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Caribbeanage at time of filing petition

I'm sure it's not..its just that in Santo Domingo they like to make it difficult from what I've heard. But from you guys experience this shouldn't be a concern anymore. were in the same situation Mariel! keep me posted with your process that way I can get some tips :)



yes they love making it hard for evrybody, but im hoping that i get enough evidence and show them that our relationship is true so im collecting all the evidences im getting fb screenshots from 2010, getting my two wedding almuns im printing like almost 100 pics, im also bringin my honeymoon album, and phnne bills from my cell and house phone and his. letters, emails from 2008 so and ill see what else i can get lol
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-31 18:50:00
Caribbeanage at time of filing petition
i do not think is a problem at the time i files i was 19 now im 20 and my husband at the time was 21 and now hes 22. so i dont belive you should worry about that especially you guys have around the same age.
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-31 18:37:00
CaribbeanGot Interview Date!!!!
wow congrattsss thats awesome :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-30 13:17:00
CaribbeanAPRIL LIST IS UP
But what i think is that they should have already all the dates for april it is like they are behind
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-02 21:20:00
CaribbeanNOA2 IN 87 DAYS
wow girl congratsss..now its up to you how fast you work out thingss so get ready for all the fees coming up:)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-30 20:26:00
CaribbeanInterview Checklist

congrats on ur dates including myself...may 7th!!!! yupeee! loving the idea of the dr checklist steph



im really loving it girlss so long that we waited for this im so happy for uss super excited :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-12 22:26:00
CaribbeanI AM THE AGENT

Well my friend it seems to me you got VERY lucky because I've seen plenty of people get RFE's for not signing that part. The person that looked at it either missed it or was being extremely nice. They expect the intending immigrant to sign it since in reality the application is pertaining to the immigrant.



so is that goingto bring me any problems at the consulado???
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-15 21:45:00
CaribbeanI AM THE AGENT

Hello Everyone,

I am new here and what a process!!!! I am my husband's agent, and will receive all documents pertaining to our case. We just completed the DS230 and am waiting for the link to make payment. When I send off this form and all the supporting documents do I need his original signature on the DS230 and actual passport size pictures and original bc and marriage license?

I appreciate and await your replies..... :whistle:



hi Josmar, like steph said you need his police cetificate, original BC, original MC, two pictures and your BC the first pat of the ds230 has to be signed but i didnt sign it the second part its not signed untilthe interview.
i just pass through NVC and you could do all this very qquick if you are on top of things, and get your a june intervie :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-15 08:41:00
CaribbeanI AM THE AGENT

Hi josmar! Welcome to VJ! :star: :blush:

I am assuming you mean you just completed DS-3032? If so, you should be getting an email of acceptance from NVC soon and then you will be able pay and send your DS-230 packet. :dance:

You will need his original signature on JUST part 1. Part 2 must remain unsigned.

Yes you will need the passport pictures.

You will need ORIGINAL/CERTIFIED BC of your husband and ORIGINAL/CERTIFIED MC (marriage certificate). Just a friendly reminder, as long as they're in Spanish they do not need to be translated.


I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this thread: http://www.visajourn...ers-april-2012/

It will get you through NVC. Make sure you read the first two posts on the thread and ask any questions as needed.


I just got through NVC about a month ago and will be having my cita on May 4th. Glad you found VJ, you will be done with the process soon!


Best of Luck! (F)





steph so if the ds-230 has to be signed. if the aplicant is not here how is he supposeto sign it??? yes the same way we did for ds3032 but on my ds230 part 1 i did not sign anything i just dated it and left the signature part blank and they still took it
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-15 08:37:00
CaribbeanInterview

Better yet passport stamps showing entries which is more than likely what the CO will be asking for at the interview.



so just bring my passport that i would do anyways so they can see all the stamps i still have the same passport :)

Looks good, but i think you need to change 1 thing:

1) Airline Ticket Stubs are better than flight reservations with could have been canceled!

Good Luck :thumbs:


yes like the airline ticker receipt
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-15 20:51:00
CaribbeanInterview
So as some of you may know i got my interview date for May 10th. im getting everythig together so everything is ready on time. dont want to rush things last minute.. so i need help with what can i use for evidence of my relationship with my husband...

so i have

cell phones and home phone bills and calling records
letters
emails
two wedding albums
honey moon pictures
close to a hundred regular picyures
facebook screenshots from 2009 and from other websites
money transfers
and also his phone bills and calling records
copies of past flight reservations
very old calling cards from2008

feel free to give any suggestions:)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-15 10:23:00
Caribbeaninterview anxieties

I don't think you can pick it up at the consulate. You have to go to the central office of Domex, which is in the capital. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.





i belive its DOMEX so im picking it up since i live in the capital :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-24 15:24:00
Caribbeaninterview anxieties

:dance:

My interview is on May 14th. So like you, I am also hoping that we receive the Visa in less than a week, so my Fiancee and daughter can come back to the states with me! I strongly recommend everyone here to opt for pickup of their visas, (unless it is better for you to have it delivered to your home).

But there are certain risks with having it delivered to your home, apart from taking too long, there is always the chance it might never reach its destination! So to be safe (and quick about it) I would certainly pick it up at their office. My daughter's American passport was suppose to arrive in a month.

I opted for pickup, and received the passport in exactly 8 days. The Visa usually arrives in 2 weeks (if there isn't any problems) or longer if there are problems. If you opt for pick of the visa, you can most likely have it in your hands within 3 or 4 days.

