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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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Who here feels like they could have done things differently if they knew all about the Visa Journey earlier? My husband and I got married in Feb 2012 & filed the I-130 in July...then we got to learn that there was something like a K1 visa which could have been less of a hustle!!!! But oh well,we're already married. It's not like we can be unmarried then file for a K1 then re-marry,you know? Anyway, I guess there's a reason for everything. But if we knew about the K1 visa...... Meanwhile we're waiting for the NOA2.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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You can still use the i129f to bring ur husband here while u wait on his approval with no charge my sister did it it allow her husband to enter as a visitor when u apply use the paper that they sent to you. Then file i129f u will fine the instruction on the application for the married couple who just want to enter their spouse as the wait for their approval

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Filed: Other Country: China
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You can still use the i129f to bring ur husband here while u wait on his approval with no charge my sister did it it allow her husband to enter as a visitor when u apply use the paper that they sent to you. Then file i129f u will fine the instruction on the application for the married couple who just want to enter their spouse as the wait for their approval

Filing an I-129F for a spouse has been absolutely useless since 2/1/2010. Ignore the above. Yes, those instructions still exist but they don't work anymore.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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Filing an I-129F for a spouse has been absolutely useless since 2/1/2010. Ignore the above. Yes, those instructions still exist but they don't work anymore.

I agree Pushbrk...my husband and I thought of taking the I-129F route then after talking to a few attorneys realized it would be a waste of time. Now thanks to VJ we can get good advise from people who've experienced all the immigration ####### there is out there!

Thanks for the warm welcome guys :thumbs:

I think VJ is an awesome place where people can give free advise and also offer support where it's needed. I'll keep you posted on progress made and also ask as many questions as I can :)

Nairobi can be a really difficult and tough Embassy...I strongly urge you to read through the entire Nairobi Embassy Thread which you can find here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/160251-nairobi-embassy-thread/ and also read through all of the reviews for the Nairobi Embassy which you can find here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Kenya&cty=&dfilter=5. You need to be prepared :star: and Karibu for the encouraging words. Stay blessed.

Very informative links, thank you!!! will keep you posted :)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys :thumbs:

I think VJ is an awesome place where people can give free advise and also offer support where it's needed. I'll keep you posted on progress made and also ask as many questions as I can :)

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Spouse visa is a much better choice. Don't regret your path.

And I, too, agree that the spousal visa is much better choice than the fiance(e) visa. Welcome to VJ. :)

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Wholeheartedly agree; the spousal visa path is better!

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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