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Coops   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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Hi Guys,

So I am at the final stages of the whole Visa process yay :). And I am very greatfull for how quick it has gone

So i was wondering if anyone could provide me with a checklist of things for the interview, as well as any hints and tips, I am making an epic portfolio and getting all suited up, but just want all of your advice

Thanks

Sam&Sara

PS. I am going to the US embassy in London

<3 Our Story <3

02/15/2007: Met online through my now brother-in-law

06/28/2011: Started our relationship

11/22/2011: Met for first time

Lived together for 3 months in U.S.A.

02/07/2012: Got married :)

04/12/2012: My wife moved with me to England after being granted her UK spousal visa

05/2012: We decided to move to USA for family reasons

USCIS

06/22/2012: Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox via Express Mail

06/28/2012: NOA1 Received via email (On our anniversary)

07/04/2012: NOA1 Hard copy received

07/10/2012: NOA2 Received so happy!!!

07/16/2012: NOA2 Hard copy received

NVC

07/16/2012 Petition arrived at NVC

08/07/2012 Case number received from NVC

08/08/2012 DS-3032 and AOS bill received via email

08/08/2012 Paid AOS bill

08/09/2012 Returned DS-3032

08/17/2012 Confirmation receipt of DS-3032

08/17/2012 Overnighted AOS & IV Packets to NVC

08/21/2012 Paid IV Bill

08/23/2012 Mandatory Medical Examination in London

08/27/2012 CASE COMPLETE!!!!! <3

US EMBASSY

10/02/2012 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!

POE

11/21/12

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,813

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to UK regional forum; the tips and advice the OP is asking for require country specific responses.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

cathy2904 Proficient

cathy2904   97

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
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Here is a link to a very similar question that I responded to yesterday. Hope it helps.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/387176-what-to-bring-to-interview/page__pid__5662132#entry5662132

01/27/2011 - Trevor's N400 submitted
02/18/2011 - Married
04/02/2011 - NOA1 hard copy received - priority date 03/30/2011
07/08/2011 - Trevor is now a USC - called USCIS to request upgrade of the petition.
08/02/2011 - NOA2
09/08/2011 - LND case number received, medical booked
09/26/2011 - Case complete at NVC
09/30/2011 - Interview date assigned
11/08/2011 - Interview - approved!!
11/10/2011 - Visa in hand
12/04/2011 - POE in Atlanta
12/12/2011 - SSN number received in mail
12/12/2011 - Welcome notice received
01/06/2012 - Green card received
09/06/2013 - File for Removal of Conditions
10/01/2013 - Biometrics for ROC
02/03/2014 - Card production email received

02/17/2014 - 2nd card production email received

02/28/2014 - 10 year Green card received

 
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