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I am a US Citizen living and working with a Visa in Mexico, the same for my Swedish Fiance. We filed from here and he will be doing his interview at an Embassy in Mexico. As long as you are a legal resident in the county you are petitioning from, it's ok. 

I have been waiting Since mid February and I have not received my NOA1 in the mail (i got the email notification). I tried calling but there was a 200 minute wait to speak to a level 2 rep. AND since I live international, they will not call me back. All of this = I am screwed. I sent an email to some address they gave me, but still....nothing. I am losing my mind, as I know if there are any RFE's, I won't get what they need (and they will not tell you over the phone) and when the NOA2 gets miles, I know for sure I won't get that either. It's so stone aged that they do things through the mail, and not automated online. Talk about a lack of security. I'm losing my mind over this situation and none has provided me any guidance. 

I am doing the K1 process abroad, and I help another couple living her with writing a check from them. Theirs clear the other day... so I would say there is no problem.

Gonna bump this up! There has to be SOMEONE that was a US citizen living in Mexico and did the process. 

Yes, it is 1 year for the currant Country you live in. If you lived in any previous Country, and you need the Police certificate, they do not expire as long as you have not returned since obtaining the report. 

I am curious if there is/were other petitioners that were living in Mexico with their finance's during their K1 process. I ask, as it will be 8 weeks since I got the NOA1 email, but nothing in the mail. One of the biggest annoyances here is the lack of a postal system, and never receiving mail. I called the USCIS, and the first level of support could not help me in how to rectify this issue, so they forwarded the call to the next level. There has always been over 100 minutes of wait time, so they call you back... BUT not if you live outside the US of A. I am curious what other Petitioners did that worked for them as I hear the NOA2 and even the NOA1 are needed for the Adjustment of Status. 

I really would like some feedback as this is the worse part of the process thus far.

Thanks in advance

On 4/6/2017 at 8:01 PM, minemar said:

Thanks!  It took exactly 102 days after they received our pettion to get NOA2. Sadly my fiancé is living in the U.S. while I am in Mexico!

 

3 days? I think that'd be ideal, Idk if it's really possible to do it all within 3 days, What if there's a delay on the Medical?  I'm just too paranoid, that's why I'm giving myself at least one week to do the whole process, Although  I'd rather to do the medical and biometrics in Mexico city and just fly to CDJ for the interview.  I wonder if you can call them and provide the full address, maybe a 2nd address would be nice.  

 

Now I'm just waiting to hear from NVC and I'm really counting the days till I get to see my fiancé again.

I have read the others review of their time in Juarez, and it seems like three days is enough. The last place on earth either of us ever wanted to be was in Juarez, and now we have to go for more than a few hours. If there is a problem with the Medical, which their should't as he will have a full exam in Cancun prior to Juarez, just to be sure everything: blood panels and vaccinations are all up to date and the general doctor gives a green light. Plus doing Medical Day 1, will allow for any follow up needed on day 2 (afternoon). I suppose we can extend if need be, but we cannot afford more than 3 days of no pay to be there. 

I already tried the call to USCIS... there is always a wait of over 100 minutes, and they have to call you back. Since I live international, they won't call me. I can only do things though email, and no one wants to respond to me. It really really sucks!

Tori

14 hours ago, minemar said:

Sorry for the late response. No we just got our case approved last night and now we will wait for NVC and finally the consulate. I'm worried I won't get the embassy letter cause I had to abbreviate my address due to the small space to put it in all the forms, I am guessing I'll have to go directly to CDJ and do everything there during 1 week or less.

 

Are you and your fiancé waiting for the checklist letter from the Consulate?

Well.. firstly... Congratulations on your approval. How long was your wait between Noa1 and Noa2? I'm at 7 weeks now since the Noa1 email (still no letter in the mail). Are you and your fiance in Mexico, as we both are? For all of addresses, we both did supplements as our home and work addresses are just too long and abbreviating I would think would certainly cause delays in an already screwed up mail system. Our thoughts about CDJ is to get everything done in 3 days. Fly in on day 1, go to the Embassy if we don't get the invitation letter, do the medical in afternoon. Day 2 biometrics appointment and pick up medical packet. Day 3 interview and then fly back to Cancun.  

