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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Peru
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I figured I would post info about our interview since I know many are interested in how things went.

Elias Interviewed at 8 am. He was there for about two hours and spent about 30 minutes talking with the consecular officer. She was an American woman with very limited Spanish (he speaks very little English). He said she was grumpy and irritated but was still kind to him. Telling him "everything is ok son. Just a few more things to do". One we were expecting.....Our certificado de antecedentes judiciales a nivel nacional had not come in time for the interview so they told him as soon as he has it to send it back to the embassy with his passport via DHL and all would be okay. Then the strange part.......She reviewed my 1-134 (affidavit of Support) along with all of the supporting documents (bank letter, current job stuff, I even included 12 months of bank statements, IRS tax transcripts for 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004) Then gave it all back. When she gave him the yellow slip she marked that they needed the certificado de antecedentes judiciales, my I-134, a copy of my 2007 tax return and my W-2 for 2007. He asked her if what he had shown was sufficient and she said that he needed to give exactly what they asked for. I have now sent electronic copies of my tax return and W-2 but I am sitting here thinking WHAT THE HECK!

I am confused first how they can even ask for 2007 taxes since many people have not even filed. And even more confused by the fact that the 2007 tax transcripts from the IRS (that I included) are not sufficient!

I am okay on my income level but still included a co-sponsor just so ALL bases would be covered. I can not believe that now even after all of the preperation they still want something else.

It has been a rough day for us. Elias is still gathering the stuff to send back via DHL. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue on through our rough day....All will be well in the end, it just feels so taxing after all we have been through.

Lots of Love,

Sam y Elias

2007

Jun: I Met Elias in Peru

Oct: Returned to Peru. Elias proposed!!

Nov 26: Mailed I-129F to VSC

Nov 28: Rec. Signature Confirm of delivery from USPS

Nov 29: Check cashed ; rec. receipt number. E-NOA1

2008

Feb 14: Touch

Feb 14: NOA2 by email!

Feb 19: File Arrived @ NVC

Feb 20: Hard-copy NOA2

Feb 21: File Left NVC for Lima.

Feb 25: File @ U.S. embassy in Lima!

Mar 04: Rec. Packet 3/4

Mar 18: 8 a.m. My Morenito's Interview!!

Mar 25: VISA IN HAND!!!

Apr 4: My love is home!!!!

Apr 29: Our marriage. And life begins anew..

Dec 31: Mailed AOS, EAD, and AP to Chicago

2009

Jan 5: Rec. e-mail confirm of delivery from USPS

Jan 8: Check cashed. MSC number not visible....

Jan 12: Rec. Hard Copy Notices for AOS, EAD, and AP. Touched

Jan 16: Rec. NOA-Biometrics Scheduled 1/28/09

Jan 28: 9:00 a.m. Biometrics appt. Fast - 15 minutes in and out!

Jan 29: Touched.

Feb 3: AOS Trans. to CSC

Feb 10: AOS Arrived @ CSC

Mar 04: Touch on AOS

Mar 09: Notifice that AP approved 3/6/09

Mar 13: Rec. AP

Mar 16: Rec. EAD (surprised as USCIS shows no updates)

Apr 3: Rec Welcome Letter, AOS approved 03/30 (surprise, no updates on website)

Apr 8: GC Received

June 5: Our precious baby girl arrived!

2010

June 7: Our darling son arrived!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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Quick thought - exactly means exactly - no less and no more - you have sent too much stuff - for example why are you sending twelve months of bank statements - just send the most recent one. My response would be give them what's asked for not what you think 'will help' your case - so why have co-sponsor papers when you don't need it - overkill in my opinion. Have him take back/send exactly what they have asked for - Good Luck

2005

K1

March 2 Filed I-129 F

July 21 Interview in Bogota ** Approved ** Very Easy!

AOS

Oct 19 Mailed AOS Packet to Chicago

2006

Feb 17 AOS interview in Denver. Biometrics also done today! (Interviewing officer ordered them.)

