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Received my green card today (SRC)- they accepted the package Dec 4 2020 and the notice date was around Jan 15 I believe.  

On 1/22/2021 at 3:20 PM, Joselio said:

Hi,

 

We are planning to send our I-751 package the 1st week of Feb.

 

how important is to have the Sworn Affidavit letter from friends???  We have everything except the letters.

 

Thanks,

I personally didn’t include any affidavits.  I had lots of other stuff. I’m not worried one bit.  No one can really know how important they are though, unless you’re an officer! 

1 hour ago, Emeaba said:

Hi guys. I literally called my bank yesterday and they told me my check hasn’t been cashed. This morning I opened my informed delivery and behold, I saw a letter from USCIS. Could this be my NOA1 or what? I’m very scared/ excited  as well 😆.

NB. My package was received on 12/5/20, Phoenix, AZ. 

I wonder if a few days pass until they can see a cashed check? My husband went to check yesterday and they said the check wasn’t cashed.  I filled out something on the USCIS site about lost mail using my old receipt number from green card (before I remembered visa journey, I didn’t realize they were slow, thought maybe it got lost in mail) and they responded today saying they sent something for my I751 Jan 19 (but as of 21st, check still showed not cashed).

38 minutes ago, Dona2020 said:

If you want to talk to a USCIS agent, say "technical problem" to the voicemail machine. It will direct you to customer service. 

 

I found out that my NOA was just sent yesterday and I got my receipt number. Woohoo!!! 

 

1-751 Delivery date 12/12/2020. NOA delivery 1/21/2021. Good luck everyone!!!

Thank you for this.  Spent way too long earlier trying to get through.  My application was received Dec 4, checked with bank and check has not yet been cashed.  Started to go in a panic it was lost and remembered this group and luckily now I can see they are just taking a long time.  

I finally had my interview today in Dallas, Texas. Sept. 28 (2017) filer.  It was about 5 minutes and he only asked us a few questions.  I risked not re-doing my medical and thankfully he never asked for it.  Half an hour later the website said "new card is being produced".  I'm glad to be done with immigration for awhile.  I don't think there are many left in here, but good luck to those still waiting!

On 1/24/2019 at 3:42 PM, Path24 said:

Hello,

i have an question. I applied for renewal on May my case got accepted for renew ead on June 1 it’s been More than 6 month they haven’t send new card yet my current ead is expired I don’t know what to do ? My lawyer isn’t really helping and I checked processing date they are processing August 2018 cases and my case was accepted in June 2018 

can anyone give me suggestion what to do ? 

I think they will get to you soon.  I'm in a Facebook group for AOS filers in Texas and someone in there posted yesterday that she had just got notified online that her EAD was finally renewed and I think she said her submitted date was mid- May.  

She can get insurance through the marketplace (Obamacare).  You would have to pay for it, but may be cheaper than going directly through a private company.  

On 10/18/2018 at 8:28 PM, PR&PR said:

After over a year, I finally got the notice saying that my interview was scheduled!

When I got the text message, I was like meh they are most likely telling me there is no updates again...

Notice is on it's way, I cannot wait to know the interview date.

Yay!! Congrats!! I found a group on FB for Houston/ Dallas AOS filers and it looks like people who applied mid-May 2017 are now getting interview dates in Dallas.  So only another 4 1/2 months (and probably longer because of the holidays) until I get a letter 🤦🏼‍♀️

Also, since Im here, my medical expires today so I will need a new one when it comes time for my interview. Does anyone know how that works? Do I go on my own before the interview (or will they send notice beforehand?) or do I wait for the interview and they will tell me then I need to have a new one??

On 7/26/2018 at 10:14 AM, PR&PR said:

Hey guys, so I am creeping up on a year slowly like most of us and I am starting to consider the EAD/131 extension. 

I know that when we do the request, we automatically have a 180days extension, but how does that work? Do we get an official paper saying it? The only reason I am a little concerned is I need a proof of current status for my drivers license. They would only issue it valid up to my EAD term, so what if it takes a little longer to get my new documents?

 

My case has been ready to be scheduled for an interview since end of October 2017 but still nothing in the mail or online regarding an actual interview

I am wondering About this too.  I just re-applied for everything this week.  I know I'm good to keep working no matter what, but how am I supposed to get there if my license expires? 🤔🤔🤔 

On 2018-04-28 at 8:42 AM, swalker said:

Here I am again, reviving our old thread! 

