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svang   0

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Hello everyone! As with everyone else in this "new members" forum, I'm new to this (surprise!). I have been reading the many stories and forums on VisaJourney for several months now and have finally built up the courage to join as I am finally starting the process of filing my petition. I am so happy to have read so many of your inspirational stories over the course of the past few months and it just feels so good to know that I'm not alone in this somewhat confusing process. My fiance and I have known each other for over 3 years now and have both been back and forth between the States and South Africa for the past 2 years, with my last stint in South Africa from late December through mid-July. He returned to the States with me in July with the intent to ask my parents permission for my hand in marriage and proposed on August 2nd, almost just before he left. As you all already know, the distance is hard and costly so we are so excited and nervous to start this process. Can't wait to get the ball rolling!

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Jeanna   21

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Just curious, you have "F-1" visa listed on your profile; did you mean fiance visa which is a K-1? Because for those, they have been moving CRAZY fast; I have a friend who did it and within 2 months had their NOA (notice of action) 2 and was sent on to the NVC. The NVC (in my case) sent it on within 3 weeks. Blazing fast! Just be sure you have ALL of your paperwork, double-check all signatures, be prepared for your AOS (affidavit of support) and God willing, things will go smoothly for you guys!

"Verily, after hardship there is ease" Holy Qur'an 94:6

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Hahah see?! I have no clue what I'm doing! Thanks! I just updated it hahah. I am waiting for my fiance to send me his G325A, passport photo and his letter of intent so I can get the petition in asap. Question, do they want my actual birth certificate/passport? Or just a copy of it? And do I have to send both? Or can I just send my passport? Which lockbox address is best to send it to? I think I'll probably send it via express mail, so the USCIS. Attn: I-129F. 2501 South State Highway 121 Business, Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067 address. Well, I guess I meant questions and not question.

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Welcome to the forums! See the link for "Guides" atop any VJ page. You'll get a lot of information there.

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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Pitaya   2,577

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Welcome to the forum.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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MayMay68   9

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Welcome and congratulations! It was a 7 month process for us, and so happy the waiting game is finally over. Best of luck to both of you, it truly is worth all of the effort.

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gwenstar   66

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Question, do they want my actual birth certificate/passport? Or just a copy of it? And do I have to send both? Or can I just send my passport?

Certified copy of the birth certificate and then photo copy of your passport

Do not submit any originals, only copies- notarized if they request it. Good luck with the process!

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IR-1/CR-1 Visa : National Benefits Center NVC Received: 2014-01-08
Consulate : Montreal, Canada NVC Case Number: 2014-02-07
Marriage : 2013-02-22 Paid I-864 Bill: 2014-02-13
I-130 Sent : 2013-03-16 Sent I-864 Docs: 2014-02-14
I-130 NOA1 : 2013-03-20 Paid IV Bill: 2014-03-03
Trans. to NSC : 2013-11-05 Sent IV Docs: 2014-03-04
I-130 NOA2: 2013-12-16 Submitted DS-260: 2014-03-06

Case Complete 2014-03-21

Interview & APPROVED 2014-05-08

POE 2014-06-21

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