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Teatrunk11   0

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My fiance and I are applying for her K-1 visa from India. Our case is currently at NVC but has been approved by USICS with no issues. Its supposed to go to mumbai embassy where she will have her interview. we have not received her Packet 3 or Packet 4 just yet.

Timeline:

Application date: Oct 3 2016

NOA 1: Oct 7th

NOA 2: Oct 28th - approved by USCIS

At NVC: Nov 23rd and currently there

we are hoping her k1 visa would be approved by Jan

She has a 10 yr long tourist visa that was approved to her in March 2016 (before we got engaged, before we applied for K-1). She had come with me to the usa after our engagement and stay with me the entire allocated time of 6 months (actually 5 months and 25days) before she went back to india (she did not get married to me here even though we were engaged - hopefully this tells CBP that she intends to go back). We got K-1 approval after she had returned back to india. Its been approx 1 month since shes been in india but we need to plan our wedding. she is planning on flying back to USA sometime this week for approx 3 weeks to meet in person with my parents again and all the people that need to be met with to determine what kind of wedding we are going to do/if we are even going to have a ceremony - tough to do all this on facetime. Also to spend her bday and xmas here with me.

She will take with her all the paperwork to show our case has been approved and at NVC stage, return air ticket back to india, paperwork to show she is the CEO of a company in India.

What are you all's thoughts on this? I am hoping this wont be an issue at the POE

our advice would be super appreciated guys

Ben&Zian Experienced

Ben&Zian   4,398

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As long as she can show her proof of ties in India with intent of returning she should have no issue.

It is always up to immigrations whether to permit entry into the U.S.; but others have visited using a tourist visa before while their petitions are processing.

Again just have her show strong ties and intent to return and she should be fine.

08/15/2014 : Met Online

06/30/2016 : I-129F Packet Sent

11/08/2016 : Interview - APPROVED!

11/23/2016 : POE - Dallas, Texas

From sending of I-129F petiton to POE - 146 days.

 

02/03/2017 - Married 

02/24/2017 - AOS packet sent

06/01/2017 - EAD/AP Combo Card Received in mail

12/06/2017 - I-485 Approved

12/14/2017 - Green Card Received in mail - No Interview

 

   

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Teatrunk11 Rookie

Teatrunk11   0

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As long as she can show her proof of ties in India with intent of returning she should have no issue.

It is always up to immigrations whether to permit entry into the U.S.; but others have visited using a tourist visa before while their petitions are processing.

Again just have her show strong ties and intent to return and she should be fine.

Anything she can do?

As long as she can show her proof of ties in India with intent of returning she should have no issue.

It is always up to immigrations whether to permit entry into the U.S.; but others have visited using a tourist visa before while their petitions are processing.

Again just have her show strong ties and intent to return and she should be fine.

Anything she can do?

KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   899

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What's her plans with the company once in the US permanently?

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   899

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letters from her company stating she is CEO and that company is under her name, return airticket. detailed plans to what she will do here for 3 weeks

Being 5 mos and 25 days away sounds odd for a CEO.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   899

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Timeline
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Helps to fill in your TImeline :time:

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   899

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Possibly

She's practically living in the US on a B2

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

Mollie09 Proficient

Mollie09   1,543

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She had come with me to the usa after our engagement and stay with me the entire allocated time of 6 months (actually 5 months and 25days) before she went back to india (she did not get married to me here even though we were engaged - hopefully this tells CBP that she intends to go back). We got K-1 approval after she had returned back to india. Its been approx 1 month since shes been in india but we need to plan our wedding. she is planning on flying back to USA sometime this week for approx 3 weeks to meet in person with my parents again and all the people that need to be met with to determine what kind of wedding we are going to do/if we are even going to have a ceremony - tough to do all this on facetime. Also to spend her bday and xmas here with me.

It will look like she's using the visa to live in the US. Expect a lot of border scrutiny and a possible denial.

llaz Enthusiast

llaz   232

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Chile
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I do agree with F1H1 on this, you will want to be careful.

My fiancee came on the ESTA visa waiver, he was here very close to his 90 days allotted for him. Stayed back in Chile for 1.5 months and came back to the United States for a second time, close to the 90 days allotted. The second time he came in he got a lot of scrutiny from border control. I travelled with him and I didn't know even though we aren't married that we could go through immigration together. While I waited for the bags the officer accused him of working in the US and other such things. He said he was just coming to see family and friends. The officer finally let him through but it was pretty rough for him.

Mi Amor & Me:

Met.... 1/2010 on my 1st trip to Chile!

Seven visits between 7/19/2015 - 7/9/2017 (Five me to Chile, Two him to USA)

Engaged .... 11/17/2015

K1/AOS Journey:

Spoiler

11/01/2016 .... I129F sent to Lewisville,TX

11/03/2016 .... I129F delivered/received

11/07/2016 .... NOA1 dated

11/08/2016 .... NOA1 text/email received

11/14/2016 .... NOA1 hardcopy received

04/07/2017 .... RFE notice on USCIS App
04/15/2017 .... RFE hardcopy received

04/20/2017 .... RFE response mailed
04/21/2017 .... RFE response received

06/05/2017 .... APPROVED!! (215 days) USCIS App still states RFE received

06/10/2017 .... NOA2 hardcopy received 
06/20/2017 .... NVC received & case number obtained

06/23/2017 .... Case left NVC

06/29/2017 .... Case received at Santiago embassy
07/21/2017 .... Interview

07/31/2017 .... Medical
08/14/2017 .... Visa in hand

08/28/2017 .... My love comes home! POE: ATL

10/21/2017 .... Wedding Day! ❤️

11/17/17 .... Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago Lockbox

11/20/17 .... Packet received

11/22/17 .... Case # received by text message

12/20/17 ... RFE recieved

1/10/18 ... RFE responded

3/1/18 ... EAD "New Card Being Produced" online (AP no change & no text)

3/6/18 ... EAD/AP card in mail

3/6/18 ... I-797 NOA hard copy received (EAD & AP)

 4/2/18 ... Interview date

 4/2/18 ... Approved!

ROC Journey

Spoiler

 

2/15/20 ..... Sent package to Phoenix, AZ

2/18/20 ..... Package received

 

 

 
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