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clarence954   20

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this be a real problem for us because I mailed out my I-129 today. I went over the RFE master list thread before doing so. to make sure I dot all my "I" and crossed all my "t's"

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Angela M.   2

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No problem as long as you have met within 2 years. You should be fine.

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this be a real problem for us because I mailed out my I-129 today. I went over the RFE master list thread before doing so. to make sure I dot all my "I" and crossed all my "t's"

No problem!

Good luck!

Make sure to keep records of all interaction for interview time and/or possible RFE!

AOS Journey

6.25.2014 Sent off I-130 and I-485 (Day 0)

6.27.2014 Package Delivered to Chicago Lockbox (Day 02)

7.2.2014 Text Messages/Emails Received (Day 07)

7.7.2014 NOA1 Recv'd w/ June 30th Priority Date (Day 12)

7.12.2014 Recv'd Biometrics Appt Letter for 7.25.2014 (17)

7.14.2014 Early Biometrics Walk-In (Bronx ASC- gave us hard time and made us wait an hour and a half just to receive a number but we got it done) (Day 19)

7.29.2014 Status changed to "Testing and Interview" (no text or email notification) (Day 34)

8.28.2014 Received Text/Email "Card/Document Production" (Day 64 (Day 59 from Priority Date))

9.5.2014 Received Text/Email that EAD card has been mailed (Day 72 (Day 67 from PD))

9.8.2014 EAD Card received!! (Day 75 (Day 70 from PD))

9.12.2014 Applied for SSN (Day 79 (Day 74 from PD))

9.18.2014 Received SSN (Day 85 (Day 80 from PD))

10.08.2014 Received Interview Date for Nov 14th!! (Day 105 (Day 100 from PD))

11.14.2014 Interview Date!!! (Day 142 (Day 137 from PD))

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Aztec&Taino   144

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this be a real problem for us because I mailed out my I-129 today. I went over the RFE master list thread before doing so. to make sure I dot all my "I" and crossed all my "t's"

Why would it be a problem having met your fiancee in January? :unsure:

The requirement is that you must have seen or met your fiance(e), in person, within the last two years of filing. Theoretically, a US citizen could meet a foreigner today and send in the fiance(e) visa petition tomorrow!

August 23, 2010 - I-129 F package sent via USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation.

August 30, 2010 - Per Department of Homeland Security (DHS) e-mail, petition received and routed to California Service Center for processing. Check cashed. I-797C Notice of Action by mail (NOA 1) - Received date 08/25/2010. Notice date 08/27/2010.

After 150 days of imposed anxious patience...

January 24, 2011 - Per USCIS website, petition approved and notice mailed.

January 31, 2011 - Approval receipt notice (NOA 2) received by mail. Called NVC, given Santo Domingo case number, and informed that petition was sent same day to consulate.

Called Visa Specialist at the Department of State every day for a case update. Informed of interview date on February, 16 2011. Informed that packet was mailed to fiance on February, 15 2011.

February 21, 2011 - Fiance has not yet received packet. Called 1-877-804-5402 (Visa Information Center of the United States Embassy) to request a duplicate packet in person pick-up at the US consulate in Santo Domingo. Packet can be picked-up by fiance on 02/28.

March 1, 2011 - Medical exam completed at Consultorios de Visa in Santo Domingo.

March 9, 2011 at 6 AM - Interview, approved!

March 18, 2011 - POE together. JFK and O'Hare airports. Legal wedding: May 16, 2011.

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clarence954   20

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:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

No problem!

Good luck!

Make sure to keep records of all interaction for interview time and/or possible RFE!

I tried to set up a time line but it not showing like yours

Why would it be a problem having met your fiancee in January? :unsure:

The requirement is that you must have seen or met your fiance(e), in person, within the last two years of filing. Theoretically, a US citizen could meet a foreigner today and send in the fiance(e) visa petition tomorrow!

thanks for the reply I was just worrid months from now getting a RFE about something minor

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as long that you have met in person i belive it will be ok and have proof tickets pictures etc and this is a long process so by the time you get noa2 and interview and hopefully no rfe average it 6-7 months from now as long that you have nothing to hide everything will be fine...good luck in your journey and dont stress yourself about the process..dont forget to make a timeline if you havent and update it when you get any news :thumbs:

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clarence954   20

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Why would it be a problem having met your fiancee in January? :unsure:

The requirement is that you must have seen or met your fiance(e), in person, within the last two years of filing. Theoretically, a US citizen could meet a foreigner today and send in the fiance(e) visa petition tomorrow!

thanks for the reply I was just worried months from now getting a RFE about something minor

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thanks for the reply I was just worried months from now getting a RFE about something minor

Well, we can't say that you won't get an RFE months from now. However, it won't be about only meeting in January. :)

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Well, we can't say that you won't get an RFE months from now. However, it won't be about only meeting in January. :)

I went over the RFE master list tread and correct all the problems I had with my k1 before I mailed it off. There's no way humanly possible for me to get a RFE because I listen to everyone here's advice. The one that really was strange is one person said they got an RFE for putting n/a in a spot were they should have put none.

