Off and running...sent our I-130's in!

[kiandi 1]

No, they were like timeline graphs I found on this site, but I don't remember how I found them..so nm on that.

However, I have notice on the processing page that they mention all the centers except the Potomac. So how in the world can ppl assigned to the Potomac Center know when Potomac is processing?

Oooh, thanks for the link, this is great! I've heard about (unofficial) expediting from a FB expat group.

[JoshK 0]

No, they were like timeline graphs I found on this site, but I don't remember how I found them..so nm on that.

However, I have notice on the processing page that they mention all the centers except the Potomac. So how in the world can ppl assigned to the Potomac Center know when Potomac is processing?

Oooh, thanks for the link, this is great! I've heard about (unofficial) expediting from a FB expat group.

From what I understand, the Potomac center was newly opened around 2015 or something? Maybe that's why?

I'm just guessing, though. Perhaps someone else can shed some light on it.

Let us know when your NOA2 comes through. Will be interesting to see if it's in line with the others in that thread...around 30 days + or -.

[kiandi 1]

From what I understand, the Potomac center was newly opened around 2015 or something? Maybe that's why?

I'm just guessing, though. Perhaps someone else can shed some light on it.

Let us know when your NOA2 comes through. Will be interesting to see if it's in line with the others in that thread...around 30 days + or -.

Oh, okay, guess that explains it. Hopefully the Potomac is quick in processing and I will definitely let you know when our NOA2 comes through!

[kurto 0]

No, they were like timeline graphs I found on this site, but I don't remember how I found them..so nm on that.

However, I have notice on the processing page that they mention all the centers except the Potomac. So how in the world can ppl assigned to the Potomac Center know when Potomac is processing?

Oooh, thanks for the link, this is great! I've heard about (unofficial) expediting from a FB expat group.

Hi kiandi,

Have you seen this flow chart page? http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow It has helped me a lot through the process. I'm the USC living in Australia with my partner, we've got the interview scheduled and very nervous/excited! Whilst I know people say you need to prove domicile, nothing in the process has mentioned this and the Interview documents didn't say anything either. I'm moving with relatives so hopefully that will be fine.

[kiandi 1]

Hi kiandi,

Have you seen this flow chart page? http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow It has helped me a lot through the process. I'm the USC living in Australia with my partner, we've got the interview scheduled and very nervous/excited! Whilst I know people say you need to prove domicile, nothing in the process has mentioned this and the Interview documents didn't say anything either. I'm moving with relatives so hopefully that will be fine.

Hello kurto!

Thank you so much for this link...I'm hoping it will help my hubby and I too! So far, we are still waiting for the NOA2! Anyways, congrats and good luck on your upcoming interview!

[JoshK 0]

Hi kiandi,

Have you seen this flow chart page? http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow It has helped me a lot through the process. I'm the USC living in Australia with my partner, we've got the interview scheduled and very nervous/excited! Whilst I know people say you need to prove domicile, nothing in the process has mentioned this and the Interview documents didn't say anything either. I'm moving with relatives so hopefully that will be fine.

Hi kurto,

Are you applying for a fiance' visa? I'm not sure about that one specifically, but it may help to do a few bits and pieces around domicile. You may already have some of these, but things like: ensure you have a US bank account, register to vote (if not already), register kids for school (if appropriate), line up a job or at least have evidence of applying for jobs, and even a letter from your relatives stating that you'll be living with them. They're all pretty easy things to do and may help prove domicile. I've been out of the US for about 10 years now, so will definitely have to re-establish domicile before we get to the end of the process.

Cheers

[kurto 0]

Hi kurto,

Are you applying for a fiance' visa? I'm not sure about that one specifically, but it may help to do a few bits and pieces around domicile. You may already have some of these, but things like: ensure you have a US bank account, register to vote (if not already), register kids for school (if appropriate), line up a job or at least have evidence of applying for jobs, and even a letter from your relatives stating that you'll be living with them. They're all pretty easy things to do and may help prove domicile. I've been out of the US for about 10 years now, so will definitely have to re-establish domicile before we get to the end of the process.

Cheers

Hi Josh,

Thanks for that. Yeah, I'm applying for the K1 visa. I'll be opening a US bank account via citi bank in Brisbane, no kids. I've actually tried to register to vote but was told by a local county in Boston that I can't because I've never been to the US before (despite the vote website saying I can register to vote while living abroad). I didn't think about the letter from relatives - I'll ask my cousin for one . As for the job, yeah I can get a letter from my current employer to state that I will be continuing to work when I move. That will also be what I use for my Affidavit, because I have no US income but will continue my current job.

