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kdude1   3

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Hi, we recently got NOA2 here in Australia- I am the beneficiary. I'm just wondering how much I can prepare at the moment.

I have ordered my police check, I'll probably have that in 1.5 - 2 months or so.

Am I able to get my medical done now or should I wait for the embassy to send me information?

My fiance also has her father as the co-sponsor. Once he has filled out his form, is it sufficient for him to simply photocopy his last tax return? Will that be good enough if that is all he has?

Also, it says on the K-1 flowchart that we have 6 months to enter the US after the visa is granted. Is that still valid?

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TBoneTX   45,830

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Australia regional subforum for embassy-specific advice. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Pinkinsight   3

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Hi, we recently got NOA2 here in Australia- I am the beneficiary. I'm just wondering how much I can prepare at the moment.

I have ordered my police check, I'll probably have that in 1.5 - 2 months or so.

Am I able to get my medical done now or should I wait for the embassy to send me information?

My fiance also has her father as the co-sponsor. Once he has filled out his form, is it sufficient for him to simply photocopy his last tax return? Will that be good enough if that is all he has?

Also, it says on the K-1 flowchart that we have 6 months to enter the US after the visa is granted. Is that still valid?

Regards

Your Medical is valid for 6 months. So you can organise it now if you wish. You do however need your CASE NUMBER otherwise your medical is void. If Sydney is your consulate the number will start with SYD.....

Yes you have 6 months to enter after your visa is granted. This is still valid.

You also have 4 months from your Petition Approval (NOA2) to get all your paperwork in to the consulate, interviewed and approved. I got a little stuck with this as it took a month to get the email with my Packet 3 details and case number from NOA2 date. I am overseas for 2 1/2 months, so i have requested a petition approval period extension as the 4 month period expires while I am away.

 
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