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Mrs. Lantigua   6

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I have all my evidence and photos ready to go....My questions are about both birth and marriage certificate:

1. Do I bring an original or is a copy ok?

2. Can it be regular or inextensa??

3.Do they need to be certified??

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Please help!!

Marriage: 12-27-2010

I-130 Sent: 01-10-2011

I-130 NOA1: 01-14-2011

Off to DR for 2 months to be with my hubby: 04-20-2011

I-130 Approved: 05-06-2011

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 06-20-2011

Back from my wonderful vacation: 06-22-2011

Pay I-864 Bill: 06-27-2011

Return Completed I-864 : 07-01-2011

Return Completed DS-3032: 07-01-2011

Pay IV Bill: 07-14-2011

Case Completed at NVC: 07-20-2011

Consulate Received: 08-02-2011

Medical Exam Done: 09-15-2011

Interview Date: 09-29-2011 (APPROVED!!)

Visa in Hand: 10-11-2011

POE: 10-20-2011 (Boston)

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BocaChicaBabe   6

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I've read plenty of times where people suggest bringing civil documents to the interview. I believe that's just in case the documents you submitted to NVC didn't make it to the consulate. I opted not to and wasn't asked for anything. The only thing I made sure to have was the current police certificate. If you're going to take documents with you, I would suggest making sure they're exactly like the ones requested by NVC, that is in extensa and legalized. The copy that you get from the junta will be certified.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

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jkelly07   120

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i would bring one of each, to the interview the io officer may want to see both copies and originals to compare them,let him keep the copies, ask for the originals back.

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Mrs. Lantigua   6

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thanks bocachica and jkelly

Marriage: 12-27-2010

I-130 Sent: 01-10-2011

I-130 NOA1: 01-14-2011

Off to DR for 2 months to be with my hubby: 04-20-2011

I-130 Approved: 05-06-2011

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 06-20-2011

Back from my wonderful vacation: 06-22-2011

Pay I-864 Bill: 06-27-2011

Return Completed I-864 : 07-01-2011

Return Completed DS-3032: 07-01-2011

Pay IV Bill: 07-14-2011

Case Completed at NVC: 07-20-2011

Consulate Received: 08-02-2011

Medical Exam Done: 09-15-2011

Interview Date: 09-29-2011 (APPROVED!!)

Visa in Hand: 10-11-2011

POE: 10-20-2011 (Boston)

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Mrs. Lantigua   6

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I've read plenty of times where people suggest bringing civil documents to the interview. I believe that's just in case the documents you submitted to NVC didn't make it to the consulate. I opted not to and wasn't asked for anything. The only thing I made sure to have was the current police certificate. If you're going to take documents with you, I would suggest making sure they're exactly like the ones requested by NVC, that is in extensa and legalized. The copy that you get from the junta will be certified.

Do you know what would happen if we don't bring them??

Marriage: 12-27-2010

I-130 Sent: 01-10-2011

I-130 NOA1: 01-14-2011

Off to DR for 2 months to be with my hubby: 04-20-2011

I-130 Approved: 05-06-2011

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 06-20-2011

Back from my wonderful vacation: 06-22-2011

Pay I-864 Bill: 06-27-2011

Return Completed I-864 : 07-01-2011

Return Completed DS-3032: 07-01-2011

Pay IV Bill: 07-14-2011

Case Completed at NVC: 07-20-2011

Consulate Received: 08-02-2011

Medical Exam Done: 09-15-2011

Interview Date: 09-29-2011 (APPROVED!!)

Visa in Hand: 10-11-2011

POE: 10-20-2011 (Boston)

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BocaChicaBabe   6

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From what I've read, they'll just give you a day to return to the consulate with the documents. That's why I wasn't overly concerned, because my husband could always submit them later if necessary. Also, I knew I wasn't planning to wait around for the visa to be delivered. I wouldn't be going back to get him for at least a month, so I figured that'd be plenty of time for the issue to be resolved if it happened to come up. Not having the documents IF it turns out they ask you for them will slightly delay the amount of time it takes to issue the visa.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

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Mrs. Lantigua   6

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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From what I've read, they'll just give you a day to return to the consulate with the documents. That's why I wasn't overly concerned, because my husband could always submit them later if necessary. Also, I knew I wasn't planning to wait around for the visa to be delivered. I wouldn't be going back to get him for at least a month, so I figured that'd be plenty of time for the issue to be resolved if it happened to come up. Not having the documents IF it turns out they ask you for them will slightly delay the amount of time it takes to issue the visa.

hmmm same goes for me..I'm flying back home alone and he's not coming for another month or so...don't feel

like spending extra $ if it's not needed. I thought they can deny it or something like that but if that's the case then maybe I'll pass...

Marriage: 12-27-2010

I-130 Sent: 01-10-2011

I-130 NOA1: 01-14-2011

Off to DR for 2 months to be with my hubby: 04-20-2011

I-130 Approved: 05-06-2011

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 06-20-2011

Back from my wonderful vacation: 06-22-2011

Pay I-864 Bill: 06-27-2011

Return Completed I-864 : 07-01-2011

Return Completed DS-3032: 07-01-2011

Pay IV Bill: 07-14-2011

Case Completed at NVC: 07-20-2011

Consulate Received: 08-02-2011

Medical Exam Done: 09-15-2011

Interview Date: 09-29-2011 (APPROVED!!)

Visa in Hand: 10-11-2011

POE: 10-20-2011 (Boston)

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BocaChicaBabe   6

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That's exactly the reason I thought I'll just take my chances...I didn't want either of us spending the extra money or having extra documents around if it turned out they didn't want them after he got them. I think you'll be alright.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

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StephanieM   60

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Dominican Republic
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Let us know if they request them. And best of luck with everything! :dance:

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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Mrs. Lantigua   6

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Let us know if they request them. And best of luck with everything! :dance:

Thanks Mamas...will do!!

Marriage: 12-27-2010

I-130 Sent: 01-10-2011

I-130 NOA1: 01-14-2011

Off to DR for 2 months to be with my hubby: 04-20-2011

I-130 Approved: 05-06-2011

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 06-20-2011

Back from my wonderful vacation: 06-22-2011

Pay I-864 Bill: 06-27-2011

Return Completed I-864 : 07-01-2011

Return Completed DS-3032: 07-01-2011

Pay IV Bill: 07-14-2011

Case Completed at NVC: 07-20-2011

Consulate Received: 08-02-2011

Medical Exam Done: 09-15-2011

Interview Date: 09-29-2011 (APPROVED!!)

Visa in Hand: 10-11-2011

POE: 10-20-2011 (Boston)

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