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  • Immigration Status
    Removing Conditions (pending)
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    Ecuador
  • Our Story
    Original K-1 process (pre-VJ):

    8/30/2018 - I-129F sent
    9/4/2018 - NOA1
    2/12/2019 - NOA2
    3/19/2019 - NVC received
    4/3/2019 - Consulate received
    (let case sit at the Consulate for a while)
    3/6/2020 - Interview (one of the last before COVID closures)
    3/10/2020 - Visa issued
    8/9/2020 - US entry
    8/31/2020 - I-485/765/131 sent
    9/21/2020 - NOA1s
    9/24/2020 - AOS abandoned


    12/2020 - Started over with CR-1/IR-1 (see timeline for details)

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  1.    JKLSemicolon reacted to a post in a topic: Help Locating I-93 for CR1 Visa Application
  2.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: question about I-751 delivery with UPS
  3.    JKLSemicolon reacted to a post in a topic: Canadian currently in US adjust status? B status
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  5. JKLSemicolon
    Congrats! It would be great if you added that to your (currently blank) VJ timeline.
  6.    JKLSemicolon reacted to a post in a topic: Sibling here on tourist visa
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  8. JKLSemicolon
    Looking at the IOE09 block on casestatusext, for cases received in February 2024 the stats are currently: Approved 337 Processing 9716 Terminated 16 Withdrawal 2 Denied 3 RFE 9 Interview Scheduled 10 Fingerprint Scheduled 19 Received 39 Rejected 17 Looks like the most movement is happening on cases from February 2023 currently.
  9. JKLSemicolon
    Extensions frequently In previous threads where people applied for an extension it can take over a year to receive a response in some cases. If that response is a denial (the only such examples I have seen here) then the additional overstay could lead to a bar or many of the other problems already mentioned.
  10.    JKLSemicolon reacted to a post in a topic: Sibling here on tourist visa
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  12.    JKLSemicolon reacted to a post in a topic: Deadlock between NVC and embassy while waiting for an interview to be scheduled
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  15. JKLSemicolon
    Starting with the form instructions which I think are always the most important source: On the form itself the information about your children is in Part 5. Using the section for Child 1 as an example, we filled it out like this: 1.a,b,c. N/A 2. N/A 3. Leave blank since it says (if any) 4,5. Leave blank since they are yes/no questions 6.a. N/A 6.b. Leave blank since they are checkboxes 6.c. N/A 6.d. Leave blank since it is a dropdown 6.e,f,g,h. N/A Repeat for the remaining fields in that section (Child 2-5). My feeling is that it is better to fill out the form using N/A where appropriate since 1) the instructions say to do that and 2) it makes it obvious that you intentionally completed each section rather than omitting it. On the questions above, note the use of N/A rather than “none” since they aren’t asking for a numerical answer (e.g. number of children). If following the instructions as written you’ll find that “none” is rarely needed.
  16.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: ROC: Biometrics Appointment
  17. JKLSemicolon
    Agree that an electronic copy of the notice should be posted there before the paper notice arrives.
  18. JKLSemicolon
    I read the part of @OldUser’s post about “being prepared to be placed in removal proceedings” as referring to the case, i.e. if one misses a biometrics appointment and never follows up, reschedules, etc., USCIS could deny the case and prepare for removal proceedings. It was specifically mentioned as the worst-case scenario and I don’t read it as telling you to prepare for that yourself; the emphasis was on what you could do to prevent that from happening, which you then did. That you were fortunately able to follow up before something like a case denial happened does not mean that someone was wrong in pointing out what could have happened otherwise.
  19. JKLSemicolon
    We have done statements plus redacted copies of cards before. One bank’s cards also provided letters confirming the addition of an authorized user, which we also included.
  20.    Lemonslice reacted to a post in a topic: VISA process is driving me bananas
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  26. JKLSemicolon
    Those are good options. We sent ours Priority Mail Express and if you use a USPS box I would recommend that. If using a different service you may need to cover up the USPS print.
  27. JKLSemicolon
    After you find a box close to the size of your packet, a thin roll of bubble wrap and some long (not necessarily thick) rubber bands would be enough to protect it in transit. We sent monthly statements for everything and on some credit cards if we didn’t use them and no statement was generated for a particular month, we put a sheet in its place specifying that. To me, leaving out months just creates an information gap and makes it harder for the adjudicator to connect the dots. I agree with @OldUser that the form instructions are pretty clear on this. Even though we prepared our own packet, we did consult with a reputable attorney before submitting just to make sure we were on the right track and he also recommended including all evidence. Edit: I wouldn’t be concerned about anyone not being able to open a taped box. I’m sure you can find a way to tape it so that nothing gets opened or damaged in transit while also being able to open the package with the appropriate tool.
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  30. JKLSemicolon
    We sent our ROC packet, with over 800 pages of evidence, lightly wrapped in plastic wrap in a box and without any fasteners, labels, etc. Each section was separated with a different colored cover sheet and we put footers on all pages that include both the section title and ”page [#] of [total]”. Our reasoning was to make it as easy as possible to separate and scan without things getting mixed up. As far as the question of quantity and quality, we went by the form instructions which state to “submit copies of as many documents as you can…to demonstrate the circumstances of the relationship from the date of the marriage to the present date”.
  31. JKLSemicolon
    In our state if you update your address on an existing license they will print out (if done in person) or email (if done online) the temporary ID with the new information to use until the new DL arrives. Depending on how your state works that could still be done the day before the interview.
  32. JKLSemicolon
    I have my doubts as to whether a legitimate caller from one of the agencies would identify themselves by saying “This is US immigration” which sounds very colloquial.
  33. JKLSemicolon
    Good luck and please fill in your VJ timeline as that will be helpful to other users.
  34. JKLSemicolon
    Not trying to nitpick but from a CO’s perspective (who sees things through the lens of everyone tourist visa applicant having possible immigrant intent), saying that she will be living at your house has a very different meaning than saying that she will be staying at your house when she visits.
  35. JKLSemicolon
    When did you go to this interview? Your VisaJourney timeline needs to be filled out. Regardless, usually K1 interviews are done by the Immigrant Visa section of the consulate as opposed to the Nonimmigrant Visa section that handles B2s, and they would not necessarily follow the same practices.
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