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Waiting for purge 2.0.

Thought I'd update some info in case it is useful.....I don't remember really if I've said much before, but if someone takes the time to read this, perhaps it'll help.....
 
I am much older than my husband but that has been a non-issue. We met each other in 2019 when I was in the middle of a divorce. I was on the language exchange app Tandem trying to improve my language skills to advance my career, especially since I was divorcing my ex husband and I would need additional income. I happened to "meet" my now-husband on that app. Actually, I didn't want to text/ talk to him at first, but then did. He had no plans to talk to me either really, but we were "matched" because, of all things, we had a mutual interest in Japanese. I am semi-fluent and was looking to connect to others, mostly Japanese natives, to practice. My now-hubbie was just starting to learn Japanese and was looking to speak with someone, anyone, to practice. Anyway, long story short, we met on Tandem and clicked. At first we were just friends. I actually flew to Morocco twice to meet him and see the country as a friend - my business requires me to travel a lot internationally so it was easy to add on a swing by Morocco. Then just before my divorce was to be finalized, we met a 3rd time and fell in love. But literally the week I was to return from Morocco and finalize my divorce within 2 days of my return, everything shut down in the USA. So my divorce was delayed months. But then it finished. And then my now-hubby and I decided to get engaged - remotely - and then file the K1 application process. With the help of an immigration lawyer.
 
So here is a quick rundown of the timeline until now....
- 129F submitted late September 2020 and officially recognized by USCIS early Oct 2020 - RFE (request for additional evidence) mid June 2021 - additional evidence submitted 10 days later - about July 7? 2021 USCIS approves and sends to NVC - NVC sends case to the Casablanca Consulate Aug 30, 2021 - Oct 26, 2021 I escalate to my US (federal) Senator and Oct 27 or a bit later they contact Consulate - Nov 8 my fiancé receives a call from Consulate to schedule K1 interview and they agree on Nov 19 date - Nov 19 interview, goes well, verbally told “approved” but online status shows “ administrative processing” - Nov 19 to Nov 22. CEAC status is “admin processing”. Late Nov 22 changes to VISA “issued” - Nov 25?, 2021 K1 Visa in hand - Dec 5 arrive Chicago USA (after a short layover in JFK NYC) - Dec 10 get married - early Feb 2022, apply for adjustment of status - May or June 2022, husband gets SSN and EAD dual card (work permit card that also allows him to travel to Morocco, but only Morocco, if necessary) - Oct 2022 he gets his 2 yr Green Card - End of Nov 2022, he and I travel to Morocco to visit sick mother and take care of things like updating address and paying property taxes   More info to come......

To reply to your questions on my timeline:
 
My wife and I got married in May, 2022, correct. We were located in Turkey together, but to make the process easier, we did an online marriage through Utah County, in the state of Utah. Following this, we immediately applied for I-130 at the end of May once we had the correct documents gathered. My wife lives in Russia, I am the US citizen and petitioner. The reason I put Warsaw as my embassy, is that currently all Russian applications are being routed to Warsaw, Poland by default, since Moscow embassy is not issuing any visas currently.
 
After the I-130 filing for CR-1 type visa, I then also filed the I-129F form for the K3 visa. As you mentioned, the K3 visa is meant to 'expedite reunion' - but what I found via several posts on Visa Journey and Facebook were that many people were successful in getting their I-130 approved faster. On October 11th, my I-130 got approved (way ahead of people who didn't apply for K3), and then a few days later, USCIS sent me a note saying the I-129F application had been denied since the I-130 has been approved (this is what I expected and wanted to have happen.)
 
Currently we are finishing our documents for the NVC review, and hope to have those reviewed and approved by end of December or early January.
 

VISA APPROVED!
 
Thanks for your help and support VJ. Much appreciated!

I-751 Approved!

it's been a while since I have posted here in VJ, I have gained a lot of friends including my kids' godmother. One of the friends I have met was Cathy.
 
https://www.visajourney.com/profile/43970-gumbolette/
 
She was murdered (gundowned) by her ex on 04-02-2020. May she rest in peace
 
https://www.ardoinfuneralhomeseunice.com/obituary/Catherine-Miller
 
 
 
 

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Please bring all the items listed below where applicable. One set of documents is required for each applicant. All documents not in English, Ukrainian, or Russian need a certified translation into English.   
We understand that Ukrainian applicants may not be able to obtain some civil documents, police certificates or international passports. The officer has discretion to waive some of these documents at the time of your visa interview.   
 1. Passport, child’s passport registered with the courier service for delivery https://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-iv-documentdelivery.asp  (please bring a printout of your profile page with the selected passport delivery method)  
 2. Two photographs 5x5 cm taken in the last six months cropped and signed in English (first and last name).  
 3. Medical examination https://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-iv-medicalexams.asp 
Must be completed by a CDC approved panel physician in Germany, Ukraine or any other European country. See:  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-iv-medicalexams.asp#PanelPhysicians (this exception is temporary and applies only to Ukrainian applicants) In most cases, panel physicians transmit the results to the Embassy electronically, but they will provide you with a Vaccination Records copy.   
Applicants must submit proof of vaccinations. Applicants should also pay attention to the validity of the medical examination. If the medical examination expires before the applicant arrives in the United States, it must be repeated. Unless a certain medical condition exists, the validity of the medical exam is six months.  
 4. Confirmation page for DS-160 application form. Complete the DS-160 “Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form” online for each applicant at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/  and print the confirmation page. IMPORTANT, please select “Frankfurt” as the processing post. Without a submitted DS-160 for each applicant, it is technically impossible to conduct the visa interview! 
 5. Birth certificate original.  
 6. Divorce certificate(s) original(s).  
 7. Death certificate(s) original(s). 
 8. Police certificate(s) original or electronic version (as of April 23, 2022 it is possible to request an electronic version here: https://vytiah.mvs.gov.ua/app/landing), listing all names ever used, including maiden and married names. You will need one for each country where you have lived for 6 months or more while 16 years old or older. Originals only. Include court and police records if ever arrested, detained or convicted of a crime (even if expunged) as well as translations. Police Certificates from Ukraine should be “FULL” («ПОВНА»), not “SHORT” («СКОРОЧЕНА»).  
 9. Military records original.  
 10. Adoption decree original.  
 11. The custody status of all applicants’ children will be reviewed. Applicants need to bring all documents related to the birth, adoption, and parental rights including permission to travel of the other parent is not accompanying them. The Ukrainian government has certain requirements for children under 16 years old traveling outside of Ukraine. You may contact the Ukrainian Border Control to find out more about the requirements applicable to your specific situation. 
 12. Evidence of relationship with your fiancé(e) – written correspondence, photographs, phone records, skype logs, travels etc.  
 13. Marriage certificate(s) or name change certificate(s) original(s). 
 14. Evidence of support – from your American fiancé(e) – Affidavit of Support I-134 with the most recent IRS tax transcript and/or W-2 original or copy.  
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Please be advised that no advance assurance can be given as to when or whether a visa will be issued. You should NOT give up your job, dispose of your property, or make any final travel arrangements until you receive your passport with the visa.