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Based on what you said, it shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Worst case scenario would be the painel physician ask for additional examinations. 
But what some said here: never lie. Give up true information at all times. 

I come here as a VOLUNTEER, too and even though I may give people an answer they may not want to read, I still do my best  to sound as NICE and POLITE as I can. 
No wonder why we’ve already had a thread about  some people’s rudeness in the forum.
Try to have yourself a NICE day. 

Wow! Do you really have to give such bitter response to someone who may be already stressed and anxious about the process? 
I mean, we can all use some kindness, right?
No wonder why some people feel discouraged when it comes to taking part in forums...
 

Hello! What most people in the same situations as yours, end up deciding to do is to file for a CR1.
It’s on the officer’s discretion to analyze and present a final decision based on the documentation you both will forward them, though. 

And I’d also say that, on top of that, some foreigners come to the US thinking a single breadwinner in the house will make it all happen when it comes to paying bills and have some savings for future plans.
Some cultures see it as indelicate and disrespectful if you investigate about a person’s financial habits and so on, but part of a good marriage is to be on the same page when it comes to finances and long term projects like working and saving money for a greater good.
My advice here would be to track your fiancee’s real intentions and motivations to begin with.
 
 

And I’d also say that, on top of that, some foreigners come to the US thinking a single breadwinner in the house will make it all happen when it comes to paying bills and have some savings for future plans.
Some cultures see it as indelicate and disrespectful if you investigate about a person’s financial habits and so on, but part of a good marriage is to be on the same page when it comes to finances and long term projects like working and saving money for a greater good.
My advice here would be to track your fiancee’s real intentions and motivations to begin with.
 
 

Hello!
By having a naturalization certificate, issued by an authority, means that all the process for any changes/alterations is final and therefore, chances are you won’t even need to present this extra document.
However, my advice is that you wait for any RFE (if there will ever be one) and, then, you forward this one extra document you have. 
I know it sounds cliche, but try to relax for now.
You will hear from them, for sure. The only thing is it may take a little longer because of the backlog they’re facing now, but they will keep you in the loop.
 

Hello!
I’ll tell you how I assembled my proof of income in my process:
Employment letter
Pay stubs for the last 6 months
Tax return for the last 3 years
Bank account statement showing the current balance
I had no issues at all in my interview. 
Good luck! 
 

Hello!
Since I began taking part in K1 Visa forums, I’ve not heard of any case of form I-864 being used as a proof of financial status in a beneficiary interview.
Their target is the sponsor’s finances and not the beneficiary’s at this point of the process.
It would be safer if you both found a joint-sponsor (just to be safe and follow their rules to the letter) and in order to make this sponsor feel comfortable with taking in such responsibility, show them you can handle it yourself but because of the protocol, a US citizen needs to step up in order for you guys to conform with the formalities. 
Just some thoughts here. 
 

Hello!
USCIS, NVC and Embassies around the world are a crazy freak show right now.
Please, do not allow this pandemic situation to cause any damage to your relationship. It’s been a lot of time, money and dedication put on it. 
Forward inquiries, call and, if that’s the case, get ahold of a tier 2 officer to get them to understand you’re in the loop and need your case to be moving to the next steps. 
Hang tough and I hope my words may encourage you to stay strong. 
 

Thanks for giving us heads up.
So many readers have been experiencing such delay and have been getting frustrated because they’re left in a much silent limbo.
 

Emotions are running high right now for many members of this site due to uneven processing times, and I wanted to address that, and how it regrettably leads to not-ideal behaviour from some. I am sure we all want this site to be the welcoming and helpful place that it was meant to be, a place where you can get advice, and also support during stressful times; a place where lucky ones get congratulated, and those having a more difficult or longer visa journey can let off steam. So, a fact first: getting your case processed fast or slow is often nothing to do with the couple; it is the luck of the draw as to which service center you get, and they go in cycle- the center that may be fast this year will be slow the next.

However, recently there has been some "them versus us", which I am very sad to see. We are all here to uplift one another, not tear eachother down for being lucky with a service center. Throughout the years, posters have exulted in these milestones by saying "I'm blessed!" "God/Jesus/Allah has approved my petition/granted my visa!" and similar. It takes nothing away from anyone else that they react in this way, and it doesn't change anyone else's situation. Quick processing at one service center is not a personal affront. It's out of anyone's control. On the other hand, it is also natural to want to complain and gripe about being unlucky for getting a service center that is currently slow, and missing one's loved one. This unhappiness does not take anything away from the people who are lucky/ blessed and got a quick approval, and the members who have slow processing have a right to be sad about that. It takes nothing away from anyone else that they react in this way, and it doesn't change anyone else's situation.
We are all in this together, regardless of the circumstances. It would be a shame if a continuation of divisive posting behavior spiraled into Terms of Service penalties. Please, take a moment to put yourself in another member's shoes before replying to a thread, and be respectful of eachother's feelings. If things were just a little different, you might be the lucky/ unlucky one.
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Hello.
Unfortunately, you will have to start a new petition from scratch now. 
And I don’t mean to make you panic, but they usually frown upon cases in which a petitioner required a withdrawal be done. 
I know it may sound terrible, but once you forward a new one, be ready to have it scrutinized.
So, having a good explanation to why a previous petition had to be withdrawn is a good thing to have in mind.
As for your birth certificate while overseas, yes it is possible. More information about it can be gotten with a Court House.

