F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability

[NevermindVz 51]

Also, we will need to have someone handle the Watch List after Nevermindvz is gone. I can do for a little bit, but my journey will be over soon too. Does anyone who'll be sticking around for a while want to help?

I cannot believe the end is getting closer! I don't want to get my hopes too high yet though. I will also be around here after I get current (whenever that happens). FINGERS CROSSED!

As u said above about ur FIANCE. Dude, can an F1 applicant get engaged before greencard?? Need some advice over it bcoz I am facing real tough situation with my gf and her family insisting for marriage ...

Puru, you can get engaged but you CANNOT get married. If you get married, you will move from F1 to F3, which is a much longer wait!

[f1junkie 54]

As u said above about ur FIANCE. Dude, can an F1 applicant get engaged before greencard?? Need some advice over it bcoz I am facing real tough situation with my gf and her family insisting for marriage ...

at least, they will sit quite for a while until this pain will be over soon, please people give your advice over ti with some relevant evidence.

Thanks and all the best for ur medical ...

Hey Puru44 this is my plan. I got engaged because I love her and I wanted her to see that I was serious about the relationship.

I know that I can't marry her right now because I would be placed in a different category adding years to the wait. We will be married after I get my green card in my hand.

The good news for us is that in July visa bulletin they said that they are going to make the category for a wife of a green card holder current between now and October 2013. If they hold true then she could be with you in the states in a matter of months after you marry and apply for her.

F1junkiebi can imagine those teeth

Hehe

[f1junkie 54]

July 2013 VB Section D:

D. VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE COMING MONTHS (August - October)

FAMILY-sponsored categories (potential monthly movement)

Worldwide dates:

F1: Up to five weeks

F2A: Could become Current at some point during the coming months.

[Grace A 12]

F1junkie don't jump so soon yes the spouse of a greencard holder should be current soon but I think that u have to wait a year when u get ur tax returns etc before u can submit an application for your spouse... I been trying to find out the info but no luck yet... Also I am not sure how long u have to wait after I get ur greencard to marry... Some more research for us to do

[f1junkie 54]

Hey GraceA I saw this in a F2A thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/398060-f2a-filers-waiting-for-noa-2/:

This shows that he applied for his wife a little under 4 months.

My HUSBAND and our KIDS' F2B Journey:

05.18.2000 - We met at work.

02.05.2001 - We became BF/GF

03.14.2001 - F2B NOA1 Priority Date

2004, 2005, 2006 - Our 3 angels were born

06.15.2005 - F2B NOA2

03.26.2011 - Case completed at NVC

08.02.2011 - Interview Letter (email) from NVC received

08.17.2011 - Medical Exam at SLEC

08.19.2011 - Medical Exam completed

09.30.2011 - US Embassy Manila interview

10.04.2011 - US Visa and Visa packets received

11.11.2011 - PDOS at CFO

12.26.2011 - Flight to US (POE: LAX)

01.27.2012 - Received Green Cards and SSN cards

MY F2A Journey:

03.21.2012 - Date of Marriage

05.14.2012 - Received NSO Marriage Certificate from LCR. Sent to Hubby via 2GO

05.18.2012 - Hubby received my G-325A and NSO Marriage Certificate

05.19.2012 - I-130 with $420 cheque sent to Phoenix Lockbox

05.21.2012 - NOA1 (i-797c email) PRIORITY DATE at California Service Center

05.23.2012 - NOA1 (i-797c hard copy) received via snail mail

06.06.2013 - Sent Letter of Assistance to Rep. Xavier Becerra's office (NOA1 copy + Casework Authorization Form)

06.07.2013 - Rep. Xavier Becerra's office received our Letter

06.11.2013 - Eva (caseworker) called hubby's mobile phone and said they will request an expedite at CSC for our NOA2

06.14.2013 - NOA2 (Post Decision Activity at USCIS website) 12 months, 3 weeks and 3 days after NOA1

06.18.2013 - NOA2 (i-797 hard copy) received via snail mail

06.28.2013 - NVC received my case file

Waiting for my Case Number...

[villaC 4]

Yes as far as I know new document should be our medical

We should also take the following to interview:

1) Police Certificate

2) Tax returns

3) New photos

4) Non-impediment cert

5) All issued passport.

F1 I wasnt aware of the Certificate of No-Impediment. Can you confirm that one?

[Kodiak 12]

What great news this big jump!!

It seems I'm the last one of 2006, Hopefully it will keep moving at this pace!

Congratulations to all who received an interview letter!

[javisakid 64]

F1 I wasnt aware of the Certificate of No-Impediment. Can you confirm that one?

You can find it in this document, at the end of page 2. http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/KNG-MED-ENGL-0001-1302.pdf

I'm not sure whether it's mandatory, because other members here weren't asked for it during their interview. But, my view is, after waiting so long, it's better to have documents even if they end up not asking for it, rather than not having it and risk delaying your case.

[Grace A 12]

Thanks F1jjnkie but I'm wondering if the husbnd had a job before he filed... Because that's what I heard that u have to be working before u can file a I130 petition

[Grace A 12]

Villa C it's also called a single status affidavit! U will hve to sign a formthat says u agree to not get married until after u enter thr USA.. Some officers may ask forbitbothers won't but don't worry if udont have it cause they don't always ask for it.. Because they included it on their checklist I hot mine n did hive it in to the consular officer

[Westlink 34]

Villa C it's also called a single status affidavit! U will hve to sign a formthat says u agree to not get married until after u enter thr USA.. Some officers may ask forbitbothers won't but don't worry if udont have it cause they don't always ask for it.. Because they included it on their checklist I hot mine n did hive it in to the consular officer

Well I applied for mine today. I am not taking any chances. It was painful spending all that money to get it but I would rather lose the money than cause a delay on my interview process, incase they ask for it and I dont have one.

[Grace A 12]

I agree West get it because u don't want any hold ups:)

[f1junkie 54]

Hey VillaC,

Javisakid, GraceA and West has the idea. It's better to be safe than sorry.

[f1junkie 54]

Thanks F1jjnkie but I'm wondering if the husbnd had a job before he filed... Because that's what I heard that u have to be working before u can file a I130 petition

Hmmm... I wonder. It's very important for me to find that out. Thanks GraceA for your input.

Edited July 2, 2013 by f1junkie

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Well I applied for mine today. I am not taking any chances. It was painful spending all that money to get it but I would rather lose the money than cause a delay on my interview process, incase they ask for it and I dont have one.

where did you go to apply for yours