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Below you will find the link to the old US & Mexican Couples - K-3/CR-1/IR-1 Group, Juarez experiences thread which has been archived.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums2/index.php?showtopic=29463

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An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels.

Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks

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AnaAndDaniel   0

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muchas gracias aussieW! :thumbs:

Daniel

:energetic:

Ana (Mexico) ------ Daniel (California)(me)

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Sept. 11, 2004: Got married (civil), in Mexico :D

July 23, 2005: Church wedding

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K3(I-129F):

Oct. 28, 2004: Mailed I-129F.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Nov. 3, 2004: NOA1!!!!

Nov. 5, 2004: Check Cashed!!

zzzz deep hibernationn zzzz

May 12, 2005 NOA2!!!! #######!!! huh???

off to NVC.

May 26, 2005: NVC approves I129F.

CR1(I-130):

Oct. 6, 2004: Mailed I-130.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Oct. 8, 2004: I-130 Delivered to CSC in Laguna Niguel.

~Per USPS website's tracking tool.

Oct. 12, 2004 BCIS-CSC Signs for I-130 packet.

Oct. 21, 2004 Check cashed!

Oct. 25, 2004 NOA1 (I-130) Go CSC!!

Jan. 05, 2005 Approved!!!! Off to NVC!!!!

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NVC:

Jan. 05, 2005 ---> in route from CSC

Jan. 12, 2005 Case entered system

Jan. 29, 2005 Received I-864 Bill

Jan. 31, 2005 Sent Payment to St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 01, 2005 Wife received DS3032(Choice of Agent)

Feb. 05, 2005 Payment Received in St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 08, 2005 Sent DS3032 to Portsmouth NH

Feb. 12, 2005 DS3032 Received by NVC

Mar. 04, 2005 Received IV Bill

Mar. 04, 2005 Sent IV Bill Payment

Mar. 08, 2005 Received I864

Mar. 19, 2005 Sent I864

Mar. 21, 2005 I864 Received my NVC

Apr. 18, 2005 Received DS230

Apr. 19, 2005 Sent DS230

Apr. 20, 2005 DS230 received by NVC (signed by S Merfeld)

Apr. 22, 2005 DS230 entered NVC system

Apr. 27, 2005 CASE COMPLETE

May 10, 2005 CASE SENT TO JUAREZ

Off to Cd. Juarez! :D

calls to NVC: 6

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CIUDAD JUAREZ, American Consulate:

Apr. 27, 2005 case completed at NVC.

May 10, 2005 in route to Juarez.

May 25, 2005 Case at consulate.

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So, I guess I'm going to the interview after all... I just couldn't stand taking any chances that they'll delay the paperwork any longer or that something might go wrong. I leave Wednesday already! But no return ticket as of yet, even the day-of prices I've found seem to be the same as any for so few days in advance, so I guess I'll wait in hopes my husband and I can travel together!

June 25, 2011- Married!

August ???, 2011 - Submit I-130 petition to Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay

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good luck!

Daniel

:energetic:

Ana (Mexico) ------ Daniel (California)(me)

---------------------------------------------

Sept. 11, 2004: Got married (civil), in Mexico :D

July 23, 2005: Church wedding

===============================

K3(I-129F):

Oct. 28, 2004: Mailed I-129F.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Nov. 3, 2004: NOA1!!!!

Nov. 5, 2004: Check Cashed!!

zzzz deep hibernationn zzzz

May 12, 2005 NOA2!!!! #######!!! huh???

off to NVC.

May 26, 2005: NVC approves I129F.

CR1(I-130):

Oct. 6, 2004: Mailed I-130.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Oct. 8, 2004: I-130 Delivered to CSC in Laguna Niguel.

~Per USPS website's tracking tool.

Oct. 12, 2004 BCIS-CSC Signs for I-130 packet.

Oct. 21, 2004 Check cashed!

Oct. 25, 2004 NOA1 (I-130) Go CSC!!

Jan. 05, 2005 Approved!!!! Off to NVC!!!!

