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1 minute ago, buildingabridge said:

can all of the docs be applied for in one go or must i wait to apply for each one? sorry for the bombardment of questions trying to get a clearer picture in my head.

No worries!

 

You can file for AP and EAD in the same packet as AOS.

Timelines:

ROC:

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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:

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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:

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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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You may not use the J1 visa with the intent of getitng married and adjusting status. If you use the spousal visa, you can work immediately. Do not use bad language and denigrate advice given

geowrian
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Not sure what you read, but that's wrong. That applies to the K-1 (fiance) visa. For a CR-1 (spousal) visa, you can work immediately after entry because you will have LPR status already.   A

Georgia16
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What headache with sponsoring you guys?   If you get married later on and apply then he will also have to sponsor you.

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2 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

K-2 can be filed for one year after the K-1 visa was approved if you do wish them to come at the same time as you.

 

I did K-2 he came at the same time as me. And he started school without any problems here all he had to do was the school medical. 

A K-2 can't get a SSN before they get the EAD (that's not the case with K-1) but they can still attend school and they can still get on the medical insurance.

 

If you marry in NZ and do a CR-1 visa then your kids will do a CR-2 visa.

 

Also just so you know most embassies will want a notarized letter from the bio-dad that the kids are allowed to immigrate and stay in the US and some embassies are fine with just proof of sole custody. 

thanks... my kids are in my care so don't want to leave them behind...so under a k1 visa they can come and go to school and get medical insurance? 

 

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Just now, buildingabridge said:

thanks... my kids are in my care so don't want to leave them behind...so under a k1 visa they can come and go to school and get medical insurance? 

 

Yes no problems. You can also do that if you decide to go with the CR-2 visa. 

 

Just remember that they will only be listed on the K-1 application BUT the will need their own medical and visa and AOS when you get to all of that and there is a separate fee for each of them just so you won't get surprised over how much it will be.

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, buildingabridge said:

Does the K1 visa allow my children to come to. what is AOS? AP? and EAD please

also what is the time frame for these please? thanks

 

Thanks again for all the responses good to know what is required and needed in the end there have been some very helpful and insightful answers and I will no look into more info about cr1...cr2...k1...k2 and H1B visas and make my mind up from that...Thanks 

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Hi everyone

 

So I'm a teacher in New Zealand, I have a guy that's also in the states and thought rather than go through the headache of getting him to sponsor me etc. it would be great to get work, bring my kids with me(they under 10) and eventually get married there and settle. I'm reading online and the easiest way to get in is as a teacher on a J1 visa but these visas after a few years require you to go back to the country you from, if we get married in that time can I then apply under another visa to settle there without having to leave...

 

help :)

 

thanks

 

Not all J-1 visa have the 2 year home residency requirement. The ones that have that requirement are (1) you were funded by the government (e.g. you are part of a Fulbright program in which teachers from another country go to the US to work temporarily), (2) your discipline is in the skill list for your country but usually this is for those pursuing higher education.

 

Anyway, all I wanted to say is that not all J1s make you bearer of the two year home residency requirement. It depends on a few things like what I mentioned.  

 

 

 

 

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Not all J-1 visa have the 2 year home residency requirement. The ones that have that requirement are (1) you were funded by the government (e.g. you are part of a Fulbright program in which teachers from another country go to the US to work temporarily), (2) your discipline is in the skill list for your country but usually this is for those pursuing higher education.

 

Anyway, all I wanted to say is that not all J1s make you bearer of the two year home residency requirement. It depends on a few things like what I mentioned.  

 

thanks Coco8...guess two options exist try and get work from here first or just apply directly...found this site now simplifies the process with cos and pros:http://www.visacoach.com/fiance-vs-spouse-which-is-better.html

 

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OP, based on what you have listed out as priorities to work immediately and having your children with you when you 1st come over, the best visa that would fit would be the CR1 and CR-2's for the kids. Immigration is not an easy or cheap process to go through and it will be stressful but it's worth it in the end to be with your loved ones. Your patience will be tested and so will your wallet. Welcome to the party!

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K1 Visa Process:

 
  • I-129F Packet Sent: 09/11/2015 (Sent to Dallas, TX Lockbox)
  • Delivery Confirmation: 09/16/2015
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notice): 09/18/2015 (Sent to CSC)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 09/26/15
  • NOA2 Received (Electronic notice): 10/06/2015
  • NOA2 Received (Hard Copy): 10/10/2015
  • NVC Received: 10/26/2015
  • NVC Case# Assigned: 10/30/2015
  • NVC Sent to Consulate: 11/02/2015
  • Consulate Received: 11/05/2015
  • Packet 3 Received: 11/12/2015
  • Packet 3 Sent (DS160 Completed & Visa Fee Paid): 11/21/2015
  • Medical Date: 12/16/2015
  • Interview Date: 01/14/2016 (approval pending medical paperwork from Visa Medical Dr. office)
  • Medical Paperwork Sent: 01/27/2016
  • Medical Paperwork Received by Embassy: 02/03/2016
  • Visa Approved: 02/04/2016
  • Visa Issued: 02/05/2016
  • Visa Received: 02/11/2016
  • US Entry (POE): 03/12/2016
  • Applied for SSN: 03/17/2016
  • SSN & Temp Card Received: 03/23/2016
  • Marriage Date: 04/21/2016

