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Frankfurt consulate does not allow the spouse to attend unless approved to come for translation purposes or active US military personnel spouse.

10/19/22 : Approval for DCF granted

10/28/22 : I-130 petition sent to consulate

10/31/22 : Consulate received I-130 petition

11/16/22 : I-130 petition approved. Packet 3 received

11/18/22 : Packet 3 sent via email

11/21/22 : Packet 3 accepted / Request for interview Approved

11/22/22: Interview scheduled for Dec. 

12/12/22: Medical completed

12/27/22: Visa Interview / 221g issued

1/18/23: Consulate received requested document

1/25/23: CAEC status changed from refuse to issued

1/27/23: Passport picked up

2/5/23: Paid immigration fee (OS155A)

6/7/23: Arrived in U.S.A

6/20/23: SS card delivered via USPS

7/20/23: GC being Produced

7/25/23: GC mailed

7/28/23: GC delivered via USPS

 

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No.

 

No, unless you are currently outside the US.  You need to be either in the US or travel with him to the US.

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7 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

No.

 

No, unless you are currently outside the US.  You need to be either in the US or travel with him to the US.

I am already in the USA. Does this website here mean only the immigrants need to attend the interview? It states "You, Your Spouse, and any Qualified Unmarried Children Immigrating with you, must participate in the interview. I am US Citizen and so is our son. I am the petitioner, main sponsor, and spouse. 
 

This website https://nvc.state.gov/prep  states the following:

 

Who Must Attend the Interview

You, your spouse, and any qualified unmarried children immigrating with you, must participate in the interview. All traveling applicants required to participate will be named on the interview Appointment Letter you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC).

 

If your spouse and/or qualified unmarried children will immigrate at a later date and travel separately from you, they are not required to participate in your interview. They will be scheduled for a separate interview appointment. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to arrange separate interviews, if needed.

 

Your sponsor/petitioner does not attend the visa interview.

 

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22 minutes ago, Karen2021 said:

I am already in the USA. Does this website here mean only the immigrants need to attend the interview? It states "You, Your Spouse, and any Qualified Unmarried Children Immigrating with you, must participate in the interview. I am US Citizen and so is our son. I am the petitioner, main sponsor, and spouse. 
 

This website https://nvc.state.gov/prep  states the following:

 

Who Must Attend the Interview

You, your spouse, and any qualified unmarried children immigrating with you, must participate in the interview. All traveling applicants required to participate will be named on the interview Appointment Letter you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC).

 

If your spouse and/or qualified unmarried children will immigrate at a later date and travel separately from you, they are not required to participate in your interview. They will be scheduled for a separate interview appointment. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to arrange separate interviews, if needed.

 

Your sponsor/petitioner does not attend the visa interview.

 

Read that section closely.  It is directed to the visa applicant.  Especially note the last sentence.  You, the sponsor, are not required to attend.  Only those immigrating are to attend.  

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"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 

 

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

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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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11 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Read that section closely.  It is directed to the visa applicant.  Especially note the last sentence.  You, the sponsor, are not required to attend.  Only those immigrating are to attend.  

So although I am the spouse since I am not an immigrant I won't need to attend the interview? I also don't need to enter the USA with my spouse; I can just stay in the United States while my spouse does the interview and eventually flies to the USA? 

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59 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

No.

 

No, unless you are currently outside the US.  You need to be either in the US or travel with him to the US.

I am currently in the USA, but at the time of document submissions, even up until "documentarily qualified", I was not domiciled in the USA. I recently received a job offer and arrived in the USA and have started working. Does any of this need to be communicated in any way so that I can stay in the USA while my spouse does the interview and flies to the USA? 

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16 minutes ago, Karen2021 said:

So although I am the spouse since I am not an immigrant I won't need to attend the interview? I also don't need to enter the USA with my spouse; I can just stay in the United States while my spouse does the interview and eventually flies to the USA? 

Yes on all counts.

"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.

______________________________________

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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23 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Yes on all counts.

Thank you dear. I had one more question.. I was looking at the "Pre-Interview Checklist" given here: Pre-interview checklist - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye (usembassy.gov) . Will my spouse need to go as far as printing and taking my (main sponsor) and our co-sponsor's I-864 and Tax Return Transcripts to the interview. I noticed it is on the checklist but the bullet-point isn't put in bold like the other bullet-points. Also, it says that they need "Proof of Relationship" and that one has a bold bullet-point; although that has already been established what else are they looking for at the interview? More photos? 

 

Also, one last thing about the previous question. Does it make a difference that I recently moved to the USA? I'm currently in the USA, but at the time of document submissions, even up until "documentarily qualified", I was not domiciled in the USA. I recently received a job offer and arrived in the USA and have started working. Does any of this need to be communicated in any way so that I can stay in the USA while my spouse does the interview and flies to the USA? 

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If you were living together I assume you have a lot more documentation.

 

Good that you are domiciled in the US, one of the requirements, also a possible factor for the I 864.

“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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18 minutes ago, Karen2021 said:

Thank you dear. I had one more question.. I was looking at the "Pre-Interview Checklist" given here: Pre-interview checklist - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye (usembassy.gov) . Will my spouse need to go as far as printing and taking my (main sponsor) and our co-sponsor's I-864 and Tax Return Transcripts to the interview. I noticed it is on the checklist but the bullet-point isn't put in bold like the other bullet-points. Also, it says that they need "Proof of Relationship" and that one has a bold bullet-point; although that has already been established what else are they looking for at the interview? More photos? 