===============================

NVC:

Jan. 05, 2005 ---> in route from CSC

Jan. 12, 2005 Case entered system

Jan. 29, 2005 Received I-864 Bill

Jan. 31, 2005 Sent Payment to St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 01, 2005 Wife received DS3032(Choice of Agent)

Feb. 05, 2005 Payment Received in St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 08, 2005 Sent DS3032 to Portsmouth NH

Feb. 12, 2005 DS3032 Received by NVC

Mar. 04, 2005 Received IV Bill

Mar. 04, 2005 Sent IV Bill Payment

Mar. 08, 2005 Received I864

Mar. 19, 2005 Sent I864

Mar. 21, 2005 I864 Received my NVC

Apr. 18, 2005 Received DS230

Apr. 19, 2005 Sent DS230

Apr. 20, 2005 DS230 received by NVC (signed by S Merfeld)

Apr. 22, 2005 DS230 entered NVC system

Apr. 27, 2005 CASE COMPLETE

May 10, 2005 CASE SENT TO JUAREZ

Off to Cd. Juarez! :D

calls to NVC: 6

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CIUDAD JUAREZ, American Consulate:

Apr. 27, 2005 case completed at NVC.

May 10, 2005 in route to Juarez.

May 25, 2005 Case at consulate.

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So, I guess I'm going to the interview after all... I just couldn't stand taking any chances that they'll delay the paperwork any longer or that something might go wrong. I leave Wednesday already! But no return ticket as of yet, even the day-of prices I've found seem to be the same as any for so few days in advance, so I guess I'll wait in hopes my husband and I can travel together!

Is it just me or does it seem like the I-129F's move faster than the I-130's?

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04/27/2006 - I-129F mailed to CSC via UPS Overnight

04/28/2006 - I-129F received by CSC

05/02/2006 - Check Cashed

05/02/2006 - NOA1

05/04/2006 - Touched

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So, I guess I'm going to the interview after all... I just couldn't stand taking any chances that they'll delay the paperwork any longer or that something might go wrong. I leave Wednesday already! But no return ticket as of yet, even the day-of prices I've found seem to be the same as any for so few days in advance, so I guess I'll wait in hopes my husband and I can travel together!

Just wanted to say good luck. I am very anxious to hear all of the details considering I will be going a few days later

Now that my husband is a citizen, we are preparting documents to apply to bring his parents here.

CSC

04/24/10: I-130 package mailed

05/04/10: Notice Date

10/06/10: Approval Date

NVC

10/12/10: NVC Case# generated

10/22/10: Updated both email ids. DS-3032 e-mailed

10/26/10: IIN Received. AOS fee IN PROCESS. Emailed barcoded

10/30/10: AOS fee PAID, AOS package mailed

11/03/10: IV fee PAID, IV package mailed

12/07/10: RFE for I-864 Entered into System

12/13/10: RFE for DS-230 entered into system

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I'll be sure to let you know everything I can tabta!

So far, from my short conversation with him this evening, this is what I know:

Arturo went to his medical today (he didn't want to take chances in case the results took some time) and here's what he told me:

he went in at 9 am (not sure which clinic) and didn't get out until 4!!! he said there were lots of lines and 4 different rooms... he ended up having a pee test and 2 vaccinations (rubella and the varicella test). He also had a chest xray. Sounds like privacy was low (surprise surprise!) - the female doctor was in the room during the urination (never the way I've had a drug test here!) as well as examened him for any diseases... he also had to chat with a psychologist (I assume) to ensure he wasn't crazy. And since he has tattoos it sounds like they had to write all that down and I have a feeling due to that he was scrutinized and checked over even more (typical sterotypes being even stronger in Mexico). anyways, that's all I know for now, sorry it's a bit jumbled and all!!! tomorrow I fly into El Paso and take a bus to El Paso where he'll meet me. the nervousness has set in full force today! eek! wish me luck, I'll let you know all I can, and I really really hope it all goes well for you!

Oh yes- the exam is 135 correct? and 10% tax brings it to 148.50. His one shot was $19 and the other 27, yet the total came to $240. So unless there is a nearly $50 service charge, I am curious how that works out. Sigh. I'll have to look into it, but oh well, I expected that to happen!

June 25, 2011- Married!

August ???, 2011 - Submit I-130 petition to Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay

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Melusine...Glad Arturo survived the medical exam! Good luck on Thursday with the interview...hopefully by this weekend you both will be home on the US side of the border! :yes:

Good luck next week Tabta!

