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missvrapter   9

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So I got my NOA2 July 24th and I'm heading to NY then Georgia for my fiance's army infantry graduation in August, I'll be flyin out August 7th. And returning September 5th. Since I'm in the UK will I have to fill out the ESTA Visa Waiver Program form before I go and take it with me? Or will this in any way collide with my K1 Visa process?

August 13th 2012: Met online on BF3 for PS3 wink.png
October 15th 2012: Connected via email, Facebook and were on Skype 24/7
November 14th 2012: Started our relationship
February 8th 2013: He traveled to the UK and we met for the first time ♥
February 14th: He proposed (eeeeeek)
April 19th 2013: Mailed our I-129F to VSC
April 30th 2013: He shipped off from the UK to U.S Army Boot Camp for 3 and a half months (waaaaa) sad.png
July 9th 2013: Transferred to TSC
July 23rd 2013: Approved biggrin.png (No RFE's)
August 19th 2013: NVC received packet
August 20th 2013: Case number received
August 21st 2013: Case left NVC and sent to Embassy
August 27th 2013: Embassy received case
September 10th 2013: Packet 3 received
September 11th 2013: Packet 3 returned
October 8th 2013: Medical
October 11th 2013: Received appointment letter
October 29th 2013: Interview (Approved) :DD
November 6th 2013: Visa in hand :DD ♥
November 19th 2013: POE, Newark International Airport
November 22nd 2013: Driving from NY to GA
November 25th 2013: Wedding♥

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lynndy38   64

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You will still require an ESTA visa as at the moment you are still not issued with your K1.

It won't affect the process.

I visited my husband during the process and still needed an ESTA.

You may want to take additional evidence that you will be returning to the UK to complete the K1 in September, return flight,letter from your employer ect.

Good luck!!!

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So I got my NOA2 July 24th and I'm heading to NY then Georgia for my fiance's army infantry graduation in August, I'll be flyin out August 7th. And returning September 5th. Since I'm in the UK will I have to fill out the ESTA Visa Waiver Program form before I go and take it with me? Or will this in any way collide with my K1 Visa process?

ESTA does not specifically bar you from travelling if you're still in the application process for a K-1 (or any other Visa, because until granted you have No visa), as you've not had your interview. Provided you can show you truly do mean to just hop in for the graduation you should not have a problem. As with any trip while waiting on your K1, bring your case/photocopy of NOA2 and evidence of "ties to home".

You cannot travel on ESTA once approved for the K-1 Visa (moot at that point for you anyways).

ROC:

17-JUN-2016: Filed I-751

24-JUN-2016: VSC NOA

09-JUL-2016: Biometrics appointment Raleigh, NC ASC

AOS:

04-JAN-2014: POE

07-JAN-2014: Filed for SSN

18-JAN-2014: Wedding in Wilmington, NC

31-JAN-2014: Filed for AOS (lockbox received 01-FEB-2014)

05-FEB-2014: NOA1 for I-485, I-765, I-131

04-MAR-2014: Biometrics in Raleigh, NC

09-APR-2014: I-765/I-131 approved

14-APR-2014: EAD/AP Card Received (mailed 11-APR-2014)

14-MAY-2014: Notice of delay in processing, estimated completion NOV-2014 :(

28-JUN-2014: Reception in Wilmington, NC

11-AUG-2014: Card production notice! :)

15-AUG-2014: Hardcopy I-797 Approval of AOS

18-AUG-2014: Card in hand.

K1:

25-DEC-2012: Proposal!

10-JAN-2013: Filed I-129F (lockbox received 12-JAN-2013)

16-JAN-2013: NOA1 VSC (hard copy received 22-JAN-2013)

30-MAY-2013: Transferred from VSC to TSC

24-JUN-2013: NOA2 electronic notification (hard copy received 27-JUN-2013)

16-JUL-2013: USCIS sends to NVC

22-JUL-2013: Case number assigned, sent to MTL. (called DoS instead of NVC)

24-JUL-2013: Case received at MTL. (hard copy received 27-JUL-2013)

08-AUG-2013: Packet 3 mailed to MTL via XPressPost (MTL received 12-AUG-2013)

20-AUG-2013: MTL logs Packet 3 and sends Packet 4 (happy birthday Christopher!)

28-AUG-2013: Medical (Dr. Seiden, results received 03-SEP-2013)

07-OCT-2013: Interview (Approved!)

