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TimsDaisy Proficient

TimsDaisy   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Why do you think you will have problems with USCIS? If you care to share details that might indicate a problem, it is possible - likely, even - that someone here has dealt with problems.

I see the non-USC is from the UK, right? It's generally not a high-fraud country, so that's one thing in your favor. Does the non-USC have previous troubles with USCIS/ICE? A denied entry or refused visa? Either of those, in certain circumstances, is not a big deal (at least, not in a way that hampers your K1 process).

There really are ways to break this down. But even if you hire and attorney, I would still STRONGLY suggest doing all you can to educate yourself. You'll always be your own best advocate and lawyers are magic. They can miss stuff and make mistakes. Interested, educated clients get better services because they are involved, know what questions to ask, and can receive help better than clients who aren't.

So get more specific with us if you feel comfortable doing so - we might be able to help you more, or at least give our ideas on how complicated your case is, compared to the body of experience on VJ.

I-129F/K1

1-12-07 mailed to CSC

1-22-07 DHS cashes the I-129F check

1-23-07 NOA1 Notice Date

1-26-07 NOA1 arrives in the post

4-25-07 Touched!

4-26-07 Touched again!

5-3-07 NOA2!!! Two approval emails received at 11:36am

5-10-07 Arrived at NVC/5-14-07 Left NVC - London-bound!

5-17-07??? London receives?

5-20-07 Packet 3 mailed

5-26-07 Packet 3 received

5-29-07 Packet 3 returned, few days later than planned due to bank holiday weekend

6-06-07 Medical in London (called to schedule on May 29)

6-11-07 "Medical in file" at Embassy

6-14-07 Resent packet 3 to Embassy after hearing nothing about first try

6-22-07 DOS says "applicant now eligible for interview," ie: they enter p3 into their system

6-25-07 DOS says interview date is August 21

6-28-07 Help from our congressional representative gives us new interview date: July 6

7-06-07 Interview at 9:00 am at the London Embassy - Approved.

7-16-07 Visa delivered after 'security checks' completed

I-129F approved in 111 days; Interview 174 days from filing

Handy numbers:

NVC: (603) 334-0700 - press 1, 5; US State Department: (202) 663-1225 - press 1, 0

*Be afraid or be informed - the choice is yours.*

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john_and_marlene Mentor

john_and_marlene   162

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Based on grammar and an indication of helplessness, I recommend a qualified attorney and provide them with any/all information and forms they ask for.

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05/16/2005 I-129F Sent

05/28/2005 I-129F NOA1

06/21/2005 I-129F NOA2

07/18/2005 Consulate Received package from NVC

11/09/2005 Medical

11/16/2005 Interview APPROVED

12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

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JenT Experienced

JenT   0

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If you do not feel confident about your ability to understand and correctly organize the paperwork or you believe your case is more complicated than normal, you should certainly start by having a consultation with a qualified immigration attorney.

Yep... it's that simple.

8-30-05 Met David at a restaurant in Germany

3-28-06 David 'officially' proposed

4-26-06 I-129F mailed

9-25-06 Interview: APPROVED!

10-16-06 Flt to US, POE Detroit

11-5-06 Married

7-2-07 Green card received

9-12-08 Filed for divorce

12-5-08 Court hearing - divorce final

A great marriage is not when the "perfect couple" comes together.

It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.

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cellarlily Community Regular

cellarlily   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: England
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Now that I see you're a K-1 (not a K-3), I can tell you...K-1 filing is really quite simple. There are specific forms you fill out, supporting evidence that you give them and passport photos you need to send. Everything is straight-forward, and unless you have specific concerns (like overstays, felonies, etc.) you should be able to handle it yourself. It's overwhelming when looking at everything in the big picture, but if you break it down piece by piece, it's not that bad.

I-129F

10/23/2006 - I-129F approved (97 days from CSC)

AOS

03/03/2007 - Married!

03/14/2007 - I-485 + I-765 sent

03/21/2007 - NOA1, Checks cashed

06/01/2007 - EAD card production e-mail received (74 days)

07/27/2007 - EAD RECEIVED (57 days after approval)

11/29/2007 - Infopass appointment - file was sent to a storage facility before it was finished processing.

05/28/2008 - Received AOS Interview notice

07/10/2008 - AOS Interview-APPROVED pending fingerprints

09/22/2008 - GREEN CARD IN HAND!

Removing Conditions

06/04/2010 - Sent I-751

06/07/2010 - NOA1

06/09/2010 - Check cashed

07/22/2010 - Biometrics Appointment

09/08/2010 - Card production e-mail

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