I got my fingers crossed and hoping this will be a fast smooth process

again thanks for your help

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I went over the RFE master list tread and correct all the problems I had with my k1 before I mailed it off. There's no way humanly possible for me to get a RFE because I listen to everyone here's advice. The one that really was strange is one person said they got an RFE for putting n/a in a spot were they should have put none.

I got my fingers crossed and hoping this will be a fast smooth process

again thanks for your help

Good luck!

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aimeevsgarnette   4

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good luck on your journey :)

K-1

9/23/2010 NOA1

3/31/2011 NOA2!!(189 days)

6/06/2011 Interview Approved

AOS

7/29/2011 AOS and EAD sent by USPS

8/01/2011 NOA date

8/15/2011 Biometrics walk in (appointment for 8/29)

9/26/2011 EAD Approved

10/4/2011 EAD in Hand

10/18/2011 Interview Green Card Approved

10/28/2011 Green Card in hand :)

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Diana and Chris   25

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Met in person in September, engaged December, sent papers December-January. No problems or RFE's so far. :thumbs:

Aren't we Guatemalans just wonderful? :rofl:

Best of luck!

Diana

K1 VISA
01/07/2011-> Packet Sent.
01/12/2011-> NOA1
05/11/2011-> NOA2
05/19/2011-> NVC Receives we have our No.
05/20/2011-> Case sent to the Consulate.
05/25/2011-> Consulate Received Package.
05/28/2011-> Received Packet 4 with my Interview Letter.
06/01/2011-> Medical Exam.
07/14/2011-> Interview at 8:00 am. APPROVED!!!
07/18/2011-> Pick up Visa at the Embassy.
08/03/2011-> P.O.E.
10/15/2011-> MARRIED!

AOS

11/07/2011-> AOS Packet Sent.

11/10/2011-> NOA Date According email & online status.

11/19/2011-> Hard Copies & Biometrics App. Letter.

11/23/2011-> Biometrics Walk In. (Original App. 12/06/2011)

02/07/2012-> AOS transferred to CSC.

02/17/2012-> EAD Card Received in Mail.

05/04/2012-> Green Card Production Ordered.

05/10/2012-> Green Card and Welcome Letter Received.
ROC

02/03/2014-> ROC Packet Sent.

02/10/2014-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

03/11/2014-> Biometrics Date.

08/01/2014-> Approved (Letter Rcvd. 08/07/14)

08/14/2014-> 10 Year Green Card Received.

N-400

11/02/2015-> N-400 Packet Sent.

11/04/2015-> N-400 Packet Delivdered.

11/05/2015-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

12/01/2015-> Biometrics Date.

04/07/2016-> Civics Exam and Interview (Rescheduled from 03/01) PASSED!

04/27/2016-> Oath. I am a US Citizen. This is how this journey ends!

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this be a real problem for us because I mailed out my I-129 today. I went over the RFE master list thread before doing so. to make sure I dot all my "I" and crossed all my "t's"

Shoot! You waited longer than we did! We didn't meet until mid October and we filed at the end of December. I wouldn't worry about it. B-)

12-27-2010: I-129F arrived at USCIS sent packet on 12/23

12-29-2010: Notice date on NOA1

12-31-2010: Check cleared

01-02-2011: NOA1 received via SMS & E-Mail

01-06-2011: NOA1 hardcopy received via USPS[/color]

2-17-2011:Touched

04/12/2011:NOA2!!!!!

4-18-11: Received by NVC

4-20-11: Left NVC

4-24-11: Received by the consulate in Abu Dhabi

4-27-11:Received both packet 3 & 4 via e-mail from Abu Dhabi

7-25-11:Interview date-Administrative Processing

8-3-11:Administrative Processing ended - APPROVED!!!!!! :D

8-25-11:POE-SFO

9-10-11:Married!!!

9-26-11:Sent AOS Packet

10-6-11:Received NOA1s via text and E-mail

10-9-11:NOA1 hardcopies received, along with biometrics appointment letter

10-25-11:Biometrics Appointment

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Helen Louise Pile   80

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I am surprised that this wouldn't be a 'Red Flag' issue.

I hope things go smoothly! It seems like you were aware that this MAY be a red flag issue and made sure your application provided plenty of proof which seems sensible!! My husband and I both lived together in Scotland and knew each other for a couple of years before we filed for the K1 and we also front loaded the application! Everyones situation is different I guess it's all about preempting any RFE's and being organised! :)

No matter what the situation, everyone worries about RFE's and delayed processing.

You'll have plenty of support from the people here!

Good luck!

05-2010 I-129F application received by USCIS.

05-2010 NOA1 received.

07-2010 NOA2 received.

07-2010 Packet 3 received.

08-2010 Packet 3 returned.

09-2010 Medical in London.

10-2010 Interview at US Embassy in London: Approved.

10-2010 POE Newark, NJ.

11-2010 Married in Vermont.

03-2011 Notice of acceptance of AOS packet.

03-2011 Biometrics appointment in St Albans.

03-2010 Case transfered to California Service Centre.

04-2011 I-485 Approved.

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