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Messybrownhair
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Hi everyone, I thought I would share my experience to others so that it will hopefully help you guys as well. I know that the k1 process is stressful and getting the visa is a true victory. Sadly th

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I wish she would become a Moderator on VJ She is young but very wise..............................

sunandmoon
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Great post here's a link to USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

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You're welcome! Hope my post can help someone!! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Great post :thumbs:

here's a link to USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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Hi! your post was very helpful to me when i was arranging my AOS papers. I already sent it to USCIS and now i was just waiting for the result. By the way, did you also post a guide what to do during the interview at the DHS during acquiring for biometrics? Like what to do and what to bring? I hope you can give me some advice for that. Thanks

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Messybrownhair   251

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Hi! your post was very helpful to me when i was arranging my AOS papers. I already sent it to USCIS and now i was just waiting for the result. By the way, did you also post a guide what to do during the interview at the DHS during acquiring for biometrics? Like what to do and what to bring? I hope you can give me some advice for that. Thanks

Biometrics is easy!! There's no interview and it will take about 10-15 minutes.. All you need is your passport and appointment letter. They will take your fingerprints and get your height, eye color, hair color etc.. That's it! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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steph, thanks for the guide :)

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K1 Timeline

2010-11-02: NOA1

2011-03-24: NOA2!!! :)

2011-04-08: Case arrived at Embassy ( tracked through DHL)

2011-04-11/12: Medical at St Lukes

2011-04-25: INTERVIEW :) Earliest slot available online is May 6, called to see if there is an earlier date. Got Apr 25 :)

2011-05-11: POE at LAX Airport

2011-06-25: We got married!

2011-08-02: AOS/ AP/ EAD filed

2011-08-09: AOS NOA1

2011-09-06: Biometrics Appointment

2011-10-20: AOS Interview @ Detroit USCIS

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Mr and Mrs Gómez   0

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This is GREAT information! Thank you so much! I am glad you shared this with all of us!

Mr and Mrs Gómez

K-1 Fiance Visa

March 21, 2011 - Mailed petition.
March 25, 2011 - Check cashed.
MArch 26, 2011 - Received text message and email stating the petition was accepted.
March 31, 2011 - Received NOA1 with an incorrect birth year listed for Ricardo.
March 31, 2011 - Called the 800 number to correct the birth year mistake.
April 20, 2011 - Received notification by mail that the birth year mistake was corrected.
August 1, 2011 - Received NOA2 and package forwarded to NVC.
August 9, 2011 - NVC Sent package to Panama Consulate.
August 12, 2011 - Panama City, Panama received package from NVC.
October 18, 2011 - Medical Exam finished.
October 27, 2011 - Interview at Embassy scheduled.
VISA APPROVED!!! :D
March 1, 2012 - Arrived at Port of Entry.
April 21, 2012 - Married.
June 5, 2012 - Mailed AOS Packet.
June 7, 2012 - AOS successfully delivered to Chicago Lock Box.
June 11, 2012 - NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP.
June 27, 2012 - NOA - AOS Transferred to CSC to speed up processing.
July 3, 2012 - Biometrics Appointment at Pittsburgh Service Center.
August 11, 2012 - AP and EAD approved.
November 16, 2012 - Notified that Adjustment of status was approved from Temporary to Permanent Resident.
November 20, 2012 - Notified that Card is in the mail.

November 25, 2012 - Recieved Green Card.

July 14, 2014 - Received notification that I must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, within 90 days of my 2 year anniversary of being granted CPR Status.

September 3, 2014 - Mailed Form I-751 ROC to Vermont Service Center.

September 8, 2014 - ROC Receipt Date

September 10, 2014 - Check cashed.

September 12, 2014 - NOA - I751 arrived in the mail. Conditional resident status extended for 1 year while ROC is either approved or denied.

September 25, 2014 - Received NOA - I797C Biometrics Appt. scheduled for 10-6-14 @2pm.

October 6, 2014 - Biometrics Appointment at Pittsburgh Service Center.