Thanks

[kiandi 1]

Nice to "meet" you! Sounds like our situations parallel quite a bit, then. :-)

So, if you're a month ahead of us, it sounds like we have at least another month+ before we can even hope to hear anything. I'll be interested to follow your journey to see how ours might go! Best of luck!

Hello there JoshK!! Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I received the NOA2 today. It had the "Notice Date" as March 25, 2016 and it took 17 days to be mailed to AU! Just wanted to let you know and hopefully yours will be coming soon! Oh, and I never received an email for the NOA2. so be aware if you are checking your email for the NOA2.

[JoshK 0]

Hello there JoshK!! Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I received the NOA2 today. It had the "Notice Date" as March 25, 2016 and it took 17 days to be mailed to AU! Just wanted to let you know and hopefully yours will be coming soon! Oh, and I never received an email for the NOA2. so be aware if you are checking your email for the NOA2.

That's good news! Congrats!

So about how long was it between your NOA1 & NOA2?

[kiandi 1]

That's good news! Congrats!

So about how long was it between your NOA1 & NOA2?

Priority Date on NOA1 is January 26 and Notice Date on NOA2 is March 25th......so about 2 months plus 2 weeks for the NOA2 letter to be mailed to Australia. Hope you get yours soon! Where was your petition mailed to? Mine was Potomac.

[kiandi 1]

That's good news! Congrats!

So about how long was it between your NOA1 & NOA2?

Here is some news you would be interested in....On April 12th, I received two emails (one for me and one for the hubby) from the NVC. It was the Welcome letter with our case # and what steps to take next. Just letting you know I didn't have to call the NVC for the case #. Glad because I didn't want to be put on hold for hours on end! lol!!! So just give about 2 weeks give or take to receive emails from the NVC from the date printed on the NOA2. Hoping you get your NOA2 soon!

[Thesmiths2016 117]

Hi all, I see this thread hasn't been touched in a while so I was curious how you're going JoshK and Klandi?

Sorry been a silent follower here.

I'm a kiwi, living in australia with my USC husband. So like you both we filed from abroad. My NOA1 was 24th March and was sent to Nebraska so I have a while to wait yet ... estimated end of July for my NOA2.

[JoshK 0]

Hi all, I see this thread hasn't been touched in a while so I was curious how you're going JoshK and Klandi?

Sorry been a silent follower here.

I'm a kiwi, living in australia with my USC husband. So like you both we filed from abroad. My NOA1 was 24th March and was sent to Nebraska so I have a while to wait yet ... estimated end of July for my NOA2.

Funny you should ask, as we just received our NOA2 via mail yesterday!

The date on it was 5 May, so it was almost exactly 2 months from the NOA1. As I understand it, we're supposed to get contacted by the embassy here for the next steps...I'll have to read up a bit more on what happens now. I was so focused on getting to this stage, I hadn't paid much attention to what comes next. lol

[kiandi 1]

Funny you should ask, as we just received our NOA2 via mail yesterday!

The date on it was 5 May, so it was almost exactly 2 months from the NOA1. As I understand it, we're supposed to get contacted by the embassy here for the next steps...I'll have to read up a bit more on what happens now. I was so focused on getting to this stage, I hadn't paid much attention to what comes next. lol

Congrats Josh K!! Once you get your welcome letter from the NVC, you should call them and give them both yours and your wife's emails so you both get messages from them. Then you chose an agent that could be you, your wife or both of you. I went with the latter. (I believe this process is called the DS-261). Then you'll get another letter from the NVC about the two fees for the DS-260 and the AOS. They must be paid separate from each other and must be a US checking account. You only need the checking account number and the routing number. Then in about 3 -5 business days it should go through and once it says paid on your NVC page, then you can get access to the DS-260 to fill it out. Hope this makes sense to you....lol!

So far the process has been very easy. My husband and I are now filling out the the DS-260 and collecting documents and paperwork for the AOS.

[kiandi 1]

Hi all, I see this thread hasn't been touched in a while so I was curious how you're going JoshK and Klandi?

Sorry been a silent follower here.

I'm a kiwi, living in australia with my USC husband. So like you both we filed from abroad. My NOA1 was 24th March and was sent to Nebraska so I have a while to wait yet ... estimated end of July for my NOA2.

Hello there!

No worries about being a silent follower..the more the merrier!!

On where we are in our Visa Journey, we received our NOA1 on January 26th and NOA2 on March 25th. So roughly 2 months waiting time. Our case was at the Potomac Service Center and is now at the NVC, We already paid our fees and now we are at the "fun" part of the journey...filling out the DS-260 and gathering documents to be submitted. So far the whole process has been easy. The NVC basically will send you letters/emails throughout the process, telling you what to do next. Oh, and btw, I am the USC and my hubby is the Aussie! If you have any questions, just ask and I will do my best to answer them.