AOS/EAD/AP Process:

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  • I-485/I-797/I-131 Packet Sent: 05/10/2016 (Sent to Chicago, IL Lockbox)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 05/12/16
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notices): 05/19/16 (for all 3: AOS, EAD & AP)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copies): 05/23/16 (Notice date of 5/18/16 for all 3)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 06/10/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 06/20/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Completed: 06/20/16
  • EAD/AP Approved: 07/28/2016 {Day 76}
  • EAD/AP Card Received: 08/03/16 {Day 82}
  • DL Tests passed & 1yr. DL issued: 08/18/16
  • AOS Approved: 08/29/16 (Interview waived & Approval notice received in the mail on 9/1/16) {Day 108)
  • 2yr. Greencard Received: 09/09/16 {Day 119)
  • Updated info. w/Social Security Office: 09/22/16
  • Updated info. w/DMV & New 4yr. DL issued: 09/22/16
  • New Permanent SSN Card Received: 09/28/16

1st Date we can File ROC: 05/30/18

ROC Process:

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  • I-751 Packet Sent: 06/11/18 (Sent to California Service Center)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 6/13/18
  • Check Shows Cashed: 6/28/18
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 6/30/18 (Notice date of: 06/26/18)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 3/16/19 (Notice date of: 03/08/19) - USCIS Biometrics Waiver Notice Received
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: N/A - (USCIS is resusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Notice of Transfer Received: 3/21/19 (Notice date of 03/15/19 )- USCIS transferred case to the Potomac Service Center in Arlington, VA for processing.
  • Interview Date: N/A - (Interview waived, received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 of update to case. It was  the ROC Approval with and approval date of 4/17/19)
  • ROC Approved: 4/15/19 (Received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 with an approval date of 4/17/19. Received Hard Copy in the mail on 4/20/19 with a Notice date of 4/15/19)
  • 10yr. Greencard Received: 4/24/19

1st Date we can File Naturalization (N400): 05/30/19

Naturalization Process:

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  • N-400 packet Sent: 3/13/2020 (Submitted online via the USCIS Website)
  • NOA1 Received (Elecctronic Notice): 3/13/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 3/20/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 3/14/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/21/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 3/30/2020 (OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to COVID-19, haven't received cancellation/reschedule notice yet... 😭
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/10/2020 (Notice date of: 12/10/2020) - USCIS Biometrics Reuse Notice Received
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 12/15/2020
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. for: N/A - (USCIS is reusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Interview Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/29/2020 (Notice date of: 12/29/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 12/30/2020
  • Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 1/11/2021
  • Interview Date: 02/17/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to Hazardous Weather Conditions; waiting for reschedule notice. 😭
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Electronic Notice): 2/17/2021 (Notice date of: 2/17/2021) - voicemail from USCIS advising of cancellation received on 2/16/2021; document itself viewable online on 2/20/2021
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Hard Copy): 2/26/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 2/22/2021 (Notice date of: 2/22/2021) - Document itself viewable online on 2/24/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/1/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Date for: 4/13/2021 (at 8:45am; OKC local Field Office) - Received recommended for Approval paper from USCIS Officer, waiting for confirmation and oath ceremony to be scheduled.
  • Naturalization Approved: 4/13/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 4/14/2021 (Notice date of: 4/14/2021) - Document itself viewable online same day.
  • Oath Ceramony Letter Received (Hard Copy): 4/23/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Date: 4/27/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Oath completed, naturalization certificate in hand :dance:
  • Update SSN Info Appt. Scheduled for: 6/4/2021 - update from LPR to US Citizen w/SS Office...Done, waiting on new ss card in mail.
  • Updated SSN Card Received: / /
  • Updated Drivers License Received: / /
  • Applied for US Passport: / /

 

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14 hours ago, buildingabridge said:

thanks... my kids are in my care so don't want to leave them behind...so under a k1 visa they can come and go to school and get medical insurance? 

 

FYI, medical insurance may be paid by employer, private is very expensive. US spouse or fiance would be responsible for your\kids finances. 

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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After reading all this I think the best thing for you to do is to get married and for him to petition you on a I-130 Visa, it takes a little bit maybe a year or so but once you are done with the process you can start working as soon as you receive your SSN.

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12 minutes ago, Sol1427 said:

After reading all this I think the best thing for you to do is to get married and for him to petition you on a I-130 Visa, it takes a little bit maybe a year or so but once you are done with the process you can start working as soon as you receive your SSN.

CR-1 visa

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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1 hour ago, KierenHby said:

CR-1 visa

 

8 hours ago, Prystine said:

OP, based on what you have listed out as priorities to work immediately and having your children with you when you 1st come over, the best visa that would fit would be the CR1 and CR-2's for the kids. Immigration is not an easy or cheap process to go through and it will be stressful but it's worth it in the end to be with your loved ones. Your patience will be tested and so will your wallet. Welcome to the party!

Hi Pristine, yes seems like this is the better option...I have immigrated to NZ many years back but that was with no kids so yes I'm aware that it costs and can be stressful...will take it as it comes :) 

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