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cd1111   0

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Hi there.

I want to hear real experiences regarding changing address and consulate for the beneficiary's K-1 interview. Is there anyone here who has done this already? Did you make the change with USCIS service center or NVC? Did the consul ask for some documents, like proof of residency or work permit, to the beneficiary in that country? Is it possible to get an interview there with only a tourist visa status? It would be helphful if you could give me inputs for Ciudad Juarez and Belize.

Thank you in advance.

2006

K-1 Petition

May 05 - I-129F NOA1

Oct. 02 - I-129F NOA2

2007

Mar. 19 - 1st Interview (AP)

Mar. 23 - 2nd Interview (AP)

Aug. 27 - K-1 Visa Received

Aug. 27 - Entered US

Adjustment of Status

Oct. 08 - USCIS Received Date

Oct. 25 - I-765 NOA1 (received in mail on 10/31)

Oct. 25 - I-485 NOA1 (received in mail on 11/02)

Oct. 31 - Notice Date for ASC Appointment on 11/24 (received in mail on 11/05)

Nov. 07 - Biometrics for I-485 and I-765 taken

Dec. 06 - I-765 Card production ordered

Dec. 14 - I-765 Approval Notice sent

Dec. 15 - I- 485 transferred to CSC

Dec. 17 - Received EAD in mail

Dec. 24 - Transfer Notice received in mail

2008

May 22 - Welcome Letter sent

May 28 - I - 485 Approval Notice sent

Jun 21 - Green Card Received in Mail

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meauxna   15

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Hi there.

I want to hear real experiences regarding changing address and consulate for the beneficiary's K-1 interview. Is there anyone here who has done this already? Did you make the change with USCIS service center or NVC? Did the consul ask for some documents, like proof of residency or work permit, to the beneficiary in that country? Is it possible to get an interview there with only a tourist visa status? It would be helphful if you could give me inputs for Ciudad Juarez and Belize.

Thank you in advance.

The local Consulate requires proof that the benificiary has (usually) 6 months forward legal stay in the 3rd country. Usually impossible on a tourist visa, especially if the USC is not resident abroad.

They also frown on the practice of 'consulate shopping' which is what it sounds like you're after.

Expect delays for foriegn documents (how will CDJ know what an NSO paper is etc).

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

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Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

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I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

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MaryandMian   1

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Here is one members timeline that did change consulates.

Filed August 2004

Approved December 2004

Interview March 2005

Transferred May 2005

New Interview October 2005

Put on AR/AP and then issued the Visa.

Made this person refile new paperwork and was a very big headache. Visa was not issued until February 2006.

I would think very long and hard before I changed and agree with what Meauxna posted prior to my post.

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

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cd1111   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Thanks to you guys. Just want to make it clear that I am not "consulate shopping." I am really relocating. I just want to hear real experiences so that I can be prepared for the interview, so I hope to hear more.

:)

2006

K-1 Petition

May 05 - I-129F NOA1

Oct. 02 - I-129F NOA2

2007

Mar. 19 - 1st Interview (AP)

Mar. 23 - 2nd Interview (AP)

Aug. 27 - K-1 Visa Received

Aug. 27 - Entered US

Adjustment of Status

Oct. 08 - USCIS Received Date

Oct. 25 - I-765 NOA1 (received in mail on 10/31)

Oct. 25 - I-485 NOA1 (received in mail on 11/02)

Oct. 31 - Notice Date for ASC Appointment on 11/24 (received in mail on 11/05)

Nov. 07 - Biometrics for I-485 and I-765 taken

Dec. 06 - I-765 Card production ordered

Dec. 14 - I-765 Approval Notice sent

Dec. 15 - I- 485 transferred to CSC

Dec. 17 - Received EAD in mail

Dec. 24 - Transfer Notice received in mail

2008

May 22 - Welcome Letter sent

May 28 - I - 485 Approval Notice sent

Jun 21 - Green Card Received in Mail

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meauxna   15

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So which Consulate are you moving to? :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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cd1111   0

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So which Consulate are you moving to? :)

Belize

2006

K-1 Petition

May 05 - I-129F NOA1

Oct. 02 - I-129F NOA2

2007

Mar. 19 - 1st Interview (AP)

Mar. 23 - 2nd Interview (AP)

Aug. 27 - K-1 Visa Received

Aug. 27 - Entered US

Adjustment of Status

Oct. 08 - USCIS Received Date

Oct. 25 - I-765 NOA1 (received in mail on 10/31)

Oct. 25 - I-485 NOA1 (received in mail on 11/02)

Oct. 31 - Notice Date for ASC Appointment on 11/24 (received in mail on 11/05)

Nov. 07 - Biometrics for I-485 and I-765 taken

Dec. 06 - I-765 Card production ordered

Dec. 14 - I-765 Approval Notice sent

Dec. 15 - I- 485 transferred to CSC

Dec. 17 - Received EAD in mail

Dec. 24 - Transfer Notice received in mail

2008

May 22 - Welcome Letter sent

May 28 - I - 485 Approval Notice sent

Jun 21 - Green Card Received in Mail

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meauxna   15

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So which Consulate are you moving to? :)

Belize

Excellent! Recent reports are that they're quite nice to work with, and fast, with such a small post.

Give my regards and have a happy move (or two!) :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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