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Does petioner have to be at Interview?

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wissnan4ever Collaborator

wissnan4ever   10

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I say If you have the funds go if you dont than pray on it. Some people have accompanied their spouses and they still got denied. So for someone like me who around that time wont have the funds due to the moving expenses I will have to pay and such to move to a new place before he comesand making sure I have his the money for the AOS already in place for that. I wont be attending his interview just can't afford it. But GOD is good and see's my circumstance and he will work it out! just my 2 cents :thumbs:

JoyDee Enthusiast

JoyDee   21

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Money is definitely a factor, as is safety and health. I DID NOT attend the interview. I DID write a second letter stating my intention to marry my fiance and also with regrets that I could not attend the interview for health and safety reasons. I had this letter notarized and I sent it via DHL so it had original signature and he submitted it with packet 3.5. There is an ongoing advisory for US Citizens to avoid travel to Haiti and there is an ongoing cholera crisis. In addition, it is now prime hurricane season.

Of course, nobody knows what's going to happen. I will say that all of his paperwork was in precise order and my fiance was well practiced for the interview. It was stressful but he was approved.

I-129F Fiance Visa

For full details see my "About me"

USCIS

11-22-2010 Received NOA1 01-27-2011 --> NOA2 *APPROVED!!!! (email)

NVC

02-24-2011 Receive Packet 3.5 via email --> 03-18-2011 Packet 3.5 Submitted

04-05-2011 Receive Packet 4

04-08-2011 INTERVIEW *APPROVED!!!!* --> 04-18-2011 Visa in hand

05-04-2011 **POE** JFK, NYC

AOS

05-21-2011 Social Security Card

06-18-2011 MARRIED!

07-11-2011 Filed AOS - 485, EAD, AP

07-13-2011 Received Confirmation email 07-14-2011 check cashed

07-18-2011 NOA1, I-797C received for AOS, EAD, AP

07-22-2011 Received Biometrics Appointment Notice

08-15-2011 Biometrics Appointment

09-09-2011 EAD and AP Approval notices via email

09-20-2011 Receive EAD/AP Card in the mail

09-29-2011 Interview! APPROVED!!!!

10-03-2011 Receive Welcome Letter

10-08-2011 Receive Greencard

PAPUNMANMU Community Regular

PAPUNMANMU   4

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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I say If you have the funds go if you dont than pray on it. Some people have accompanied their spouses and they still got denied. So for someone like me who around that time wont have the funds due to the moving expenses I will have to pay and such to move to a new place before he comesand making sure I have his the money for the AOS already in place for that. I wont be attending his interview just can't afford it. But GOD is good and see's my circumstance and he will work it out! just my 2 cents :thumbs:

I understand and you're right if one can't make it just keep sending those prayers up. You're thinking wisely..

USCIS

04/19/2011 - NOA1

05/09/2011 - NOA2 text message and email received

05/17/2011 - Case received at NVC

05/20/2011 - Received NOA2 approval letter in USPS mail.

NVC

05/17/2011 - NVC Receive (No case number assigned yet)

05/18/2011 - NVC Case Number Assigned, received IIN number / Gave Emails

05/18/2011 - DS-3032 Sent to NVC (via email)

05/19/2011 - DS-3032 Accepted by NVC, AOS Fee Bill Generated

05/26/2011 - AOS Fee Paid Online - Status - In Progress

06/01/2011 - AOS Fee - PAID

05/19/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee Bill Generated

05/26/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee Paid Online - Status - In Progress

06/01/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee - Paid

06/02/2011 - DS-230 Packet Sent

06/02/2011 - AOS I-864 Sent

05/03/2011 - All the Paperwork Received at NVC

07/19/2011 - Sign in Failed (SIF)

07/19/2011 - NVC Case Complete!!!!

(16 weeks from NVC case closed to Interview date assigned 11/02/2011)

12/13/2011 - Interview date!!!!

11/21/2011 - Medical DONE

12/13/2011 - Interview done APPROVED!!!!

12/21/2011 - Entry to US JFK!!!!

