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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbu Dhabi Embassy

One week.



thanks for the reply :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-06 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbu Dhabi Embassy
Should someone have an idea here in Abu Dhabi that know's how long the package will i receive? Actually already forwarded of immigration of U.S. to embassy of Abu Dhabi. thanks...

Edited by amygadge, 05 September 2012 - 10:13 PM.

amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-05 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate

MOST WELCOME!!!



Thanks....... :) :) :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-11 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate

for nbi..you can go to philippine embassy they will give a paper and intruction for nbi application...and for cenomar you can ask your family in the philippines to get your cenomar they will give...same as mine...




thank u so much. i will do to get here in embassy but i think my cenomar my fiancee want to get it on line. i think it will be ok. thanks again. God bless us...
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-10 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate

Thank you so much. one more thing is it ok to apply online our singleness? thanks in advance:) my fiancee want to get online my singleness. is it ok without the signature of my parents?



do i need to bring anything for the requirements to request the NBI?
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-10 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate

Just get nbi clearance no need to take police clearance in the Phil that's what I did. Go to the Phil embassy in Dubai and request for your nbi there. Good luck




Thank you so much. one more thing is it ok to apply online our singleness? thanks in advance:) my fiancee want to get online my singleness. is it ok without the signature of my parents?
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-10 03:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate
I'm working here in dubai and forwarded our papers here in abu dhabi. we will process all documents here. i wonder if where i will get my police certificate if here or in my country which is in philippines. my parents went already in police station and try to get that but sadly they cant. so, is it ok if i will get here in dubai because i don't have any choice. thanks for your concern. i'm waiting you everyone to share your experienced and knowledge.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-10 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo

Anh map is right-on !! :thumbs:



thanks...
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-23 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo

It should be White.




thanks for the information... :)

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thanks a lot :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-23 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
hello everyone.


anyone knows what is the background color of the passport photo. thanks in advance. God bless... :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-23 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview

If you think it won't be a problem with your particular company then I would let them know you have an interview at the US embassy. Do they know you will be leaving? I had no trouble getting the gratuity from my company when I left but my husband had all sorts of problems.

Good luck with the rest of the process.




thanks a lot...
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-03 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview

I think it's just their way of securing the employees are not going to run away while under contract. But I've read sometime ago that in UAE it's illegal for the employers to hold their employees passport as it is their personal property :blush:



hi'

yes your right. there are some employees who runaway that's why they are aware of some things gonna happen.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-02 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview

It's illegal but it is still common practice. Companies also discriminate depending on nationality - most wouldn't dare hold the passport of an American or British citizens but others (Indians, Filipinos, certain other Arab nationals) within the same company are fair game.

OP - Does your company know you are interviewing for a visa with the US embassy? If so I would either put unknown or TBD if you think you can get away with it otherwise I would put 30 days.

Abu Dhabi doesn't take long to issue the visa (less than a week) unless you are put on AP (but as a Filipino national that would be unlikely). Either way once you have your visa I would be hesitant to give your passport back. Are you planning on canceling your residence visa or will you just leave? Are you going to try and get your gratuity from your company?



hi'

thanks for your answer. i need to wait to cancel my visa to my company to make sure that everything will be in good hands. i need to be patient and follow their rules. i know i will feel good after that. God bless.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-02 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview

It's illegal but it is still common practice. Companies also discriminate depending on nationality - most wouldn't dare hold the passport of an American or British citizens but others (Indians, Filipinos, certain other Arab nationals) within the same company are fair game.

OP - Does your company know you are interviewing for a visa with the US embassy? If so I would either put unknown or TBD if you think you can get away with it otherwise I would put 30 days.

