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Caroline + Angelo Collaborator

Caroline + Angelo   20

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Germany
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I strongly suggest you to be honest and tell that you're going to visit your fiancèe. I've always said the truth in 7 times,and in 7 times the most I was asked (2 times) if I had a return ticket with me and my ESTA. To hide the fact that you have a relationship with a US citizen by simply saying "you're on holiday" is not an advisable and smart move...good luck

Yeah that's exactly what I've been thinking but as you see there is conflicting opinions about this, as others say not too offer too much information and only drop the word "fiance" if specifically asked about it. I will just say "visiting my fiance" though...I am staying for only 11 days and I will have:

- copy of the NOA1

- copy of the 1-129F package

- return ticket/itinerary

- certificate of enrollment at university

- official letter stating the approval of the topic for my bachelor's thesis, and that I am required to turn it in by June 22nd

- copy of schedule for my semester (bachelor's thesis deadline + final oral exam date that I need to take in order to graduate)

- latest bank statement (proof of funds and bank account in Germany)

You all think that's enough? (I live with my mom so no lease agreement...)

Edited by Caroline + Angelo

K1 Visa Timeline
01-12-2011 Sent out I-129F packet to Lewisville, TX, via Fedex
01-18-2011 NOA1
01-24-2011 NOA1 hard copy received in the mail [dated 01-18-2011]
05-12-2011 NOA2 (approved in 114 days)
05-18-2011 NVC received, new case number assigned
05-20-2011 NVC left
06-01-2011 Embassy received
06-06-2011 Packet 3 sent
06-10-2011 Packet 4 received
07-21-2011 Interview at 9:30am - APPROVED!!
07-29-2011 Visa in hand
10-02-2011 Wedding

AOS Timeline
10-04-2011 Sent out AOS, EAD and AP application via UPS Overnight to Chicago, IL
10-05-2011 AOS application delivered @ 9:22am
10-07-2011 E-Notification via Email and Text @ 5:37pm for AOS, EAD and AP
10-26-2011 Biometrics Appointment
10-31-2011 AOS transferred to CSC
12-06-2011 E-Notifications via Email and Text - GC approved!!!!!!! (in 63 days)
12-07-2011 E-Notifications via Email and Text - EAD and AP approved (in 64 days)
12-12-2011 GREEN CARD rec'vd in mail!!!

Removing Conditions Timeline

10-19-2013 Sent out I-751 petition via USPS Priority Express

10-21-2013 I-751 petition delivered @ 12:12pm

10-25-2013 NOA received in the mail [dated 10-22-2013]

11-22-2013 Case transferred to CSC

02-05-2014 Card production ordered

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shazj1   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Sorry to totally hijack this thread but the poster above has just reminded me..I am a recent graduate with an overdraft to pay off. I only started working recently to pay it off but since I am travelling, I will be using my OD again. Will this be an issue? I plan on taking cash with me..will this be okay to show cbp officers?

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,094

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted
Sorry to totally hijack this thread
If you're sorry to hijack the thread, why did you hijack it? :huh: You may wish to post this question separately in the UK regional subforum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Max1gk Collaborator

Max1gk   68

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Italy
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Posted

Yeah that's exactly what I've been thinking but as you see there is conflicting opinions about this, as others say not too offer too much information and only drop the word "fiance" if specifically asked about it. I will just say "visiting my fiance" though...I am staying for only 11 days and I will have:

- copy of the NOA1

- copy of the 1-129F package

- return ticket/itinerary

- certificate of enrollment at university

- official letter stating the approval of the topic for my bachelor's thesis, and that I am required to turn it in by June 22nd

- copy of schedule for my semester (bachelor's thesis deadline + final oral exam date that I need to take in order to graduate)

- latest bank statement (proof of funds and bank account in Germany)

You all think that's enough? (I live with my mom so no lease agreement...)

I would say that's waay more then enough,you're good to go :) Yes you don't have to necessarily tell them every little detail,just state honestly the purpose of your visit by saying "visiting my fiancè" as you stated ..in case they want,they will ask you few more questions but nothing to be concerned or to be scared about. Those ones that tell you to hide that,must really like gambling cause if I was a CBP officer and smelled something fishy about who they're staying with I would send them right away to the secondary room..better to avoid that.

 
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