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It amazes me to how different each Embassy is in their processing. We processed through the Philippine's Embassy and for there, you do just about everything online and then also some steps in person. You do all the scheduling and completing. Once you have completed the pre-interview stuff, then you show up at the date and time that you yourself had scheduled. Done.

The system there is so easy, but many make it difficult. About 6 months ago I took all my knowledge from reading the forum and my actual process and designed a website to help others. If they follow each step of the way, they will pass. Many have used it and have had no problems passing. Now many are using it for the AOS. They will return and process their ROC and Naturalization. Of course once your in the US then you can began using my website as you return to a process that everyone has to use to attain their AOS, ROC and Nat. Link is below at the twisting arrow. Start at the tab marked "USA What's Next?".

My fiance and I will do that bit together so I'll start reading up when I move. I'll be preparing AOS papers before the wedding as we are looking at (hopefully) marrying the beginning of October (I'll be moving hopefully mid July). So I'll have 3 months to read on AOS. For now I am making sure I am aware of everything to do with and preparing for my interview and medical. It's great you have the website to help. The app you recommended is also very helpful! :)

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K-1 Jan 2016 Applicant timeline.

I-129f sent to lock box 7th January 2016.
Delivered 11th January 2016.
NOA1 sent to CSC January 14th 2016.
NOA1 Hard copy January 21st 2016.
RFE email 10th March 2016.
RFE hard copy - 21th March 2016.
RFE Evidence sent- 4th April 2016.
RFE Received by USCIS- 6th April 2016.
NOA2 Received by email dated 18th April 2016.
NOA2 hard copy - April 21st 2016
NVC Recieved- May 9th 2016.
NVC number received- May 9th 2016.
DS-160 filled out - 9th May 2016.
Medical - May 18th 2016
CEAC in Transit - 11th May 2016.
CEAC update embassy received medical- may 24th 2016
Interview- June 15th 2016. - approved!!
POE- July 13th 2016 -Chicago

Married July 18th 2016. (L)

AOS

Package sent- August 18th 2016

Arrived at Chicago Lockbox- August 20th 2016.

NOA 1 - August 25th 2016 (text received 27th).

AP NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (text received 27th).

EAD NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (email received 27th).

NOA1 Hard copies received- September 1st 2016.

Bio-metrics- 20th September 2016.

Request Initial Information for I-485 - October 6th 2016.

RFIE- Affidavit Support information October 11th 2016.

RFIE- Response sent Overnight USPS. October 17th 2016.

RFIE- Delivered October 18th 2016.

RFIE- Received by USCIS October 20th 2016.

EAD- Card Being produced November 17th 2016.

AP- Approved November 17th 2016.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Thank you people so far so good no we did not meet on dating website we met through mutual friends and thank you for informing that education has nothing to do with this k1 visa case. I am a business man here in india and she is a teacher in usa, so mostly our papers are accurate as per their guidelines and in our case it's more like love arranged as both are families are happy with our decisions and participating equally in everything.I also read an advise here on this thread about medical and upon investigating further I can only do that once the mumbai india counslet sends me lists of test and recommended doctor by them so I guess I will have to wait it out.

I feel from Mumbai india I am the only person for Jan 2016 applicant for k1 visa and rest are from various parts of the world.

I have also asked my partner to try and come to india during our interview time and stay with me for 2 months during her school holidays hope this could also be considered ..

Coz for them it's just the case and for us there is lots at stake and cannot afford to be separated any further then what we already are going through.

I have hired a lawyer today to take ahead my case from here till the end as I can't keep worring about what's going to happen it's really bad feeling and no 1 suld go through this few more dollars gone but atlist I can focus on my business and life I hope I did correct. I am constantly going to update as I feel you guys were fantastic. And I hope we get happiness at the end of this emotional rollacoster of process wait.

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Filling out I-134

Do I need a letter from employer or bank? Can I just include my last 3 years tax returns and pay stubs or do they need a letter from employer?

