US Immigration from Philippines

March filers, it's our time to shine! Good luck!

When my husband submitted the I-864, he was living and working in the Philippines. He is now back in the US with a new job. I've read of some sponsors submitting a new I-864 to reflect a better income. In our case, although my husband still makes way above the 125% poverty guideline requirement for our household size, his new income is lower than the old one. Does he need to submit a new one to update his income? I found the below on the I-864 FAQs here https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html#aos10 and thought maybe we don't need a new one after all. Thoughts?

I m making a post that is about 7 years late. My wife and I just thought about this so I thought now is the time. In 2013 I moved to the Philippines. I was thinking because of a situation I had (nothing illegal) that I would make my life in the Philippines with my new wife rather than try to petition her to the US. I was ready to get comfortable in the Philippines and already had when I was reading about DCF on VJ. It was an interesting thought but I figured eh no way this would work. Well I thought what the hell after waiting 6 months to establish residency my wife and I made an appointment at USEM for the next day. We arrived with arms full of documents, pictures, receipts and more. The lady inside took what she needed and said we d hear soon. 1 week later we were approved! Next step St. Luke s, Interview and all steps done and Visa approved in less than 3 months. We arrived in the US together September 2014. So I write this for two reasons. One is to tell anyone going for the DCF, do it! You can make it happen. We are proof. Second reason is to thank VJ profusely since if I had never read VJ I might still be living in the Philippines. I may retire there though. Thanks again VJ from myself and my wife. Thank you Thank you!!

Application for Naturalization (N-400 )
Citizenship Interview / English / History and Government Test-

interviewed at Boise, ID. The officer only asked for my Passport, Green Card and Drivers license. Then he started the civic test after he got it all photocopied.

I applied September 2020
Biometrics reuse December 2020
Interview today February 19,2021

Questions:

1. What major event happened on September 11,2001, in the United States ?

2.The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers?

3.Why did the colonists fight the British?

4.What are two ways that Americans can participate their democracy?

5.Under our constitution, Some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

6. If the President can no longer serve, who become the President?

* Reading test - What did the Declaration of Independence do?

* writing- Said that the United States is free ( from great Britain )

Now waiting for my Oath Ceremony

Hello everyone I am a member here since 2017. It was a long journey for my applying my K1 and recently just had my citizenship interview and everything went well and passed it. Hope my timeline will help. God speed

Fianc Visa (K1 Visa took 17 months )

October 2015 Application for K1 Visa sent
*November 2015 NOA1
*April 2016 NOA2 / additional documents needed
*October 2016 - i-129f application approved
*November 16, 2016 - NVC

*November 26,2016 Letter from Embassy ( stating I can start my medical and make an appointment for my interview)

Note: My K1 took a longer process because my husband had a misdemeanor when he's in college. And btw If your fianc had misdemeanor or felony make sure you know everything about it. The officer asked me details about my husband misdemeanor

*November 30, 2016 flew to Manila
*December 1, Medical Exam (Thursday)
*December 5, got my Medical results ( Passed)
*December 8, Interview ( 221g )

*December 29, Letter from Embassy for a SECOND INTERVIEW*

_X__ Others: Additional information for petitioner.
( my husband forgot to include his divorce decree reason of RFE )

*Feb 6.2017 2nd Interview (Passed Thanks God)

*February 20, Visa packet On hand!!
### CEAS Status ISSUED ###

*February 27, Flew to Manila

*February 28, CFO ceminar and getting my Sticker

Note for K1 Visa:

So the Interview is pretty much about your fianc . So make sure you re confident about his information. I remember one question back 2017. The officer asked me What s my husband mother Maiden name so keep in mind that the interview it is never hard if you re prepared and confident to answer everything. Make sure all the documents you submitted, you read and understand because they will ask about it too.

*March 1, traveling Manila to Japan
same date : Japan to Los Angeles ( port of Entry)

finally I'm with him ( March 02,2017 )

*May 1 ,2017 we got married

-Adjustment Of Status (AOS)
( 2 years Green Card )

*July 03, application send

*July 17, NOA1

*July 28, NOA2 with biometrics appointment

*August 04, Done biometrics

*September 05, Received my Interview Appointment

*October 06,2017 AOS Interview
*November 2017 Got my Conditional Green Card

Note for Adjustment of Status:
AOS is the process you made after you got married in United States. You have 90 days to get married to your fianc when you got here in the U.S of A.
The questions are about your travel and wedding. They will also ask who attend to your wedding, the venue. And still make sure you know all the information you submitted in your application they will always always ask for it. Add tons of
Pictures. So take pictures together with his family , friends and of course you guy s.

-Removal of Condition (ROC)
( 10 years Green Card)

Note: Lucky for me I didn t have interview for ROC. And I don t want to speculate about the process so
Ask someone that actually had it.

Applied Mid October 2019
2 weeks after Extension letter received
November 26, 2019 Biometrics
May 28, 2020 Got my 10 years Green card

-Application for Naturalization (N-400 )
Citizenship Interview / English / History and Government Test-

I had my interview today at Boise, ID. The officer only asked for my Passport, Green Card and Drivers license. Then he started the civic test after he got it all photocopied.

I applied September 2020
Biometrics reuse December 2020
Interview today February 19,2021

Questions:

1. What major event happened on September 11,2001, in the United States ?

2.The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers?

3.Why did the colonists fight the British?

4.What are two ways that Americans can participate their democracy?

5.Under our constitution, Some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

6. If the President can no longer serve, who become the President?

* Reading test - What did the Declaration of Independence do?

* writing- Said that the United States is free ( from great Britain )

Note N-400:

So Naturalization this is when you apply for your citizenship. You can submit application 90 days prior to your 3 year anniversary as a green card holder. ( take note Green card holder this is not the day you got in the United States, it s when you got your 2 years conditional green card. You re only eligible for this to if you re still married with your original Petitioner or your fianc at the time you apply for your K1 Visa. So for almost 3 years to actually apply for this process. They expect that you guy s had travel
Together , tons of pictures together with family and friends, proofs that the marriage is genuine. ( pictures actually helps a lot through all the process ) this time the questions were given; so study study study because that s your key to get your citizenship. It s easy, just be confident and never let your fears take over.

My experience maybe different than yours. I m sharing mine so you guy s will have ideas in the future

Good luck everyone

Becoming American Citizen soon! Just waiting for my Oath Ceremony