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Isabella_NZ   54

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Hi everyone,

 

I may be getting a bit ahead of myself as I am still waiting to hear if my K1 visa has been approved however I have noticed a lot of the interviews in Australia are done in Sydney. Is that a requirement? I live in Brisbane and I am just wondering if I am going to have to travel to Sydney for it.

 

Thanks :)

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A'n'L   735

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You mean you're waiting for your fiancés i129f petition filed on your behalf to be approved.

 

Yes, you will need to go to Sydney for the K1 visa interview.

If it isn't difficult, it isn't worth it.

 

K1 process

9/24/15: I129f sent

9/30/15: NOA1

11/2/15: NOA2

Delayed processing due to work

3/15/16: Medical

4/28/16: Interview (approved)

Delayed entry due to work

8/12/16: POE Detroit

 

9/4/16: Wedding!

 

AOS process:

9/9/16: I485/I131/I765 sent

9/14/16: Received 3xNOAs by text/e-mail (day 2)

9/14-18/16: Received 3xpaper NOAs 

9/23/16: Received biometrics appointment letter (day 11)

10/3/16: Biometrics appointment (day 19)

11/4/16: EAD+AP approved (day 53)

11/16/16: EAD status changed to card shipped (day 65)

11/17/16: EAD/AP combo card received (day 66)

12/30/16: Notice of interview scheduled (day 109)

2/1/17: AOS interview (day 142) - APPROVED

2/8/17: GC received (day 150)

 

ROC process:

11/3/2018: ROC window opens

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Isabella_NZ   54

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On 22/01/2017 at 7:37 PM, A'n'L said:

You mean you're waiting for your fiancés i129f petition filed on your behalf to be approved.

 

Yes, you will need to go to Sydney for the K1 visa interview.

Oh really, thats annoying as we will both be in Sydney on holiday in February.....

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A'n'L   735

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3 hours ago, Isabella_NZ said:

Oh really, thats annoying as we will both be in Sydney on holiday in February.....

It's just part of the process. Not all consulates are equipped/staffed to process immigrant visas. At least you can interview in your own country (eg. Norwegians and Danes have to travel to Sweden)

If it isn't difficult, it isn't worth it.

 

K1 process

9/24/15: I129f sent

9/30/15: NOA1

11/2/15: NOA2

Delayed processing due to work

3/15/16: Medical

4/28/16: Interview (approved)

Delayed entry due to work

8/12/16: POE Detroit

 

9/4/16: Wedding!

 

AOS process:

9/9/16: I485/I131/I765 sent

9/14/16: Received 3xNOAs by text/e-mail (day 2)

9/14-18/16: Received 3xpaper NOAs 

9/23/16: Received biometrics appointment letter (day 11)

10/3/16: Biometrics appointment (day 19)

11/4/16: EAD+AP approved (day 53)

11/16/16: EAD status changed to card shipped (day 65)

11/17/16: EAD/AP combo card received (day 66)

12/30/16: Notice of interview scheduled (day 109)

2/1/17: AOS interview (day 142) - APPROVED

2/8/17: GC received (day 150)

 

ROC process:

11/3/2018: ROC window opens

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Isabella_NZ   54

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19 hours ago, A'n'L said:

It's just part of the process. Not all consulates are equipped/staffed to process immigrant visas. At least you can interview in your own country (eg. Norwegians and Danes have to travel to Sweden)

That is a good point, thank you :)
 

In saying that the flight from Brisbane to Sydney is longer than Norway to Sweden lol

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A'n'L   735

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55 minutes ago, Isabella_NZ said:

That is a good point, thank you :)
 

In saying that the flight from Brisbane to Sydney is longer than Norway to Sweden lol

Depends what part of Norway you're from, lol.

 

Also, you don't have to cross a border. After the interview the consulate keep your passport. In the event of a border closure (usually Scandinavians travel freely), we could be stuck in Sweden.

 

Anyway, it was not a problem for me - just a little annoying to waste a full working day. 

If it isn't difficult, it isn't worth it.

 

K1 process

9/24/15: I129f sent

9/30/15: NOA1

11/2/15: NOA2

Delayed processing due to work

3/15/16: Medical

4/28/16: Interview (approved)

Delayed entry due to work

8/12/16: POE Detroit

 

9/4/16: Wedding!

 

AOS process:

9/9/16: I485/I131/I765 sent

9/14/16: Received 3xNOAs by text/e-mail (day 2)

9/14-18/16: Received 3xpaper NOAs 

9/23/16: Received biometrics appointment letter (day 11)

10/3/16: Biometrics appointment (day 19)

11/4/16: EAD+AP approved (day 53)

11/16/16: EAD status changed to card shipped (day 65)

11/17/16: EAD/AP combo card received (day 66)

12/30/16: Notice of interview scheduled (day 109)

2/1/17: AOS interview (day 142) - APPROVED

2/8/17: GC received (day 150)

 

ROC process:

11/3/2018: ROC window opens

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Isabella_NZ   54

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1 hour ago, A'n'L said:

Depends what part of Norway you're from, lol.

 

Also, you don't have to cross a border. After the interview the consulate keep your passport. In the event of a border closure (usually Scandinavians travel freely), we could be stuck in Sweden.

 

Anyway, it was not a problem for me - just a little annoying to waste a full working day. 

REALLY?! Gosh that would be a pain!

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Yes its Sydney, My fiance lives in Brisbane and that is where he will interview next week for his K1 Visa. 

01/31/17.... K1 Visa Approved

02/03/17.... K1 Visa Received in Hand

06/05/17....Arrived in the USA (LAX)

06/24/17....Married on Cape Cod <3

 

07/10/17....Sent AOS package (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/17/17.... AOS notice date for NOA1 (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/21/17.... Received mailed hardcopies of NOA1s

07/29/17.... Biometrics Notice received in mail 

08/01/17.... Biometrics Appointment AOS - complete (walked in)

08/07/17.... Biometrics Appointment EAD - complete (walked in)

10/23/17.... EAD/AP card delivered to house YAY!

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Isabella_NZ   54

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13 hours ago, Dee elle said:

Everyone in Australia applying for immigrant visas, including the dual intent K1 visa, are interviewed in Sydney. Be thankful you are not in Western Australia, as you can get travel the same day to and from Sydney if you want to!! WAers have no option and it costs!!!!

I had no idea... Guess i am lucky.

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Question:  I was talking to my Fiancee yesterday about his interview in 5 days (yay!). Just by chance I am visiting him when he is scheduled for his interview and it is the day after I arrive. We weren't sure if I could go to the interview as well?

 

We think we will be fine either way(fingers crossed) it's an early morning interview so he was thinking I might want to sleep in after travelling for 30 hours.

 

Anyone know if I will be welcome at the interview? 

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01/31/17.... K1 Visa Approved

02/03/17.... K1 Visa Received in Hand

06/05/17....Arrived in the USA (LAX)

06/24/17....Married on Cape Cod <3

 

07/10/17....Sent AOS package (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/17/17.... AOS notice date for NOA1 (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/21/17.... Received mailed hardcopies of NOA1s

07/29/17.... Biometrics Notice received in mail 

08/01/17.... Biometrics Appointment AOS - complete (walked in)

08/07/17.... Biometrics Appointment EAD - complete (walked in)

10/23/17.... EAD/AP card delivered to house YAY!

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