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[omeysgirl 0]

Patiently waiting an answer

[vylex 0]

Vylex: That's a fantastic tip about the e-mail correspondence. I'll be sure to fire one off My luck, I'll get the interviewer who was just dumped the day before and is bitter at those getting to see their SO's x.X

LOL Niphredil! You are TOO funny!

I am worried about that too! Last thing we need is some consular officer that woke up on the wrong side of the bed!

[Kath 0]

hi ya omeysgirl

if your faxed letter of request of extension had all your details in it .. send them an email to confirm they received the fax....this will at least help you put your mind at rest...i wouldnt worry about the form as long as you put in your letter what it was for and all your details..good luck to you...

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO everyone...

i know i been M.I.A for like ages..but i have been keeping an eye on your guys lol..

a big CONGRATS to those who have got interviews set and also those who have received their EAD's things are going great for you guys...

vylex what wonderful wedding pictures you posted ... and what a lovely couple you make...hope all goes well for ya now and in the future mate...

all is going well here..the job is going well still feel it aint up the standards im use to but its a job and it gets me out of the house...my driving is going well..has any other aussie's got their licence over here yet...

the house is going well ... were still not fully organised just little things that ya think where the hell am i going to put that kinda stuff lol...its just so nice to sit in the backyard in the early hours of the morning and see the stars and think this is so wonderful...been painting some concrete boarders for the garden...making some curtains...housey stuff lol...robbie even put me a clothes line in until i can get my hills hoist...lol..ohhh the joy of hanging out washing..you woudlnt think you would miss that huh lol

will come in more often now im more organised with my work times and stuff...waves to all the guys and gals in here

have missed ya...

take care

kath

[Niphredil 0]

I sent the e-mail and got a response a few hours later. Great!!

My mind was put to ease about not only Police Certificate but also the DS-230 part 2 (They don't need the latter, but if I send it *shrugs* thats fine too)

However, something else popped up that concerned me which I asked them about. My Joint Sponsors now need to send me a copy of their proof of US Citizenship x.X a Tax Return isn't proof enough (because Illegals frequently file them?!?!).

To top it off, I went back through the slew of paperwork hubby sent me and found out he never sent me a letter with his workplace's letterhead stating what he makes a year etc x.X

There was a reason I wasn't sleeping at night... my mind sensed a disturbance in the force

[SharynY 2]

Kath! so good to hear from you......... i wouldnt miss the hanging out the clothes lol............ the joys of housewifing huh?.............

hi to everyone!!!

[davidaustralia 0]

g day everyone, i am sure everyone knows that i have my cr-1 visa finally (through sydney) why is it that when i put my case number in the uscis website it says that that number couldn't be found? I figure its because I went through an embassy but just thought I would see if anybody else has found this to be the case with theirs

[omeysgirl 0]

everything went well. His visa is on its way!!!!!!

[ausqueen 0]

hey everyone...

has anyone had their entry point into the US thru san francisco (yeah i'm having my panic attack)......... i've got like a 2 hour window and everyone tells me i'll be fine that immigration wont take that long but i dunno....

i guess i'll just run off the plane and push in line!!!

Hey... sharyna!

I mean... hey... everybody ... congrats on interviews, approvals, visas, and travel plans... jobs, houses, safe driving and having a backyard to hang the washing out!

Now... sharyna, my POE was SF, although I didn't have to go further. It was all very smooth, quick and painless. No delays at all - as far as K-1 goes.

I also came on UA (actually... ticket was booked with Air NZ, but they fly under United from Sydney and were much cheaper than booking straight with United!). This was the only trip (my 4th) where United landed about 20' late in SF. Hope it doesn't happen to you!

I made another 3 return trips Syd - SF last year before and during K-1 and earned Premier membership with Mileage Plus on United. Not sure if you have it, but it's GOOD! They took all 5 (that's: FIVE) suitcases I had - prepared to pay for 3 as excess luggage, 70 bucks a piece or something like that - but guess what? There was NO CHARGE for any of them! They checked them all in, just like that! Boy, did I wish I got rid of less stuff and packed at least one more bag! lol

If you'd like to ask anything else about it... happy to share what I've learned!

xoxo from SF

vik

[ausqueen 0]

Hey guys! I have a question for you...

In January, I plan on going back to the US again to visit my fiance, but this time for about 6 weeks (the first time 'round I was only there for three). Like in April, I will be using the VWP.

I have two main concerns:

1. It is quite likely that our petition (according to the processing timelines) will be approved in January sometime (maybe even earlier, like in November), possibly during my 6 week visit.

2. I plan on quitting my (new) job about three weeks before I leave, and then get a new one when I come back.

Do you suppose I will have major problems at the Port of Entry? I know that they have the right to refuse entry for any reason, and the fact that our petition is very close to being (hopefully!) approved (that and I just quit my job for a long-ish stay) might look a little... fishy to them.

What do you folks think? Should I get tourist visa just to be "safe"? I'd like to get your opinions/experiences on travelling during the visa process. Thanks.

