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When should i do the DS-160

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Just Paul Veteran

Just Paul   4,595

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4 minutes ago, randyxhuynh said:

My status on Ceac change and it say to do DS-160.

I have not receive the welcome letter but i have heard it is not needed. ( my status changed recently without it unless welcome letter already sent)

Should I start on the DS-160 for my fiance?

Sure - but it depends on how the country your fiance is in.  If things are opening up then you can consider doing it.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

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Just now, randyxhuynh said:

She is from vietnam, which is not open. Is it best to wait til its open?

HCMC is making process.  If you are comfortable spending the money on the MRV fee you can proceed.  MRV fee is good as long was you can schedule an interview within a year ( you don't have to actually have the appointment)

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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9 minutes ago, randyxhuynh said:

She is from vietnam, which is not open. Is it best to wait til its open?

HCM consulate visa issuance back to normal, do it now. She can fly out in by the end of the year.

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02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

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randyxhuynh   0

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2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

HCM consulate visa issuance back to normal, do it now. She can fly out in by the end of the year.

Omg, So the embassy is progressing the k1? Should I wait for the letter?

I am still waiting for the letter and I also have to change/fix her address but was waiting for the embassy in VN to open.

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NancyNguyen   1,658

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1 minute ago, randyxhuynh said:

Omg, So the embassy is progressing the k1? Should I wait for the letter?

I am still waiting for the letter and I also have to change/fix her address but was waiting for the embassy in VN to open.

Yes Sir, up and running strong

https://vn.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyNIVIssuances/JULY 2020 - NIV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf

 

 

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12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

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randyxhuynh   0

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2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

Yes Sir, up and running strong

https://vn.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyNIVIssuances/JULY 2020 - NIV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf

 

 

thank you em.

Do you have the guidelines of the steps that comes in the welcome letter? Most I have seen are outdated.

NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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4 minutes ago, randyxhuynh said:

thank you em.

Do you have the guidelines of the steps that comes in the welcome letter? Most I have seen are outdated.

I am pretty sure you have to do DS-160 first, pay fee and schedule interview on ustraveldocs. Then she has to go get "Ly Lich Tu Phap" from local "So Tu Phap", and medical report. You also need to send her I-129F approval, I-134 with current tax transcripts, evidences...

 

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/vn_vn/index.html?firstTime=No

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12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

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randyxhuynh   0

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21 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

I am pretty sure you have to do DS-160 first, pay fee and schedule interview on ustraveldocs. Then she has to go get "Ly Lich Tu Phap" from local "So Tu Phap", and medical report. You also need to send her I-129F approval, I-134 with current tax transcripts, evidences...

 

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/vn_vn/index.html?firstTime=No

Okay, i will do the ds160 first. I just hear people say do it later, so i get confused. My case still at NVC, so hopefully they send it to saigon soon.

jsmith58 Newbie

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The person gave you false information. Vietnam is not processing K1 visas outside of emergency appointments.  https://vn.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/

They are still not processing routine visa requests at this time.  I do personally think they are close to reopening, sometime next month maybe, but there is no way anyone would know when they will without an announcement. 

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14 hours ago, randyxhuynh said:

My status on Ceac change and it say to do DS-160.

I have not receive the welcome letter but i have heard it is not needed. ( my status changed recently without it unless welcome letter already sent)

Should I start on the DS-160 for my fiance?

Please create your timeline and update your profile with the intending immigrants country.

Our K1 Journey    I-129f

Service Center : Texas Service Center   Transferred? California Service Center on 8/11/14

Consulate : Port au Prince, Haiti             I-129F Sent : 4/14/2014

I-129F NOA1 : 4/24/14                            I-129F NOA2 : 9/10/14

NVC Received : 9/24/14                          NVC Left : 9/26/14

Consulate Received : 10/6/14 CEAC status changed to ready

Packet 3 Received : 10/27/14 packet received by petitioner in USA ( beneficiary never received packet 3)

Medical: 10/30/14 Dr. Buteau                  Medical picked up: 11/3/14

Packet 3 Sent : 11/10/13.. Had to schedule interview appointment and attach confirmation receipt to packet

Interview Date : 12/1/14                           Interview Result : Approved !

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US Entry : 12/15/14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Apply for Social Security Card: 12/30/14 Connecticut

Marriage: 1/26/15

 

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NOA : 3/25/15                                            Biometrics : 4/15/15

Approved: 8/31/15                                     Received: 9/8/15

 

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CIS Office : Hartford                                  Filed : 3/18/15

NOA : 3/25/15                                            Approved: 6/12/15

Received: 6/20/15

 

Removal of Conditions I-751

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Biometrics: Dated: 8/25/17   Received 9/2/17   Appointment 9/11/17 

Approved: 10/23/18 -no interview

NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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5 hours ago, jsmith58 said:

 

Edited by NancyNguyen

N400

12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

 
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