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We did our medical the first day, fingerprinting the second day, and interview the third day. Some people did their medical the day before. Of course, you're working with a different country, but I imagine the process isn't too different.

Some people put the date that they received the piece of mail notifying them of their case status. Others put the date that is on the NOA or letter.

Bring as much as you can and copies of everything that was mailed in with the petition including a copy of the petition itelf.

I can't imagine there being any advantage particularly since you mention that you don't have any issues with your case. If you feel you need one, that's your choice. The AOS interview is quite simple so if you don't need one you should save your money.

You can file now, but to avoid paying the $380.00 fee, you have to submit a copy of your I-485 NOA receipt with the application.

Hello VJ'ers. I am asking for your help, once again. My husband went to Georgia DMV this morning with all proof of resident paperwork, SS card, his EAD, our NOA1 from filing the I-485 (filed last November and still no GC!), etc. etc. Lady behind the counter stated that he can not get a driver's license since is I-94 is expired and told him to get an extension of the I-94. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe you can get an extension on an I-94 when you enter on a K1 visa. He explained this to the woman but she stated that there is no other way to be granted a license at this point without the valid I-94. Ridiculousness! How is he suppposed to go out and get a job without a valid driver's license! He does still have a valid license from England but not sure if he can still drive here legally with that license until the GC arrives? Anyone's advice would really, really be appreciated!!

Unfortunately, that's how it works. There is a small period of time when you can get a license on a K-1 visa, but it has to be one of the first things that you do because once the I-94 gets within like 45 days of expiring, they will not let you get one. That's how it works here in CA too. There's no use in calling another office or attempting to speak with supervisors because that's the law. As long as his license from England is valid and not expired, he can legally drive here for up to a year on that license. As it says on the Georgia DMV website:

"Georgia recognizes valid driver licenses issued to and held by residents of other countries as long as the "Out Of Country" license is valid (not expired). Generally, you may drive in Georgia for up to one year on a valid foreign or International license."

Book the airline ticket in the name that is on the passport. Bring the passport, green card, and marriage certificate. My wife and I traveled back to Mexico after she got her green card and we brought these three items. We were never asked to show the marriage certificate though. I'm pretty sure when they scan the green card, they see all of the names associated with it. In any case, you should bring it just to be safe.

You have more than enough proof. In fact, all of that is not even required for the initial petition. It is needed later on for the interview stage, but you can send it in with the petition if you like. Why not send it in now and get a month head start rather than waiting for him to get here next month?

You can send everything in one of those large clasp envelopes. You are not required to send it in any specific form just whatever will do the job.

You realize this is the K-1 forum? Looks like you are applying for IR1/CR1 visa.

We did it. Traveled from California to Nevada, got a marriage license in Nevada, got married in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and then came back to California.

To the above, yes, a civil surgeon has to at least transcribe the vaccinations for you onto the I-693. Charging $200.00 for that is ridiculous since having the entire exam done over again doesn't cost that much. We called around and weren't able to find anyone that would just do a transcription. We also wanted to ensure that everything was done right so my wife got another physical (even though it wasn't needed since it was done in Juarez) and got the required vaccinations. Quotes will vary widely depending on how many you call. Also, it was difficult to find a Civil Surgeon that would just give the vaccinations without doing a physical. You can print the list of Civil Surgeons from the USCIS website here: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

When you call, just tell them you need to have immigration vaccinations done. Ask how much it costs and if a physical is required.

So we bring foreign women here to make them Americans? That doesn't make sense.

You need to get your CDJ case #, invoice # and beneficiary ID # from the NVC before you can fill out the DS-260 by calling 603-334-0700

Juarez will send the USC and the beneficiary in Mexico a letter. Sometimes the letter does not reach the person in Mexico because of the crappy mail system there. If the only one that receives it is the USC, it can be mailed or scanned and emailed and printed out by the beneficiary in Mexico. It does not have to be the original.

The letter you receive points you to the sites where the instructions, forms and place to schedule your appointment and interview is. The letter is the only 'packet' you will receive. You should go to the links listed in the letter(which I am posting below). Yes, the letter will be needed by the K-1 applicant at their ASC, medical and interview in Juarez, along with the confirmation page from the DS-260. The review you posted a link to does not say the letter was not needed. It says they never got the letter before their appointments in Juarez and had to go to the consulate information window to get the letter before going to their medical and appointments. It is needed, everywhere you go there.

