October 08 K1 Filers

[Laura+Tom 2]

I also have a question. I thought I would stick with this Oct VSC thread as everyone here are really helpful with answers. It says that we need to contact USCIS if there is a change of address. Is it apply only to Petitioner ? Or both Petitioner and Beneficiary? If my Fiancee has one different address she would like to use it to receive the Packet 3 from Embassy, instead of the address written on our petition, do we need to contact USCIS and tell them about this other address? Or is it the Embassy in her country that we must be in contact with for this matter?

FYI our case has been sent to NVC but we are not sure if it has reach Embassy or not.

Thanks everyone for your help.

You are no longer dealing with USCIS so you should either go through NVC or the Embassy.

[Cacerez 19]

You could try emailing the embassy, which is what we did. We asked if it was possible to change the address, and they just sent us packet 4 via email. Email them asap in case in takes a while for them to respond, you don't want it to be sent out if you won't receive it.

Anne, is Johan home? I leave in one week for Guatemala and our interview is in 10 days!!!

[Laura+Tom 2]

Oh Man! That stinks!!! I still have no idea whats going on with our case at NVC. I would take the Vancouver interview - Vancouver is faster!

It is faster but very expensive!!!! Besides I donèt get....why would they send me there if they do the exact same thing here! Nvc said today that our file should leave for Vancouver this week.....

Have you seen this link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=188862&hl= ?

Seems it's been happening to others too.

[winifredbee 1]

I have a question. When I petitioned my fiancee, her son was not yet 21 years old. He turned 21 on Dec.2008. My petition was approved in Feb.2009. I am filling out form DS156K. It asks to list my fiancee's unmarried children under 21 years old. Will it be a problem to list her son who was not yet 21 when I filed petition?

I would call the National Visa Center, Embassy, or USCIS but I think that since you are on to the next phase of the process that the current age should apply and you do not have to put the son on the list...If you want to include the son I would call and confirm that this is appropriate.

[winifredbee 1]

I also have a question. I thought I would stick with this Oct VSC thread as everyone here are really helpful with answers. It says that we need to contact USCIS if there is a change of address. Is it apply only to Petitioner ? Or both Petitioner and Beneficiary? If my Fiancee has one different address she would like to use it to receive the Packet 3 from Embassy, instead of the address written on our petition, do we need to contact USCIS and tell them about this other address? Or is it the Embassy in her country that we must be in contact with for this matter?

FYI our case has been sent to NVC but we are not sure if it has reach Embassy or not.

Thanks everyone for your help.

You are no longer dealing with USCIS so you should either go through NVC or the Embassy.

I agree. Good Luck!

Still no NOA2. How long did it take you to get yours Laura? Called yesterday USCIS said wait at least 30 days.

[winifredbee 1]

Oh Man! That stinks!!! I still have no idea whats going on with our case at NVC. I would take the Vancouver interview - Vancouver is faster!

It is faster but very expensive!!!! Besides I donèt get....why would they send me there if they do the exact same thing here! Nvc said today that our file should leave for Vancouver this week.....

Have you seen this link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=188862&hl= ?

Seems it's been happening to others too.

Good Luck Julie. If Montreal is that backed up maybe this is a blessing in disguise.

[winifredbee 1]

I have a few questions too. How long do people generally wait to file for AOS? Can I file the EAD now? We went to the local SS office and they were nice and the process seems very straight forward. We have to wait 10 days until he is in the system to apply for the SSN. I am so eager to move forward but do not want to jump the gun. Balvino is here only a week and he is already doing yard work with the Brazilian guy that works for my family. He makes friends so easily I know he will do well. We have been here a week today. Ordering pizza tonight to celebrate. I want to see some of you on Facebook. I posted some photos of our kitten and Balvino here in Boston.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.ph...2650&ref=mf

[Laura+Tom 2]

I agree. Good Luck!

Still no NOA2. How long did it take you to get yours Laura? Called yesterday USCIS said wait at least 30 days.

