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What to bring to Fiance's VISA Interview?

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MalloryCat Enthusiast

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You should have received a list from the embassy with instructions on what to bring

But typically it is:

 

Police certificate(s) + 1 copy

Birth certificate + 1 copy

I-134 + the evidence

DS-160 confirmation

Passport

Additional Passport photo

Evidence of relationship

 

I-129f/K-1 Visa

 

I-129f Sent:  08-07-2023

I-129f NOA1:  08-15-2023

I-129f NOA2: 03-05-2024

NVC Case # Assigned:  03-25-2024

Consulate Received: 04-11-2024

Packet 3 Received: 04-25-2024

Interview Date: 07-09-2024 APPROVED!

Visa Issued: 07-11-2024

Visa Received: 7-15-2024

Date of Entry: 11-5-2024

Married: 12-18-2024

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TBoneTX   45,014

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A post has been removed because A.I. was used to compose it.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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TBoneTX   45,014

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4 hours ago, Rasberry.B said:

what documents I should take to interview with me

Bring what MalloryCat said, plus a complete copy of the I-129F petition that you'd sent to USCIS.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On 8/25/2024 at 12:24 AM, MalloryCat said:

You should have received a list from the embassy with instructions on what to bring

But typically it is:

 

Police certificate(s) + 1 copy

Birth certificate + 1 copy

I-134 + the evidence

DS-160 confirmation

Passport

Additional Passport photo

Evidence of relationship

 

Does it really matter if the photo is older than 6 months? I took photos when we filed for a K1 visa with the I-129f application to USCIS. It already has been around 6-7 months or are they that strict about it?

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On 8/25/2024 at 4:50 AM, TBoneTX said:

Bring what MalloryCat said, plus a complete copy of the I-129F petition that you'd sent to USCIS.

I heard it has to be the I-129F with an approved stamp from USCIS, no? I have never received it neither from NVC USCIS or the embassy yet.
Or can it be an I-129f copy with our signatures? Also USCIS I-129F form changed after April, so we should bring a copy of old version of the I-129f petition, right?

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4 hours ago, mangomynz said:

Does it really matter if the photo is older than 6 months? I took photos when we filed for a K1 visa with the I-129f application to USCIS. It already has been around 6-7 months or are they that strict about it?

 

you're better off just getting the new photo. i haven't heard of anyone using a photo older than 6 months, but I wouldn't risk it personally.

 

4 hours ago, mangomynz said:

I heard it has to be the I-129F with an approved stamp from USCIS, no? I have never received it neither from NVC USCIS or the embassy yet.
Or can it be an I-129f copy with our signatures? Also USCIS I-129F form changed after April, so we should bring a copy of old version of the I-129f petition, right?

 

the embassy will have a copy of the I-129f that has the approved stamp, you should just bring a copy of the one you submitted.

you bring whatever version of the I-129f you submitted, even if that was the one from before april.

they may not even ask for it. I don't believe they asked my fiance for it at his interview.

 

but its better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

I-129f/K-1 Visa

 

I-129f Sent:  08-07-2023

I-129f NOA1:  08-15-2023

I-129f NOA2: 03-05-2024

NVC Case # Assigned:  03-25-2024

Consulate Received: 04-11-2024

Packet 3 Received: 04-25-2024

Interview Date: 07-09-2024 APPROVED!

Visa Issued: 07-11-2024

Visa Received: 7-15-2024

Date of Entry: 11-5-2024

Married: 12-18-2024

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