10-OCT-2013: Visa ready with Loomis! (picked up 17-OCT-2013)

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missvrapter   9

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Thankyou! I just got that one done online and have it printed ready for Wednesday... as for the part about taking my NOA1 and NOA2, I don't have those, they're with my fiance's mother in New York, I only have the case number and dates of approval, could I print out the approval page from the USCIS website and just take a copy of the I-129F packet we sent? I also don't have many ties back to the UK barring my return ticket and hospital appointment letters as I'm unable to work and awaiting shoulder replacement surgery. I don't dare take the folder full of papers including my DS230 forms to show we're sticking to the process incase they stop me at customs and assume im going to stay in the US for the rest of the proces...

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August 13th 2012: Met online on BF3 for PS3 wink.png
October 15th 2012: Connected via email, Facebook and were on Skype 24/7
November 14th 2012: Started our relationship
February 8th 2013: He traveled to the UK and we met for the first time ♥
February 14th: He proposed (eeeeeek)
April 19th 2013: Mailed our I-129F to VSC
April 30th 2013: He shipped off from the UK to U.S Army Boot Camp for 3 and a half months (waaaaa) sad.png
July 9th 2013: Transferred to TSC
July 23rd 2013: Approved biggrin.png (No RFE's)
August 19th 2013: NVC received packet
August 20th 2013: Case number received
August 21st 2013: Case left NVC and sent to Embassy
August 27th 2013: Embassy received case
September 10th 2013: Packet 3 received
September 11th 2013: Packet 3 returned
October 8th 2013: Medical
October 11th 2013: Received appointment letter
October 29th 2013: Interview (Approved) :DD
November 6th 2013: Visa in hand :DD ♥
November 19th 2013: POE, Newark International Airport
November 22nd 2013: Driving from NY to GA
November 25th 2013: Wedding♥

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NikLR   13,227

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can she scan them and email them to you, or a take a picture?

Have your return ticket and hospital appt letters, any lease or current bills as well. It's likely you won't be asked for anything, but it's important to have. :)

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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missvrapter   9

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She doesn't use computers shes not good with technology so I'll have to call her and ask her if she can mail them to me 1st class

August 13th 2012: Met online on BF3 for PS3 wink.png
October 15th 2012: Connected via email, Facebook and were on Skype 24/7
November 14th 2012: Started our relationship
February 8th 2013: He traveled to the UK and we met for the first time ♥
February 14th: He proposed (eeeeeek)
April 19th 2013: Mailed our I-129F to VSC
April 30th 2013: He shipped off from the UK to U.S Army Boot Camp for 3 and a half months (waaaaa) sad.png
July 9th 2013: Transferred to TSC
July 23rd 2013: Approved biggrin.png (No RFE's)
August 19th 2013: NVC received packet
August 20th 2013: Case number received
August 21st 2013: Case left NVC and sent to Embassy
August 27th 2013: Embassy received case
September 10th 2013: Packet 3 received
September 11th 2013: Packet 3 returned
October 8th 2013: Medical
October 11th 2013: Received appointment letter
October 29th 2013: Interview (Approved) :DD
November 6th 2013: Visa in hand :DD ♥
November 19th 2013: POE, Newark International Airport
November 22nd 2013: Driving from NY to GA
November 25th 2013: Wedding♥

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She doesn't use computers shes not good with technology so I'll have to call her and ask her if she can mail them to me 1st class

I suggest a photocopy of them, not the originals incase they are lost. You need a copy of the noa2 for when you AOS after marriage. A UPS or Fedex store, even USPS should be able to help her with that. :)

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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missvrapter   9

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Thanks I will give her a call and see what she can do :) :)

August 13th 2012: Met online on BF3 for PS3 wink.png
October 15th 2012: Connected via email, Facebook and were on Skype 24/7
November 14th 2012: Started our relationship
February 8th 2013: He traveled to the UK and we met for the first time ♥
February 14th: He proposed (eeeeeek)
April 19th 2013: Mailed our I-129F to VSC
April 30th 2013: He shipped off from the UK to U.S Army Boot Camp for 3 and a half months (waaaaa) sad.png
July 9th 2013: Transferred to TSC
July 23rd 2013: Approved biggrin.png (No RFE's)
August 19th 2013: NVC received packet
August 20th 2013: Case number received
August 21st 2013: Case left NVC and sent to Embassy
August 27th 2013: Embassy received case
September 10th 2013: Packet 3 received
September 11th 2013: Packet 3 returned
October 8th 2013: Medical
October 11th 2013: Received appointment letter
October 29th 2013: Interview (Approved) :DD
November 6th 2013: Visa in hand :DD ♥
November 19th 2013: POE, Newark International Airport
November 22nd 2013: Driving from NY to GA
November 25th 2013: Wedding♥

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