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Me and my fiance met once and got our NOA2 in 167 days. So no, that's not an issue.
 
But I heard that it depends on lots of things like whether the beneficiary comes from a high fraud country, huge age difference, different religious background, communication barrier, how long have you two knew each other and so on.. 
 
We live half way around the world, 3yrs age difference (my man is older than me), same religious background, what else... Oh we speak the same sarcasm and dark sense if humor. That might help our case 😁😁

Had our GC interview yesterday in San Antonio.
NOA1 July 1
Biometric Jul 24
RFE Sep 11 for Birth Certificate
Interview March 11
Got approved on the spot.
 
I had been feeling underprepared because we only have joint bank account and tax return for evidence but that turned out to be just enough.
 
Congratulations to those with approval under their belt and wishing a speedy approval for those who are still waiting.

Had our GC interview yesterday in San Antonio.
NOA1 July 1
Biometric Jul 24
RFE Sep 11 for Birth Certificate
Interview March 11
Got approved on the spot.
 
I had been feeling underprepared because we only have joint bank account and tax return for evidence but that turned out to be just enough.
 
Congratulations to those with approval under their belt and wishing a speedy approval for those who are still waiting.

Had our GC interview yesterday in San Antonio.
NOA1 July 1
Biometric Jul 24
RFE Sep 11 for Birth Certificate
Interview March 11
Got approved on the spot.
 
I had been feeling underprepared because we only have joint bank account and tax return for evidence but that turned out to be just enough.
 
Congratulations to those with approval under their belt and wishing a speedy approval for those who are still waiting.

We had our interview this morning ~ no approval or denial because they couldn't find his medical that was turned in at POE... 😔 The interviewer will attempt to locate it and if they can't find it, we will get an RFE for a medical... This whole AOS process has been very frustrating for us.

Well, we got about 5 minutes into the interview, when the interviewer suggested we come back with a translator. my wife speaks, reads, writes english. But some of the words and the wording of those questions confused her,or she just didn't know the words. We will go back next friday to try again. 
 the interviewer was stern with me when she asked a question directed toward my wife and i began to answer.
the interviewer mentioned, it was hard to understand my wife because of her smile direct aligners. i said, "well, good thing our insurance paid for half of it"
when we were leaving, she said, "we will go over these questions again with a translator, then just check your evidence of relationship". i said, your hands on the album right now, there's 104 pictures in there.  then she said something making it seem like that she saw the album, and that i mentioned insurance for my wife's teeth make her know this is a Bonafide relationship and she will stamp my wife's passport so we can go have our ceremony in Thailand net month.
I'd feel better if we just got this out of the way, but we need to wait 8 more days now.
my wife feels bad because she feels she failed because she couldn't understand everything and we have to come back

Yeah, I'm starting to to realize that after reading more posts. Sorry for the silly question, everyone! 

My husband and I went for the interview on November 19th at Chicago office and on November 21st the app status changed to "interview was completed and my case must be reviewed" is that normal and does anyone else got the same status?  How long does it take to get approval status?
Thanks 

Green Card received in mail today. Name spelled correctly. Happy dance. Done with this for a while. Good luck to everyone else....🍀

We only had the bank account in both our name since i have everything paid off. We were approved last week with no problem at all. We just showed some pictures and the bank account. As long as everything is genuine, you will ne ok. 

sounds like you have time to get some of that stuff corrected....like the bills.  Get her name off and add yours.   Have him put you on his credit card account.....don't need a SSN for that.  We had a joint account from Thailand, but not in US since she doesn't have a SSN.   Most banks require that, but you can try Wells Fargo to open a joint account.   Some people had luck there with only a passport.   Print off your photos together and bring copies of those.   Bring any airline tickets you have together.
Having said all that, we're on day 4 post interview waiting for our approval.   Our IO seemed to understand about the joint account problem, but then again, we don't have the final decision yet.   We brought letter from SS that said they cannot issue the card.   Cannot imagine we won't pass. 

I don't know about you, but not everyone has the financial means to be able to travel and go explore
I'd love to go and do things on my own, but my husband is our only source of income, we live in Seattle and it's very, very expensive. (We're paying 1.5k$ a month for a studio) I didn't choose to be in such an expensive area, and honestly I wanna move out to another state because this is very stressful and I can't even work yet.
 
Even though most of us do have hobbies, I think it comes down to the routine of having a job, a social life because of said job, and being out and about because you feel like you're actually doing something and contributing to society. 
 
We can only do so much volunteering, and spending time on our hobbies before it gets old real fast... Especially when you've been used to being completely independent financially for so long and have to rely solely on someone else to get by.
 
I'm not being mean by any means, but everyone experiences things differently! Everyone has their own struggles and there's more than one way to deal with it than one blanket solution

Bringing up the rear turning out the lights I guess ( I think I am the last original member here to get an NOA2), nevertheless I kinda wanted to wait until I had the hard copy in my hand, but several people have inquired about me so I decided to go ahead and inform you that I was finally approved March 7th one day shy of 10 months (300) days. It's been a long and rough ride for sure and not without plenty of heartache and stress. I am well aware that this will be only a slight pause as there will more opportunities for me to WAIT.
 
