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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,813

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Was just wondering if you better your chances of being approved if both parties attend the interview. This is in regards to a K-1 Visa.

It really depends on the country. In some countries (e.g. UK, Canada) it doesn't matter; in others (e.g. Ecuador, Dominican Republic), the petitioner's presence is essential.

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

 

Sweettea8687 Contributor

Sweettea8687   4

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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What about Pakistan?

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable." Bruce Lee

2006: Met online and started chatting

July 14, 2010: Officially a couple

November 04, 2010: Finally met in Dubai

November 14, 2010: Engaged

November 17, 2010: Left Dubai to go back to the US

January 2, 2011: Moved back to Dubai

January 6, 2011: Officially got engaged by a priest

April 27, 2011: We're having a baby!

July 7, 2011: Moved back to the states

January 15, 2012: Gave birth to our daughter Madelyn

February 13th, 2013: Sent I-129F

February 14th 2013: I-129f received at Lewisville TX Lock Box

February 20th, 2013: USCIS cashed my check

February 20th, 2013: Received email/text of acceptance of NOA1

February 25th, 2013: Received NOA1 Hard Copy

February 25th, 2013: Alien Registration Number Changed

June 21st, 2013: Case was transferred to Texas

July 30th, 2013: NOA2

00-00-2013 Case forwarded to NVC

00-00-2013 Case forwarded by NVC to US Embassy

00-00-2013 Packet sent

00-00-2013 Interview date set

00-00-2013 Medical

00-00-2013 Interview

00-00-2013 Visa Approved

00-00-2013 US Entry

00-00-2013 Wedding

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TnJ Proficient

TnJ   131

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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What about Pakistan?

More than likely beneficial.

Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED
02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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It really depends on the country. In some countries (e.g. UK, Canada) it doesn't matter; in others (e.g. Ecuador, Dominican Republic), the petitioner's presence is essential.

Agree! :thumbs:

Though in some countries, the USC petitioner cannot attend the interview, i.e., China.

What about Pakistan?

Likely a good idea. Check the instructions of the interviewing embassy/consulate:

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Pakistan&cty=Islamabad

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

 
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