Akwaaba02

Quick update. Yes I filed papers i130 and paid that fee along with i485 with that fee and medical examination.  He went to see officer today and all went well. They set up another date for November for him to come check in. So we are thankful.  Thanks again. 

Then you just file the I-485. An I-130 is not needed in your situation.
It sounds like they have not opened removal proceedings, so file as soon as you can. Filing the I-485 grants authorized stay while the case is pending.
No extra fees for the I-131 or I-765 (although that's not an excuse as these costs, if you thought you had to pay them, should have been planned out before entering on the K-1 visa).
 
There's a number of cases I've been noticing lately with K-1 entrants being approached by ICE agents and who have not filed for AOS yet. This is only anecdotal, but it does feel like they may be cracking down on this...people used to go years without filing for AOS and never have an issue.

Yes. We married within that month. He got here August 4 and we married on the 26th. 
Thank you all for the reassurance.  

How many days after entering the US on a K1 visa did you get married? Hopefully within 90.
 
File. I think this will work out.

We have seen this before and usually the judge will say either file AOS within x amount of days or he will be deported. 

Yes, extremely worth it.
 
 

Follow through, complete the I-485 AOS phase.
 
You did also marry within the 90 days of his entry into the US correct? Making sure because that will change whether you have to just do AOS or do i-130.

You do both, the I 485 also includes EAD the work permit.

Thanks for all your replies and concerns.
I will be sending my application tomorrow.
Gathered everything needed for AOS.
 
Thanks again!

I agree with sending in AOS,  now. My husband and I became out of status because I was thinking like most that I had some time. Wrong! ICE came knocking and arrested, booked and released my husband all in a few hours. We now not only have to file AOS  but also i_130, which is a whole different feel. Plus the anxiety of worrying if he will be detained is hard not only on you but for the family.  So please please get them done.

Congratulations, so happy for you!!!!
Me too!!! 

This will be me lol I'll be sobbing like a baby 😂😂

Congrats!

Omg congratulations this is so exciting !!!!!!

That is wonderful!! So happy for you.  I am also JW and prayed to Jehovah constantly.   When I heard my husband say he was approved I wanted to cry.  😂😂
Wishing you the best  ☺☺☺

Amen!! My husband had his visa interview this morning and was approved!! I'm so happy. Finally it is almost over and he will be here soon. He was there a few hours and says that he had a older white man that was friendly. He was smiling and only asked a few questions. 
Questions:
1. How did you meet your wife?
2. What have you been doing in ghana while waiting?
 
Then some small chat about doing Uber business (which my husband does). then he says that he was approved!
 
Its been almost a year exactly since we first started this process. We included chats from watsapp since 2015-present, Facebook chat from 2014, calling history, wedding pics, and maybe 10 pics of us doing things casually. also western union money transfers. my mom was able to attend the wedding and we have pics of that, so i believe that helped. I know it is common to front load for the Ghana embassy, but honestly I didn't. I only included 2 pictures from the wedding initially. Everything else I mentioned was taken to the interview. I'm not saying I'm suggesting this, but honestly I didn't even know about front loading when I submitted my NVC application lol. Good luck all that are waiting! And if I can be of help to someone waiting on the Ghana process let me know. I had a pretty straight forward and smooth Visa process. 
 

Don't give her fiance grief about this. Sometimes this process makes us all a little crazy. My fiance had no idea you could get them from the IRS website until I told him. Sometimes this process makes our brains not function they way they should. Its better to be nice and help than say hurtful things.

Exactly I've never known a more stressful situation than a K1 fiancé visa application 

First, I recommend using a laptop or desktop computer.  Viewing this stuff on cell phone makes the information jumbled in my opinion.  It looks like part of the message was cut off.  As Scandi said, above that message it should say "At NVC", "In Transit" or "Ready".

When you're at your computer, take your MTL# and check your status on the CEAC website again here:
https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

Visa Application Type should be set under "Immigrant Visa". 

Once the CEAC says your case is "Ready", then you will be able to submit your completed Packet 3 forms.  Download Packet 3 from the US/Canadian Embassy website here:
https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/

After you submit Packet 3 via the email provided in Packet 3, you will receive a return email called Packet 4 that has information on scheduling your interview and medical exam.

Hope this helps!

Just a little update.  
 
I called the NVC this morning, and received our MTL# and was told not to send our Packet 3 forms until the visa status shows as "Ready" in the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website.  The CEAC website that tracks your case via your MTL# is here:
  https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

I checked our case, and it is set to "Ready".  I will be completing the Packet 3 paperwork this week and hopefully will have it sent out by this weekend.  Since we're only a few steps ahead of you in this process, I'll keep you updated on the Packet 4 information once I receive it.

Good luck to us all!  

I am very happy to inform all of you that i had my interview on the 2nd of march and it was very sucessful, i arrived at the US embassy in Ghana at 7:30am because my interview was scheduled for 9:30am. I went through all the security checks before being allowed into the premises.
At about 9:40am, all winners of the DV lottery were called to window 2 where we were given some instructions on how they want our documents to be arranged and presented. The lady also gave us a print out of the amount to be paid as visa fees which was 330USD . we were immediately asked to make payment  with the cashier. 
I took a seat for about an hour before my name was mentioned to enter window 3. i was actually the first dv lottery applicant to be called.
The lady then took my biometeric information after which she took all my documents including photocopies.
note: the document includes
1. medical report
2. police report
3. birth certificate (with photocopy)
4. US size passport picture (2)
5.passport
6. educational certificates ( wassce certificates, university certificates and other educational certificates) (with photocopies)
 
After presenting all my documents..i took a seat for about another 1hour then i was called to window 5 for the real  interview
I was  called by a nice and beautiful white lady to window 5 ....i greeted her and she responded with a smile.
This is how the interview went
Me: Good morning how are you ?
CO: I'm very well thanks
CO: Please raise your hand a repeat after me( you will take a n oath)
CO: i am going to ask you a few questions about your educational background
Me: ok no problem
CO: What grade did you make in maths
        What is the name of the university yo attended
        What course did you read ?/
        Where are you currently working and as what??
        I guess you love what you do and will like to do same in the US
        Who are you going to stay with in the US??
        How long has he been living there??
        with a smile she pulled out a blue sheet and said that " I am going to grant your visa,pick it up in a few weeks time" have a safe trip and welcome to America.
 
I was soo excited and overwhelmed at how smooth things went.
i wish anybody who is yet to go for their interview  all the best and they have to be confident and pray for God's guidance.
It took a lot of prayers 
 
 
 

I'm so excited that we finally received our N2. Reading post after post of approvals or non approvals yet, or RFE' s, in which I knew that we were going to get but we didn't; can absolutely make or break a person. But am very happy that this website is here to give support. Just showing a moment of gratitude.

I'm so excited that we finally received our N2. Reading post after post of approvals or non approvals yet, or RFE' s, in which I knew that we were going to get but we didn't; can absolutely make or break a person. But am very happy that this website is here to give support. Just showing a moment of gratitude.

~~moved to progress reports from process and procedures. ~~
 
Congrats on NOA2. 

I am so happy to hear that someone's case is moving from November. Sorry for the RFE though. I hope you get your question answered soon.