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K1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

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neodragon0l Enthusiast

neodragon0l   6

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sorry to hear you issue. Although it is annoying, I'd wait for their response. The person you spoke to is new and that's why there's a supervisor in the back doing quality control.

1/18/2013 - Married

3/5/2013 - Filed AOS, EAD & AP

3/7/2013 - USCIS Chicago rec'd applications

3/12/2013 - USCIS sends NOA1 email

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Thanks. I wonder why the OP had issues with the grace period in the first place.

Vice-Consul lack of training. IMO.

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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Here is a transcript of that conversation:

CO#1: Hey Cindy, watcha doin?

CO#2: Takin' a break.

CO#1: Got plans for tonight?

CO#2: Yeah, going to that new Italian restaurant on Alonzo St.

CO#1: Nice, you ever heard of a J-1 Visa?

CO#2: K-1?

CO#1: No, she said J-1.

CO#2: What time is it?

CO#1: About 11:15

CO#2: What are you doing for lunch?

CO#1: I've got this egg salad sandwich but if you're buying....

CO#2: I could use a beer or 12

CO#1: I'm in, let me finish this interview real quick

Love it. That's about the size of it. Ignorance is bliss...or lunch in this case.

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I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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MJandJON Enthusiast

MJandJON   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I was also a J1 visa holder, held a visa valid from April 04 2011 to April 04 2012 left at exactly May 4, 2012, exactly 30 days, I used my whole grace period. I got approved right away and is now waiting for the visa to be delievered. She also asked me about already being in the US, I bet she knew that it has a grace period that's why I never encountered anything like yours.

It will all be fine, there might be some delay but it will be alright since, a J1 holder has a 30 days grace period and is allowed to get another visa if you dont have the 2 year rule.

So, you are fine. I am hoping the best for you.

Thanks dear! Were you put under admin review/processing? For how long?

01-04-2013: SENT I 129F PACKET

01-17-2013: NOA1 (VERMONT SERVICE CENTER)

05-28-2013: CASE TRANSFER FROM VSC TO TSC

07-02-2013: NOA2

07-26-2013: GOT MNL # THROUGH EMAIL (NVC)

08-08-2013: 1ST DAY OF MEDICAL AT SLEC (HOLIDAY THE NEXT DAY AND OVER THE WEEKEND)

08-12-2013: 2ND DAY FOR IMMUNIZATION (4 SHOTS)

08-19-2013: APPOINTMENT INTERVIEW / CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE FLOOD

08-23-2013: RESCHEDULED INTERVIEW / PUT UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DUE TO MY J1 VISA BEFORE

CEAC STATUS CHECK AS OF 09-02-2013: STILL "READY" FOR THE INTERVIEW. NO CHANGE YET.

09-30-13: READY OPEN CASE

10-01-13: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING

10-02-13: ISSUED

10-05-13: VISA ON HAND

10-16-13: POE HONOLULU HI

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/450009-k1-interview-got-a-221g-need-help/g

11-12-13: GOT MARRIED!

12-17-13: SENT AOS PACKET (EXPRESS MAIL TO CHICAGO)

12-20-13: DELIVERED

12-23-13: NOA 1

1-28-13: SCHEDULED BIOMETRICS

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Thanks dear! Were you put under admin review/processing? For how long?

Nope, I got a verbal approval from the consul and they didnt get ask for any additional documents, they said Im good to go.

I had my interview August 15, 2013 Just waiting for my visa to be delivered, experiencing a delay because of the Manila embassy being closed due to flood.

09/27/12- Sent I-129F via UPS10/01/12- 129-F packet arrived in Texas10/03/12- NOA 1 routed to VCS10/09/12 Received hard copy of NOA 104/09/13 Received Rfe04/17/13 Replied to rfe07/16/13 NOA208/15/13 Manila Embassy Interview<p>Met in Memphis, TN

AOS

10/17/13- Sent AOS,EAD,AP

10/21/13- Noa1 (EAD and AP)

10/23/13- Noa1 (Green card)

11/19/13- Biometrics Appointment

12/1413- EAD and AP approved (card in production)

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Neonred Experienced

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Here is a transcript of that conversation:

CO#1: Hey Cindy, watcha doin?

CO#2: Takin' a break.

CO#1: Got plans for tonight?

CO#2: Yeah, going to that new Italian restaurant on Alonzo St.

CO#1: Nice, you ever heard of a J-1 Visa?

CO#2: K-1?

CO#1: No, she said J-1.

CO#2: What time is it?

