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    NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

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

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    13 hours ago, LisaandJoe said:

    Good to know! Hope you had safe travels! 

     

    Did you bring any furniture with you? I just got my visa last friday- YAY! ( interview was April 18 in Mtl). I’ll be moving late may, I was hoping to bring my furniture across the border... not sure if that’s allowed or not.

    Congratulations!!

     

    I didn't bring any furniture - after  a few of my own things, the cat, and all her toys and accessories, the jeep was full 😂

    You should be able to check the US Customs website and find the answer. I don't see why most furniture wouldn't be allowed. (I remember in the past mattresses weren't allowed but I'm not sure if that still stands.) If nothing else, you can call your POE and ask. 

     

    Good luck!

    NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

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

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    Hi everyone,

     

    POE was yesterday! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

     

    I crossed at the Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge. It took almost two hours for them to process my visa and to do the paperwork to import my Jeep. Everyone I encountered there was incredibly friendly and it was more or less just having to confirm fiance's name, what he did for work, address, etc. Simple but took some time; no big deal. They let me go out and check on my cat about halfway through, reminded me I had to marry in 90 days and apply for the adjustment and I was on my way! 

     

    I crossed the Arkansas-Texas state line tonight and calling it a day! 5 more hours to drive tomorrow and I'll be with my fiancé! 😭😭

     

    To everyone still waiting for visas and POE, hang in there!! ❤️

    NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

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

    Posted · Edited by Gillian90

    On 2018-01-21 at 2:57 AM, jspruance said:

    hey all. we got noa2 approved on Jan 2 - on to nvc phase.

     

    guess the ultimate question now is how long from noa2 to visa in hand. seems like ~3 - 3.5 months at this point. think that’s overly optimistic? 😊

    I'm Canadian and we got our NOA2 on February 3 and I got my visa yesterday (April 9). I think it greatly depends on the consulate you're applying at. 

     

    Time really does fly after the NOA2 though - collecting all the necessary documents and getting your medical done! All the sudden you'll be picking up your visa! 🎉

     

    All the best!

    NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

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

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    1 hour ago, LisaandJoe said:

    Congrats! I have my interview in Mtl April 18, I’m so nervous! 

    How long did the whole process take ? And did you put any of your required documents in a folder or just leave them out? More details then better :):)

    Oh, don't be nice nervous!! I had moments of "oh my gosh! I'm going to be sick!" But it was a breeze! Nothing to worry about!

     

    My appt was at 7:30am (I lined up outside at approx 7:10am) and I was back in my car phoning my fiancé before 9am. They give you a number when you enter and that's the number you'll be called so the lower your number, the sooner you'll be called. But even so, I wouldn't think it would take longer than a few hours. 

     

    I had all my documents in just a regular file folder but they give you a list when you enter (the page with your number actually is the same page as this list) listing the documents they want and the order they want them in. When you get called to the first window, you'll hand in all these documents. (Passport and colour photocopy of it, long form birth certificate and photocopy of it, police clearance, original letter of intent from petitioner, I-134 and petitioner's most recent income tax return, 2 passport photos, medical exam packet, proof of payment). I just pulled out the documents listed and held onto them and handed them in one at a time as the lady asked. 

     

    All in all, it was much easier than I had anticipated! Let me know if you have any other questions! 

    NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

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

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    25 minutes ago, Justmel said:

    @Laura & Chris I live in Ontario so I actually went to a location in Toronto. It was pretty easy they didn't do any physical exam, he just checked my blood pressure and then sent me for xray and labs.

    Ya, it wasn't as in-depth as I had expected. Spent more time waiting for the blood work and X-ray than anything else. Glad it's over! Now, onto the interview! :)

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