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B+Á   1

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Hello All :) I read the immigration discussions on VJ around 3-4 times a day and sometimes people confuse me! We already sent the I-129F package 4months ago and since I'm really precise, I was 100% sure that we didn't miss out anything. But when I saw other people's own checklists, I got confused. :help:

- I am the beneficiary, the foreign fiancée. I didn't have to send my birth certificate, did I?

- What about the petitioner's financial stuff (taxes, bank accounts, etc)? We didn't send anything like that either, I thought we needed it after the NOA2.

- And do you guys know anything about Vermont Service Center? I know it's quite "fast" now, it takes around 5-6 months until the NOA2, is that correct?

- I know it's different in each country but is it okay going to the interview without my fiancé being there?

- Which language do I have to use at the interview? Hungarian or English?

Thanks you so much for the answers. Some of them might be already answered but I found different answers and they confused me. Thanks guys! :goofy:

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lost_at_sea   995

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Sounds like you need to re-read the K1 guide... it'll tell you everything you needed to send etc. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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Kastrs Experienced

Kastrs   723

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Hello All :) I read the immigration discussions on VJ around 3-4 times a day and sometimes people confuse me! We already sent the I-129F package 4months ago and since I'm really precise, I was 100% sure that we didn't miss out anything. But when I saw other people's own checklists, I got confused. :help:

- I am the beneficiary, the foreign fiancée. I didn't have to send my birth certificate, did I?

No, just be prepared with it for your interview

- What about the petitioner's financial stuff (taxes, bank accounts, etc)? We didn't send anything like that either, I thought we needed it after the NOA2.

The petitioner will need to send you the completed I134 for your interview. Although this form only requires 1 year of taxes and a demonstration of meeting 100% of the poverty level for your household size, it would be best to include 3 years of tax information along with a demonstration of meeting the 125% of poverty guidelines as it seems that many embassies follow this for K1 and you will need to meet this for AOS anyway. You will need the petitioners bank statements if the income is not sufficient to meet the requirements and you are using assets to make up the difference.

- And do you guys know anything about Vermont Service Center? I know it's quite "fast" now, it takes around 5-6 months until the NOA2, is that correct?

Yes the VSC has recently really picked up the pace. I wouldn't put tooooo much stock in the 5 months, but as for now 6-7 seems totally reasonable. To get a better idea of where they are with processing, take a look at Igors list once in a while. Also it can be helpful to follow some timelines of people with similar situations to yourself to gauge how long things are taking.

- I know it's different in each country but is it okay going to the interview without my fiancé being there?

Yes, your fiance is not required to attend the interview, and the decision for the petitioner to attend the interview is a personal one only you can make. I would urge, however, if there are any so called red flags about your case, it would be helpful to have the petitioner there for the interview as it can only strengthen the case of a bona fide relationship.

- Which language do I have to use at the interview? Hungarian or English?

You may take your interview in whichever language you would prefer.

Thanks you so much for the answers. Some of them might be already answered but I found different answers and they confused me. Thanks guys! :goofy:

Good luck!

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Married December 19, 2014

I-130 Petition sent January 14, 2015
NOA1 date January 20, 2015 (NSC)

NOA2 date May 28, 2015 :dance::dance::dance:

Mailed to NVC June 4, 2015

NVC Received June 10, 2015

NVC Case Number Assigned June 23, 2015

NVC AoS Invoice via Mail June 24, 2015

NVC Selected Agent Over Phone June 30, 2015 (Unable to logon to CEAC)

NVC IV Invoice via email received July 1, 2015

NVC AoS/IV Package Mailed July 2, 2015

NVC AoS & IV Fee Paid Online (CEAC is working) July 6. 2015

NVC Document Scan Date July 6, 2015

NCV AoS & IV Fee marked as paid in CEAC July, 7 2015

NVC DS 260 Completed July 8, 2015

NVC CC July 30, 2015 (24 days after scan date, about 2 months post NOA2)

Interview Scheduled on August 26, 2015

Interview P4 Email Received August 27, 2015

Medical in Islamabad September 2, 2015

Interview Date September 22, 2015 CANCELLED (Embassy is Over scheduled) :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Interview Scheduled on September 10, 2015

Interview Date October 14, 2015 APPROVED

Visa Issued October 16, 2015, 9 months start to finish

POE JFK October 26, 2015

GC in Hand Jan 8, 2016

RoC I-751 NOA1 August 31, 2017 (Vermont Service Center)

Biometrics October 2, 2017

I551 Stamp in Passport August 2, 2018

18 Month Extension Letter August 3, 2018

Applied for Naturalization N-400 Online July 30, 2018

Biometrics August 23, 2018

10 year GC is in production September 17, 2018

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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wilfon   30

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Good luck!

We did not submit the information until my fiance had her interview, so don't worry about that, just make sure that you have it for your interview.

I did not attend my fiance's interview and she passed with no problems at all. I was only able to spend 1 week with her and she got approved.

We were with VSC and we got our NOA2 after 206 days, but it looks like they are moving faster. I would not expect to get approved in 5 months, although you may and I hope that you get approved quickly. You might be setting yourself up for disappointment if it takes you longer to get approved.

Good luck to you :thumbs:

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