ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy approval letter
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-06 17:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC Approval
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-07 22:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproval from VSC
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-11 18:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproval Letter.
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-15 17:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAprroval in the mail today. Yeaaaa!!!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-13 16:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnother Update on my I-751
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-15 17:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot my 10 year green card!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-08-17 17:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI 751 Approved! FINALLY!!!!!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-09-14 16:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC I-751 Approval
We received both the approval letter and e-mail today, the letter is dated 9/24/09. 145 days, maybe VSC is getting better. Good luck to all that are still waiting.
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-09-29 18:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionspeeeeedy vermont
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-12-18 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAm I crazy for waiting on No1?
Just have patience, give it a week and it should arrive. I posted the exact same message a few months ago and the NOA showed up the next day. :whistle:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-22 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe've Just ben Approved!!!!
Congratulations... :dance: :dance: :dance:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-28 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa arrived today at LAST!
Congratulations to both of you :thumbs:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-29 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsyeahhh NOA aproved
One step down...Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-29 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Received! - Question about next step
Congrats Brad,
After a really quick stop at the NVC it will go to Kiev. Good luck, you are getting close!!!
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2008-11-12 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI GOT MY VISA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-03-04 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-03-12 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWoot -- K-1 approved.
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-03-12 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur journey is almost over!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2010-12-29 16:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaHOW SOON TO PREPARE PAPERS FOR INTERVIEW??
I would start now, our petition was approved in 7 days out of Vermont. There are things that you may not realize the time involved in getting them. Better to research all of it now and get the non-time critical items out of the way. Good luck on your journey... :whistle:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-23 11:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaTomorrow is the BIG day ........
Like all things...tonight will pass and you will awaken to a wonderful day. Good luck. :thumbs:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-27 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGREEN CARD RECEIVED TODAY!
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nyhazmatMaleUkraine2008-12-10 18:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstupid Question i know
It is basically your notice that they received and accepted your paperwork. It does not mean anything as far as whether they have made any decisions. The only stupid questions are the ones that you don't ask, there are however a lot of stupid answers.... tongue.gif
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2009-03-04 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNon-custodial parent permission - does it expire?

My wife and her daughter, from Ukraine, have their VISA's and to travel to US on May 30th. Question, the current permission from ex-husband to bring his daughter to live in US is now over 6 months old. Will we have issues at airport allowing her to board plane? Also, everytime she travels back and forth to Ukraine from US, will she need permission to leave country if traveling with mother? Thanks for help.


I would say that it depends upon the wording in the permission letter. If is geared towards a single event, then I would think that you may have a chance at issues, dependant upon who you deal with when travelling. But if it is worded in more of a broad manner then I would not think that you would have any issues. If the relationship with the ex will allow for it, I would get one done that is broad in scope and that details that the permission is long term and for multiple entries and exits. My ex makes me get permission every time that I travel with my boys, what a pain. Save yourself some aggrevation and try to get the details worked out now, if you can.
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-05-25 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures6 months after our denial...
Enjoy your visit and remember not to spend that time reliving the denial, there will be other times for that. This time is to enjoy and heal. Good luck with the attorney, I hope that he can resolve the issues.
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-22 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy time to dance
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-21 11:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 question
As far as signing on as preparing the documents I have two things. In Kiev when we went for her interview the woman asked me if I prepared the documents, I said yes and she had me sign on at that time. I did not raise any issues. When we did the AOS, I signed on from the start and there wasn't even a question about it. I almost seems as if they know that the USC is going to do the paperwork or at least have a part in preparing it. As far as you second question, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe someone else with similar experience will post later. Good luck on your continued journey. :)
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-27 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood luck Gary & Fely
Good luck :thumbs:
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-06-28 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved :))))))))))))
Congradulations B-)
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2010-12-30 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures7 days!
If I knew how to show you the paperwork I would. I don't know why it went so fast, I am happy that it did. Maybe the other post is right and they should move more cases to Vermont, or at least have Vermont show the others how to process quicker. I agree that the system is broken. I wish everyone else a quick turnaround...
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2006-11-02 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures7 days!
WOW! That is all I have... We mailed our petition 9 days ago, NOA1 7 days ago and today we were approved, can you say NOA2! This weekend we party. This is some much faster than I ever thought that it could be. I woke her up and probably just babbled as I was telling her, oh well, today only happens once.







