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meuy99   4

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Well, we received the South African Police Clearance Certificate today, the one from Ireland is in the mail, and we're waiting for his birth certificate, then we can wrap it up!! I cannot wait!!!

Yay- one step closer for you! Keep us posted.

Removal of Conditions


Sept 24 2016 - resent packet (1st attempt arrived 2 days too early due to miscalculation of 90 days)




AOS Timeline


8/9/14- Mailed I-485/131/765 (took a long time to get our Marriage Certificate)


8/15/14- notified via text and email that application was accepted on 8/12 and being processed.


9/8/14- Biometric done; 11/5/14- EAD/I-131 Approved/Card Production


11/5/14- AOS moved to testing/interview; 11/13/14- EAD/AP Combo card REC'D


12/16/14- AOS Interview- APPROVED! 1/3/15- Green card approved.



K1 Timeline


8/16/2013 I-129F Sent via UPS to Lewisville, TX 9/25/2013 Hard copy of NOA 2 received dancin5hr.gif


8/19/2013 I-129F CSC Received 10/29/2013 Got email from NVC with case number (NVC rec'd)


8/20/2013 NOA1 10/30/2013 Left NVC


8/22/2013 Notice that Alien Registration Number was changed 11/04/2013 Consulate Rec'd


8/26/2013 NOA1 Received by mail 11/12/2013 Packet 3 rec'd


9/20/2013 Email notice of NOA2 (31 days)



02/04/2014 After many months of waiting and frustration, FI finally got his birth certificate, passport and police clearance from his home country and we received an SMS today stating that his SA Police Clearance was finalized.


02/18/14 Police Clearance rec'd


2/20/14- Second packet 3 sent to consulate


2/27/14 Followed up with Consulate to get interview date. They schedule an interview for 2/20 when he submitted the application of readiness (what we had to do to extend his NOA2) on 1/21, but they didn't notify us of that appointment, so we missed it.


3/27/14- Interview- APPROVED!!!


4/10/14- FI entered US via LAX and flew to SF 6/14/14- Civil Ceremony

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CallaLilly Explorer

CallaLilly   0

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WOOOHOOOO!!!! So excited for you. I am chewing my fingers off, nails are gone, waiting for NVC to even get it to send to Joburg. HAs been 5 weeks so should be soon.

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MayMay68   9

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John just messaged me and he has the Ireland Police Clearance Certificate in hand!! I contacted Bunny Hop and his birth certificate is 90 percent complete, and should be mailed out this week! Overjoyed doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling!!! Medical and Interview here we come!!! WOOT WOOT!!!dancin5hr.gif

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meuy99   4

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John just messaged me and he has the Ireland Police Clearance Certificate in hand!! I contacted Bunny Hop and his birth certificate is 90 percent complete, and should be mailed out this week! Overjoyed doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling!!! Medical and Interview here we come!!! WOOT WOOT!!!dancin5hr.gif

congrats! One step closer. Keep us posted. I'd be interested in knowing how long it takes to get an interview after submitting packet 3.

Removal of Conditions


Sept 24 2016 - resent packet (1st attempt arrived 2 days too early due to miscalculation of 90 days)




AOS Timeline


8/9/14- Mailed I-485/131/765 (took a long time to get our Marriage Certificate)


8/15/14- notified via text and email that application was accepted on 8/12 and being processed.


9/8/14- Biometric done; 11/5/14- EAD/I-131 Approved/Card Production


11/5/14- AOS moved to testing/interview; 11/13/14- EAD/AP Combo card REC'D


12/16/14- AOS Interview- APPROVED! 1/3/15- Green card approved.



K1 Timeline


8/16/2013 I-129F Sent via UPS to Lewisville, TX 9/25/2013 Hard copy of NOA 2 received dancin5hr.gif


8/19/2013 I-129F CSC Received 10/29/2013 Got email from NVC with case number (NVC rec'd)


8/20/2013 NOA1 10/30/2013 Left NVC


8/22/2013 Notice that Alien Registration Number was changed 11/04/2013 Consulate Rec'd


8/26/2013 NOA1 Received by mail 11/12/2013 Packet 3 rec'd


9/20/2013 Email notice of NOA2 (31 days)



02/04/2014 After many months of waiting and frustration, FI finally got his birth certificate, passport and police clearance from his home country and we received an SMS today stating that his SA Police Clearance was finalized.


02/18/14 Police Clearance rec'd


2/20/14- Second packet 3 sent to consulate


2/27/14 Followed up with Consulate to get interview date. They schedule an interview for 2/20 when he submitted the application of readiness (what we had to do to extend his NOA2) on 1/21, but they didn't notify us of that appointment, so we missed it.


3/27/14- Interview- APPROVED!!!


4/10/14- FI entered US via LAX and flew to SF 6/14/14- Civil Ceremony

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@mayheckman I was wondering how long the South African Police clearance took, and whether or not it was just a standard police clearance, or did you have to get it legalised?

I have tried contacting the consulate for an answer, to no avail.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

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MayMay68   9

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@mayheckman I was wondering how long the South African Police clearance took, and whether or not it was just a standard police clearance, or did you have to get it legalised?

I have tried contacting the consulate for an answer, to no avail.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

We sent off for his police clearance and sent it via courier. They received it on the 6th and signed for it. I didn't hear back until this past week when I called them to check on the status. They claimed they did not receive proof of payment, which was attached to his fingerprints and in original form. So, John sent additional payment, and I faxed a copy of the receipt as well as his photo ID to SAPS. We also had paid for courier service back, and we had his PCC within 1 day. Had they let us know they did not have the receipt, it would have been a week max.