How are the Feb 2017 filers doing? I was thinking about you all yesterday when I was exclaiming to my wife that this is the first spring/summer she’ll see in the USA (when she visited, it was always winter -her summer in Argentina). Hiking! Swimming! Wild flowers! She’s a city girl who longed for nature, so I’m excited she’ll get to have this. 

We’re still waiting for the EAD and AP, had biometrics around a week ago for her greencard, etc. I keep reading the more recent I129 threads and think we all were so lucky to be able to file before the process got really slow. 

Anyways, just checking in. Have a beautiful weekend and let us know how things are going, if you can!

It's my first year with a Texas summer and I'm already grumpy 😂.  I've had my EAD/AP since December.  I worked at a daycare for a few months but I couldn't stop comparing it to my old daycare job back home in Canada (which I loved), so I am trying out something new.  I don't expect to have my Green card interview anytime soon as I saw a post awhile ago from a couple in Dallas and they said their green card process took 16 months (I am 7 months in).

Otherwise, I am doing good. I was afraid to drive for a long time (A lot more traffic than Im used to) but I am slowly venturing farther away from the house.  I'm still scared of the highway though lol.   I am hoping to visit home in July, so I am.excited for that.

I am glad to see you are doing well and I hope the rest of the group is too.  This is my first time on the site in a few months. I agree.... We got lucky with the 3 month wait between NOAs!!!

On 2018-05-04 at 10:44 AM, Lovemycroatianman said:

Horrible...he played me for a fool...worse of all I saw the signs...hes taken me on a roller coaster of ...I love you...I want to stay but cant this or that . ..then pull me in with affection and sex ...just to say hes leaving.....but he hasnt even got a ticket from his parents yet and his visa expires may 12....meanwhile hes sleepin in my bed....this is the worse experience ive ever had....my heart is shattered to little bits

Sorry to hear things are not working out  

I don't think it really matters (as long as he is divorced when you file and you can provide a divorce certificate). I met my now husband while I was still technically married (had been separated for a year).  My divorce got finalised on Jan 20th, 2017 and my hubby filed the I129 on Feb. 14th. We had only been in a relationship since August 2016.... So it was also a pretty new relationship when we filed.  We were approved no problem and I wasn't questioned about it in my interview.  I did go through Canada though, which is an easy embassy.

3 minutes ago, J❤️J said:

Hi!

Another Canadian here (Montrealer). 😊 I'm not quite sure if we schedule our interview or if one is given to us ... maybe someone else on here would know for sure. Ive visited Medicis in Montreal often in the past for physicals, travel vaccines, etc.  The last time I was there I asked the receptionist about the K1 and she said to bring my package once it's ready. They are very fast... After all, they are a private health care clinic and cater mostly to travellers/executive level health care plans. In the past , I've booked appointments with less than a weeks notice however I'm going to try calling a week or 2 before to be certain. They are very accommodating. Hope this helps you! 

You will schedule your own Interview date.  After that you make your medical appointment.... I think they need 3 or 4 business days for your results to be ready to bring to the interview with you.  I flew from the East Coast and decided it was cheaper to fly in for the medical and fly home and fly back week later rather than missing a week of work and paying for a weeks accommodation/ food.  

49 minutes ago, TD1 said:

Hello, sept filers:)....just wondering if any Canadians that have or are soon to be approved thought about medical/interview travel plans to Montreal. I'm travelling from central Canada and was thinking/hoping/wondering what to do with my medical and interview. As it be nice to only have to fly there, find accommodations all at once.  I phoned the one doctors office close to the consulate and they said it is ready for pick up in 3 days.  Does anyone know if we schedule our own interview in Montreal or if it is made for us? How flexible the medical appointments are to make around the interview date? 

Good luck to all!

Thank you! 

Sorry meant to quote you in my above reply as you don't live in Montreal!

I filed from Dallas, but only at the end of September, so I am not much help, sorry.  Mine has been stick on "received fingerprint fee" since Oct. 4.  I Don't ever really think of my green card since I have my work permit.  I'm just more annoyed that I'll probably have to redo my medical since I know Dallas is behind and Im going to be waiting awhile.  Just make sure you re-new your EAD if you have one.