10-23 Mailed 129F
10-25 Received at VSC
10-26 NOA1
11-2 NOA2
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2006-11-02 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Docs to File and a few more ???

Hello All:

I am new to this forum and have a few questions to clarify a couple of things.

1. When sending in the I-29F, are the only documents I list here required?

I-129F
- I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person [ONLY IF USED ADDITIONAL SHEET]
- G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)
- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)
- Birth certificate/US Passport (Petitioner)
- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary)
- Proof of having met in person in the past two years
- Proof of ongoing relationship [if including]

2. When is the I-134, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-230 submitted?

3. On the I-29F application, in block 16 it asks for the info in the applicants native alphabet if not Roman letters. My fiance is from Ukraine, and speaks Russian primarily, and some Ukrainian. Are they asking for her information in the Cryllic alphabet here?

Thank you in advance for all of your help.



As for question #3, I trust that you have enough answers to 1-2, yes she does write it in Cyrillic. If she primarily speaks Russian then have her write it in Russian. If she primarily speaks Ukrainian then it would be in Ukrainian. Good luck
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2007-04-18 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow does it all work help please???
Read the guides, tab at the top of the page, they will answer 99% of your questions...And use a smaller font, please blink.gif
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2008-09-11 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen Married then Divorced in China now in a bind
Man up, my wife knew about both, yes both of my previous marriages and we are fine. Are you willing to risk this relationship? If you lie that is what you are doing...Take a minute and think about it....OK, times up.
nyhazmatMaleUkraine2008-11-11 14:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 and disability
Hi, I just received NOA 2 last week, now I am stressing over the I-134. I thought I would have more time to prepare all this..lol, we received our approval in 70 days, I was surprised to see it in the mail and see approved. I thought maybe the letter was requesting more information. Anyway, I'm so happy to have step one behind us, now I have several questions since my situation isn't simple.

I am in a wheelchair and have been disabeled for 20 years. I still live with my parents for now. I was thinking I will need my parents as co-sponsors, but I'm not sure now.

Last year, on my tax return, I earned $18,707 from social security, for disability. But that doesnt show up as total income on the tax return on line 22 and 37. I show negative income because of a $3000.00 loss being carried over from previous years. (loss is from the sale of stock many years ago, you can only claim $3000 a year). So, my tax return shows a loss of $2855 for my adjusted gross income because the Social security isn't added in to my total income. I also have some land, that I need to get appriased, many years ago it was appriased at $150,000 and then in December of 2008 it was appraised at $175,000. Do I need it appraised again? I have a mortgage on the land of $113,000.

What are my best options?

About my parents, both are retired and collecting social security retirement. I guess both of them would need to co sponsor me if I use their income. If we did that, how do they fill out their I-134...do they put Mr. & Mrs. McCarter on the name and use both of their income? Or should each parent fill out an I-134.

Thanks for any help, I'm so excited to be so close, but will be glad to get this I-134 part over with. What are my best options, can I sponsor my finacee by myself, or should I get a co-sponsor? BTW, I am in the process of trying to get a job now doing some type of office work so I can show income and stability. I worked for H&R Block doing taxes this past winter, but thats no on last years tax return.

Thanks again.

James McCarter
james1970MalePhilippines2009-09-30 11:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview and document questions
Thank you so much for your reply. It really helps to hear from others who have already been through these steps.

Thanks again and GOD bless you.

James


QUOTE (nursecissism @ Oct 12 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow congrats...!!!1st u need to collect those documents (like the one u send when you file for the K1) then send it to her. The affidavit of support would be the I-134 the I-864

will be the one to use if she's applying for AOS already. If everything were already complete then tell her to call for her interview date. Sometimes they ask you when u want

to have it and let you know if that date would be available if not they will give you the available date to choose from. In my case I did the medical exam 1st to be sure then

when they (St. Lukes) told me that everything were fine right ahead i call to sched my interview. it's still up to you guys if you do the scheduling 1st.

one more thing her cenomar and birth certificate does she have it in hand? if she's planning to get one in NSO, Quezon City it took couple of days before they release esp. the

CENOMAR . So I hope she have it before her interview. Hope I was able to help


james1970MalePhilippines2009-10-12 22:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview and document questions
Hi,

My fiancee just received the letter from the embassy letting her know they have received our case. It gives information that our case is eligible to schedule a visa interview. Should my fiancee call the number now and set up an interview date? Will she get to choose the date or will the embassy just tell her when to come?

