Nixando

It’s not a decision anyone can make for you.. both k1 and CR1 have their advantages and disadvantages it’s up to you to work out which is better for you guys.. 
 
personally, I went CR1.. yes it takes longer initially and it’s hard to be seperated from my husband.. but it comes with the benefit of being able to work etc as soon as I get off the plane...ill have snn, be able to get a driver licence bank account etc etc like any normal American..
 
K1 you have to support your fiancée from the day they land right through marriage, AOS and getting authority to work etc.. could be 9 months or more.. they’ll have problems with driving, bank accounts and so on as the whole process is going on.. 
 
review both visas carefully, work out your best options.. then if you’ll get married or not first
 
i wouldnt recommend staying Philippines... you’ll have domicile and sponsorship issues down the track..

Just putting this out there for the universe, no response required...for those offices with long wait times, ie New Orleans for me, why wouldn't the theses offices consider transfering cases to the applicants secondary office....ie Jackson, MS for me,  where the wait is much shorter.  Yes it is a further distance for me to go for my interview, but given half a chance I would do it in a heartbeat.  

Mine got worse - from February 2020 to April 2020. The NYC Manhattan field office has 30,000 cases pending a decision. 
 
I'm so over this process 😞

Ours was received July 5th.  Fingers crossed for all July AOS filers that all goes smoothly.

Ours was received July 5th.  Fingers crossed for all July AOS filers that all goes smoothly.

Well I am not sure how many of you are still around coming back to our May thread but for those that do check in my fiancee had her interview July 11, 2019 result 221g (easy fix). I have written a lengthy after action report on this interview if any of you care to read it as I did not want to post it twice. Its located in the Philippines sub forum titled Interview Review. Seems we are closer now than ever before of finishing this portion of the journey. I will of course post here again once the Visa is on hand which should not be too long, but again with my experiences and luck it could be another 430 days!!!!!!!! Sarge out!!!!

Ours was received July 5th.  Fingers crossed for all July AOS filers that all goes smoothly.

Ours was received on July 3rd so hopefully we get our notification soon as well. 

Filed today, so the waiting game begins...

Since we'll be filing this week, and no one's created this thread yet ... 
 
AOS Checklist
Cover Letter listing Table of Contents (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00)  
Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Form G-1145  Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)  I-94  Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate  translation of birth certificate Certified copy of Marriage License  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of DS-3025   
Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)
Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) 2018, 2017 (optional), and 2016 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)  Paystubs (last 3 months)   
Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)   
Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process

Congratulations to you!  I was approved today.  Most exciting feeling.  Wishing you well 

Congratulations to you!  I was approved today.  Most exciting feeling.  Wishing you well 

Thanks to everyone in this forum and thread, I was late to discover this forum,  but all the info and encouragement here helped during this unexpectedly long process. Thanks as well to Sarge and all the kind words in this long process and best of luck as well.   We were a May 2018 FILER too and it took us a year to get our approval for my fiance's visa, her interview was today and she got approved and she will be with me the soonest. We will get married her first week, after getting her SSN etc.. and will facilitate the AOS process as well.  We can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together and cheers to all. I'll see you guys in the May 2019 AOS thread, hopefully we make it that month. Kind Regards to all. 

Yep. 2 weeks exactly. But it varies, some get it even the next week. 
But No, I didn’t have to provide anything extra. They do say it takes at least 10 business days. 

I know a few people where one half of the couple likes their country better than USA, but for whatever reasons, the couple are staying here. Two couples are doing fine but third is on verge of separation.
  Location definitely makes a difference. I spent first 8 years in US in NY and CALI and didnt feel homesick at all . But now being in georgia is just  disheartening . Since we have a limited stay here and then we plan to go back to california, so i am able to feel more positive. 
 
Communication goes a long way. If you are finding it difficult to communicate how you feel. You can look into couples counseling. It is not just for people at verge of divorce. It can enable you to be heard and validated. 
 
Are their any australian expat groups that you can join virtually or IRL ? That might help you feel a bit better perhaps.
 
I am sorry that you are having a tough time. Being a parent in itself is hard and on top of that being an immigrant definitely is not easy. Keep on trying to be heard.
 
Much love

Still bringing up the rear here, my petition arrived at NVC on 3/20 so I should have my number I'm thinking in the next week or so.

The NOA2 wait is over!  Finally got approved yesterday 2/20/19...My gosh the wait...no RFE just the text and email.  Still waiting for @Sarge2155.  

It’s okay! I heard back within a day. I think within 3 days is pretty average. 
 
I heard back esrly January and was given a February date. I may have been able to ask for a January date but Feb suited us fine. Hope this helps!

Not sure what your question is, exactly?
 
If you're worried about being the victim of a hit-and-run affecting your N400, it will not.  You were not the perpetrator.  
If you're worried about your injury affecting your ability to properly answer questions/attend your interview, presumably the doctors seem to have already cleared you medically.
 
Best of luck during your recovery, and interview.

We got our nvc today...thank you guys and goodluck to us feelin happy

Congrats!

Yeah its our fourth week of waiting nvc hopefully it will arrive this week 

Hiya.  Was using chrome.  Have now completed the second one again on Internet Explorer and using super fast NBN.  Much better.  Good luck!!! 

What web browser are you using? You could try switching that up. If you’re using Chrome, try Firefox. Good luck, I’m filling mine out tonight 😅

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.
 
These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.
 
1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html 
to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.
 
2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:
It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.
 
1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
 
1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)
 
Best time to call:
Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.
 
3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2
 
Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!
 
4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!
 
5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.
 
I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.
 
If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.
 
6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.
 
So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.
 
Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.
 
Thanks
 
7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word “timeline” toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.
 
I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.