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  1. alliejourney
    Congratulations! I'm still stuck in "USCIS is actively reviewing your case" but I realized I'm almost definitely getting an RFE from a mistake I made so I'm just twiddling my thumbs until that comes, lol. If you're not on any financial accounts, I'd try to gather up as much evidence of your relationship (pictures, itineraries from trips you've taken together since moving to the US, etc) and evidence of shared residence (have you gotten any mail? Phone plan in your name?). If he has put you on his health insurance or life insurance, that is good evidence, too. And once you have an SSN, definitely work on getting your name on some bills, opening a joint bank account, and getting on shared credit cards, as you'll continue to need evidence of comingling in the ROC stage!
  2.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: Entry in us border
  3.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: Assets & financials for K1 embassy interview
  4.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 visa documents needed with joint sponsor
  5. alliejourney
    Definitely use the father as a co-sponsor if she doesn't have pay stubs or other proof of employment. (By saying she's paid in cash, I'm making the assumption that she's being paid under the table. Forgive me if I'm wrong.) And make sure that if she hasn't filed taxes, she gets all of that in order - it could become a hurdle later on if she has not been filing. Otherwise, your situation sounds very straightforward and the K1 Visa guide at the top of this page should give you a good idea of everything you need. Between looking at those guides and very closely reading the instructions on the I-129F form, you should be just fine.
  6.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: JULY 2024 AOS FILERS
  7. alliejourney
    Dang, I'm gonna get an RFE because I marked no and didn't answer those questions 😅 I suppose it's probably not worth trying to upload an amended form. I'll just bite the bullet and wait, who knows what other mistakes I may have made lol
  8.    Jonrodrii reacted to a post in a topic: Transferring UK driving license to a NH driving license through EAD/K1/AOS
  9. alliejourney
    In Ohio my husband was not able to get his driver's license until he had his EAD and SSN, and at that point had to follow the protocols for any person over 18 obtaining their first driver's license. As far as documentation, we had to bring two pieces of mail/utility bills to prove proof of address, and we also brought his I-94 showing he entered on a K1 visa and the NOA showing he had a pending AOS application. Also brought his passport, EAD, and SSN for the biometric information that was needed. Again, though, this was all specific to Ohio, but just to give you an idea of what was required of us. I think New Hampshire DMV website has all the info you need here! https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id It includes a list of acceptable documents and should tell you everything you need and the entire process to follow.
  10. alliejourney
    Any news from anyone in our batch? Getting nervous about RFEs I'm seeing around the forums and thinking about uploading some unsolicited evidence to the myUSCIS portal. We don't have a ton but at least some images from our wedding celebration, shared insurance policies, MFJ tax transcript for this year, etc, would be something. All I submitted with our initial application was the marriage certificate. I don't know how reliably they take into account the unsolicited evidence but it probably wouldn't hurt?
  11.    TeaHallo reacted to a post in a topic: I-134 Affidavit of Support Evidence
  12.    smilingstone reacted to a post in a topic: Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
  13.    alliejourney reacted to a post in a topic: Can my UK girlfriend and I get married and file for an AOS while she's in the US on an ESTA? We don't want to risk her getting banned or anything along those lines. So would it be safer to just to go ahead with the IR-1 process?
  14. alliejourney
    That kind of evidence is hard to collect when you're adjusting from K1, since oftentimes you don't have required documents to open bank accounts, get a driver's license, etc! After all, us USCs agree to financially sponsor our beneficiaries while you navigate immigration and get on your feet. All we submitted was our marriage certificate as per the instructions, but as he received his work authorization and has the ability to become more independent, we've been gathering up evidence of shared address and shared finances, in case we get an RFE for more evidence of a bona fide marriage. I do think others' advice to include photos from the wedding and things like that is wise, I wish I had done that!
  15. alliejourney
    Just out of curiosity, by "last August" do you mean August 2023 or August 2024? My husband filed for AOS August 2024 and also had biometrics in October, so just interested if they're starting to touch the August 2024 batches! But no, as others have said, if you've been approved then there will be no interview for you. Congrats!
  16. alliejourney
    Agreed! Just sharing my experience.
  17. alliejourney
    My husband went through the London embassy and they didn't even collect any of our evidence for the I-134, just the form itself. I did not provide any bank statements, just a letter from my employer certifying my employment and my salary, as well as 3 months of pay stubs and the previous year's W2, all to prove my salary. To my understanding, London is a fairly relaxed embassy as it is considered very low fraud.
  18.    assila reacted to a post in a topic: Can I use Cleveland for a port of entry?
  19. alliejourney
    This is probably not advice I would give to everyone. I think in general people should probably just follow the proper protocols because they're in place for a reason. But if you're comfortable taking the gamble then you do you.
  20.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: Timeline for EAD Card to be produced and mailed
  21. alliejourney
    I'm sure it's different for different field offices, but for us it was fast! The application went from approved to being produced within a day, and then we received it in the mail about ten days after it said it was being produced. The status on myUSCIS didn't even change to "the EAD has been mailed" until after we had actually received it, lol.
  22.    assila reacted to a post in a topic: Can I use Cleveland for a port of entry?
  23. alliejourney
    No idea why this became a thing, but FWIW I actually really enjoyed the pre-clearance in Dublin. When I reached Cleveland, it was nice to be able to just grab my bags and go home, not have to go through customs when I was ready for my own bed after a long flight!
  24.    assila reacted to a post in a topic: Can I use Cleveland for a port of entry?
  25.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: Can I use Cleveland for a port of entry?
  26. alliejourney
    Any airport that receives international flights can be a POE and should be equipped with appropriate immigration facilities. One thing to bear in mind, though, is that a lot of Cleveland's international flights come from cities that have US pre-clearance. For example, in Dublin, you go through US customs and border control at the Dublin airport, so technically Dublin is an American POE. The same is true of Toronto. So when you're scheduling your flights, that's something to keep in mind - do your research on any connecting flights you may need to take, as you'll want to have ample layover time if that's the case for you! Edit: I just did a quick look at Google flights and there are no direct flights that I can see from Manila to Cleveland. Likely, you'll connect in a different US city that will serve as your port of entry. Again, if that's the case, make sure you have ample layover time!
  27.    Boiler reacted to a post in a topic: How should I organize chat logs for K-1 visa?
  28. alliejourney
    It does technically meet the "meeting in person in the last 2 years" requirement of the I-129F, but as others have noted, you will face scrutiny about the validity of your relationship if you have only been together in person for 4-5 days before deciding to get married. Much stronger evidence would include longer visits or multiple visits. I know this is an immigration help forum and not a life advice forum, but I would also recommend much more time in person before you, personally, make the decision that this is someone you want to marry. Being in a long distance relationship is very different than living with someone in person.
  29. alliejourney
    No updates from me! I filed August 2nd. Looking at the monthly AOS threads, I've seen January 2024 filers start to get some approvals, but also I think someone from June. So I'm checking myUSCIS every day but realistically, as long as all goes well and no RFE, I'm not expecting any updates until summer 2025. Hoping for sooner, of course! 😁
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