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Hi people!

Its Maria again. I just received my I-130 approval and instructions for the Visa interview. I am very happy! :goofy:

I was very stressed because Tokyo never sent me a NOA for the I-130 receipt. Twenty two days later I am receiving a package with a letter saying the most spirit lifting word ... CONGRATULATIONS! But I suspect it was approved by 21 jun, because that's the priority date in the letter.

Now comes the questions...

With my case number, where can I check the process status?

My husband will be unable to find medical and vaccines records from Peru. What to do in this case?

When submitting the I-130 and all the docs they asked for, I stated Undecided at this time where it ask for an US address. It was true because we must have the visa before accepting a job and look for a place to move. Is it advisable to state a new address on US at the time of interview?

What fees must I expect to pay the day of interview?

Any advice will be very appreciated..

June 17 2006 Mailed I-130 and all documents Embassy asked for.

June 24 2006 Found this wonderful forum!

July 12 2006 I-130 approved. Received Visa application/interview instructions.

July 24 2006 Medical Examination at Tokyo British Clinic (Only took 1 hour and 3 shots, Ouch!)

July 24 2006 Finger prints for Police Certificate at Consulate of Peru in Tokyo (a lot of bureaucracy).

August 27 2005 Got Peruvian police certificate. Applied for the Japanese one, which will take 5 days.

August 30 2006 Appointment Requested

September 6 2006 Got japanese police certificate

September 11 2006 Interview date

APPROVED!!!

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Hi people!

Its Maria again. I just received my I-130 approval and instructions for the Visa interview. I am very happy! :goofy:

I was very stressed because Tokyo never sent me a NOA for the I-130 receipt. Twenty two days later I am receiving a package with a letter saying the most spirit lifting word ... CONGRATULATIONS! But I suspect it was approved by 21 jun, because that's the priority date in the letter.

Now comes the questions...

With my case number, where can I check the process status?

My husband will be unable to find medical and vaccines records from Peru. What to do in this case?

When submitting the I-130 and all the docs they asked for, I stated Undecided at this time where it ask for an US address. It was true because we must have the visa before accepting a job and look for a place to move. Is it advisable to state a new address on US at the time of interview?

What fees must I expect to pay the day of interview?

Any advice will be very appreciated..

Maria, congratulations!

First, very important: DCF cases do NOT receive "NOA" receipts. You also do NOT check these cases online--your case is NOT in the USCIS system---by filing at the Consulate you are keeping your case "in house".

If your husband has no evidence of his medical history (mine did not--we filed in a 3rd country too) then he will go to the medical and answer the questions about where he was raised and how old he is, his travel and military service history. The doctor will determine what vaccines (if any) your husband needs. He will probably be given those shots at the medical and have to pay for them there.

When you get a US address, you can notify them at any time in the process when you interact, ex: at the visa interview, at the POE.

I'll defer on the fees--it should just be the visa application fee left, but you'll find out soon. :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance::dance::dance:

8-12-2004 I moved to New Zealand(married my Kiwi in US 5/04)

1-12-2006 Received initial packet - It has I-130, I-864 & DS-230 Part 1, DS-2001 & tons of instructions.

Gathering paperwork that we don't have:

5-30-2006 - I-130 FILED AND ACCEPTED BY AUCKLAND CONSULATE!- INTERVIEW: 6/13/2006

6-13-2006 - APPROVED!usaCa.gifnew_zeaC3.gif

6-14-2006 - VISA IN HAND D_SMIL112.gif

08-05-2006 -WE ARE HOME IN THE USA!!! flag12.gif

THREE HAPPY YEARS LATER:

5-10-09 - N-400 filed

8-24-09 - Interview

9-14-09 - Naturalization Oath Ceremony

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privette Apprentice

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Domo arigato gozaimasu. Thank you very much!

June 17 2006 Mailed I-130 and all documents Embassy asked for.

June 24 2006 Found this wonderful forum!

July 12 2006 I-130 approved. Received Visa application/interview instructions.

July 24 2006 Medical Examination at Tokyo British Clinic (Only took 1 hour and 3 shots, Ouch!)

July 24 2006 Finger prints for Police Certificate at Consulate of Peru in Tokyo (a lot of bureaucracy).

August 27 2005 Got Peruvian police certificate. Applied for the Japanese one, which will take 5 days.

August 30 2006 Appointment Requested

September 6 2006 Got japanese police certificate

September 11 2006 Interview date

APPROVED!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS Maria! :thumbs:

Hope everything goes well for you!

To see our DCF interview experience at the US Embassy in Bern, Switzerland go to:

http://www.kamya.com/interview/ -- Switzerland 3 / Don & Jacky

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