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Filed: Other Country: Guyana
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Hi Everyone,

So I'm new to the site, YAY a newbie!

I'm about to start the process to get my fiance to the US from Guyana and have a few questions, looking forward to your guidance.

I have together a coverletter.

I-129F form

g325a (his) (can he scan and email this back to me?? so that I can send it) ?????

g325a (mines)(does he have to sign the one with my info too since it has the space for "applicant signature") ????

Passport pic (how many is that to be to him)???

Passport pic (me ^^ same question)????

My passport pages to show travel and citizenship

Birth Certificate

Letter of Intent (his)

Letter of Intent (mines)

& msn chats, pic, bank statement showing the purchase of the those flight tickets...and may more....

Am I missing anything for the first lap ?

And secondly what are the things that are need for my fiance to have in Guyana to take to the Guyana Consulate ? Is it basically the same things I submit now?

I just want to send it asap....

Thirdly, whats the dealio about the medical?

Lastly How much money does this all cost, would be great if someone broke down the prices for ever thing thats needed!!

I know I'll love you guys already for your help and support!

A million thanks

Jun 02, 2011- Applied for I-129F (I-129F) Visa

USCIS

Jun 08, 2011- NOA1 Received I-129F

Jun 13, 2011- USCIS Acceptance confirmation (via Email)

Jun 16, 2011- Received NOA1 Hardcopy

Nov 15, 2011- Put in Service Request (Over 5months)

Nov 23, 2011- Response via email to SR (case "Pending")

Nov 28, 2011- Wrote letter to My district's Representative thru webpage (Gregory Meeks)

Dec 02, 2011- Went to the Local Reps office to have them look into the case further

Dec 07, 2011- Wrote email to the vermont service center ( the got back to me Dec 20, of course to tell me I was approved due to the congressman's inquiry)

Dec 08, 2011- Congressman/Local Rep's inquiry made

Dec 09, 2011- USCIS Text/Email with approval (NOA2) 6 months and 2 days

Dec 14, 2011- Receive NOA2 Hardcopy

NVC

Dec 14, 2011 NVC Received -Got Case number(YAY)

Dec 16, 2012 NVC Left

Consulate

Dec 28, 2011 Consulate Received Case

Dec 28, 2011 Packet 3 Received (via email upon my request)

Dec 29, 2011 Packet 3 Sent

Jan 05, 2012 Packet 4 Received

Jan 25, 2012 Interview

Jan 28, 2012 VISA IN HAND! Yay!

Feb 18, 2012 Hand in hand; NYC Bound to enjoy the COLD with me....staying warm of course *wink wink* \

Mar 24, 2012 OUR BIG DAY

May 07, 2012 Mailed AOS, EAD and AP( Express 2 day )

May 09, 2012 Packet received and signed for

May 11, 2012 Email/Text receipt

God you know my heart and its desire, I'll wait for your time :)

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Welcome! My answers to your questions are in bold

g325a (his) (can he scan and email this back to me?? so that I can send it) ????? No, the signature must be original

g325a (mines)(does he have to sign the one with my info too since it has the space for "applicant signature") ???? No, you sign your form, he signs his. You are the "applicant" in that instance.

Passport pic (how many is that to be to him)??? 1

Passport pic (me ^^ same question)???? 1

My passport pages to show travel and citizenship All pages are not necessary if you use birth certificate to show citizenship

Birth Certificate See last answer

Letter of Intent (his) Yes

Letter of Intent (mines) Yes

& msn chats, pic, bank statement showing the purchase of the those flight tickets...and may more....Yes

Lastly How much money does this all cost, would be great if someone broke down the prices for ever thing thats needed!!

Rounding up, you are looking at $2000 for the K1 process, that number includes the petition fee, the visa fee, the medical exam, and adjustment of status after entry and marriage.

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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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Guyana
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Hi Everyone,

So I'm new to the site, YAY a newbie!

I'm about to start the process to get my fiance to the US from Guyana and have a few questions, looking forward to your guidance.

I have together a coverletter.

I-129F form

g325a (his) (can he scan and email this back to me?? so that I can send it) ?????

g325a (mines)(does he have to sign the one with my info too since it has the space for "applicant signature") ????

Passport pic (how many is that to be to him)???

Passport pic (me ^^ same question)????

My passport pages to show travel and citizenship

Birth Certificate

Letter of Intent (his)

Letter of Intent (mines)

& msn chats, pic, bank statement showing the purchase of the those flight tickets...and may more....

Am I missing anything for the first lap ?

And secondly what are the things that are need for my fiance to have in Guyana to take to the Guyana Consulate ? Is it basically the same things I submit now?