Katz... we both filed around the same time (July) - only a year apart No two cases are the same but... My petition was approved by early December. And it included an RFE that took a few weeks to return! I landed in SF a week after approval notice (email). A hard copy of NOA2 arrived in the mail on the same day. It was sweet.

As far as "problems" at the POE... I had none. I hadn't quit my job before hand like you plan to do so I had a letter from my boss, but I wasn't asked for any proof of intention to return. I don't think that petition being approved (or close to) matters. You only have to be able to show that you DO have reasons and intention to go back to Aus. If you quit your job... what about property, rental lease, bank accounts etc? There is just no way of knowing if you will be asked for any proof or not!

Coming on VWP is good for 3 months I think, so getting tourist visa wouldn't be needed. Also... given that your K-1 petition might be approved by then or soon after... I'm not sure if you can apply for 2 visas at the same time... huh, I'm not much help, am I? But this might prompt those who know better to reply and correct me...

Good luck!

vik

[SharynY 2]

hey ausqueen!! good to hear... i know it will be painless - the POE at SF.... i'm sure those immigration guys are very efficient and wont hold anything up.... but just like when i was doing the visa thing... its the panic attacks you know? you like to be in control.... (and your not obviously lol).....................

if i have any questions i'll be sure to ask!! thankyou!!

[SharynY 2]

**quick question...

once we get married, we have to file for the I485 yeah? thats $1010? ... i did download the form that has all this on it but its just so much information on there - i'm not sure which is which.............

oh and when i get to the airport and go thru immigration..... i know i have to fill out the white form on the plane but which queue do i go in? .... (i hope i make sense lol)

[SharynY 2]

**quick question...

once we get married, we have to file for the I485 yeah? thats $1010? ... i did download the form that has all this on it but its just so much information on there - i'm not sure which is which.............

oh and when i get to the airport and go thru immigration..... i know i have to fill out the white form on the plane but which queue do i go in? .... (i hope i make sense lol)

just on that - i went to the uscis website.. and they have a supplement form for the I485? do i have to file this one too? its an additional $1000 (a bit rich.....?)..............

can anyone let me know if this extra form was in effect prior to 30th july?............

[Rings 10]

Sharyna,

We filed our I-485 and I-765 all concurently. With biometrics, it should cost you a total of $1010 and nothing more.

The Affidavit of Support does not cost anything to file, but you may want to look into an AP in case you have to go back like Loke did. Because you are on K1, you will need an Advance Parole in order to be able to get onto a plane to go home or you will forfiet your Adjustment of Status.

You should file all of these forms together to try and get it done with ease and speed in my opinion.

You will not need to file the supplement I-485

[Rings 10]

You will have to go through the visitors queue or immigration line. In LAX they only had two lines and one for for Americans only.

[Katz 0]

Hey guys! I have a question for you...

In January, I plan on going back to the US again to visit my fiance, but this time for about 6 weeks (the first time 'round I was only there for three). Like in April, I will be using the VWP.

I have two main concerns:

1. It is quite likely that our petition (according to the processing timelines) will be approved in January sometime (maybe even earlier, like in November), possibly during my 6 week visit.

2. I plan on quitting my (new) job about three weeks before I leave, and then get a new one when I come back.

Do you suppose I will have major problems at the Port of Entry? I know that they have the right to refuse entry for any reason, and the fact that our petition is very close to being (hopefully!) approved (that and I just quit my job for a long-ish stay) might look a little... fishy to them.

What do you folks think? Should I get tourist visa just to be "safe"? I'd like to get your opinions/experiences on travelling during the visa process. Thanks.

Katz... we both filed around the same time (July) - only a year apart No two cases are the same but... My petition was approved by early December. And it included an RFE that took a few weeks to return! I landed in SF a week after approval notice (email). A hard copy of NOA2 arrived in the mail on the same day. It was sweet.

As far as "problems" at the POE... I had none. I hadn't quit my job before hand like you plan to do so I had a letter from my boss, but I wasn't asked for any proof of intention to return. I don't think that petition being approved (or close to) matters. You only have to be able to show that you DO have reasons and intention to go back to Aus. If you quit your job... what about property, rental lease, bank accounts etc? There is just no way of knowing if you will be asked for any proof or not!

Coming on VWP is good for 3 months I think, so getting tourist visa wouldn't be needed. Also... given that your K-1 petition might be approved by then or soon after... I'm not sure if you can apply for 2 visas at the same time... huh, I'm not much help, am I? But this might prompt those who know better to reply and correct me...

Good luck!

vik

Thank you so VERY much for your helpful reply, Ausqueen. I feel a little better now about the whole thing. I feel confident that our petition will be approved sometime late December/early January. I've heard that the CSC has been transferring cases to other service centres, and early approvals have been happening. I hope that's true. It would be awesome to be approved by Christmas.

Yeah VWP is valid for 3 months... Should be plenty of time. Thinking about it now, getting a tourist visa probably wouldn't make much difference anyways. Heh.

I don't remember being asked about employment or anything else like that when I went last time (through San Fran.). But I'll find something as proof just in case. Good idea!