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NicciNono   1

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Ds260 letter from USCIS

passport brth certif

my passport and my mexican visa my birth certif

my bank account statment

my dad is sponsor so his tax forms as well as identification

our marriage certif.

kids birth certif

kids consular report of birth abroad

old emails (a few)

printed off my old flight confirmations traveling here

pictures of kids and of us

Am I missing ANYTHING?

Does he need college records or anything?

Fell in love on a missions trip in 2005, got married in 07, got pregnant and started IR1 visa process in 08, had baby number 2 in 10, and its now 2011, and we are just now finally getting to the end of this long road. (The mail from the embassy never arrives to my home, causing us trouble. Fingers crossed and prayers going up! Both kids born and raised in Mexico and American citizens by CRBA:

His Appointement is October 25th!

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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I lined out the items you don't need, made one correction (the DS-260 letter is from the NVC, not USCIS), and placed the remainder of my answers in bold:

Ds260 letter from USCIS NVC

passport brth certif

my passport and my mexican visa my birth certif

my bank account statment If it has both of your names, then go ahead and bring it, otherwise, that is unnecessary

my dad is sponsor so his tax forms as well as identification

our marriage certif.

kids birth certif

kids consular report of birth abroad

old emails (a few)

printed off my old flight confirmations traveling here

pictures of kids and of us

Am I missing ANYTHING?

Does he need college records or anything? No

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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bigdog   376

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Life and medical insurance, credit cards together, taxes home and federal, photos of you and friends. The more the better, you will be fine. At least you are there.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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DerZinker   4

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Yes, I think tax returns (past 3 years) are huge if you have them available. Both yours and from your co-sponser if you got one. Aside from that I think you're set. Good Luck!

Timeline:

02/04/2004 - A young Zinker arrives in Mexico to study Spanish and the dating game begins

2004--2005 - Many subsequent visits to Mx ensue to be with my love; engaged in March 2005!

04/??/2005 - I-129F is filed from within the US

06/09/2005 - Zinker moves to Mexico

09/??/2005 - I-129F is approved

10/15/2005 - Interview in Cd. Juarez and subsequently approved for a K1 Visa!..But visa is left in Juarez

10/17/2005 - Due to unexpected pregnancy and a job offer in Mx - we decide not to pursue the visa and it expires :(

01/04/2006 - Married in Mexico

10/09/2011 - Two children later and a comfortable life in Mexico... Preparing to file I-130 in December 2011. Stay Tuned!

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Done--Really   331

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You will find that CDJ asks for very, very little, so you have way more than enough. Please read the embassy reviews for the last 6 months or so and you will feel very comfortable.

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NicciNono   1

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Thanks Zinker and thanks Magical!!! You always set my heart to peace!

Fell in love on a missions trip in 2005, got married in 07, got pregnant and started IR1 visa process in 08, had baby number 2 in 10, and its now 2011, and we are just now finally getting to the end of this long road. (The mail from the embassy never arrives to my home, causing us trouble. Fingers crossed and prayers going up! Both kids born and raised in Mexico and American citizens by CRBA:

His Appointement is October 25th!

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