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Hey guys ... I'm petitioning for my wife (well, in like 8 days my wife lol) as soon as I return from my wedding in India. I don't think I can do DCF ... I'd love to, but that's neither here nor there ...

ANYWAY - My question is that I have passport photos taken for the forms already ... I wear a turban daily as it is part of my religion (Sikhism) ... I renewed my passport this past summer and remember submitting a note/statement explaining that the turban is worn by me on a daily basis and is the photo is an accurate representation of how I look on a daily basis ...

Now my question is - do I submit a similar letter for the visa petition? The reason I'm thinking so much about it is that I keep hearing that I should abide by good ol' K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid) ... SO I don't want to do anything to confuse the people who look at my packet ...

I was wondering if I should copy the first page of my passport to prove my point along with a note or copy my work ID for the same reason ... I don't want to confuse them and get an RFE for not submitting ALL pages of the passport - because I'm using my naturalization certificate for proof of citizenship, not my passport ... But I don't trust them to make that logical distinction lol

I also plan to have copies of photos from the wedding ceremony included in the packet, so they will see me wearing a turban in whatever other pics they have ...

CONFUSEDDDDDDDDDDDD :(

NEETU IS HERE!

I-751 Process -

5/24/10 : I-751 Packet sent to VSC

5/26/10 : Delivered to SAINT ALBANS VT 05479 @ 11:46am

5/27/10 : NOA1 Date (based on scanned check image)

5/28/10 : Funds withdrawn from bank account

6/04/10 : NOA1 (I-797) received, confirming above NOA1 receipt date.

7/31/10 : Biometrics letter received - Appointment date of 8/11/10!

8/11/10 : Biometrics done!

8/29/10 : GC received (sometime last week lol)! (WOW!)

Previous timeline of our Busy 2008!!

1/06 : Married my JAAN :)

1/15 : I-130 and I-129F sent to Chicago Lockbox

1/17 : Both petitions received @ Chicago

2/27 : Check cashed & I-130 petition visible on system.

2/29 : Received NOA1's! Notice Date - 2/22/08

5/01 : I-130 APPROVED!!! (But not my I-129F)

5/08 : Got Case # from NVC (received 5/7/08)

5/11 : PAID AOS Fee Online -- I-129F still pending; full speed ahead with I-130!

5/12 : Neetu emailed NVC re: DS-3032 (choice of agent)

5/13 : AOS Status now "PAID" -- AOS PRIORITY MAILED

5/16 : NVC received AOS

5/19 : DS-3032 email accepted & AOS entered in system

5/24 : IV Bill Invoiced and paid online

5/28 : IV Bill status = PAID -- DS-230 EXPRESS MAILED!

5/29 : NVC received DS-230 at 11:01 am

5/30 : DS-230 entered into system

6/03 : CASE COMPLETE - 26 DAYS AFTER NVC RECEIVED I-130

6/10 : Interview scheduled (for 7/9 originally)

6/14 : Interview letter (my copy) received.

6/16 & 6/21 : Medical

7/16 : Interview completed - APPROVED!

7/21 : Neetu picked up passport/brown packet from VFS

7/25 : POE AT EWR!!!

End of Sept: GC received!

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The state department website specifically explains that head covers worn for religious reasons are OK, my wifey had the same issues.

Hey guys ... I'm petitioning for my wife (well, in like 8 days my wife lol) as soon as I return from my wedding in India. I don't think I can do DCF ... I'd love to, but that's neither here nor there ...

ANYWAY - My question is that I have passport photos taken for the forms already ... I wear a turban daily as it is part of my religion (Sikhism) ... I renewed my passport this past summer and remember submitting a note/statement explaining that the turban is worn by me on a daily basis and is the photo is an accurate representation of how I look on a daily basis ...

Now my question is - do I submit a similar letter for the visa petition? The reason I'm thinking so much about it is that I keep hearing that I should abide by good ol' K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid) ... SO I don't want to do anything to confuse the people who look at my packet ...