On 2018-02-07 at 12:25 PM, RaptureSongbird said:

So happy to hear that everything worked out for you!  It's going to be an adjustment for everyone, not just for him but also for you having him here all the time.  

 

For us, things are going well.  Yesterday we finally finished everything for the AOS process.  So, to answer your question, yes, the $1140 covers the cost of the EAD and Travel card if you submit at the same time.  I think you can also submit those applications afterward at no cost as long as you show that you are in the process of the I-485 AOS when you submit those applications but we just sent it all in the same packet.  Also, don't forget to include the $85 for the Biometrics fee.

 

We had a bit of a scare where it looked like my partner was going to need to leave the states before completing AOS due to some family issues back in Europe.  I was more than a little freaked out about thinking about going through the Spouse Visa process and having that take 12-14 months.  Luckily we were able to get some things resolved from here, at least enough so we can wait for him to get his green card, and then he'll leave for a few months to wrap things up and then come back to the states.  It will be hard to not have him here for a few months but better only a few months than a year+ going through the Spousal Visa process.

 

Also, a bit of advice for anyone who finds this thread, if your partner is missing any vaccinations, have them done either before the K1 medical exam or at the medical exam itself.  We had thought it would be simple enough for my partner to get his vaccinations and an updated I-693 completed once here but it turned into a whole ordeal.  Unfortunately the documentation for an updated vaccination report can only be completed by a Civil Surgeon and it seems like the Civil Surgeons aren't properly informed or are trying to make a buck/commit fraud.  When I called the Civil Surgeon in my city to say we needed the updated vaccination report, they told me that my partner needed a full physical at a cost of $500.  I tried to explain to them how it works for a K1, even pointing out the pages on the form and instructions that talked about K1 applicants, and they flat out refused without a full physical and $500.  I then called the next closest Civil Surgeon, about 40 minutes away, and they tried to pull the same thing.  The next Civil Surgeon I called, who was listed on USCIS's website, stated that they don't do the I-693 anymore.  Finally, the fourth one I called, whose office is about 2 hours away, stated they could do it, understood the process, and it would only be $95.

 

So, yesterday, we made the trek, got to the doctor's office, and then the doctor started to freak out.  He was asking where our letter from USICS was stating he needed updated vaccination records, where the full copy of the previously completed medical was, etc. etc.  I tried to calmly explain the process to him and he finally said "Okay, I'll do this the way that you want but I am going to write a letter that explains your request so they don't think I'm stupid for leaving all these pages blank.  Also, if this gets returned, know that it's your fault".  So, he reviewed the vaccination reports, the ones my partner previously had and the new ones that he got here, and then he insisted that he needed another vaccination.  He then sent us to another office about 10 minutes away to get that done, had to wait on them since we just showed up, and then had to go back to finish up the paperwork.  So, an appointment that should have been about 15 minutes turned into an hour and a half after which we had another 2 hour drive back home.  Luckily we made it back in time for a quick final double check of everything and a run to FedEx.  Our AOS package should be delivered to Chicago today and now we begin the next round of waiting.  I'm not sure about everyone else but my AOS package was only slightly smaller than our K1 package but I think that's because I provided extra items to avoid missing anything/RFEs.  Just not looking forward to that $1225 check clearing and the next waiting game :-) 

 

 

That sounds like quite the ordeal!! I sent my AOS in September but because I am going through a busy office (Dallas), I don't think I'll be getting my green card interview anytime soon and I'm kind of expecting I will have to get another physical done.

On 2018-02-06 at 11:02 AM, Lovemycroatianman said:

Well guys it was rocky....but my baby is gonna be here Monday evening at 6:45pm he lands in LAX....His interview was pretty long...she asked a lot of questions about my kids and family but of course he knew what to say and she approved him on the spot. I can't wait....so happy this is finally over and I can breathe now.

Congrats!! Happy he is finally getting here!!

32 minutes ago, Missabc said:

We are finally married! It was a wonderful day 

 

I bought a printer today to begin tackling AOS this week, wish me luck!

 

Hope everyone is doing good!

Congrats!! Pretty dress! AOS isn't too bad.  I have my work permit already but I think I'll be waiting awhile for my green card (Dallas office).

