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    When do we have to File for AOS ???

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

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    My fiancee arrived in the USA on August 29,2014 and we got married this past Friday, September 19, 2014. My question is when do we have to file for AOS. I guess it is just a matter of not exactly having the money right now. Can we wait 6 months or so..... Need help in answering this as I want to make sure she will not run into in immigration trouble.

    Is it ok to wait????

    Thanks,

    Mark

    K1 Visa Approved

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    We were very prepared for the interview, having supplied ample evidence, but no too much. We discuseed everything. I supplied bank records, ITR, employment letter, paycheck stubs and a second letter of intent to maryy.

    Also I think the fact that we chat everyday annd discuss a lot of topics helped us. Iwish everyone good luck, as I know this is just the beginning of the journey

    K1 Visa Approved

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by Mark&Syrell

    Good day every one. Im sharing my k1 fiance visa interview last June 5 at US U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines.

    About 3am i woke up and called my brother Aldrin to come in our hotel to join my daughter Shyna at St. Lukes for her medication every morning, around 4am he came and i was curling my hair that time. I made a cup of coffee and ate slice of bread before I went to USEM. Went I am waiting the elevator I met a couple who will go to USEM too for their interview so they invite me to join them and we walk from City Garden Suites to USEM. We arrived there around 5am and I felt a little nervous there were so many applicants.
    While in the line I was holding my rosary and pray LOL! There were 4 lines there for the seafarers, tourist visa, immigrant visa and non immigrant. Around 7am the guard allow us to come inside the premises. I ready my passport, appointment letter and my Department State form DS 160. i went thru security check my bag put in xray machine no cellphone,no USB,no camera and other metallic things.
    I gave my appointment confirmation to the teller, i was asked for my name and birthday. If i completed my medical, was the result given to me in envelope or in cd. In my case, a cd was given. She gave me my number, keep it my mind, the number given to you will be used for the whole process of the interview. She instructed me to drop my papers at window 39 and prepare the necessary requirements for the interview. My lucky number was 6156. Then I waited my number to flash on the board in the waiting area. I was nervous while waiting around 8:30 my number flashed and hurry to come inside the main building and went to window 42. I am shaking when I saw he is American Consul hehehe. I greeted him " Good morning Sir" then he replied with a smile. Then he asked my name and my birthday after that finger printing..i though it is the start of the " grilling question " hahahah. Then he say " you may take your sit and wait for your number to be flash again" and I say thank u.
    I met some of girls there and chat them while waiting my number to flash again. It felt like the longest wait i had in my life. Finally around 9:20 my number flashed again and went to window 50. While walking i am praying, the consul is a Filipino. she greet me then asked all the documents list beside the window, I prepared my NSO BC, Cenomar, NBI, visa fee receipt, ITR 2013, W2 2013, and I-134 and dropped it in the small hole. She review my documents while asking a question
    -what is your name?
    -your birthday?
    -what will be your address when u come to America?
    -do u have any prior marriage?
    -who is the petitioner?
    -who is your fiance?
    -what is his work?
    -when visited you?
    She focused on my NBI and CENOMAR because i have a correction on my birth certificate.Then she say you are very prepared because u get 2 Cenomar and NBI with AKA ,she asked me why I need to get 2 cenomar. Then i answered " Ma'am it is important because part of the background check to see if i had a previous marriage in my incorrect last name.( by the way my last name is corrected from Cereño to Cereno). Then she asked a photo album. Then she say" I think your document are complete, you can go and take your sit and wait your number to flash again." and i say Thank you.
    I was hungry that time. Around 11am my final interview to american consul.I was shocked because he look like spiderman Peter Parker. Then he say "good morning Ma'am" and i replied Good morning to Sir. He said I need to take a oath before the interview, I raised my right hand and read the oath. I am nervous because it is the final stage and i need to make sure i will answer correctly. Then the interview begins.
    What is your name?
    Age?
    Who is Mark? and i answered He is my fiance Sir.. then he smiled
    Then he was curious about the ITR and he made me a hard time.He asked me about the places where Mark and his friend goes. My hands are shaking I saw on his face he is not convincing lol.. Then he proceed the interview. "So Ma'am you have a daughter,? he pronounced Sheena hehe..And i said yes Sir, where she is? "sir she is in the hotel." So you will not join her?" Sir i will join her but she is under medication at St lukes. She will finish her medication on august 19. Then he look my medical record and asked when did i take my medical. "Sir last April 22. then he say "So it will be valid until Oct. 22" and i agree with him and said " Sir maybe I will be here again on the interview of my daughter "I thought it was over but then he asked me another question LOL..
    What are the places Mark visited here? and i said He is a homebody. But we went to SM Malls, In Manila, farm of my relatives, in the school of my daughter, house of my friend, and introduced him to my relatives and friends. Then we are chatting about me and Mark like were friends hahaha!
    Then after a couple of minutes he say " I think you are good to go" while giving me a pamphlet about the Laws and the right of an immigrant to the United States. Then he said the magic word that i am waiting for " WELCOME TO AMERICA" I want to cry by that time..teary eyes and I cant believe I made it! I am very happy because I am done with the stressful visa process! Thank u for the prayers!

