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Has anyone been able to successfully do a biometrics walk in with
an appointment letter for a later date ?
We have a Nashville appointment that will interfere with our
current travel plans and cold not get any joy on the 1800 number.
any advice or help very much appreciated.
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like I said, do not rely upon Russian mail for communications or forms. They never make it in time. Sasha's forms arrived after she had left St Pete's. (interview and visa in hand and left the country).
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track the timelines:
if your process time in USCIS took longer than 150 days, like most of us, then chances are NVC will clear very quickly.
NVC about a week,
pony express (DHL) to embassy about a week, then a waiting process time on that end
then an interview date. take a look at our timeline, it is not uncommon.
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a quick word of warning unless your fiancee lives in Moscow:
chances are the Russian mail will not arrive with her interview
packet BEFORE her appointment.
so need to monitor and track the process as best you can.
and down load the forms directly form embassy site / USCIS
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we sent $1070.00
as with our other items, we double checked the application
with other VJ users, and went through it several times.
Who knows ?
I was not worried until the driving licence issue to be truthful
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we filed an AOS with AP to the Chicago lockbox on May 16th.
as of today June 9th, we have no NOA1, and our check has not been cashed.
my questions:
1. is this normal? (we have postal confirmation of delivery)
2. will our case be transferred to the infamous Memphis, TN ?
3. What can we do if we suspect a USCIS problem
as we now know state of TN cannot issue a driver permit because the
USCIS could not confirm wife's status in the USCIS computer system
that links to the TN system ????
we are very puzzled and a little worried ?
wonder if anyone and esp Gary& Alla have any wisdom on this one ?
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congratulations on your success. not all are successful but if not for VJ we may have all missed the mark
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our pack goes out today and looks like this:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Chicago Lockbox
***Expedite for Advanced Parole I-131 attached ***
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
May 16th, 2011
items:
1. I-485 Application to Adjust Status for NON-USC with:
- payment of $1070.00 by Check #
- two (2) passport-style photos of
- copy of her birth certificate and official translation
- copy of her Passport (including biographical page, K-1 Visa #xxx , and I-94 front and back #xxxx )
- copy of NOA2 from I-129F # xxx
- certified copy of marriage certificate
2. I- 131 Application for Travel Document with advance Parole
Advanced Parole has been requested as (reason)........................
3. G-325A Biographic Information for (non USC). Updated to reflect the new marriage.
4. Completed GS-3025 for non USC in lieu of I-693A from very recent medical by USCIS approved surgeon in Moscow.
5. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization for non USC with:
- two (2) passport-style photos of Alexandra Kulikova.
- copy of her Passport (including biographical page, K-1 Visa, and I-94 front)
6. I-864 Affidavit of Support filed by USC with:
- copy of USC's Naturalization Certificate
- copy of his 2008,2009,2010 Income Tax filings and Wealth statement
7. G-1145 E-notification of Application/Petition
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thanks all, we had Chicago LB and changed it, but now have changed it back.
thanks for all the tips and we are filing EAD and 131 same time.
without VJ some of this would be impossible and indeed just the changing
goal posts from USCIS - I believe VJ is more up to date that them.
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also do we pay the biometrics fee for the 485 ? as we are filing so close ot entry date etc and interview?
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We are applying for AOS for my wonderful bride from a K1 visa.
we have assembled our packet and reviewed it but have questions:
we married within 30 days and are filing within 45 days,
the embassy was Moscow.
1. send to Texas lock box ? - we are in Tennessee.
2. fee for our I-485 ?
3. We are asking for adv parole to travel in August, and have the $360 fee ready for this.
do we send in my wife's passport with the application ?
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Question for people interviewing in Moscow during Jan, Feb, March 2011.
from the date of interview for K1 and CR1 visas,
how long is it taking for the embassy to release
Visas and send them DHL / Pony Ex ? - assuming approval.
urgent help needed on this one......
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try this link: and go to page 2.
if you add 240 days to your noa1 date you should be close on interview
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I am dual UK / USA and there is no problems for the children that I know of.
there is a state dept list of countries that are acceptable for dual citizenship.
having said that : both countries must be willing to issue passports etc.
The UK (Crawley office I believe) may insist of 12 months inside the UK
before allowing issuance of a UK passport / citizen ship test. IF the child
over 18 goes to study in the UK or possibly work (petitioned by the father) then
there should be no problems.
However: if the father is a US government employee or contractor
then the use of UK (or any dual) Citizenship is not allowed.
The overseas passport has to be retained by the US govt as far as I know
until the employment term is up or renouncing of overseas citizenship.
note this information I post here is old, many changes may have altered the
older way of doing things.
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Priority date moves from your NOA1.
currently: end of July dates NOA1 are having interviews last week of March.
August seem to be dropping in weeks 1 & 2 of April.
no news further than that.
check NVC for case acceptance and forwarding.
then write to Moscow Consul especially if Fiancée is not Moscow.
Russian mails is notoriously disgusting inefficient.
Many times the packet 3 arrives AFTER the interview date if your fiancée
is an outlying province.
drop me PM if you need more info, may have to put you in touch
with my fiancée for the Russian forum for K1s that helps on their end ALOT.
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Anyone with February, March or April interview dates ?
interested in anyone needing to update timelines
and also any info on the Moscow service that appears to
be 'processing' the MOS numbers ...........
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Most of us K1 applicants had a very shoddy experience at Vermont Service Center
and it has caused alot of heartache and strife so PRAISE where it is due:
NVC is rocking:
They received our case file from Vermont on the 28th Jan
and it was out on the 1st February - next day
It has arrived at the Moscow embassy (Feb 3rd) and we are on our way.
