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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Armenia
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Hello,

in your opinion how many photos should one take with him/her to a visa interview (I submitted 16 with the I-130 package)?

I will include a list of things that he is going to take with him, please tell me if we are missing anything

* photos

* Interview notification letter from NVC

* skype call logs

* partial skype chat

* list of e-mails between us (no e-mail content)

* copies of boarding passes, visa, and entry/exit stamps from my 4th trip to his country (was not included in I-130 package)

* copies of my last 4 pay stubs and w2 form

* NOA2

* copy of I-130 package

* copy of IV package

* copy of AOS package

* all originals and copies required for the IV package have been mailed to NVC, but we have extra copies

Are we missing anything? Thanks for your help.

kg

P.S. It is kind of a weird question, but is it OK that my husband will be wearing a suit and tie for the interview. He has to go to work afterwards and he is required to dress up. We don't want it to look strange and can work around it.

USCIS:
January 26, 2010 - got married
March 8, 2012 - became US citizen
April 16, 2012 - sent I-130 package
April 21, 2012 - NOA 1
Oct 2, 2012 - NOA 2

NVC:
Oct 10, 2012 - Received NVC case number and INN (by e-mail)
Oct 10, 2012 - Received AOS fee invoice (by e-mail)
Oct 11, 2012 - Sent DS-3032 (by e-mail)
Oct 12, 2012 - Paid AOS fee online
Oct 16, 2012 - Accepted DS-3032
Oct 18, 2012 - IV bill generated
Oct 18, 2012 - Paid IV fee online
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed AOS package
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed IV package
Nov 8, 2012 - Case complete at NVC (notified by phone)

Consulate:

Jan 29, 2013 - Visa interview

Apr 10, 2013 - Visa issued

Apr 24, 2013 - POE (JFK)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Armenia
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It looks good to me, but probably because I have almost the same identical package :huh: except I made a little photo album showing us throught the years, but around 20-25 photos should be enough as long as they show time spam. also as far as I know NO2 and copy of I-130 package are not required since you are way past NVC stage now (but having that will not hurt I am sure just in case.) And in my opinion suit if perfectly fine :) The best of luck to you!!! I am sure it will be perfect! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: P.S. if it is not much of a trouble, please let me know how everything went as my husband is next in line for an interview in Armenia and I would appreciate some info :blush: :blush: :blush:

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Comments on two of your items in bold below:

* NOA2 This is not needed, an interview would not be taking place if the petition hadn't already been approved

* copy of I-130 package Evidence items that were sent, yes; I-130 form, no

P.S. It is kind of a weird question, but is it OK that my husband will be wearing a suit and tie for the interview. He has to go to work afterwards and he is required to dress up. We don't want it to look strange and can work around it.

A suit and tie for the interview is perfectly fine.

Edited by Ryan H

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Armenia
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Comments on two of your items in bold below:

A suit and tie for the interview is perfectly fine.

Thank you

Does an interviewee hand out all the evidence to a consular employee when he/she first arrives for an interview, which is then passed to the CO who conducts the interview? Or, does the interviewee hand on to the evidence and hands it to CO conducting the interview as requested by the interviewer?

I guess I am trying to understand what the process is like once you walk into the embassy for an interview.

Thanks

USCIS:
January 26, 2010 - got married
March 8, 2012 - became US citizen
April 16, 2012 - sent I-130 package
April 21, 2012 - NOA 1
Oct 2, 2012 - NOA 2

NVC:
Oct 10, 2012 - Received NVC case number and INN (by e-mail)
Oct 10, 2012 - Received AOS fee invoice (by e-mail)
Oct 11, 2012 - Sent DS-3032 (by e-mail)
Oct 12, 2012 - Paid AOS fee online
Oct 16, 2012 - Accepted DS-3032
Oct 18, 2012 - IV bill generated
Oct 18, 2012 - Paid IV fee online
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed AOS package
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed IV package
Nov 8, 2012 - Case complete at NVC (notified by phone)

Consulate:

Jan 29, 2013 - Visa interview

Apr 10, 2013 - Visa issued

Apr 24, 2013 - POE (JFK)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Armenia
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It looks good to me, but probably because I have almost the same identical package :huh: except I made a little photo album showing us throught the years, but around 20-25 photos should be enough as long as they show time spam. also as far as I know NO2 and copy of I-130 package are not required since you are way past NVC stage now (but having that will not hurt I am sure just in case.) And in my opinion suit if perfectly fine :) The best of luck to you!!! I am sure it will be perfect! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: P.S. if it is not much of a trouble, please let me know how everything went as my husband is next in line for an interview in Armenia and I would appreciate some info :blush: :blush: :blush:

Thank you.

