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Inky Grand Master

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Moved from K-1 fiance visa forums to CR-1 spousal visa forums as the OP can only file for a spousal visa.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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NikLR Grand Master

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BTW the K3 visa is obselete and RARELY granted so your only option would the IR1. Because you've been married so long, the beneficiary would automatically receive the 10 year green card vs the 2 year conditional card.

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BTW the K3 visa is obselete and RARELY granted so your only option would the IR1. Because you've been married so long, the beneficiary would automatically receive the 10 year green card vs the 2 year conditional card.

thanks good to know

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Oh yes, one more thing; count on the visa interview being in Montreal. That is the only place in Canada where they do immigrant visa interviews. Also Montreal can be strict on domicile so check out the thread in the Canada forum relating to that.

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Oh yes, one more thing; count on the visa interview being in Montreal. That is the only place in Canada where they do immigrant visa interviews. Also Montreal can be strict on domicile so check out the thread in the Canada forum relating to that.

not done in Vancouver too ?

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NikLR   13,227

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not done in Vancouver too ?

No only K1 visa interviews are also done in Vancouver. Anything for a married couple ONLY goes through Montreal. Trust me, I'm in Alberta and have family in BC. I was disappointed as well.

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Darnell Grand Master

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nooooooooooooo!

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Oh, come on - you've some brightness already !! You qualify for an IR-1 visa, which turns into a 10 year green card.

No mucking about with USCIS for some time, after crossing the border.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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NikLR   13,227

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Not until citizenship! 3 years down the road if you want to go that route!

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dinos Rookie

dinos   0

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Not until citizenship! 3 years down the road if you want to go that route!

Good point.. wondering is there specific USCIS centre I have to submit my paper work to.. Im in the western part of canada ?

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Good point.. wondering is there specific USCIS centre I have to submit my paper work to.. Im in the western part of canada ?

At this juncture, you don't submit any paperwork. Your US Citizen spouse needs to submit a form I-130 and the instructions for that form tell where the form and accompanying documentation need to be submitted to.

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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