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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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Next step? Waiting for your NOA1 so you can track the case, then waiting for the NOA2 (approval) or an RFE. From filing to NOA2/RFE is currently taking close to 90 days on average. Then the approved I-129F goes to NVC, then the embassy. That process takes roughly a month. Then your fiance can apply for the visa (DS-160) and will get a packet with what they need to do (medical info, additional forms needed, etc.) and an interview can/will be scheduled.

 

After the NOA2, the petitioner should send a copy of all documents sent with the I-129F to the beneficiary (in case something gets lost on the way to the embassy). You should also include a copy of the NOA2, the I-134 + supporting documentation, and additional proof of an ongoing relationship (including the time after filing). How long it takes at the embassy is embassy specific. It could be a month, it could be several months. Some are busier or more difficult than others.

 

The entire process from filing to visa in hand is taking roughly 6-8 months or so currently. Some get it in a little less, and some take even longer.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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Giovanny Morales   5

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Thank you so much!

 

USCIS's website did not mention anything about me having to complete an affidavit of support... in fact, I was told, that the form I-134 was not needed until my fiancée and I apply for adjusted status...

 

Do you have any information on this?

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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13 minutes ago, Giovanny Morales said:

Thank you so much!

 

USCIS's website did not mention anything about me having to complete an affidavit of support... in fact, I was told, that the form I-134 was not needed until my fiancée and I apply for adjusted status...

 

Do you have any information on this?

 

The I-134 (Affidavit of Support) is not required at every embassy, but the vast majority do require it. It is not needed for the I-129F, but it is needed for the visa interview. This one only needs 100% of the federal poverty level and 1 year of tax returns. The I-864 for AOS needs 125% and 3 years of tax returns (it's also legally enforceable unlike the I-134).

 

Follow the guide here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Nicaragua&cty=Managua

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

YecaCruz Rising Star

YecaCruz   386

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While you are waiting for the NOA there are some things you can have your fiancé do; get birth certificate (I suggest 3 copies)

 

Things you will need, but not until you are at the NVC or NOA 2 stage:

*Certificado de soltería (singleness certificate) 

*Police certificate from the National police - (this has an expiration so don't get it too soon)

*I-134 and if you need a cosponsor because you don't meet the poverty threshold get that form ready.

* At least 12 passport sized photos. Those are needed for the Civil Surgeon appointment as well as AOS. Cheaper to get them in

Nicaragua so...

If applicable:

 

* Any marriage certificates if you've previously married as well as Divorce certificate which can be obtained from the Central Civil Registry in Managua

 

Let me know when you get to the waiting for interview part, I can send you a copy of the packet 4 which the embassy graciously emailed to me. Good luck on your visa journey and let me know if you have any questions; I would love to help in any way I can

A Tale of Two Dakotaraguans

K1 Journey - 78 Days

 

Sent I-129F - 11/16/15 [Day 1]
NOA1 - 11/18 (Hard copy: 11/24) [Day 2, Day 8]
NOA2 - 12/18 (Hard copy: 12/26) [Day 32, Day 40]
NVC received file: 1/05/2016 [Day 50] Obtained NVC invoice number, paid visa fee, filled out DS-160: 1/06 [Day 51]
Fiancé's medical: 1/12 9:00am [Day 57]
Interview: 1/22 9:30am, Approved! [67 days] (F)
Visa status on ceac site= "AP": 1/25, "Issued":01/27, "In Transit: 2/02", Visa packet in hand: 2/03 [Day 78]
POE: (Houston) 2/04, North Dakota arrival: 2/05

Married (civil): 2/05/16 (L)

AOS - 55 Days

 

I-485, AP, EAD sent : 3/03/2016 [Day 1]

Delivered: 3/04 [Day 2]

Electronic NOA1: 3/08 [Day 5]  NOA1 Hardcopy rcv'd in mail: 3/12 [Day 9]; Biometric Notification rcv'd in mail: 3/26 [Day 23]; Biometrics Appt: 4/06 in Fargo, ND [Day 33]

Notification(s): "Your new card is being produced" 4/23 [Day 48] ; "Your case was approved" 4/26 [Day 51]; "Your card was mailed on 4/27" 4/28 [Day 53]

Green Card in Hand: 4/30 [Day 55]

D-day ("Dress day"/I do...again Day/wedding reception): 9/10/16

ROC - 390 days 

Spoiler

Window opens: 1/24/2018

Package sent: 1/26, Delivered on 1/29 at 11:17am to CSC - [Day 1]

Check cashed: 1/31 [Day 3]

NOA1: 1/29 [Day 1]; NOA rcv'd in mail: 2/02 [Day 4]

Biometrics  Sent 5/5, rcv'd in mail 5/12 [Day 107]

Biometrics appt: Not required

18 Month extension letter received, dated 8/18: 8/24/18 [Day 211]

"New Card Being Produced" - 2/11/19 [Day 382], email "we mailed your card on 2/14" - 2/15

Card arrived: 2/19/19 [Day 390]

Citizenship - 643 Days

Spoiler

Window opens: 01/24/2019

E-file: 01/28/2019 [Day 1]

Biometrics = scheduled: 02/01 [Day 4], view uploaded document: 02/05 [Day 8], appointment day: 02/19 [Day 22] In Fargo, ND

Interview scheduled notification online: 9/3/20 [Day 585]

Interview in Minneapolis, MN: 10/20/20 [Day 632] at 12:15 PM: passed/approved

Oath Ceremony: scheduled 10/20, view letter online 10/21

Oath : Fargo, ND 2:15pm at sanctuary events center. No guests allowed

 

1808 total days of thinking about/waiting for immigrations!

Applied for US Passport 11/4/2020, application approved 1/26/21, passport and naturalization cert received in mailbox: 1/28/21 📘

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Giovanny Morales   5

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On ‎3‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 6:23 PM, JJGussiaas (Gush) said:

While you are waiting for the NOA there are some things you can have your fiancé do; get birth certificate (I suggest 3 copies)

 

Things you will need, but not until you are at the NVC or NOA 2 stage:

*Certificado de soltería (singleness certificate) 

*Police certificate from the National police - (this has an expiration so don't get it too soon)

*I-134 and if you need a cosponsor because you don't meet the poverty threshold get that form ready.

* At least 12 passport sized photos. Those are needed for the Civil Surgeon appointment as well as AOS. Cheaper to get them in

Nicaragua so...

If applicable:

 

* Any marriage certificates if you've previously married as well as Divorce certificate which can be obtained from the Central Civil Registry in Managua

 

Let me know when you get to the waiting for interview part, I can send you a copy of the packet 4 which the embassy graciously emailed to me. Good luck on your visa journey and let me know if you have any questions; I would love to help in any way I can

Thank you so much!!!

 
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