Ray&Ash

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

Hey All !
I am past that wait for NOA2 stage and getting prepped for next stages. Calling NVC each day now and making sure affidavit of support, and other documents are in order.
I want to say out loud what i've realised - waiting for NOA2 was easier than the next stressful things in line  so enjoy this 'you own' time and use it to get the paperwork in order.  
Few things to keep in mind and get organised - 
Make sure your vaccines are done as per the rules ( tetanus, MMR, Hep B C etc) . These are not mandatory, but as all say, its easier and cheaper to get them done in home country than in USA.
 
After NOA2 the real work begins - 
DS160
Police certificate
Affidavit of support ( Tell petitioner to keep the W2 and Tax transcripts ready. Salary stubs can be printed in the month of interview) 
Vaccinations
 
Now the most important part - WHAT is the plan one YOU ARE IN USA?  
We've been preparing for this since ages, but have you thougt things through? (Not the marital bliss part, im talking about other admin and documentary tasks)
 
I'm listing a few things here for your help so you can talk to your fiance about pros and cons of each and make decisions before you move and can plan your dates accordingly:-
How soon to get married after arrival? 
Getting marriage licence and certificate
Getting a house together if planned (and if you want your name also on the lease as its good for the AoS docs)
Getting SSN - You have to decide if you want it with your K1 or after AoS. Its useful for opening joint accounts which are useful for AoS. 
Applying for EAD and Advance Parole - Keep in mind if you have to travel abroad within 6 months of entering USA, then your AP needs to be applied for because till then green card may or may not come. 
Also, if you plan on doing a job asap or can wait. In that case you might need to apply EAD separately if date of wedding is later. Thats additional cost. 
There's no fee for AP and EAD if you apply along with I-485. 
Costs - 
EAD - $410
AP - $575
AoS - $1225
 
So as you see, there's much to think about and plan for  
I just noted them down here as I am in the middle of all this thinking through and am very sure i'll post my own questions very soon
 
All the best guys!!!! Wishing all a speedy NOA2  

...approved!

I complete 90 days of waiting today. Sometimes it feels life is on autopilot mode waiting for something to put me back in 5th gear!!! Hehe

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

You can call them ofcourse and also raise a case enquiry. 

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

Hi Guys,
 
My Fiance, just received a called from NVC. They gave her the case and Invoice number. Things do move faster once you have the NOA2. I am praying all the filers here get approved soon and are with their loved ones.
 
 

@AkesAngel unless I use the @ symbol it is hard to remember names on here.  Mine is obviously not my real name.  It's my prayer MOVE VISA MOUNTAIN MOVE!  

At 7 PM IST...on 21st March today  uscis tracker sent an update and I checked the uscis site. No sms and email yet though. 
This proves USCIS was working yesterday!! 

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

At 7 PM IST...on 21st March today  uscis tracker sent an update and I checked the uscis site. No sms and email yet though. 
This proves USCIS was working yesterday!! 

Cases for December updated today: 155
Approved: 71
RFEs: 67
Other: 17
*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*
 
Details for December only: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1WEFvNXhLQmZsT1k
 

congratulations!?

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

Approved!!!! Yayyy  Now I know USCIS was doing some work yesterday even if they didnt update their system!
Hang in there....Approvals are on their way!  
94 Days for me!

At 7 PM IST...on 21st March today  uscis tracker sent an update and I checked the uscis site. No sms and email yet though. 
This proves USCIS was working yesterday!!