I was wondering if I should copy the first page of my passport to prove my point along with a note or copy my work ID for the same reason ... I don't want to confuse them and get an RFE for not submitting ALL pages of the passport - because I'm using my naturalization certificate for proof of citizenship, not my passport ... But I don't trust them to make that logical distinction lol

I also plan to have copies of photos from the wedding ceremony included in the packet, so they will see me wearing a turban in whatever other pics they have ...

CONFUSEDDDDDDDDDDDD :(

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I wear a head scarf on a daily basis and I sent in the passport photos with no explanation. We did not have any issues.

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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Thank you both for your input -- my only concern was that having a turban covers my ears, which may be 'more of an issue' than a headscarf ... I can breathe a bit easier but still confused ...

NEETU IS HERE!

I-751 Process -

5/24/10 : I-751 Packet sent to VSC

5/26/10 : Delivered to SAINT ALBANS VT 05479 @ 11:46am

5/27/10 : NOA1 Date (based on scanned check image)

5/28/10 : Funds withdrawn from bank account

6/04/10 : NOA1 (I-797) received, confirming above NOA1 receipt date.

7/31/10 : Biometrics letter received - Appointment date of 8/11/10!

8/11/10 : Biometrics done!

8/29/10 : GC received (sometime last week lol)! (WOW!)

Previous timeline of our Busy 2008!!

1/06 : Married my JAAN :)

1/15 : I-130 and I-129F sent to Chicago Lockbox

1/17 : Both petitions received @ Chicago

2/27 : Check cashed & I-130 petition visible on system.

2/29 : Received NOA1's! Notice Date - 2/22/08

5/01 : I-130 APPROVED!!! (But not my I-129F)

5/08 : Got Case # from NVC (received 5/7/08)

5/11 : PAID AOS Fee Online -- I-129F still pending; full speed ahead with I-130!

5/12 : Neetu emailed NVC re: DS-3032 (choice of agent)

5/13 : AOS Status now "PAID" -- AOS PRIORITY MAILED

5/16 : NVC received AOS

5/19 : DS-3032 email accepted & AOS entered in system

5/24 : IV Bill Invoiced and paid online

5/28 : IV Bill status = PAID -- DS-230 EXPRESS MAILED!

5/29 : NVC received DS-230 at 11:01 am

5/30 : DS-230 entered into system

6/03 : CASE COMPLETE - 26 DAYS AFTER NVC RECEIVED I-130

6/10 : Interview scheduled (for 7/9 originally)

6/14 : Interview letter (my copy) received.

6/16 & 6/21 : Medical

7/16 : Interview completed - APPROVED!

7/21 : Neetu picked up passport/brown packet from VFS

7/25 : POE AT EWR!!!

End of Sept: GC received!

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hey mate,

Dont worry just Go ahead... Just see to that the photos oare 2 inch * 2 inch as prescribed by the USCIS... so its all clear.. and the pics should be matt finish.. I got 12 copies oof it for 79 Rs. In India... just had to walk in and had to say US VISA pics..... and pic should have white background

Jigi

Feb 1,2007 - I-130 Reached USCIS.

Feb 4,2007 - I-130 accepted > Get USCIS case Number NOA1.

May 8 ,2007- GET NVC Case Number > NOA2.

June 16 ,2007- Get Order from NVC to pay 70$.

July 2 ,2007- Get DS-3032 in India.

July 7,2007 - DS-3032 choice of address agent entered in NVC.

July 14 ,2007- Get I-864.

July 18 ,2007- I-864 Enters NVC.

July 29 ,2007- Get Order to Pay 380$ fee.

Aug 3 ,2007- 380$ Fee Reached St Louis.

Aug 25,2007 - NVC & St Louis People receive photocopy of my payment with USPS receipt.

After WAITING for 37 days.

Sept 10,2007 - 380$ fee encashed.

Sept 24,2007 - Receive DS-230 in Mail.

Sept 25,2007 - DS-230 despatched.

