Rachel n Tyler

So would that waive the need for the receipt for the 485? Because it states this required evidence for the I-131

And would you also send them in separate envelopes? I kinda assume I have to, since the I-131 states you have to provide proof of the I-485 being sent (receipt) when you send it in, and the employment authorisation can be done online

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/KDU-Kathmandu.html#interview_guidelines It says here that you can only bring a translator (interpreter) if you don't speak English or Napali. She speaks Napali, so she can't bring an interpreter. This means they'll do the interview in Napali. That's the official Embassy website too

Our case was sent to the NVC on June 17th, I did an inquiry on July 7th and got my case number July 9th! https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html That's the inquiry link 🙂

They'll do whichever you can. If Nepali is better for her, they'll do it in Nepali.

It says you can only bring an translator if the person doesn't speak English or Nepali, is this the case?

Hi friends! I'm researching the AOS guide, but I know that recently the process for it has changed a bit. They used to have a fee for i-485, i-131 and the work visa thing in one. Since it's been seperated, there's no update on it on how to file those three payments, if you should do it separately, together.. Does anyone know if there's going to be an updated version of it? We'll likely file it in December, so we'd love to know what changed etc.

What embassy is she doing the interview at?

I didn't think about them letting you keep it, as in the Netherlands they usually don't haha. Mine always got either destroyed (big holes in it making it not useable) or I had to hand it in

Your K1 visa is linked to your passport number, so you can't really get a new one.. As far as I know, your passport number changes when you renew it.. I'd say try to look up your states' requirements for an ID and try to get one before your passport expires.. But honestly, you should've thought of this before even applying.. ;/

Just be honest. They can ask you EVERYTHING. I'm also going to be entering in Dallas next month, but I only stayed 1-3 weeks every time, total of 7 trips. As long as you haven't done anything illegal or something that brings up a red flag, you don't really have to prepare anything. Just be honest.

To put it in perspective, as proof of the relationship I put 2 pictures of every visit (6 I believe), airbnb receipts and a boarding pass. That's it. Oh, and he later added the ring receipt. And we got it approved! All of the pictures were just selfies of us two.

Awesome, thanks for the reply! I'm going next month, so just in time to tell them that haha.

We put his mom's address on the I129f paperwork etc, but he now has an apartment where we'll be living together. My guess is before submitting the I-485 etc? Great, now I'm bolded lol But I just wanted y'all's smart opinions/help on this 🙂

Thank you for all the links! I only started building my retirement in 2020 so I doubt it'll be much, and I'll be leaving in November so it's the end of 2024. Frankfurt was.. interesting. I haven't been to Amsterdam, so I can't compare, but they claimed to be understaffed and it took about 4h to get called up for my interview. Which ain't great when you left your house at 3am to drive hahaha. I'd love to hear about your shipping thing, I'm currently trying to stuff things into 2 suitcases but I'm sure you can imagine how well that's going hahaha. Thankyou! I'll send them an email to see what it's like now and for my situation. I appreciate all the insights from everyone! This made me feel not as confused haha.

I'm putting all my ducks in a row for the move I'm about to make. My visa got approved so I'm now doing everything like cancelling insurances etc. The only thing I'm confused on is my retirement. I read that the belastingdienst(irs) would want to tax you for it, but I'm very confused on how it all works. Is there anyone who can give me some insight on how they did it?

I survived the drive! Honestly, it wasn’t too bad. Started driving at 3:15 and took a 20min break, arrived at 7:45. Worst part was that my appointment was at 8:30 and my interview wasn’t until 12:15… I was so hungry LOL

Yup! Currently (hopefully 2 months left) living in Apeldoorn, and then I’ll live in the Dallas area! and yeah, sadly I’ll have to go to Frankfurt. Gotta be there at 8:30am, so that’s ### HAHA. It’s 3,5-5 hours from apeldoorn

I've printed it out and added it to my stack of papers, we should be good!!

He just found the online thing and is trying to get in his id.me now. I’ll also tell him about the 1040, maybe that’s easier for him. The stress you removed from my soul cat.. thank you.

Hi all! I'm not sure if this should go in the Consulate section or here, but my best guess is here. I have my interview friday and I'll have to drive 4-5h so I'm rechecking everything now. And sadly, I missed something. I read this sentence too fast regarding the evidence of support: 'A photocopy of the petitioner’s IRS tax transcripts and any relevant W-2s must be included.'. We included his W-2s from last year, but I totally missed the tax transcripts part. So dumb!! And it apparently takes 10-15 days for it to get to him, and my interview is in... 36h.. Yippie! Now I know that when you forget something you can send it to them and if everything is all good, THEN they'll approve/deny it. But I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a chance they might 'overlook' it or not care? I absolutely hate myself for not double checking earlier, even though I did but totally read over it, but at this point I can't do anything to fix it haha.

Awesome, that gets some weight off my shoulders haha. Thanks for the help and the tip! ❤️

Hi! I was reading through the AoS checklist/guide because my interview is next week and I always like to know what's ahead. I just saw the medical portion, the I-693. The issue is that I got my 2nd dose of hep shots a month ago, and the third dose needs to be 6 months after. However, my issue is that my plan is to move in november, which makes the date to file AoS before february, day depending on when I'd actually land/reach PoE. That means that there's a big possiblity that I can't get my third dose, unless they allow it to be done a few weeks early. Does anyone have any experience with this? My timeline currently looks like this: - Medical + shots received 6th of August - Visa interview 13th of September - Desired moving date 2nd of November

Ours was approved 5th of june, and I think it got send to the NVC 2 weeks later? Not sure anymore. I send an inquiry on July 6th, which felt a bit soon, but I got a reply on the 8th with my NVC case number and then I could trace it easier!! It ended up arriving at the embassy mid/end of July. I just checked. The letter got sent from the NVC at the 16th of July. It arrived here last week, like the 4th of August.

USCIS is, as far as I know, not country based. So your NOA1/NOA2 is just based on how fast USCIS is. And they've been VERY fast. We got our NOA2 after I believe 5-6 months after the NOA1.