Larenn&Loda

On 8/12/2019 at 5:36 PM, reneenumbertwo said:

My partner came from Nigeria in April 2019 and we married the same month.  We filed for AOS in May 2019.  We received our NOA 1 on May 23, 2019 but haven't heard anything else.  We thought he would have had the biometrics appointment by now.  We live in Central PA and our biometrics location will be in York, PA.  Does anyone have any advice?  We've called USCIS once and got no answers.    I don't know if this type of delay is normal.

You have to keep calling o, Am from Nigeria as well, filed in May 13th, I had delays too in my biometrics appointment, but I decide to call USCIS after 3weeks from Noa1, they open a service inquiry for me was asked to wait 30days, 30days past no bio letter so I called again the story wait another 30days lol. That’s 60days no biometrics letter yet. So I called on the 60th day, was told I will receive it with 2weeks. The next day I got an email saying my case was on hold because I didn’t appear for biometrics yet but they put my name in the list of those wait for biometrics , then 6 days later I got the letter in our mailbox. 

3 hours ago, payxibka said:

Finally got a response from our tier 2 service request.   We were informed that our applications are on HOLD pending biometrics.   We allegedly have been resubmitted into the scheduling system for an appointment. Time will tell. 

You are likely to receive your biometrics letter within 7-10days since you received that  email. 

20 minutes ago, Daria123 said:

This is also what I just received as a response on my service request...I am so upset, because I've heard  that this wont  actually affect the time of processing, but according to this my case is on hold because of it😭

I am definitely calling tomorrow!

Yes this was the same email I received after my service request, 7days later I saw in my informed delivery a mail from USCIS. Got to my mailbox it my biometrics appointment letter. So you’re close. Just expect it 7days to when you got the email. 

13 hours ago, Reed1812 said:

Anyone heard anything reference outstanding biometrics? NOA May 20th but still nothing for me. 

Same here My NOA1 was May 20th, same story with calling, it really painful when you see other in the same process, same state and you filed before them getting biometrics like 1or 2 weeks after they filed. 

Its will be 60days for me July 19th. Yet no biometrics 

10 hours ago, MaryDave1992 said:

Same here.  We called tonight and they said it hasn't been sent out but they did give us a reference number and said to call back if we haven't received the letter by June 26th.  My guess is that they haven't sent it out yet but now that we called, they'll send it.  🙄

Yes I called as well this morning and she told me it hasn’t been send it yet. But I have to wait 30days from NOA1 which is June 19th if I don’t receive it I should call back. I just got worried because someone in the same state as me, and I applied before her has gotten her biometrics letter. 

I’m hoping we get it soon before the 30days . 

Hello everyone , am a May Filer 13th I got my NOA1 but till now no Biometrics appointment letter and the site has not updated. Should I be worried? Can I call in 

On 5/7/2019 at 7:21 AM, pamawemo said:

MSP April 2019 filer here so a long way to go. But I thought I would ask here if anyone has experience with obtaining a MN driver's permit and license.

 

We have our NOA1s for the I-485, I-131 and I-765. My wife's I-94 expires June 6. Since we are not expecting her EAD until August or September, she'd like to work on learning to drive this summer. She has never had a license or really driven at all. As I look at the MN requirements, it looks like we might have an issue. Her passport and I-94 are in her maiden name, her SS number is in her maiden name, her health insurance and joint bank statement are in her married name. And we obviously have the marriage certificate.

 

But DPS requirements say she has to have applied for a name change on her SS before they will accept it. But it's my understanding SSA won't change her card into her married name until her I-765 is approved. Is there a way around this so she can obtain her permit and hopefully her license this summer? Thanks for any insight!

go with the all the NOA1s and the other documents. it will be accepted.

On 4/25/2019 at 1:57 PM, ELTCBO18 said:

Hello! AOS Question regarding MEDICAL EXAM!: 
 

My husband just received his interview day for mid-May. The letter mentions bringing your medical exam (I-693) with if it wasn't previously submitted, which I do not believe we submitted it as only the vaccination records were required, and they were submitted. He had his K-1 visa medical in the U.K. in January 2018, and entered the US on a K-1 visa in March 2018. He handed the IO the sealed medical exam envelope upon entering the country.  