Abu Dhabi doesn't take long to issue the visa (less than a week) unless you are put on AP (but as a Filipino national that would be unlikely). Either way once you have your visa I would be hesitant to give your passport back. Are you planning on canceling your residence visa or will you just leave? Are you going to try and get your gratuity from your company?



my company doesnt know my interview in embassy but i will talk to them about this. i think they will understand me. God will make a way for possible things. thanks for sharing and giving time for some information. God bless
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-02 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview

you have to borrow your own passport? You will need for interview and if approved it may take several weeks before getting back. If denied you can get back same day. If the put you in AP (Additional Processing), they will likely let you keep it and request it from you later if approved out of AP.



yes i need to borrow from my company while im working with them. i see, thanks for your answer and giving me an idea.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-07 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport in interview
My passport was in my company i wonder how many days will i need to tell them so that i can borrow that. Is there anyone else have any idea here in abu dhabi know's this. Thanks...
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-06 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespolice clearance

Get a new certificate. If you tell them your problem, they will issue a new one.




thanks.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-11-19 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespolice clearance

I think your gonna need to get a new one, they wont accept it.I heard from one of my friend that get a police record one month prior to interview and it should not be near to expire prior to interview date. But you should email the embassy and check with them.



i will.. thanks for your concern.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-11-18 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespolice clearance
Hello everyone,

I have a little doubt if my police clearance still ok on the day of my interview. the validity of my police clearance is until december 25,2012 and my interview is on december 23, 2012. I want to be sure on my interview that this is still ok. I hope anyone share your experience. Thanks a lot in advance.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-11-18 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fiance Visa Filipino beneficiary working in dubai
He really dont need to notorize or authenticate his document. Read some of the consulate review to have an idea what he will need on his interview. :) good luck on your journey.
S&A23FemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-09-04 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

1. Country USC resides in: United Arab Emirates
2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No
3. When did you file the I-130: April 9th 2013
4. How long had you been living abroad: Since November 2012
5. Do you reside in the country legally? My husband was there with me while I was working - he had a visitor visa which he renewed by doing a border run
6. What is the reason for your residence: work permit/student/tourist/ Work - Accompanying me (his wife)
7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes
8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? No - we sent it to his parents who sent it to us
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? Yes. We also wrote "filed from abroad" everywhere we could!
10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? Yes
11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? 99 days so it would seem so. Certainly quicker than other April filers










flambyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-07-29 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

Hi everyone. I wanted to add some information to this forum. My husband and I both live abroad and we got our NOA1 early in April. We've been talking to a friend who handles immigration issues for one of the senators for my husband's state and he just forwarded us an email from USCIS saying that since we both live abroad, we will be processed at NBC and that the processing time is between 60 and 90 days. I thought it was pretty interesting because it is official confirmation of the fast track queue and also that the criterion is that both of you live abroad. My husband doesn't have a residency permit here in the UAE - he does border runs every time his visit visa runs out - but that doesn't appear to be an issue. We still don't have our NOA2 but hopefully we will get it soon. Good luck to anyone else who is waiting!


flambyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-05-29 13:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaFilling out form ds-230

So did you send it? or will be taking to the interview?
thank s

i will be taking that to the interview just in case.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-07 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaFilling out form ds-230
I guess that form is for Iranians as there are only two languages in the second page (1st English and 2nd Persian). Called NVC and asked about it from the operator. She was shocked and told me that she has not seen anything like that form before and in fact it says "PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH FORM OF-230 (i)." She also said that we can always take it to embassy at the time of interview if it is required.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-07 08:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaHas anyone successfully changed their interview date in Abu dhabi?
Contact embassy for sure they will help you out but you might have to wait for couple of month more. Call em.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-10 11:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaAnyone has ever got success in calling the Consulate in Abu dhabi?

I cant seen to be able to reach them at all doesnt matter if its between 1pm -4pm, has anyone ever got success in calling them??

Well i tried like 100 times but no one answer the phone. You can contact them on the link below, usually they respond within couple of days.

