October 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Martacz 52]

35 minutes ago, TandSarahJane said:

You have to live in your home country for 2 years after a J-1 visa, before you can be eligible for a K visa issue. You could try to get a waiver if that 2 years hasn't passed.  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/exchange/waiver-of-the-exchange-visitor.html

I think I'm gonna have a heart attack. Does anyone know if Camp America program has anything to do with it? We're so close, our case is in the embassy already, I'd lose my mind if my former J-1 visa would cause a denial. 😩😩

[Abbey B 79]

5 hours ago, VictoryAwaitsUs said:

Congratulations on your approval! Did you guys front load your petition? @Abbey B

I’m not sure what that means  if you are asking if we applied for a waiver or tried to speed up the process, then no—we just waited throughout the standard processing. It took 7 months for NOA2 and then 2 more months for NVC, Embassy, Medical and interview. Total time 9 months since applying before visa is in hand (for us atleast). 

[TandSarahJane 178]

1 hour ago, Martacz said:

I think I'm gonna have a heart attack. Does anyone know if Camp America program has anything to do with it? We're so close, our case is in the embassy already, I'd lose my mind if my former J-1 visa would cause a denial. 😩😩

I would suggest moving the discussion out into a separate topic/thread, more likely to get info from people that have experience with "K-visa after J-visa" before. Probably not a denial, maybe delay. From what I've found searching here, because Camp America is a private company and the stays are short, the 2-year rule doesn't appear to apply. 

 

[Grace1894 9]

Would anyone know by chance if you can turn in a signed photocopy of the Affidavit of Support form for P3s? Or does it have to be a hardcopy with the wet signature on it? 

 

Thank you 

[johnnyI129F 86]

HELLO So I decided to go with my fiancé on the day of her interview , Flight booked already, Would you please post nice template letter request for the Embassy requesting to join my fiancé in the US Embassy so I can  e.mail them today??! , I need to do that ASAP , as her interview approaching . 

Thank you in advance . 

[johnnyI129F 86]

11 minutes ago, johnnyI129F said:

HELLO So I decided to go with my fiancé on the day of her interview , Flight booked already, Would you please post nice template letter request for the Embassy requesting to join my fiancé in the US Embassy so I can  e.mail them today??! , I need to do that ASAP , as her interview approaching . 

Thank you in advance . @Greenbaum

 

[Mozam 147]

11 hours ago, vsforlife said:

My embassy has no available dates for an interview. It's getting annoying.

You aren't alone. Our embassy has been showing the same message for 3 weeks. Annoying, but less annoying than waiting for that NOA2.

[VictoryAwaitsUs 12]

5 hours ago, Abbey B said:

I’m not sure what that means  if you are asking if we applied for a waiver or tried to speed up the process, then no—we just waited throughout the standard processing. It took 7 months for NOA2 and then 2 more months for NVC, Embassy, Medical and interview. Total time 9 months since applying before visa is in hand (for us atleast). 

Meaning did you send alot of proof of ongoing relationship with the initial I-129f petition like Pictures, call log, text message, gift receipts etc @Abbey B

[Abbey B 79]

2 hours ago, VictoryAwaitsUs said:

Meaning did you send alot of proof of ongoing relationship with the initial I-129f petition like Pictures, call log, text message, gift receipts etc @Abbey B

Oh—no we didn’t. We sent 7 pictures total (with descriptions of each) in the i129f and our boarding passes to visit each other. No phone logs or receipts or messages. We’ve been working with a lawyer and he did not recommend them. He said that pictures of you and your fiancé (especially if you have some with other people together or family) are the most impactful. We’ve shared ones from family holidays, vacations, friends with us etc. He says that the officers honestly don’t find anything else as valuable. 

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, Abbey B said:

Oh—no we didn’t. We sent 7 pictures total (with descriptions of each) in the i129f and our boarding passes to visit each other. No phone logs or receipts or messages. We’ve been working with a lawyer and he did not recommend them. He said that pictures of you and your fiancé (especially if you have some with other people together or family) are the most impactful. We’ve shared ones from family holidays, vacations, friends with us etc. He says that the officers honestly don’t find anything else as valuable. 

Phone logs or messages are not required for the petition and are ignored 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

20 minutes ago, Abbey B said:

Oh—no we didn’t. We sent 7 pictures total (with descriptions of each) in the i129f and our boarding passes to visit each other. No phone logs or receipts or messages. We’ve been working with a lawyer and he did not recommend them. He said that pictures of you and your fiancé (especially if you have some with other people together or family) are the most impactful. We’ve shared ones from family holidays, vacations, friends with us etc. He says that the officers honestly don’t find anything else as valuable. 

Do what do will do. The proof of the relationship is at the Embassy level. USCIS is only concerned with who you are and what you have done in your life (are you a thug, criminal or will you do harm to other ppl once you arrive in the US) that would preclude you from moving forward with your application to the Embassy.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

HELLO So I decided to go with my fiancé on the day of her interview , Flight booked already, Would you please post nice template letter request for the Embassy requesting to join my fiancé in the US Embassy so I can  e.mail them today??! , I need to do that ASAP , as her interview approaching . 

Thank you in advance . 

 

4 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

 

Please only post your question in one thread only.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, Grace1894 said:

Would anyone know by chance if you can turn in a signed photocopy of the Affidavit of Support form for P3s? Or does it have to be a hardcopy with the wet signature on it? 

 

Thank you 

It depends on the Embassy as each embassy is different in their requirements. Best if you ask that question in your sub-forum for your region. Go to the top blue ribbon, select "forums" and scroll 3/4 of the way down and look for your region. If you don't get an answer then email the embassy and ask. I usually try and keep track of those embassies' that do and don't but I have to depend on folks like you to post the result of your inquiry.

 

Do you have the P3?

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsM5rUke5AZ3kH8HQf7SNRSxhtHiqzAS/view?usp=sharing

Spain requires the embassy send the packet 3 which allows the beneficiary to schedule and attend the medical and needs to be brought to the medical appointment, and in order to book the interview Spain requires packet 4. I have not verified this but this information came from someone who processed recently.

[Abbey B 79]

2 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Do what do will do. The proof of the relationship is at the Embassy level. USCIS is only concerned with who you are and what you have done in your life (are you a thug, criminal or will you do harm to other ppl once you arrive in the US) that would preclude you from moving forward with your application to the Embassy.

@greenbaum @payxibka Agreed  we have already received the interview approval—we only provided 7 pictures in the 129F and brought about 10 more for the embassy interview—they didn’t even look at them. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, Abbey B said:

@greenbaum @payxibka Agreed  we have already received the interview approval—we only provided 7 pictures in the 129F and brought about 10 more for the embassy interview—they didn’t even look at them. 

That's typical but you have to be prepared in the event you need them. Congrats.