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K1 wait-time at Ciudad Juarez

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I was wondering why my fiance hadn't yet received Packet 3. They received the file from NVC on May 16. They told me that they are currently having waits of 2-3 months to send out packet 3 for K1 visas.

She told me to expect it in July or August. She didn't know any reason why it is suddenly taking 3 months instead of 3 weeks to send out the packet.

Has anyone else heard anything about this?

Thanks!

July 2003 Jose and I met in Mexico City

01-23-2006 Sent 129F to TSC

01-27-2006 CSC Received date on NOA1

02-02-2006 CSC "Date of Notification" on NOA1

04-26-2006 NOA2 (received email a day later)

05-19-2006 Called NVC for 4th time (they said application had been received, approved and sent to consulate)- letter dated 5/18

05-16-2006 Ciudad Juarez consulate received file

07-06-2006 Finally talked to Consulate, told me would be a 2-3 month wait time for Packet 3 (goodbye to an August wedding!)

07-18-2006 Talked to Mexico Consulate, inexplicably said it is now a 5-8 month wait for packet

07-19-2006 Mexico Consulate responds to email, said that Packet 3 was mailed today

07-25-2006 Rcvd interview packet in US (although they only sent a letter to Tono in Mexico?)

08-09-2006 Tono went for interview, received visa!!

08-17-2006 Tono arrived in the US!

09-16-2006 We get married!

10-10-2006 sent AOS packet

10-17-2006 I-797s notice dates sent for packet

10-31-2006 Biometrics appt

12-29-2006 EAD Approved

01-31-2007 AOS Approved Email

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Could it have something to do with the IMBRA petition recalls??? When we went through Juarez the packet came pretty quickly, although it never did make it to my fiancee in Mexico! However, you should check out the other Juarez threads...you do NOT need the packet 3 to proceed, because you do not need an appointment in Juarez for a K1 visa. Many others have simply traveled there and brought the necessary paperwork. check out the other Juarez threads, including this one:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...5&hl=juarez

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SEE K-1 HISTORY IN MY TIMELINE

AOS / EAD / AP TIMELINE:

06/30/2006 - I-485, I-765 and I-131 sent to Chicago (via USPS Priority mail) (DAY 1)

07/02/2006 - package received in Chicago (delivery confirmed via USPS)

07/06/2006 - NOA 1 (DAY 7)

07/12/2006 - biometric appointment notice (DAY 13)

07/14/2006 - received biometric appointment notice via mail

07/25/2006 - interview notice (DAY 26)

07/26/2006 - biometrics taken (DAY 27)

07/28/2006 - received interview notice via mail

09/07/2006 - I-485 interview...APPROVED!!!...passport stamped (DAY 70)

09/12/2006 - I-131 approved (DAY 75)

09/13/2006 - received welcome letter via mail

09/15/2006 - I-765 approved (DAY 78)

09/16/2006 - received AP via mail

09/18/2006 - received conditional green card via mail

09/21/2006 - received EAD via mail

07/23/2008 - filed I-751 to lift conditional status

07/28/2008 - NOA 1

08/26/2008 - biometric appointment

12/03/2008 - I-751 approved

12/08/2008 - received 10-year green card via mail

09/07/2009 - eligible for U.S. citizenship!

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Guera30   0

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But, I do think you have to wait for Packet 3 to be sent out before you can go to the interview, you have to be "notified" that it's okay to show up. I think what they are doing is holding on "certifying" my fiance's paperwork (so they said).

Do I have this wrong? If he could just show up, he'll go tomorrow. I don't know why there's a wait. I can't imagine it's IMBRA-related, as they should still be processing all pre-IMBRA applications.

Thanks for the thread.

July 2003 Jose and I met in Mexico City

01-23-2006 Sent 129F to TSC

01-27-2006 CSC Received date on NOA1

02-02-2006 CSC "Date of Notification" on NOA1

04-26-2006 NOA2 (received email a day later)

05-19-2006 Called NVC for 4th time (they said application had been received, approved and sent to consulate)- letter dated 5/18

05-16-2006 Ciudad Juarez consulate received file

07-06-2006 Finally talked to Consulate, told me would be a 2-3 month wait time for Packet 3 (goodbye to an August wedding!)

07-18-2006 Talked to Mexico Consulate, inexplicably said it is now a 5-8 month wait for packet

07-19-2006 Mexico Consulate responds to email, said that Packet 3 was mailed today

07-25-2006 Rcvd interview packet in US (although they only sent a letter to Tono in Mexico?)

08-09-2006 Tono went for interview, received visa!!

08-17-2006 Tono arrived in the US!

09-16-2006 We get married!

10-10-2006 sent AOS packet

10-17-2006 I-797s notice dates sent for packet

10-31-2006 Biometrics appt

12-29-2006 EAD Approved

01-31-2007 AOS Approved Email

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But, I do think you have to wait for Packet 3 to be sent out before you can go to the interview, you have to be "notified" that it's okay to show up. I think what they are doing is holding on "certifying" my fiance's paperwork (so they said).

Do I have this wrong? If he could just show up, he'll go tomorrow. I don't know why there's a wait. I can't imagine it's IMBRA-related, as they should still be processing all pre-IMBRA applications.

Thanks for the thread.

Well, before the IMBRA mess you could show up as soon as they had the paperwork (which I confirmed by emailing the Consulate). I am hardly an expert on life after IMBRA, so I don't want to give you bad information and tell him to show up. At least before this recent hiccup you did not need to wait for them to send Packet 3. If it is not a problem for him to travel there and show up, it might be worth a shot. Again, check the thread that I linked to for more info on what to do if you show up without packet 3.

SEE K-1 HISTORY IN MY TIMELINE

AOS / EAD / AP TIMELINE:

06/30/2006 - I-485, I-765 and I-131 sent to Chicago (via USPS Priority mail) (DAY 1)

07/02/2006 - package received in Chicago (delivery confirmed via USPS)

07/06/2006 - NOA 1 (DAY 7)

07/12/2006 - biometric appointment notice (DAY 13)

07/14/2006 - received biometric appointment notice via mail

07/25/2006 - interview notice (DAY 26)

07/26/2006 - biometrics taken (DAY 27)

07/28/2006 - received interview notice via mail

09/07/2006 - I-485 interview...APPROVED!!!...passport stamped (DAY 70)

09/12/2006 - I-131 approved (DAY 75)

09/13/2006 - received welcome letter via mail

09/15/2006 - I-765 approved (DAY 78)

09/16/2006 - received AP via mail

09/18/2006 - received conditional green card via mail

09/21/2006 - received EAD via mail

07/23/2008 - filed I-751 to lift conditional status

07/28/2008 - NOA 1

08/26/2008 - biometric appointment

12/03/2008 - I-751 approved

12/08/2008 - received 10-year green card via mail

09/07/2009 - eligible for U.S. citizenship!

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