ABU DHABI EMBASSY CONTACT
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-27 17:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpiration of passport and I-130
thank you all for your help. Learned so many things from this forum.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-16 17:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpiration of passport and I-130
Thank you so much. I was just getting paranoid as the passport number changes as you renew it.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-16 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpiration of passport and I-130
hi VJ members, my wife has filed I-130 3 and a half months ago for me as she is US citizen. My passport will expire in 5 months from now. As far as i know is that you need at least 6 months valid passport at the time you apply for any kind of visa. if i renew my passport before the expiration, how will it effect my application? I am still waiting for my NOA2.
:help: :help: :wacko: :wacko:
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-16 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplsss tel meee

Salam^
any one can tel me that if any 1 apply for spouse visa:and in all processing only the petitioner receve all notifications,mails and any thing or any instruction from Us & NVC and from beneficiary contry embassy..?
And spouse only receive interview and medical schedule letter and then visa?


petitioner will receive all mails, emails and texts from USCIS. On NVC stage you have to register your email and your wife/husband's email and both of you will receive emails from them. Beneficiary will receive the interview letter and visa.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-24 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-130 for husband

Hi everyone, I've been on this site many times and finally, today I decided to sign up and ask some questions.

I am a US citizen and I am filing the I-130 for my husband who lives in Pakistan. I had some questions about the I-130 form and the G325A form.

1. For the I-130 form- question

2. For my husband's G325A- He has been in the US before. He has been going back and forth between the US and Pakistan for the past 5 years (he had a student visa but now it's expired). What addresses should he write in the section where it says "applicant's residence last five years"? Only the places he's lived in the US, only the places he's lived in Pakistan, or every place he's lived (US and Pakistan)?
Every place should be mentioned. If he had lived in more than one city in pakistan for more than 6 months, he needs to get police clearance certificate from those cities but that is for 2nd stage

3. For my G325A- In the section where it says "if your native alphabet is in other than Roman letters, write your name in your native alphabet", what do I write here? Now that I'm a US citizen, should I write N/A here or should I write my name in Urdu (the national language of Pakistan and the first language that I learned)?
Both of us ( me & my wife)didnt write our names in urdu and left it blank.



BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-23 05:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp - DS-230 Application

part 2 #36-39 does she enter my info or her info?

#44 - I helped her fill out the form, Does she enter my name?


Part 36-38 are same as part # 1-3. Leave #44 blank;) or she can put your name with the relationship and address.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-25 04:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032
I guess that is just by mistake. You should fill one of them and send it to NVC.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-07-02 05:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number Assignment

After reading through a lot of people's experiences about this stage, it seems like the best way to get through the NVC process is to be persistent and call them until a case number is received.

Our NOA2 was sent on June 18, and the case was received on July 9. According to the operator I spoke with on the phone today, he said it would take up to 20 business days to create a case number.

Is that the case, or has anybody else heard the same thing?


Your approval date and NVC receipt date is same as mine. I got the same reply from them.

Edited by BA & MG, 16 July 2012 - 11:29 AM.

BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-07-16 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230 Question 9,19,and 24.Help pls
DS-230 is for applicant (Beneficiary). Answer to #9 will be 1 if its is applicant's first marriage. In Q# 19 and 24 information about applicant's parents should be written.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-07-28 01:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresViber Call Logs/Texts

Trust me...I googled before posting the question on the forum. I didn't find anything useful.

just update your viber. I dont think that your history will be deleted if you update it. then email the history to email.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-07-15 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressend a receipt to NVC after paying AOS fee

Hi VJs,

Do I need to send a receipt to NVC after paying AOS fee by online?

Thanks.

Receipt is for you. just send the barcoded cover sheet with I-864.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-05 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAYYYYYYYY Off to NVC!!!!! Werid NVC pdf's NOW WHAT? Questions!!!
congratssss :dance: :dance: :dance:
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-07 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVery Scared! Husband in Middle East. I need to vent!! :(

Isn't your husband required to interview at a US embassy?

There is no US embassy in Iran. Iranian attend their interviews at following locations:

U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
U.S. Consulate Frankfurt, Germany
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-07 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur appointment in Ciudad Juarez.
congratz for the interview.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-13 13:43:00