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misa   2

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When it comes to immigration, there's no "definite" at any point. If you want to support your spouse then definitley go to the interview. It won't hurt and it might help.

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2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

2007-08-24: Welcome notice mailed!

2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

2007-09-01: Green card received!

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alix Proficient

alix   20

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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I definetely think it helps...my husband attended my interview and I absolutely believe that it helped us.

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knowledge Community Regular

knowledge   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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If I go to the interview is it definite that the visa will be approved? I am DESPERATE! I want to do the right thing, because I cannot live with a denial of the visa because I don't go! :help:

starsearcher2

What makes you think that you will be denied if you don't go to the interview of your partner?...we don't know your case to guarantee you that the visa will be approved or not...If you have doubts or think some elements in your petition might need some explanation, it's better to be there with the beneficiary...On the other hand, i have read interview reviews and some beneficiaries went alone and got their visas...Thus, it depends of more than one factor!...If you need more psychological support, you may tell us here what are you afraid of...that we can see if we can help!...or good luck with whatever you'll do!...

CR-1, VT- Canada

I-130:

25 Aug 06 - Sent I-130 (a Friday)

28 Aug 06 - NOA1 & Certif. receipt returned ( a Monday) Day 1

29 Aug 06 - USCIS cashes check

30 Aug 06 - check cleared & 1ST TOUCH.

01 Sept 06 - NOA1 recvd by Mail

09 Sept 06 - 2ND TOUCH (a Saturday)

09 Mai 07 - NOA2 (2 e-mails)

Note: were told the long delay due to huge backlog and internal changes in VT

NVC :

04-June-07 - NVC generates DS-3032 & AOS bill

12-June-07 - AOS Bill payment sent/ alien receives DS-3032 form (by mail, dated 4th June)

13-June-07 - Alien sends back completed DS-3032 (by mail)/ rcvd 19th of June approx.

To mid July-07 - I-864 form sent completed and IV fee bill

19-July-07 NVC rcv I-864 form; mail signature rcvd.

22-Aug-07 Ds-230 with documents sent to NVC.

20-Sep - 07 Alien sends NVC Missing document. NVC receives it the 25th.

05-Oct - 07 NVC completed.

16-Jan - 08 Interview, 3 questions asked, visa approved same day, received 1week later approx.

Note: delay due to internal delay, missing document (not rfe) and self procrastination of understanding some abstract terms. C Post not at all reliable (delivery duration, delivery with signature (did not deliver personnaly), and delivery of interview letter rcvd after the interview).

In USA:

01-03-08 POE Entry in USA

...-03-08 2 Welcome in America letters and green card received.

"What I know is that I know nothing"

kitkat1 Experienced

kitkat1   5

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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Why not start with finding out whether or not the consulate in Peru would even allow you to attend the interview? Many, many consulates do not allow anyone but the benficiary . . .

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starsearcher2 Apprentice

starsearcher2   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Hi,

I guess there is no particular "fear", I just want to do the best possible thing for our future together. I am aware that my presence won't make the approval definite, that was an exaggeration in a moment of desperation. I have two weeks to book and confirm a flight otherwise it will be too late any way becasuse the appt is on Feb 6. I am torn between staying home and saving money that we will need to start out or going and starting out with a lot less when we return. I love my husband and I miss him so much, it would be nice to go, but I also want to be practical about it. There are no doubts or needs for explanation, everything is documented and complete. Just getting feed back from people (in Lima) that I should be there. I'm confused with too many opinions and not enough evidence based facts!

starsearcher2

If I go to the interview is it definite that the visa will be approved? I am DESPERATE! I want to do the right thing, because I cannot live with a denial of the visa because I don't go! :help:

starsearcher2

What makes you think that you will be denied if you don't go to the interview of your partner?...we don't know your case to guarantee you that the visa will be approved or not...If you have doubts or think some elements in your petition might need some explanation, it's better to be there with the beneficiary...On the other hand, i have read interview reviews and some beneficiaries went alone and got their visas...Thus, it depends of more than one factor!...If you need more psychological support, you may tell us here what are you afraid of...that we can see if we can help!...or good luck with whatever you'll do!...

starsearcher2 Apprentice

starsearcher2   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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HI!

What about his attendence made the difference? Did he contribute information during the interview or was it more the support of him being there for you?

