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SamanthaNTim   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Hey all Let me start off by saying...

This website has been a god send to us!!! Without it we would be lost in so many ways!!! So THANK YOU!!!!!

We are currently applying for a K1(no NOA2 yet fingers crossed!!) And I plan on traveling to AUS to visit my fiancee in April for 2 weeks. YAY! :dance:

I'm almost positive I shouldn't have any problem, but I'm just checking with all of you to make sure. :)

And....Should I bring anything regarding our Visa with me????

Thanks a million!!!

Tim and Samantha

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,790

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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If you are the petitioner visiting the country of the beneficiary, you don't need to bring anything regarding your K1.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Channah&Aaron Proficient

Channah&Aaron   51

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Netherlands
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; Hey you!! :innocent:

I'm an October filer and yes, I am also waiting for my NOA2 :whistle: (hopefully this March).

Anyways, I visit my American fiance every 2 months... That's quit often, and I haven't accured any problems after I obtained a B1 vistors visa(knocking on wood!!!!).

My last visit was last December 30th up to January 5th. And I am going back to the US in 2 weeks for a whole month. (though, I am more nervous now since I've been there last month).

OK.. I got some tips for you.. Bring the following documents with you:

* copy of you I-129f package

* copy of your NOA1

* letter from your employer (company letter head) stating your employer approved your request for holiday and when you have to be back to work -dated&signed-.

* salary specifications or enough money with you, because they want to make sure you can support yourself during your trip. And it actually shows that you have an income.

* return ticket

* and maybe you can show them like a letter stating your rent, car lease, etc.

The things above I mentioned are strong ties...

Last but not least, ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY WITH YOUR LOVE (L):dance:

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heart-119.gif August 28th, 2011: Wedding heart-119.giflove-182.gif

AOS
August 31th, 2011: applied for SS#
September 6th: received SS#
September 26th, 2011: AOS sent
September 30th, 2011: NOA1
October 6th, 2011: NOA1 hard copy
October 26th,2011: Biometrics
October 28th, 2011: case transferred to California for faster processing
December 5th, 2011: received EAD/AP card
February 22nd, 2012: Green card in production
February 27th, 2012: GREEN CARD in hand, yaaay!!!




November 10th, 2013: ROC

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Channah&Aaron   51

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Netherlands
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; OOPS!! :blush: I didn't read carefully!! I apologize, it has been a long day, LOL :rolleyes:

Ok, forget about copy I-129f package.....

I thought you also have to prove Australia that you don't have the intention to stay and prove strong ties to your home country.. :whistle:

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heart-119.gif August 28th, 2011: Wedding heart-119.giflove-182.gif

AOS
August 31th, 2011: applied for SS#
September 6th: received SS#
September 26th, 2011: AOS sent
September 30th, 2011: NOA1
October 6th, 2011: NOA1 hard copy
October 26th,2011: Biometrics
October 28th, 2011: case transferred to California for faster processing
December 5th, 2011: received EAD/AP card
February 22nd, 2012: Green card in production
February 27th, 2012: GREEN CARD in hand, yaaay!!!




November 10th, 2013: ROC

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Channah&Aaron   51

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; LOL, thanks!! :dancing:

it's sooooooo good to focus ourselves on our next trip than on that darn NOA2 :jest: hehe..

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holland-flag-44.gifunited-states-flag-88.gif

heart-119.gif August 28th, 2011: Wedding heart-119.giflove-182.gif

AOS
August 31th, 2011: applied for SS#
September 6th: received SS#
September 26th, 2011: AOS sent
September 30th, 2011: NOA1
October 6th, 2011: NOA1 hard copy
October 26th,2011: Biometrics
October 28th, 2011: case transferred to California for faster processing
December 5th, 2011: received EAD/AP card
February 22nd, 2012: Green card in production
February 27th, 2012: GREEN CARD in hand, yaaay!!!




November 10th, 2013: ROC

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CourtAndGrey   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Costa Rica
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If you are the petitioner visiting the country of the beneficiary, you don't need to bring anything regarding your K1.

I second that. As far as AUS is concerned, you are just there visiting. When you re-enter the states, you'll be a citizen just returning home, so nothing other than your passport is what you need.

Otherwise, be prepared to take lots of pictures together. These will be helpful come interview time. If you have the chance to get some photos with his family, I'd recommend that too. It's all great evidence of your relationship! :thumbs:

Have a lovely trip and enjoy your time together!

K1 TIMELINE:

01-24-2008 = Sent I-129F to CSC

01-29-2008 = NOA1 Issued

05-28-2008 = NOA2 (125 days after NOA1)

06-02-2008 = NOA2 Hardcopy received; NVC received petition

06-04-2008 = NVC sent package to Costa Rica

06-10-2008 = Embassy received

06-13-2008 = Picked up Packet 3

06-25-2008 = Interview (28 days after NOA2)

07-05-2008 = Home to the U.S. together!

09-20-2008 = Wedding!

AOS/EAD/AP TIMELINE:

10-15-2008 = Sent giant packet to Lockbox

10-22-2008 = NOA1's Issued

11-04-2008 = RFE on AOS only: need birth certificate, ORIGINAL was taken at interview. GRRR

11-24-2008 = Biometrics

12-22-2008 = Mailed RFE packet back

01-02-2009 = AOS processing resumed

01-16-2009 = Service Request filed for EAD (90 days with no news)

01-27-2009 = EAD and AP approved (102 days after NOA1's)

03-12-2009 = AOS Interview, APPROVED!

REMOVING CONDITIONS TIMELINE:

02-18-2011 = Sent packet to CSC

02-22-2011 = NOA1 Issued

03-21-2011 = Biometrics

04-26-2011 = APPROVED!

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 10 YEARS!!

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pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,103

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Hey all Let me start off by saying...

This website has been a god send to us!!! Without it we would be lost in so many ways!!! So THANK YOU!!!!!

We are currently applying for a K1(no NOA2 yet fingers crossed!!) And I plan on traveling to AUS to visit my fiancee in April for 2 weeks. YAY! :dance:

I'm almost positive I shouldn't have any problem, but I'm just checking with all of you to make sure. :)

And....Should I bring anything regarding our Visa with me????

Thanks a million!!!

Tim and Samantha

When I was in the visa process as the petitioner, I would never have left home for more than a couple days without all my paperwork with me, in case something came up but you won't need anything but your passport a plane ticket and some luggage in order to get into Australia. We got an NOA2 email notice during one of my visits to China. Came to my Blackberry.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
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Al422 Experienced

Al422   221

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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You, as the petitioner, can go anywhere you like while the K-1 is pending.

Take good photos, even though your K-1 is already submitted, because the beneficiary can use them at the interview as evidence of a continuing relationship. And give her copies of your travel docs, like boarding passes and passport stamps, for the same purpose.

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