July 2017 I-129F Filers

[trames87 227]

28 minutes ago, Jeff_9802 said:

Congratulations !!!!

Thank you!

[mcgee201 56]

1 hour ago, amaraimee said:

Hello everyone!! I have a question and I'm not sure which topic it pertains to, so I figured I would ask my favorite group haha

I am going to attend my fiance's interview in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is recommended that I get the Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines to protect myself from contaminated food/water, etc. I called to make the appt. and the person was kind of confused as to why I didn't have a specific date/travel itinerary. I tried to explain the situation and told her we'll go with the end of March just to be safe. Do you guys think this is a tangible estimate of an interview date? We're going to have all of our paperwork and whatnot in order so when we schedule the interview, we're ready for it. We got our NOA2 Jan 26 BUT our case has yet to reach the NVC. 

ALSO: Has anyone else been advised/required to get vaccines to travel to their fiance's country or are planning to? I'm so lost lol if anyone could even point me in the right direction I would love you forever and ever

Thank you!

Hello fellow Minnesotan! 

 

It's hard to guess the interview date estimate because every country is different. I know the South African Embassy is a little bit on the slow side when processing and scheduling interviews because they take on many different countries. My fiance, a Indian citizen but Zambian resident, would have had his interview at the South African Embassy even though he is a Zambian resident. I think end of March gives you enough time but it's hard to advise. 

 

Also, I've been to southern Africa and Johannesburg many times.  You can just get the medication (try to get oral typhoid because it lasts much longer) at Minute Clinic. You have to know exactly what you need otherwise they will charge a lot to "diagnose" you (aka go on the US travel website and give you a prescription based off of that).

[BaNJ 25]

1 hour ago, Jeff_9802 said:

The NVC is moving faster now, so you might call after 8 days.

 

Look at the section called "What to send to your fiance once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2)".  It explains what paperwork you need to get ready for the interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Thank you :-)

do you any idea hoe long take from bein approved to get visa in hand? 

[britishandusa 446]

1 hour ago, amaraimee said:

Hello everyone!! I have a question and I'm not sure which topic it pertains to, so I figured I would ask my favorite group haha

I am going to attend my fiance's interview in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is recommended that I get the Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines to protect myself from contaminated food/water, etc. I called to make the appt. and the person was kind of confused as to why I didn't have a specific date/travel itinerary. I tried to explain the situation and told her we'll go with the end of March just to be safe. Do you guys think this is a tangible estimate of an interview date? We're going to have all of our paperwork and whatnot in order so when we schedule the interview, we're ready for it. We got our NOA2 Jan 26 BUT our case has yet to reach the NVC. 

ALSO: Has anyone else been advised/required to get vaccines to travel to their fiance's country or are planning to? I'm so lost lol if anyone could even point me in the right direction I would love you forever and ever

Thank you!

I work in an OB/GYN and we always recommend to get Hep A. I can't speak for the typhoid vaccine cause I don't administer that but if you go to any primary or OB/GYN doctor, they can get it for you. There are three dosage for Hep A (Twinrix). I'd get it as soon as you can.

[amaraimee 109]

1 hour ago, mcgee201 said:

Hello fellow Minnesotan! 

 

It's hard to guess the interview date estimate because every country is different. I know the South African Embassy is a little bit on the slow side when processing and scheduling interviews because they take on many different countries. My fiance, a Indian citizen but Zambian resident, would have had his interview at the South African Embassy even though he is a Zambian resident. I think end of March gives you enough time but it's hard to advise. 

 

Also, I've been to southern Africa and Johannesburg many times.  You can just get the medication (try to get oral typhoid because it lasts much longer) at Minute Clinic. You have to know exactly what you need otherwise they will charge a lot to "diagnose" you (aka go on the US travel website and give you a prescription based off of that).

Yay, minnesota!! Thank you for the advice
Speaking of south africa/johannesburg, can I message you? I have a few questions about it

59 minutes ago, britishandusa said:

I work in an OB/GYN and we always recommend to get Hep A. I can't speak for the typhoid vaccine cause I don't administer that but if you go to any primary or OB/GYN doctor, they can get it for you. There are three dosage for Hep A (Twinrix). I'd get it as soon as you can.

Awesome! I have an appointment at a travel clinic in my city in 2 days so I'll be getting it then. Are there any risks/side affects I should be worried about with the Hep A vaccine?

[britishandusa 446]

4 minutes ago, amaraimee said:

Yay, minnesota!! Thank you for the advice
Speaking of south africa/johannesburg, can I message you? I have a few questions about it

Awesome! I have an appointment at a travel clinic in my city in 2 days so I'll be getting it then. Are there any risks/side affects I should be worried about with the Hep A vaccine?