W2 and pay stubs is fine, you don't need a letter from work. For us my fiance just got a promotion half way though the year so he'd have a weak W2. He needs a letter from work and paystubs instead.

K-1 Jan 2016 Applicant timeline.

I-129f sent to lock box 7th January 2016.
Delivered 11th January 2016.
NOA1 sent to CSC January 14th 2016.
NOA1 Hard copy January 21st 2016.
RFE email 10th March 2016.
RFE hard copy - 21th March 2016.
RFE Evidence sent- 4th April 2016.
RFE Received by USCIS- 6th April 2016.
NOA2 Received by email dated 18th April 2016.
NOA2 hard copy - April 21st 2016
NVC Recieved- May 9th 2016.
NVC number received- May 9th 2016.
DS-160 filled out - 9th May 2016.
Medical - May 18th 2016
CEAC in Transit - 11th May 2016.
CEAC update embassy received medical- may 24th 2016
Interview- June 15th 2016. - approved!!
POE- July 13th 2016 -Chicago

Married July 18th 2016. (L)

AOS

Package sent- August 18th 2016

Arrived at Chicago Lockbox- August 20th 2016.

NOA 1 - August 25th 2016 (text received 27th).

AP NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (text received 27th).

EAD NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (email received 27th).

NOA1 Hard copies received- September 1st 2016.

Bio-metrics- 20th September 2016.

Request Initial Information for I-485 - October 6th 2016.

RFIE- Affidavit Support information October 11th 2016.

RFIE- Response sent Overnight USPS. October 17th 2016.

RFIE- Delivered October 18th 2016.

RFIE- Received by USCIS October 20th 2016.

EAD- Card Being produced November 17th 2016.

AP- Approved November 17th 2016.

Posted

Yes you send that to your fiance and then they take it to the interview at the embassy.

K-1 Jan 2016 Applicant timeline.

I-129f sent to lock box 7th January 2016.
Delivered 11th January 2016.
NOA1 sent to CSC January 14th 2016.
NOA1 Hard copy January 21st 2016.
RFE email 10th March 2016.
RFE hard copy - 21th March 2016.
RFE Evidence sent- 4th April 2016.
RFE Received by USCIS- 6th April 2016.
NOA2 Received by email dated 18th April 2016.
NOA2 hard copy - April 21st 2016
NVC Recieved- May 9th 2016.
NVC number received- May 9th 2016.
DS-160 filled out - 9th May 2016.
Medical - May 18th 2016
CEAC in Transit - 11th May 2016.
CEAC update embassy received medical- may 24th 2016
Interview- June 15th 2016. - approved!!
POE- July 13th 2016 -Chicago

Married July 18th 2016. (L)

AOS

Package sent- August 18th 2016

Arrived at Chicago Lockbox- August 20th 2016.

NOA 1 - August 25th 2016 (text received 27th).

AP NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (text received 27th).

EAD NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (email received 27th).

NOA1 Hard copies received- September 1st 2016.

Bio-metrics- 20th September 2016.

Request Initial Information for I-485 - October 6th 2016.

RFIE- Affidavit Support information October 11th 2016.

RFIE- Response sent Overnight USPS. October 17th 2016.

RFIE- Delivered October 18th 2016.

RFIE- Received by USCIS October 20th 2016.

EAD- Card Being produced November 17th 2016.

AP- Approved November 17th 2016.

Posted
demortis1968, on 13 Feb 2016 - 10:55 AM, said:

Filling out I-134

Do I need a letter from employer or bank? Can I just include my last 3 years tax returns and pay stubs or do they need a letter from employer?

The Philippines requires the following:

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge

or burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form may be

useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You

may also be asked to submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and

wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to

substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

Posted
demortis1968, on 13 Feb 2016 - 11:23 AM, said:

Thank you for the fast reply. I do have my W-2's and paystubs for the last 2 years plus my tax returns. I just need to send copies of all of this when I send in my I-134?

