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Hi guys

Just a quick question for those who have had their interviews already, should I bring more photos with me to the interview? I sent in alot of evidence with the packet but wondering if they are likely to ask for more?

The packet had about 20 photos in it, and emails, IMs, flights, receipts, wedding preparations etc

Thanks for your advice

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It can't hurt to be prepared, but it seems like no one going through Sydney is asked for anything more than what was already submitted (my husband brought a whole stack of stuff and it wasn't even glanced at). If it eases your mind, by all means do it. But don't be surprised when it's not asked for :yes:

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Hi guys

Just a quick question for those who have had their interviews already, should I bring more photos with me to the interview? I sent in alot of evidence with the packet but wondering if they are likely to ask for more?

The packet had about 20 photos in it, and emails, IMs, flights, receipts, wedding preparations etc

Thanks for your advice

-N

It can't hurt to be prepared, but it seems like no one going through Sydney is asked for anything more than what was already submitted (my husband brought a whole stack of stuff and it wasn't even glanced at). If it eases your mind, by all means do it. But don't be surprised when it's not asked for :yes:

Thanks for your help! I guess you can't be too prepared :)

OUR TIMELINE

Feb 20 2010 - The Wedding :D

AOS

Mar 26 2010 - Sent AOS

Apr 8 2010 - Rec NOAs for AOS/EAD/AP

May 3 2010 - Original Biometrics Appointment...pfft dont ask...

May 6 2010 - AOS sent to CSC

Jun 11 2010 - Rescheduled Biometrics Appointment

Jun 2010 - Rec EAD & AP

Jul 7 2010 - notification of GC Card Production & Welcome Letter (text messages and emails)

Jul 19 2010 - Rec GC

LIFTING CONDITIONS

Apr 25 2012 - File date

Apr 30 2012 - NOA rec

May 31 2012 - Biometrics taken

Dec 18 2012 - notification of Green Card Production (text message and email)

DEC 21 2012 - Rec GC

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Hi guys

Just a quick question for those who have had their interviews already, should I bring more photos with me to the interview? I sent in alot of evidence with the packet but wondering if they are likely to ask for more?

The packet had about 20 photos in it, and emails, IMs, flights, receipts, wedding preparations etc

Thanks for your advice

-N

It can't hurt to be prepared, but it seems like no one going through Sydney is asked for anything more than what was already submitted (my husband brought a whole stack of stuff and it wasn't even glanced at). If it eases your mind, by all means do it. But don't be surprised when it's not asked for :yes:

Ditto... my husband brought heaps of stuff, but I didn't care as long as he had everything they might ask for. It was worth it to us to be over prepared.

TIME LINE 2007

01/12/07-I Fly to Australia

01/25/07-We Got Married!

07/15/07-Point of Entry (K3 Visa)

K3 Time Line for the I-130, I-129F, EAD and AOS

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Lifting Conditions Timeline

11/06/09- Mailed Petition Via USPS Certified Mail

11/09/09- Your item was delivered at 11:08 AM on November 9, 2009 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677.

11/12/09- Check Cashed

11/12/09- Return Receipt Arrives in Mail

11/13/09- Touched

11/16/09- NOA Received

11/27/09- Received Appointment Letter

12/18/09- Biometrics

12/21/09- Touched

01/08/10- Card Production Ordered (E-Mail)

01/09/10- Touched

01/14/10- Greencard Received

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I had the interview today - APPROVED!

It was fairly painless and straightforward. It felt like I was there for ages but it was maybe an hour and a half (and that's because I got there 45 minutes early and waited)

They asked questions that were answered in the packet 4, so whether they were reiterating things or didn't look that closely at the evidence I don't know. And yes, I did take extra photos with me but they never asked for them :dance: still they made me feel more confident to have them just in case.

Thanks for all the advice guys! And goodluck!

OUR TIMELINE

Feb 20 2010 - The Wedding :D

AOS

Mar 26 2010 - Sent AOS

Apr 8 2010 - Rec NOAs for AOS/EAD/AP

May 3 2010 - Original Biometrics Appointment...pfft dont ask...

