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On 8/25/2018 at 8:54 PM, SM & EF said:

Google "Florida Acceptable Document Table" and download the document at this link: https://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/aila/acceptabledocuments.pdf. This is the state's internal document that lists all the different ways to prove legal presence in the state of Florida for getting a DL.  Thankfully the options are not as limited as the list you initially posted.  Hopefully the documents your fiance has are included in the list.

 

Back in 2013 when my husband got his license, our lawyer gave us this document and it was a good thing she did.  They initially said he couldn't get one but we pulled out their document and showed them that they were permitted to do it.  I don't fault them for not knowing all the various forms and we were happy to see they were willing to learn a little something from us.  We had to be persistent, but the fact that we were politefully pushy was probably a good choice.  They could have easily turned us away if they wanted to.

 

Good luck! 

Hi my fiancee needs a drivers licence in FL. He came on a k1, we are married and he has his SSN. Can we just go to get a licence regularly? Id take our documents in case they ask for some. Thanks

On 2/7/2019 at 12:10 PM, Jo&Ryan said:

Hi guys!! I don't know if I'm in the right thread, but we got married 2 weeks ago, and planning of filing for AOS hopefully before the end of the month. I read a bunch of what I need and all, but I got one question. I don't have a SSN because we didn't request one when I got here (November 21). Did we wait too long? Because I know people usually got married pretty quickly and did everything soon after. I'm worried that my timelines are late for some reason. I'll try to gather everything soon. I'm so glad I found this!!! 😊

In order to file your paperwork you DO NOT need a SSN. You can go apply for one but you should apply fairly quickly after your arrival because if your I94 expires they can not give you a SSN. SSN numbers are given to you once your I765 is granted and if you apply for it before hand and they give you one it says you are not able to work yet. Hope this helps.

14 hours ago, Northerndynasty said:

Hey there!

 

Never hurts to send the LockBox Support an email, but keep in mind, their auto response advises it may take up to 15-30 days for them to respond.  All things considered, I haven’t received an actual response from my inquiry that I sent, but I did get the NOAs the very next day after I sent the inquiry.  So...guess that was my “response”.

Guess what my friend.... I sent an email last night to the Lock Box at 9:30 pm BY 11:00 pm I received the text messages and the check was cashed! SO MY HUGE FILE was sitting on someones desk for 15 days collecting dust?? I don't understand......

Yes I received an automated email saying they will "look into it" and it'll take another two weeks....nonsense....but thank you so much for posting about your email! ❤️

19 hours ago, Northerndynasty said:

Coming from the KING of Wait Whining, my timeline is:

 

1/25 - sent

1/28 - recd

2/13 - NOA1 (!!!!)  yep - 16 days later!

2/15 - bio's scheduled

3/4 - bio's taken

 

I was just as frustrated with the 16 day wait.  So, I called USCIS on 2/12, and spoke to the first level support, who agreed that the initial 15-day period was long enough to wait, and forwarded me on to the Escalated level, where you speak with an Officer.  The Officer suggested I email the Lock Box Support account, which I did just moments later.  And the VERY next day - text messages and emails flowed acknowledging each of the 4 applications, and payments made.

 

Did my HUGE folder fall behind the heater and forget to be picked-up, or?

 

Hang in there!  I feel ya!

LOL I know right?! My folder was huge because of the 4 applications in it! There is no way it's misplaced AND I tracked it with the post office and it did arrive. Should I email the lock box support account like you did? What did you say in the email?😕

6 hours ago, IamPrettyNatz said:

omg. we both have the same timeline. I also send our AOS docs last FEb 16. using FedEx and our check hasn't been cash. I hope we'll have it this week.

 

I hope so too my friend 💖

17 hours ago, Billandlhay said:

I have the same problem as you do. Did you do via USPS or FEDex?

I used USPS

13 minutes ago, aminkowz said:

Same!! Mine was delivered on Feb 14th, no updates yet.

Alright, well here we are in this together...lets see what this week brings....fingers crossed.

Hi guys, Feb 2019 AOS filer.....