8 hours ago, Lovemycroatianman said:

Dont know if anyone still comes on here...but wanted to let you guys know...he did the medical and we submitted our ds160 we are now waiting for an interview date, croatia gives you the appt. they arent busy at all so hopefully it will be end of next week...he is officially ready to come and excited....I am almost at the home stretch.....

Happy for you! Let us know how the interview goes!

11 minutes ago, Melodica256 said:

Holy hell everyone...

After 260 days on NOA1, we just got our NOA2 - Just in time for Christmas! <3 <3 <3 

Glad you were able to get everything figured out!! Happy for you!

1 hour ago, pajobra said:

Feeling very frustrated today. Do we really need to send 2 photos for I-485 2 photos for I765 and 2 photos for I131 thats like another freakin 45 bucks. ARGH I am tired of relying on my husband for money but it is all I can do. He can't go with me to do anything for the AOS process. I have to figure out getting photocopies, going and getting copies of our marriage certificate, my passport pictures all by myself. He either works or he is sick. I feel so alone.

Unfortunately, you do need to send 2 pics with each application.   The good news is that they seem to be going faster with the EAD approvals, so the faster you apply, the faster you will be able to work.  I just got notice I was approved for my EAD/AP on Saturday and according to VJ it was 74 days from my received date.

I actually thought of you today as I was browsing jobs on the city website and they were looking for a librarian. Looks like a fun job but I don't have the qualifications they are looking for.  

Yesterday my husband finally agreed to get me a kitten (he was hesitant previously because he has two 13 year old dogs) and he said since Im off work Ill have lots of time to spend with her and make sure they all get along.  Now today I see I have two letters from USCIS in the mail.  Whhhhhyyyyyyyyyy?!?! LOL

It's too early for the mail to be here yet, But I assume more good news for September filers.  My NOA1 was Oct. 4, Received Sept. 28; No expedite or RFIE.  I will update if it turns out to be an RFE instead.  

1 hour ago, janet3 said:

Officially married today 

Congratulations!!!

56 minutes ago, Hope91 said:

Hey,

 

Congrats on everything. I am a fellow Canadian and I was wondering, where did you pay the fee for the DS-160? Is there a link or after you completed the DS-160 you were directed to somewhere?

 

Thanks

Hey!! There is no fee for the DS-160.  Most people on VJ seem to recommend submitting that once your CEAC tracker (what you use after you have your NVC number) says "ready".  I submitted mine a week before it said "ready" as I was "in transit" for a week and NVC emailed my fiance our number and in that email it said I could go ahead and fill it out.  You can do the DS-160 at any time and as long as you log in every 30 days I think it is, it will save your info until you are ready to submit.  

Your fee for the interview (I can't remember the exact amount but it was about $265 USD) you will pay via a link the embassy will provide in your packet 4 email. You can't schedule your interview until they tell you you can in packet 4.  In the link they will provide you will pay for your interview and book your interview at the same time.  

Hope that helps and sorry If I am repeating info that you already know

1 minute ago, aisha1109 said:

Thank you so much! Super helpful. I honestly think its the Montreal Embassy website that's not clear or updated. I think they used to have one check list for K1 and K3 Visa and now even though its separate, they didn't edit the list or they are using same list CR-1; not sure. 

 

The site also says to file I-864 affidavit of support but then the checklist shows I-134. Which one did you file? 

 

 

I-134 for the K1 Interview and then the I-864 for when you apply for your green card after getting married (AOS).

8 minutes ago, aisha1109 said:

Hey guys, 

 

 

I was looking at Packet 3 for Montreal and it says we need marriage certificates. I saw it before and didn't think it applied to us. Now I am wondering if it means marriage certificate for past marriages. My Canadian fiance has been married before but no longer has marriage certificate. Did any of you come across this requirement for embassy interview by any chance? I found some old vj threads and found that original divorce documents are sufficient. I sent an inquiry at the embassy too but haven't received a response yet. Any answers you guys can provide would be super helpful. 

 

I also checked department of state website and for K1 the requirements do not show marriage certificates just divorce decrees. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#6

 

Thanks! 

 

 

 

I was divorced as well and they did not ask for my old marriage certificate in Montreal (I did order a certified copy though, just incase they did). He will just need his divorce certificate.  You can read about my interview experience on my timeline if you'd like.