I definetely think it helps...my husband attended my interview and I absolutely believe that it helped us.
starsearcher2 Apprentice

starsearcher2   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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They allow it and according to the embassy info on this website it is recommended for spouses to attend. It won't make it a "sure thing", but I am trying to figure out the pros and cons of attending. If it is not necessary I can save the money so we will have more to start with when my husband arrives but if it will help to be present I will spend the money with no problem, I want him here ASAP because we have been apart for ten months and I miss him so much!

starsearcher2

Why not start with finding out whether or not the consulate in Peru would even allow you to attend the interview? Many, many consulates do not allow anyone but the benficiary . . .
knowledge Community Regular

knowledge   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hi,

I guess there is no particular "fear", I just want to do the best possible thing for our future together. I am aware that my presence won't make the approval definite, that was an exaggeration in a moment of desperation. I have two weeks to book and confirm a flight otherwise it will be too late any way becasuse the appt is on Feb 6. I am torn between staying home and saving money that we will need to start out or going and starting out with a lot less when we return. I love my husband and I miss him so much, it would be nice to go, but I also want to be practical about it. There are no doubts or needs for explanation, everything is documented and complete. Just getting feed back from people (in Lima) that I should be there. I'm confused with too many opinions and not enough evidence based facts!

starsearcher2

If I go to the interview is it definite that the visa will be approved? I am DESPERATE! I want to do the right thing, because I cannot live with a denial of the visa because I don't go! :help:

starsearcher2

What makes you think that you will be denied if you don't go to the interview of your partner?...we don't know your case to guarantee you that the visa will be approved or not...If you have doubts or think some elements in your petition might need some explanation, it's better to be there with the beneficiary...On the other hand, i have read interview reviews and some beneficiaries went alone and got their visas...Thus, it depends of more than one factor!...If you need more psychological support, you may tell us here what are you afraid of...that we can see if we can help!...or good luck with whatever you'll do!...

Oh you're a lady (i'm too lol) I understand, the unknown is the best anxiolitic drive lol...I don't know how it goes in Peru, but if in any ambiguous state, i'll finish by following ultimately my intuition, my heart. At 1st sight for me an interview like that is an important moment; if i would afford, even if after i would have a tight budget, to consider for howlong, and if it's ok, I would do it; but it's only my opinion. Money comes and goes...being there, if needed, it's supportive and the heart and love stays warm!...I really can not decide for you, it's so personal decision!...only sending you good thoughts for the interveiw, whatever the decision you'll make! (F)

CR-1, VT- Canada

I-130:

25 Aug 06 - Sent I-130 (a Friday)

28 Aug 06 - NOA1 & Certif. receipt returned ( a Monday) Day 1

29 Aug 06 - USCIS cashes check

30 Aug 06 - check cleared & 1ST TOUCH.

01 Sept 06 - NOA1 recvd by Mail

09 Sept 06 - 2ND TOUCH (a Saturday)

09 Mai 07 - NOA2 (2 e-mails)

Note: were told the long delay due to huge backlog and internal changes in VT

NVC :

04-June-07 - NVC generates DS-3032 & AOS bill

12-June-07 - AOS Bill payment sent/ alien receives DS-3032 form (by mail, dated 4th June)

13-June-07 - Alien sends back completed DS-3032 (by mail)/ rcvd 19th of June approx.

To mid July-07 - I-864 form sent completed and IV fee bill

19-July-07 NVC rcv I-864 form; mail signature rcvd.

22-Aug-07 Ds-230 with documents sent to NVC.

20-Sep - 07 Alien sends NVC Missing document. NVC receives it the 25th.

05-Oct - 07 NVC completed.

16-Jan - 08 Interview, 3 questions asked, visa approved same day, received 1week later approx.

Note: delay due to internal delay, missing document (not rfe) and self procrastination of understanding some abstract terms. C Post not at all reliable (delivery duration, delivery with signature (did not deliver personnaly), and delivery of interview letter rcvd after the interview).

In USA:

01-03-08 POE Entry in USA

...-03-08 2 Welcome in America letters and green card received.

