Darko-Emily

Thank you very much!

Just like the title said. Is an EAD document alongside Drivers license enough or does passport needs to be carried too?

Thank you everybody, I did go this morning to apply for SSN. Now, just need to ship forms.

I agree with you all. I did miss that part and I didn't research it well enough. I thought since I can't work, there is no need to get one but I see my mistake now. I guess I do not have to change anything on the forms and go tomorrow to get me a SSN. You are all right, I just realized my mistake now.... 😞

Yes it does, I wasn't sure about SSN so I thought I will just get one when I send for AOS. I guess it is what it is now, I would have to redo forms now, it will delay me because I plan on sending everything next week.

58 days.

How long does it take to receive SSN after sending documents? Do you maybe know how soon would a person be able to apply for drivers license too?

16 hours ago, OldUser said:

Include I-131. No fees are needed for I-131 and I-765 when filed together with I-485.

 

Make sure to include biometrics fee of $85 in your packet though.

Thank you.
 

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

Yes, send the I-485, I-864, I-765 to the same location (Phoenix lockbox if residing in Alabama).  Remember to include a photocopy of your I-129F approval notice in your I-485 package.

 

I strongly recommend sending the I-131 as well.  As mentioned above, filing I-765 and I-131 is free if filed with or after I-485.  Do NOT send a separate payment for the I-765, or your packet will be rejected for incorrect payment amount (as the correct amount is $0).

 

Yes yes, I am done with the forms, they are all finished and filled. I only need to print them and the rest of the documents and send them. Thank you very much for your help, hopefully no RFE's

for anything.

On 12/4/2023 at 2:50 PM, Chancy said:

 

Answer "Yes", then fill out items 62 to 68.

 

When it comes to filing petition. Do I send form I-485, I765 and I-864 together to the same location? Since I will be sending it from Alabama it will be going to

USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 20500
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0500

Right? I am doing the cover letter for form I-765 and I put this address there and the payment of $410.

On 12/1/2023 at 3:19 PM, Chancy said:

 

Yes -- put the I-129F receipt number and date.  Make sure to include a photocopy of your I-129F approval notice in your I-485 package.

 

Hey friend, I have one more question. On I-485 page 13. part 8. section 61. it says:

61. Are you subject to the public charge ground of
inadmissibility under INA section 212(a)(4)?

What should be the answer here? Yes or no?

4 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Put "Unknown" for online account number.  As for your A-number, that one by your name on the I-129F approval notice is probably it.  Not all approval notices list it.

 

Re: I-765 -- K1 status, (c)(9) category.

 

Re: I-693 -- Does your DS-3025 say "K Visa applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements"?  Has it been less than 1 year since the date of your medical?  If yes to both, no need for I-693.  Just include a photocopy of your DS-3025 in your I-485 package.

 

 

22.  Yes, the red number on the K1 visa.

27.  K1

Part 3.1.  Select "No" -- K1 is non-immigrant.

 

Thank you for replying. I managed to figure out some things. On my I-797 Notice of Action it shows a number that starts with AXXX XXX XXX so I guess I should put that one.

Also, regarding the section in I-485 Information About Your Immigrant Category:

If you are the principal applicant, provide the following
information:

Should I put my WAC number there and the date of received?

Greetings people,

Since we got married recently, we are preparing documents for AOS stage.

Do I have an USCIS Online Account Number and how do I get one? I already made an USCIS account.
Do I have an Alien Registration Number yet? Is it on my I-797 Notice of action? There is a number that starts with AXXX XXX XXX above my name as beneficiary

Form I-765

24. Immigration Status at Your Last Arrival is of course K1.
25. Your Current Immigration Status or Category should be still K1?
27. Eligibility Category should be (C)-(0)-(9), right?

Form I-693

I am confused with this part. Since I have completed my exam overseas, had all my shots, received DS-3025 paper and gave CBP officer the packet. Do I have to fill in the form or just some parts of it and/or include DS-3025?

Form I-485

22. Nonimmigrant Visa Number from this Passport (if any). This should be those red letters and numbers from the visa in the passport?
27. Again, same as in Form I-765, What is your current immigration status (if it has changedsince your arrival), It is still K1?
1. section 3. says: Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate abroad? I have never applied so it should be now? Excluding applying for K1 visa.
 

@Bh_sarah Which questions were you asked and what documents did they need? Congrats by the way 🍻

On 9/17/2023 at 11:15 PM, JEANDBR said:

They asked; 

When/ how did you meet 
Who proposed to who and when 

Where does he live, has he always lived there and why 

What does he do for a living 

When was the last time you saw eachother 

How many times have you met in person 

 

They asked for; 

My birth certificate long form 

ACRO certificate 

I134 

His 2022 Tax transcript 

His updated letter of intent to marry 

The I134 and letter of intent to marry had to have a “wet” signature. 

