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Ok...it all goes to Rio. NVC puts package together. No need for translations.

My wife did interview in Rio in July. did not need transalations at interview.

Ours is a CR-1 visa. Anyone who came on a spouse visa know the timeline after the interview till they came to the states? Thanks!

My wife was IR1 and recieved passport with visa about week and a half later...In july this year

Maybe she can explain to dad that she could petition for him down the line.... just saying..

Should scan individually...page by page.

I know it's a pain in the ### but I'm telling you how I did it.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

You can use cover page either AOS or IV I scanned all pages individually. For example I864 each page got a file then you will name each file

Example:

RDJ000000 Smith John I864 PAGE 1 OF 8.....

RDJ000000 Smith John I864 PAGE 2 OF 8....

all scans like that attach them to one email and send. Just be sure to identify each document in the file name and always use name and case number. Each attachment can't be more than 5mb

No. Sending it is enrolling. Once you send email you must continue with EP.

I did it for Rio it just made it quicker and painless. You recieve an email upon them receiving. No worrying whether USPS lost package. And if RFE you send it fast. Overall fast efficient and safe.

I guess my wife is one of the lucky ones. POE August 3rd SS in mail August 17.. by what I read its hit or miss. Good luck.

It's a waiver. She will be fine. It's judged by the time of the medical. Same issue with my wife. Visa approved July 1st. She POE Wednesday August 3rd at JFK No issue.

There are two rules.

A USC stepparent can only petition for a child if the marriage occurred before the child's 18th birthday. If the child was 18 or older when the marriage occurs, then the child is not considered a child of the USC stepparent for immigration purposes.

For immigration purposes, a child under age 21 when you file is considered an Immediate Relative. If the USC stepparent files after age 21, then it would be an F1 case if the child is unmarried.

If they have reached the age of majority in Brazil, they do not need their father's permission to immigrate.

It can be confusing when one set of laws consider them as adults and another set of laws consider them as children. It boogles the mind that they can be considered adults for one purpose and children for another while seeking immigration visas.

Thank you so much for the reply. This eases my mind. Hasn't been easy but I see light at the end of the Tunnel. Thank you again

Hi guys one more question I would appreciate an answer.

My step daughters are 19 and 18

Since the USCIS consider my girls as children does that mean that they would still need permission from the biological father to come to the US. I really hope not because he is the reason my wife and I were apart for 10 years. He wouldnt consent. Please help. In Brazil they are adults.

Case Complete! Congrats.

I would like to see some reviews too. My wife will be coming into JFK in a couple weeks.

Case Complete...congrats...

You sent both the AOS package and IV package before you paid your IV fees? Did you have to sign up somewhere or just send it in directly? Just trying to understand how the process works. Thanks, just trying to figure how to do this the quickest.

Add the files in the order stated on the AoS cover page. And each page is its own file. For example I864 has 7 pages. So scan and save each page individually. The name of files should be your case number name of beneficiary and then name of document and page number if necessary.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

I did electronic processing for my wifes IR1; and in my opinion it helped cut on waiting time.because I sent it as soon as I received and paid my AoS invoice.

Other way around, it is Oct 1st through March 31st.

Ooops Yes your right thanks....

https://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/vaccination-requirements

Q. When does the flu season start for purposes of the seasonal flu vaccine requirement? Since the seasonal flu vaccine is required, do I have to get the seasonal flu vaccine if it is not the flu season?

A. For purposes of the immigration medical examination, the flu season starts on October 1 and ends on March 31 each year. If your immigration medical examination is during this period, you are required to have the seasonal flu vaccine. If you have an immigration medical examination completed between April 1 and September 30, when it is not the flu season for immigration purposes, you are not required to document that you have received the seasonal flu vaccine.

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Im waiting for my NOA2 as well and taking vaccines slowly, so I don't have to get them all at once. you will need those vaccines:

• MMR
• Td or Tdap or DT or DTP or DtaP (One date must be no longer than 10 years ago)
• Varicella (if you had chickenpox, History gets you a waiver)
• Influenza (during flu season)

Ooohhh ok. You got it. Good. I just didnt want you to get over worried for nothing. GOOD LUCK. YES I understand what you mean by the dates none of them say it. But I researched it. And found it right on USCIS website. I made a copy and had it with me just in case. The Doctor must follow USCIS rules. Hope all goes well. GOD BLESS

Okokok.... The Flu Vaccine at this point is going to be a problem.

A. DO NOT worry about it because doctor knows and will waive it.

B. DO NOT worry about it because FOR USCIS Flu season is from October 31 to March 1st.

For reference Google USCIS and Flu Vaccination. It says it there. Make a copy and take if need be.

I just want you to not be so worried about it. My wife and I were. Until I researched it. At the medical I personally asked the doctor confirmed it.

oh ok

so what did they put on the international vaccines card? that she had it or its empty? Cause i think she will need that for the AOS, no?

During the medical the doctor has a check list that he fills in with letter codes. On that list he marks those with waiver codes

They probably waived your wife because we were having a shortage of flu vaccines, since everyone was worried about H1N1. But I think after the shortage, they might require it again (although I can't say for sure). In any case, I decided to take because I didn't want to delay receiving my medical results.

Ok so since last week shortage ended????

My wife got approved on July 1St. At the medical in Rio doctor said flu shot was not needed. They are waiving everyone. You will be fine.

Not sure if this helps. But my wife interviewed For IR1 on July 1st and received her passport yesterday July 8th. And that was with July 4th holiday. Actually passport was issued and mailed July 5th. Took 3 days on Sedex to reach Joao Pessoa. Hope this info helps.