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    March 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Hello everybody!

    Got our VISA approved!!! It was pretty scary in there initially since me and my fiancée witnessed two people's K1 get denied in front of us (we assumed they were denied because the CO was literally screaming at them something like "Stop lying to me" and they looked visibly upset after the interview. Fortunately, ours was smooth. My fiancée was barely quizzed for 5 minutes and she got approved. The key is to be truthful and confident. 

     

    Thank you every one on VJ for your inputs and support. Here's to hoping everyone's interview goes well :) 

    No certificate of citizenship

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    Hello everyone! Had a question.

    I looked at the I-134 and in Part 1, Item 11.b on page 1, it asks about 'Citizenship or Residency or Status'. I got my citizenship as a child through my parents who went through the naturalized process. However, I do not have  'Certificate of Citizenship.'  Is my US passport enough to prove citizenship for this form or do I need to apply for a certificate?  That process (USCIS form N-600) could take months and will heavily delay the visa process. 

     

    March 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Hello everyone! Had a question.

    I looked at the I-134 and in Part 1, Item 11.b on page 1, it asks about 'Citizenship or Residency or Status'. I got my citizenship as a child through my parents who went through the naturalized process. However, I do not have  'Certificate of Citizenship.'  Is my US passport enough to prove citizenship for this form or do I need to apply for a certificate?  That process (USCIS form N-600) could take months and will heavily delay the visa process. 

    Rele Clinic Experience - Jan 2018

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    On 1/19/2018 at 11:31 AM, faithful12 said:

    This post explains our experience at Rele Clinic, Mumbai. 

     

    Documents and other things required:

     

    1. Orig passport and 1 copy of the same
    2. Interview letter 
    3. US visa photo - per person 8 photos
    4. Immunization record original and 1 copy
    5. Reading glasses if any. 

     

    I called up Rele Clinic as soon as I got my P4 and set an appointment over the phone. Our appointment was set for 8.30 am. We reached there around 8.25am, the place was already packed. We went ahead and got a token and waited for our turn to be called. (If you are going with kids, carry a sweater or jacket; its really cold inside)

     

    Once the token no was called. We were asked to fill docs and submit all the documents as per requirement. (as mentioned above)

    Soon, they called each on of us for Eye test, Blood draw, urine testing, Chest Xray (no chest xray was done for our kids). 
    Mantoux test was done for kids and we were asked to return after 48 hrs to get it read. 

     

    Once all the examination was done, We had complete head to toe physical examination (Except UG everything was asked to be removed and a gown was given). 

    The attending doctor went on like a bullet train with a set of questions. I answered NO to all of them. (Female Dr for Females and Male Dr for Males).

    Once that was done she explained the need of 3 vaccines that were mandatory for immigration. (I carried my vaccine records). I had to take all 3 of them in one shot. 

    (Carry all the vaccine records possible. My husband did not have any records so he was required to take 4 vaccines. It is advisable you get the vaccines from your local physician and carry a note from him that you were vaccinated). Kids got more vaccines (4 to 5 in one shot). 

    With the completion of all examination and vaccination, we were asked to pay the total bill towards it (came close to INR 48,000 for 4 of us).

     

    We were asked to come after 3 days to collect the report (Carry the payment receipt and passport copy). The report was kept in a sealed pack - this has to be carried to the consulate. A CD was also given - this needs to be taken along to POE not consulate. Another sheet having the summary of vaccines were also given - this is for our personal use. 

     

    After the tiring day , we headed to B Merwan in Grant Road and had amazing Irani food. 

     

    Very informative post! I have one question. Which 3 vaccines were mandatory? Did you receive the shots because you did not have a record of these or even with the records it was given to you?

     

    August 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    1 hour ago, emekus94 said:

    Fellow Augustines!!
    I have news!!

    For those still waiting:
    @Vholde346 @streanor @dpcalbears @Lizzard @AbSa @AndyAspen @anna lucia @Pedro0319
    and anyone else I missed...

    I learned today that USCIS has made updates. Everybody re-check your status!
    Apparently many people today are finding out their case status's after months in suspense.

     

    Instead of using https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

    can you please try to sign up an account at https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ and create your account. They seem to have changed where they're updating the cases. This would explain why there have been so many "silent NOA2s" in the passed few months.

    Thanks, @emekus94 !   I just received an email right now confirming that our petition was approved!!  Do we just wait now for NVC receipt confirmation? I'm guessing I should be contacting them to check within a few days?

    August 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    8 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

    Oh USCIS :jest::jest:

    Don't be confused buddy.
    These people are really super dis-organized.
    Am guessing what happened is that they moved their date to Sept 1 but now realized how many people are calling with complaints and trying to put in service requests so they moved it back to August 24th.
    I think something like this has happened before. It's so they can say "sorry, you're still within processing times" and leave it be.

    I know you and many others are still waiting. Hoping something happens for y'all by weekend!

     

    Thank you so much. Really hoping for something positive this week. And yes it's probably because they are sick of taking our calls. :( 

    August 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    6 hours ago, copilot87 said:

    Hi all!

     

    I haven't posted on this thread, but have been following it for awhile. We got our NOA1 on August 28th and just received the NOA2 approval email today, March 19th. It's been a long wait, but it's finally happened!! Now for the visa process. How long do I need to wait before I call the NVC to get our case number?

     

    Hey! Congratulations! We are August 28th as well. Hoping for an approval soon. 

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