On 9/18/2023 at 3:26 AM, vinrup said:

They asked for

 

Tax Transcript/W2

I-134

photos of us together

birth certificate

police clearance

 

My fiance's interview lasted maybe 5 minutes, but she saw others that lasted 20-30 minutes

She didnt need a translator and the interviewer was really nice and making jokes

But for the ones that needed a translator, they had a slightly tougher time

 

 

 

Thank you very much. I do have a wet signature letter of intent to marry scanned, hopefully it will be okay. My embassy it the Packet 3 hasn't mentioned anything about I-134, just basic documents that are needed. 

On 9/14/2023 at 11:44 PM, JEANDBR said:

Approved at interview today

Which questions were asked? Did they ask for a proof of relationship and I-134?

On 9/15/2023 at 8:35 AM, vinrup said:

Visa Approved !!! Finally

Which questions were asked? Did they ask for a proof of relationship and I-134?

16 hours ago, carmilda said:

Hi,thank for the response. But part 2 item 13, Is about beneficiary's financial information which would be my fiancée. Thank you

Take a look at this video, it will help you out. Basically, you will write the name and put financial information as zero!
 

On 9/5/2023 at 11:30 PM, carmilda said:

Hi, I need some help with the i-134 form, specifically part 2. Item#13. 

My fiancé has a kid( not coming with him to the US),  do I have to list him? I've watched videos and Googleed it, but can't find anyone with a similar case. 

Thank u

No, since you will be only supporting your fiance and not both of them. So you should only list one. 

You can, but I think that is mostly when people travel with a non-us person. I would say put your fiance name that way you will tell the embassy that you and yours are going together to the US.

Good luck everybody and thankfully many of you have received an interview appointment and medical. I am still waiting on the embassy. Even though the status is Ready they said the case is not there.

I did a DHL hack and it was delivered, I knew it! 😠

4 minutes ago, Bh_sarah said:

Your embassy doesn't let you schedule the interview once it turns to ready? :(( I am sorry. Same situation as @FilledesEtoiles it seems.

Looks like. I have called them, emailed them. Right now, as soon as the NVC replies back saying that the case is there, I will convert the email to PDF, attach it and send it to the embassy. 

This is official information from the embassy:

U.S. Embassy Belgrade
Fiancé(e) Visa Information

How to Submit an Application

If you have been notified by the National Visa Center (NVC) that your fiancé(e) I-129F petition is 
forwarded to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade, you must first go to the Consular Electronic Application Center
to complete and submit the online form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. 
Please provide an email address in the DS-160 application form. Failure to provide an email in your DS-160 may delay your case. 

Note: Your I-129F petition is valid for four months from the approval date. If the validity of your petition 
expires before your visa interview, you may still apply for your visa and the interviewing consular officer
may revalidate your petition.

Interview Scheduling

Interviews are by appointment only. After you complete and submit the DS-160 the Embassy will email 
you instructions on the required documents and registering at our Visa Appointment Service. Following 
your notification of the readiness for visa interview, the Embassy will schedule an appointment for you.

2 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

They answered me the same thing ! 

I have sent an email to the NVC and once they respond back I will send to the embassy and provide them some other things because I don't know what to do really...

Since I have filled out DS-160 last week, and our case has been ready since August 3rd, I haven't heard anything from my embassy. Today I sent them an email asking if I will be contacted and if they had time to process my case and I got this response:

"As soon as this office receives your approved petition from the National Visa Center, we will contact you with detailed instruction on how to prepare for the interview. Thank you for submitting your DS-160."

CEAC states that status is: "READY" and was sent on August 1st, was in transit till August 3rd when the status was changed to "READY". I don't know what to do...

On 8/12/2023 at 8:40 AM, mbodwams said:

I just wanted to share that I’ve booked an interview for next Thursday, August 18th! The Montreal embassy didn’t have any appointment dates open up for a month and the waiting was agony! My NOA1 was Feb 7, 2022 and NOA2 was April 4, 2023. 

Great to hear, good luck!

Since I have filled out DS-160 last week, and our case has been ready since August 3rd, I haven't heard anything from my embassy. Today I sent them an email asking if I will be contacted and if they had time to process my case and I got this response:

"As soon as this office receives your approved petition from the National Visa Center, we will contact you with detailed instruction on how to prepare for the interview. Thank you for submitting your DS-160."

CEAC states that status is: "READY" and was sent on August 1st, was in transit till August 3rd when the status was changed to "READY". I don't know what to do...

7 hours ago, Michael&Miguel said:

Does anyone know what the cut off day is to make next weeks shipping round? Using the Julian calendar, it appears our case was created on August 8th. Thanks for any information! 

It takes around week and a half to process at the NVC. They might send your case soon,

1 hour ago, Ennis_b said:

Finally , i receive the Case number after 81 days , thanks god!

 

Quote 

the correct case number is .....

you will be notified once this case is forwarded to the assigned US Embassy / Consulate General 

Unquote

 

what should i do next ?

 

Only waiting the status be shown ready on CEAC ? 

 

 Thanks.

 

Wait for them to process, like I said above it will take around week and a half and then they will ship it to the embassy. Start by preparing all the required documents.