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Warren Haack   0

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I'm new to this forum and would like to get information from others which have experiences with bringing a spouse from Cuba to the US. We were married last year in Santiago de Cuba, and I filed my K-1 in October. I have rec'd notification that my papers are in order and have a file number assigned. Any information, similar experiences, notes of how long it will take for an interview in Havana, if the interview is in Spanish, whether or not it makes a difference if I am there with her or not, and so on would be appreciated. We've been waiting ...



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TBoneTX   45,871

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*** Thread moved from "Introducing Our Members" forum to the Caribbean regional subforum, where topics specific to Cuba can be discussed. ***

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

Sarah&Michel Explorer

Sarah&Michel   6

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I'm new to this forum and would like to get information from others which have experiences with bringing a spouse from Cuba to the US. We were married last year in Santiago de Cuba, and I filed my K-1 in October. I have rec'd notification that my papers are in order and have a file number assigned. Any information, similar experiences, notes of how long it will take for an interview in Havana, if the interview is in Spanish, whether or not it makes a difference if I am there with her or not, and so on would be appreciated. We've been waiting ...

I can only comment on the K-1 process but since you are already married, it seems like you are either applying for a CR-1 or a K-3 visa.

However, I can tell you that my friend just called for a K-1 interview appointment. She called the last week in January and was given a date for the second week in June. So the wait time is about 4-5 months. It is recommended that you be there for the interview but if not, it's okay. I was there for the interview-- they asked me the questions in English and asked my husband (then fiance) the questions in Spanish. They interviewed us separately and then together.

You might want to read some of the reviews of the US Interests Section to better familiarize yourself with the interview day process and the types of questions asked:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Cuba&cty=&dfilter=5

Good luck!

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06/18/2016 Mailed N-400 application

06/21/2016 NOA

07/22/2016 Biometrics

08/26/2016 In line for interview

10/24/2016 Interview (approved)

11/16/2016 Oath ceremony

 
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