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1 minute ago, madiartzer said:

We mailed out the I-485 in December, I'm looking for stuff to bring as proof of ongoing marriage for the interview.

Thank you though!

That is good I am not there yet! Just think it as a normal interview. Remember to think it as a interview not an interrogation hahahaha. You guys should be fine! Don't sweat it!

8 minutes ago, madiartzer said:

Just curious if anyone else dealt with this, and what they did for the interview.

My husband and I live in an apartment together, but it's provided to us by his work, so the lease and the utility bills, etc, don't have our name on it, it's under the name of his work.

However the application we filled out has our names on it, would this do if we also brought along the bills and explained that it's under his work?

 

Hello,

I just mailed in my I-485 the other day and this is what I did: (My fiance' came on a K-1)

Here is my list: (Hopefully this helps) I don't have all the documents with me right now but thinking on top of my head.

1) A copy of her State Identification and School Identification

3) A copy of her Front Page Information of her Passport and the approved Visa / Also made copies of our WAC # as well as the I-757 Approved  NOA2 / NVC letter everything

 (Remember the I-94 document online)

4) A copy of our Marriage Certificate and a copy of her Social Security Card

6) I added her to all our utilities bills the first month she got here so I copied 2-3 months of them 

7) I added her to my bank account and had 2-3 months transactions with both our name and made copies

8) I added her to my Auto Insurance as well as Health Insurance as well and made copies

9) I went to our local BCA (Law Enforcement ) and did an immigration check up with her Name and birthday (a copy as well authentic law enforcement paper that states that she have not done any crimes since she got here)

10) I added her to our mortgage and printed a copy of it as well 2-3 months

11) I included my 2017 & 2018 Federal Income Taxes as well as my last 3 pay stubs from my jobs (2019) stating that I am still working

12) I also went to Walgreens and made her take 2 passports photos and sent them along as seeing current look

13)  I also included an cashier check for $12?? + I don't remember on top of my head to Homeland security.

14) I made copies of the medical documents she did over at her country ---> I also brought her to do a check up with a doctor who was approved by USCIS (check online USICS for doctors near you) to do a checklist that she doesn't need any more shots and that her vaccinations are up to date. (Cost $400+)

15) There might be more.....This is all I can think of. When I get home and double check I will re added and reply to you. Hope this helps.

17 minutes ago, San Lakhena said:

NOA2 was approved in February.  Two weeks ago, I called NVC and was told they received my case on 3/18 and provided me the case number.  Was told to keep on calling back to check the status.  I tried calling several times and couldn't get through.  Kept on getting the automated voice system and then it hung me up.  Anyone having this same problem?

I am not sure about the calling in but when I received my NOA2 I waited 5 weeks for them to send me my information from NVC. I received my information by email instead of postal mail so also check both.

I have great news guys!

We did our interview on Wednesday, 02/27/2019 and passed! (Our interview only lasted seriously 2 minutes) 

We received the K1-Visa on Wednesday, 03/06/2019! (One week later)

My Fiance's Point of Entry (POE) ---> Saturday, 03/09/2019 

I want to thank all of you guys for coming along with me on this journey! For those who are still waiting, have faith you will make it through!

I am currently on the processed in the couple of days filing the marriage certificate and getting her enrolled in school!

On 2/19/2019 at 1:29 PM, C32 said:

Oh my gosh you guys!! My visa is going to be here soon! I woke up to the email from the consulate this morning. Best way ever to wake up 😊

 

It felt like it took an eternity and was never going to happen for us. I’d never even heard of another Canadian being asked to fill out DS-5535 and everyone I did come across was waiting up to almost two years for their visa. It was highly anxiety-inducing. Our process stretched from initial petition sent in January 2018 to issued today. 

 

But we made it! And I’ll finally be home soon with my love. 

 

Nice! My fiancee's interview is this coming Wednesday the 27th in the morning. I cannot wait for it as well! We are hoping for a March POE to the USA if all goes well. What a journey for us Jan. 2018 petitioners  LOL! I will also keep everyone posted as well. I heard it might be a harder interview in a third world country like my Fiancee's (Laos), finger's cross for us....

On 2/14/2019 at 6:38 AM, LuFlolady said:

We were APPROVED today! Should have visa in 7 days

Congrats to you both!!!!

On 1/30/2019 at 5:22 PM, LuFlolady said:

Good luck to you guys!

Thank you so much!!! Almost there  . What a long process it is but 16 more days and I can't wait! 

Interview is set for February 27, 2019. I will be flying there a few days ahead and will probably sit with her in silence during the interview. We got this  !!!!! 1 year and 2 months plus +++ later!!!!

Hey guys good news,

I visited my Fiancee for the past month while waiting for the NVC. I have a family member check my postal mail everyday but there was no luck. I was hoping that the NVC would send postal mail but I was totally wrong. The funny thing was that they sent my NVC letter by "EMAIL" instead of postal mail [SO PEOPLE DO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR NVC  AS WELL]. I received the NVC letter 4 days after my departure ---> wish I would of knew  would of save me a month. I can't log-in my email due to being in a different country.

Departure to visiting: Nov. 24, 2018

NVC sent email copy on: Nov. 28, 2018 with instruction Dec. 06, 2018 (All email and no postal mail) 

Dec. 24, 2018: Saw the email of NVC as well as the step process.

Beginning Jan. 2019: Started the NVC process... 

On the bright side, the payment for the interview was done and I am in the process of scheduling her appointment as well as getting the medical examination done. .I am hoping for a FEBRUARY Interview. My process is well over a year. It is well worth it!   

Don't worry guys, LOL! I am still waiting as well and patiently looking at you guys' post everyday.

Received Date: Jan. 04, 2018 (258 Days)

NOA1 Date: Jan. 09, 2018 (252 Days)

Call in for inquiry Status of the Case: Aug. 22, 2018 (told to wait 30 - 45 days)  (Been 28 Days)

Note: Talked with a Tier 1 and they don't want to transfer me to a Tier 2

--- I also received a letter of that inquiry by mail, but haven't seen any RFE or heard of that yet as well.

Fiancee's Country: Laos (Saw one recently with NOA1 for Laos on the Jan. 08, 2018 and was approved a few days ago)

Not sure why it is taking so long?!!! I should be cleared to go. I work a government job and should be cleared off background, make enough for fiancee' support, etc...But oh well on the bright side, just booked my ticket the end of this year. I am going 1 month to go visit her :). What a wait guys,... still waiting. You all are not alone.

2 hours ago, Adam Zollinger said:

Its not an approval YET, but I just got this email and it says that they started our case review on July 19! Any day now!!  

 

First time posting here on Visa Journey and I have been checking all of yours' Jan. 2018 Filers for months now! I am on the same boat as you. I received the same email earlier this morning at 6:33 (CT Time). I am unsure what this means but I am happy that they have taken some action on some cases and are letting us know. I know that there are people that filed before us and haven't received anything yet as well as people getting approved that filed after us. I am just happy that I heard something directly from USCIS.

Today marks my 7 Months Received date 01/04/2018 and my original NOA1 is 01/09/2018 so I probably have a week or so left to hopefully hear something from USCIS.

I also have another questions in regards to the Country filing in? Do the country of the beneficiary makes a big factor in how long or quick the K1 Visa gets approved?

My beneficiary is from Laos which I believe might be stricter more regulated in regards to these kind of petition as compare to other country (bigger country) as for example; Brazil, China, Australia, etc..... Do any of you guys that have been through this know? Or anyone that has done  a petition for a fiance of fiancee in Laos that had been approved know? Thanks....