May 6 2010 - AOS sent to CSC

Jun 11 2010 - Rescheduled Biometrics Appointment

Jun 2010 - Rec EAD & AP

Jul 7 2010 - notification of GC Card Production & Welcome Letter (text messages and emails)

Jul 19 2010 - Rec GC

LIFTING CONDITIONS

Apr 25 2012 - File date

Apr 30 2012 - NOA rec

May 31 2012 - Biometrics taken

Dec 18 2012 - notification of Green Card Production (text message and email)

DEC 21 2012 - Rec GC

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I had the interview today - APPROVED!

It was fairly painless and straightforward. It felt like I was there for ages but it was maybe an hour and a half (and that's because I got there 45 minutes early and waited)

They asked questions that were answered in the packet 4, so whether they were reiterating things or didn't look that closely at the evidence I don't know. And yes, I did take extra photos with me but they never asked for them :dance: still they made me feel more confident to have them just in case.

Thanks for all the advice guys! And goodluck!

Grats!!!!!!

Mines next Tuesday :D

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I had the interview today - APPROVED!

It was fairly painless and straightforward. It felt like I was there for ages but it was maybe an hour and a half (and that's because I got there 45 minutes early and waited)

They asked questions that were answered in the packet 4, so whether they were reiterating things or didn't look that closely at the evidence I don't know. And yes, I did take extra photos with me but they never asked for them :dance: still they made me feel more confident to have them just in case.

Thanks for all the advice guys! And goodluck!

Congrats ... :thumbs: Great to hear it was quick and painless!

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR: (dd/mm/yyyy)

18/09/09 - CR1 NOA1

16/07/10 - POE LAX (256 days NOA1 to interview)

27/09/10 - Aussie/American bun in the oven due May 10, 2011

06/01/11 - Submitted change of address online to USCIS. Mailed I-865 for sponsor. Neverending!

05/05/11 - Bouncing baby boy arrives

10/07/12 - Sent I-751

13/07/12 - I-751 NOA1

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Hi there all,

My name is Terri & I am newly engaged to my amazing man from Ohio. We are about to start the process for me to immigrate to the USA. We have been reading pages & pages of information & this site seems to be the best informed of them all.

It has made me smile to read so many amazing stories here. I look forward to sharing our story with you all & getting to know you all as well :)

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Our Time Line:

01/31/2009 - Met Online

03/02/2009 - Reservations Made For My Flight To NH

06/11/2009 - Leave For Face To Face Meeting in NH

06/20/2009 - Last Kiss or Touch for 4 Months

07/21/2009 - Flights Booked For Eric To Come Down Under

10/17/2009 - Eric Arrives In Sydney

10/17/2009 - Eric Proposes -- YAY!

10/22/2009 - Engagement Photo Shoot In Sydney Harbour

11/01/2009 - Eric Flies Back To USA To Begin K1 Process.

12/03/2009 - I 129F FILED

12/07/2009 - NOA1

12/10/2009 - Touched

12/12/2009 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received

03/10/2010 - TOUCHED

03/10/2010 - APPROVED!!!!!

03/17/2010 - NVC Sends Petition to Sydney

03/22/2010 - Sydney Receives Petition

03/23/2010 - Packet 3 Received

03/23/2010 - Packet 3 Returned To Consulate

03/29/2010 - Packet 4 Received

04/06/2010 - Interview

04/06/2010 - APPROVED!!!!

04/08/2010 - Visa In Hand.

04/10/2010 - FLIGHT TO USA!!!

04/19/2010 - SSN received in mail.

06/05/2010 - MARRIED!!!

09/23/2010 - GC Approved!!!

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Hi there all,

My name is Terri & I am newly engaged to my amazing man from Ohio. We are about to start the process for me to immigrate to the USA. We have been reading pages & pages of information & this site seems to be the best informed of them all.

It has made me smile to read so many amazing stories here. I look forward to sharing our story with you all & getting to know you all as well :)

Welcome to Tezzaa VJ :D you will find all the information you will ever need here and lets hope you both have a fast and smooth visa journey :)

First bit of advise, don't let the entire process over whelm you, do it in stages, do one step and then start the next one.