Here are the forms: http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html , instructions (very important to follow and they explain a lot): http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ciudadjuarez/231771/PDFs/packetk1may.pdf ,schedule ASC: http://mexico.usvisa-info.com , and CDJ info: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Mexico&cty=Juarez

I agree with the above. You have to call the 603 number and get the CDJ case #, invoice #, and beneficiary ID # for the DS-260. I got the letter here in the US 10 days before my wife got it in Mexico and they were sent on the same day. You do need the letter. Some people claim to have never gotten it and pulled a lot of strings at the consulate in Juarez in order to have a copy printed there. You will get it soon. Calling the consulate is useless. I did it many times and each time was given a different answer. I even asked the guy once if my wife would get a letter in Mexico and he said they don't send them to the beneficiary in Mexico, only the petitioner in the US. Then we both got one. Just stop calling them because they will tell you so many different answers it will drive you crazy!

Well, you can see what we did by looking at my timeline, but we had absolutely no issues with getting the Social Security card after the marriage. It was just easier to go into the Social Security office the first time with a marriage certificate and getting the card with the married name on it. When we got it, it did say, "valid for work with DHS authorization", but we we back to the Social Security office after getting the green card to get another card without that language on it.

I did verify with Social Security that you can get a social security card AFTER getting married on a K-1 visa and I have an email from them stating this as well. I brought it in with me in case I ran into trouble, but we had no problems whatsoever. In fact, getting the SSN and card was the easiest part of the AOS process. Getting the driver's license was a big pain! It took us 5 trips to the DMV before getting it.

I don't think you need a lawyer at all. It sounds like there are no immigration issues in your past that need to be addressed so it should be a fairly easy process. I don't see any issues with filing right after you become a citizen.

I would wait until she's here just so the mail and the letters going back and forth don't get messed up. Moving is stressful, but it would also be nice for the two of you to find a place that you both like and to be able to get her opinion on everything. You could go out looking at places together and once you get it, you would have her input on where to put the furniture and how to decorate. I was living in my 1 bedroom apartment that I had been in for 2 years when I brought my wife over. We got married a week after she got here and continued living in my apartment until moving in May (6 months after her arrival). You could let her get settled at your place, focus on the wedding, and give it a few months before moving out. You have lots of options!

I also heard about front loading your I-129F petition package on here, but it was after I had already sent it in. Originally, I sent in the app with pictures and a few other things. I then had doubts about not front loading it more and decided to send in more evidence with a copy of the NOA 1 and a brief letter explaining that I would like for the additional documents to be included with my original packet that I sent in. I never heard anything back, but 2 months later our petition was approved. In your case, since your petition was already approved, I wouldn't mess with it. It's your choice and if it would make you feel better the do it; but if they're not asking for it, I would just bring it to the interview.

You can only do what you're allowed to do. I would get a signed letter from the company verifying that policy and provding the information for the 3rd party vendor where that information can be obtained. Also, can you not contact the vendor yourself and get it? If so, I would. Bring the other evidence you have as well, but at the very least, get something from the company stating their policy and that they cannot provide this information directly.

I agree with the above. If the form just asks for an address in general, I would put the mailing address where mail is recieved. If the form specifies a residence address vs. a mailing address, I would put whichever one it's asking for.

Why not use FedEx?

Were you born in the US? If so then you don't need to be concerned about the number. For the G-325, use mother's maiden name. You don't have to remember the exact dates of when you last lived outside of the US, but do your best to approximate them. Put as much as you can of the address. At least a city, province, country, etc. For question 10 on the I-134, put the date you sent in the papers.

Wait until you get the NOA 1 (Receipt Notice) because it will contain a case number. You should get that within a week after sending in the petition. Make a copy of it and send it in with the additional evidence and a brief letter explaining what happened and requesting they attach it to your petition that you sent in on ___ date. Without the NOA 1 receipt number, they won't know where your petition is and if you just send in evidence without a petition or receipt number, it will just get trashed. I sent in my petition with everything that was required, but I started getting uneasy about not having sent in more evidence. I got together what I wanted to send in, attached a copy of the NOA 1 to it and sent it in. Two months later, the petition was approved! Good luck!

A year ago today, I mailed off the I-129F Fiancee Visa Petition package and began the process to bring my fiancee back to the US. It was a long and stressful journey, but looking back now, it doesn't seem so bad. Little did I know that 5 months later, she would be approved for the visa and 6 months later, we would be together again here. We have now been happily married for a little over 5 months and are preparing to move into a new house together. It seems like the last few months have been overwhelming in that we've been needing to get something signed, stamped, certified, approved, etc.; but at least my love is here so that we can take care of these things together. For all who are just beginning this journey now, I know how you feel and I hope that you too will reflect back on your journey a year from now and find that the stress you are experiencing now is just a fleeting memory.

First of all, bring everything you can possibly bring that would act as evidence. Secondly, this won't trip you up. They know video chat is popular now and hard to capture. You're only one of a thousand people they interview every day that has the same problem. A statutory declaration is overkill x 10. Not necessary.

The invitation letter is a letter inviting you to make an appointment. Some people call it an appointment letter. It was sent to my (now) wife in Mexico and to me here in the US and we both got it - though it was sent at the same time and she got it 10 days later than I did.