We are not petitioning in the Philippines, but we don't have any vaccinations and will doing what is on the CDC site prior to medical/interview today a good amount of money. 

@MXcompadre.... We're all sitting here on pins and needles. I hope all went well

@LilyAR....Wishing you all the best. A few more days to go. Please give us some feedback too

Following. A bit disappointed that you haven't had any response. It seems like the Latin American forum doesn't have the following that so many others do. I hope someone steps in for you....Us. I'm still pending NOA2, but you asked good questions.

Good luck!!!

Following!!! My father is retired as well and will be a couple sponsor. We are not filing through London, but I'm hoping the details can help. 

On 3/24/2017 at 6:16 AM, minemar said:

Hi!   

 

Unfortunately you can't go further with your process until you receive the letter from the consulate.  You can only fill the ds-160 online but you can't actually get an interview or medical done without that piece of paper.  

 

Trust me it's very frustrating.  If you're from Mexico you might end upwaiting from 2 - 4weeks to receive the letter after the consulate issued the letter since they send it through regular post office. 

 

 

You can either wait or travel to the consulate window and get a copy printed out. 

 

Good luck '!

You have already received this paper? Was there any issues getting in the mail. I have been living in Mexico for 7+ years, and despite people mailing me cards for holiday's. I have never received any. This is the fear my fiancé and I are having over this process. Why can't things be done efficiently, like Canada, and doing everything though email. Save time and loads of money

On 3/20/2017 at 0:31 AM, Ash.1101 said:

Also note since I can't edit my post, you do seem to have some misconceptions when it comes to the I-134. While they can't deny you, they can ask for a cosponsor or two. Like I posted before, this happened to us. The only way for denial would be that you couldn't provide a cosponsor when they ask, but being handed a 221g with considerations for a second cosponsor is a pretty awful feeling, especially when you expect everything to be fine because you "met the minimum requirement"..

Note that consular discretion exists heavily in the K-1 phase, when you AOS those minimum requirements are looked at as that, minimum requirements. If you make it, you're fine. But for K-1 visa interviews, even if you make the minimum it can still not be good enough if the CO has any valid doubt, such as working outside the country, having no income, etc.


From your prior posts I do see your using a cosponsor because you don't even make enough to file taxes, which means they will most likely just ignore your paperwork. If they do look at it, if anything they may ask you to correct it as you don't earn any US income. Make sure to include a letter as to why you don't earn enough to file taxes, but be aware that there may be some doubt placed on you as living outside of the US you've managed to never have to file a tax return because you've been under the threshold. I'm guessing that your fiance has been the sole provider for you, which sadly to the government doesn't matter much, as they view it as your job to take care of him.

Without paystubs, you can print your bank statements and highlight the deposits from your job.


As long as your cosponsors proof is solid, you should be fine, but just be aware of the possibilities. 




Also, if you called USCIS and asked if you can put your foreign income that will end when you move on your I-134, I would go ahead and chalk it up to someone that isn't sure about the situation. USCIS is normally known as the misinformation hotline, and there's a reason for that. Also, what proof do you have that you made what you said you made? If it's just employer letters that may not be enough. Normally there would be some form of yearly income tally, or again, a years worth of paystubs.

I make literally $5,000 when converted into USD. I know I cannot sponsor my fiancé. I have a co sponsor already which is my dad. Thank you for the details, regarding ongoing position vs leaving foreign job. I can't wait to give my notice and get out of this place. I was providing feedback I got from a guy who seems to "know-it-all" when it comes to visa stuff. So I should put $0 and just include my letter explain the last 7 years of my life along with the letters from my currant job (also translated by a translator) so they can see my yearly salaries here, and also why I haven't filed taxes. I am my sole provider. I don't live with my fiancé. I make enough here to live fine. I actually make more than my fiancé. I follow the guidelines put out by the IRS, as doing the taxes (which I did in 2015), is a headache for falling so far below the minimum. 

