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butterflies0124   8

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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LOL!

Too bad our interviews were apart and we didn't meet before because in a way its better to go with a group lol I went there because I have never been to Samana before. And we could have gone to Punta Cana/Bavaro and book a hotel there, but since we didn't have to pay and my boss' place is just beautiful, its a set of small bungalows type of structures, all stones and wood and "canas", everything is old, no air conditioner, the bungalow we were had only 3 walls and the shower and toilets were out in the open LOL..The weather was great!

Samana has nice beach hotels, but we were closer to Playa Rincon, and during the weekday the beach was empty. From Santo Domingo to Samana or Punta Cana is just less than 3 hours using the new highway. The town? meh. But places to go? Playa Rincon, Playa Fronton (you have to take a small boat), El Cayo, there is a public beach and a resort. The best place to eat was this small restaurant owned by a couple from Spain, named El Cabito, if you like cliff diving, this is the place, the sunsets are spectacular.

Can't wait to finally get our interview date!!!

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phd1974   17

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Thank you, I wish you the same! I live in Santo Domingo but my fiance and I stayed at Crowne Plaza, in the malecon. We found a good price in expedia.com (cheaper than calling the hotels let me tell you). It has balconies, and this was important because we smoke...and the sea view was important too. After the interview we went to Samana, and when I told my boss that I was going there and looking for hotel he said whaaat?? don't spend more money, stay at my house! we saved up to 1000 dollars and we had Playa Rincon for ourselves! His house is up on a hill with the amazing view of the samana bay. Then we booked Hotel Embajador, (again cheaper in expedia.com) from friday to sunday.

We didn't bring any bags other than our documents and support evidence, I had my set of documents in one of the "acordeon" filers ? (don't know how to say it in english) and my fiance brought the I129f copy in a binder with the papers inside those plastic covers that go in the binders? everything was labeled in both, the first lady that called for the documents made compliments on how well organized we were..funny note by the way, this lady asked me for the fiance letter , I looked in the binder and got the letters we sent first, she said no, its another one, I was confused, I was showing her the fiance letter, she went to the back to get "one for me" and she brought the DS156k and I was like OOOoh, but you already have it with the DS160 and the I134, she didn't see it, that got me scared for a moment because I thought I was missing a document..

The evidence we had was more photos that I printed in a photo paper, 3 per page (3 pages in total), like 140 pages of whatsapp and all the IRS, W2, bank statements that my fiance brought. Nothing was requested but I think every case is different, my fiance said it was a waste of time and overkill, I think not, because I think we were just lucky. Other people may be asked for more photos and the backup evidence of the I134, and even another interview..bring everything you have because you never know,

Boca Marina, its owned by one of our clients, so I have been there several times. It was the first place I took my fiance when first visited me 2 years ago, and its one of the very few places that my mother likes, so it was perfect. My nephews like it too, because you can use the beach right next to the tables/pier. We spent around 350 dollars for 8 persons. Neptuno is next door, but I like the service and attention more in Boca Marina.

The distance from Ciudad Colonial to the new Embassy is about 10-12km...no traffic at 5-6am. If you have not booked a hotel yet, check expedia and compare prices. There is another kinda closer, Hotel Plaza Naco.

I will keep you posted when I get the passport!

Yes ...

As I stated in another forum before ...

I would rather have something and not need it ... ... than to need it and not have it.

Jan 25, 2014: I-129F Sent

Feb 13, 2014: NOA1

Apr 15,2014: NOA2 Notice Via USCIS Web Site

Apr 22, 2014: NOA2 Received In Postal Mail

Apr 28: 2014: NVC Received

Apr 30: 2014: NVC Left

May 09, 2014: Embassy Received

Jul 08, 2014: Interview - Approved - CEAC Status Ready

Jul 14 2014: CEAC updated but still READY Status

Jul 16 2014: CEAC Status changed to Administrative Processing

Jul 22 2014: CEAC Status changed to Issued

Jul 28 2014: VISA received

Aug 06 2014: U.S. Arrival (Ft. Lauderdale POE)

Children (3 kids)

Apr 28 2015: Filed I130 petition for each child

Aug 21 2015: Notice from USCIS that all 3 petitions transferred to California Service Center

Sep 17 2015: Approval for all 3 petitions

Nov 12 2015: Paid one AOS fee for all 3 children

Nov 13 2015: Paid separate IV fees for all 3 children

Dec 04 2015: Filed Affidavit of Support (I864) for each child

Jan 12 2016: Received RFE for missing birth certificate from one of the kids packet

Jan 13 2016: Sent in RFE evidence ( birth certificate copy .... again O_o )

Jan 19 2016: Received notice that they received the RFE evidence

Feb 22 2016: Called and found out another RFE was being sent out about birth certificate

Feb 24 2016: Sent in (inextensa versions, not de acta versions) of birth certificates for all children

Mar 02 2016: Received notice that they received the RFE evidence

Mar 11 2016: NVC Process finished, now awaiting interview time slot to be scheduled

Mar 29 2016: Called NVC and found out today they scheduled interview

Apr 01 2016: Received Packet 4 notice via e-mail with interview date

Apr 25 2016: Children received P4 letters in the mail

May 19 2016: Interview

Jun 03 2016: Received Visas

Jul 06 2016: Travel to US

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Dominican Republic
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Yes ...

As I stated in another forum before ...

I would rather have something and not need it ... ... than to need it and not have it.

I agree, I was glad I took all what I think it may be requested even if I did not show anything at all.

10/08/2014 - AOS/EAD/AP filed

10/16/2014 - NOAs:

11/18/2014 - Bio. Appointment

11/25/2014 - AOS Update (Ready for Interview)

12/30/2014 - EAD Approved (Card in production)

12/30/2014 - AP Approved

01/06/2015 - EAD/AP Card Mailed

01/07/2015 - EAD/AP Card Received

01/14/2015 - AOS Update (Interview scheduled)

02/18/2015 - AOS Interview (Approved!)

02/18/2015 - AOS Updated (Card is being produced)

02/19/2015 - Welcome Notice Mailed

02/24/2015 - Welcome Notice Received

02/24/2015 - Card mailed

02/27/2015 - GREEN CARD RECEIVED!

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12/27/2016 - ROC filed (California Service Center)

12/28/2016 - NOA

01/08/2017 - Bio. Appointment Notice received

01/25/2017 - Bio. Appointment done.

12/12/2017 - I-551 Stamp on passport

06/12/2017 - "Approval Notice" DHS website (notice mailed)

06/12/2018 - Card in production

06/16/2018 - Approval Notice/Notice of Action received in the mail.

06/19/2018 GREEN CARD RECEIVED!

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