"What I know is that I know nothing"

starsearcher2 Apprentice

starsearcher2   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Posted

Thank you, your reply is very helpful! My husband and I will make the final decision tomorrow. I think I should go...

starsearcher2

Hi,

I guess there is no particular "fear", I just want to do the best possible thing for our future together. I am aware that my presence won't make the approval definite, that was an exaggeration in a moment of desperation. I have two weeks to book and confirm a flight otherwise it will be too late any way becasuse the appt is on Feb 6. I am torn between staying home and saving money that we will need to start out or going and starting out with a lot less when we return. I love my husband and I miss him so much, it would be nice to go, but I also want to be practical about it. There are no doubts or needs for explanation, everything is documented and complete. Just getting feed back from people (in Lima) that I should be there. I'm confused with too many opinions and not enough evidence based facts!

starsearcher2

If I go to the interview is it definite that the visa will be approved? I am DESPERATE! I want to do the right thing, because I cannot live with a denial of the visa because I don't go! :help:

starsearcher2

What makes you think that you will be denied if you don't go to the interview of your partner?...we don't know your case to guarantee you that the visa will be approved or not...If you have doubts or think some elements in your petition might need some explanation, it's better to be there with the beneficiary...On the other hand, i have read interview reviews and some beneficiaries went alone and got their visas...Thus, it depends of more than one factor!...If you need more psychological support, you may tell us here what are you afraid of...that we can see if we can help!...or good luck with whatever you'll do!...

Oh you're a lady (i'm too lol) I understand, the unknown is the best anxiolitic drive lol...I don't know how it goes in Peru, but if in any ambiguous state, i'll finish by following ultimately my intuition, my heart. At 1st sight for me an interview like that is an important moment; if i would afford, even if after i would have a tight budget, to consider for howlong, and if it's ok, I would do it; but it's only my opinion. Money comes and goes...being there, if needed, it's supportive and the heart and love stays warm!...I really can not decide for you, it's so personal decision!...only sending you good thoughts for the interveiw, whatever the decision you'll make! (F)

knowledge Community Regular

knowledge   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Thank you, your reply is very helpful! My husband and I will make the final decision tomorrow. I think I should go...

starsearcher2

My pleasure! glad it helps! and please don't worry, all is done now and will be fine!!!

CR-1, VT- Canada

I-130:

25 Aug 06 - Sent I-130 (a Friday)

28 Aug 06 - NOA1 & Certif. receipt returned ( a Monday) Day 1

29 Aug 06 - USCIS cashes check

30 Aug 06 - check cleared & 1ST TOUCH.

01 Sept 06 - NOA1 recvd by Mail

09 Sept 06 - 2ND TOUCH (a Saturday)

09 Mai 07 - NOA2 (2 e-mails)

Note: were told the long delay due to huge backlog and internal changes in VT

NVC :

04-June-07 - NVC generates DS-3032 & AOS bill

12-June-07 - AOS Bill payment sent/ alien receives DS-3032 form (by mail, dated 4th June)

13-June-07 - Alien sends back completed DS-3032 (by mail)/ rcvd 19th of June approx.

To mid July-07 - I-864 form sent completed and IV fee bill

19-July-07 NVC rcv I-864 form; mail signature rcvd.

22-Aug-07 Ds-230 with documents sent to NVC.

20-Sep - 07 Alien sends NVC Missing document. NVC receives it the 25th.

05-Oct - 07 NVC completed.

16-Jan - 08 Interview, 3 questions asked, visa approved same day, received 1week later approx.

Note: delay due to internal delay, missing document (not rfe) and self procrastination of understanding some abstract terms. C Post not at all reliable (delivery duration, delivery with signature (did not deliver personnaly), and delivery of interview letter rcvd after the interview).

In USA:

01-03-08 POE Entry in USA

...-03-08 2 Welcome in America letters and green card received.

"What I know is that I know nothing"

chicacuellar2002 Newbie

chicacuellar2002   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Thank you, your reply is very helpful! My husband and I will make the final decision tomorrow. I think I should go...

starsearcher2

My pleasure! glad it helps! and please don't worry, all is done now and will be fine!!!

Well I happy you both are going to make the decisison together...my husband and i have decided not to go to the final interview do to the fact we will have the 3 to 10 year ban. good luck to you both

starsearcher2 Apprentice

starsearcher2   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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I am not familiar with the ban you are referring to...is it specific to Mexico?

starsearcher2

Thank you, your reply is very helpful! My husband and I will make the final decision tomorrow. I think I should go...

starsearcher2

My pleasure! glad it helps! and please don't worry, all is done now and will be fine!!!

Well I happy you both are going to make the decisison together...my husband and i have decided not to go to the final interview do to the fact we will have the 3 to 10 year ban. good luck to you both

 
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