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mike42979   57

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I am about to submit my I-129F packet and have made 2 copies of the entire packet, should i or do i need to have the copies notarized as true copies of the originals? Also does the USCIS send me the entire original packet back and then i have to send that to my Fiance?

My Proposal to kristine!!! :)

I-129F Sent : 2011-01-20

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-01-25

I-129F RFE(s): NONE!!!

I-129F NOA2 : 2011-06-02

Interview Date : 2011-09-01

Interview Result : Approved

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marriedtomrg   141

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Photocopies will suffice, no need to have them notarized; they are extra copies for you to keep in case the USCIS loses something, as well as for your fiance(e) to review so s/he knows what has been submitted. The packet will be forwarded to the US Embassy where you fiance(e) is based.

I am about to submit my I-129F packet and have made 2 copies of the entire packet, should i or do i need to have the copies notarized as true copies of the originals? Also does the USCIS send me the entire original packet back and then i have to send that to my Fiance?

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mike42979   57

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Photocopies will suffice, no need to have them notarized; they are extra copies for you to keep in case the USCIS loses something, as well as for your fiance(e) to review so s/he knows what has been submitted. The packet will be forwarded to the US Embassy where you fiance(e) is based.

Thank you for this and just one other question if you dont mind, I am divorced and have a copy of the Divorce Decree, i have read this should be a certified copy. Can you confirm if the one sent with the I-129F should be certified or just the one for the interview?

My Proposal to kristine!!! :)

I-129F Sent : 2011-01-20

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-01-25

I-129F RFE(s): NONE!!!

I-129F NOA2 : 2011-06-02

Interview Date : 2011-09-01

Interview Result : Approved

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I am about to submit my I-129F packet and have made 2 copies of the entire packet, should i or do i need to have the copies notarized as true copies of the originals? Also does the USCIS send me the entire original packet back and then i have to send that to my Fiance?

Notarization is not required. You never get anything back that you send them, stays in your permanent file.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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marriedtomrg   141

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For I-129F process, only photocopies of your divorce decree will do. Your fiance(e) will need the certified copy during the Embassy interview.

Thank you for this and just one other question if you dont mind, I am divorced and have a copy of the Divorce Decree, i have read this should be a certified copy. Can you confirm if the one sent with the I-129F should be certified or just the one for the interview?

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

K3-K4 Journey.txt

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mike42979   57

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For I-129F process, only photocopies of your divorce decree will do. Your fiance(e) will need the certified copy during the Embassy interview.

Thank you both for this information and i think im ready to submit boy am i nervous lol.

My Proposal to kristine!!! :)

I-129F Sent : 2011-01-20

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-01-25

I-129F RFE(s): NONE!!!

I-129F NOA2 : 2011-06-02

Interview Date : 2011-09-01

Interview Result : Approved

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E&R4ever   6

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Thank you both for this information and i think im ready to submit boy am i nervous lol.

Good luck Mike42979!!

Just know that once you submit the 129F, with every day that passes it is that much less time for you and your fiancee to be together!! So take care and keep in touch here!! This is a great community with so many helpful & kind persons willing to help!

e&r4ever

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Jan 18 2011 => I-129F sent

Jan 26 2011 => E-Notification & Text Message received

Jan 26 2011 => Check cashed

Jan 31 2011 => NOA1 Hard Copy Received dated 1/25/2011

May 18 2011 => E-Mail RFE Notification

May 23 2011 => RFE Hard copy Received

May 24 2011 => Mailed RFE back to CSC

May 25 2011 => CSC e-mailed confirming RFE reply accepted. Awaiting decision.....

Jun 01 2011 => E-Mailed NOA2 Approval

Jun 06 2011 => NOA2 Hard copy received in mail

Jun 16 2011 => NVC Received Petition

Jun 17 2011 => NVC Sent Petition to CDJ

Jul 11 2011 => SUPPOSEDLY CDJ SENT PKT 3

Aug 11 2011 => NEVER RECEIVED PKT 3 and finally CDJ asnwered questions to proceed with making Consulate Appt

Aug 23 2011 => INTERVIEW DATE. Never told we were approved. Had to wait for decision from DHL Package!

Aug 30 2011 => Received DHL Package. Found we were aproved!!!

Sep 02 2011 => POE CDJ

Sep 04 2011 => My Babe is home at last!!!

Sep 2011 => Wedding

" Con Amor todo se Puede! "

Eff Y Ros por Siempre!!

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KiwiBird   132

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I got three certified copies of my divorce decree anyway. Was only like $15 for each one, and worth it, personally. There have been posts where people have gotten RFE's for that, but then some people mail copies and its fine. I think it depends on the officer that gets to look at your case.

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07/20/2011-------I-485 and I-765 Sent
07/26/2011-------NOA1 received via email
08/05/2011-------RFE Notification via email and text
08/11/2011-------RFE Hardcopy in mail
08/12/2011-------RFE Sent back
08/15/2011-------RFE Received at USCIS
08/24/2011-------Biometrics Appointment
09/06/2011-------Notice of Interview! (via text)
09/15/2011-------EAD Approved Notification via text
10/06/2011-------Adjustment of Status Interview - APPROVED!!!

11/08/2011-------Green Card Received!!

07/09/2013-------Lifting Conditions Filed

07/12/2013-------NOA received

10/01/2013-------Approval Date

10/15/2013-------Ten Year Green Card Received! Finally!

 

 

 
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