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NOA just came in the mail today, I was expecting a 24month extension for my husband but instead we got the 36mons as well. Although I wonder if it varies by the service centers? Coz ours clearly have potomac sc on the bottom of the letter and potomoc is known to be the longest when it comes it processing times. Im not complaining regarding the 36mons extension but also this kind of confirm to us not to expect anything in the next 2years or so from i751

Back at it again with the waiting game with uscis. Filed my husband's roc 1/9/23 and we got text confirmation today and its a YSC. So we got the service center with the longest processing times I guess we'll just get ready to file n400 when the time comes and not expect roc to be done before that.

Finally have an interview scheduled. We were surprised to received our letter 4days after interview scheduled update online. Interview will be on March 4th! Getting nervous and excited at the same time.

Finally have an interview scheduled. We were surprised to received our letter 4days after interview scheduled update online. Interview will be on March 4th! Getting nervous and excited at the same time.

Finally have an interview scheduled. We were surprised to received our letter 4days after interview scheduled update online. Interview will be on March 4th! Getting nervous and excited at the same time.

Finally have an interview scheduled. We were surprised to received our letter 4days after interview scheduled update online. Interview will be on March 4th! Getting nervous and excited at the same time.

For those of you nearing an AOS (I-485) interview here are a few things I would like to share with you in case you are drawing blanks on what you will take to your interview. Although my interview was waived I was still prepared to attend so I am sharing what I was going to bring to my interview. Since I did not use it it'll be used during ROC provided we have a interview then. I have posted this before, but it's most handy to post in your own thread so the people can find it readily. Lot's of items won't apply to you and I understand younger couples won't have near the amount of items. USCIS does expect you to have basic items that married couples produce together, so if you don't have it you only can bring what you have. Good luck to you all and I hope my little tidbits help you plan for your interviews:
 
 
I broke our materials down into folders (different colors) and carried them in a nice camo bag I had laying around. I prepared a master legend or key if you will so when the IO asks for a document or an evidence, I can look on my sheet and locate which color folder it is located in and pull the folder out and locate the document to give to the IO. Here are the documents I am taking:

 

All forms I-797C (Notice of Actions for AOS) included a I-797 NOA2 for the K1 also cause if you'll notice the interview sheet says bring EVERYTHING, they ever sent to you so we are electing to bring all but the kitchen sink!!!!!

 

Complete copy of the AOS packet and ALL supporting documents

Current year 2019 tax transcript

Job verification letter

2 months of pay stubs

retirement pay letters (if applicable to you)

USC passport

LPRs arrival documents to include K1 visa and I-94

USC B/C

marriage license

SS card in married name

military ID card (if applicable to you)

divorce decree (if applicable to you) both USC and LPR

health, dental and vision insurance

life insurances both for USC and LPR listing each other as beneficiaries

ROM (report of marriage) this is Philippines specific

last will and testament to include Texas advance directive and power of attorney (this is also great for ROC)

utility bills with both names

bank statements savings and checking

joint credit cards (actual card as statement does not list who made a charge)

large purchases receipt (furniture with both names on it)

assorted mail LPR has received at her present location we share

and finally, the entire copy of the K1 packet to include all documentation

 

There is no rental agreement or mortgage contract with both names because I owned our house before we married so I included a mortgage statement to show when the house was purchased before, we married! I also used the term LPR as my wife has her GC already. Several documents will be redundant because I did not want to break open the entire AOS packet until and if I need to.

 

Like I said we threw in everything but the kitchen sink and I would have included that had it fit inside my handy carry bag. As you know with my luck that I have had throughout this visa journey I can't be to unprepared. My motto "better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it!!!!!

 

Hope this helps everyone!!!!!
 

I'd say go ASAP, well before day 75.

Go in with the i94 and k1visa  before day 75

Finally received texts from USCIS and have our case number. Sent our package Feb.19 and they received it 20th. Now waiting for the NOA in the mail. I know after receiving the noa, biometrics appointment is next and I have no idea what to expect. Do I need to have biometrics too? My husband is the beneficiary and I am the sponsor/US citizen, am I also required to be in that appointment? What should we expect to do on that day? 

You have to wait 2-4weeks for nvc to received your case and get assigned a case number. Thats the only time you'll find out when your case will get ship to the embassy. I highly doubt it will be this month probably 1st shipment on Oct.

You must use the DS-160 confirmation number to complete the payment of the MRV interview fee.

The DS - 160 is a document that stands alone. It affects the completion for your MRV interview appointment payment. You can't use it to find any information about your case. You can't use it for anything other than for its original intent and that is for the CO to use during your interview to adjudicate your case. It does not need to be finished at the moment you receive your case number but does need to be finished before you can schedule your interview.

In most cases, each visa applicant, including children, is required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, whether a visa is issued or not. The visa application fee is determined by the type of visa for which you wish to apply for.
 
 
Link to the Philippines Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing
 
Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K-1
https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/
 
Hank's website
http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html
 
Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No
 
Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will only prepare you for your interview.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/
 
Manila US Embassy states that a scanned copy of the signed I-134 is fine, if you don't have the original.