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jcruzazucar   131

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Hi everyone,

I am a new member to this site and have a few inquiries regarding the I-130 process and everything that happens afterwards. I want to gather all necessary docs so once we are sent to NVC, I can submit those documents ASAP and hopefully obtain an interview date rather quickly.

Here's some basic info for you. I am the petitioner (USC) and my husband is the beneficiary (Mexican Citizen).

Timeline:

Early 2012 - Met at church and began dating 2 months later.

August 2012 - Married in Tijuana, Mexico

February 19, 2014 -- Submitted I-130 petition via FedEx overnight. Received by USCIS on February 20, 2014

February 28, 2014 -- Received the NOA1

March 18, 2014 -- Submitted I-129F via FedEx overnight. Received by USCIS on March 19, 2014

I have not received an email/text/NOA1 yet.

My husband resides in Tijuana, Mexico and is currently attending Medical School. I am a US Citizen residing in San Diego, CA. I work in San Diego, I am currently a graduate student in a University in San Diego, my bank accounts, credit cards, phone, etc are all in San Diego as well. I travel quite frequently to see him in Tijuana (almost daily). I meet the 125% income guideline. Here are my questions; any help/advice is truly appreciated!

(1) Domicile -- Will me crossing to see him cause any issues with establishing domicile if my entire life is in the USA except my husband?

(2) Consulate -- I've researched and it seems that Ciudad Juarez is the only consulate where IR1 is processed. Does anyone know if they are also processed in Mexico City?

(3) Consulate -- Is this consulate truly as dangerous as I have heard? I worry for his safety.

(4) Medical Exam -- Is there a way for him to have the medical exam done in Tijuana after he receives the interview notice BUT before the interview at the consulate?

(5) Medical Exam -- how long is the medical exam valid for?

(6) Bonafides -- Besides the basics (marriage certificate/pictures/wedding invitation) what else can I send in? I am also using my taxes as proof since I requested an ITIN number for him and have done the taxes for 2012 and 2013 as married/jointly with his name and ITIN number on them.

:wub: God's timing is always perfect. . . :star:"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" (Luke 1:45) ^_^

I-130 Petition (Spouse): 2/20/14: NOA1; 8/18/14: NOA2

NVC Process (IR1)
09/17/14: Case received / Case # and IIN assigned
09/18/14: Submitted DS-261
10/08/14: Received Welcome email
10/10/14: Paid AOS bill
10/16/14: Paid IV bill
10/18/14: Completed DS-260
10/21/14: AOS & IV received / scan date
12/15/14: Case Complete (N/A then phone confirmation)
02/18/15: Biometrics Appt.
02/25/15: Consular Interview (APPROVED!!)
03/05/15: POE at San Ysidro Port of Entry (by car)
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jcruzazucar   131

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I have another question.

(7) If admitted to US, my husband will need to cross into Mexico for medical school and back to USA everyday. Is there a problem with him doing this? We will be living in the USA but his school is out there in Tijuana.

Thank you!!

:wub: God's timing is always perfect. . . :star:"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" (Luke 1:45) ^_^

I-130 Petition (Spouse): 2/20/14: NOA1; 8/18/14: NOA2

NVC Process (IR1)
09/17/14: Case received / Case # and IIN assigned
09/18/14: Submitted DS-261
10/08/14: Received Welcome email
10/10/14: Paid AOS bill
10/16/14: Paid IV bill
10/18/14: Completed DS-260
10/21/14: AOS & IV received / scan date
12/15/14: Case Complete (N/A then phone confirmation)
02/18/15: Biometrics Appt.
02/25/15: Consular Interview (APPROVED!!)
03/05/15: POE at San Ysidro Port of Entry (by car)
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Pitaya   2,577

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~Moved from Introducing our Members to IR1/CR1 Forum~

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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Ryan H   3,810

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Answers:

  1. No
  2. No
  3. Country specific answer needed
  4. No, there are no Panel Physicians in Tijuana. Where the Panel Physicians are can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/CDJ%20-%20Ciudad%20Juarez.pdf
  5. Country specific answer needed
  6. Anything you feel presents the most compelling case. Focus on evidence of time spent together in-person, this will always be your strongest and best evidence.
  7. Not a problem (although he may want to carry documentation showing that he is in school in case he is questioned about the frequency of travel).

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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jcruzazucar   131

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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Answers:

  • No
  • No
  • Country specific answer needed
  • No, there are no Panel Physicians in Tijuana. Where the Panel Physicians are can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/CDJ%20-%20Ciudad%20Juarez.pdf
  • Country specific answer needed
  • Anything you feel presents the most compelling case. Focus on evidence of time spent together in-person, this will always be your strongest and best evidence.
  • Not a problem (although he may want to carry documentation showing that he is in school in case he is questioned about the frequency of travel).

Thank you so much for your responses!!

:wub: God's timing is always perfect. . . :star:"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" (Luke 1:45) ^_^

I-130 Petition (Spouse): 2/20/14: NOA1; 8/18/14: NOA2

NVC Process (IR1)
09/17/14: Case received / Case # and IIN assigned
09/18/14: Submitted DS-261
10/08/14: Received Welcome email
10/10/14: Paid AOS bill
10/16/14: Paid IV bill
10/18/14: Completed DS-260
10/21/14: AOS & IV received / scan date
12/15/14: Case Complete (N/A then phone confirmation)
02/18/15: Biometrics Appt.
02/25/15: Consular Interview (APPROVED!!)
03/05/15: POE at San Ysidro Port of Entry (by car)
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