Sept 26,2007- DS-230 Delivered.

Oct 1,2007 - NVC has DS-230.

Oct 12, 2007 - DS-230 Reviewed. Case Complete

Oct 16, 2007 - Case at Embassy.

Oct 25, 2007- Interview Letter Despatched from Embassy.

Nov 3, 2007 - Recieved Interview Letter.

Dec 1, 2007 - Medical Exam .

I GOT IT

Jan 16 - I am in USA

April 15 2008 - Get my Drivers License.

I-751 Lifting Conditions at California Service Center

November 12, 2009 - I-751 Sent via USPS Express Mail

November 13, 2009 - Receipt of I-1751 Fee

November 20, 2009 - Arrested on Domestic Battery(Had argument with wife)

December 18, 2009 - Biometrics Completed at 9 am.

January 13, 2010 - Receive I-797E Notice for more evidence

February 16, 2010 - Mail reaches Californa Service Center( Next day of Preseidents Day)

February 19, 2010 - Card Production Ordered. Status now IR1

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rajee   1

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hey mate,

Dont worry just Go ahead... Just see to that the photos oare 2 inch * 2 inch as prescribed by the USCIS... so its all clear.. and the pics should be matt finish.. I got 12 copies oof it for 79 Rs. In India... just had to walk in and had to say US VISA pics..... and pic should have white background

Jigi

I have to find out where you got yours taken cuz my fiancee got ripped off lol ... I already have my pics so I'm not worried about getting them taken - I was just wondering how I should clarify the fact that I'm wearing a turban ... In the end I've decided that I'll attach the plastic bag to a piece of paper and at the bottom of the page I have already typed the following:

"PASSPORT STYLE PHOTO OF **** **** (PETITIONER)

Please note that my head covering, known as a turban, is required by my religion – Sikhism.

I hereby attest that the photo is an accurate representation of my appearance on any given

day."

I'll just sign below that (I've left a space for signature) and I have my name typed out below the space for my sig. as well ...

NEETU IS HERE!

I-751 Process -

5/24/10 : I-751 Packet sent to VSC

5/26/10 : Delivered to SAINT ALBANS VT 05479 @ 11:46am

5/27/10 : NOA1 Date (based on scanned check image)

5/28/10 : Funds withdrawn from bank account

6/04/10 : NOA1 (I-797) received, confirming above NOA1 receipt date.

7/31/10 : Biometrics letter received - Appointment date of 8/11/10!

8/11/10 : Biometrics done!

8/29/10 : GC received (sometime last week lol)! (WOW!)

Previous timeline of our Busy 2008!!

1/06 : Married my JAAN :)

1/15 : I-130 and I-129F sent to Chicago Lockbox

1/17 : Both petitions received @ Chicago

2/27 : Check cashed & I-130 petition visible on system.

2/29 : Received NOA1's! Notice Date - 2/22/08

5/01 : I-130 APPROVED!!! (But not my I-129F)

5/08 : Got Case # from NVC (received 5/7/08)

5/11 : PAID AOS Fee Online -- I-129F still pending; full speed ahead with I-130!

5/12 : Neetu emailed NVC re: DS-3032 (choice of agent)

5/13 : AOS Status now "PAID" -- AOS PRIORITY MAILED

5/16 : NVC received AOS

5/19 : DS-3032 email accepted & AOS entered in system

5/24 : IV Bill Invoiced and paid online

5/28 : IV Bill status = PAID -- DS-230 EXPRESS MAILED!

5/29 : NVC received DS-230 at 11:01 am

5/30 : DS-230 entered into system

6/03 : CASE COMPLETE - 26 DAYS AFTER NVC RECEIVED I-130

6/10 : Interview scheduled (for 7/9 originally)

6/14 : Interview letter (my copy) received.

6/16 & 6/21 : Medical

7/16 : Interview completed - APPROVED!

7/21 : Neetu picked up passport/brown packet from VFS

7/25 : POE AT EWR!!!

End of Sept: GC received!

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