They only require information for tax year 2014. Just follow the instructions and you should not have any problems.

Each Embassy is different for their requirements and therefor I have three suggestions. First off get the Embassy Letter and prepare everything that it contains.http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf Second, head over to the sub-forum and ask you questions that are specific to the processing through the Philippines. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/ Third. Visit my website for additional information and help processing through the Philippines. There are may Gotchas to avoid and I will tell you how to avoid them. The link is below at the red twisting arrow.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hi guys! They are now working on the January 2016 filers so please if some of you have been approved already let us know so we can all enjoy and happy about each other's approval before it moves to our file! :goofy:

Edited by Yalda
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I'm so excited for everyone! :)

I'm expecting mine to be around end of march haha.

01/25/16 - Sent I-129f

01/28/16 - Packet received

02/01/16 - NOA1 (CSC)

02/02/16 - USCIS Cashed Check

02/08/16 - Received NOA1 Hardcopy

03/23/16 - NOA2

03/28/16 - Received NOA2 Hardcopy

04/11/16 - NVC received case

04/18/16 - Case Number Assigned

04/22/16 - Received NVC Letter

05/12/16 - Medical

05/23/16 - Interview - APPROVED!

06/01/16 - Received Passport with VISA

06/01/16 - Received "Packet 3" Lol

06/03/16 - CFO Seminar - Got the Cetificate and Sticker!

07/12/16 - Flight to US

07/13/16 - ARRIVED! :D

07/21/16 - Married (L)

08/01/16 - Sent AOS Packet

08/04/16 - Packet Delivered as per USPS

08/13/16 - NOA1

08/16/16 - Received Text / Email Notification

08/17/16 - USCIS Cashed Check

08/19/16 - Received NOA1 Hardcopy

08/29/16 - Received Biometrics Letter

09/07/16 - Biometrics Done!

12/05/16 - i485 approved

12/08/16 - Received Greencard in mail

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ukraine
Timeline
Posted

Our case is still unfer "received" as of a few minutes ago. We're Jan. 4 so hopefully itll update soon with good news!

Well, today is President's Day, so take the day to relax, as I'm sure all federal employees are also.

Posted

I saw 2 people from January 4th on this forum who were approved, you can see it in the Ingors list. So far 4 people were approved from January.

K-1 Jan 2016 Applicant timeline.

I-129f sent to lock box 7th January 2016.
Delivered 11th January 2016.
NOA1 sent to CSC January 14th 2016.
NOA1 Hard copy January 21st 2016.
RFE email 10th March 2016.
RFE hard copy - 21th March 2016.
RFE Evidence sent- 4th April 2016.
RFE Received by USCIS- 6th April 2016.
NOA2 Received by email dated 18th April 2016.
NOA2 hard copy - April 21st 2016
NVC Recieved- May 9th 2016.
NVC number received- May 9th 2016.
DS-160 filled out - 9th May 2016.
Medical - May 18th 2016
CEAC in Transit - 11th May 2016.
CEAC update embassy received medical- may 24th 2016
Interview- June 15th 2016. - approved!!
POE- July 13th 2016 -Chicago

Married July 18th 2016. (L)

AOS

Package sent- August 18th 2016

Arrived at Chicago Lockbox- August 20th 2016.

NOA 1 - August 25th 2016 (text received 27th).

AP NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (text received 27th).

EAD NOA1- 22nd August 2016 (email received 27th).

NOA1 Hard copies received- September 1st 2016.

Bio-metrics- 20th September 2016.

Request Initial Information for I-485 - October 6th 2016.

RFIE- Affidavit Support information October 11th 2016.

RFIE- Response sent Overnight USPS. October 17th 2016.

RFIE- Delivered October 18th 2016.

RFIE- Received by USCIS October 20th 2016.

EAD- Card Being produced November 17th 2016.

AP- Approved November 17th 2016.

 
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