No, there shouldn't be anything too alarming. I will warn you, it is a strong vaccine so it might burn for a little bit. That is NORMAL and there could be a small bump from where it was given--also normal! You'll need to come back within a month for the second dosage and then 6 months for the 3rd (normally).

[Emanuelle 40]

1 hour ago, trames87 said:

Yay! My paper notice is coming today!

Our arrived Monday! Super fast, USCIS could be faster like USPS lol

[Joseph and Camila 28]

I have a question, for the interview it says "MARRIAGE ENTRY issued by the Civil Registry. All married persons or previously married people are required to present a certified copy of their marriage entry. Certificates of marriage from the U.S. MUST be original certified long-form copies from the Office of Vital Records from the state where the marriage took place. No other marriage certificate will be accepted as proof of marriage in the U.S."
I was married, now divorced (I am the petitioner, btw), Do I need to submit that to my fiancee or is it something she would bring were she previously married? Thank you.

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Just now, Joseph and Camila said:

I have a question, for the interview it says "MARRIAGE ENTRY issued by the Civil Registry. All married persons or previously married people are required to present a certified copy of their marriage entry. Certificates of marriage from the U.S. MUST be original certified long-form copies from the Office of Vital Records from the state where the marriage took place. No other marriage certificate will be accepted as proof of marriage in the U.S."
I was married, now divorced (I am the petitioner, btw), Do I need to submit that to my fiancee or is it something she would bring were she previously married? Thank you.

 

If you have a copy of it I would send it to her?

[amaraimee 109]

12 minutes ago, britishandusa said:

No, there shouldn't be anything too alarming. I will warn you, it is a strong vaccine so it might burn for a little bit. That is NORMAL and there could be a small bump from where it was given--also normal! You'll need to come back within a month for the second dosage and then 6 months for the 3rd (normally).

oh boy.. haha I'm making my sister come with to hold my hand. THANK YOU! 

[britishandusa 446]

6 minutes ago, amaraimee said:

oh boy.. haha I'm making my sister come with to hold my hand. THANK YOU! 

No problem! It won't burn when they're injecting it but you will feel it after for a little bit! It's going to be more annoying than anything. Good luck!

[------ 281]

Just came back from dropping off my AoS packet at the post office.

FedEx and UPS were quoting me US$80+ to ship a freaking folder with some pieces of paper in it to Australia, but the post office charged me about $12, including the envelope.  Sheesh!  Glad I shopped around!

In the event that this helps anybody else: try mailing documents via the post office first.  And do it early so if it takes awhile to get there, you're not left hanging.

[Alvy91 52]

2 hours ago, mcgee201 said:

Hello fellow Minnesotan! 

 

It's hard to guess the interview date estimate because every country is different. I know the South African Embassy is a little bit on the slow side when processing and scheduling interviews because they take on many different countries. My fiance, a Indian citizen but Zambian resident, would have had his interview at the South African Embassy even though he is a Zambian resident. I think end of March gives you enough time but it's hard to advise. 

 

Also, I've been to southern Africa and Johannesburg many times.  You can just get the medication (try to get oral typhoid because it lasts much longer) at Minute Clinic. You have to know exactly what you need otherwise they will charge a lot to "diagnose" you (aka go on the US travel website and give you a prescription based off of that).

Nice to see another Minnesotan!

[mcgee201 56]

1 hour ago, amaraimee said:

Yay, minnesota!! Thank you for the advice
Speaking of south africa/johannesburg, can I message you? I have a few questions about it

Awesome! I have an appointment at a travel clinic in my city in 2 days so I'll be getting it then. Are there any risks/side affects I should be worried about with the Hep A vaccine?

 

Absolutely!!!

[Jaquelly 1,647]

While I know our NOA2 isn't here yet, I've started to compile the documents that I'll need to give to Andy when he's here next week.

 

I've got the following:

1. Letter from my employer

2. Paystubs

3. Tax returns

4. Bank statements

 

That's for the I-134. 

 

Can you guys think of anything else I'm missing? We're going to get pictures taken while he's here (both passport and fun ones for proof of seeing each other, just in case they aren't satisfied with what we had before).

 

Also, out of curiosity, does anyone else have a family that is super spread out on the US side? My mom lives in Ohio and won't fly, but trying to plan a wedding in another state without knowing when everything is going through sounds like heck on earth to me. I want to get married in my dad's backyard, but my mom is super offended that we won't move it up there to be with her. 

 

I've not thought about it (deliberately) over the last few months, but now that things are starting to move, I can't help but feel a LOT overwhelmed.

(Also, for those of you about to tell me NOT to plan ahead, there's no money involved here, just my insane mother)