It took a month but that's because it was sent to Bahrain and then forwarded to the US.

I have a few questions too. How long do people generally wait to file for AOS? Can I file the EAD now? We went to the local SS office and they were nice and the process seems very straight forward. We have to wait 10 days until he is in the system to apply for the SSN. I am so eager to move forward but do not want to jump the gun. Balvino is here only a week and he is already doing yard work with the Brazilian guy that works for my family. He makes friends so easily I know he will do well. We have been here a week today. Ordering pizza tonight to celebrate. I want to see some of you on Facebook. I posted some photos of our kitten and Balvino here in Boston.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.ph...2650&ref=mf

You can't until file after you are married, and I would recommend you file as soon as you can because the period between the K1 expiring and AOS is a grey area, some argue that technically you are out of status, some don't. In addition, it's better to file for AOS, EAD and AP all together as that way you only pay the AOS fee. If you file for EAD separately you have to pay a separate fee.

PS I saw your kitty pics, he's cute.

Edited April 2, 2009 by Laura+Tom

[Johan & Anne 0]

You could try emailing the embassy, which is what we did. We asked if it was possible to change the address, and they just sent us packet 4 via email. Email them asap in case in takes a while for them to respond, you don't want it to be sent out if you won't receive it.

Anne, is Johan home? I leave in one week for Guatemala and our interview is in 10 days!!!

Hey Chelsea and the rest of the thread!

Yep, Johan arrived yesterday afternoon :dance:

Everything went smooth thru immigration. He just went right thru the line with the other

non-USC/non-residents and then the IO sent him to a separate office where they only

asked him "when do you plan on getting married?" I think the entire process took about

45 minutes.

We are going to get our marriage license today!!! :dance:

Chelsea & Laura: are you two getting prepared & excited for your trips!!? :star:

[winifredbee 1]

You could try emailing the embassy, which is what we did. We asked if it was possible to change the address, and they just sent us packet 4 via email. Email them asap in case in takes a while for them to respond, you don't want it to be sent out if you won't receive it.

Anne, is Johan home? I leave in one week for Guatemala and our interview is in 10 days!!!

Hey Chelsea and the rest of the thread!

Yep, Johan arrived yesterday afternoon :dance:

Everything went smooth thru immigration. He just went right thru the line with the other

non-USC/non-residents and then the IO sent him to a separate office where they only

asked him "when do you plan on getting married?" I think the entire process took about

45 minutes.

We are going to get our marriage license today!!! :dance:

Chelsea & Laura: are you two getting prepared & excited for your trips!!? :star:

Congrats!! Sounds like the same experience we had did you go through Atlanta?

Enjoy your trip Chelsea. Good Luck with everything. I know you will do fine. When are you leaving Laura? I am a little out of the loop. Just a tad distracted:)

[Laura+Tom 2]

You could try emailing the embassy, which is what we did. We asked if it was possible to change the address, and they just sent us packet 4 via email. Email them asap in case in takes a while for them to respond, you don't want it to be sent out if you won't receive it.

Anne, is Johan home? I leave in one week for Guatemala and our interview is in 10 days!!!

Hey Chelsea and the rest of the thread!

Yep, Johan arrived yesterday afternoon :dance:

Everything went smooth thru immigration. He just went right thru the line with the other

non-USC/non-residents and then the IO sent him to a separate office where they only

asked him "when do you plan on getting married?" I think the entire process took about

45 minutes.

We are going to get our marriage license today!!! :dance:

Chelsea & Laura: are you two getting prepared & excited for your trips!!? :star:

Congrats!! Sounds like the same experience we had did you go through Atlanta?

Enjoy your trip Chelsea. Good Luck with everything. I know you will do fine. When are you leaving Laura? I am a little out of the loop. Just a tad distracted:)

I'm going to the US for 8 weeks on the 20th April. I was originally only supposed to be a two week vacation, but since me and Tom have been having some 'issues' my boss suggested I extend it so we can have some proper time together before I go out there for good. I'm looking forward to it though.

