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Russell T   3

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Our consulate interview day is quickly coming up on the 28th and I have a few questions. We have all the P4 papers ready and I'd like to get some feedback from you recent folks.

They request 2 copies each of the DS-156 and DS-157, do you actually turn in both or keep one for your copy, seems I read this somewhere in the consulate instructions but would like to confirm this. Next on the on going relationship stuff I sent samplings of our emails over the last months, print outs of our weekly Spype times and Skype video pictures, new letters of intent and since I won't be there I was adding my evolution of relationship letter, cards I sent, ring receipt ect. My fiance is also taking more photos I sent of us together and some I sent of our home and some of just me, pictures a couple would exchange in my opinion. When you turn this paperwork in do they just take it all in or do they pick what they want at least picture wise? This is what I'm un clear of. Then one last question, what else do you take the next day when she go for the interview? I was thinking she could take the original 129F packet I sent over and a photo book I had printed show our travels around China when we were together.

Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks for all of your continued help, we are getting very close :thumbs:

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unlockingsky   94

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you will spend two days at the consulate.

day 1 is your intake take. bring all your papers and 'original copies' with you. a lady/guy will help you separate your required papers. then they will keep that for the next day. double check the all papers you had submit to the nvc is in your possession. consulate will ask for the same papers in 'original copy'.

day 2 is your actual interview day. chill and prepare to drink some of the most expensive and cheap quality coffee at the embassy; 50rmb per cup.

good luck!

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They will not look at the pictures until interview day. My suggestion is if you think they might want it take it. We took 2 of everything, we even got paranoid and took some pictures of us near the consulate. I think we ended up with a 2 inch thick envelope worth of stuff. They did not look at any of it. Just asked her 5 questions and was done.

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Russell T   3

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Thanks guys.

Unlockingsky, when you say "all the papers you submitted to the NVC" I take your refering to the 1-129F papers we submited to start the K-i Visa process. I did send her that stuff and she will have it.

I'm glad to hear they will go thru the papers and take what they need.Will they take stuff like the proof of ongoing relationship papers, email copies and Skype time papers I sent or does she take it to the interview incase they want to see it?

Thanks this kind of info really helps.

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Thanks guys.

Unlockingsky, when you say "all the papers you submitted to the NVC" I take your refering to the 1-129F papers we submited to start the K-i Visa process. I did send her that stuff and she will have it.

I'm glad to hear they will go thru the papers and take what they need.Will they take stuff like the proof of ongoing relationship papers, email copies and Skype time papers I sent or does she take it to the interview incase they want to see it?

Thanks this kind of info really helps.

just make sure she has a 'original copy' of all the papers & evidence you submit to uscis and nvc. k1 interview is tougher btw.

"Family time is very precious and you should cherish every moment of it."

01/20/12 - I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/26/12 - NOA1 received and processing at Vermont.

06/28/12 - NOA2 announced on status check.

06/29/12 - NVC received case learned on 07/2/12.

06/30/12 - Hard copy NOA2 received.

07/09/12 - NVC Casefile Number and IIN Issued.

07/16/12 - Receive and Sent DS-3032 via email.

07/17/12 - Mailed DS-3032 via mail, AOS bill received via email, paid online, Optin email sent.

07/18/12 - Optin accepted and new case number, AOS marked paid, emailed AOS packet.

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07/25/12 - IV Fee marked paid, emailed IV packet.

07/31/12 - Emailed GZO Supplemental Packet 3.

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08/03/12 - Shipped all copies of forms/letters/documents to my wife - arriving on 8/9/12.

08/06/12 - Case completed final review.

08/09/12 - Appointment letter received via email interview date set 9/6/12.

08/14/12 - Medical exam done.

08/15/12 - Medical exam results all normal.

09/06/12 - Submitted required documents at the embassy and interview set next day at 0730.

09/07/12 - Visa approved, click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=10401 .

09/14/12 - Visa received on hand!

10/07/12 - Arrived at NYC! click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=15293

10/20/12 - Received welcome letter from USCIS.

10/25/12 - Green Card received!

"Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions." - Sun-Tzu

04/27/13 - Submitted DS-160 online for parent-in-laws and sister-in-law.

