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    Pitaya reacted to debbiedoo in K1- Photo Album Returned   
    front load for sure, but dont send the entire, physical, album lol they are very lucky they got it back
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    Pitaya got a reaction from SalishSea in interview tomorrow   
    Oh I forgot to relay our experience. My then-fiancee and son took a 5 hour flight from their northern Chinese city, a couple of days before, to Guangzhou, the location of the US consulate in China that does most, if not all of the visa work. I arrived in Guangzhou a day before the date of the interview. That was good since the first leg of my flight was 6 hours late leaving Seattle, thereby missing my connecting flight to Guangzhou. My total transit time was close to 16-20 hours. I was the document courier and the moral support coach. The USC petitioners are not allowed to attend the actual interview in Guangzhou. However, we had devised a plan to alert the CO aware that I was in the vicinity. The plan was to compose a "Evolution of Our Relationship" letter, that I folded lengthwise, inserted it into my passport, gave it to my fiancee and asked her have it on the top of of the papers and documents that she had to tender for the interview. It worked, the CO saw the blue US passport (Chinese passports are a maroon color), glanced at the letter, and remarked, "He is here?" He kept the letter and passed my passport back to her. Yep, I was down the hall nervously enjoying a rather expensive double non-fat latte at a Starbucks, sleep deprived and jet-lagged. The successful interview lasted about ten minutes. My spy (my now-stepson) told me how it went. He said, that the CO seemed very interested in their eye movements and body language. When the CO slid the approval paper across to my wife, he said that their visas were approved, and wished my wife a happy birthday. Yes, she had her interview on her birthday!  I am certainly glad that I made the trip, she was also pleased to have the moral support. BTW, it also counted as another visit to see one another. We enjoyed a nice dinner together. We all left the following day. I headed back to Seattle via Beijing, they went home to their city via Beijing (different flights). They had their US POE in Seattle a month later. 
     
    If they can, I encourage the petitioner to go to the interview if only to provide moral support. The visa interview is a BIG event in a relationship. You need to start to get into the habit of helping and supporting one another, that is part of what relationships are all about, right?
     
    YMMV.
    Good luck on your immigration journey, and Happy Holidays !!!
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Mike E in I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence   
    Welcome to the forum.
     
    OK, trying to make sense of your initial posting, it is quite confusing.  
     
    You were 1.5 years late in filing Form I-751 Removal of Conditions (ROC) ?
     
    When did your 2-year Conditiional Green Card expire?
     
    After filing Form I-751, you recently received Form I-797 NOA1 - receipt/extension notice?
     
    Subsequently, you also received a notice of "Termination of Conditional Resident Status" due to your failure to file your Form I-751 in a timely manner?
     
    You had a 90-day window to file to petition for ROC, since it appears that you failed to do that, USCIS likely terminated your conditional permanent resident status and will likely place you in removal proceedings. If that sequence of events sounds close to accurate, it might be wise for  you to consider retaining the services of a competent immigration attorney, like yesterday!  
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    Pitaya got a reaction from stm in Filing Fee change for 2020   
    Your guess is a good as anyone else... Everyone knows that the increases are likely to be pretty significant: 
    https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0947ffe6-83b7-4ba7-b521-224f835c6a46
    Now DHS has extended the public comment period:https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/dhs-extends-deadline-public-comments-proposed-uscis-fee-changes?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=View-Original
     
    It would seem that your best bet as to when the fee increases will go into effect is to do like the rest of us and keep doing Google searches. I have had good luck with the search terms: USCIS fee increases . 
     
    Good luck on your immigration journey.
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Gasolina424 in Change of address and K1 AOS   
    File your AOS/EAD/AP (I-485/I-765/I-131) as soon as possible. Processing times are quite protracted at this time, may as well get your paperwork submitted ASAP.
     
    There constantly seem to be horror stories about fouled up Change of Addresses (COA) and lost USCIS mail. One thing that you should bear in mind is that not only should you do a proper COA with USCIS, but also USPS, https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange . Many folks tell the agency that is working on your applications, but neglect to tell the delivery service of the COA..... OOPS!!  Possibly setting yourself up for misaddressed and mis-delivered, and mail returned to sender....
     
    Good luck on your immigration journey, and Happy Holidays!!
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    Pitaya reacted to Greenbaum in Ki visa   
    Yes you must present a PC from both Italy and Poland plus anywhere else you have lived since age of 16 longer then 6 months or a country you were visiting that you were arrested in. If no arrest no PC from that country.
     
    You will interview in the US Embassy in Poland that's if you listed your address in the I-129f as Poland.
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    Pitaya reacted to debbiedoo in Ki visa   
    you will need police clearance from anywhere you have lived longer than 6 months since you were age 16. The instructions are quite literal and clear.
     
    If you have legal permanent residence in Poland, it will be there, otherwise it will be in Italy.
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Zee Roman in I-751, filled tax married filing separately   
    Most folks use the filing status that provides for the best tax advantage for their particular situation. If in doubt, one should likely get an opinion from their accountant or tax professional.
     
    Your timeline is vacant,  It helps everyone that uses or is helped by the forum.
    Good luck on your immigration journey.
     
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Greenbaum in How to extent the NO2   
    Check out this DOS Nonimmigrant Visa FAQs for answers to your questions and more: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html
     
    To gild the lily, suggest that you contact the embassy to make certain that they will extend.
     
    BTW, this answer was easily found by utilizing the VJ Google Search function and the search terms, "extending K1 visa petition". Google can also be your friend. 
     
    Good luck on your immigration journey.
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    Pitaya got a reaction from yna2015 in I-751 December 2018 Filers   
    Welcome to the forum.
    Have you reviewed this 3 paged thread with over 30 replies about the Potomac Service Center: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/702492-potomac-service-center-processing-time/ ?
     