FYI for all (having dealt with phone drones at USCIS):
the man (actual human being - yes) at NVC who answered my call
was 1. factual, 2. respectful, 3. concise 4. helpful
and NVC rocked the application through next day.
Praise where it is due - NVC - you ROCK !
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for cell international service :
I use telna - they charge my home rates (3c per min to Europe / 12 c to Russia)
they are super helpful and great people based in Nevada.
cell phone calls a byass (US number) then the international number.
for my fiancee: we set up a yahoo account.
she can SMS me through yahoo when she is home or in her e mailbox at work
at no charge. we can sms all day for free if we wish.
for camera / voice we use yahoo, we can watch youtube and share pictures together.
its all free.
send me a private message if this helps and you need more info.
ps. the telna people can set up an overseas calling to your number
via their calling card system. it charges at your US rates.
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my advise for those at 6 months already:
1. service requests are useless and a waste of time.
2. call daily- get name and number of everyone you speak to.
- ask for the same person over again. at least once a week INSIST on
getting through to an actual immigration officer (not a phone drone).
3. get the overview of your case and timelines ready and mail them
to your Senators - you are overdue the process the USCIS told congress.
therefore as their funding is on the line : get your Senators on board.
-go to their websites, download the immigration release form - they can do nothing
without a release signed by you - it is federal privacy law.
4. be fair, firm and above all calm on the phone.
never be abusive or arrogant.
5. take notes, notes and more notes - did I mention take notes?
times, names, officers numbers, congress is asking for them.
6.if your Congress reps are on the ways and means committee or oversight
for immigration, state department or budgets - they need to know.
write to them also.
7 IMPORTANT: sometimes the USCIS website is not updated.
there are many times when the website shows no action when indeed
an noa2 turns up in the mail. so be calm and firm when asking for the immigration officer.
ask pertinent questions:
- has the petition been delayed for a lack of documentation ?
- has the petition been delayed for any other reasons such as country of recipient ? (e.g. Egypt at the moment)
- What can I do to assist the USCIS to get this petition answered ASAP ?
- is there any reason that my petition is now 30 days beyond the timeline the director promised congress ?
you need to let your voices be heard.
your senator can expedite your case if the case is 30 days beyond the 5 month mark.
But their offices take about week to 2 weeks to get your forms filed and assigned
to correct staffer to follow it through.
tax payers we deserve better, and many in Congress are hearing us at last.
when its time for the funding arguments, you will see changes.
be kind - the USCIS staff had their hands tied by the executive branch
to prioritise other visas not K1s or IR1s. they are 'stuck in the middle'
Tax payers and fee payers, when the system can kick out a humanitarian visa in 8 days
we know the 180+ days are just atrocious. we deserve better.
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looks like the following:
NOA2s from CSC - clearing month of August.
VSC clearing month of July (except RFEs)
if you are on humanitarian - they cleared December 2010.
CSC are on the 5 month mark.
VSC are on the 'expedite' edge - 30 days late from 5 months.
VSc are working but have 'other priorities'.
A BIG congratulations to all who are NOA2.
its is a huge step at VSC as they has been processing July 2010
since August 26th 2010. - go figure-
if USCIS want to know why we are upset - look at the figures
from our perspective.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<CONGRATULATIONS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Congratulations to all the well overdue VSC filers for July.
July appears to be 90% clear. though there are still some remaining
non RFE petitions. Our prayers continue for those.
and good news for August.................
May God speed everyone and encourage VSC USCIS to catch up.
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NOA2 TODAY ON THE USCIS WEBSITE AT 7 PM CST !
LIKE THE OTHERS 2 DAYS BEFORE 6 MONTHS OF RECEIPT
AT VSC.
THANK YOU SENATOR BOB CORKER.................
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU........
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who said VSC moves like a turtle ?
that implies movement............ you must be joking at VSC.
congratulations of your success and may God bless
the rest of the process swiftly
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I have no vitriol to Haitians or charitable or humanitarians issues either.
however, the facts are clear and when I release all the info I have amassed in the
last 2 weeks regarding the executive direction of this white house, I will
accept your apology, indeed you are already forgiven.
the facts are resounding: VSC are buried but their focus is
not with US citizen tax payer petitions. PERIOD.
To donate a percentage of resources to such humanitarian issues
I have no problem with, to reward illegals I have an issue.
But to COMPLETELY prioritize all K1s and other visas
UNTIL 30 days beyond the timeline 'guidleines' is disgusting.
Yes, you heard me right : VISAS are not being processed and will only expedite
after 30 days beyond the normal processing times at VSC.
their priorities are in 'other areas' - verbatim to a Senior Senatorial staffer.
therefore no K1 applicant at VSC can expect a case look until after 6 months not 5.
As for me and my house, we do serve the Lord and I spent Christmas at orphanages
in Russia with my fiancee, where she has faithfully served and given for many years.
I have no problem with charity - but to completely take away from petitioners who
fund the USCIS and tax payers who fund government is disgusting.
Nov 2012 cannot come soon enough for many reasons.
Moving stuff to US (F-1 Canadian)
in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas
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also most Canada / US Crossing points have a Livingstons Customs brokerage house / agent on site.
90% of the time things go easily but if you want a guaranteed easy passage:
then contact a good agent like Livingstons and get your paper list of belongings
and items and make 3 copies of it.
(include make/ model/ type of vehicle you are driving with plate numbers)
sign each as an original.
contact the brokerage and tell them anticipated crossing point
and day / time and then have them pre-apply for clearance.
clearance will still on be given on the day but they will already
have you in the system and profiled etc for when you arrive to cross.
you will need to sing a POA of the crossing.
99% chance that by doing it this way, you will get
a cursory glance over your things and waved through by customs.
(immigration is separate item as you already know).