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    Hilde got a reaction from ICU90617 in What exactly happens between DQ at NVC and embassy interview? Can I extract some info from CEAC?   
    Just a little shortcut to get the same info as above, but using less login numebers:
     
    https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV
     
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    Hilde got a reaction from Chancy in Domicile requirement for petitioner   
    I lived abroad with my husband when he applied for the IR1 visa. We submitted the following evidence of domicile: US bank account (many months worth of statement - to show it wasn´t just opened), property deed, my child´s school acceptance letter, State driver´s licence, utility bill.
     
    We were given about a month´s notice prior to interview. You must (on your own) schedule the medical with a doctor from the consulate pannel. The medical should happen BEFORE the interview. 
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    Hilde got a reaction from Chancy in Rio de Janeiro Interview   
    Thanks so much! Super helpful!
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    Hilde reacted to Chancy in Rio de Janeiro Interview   
    Yes, including medical.  Your husband should have been given a copy of the DS-3025 for his personal records, but not all panel physicians do so, unfortunately.  But CBP won't be asking for the DS-3025 anyway, so no issue at POE if your husband wasn't given a copy.
     
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    Hilde reacted to Chancy in Rio de Janeiro Interview   
    If the visa says "IV DOCS IN CCD", there would be no sealed packet from the consulate.  The case files would have been sent to DHS electronically.
     
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    Hilde got a reaction from Chancy in Affidavit of Support (I-864) for US citizen living abroad   
    I filed the I130 in Dec 2018 and was approved in May 2021. You can see each step of the way on my Timeline (just click on it and it will show the dates).
     
    My advice is for you to read as much as you can here on VJ about the process. Start by reading the guides:
     
    You will find A LOT of good information and start getting well versed on the terminology. First you file the I130, wait for approval and then file the 864 at a later stage.
     
    Good luck! People here are very friendly so you can also ask questions from people who have gone through it before.
     
    Also, fill out your timeline so that you can get more country-specific answers. Makes a big difference - as the consulates require minimally different documents.
     
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    Hilde got a reaction from Chancy in Affidavit of Support (I-864) for US citizen living abroad   
    Hi there,
     
    I had the same situation. I am the US citizen and both of us live abroad.
     
    I filled out the 864 knowing that since my job would change when we moved, my income would be equivalent to zero. We had enough assets and property in the US. Still, upon NVC review that stated that I did not have enough financials and it would be the discretion of the interviewing officer to approve or not based on the information we submitted.
     
    We ended up getting a joing sponsor, re-filling out the 864 and bringing with us to the interview IN CASE they asked for one. They didn´t ask. It was a lot more work for me and very annoying, but it was also allowed me not to worry.
     
    If you choose not to get a joint sponsor you risk going to the interview and being asked for one. Then you will have to find one, get all the paperwork (it´s a lot to scramble) and you will be placed on hold until they review it again - who knows how long that could take...
     
    That was my personal experience. Hope it helps and feel free to ask away.
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    Hilde reacted to Chancy in Travel after entering US but before getting GC   
    Oops, I just noticed a typo in the page number.  The relevant pages for your husband are pages 2 & 32.
     
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    Hilde got a reaction from Chancy in Travel after entering US but before getting GC   
    Very helpful! Thanks so much! 
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    Hilde reacted to Dashinka in Travel after entering US but before getting GC   
    I agree, the endorsed immigrant visa serves as a temporary GC for up to a year.  See page 40 in the CBP carrier guide.
     
    https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019-Mar/2019 Carrier Information Guide - ENGLISH.pdf
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    Hilde reacted to JeanneAdil in Travel after entering US but before getting GC   
    I 551 stamp on visa acts as green card 
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs
     
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    Hilde got a reaction from Reverfortune in Affidavit of Support (I-864) for US citizen living abroad   
    I filed the I130 in Dec 2018 and was approved in May 2021. You can see each step of the way on my Timeline (just click on it and it will show the dates).
     
    My advice is for you to read as much as you can here on VJ about the process. Start by reading the guides:
     
    You will find A LOT of good information and start getting well versed on the terminology. First you file the I130, wait for approval and then file the 864 at a later stage.
     
    Good luck! People here are very friendly so you can also ask questions from people who have gone through it before.
     
    Also, fill out your timeline so that you can get more country-specific answers. Makes a big difference - as the consulates require minimally different documents.
     
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    Hilde reacted to Reverfortune in Affidavit of Support (I-864) for US citizen living abroad   
    Thank you so much for this insight!
     
    Yes I techincally have zero income as its only my husband who work but still have full ties with the US.
     
    I will definitely be getting joint sponsor so I don't have to worry about any of that.
     
    Really appreciate you reaching out to me, have a lovely day.
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    Hilde got a reaction from Reverfortune in Affidavit of Support (I-864) for US citizen living abroad   
    Hi there,
     
    I had the same situation. I am the US citizen and both of us live abroad.
     