Apr 25 Green card received

2008

Removal of conditions

March 17 Refiled using new I-751 form

April 16 Biometrics done

July 10 Green card production ordered

2009

Citizenship

Jan 20 filed N400

Feb 04 NOA date

Feb 24 Biometrics

May 5 Interview - Centennial (Denver, Colorado) Passed

June 10 Oath Ceremony - Teikyo Loretto Heights, Denver, Colorado

July 7 Received Passport in 3 weeks

Shredded all immigration papers Have scanned images

Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Peru
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  motu said:
Quick thought - exactly means exactly - no less and no more - you have sent too much stuff - for example why are you sending twelve months of bank statements - just send the most recent one. My response would be give them what's asked for not what you think 'will help' your case - so why have co-sponsor papers when you don't need it - overkill in my opinion. Have him take back/send exactly what they have asked for - Good Luck

I sent 12 months of bank statements because that is the only way the bank officer would issue the letter. With statements attached supporting the written statement of how much was deposited in the last year. The statement of deposits in the letter from the bank by the way, is a requirement of the Affidavit.

I included a co-sponsor because I changed jobs, and make less (though still sufficient) than I ever have. My income at this point is considered a stipend. And I do not receive a W-2 because it is non taxable. I assumed it would be questioned. And in truth still think it may be.

I am sure your post was meant to be helpful but I don't need to hear what I may have done wrong. It does not help.

2007

Jun: I Met Elias in Peru

Oct: Returned to Peru. Elias proposed!!

Nov 26: Mailed I-129F to VSC

Nov 28: Rec. Signature Confirm of delivery from USPS

Nov 29: Check cashed ; rec. receipt number. E-NOA1

2008

Feb 14: Touch

Feb 14: NOA2 by email!

Feb 19: File Arrived @ NVC

Feb 20: Hard-copy NOA2

Feb 21: File Left NVC for Lima.

Feb 25: File @ U.S. embassy in Lima!

Mar 04: Rec. Packet 3/4

Mar 18: 8 a.m. My Morenito's Interview!!

Mar 25: VISA IN HAND!!!

Apr 4: My love is home!!!!

Apr 29: Our marriage. And life begins anew..

Dec 31: Mailed AOS, EAD, and AP to Chicago

2009

Jan 5: Rec. e-mail confirm of delivery from USPS

Jan 8: Check cashed. MSC number not visible....

Jan 12: Rec. Hard Copy Notices for AOS, EAD, and AP. Touched

Jan 16: Rec. NOA-Biometrics Scheduled 1/28/09

Jan 28: 9:00 a.m. Biometrics appt. Fast - 15 minutes in and out!

Jan 29: Touched.

Feb 3: AOS Trans. to CSC

Feb 10: AOS Arrived @ CSC

Mar 04: Touch on AOS

Mar 09: Notifice that AP approved 3/6/09

Mar 13: Rec. AP

Mar 16: Rec. EAD (surprised as USCIS shows no updates)

Apr 3: Rec Welcome Letter, AOS approved 03/30 (surprise, no updates on website)

Apr 8: GC Received

June 5: Our precious baby girl arrived!

2010

June 7: Our darling son arrived!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Peru
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Bumps on the road are for a reason..

Hnag in there my love! todo saldra bien!!!

Just sent exactly what they asked on the yellow paper not more!

I wrote a review on the lima us embassy, for all to be careful with saying more than what they have too ...

but just think positive it was nt denied just need some extra requirements!

I undertsand the frustarting part i felt so annoyed after all we have done, but what they asked me made sense to cover their asses!!!

You ll get the visa eventually .. soon!!!!!!!!!!

love :innocent:

Edited by FaSa2008

Visa I 130 for Step Daughter

Sept 2010-- Getting documents ready. sent BC out for translation.

March 1st 2012-- Sent documents to USCIS

June 15th 2012 EMAIL OF APPROVAL !!

