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I think they should wait to have the DNA... IF it is requested. Since the beneficiary is the father, I do not see why they would need a DNA test. I've often heard of the vice versa, when the mother or the child is the beneficiary.

Emailing the Embassy is your best bet--that's how we changed ours.

But also request the packet be sent by email; as if they already sent it, they won't send it again.

However, lately, they've been sending the packet to both the petitioner (in the US) and the beneficiary. So chances are you'll receive it yourself.

No. K1 is considered a non-immigrant visa as you'll have to go through AOS once married...

hi

it doesn't matter that she is now on tps, what matters is that she entered legally on a tourist visa, overstay is forgiven. if she had entered illegally to the country she wouldn't be able to adjust status in country, it wouldn't be worth filing for her because if she left, there would be a 10 year ban, there are no waivers for parents

Oh wow! Thank you Aleful for this clarification. I will make sure to tell them so that there is no confusion in the future...

Just relax and answer everything truthfully. Bring a copy of your submission with you just in case thry lose something and you'll be fine... Good luck and praying for you!

you could be us citizen after 3 years if you still married with that usc you dont have to wait for 5 years, and after that apply for your mom,

Yes, thank you for the reply!

My friend knows that but wanted to make sure there wasn't another option...Waiting 3 years is definitely not bad!

You're welcome :-)

You will need the letter from the Embassy in Packet 3 in order to get the medical done. No approved doctor on the list will do it without that letter.

But don't worry, the most you'll wait foe your medical is 1 week.

What you can do though (if you want to do something while waiting), is make sure your fiance is up to date with his vaccines. Have him take anyone he hasn't and get a record... I would go to the same approved physician you plan on going to for the medical... And during his medical, make sure they transcribe the vaccines unto DS3025 (and request a copy) so that once he comes you don't have to worry about I693 for AOS. I wish I had done that and save hundreds and time...

Good luck!!

Hello:

You can ask your phone company for a call log for certain months (sometimes you may have to pay a fee) but it's easier than printing it online.

For the email, do a search for your fiancee's email and then take a screenshot showing the name, subject, and date of the conversation. If you feel that showing certain convo in depth will help your case, then you can also print out specific email threads (like 2-3 diff emails.)

For Facebook, you can probably do it as the email... or you can try the 'Download your Information' tool from Account Settings through downloading a copy of your facebook data. It may be a long process as all your chats, etc. will be downloaded as well. So if you don't have the time, do just like the email. Screenshots and printing specific convo threads for more support.

Hope this helps!

Thanks Yang-Ja...You answered my questions :-)

Just to clarify though, the mother is currently on Temporary Protected Status.

Thank you for the reply! That's what I've been reading but wanted to make sure by asking on VJ :-)

However I'm still wondering...Once the person becomes a US Citizen and applies for the mother, does the mother have to leave the US? The mother did enter legally (with a tourist visa) but overstayed her visa by many years.

Hello!!

I was asked this question today and after researching it, I still could not find a great answer...

Can someone who entered on a K1 visa, went through AOS, and now has a valid 2-year GC petition for their mother who is currently on TPS?

If no, would they have to wait until they become US citizens?

If yes, how long until the mother receives the GC?

During any of the process, would the mother have to leave the US?

Thank you to any clarification on the subject :-)

Not an ezpert, but I think in this case, I would just marry in the US and then adjust status... Without going through the K1 visa.. Hope someone with more knowledge on the subject can help you! Good luck!! :-)

At this point, your fiance just needs from you: a new letter of intent, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents, and any proofs you may have for the relationship...Everything else from now on will pertain to him.

Basically, you do not need to have medical exams, fill out forms for yourself..

Hope that helps!!

Not a big deal... we did the same!

So any July filers out here adjusting from the "others" category (tourist, student, non-K1/CR1, etc) that are still waiting for interview schedules?

I am trying to analyze the timeline trends. Those adjusting from K-1 seem to have the longest wait, specially those that have interview waivers. Others in that category are lucky enough to get an interview sched and automatic approval in 4 months or less. There are those adjusting from "others" that have received approvals in less than 3 months--even receiving EAD concurrent to GC.