I mailed my forms I-864 (affidavit of support) , I-485 (adjustment status), I-765 (employment authorization) and I-131 (travel document) on Feb 16, 2019 along with G-1145 through the USPS and tracked it. It arrived on Feb 19, 2019 but haven't heard anything yet. Not even our check has been cashed. Anyone else with this problem this month?? 😟

Does anyone know about the visa appointments? I scheduled mine for a date because it was the only one available. I was told that they open on a monthly basis so I was hoping that the month of November would open up. I log into traveldocs to see if I can change the date and there has been one or two available in this month. Yesterday there were no more appointments and now there isn't even a choice to change appointments. I would assume there is just no more available. 

Any comments on this?......

15 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Normally the schedule is open one month at a time.

2-3 weeks is normal.

You always come to my rescue friend. Thank you! 

Hi friends, just scheduled my VAC and Interview appointment... for the interview app in DR there only seemed to be the month of October open. Do they open them monthly...all of November and December was closed...should I check  in a week or so to see if I can move it? I read you are allowed to reschedule once without a fee.

Just now, Greenbaum said:

If what you read comes the Embassy letter then that's what you go with. If not: Use the search engine here on VJ. Go up to the right hand side of this page and move down just a few lines and you will see a search box. Use "Santo Domingo Medical" as your search term and you will get many topics from other VJ members.

I will do that. No embassy letter yet. Sure it’ll come this week. Thank you for your help. 

17 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Here is some information that I have. Maybe you could gleam for the answer you are after.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17b9Xxvd_YAgCenc65GwkdDDO5-3NytY3/view?usp=sharing

 

After waiting for "something" finally on August 3, 2018 the Embassy at Santo Domingo notified us by email that we that we could start filing DS-160 and scheduling  VAC  and Consulate Appointments.  As stated before in these forums the Santo Doming Embassy does not mail packet #3.  However we expected some kind of notification by "snail" mail but got the email instead.  Still in doubt that the package was received electronically since NVC sent it on July 24 and the info was updated on July 25 with status Ready.  Now the CEAC shows that the case was updated on August 6.

 

Since both medical exam providers  Consultorios de Visa and Servicios Médicos Consulares list the appointment sheet (Hoja de Cita)   as a prerequisite you must schedule your appointments on the ustraveldocs.com/do website.  In order to do that you need the DS-160 confirmation number.  

 

As stated in these forums be very VERY careful on creating your ustraveldocs (aka https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/applicanthome)  profile.  I won't spout the whole rant about the website.  Be mindful of two caveats: 1) Type the email exactly as it is.  One small typo will cause you not to receive anything since the profile will be created without the system validating the email first.  2)Never create more that one profile just to check out website user interaction.  I did both mistakes and had to call ustraveldocs and request that all 3 profiles (the first I created, the one with the typo in the email and the one with the correct email) be merged since I used the same beneficiary's data.  The system checks that and won't let you pay and schedule your appointments.  VAC appointment is on the last week of August and Embassy in mid-September.  After we are done I will be updating our timeline.

Thank you for your help but that’s where it’s from. I’ll see if I dig in the forums. 

Hi my friends....

Question in regards to the medical in Santo Domingo...

I was reading online that you need to take:

1. interview appointment letter

2. passport

3. national ID card

4. a copy of your immunization records

Is this correct?

I also know that it needs to be paid in cash...

Thank you for verifying this information for me before we go....

xoxo

the email that i received that says its in transit to Santo Domingo, is that the email we need for the medical or will there be another email that says it has arrived?

17 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Ignore it as it doesn't pertain to the K-1 visa. That's for a CR-1 and NO you are not approved for a CR-1 it's just a glitch In the system.

Just received an email that says my file is being sent to the embassy in Santo Domingo. Does that mean I can go ahead and schedule appointments? 

13 minutes ago, Bure said:

This means that your case is now with the NVC and will be sent the next time they send other files to their different consulates hopefully.  This is done every two weeks. Last one was on the 4th of September so the next should be the 18th or 19th max

Thank you. I appreciate your answer. I’ve been very confused as to what this was. 

On 9/14/2018 at 1:28 PM, Bure said:

 @Greenbaum Can I submit my interview, fix appointment and book my medicals now? 

I get this same message. Does anyone know what this is and why. Ive had my case number for about a week now....

8 minutes ago, Naes said:

It usually comes when it goes to transit (status : in transit) or when it gets ready. That highly depends on the embassy and the most recent timelines on NVC. Mine came in a week for example l, however this was back in April-may. I’d suggest waiting till it goes transit, and checking other timelines to get an idea how long it’s taking these days.

