G325a for petitioner

[kreygore 0]

My wife and I just had our DORA interview in Oklahoma City today and the interviewer wanted a G325a for me (the petitioner). Go figure.

She had me fill one out while she waited (one page only and she didn't say anything about photos), so I didn't argue. I just filled it out and we were approved.

Also the person at the window who initially looked at our packet said it was missing my birth certificate and photos of me, which I did argue were not needed. She said it would be up to interviewer.

One thing I did have wrong was the NOA. It was for receipt and not approval of the I-129F, but this was not mentioned by the interviewer.

[susan+mike 0]

My wife and I just had our DORA interview in Oklahoma City today and the interviewer wanted a G325a for me (the petitioner). Go figure.

She had me fill one out while she waited (one page only and she didn't say anything about photos), so I didn't argue. I just filled it out and we were approved.

Also the person at the window who initially looked at our packet said it was missing my birth certificate and photos of me, which I did argue were not needed. She said it would be up to interviewer.

One thing I did have wrong was the NOA. It was for receipt and not approval of the I-129F, but this was not mentioned by the interviewer.

Hi........... just curious as I haven't seen anyone else yet post about DORA in Oklahoma City. I am still in Canada and am flying to Tulsa next week, getting married on March 15th and I have already made my DORA appt. in Oklahoma City for March 21st. That is weird they asked for the G-325A for you. Maybe I will have my future husband fill one out just in case. As for the G-325A for myself, do I need to turn in 1 copy or 4 copies as I had to in the visa application process. Just a few other questions, I hope you don't mind. How long did it take you from when you first had your initial appt, to the biometrics and then until this interview appointment? Did your spouse also apply for an EAD or Advance Parole? If yes, how long did that process take? How long did it take you for the appointment today. Much waiting time........how long was the interview? Anything else you would like to share would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks again and congratulations!

Susan

[kreygore 0]

My wife and I just had our DORA interview in Oklahoma City today and the interviewer wanted a G325a for me (the petitioner). Go figure.

She had me fill one out while she waited (one page only and she didn't say anything about photos), so I didn't argue. I just filled it out and we were approved.

Also the person at the window who initially looked at our packet said it was missing my birth certificate and photos of me, which I did argue were not needed. She said it would be up to interviewer.

One thing I did have wrong was the NOA. It was for receipt and not approval of the I-129F, but this was not mentioned by the interviewer.

Hi........... just curious as I haven't seen anyone else yet post about DORA in Oklahoma City. I am still in Canada and am flying to Tulsa next week, getting married on March 15th and I have already made my DORA appt. in Oklahoma City for March 21st. That is weird they asked for the G-325A for you. Maybe I will have my future husband fill one out just in case. As for the G-325A for myself, do I need to turn in 1 copy or 4 copies as I had to in the visa application process. Just a few other questions, I hope you don't mind. How long did it take you from when you first had your initial appt, to the biometrics and then until this interview appointment? Did your spouse also apply for an EAD or Advance Parole? If yes, how long did that process take? How long did it take you for the appointment today. Much waiting time........how long was the interview? Anything else you would like to share would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks again and congratulations!

Susan

You need all four copies along with two passport-type photos.

This was the initial appointment. You turn in the packet and have your interview on the same day, so you also need to bring your supporting evidence of the relationship.

They said we would receive an appointment time for biometrics in the mail in two to four weeks.

We did not apply for EAD or Advance Parole since the goal of DORA is getting the Green Card in 90 days.

They said if the process gets held up (most likely for the FBI name check) we could file for EAD or AP later.

Our appointment time was 9:45 am. After checking over our packet they told us to go have lunch and come back at 12:00 for a 12:15 interview. We were called in promply and the interview took about thirty minutes.

The interviewer was fairly serious and down to business, not overly friendly but not rude either.

After going over the list of legal questions, she asked how we met and what we liked to do together.

The supporting evidence I submitted was not extensive but was evidently sufficient. Since we did not get a Social Security card before the I-94 expired, we did not have any joint bank accounts or leases etc. I submitted copies of insurance papers from work showing her as the beneficiary of my health and life insurance. I submitted a copy of an Oklahoma City Zoo membership that has both our names on it. And we brought a small book of photos which included our engagement, wedding, at the zoo and other misc.

March 21 seems quick for a DORA appointment after your March 15 wedding. I hope you can have everthing ready by then. If not you can always reschedule. What took us the most time was the vaccination supplement, since you have to go to a civil surgeon for the correct form. Also my wife had incomplete vaccinations so we had to get that done first.

Best of luck.