June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part IV

[Ay Pe 94]

Just now, Nefertari said:

Hi Junies, 

 

I'm still waiting my passport...

My interview was on the 27th and my status is still as application received so, no VISA still. 

[Ay Pe 94]

1 hour ago, Lana&Tyler said:

Thanks. Yes she did tell me right after the approx. 5 minute interview that my visa has officially been approved and that I should expect everything to come back to me within 7 days. My online status has already been changed to "issued". Pretty good! 

 

I had my medical exactly 2 weeks before my interview.  I think that's a very safe timeframe and enough time to get all your medical results to the consulate. I had no problems, everything worked out perfectly! 

 

To to all the Germans out there, the interview was THE MOST RELAXED THING EVER. the people and officers were ridiculously nice and friendly, everyone has a smile on their face, is respectful and understanding and just overall nice. You will be treated well.

I spend a total of 30 mins at the consulate. I did NOT HAVE TO SHOW A SINGLE DOCUMENT except my passport of course, and the DS-160 confirmation page at the outside of the consulate. That was it!!! The questions were the standard "where did you meet him, when did you start dating, do you have any children etc". They will explain very thoroughly what happens after issuance of the visa and what to do. 

At the end, when she declared that everything looked great and she  announced with great pleasure that our visa has been approved, she wished us good luck and all the best for our marriage. 

Naturally I told her how amazing she is, took all my anxiety and nervousness away in a heartbeat.

 

I was blown away. Very nice, relaxed and comfortable experience. You mustn't worry, even though I did not have to show any documents or any proof of an ongoing relationship I advise and urge you to bring EVERYTHING you have. I brought well over 150 documents and evidence. 

 

 

Good luck to everybody. 🍀

Please fill your timeline. 

[mysticdolphin95 431]

Our AOS package is finally assembled and ready to go.  A few tips for things you can do now that will make the process faster once you're ready...

• Get your tax transcripts from 2016 (at least)!  They take a few days to come in the mail and you'll need them for the I-864.  Same goes for assembling pay stubs, employer letters, etc...any evidence you think you'll need.  Have your co-sponsor get their documents ready if you're using one.
• Get all your forms filled out - sounds silly, but it does take a while!  Doing them now means you won't have to spend time on them later.  
• Make sure your fiancé/e brings a copy of their birth certificate, as they'll need it for the I-485.
• Print a few copies of the I-94 arrival record once your fiancé/e enters the country.  It should be available right after they enter, and you'll need a few for the packet (plus things like SSN and drivers licenses).  A reminder that you DON'T have to wait 2 weeks before applying for a SSN - this was advice from when paper I-94s had to be entered manually.
• When you get married, see if you can file the completed license yourself and get a certificate right away.  Usually, your officiant will send it off and you'll get a copy of your marriage certificate in a few weeks.  We did ours the day after and had a marriage certificate in hand that day.
• Write your cover letters for each piece of the application, if you're using them.
• Get 2 sets of passport photos taken.

Hope to see you all on the AOS forums soon!  Though I'd imagine that one is a bit, ah, less active...

[vocaledge 3,340]

34 minutes ago, Lotts said:

Dumb question number #192736 from Lotts;

 

Does the DS-160 barcode page thing need to be printed in colour?

Don't think so.  Mine was, but I dont see any reason it should have to be.

[D and T 569]

1 hour ago, mysticdolphin95 said:

Print a few copies of the I-94 arrival record once your fiancé/e enters the country.  It should be available right after they enter, and you'll need a few for the packet (plus things like SSN and drivers licenses).  A reminder that you DON'T have to wait 2 weeks before applying for a SSN - this was advice from when paper I-94s had to be entered manually.

 Could I bother you for a link or some directions as to where we can find this arrival record?

 

So glad to hear you guys are doing well and thanks so much for this stellar advice! 

 

 

[mysticdolphin95 431]

39 minutes ago, D and T said:

 Could I bother you for a link or some directions as to where we can find this arrival record?

 

So glad to hear you guys are doing well and thanks so much for this stellar advice! 

 

 

Go here and click on "Already visiting and need proof of visitor status?"  This will let you print your most recent I-94 with entry status. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

Well I tried to catch up on the last thread...then saw it was closed and this one was started...and now I'm just giving up on reading every page  I was away for too long.

 

I got back to the states Tuesday night, back to work yesterday. The Sweden withdrawals ARE. REAL. That place is amazing. Of course, probably had a lot to do with the company.

 

Paul actually got his visa in the mail before I left this week! We couldn't believe it was so fast. Was kinda nice to think for a minute... hey, you can just come home with me!! But he has some people to visit and goodbyes to say, and his nephew's birthday is the beginning of May. SO his ticket is booked and his POE will be on May 16 in Charlotte!! At least I can look forward to it!

 

We're planning on getting legally married pretty quickly, and then waiting and having our wedding ceremony in the fall so his family can come from Sweden hopefully. Anybody else planning similarly? If so, or if you have already, do you consider the wedding date your anniversary, or the legal date?

[John & Rose 7,239]

So I just talked to USCIS.  They said that I shouldn't make another inquiry for 60 days...I think they are getting tired of me.  So I just made another Ombudsman inquiry and I am about to contact my Congressman...again.  I know it is early after the RFE response but I feel like I need to do everything I can to keep my sanity.

[LydiaP 215]

I got my RFE. 

 

They ignored my full scan of my passport and just noticed the copy of the birth certificate I sent in which they claims is my "short form" (My only birth certificate that I have).

 

So I'm doing another full scan of my passport and sending it in.

[LydiaP 215]

5 minutes ago, LydiaP said:

I got my RFE. 

 

They ignored my full scan of my passport and just noticed the copy of the birth certificate I sent in which they claims is my "short form" (My only birth certificate that I have).

 

So I'm doing another full scan of my passport and sending it in.

Do I need to scan all of the pages of my passport?

[John & Rose 7,239]

Just now, LydiaP said:

Do I need to scan all of the pages of my passport?

I scanned every page including the front and back covers. 

[dlsmal01 222]

1 minute ago, LydiaP said:

Do I need to scan all of the pages of my passport?

They request all pages of the passport or (back and front of birth certificate).

[Evernoel 44]

Case number assigned. Please I need help getting the nvc case tracker. Thanks 

[LydiaP 215]

Just now, dlsmal01 said:

They request all pages of the passport or (back and front of birth certificate).

 

Just now, dlsmal01 said:

They request all pages of the passport or (back and front of birth certificate).

Yes, I sent in all of the pages before. But now they are asking for it again?

[dlsmal01 222]

1 minute ago, Evernoel said:

Case number assigned. Please I need help getting the nvc case tracker. Thanks 

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx