December 2016 Filers (merged)

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

18 minutes ago, gtiorobertsf said:

Yes I called them to get the numbers.

Cool. So now you can track your case getting the embassy here https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

[minemar 96]

So our interview is in 2 weeks in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and I want to double check the papers I am gonna bring with me at the Consulate. If you think I have something missing, could you please let me know?  Or any advice?  Thanks!

 

• Passport
• Previous visa
• Birth Certificate of Petitioner (Copy)
• Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Original and copy)
• Affidavit of Support
• Papers to back up the affidavit: W2, Tax Transcripts, Employer letter, Pay Stubs.Bank Statements.
• Police Certificate
• Medical Examination (The sealed envelope)
• NOA1, NOA2, NVC letters
• Packet 3 letter / Invite letter
• Pictures of Us together, With dates in the back
• 2 Passport Style pictures of Benefeciary
• Proof of ongoin relationship (Chat logs, Travel History, Flight reservation)
• Plans of wedding (Receipt of the payment for the wedding dress, venue information)
• Copy of i-129F package

Would this be enough? Am I missing something?  I don't want to give them any reason to deny us, So I want to be really prepared for it.

[gtiorobertsf 72]

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6 minutes ago, minemar said:

So our interview is in 2 weeks in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and I want to double check the papers I am gonna bring with me at the Consulate. If you think I have something missing, could you please let me know?  Or any advice?  Thanks!

 

• Passport
• Previous visa
• Birth Certificate of Petitioner (Copy)
• Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Original and copy)
• Affidavit of Support
• Papers to back up the affidavit: W2, Tax Transcripts, Employer letter, Pay Stubs.Bank Statements.
• Police Certificate
• Medical Examination (The sealed envelope)
• NOA1, NOA2, NVC letters
• Packet 3 letter / Invite letter
• Pictures of Us together, With dates in the back
• 2 Passport Style pictures of Benefeciary
• Proof of ongoin relationship (Chat logs, Travel History, Flight reservation)
• Plans of wedding (Receipt of the payment for the wedding dress, venue information)
• Copy of i-129F package

Would this be enough? Am I missing something?  I don't want to give them any reason to deny us, So I want to be really prepared for it.

To me it looks good.

My fiancé will be going thru Juarez as well and thanks for posting he will be needing the information as well.

Quick question from the time you were able to schedule the interview how long until the first available appointment? Just curious.

[RJandHamid 1,133]

14 minutes ago, minemar said:

So our interview is in 2 weeks in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and I want to double check the papers I am gonna bring with me at the Consulate. If you think I have something missing, could you please let me know?  Or any advice?  Thanks!

 

• Passport
• Previous visa
• Birth Certificate of Petitioner (Copy)
• Birth Certificate of Beneficiary (Original and copy)
• Affidavit of Support
• Papers to back up the affidavit: W2, Tax Transcripts, Employer letter, Pay Stubs.Bank Statements.
• Police Certificate
• Medical Examination (The sealed envelope)
• NOA1, NOA2, NVC letters
• Packet 3 letter / Invite letter
• Pictures of Us together, With dates in the back
• 2 Passport Style pictures of Benefeciary
• Proof of ongoin relationship (Chat logs, Travel History, Flight reservation)
• Plans of wedding (Receipt of the payment for the wedding dress, venue information)
• Copy of i-129F package

Would this be enough? Am I missing something?  I don't want to give them any reason to deny us, So I want to be really prepared for it.

Not sure if it is required, but you can also include updated letters of intent from each of you. Essentially the same letter you submitted with the initial petition, but with the date closer to the interview. 

[minemar 96]

2 minutes ago, gtiorobertsf said:

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To me it looks good.

My fiancé will be going thru Juarez as well and thanks for posting he will be needing the information as well.

Quick question from the time you were able to schedule the interview how long until the first available appointment? Just curious.

 

After my fiancé (Petitioner) received the letter and I went to book the appoinment, the next available date was a month after.  Which was a total bumer.  my thoughts to you (which I didn't get in time when I was at the NVC stage) is, fill DS-160, pay your fee and schedule. Just after your case says "READY" at the CEAC site.  Otherwise you will lose time.

 

I never received the letter in Mexico, but luckily my fiancé did, he had no trouble with the mail service,  So while you wait for the packet 3 (the invite letter) you can go ahead and fill the form, (btw I just realized I didn't mentioned the DS-160 confirmation in the list of documents, you need it too) and pay your visa fee. and get your appoinment. You'll save time and u will not waste over a month like I did just to wait for that letter.

 

Other people failed to inform me it was better to do it that way. Or they weren't clear enough.

 

[Roger & Grace 198]

10 hours ago, AlohaDestiny said:

Done with my interview in Manila this morning and got APPROVED! 👏❤️👍

 

Such a big relief hearing these lines from a CO: "Congratulations. Welcome to the United States Of America. You're approved! Wait for your visa in 5-7 business days! You may go home now!" 🙂

 

 

 

 

Soooooo happy for you!  

Hope we are next!!!!

[GeeRaf 61]

11 hours ago, AlohaDestiny said:

Done with my interview in Manila this morning and got APPROVED! 👏❤️👍

 

Such a big relief hearing these lines from a CO: "Congratulations. Welcome to the United States Of America. You're approved! Wait for your visa in 5-7 business days! You may go home now!" 🙂

 

 

 

 

Congratulations! What beautiful words to hear.

[db2016 100]

22 hours ago, tritruong85 said:

Wow I wish that was the answer I was given. Please let me know if you get an answer this Thursday.

We finally got an answer from USCIS basically telling us "We have placed your case on a processing hold because the required security checks remain pending. Until we receive the results of these security checks, we cannot move forward on your case. We require the results of security checks "

 

probably some of the most depressing news we could have received. from what I have read it could take up to another 2 or 3 months to clear. 

Edited June 7, 2017 by hy2016

[tritruong85 54]

6 minutes ago, hy2016 said:

We finally got an answer from USCIS basically telling us "We have placed your case on a processing hold because the required security checks remain pending. Until we receive the results of these security checks, we cannot move forward on your case. We require the results of security checks "

 

probably some of the most depressing news we could have received. from what I have read it could take up to another 2 or 3 months to clear. 

Oh I am sorry to hear about that. Now I am worried if that is why mine is also delayed. Well at least they gave you a more specific answer.

[db2016 100]

Just now, tritruong85 said:

Oh I am sorry to hear about that. Now I am worried if that is why mine is also delayed. Well at least they gave you a more specific answer.

a specific answer but not really a timeline or understanding why or how long this will last. 

[Kuben&Tiffany 42]

3 hours ago, hy2016 said:

We finally got an answer from USCIS basically telling us "We have placed your case on a processing hold because the required security checks remain pending. Until we receive the results of these security checks, we cannot move forward on your case. We require the results of security checks "

 

probably some of the most depressing news we could have received. from what I have read it could take up to another 2 or 3 months to clear. 

Oh no....That's terrible news. That's the answer we had been worried we would hear. I'm so sorry to hear this, I was really hoping you guys would be cleared through this week. :-(

[moosy 139]

"We've granted you your visa, congratulations! You can pick it up next week."

 

I texted my fiance saying "Guess who's coming to annoy you by the end of this month?!"

[smedeiros 14]

my fiance just sent the packet 3 email, he had to send it 3 times he sent it 3 times because the first time he put our receipt number instead of the barcode number, ans then fhe screen shot was illegible-he doesnt have a printer and the site wouldnt send the email of the confirmation to him or me so he just took a screen shot of it, are either of those going to be a problem?

 

how long does it take to get packet 4?

Edited June 8, 2017 by smedeiros

[goodlulck52 69]

Are there still anyone whose RFE was received by USCIS around May 3 waiting for NOA2? 

[bluesky2830 20]

8 hours ago, goodlulck52 said:

Are there still anyone whose RFE was received by USCIS around May 3 waiting for NOA2? 

They received my RFE on May 10 and I'm still waiting for NOA2 as well . Hopefully be soon for us and everyone else who is still waiting for their NOA2s.

Edited June 8, 2017 by bluesky2830