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Junior818   65

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Happy Sunday  everyone  I have a  question, has anyone  married  today and  then send off  I 485 and I 130 package the next day  or that is too suspicious and would  cause  red flag  at the  interview? 

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Yaztalksalot   127

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You will need your marriage certificate, ours took 10 business days. So you have to wait until you receive that and include it in your package or you will get an RFE as you've not provided proof that you're actually married :)

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MrHanky   1,378

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48 minutes ago, Yaztalksalot said:

You will need your marriage certificate, ours took 10 business days. So you have to wait until you receive that and include it in your package or you will get an RFE as you've not provided proof that you're actually married :)

I got married in NYC and got it on the spot, it depends where you get married.

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Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

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Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

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MrHanky   1,378

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I did the 1-130 and mailed it the next day after getting married, got approved no problem, they'll be more concerned about proof of relationship and how many times you've met.

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Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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Yaztalksalot   127

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15 minutes ago, MrHanky said:

I got married in NYC and got it on the spot, it depends where you get married.

Aw that's funny , we got married on Long Island NY and had to wait! Thanks for the info , good to know ! 

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Junior818   65

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1 hour ago, Yaztalksalot said:

You will need your marriage certificate, ours took 10 business days. So you have to wait until you receive that and include it in your package or you will get an RFE as you've not provided proof that you're actually married :)

OK thanks yaztalksalot,but I was told that  I will get a  copy of  the  marriage  certificate  on spot  but it  won't be  the  certified  one can that one work?

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Junior818   65

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23 minutes ago, MrHanky said:

I did the 1-130 and mailed it the next day after getting married, got approved no problem, they'll be more concerned about proof of relationship and how many times you've met.

Thanks everyone 

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2 minutes ago, Junior818 said:

OK thanks yaztalksalot,but I was told that  I will get a  copy of  the  marriage  certificate  on spot  but it  won't be  the  certified  one can that one work?

Yes, certified copy is not a requirement.  

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Aug 2011 - Arrived on F1 visa

09/06/2015 Started exchanging messages

10/13/2015 We met in person

07/01/2017 We got engaged!

10/31/2017 We got married!

11/08/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

                      (Priority Mail - USPS autocorrected zipcode to 60680-4187)

11/12/2017 Package delivered (Delayed due to USPS mistakenly took it to 60624 and Veteran's Day) 

11/13/2017 Received Date (Priority Date)

11/21/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (01:30 AM EST); checks cashed

11/28/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765)

12/21/2017 Biometrics Appointment

01/08/2018 **I-765 and I-131 Approved** (61 days)

01/16/2018 %%Received combo card%% (tracking shows USCIS sent it on Jan 11 from MO, then Jan 15 USPS closed for MLK day) 

01/20/2018 Received approval letters for EAD and AP

09/20/2018 Received text 'Interview was scheduled' and interview notice will be mailed

09/27/2018 Received Interview notice by mail

10/25/2018 Interview day

10/26/2018 I-485 case status updated to "We ordered your new card"

10/29/2018 Case Status updated to "We approved your Form I-485"

10/31/2018 Case Status updated to "We mailed your new card"

11/01/2018 My card was picked up by the USPS with tracking number assigned

11/05/2018 Green Card Received 

 

Side note: I turned my maiden name into second middle name. In the combo card, my given name is First Firstmiddleinitial, however on the back of the card, they attempted to list my second middle name. 

 

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MrHanky   1,378

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18 minutes ago, Yaztalksalot said:

Aw that's funny , we got married on Long Island NY and had to wait! Thanks for the info , good to know ! 

When I was looking it up before hand it was confusing cause NY State has different requirements for getting the license, NYC actually was easier.

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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Yaztalksalot   127

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22 hours ago, MrHanky said:

When I was looking it up before hand it was confusing cause NY State has different requirements for getting the license, NYC actually was easier.

So weird , you think it would be the same for both!! 

:wub: Immigration & Expat Blog Links :wub:

 

My Full K1 Fiance Visa Journey

January 2017 Filer

K1 Approved on the 30th of June 2017 (6.5 months in total, no RFEs).

 

AOS Journey 

October 2017 filer

EAD/AP Approved December 2017 (75 days, no RFEs)

AOS Approved 8/15 (no RFEs) 

 

Living in the US

Info on getting set up

wedding planning

homesickness & everyday life

 

 

 

 

 

Junior818 Enthusiast

Junior818   65

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3 hours ago, OHara said:

You don't need the certified copy to start the application. I sent the customer copy because my certified copy only arrived two months after we married, and it was all good.

Thank  you 

 
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