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We just got back from Guy...if by the 5th day you dont see "issued"....you should go to the doc ctr.....we went with the paper they give you when approved....visa wasnt there and they told us to go to the embassy...long story short...our approved visa was at the embassy. They apologized gave visa to him within 15 min....from there we took a cab to Caribbean Airlines office on Regent street and changed our flt to next avail following morning to Ft Lauderdale--we were not gonna stay in that mosquito plaqued, boring place not one min longer than we had to. ...so if no email or change to "issed" by 5th day....start following up in person....today is the 23rd and our status still says Ready/Admin Processing.....smh....Good luck!!

Hello,

I'm hoping to hear from folks who've been through the visa process in Georgetown Guyana.

So, we had our interview and were approved.  😊They handed us a paper telling us Visa would be ready within 5 days.

There are some people on this site who are currently here in Guyana as well......

We were told that we would be receiving an email when the visa is ready for pickup. The email would be delivered to where we registered. Would that be ceac.state.gov site? That is the site for visa application....but it also says visa status check. When I looked it said Ready/Administrative Processing....Anyone knows what that means?   

Thank you!

I also found this...however the applicant statement is for immigrant--not k1...so I'm unsure.....

ThankS

For those who actually have any feedback regarding Guyana payment---please share if you can.

Thank You!

i dont consider it anything--just sarcasm....you requested where I got it from and I merely supplied.

Thank you for your feedback.

Let me know if you need more 'evidence'....smh.......

Hello,

I need some answers regarding the following:

1.  I submitted  (last week) the non-immigrant visa application....It was received (and generated a bar code ID #)  and is in "No Status" as of today... How long generally for an answer?

2.  When do I submit the Affidavit of Support or I134 Form? Now? Do I bring it with me to the interview?

3.  How do I pay for the visa app? Who do I pay?  (I saw some old posts where payment needs to be done in person?  And there were some people sending money with strangers to pay for them....this I find sooo weird)

BTW: Our Interview will be in Georgetown, Guyana as my SO is Cuban.

Thanks and have a great day!

Regarding my K1 Visa...I just received the email from the US Embassy that they have received our case #....they also sent attachments and next step instructions (visa app fee, interview scheduling, etc.)

I noticed when I looked at the attached I-129 Form with the approval stamp that it says the petition expires on 11-15-2018.....????  It should be 2019.

Should I bring this to NVCs attention or USCIS?  Should I leave it alone? Bring it to the CO's attention at interview?  I don't think there is a number for USCIS to contact.
 

Please advise....tkx.

Hello,

My SO is Cuban....We received our NOA2 Approval and are now gathering last minutes items. Was instructed by NVC Agent to not do anything until we are instructed to do so by American Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana.

Does his Cuban birth certificate need to be translated to English?

Thanks!

I searched this site and found partial answers to the question that I have regarding the I134 Form  (Affidavit of Support).

The Form's instructions list nothing about submitting Tax Transcripts.....It asks for:

1.  Statement from Bank  stating....date account opened....total amount deposited for past year and, present balance.

2. Letter from Employer on Co. Letterhead stating.....date and nature of employment, salary and whether position is temp or perm.....

3. Self-Employment tax return......
4. Serial number of bonds and name of record owner

I see nothing about transcripts yet I'm reading people who say transcripts suffice and can be used in lieu of bank info.....

My concern is that during this process my bank account has gone up, down, up etc (mostly due to my relationship with my Cuban SO,  AND my sending money to my own family in CUBA as well--I'm Cuban American, and helping my daughter with Nursing school)......I meet the income requirements though....as indicated in my 3 years of tax transcripts that I pulled from the IRS website.....
 

Do you think my low balances will hurt?
Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

Perhaps it's just me.....reading this site can be a little overwhelming.....so forgive me if the answer to my question is already here....just be a dear and point/shove me in the right direction.☺️

My petition was approved.....Am I receiving a case # from NVC in the mail?  Can I call some automated line to inquire with NVC if received my petition and if a case # has been assigned?  All I have at this point is my petition #.

Please advise...thanks and have a great day!

Sigh.....so....

I'm just realizing that there is a typo/variation between my birth certificate and all of my other legal IDs...
 

Both my parents were Cuban/US Naturalized Citizens. My Fiancee (beneficiary) is Cuban.
 

My birth certificate says 'Carolyn', but my parents used/always called me by the Spanish version "Carolina'. My Driver's licence, US Passport, University Transcripts, Divorce Decree, Utilities Bills, etc. all state 'Carolina'.  When the divorce judge asked me what name I would like to use I chose 'Carolina' because that's all I've ever used, and...I thought that final decree would suffice to correct the birth certificate. Found out today from vital records that I need a 'name change decree' from a judge.....which is another $500 plus at least a 2-3 month wait.

Note:I DID include variations of name spelling in our original petition submitted back in April. We received our I129F/NOA2, two weeks ago. Our case is now processing in NVC.

Should I just go with it and explain (along with all supporting documentation, etc.) during the interview?

tkx. for the feedback.

Hi,

Thanks for responding/feedback....

I actually just looked at similar timelines for Cuba (new to this site and keep forgetting the 'timeline resources' )....

Looking at other Cuba timelines now...it looks like similar 'journey' completion appear to be around 8-10 months...More or less.

USCIS's official website says that the estimated processing times for K1 approvals from the California Service Center is 5--7.5 months.....Our approval arrived in a little over 3 months.....so....seems like we're ahead of schedule based on the governments' schedule.

All we can do is remain hopeful......

Make a great day!