    BTW, while you are researching would you , yours is vacant. It helps  everyone that uses or is helped by the VJ forum to complete their timelines. The information helps make the VJ stats relevant.
     
    Good luck on your immigration journey, and Happy Holidays!!
     
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    Pitaya reacted to geowrian in I-751, filled tax married filing separately   
    I wouldn’t worry about it. Filing jointly vs separately is a personal financial decision, not about the validity of the relationship.
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    Pitaya reacted to debbiedoo in Administrative Processing- 6 Months Update   
    you cant send what you dont have.
     
    Simply write an explanation of why you dont have previous records and send what you do have.
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    Pitaya got a reaction from timmons in I-751 December 2018 Filers   
    CONGRATULATIONS !!
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    Pitaya reacted to Greenbaum in K1 expiration date   
    You are wrong. Sorry chap. The visa expiration date is tied to the medical but the embassy follows the recommendation from the medical facility who has the leeway to indicate what date they will use. Anytime you have additional testing it influences the expiration date. It has been that way for the 6 years I have been here answering questions, especially to those in the PI because of the rampant TB problems. Further information is contained in the following link.
     
    IMPORTANT NOTE:  Medical examination results are valid for six months in normal circumstances. But if you have certain medical conditions your examination results could expire in as little as 3 months. In any case, you should not have your medical examination until the NVC notifies you of your interview appointment date. You may be denied entry to the United States if your medical examination results expire before your arrival.
     
    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/medical-examination.html
     
     
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    Pitaya reacted to geowrian in Confused about i485 and ead   
    Good luck!
    Note that health insurance does not require an SSN. By law, it cannot be required for any ACA-compliant plan.
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    Pitaya reacted to payxibka in advance parole   
    Typically 6 to 7 months unless you are eligible for expedite 
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    Pitaya reacted to Sarge2155 in Is rapid visa worth it?   
    Run don't walk away from them, save your money!
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    Pitaya got a reaction from DaveAndAnastasia in Common sense OR Gamble for Wedding date?!?!?   
    What you seem to be espousing is the fictional stuff of TV reality shows. Somehow, it seems that you may have a mistaken idea of the real purpose and method of the K1 Fiance(e) visa process. The Form I-129F visa petition instructions clearly states the the petitioner and beneficiary have 90 days to get married once the beneficiary enters the US. "The figuring out and deciding if you want to get married after US arrival" is nonsense, and should already be done and finished before the petitioner goes through all of the time and effort to apply for the K1 visa petition approval, and afterwards the beneficiary goes through all of the time and effort to apply for a K1 visa, not after the beneficiary comes to the US.  Not sure is it is due to imagination or comprehension. 
    REF: https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f , Instructions, page 1
    BTW, where are you in your visa journey, your timeline is vacant? 
     
    Best of luck to you on your visa journey. 
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Sunny_Skies123 in Common sense OR Gamble for Wedding date?!?!?   
    Happy wife, happy life !!! 
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Sunny_Skies123 in Common sense OR Gamble for Wedding date?!?!?   
    What you seem to be espousing is the fictional stuff of TV reality shows. Somehow, it seems that you may have a mistaken idea of the real purpose and method of the K1 Fiance(e) visa process. The Form I-129F visa petition instructions clearly states the the petitioner and beneficiary have 90 days to get married once the beneficiary enters the US. "The figuring out and deciding if you want to get married after US arrival" is nonsense, and should already be done and finished before the petitioner goes through all of the time and effort to apply for the K1 visa petition approval, and afterwards the beneficiary goes through all of the time and effort to apply for a K1 visa, not after the beneficiary comes to the US.  Not sure is it is due to imagination or comprehension. 
    REF: https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f , Instructions, page 1
    BTW, where are you in your visa journey, your timeline is vacant? 
     
    Best of luck to you on your visa journey. 
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Juls801 in December 2019 - AOS Filers   
    Is the Guardsman Pass road closed for the winter yet?
    Good luck on your immigration journey, and Happy Holidays !!!
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    Pitaya got a reaction from kumbaya in Common sense OR Gamble for Wedding date?!?!?   
    What you seem to be espousing is the fictional stuff of TV reality shows. Somehow, it seems that you may have a mistaken idea of the real purpose and method of the K1 Fiance(e) visa process. The Form I-129F visa petition instructions clearly states the the petitioner and beneficiary have 90 days to get married once the beneficiary enters the US. "The figuring out and deciding if you want to get married after US arrival" is nonsense, and should already be done and finished before the petitioner goes through all of the time and effort to apply for the K1 visa petition approval, and afterwards the beneficiary goes through all of the time and effort to apply for a K1 visa, not after the beneficiary comes to the US.  Not sure is it is due to imagination or comprehension. 
    REF: https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f , Instructions, page 1
    BTW, where are you in your visa journey, your timeline is vacant? 
     
    Best of luck to you on your visa journey. 
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    Pitaya got a reaction from Juls801 in December 2019 - AOS Filers   
    You may want to carefully review the actual instructions again (emphasis added):
    REF: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485 , Instructions, page 10
     
    Most folks successfully interpret that to mean enclosing a copy of the  Form I-797 Notice of Action (NOA2), Form I-129F Petition Approval notice that was received by the petitioner.
     
    YMMV
     
    Good luck on your immigration journey.
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    Pitaya reacted to Cyberfx1024 in Ref (merged threads)   
    Why would they need the explanation for 2019? The 2019 tax year hasn't even ended yet. 
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    Pitaya reacted to TBoneTX in Is rapid visa worth it?   
    This question has been asked dozens of times.  Please search the forums for previous threads.
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