 

Does anyone know if he will need a NEW medical exam to bring to the May AOS interview? 

 

Thanks for your help!!

K1 dont need anymore medical as long as you submitted the sealed envelop at the poe. and its still under 12month only your vaccine shot is fine. 

3 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Can't see from my phone if you're adjusting from a K-1 or not, sorry.

yes am adjusting from k1 but i still trying to figure it out how to make it show on my timelime

HI Everyone, am a May filer AOS. 

SENT: May 13th

DELIVERED: May 15th

receipt number by : May 20th

waiting the hardcopy of NOA1

local field office is Saint Paul MN

HI Everyone, am a May filer AOS. 

SENT: May 13th

DELIVERED: May 15th

receipt number by : May 20th

waiting the hardcopy of NOA1

local field office is Saint Paul MN

On 12/15/2018 at 4:44 AM, JFH said:

This is connected to your 212 A(5)(a). I’m guessing that two petitions in 2 years from 2 different fiancés doesn’t help the case that they believe you are trying to come to the USA for economic reasons and not for love. 

 

How does your fiance feel about moving to the Philippines? 

2 petitions from 2 different petitioners in 2years, maybe 

18 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I'm assuming your friend paid the interview fee at the GTB Bank and has the receipt? You could also try emailing the Embassy and asking for an appointment LagosIV@state.gov.

 

K-1 P3 Letter Nigeria

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ecVe-vDjvk0thSFqHE9dtSyUy0Qccey/view?usp=sharing

Medical instructions Nigeria

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQbUHA-eDR6AHDGp4OHLBSPcMm31Zl9d/view?usp=sharing

Step by Step guide

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPmN_82vlBB_hoBtPuqWjP6gjYgf3VWF/view?usp=sharing

Embassy Portal here on VJ

https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Nigeria&cty=Lagos

 

Wet signatures are no longer required for I-134 for your Nigeria interview. You are able to send in scanned documents. I signed, scanned and emailed mine to my fiancé to print and it was accepted.

 

Scheduling the interview can take 1 to 3 months. Once you pay the 95,400 naira ($265) visa fee in a GTB Bank, you can go online to schedule an appointment at www.ustraveldocs.com You can get the forms online at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html No need to go to the consulate to pick up forms. Download forms if unexpired or get current versions of same forms. Email LagosIV@state.gov for your interview date. 

Thanks but the visa fees at GTBank now is 98,050 naira ($265) at an exchange rate of 370 naira = $1. That’s what I paid last week Friday.  

44 minutes ago, Irika said:

Me too, 4/25 in the old site and 4/30 in the new site. 😭

Awwww I have exactly the same date as you both, am praying you approve you soon. 

19 hours ago, LivFavor said:

So December is already booked??? Our approval is valid until early January! 😣

Yes from what I gather, December is booked.  And my friend petition also expire January 2019, so I asked her to called the Embassy and was told they will open up interview slot before the petition expires. 

Regarding petition expiring I heard the automatically extend it when there are no available appointment date. 

3 minutes ago, Kyle&Ana said:

CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! God is good all the time!!! ALL the time god is good!

Thanks Ana sis. Yes God is good 

13 hours ago, Bigbright said:

Hi, can you or anyone trying to schedule an embassy interview in Nigeria notify us here if the dates become available as my fiance is trying to schedule an interview also.

 

Also, does anyone have a clue when interview dates might likely be available? Dumb question, I know right?

 

Just cant wait to have my partner with me.

What’s I advise is for the beneficiary/petitioner to keep checking the website everyday , that way you will know when slot are open. It’s happened for December the moment they open December with 2day it was all booked. I know persons waiting to book too. I will communicate though if I hear anything. 

8 hours ago, Unshakable Faith said:

If you wait for the embassy, you'll be waiting forever!

 

If you email the embassy, they'll send you the email with the "packet" which gives you the directives to proceed.   I believe this packet is also on their website if you search for it and is possibly on the Nigerian portal here on VJ. 

 

Go ahead and schedule and do your medical!