CO#1: About 11:15

CO#2: What are you doing for lunch?

CO#1: I've got this egg salad sandwich but if you're buying....

CO#2: I could use a beer or 12

CO#1: I'm in, let me finish this interview real quick

I love it. I was with my then fiancee at her Atlanta POE when we entered the country together and I saw and listened when the officer picked up her information and this was almost EXACTLY the conversation. I am not kidding you, including the plans for dinner after work. Just substitute "Oh #######, a K-1. Hey Bill, what do I do with a K-1? How many days do they get?" I was floored, but didn't dare say a word.

To the OP, you should be fine. Poorly trained and/or they like screwing with people.

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MJandJON Enthusiast

MJandJON   1

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I know it is not advised to call them frequently because they will be annoyed, but I read that we have to call the DOS and sometimes I saw IV Unit to check updates. What was the best number to call? The DOS or the IV Unit?


And thank you for all who responded, I feel better now.dancin5hr.gif But surely this entire process makes you feel helplesscray5ol.gif

01-04-2013: SENT I 129F PACKET

01-17-2013: NOA1 (VERMONT SERVICE CENTER)

05-28-2013: CASE TRANSFER FROM VSC TO TSC

07-02-2013: NOA2

07-26-2013: GOT MNL # THROUGH EMAIL (NVC)

08-08-2013: 1ST DAY OF MEDICAL AT SLEC (HOLIDAY THE NEXT DAY AND OVER THE WEEKEND)

08-12-2013: 2ND DAY FOR IMMUNIZATION (4 SHOTS)

08-19-2013: APPOINTMENT INTERVIEW / CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE FLOOD

08-23-2013: RESCHEDULED INTERVIEW / PUT UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DUE TO MY J1 VISA BEFORE

CEAC STATUS CHECK AS OF 09-02-2013: STILL "READY" FOR THE INTERVIEW. NO CHANGE YET.

09-30-13: READY OPEN CASE

10-01-13: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING

10-02-13: ISSUED

10-05-13: VISA ON HAND

10-16-13: POE HONOLULU HI

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/450009-k1-interview-got-a-221g-need-help/g

11-12-13: GOT MARRIED!

12-17-13: SENT AOS PACKET (EXPRESS MAIL TO CHICAGO)

12-20-13: DELIVERED

12-23-13: NOA 1

1-28-13: SCHEDULED BIOMETRICS

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jessyjessy   13

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I know it is not advised to call them frequently because they will be annoyed, but I read that we have to call the DOS and sometimes I saw IV Unit to check updates. What was the best number to call? The DOS or the IV Unit?

And thank you for all who responded, I feel better now.dancin5hr.gif But surely this entire process makes you feel helplesscray5ol.gif

It is not very advisable to call them and update cause they will tell you EXACT SAME THING everytime you ask, it was on my case. I asked and update almost every after two days and they said the same things over again. I was put on AP but I only missed one document, was hold for two weeks.and every time I asked and update they say "The case of Ms. Xxxxxxx is still in process, we will notify you once there is an update."

I understand how this process freaks you out, I hope it will get better for you soon.

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11-28-2012 : Filed I-129F

11-30-2012 : NOA1

04-09-2013 : NOA2

05-24-2013 : Case sent from NVC to USEM

06-10-2013 : Medical

07-30-2013 : Interview

: Put to AP for one missing doc

07-30-2013 : CEAC status Administrative Processing

08-01-2013 : Doc submitted to the USEM

08-02-2013 : Doc received

08-12-2013 : Case referred to the CO

08-13-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Appointment info )

08-14-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Case is open )

08-15-2013 : CEAC status AP

08-16-2013 : CEAC Status ISSUED ( Heck, yeah! )

08-24-2013 : Visa packet received

09-04-2013 : Hello, America!

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cobra661266   1

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hi! We have the same situation here. But congrats you got ur visa already. what did you put on your ds160 regarding security question#5? pls. pls. help me.... I am not subject to 2 year too, what should i answer about the question #5? yes or no?

And by the way im really worried if i can pass my visa because im a j1 visa holder but i havent completed the 2 year yet. but it states on my ds2019 and my passport too. thx so much!

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Bannonmh194   53

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I had my k1 interview last week. CO said everything looked good but I need to send in tax documents.  I got a 221g because I needed to send in w2 for cosponsor. They received my w2 Friday. My CEAC status online went from AP to ready for interview. Anyone have any experience with this ? I’m hoping because they only need tax documents for cosponsor it will be ok 

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