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[Mr. Borkström 63]

Congratulations Mr Borkström

Thanks.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Got this for my morning

Congratulations but you probably shouldn't reveal your case number online

[sandra3711 52]

Wow. It's been a long time since I posted here.

But I have good news. It has been a long journey to get to the point where I am right now. On Sunday it was six years since my wife and I met in person for the first time. It's been over four years since we were married. It has been almost three years since I moved to the United States of America and it's been close to a year since we submitted the request to have the conditional status of my green card removed so I could become a "real" permanent resident.

Emotionally it has been rough. Going such a long time without knowing whether I would be allowed to stay with my wonderful awesome wife has been nagging at me. It has always been there at the back of my mind. The rest of my life has been depending on my legal status and that is not something that I have been able to brush aside.

Well. Now I do not have to worry about it any longer. Our request has been approved and I will shortly be getting my permanent green card. I have been granted the grace of staying with the woman I love.

That's awesome, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations

[Unidentified 2,930]

Wow. It's been a long time since I posted here.

But I have good news. It has been a long journey to get to the point where I am right now. On Sunday it was six years since my wife and I met in person for the first time. It's been over four years since we were married. It has been almost three years since I moved to the United States of America and it's been close to a year since we submitted the request to have the conditional status of my green card removed so I could become a "real" permanent resident.

Emotionally it has been rough. Going such a long time without knowing whether I would be allowed to stay with my wonderful awesome wife has been nagging at me. It has always been there at the back of my mind. The rest of my life has been depending on my legal status and that is not something that I have been able to brush aside.

Well. Now I do not have to worry about it any longer. Our request has been approved and I will shortly be getting my permanent green card. I have been granted the grace of staying with the woman I love.

Congratulations! Awesome news

[Prystine 184]

A lot of people already know what they need before they even receive the email from the embassy so they just go for it.

Hey Maria&Seve, how do they know exactly what they need? I remember when I first stated reading items on this forum reading something about that topic but for the life of me I cannot seem to find that thread any longer and would love to be able to have my fiance start whatever he needs to do over there paperwork and scheduling wise as soon as we get a case number but don't want to miss anything or do something that we're not suppose to if that makes sense.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Hey Maria&Seve, how do they know exactly what they need? I remember when I first stated reading items on this forum reading something about that topic but for the life of me I cannot seem to find that thread any longer and would love to be able to have my fiance start whatever he needs to do over there paperwork and scheduling wise as soon as we get a case number but don't want to miss anything or do something that we're not suppose to if that makes sense.

This checklist is about 1 year 6 months old but should still be unchanged:

Dear Visa Applicant,

This office has received a petition entitling you to a “K-1” nonimmigrant visa classification as an alien proceeding to the United States to marry an American citizen. Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is processing applicants legally residing in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

To prepare for your interview appointment with a consular officer, please read and carefully follow the instructions below. We encourage you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible as we need to process your application within the validity of the I-129F petition.

IMPORTANT: The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm has implemented several changes in the visa procedures that affect fiancé(e) K1 visa applicants. The scheduling and collection of application fee will be done through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/seas of January 18, 2014 .

CHECKLIST

( ) FEE: There is a $240 fee for each visa application. The fee will be paid through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/se

( ) COMPLETED DS-160 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. All fiancé(e) visa applicants and their children must complete one DS-160 each in order to apply for a K1/K2 visa and seek an appointment. The form can be accessed at: https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview. All questions on the forms must be answered.

Kindly also note that all applicants (including residents of Denmark and Norway) must select Stockholm, Sweden as the location where the visa will be sought.

( ) PASSPORT: A passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.

( ) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Your birth certificate plus one original or certified copy of the birth certificate of each unmarried child under the age of 21, named in the application is required, even if they are not applying for a visa at this time. The certificate must state the date and place of birth of both parents and must be from the country where you were born.

( ) UNOBTAINABLE BIRTH CERTIFICATES: If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best secondary evidence, such as a baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.

( ) POLICE CERTIFICATES: Each applicant aged 16 years or over, is required to submit a police certificate from the appropriate judicial or police authorities from the country of the applicant’s nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen, as well as from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year, or more since attaining the age of sixteen. For countries not maintaining national police records, a certificate must be obtained from each locality. A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. For information on how to obtain a police certificate from a specific country, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

( ) COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless that they may have benefited from an amnesty pardon.

( ) MILITARY RECORDS: A certified copy of any military record is required, either stating that the military service has been completed, or that the applicant is exempt from serving.

( ) PHOTOGRAPHS: Two (2) identical color photographs are required. The photographs must be full face photo, taken within the past six months. The photographs should measure 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame.

( ) MARRIAGE TERMINATION/DIVORCE DECREE(S): If you or your fiancé(e) were married previously, obtain one certified copy of the divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) to prove the dissolution of each of such prior marriage. If applicable, please note that most petitions only include a regular copy of the divorce decree(s) so please make sure to bring the certified copy at the time of interview.

( ) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: Evidence, which will show that you and your children, if any, are not to become public charges in the United States. If you have no assets, you may find a financial sponsor in the U.S. who completes form I-134, Affidavit of Support on your behalf. The sponsor should also provide a copy of the most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (1040) and proof of current U.S. income or assets. Form I-134 can be obtained from Citizenship and Immigration Services’ webpage www.uscis.gov

( ) MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Arrange for a medical examination with one of the Embassy approved panel physicians listed on: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/STK%20-%20Stockholm.pdf

You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you. This medical examination will also be accepted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence.

( ) EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP: You will be required to submit evidence that you have previously met your fiancé(e), and proof of a valid fiancé(e) relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your engagement. Please note that you will not be allowed to bring your phone, tablet or computer to your interview. For residents of Sweden, please make sure to also bring a “Personbevis” from the Swedish tax agency listing civil status and residence in Sweden. Please request the English version.

We also kindly ask all our applicants to read following pamphlet: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Humanitarian/Battered%20Spouse,%20Children%20%26%20Parents/IMBRA%20Pamphlet%20Final%2001-07-2011%20for%20Web%20Posting.pdf

( ) TRANSLATIONS: All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

For a list of authorized translators please see: http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/

If you do not speak Swedish or English you must bring a translator to your interview, your petitioner may not translate for you. For a list of authorized translators please see: http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/

[Prystine 184]

Hey Maria&Seve thank you so much. This is very helpful and informative.

[Mr. Borkström 63]

Thank you. I am so relieved.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Hey Maria&Seve thank you so much. This is very helpful and informative.

Glad I could help! Good luck!

[Alaska2012 462]

Congratulations Mr B!!

[SoerenHelmer 50]

Congratulations but you probably shouldn't reveal your case number online

I didnt

Removed some of it.

And THX

[teamwolfsheart 1]

Got this for my morning

Congratulations!

[SoerenHelmer 50]

Congratulations!

Thx it was rly fast

[Mr. Borkström 63]

Congratulations Mr B!!

Thanks! How are things up in Alaska?

[Alaska2012 462]

Thanks! How are things up in Alaska?

Things are going good! I got my citizenship last week and winter has finally arrived! And with this being our last winter up here i am enjoying this white stuff to its fullest!