So.....I received notification this morning when I checked our 'status' on USCISs website that our I129F K1 Petition was approved on the 17th.....96 days....😊

Does anyone out there know if the next steps towards the actual interview will be 'shorter' in length?, or will it take another 3+ months? My SO resides in Cuba...me in Atlanta, GA

We are soooo hoping to be together for the holidays....🤨

Good Morning MVJ Community,

My question is regarding my SO living in Cuba.

As we await our approval, we try to remain positive, patient and proactive...

Since the cost of healthcare in Cuba is free--or extremely minimal, we both thought it would be a good idea for him to get his vaccinations, dental exam, etc. while waiting in Cuba.....especially the vaccinations, as I'm reading that in Guyana (where his medical exam and interview will be held) the exam is expensive if there is no evidence of previous vaccinations. Note: It appears these select Guyanese doctors have 'caught on' to a rather lucrative opportunity to generate revenue--especially since the list of 'approved' Guyanese doctors is rather slim.

My question is.....do you think external vaccination proof would come under 'scrutiny' by the CO/doctor?  Should I just 'bite the bullet' and pay to have vaccines done in Guyana? My SO (nor him mom) can't recall which vaccinations he had...and Cuba's record keeping going back is rather 'spotty'...especially during his younger years 😲...He's 48 years YOUNG ....lol.....was thinking to just have him do it all in Cuba for free...thoughts?

Have a great day!

Jay and Ashley......Ashley and Jay.....lol--I don't even know where to begin with this one....

With most of us here sincerely trying to reunite with significant others.....I look at this couple and wonder how USCIS didn't see the red flags. Jay is a 20 year old child--at best. It is clear he does not have nor ever had the mental proclivity for what is considered to be appropriate adult behavior.  He couldn't even 'fake' it long enough as he was busted using a dating app less than a week after he and Ashley married.

Then there is Ashley....smh......They say Ashley is 32 years old....What would a 32 year old single mother of two (with a chronic illness/Lupus and Kidney Failure) see in a 20 year old boy??? !! I understand Ashley wants to pursue other 'reality' TV shows. That doesn't surprise me. What does surprise me is that their K1 visa was ever approved.

Now Nicole and Azan.....wait--I need a glass of wine for that one !😉

1 hour ago, jskibo said:

Can we remove Nicole while we are at it?

AMEN!!!

Oh My....

Did you tell him to smile and be polite in front of the agent?

I ask because I am curious....and I also need to prep my man for his interview...as I realize that in some countries the slightest thing (like smiling?) could be a cause for denial.

I too am older than him...7 years....so that does worry me some--even though HE acts alot older than I do 😊

He is Cuban and I'm Cuban-American living in Atlanta....

I'm so glad I took pictures with his parents and siblings during my last visit--hope that helps.

I'M SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

Congratulations!

May I ask what was the reason for the 1st K1 denial?

9 years is a long time. But in the end, love does prevail/win.....

Best wishes to you both!

To Jorgedig

Ben/Zian Wrote:
 

"If they allowed you to be the translator, think how improper that would be? Your fiance could say something and you completely change it to what you want it to be or the "correct" answer so to say. So would be incredibly biased and improper. "

That is an inplicit/explicit inference that I would LIE....AND THAT IS AN ATTACK ON MY CHARACTER.

like I  previiously said.... I received the answer I needed earlier today with a phone call.

To Pitaya,

LOL......I won't go off on you.

I actually called the embassy. I'm good. And I will be there in person.

Thank You!

To VJ Moderation,

Why are you sending me this?  I did not ask anyone not to participate. Don't attack my character--Which is what was done.

And you are correct. Participation SHOULD be CONSTRUCTIVE,

Thank You

But honestly, do you think the embassy and CO would allow the fiance of the beneficiary do the interview translations? First off, they most likely will have a translator available, they usually do, and the CO probably will know the language also, or a good amount of it. If they allowed you to be the translator, think how improper that would be? Your fiance could say something and you completely change it to what you want it to be or the "correct" answer so to say. So would be incredibly biased and improper. They will have someone available though don't worry.
 

Thank you for responding. However, I would like to comment to your insinuation that I would attempt to  fraudulently alter a response as a translator. That is UNETHICAL and goes against my moral principles. Have a blessed day. I would also like to add.....if there were in fact available translators at one's disposal...why then are there half a dozen companies offering in-person translation services as part of their package? My understanding from at least 1 of those companies is that translators are not guaranteed at all times in Guyana....and as such it is the responsibility of the Cuban to provide a translator if necessary. I guess I should also wait to hear from the other companies, as well as from Cubans on this forum with upcoming dates to see what the consensus is......Tkx.

Hello Everyone,

I am aware that we have 90 days from the day of POE (Port of Entry) to get married. We decided to to a short civil ceremony in Atlanta within that time frame. Nothing big--just my daughter as a witness and a good friend of his as a 2nd witness. Being that I am a 3rd generation Cuban-American--so alot (not all) of my family in the US have never been to Cuba.... we are thinking about doing a more formal ceremony after the AOS in order to give my family time to save for a wedding in Cuba

Regarding the deadline for AOS:
Is it 3 months after the wedding (or in our case the civil ceremony) to file AOS....or 6 months after the wedding to file?

Is a formal wedding necessary?? 
Would us telling AOS Interviewers we want to defer formal ceremony until my fiance can travel back to Cuba to have the formal wedding with both families present, have a negative impact on their decision?

Unlike the majority of people on this site, my fiance and I are older (47/53) and we each have 1 grown child. We are at a point in our lives where....well....we just want to plan for retirement and travel. Our families have known each other for years....so this is like a 2nd chance at love for the both of us. (I'm a widow/he lived with his son's mother years ago but never married).

Thanks for reading and offering insight/advise....