etc etc. 

 

It might sound crazy to a lot of us immigrants, but if having a child was considered proof of bonafide relationships, a lot of women would get themselved knocked up. For some, desperation for living the American dream is  big. 

 

Not saying you can't add sonograms or anything to your petition, but the officer won't take it in to consideration much. Good luck. 

01/13/2016: I-129F filed  07/15/2016: K-1 visa in hand
10/13/2016: Filed AOS + EAD/AP.   07/07/2017: Permanent resident (Conditional)
04/16/2019: Filed ROC  11/17/2020: Approved. (10 yr GC)

 

Naturalization                                                        
09/02/2020: Filed (Online)    09/08/2020: NOA1: (NBC) 
10/22/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice.  12/22/2020: Online Status Changed to Interview Was Scheduled.  
01/29/2021: N-400 Interview - PASSED! 01/29/2021: Same-day oath ceremony.  
'Merica. 

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On 8/19/2017 at 8:52 AM, Sunnyland said:

 

Yes unfortunately in this world there is all kind of people. People that are so desperate to go to U.S and God knows they would do anything to move here. Not all women have a baby for the right reasons. Just like there is people that marry someone for the GC... There is people that have a baby and not for the right reasons and, yes we live in a cynical world. Sadly. 

Don't stress too much about all this. Hopefully the rest of this K1 journey goes smoothly for you guys and the new baby.

Thanks :)

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On 8/19/2017 at 0:05 PM, NikLR said:

Zero chance you will have the interview in 8 weeks.  The baby will be born with US citizenship before you get to that point.  Also many of us cant have children.  A pregnancy is proof a woman had sex.  That's it.  Focus on your relationship evidence with your fiance.  Read up on our guides about the k1 process too.  They will help you prepare for this whole process!

Hi, I've had a look for the guides you're referring to but can't find them. Is there anyway you could include a link or let me know where to go on here? Thank you so much!

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10 hours ago, CanadianMomtobe said:

Hi, I've had a look for the guides you're referring to but can't find them. Is there anyway you could include a link or let me know where to go on here? Thank you so much!

It's at the top of the page:http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/ 

Mailed I-129F from Romania: 06/29/2017 

NOA1: 07/17/2017

NOA2: 02/03/2018 (paper) ; 02/05/2018 (updated online) 

NVC RECEIVED: 02/15/2018 

NVC CASE # ASSIGNED: 02/20/2018

REC'D AT EMBASSY: 02/21/2018

MEDICAL: 02/26/2018

INTERVIEW: 03/07/2018 (APPROVED!)

VISA ON HAND: 03/12/2018

POE (BOSTON): 04/18/2018

MARRIED: 04/26/2018 

 

AOS MAILED: 05/11/2018

NOA1: 05/14/2018

BIOMETRICS: 06/15/2018

EAD/AP APPROVED: 12/14/2018

INTERVIEW: 04/04/2019 - Approved! :D

   

 

 

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