[ally_kurt 0]

I have a question. When I petitioned my fiancee, her son was not yet 21 years old. He turned 21 on Dec.2008. My petition was approved in Feb.2009. I am filling out form DS156K. It asks to list my fiancee's unmarried children under 21 years old. Will it be a problem to list her son who was not yet 21 when I filed petition?

I would call the National Visa Center, Embassy, or USCIS but I think that since you are on to the next phase of the process that the current age should apply and you do not have to put the son on the list...If you want to include the son I would call and confirm that this is appropriate.

Thanks a lot!

[ruby_mtl 0]

Oh Man! That stinks!!! I still have no idea whats going on with our case at NVC. I would take the Vancouver interview - Vancouver is faster!

It is faster but very expensive!!!! Besides I donèt get....why would they send me there if they do the exact same thing here! Nvc said today that our file should leave for Vancouver this week.....

Have you seen this link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=188862&hl= ?

Seems it's been happening to others too.

Good Luck Julie. If Montreal is that backed up maybe this is a blessing in disguise.

Thanks Laura! You are so resourceful!

Kendra, I'm starting to feel this way also...I might just go with Vancouver although the trip will be expensive, it might be worth it. Dex and I are still debating wich option is the best. As of this Monday, we are still at NVC....and it's official, our daughters are dual citizens!!! :)

[mr and mrs 187]

I'm going to the US for 8 weeks on the 20th April. I was originally only supposed to be a two week vacation, but since me and Tom have been having some 'issues' my boss suggested I extend it so we can have some proper time together before I go out there for good. I'm looking forward to it though.

I'M looking forward to it, laura!!! that house is adorable! jamie and i would fit right in to a little place like that. (can you tell me how much it rents for? renting up here (in burlington, vermont) is expensive, but its a great city to live in. i would love to rent something little and neat like that. : )) i hope you post more photos on your little blog.

youve said 'issues' a couple of times. just trans-atlantic stress? and his move (plus your move?) i think its great your boss encouraged you to do the two months. i think you will enjoy having all of that time to take things in and settle things in your mind.

[Laura+Tom 2]

I'm going to the US for 8 weeks on the 20th April. I was originally only supposed to be a two week vacation, but since me and Tom have been having some 'issues' my boss suggested I extend it so we can have some proper time together before I go out there for good. I'm looking forward to it though.

I'M looking forward to it, laura!!! that house is adorable! jamie and i would fit right in to a little place like that. (can you tell me how much it rents for? renting up here (in burlington, vermont) is expensive, but its a great city to live in. i would love to rent something little and neat like that. : )) i hope you post more photos on your little blog.

youve said 'issues' a couple of times. just trans-atlantic stress? and his move (plus your move?) i think its great your boss encouraged you to do the two months. i think you will enjoy having all of that time to take things in and settle things in your mind.

There's some more photo's here http://www.grandmarq.net/images/New%20House

It's on the outskirts of Montgomery, about 5-10 min north of Gunter (part of Maxwell-Gunter AFB).

He's renting it for $650 a month, I'm not sure whether that's good or bad as I don't really know the area but I imagine rental prices have increased due to people unable to get morgages to buy.

Im hoping our issues are nothing to worry about. Basically when he was here last month we were very distant with each other, it's like we were strangers. I think we had got so used to not being with each other that when we were back together it felt wierd, like he was invading my personal space. I still live with my parent's so it probably felt cramped. He was here 10 days and I don't think that was long enough to get back into being a proper couple. I told my boss all about it and he said he and his wife went through the exact same thing when he came back from the Falklands after 9mths (he's ex military). A couple of other people said the same so I'm hoping it's just temporary. Tom's been under a lot of stress too, he hated Bahrain by the end and just wanted to go back to the US after being 4 years away.