March 10, 2015 - Received NOA - I-797 - Notice of Removal of Conditional Residency.

March 21, 2015 - Received 10 year Green Card.

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Messybrownhair   251

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No problem! Hope it helps you guys! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Biometrics is easy!! There's no interview and it will take about 10-15 minutes.. All you need is your passport and appointment letter. They will take your fingerprints and get your height, eye color, hair color etc.. That's it! :)

And please bring a copy of your marrige certificate to the biometrics appointment.

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And please bring a copy of your marrige certificate to the biometrics appointment.

Thanks for that info! I was not asked for it but its good for others to know! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Stephy, Hi!

I was wondering, did you guys send any type of proof that you were living as a married couple? For example: House or apartment lease, health insurance, mutual bank account or marriage photos??

Thanks!!

Diana.

K1 VISA
01/07/2011-> Packet Sent.
01/12/2011-> NOA1
05/11/2011-> NOA2
05/19/2011-> NVC Receives we have our No.
05/20/2011-> Case sent to the Consulate.
05/25/2011-> Consulate Received Package.
05/28/2011-> Received Packet 4 with my Interview Letter.
06/01/2011-> Medical Exam.
07/14/2011-> Interview at 8:00 am. APPROVED!!!
07/18/2011-> Pick up Visa at the Embassy.
08/03/2011-> P.O.E.
10/15/2011-> MARRIED!

AOS

11/07/2011-> AOS Packet Sent.

11/10/2011-> NOA Date According email & online status.

11/19/2011-> Hard Copies & Biometrics App. Letter.

11/23/2011-> Biometrics Walk In. (Original App. 12/06/2011)

02/07/2012-> AOS transferred to CSC.

02/17/2012-> EAD Card Received in Mail.

05/04/2012-> Green Card Production Ordered.

05/10/2012-> Green Card and Welcome Letter Received.
ROC

02/03/2014-> ROC Packet Sent.

02/10/2014-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

03/11/2014-> Biometrics Date.

08/01/2014-> Approved (Letter Rcvd. 08/07/14)

08/14/2014-> 10 Year Green Card Received.

N-400

11/02/2015-> N-400 Packet Sent.

11/04/2015-> N-400 Packet Delivdered.

11/05/2015-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

12/01/2015-> Biometrics Date.

04/07/2016-> Civics Exam and Interview (Rescheduled from 03/01) PASSED!

04/27/2016-> Oath. I am a US Citizen. This is how this journey ends!

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Messybrownhair   251

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Nope, those who aos from k1 do not need to send that in the initial packet, but you should have it ready with you just in case you get an interview :) i suppose it wouldnt hurt to send it in, but based on the instructions on the i485 and the vj guides, its not necessary. I didnt even send pictures! Just the marriage cert and noa2 :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Hey, all!

So I feel like an idiot-- I've been waiting for our marriage certificate in the mail since we got married (10/28) and I finally called and they said they don't even automatically send us a copy until we request it! UGH- so annoying! But-- we have everything we need now and are just about to have a "visa date" (we've had these at almost every step-- spend the day compiling the packet together and then have coffee or dinner out) this week for AOS.

My question is that I have heard many people saying to send in proof that we are living together and a married couple in the AOS packet-- pictures of the wedding, joint utility bills, him as a beneficiary on life insurance, joint insurance, etc. Is this true? Should we "front-load" this with evidence as well, or do you wait for the interview?

Thanks! :)

k

Edited- Oh, wow, do I feel clueless. Just read this last page. Heh. :) Talk about a repeat question!

Well, that makes things easier, since we don't have our first joint dental/health insurance confirmation yet.

Good luck to all.

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Messybrownhair   251

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Hi there messybrownhair

1. I noticed for the cheque, you put payment for "N-400" may i ask how come?

2. What is your explanation for eligibility for AP?

Many thanks! hope you are keeping well

Thats just an example,i copied the one here on vj guide :) and my explanation is just "to be able to travel while aos is being processed if need be"

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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