8/2002: Married

11/18/02: Filed 1-130 at NSC

07/26/04: I-130 approved.

11/14/04: NVC sends file to CDJ

07/05/05: Interview in CDJ - visa denied

07/06/05: I-601 waiver submitted

11/01/05: I-601 WAIVER APPROVED!!!

01/17/06: Pick up visa in CDJ

01/18/06: Arrival in USA

01/23/06: Applied for SSN card

01/28/06: SSN card arrived

01/31/06: Welcome to USA letter arrives

02/03/06: 2nd Welcome to USA letter arrives

02/03/06: 10 year Green Card arrives

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Good luck with the interview tomorrow. Thank you for the update. I cant wait to hear the good news

thanks for the well wishes MNMEX

Now that my husband is a citizen, we are preparting documents to apply to bring his parents here.

CSC

04/24/10: I-130 package mailed

05/04/10: Notice Date

10/06/10: Approval Date

NVC

10/12/10: NVC Case# generated

10/22/10: Updated both email ids. DS-3032 e-mailed

10/26/10: IIN Received. AOS fee IN PROCESS. Emailed barcoded

10/30/10: AOS fee PAID, AOS package mailed

11/03/10: IV fee PAID, IV package mailed

12/07/10: RFE for I-864 Entered into System

12/13/10: RFE for DS-230 entered into system

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Hey, I have a couple of questions.

1. Can you pay for the medical exam with credit card?

2. Is it true that the consulate accepts Mastercard to pay for the visa

thanks guys

Now that my husband is a citizen, we are preparting documents to apply to bring his parents here.

CSC

04/24/10: I-130 package mailed

05/04/10: Notice Date

10/06/10: Approval Date

NVC

10/12/10: NVC Case# generated

10/22/10: Updated both email ids. DS-3032 e-mailed

10/26/10: IIN Received. AOS fee IN PROCESS. Emailed barcoded

10/30/10: AOS fee PAID, AOS package mailed

11/03/10: IV fee PAID, IV package mailed

12/07/10: RFE for I-864 Entered into System

12/13/10: RFE for DS-230 entered into system

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Good luck/buena suerte! We are waiting for your news!!! :thumbs:

I'll be sure to let you know everything I can tabta!

So far, from my short conversation with him this evening, this is what I know:

Arturo went to his medical today (he didn't want to take chances in case the results took some time) and here's what he told me:

he went in at 9 am (not sure which clinic) and didn't get out until 4!!! he said there were lots of lines and 4 different rooms... he ended up having a pee test and 2 vaccinations (rubella and the varicella test). He also had a chest xray. Sounds like privacy was low (surprise surprise!) - the female doctor was in the room during the urination (never the way I've had a drug test here!) as well as examened him for any diseases... he also had to chat with a psychologist (I assume) to ensure he wasn't crazy. And since he has tattoos it sounds like they had to write all that down and I have a feeling due to that he was scrutinized and checked over even more (typical sterotypes being even stronger in Mexico). anyways, that's all I know for now, sorry it's a bit jumbled and all!!! tomorrow I fly into El Paso and take a bus to El Paso where he'll meet me. the nervousness has set in full force today! eek! wish me luck, I'll let you know all I can, and I really really hope it all goes well for you!

Oh yes- the exam is 135 correct? and 10% tax brings it to 148.50. His one shot was $19 and the other 27, yet the total came to $240. So unless there is a nearly $50 service charge, I am curious how that works out. Sigh. I'll have to look into it, but oh well, I expected that to happen!

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Is it just me or does it seem like the I-129F's move faster than the I-130's?

They do take longer. If you look under the statistics for processing, K1s are about 2 months faster than K2s.