USCIS:
January 26, 2010 - got married
March 8, 2012 - became US citizen
April 16, 2012 - sent I-130 package
April 21, 2012 - NOA 1
Oct 2, 2012 - NOA 2

NVC:
Oct 10, 2012 - Received NVC case number and INN (by e-mail)
Oct 10, 2012 - Received AOS fee invoice (by e-mail)
Oct 11, 2012 - Sent DS-3032 (by e-mail)
Oct 12, 2012 - Paid AOS fee online
Oct 16, 2012 - Accepted DS-3032
Oct 18, 2012 - IV bill generated
Oct 18, 2012 - Paid IV fee online
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed AOS package
Oct 22, 2012 - Mailed IV package
Nov 8, 2012 - Case complete at NVC (notified by phone)

Consulate:

Jan 29, 2013 - Visa interview

Apr 10, 2013 - Visa issued

Apr 24, 2013 - POE (JFK)

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Or, does the interviewee hand on to the evidence and hands it to CO conducting the interview as requested by the interviewer?

This is how it goes.

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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Hello,

in your opinion how many photos should one take with him/her to a visa interview (I submitted 16 with the I-130 package)?

I will include a list of things that he is going to take with him, please tell me if we are missing anything

* photos

* Interview notification letter from NVC

* skype call logs

* partial skype chat

* list of e-mails between us (no e-mail content)

* copies of boarding passes, visa, and entry/exit stamps from my 4th trip to his country (was not included in I-130 package)

* copies of my last 4 pay stubs and w2 form

* NOA2

* copy of I-130 package

* copy of IV package

* copy of AOS package

* all originals and copies required for the IV package have been mailed to NVC, but we have extra copies

Are we missing anything? Thanks for your help.

kg

P.S. It is kind of a weird question, but is it OK that my husband will be wearing a suit and tie for the interview. He has to go to work afterwards and he is required to dress up. We don't want it to look strange and can work around it.

wow, you just have everything in order. when I filed I-130 i didnt submit anything that proves marriage.. except the marriage certificate.. so at the interview, does my husband need to bring anything like pictures.. My husband and I lived in one roof since we got married.. . (married for almost 9yrs.)

keep us updated on how your interview went.goodluck.

Edited by loveydovey

i-130 for spouse

USCIS (85 days)

August 23, 2012 - Sent I-130

August 28, 2012 - NOA1 via email

September 25, 2012 - NOA1 hardcopy received

November 21, 2012 - NOA2 via email

NVC

November 29, 2012 - NVC case received (Case # not ready)

December 3, 2012 - NVC case number and IIn received

December 3, 2012 - Choice of Agent e-mail sent (DS 3032)

December 5, 2012 - AOS Bill Invoiced and Paid

December 11, 2012 - AOS Packet sent

December 12, 2012 - DS 3032 accepted

December 13, 2012 - IV Bill Invoiced

December 31, 2012 - Checklist for AOS (forgot to put N/A on part 6)

January 16, 2013 - AOS packet accepted (they are waiting for IV Fee payment)

January 25, 2013 - IV Bill paid

January 28, 2013 - IV Bill shows PAID - IV Packet sent

February 7, 2013 - IV return checklist incomplete dates on DS230

February 8, 2013 - sent checklist

February 15, 2013 - CASE COMPLETE!!

March 6, 2013 - Packet 4 received

April 1, 2013 - Interview at the USEM MANILA-APPROVED :)

Minor Daughter's I-130

January 28, 2013 - I-130 Sent

January 30, 2013 - I-130 received Phoenix, AZ

February 8, 2013 - hardcopy NOA1

April 18, 2013 - NOA2 :)

NVC

May 9, 2013 - NVC received

May 23, 2013 - Case number and IIN received

May 23, 2013 - emailed DS3032 (choice of agent)

May 28, 2013 - AOS invoiced and paid

June 5, 2013 - Ds3032 accepted

June 6, 2013 - IV FEE invoiced, Paid

June 8, 2013 - IV packet sent

June 14, 2013 - Case sent the the Embassy

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