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4 minutes ago, ezk said:

Hello there,

i did and got the visa. Have been to the states 2 times last year and didn’t have any problem at the customs. 

Hey! That’s so awesome. Would you please tell me what questions they asked you at the interview for the b2? 
Did you had strong ties back home? 
thank you in advanced 

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25 minutes ago, Lucia0099 said:

Anyone applying and getting their b2 approved while k1 processing/pending? 
 

You can apply, but don't get your hopes up.  You have immigrant intent.  Why would you want to return to your country after your visit?  Consulate officers are aware that people want to bypass the long K-1 process.  Be prepared to provide evidence to overcome the assumption of immigrant intent.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Don't get your hopes up.  You have immigrant intent.  Why would you want to return to your country after your visit?  

Hey! Thanks for answering. So I’m studying, collage. Also staring a career as a model. I live with my parents, own cars, etc. 
Would that help as “strong ties” ? 🙏🏻

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Just now, Lucia0099 said:

Hey! Thanks for answering. So I’m studying, collage. Also staring a career as a model. I live with my parents, own cars, etc. 
Would that help as “strong ties” ? 🙏🏻

No, imo.   Good luck.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Which country?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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1 hour ago, Lu9h990 said:

Hey! Thanks for answering. So I’m studying, collage. Also staring a career as a model. I live with my parents, own cars, etc. 
Would that help as “strong ties” ? 🙏🏻

Nope, strong ties are a formal job, a lease, owning property…. 

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

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5 hours ago, Lu9h990 said:

Hey! Thanks for answering. So I’m studying, collage. Also staring a career as a model. I live with my parents, own cars, etc. 
Would that help as “strong ties” ? 🙏🏻

Nope.

5 hours ago, Lu9h990 said:

Hey! Thanks for answering. So I’m studying, collage. Also staring a career as a model. I live with my parents, own cars, etc. 
Would that help as “strong ties” ? 🙏🏻

Collage or college?   Or, both?

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6 hours ago, Lu9h990 said:

Hey! That’s so awesome. Would you please tell me what questions they asked you at the interview for the b2? 
Did you had strong ties back home? 
thank you in advanced 

I am a Turkish citizen living in Germany for 5 years now. I applied to the American consulate here in Germany. 
They asked three questions 

- how long have you been living in Germany ? 

- what do you do for living ?

- why do you want to go to the states? 
 
I said i was going to see my fiancé and his family. He simply said it’s approved. 
I had some documents with me to prove my “strong ties”. The officer never asked or wanted to see. 
There were a few teenagers before me and they are all denied. ( everyone in the room could hear all the conversations between the officer and the applicants )

What i know is every person has a different situation. Prepare yourself for a negative result as well. But I’m hoping you can get it. And get to see your fiancé soon. 🥰

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11 hours ago, Lu9h990 said:

Anyone applying and getting their b2 approved while k1 processing/pending? 
 

Yes, you can apply. It takes $160 to find out whether you'll be granted a tourist visa or not. Your chances are higher if you are able to demonstrate to the consulate that you don't have an immigrant intent. Good luck.

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