Things to get done while claim is in processing

[Kelli/Ozzy 8]

I am wondering about a couple of things to make this process as smooth as possible. my claim might be processed soon for my fiance. what is the next step? how long between claim being processed and the interview? what things all need to be done in the meantime? he needs to review passport. can you go to any doctor for the physical?

just need general advice, i'm in the US, he is in Turkey, thank you

[paz 11]

Hello,

We are K-1 October 2011 filers and this is the beneficiary. We went thru Vermont.

After your case is approved by USCIS, it is forwarded to National Visa Center where you get a Case number. This takes around 15 days. After NVC reviews your case as well, they ship it to the US Embassy Ankara via DHL. When Ankara receives and reviews it, they will send you an email regarding documentation needed. This is called the packet 3 on VJ. And here's the link they will want you to visit in the email. http://photos.state.gov/libraries/turkey/231771/Public/K1K2_instructions_042012.pdf

Once you gather the required documents, you send it to the US Embassy Ankara via UPS. (It has be to sent via UPS) Well at the mean time you can see the link and start gathering your tax forms such as W-2 and 1040. On the instructions, it is very clear what to do. I suggest you read it very carefully.

After the US Embassy Ankara receives the documents you sent (if your documents are all set), they will schedule you an appointment by an email. This is called the packet 4 on VJ. (Do not expect any real mail nor packet. Ankara communicates you by email.)

After you are scheduled it is time to go get the physical done. Unfortunately you can not go to any doctor for that. Only doctors authorized

by the Embassy can examine the beneficiary. They say it is best to go get this done 10 days before your interview. I did it one month before. Oh also I know you didn't ask anything about how much it had costed, but I will tell anyway It was 370 Turkish liras. Where I got examined, you can pay in liras or in dollars, they even accept credit cards. The beneficiary must take his/her passport to the medical interview with him/her.

You can see my timeline how long this whole process took. It is very long but to be patient is the best we can do. The closer you get to the end the more excited you get. Hope this was helpful. I wish you a pleasant day.

[stronger 43]

Paz is exactly right. And my timeline was also 8 months. Very identical actually. Make sure you work on all the docs you need for interview. Forget nothing so you get that visa at the interview. And you'll need a translated copy of birth record in Turkey for AOS for your fiance. Might as well get that now if you can. You don't need it translated for Ankara, but you will in America. I would get 2 if possible for any future applications and for your files. Not so easy to get later.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[Kelli/Ozzy 8]

Hello,

We are K-1 October 2011 filers and this is the beneficiary. We went thru Vermont.

After your case is approved by USCIS, it is forwarded to National Visa Center where you get a Case number. This takes around 15 days. After NVC reviews your case as well, they ship it to the US Embassy Ankara via DHL. When Ankara receives and reviews it, they will send you an email regarding documentation needed. This is called the packet 3 on VJ. And here's the link they will want you to visit in the email. http://photos.state....ions_042012.pdf

Once you gather the required documents, you send it to the US Embassy Ankara via UPS. (It has be to sent via UPS) Well at the mean time you can see the link and start gathering your tax forms such as W-2 and 1040. On the instructions, it is very clear what to do. I suggest you read it very carefully.

After the US Embassy Ankara receives the documents you sent (if your documents are all set), they will schedule you an appointment by an email. This is called the packet 4 on VJ. (Do not expect any real mail nor packet. Ankara communicates you by email.)

After you are scheduled it is time to go get the physical done. Unfortunately you can not go to any doctor for that. Only doctors authorized

by the Embassy can examine the beneficiary. They say it is best to go get this done 10 days before your interview. I did it one month before. Oh also I know you didn't ask anything about how much it had costed, but I will tell anyway It was 370 Turkish liras. Where I got examined, you can pay in liras or in dollars, they even accept credit cards. The beneficiary must take his/her passport to the medical interview with him/her.

You can see my timeline how long this whole process took. It is very long but to be patient is the best we can do. The closer you get to the end the more excited you get. Hope this was helpful. I wish you a pleasant day.

Does it have to go to Ankara, we were hoping to use embassy in Istanbul?

[paz 11]

Immigrant visas are processed in Ankara only.

[Kelli/Ozzy 8]

thank you for the link, very nice to be able to prepare ahead of time. just a little confused on some items, most seem like they need to come from him as the beneficiary. as the petitioner i think i only have to fill out the I-134 and photocopy my passport, does that seem correct? or do i have to have passport photos to send as well? just want to get it right the first time. thanks

[paz 11]

Hi,

You are right. The items on the instructions are for the beneficiary. Police records, birth certificate etc. There's this part for the petitioner where you get the tax forms and stuff.

Plus I recently got my visa and CO was not that into proof of relationship. They told me it was too much and I had to pick. Not saying that you shouldn't bring any but don't get too crazy about it too like I did.

I will be happy to help if you'll have any questions. We all want you to get it right the first time.