Anyway I have been very quiet for several months, but I just wanted my group to know that I am alive even more so now. I want to shout out to Sabrina as she has been my rock and we have struggled through this process together. Her approval was a good day for me although a sad one too. She is in Jamaica visiting her fiance now and I truly wish them well. Thanks to all the well wishers over these last 10 months who have wished me well and thought about me and finally congrats to all the couples who at this moment  are together or who will be together soon. Only advice I can give is never lose hope!!!! Thank you all.
 
By the way I never got an RFE although I would have preferred to get one, nor do I know the reason why it took so long for my case to be approved...go figure!!!!!

Where can I find the new I-134? I tried USCIS site https://www.uscis.gov/i-134 but there's only the 11/30/16 edition. Thank you!

Yes the 11/30/2018 is still the current form to use. I always recommend that you get your forms from the OFFICIAL government website. Getting it from somewhere else can at times give you the wrong form and cause a RFE or 221(g). Government website forms are ALWAYS the most current for that they will accept.

He said 11/30/18 because it’s the date when the 11/30/16 expires  If you look at the top right corner of the form, it says it expires on November 30, 2018. They haven’t updated the form yet, but don’t worry, we can still use that one ^^ Am I right, @Greenbaum? I’m assuming that’s what you meant lol

Guyssssssssssssss just letting u know i had my interview today!!!! and VISA APPROVED!!! thank you so much to you all for all your prayers and support!!!!!! I love you all!!!! 

Everything going forward for the interview is about the beneficiary except the petitioner must send a I-134 as part of the financials.

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!
@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.
 
Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊

Hi Tirza! Great to know you too!
I'd shoot you a message! Thanks 

@tirzajogja @Laras.D
I don't have a P3 for Indonesia but If you receive one from you Embassy I would appreciate if you were to share it with me so I can help others who are coming behind you. 
 
Here is a few known items about your upcoming interview and prep work.
 
The I-134 is required to have a "wet" signature.
 
U.S. Embassy Jakarta hase received the approved I-129F.
Please complete following and submit them to the embassy within 4 months.
1. Passport must be valid for 8 months or more
2. DS-160
3. Birth Certificate
4. Name change Certificate
5. Death or Divorce Decree (if applicable from Petitioner or Beneficiary)
6. Military discharge, arrest, prison, court records; U.S. immigration documents
7. Police Certificate
Each applicant aged 16 or older must have police clearance from any country where the applicant resided for one year or more. Please note Indonesian Police Certificate is not required
8. Original Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) from the Petitioner along with supporting evidence:
  a. One year U.S. income tax returns 1040 or IRS tax transmittal and W-2 (copies are acceptable)
  b. Bank statements or proof of assets
  c. Letter of employment or job offer
9. Two identical passport size photographs of each applicant size 2X2
10. Medical Examination result
11. Evidence of relationships (photos, cards, letters, emails, etc. )
12. Receipt for non-refundable K-1 application fee, of USD 265.00, paid in IDR at current exchange rates by cash payment at any CIMB Niaga bank in Indonesia up to six months before your appointment.  Click here for Step By Step Procedure of US Embassy Visa Fee Payment
 
For each document, the applicant must bring:
· Originals or original certified copies by the issuing office
· Photocopies of the original documents
· All documents should be accompanied by English translations
 
Please note: medical examination forms are available at the appointed clinic
When forms and documents completed, please send an email JakIV@state.gov to request for an interview date.
Please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter when communicating with this office.
 
 Regards,
 
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Embassy Jakarta
Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan #5
Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Email: JakIV@state.gov
Website: https://id.usembassy.gov/
 
Your country's portal here on VJ
http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Indonesia&cty=Jakarta

thank you  i emailed them yesterday not to ask for the interview schedule, but simply questions about tax returns, i was wondering what income taxes should we bring for the interview, 2017 or 2018? because i was reading in the other forum they mentioned it, if the interview schedule before April 15th 2019 we can use tax returns from 2017, but if it is after april 15th 2019 we should bring 2018 tax returns. 

Absolutely disappointed with the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, my case has been ready for interview since the 12/11 but haven’t heard a thing, tried calling them/email but no reply, I just did my medicals and tried to go to the embassy, went there last week Thursday they said the interviews are conducted only on Thursday early in the morning, and the guard outside gave me a number and asked me to ring, rang them and the lady mentioned that they don’t have my file, rang the NVC, the NVC said the file was electronically sent on the 12/11, went back on Monday, the embassy was temporarily closed, went yesterday (Thursday), they said the interviews taken place on Thursdays are not for K1, the guards gave me their phone to ring inside, when I rang the lady mentioned they don’t have my file, I told them they have my file since the 12/11, after a long argument the lady asked me for my file number and now has told me to drop the documents on Monday and that they’ll let me know about the interview date. How Pathetic and unorganised Embassy this is. Iv never had such an experience with any countries iv travelled to.
 
P.S I doubt if it’s a busy embassy as I hardly ever see anyone from Tanzania. 

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!
@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.
 
Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!
@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.
 
Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