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For all purposes you require certified copy of the marriage certificate. Since you just sent your papers in your file does not even have a case no. yet. If they send you NOA1 then you can send them the certified copy with the copy of your NOA1 receipt. If they send you an RFE before NOA1 then you can send your certificate copy.
I am not sure if you can send it right now but may be put your name, address etc, write a cover letter and mark on top of envelope copy of marriage certificate for AOS of XXX. But this is only how I am thinking, some more experienced Vjers might have seen somebody experience a similar case.
We sent a photocopy because in the instructions it says copy, not certified copy. I followed all the instructions literally and we were approved for the green card at the end of July. No RFE and no interview.
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I had a friend of mine do it. He formatted it just like the original and translated every word on the page. We attached a separate sheet of paper saying that the document entitled ______ is a spanish to english translation of the document entitled ______. He then dated and signed it and included his address.
I am pretty sure this is okay...AOS still pending.
I also think you could say this on the actual translation as well.
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Our case was transferred to CSC on May 7.
We got an e-mail yesterday saying that card production had been ordered for EAD.
I guess our case can still get transferred like yours?
Not sure if getting the EAD means no, it won't...
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Yes, I am answering my own question. The answer we got when we tried to walk in was NO. However, we were told that we could come earlier than the scheduled time as he could be processed the day of the appointment before his scheduled time. We got there at around 8:45am and his appointment was for 10am. They processed his almost immediately!
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Anyone out there tried to walk in for biometrics in the Hartford, CT office?
My husband has his appointment the 13th and I have to cancel something important
to get him to the assigned date and time...
Thanks!
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The instructions for the I-485 say copy, not certified copy. I just sent a regular photocopy of the certified copy.
Not just a copy, a Certified Copy. With a raised seal (usually) . -
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:dance: :dance: Que bueno Sarah and Yader...
I told you not to worry!
We will have to chat more later!
I am soooooooo glad this part is over for you too.
Now on to real life!
Suerte.
Emma
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What makes a divorce final varies widely even within the US but if USCIS approved the petition, it would be rare for a Consular officer to question whether a divorce was final.
No judge banged any gavel for either of my divorces.
I think we are also really hung up on what date to say he was divorced. because it is never clearly stated. Just this paper was handed to this person on this day, and this person said this on this day, and agreed to this at this time on this day. Never does it say, and boom, divorce final on this day.
So I'm afraid he's going to get hung up on dates and they are goign to be like, woah, wait a sec, not right, and all hell breaks loose...
SARAH!!! Re-read my review of junior's interview experience. It was so brief compared to what others have shared. I was freaking out because we have an age difference...and they never even asked anything specific about this or about my kids...I think you are going to be just fine. What I would suggest is that you are sure you have your dates straight in terms of when and how you met and when you became boyfriend and girlfriend. They may actually interview you and Yader separately, so just make sure you agree on these dates! I can't advise you too much about the divorce papers, but I think the more confident you are the better things will go. You are so close...my thoughts are with you in this final stretch!
Hugs!
Emma
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My fiance got the official word of approval today and was told he would have his visa by next tuesday!
It was weird because he went to the interview on Friday without one of the documents they required. He was supposed to have the document several days before the interview and found out the night before that he would not have it until AFTER the interview. Nothing like feeling stressed out until the very last minute. He called me Friday morning, after the interview, to tell me he saw the word "aprovado" on two different pieces of paper, but I didn't want to post anything to the vj group until I knew for sure. Aprovodo = approved!!!!!!
I posted what he told me about the experience in the reviews section.
And for those of you female petitioners out there who are older than your fiance...they did not make an issue of it at all!
Thanks everyone! On to thinking about his travel plans...POE, etc.
How exciting!
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Just curious about whether or not you gave an explanation as to why you had not seen eachother in the two years prior to filing the petition in number 18.
Question 18 reads:
Describe the circumstances under which you met. If you have not personally met each other, explain how the relationship was
established. If you met your fiancé(e) or spouse though an international marriage broker, please explain those circumstances in
Question 19 below. Explain also in detail any reasons you may have for requesting that the requirement that you and your
fiancé(e) must have met should not apply to you.
Just curious if USCIS ever takes this explanation into consideration...
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I think it would be more accurate if you use time between petition received to visa in hand. External factors may delay POE
To your question...Male petitioner - 5 months and 7 days
Saludos,
Caro
Good point. scratch that. NOA1 to visa in hand. thanks!
Our NAO2 took a little over four months. He would have had his interview (and visa) much faster, like in November if it weren't for external factors (I think I told you what happened). Then with the delay in the medical exam (not the doctor's fault) multiple external factors...If all goes well on Jan 9, I can't say that it took us longer because I am a female petitioner...Me entiendes???
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Sample forms have "no" for question 36. I read this as prior to this visa application. My fiance has all forms filled out and I am not sure if I should call him and tell him to change his answer to question 36...
Thanks push. Just checking..CJ-G
So, my Mrs. has been approved by USCIS for the I-129F and the I-130 for the K3. I have filed the forms for the K3, including the DS 156. On question 36 of the DS 156 (Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf), I assume the correct answer is "yes", with the response, "spouse filed I-130 petition". Is thos correct, or should I say no?CJ-GI say filed. I should have said "filled out".
