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[sjonker2 2]

Hi everyone...

I was searching through the forums but am having a hard time finding some answers. I filed in October 2012 for my fiance and have not received an NOA2 yet. I understand that the CSC is slowed down right now and that I probably won't hear for another month or two. I was wondering, however, is it okay to start getting things together for the interview? How early is too early to do the I 134 documents? My dad will be our cosponsor because I am a student, so say he starts getting everything together now, would the dates be too early for the interview? Would they think that is weird or not acceptable? Also, how early is too early for my alien fiance to get his criminal records from the police? Is it still too early for that? I know sometimes it takes some police offices 6 weeks to get that to the person... so I am needing your advice, VJ! Should I start on this or wait a little while? Thanks a lot. xoxo

[Lillen Faith 5]

Hi everyone...

I was searching through the forums but am having a hard time finding some answers. I filed in October 2012 for my fiance and have not received an NOA2 yet. I understand that the CSC is slowed down right now and that I probably won't hear for another month or two. I was wondering, however, is it okay to start getting things together for the interview? How early is too early to do the I 134 documents? My dad will be our cosponsor because I am a student, so say he starts getting everything together now, would the dates be too early for the interview? Would they think that is weird or not acceptable? Also, how early is too early for my alien fiance to get his criminal records from the police? Is it still too early for that? I know sometimes it takes some police offices 6 weeks to get that to the person... so I am needing your advice, VJ! Should I start on this or wait a little while? Thanks a lot. xoxo

We have waited for 6 months now and no NOA-2 yet...we are August filers.

[Carie_Azan 35]

it's never too early to get docs together. I am an October filer as well!

things like bank statements, Pay Stubs, employment letters, police certs are only good for a number of months, so be careful with that stuff - as far as the forms go, go fo it!

Everyone's petition is different - just because someone who filed in August has not received anything, does NOT mean you won't soon !

good Luck!

[ricnally 259]

you can get the police cert(s) right away. They are good for a year, and take a bit of time, sometimes.

[didopage 337]

It may be too early for some documents, yes. Ask your fiance to look at the documents required at the US Embassy in his country (where he will apply for the visa and get his interview), sometimes it says how old it can be. For example, in Paris they don't want french police records that are more than 3 months old at the time of the interview.

The best thing you can do, right now, is to make a list of all the documents you and your fiance will need to gather, how to get them and how long it takes for each of them.

[sjonker2 2]

It may be too early for some documents, yes. Ask your fiance to look at the documents required at the US Embassy in his country (where he will apply for the visa and get his interview), sometimes it says how old it can be. For example, in Paris they don't want french police records that are more than 3 months old at the time of the interview.

The best thing you can do, right now, is to make a list of all the documents you and your fiance will need to gather, how to get them and how long it takes for each of them.

Thank you so much for your reply. And all the others as well. Very helpful!!!! Very much appreciated. :-)

[Arinlars 19]

German Police certificates are only good for 3 months and I got them on October once and then again on December lol and now I have to get one again xD

[sjonker2 2]

German Police certificates are only good for 3 months and I got them on October once and then again on December lol and now I have to get one again xD

Aw what a bummer! At least you are extra prepared lol. My fiance lives in Brazil, I am not too sure about the policy there.

[Lillen Faith 5]

Aw what a bummer! At least you are extra prepared lol. My fiance lives in Brazil, I am not too sure about the policy there.

I have to get my 'Letter of good conduct' from Malaysia since I've worked there several years...that made me wait 2 months! I hope I don't have to apply another one. It is hard to know what to prepare and when to prepare things. Just play it by ear.

[bad 0]

calm down my friend , its simple ,but it takes 5 months at least to get NO2 , agree with preparing a list for required docs , what is valid for a year , do it , and what its less , just be ready for it , good luck for you , and for all

[mtcmk1 37]

You can fill out the forms, sign them, but don't date them yet. I would suggest you wait for NOA2 to get evidences such as bank statements, letters from employers, basically any supporting documents for the I-134 except the Tax Transcripts from the IRS (you can get those now.) Good luck!!

[CaroSL 68]

Hi everyone...

I was searching through the forums but am having a hard time finding some answers. I filed in October 2012 for my fiance and have not received an NOA2 yet. I understand that the CSC is slowed down right now and that I probably won't hear for another month or two. I was wondering, however, is it okay to start getting things together for the interview? How early is too early to do the I 134 documents? My dad will be our cosponsor because I am a student, so say he starts getting everything together now, would the dates be too early for the interview? Would they think that is weird or not acceptable? Also, how early is too early for my alien fiance to get his criminal records from the police? Is it still too early for that? I know sometimes it takes some police offices 6 weeks to get that to the person... so I am needing your advice, VJ! Should I start on this or wait a little while? Thanks a lot. xoxo

Never too early to research docs, but if you send docs that are old already, it is not very good...

I'd say, look things up so you know exactly what you'll need, and get everything as soon as you have NOA2 and send it to your fiancé, it will be fine.

Please reseach deeply on co-sponsors, it is very country specific. Some country won't accept co-sponsors or will be very picky if the USC doesn't have any income. Make in depth research, ask for several advice.

Police certificate is also usually valid for a year (In france they still specifically ask for a less than 3 monhs old certificate, but it seems to be very specific to france). If your fiancé ever lived abroad for more than 12 months he needs those police certif too (please check brazil portal /consulate information for details and specifics). Depending how long it takes her to get the police certificate, now could be a good time to obtain it.