Dec 15th 2012 -- Interview scheduled ( 1-23-2013)

Jan 9th 2013--Medical Exam

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Peru
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It´s all going to work out Sam- just take a deep breath and start fresh in the morning. You´re mind is in a hundred places right now and I´m sure if you can look at it with a clear head you will figure it all out. At least you have not been denied- it will be ok. I´m thinking of you guys and crossing my fingers for you. Good luck amiga!!

Jennifer

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Peru
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Hey chica! Soon enough it will be there for you both, the visa in hand... Just be patient!

You totally deserve it. It's all going to happen! :)

Thank you SOOO much for all your help these last few days. I don't know what I would've done without you!

Besos y abrazos!!!!

AOS & getting the SSN & the I-693

6/13/08 Applied for SSN for David ----- TRIP 1; 6/23/08 Went back to SSA 'cuz the person didn't pc all documents (rec'd letter from them) ----- TRIP 2

7/2/08 Received David's health insurance cards! Yay!

7/3/08 Went back to SSA; they said come back 7/9 if he still hasn't received it ----- TRIP 3

7/8/08 Got list of vaccines he still needed from CS by fax/phone; tested for immunity to MMR (only vaccine still needed) at our family dr

7/9 & 7/10/08 Went back to SSA, card still not received - Denied opportunity to apply for replacement ----- TRIP 4; Went back to SSA again to apply for a replacement card - Talked to a supervisor this time, POE people entered his last name incorrectly ----- TRIP 5; went to get David's ID thru the State, denied - instructions wrong on website; measles test inconclusive, another test needed; requested new lease

7/14/08 SSA called me in regards to problems at local SSA office

7/15/08 INFOPASS appt to fix POE name input error and then went to airport to fix POE name error

7/17/08 Received SSN card in mail and went to get state ID

7/21/08 State ID received in the mail and tested again for measles immunity

7/29/08 MMR shot #2 given and dropped off papers at Civil Surgeon (CS)

7/31/08 Picked up I-693, completed by local CS, (I paid $25, don't be fooled)

8/3 - 8/6/08 Worked on forms I-485, G-325A, I-864, I-765 and I-131; sent to Chicago - YESSS!

8/11/08 NOA1 for AOS, EAD and AP; 9/2/08 Transfered to CSC; 9/4/08 Biometrics

10/24/08 Rec'd AP; 10/27/08 Rec'd EAD; 11/24/08 Rec'd GC

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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All you can do is all you can do.........dont pay attention to the naysayers...i think youll be fine....thanks for keeping us posted......I would not worry just send whats requested and wait for the news...your way to close......

CR-1

04/16/06 First met each other......

05/12/07 Married in Ica, Peru one year later

I-130

06/21/07 Sent in I-130 for CR1 Visa

07/28/07 NOA1

11/28/07 NOA2 (File approved!!!!)

NVC (Torture Time) Can you tell I'm a bit jaded right now?

12/21/07 NVC received file

12/31/07 Received I864 Bill

12/31/07 Received DS230 Bill

02/21/08 Sent I864 and DS230 Bill

03/14/08 Received Packet with Instructions from NVC

03/14/08 Sent Packet back to NVC Certified Mail

03/20/08 NVC Receives Packet

04/01/08 NVC sends back packet (missing info or incomplete according to NVC?) your kidding me right?!!!!!!!!

04/10/08 Received Packet with Checklist

05/01/08 Checklist Items overnighted to NVC (almost 1 year since we started the process...wow!)

05/07/08 Packet being returned AGAIN!!!(missing info or incomplete) Somebody just shoot me already!!

05/15/08 DS 230 II overnighted again (NVC claims they never received it)

05/23/08 Case Approval (Finally here!!!!) Case expedited to Lima.

Embassy

06/09/08 - Package 3 with instructions received

06/12/08 - Medical appointment

06/20/08 - Interview.....Visa Approved

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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By the way, how long does the certificado de antecedentes judiciales a nivel nacional take to get once requested and what is the cost? I would really appreciate the heads up......thanks....