    VISA TIMELINE: about nearly 3 and half months of visa process!

    Feb 22 - Sent a petition USCIS
    -our case routed in Texas Service center
    Feb 24- Notice of Acceptance ( NOA1)
    Feb 28-Alien registration number
    Mar 11- Notice of Approval ( NOA2)
    -then documents routed at National Visa Center
    Mar 23- Got our Manila Case number
    -end of March schedule interview appointment
    Apr 21-22- Medical passed sad to say Shyna is still pending
    Apr 23- Attended the Guidance Counseling Program CFO
    June 5- Interview! VISA APPROVED!
    waiting my visa to issued and to pick up At 2go MOA!

    God will never leave Us when we need Him in times of difficulty.

    K2 Help... I am confused !!!!

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Ok... so. My fiancee has a daughter who was held up in her medical exam. The K2 had to undergo sputum test. The process has become complicated. On Monday April 22, 2014 my fiancee completed her medical exam. On June 5, 2014 my fiancee will have her interview with the consul.

    K2 would have to complete 6 months of treatment at St. Luke's before she can proceed with her medical exam. This causes an issue because by that time my fiancee's medical exam will be nearly expired.

    So the plan is for my fiancee to complete the interview on June 5, and once visa is on hand depart for America on 1st week of August leaving to K2 to follow.

    In anyone's experience, how difficult would this make it for the K2 to complete the process of the medical exam and interview. She will not be eligible again to take the medical until April 22, 2015 and I am under the understanding that she is eligible to follow one year from the date of visa issuance to my fiancee.

    Any suggestions or comments as to how complicated this will be for the K2 to get here?

    Any suggestions if the one year expires what to do from there as far as getting her here ?

    I-134F with K2 now going to wait

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Ok. So my fiancee went to St. Lukes, passed her medical exam. Her daughter was required for a sputum test. This has thrown a wrench into our journey. With the delay this will cause, she has elected to continue to the interview and have her K2 to follow...with the delay her K2 will be eligible for new medical exam next year..... I have paid for the K2 visa fee and medical......my questions are

    1.) Do i still list the K2 on the I-134F ?

    2.) With other members experiencing a similar scenario, what steps will have to be taken to get her her in the U.S.

    My fiancee will have her interview on June 5 ????? Kind of a confusing process when something like this happens.....Thanks in advance

    Notice that TSC Shipped Case to NVC - Approx. timeline from here?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    our petition was mailed on March 11, 2014 to NVC from Texas service center. I called them everyday after two weeks. Finally on 3/27/2014 they received and gave us our case number. After a couple of days of "administrative processing", on Friday, 28 it was forwarded to the embassy..... My suggestion is just wait 2 weeks and then call them everyday..They are a little short with you sometimes, but they will get over it.

    Scheduling a K1/K2 Interview Appointment

    in Philippines

    Posted

    All,

    WE have paid our visa fee and have successfully logged in and created a profile for my fiancee in the Philippines. My question is do I need to set 2 appointments for them..(one a piece) or are they put together, since when I entered their receipt numbers. Confused a bit....looking for some help....Thanks

    K-1 visa forms and other questions

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    You will need to get her an updated letter of intent along with your I-134 Affadavit of Support....along with you support documents....ie.. paystubs, W-2, ITR....

    She will need her birth certificate.....especially if she is coming here...u know....insurance and stuff like that..plus to get U.S Passport eventually

    Yeah, so if your fiancee's child is not accompanying her, then no need to worry about the child's birth certificate...

    My Friend May Be In Trouble???

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about Bob's unfortuante circumstances. I hope this is a lesson that he will not forget. You know, not all people are forthright and Bob deserves a lot of support, because he was doing the right thing. He loved the girl and you know, sometimes love can do these things. Hang in there, stay postive and remember, not all "foreign" brides are out for a free ride!!!

    GOOD LUCK !!!!!

    GOD BLESS!!sad.png

    Form I-129

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    1. If an item is not applicable I will leave it blank instead of writing "N/A" right?

    I filled all non applicable items with a "NONE"

    2. Does it have to be all capital letters when filling out the form?

    The only all capital letters should be the last name

    3. Is there a required paper size to use when I am to print the form? short or long bond paper is ok?

    8 1/2 inch by 11 inch

    4. Do I also need to include a passport style photo of my fiance's child (K2)?

    No, the only thing u need is the G-235A for both of you and both of you need a 2x2 inch passport style photo with a white background

    GOOD LUCK !!!!

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