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Congratulations, you’re one of us . The only way out is through so get started on that paperwork and don’t be paralyzed by the challenge. If you are honest and have a genuine relationship it’s quite easy to produce the evidence that you need. Less worrying, more doing! Good luck and keep us updated.

Many many things. Mostly suspicion of fraud/misrepresentation. There are a lot of opportunities in the US to create a better life and there are people out there who want to take advantage of that. Immigration to the US is difficult and not for the faint of heart.

Editing that flowchart is useless as every embassy/country has different timelines when it comes to the transfer from NVC to the embassy/consulate that takes care of the cases for the nationalities involved. My case transfer took only one week from NVC to Frankfurt. Applicants at other embassies take years to see their transfer from NVC to the embassy. The Philippines is known for being a high-volume embassy.

You are allowed to print multiple copies of the "Additional Information" page.

They created a biometrics appointment before rejecting my first packet. I decided to go to the appointment just to be safe and got all my biometrics taken. It was on Feb 19th.

We have updates! So we decided to go with this idea: Our second packet (the one filed after our first one was rejected) had the wrong box crossed (spouse instead of K1 entrant). So we decided to take a gamble and NOT wait for the rejection of our second packet but immediately file our third packet. The plan was to wait and see if our second packet was accepted. If it was, we would void the cashier's checks on the third packet. To our delight our third packet was touched and checks cashed 6 days(!!!) after it was delivered to the mail room. To our surprise our second packet still hasn't been touched. We have voided the cashier's checks on our second packet so that one will be automatically rejected. Currently our status is as follows: I-485 has both biometrics and interview checked off (interview seems waived and we got a notice that the biometrics from our first packet got reused). I-765 has been received but biometrics still need to be recorded. The last one seems a bit strange, because we got the notice for the I-485 that our biometrics would be reused and it is a concurrent filing after all... What do you guys think about this situation?

Wonderful! Now that you have your online account number you can check online. There might be more information you can find about your case there including whether it’s rejected or not. In my experience you get the notices digitally before your receive them in the mail.

Have you received an online account number? This could help clear up the confusion.

1) depends on your circumstances. The page for this form on uscis.gov lists who the form applies to. Read the instructions of the form to see if it applies to you. 2)I-131 can be filed concurrently with an AOS application. 3) depends on the forms you file. Typically it’s two photos per form that requires it. Check the instructions of the forms you are planning to file. 4) the biographic page + any pages that show stamps or visas pertaining to your application. 5) not necessary but could help your case. 6) it’s not required to show the last three years, the last year is required. However you are allowed to file three years if you think it helps your case. This is explicitly mentioned in the instructions. 7) it depends on your passport. Some have a travel document number, others don’t. check with your non American government. 8 ) it’s appreciated and yes list the contents. this way the people processing your files know what they’re looking at. 9) this depends on your circumstances. 10) I went for a certified copy but uscis instructions point out a regular photocopy is enough. 11) uscis.gov has explicit instructions on how to pay. even though you have a lawyer it is smart to become an A grade student in these forms. Study the forms on uscis.gov and their instructions. Follow the instructions literally. Read the instructions on the website (e.g. payment instructions. Things vary a lot depending on your circumstances. Including the address you need to send your file to. Check uscis.gov for instructions on which address you need to use.

I don't have a copy but I am 100 percent certain I crossed that on that one too.

Oh for the love of everything that's holy... same issue here too. Can I just file a new submission before my current application is rejected (as I already know it will be rejected)?

Those photocopies are proof of your previous visas and should be taken with you to the K1 interview. Make sure you have extra copies so you don't lose the only copy you have. Save absolutely everything regarding your immigration process. You will need the J1 passport page copy and the copy of your DS-2019 in the future for your Adjustment of Status application.

1) original certified copy - no, unless they specifically ask for it. If needed you can send it to them after the interview 2)I-797 - no, they know this anyways. 3) Scans are accepted and USCIS explicitly points out that they do unless they specify otherwise 4) my experience is that there are no original documents needed, only copies. I brought my original documents with me just in case. They never asked for it. 5) Letter of intent to marry as you indicated it is fine. They should already have that anyway because it's part of your I-129F submission (which they receive at the embassy) Long story short: You're fine, no need to freak out ;). Ensure that your partner reads and knows exactly what to bring because it sounds like you're just throwing absolutely everything and the kitchen sink into a bag to bring which really isn't necessary. The only original documents or copies of documents they are going to need should pertain to your partner (so it should be easy for them to bring those originals).

They will know from the J1 & I-94 documentation that you abided by the 2 year rule.

Your wait time started when you applied and is therefore still around 13.5 months and not longer. It’s 16.5 months for people who apply now. either way, you clearly misrepresented yourself at the border as you entered the US under a tourist visa with immigrant intent. This is unlawful and could lead to denial of your aos and deportation. All the best.

I agree with the previous opinions. It is so much easier to enter the country and immediately be able to work and live a regular life. It’s only a few more months.

Are you currently in the United States?

Oof, that must be very frustrating. It is not unheard of, unfortunately. This stage is quite hard to deal with because you have zero way of knowing what is going on. Something that might be of use is to see if you can already start your application. I hadn't gotten my K1-FTP either (it was actually erroneously sent to the US Citizen) but was able to apply and set everything up with my case number. This was a different embassy (Frankfurt) but you never know...

This entirely depends on the embassy you are dealing with and the appointment system they use. I would reschedule the appointment to fix the issue - otherwise you might be refused at entry.

We need more information to be able to help.

The question remains if she properly filed her taxes (even if she didn't report all the cash she received). She needs to have properly filed her taxes.

I (and the others) implore you: Do not perform any ceremonies of any kind, official or unofficial, if you are going for a fiancé visa (K1). This can end with a denial of the visa because you are "too married", even if you are not officially married (!). Celebrate your relationship, but ensure that it doesn't even come close to looking like a wedding (so no special dress and suit, no walking down the aisle, no holding flowers, etc).

If the fee is paid, you probably do not have anything to worry about.

We need more context.

I posted my new packet today. Fingers crossed it'll work out this time