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Hey everyone, I need help. I need to obtain a police certificate from New Zealand because my fiance has stayed there for longer than 6 months. Does anyone know how to do this? Really appreciate your help.

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Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

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May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

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Hey everyone, I need help. I need to obtain a police certificate from New Zealand because my fiance has stayed there for longer than 6 months. Does anyone know how to do this? Really appreciate your help.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/criminal-records/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

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Hi LeftCoastLady. Because of this thread - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/101491-police-clearance-certificate/ - I am very confused on what I actually need for a police certificate and who I go through to get it. Are you sure a criminal record will be sufficient?

Sep 03, 2011 - Mailed I-129F (K-1)

Sep 17, 2011 - NOA1

Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

Mar 23, 2012 - Packet 3

May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

Jun 03, 2012 - Married

Jul 06, 2012 - SSN Received

Aug 28, 2012 - Bio metrics

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Hi LeftCoastLady. Because of this thread - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/101491-police-clearance-certificate/ - I am very confused on what I actually need for a police certificate and who I go through to get it. Are you sure a criminal record will be sufficient?

Well, if you want to follow that advice (from 2007), go for it. You may want to post this question in the NZ forum to get more up to date thoughts. I just did a search on Google. :thumbs:

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

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It is all there is. No such thing as a police certificate exists in NZ.

http://www.police.govt.nz/faq/items/23099

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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Fair enough. :) One last thing though, this site - http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9696 - says to mail to Privacy Officer, Department of the Courts. This is different than the address that was given in replies. Which one should I use? Nothing like confusion...

Sep 03, 2011 - Mailed I-129F (K-1)

Sep 17, 2011 - NOA1

Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

Mar 23, 2012 - Packet 3

May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

Jun 03, 2012 - Married

Jul 06, 2012 - SSN Received

Aug 28, 2012 - Bio metrics

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This is what I would use.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/criminal-records/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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Is it ok if she personally applies for her criminal record? The one on the travelgov site says that it cannot be personally requested. Does it need to be requested through the Embassy or NVC or what?

EDIT - I'm just confused if I should use the address listed here - http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9696 or here - http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/criminal-records/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record

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Sep 03, 2011 - Mailed I-129F (K-1)

Sep 17, 2011 - NOA1

Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

Mar 23, 2012 - Packet 3

May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

Jun 03, 2012 - Married

Jul 06, 2012 - SSN Received

Aug 28, 2012 - Bio metrics

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If you are in NZ, and interviewing at that consulate, they have to get the clearance for you. I think that is what is confusing to you, as your fiancee is interviewing elsewhere I believe?

On this address, clicking on the blue link takes you to the PDF to print out.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/criminal-records/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record

Also, on this page there is a link to an email address where you can contact them to ask any questions:

http://www.justice.govt.nz/contact-us

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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Ahhh, yea that was confusing. So the travelgov thing is for people in NZ, my fiance is applying at Japan embassy, so I should use the site you supplied.

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Sep 03, 2011 - Mailed I-129F (K-1)

Sep 17, 2011 - NOA1

Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

Mar 23, 2012 - Packet 3

May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

Jun 03, 2012 - Married

Jul 06, 2012 - SSN Received

Aug 28, 2012 - Bio metrics

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You can email them to double check if you like, or ask any questions you may have. All the best!

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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I'm fairly sure what you supplied is what I want. I'll have her ask for it and later ask the embassy if it's ok. If they want anything else then they will have to request it for her so it should be fine.

Sep 03, 2011 - Mailed I-129F (K-1)

Sep 17, 2011 - NOA1

Mar 09, 2012 - NOA2

Mar 23, 2012 - Packet 3

May 07, 2012 - Interview - Approved

May 21, 2012 - POE

Jun 03, 2012 - Married

Jul 06, 2012 - SSN Received

Aug 28, 2012 - Bio metrics

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They would not accept the justice letter when I did my K1 through Australia. They said that only they can request it from the NZ Police and held up the issuing of my visa while they did. Luckily it only delayed things a few weeks.

AOS from K1 Visa

01.20.2011 Posted in AOS, EAD and AP documentation

01.25.2011 Signed for in Chicago

01.31.2011 NOA1s x 3 produced

02.08.2011 NOA1s x 3 hard copies received

02.22.2011 Transferred to CSC

02.28.2011 Biometrics done Fort Worth, Tx

03.18.2011 EAD/AP approved for production

03.24.2011 2 year conditional Green Card approved for production

03.28.2011 EAD/AP card received in the mail

03.29.2011 Welcome to the United States of America letter received in the mail

03.30.2011 Green Card received in the mail.

Removal of Conditions

01.19.2013 Posted I-751 and supporting documentation

01.26.2013 Package delivered to VSC

01.28.2013 NOA1 produced

01.29.2013 Check for filing fee and biometrics cashed

02.02.2013 NOA1 received

02.07.2013 Notice of Biometrics appointment received

02.27.2013 Biometrics done

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06.19.2013 Congratulations letter received in the mail

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I'm fairly sure what you supplied is what I want. I'll have her ask for it and later ask the embassy if it's ok. If they want anything else then they will have to request it for her so it should be fine.

Hi! Please tell me how it went with the NZ police certificate at the visa interview? I am currently in the same situation, is Ministry of Justice letter what they want? Thank you!!!

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From what I have read, only the embassy can request the police certificate from NZ for you, but that could be Australia specific. Best to ask your embassy what the requirements are so you don't waste the time getting the wrong one.

N400

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14 Mar 20: Biometrics scheduled for 31 March - cancelled due to Covid19 shutdown.  

16 Dec 20: Biometrics

12 Feb 21: Interview (approved)

24 Feb 21: Oath Ceremony

 

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19 Jan 16: Greencard received

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26 Feb 13: AOS (I-485, I-131, I-765) sent

06 Mar 13: NOA1's received

03 Apr 13: Biometrics completed

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Sept 13: Greencard received.

California Service Centre

17 May 12: I-129f sent

23 May 12: NOA1

20 Aug 12: NOA2 (89 days)

20 Nov 12: Interview in Sydney

29 Nov 12: Visa Issued

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20 Dec 12: Wedding day

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