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aiz   0

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My upcoming interview is sooo near (april 4 2011 @ 8:30am) and im so much nervous about it. My husband says not to worry too much since our marriage is true and not fixed or anything blah blah blah. (anyway weve been bf/gf for 6yrs&10 months, and were already married for more than 2 years now.)

Any tip or advise? please :help: me or should i say enlighten me :unsure:

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Ryan H   3,812

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Be confident when the time comes.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Theresa0828   65

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My upcoming interview is sooo near (april 4 2011 @ 8:30am) and im so much nervous about it. My husband says not to worry too much since our marriage is true and not fixed or anything blah blah blah. (anyway weve been bf/gf for 6yrs&10 months, and were already married for more than 2 years now.)

Any tip or advise? please :help: me or should i say enlighten me :unsure:

Do not worry, like you... I was really nervous... but i do not think they deny immigrant visa unless really necessary... i saw a lot of people without complete paperwork and stuff and they just ask them to come back and still they were approve... I think our consuls are not as scary as other embassy consuls... Goodluck!

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Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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My upcoming interview is sooo near (april 4 2011 @ 8:30am) and im so much nervous about it. My husband says not to worry too much since our marriage is true and not fixed or anything blah blah blah. (anyway weve been bf/gf for 6yrs&10 months, and were already married for more than 2 years now.)

Any tip or advise? please :help: me or should i say enlighten me :unsure:

My stepdaughter recently had her IR-2 visa. My wife (her mother) and I attended the interview as well. During the prescreening, they requested another completed DS-230 form. Fortunately, since I have OCD, I had copies of EVERYTHING. Remember that the CO can request any document (especially NSO documents, if they are more than 6 months old). IMHO, I would suggest you carry a set of original NSO documents. It's not required, but it sure adds a sense of security.

The interview questions focused more on me, the petitioner. What do you do for a living? When and where did you meet your spouse? How long have you been together? Have you been married before? Any children? As long as all your answers match the information in the documents, you should be just fine.

Good luck with your interview! Keep us posted! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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My upcoming interview is sooo near (april 4 2011 @ 8:30am) and im so much nervous about it. My husband says not to worry too much since our marriage is true and not fixed or anything blah blah blah. (anyway weve been bf/gf for 6yrs&10 months, and were already married for more than 2 years now.)

Any tip or advise? please :help: me or should i say enlighten me :unsure:

If u been married to ur petitioner that long,,then u have nothing to worry. All the questions are basically about u and ur petitioner and ur relationship.

Make sure u know about ur hubby esp.dates. They will ask u when did u meet? how did u meet? what's his job? any kids? etc. etc.it's really basic and the most important thing is be honest. Answer only questions that are asked..no more no less.

Good luck..u will be fine.

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Heavenly Star Rookie

Heavenly Star   0

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Aiz,

happyblessedme is ryt you don't have to worry.... If you feel worried and nervous it will show when consul start asking you questions and even you know the answer you can't talk properly because your so nervous.

I'm just waiting for my INTERVIEW DATES, but while waiting for that I keep on browsing & searching for those people who went to their INTERVIEW and from their Experienced I learned a lot. VJ really helps a lot for all of US!!!

JUST ALWAYS WEAR A SMILE,BE POSITIVE,HONEST AND BRING ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS NEEDED AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OK.....

Most of the people said that INTERVIEW was just for FORMALITY sake..... USCIS,NVC and the US EMBASSY IN MANILA already know everything about you and your hubby through all the Documents you send from USCIS to NVC. INTERVIEW was just for confirmation of everything. As i have notice to all the INTERVIEW EXPERIENCED i've read here in VJ most the CONSUL QUESTIONS is answerable by YES or NO. IMPORTANT DATES FOR BOTH OF YOU LIKE WEDDING,BIRTHDATE when did you've met. If you have any children. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PICTURE TOGETHER.

GOODLUCK AND MAY OUR ALMIGHTY GOD AND HIS MINISTERING SPIRIT GUIDE YOU AND BLESS YOU ALWAYS.....

heavenly star=)

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calibob Proficient

calibob   73

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Interview Questions IV Packet / Interview info Just relax and remember they just want to verify that you are legitimate. You are so you should have no worries.....relax, enjoy the process, and smile to show the world your heart!

Best of luck,

Bob

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  • Married in Manila: 08/20/2010
  • I-130 Sent to lockbox: 10/01/2010
  • I-130 Received: 10/03/2010
  • NOA-1 Received: 10/04/2010
  • NOA-2 Received: 02/01/2011
  • Received NVC: 02/08/2011
  • AOS Bill Generated: 02/10/2011
  • AOS Bill Paid: 02/10/2011
  • DS 3032 Emailed: 02/10/2011
  • IV Bill Generated: 02/14/2011
  • IV Bill Paid: 02/14/2011
  • IV Packet Received @ NVC:02/22/2011
  • NVC Completed 03/08/2011
  • Interview Date Post Sputum results May 17
  • Results negative, Interview scheduled 6/13
  • Placed in A/R 06/13/2011
  • I-601 required 07/18/2011
  • I-601 filed 11/9/2011
  • I-601 approved 11/29/11
  • 2nd Sputum test ordered 12/21/11
  • 2nd Sputum Test passed 02/21/12
  • Visa Approved!! 03/15/2012
  • Visa In Hand 03/17/2012
  • POE SFO 03/24/2012

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