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Sorry for a stupid question, but i am confused- is NOA1 and notification of receipt are the same things? 

On 3/24/2018 at 1:21 AM, missileman said:

 

1.	The SS-5 form you downloaded and filled out (they have some at the office if you forget).
2.	your Passport (with the K-1 Visa in it)
3.	your valid I-94: Electronic I-94 Copy; or (for older entries) an original (and bring a front/backside copy) of a valid paper I-94
4.	another form of valid ID (as defined in the SS-5 instructions)
5.	You should also bring the document RM 10211.530 that you printed out

 

Thank you very much, maybe you also happen to know what could be another form of ID besides the passport (for the foreign K-1 holder)? 

On 3/26/2018 at 2:32 PM, Derlon said:

 

I read it but I missed have missed it, I'm sure you can imagine its all pretty overwhelming. I guess I got confused by the "currently in the United States" part.

 

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

 

That part is confusing... It may be that the instructions have not been updated. We filled out everything based on the instructions. I wish i saw this forum before we started working on our papers.

good luck everyone! 

Good topic.

-How far in advance can you have the criminal record ready? Is it considered outdated if issued more than 30 days ago? 

-Can the beneficiary start getting vaccinations any time during those 5-6 months of waiting period, or they have to be done during the actual check-up immediately before the interview? 

-Can the petitioner start working on tax forms and the affidavit of support to prepare it all in advance or, again, has to be closer to the interview? 

If I need to notarize my diploma and transcripts for future use (not for visa process), can I just do it advance? Is there an expiration date attached to it or not? 

It is NOT required but we submitted one, mostly as an addition to the question asking about meeting in person in the last 2 years. I did not write anything about how much we love each and other sweet high school type of stuff but just facts, dates and circumstances of how we met first, and chronology of our in person meetings for the past 2 years (we have traveled together a bunch). Ours was barely a full page. I think it helps, would not hurt to add one without too many details about romantic feelings... imo

Do you think it's a big problem if they have filled out questions 38a-38h, although the beneficiary was not currently in the U.S.? ? 

I don't know guys... too far to fly to be returned back, not to mention the price. I think meeting in a neutral territory is easier and more stress free. 

I would say just shoot for the longest, that way if its shorter then you'll be happier than if shooting for 5 months but that ends up being 10.  I know how much this can suck, been in a LDR for 2 years before we filed the petition, so for me it means 2 years + 1 more of that long distance  I am already panicking,  just because you have done longer before does not make it any easier. And his job and leave stuff does not make the whole thing more complicated. We will have to wait for many months before he can accrue leave and travel outside of US. 

I don't think you have to have the petitioner with you during /for the interview. I have not seen this requirement anywhere. The beneficiary is the one who has to be at the interview, bringing the SO is an option, because some couples think that way they can assure the Consular officer the relationship is real, but it has little to do with it if there is a problem with paperwork. If there is no problem with paperwork, then no need to worry at all especially if you guys are on a tight budget. Good luck.

7 minutes ago, Kush_Omaded said:

 

It doesn't speed it up any from NOA1-NOA2., since that's just going through the normal USCIS pipeline. But I'm curious to see if it has any effect on the beneficiary's potential timeline post-interview, if he's subject to administrative processing as a lot of Afghans tend to be. I doubt it will impact it, honestly, but it's an interesting thought. I mean, he was already investigated in order for me to get my clearance in the first place, so maybe that will translate to less AP. Out of curiosity, have you filed already or are planning to file?

 

We are almost on the same boat! I hope it does play in our favor, because I think investigation starts after the package is sent to NVC, and further to the Embassy. And, I might be mistaken, but it is the Embassy that runs a background check on the person after the US citizen submits a contact report.  So... putting two and two together you would think it should take less time or at least no admin.processing. Fingers crossed! 

And yes, we have sent our petition a couple days ago. 

It is a good question... My fiance submitted the final form and I am not sure if he did out N/A's where needed or if he left them blank... How much does this matter?

I, personally, don't think including personal chat details is a great idea, when there is a plenty others ways of proving your communication. I see some videos on you tube people putting together a whole book of their chat history, some even translate it...I think it is too much and I doubt if they even sit there and read it all.

We included some screenshots of phone calls on whatsapp for the past 3 years that we have known each other, we do not use Skype because I find it annoying, it is always lagging; and, most importantly,- photos from different years and destinations and copies of movie, train and plane tickets, hotel booking and etc. 

There is a few confusing questions on the I- 129F form that I wanted to ask about:

1- Question about I-94 information (beneficiary's last entry), the instructions say you need to provide details of the most recent entry...but the form itself says fill out only if the beneficiary is currently in the U.S. I am confused.

2- Employment history- present job. The date format does not allow to enter "PRESENT", what to put? 

I signed my papers and mailed them with FedEx, they got to US in 4 days. But I am sure you can also use printed copies. There is no requirement on the instructions that signatures have to be original. 

I was wondering about this too... So, if the petitioner/beneficiary have TS clearance, this pretty much does not affect the regular timeline, correct?