CJ-G
So, my Mrs. has been approved by USCIS for the I-129F and the I-130 for the K3. I have filed the forms for the K3, including the DS 156. On question 36 of the DS 156 (Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf), I assume the correct answer is "yes", with the response, "spouse filed I-130 petition". Is thos correct, or should I say no?CJ-GYou are someone and you filed the I-130, an immigrant petition, so of course that's correct.
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Nicaragua sent only packet 4. There was no packet 3...sounds like someone that is from Canada needs to answer this question!
Good luck!
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from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/civil_surgeon_ti/faq_cs.pdf
2. What vaccines should be administered to a person with an inadequately documented vaccine history?
If the applicant is unable to produce a written vaccination record or if in the civil
surgeon’s opinion the record is inadequate, every effort should be made to vaccinate the applicant unless a contraindication exists. The vaccines routinely recommended by the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) based on the applicant’s age must be administered. Specific information on vaccines, including tables on age-appropriate vaccines and ACIP recommendations, are available at CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
They recommend 1 or 2 doses, so I'm guessing 1 will be fine.
Good luck.
I was really wanting to know what was accepted by those that have already had the vaccination portion of the I-693 filled out by the civil surgeon.
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Ok. We still are waiting for our interview, but I have a question about the vaccination requirement for AOS. I have read all the info on the CDC website regarding the schedule for adult vaccinations and the required vaccinations for AOS. This is what I think is required (from CDC website age 19-49):
1. 3 doses of Tdap (if no evidence of prior vaccination)...or being somewhere on the timeline of completing the series at time of AOS application
2. MMR it says one or two doeses...which one is accepted for AOS one or two. Seems silly to have us pay for two if one is acceptable (he had this vaccine in Nov)
3. Polio
4. Vaicella 2 doses, 1-2 mths apart.
My question is really about the MMR. Is one or two doses required by the civil surgeon to check the box that the series is complete?
Thanks!
Emma
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I e-mailed this question to the consulate and this was the reply:
"You must answer I intent. It is the first box from left to right".
So, I said intend and wrote on the line
"I intend for ********* to live with me in my home. We will get married and he will apply for work authorization here in the US. Until he can contribute income I intend to support him indefinietly, providing him with money as needed.
He has not had the interview yet. Most likely will be Jan 8 or 9.
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Wow. I am so sorry. Did you know that the NAO2 is valid for 4 months? The consulate can extend this if for some reason your fiance is not ready to interview. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and all the hurdles we have to jump over will, in the long run, make us better people.
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You said at one point in this thread "he says he cannot give until I make him feel better in the relationship." That statement of his, as well as other things he has said to you are extremely manipulative and (in my opinion) are said to make you feel bad, like it's your fault. Lots of finger pointing and an inability to look at one self to see how he could make some changes to help make the relationship work. I say this because I was with a man for 10 years that treated me the way your husband is treating you. I don't feel like I can tell you what you should do, but I can tell you that what you have described is not normal behavior, even if he did just start living here 2 months ago. I wish you the best in figuring this out.
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I can only tell you what I did. My fiance's letter of intent and G-325 forms were date March 08 and I sent off the completed petition in May 08. The petition was approved in sept 08. I hope this helps.
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When I found those graphs, I remember my estimated wait time was about 4 months and I got my NOA2 in a little over 4 months. I would say they are pretty accurate.
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Shoule I be worried that i see people getting noa2's who have filed after me? What are some reasons why other cases get approved sooner than others??
no we dont need to worry yet. we are at the 4 1/2 month mark. tho it seems everyone is getting theirs. we are still within the normal time frame. There is NO rhyme or reason to how the cases are processed, thats why you'll see ppl from May still waiting while ppl from September may get theirs. I thought my case would be easy...no children, no previous marriages, same age....but thats how it works.
Nothing we can do but wait. If we pass the 6 month mark, then we need to start contacting the uscis. hang in there! i'm trying to myself...
YEP!
I remember seeing folks who got theres before me who filed AFTER me. Its a gamble my friend and if you pass the 6th month mark like PB said THEN you can contact USCIS. It will come be patient...I know it is VERY fustrating!! HUGS!!!
Same for me. People who filed after me got their NAO2 before me. When I noticed this I got mine after another 2 weeks or so...
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125% over the poverty line....How do i find out what that would be?
Does anyone know?
Many Thanks
Olivia
Go to google.com and search for 2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines. There is a chart and it depends on the number of people in the household. If it is just you and your fiance then it would be
a family of 2. Poverty level for 2 is $14,000. 125% would be $17,500 if I just did the math correctly...
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YAY!!!! Good for you guys...hope all goes smoothly with preparing for the interview.
Keep us posted!
Emma
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Wishing you luck in the next part of your journey!
AOS and Vaccinations
in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas
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What we did is we went to a civil surgeon, who fills out the vaccination portion of the I-693 form and then signs it and seals it for you to put in with your AOS application. To the first appointment my husband brought the copy of his vaccines (the DS-3025 from his medical in his country...MMR, varicella and Td). Those are the three that need to be up to date when you file the AOS. He had to get a booster on the varicella, which cost $100 at a state clinic and we paid the civil surgeon (SIGH) $100 for filling out and signing the I-693 once we had proof of the second varicella.
If you still have questions, ask away!