Dekd22

When they interviewed my wife they said they would have just gotten a translator on the phone if one was needed 

So just following up.  We had our interview today but the officer said it could be 2-3 weeks.  However, online it has changed to 'new card is being produced'.  Does this mean we were approved?

Had our interview today.  They separated us and asked us similar questions.  However there was no decision made.  How long does it normally take after that?  Officer said she had to do one final review as she does with all her cases, and if it looks ok then we are approved.  The anxiety is killing me

I only submitted my tax returns for 2017, and simply listed the amounts in the table for the other years.  Didn't receive any RFE's.  

Just had a quick question about the evidence of marriage.  I've asked my property manager multiple times for something listing my wife as an occupant in my apartment, but his boss will not return my emails to provide it.  I also just changed jobs recently so I do not have official documentation of her as a beneficiary/on my health insurance outside of the basic summary I was provided when electing benefits.

As a result, all we really have are photos together/with my family and her name listed on my bank account.  Is this going to be an issue?

Realistically when could we expect to hear something about the EAD?  Our applicaton was received 7/24.  Supporting both of us on my income has been pretty damn tough and we are really hoping she can finally work to make life a little easier

2 minutes ago, DPP123 said:

No. If you have read this entire thread you would know that others have also had their interviews scheduled.  It depends on your local office.  Your office likely doesn't have a back log.  

Sorry I haven't been checking the thread recently.  I figured none of this would happen for at least a few months so I didn't want to drive myself crazy checking all the time like I did with the K1

19 hours ago, Paul & Mallory said:

"Ready to be Scheduled" doesn't necessarily mean one will be scheduled immediately. Some people continue to wait a few months after it changes to that - it's typical after you've completed your biometrics. However, once the status changes to "Interview Has Been Scheduled", you should expect your interview summons in the mail within a few days.

How far out do they typically schedule them?  Ours is in the mail but I'm pretty surprised at how fast it happened after the biometrics appointment

Does anyone know if you still need to wait on the advanced parole document as well if you receive your green card before?  Like OP our case appears to be moving super fast with an interview already scheduled but nothing on the EAD/AP

Sooo we just got a case status update.  It says our interview was scheduled.  Considering we sent the packet at the end of July and did fingerprints 3 weeks ago, this seems way too fast doesn't it?  It just changed 2 days ago from 'interview ready to be scheduled'.  Could this be a red flag since it is so much faster than normal?

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take everyone to get the NOA1?  Our package was confirmed delivered 2 weeks ago and I haven't heard a thing and they haven't cashed the check either.  I'm really hoping they didn't lose it or anything.

Just wondering if anyone had any first hand experience as the timeline on the guides were generally pretty off from our experience with the K1.  We have been invited to a wedding abroad in January and I am wondering if it is possible to get AP before then assuming there aren't any hiccups.  Application is being sent this week.

14 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

Can you get him/her on your banking accounts? Add them to your life insurance? My credit union and work both offer free policies I easily added my spouse to. There's also car insurance, rental contract, etc. The more, the better, but at this point they're understanding. If you don't have much, you'll just need to get more together later on. 

It’s going to be nearly impossible to get her added to my bank accounts/insurance. I’m time. By the time she gets her SS number in the mail after marriage we will have like a week before we hit the 90 day mark that she would have to leave 

5 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

Both. You need to send what you have when you put in your application and start accumulating everything for the interview.

Realistically at that point all we will have is photos together/at the wedding and the marriage certificate.  Is that going to be an issue?

So do I need to send evidence of relationship (join accounts, lease, etc.) as soon as we apply for wait until the interview.  The step by step guide indicated the interview, but I've also read the opposite.  I don't see any way we can get the social security number and get her added to everything in time as we only have about a month left.  Any suggestions???

Hey guys quick question,

My mom is co-sponsoring our application (going through Rio De Janeiro).  Is it essential to have the letter from the bank/statements?  I'm not sure if she could get this, but she has a letter from her employer/pay stubs showing she makes $70,000+

Hey guys quick question,

My mom is co-sponsoring our application (going through Rio De Janeiro).  Is it essential to have the letter from the bank/statements?  I'm not sure if she could get this, but she has a letter from her employer/pay stubs showing she makes $70,000+

For those who have done I-134, how did you answer Part 3 #38? In the example on here it is left blank but my fear is that the officer may just assume the form is not complete if I leave it like that

For those who have done the I-134 and gone to the interview:

Do I really need to write N/A in every single box that doesn't apply to me or can it be left blank?  It seems like I am going to spend more time doing that than adding the information that actually does apply.

1 hour ago, Ana Maria said:

NOA1

June 6, 2017

 

K1 VISA APPROVED today.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

This part of our journey is now complete.  It's been long and we've had our share of anxiety.  Some of you have had it much harder than us....

 

We wish you all well on a successful completion.  This site and our June group has made the process much more bearable.  Thank you, all.

Ana and Joe

 

If it makes you feel any better they are pretty fast after NOA2.  We are through Rio as well.  NOA2 date was 2/12 and we have her interview scheduled for April 10th already .

14 hours ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

W2 for the past 2yrs and recent year. Paystubs for the last 3mos

I think it varies quite a bit depending on the consulate.  Rio only asks for last 3 pay stubs, and most recent tax return.

5 minutes ago, Bandt said:

Did the embassy specifically ask you for tax returns or a w2, or are you self employed?  If the embassy asks for either then you need them, and if you are self employed you need a tax return, but otherwise the instructions don't ask for either of them.

They’ll ask for them and i’ll provide them of course.I mean I’m not gonna just rely on just my taxes/W2 as my sole evidence because they’d 100% reject us in that case. It’s frustrating that my tax return is the main factor in their decision because I make more than enough and it’s provable

6 minutes ago, Ay Pe said:

They won't change their mind, in my case i had the wrong form instead of i-134 i had the i-864 form and they didn't take it. I wasn't rejected and they didnt ask for the i-134 neither, i had the last tax return and W2 with me and they said this was enough. Don't worry they won't rejects her.

 

She needs to have the 3 docs: i-134, Tax return, and W2. this will be enough to confirm you can support her until marriage. 

Ill need to focus on other proof. I make well above the poverty line but only worked July-Dec 31st in 2017 so my income looks lower on my taxes than it really is. I’m sending my taxes/w2, I-134, employee rletter, bank statement and like 7 months of pay stubs. Gonna get my mom to co-sponsor too since it appears they only care what your past taxes show 

17 minutes ago, Ay Pe said:

Dekd22, US embassy in Rio confirmed with me via e-mail they accept the form with printed signature, you dont need to send original file. 

 

You can also confirm or clear any doubt at ImmigrationRio@state.gov

Ok fantastic, that will save me quite a bit of time and money in that case. If for some reason they change their minds would they outright reject the visa or allow us to send the original copy?