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Thank you - and nice, yes looks like you shouldn't be far behind! Fingers crossed it's speedy

Thanks, that makes sense. She is in the US and was in the US when she uploaded the I-864 and tax docs etc. - so all I will be doing is printing the digital documents that she uploaded to NVC, so I'm not sure it really proves anything. That said, it's only a few pages and as you say better to be prepared. Cheers!

Hi, I have my interview for a CR-1 at the US Embassy (in London). Just trying to make sure all my docs are in order - the case was processed through NVC, so all DS-260 and I-864 docs are in CEAC. NVC scheduled the appointment at the embassy, so of course we are DQed, and I have completed my medical. There are a few different lists around regarding what documents I need to take to the embassy. I am taking originals of: My existing passports My birth certificate Our marriage certificate Police certificates DS-260 confirmation page (printed) Interview appointment e-mail (printed) Courier confirmation page (as far as I can find this is just another e-mail - printed) Passport sized photographs I am the sole beneficiary; no previous marriage/divorce, no kids, no military record, etc. etc. I see also in some areas that there are statements that e.g. I-864 must be provided with financial evidence and that there needs to be proof of my wife's (petitioner) right of abode in the US etc. (she is a US citizen). In our case, all of this has already been uploaded during NVC including the I-864, her tax returns, copy of her passport, etc. Question: Do I need to take any copies of I-864, proof of her meeting the sponsorship requirement, print out of her US passport, etc.? And also, is any further proof of the relationship since I-130 required? From notes in the UK sub-forum it appears not but interested to check. Thank you!

Feeling the love, haha! Thank you very much everyone 💙

Understood, yes, it figures that I wouldn't be able to use it at least on first entry. Thanks!

Thanks for the clarification about the sealed documents. One less thing to worry about losing! Also thank you for the insight regarding Global Entry. I’ll be arriving at SFO when the time comes so I’ll try to get it all sorted out there. Cheers!

Oh, I haven't had the interview yet - it's in a couple of weeks. No worries, I will ask them at the time. Cheers!

Great, thank you! One more question - I have two passports. I have obviously listed them both in the various application forms throughout the process, but I believe I have nominated one of them as the "applying" passport. Do you know if the visa will/can be applied to both passports, so that either of them can be used for entry? Or will it just be limited to the one I have nominated? Not a big deal, but just curious.

Hi, All being well, I will soon have my interview and be granted my spouse visa. My understanding is that after the interview: I will receive my passport back (via courier) with my visa in it, along with a sealed package of documents (not to be opened) I have six months to enter the US (well, technically six months from the date of my medical) I pay the USCIS Immigration Fee, preferably before entering the US when I enter the US, I present my passport with visa and the sealed package of docs received from the embassy my entry to the US then triggers the process for generating and sending my my actual green card. My questions are: can I travel in and out of the US using my passport and CR visa prior to me receiving the green card? My understanding is that I can do so for the first 12 months how long should I expect the arrival of the green card to take? after that first entry on the visa, am I eligible to seek work etc. before my green card has arrived? I currently travel into the US via ESTA, and I also have global entry. I am assuming that I will not continue to need an ESTA once I have the CR visa, but will I keep my global entry? I should do, right?

Hi all, application is with NVC so just trying to get my ducks in a row for the interview (not yet scheduled). I am living in London; my wife is living in the US. I am clear on most of the documents that need to be taken to the interview, but the State Department website for the London Consulate states that for family based applications I should also have: The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s. Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card). Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails). Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LND-London.html#pre_interview_checklist For I-864, proof of her income, and her passport, of course she has already uploaded electronic copies to the NVC. For evidence of the relationship, we collated and submitted a big document of photos and airline tickets during the I-130 process (which was approved) - this is our main plank of evidence apart from our marriage certificate, as we have always been residing separately in the UK and US respectively. Am I reading it right that I should 1. print copies of the I-864 submission confirmation, her IRS transcript/W2/payslips/letter confirming job from her employer, and her passport 2. physically print the evidence of relationship (which is a pretty hefty doc of photos etc.), as well as updating it to present date? Just really looking to confirm what physical docs are required. (I am clear on the requirements for physical originals of my own docs - passport, birth certificate, police certificates, etc.) Any recent experiences and insights would be very welcome!