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Nico25 Apprentice

Nico25   1

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i want to ask if do i need a lawyer for filing? i read some forums that. if you dont have any issues about filling you can do it by yourself.

me and my fiance is both legally married. we never get married and we never have a child. and for the affidavit of support. when do you need to show that to them?

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,276

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You mean that you're both legally single?

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

clairegie Proficient

clairegie   265

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I hope you meant legally free to marry

You don't need a lawyer to file K1, they wont make it faster. Just need to do research and follow all the examples on this website and you're golden.

Affidavit of support is presented at the interview stage.

My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

baron555 Veteran

baron555   934

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i want to ask if do i need a lawyer for filing? i read some forums that. if you dont have any issues about filling you can do it by yourself.

me and my fiance is both legally married. we never get married and we never have a child. and for the affidavit of support. when do you need to show that to them?

Shouldn't need one.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

Zedayn Experienced

Zedayn   485

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i want to ask if do i need a lawyer for filing? i read some forums that. if you dont have any issues about filling you can do it by yourself.

me and my fiance is both legally married. we never get married and we never have a child. and for the affidavit of support. when do you need to show that to them?

You are contradicting yourself here. Either you are married or you are not. For the K-1 visa, you both need to be legally free and willing to marry each other within 90 days of entry to the US.

Filing the I-129F petition for Fiance is very easy to do, and does not require a lawyer or visa service. Follow the guides and look at the example forms for an idea of what you need to do.

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

Nico25 Apprentice

Nico25   1

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oh my bad.. i meant we are both single. and for the guides for k1. do you have a link here. im new here so pls help me out :D pls copy the guide link so i can follow. my paper work is almost done. im just waiting for my fiance to send me the g-325a form that she filled up. then im good to go.

thanks for the help appreciated

PerditaD Collaborator

PerditaD   35

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Good luck :)

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

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My AOS journey

Date Filed : 2014-11-26

NOA Date : 2014-12-06

RFE: 2014-12-26 (Translation of my international BC)

Bio. Appt. : 2014-12-31

RFE response received by USCIS: 2015-01-06

EAD/AP approved: 2015-02-18

NPIW letter: 2015-03-17

Service request: 2015-09-17

Response to service request: None

Service request 2: 2015-10-23

Service request 2 response: 2015-11-03 - USCIS anticipates a delay

EAD/AP renewal forms sent: 2015-11-04

Letter to Congressman sent: 2015-11-06

EAD/AP renewal electronic NOA1: 2015-11-10 (saying USCIS received and accepted my applications on 2015-11-06)

Email from Congressman's office - reviewing my case, will contact me with info: 2015-11-13

Received No Biometrics Required letter: 2015-11-20

Received letter of continuance asking for another translation of my BC (long story): 2015-11-20 (online status never changed)

Responded to letter of continuance: 2015-11-30

USCIS/DHS in Sacramento received my response (delivery confirmation): 2015-12.01

Received interview letter from Chatsworth office, CA: 2016-01-30

Received response from my congressman: 2016-02.02

AOS interview: 2016-02-10 Result:: RFE for medical

Medical done: 02/20/2016 - 03/03/2016

Medical Received By USCIS (UPS delivery confirmation): 2016-03-08

AOS approval date/Resident since: 2016-03-12

Card received: 2016-03-18

AOS took 15 months, 2 weeks and one day.

 

ROC:

Petition sent: 2018 - 02 - 22

Petition received by USCIS Laguna Niguel: 2018 - 02 - 23

 

 

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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i want to ask if do i need a lawyer for filing? i read some forums that. if you dont have any issues about filling you can do it by yourself.

me and my fiance is both legally married. we never get married and we never have a child. and for the affidavit of support. when do you need to show that to them?

You mean you are both - legally FREE to marry- ... ;)

No you do not need a lawyer, the process is simply completing a few forms and gathering a few documents (even if you paid a lawyer you would do this)

The process for doing the I-129F Petition is in the GUIDE here on VJ; http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Follow the guide, submit everything listed and all will be good.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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usmsbow Proficient

usmsbow   802

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Do you guys have an idea if how much i need to spend for the whole process. Lets say we got approved and married and everything.. Like na change of status green etc how much for everything?

I-129f $340

Visa fee $265 starting Monday

Adjustment of status (green card) $1070

So around $1600. That obviously excludes airfare and some other costs.

Removing Conditions Timeline

Aug. 10, '17: Mailed in I-751

Aug. 21, '17: NOA1

October 23, '18: NOA2- approval

October 30, 18: 10-year GC received

Nico25 Apprentice

Nico25   1

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Awesome. Thanks for the help.. Oh if the things go smooth how long is the process if there is no problem?

I-129f $340

Visa fee $265 starting Monday

Adjustment of status (green card) $1070

So around $1600. That obviously excludes airfare and some other costs.

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Mariana M. Enthusiast

Mariana M.   18

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i have a question. what is the easiest way for my fiance to send her passport picture? coz if she's going to do it by fedex or something it takes weeks to get here in states.

I went to a place where they took passport pictures, asked for the digital file, e-mailed it to my fiance and had him print at a specific place in the US.

ChEd Enthusiast

ChEd   18

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i have a question. what is the easiest way for my fiance to send her passport picture? coz if she's going to do it by fedex or something it takes weeks to get here in states.

I had my fiancé emailed me a digital passport photo then i went online, uploaded it to Walmart photo, selected a walmart store close to my place for pickup, paid for it, then after an hour picked it up from the walmart store i selected. Cheap, easy and fast...you could also use walgreens and other photo services if you want to.

USCIS BE LIKE.......WE ARE WORKING AS FAST AS WE CAN GUYS!

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28 Sep 2014 -- Mailed I-129F

01 Oct 2014 -- I-129F Delivered to USCIS

06 Oct 2014 -- NOA1 Received via Text/Email

14 Oct 2014 -- NOA1 Hard Copy Received

23 Oct 2014 -- Petition Approved as per USCIS website

30 Oct 2014 -- NOA2 Hard Copy Received

07 Nov 2014 -- NVC Received Petition

10 Nov 2014 -- NVC Case Number Assigned

17 Nov 2014 -- Status Update "Ready for Interview" as per CEAC website

20 Nov 2014 -- NVC Case# Notice Received

22 Nov 2014 -- Medical

16 Dec 2014 -- Interview

18 Dec 2014 -- 221(g) Received via email

22 Dec 2014 -- RFE Instructions received via email

05 Feb 2015 -- RFE Requirements submitted

15 Apr 2015 -- Visa Issued as per CEAC Website

17 Apr 2015 -- Received Embassy Email, Visa on the way!!!!

20 Apr 2015 -- Visa OnHand :)

27 Apr 2015 -- CFO Appointment

 
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