CR-1

04/16/06 First met each other......

05/12/07 Married in Ica, Peru one year later

I-130

06/21/07 Sent in I-130 for CR1 Visa

07/28/07 NOA1

11/28/07 NOA2 (File approved!!!!)

NVC (Torture Time) Can you tell I'm a bit jaded right now?

12/21/07 NVC received file

12/31/07 Received I864 Bill

12/31/07 Received DS230 Bill

02/21/08 Sent I864 and DS230 Bill

03/14/08 Received Packet with Instructions from NVC

03/14/08 Sent Packet back to NVC Certified Mail

03/20/08 NVC Receives Packet

04/01/08 NVC sends back packet (missing info or incomplete according to NVC?) your kidding me right?!!!!!!!!

04/10/08 Received Packet with Checklist

05/01/08 Checklist Items overnighted to NVC (almost 1 year since we started the process...wow!)

05/07/08 Packet being returned AGAIN!!!(missing info or incomplete) Somebody just shoot me already!!

05/15/08 DS 230 II overnighted again (NVC claims they never received it)

05/23/08 Case Approval (Finally here!!!!) Case expedited to Lima.

Embassy

06/09/08 - Package 3 with instructions received

06/12/08 - Medical appointment

06/20/08 - Interview.....Visa Approved

Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Peru
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  flomagy said:
By the way, how long does the certificado de antecedentes judiciales a nivel nacional take to get once requested and what is the cost? I would really appreciate the heads up......thanks....

The following information was posted by another VJ member, It is clear and very helpful. The three certificates are as follows:

(the statement of 5 days for the certificado de antecedentes judiciales WILL vary for some people, depending on where the fiance has lived. I have heard of it taking anywhere from 5-15 days.)

CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES

-Poder Judicial: Av. Abancay en Lima.

-Copia y original del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion.

-Costo: S/ 52.50 (Banco de La Nacion)

-2 copias del D.N.I.

-La foto la toman adentro del Poder Judicial (no aceptan fotos)

-Motivo: Exterior.

-Llenar un papel verde que se tiene que pedir adentro.

-Tiempo de proceso: 40-60 min.

CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES

-Poder Judicial: Av. Abancay in Lima.

-Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion.

-Cost: S/ 52.50 (Banco de La Nacion)

-2 copies of your D.N.I (National Identity Document)

-Don't bring any pictures. They will take you a picture inside.

-Purpose: To be use abroad.

-Fill out a green paper that you can get inside the building.

-Process time: 40-60 min.

CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES JUDICIALES A NIVEL NACIONAL

-INPE: Av. Carabaya cuadra. 4, Lima.

-Original y Copia del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion.

-Costo: S/ 35.90 (Banco de La Nacion)

-Ellos te daran un formulario, llenarlo y sacar una copia al frente.

-2 fotos tamaño CARNET.

-2 copias del D.N.I.

-Tiempo de proceso: 5 dias.

-Hora de recojo de documento: 14.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs.

CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES JUDICIALES A NIVEL NACIONAL

-INPE: Av. Carabaya cuadra. 4, Lima.

-Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion.

-cost: S/ 35.90 (Banco de La Nacion)

-They will give you a form, fill it out and then take a copy of it across the street.

-2 CARNET style pictures.

-2 copies of your D.N.I (National Identity Document)

-Process Time: 5days.

-Pickup hours: 14.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs.

CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES POLICIALES

-Sede Central de la Division Central de Identificacion Policial de la Direccion de Criminalistica PNP: Av. Aramburu 550 Surquillo.

-Original y copia del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion.

-Costo: S/ 30.45 ( Ese es el precio para viaje al extranjero)

-El Banco aparte del boucher te dan un formulario llamado CERAPS que tambien tiene que ser entregado.