When should my fiancee go for the medical exam? I know before the interview, but can she do that anytime before the interview..no matter if its a month or more before the interview?

My fiancee has only lived in the philippines, but...she has lived in 3 or 4 different cities working for a certain period of time. Will she need a police certificate for each city she has lived in? I have noticed conflicting reports about this, I have seen where she will need the police certificate for any city in her own country that she has lived in since age 16, if she lived there for more than 6 months. But I have also noticed on the manila embassy website that it just stated needing a police certificate for foreign countries lived in? I know she will need the NBI one as well.

http://travel.state..../info_3741.html

Do I just need to fill out the I-134, there is one site at the state dept that shows you will need the I-864 instead of the I-134. I am planning on just filling out the I-134 for now, unless someone tells me different. http://travel.state..../info_3742.html



Thanks for taking the time to respond. God bless everyone.

James
james1970MalePhilippines2009-10-12 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPriority date
Hi,

I'm using the Manila embassy website to try and send a correspondence, and it asks for a priority date? My fiancees letter has the case number and all that info I needed, but no priority date? Could the priority date be the date our I-129F is approved through, which is January 21, 2010?

Thanks for any help,

James
james1970MalePhilippines2009-10-19 18:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134
QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 16 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone!



Hi,

We determined that my income is suffient with my disability and H&R Block work I did part time, but I went ahead and filled out the stocks info, mortgage info and real estate info and insurance info. Is this ok or can it cause more problems then help?

Thanks,

James
james1970MalePhilippines2009-10-19 19:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support Letter
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 26 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (James & Erma @ Oct 26 2009, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cherry?Edward @ Oct 26 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Oct 27 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No cover letter is required.


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No, but thanks. I have the letter of intent to marry and plan to write a new one with a more current date. I just thought I had read somewhere, that it is good to write a letter explaining your finances and if you are a citizen. Here is a copy and paste of the info I am reading.

Persons in the United States who desire to furnish sponsorship for an applicant in the form of an affidavit of support should use Form I-134, Affadavit of Support, available from the USCIS.
Sponsors may also elect to furnish a statement in the form of an affidavit sworn to before a notary public or other official competent to administer an oath, setting forth his or her willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant's support and reasons, in detail, for sponsoring the applicant.

The sponsor's affidavit should include:
Information regarding his or her annual income;
Where material, information regarding his or her other resources;
Obligations for the support of members of his or her own family and other persons, if any;
Other obligations and expenses;
Plans and arrangements made for the applicant's reception and support;
An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States; and
An acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his or her responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended; that the affidavit will be binding upon to sponsor for three (3) years after entry of the named persons; and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency. (The provisions of the above laws are contained in form DS-1858, Sponsor's Financial Responsibility Under the Social Security Act, and printed in Part III of the instructions for Form I-134).
The sponsor should include in the affidavit a statement concerning his or her status in the United States. If the sponsor is an American citizen the affidavit should include a statement about how United States citizenship was acquired. If naturalized, the affidavit should indicate the date of naturalization, the name and location of the court, and the number of the sponsor's certificate of naturalization. If the sponsor is an alien who has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, he or she should state in the affidavit the date and place of admission for permanent residence and the alien registration number which appears on his or her Alien Registration Receipt Card.

To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attach two or more of the following items to the affidavit:
Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;
A statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;
A statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened, and the present balance;
Any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.
If the sponsor is well established in business, he or she may submit a rating from a recognized business rating organization in lieu of the foregoing. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be signed jointly by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are unacceptable if more than one year has elapsed from the date of execution. A sponsor may prefer to forward his or her affidavit of support directly to the consular office where the visa application will be made, in which event the contents will not be divulged to the applicant.


Am I misunderstanding this? I just thought i needed to write a letter explaining my income, citizenship and willingness to support my fiancee. Thanks again for all the replies.

James



the I-134 is not mandatory, it is a convenience form and can be substituted with the letter you suggest, but WHY would you do that when you have a handy form prepared for you, universally accepted? The consulates do not have to accept your letter of support, but they WILL accept the I-134. Unless you just enjoy making things much more difficult than needed, why not use the form provided?


No, I don't enjoy making things harder, lol. I just thought it was helpful, I didn't realize it was an either or situation. I will just submit the I-134. I thought the letter was helpful as well, I'm glad to know its not needed. Thanks again.

James
james1970MalePhilippines2009-10-26 19:28:00