That’s what I thought. Makes me nervous to make these appointments with nothing ready or in transit bc you really never know with these people. Thanks for the advice 

2 hours ago, Naes said:

You can do the ds-160.

 

however most embassies would want to see NVC letter (will be emailed to you at the time of transit) or document from your embassy. So you can probably get the appointment but it may not be possible to have the medical without the letter.

 

please fill in your visajourney timeline so we can give you more accurate answers. As everything from this point on will depend on your embassy.

Thank you for the post, i am in the same position and waiting on the email/letter from NVC. received my case number through the phone but nothing yet as in the email or letter. do you know how long it takes to receive that email/letter?

I recieved my NOA2 Aug 20...I just called NVC and they gave me a case number and an invoice ID. What is the invoice ID for?

I went to the website that everyone says can track your case and it'll either say , at NVC, In transit, or ready but it says neither of those. 

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

This is what I have been able to piece together. I only ask that you send me a copy of the DR Packet 3 letter. Just PM me on VJ and will go from there.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17b9Xxvd_YAgCenc65GwkdDDO5-3NytY3/view?usp=sharing

 

After waiting for "something" finally on August 3, 2018 the Embassy at Santo Domingo notified us by email that we that we could start filing DS-160 and scheduling  VAC  and Consulate Appointments.  As stated before in these forums the Santo Doming Embassy does not mail packet #3.  However we expected some kind of notification by "snail" mail but got the email instead.  Still in doubt that the package was received electronically since NVC sent it on July 24 and the info was updated on July 25 with status Ready.  Now the CEAC shows that the case was updated on August 6.

 

Since both medical exam providers  Consultorios de Visa and Servicios Médicos Consulares list the appointment sheet (Hoja de Cita)   as a prerequisite you must schedule your appointments on the ustraveldocs.com/do website.  In order to do that you need the DS-160 confirmation number.  

 

As stated in these forums be very VERY careful on creating your ustraveldocs (aka https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/applicanthome)  profile.  I won't spout the whole rant about the website.  Be mindful of two caveats: 1) Type the email exactly as it is.  One small typo will cause you not to receive anything since the profile will be created without the system validating the email first.  2)Never create more that one profile just to check out website user interaction.  I did both mistakes and had to call ustraveldocs and request that all 3 profiles (the first I created, the one with the typo in the email and the one with the correct email) be merged since I used the same beneficiary's data.  The system checks that and won't let you pay and schedule your appointments.  VAC appointment is on the last week of August and Embassy in mid September.  After we are done I will be updating our timeline.

 

Once we passed that hurdle we managed to fill and file DS-160 print in PDF the confirmation page.  We also printed in PDF the DS-160 already filled and filed.  By this week we hope to complete the medical and all requested documents. Know I will fill form I-134 as part of my files and wait patiently to meet again with my love 😍

Yes my friend I will def send you over anything I receive, thank you for your help like always xoxo

This is quite useful.... thank you

Hi friends...new to this thread.... January filer and received my NOA2 Aug 20th....

Called the NVC today...nothing yet...from reading around I know I will most likely get a case number by sometime late next week.

My fiance - beneficiary - lives in the Dominican Republic....

I've done my fair share of research but am beginning to feel a bit confused...

Can someone clarify my next steps please!

I feel like I have several websites to visit and sign up or fill forms out in...maybe I'm wrong...

I know I have to do the DS160 - have read you don't necessarily need a case number for it and it's good for one year but I haven't done anything yet.

I have to register an account to schedule both the VAC app and Interview and pay online at 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/do/

What about the DS260? Online immigrant visa application and registration form?

AOS? Affidavit of Support?

Where do I find these forms?

Thank you guys for all your help wouldn't be able to do this stuff without VJ! 

xoxo

1 minute ago, SilverMonk said:

Oh okay. But did you have to sign it too or did you sign it just to make sure?

 

And I thought it had to be a wet signature. Good thing that's not the case. Saves us a week from international mail.

Our original was wet and he spent a lot of money sending it over but it said I would marry him. This time they asked for one that he’d marry me. No they don’t need to be wet signatures and we both signed bc he first time around we both signed too. 

4 minutes ago, SilverMonk said:

Just curious, how did you get your fiancé to sign and send you an intent to marry letter so quickly? Or did he scan it and sent it over to you?

He signed and scanned over and I signed my name.