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Just now, DonMc said:

Hello,

Does a K 1 visa have to be in a language other than English?

Is it safe to mail completed application from Manila via DHL or FEDEX?

 

Thanks for help!   Going for a twofer here.   DonMc

The petition must ONLY be completed in English.  Any documents submitted in support of the petition in a language other than English must be accompanied by an attested  English translation

 

USCIS accepts courier packages just be certain to use the correct address

YMMV

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3 minutes ago, DonMc said:

Thanks for the reply!  I will be in Manila for 3 weeks.  I dread the six to nine month wait for approval.  Is it safe to mail the package from  Manila via courier?  My plan is to save two weeks rather than wait  till I get home to mail from   US address

Fed Ex has worldwide service.  Subject to the normal risks of any package sent from even inside the USA

YMMV

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5 minutes ago, DonMc said:

Thanks again!    What do you think the delivery time would be from Manila to the Lockbox in Texas?

Is it worth the risk

Depends on what service you choose...  3 -7 days depending on your budget

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FedEx or DHL are fine to use. The more you have that you are willing to pay, the faster it is likely to get there.

 

That said, it sounds like you're aware of the current timeframes (6-9 months for I-129F approval alone, and ~8-11 months from I-129F filing to interview). Personally, I'd rather spend that time enjoying myself with my fiance/fiancee instead of filing immigration forms and mailing them off to save maybe a week or 2 total. ;)

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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38 minutes ago, geowrian said:

FedEx or DHL are fine to use. The more you have that you are willing to pay, the faster it is likely to get there.

 

That said, it sounds like you're aware of the current timeframes (6-9 months for I-129F approval alone, and ~8-11 months from I-129F filing to interview). Personally, I'd rather spend that time enjoying myself with my fiance/fiancee instead of filing immigration forms and mailing them off to save maybe a week or 2 total. ;)

Seconded. 

 

It's just two weeks anyway, plus it would probably be cheaper to ship it back in the US.

Direct Consular Filling - US Embassy Manila

February 5, 2018 - I-130 petition filed

February 23, 2018 - Approval notice received

March 1, 2018 - Case number received and DS-260 complete

March 5 & 6, 2018 - Medical Examination

March 15, 2018 - Interview

March 23, 2018 - Visa Issued

March 28, 2018 - Visa on-hand

 

Incoming trips:

May 1, 2018 - Clark to Hongkong / Hongkong to Los Angeles

May 5, 2018 - Los Angeles to Kansas

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12 hours ago, yuini said:

Seconded. 

 

It's just two weeks anyway, plus it would probably be cheaper to ship it back in the US.

That's what he was going to do but ship it to the USCIS.

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