The last I checked there’s no appointment interview date available this year and no other slot is open. Just keep checking though maybe they will open any. 

On 10/9/2018 at 12:15 AM, dwheels76 said:

Everyone on VisaJourney are able to update the consulate information themselves. It would be great if you updated. If you don;t want I sure can do it. Thank you for the heads up though. That's how we get information is from great people like you letting us know.

Oh ok 👌🏽 

On 8/9/2018 at 8:56 AM, MateR said:

Hello All,
Been lurking on this site for some time now. I filed for the K1 Visa towards the last week of April of 2018  - they said the date received was April 25th - and NOA1 - was sent around the 2nd week of May. So I am assuming that the Cali Center is currently taking around 5-7 months to process?
Has anyone yet to receive a NOA2 from the Aprilette family here?

Hoping to be able to have the SO done and here by Dec. of 2018  - Would make for a fantastic Christmas. As of now if counting by May - Aug - it has been around 3.5 months.
Will be waiting to see who can chime in.

Hello @MateR you’re welcome, mine too was received on April 25th as well. But my NOA1 is 30th. 

Yes we will see how it goes. 😂

On 8/7/2018 at 12:02 PM, Teedot said:

My k1 visa interview was held today.it went well to the glory of God.

The interview went thus:

1:what does your husband do

 no he is not yet my husband(I.                    told him what he does for a.                       living

2:oh! Sorry...I meant your fiancé 

                  What is his hubby

    3:  tell me the month and the year he visited you

4:is your daughter travelling with you or    she will join you later.

5;What did you both do when he visited 

6: when did you meet

7: how did you meet

8:what the name of you daughters father

9: were you married?

10:Have you met you husband's family(I said he is not my husband)

11:okay let me see your pictures.

12: do you know what he does?

The interview did not take up to 10 lons

In conclusion,he gave me a white paper that I should get my affidavit of support(my fiancé only sent a tax record)submitted it with a long with my passport as soon as possible.

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾 sis, am happy for you. That part they mention “husband “ instead of fiancé is funny. Lol

Hang in there, am sure you will hear from them soon before your interview date. Stay positive and call again. 

On 5/9/2018 at 1:53 PM, Kyle&Ana said:

save for us I'm medium and small ahhahahahha1!!

I hope u have a great day too

 

Yeahhhh we are Ur virtual Family hugs for u!!! Prob The April's filers 2017 meet up will be in february or march!!! hahahaha 

ohhhh i see!!! That is very good sistar!!! we want pics pics pics!!!!

And yes we are Aprilsistars and AprilBros APRILETTES hahahha ur new virtual family!!! we are on in the same boat! for those stressful days that are coming.... @Larenn&Loda hope u have a great week too!

And for All aprilettes!!! Good week and let u know i start too work out! we need be stunning for our weddings!!! 3.5 miles yesterday i challenge u to share ur progress!

As thinny as I am I dare not do any kind of workout 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 else maybe no dress 👗 will fit me. But am just staying healthy, eating right and a very light tummy blast. 

We we are still yet to decide what state in the US to have our wedding...lol as we want both families to attend. 

4 hours ago, kapakula said:

Hello all!

 

I have been reading through all of these forums, trying to get a feel for how this process will be for me. I've found a lot of hope and solidarity in these posts.

 

I am an American citizen, and am petitioning for my French fiance to live here. We met 4.5 years ago, when I moved to Prague, Czech Republic to teach English. We lived together in Prague for 4 years and then I decided I was super homesick and wanted to move back to the States. That's when we started our K1 process! 

 

I have a job here in Atlanta now which makes the days go faster, but I miss him terribly! We filed our 129f form in late March, received the text message confirmation and paper NOA1 on April 2nd... so I think we are April filers? I see a lot of people posting their potential approval dates and I was wondering how you are estimating that? Our 5 month mark will be September 2nd.. how long after that do you think it might take?

 

Anxiously awaiting over here!

 

Thanks for all the encouragement and help!

 

-Kendall

@kapakula you’re welcome here to our virtual family. You can get an estimated NOA2 approval date if you create a timeline here.