Kayla and Andrew

On 1/9/2018 at 3:26 PM, adurgin4 said:

Java2, we did look up his status on the USCIS website and guess what...the last update is from August stating his work permit had been mailed. Nothing else has been posted...nothing at all about an interview for the green card on December 20th. So I highly doubt this is his fault. I’m glad things worked out smoothly for you but not everyone can say the same. 

I'm not sure if this has changed or if it's just different depending on how/when you filed, but I received three NOAs with different case numbers. One for AOS, one for EAD and one for AP. I filed the EAD and AP with the AOS back in October of 2017. When I look up these numbers on the USCIS website, it shows me the status and for which form. Is it possible that you only received the NOA for the EAD or was it all grouped together as one case last year? 

I had this issue too. In the end I never found anything and just edited the chat log down to 50 pages. They didn't seem to mind that there was no call history included.

4 minutes ago, Monica86 said:

Thank you my friend for this valuable information. We have been chatting for almost 5 years but skype shows history of one year. I am just planning to show the call log with duration. I think I would not show any chat because we had some fights sometimes like every couple do and I don't want it to jeopardize anything. And about our recent trip, wedding plan, etc. we discuss over the phone as it is much easier to communicate instead of typing :D.

The only way you would jeopardize anything is if you submitted some sort of fight the is overly aggressive. But if they are just normal couple spats, then there shouldn't be any shame in showing that you, like you said, "fight sometimes like every couple". Overall, I see no harm in excluding the fights. It was just a personal choice of mine. I would add some of your chat log if there is anything there you are comfortable showing them. If there really is no other form of communication between the two of you, every little bit helps.

I don't think either of those issues will be.... well, an issue. I'm sure they won't care about the Mr. or Ms. on the hotel receipt. I don't think they will be scrutinizing it to that extent. There are many travel receipts that I provided that didn't even have both of our names on it. 

As for the Skype log, also shouldn't be an issue. This was the only form of communication I had between the two of us and was the only thing I submitted. It also downloaded with our usernames and not our real names. If you are unsure about it, you can make a short statement to put on top of the log indicating who is what username. Or you can go all out, like I did, and actually change the usernames on the log to your real names. They didn't question it at all. You also don't have to give them the entire log. If your case is like mine, we had thousands of pages of log. We selected choice conversations throughout the years that we had. We specifically put in conversations about trip planning (to back up the trips that were taken) and immigration planning. Then we added one or two conversations for every couple of months. We personally chose significant moments in our relationship, including a couple of fights we had. We got it down to about 50 pages. 

As long as your relationship is legitimate and you provide all the necessary paperwork and proof, you should be just fine. Age discrepancy should not be an issue. There is a 9 year gap between me and my fiance's ages. They never questioned it.

Use the guides here and don't hesitate to ask if you need clarifications on anything. I've asked plenty of stupid questions here and everyone is very nice! We are all here to help each other!

Welcome to Visa Journey and good luck!!!

I had left mine blank, but I also included a copy of my fiance's I-94 history from this >https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home< website. Everything had checked out fine and was approved. 

16 minutes ago, useful89 said:

Thank you very much!

 

For the question about her address in a different alphabet if different from Roman, officially Arabic and French are both used, so should I also write her address in Arabic? Also, should my address here when living with her be written as is (in french) or English? So instead of 'rue' should I write street?

You are talking about sections 47-50, correct? In 47.a - 48 you'll write it in the roman alphabet. "Rue" will be fine as the French use the same alphabet we do. If her name/address is written in a different alphabet in the country that she resides, like Arabic, you will write it in that alphabet in sections 49.a - 50.f.

If this seems confusing, Just write her address in French in sections 47.a - 48. Then, her name and address in Arabic in section 49.a - 50. Sounds like the safe bet.

Something to take note, but I'm pretty sure when you are determining how much you need to make using this form (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p) you include yourself in this equation. So, you would need to look at the guidelines for 4 persons. Being your fiance, your 2 dependents and yourself. In this case the 125% line would be at $30,750. With how much you made last year and taking into account for your raise and the $15k in savings... you should be okay, but it definitely doesn't hurt to have a cosponsor.

In my experience they are pretty understanding. I was out of work for 3 months due to the renovation of my work place. So, I definitely didn't make the poverty limit. I did not use a co-sponsor. I had just submitted a statement explaining the lapse of income during that time and they approved it no problem. Honestly, I think it really depends on the person who receives your case. Some people are understanding, while others are by the book no matter what. 

Actually having the same issue here. For me it's just that they have no idea what I'm talking about when I tell them the full medical was done in the UK and that we just need them to finish the vaccinations portion. All I found on this subject was in the instructions portion of the i-163.