 

Also, one last thing about the previous question. Does it make a difference that I recently moved to the USA? I'm currently in the USA, but at the time of document submissions, even up until "documentarily qualified", I was not domiciled in the USA. I recently received a job offer and arrived in the USA and have started working. Does any of this need to be communicated in any way so that I can stay in the USA while my spouse does the interview and flies to the USA? 

The Consulate officer is the sole approval authority for visas.  He/she can independently determine the validity of the relationship, the financial qualifications of the sponsor, and whether the petitioner meets domicile requirements.  Your re-location to the US should satisfy any questions concerning domicile while evidence of time together and continued communication (after relocating) would also be helpful.  I would take a copy of an updated I-864 and proof of current annual income, personally.  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.

______________________________________

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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7 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

The Consulate officer is the sole approval authority for visas.  He/she can independently determine the validity of the relationship, the financial qualifications of the sponsor, and whether the petitioner meets domicile requirements.  Your re-location to the US should satisfy any questions concerning domicile while evidence of time together and continued communication (after relocating) would also be helpful.  I would take a copy of an updated I-864 and proof of current annual income, personally.  Good luck.

We lived together for many years and have lots of ways to prove our relationship. I will certainly provide information about my current employment and continued communication since my re-location, great thinking. I have already provided an I-864 to the NVC to become documentarily qualified (this was before I accepted the job offer and moved to the USA - this month). Would giving them another updated I-864 at the interview cause confusion? Should we stick with the previous I-864 and I provide them with a letter notifying them of the changes; me accepting a job offer and moving to the USA along with proof? 

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1 hour ago, Karen2021 said:

Would giving them another updated I-864 at the interview cause confusion?

No.  If your income is now higher, it might be of value.  I would suggest having it ready.  It might avoid a delay if the CO wants a joint sponsor after the interview.  

"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.

______________________________________

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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**Threads on the same topic merged.**

 

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Info about my DCF Moscow* experience here and here

26-Jul-2016: Married abroad in Russia 👩‍❤️‍👨 See guide here
21-Dec-2016: I-130 filed at Moscow USCIS field office*
29-Dec-2016: I-130 approved! Yay! 🎊 

17-Jan-2017: Case number received

21-Mar-2017: Medical Exam completed

24-Mar-2017: Interview at Embassy - approved! 🎉

29-Mar-2017: CR-1 Visa received (via mail)

02-Apr-2017: USCIS Immigrant (GC) Fee paid

28-Jun-2017: Port of Entry @ PDX 🛩️

21-Jul-2017: No SSN after three weeks; applied in person at the SSA

22-Jul-2017: GC arrived in the mail 📬

31-Jul-2017: SSN arrived via mail, hurrah!

 

*NOTE: The USCIS Field Office in Moscow is now CLOSED as of February 28th, 2019.

 

Removal of Conditions - MSC Service Center

 28-Jun-2019: Conditional GC expires

30-Mar-2019: Eligible to apply for ROC

01-Apr-2019: ROC in the mail to Phoenix AZ lockbox! 📫

03-Apr-2019: ROC packet delivered to lockbox

09-Apr-2019: USCIS cashed check

09-Apr-2019: Case number received via text - MSC 📲

12-Apr-2019: Extension letter arrives via mail

19-Apr-2019: Biometrics letter arrives via mail

30-Apr-2019: Biometrics appointment at local office

26-Jun-2019: Case ready to be scheduled for interview 

04-Sep-2019: Interview was scheduled - letter to arrive in mail

09-Sep-2019: Interview letter arrived in the mail! ✉️

17-Oct-2019: Interview scheduled @ local USCIS  

18-Oct-2019: Interview cancelled & notice ordered*

18-Oct-2019: Case was approved! 🎉

22-Oct-2019: Card was mailed to me 📨

23-Oct-2019: Card was picked by USPS 

25-Oct-2019: 10 year GC Card received in mail 📬

 

*I don't understand this status because we DID have an interview!

 

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Filed during Covid-19 & moved states 1 month after filing

30-Mar-2020: N-400 early filing window opens!

01-Apr-2020: Filed N-400 online 💻 

02-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received online 📃

07-Apr-2020: NOA 1 - Receipt No. received via mail

05-May-2020: Moved to another state, filed AR-11 online

05-May-2020: Application transferred to another USCIS field office for review ➡️

15-May-2020: AR-11 request to change address completed

16-Jul-2020: Filed non-receipt inquiry due to never getting confirmation that case was transferred to new field office

15-Oct-2020: Received generic response to non-receipt inquiry, see full response here

10-Feb-2021: Contacted senator's office for help with USCIS

12-Feb-2021: Received canned response from senator's office that case is within processing time 😡

16-Feb-2021: Contacted other senator's office for help with USCIS - still no biometrics

19-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice - canned response from other senator's office 🌐

23-Feb-2021: Interview scheduled - notice to come in the mail

25-Feb-2021: Biometrics reuse notice arrives via mail

01-Mar-2021: Interview notice letter arrives via mail  ✉️ 

29-Mar-2021: Passed interview at local office! Oath Ceremony to be scheduled

13-Apr-2021: Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

04-May-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 Unable to attend due to illness

04-May-2021: Mailed request to reschedule Oath to local office

05-May-2021: "You did not attend your Oath Ceremony" - notice to come in the mail

06-May-2021: Oath Ceremony will be scheduled, date TBA

12-May-2021: Oath Ceremony re-scheduled for June 3rd, then de-scheduled same day 😡 

25-May-2021: New Oath Ceremony notice was mailed

16-Jun-2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled 🎆 - DONE!!

17-Jun-2021: Certificate of Naturalization issued

 

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