There is plenty advice here on each stage and people that have been through it and that are just ahead of you in the process.

One person I found the most helpful on my Journey has been Vannessa's journey, shes is a bit ahead of cindy and I in the process and was also from Melbourne, her posts have been very detailed in writing about her journey, once the process leaves the US and is in Sydney, so look at her threads, even more so if you are in Melbourne, they will help you alot. link: Vannessa & Tony

good luck!!

*waves at Venessa*

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I've applied for the K-1 visa and am still in the beginning stages. I'm trying to get everything ready for the packet three now so that it will be quicker when it gets to my boyfriend. (He's a bit of a procrastinator so the more I get done now the better :P)

I was filling out his DS-230 and it asks that he provide his spouse's information. Well, we're not married and we won't be when he submits the packet. So should I still put my information in there or do I put it as N/A since it doesn't apply yet? I mean, is the form for both fiance and spouse or will he get something different than what is showing on the embassy website?

~~~~~Ham + Bacon~~~~~

09-10-03 - Met online

10-31-03 - Started dating

09-30-06 - Broke things off Ham wasn't ready for immigration (stayed friends)

12-03-08 - Began dating again...after a certain someone finally realized I was right in what I had been telling him for 2 years. (Had to add that :P )

12-03-08 - Unofficially engaged :)

K1 Visa

10-19-2009 - Sent I-129F to VCS

10-21-2009 - Check cashed

10-22-2009 - NOA1 Hard Copy

10-23-2009 - Touched

01-22-2010 - NOA2

02-04-2010 - Received Package 3

02-22-2010 - Ham finally went to get his medical done

02-24-2010 - Received the all clear on the medical

03-13-2010 - Submitted paperwork for police check

03-25-2010 - Received the Police Check

04-06-2010 - Submitting the P3 to Consulate

04-11-2010 - Received P4

05-04-2010 - Interview! - Needed more evidence of relationship. :( Emailed pics and email convos one hour later.

05-05-2010 - Approved!!!!!!

05-06-2010 - VISA IN HAND!!!!!!

06-09-2010 - POE - LAX (Official Proposal!!!)

07-10-2010 - Wedding :D

AOS

08-31-2010 - Mailed off AOS

09-02-2010 - Packet Received

09-09-2010 - NOA1 Emails - AOS, EAD, AP

09-14-2010 - NOA1 Hard Copies - AOS, EAD, AP

10-04-2010 - Biometrics (AOS and EAD)

11-03-2010 - Email and Text that EAD and AP were approved

11-05-2010 - Email and Text that EAD was sent on for production of card.

11-09-2010 - Email and Text that notice regarding EAD was sent (EAD card, hopefully?)

11-30-2010 - AOS Interview Date

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I've applied for the K-1 visa and am still in the beginning stages. I'm trying to get everything ready for the packet three now so that it will be quicker when it gets to my boyfriend. (He's a bit of a procrastinator so the more I get done now the better :P)

I was filling out his DS-230 and it asks that he provide his spouse's information. Well, we're not married and we won't be when he submits the packet. So should I still put my information in there or do I put it as N/A since it doesn't apply yet? I mean, is the form for both fiance and spouse or will he get something different than what is showing on the embassy website?

Hi Bacon

Have a look at the example forms on VJ.. You need to enter NA or none as you will not be married at that stage so it doesnt apply to you...

It can get a little confusing..

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congratulations :D

when do you fly out?

DCF Timeline here

POE Timeline

08/24/2008 POE Seattle

08/29/2008 SSN assigned

09/08/2008 SSN (Card) received

09/29/2008 Green Card received

I-90 Timeline (USCIS error)

11/10/2008 Send I-90 to Texas service center

12/xx/2008 NOA1

01/07/2009 Card production ordered

01/14/2009 Card mailed

01/xx/2009 Card received

I-751 Timeline

06/02/2010 Send I-751 to California service center

06/04/2010 Received at CSC

06/07/2010 NOA1

06/09/2010 Check cashed

07/27/2010 Biometrics

07/28/2010 Touch

09/02/2010 Approved

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