John now has both the Ireland and SA police clearance certificates, and his birth certificate is being couriered to him tomorrow. We are emailing in Packet 3 tomorrow and setting up his medical.

Does anybody have any idea if this US Government shutdown is going to hurt all of us trying to wrap up the visa process?

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CallaLilly   0

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Best I know is right now it will slow thngs down and if it keeps going will shut them down. Part of the funding is not from the bills they are fighting over signing right now. They have 2 year funds, no year Funds and the fees paid to keep them going for a little while, but slower because they will cut hours to try to keep going longer. Supposedly.

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Tee Wlkr   4

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Here is what came in my Packet 3

DS 156

DS 230 part 1 filled out only

DS 2001 (notification of applicant readiness)

DSL 1083 (what countries you do not get police clearances from)

Supplement to form DS 156

In the email we were told to email back DS 230 when ready for the interview. I would assume since they also sent DS 2001 that needs to go with the email as well.

Dear Ms. Heckman,

Please find packet 3 attached. When your fiancée has completed these forms kindly email back to our office the DS-230 part 1 so that we may schedule an interview date for him.

Kind regards,

Consular Section Johannesburg

Thanks for the pkt 3 list, Mayheckman. I noticed i-134 isn't included. Is it not in pkt 3? I'm trying to wrap my mind around this, so the fiance and I can get going with our next steps. Thanks in advance for any help.

August 05, 2013 - NOA 1 Texas Service Center

August 29, 2013 - A# changed

October 1, 2013 - NOA 2

October 4, 2013 - Case sent to NVC

October 15, 2013 - Rec'd case number from DoS via phone

October 16, 2013 - Case left NVC

October 25, 2013 - Pkt 3 rec'd

October 30, 2013 - Medical Appointment

November 4, 2013 - Pkt 3 sent

November 4, 2013 - Pkt 4

November 14, 2013 - Interview (Approved)

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MayMay68   9

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Thanks for the pkt 3 list, Mayheckman. I noticed i-134 isn't included. Is it not in pkt 3? I'm trying to wrap my mind around this, so the fiance and I can get going with our next steps. Thanks in advance for any help.

Yes I believe you have to have it. Not sure why they didn't include it but John has it and all supporting documents as well as the i864. Rather have all bases covered.

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meuy99   4

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WOOOHOOOO!!!! So excited for you. I am chewing my fingers off, nails are gone, waiting for NVC to even get it to send to Joburg. HAs been 5 weeks so should be soon.

Will you let us know when you receive your packet 3? I am interested to know if you'll be asked to fill out the new forms or the old since the process is changing a bit. I hope they send it soon!

Removal of Conditions


Sept 24 2016 - resent packet (1st attempt arrived 2 days too early due to miscalculation of 90 days)




AOS Timeline


8/9/14- Mailed I-485/131/765 (took a long time to get our Marriage Certificate)


8/15/14- notified via text and email that application was accepted on 8/12 and being processed.


9/8/14- Biometric done; 11/5/14- EAD/I-131 Approved/Card Production


11/5/14- AOS moved to testing/interview; 11/13/14- EAD/AP Combo card REC'D


12/16/14- AOS Interview- APPROVED! 1/3/15- Green card approved.



K1 Timeline


8/16/2013 I-129F Sent via UPS to Lewisville, TX 9/25/2013 Hard copy of NOA 2 received dancin5hr.gif


8/19/2013 I-129F CSC Received 10/29/2013 Got email from NVC with case number (NVC rec'd)


8/20/2013 NOA1 10/30/2013 Left NVC


8/22/2013 Notice that Alien Registration Number was changed 11/04/2013 Consulate Rec'd


8/26/2013 NOA1 Received by mail 11/12/2013 Packet 3 rec'd


9/20/2013 Email notice of NOA2 (31 days)



02/04/2014 After many months of waiting and frustration, FI finally got his birth certificate, passport and police clearance from his home country and we received an SMS today stating that his SA Police Clearance was finalized.


02/18/14 Police Clearance rec'd


2/20/14- Second packet 3 sent to consulate


2/27/14 Followed up with Consulate to get interview date. They schedule an interview for 2/20 when he submitted the application of readiness (what we had to do to extend his NOA2) on 1/21, but they didn't notify us of that appointment, so we missed it.


3/27/14- Interview- APPROVED!!!


4/10/14- FI entered US via LAX and flew to SF 6/14/14- Civil Ceremony

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MayMay68   9

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Will you let us know when you receive your packet 3? I am interested to know if you'll be asked to fill out the new forms or the old since the process is changing a bit. I hope they send it soon!

We received packet 3 and sent it back today. But everything I've read you will need one or the other so I prepared all documents for his interview.

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CallaLilly   0

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Will you let us know when you receive your packet 3? I am interested to know if you'll be asked to fill out the new forms or the old since the process is changing a bit. I hope they send it soon!

I most certianly will. We are still waiting for NVC to get is and send to the consulate. crying.gif USCIS taking its sweet time.

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Tee Wlkr   4

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Yes I believe you have to have it. Not sure why they didn't include it but John has it and all supporting documents as well as the i864. Rather have all bases covered.

Ah I see. Thank you :)

August 05, 2013 - NOA 1 Texas Service Center

August 29, 2013 - A# changed

October 1, 2013 - NOA 2

October 4, 2013 - Case sent to NVC

October 15, 2013 - Rec'd case number from DoS via phone

October 16, 2013 - Case left NVC

October 25, 2013 - Pkt 3 rec'd

October 30, 2013 - Medical Appointment

November 4, 2013 - Pkt 3 sent

November 4, 2013 - Pkt 4

November 14, 2013 - Interview (Approved)

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