California Service Center

Consulate : Haiti

PAPUNMANMU Community Regular

PAPUNMANMU   4

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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Money is definitely a factor, as is safety and health. I DID NOT attend the interview. I DID write a second letter stating my intention to marry my fiance and also with regrets that I could not attend the interview for health and safety reasons. I had this letter notarized and I sent it via DHL so it had original signature and he submitted it with packet 3.5. There is an ongoing advisory for US Citizens to avoid travel to Haiti and there is an ongoing cholera crisis. In addition, it is now prime hurricane season.

Of course, nobody knows what's going to happen. I will say that all of his paperwork was in precise order and my fiance was well practiced for the interview. It was stressful but he was approved.

You're right there is a lot happening in Haiti and every time I visit I make sure to keep an eye open. A person must know of the environment they are going to. We always make sure we keep each other inform Thanks everyone, because we need all of our resources and references to survive in this life.good.gif

USCIS

04/19/2011 - NOA1

05/09/2011 - NOA2 text message and email received

05/17/2011 - Case received at NVC

05/20/2011 - Received NOA2 approval letter in USPS mail.

NVC

05/17/2011 - NVC Receive (No case number assigned yet)

05/18/2011 - NVC Case Number Assigned, received IIN number / Gave Emails

05/18/2011 - DS-3032 Sent to NVC (via email)

05/19/2011 - DS-3032 Accepted by NVC, AOS Fee Bill Generated

05/26/2011 - AOS Fee Paid Online - Status - In Progress

06/01/2011 - AOS Fee - PAID

05/19/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee Bill Generated

05/26/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee Paid Online - Status - In Progress

06/01/2011 - DS-230 IV Fee - Paid

06/02/2011 - DS-230 Packet Sent

06/02/2011 - AOS I-864 Sent

05/03/2011 - All the Paperwork Received at NVC

07/19/2011 - Sign in Failed (SIF)

07/19/2011 - NVC Case Complete!!!!

(16 weeks from NVC case closed to Interview date assigned 11/02/2011)

12/13/2011 - Interview date!!!!

11/21/2011 - Medical DONE

12/13/2011 - Interview done APPROVED!!!!

12/21/2011 - Entry to US JFK!!!!

California Service Center

Consulate : Haiti

Chynna/gapamix Community Regular

Chynna/gapamix   11

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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So Mochamich,

what will you do? I want you to go so you can document the experience for the rest of us coming to Haiti for our interviews. If you do go please write a review and share with us.

Thanks

Chynna

Mrs. Gapamix

3/21/11 Made the decision to file...
4/26/11 Sent Package-----7/30/13
5/16/11 recieved NOA-1-----8/06/13
5/18/11 date on NOA-1------8/02/13
5/20/11 Touched --------------10/16/13--Alien # changed???
7/15/11 Received blue notice/RFE evidenvce of meeting with in two years...
7/20/11 Received email notification from USCIS.
7/20/11 Received text message from USCIS.
7/20/11 Touched
8/02/11 Mailed RFE with evidence required to Vermont
8/04/11 Confirmation from USPS RFE package delivered to Vermont @ 1:30pm
8/05/11 USCIS updated by text and email RFE package received.
8/05/11 Touched
8/18/11 Approved date
8/19/11 EMAIL and TEXT NOTIFICATION APPROVED
8/22/11 official hard copy received
9/08/11 NVC has received our petition
9/19/11 Embassy in Haiti recieves petition
9/20/11 Packet 3 emailed to Petitioner/Beneficiary
10/03/11 Fiance has completed Medical
10/08/11 Fiance picks up Medical results
10/10/11 Packet 3 Completed and sent
10/20/11 packet 4 pick-up and interview date given
10/31/11 Interview day on Halloween
10/31/11 Admin Processing
1/19/12 AP completed Visa Denied

Chynna/gapamix Community Regular

Chynna/gapamix   11

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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So Mochamich,

what will you do? I want you to go so you can document the experience for the rest of us coming to Haiti for our interviews. If you do go please write a review and share with us.