I just want to send it asap....

Thirdly, whats the dealio about the medical?

Lastly How much money does this all cost, would be great if someone broke down the prices for ever thing thats needed!!

I know I'll love you guys already for your help and support!

A million thanks

Welcome Ro Damon!

My fiance is also from Guyana. I'm a little further along in the process. We already received our NOA2 and the case file is at the embassy in Guyana. My fiance just submitted the required forms today so we can get the interview date.

All the info Ryan H gave you is correct as far as I know. Mark sent me a copy of his letter stating intent to marry and G325a with his original signature, and passport picture via Fed ex. I provided a copy of my US birth certificate, so I didn't provide a copy my entire passport. I did copy the first page and only the pages with passport stamps showing the times I visited him.

In terms of what your fiance will have to submit once its time for the interview...a few things will overlap but there are additional forms that he will need to complete. I'm assuming you have yet to submit the I-129F so a few months after you submit the I-129F you should begin reviewing this link. It lists everything that is required for the interview.

http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/consularpdfs/iv/country-specific-guidelines-i-129-aug-2010.pdf

Hope that helps!

Jamila

11-27-10 Mailed I-129F package

11-30-10 Package delievered to Dallas Lockbox

12-02-10 NOA1 notice date

12-03-10 check cashed

12-06-10 received NOA1 email

12-08-10 "touched"

12-10-10 received hardcopy of NOA1

04-08-11 NOA 2!!!

04-15-11 NVC Received

04-20-11 NVC left (to the wrong embassy...*boo hoo*)

05-06-11 Embassy Received (to the right embassy *yay!*)

05-14-11 Packet 3 Received

05-16-11 Packet 3 Sent

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Filed: Other Country: Guyana
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Welcome Ro Damon!

My fiance is also from Guyana. I'm a little further along in the process. We already received our NOA2 and the case file is at the embassy in Guyana. My fiance just submitted the required forms today so we can get the interview date.

All the info Ryan H gave you is correct as far as I know. Mark sent me a copy of his letter stating intent to marry and G325a with his original signature, and passport picture via Fed ex. I provided a copy of my US birth certificate, so I didn't provide a copy my entire passport. I did copy the first page and only the pages with passport stamps showing the times I visited him.

In terms of what your fiance will have to submit once its time for the interview...a few things will overlap but there are additional forms that he will need to complete. I'm assuming you have yet to submit the I-129F so a few months after you submit the I-129F you should begin reviewing this link. It lists everything that is required for the interview.

http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/consularpdfs/iv/country-specific-guidelines-i-129-aug-2010.pdf

Hope that helps!

Jamila

Hi Jamila,

Took a while but thnks for your reply, Sorry I forgot my manners :) Hope you understand.....

That process went by smoothly...now waiting for our NOA2!!

Best wishes to you and yours :)

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Best,

R

Jun 02, 2011- Applied for I-129F (I-129F) Visa

USCIS

Jun 08, 2011- NOA1 Received I-129F

Jun 13, 2011- USCIS Acceptance confirmation (via Email)

Jun 16, 2011- Received NOA1 Hardcopy

Nov 15, 2011- Put in Service Request (Over 5months)

Nov 23, 2011- Response via email to SR (case "Pending")

Nov 28, 2011- Wrote letter to My district's Representative thru webpage (Gregory Meeks)

Dec 02, 2011- Went to the Local Reps office to have them look into the case further

Dec 07, 2011- Wrote email to the vermont service center ( the got back to me Dec 20, of course to tell me I was approved due to the congressman's inquiry)

Dec 08, 2011- Congressman/Local Rep's inquiry made

Dec 09, 2011- USCIS Text/Email with approval (NOA2) 6 months and 2 days

Dec 14, 2011- Receive NOA2 Hardcopy

NVC

Dec 14, 2011 NVC Received -Got Case number(YAY)

Dec 16, 2012 NVC Left

Consulate

Dec 28, 2011 Consulate Received Case

Dec 28, 2011 Packet 3 Received (via email upon my request)

Dec 29, 2011 Packet 3 Sent

Jan 05, 2012 Packet 4 Received

Jan 25, 2012 Interview

Jan 28, 2012 VISA IN HAND! Yay!

Feb 18, 2012 Hand in hand; NYC Bound to enjoy the COLD with me....staying warm of course *wink wink* \

Mar 24, 2012 OUR BIG DAY

May 07, 2012 Mailed AOS, EAD and AP( Express 2 day )

May 09, 2012 Packet received and signed for

May 11, 2012 Email/Text receipt

God you know my heart and its desire, I'll wait for your time :)

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