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EricaK.   0

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Hey everyone, I'm so excited that I found this site. We're just starting the process and it's a little overwhelming to say the least. My fiance is in Auckland finishing up law school, he won't be done until November. Does anyone know if there is a time limit on getting approved for a K1 and then getting over here to the US?

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Hey everyone, I'm so excited that I found this site. We're just starting the process and it's a little overwhelming to say the least. My fiance is in Auckland finishing up law school, he won't be done until November. Does anyone know if there is a time limit on getting approved for a K1 and then getting over here to the US?

Once your petition is approved, it takes a while before it's forwarded to the embassy. Our I-129F was approved in less than 2 months. I received the embassy letter about a month after approval. I waited a month before I scheduled my interview though. Then once the visa is approved at the embassy stage, it's valid for 6 months from the date of issue. :)

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I-130 / IR-5 TIMELINE (Petition for Mother)

2016/11/14 — I-130 sent via USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day™

2016/11/15 — I-130 delivered at 11:20 am in PHOENIX, AZ 85034 to BANK ONE, signed for by J LOPEZ; Priority Date  |  2016/11/17 — Receipt Date

2016/11/18 — I-797C Notice Date; USCIS Acceptance Confirmation Email, case routed to Nebraska Service Center  |  2016/11/21 — I-797C Postmark

2017/01/18 — I-797 Approval Notice Date  |  2017/01/19 — I-797 Postmark  |  2017/01/23 — I-797 Approval Notice hard copy received

 

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F & J   21

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Thanks!

There just seems to be so much to do and things to remember. I'm hoping we can get through it all, lol.

Be sure to check timelines for your particular embassy too - the processing time may differ.

Don't worry! You'll get through it - all this is definitely worth it!

If you need help with forms or have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. Be sure to check the VJ guides too.

♥ F & J ♥

 

I-130 / IR-5 TIMELINE (Petition for Mother)

2016/11/14 — I-130 sent via USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day™

2016/11/15 — I-130 delivered at 11:20 am in PHOENIX, AZ 85034 to BANK ONE, signed for by J LOPEZ; Priority Date  |  2016/11/17 — Receipt Date

2016/11/18 — I-797C Notice Date; USCIS Acceptance Confirmation Email, case routed to Nebraska Service Center  |  2016/11/21 — I-797C Postmark

2017/01/18 — I-797 Approval Notice Date  |  2017/01/19 — I-797 Postmark  |  2017/01/23 — I-797 Approval Notice hard copy received

 

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Welcome to VJ!! :star: There is a pinned thread for New Zealanders who are going through the interview process at the Auckland embassy. Just go to the regionals discussion - Asia, East And Pacific. On the top of that page is a pinned topic called 'Links to popular country specific threads'. Click onto that and you will see New Zealand listed :thumbs:

The folks at VJ are very kind and helpful! and there is always someone here who are able to answer any questions, so feel free to ask away!

Once again, welcome to VJ! :)

ROC

06/01/2011 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

06/02/2011 - Package arrived and signed for at CSC

06/02/2011 - NOA receipt date

06/06/2011 - Check cashed

06/07/2011 - NOA arrived in the mail

06/15/2011 - Biometrics appointment letter arrived in the mail

07/11/2011 - Biometrics appointment

02/02/2012 - Phoned USCIS and put in a service request

02/08/2012 - Email from USCIS confirming my request

02/11/2012 - Letter from USCIS - says i should receive news within 30 days

03/14/2012 - Phoned USCIS again. 30 days has passed. no news. Took details again.

03/15/2012 -Received letter from USCIS - have to go to interview April 24th

04/24/2012 - Interview and ROC approved!!

05/07/2012 - Received email, card production ordered

05/11/2012 - Green card arrived

N-400

06/22/2012 - Mailed N-400 package to Phoenix/AZ Lockbox

06/26/2012 - NOA date

06/28/2012 - Check cashed

06/29/2012 - NOA arrived in the mail

07/02/2012 - Biometrics appointment letter arrived in mail

07/19/2012 - Biometrics appointment

07/30/2012 - Received text +email. Application placed in line for interview

07/30/2012 - Received text +email in evening - interview letter sent

08/03/2012 - Received interview letter

09/19/2012 - Interview - passed interview/test!!

10/24/2012 - Oath Ceremony!

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Y&E   12

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As a side note, if your fiance wants to work as a lawyer in the States he may want to consider doing the 3 month NZ profs course (can also do it part-time over 6 months). I expect that he'll still have to do bar exams in the US but it might make it easier to get into them if he's already admitted to the NZ bar. Good luck.

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