Rachel n Tyler

That's so interesting! It came in a brown evelope with a folder about domestic abuse.

I got my A-number on my i-129f copy they sent back to me! And yeah if you can send them to me, I'd appreciate that a lot!

I'm unsure if anyone has mentioned anything about it, and 102 pages is a bit of a long read. Is there any talk of plans that could impact my K1 journey? I just got to the states last weekend, and my fiancé is scared they'll deport me...

If they resealed it, it should be fine! Did they not tell you 10 times to not open it? The guy at my interview just kept saying it hahaha

Did they reseal it, or did you?

That's why I started my study now, so I can be prepared when we're doing it haha. I don't want to feel rushed to find out the answers, I'd rather know in advance. And VJ is a godsend, I agree. It's made it so much easier, and it made me realise this is doable without an expensive service!

You’re a light in this darkness, thank you! It’s making more and more sense now ❤️

I doubt it's necessary, but it's not going to harm to send a quick email to the embassy about it, just in case.

God this is all so confusing hahaha. So I'd still need to file it on paper, all at once with the I-485? All in one package, with a cover letter.

Hi! Embassies can extend the NOA2, I've heard up til a year I believe. The only thing that can't be extended is your medical. Your medical is important for when you enter the USA, as your K1 is valid 6 months after the day of your medical. I've heard people had to contact the embassy for an extention, some did it without question. Best thing is to ask the embassy.

So would that waive the need for the receipt for the 485? Because it states this required evidence for the I-131

And would you also send them in separate envelopes? I kinda assume I have to, since the I-131 states you have to provide proof of the I-485 being sent (receipt) when you send it in, and the employment authorisation can be done online

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/KDU-Kathmandu.html#interview_guidelines It says here that you can only bring a translator (interpreter) if you don't speak English or Napali. She speaks Napali, so she can't bring an interpreter. This means they'll do the interview in Napali. That's the official Embassy website too

Our case was sent to the NVC on June 17th, I did an inquiry on July 7th and got my case number July 9th! https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html That's the inquiry link 🙂

They'll do whichever you can. If Nepali is better for her, they'll do it in Nepali.

It says you can only bring an translator if the person doesn't speak English or Nepali, is this the case?

Hi friends! I'm researching the AOS guide, but I know that recently the process for it has changed a bit. They used to have a fee for i-485, i-131 and the work visa thing in one. Since it's been seperated, there's no update on it on how to file those three payments, if you should do it separately, together.. Does anyone know if there's going to be an updated version of it? We'll likely file it in December, so we'd love to know what changed etc.

What embassy is she doing the interview at?

I didn't think about them letting you keep it, as in the Netherlands they usually don't haha. Mine always got either destroyed (big holes in it making it not useable) or I had to hand it in

Your K1 visa is linked to your passport number, so you can't really get a new one.. As far as I know, your passport number changes when you renew it.. I'd say try to look up your states' requirements for an ID and try to get one before your passport expires.. But honestly, you should've thought of this before even applying.. ;/

Just be honest. They can ask you EVERYTHING. I'm also going to be entering in Dallas next month, but I only stayed 1-3 weeks every time, total of 7 trips. As long as you haven't done anything illegal or something that brings up a red flag, you don't really have to prepare anything. Just be honest.

To put it in perspective, as proof of the relationship I put 2 pictures of every visit (6 I believe), airbnb receipts and a boarding pass. That's it. Oh, and he later added the ring receipt. And we got it approved! All of the pictures were just selfies of us two.

Awesome, thanks for the reply! I'm going next month, so just in time to tell them that haha.

We put his mom's address on the I129f paperwork etc, but he now has an apartment where we'll be living together. My guess is before submitting the I-485 etc? Great, now I'm bolded lol But I just wanted y'all's smart opinions/help on this 🙂

Thank you for all the links! I only started building my retirement in 2020 so I doubt it'll be much, and I'll be leaving in November so it's the end of 2024. Frankfurt was.. interesting. I haven't been to Amsterdam, so I can't compare, but they claimed to be understaffed and it took about 4h to get called up for my interview. Which ain't great when you left your house at 3am to drive hahaha. I'd love to hear about your shipping thing, I'm currently trying to stuff things into 2 suitcases but I'm sure you can imagine how well that's going hahaha. Thankyou! I'll send them an email to see what it's like now and for my situation. I appreciate all the insights from everyone! This made me feel not as confused haha.