-1 foto tamaño pasaporte con fondo blanco (la toman tambien adentro pero es mas rapido si ya la tienes lista)

-Tiempo de proceso: 1 dia.

CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES POLICIALES

-Sede Central de la Division Central de Identificacion Policial de la Direccion de Criminalistica PNP: Av. Aramburu 550 Surquillo.

-Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion.

-Cost: S/ 30.45 (That is the price if you say it's for traveling abroad purposes)

-The bank also gives you another form called CERAPS that has to be given at this place.

-1 picture, passport style (white background) (You can have the picture taken there but it is much faster if you already have one)

-Processing time: 1 day.

2007

Jun: I Met Elias in Peru

Oct: Returned to Peru. Elias proposed!!

Nov 26: Mailed I-129F to VSC

Nov 28: Rec. Signature Confirm of delivery from USPS

Nov 29: Check cashed ; rec. receipt number. E-NOA1

2008

Feb 14: Touch

Feb 14: NOA2 by email!

Feb 19: File Arrived @ NVC

Feb 20: Hard-copy NOA2

Feb 21: File Left NVC for Lima.

Feb 25: File @ U.S. embassy in Lima!

Mar 04: Rec. Packet 3/4

Mar 18: 8 a.m. My Morenito's Interview!!

Mar 25: VISA IN HAND!!!

Apr 4: My love is home!!!!

Apr 29: Our marriage. And life begins anew..

Dec 31: Mailed AOS, EAD, and AP to Chicago

2009

Jan 5: Rec. e-mail confirm of delivery from USPS

Jan 8: Check cashed. MSC number not visible....

Jan 12: Rec. Hard Copy Notices for AOS, EAD, and AP. Touched

Jan 16: Rec. NOA-Biometrics Scheduled 1/28/09

Jan 28: 9:00 a.m. Biometrics appt. Fast - 15 minutes in and out!

Jan 29: Touched.

Feb 3: AOS Trans. to CSC

Feb 10: AOS Arrived @ CSC

Mar 04: Touch on AOS

Mar 09: Notifice that AP approved 3/6/09

Mar 13: Rec. AP

Mar 16: Rec. EAD (surprised as USCIS shows no updates)

Apr 3: Rec Welcome Letter, AOS approved 03/30 (surprise, no updates on website)

Apr 8: GC Received

June 5: Our precious baby girl arrived!

2010

June 7: Our darling son arrived!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Sam, please do not get discouraged! I know it's not easy, but just think things will be as you want them in the end. You know what they ask for, and certainly in a few days Elias will get the visa :) Think of this as an extension in the process, small one compared to how fast things have been. What's important is to keep being strong and positive, love is real strength, in the end, it will be worth the wait. There are things that are temporary, and they happen to leave us little lessons or make us stronger, more beautiful beings as we gain inner force from experiences as we manage to get through them. I like to think real love is actually forever, wherever you are, as your main support. If you have that, there's actually nothing to fear or be sad about!

Hugs, cheer up! & also thanks for keeping us informed and giving us advice! Hope you see your morenito soon :star:

Jared & Johana

August 13th, 2006: Met at 22:45:17 PM

March 17th, 2007: Became boyfriend and girlfriend! :)

August 2nd, 2007: Jared comes to Peru!

December 10th, 2007: Submitted our K-1 petition, filling for Vermont Service Center

December 14th, 2007: Received NOA1 - receipt

December 30th, 2007: Jared comes to Peru on my birthday!

February 17th, 2008: Touch

February 27th, 2008: Received NOA2 - APPROVED!!

February 28th: NOA2 hardcopy received

March 7th: Our files are sent to NVC

March 13th: Papers leave NVC and head to the US embassy in Peru

March 18th: Our papers arrive at the US embassy in Lima!

March 24th: Confirmed our interview date & received Package 3/4 (also, Jared buys his flight ticket to attend the interview, sweetness!!)

APRIL 18th: our INTERVIEW date! APPROVED!! visa granted! :)

 
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