Wow! Do you really have to give such bitter response to someone who may be already stressed and anxious about the process? 
I mean, we can all use some kindness, right?
No wonder why some people feel discouraged when it comes to taking part in forums...
 

How do you conclude that from what I wrote?  Have you ever heard of covid 19?

Hey Jesse, the embassy in Addis has been closed since March and hasn't been conducting interviews for K1s, IR1/CR1, etc. since then. (Aside from a handful of people that got their cases expedited for emergency reasons). The embassy hasn't been communicating well either, so I empathize with you feeling in the dark like the rest of us.
 
If you do a search in VJ for ethiopia/addis ababa, you will find some posts and comments this week from people who finally got interviews scheduled for January 2021! It looks like these folks are IR1/CR1 AND K1 visa categories, so luckily I don't think the US embassy in Addis will go the route of ignoring K1 visas, like some other embassies were/are. The people that have been given interviews this month were DQd/ready at the NVC in December 2019, and had their original interviews scheduled in March/April 2020. Depending on where you fall in your approval date with the NVC, you should be able to get an idea of when you might get an interview, assuming the embassy stays open for a bit.
 
Best of luck to you, and stay sane  
 
Also, it would be really helpful for everyone on here going through the Addis embassy if you update your timeline! There aren't many of us, and the more information we have from people on here, the better everyone else is able to gauge how long the process will take.

I wanted to address the negative attitudes we have seen on the rise recently in the upper/ immigration forums towards those who ask beginner/ simple questions, or have unusually fast or slow VisaJourneys.

First, there is a tone difference between the Progress forums- which are mostly for support and cheerleading, and the Info forums, which are mostly to have questions answered.   While all our forums are supposed to be welcoming to all and friendly, this is especially important in the Progress forums, which are not to discuss politics, or be negative towards  those fortunate to have their case dealt with quickly, or  critical of those who voice sadness about their own slow progress. These forums are there to uplift eachother!

Secondly- in the info forums, you may get bad news.  When a question is asked, our members are encouraged to answer truthfully, even if this may not be what the Op wants to hear, because it is important to be informed.  However, the emphasis is still on being welcoming and friendly.  If you need to give bad news, do so gently, and stick to facts; constructive criticism of the Op's plans ARE allowed, but the emphasis is on constructive.  No need to dwell on mistakes (or tell members they should be on 90 Day Fiance- that is a personal attack and automatic suspension), or  illegal actions in the past- instead, encourage and explain legal options for the future.  And ONLY legal options- as per our TOS, VJ does not support, condone or encourage illegal (immigration) actions, and such posts will be removed.

Ultimately, we are here to help all members, old and new, easy cases and complicated, those who write a fact filled bullet point post and those who are panicking and don't make much sense in their first post. Yes, sometimes questions can be easily googled, or answered via a search of our forums.  But if you feel that way, just scroll past- no need to criticise the OP for asking the question. 

Did you pay the $220 fee after his visa was issued? This is not included in the fees paid to USCIS or the NVC during the application process. It’s a separate fee and the GC will not be issued before that has been paid. Some people mistakenly think it’s already been paid to the NVC. 
 
I don’t know what the connection is between Trump and biometrics? He has been president for 4 years and biometrics were happening like clockwork for all of that time until COVID-19 entered the scene. That’s been the only reason for a lack of biometrics appointments as they have to be done face-to-face and USCIS locations were closed to in-person services for some time. But that doesn’t even apply to you. 

Most of the people I’ve been in contact with, needed to have it on the day of the interview. 
If I were you, I’d do some more research concerning that specific consulate, but I’d say it’s a better idea to have one, just in case. Better safe than sorry. 

Yep, right. 
Right...

That’s exactly what I mean. 
You may scan both, form I-134 and the employment letter and forward them through email. 

Hello!
USCIS has been backlogged. 
And, unfortunately, because they’ve been overwhelmed with all types of visa petitions, people have been experiencing a long wait to get their receipt notice.
You may submit an inquiry to get someone there to respond to you. 
I’d leave the link here for you, but the problem is, if I do so, Visa Journey’s moderators will suppress my message. 
But go to USCIS website and look for the link for inquiries. 

Hello!
USCIS has been backlogged. 
And, unfortunately, because they’ve been overwhelmed with all types of visa petitions, people have been experiencing a long wait to get their receipt notice.
You may submit an inquiry to get someone there to respond to you. 
I’d leave the link here for you, but the problem is, if I do so, Visa Journey’s moderators will suppress my message. 
But go to USCIS website and look for the link for inquiries. 

Hello!
USCIS has been backlogged. 
And, unfortunately, because they’ve been overwhelmed with all types of visa petitions, people have been experiencing a long wait to get their receipt notice.
You may submit an inquiry to get someone there to respond to you. 
I’d leave the link here for you, but the problem is, if I do so, Visa Journey’s moderators will suppress my message. 
But go to USCIS website and look for the link for inquiries. 

Hello.
My humble advice here would be to get your fiancé to try a visitor visa. 
If he has any means to show his ties to his country, this would be a chance to get him to come visit you so the two-year physical meet requirement would be fulfilled. 
It wouldn’t hurt to try, right?
Have a great journey!