In as far as EAD timelines go, it is pretty standard at about 90days tops but for GC there seems to be no rhyme or reason. Some are faster than others and I do not understand the factors that affect how quickly or soon a case is resolved. Initially, I was of the impression that doing a "walk-in" to your biometrics appointment sooner than your schedule can speed up a case but it seems like that is totally independent of the I-485/I-130 application. It could possibly speed up your I-765/EAD/AP but not AOS.

So, if anyone is in a sharing mood-- please state the visa you're adjusting from, when you submitted AOS papers, what local office (for interview) and how long (in no of days) before you got your interview schedule-- or note if still waiting.

My husband entered through K1.

We sent our AOS papers on July 16 and our case was route to the NBC on July 24.

Had Biometrics on August 23.

The EAD/AP Combo Card was ordered on September 17 and we received it on September 25.

We called the USCIS regarding the I485 on October 28 because case status online still reads Acceptance. They said that the local office (Hartford, CT) is still processing Feb 2013 applications and therefore to contact them again after 4 months (if no changes to the case.) They also mentioned that just because we haven't received an interview letter (nor an interview waiver letter), doesn't mean that we will (or will not) get an interview... The last time our I485 was touched was on July 24

Patience is key in all this... I've decided to not look at a Status Update until January/February for my sanity...

Haiti allows you to be at the interview.

It is not a requirement, however HIGHLY favored. As some COs like to see both people. You never really know if you'll be asked to have a second interview just because the petitioner was not present at the first. So, most people from Haiti choose to attend the first interview; in order to avoid possibly delaying the process and to support their partner! Welcome to VJ! and Good luck

http://french.haiti.usembassy.gov/iv-fiance-visas.html

A partir du 24 Octobre 2013, l'Ambassade des Etats-Unis d'Amérique à Port-au-Prince exigera le formulaire DS-160, demande de visa électronique pour traiter tous les visas de Fiances K1 et K2. Le DS-160 remplace le formulaire électronique DS-156 (EVAF), l'application DS-156K (formulaire de visa de fiance), et le formulaire DS-230 pour visa d'immigrant et enregistrement des étrangers (parties I et II). Les bénéficiaires de visa non immigrant K-1 et K-2 ne doivent plus remplir les formulaires: DS-156, DS-156K et DS-230. Ils ne doivent pas non plus utiliser le formulaire DS-260.

Cependant, certaines exceptions s'appliquent. Le bénéficiaire d'une demande de visa non immigrant K-1 ou K-2 n’aura pas besoin de soumettre le formulaire DS-160 si:

• Le bénéficiaire a déjà reçu une date de rendez vous pour une interview en date du 24 Octobre 2013.
• Le bénéficiaire a déjà vu un officier consulaire avant le 24 Octobre 2013 et a été invité à soumettre des documents supplémentaires ou est en cours de traitement administratif.
• Le bénéficiaire a déjà soumis les formulaires : DS156, valable et dûment signé, le DS-156-K et /ou le DS-230 non périmés ou a reçu des instructions afin de soumettre les documents suscités.

Pour plus informations sur la façon de compléter le formulaire DS-160, nous invitons tous les bénéficiaires de visa K-1 et K-2 à revoir notre rubrique contenant les questions fréquemment posées sur le DS-160

Basically, as of yesterday, the DS160 replaces the forms: DS-156,DS-156K, DS-230, and DS-260 at the Embassy in Haiti. If you submitted your Packet 3 before then, you are fine...

It is new and it is done online...

All the forms for the Haiti Embassy will be required at once in Packet 3. Which will be turned in via Haiti Messager before the interview...You will receive packet 3 reuqirements and interview letter from the Embassy once your case reaches Port-au-Prince...

What exactly did you send, and what exactly does the RFE say?

Yes, in order for us to help you, we need more information...

Congratulations!!!

You are not required to send your original document. A photocopy will be enough. Front and back. Keep your original one and only send it if requested later on in the process. You will not get any original copy back and will be stuck having to go to your country for another one...Make sure though that you have a certified English translation of it if it is not in English. Good luck!

You technically do not have a deadline. But it's better to do it as soon as possible as your husband will be out of status after Dec 5.

Yes finally but since it was two days away, im gonna change flight, i am so happy

Ok it's definitely safer!! CONGRATS!! So happy!! :-)