Thanks

Chynna

Again given the circumstances in Haiti right now I do not think this will be against you if you do not go. If you do go you have to be safe. The last time I went which was in June I stayed home everyday. I went to Petionville once but I did not party at all. I just layed low for the week I was there.

Mrs. Gapamix

3/21/11 Made the decision to file...
4/26/11 Sent Package-----7/30/13
5/16/11 recieved NOA-1-----8/06/13
5/18/11 date on NOA-1------8/02/13
5/20/11 Touched --------------10/16/13--Alien # changed???
7/15/11 Received blue notice/RFE evidenvce of meeting with in two years...
7/20/11 Received email notification from USCIS.
7/20/11 Received text message from USCIS.
7/20/11 Touched
8/02/11 Mailed RFE with evidence required to Vermont
8/04/11 Confirmation from USPS RFE package delivered to Vermont @ 1:30pm
8/05/11 USCIS updated by text and email RFE package received.
8/05/11 Touched
8/18/11 Approved date
8/19/11 EMAIL and TEXT NOTIFICATION APPROVED
8/22/11 official hard copy received
9/08/11 NVC has received our petition
9/19/11 Embassy in Haiti recieves petition
9/20/11 Packet 3 emailed to Petitioner/Beneficiary
10/03/11 Fiance has completed Medical
10/08/11 Fiance picks up Medical results
10/10/11 Packet 3 Completed and sent
10/20/11 packet 4 pick-up and interview date given
10/31/11 Interview day on Halloween
10/31/11 Admin Processing
1/19/12 AP completed Visa Denied

Hiker Enthusiast

Hiker   9

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Shouldn't you be getting a NOA2 anyday now ? I hope so. I just filed my I-129F.

I don't know what is going on with it. The NOA1 date is April 12, and nearly everyone before and after me has already received the NOA2. I'm most displeased about this. The petition was well documented and pretty simple, nothing complex for them to deal with unless they think my 1-page divorce decree is a complication. Even our addresses were simple... neither of us ever move so there's only the current address for each of us. Very simple stuff.

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,282

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I DID NOT attend the interview. I DID write a second letter stating my intention to marry my fiance and also with regrets that I could not attend the interview for health and safety reasons. I had this letter notarized and I sent it via DHL so it had original signature
For others who are reading: This hasn't worked in places like Ecuador, so keep that in mind.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

wissnan4ever Collaborator

wissnan4ever   10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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Money is definitely a factor, as is safety and health. I DID NOT attend the interview. I DID write a second letter stating my intention to marry my fiance and also with regrets that I could not attend the interview for health and safety reasons. I had this letter notarized and I sent it via DHL so it had original signature and he submitted it with packet 3.5. There is an ongoing advisory for US Citizens to avoid travel to Haiti and there is an ongoing cholera crisis. In addition, it is now prime hurricane season.

Of course, nobody knows what's going to happen. I will say that all of his paperwork was in precise order and my fiance was well practiced for the interview. It was stressful but he was approved.

Now this is what I'am talking about I didn't even get into the safety part I remember when I went in the midst of the political craziness and when people were getting kidnap. I Thank God for everytime I have gone and have came back A okay. But Like Joy said above I will be sending my letter of intent of why I wanted to attend and couldnt and one of my biggest concerns right now is my job is undergoing a lot of changes and has become strict taking time off and I gave been to haiti 4 times in 10 months. So I will practice well with him as well as make sure he is very prepared document wise. He has a organized folder I have even explained to him everything in advanced . I had him prefill out all his documents at the embassy stage as well as the d156 that's done online. I dont feel in my spirit I need to be there although we are no where near that stage. But I believe in the GOD I serve.

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fabionicole Apprentice

fabionicole   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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It was a God thing for us when we went thru all of that. And not everybody's case will be this way but I didn't go for his interview and I did send a letter of intent saying we will get married within 90 days. His visa got approved! Thank God! Now we are on the next phases of getting his status changed and all that wonderful stuff! My prayers are with all of you who are going thru these processes!

 
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