February Filers!

[jlvr 1]

I got an email back from NVC today that told me my petition was forwarded to the Barbados Embassy on March 6!

We are well on our way.

I hope things continue to go so smoothly, and that things go smoothly for everyone else also!

Sue

GOOD LUCK TO UZ AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS NOA2 BOO HOOO MINES NOT HERE YET HURRY VERMONT PLZ CANT HELP THINK WE,RE IN FOR AN RFE OMG

I agree with tonyeck, it will be there soon.

[GrenadianCrix 1]

That's great, Sue! That was quick. Wow, next comes packet 3. Does the Barbados Embassy have both packet 3 and packet 4?

Yup. Barbados hasn't sent us packet 3 yet, but they should pretty soon, they are known to be pretty quick. We are a little nervous because we have to wait for a records check from Canada to come, we sent a couple weeks ago, but it hasn't even been logged into their system as received yet. They are reporting that it should take 120 days to process!!!! Unfortunatly that will be after our NOA2 expires. I am not complaining for being processed so quickly through VSC and NVC....but we didn't expect it and now the records checks are going to hold every thing up! well, hopefully we will get the check back in record time...even though the Canada string says the 120 days is pretty accurate. UGH!

Hopefully Kellon will be flying to Barbados before we know it for his interview.

Sue

Edited March 14, 2007 by GrenadianCrix

[jlvr 1]

Just a side note to the other Feb. Filers..can we keep in touch as to our progress as we travel together? Any packet 3's already in the midst of us??

I think this is a great idea, it's been helpful to me to have an idea of how things were progressing for other petitioners in my same time frame. Of course, it'd be even better if I actually had something to report!

For the VSC February filers, I know of safitu, GhanaLove, tonyeck, abdounjen, craigandkym, Gabacha, Thai Pham, GrenadianCrix, and serendipitous. Am I missing any February filers?

That's great, Sue! That was quick. Wow, next comes packet 3. Does the Barbados Embassy have both packet 3 and packet 4?

Yup. Barbados hasn't sent us packet 3 yet, but they should pretty soon, they are known to be pretty quick. We are a little nervous because we have to wait for a records check from Canada to come, we sent a couple weeks ago, but it hasn't even been logged into their system as received yet. They are reporting that it should take 120 days to process!!!! Unfortunatly that will be after our NOA2 expires. I am not complaining for being processed so quickly through VSC and NVC....but we didn't expect it and now the records checks are going to hold every thing up! well, hopefully we will get the check back in record time...even though the Canada string says the 120 days is pretty accurate. UGH!

Hopefully Kellon will be flying to Barbados before we know it for his interview.

Sue

Oh, I hope the check flies through in Canada. Good luck.

Edited March 14, 2007 by jlvr

[GabachaYucateca 0]

And alcatrazk!!

I haven't seen tonyeck for a while....he must still be, um, celebrating the NOA2 with his lovely fiancee!

I'd love to stay updated on everyone's progress, however, Mexico is a little different. No Packet 3 and no interview date. We can go to the consulate when we receive packet 4 to pick up the interview letter, do the medical, and then show up for the interview. I shouldn't say we, because I'm not invited to the party, but I will be there.

[GrenadianCrix 1]

And alcatrazk!!

I haven't seen tonyeck for a while....he must still be, um, celebrating the NOA2 with his lovely fiancee!

I'd love to stay updated on everyone's progress, however, Mexico is a little different. No Packet 3 and no interview date. We can go to the consulate when we receive packet 4 to pick up the interview letter, do the medical, and then show up for the interview. I shouldn't say we, because I'm not invited to the party, but I will be there.

It will be so nice for the both of you to be together on that day.

I hope you have a wonderful trip to Mexico..when do you leave?

sue

[alcatrazk 0]

Thanx Gabacha for including me

[jlvr 1]

Thanx Gabacha for including me

Okay, so the list so far goes: safitu, GhanaLove, tonyeck, abdounjen, craigandkym, Gabacha, Thai Pham, GrenadianCrix, serendipitous and alcatrazk. I didn't include some people from the timelines that have not posted because I don't know if they want to be included. I'll let them include themselves if they want.

Okay, there we go.

[rebex05 1]

So I take it a lucky NSC filer that was already approved is not to be included? Just kidding, not a big deal. As far as things seem to go... aren't all the countries a bit different at this stage of the game? I know that Cuba will take around 4 months to get the interview date.

[MM_MS 0]

Thanx Gabacha for including me

Okay, so the list so far goes: safitu, GhanaLove, tonyeck, abdounjen, craigandkym, Gabacha, Thai Pham, GrenadianCrix, serendipitous and alcatrazk. I didn't include some people from the timelines that have not posted because I don't know if they want to be included. I'll let them include themselves if they want.