    I filled out the 864 knowing that since my job would change when we moved, my income would be equivalent to zero. We had enough assets and property in the US. Still, upon NVC review that stated that I did not have enough financials and it would be the discretion of the interviewing officer to approve or not based on the information we submitted.
     
    We ended up getting a joing sponsor, re-filling out the 864 and bringing with us to the interview IN CASE they asked for one. They didn´t ask. It was a lot more work for me and very annoying, but it was also allowed me not to worry.
     
    If you choose not to get a joint sponsor you risk going to the interview and being asked for one. Then you will have to find one, get all the paperwork (it´s a lot to scramble) and you will be placed on hold until they review it again - who knows how long that could take...
     
    That was my personal experience. Hope it helps and feel free to ask away.
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    Hilde got a reaction from James D in Rio de Janeiro Interview   
    My husband arrived for biometrics 1 hour early and they were able to take him in immediately. The whole process took 2 minutes.

    The biometrics is at Humaitá and the interview is at Centro. They are about a 20 minute taxi ride.
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    Hilde got a reaction from Sam2889 in Medical exam before interview   
    1) each consulate is a little different so you should contact the medical professional directly. They are all listed in the consulate's webpage. 
    2) whether you will be required to get all shots again will depend on the medical examinar specifically. My husband also had had all shots but did not have records. He was between Covid shot 1 and 2, so the doctor did not require him to get anything and did a waiver. 
     
    https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements
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    Hilde reacted to P0907 in question on timelines   
    @JigneshBabu1992 You should also consider creating your timeline to improve the system for other users.
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    Hilde reacted to milimelo in Marriage fraud allegations from ex-husband   
    Ex-husband will hopefully remember to still list you on the new I-864 as that responsibility doesn’t end with divorce. 
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    Hilde reacted to canadian_wife in POE arrival   
    The USC may travel ahead of the intending immigrant.  
    good luck 
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    Hilde reacted to Crazy Cat in POE arrival   
    The petitioner must enter the US either before or at the same time as the visa holder.
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    Hilde got a reaction from shakil807g in Upload Tax Transcript To CEAS for year 2019 and 2020 after DQ   
    This happened with me and I brought the most recent tax transcript with me to the interview, along with an updated I864. There were no issues.
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    Hilde reacted to SusieQQQ in Student Visa for 12 year old   
    Some good answers above. Thought it might be useful to add the official page from the part of the DoS website that deals with studying in the US. To confirm, at age 12 a visa would only be available for private school. No time limit fir private. One year at a public high school is allowed assuming  they are SEVP-certified and the cost of attendance must be paid even if a relative is a taxpayer in the district. 

    https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/guide/f-1/f-1-kindergarten-through-grade-12
    As an F-1 student, you may only attend a public high school in the United States and may not attend a U.S. public school in kindergarten through eighth grade. If you attend public high school, you may only do so for a maximum of 12 months and must pay the full, unsubsidized per capita cost of attending in the school district. Payment of this fee must occur before you can apply for your visa. However, F-1 students may attend private K-12 schools at any grade level and regulations place no limit on the length of time you may be enrolled. For more information, please visit the K-12 Students page.
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    Hilde reacted to carmel34 in Student Visa for 12 year old   
    To get an F-1 student visa, the student must show strong ties to their home country and intent to return which should bevery possible in this case since the parents will remain in Brazil.  As others have said, an F-1 is for grades 9-12 plus college only, in addition the pre-payment of full tuition is required which are both big hurdles to overcome.  Maybe wait a few years until the child is old enough for grade 9 or higher, until then save up enough money to cover the tuition cost, and apply for an F-1 visa and see what happens.  Good luck! 
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    Hilde reacted to SusieQQQ in Student Visa for 12 year old   
    If they had stayed longer than the 6 months of the visa there would likely have been an issue after they left  - she broke the law by getting her children to violate the terms of their visas but got away with it because they only stayed a few months and flew under the radar. This absolutely does not mean you should encourage others to do the same thing. Luckily for her son children do not get penalized for violations while they are under 18 as that is on the parent. If your sister had been caught her visa would have been revoked and likely not received another one. In this thread, the child’s aunt is a green card holder. Do you really think she should be getting knowingly  involved in trying to violate a child’s B status? Of course not. I know you said “just sharing” but you seem to be doing so to say there are no repercussions. There totally can be, your sister got lucky.
     
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    Hilde reacted to arken in Student Visa for 12 year old   
    One can misuse the law for sure that doesn't mean one should condone it. While the schools don't ask for immigrations status, they will ask for proof of child address to see if they are in proper school district. The address will be of the parent or guardian living in that school district. Claiming the child resides in that address is misusing the law since the child was just visiting.
     
    It's different in case of illegal aliens case. A child of an illegal alien would be living in that school district not just visiting and US doesn't want to punish children for their parents' mistake by barring them from studying.
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