05/01/13 - Paid DS-160 or MRV Fee Payments on CGI Stanley.

05/03/13 - Made appointment for 05/16/13 on CGI Stanley.

05/16/13 - Arrived at GUZ and impromptu notice on the front it was closed.

05/30/13 - B2 visa interview passed! Read review here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433263-b2-visa-was-approved-for-parentinlaw/ <p>

"Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - ADM Hyman G. Rickover

08/08/14 - Mailed I-175 application.

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08/18/14 - Received NOA1 with date 08/12/14.

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02/27/15 - GC in production from email notification.

03/02/15 - Received NOA2 with approval dated 02/25/15.

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just make sure she has a 'original copy' of all the papers & evidence you submit to uscis and nvc. k1 interview is tougher btw.

May I ask what is tougher about the K1 interview? I have been reading the reviews and what questions people have been asked and it seems very straight forward. Can you give some specifics?

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May I ask what is tougher about the K1 interview? I have been reading the reviews and what questions people have been asked and it seems very straight forward. Can you give some specifics?

the only real difference is a slightly higher burden of showing proof of a legitimate relationship; you aren't married yet. My wife's K-1 interview was about five quick and easy questions, so its nothing to sweat over if the documentation is righteous.

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the only real difference is a slightly higher burden of showing proof of a legitimate relationship; you aren't married yet. My wife's K-1 interview was about five quick and easy questions, so its nothing to sweat over if the documentation is righteous.

Thank you for the reply =)

Documentation is righteous! Yes we have been practicing the questions listed in the embassy reviews. She speaks very good English as well so I think that will help. :thumbs:

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Thank you for the reply =)

Documentation is righteous! Yes we have been practicing the questions listed in the embassy reviews. She speaks very good English as well so I think that will help. :thumbs:

you said that pretty comfortable. you will be fine.

"Family time is very precious and you should cherish every moment of it."

01/20/12 - I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/26/12 - NOA1 received and processing at Vermont.

06/28/12 - NOA2 announced on status check.

06/29/12 - NVC received case learned on 07/2/12.

06/30/12 - Hard copy NOA2 received.

07/09/12 - NVC Casefile Number and IIN Issued.

07/16/12 - Receive and Sent DS-3032 via email.

07/17/12 - Mailed DS-3032 via mail, AOS bill received via email, paid online, Optin email sent.

07/18/12 - Optin accepted and new case number, AOS marked paid, emailed AOS packet.

07/24/12 - Assigned as Agent, IV Fee bill received via email, paid online.

07/25/12 - IV Fee marked paid, emailed IV packet.

07/31/12 - Emailed GZO Supplemental Packet 3.

08/02/12 - Case completed and commenced final review.

08/03/12 - Shipped all copies of forms/letters/documents to my wife - arriving on 8/9/12.

08/06/12 - Case completed final review.

08/09/12 - Appointment letter received via email interview date set 9/6/12.

08/14/12 - Medical exam done.

08/15/12 - Medical exam results all normal.

09/06/12 - Submitted required documents at the embassy and interview set next day at 0730.

09/07/12 - Visa approved, click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=10401 .

09/14/12 - Visa received on hand!

10/07/12 - Arrived at NYC! click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=15293

10/20/12 - Received welcome letter from USCIS.

10/25/12 - Green Card received!

"Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions." - Sun-Tzu

04/27/13 - Submitted DS-160 online for parent-in-laws and sister-in-law.

05/01/13 - Paid DS-160 or MRV Fee Payments on CGI Stanley.

05/03/13 - Made appointment for 05/16/13 on CGI Stanley.

05/16/13 - Arrived at GUZ and impromptu notice on the front it was closed.

05/30/13 - B2 visa interview passed! Read review here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433263-b2-visa-was-approved-for-parentinlaw/ <p>

"Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - ADM Hyman G. Rickover

08/08/14 - Mailed I-175 application.

08/11/14 - I-175 arrived at VSC.

08/18/14 - Received NOA1 with date 08/12/14.

08/27/14 - Received biometrics appointment for 09/09/14.

02/27/15 - GC in production from email notification.

03/02/15 - Received NOA2 with approval dated 02/25/15.

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