SEE K-1 HISTORY IN MY TIMELINE

AOS / EAD / AP TIMELINE:

06/30/2006 - I-485, I-765 and I-131 sent to Chicago (via USPS Priority mail) (DAY 1)

07/02/2006 - package received in Chicago (delivery confirmed via USPS)

07/06/2006 - NOA 1 (DAY 7)

07/12/2006 - biometric appointment notice (DAY 13)

07/14/2006 - received biometric appointment notice via mail

07/25/2006 - interview notice (DAY 26)

07/26/2006 - biometrics taken (DAY 27)

07/28/2006 - received interview notice via mail

09/07/2006 - I-485 interview...APPROVED!!!...passport stamped (DAY 70)

09/12/2006 - I-131 approved (DAY 75)

09/13/2006 - received welcome letter via mail

09/15/2006 - I-765 approved (DAY 78)

09/16/2006 - received AP via mail

09/18/2006 - received conditional green card via mail

09/21/2006 - received EAD via mail

07/23/2008 - filed I-751 to lift conditional status

07/28/2008 - NOA 1

08/26/2008 - biometric appointment

12/03/2008 - I-751 approved

12/08/2008 - received 10-year green card via mail

09/07/2009 - eligible for U.S. citizenship!

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Tabta...we had to pay cash (pesos) for both the exam and visa at the consulado.

Best of luck!!

05.31.2003 Met in Kansas City, MO, Liz was studying English

04.01.2005 Its official...we want to get married!!!

05.11.2005 I-129F sent USPS Priority Mail

05.13.2005 Date on NOA1 Letter (Day 1)

05.17.2005 Check for fee cleared my bank.

05.18.2005 Received NOA1 snail mail (Day 6)

08.15.2005 NOA2 (Day 96)

08.18.2005 Case sent to NVC (Day 99)

09.02.2005 Received Case Number from NVC (Day 114)

12.04.2005 Fly together from Kansas City to El Paso

12.05.2005 Medical at the "blue" Medical Office

12.06.2005 Visa in Hand!!!!!!!

12.07.2005 Cross into USA and flew back to Kansas City!!!

12.17.2005 WEDDING!!!!! In Hutchinson, KS, USA

01.21.2006 Received NOA's for I485, I765, and I131

03.06.2006 Fingerprint Appointment in Kansas City, MO

03.22.2006 Advance Parol Approved

03.27.2006 Email Approval of Work Permission

06.17.2006 LA BODA!!!! In Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico!!!

06.26.2006 AOS Appointment in Kansas City, MO

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Tabta...We paid cash (dollars) at the medical clinic and our credit card at the consulate.

David...the I-129-f totally moves faster to approval than the I-130 (unless you go through Vermont Service Center, which seems to be pretty quick). Which one you go with depends on how you'd like to enter the country. One you have to adjust status once you enter (I-129) and the other you "adjust" through the NVC and already have an immigrant visa once you enter (I-130). Of course, if you go with the I-129, you'll be in the country much faster.

Jbeabout: Have you gone to the interview yet? I was just looking at your timeline and wondered if you had gone yet.

8/2002: Married

11/18/02: Filed 1-130 at NSC

07/26/04: I-130 approved.

11/14/04: NVC sends file to CDJ

07/05/05: Interview in CDJ - visa denied

07/06/05: I-601 waiver submitted

11/01/05: I-601 WAIVER APPROVED!!!

01/17/06: Pick up visa in CDJ

01/18/06: Arrival in USA

01/23/06: Applied for SSN card

01/28/06: SSN card arrived

01/31/06: Welcome to USA letter arrives

02/03/06: 2nd Welcome to USA letter arrives

02/03/06: 10 year Green Card arrives

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Thanks for your reply everone. We plan on paying the visa with credit card but I guess I will have to make sure we have enough cash to pay the medical. I wanted to carry as little money as possible. Do they give change at the clinics or do you have to have exact? Also which clinic did you all go to?

Has anyonhe heard from Mel. I am anxious to hear the news.

Now that my husband is a citizen, we are preparting documents to apply to bring his parents here.

CSC

04/24/10: I-130 package mailed

05/04/10: Notice Date

10/06/10: Approval Date

NVC

10/12/10: NVC Case# generated

10/22/10: Updated both email ids. DS-3032 e-mailed

10/26/10: IIN Received. AOS fee IN PROCESS. Emailed barcoded

10/30/10: AOS fee PAID, AOS package mailed

11/03/10: IV fee PAID, IV package mailed

12/07/10: RFE for I-864 Entered into System

12/13/10: RFE for DS-230 entered into system

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