Okay, there we go.

We're February Filers, too!! Though at the end - NOA1 issued/dated February 28th. But heck, it's still February(!). Please include MM and MS on the list.

MM and MS

San Francisco and Istanbul - Merhaba!

[tonyeck 0]

I haven't seen tonyeck for a while....he must still be, um, celebrating the NOA2 with his lovely fiancee!

I'm still here! Just taking a bit of a relaxing break

Thanks for including me!

[ryza 0]

hi guys. need some help. can i start filing for petition even if i just start working. but im a us citizen and what documents are they looking for. eg bank statement.... can i ask an affidavit of support from a family member? if i dont have enough in my account? thank u

Ok Ryza, let's start at the beginning. I'm assuming that you are filing for a fiance.

Have you filed your I-129F with the USCIS in your region in the States?

You won't need to worry about financial support until further down the road when the foreign fiance goes to an interview at an Embassy near them.

When it is time to file for financial support, it is possible to use a co-sponsor if you do not make enough money yourself.

Let us know where you are at. Filling out your timeline will help us help you.

sue

yes i already filed my I-129f. im just worried because i just started working a month ago. i was originaly from guam then i moved to kansas city. is it possible for me to file for petition at once? even if m new here at kansas.

ryza

[ryza 0]

hi guys. need some help. can i start filing for petition even if i just start working. but im a us citizen and what documents are they looking for. eg bank statement.... can i ask an affidavit of support from a family member? if i dont have enough in my account? thank u

Ok Ryza, let's start at the beginning. I'm assuming that you are filing for a fiance.

Have you filed your I-129F with the USCIS in your region in the States?

You won't need to worry about financial support until further down the road when the foreign fiance goes to an interview at an Embassy near them.

When it is time to file for financial support, it is possible to use a co-sponsor if you do not make enough money yourself.

Let us know where you are at. Filling out your timeline will help us help you.

sue

yes i already filed my I-129f. im just worried because i just started working a month ago. i was originaly from guam then i moved to kansas city. is it possible for me to file for petition at once? even if m new here at kansas.

ryza

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2-23-07: sent I-129F

3-2-07: CSC received I-129F

3-9-07: I-797 NOA / receipt

[jackson.arw 0]

Wooooo packet 3 ....... Ive been late into work every day since the London Embassy got the Packet just to wait for the post and now Ive got a day at work reading it. Never before have I so looked forward to an evening of form filling.

[GrenadianCrix 1]

hi guys. need some help. can i start filing for petition even if i just start working. but im a us citizen and what documents are they looking for. eg bank statement.... can i ask an affidavit of support from a family member? if i dont have enough in my account? thank u

Ok Ryza, let's start at the beginning. I'm assuming that you are filing for a fiance.

Have you filed your I-129F with the USCIS in your region in the States?

You won't need to worry about financial support until further down the road when the foreign fiance goes to an interview at an Embassy near them.

When it is time to file for financial support, it is possible to use a co-sponsor if you do not make enough money yourself.

Let us know where you are at. Filling out your timeline will help us help you.

sue

yes i already filed my I-129f. im just worried because i just started working a month ago. i was originaly from guam then i moved to kansas city. is it possible for me to file for petition at once? even if m new here at kansas.

ryza

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2-23-07: sent I-129F

3-2-07: CSC received I-129F

3-9-07: I-797 NOA / receipt

when you say file for petition? do you mean the I-134?

The requirements aren't so much about how long you have lived somewhere but more about the stability of your employment.

I don't think I have specific answers about what will be approved on an affidavit of support. If anyone else has anything to add...feel free.

The way I understand it (please check this yourself) they will be looking for a tax record saying that you have consistant employment that meets or exceeds the 125% poverty line income requirement. If you don't make that much, or if you can't show that you have consistantly made that much over the past 3 years then you may want to consider a co-sponsor. A co-sponsor does not have to live with you or even be family, but they have to meet the other criteria and show stable, adequate income.

the benificiary will need to take the I-135 to the interview and then after you marry and AOS the I-864 will be filed. It may be easier to find someone who can meet the criteria for both forms and use them for the process.

I am using a co-sponsor for my fiance, (his cousin) since I will not be able to meet the financial criteria.

I hope this helps a little.

Sue

[sereia 0]

hi everyone! been busy trying to put together more proof of our ongoing relationship, forms, photos, etc to bring with me to see my fiance next week! im thinking he'll receive packet 3 while i am there. which is awesome because i can help him do everything and go with him to pick up the proper papers!

our package left nvc yesterday and i hear takes only 3 days or so to get to casablanca. so yes!!! here we gooooooooooooo...