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After NOA2, does it become very country specific?

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AlyssaM   1

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Hi all,

I really hoped I could read other posts and read the guides on my own, without the need to bother you with my questions, however....

I realize that after the NOA2, things start to split somewhat, since we're not all dealing with USCIS anymore, but our specific embassies and their requirements. But here are my issues:

1. The guide does outline what I assume are the basics, documents applicable to everyone.

Yet, I didn't see birth certificates, police certificates, and things like that listed, which I thought everyone had to include. Is there a reason? Please help direct me to whatever I am missing....

2. Also, the guide states to include originals of what we sent in with the I-129F application. Does this include the boarding passes, tickets, things like that? I would really rather not part with my originals, but if I have to, I guess I will do that.

I assume that everything that I need to send my fiance and bring to the interview will be stated in my packet 3? Is this true?

Answers to all or any of these things will be greatly appreciated!!

K1 Visa

I-129F Sent : 2011-10-21

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-10-27

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-03-13

NVC Left : 2012-03-22

Consulate Received : 2012-03-28

Packet 3 Received : 2012-04-25

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-02

Packet 4 Received : 2012-05-21 (No kidding, one day between P4 and interview)

Interview Date : 2012-05-22 (Approved, pending medical results)

Visa Received : 2012-06-21

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TBoneTX   45,288

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A lot of what you want to know can be found if you click the links atop any VJ page: Embassy Info, and Reviews: Embassy. This will be very helpful for you. :)

Also, visit the appropriate Regional Subforum (go down the main list of forums) and read the threads that are appropriate for your country of interview. If you have questions afterwards, people with experience will be reading your regional subforum and will be right there to help you.

Edited to add: You can also find information on the website of the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate itself.

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

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Neela & Jitu   79

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Hi all,

I really hoped I could read other posts and read the guides on my own, without the need to bother you with my questions, however....

I realize that after the NOA2, things start to split somewhat, since we're not all dealing with USCIS anymore, but our specific embassies and their requirements. But here are my issues:

1. The guide does outline what I assume are the basics, documents applicable to everyone.

Yet, I didn't see birth certificates, police certificates, and things like that listed, which I thought everyone had to include. Is there a reason? Please help direct me to whatever I am missing....

2. Also, the guide states to include originals of what we sent in with the I-129F application. Does this include the boarding passes, tickets, things like that? I would really rather not part with my originals, but if I have to, I guess I will do that.

I assume that everything that I need to send my fiance and bring to the interview will be stated in my packet 3? Is this true?

you can also go NVC march filler 2012 thread and ask Saylin.She is really helpful.REad first Two post over there

Answers to all or any of these things will be greatly appreciated!!

Go to NVC march filler 2012.Ask Saylin she is really helpful.REad her first two posts.

Edited by Neela & Jitu

06/03/11-Got Married!!

USCIS(199)Days ROC

08/12/11-I-130 Sent 04/15/14-I-751 Sent
08/15/11-(NOA1) Hard copy received(08/17/2011) 04/17/14-I-751 Delivered

02/21/12-Expedite Request sent 05/05/14-Check cashed & NOA received (receipt date 4/18)
02/28/12-Supporting Documents Sent 05/12/14-Biometrics letter received (scheduled for 6/4)
03/01/12-Receive USCIS letter(expedite request is under review) 05/16/14-Early walk-in Biometrics
03/01/12-(NOA2) Approved!!Received via email & sms. 11/07/14-Approval letter received dated (11/04/14)

NVC(21)Days 11/15/14-GC received
03/05/12-NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/20/12-Receive Case #,IIN&BIN # from NVC & give email addresses.

03/21/12-Submit DS-261 & sent in Optin email
03/22/12-Optin acceptance email received & AOS bill invoiced & paid
03/23/12-AOS bill appears as PAID.
03/26/12-Emailed I-864 Package.
03/30/12-IV bill invoiced & paid.
03/30/12-AOS package has been reviewd & accepted as per operator
04/04/12-IV bill appears as PAID,submitted DS-260,emailed IV pckge
04/06/12-IV checklist as per Operator & RESEND PCC.
04/09/12-Receive IV Checklist in Email
04/10/12-CC (received CASE COMPLETE!!! email)
05/03/12-Interview date assigned for June 11 (Reschedule 4 May 22)
Medical/US Consulate/POE
05/15/12-Medical at Toronto
05/22/12-Interview--APPROVED!!!
05/25/12-Visa Received/ In Hand!
05/27/12-POE at Queenston Bridge (Lewiston,NY)

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KevinF Explorer

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Alyssa,

Go to the embassy portion of VJ and go to Paris. The documentation is pretty clear what you will need.

Paris is not hard to get through and the interview is not difficult. You just have to have all your papers in order.

The interview will be a breeze.

PM me if you have any other questions. We just went through the process.

1/28/11 Sent package to Texas
2/03/11 NOA1 received and file is at the Vermont Center.Case number assigned.
6/10/11 NOA2 received.Approved!!!
6/13/11 Hard copy of NOA2 received.
6/28/11 NVC case number received. Case sent to Paris.
7/18/2011 Packet 3 sent out
7/20/11 Packet 3 returned by certified mail
8/31/11 Interview (Approved with two pieces of paper needed)
9/29/11 Visa received.
10/03/11 POE Cincinnati (Thanks to Delta now Atlanta) 5 hours to pick her up is worth it.
10/15/11 Married
10/21/11 AOS documents filed
11/25/11 Biometrics appointment
11/18/11 transferred to CSC
12/24/11 EAD and Advance Parole combo card arrived.
03/13/12 Green card notice received. Welcome to the US. Take a deep breath for a few moments.
03/14/12 Green card received

07/14/2014 Packet for Removing conditions sent

02/10/14 Biometrics in Louisville KY

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Gary and Alla Grand Master

Gary and Alla   3,694

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The process is the same, HOW each consulate handles it is different. Now is the time (actually before mailing the petition was the time, but now will have to suffice) to check the website for the consulate you are using and download their packet of forms and instructions for the interview.

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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didopage   337

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Check this link: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=France&cty=Paris

You will have lots of very helpful informations about the Paris embassy, what's in packet 3, in packet 4, what is needed at the interview, info about the medical visit...

Also, you can come to the french-american couples topic if you have questions now. You will be able to have better help there. :)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320498-frenchamerican-couples-part-ii-2011/page__st__420

K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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