US Immigration from Australia

Hi All..

As you can see from my timeline, we have an approved I130 and are pending our 2nd doc submission at NVC Stage.

We ve had some problems with the acceptance of my criminal background check, basically NVC keep saying it s the incorrect document because it dosent show an old DUI court case from 2003 which was disclosed to them by me, but removed from my records due to its age (auto removed/deleted when 10yrs+). There are no records courts or otherwise, it s been totally wiped other than proof of fine payment.

We also requested an Expidite, basically I was made redundant at the end of March and with the issues at NVC, we tried for an Expidite due to their delay in accepting the correct police certificate and financial hardship due to redundancy in the hope that the embassy would be more understanding but it was declined yesterday, so now we re waiting again for NVC to tell us for a third time it s rejected because it dosent show this old court record.

In addition to the above. Hubby and I got talking about my redundancy, the general cost of living in Aus and the coronavirus travel risks/bans, so we decided that rather than waste a big chunk of my redundancy payout from on living expenses in Aus for the next 2-3 months more more that we d take advantage of the cheap flights, save our money for a deposit on a house and that I d go stay with him with the intent of flying back to Aus for my medical and interview..

but, now, given the Expidite denial, additional coronavirus Tavel bans being introduced today and the prospect of yet another police certificate denial at NVC stage.. we are considering Adjustment of Status options.. the initial thought of a 4-6 week Expidite process was far easier to swallow that what now could go on for another 3 months or longer pushing me out past the 90day ESTA plus additional travel ban risks from this virus and esta expiry in June if I look to come back and visit again while the whole process plays out.

so I guess my question is:

1 - if we do decide to go AOS now what would the process given we re already at NVC stage

2- roughly how much would the AOS process cost

3- roughly how long will it take before I could get Work Authority and SSN

4- can we file it direct at a local office here in NOLA or is it done online/snail mail

any help would be appreciated.

Hi all,

I just wanted to ask help. I am already asked to create a profile through USTravelDocs, but in my case, I have an account as I already have a tourist visa.

So what I did was (please se steps below):

1. Clicked - New application/schedule appointment

2. Ticked - Visa > Immigrant

3. Ticked - Visa class > K1

4. Validated - Passport details

5. Updated - Mailing address

6. Next was Payment details ( I haven't paid yet as I am not sure if what I am doing is correct)

I am just confused as they are requiring me to fill out a DS-160 which is a NON-IMMIGRANT application but I don't know how to apply a DS-160 when I already have an account.

Help please!

Thank you!

Hi! I have gone over the checklists and other requirements as well as reading some reviews (to know that they are now asking for photos). So I have made up a list of things I need to collect as my case makes its way to Sydney next week. I was hoping I can have someone check over and see if I am missing anything? I am worried about i-134 particularly but I think I have enough info? Plus no police certs for my 2 year old, right haha.

Me

K1 Document Checklist

Passport

Print out of DS-160 confirmation page

Visa payment receipt

Two US size passport photos with full name printed on the back and A number

Revalidation letter (intent to marry)

Birth certificate original

Birth certificate copy

Marriage certificate for proof of name change

Copy of marriage certificate

Divorce certificate (print two just in case they want a copy)

AU police certificate

AU police certificate copy

UK police certificate

UK police certificate copy

I-134 from fiance

Supporting documents Three years tax transcripts, most recent W2, employment letter and pay stubs.

I-134 from co-sponsor

Supporting documents Three years tax transcripts, most recent W2, employment letter and pay stubs.

DS-5540

Ongoing relationship proof photos, wedding planning, evidence of latest trips, conversation and hotel bookings.

Medical completed and sent to embassy

Pamphlet

K2

K2 Document Checklist

Passport

Print out of DS-160 confirmation page

Visa payment receipt

Two US size passport photos with full name printed on the back

Birth certificate original

Birth certificate copy

I-134 from fiance

Supporting documents Three years tax transcripts, most recent W2, employment letter and pay stubs.

I-134 from co-sponsor

Supporting documents Three years tax transcripts, most recent W2, employment letter and pay stubs.

Permission letter to move from father (certified) including copy of passport for ID purposes

Medical completed and sent to embassy

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I attended my K1 interview in Sydney on 25th February. It went smoothly and I was told by the interviewer that he was recommending our case for approval.

I was just interested to hear from anyone else who's been interviewed recently in Sydney in regard to getting your passport back. The reason being I read a recent review of the Sydney Consulate by a member who was interviewed a week after me and received their passport back 2 days later!

My CEAC status still says "Ready... Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section"

Should I be concerened, or am I being not patient enough and overly anxious?

I am preparing my I-134 and supporting documents for my fianc to take to his interview in a couple weeks. I am using my 2016, 2017 and 2018 taxes. I was unemployed all of 2019 (living in fiance's country). I am back in the US now and will be starting my job on the same day my fianc has his interview so I will just be sending my official offer of employment letter to him since that's all I can provide from my job. When filling the I-134 should I list my current annual income or what my income was on my most recent taxes? My income will soon be similar to my 2018 taxes once I start this job, but my bank statements for the past year won't back that up so should I just say I'm unemployed on the form and leave my income as $0 and send the letter with my fianc so he can explain I will be starting work? We have a co/joint sponsor who meets all of the requirements so I'm not too worried. I just don't want them to reject us because I fill something out incorrectly.