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical examination overseas? If you were admitted as a:

A. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e);

or

B. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen;

and

C. You received a medical examination prior to admission,

then:

(1) You are not required to have another medical examination as long as you file your Form I-485 within one year of an overseas medical examination;

and

(a) The panel physician did not find a class A medical condition during your overseas examination;

or

(b) The panel physician did find a class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility, and you have complied with the terms and conditions of the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the Part 9. Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you must submit Parts 1., 2., 3., 4., 6., and 9. of Form I-693.

The only thing I can think of is to bring the instructions with us to the medical, show them this part and hope they don't charge us for a full medical...

I would maybe call or email them to notify them of the mishap, but you should be fine. The only foreseeable issue I see is if you submitted two separate checks, money orders or cashiers checks and they end up cashing them both. As long as you contact them, I'm sure they would send the second unused one back to you.

I filled out my fiances forms and he just signed them. They were accepted just fine, so I don't see why you filling out areas she missed would be an issue.

For the I-134 you need to provide proof of income. You submit this at the Embassy interview. This includes:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account: (1) Date account opened; (2) Total amount deposited for the past year; and (3) Present balance.

B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing: (1) Date and nature of employment; (2) Salary paid; and (3) Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed: (1) Copy of last income tax return filed; or (2) Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

I submitted both the statement from my bank and statement from my employer. I had also included my most recent pay stubs and last tax return document as additional proof. 

My fiance and I met online through a video game and I stated as such on my I-129F. It was approved. I don't think they mind at all that you met online, but only that you can prove your relationship is legitimate. The biggest thing is that you've actually met in person at some point.

Thanks! That does help a whole lot! It's $265 for the MRV, so I'm guessing that covers pretty much everything.

Oh, and congrats on your engagement Koala!

We've received the NOA2 and confirmation that it's on it's way to the consulate in London. Instructions say to go ahead and fill out the DS-160. That is now finished and I wondering where I can pay for that, if at all. Some sites say I have a fee to pay, then some mention nothing at all. All the Consulate says is this:

If you have been notified that the petition has been approved and you have received the Notice of Action, Form I-797, and NVC has advised you that your application has been transferred to the Embassy in London for processing, you are required to complete the following 5 steps to prepare for your immigrant visa interview. (Spouses of U.S. Citizens and their children applying for K-3 & K-4 visas are required to follow the same instructions).

Please do not schedule the visa interview until you have completed Steps 1 – 4.

Step 1 – Complete the application online Form DS-160 for each family member applying for a visa and print the confirmation page as it will be required at the time of your interview. If a question does not apply to you, please mark it with a N/A.

Step 2 – Assemble all of the documents required in support of your application, including the Affidavit of Support from your fiance(e) or in the case of a K3 visa applicant, spouse. Download the document checklist (PDF, 2 paqes). Do not send any documents to the Immigrant Visa Unit.

Step 3 – Schedule a medical examination with the Embassy approved physician in London. All visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination. Information about the medical, including how to book is available here. The results of the medical examination will take 5 working days to be received by the Immigrant Visa Unit.

Step 4 –Once you have completed steps 1-3 above, notify the Immigrant Visa Unit that you are ready for an interview by using our Notification of Applicant Readiness online form, here.

Step 5 – Once you have submitted the Notification of Applicant Readiness online form in Step-4 above, you should schedule the visa interview and pay the MRV application fee. Your passport will be returned to you by the Embassy approved courier service. To ensure that there are no delays with the delivery, you must register with courier at the time you schedule the appointment.

I've also read that there is a filing fee for the Affidavit of Support, yet again, nothing about a fee up there. Only thing I can be sure of is the MRV fee (which I think is $160), the courier cost and the medical exam fee. Do I not need to pay for the DS-160 and Affidavit? Or is the fee the MRV? I'm so confused! D;

Awesome! Thank you all so much! This info is a big help! Almost ready to send in the first packet! Wish me luck!!! xD

Hi, all! This website has been a big help. I just have a couple of questions before finishing up the I-129F package.

#1 - My fiance will be moving to a new address before the I-129F Package is processed. He knows the new address, but won't be moving there till after I've sent the package in. I have listed his current address on all the forms, but wanted to know if this may cause an issue at a later date. What is the best way to go about this to avoid complications.

#2 - I'm sure this has been discussed in previous threads, but I was unable to find it. A link to the appropriate thread or a quick answer here would be much appreciated. The question is about Form I-134, Affidavit of Support. It doesn't state anywhere that I could find the minimum income needed to sponser my fiance. My mother has already agreed to co-sponser if needed, but I also don't know where to start with that either.

Thank you all again!