Gary Rich

Thanks.  Different states have different laws...especially with respect to drivers licenses.  The holder of a Green Card would not experience those issues. 

Awesome!

Another issue with IAD is that international flights usually do not arrive at the terminal.  You deplete into a "people mover" which does not leave plane-side until it is full. This can easily add at least 20-30 minutes to the stated arrival time before you can even begin the official papaperwork and baggage process.

I would say no as with any airport it takes at least 20 minutes to taxi in and for customs at IAD ,collect luggage at baggage claim and go thru customs
She needs more time
 
At IAD
 Passengers connecting to another flight will need to re-check their luggage and go through screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
 
https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/international-arrivals

A 1:55 could easily get tight, getting any bags, Customs & Immigration lines, then through security again. One little fact could be the airline then the next destination. With many there could easily be another flight 3 hours later, first one missed.

Is this a trip for them to enter the US on K-1? If it is it could either be smooth sailing where the initial officer handles everything, or she could end up sent to secondary screening even if the entry is just a formality. That can easily eat up an hour or more in the morning when many APAC flights get in. Personally, 2 hours is the shortest layover I'd consider for myself even traveling in business class (getting off the plane first) with Global Entry, knowing the layout of the airport, and being familiar with the process of retrieving and rechecking luggage. I would not recommend it for inexperienced travelers.

Good Morning... My fiancee finally has been notified to pick up her passport ( Thank you VJ for all of your help.. I could have not done it without your help.. even tho it's more to do..)

Good Morning... My fiancee finally has been notified to pick up her passport ( Thank you VJ for all of your help.. I could have not done it without your help.. even tho it's more to do..)

Good Morning... My fiancee finally has been notified to pick up her passport ( Thank you VJ for all of your help.. I could have not done it without your help.. even tho it's more to do..)

Greetings.. my visa is finally issued today !!!

No need for church letters. It adds no weight. 
 
I think you should take this really slow until you're sure. You don't want to end getting played at 24. Maybe talk to the VJ members who are familiar with Philippines to see if you're missing some red flags. 2.5 months and you want to marry a foreigner? 

Just be patient at this time some waited almost a year and few waited over a year. Start looking out from 10 months from your NOA1 date 

Posted 21 hours ago Hi guys, I got approved two weeks ago, my status changed from AP to issued within two days after interview. I've been tracking my visa via ustraveldocs and it changes from your document is with the US consulate to document delivery information and since then I've not got any update yet. Has anyone been through a similar situation? Can anyone advise me on that? Thank you.

I'm at the stage in just waiting for my fiancee's visa to be issued.. it's been a long journey

Suggestion to any in the process of getting the K-1 Visa .....
Based on our Brazil case ....

1) Ensure you get a fresh police report just before traveling to the USA .... you may need a newer one for the AOS filing
2) Ensure you get a fresh certified copy of the birth certificate - And triple check it for typos.

That second one is giving us plenty of headaches now as we can't register our wedding with the consulate until the document is corrected for the typo and for Brazil it has to be within the last 6 months or they won't accept it outright.

We can't get passport updated until we get the wedding registered (which requires the corrected Birth Cert)

And that is limiting our ability apply for Global Entry (based on wrong name in passport) as well as updating her accounts like United......

The fun continues once they are here .... but at least they are here (so worth celebrating once it happens for you guys)
 
 

Good Morning ... and happy new year to you... she was approved!!

*** Topic moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports ***
 
This is great news, congratulations! Your patience has paid off. 

Good Morning. I just want to reach out to all the VJ Veterans today to say I have been approved today. it's been 2 years this week since this journey has started. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself but this is a big step for me.
I want to thank you all guys for all your help. I know it's still a process to continue but I could not gotten this far without your help!!   Thank you soooo much

yup i just received email they request the latest passport photo for me and my son before issued visa 

This is normal, the status will change from this to Administrative Processing and eventually Issued, but this could take from a few days to a few weeks, to a few months. Hope it'll update soon!

It has to come from you. The beneficiary will bring the form (I-134) and supporting docs to the interview 

Hi All
 
New member here and hoping from some insight on the inner workings of our consulate in Montreal
 
Interview was Friday Sept 8 2023, did almost everything right but had to mail one missing original document (still kicking myself over this)
I was told that I didn't need to go back to Montreal since the interview went well
Promptly sent in the document on Monday Sept 11 and they signed for it Wednesday Sept 13
Status was updated on Sept 21 (guessing they opened my envelope and put it in the queue)
After weeks of "Refused" status on CEAC, I emailed just to be sure they have everything they need
Got a reply Nov 2 saying all is good, just waiting for a consul officer to approve my document
 
Sooo, it's now...
66 days since the interview
61 days since they received my document and passport
53 days since they updated my file
 
I am really hoping they issue it this week (I was told 6 to 8 weeks).
 
I travel (not to the US) for work and I have delayed my travel (to client site) to end of Nov because that's about as much as I could delay it. I figure almost 3 months should be safe.  I hope I am not wrong.  Not really sure what to do with the client if I have to delay my travel further.
 
Anyone else facing the same challenge?
 

This requirement and a lot more information is listed in the following document under "What Evidence Must You Submit?".   I suggest studying the I-129f instructions:
Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (uscis.gov)

This is proof that a visa is not actually approved until after the interview has taken place, administrative processing is done, and the status has changed to "Issued".  Hopefully, the visa will be issued very soon.

Every case is different....Every person who looks at the packages is different.  Your case is probably close to being looked at.