7 hours ago, MXcompadre said:

My spouse was in the same predicament, his parents had kept no documentation and/or 'cartella de Vacunacions'.  So our local MD General Practitioner suggested and recommended that he go to out local Centro de Salud and inquire as to whether he could obtain the required shots there.  Bingo!  We printed for the CDC website [en espanol] the list of mandatory immunization vaccinations required. and he received then there over a 5 week period for a very nominal fee.  He'll likewise take a printout of the CDC website listed shots for Immigration Visa applicants so that the CDJ clinic does not coerce him into paying for additional unnecessary vaccinations!   This is the CDC web-link information page.  We fly early GDL-CJS tomorrow, with the medical scheduled for 8:30AM Tuesday, and Biometrics appointment at 1:30PM, and a 7:15AM Wednesday Immigration Visa interview.  We are well prepared, thinking positively, and hopeful for a successful results!  Buen suerte todos.   

Gooooood luck this week. Let us know how everything goes. We too will need all vaccinations and curious if what you did worked. Report back!!!!

Ho get em!!!!!

11 hours ago, Ash.1101 said:

I missed answering this one. Yes you will put NONE since it is US based employment. 



Just remember, who ever you use a cosponsor has to provide the same things you would provide as a sponsor. Tax transcript or Tax Return/W2 combo, paystubs, employer letter (if possible), and if they are claiming any assets then proof of the assets. If they are using anything like a house or a car then it needs to be officially appraised by an appraiser, they can't just claim a number value without proof to back it up.

I am the petitioner and have been living overseas and earning local currency. I was told that when I fill out the Affidavit of support, that I fill in the income value in USD at the closest conversation rate. I also have letters from my job here for the last 4 years listing my income. I will have these translated Incase they are needed in the future for AOS and also IRS. 

I'm going through the same, as I have been living g in Mexico for the last 7 years. I will leave with my fiance when he gets approval. As US citizens, we will need to show proof of domicile when the interview happens. That shows you have ties to the us. I will have proof of my bank account, credit cards, and currant drivers license (already states the address where we will be living). I will also have email proof of job searches. I will hope to have proof that I will be having interviews upon my return. May also do searches for car insurance. Do searches on this site and maybe Google regarding provide domicile. 

Thank you for checking

2 hours ago, Paul and Laura said:

He should get a police report from each place/state/country where he lived 6 months or longer

Oh I know that...But Mexico has three divisions of police reporting as none of them communicate with the other...Local, state and Federal. Just curious what she did. Did she fly to Mexico City to get the Federal as that is the only way. Did her checklist specifically list her to get the state police report?

2 minutes ago, p-ana said:

Not all embassies go for 100% for k1s

That's a bit discouraging as that is what their data states. 100% for K1 approval and 125% for AOS. Then you have a place like the Philippines that doesn't even ask for Affidavit of Support, and seems to have the highest rate of applications and approvals. 

I hate when government policies are clear across the board. 

32 minutes ago, Paul and Laura said:

tab4768

 

Sorry for not replying sooner.  My fiancee went to the Agencia de Administracion Penetenciaria de Nuevo Leon in downtown Monterrey.  She asked for and received the letter for just a couple of pesos and in very short time.  During the interview they asked for many documents and only asked a few questions about her knowledge of me, my work, where I lived, etc. Since she does not have a criminal past there were zero questions about those topics nor the document she provided.

 

I hope this is helpful

Great to hear from you. So she got only the state report? My fiance also being an immigrante to Mexico, if he had a criminal past here, he would be deported. Did her checklist for the interview include getting the police certificate? Just curious

Glad all went smoothly for you. Hoping for the same with us.

On 10/11/2016 at 2:00 PM, Paul and Laura said:

AmGe. Thank you. I tend to do things like that. Better to over prepare than leave things to chance.

I am hoping to get an update about what was asked from you regarding the police reports. It can really help those following in your footsteps. 

PLEASE and THANK YOU!

Your amount is fine (2 person household) for the K1 stage ($16,240usd) and for AOS ($20,300usd). Those are the new 2017 values. As long as you meet it, they can't deny you. 

Hello! 

I hope I can help. POE is the first entry into the US. It can or can not be the final destination. Is he flying from Mexico or the US? If from Mexico, he does NOT need to go to the bridge for anything. But if he is entering the US by means of the bridge, then flying, than yes, his POE is Zaragoza or any other entry bridgeport into the US. 

That is great advice! Thank you. I will definitely do that. Or at least be able to have it sent to my dad's address (where we will be moving too) and he can fed ex it to me. I'll let you know how it goes