I want to wish everyone the BEST and all of the luck in this universe on their upcoming interviews. We will all get approved! :dance: :dance: :dance:



thanx Speeds i will pick it uo at the consulate because its faster and of course more secure so thats what im doing.... im praying thta i get the visa fast so he can come with me
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-24 07:22:00
Caribbeaninterview anxieties
My interview is May 10th...im very anxious as well but im trying to get all the evidence as possible..be positive about it and just be natural at the interview, and about visa issued domex is very unpredictable and im praying that husband gets his visa in hand less than a week so he can come with me :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-21 17:44:00
CaribbeanDominican Republic Fees
omg im super lost so its us$130.00 and $15 ???

and then us$80 at the cita??
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-04-19 15:56:00
Caribbeanintroduction (help also)

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aww she meant to say husband :) shes prob not used to it yet...it happens atthe beggining
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-02 13:37:00
CaribbeanK1-K2 interview day questions & concerns

GM my dear VJ friends :D

Even though we are ready for the interview, (my fiance only needs his medical exam/vaccines done, police certificate, and banco popular receipts), there are some questions I need to ask in regards to that day. If you guys can help me with these questions (some may be absurd) or even any personal input / advice will be highly appreciated!

Dress code & children
1. Business casual is fine for adults, but do children have to wear closed toe shoes for the interview? Or can they be open toe?

2. Does it get hot in there?

3. Is it true that they allow families with children (toddler in my case) to get in first? & Am I allowed to bring inside her bottle or no drinks from outside allowed?


Interview questions & concerns
I have read 90% of the embassy reviews and I have found alot of helpful information. But I still have these questions.

1. The banco popular receipts can only be paid the business day before the interview? Or it can be paid a few days before the interview?

2. Could they ask me questions about why I was born in Puerto Rico? I really wouldn't want to involve my parents journey from Higuey to Puerto Rico. Even though my mother is a USC and my dad a Permanent US Resident.. :unsure:

3. My fiance and I met in person in 2009, we don't have any pictures because I was dating someone here and he was seeing someone out there, we only kept in contact through MSN, we didn't start dating until August 2011. Do you think this may create some red flags and have them think it's too soon to get married since we got engaged in October 2011? I have traveled 4 times in the last 8 months and has met the majority of my family (he has pictures with them including my mom, aunts, uncles, grandmom, etc.) Hopefully that helps.

4. I don't have any copies of my boarding passes, just the receipts, is it okay with just showing proof of the passport stamps?

- I can't think of anything else I need to ask..I know these questions may have been answered before but I could use some peace of mind :blush:



i dont think they wouldask you why were you born in PR... i was born in PR they never asked me why or how although my mom has been a legal immigrant since shes a little girl and she petitionedmy dad so i dont think they would ask yu anything about that but if they do just tell them whatever your truth is :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-21 18:22:00
CaribbeanDominican Republic Calling Fraud
Wow thats crazy...but be careful because it can be someone that knows you and knows your process...no se puede creer en nadie :blush:
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-28 10:58:00
Caribbeanproof of calls
i used vonage and i printed phone logs from two years i had lots of copies...also i had some calling cards that i kept from 08 and 09..about 250 and i took them all
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-06-04 09:47:00
CaribbeanOMG!
in the passport it says expiration date ad its probaly 4 to 5 months from now
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-06-23 17:58:00
CaribbeanDominican Movil
i live in maryland although i lived in jersey all my life but i pay 20 dollars because i have unlimited everything and data but its 10 for the international calls and texts :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-28 22:45:00
CaribbeanDominican Movil
Hey guys i was reading your post, and i wanted to add that i have been using vonage for more than two years, i pay $24 a month plus tax, but it does not include cellphones. but i have tmobile on my cellphone and i pay an extra $20 dollars for international calling and texts...so there are many ways to keep in touch every minute with the loved one :)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-03-28 19:31:00
USCIS Service Centersvsc phone number

It gets more stressful than this? OMG just waiting for the noa2 is a stress so I can imagine for the interview um going to need a barrel of brugal to get thru this


NOOOOO ahora es que viene lo bueno de todo esto..after NOA2 everything is way better but you gotta be qucik and have everything super prepared and double check evrything
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-31 21:42:00
USCIS Service Centersvsc phone number

I'm guessing vj's timeline is a little off as well not too sure because I was expecting to get a response last week according to vj and I look now and its expected next week as far as everything for NVC that's ready to go has been ready since I started the process from the money needed to all the original documents the only thing to be taking for ever is the noa2 but who knows my bday is Tuesday maybe that will be my bday surprise this year...finally hearing from them

On another note anyone knows the estimate time from when I receive the noa2 until the interview date and finally approval? I just want my husband next to me I feel like this distance is putting a strain on our relationship eventhough I travel to c him every 3 months its not the same as having your spouse next to you everyday and night



it rally depends on you..how fast you send docs and pay the reuired fees...after NOA2 is sent it will take about two weeks for NVC to receive you case and provide a case number after that they will invoice thet Affidavit fee..it will tae a few days no longer thana week after they receive your case you have to send the DS3032 and AOS as soon as you can;..when they receive it will take some days less than a week for them to invoice the DS230 and the fee then after all is paid and sent and they receive they complete the case within a couple of dyas like 4 to 5 business days....and then just wait for a cita thats the worst waiting it takes not more than foru weeks depending when your cas is complete but it is a stressfull waiting
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-31 10:24:00
USCIS Service Centersvsc phone number
you are almost getting there :) have evrything prepared for the NVC so you can brezze through it
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-31 08:57:00
USCIS Service Centersany word on VSC

For the record... On March 19th they told me that VSC was processing Jan 1, 2012 cases.... sooooo what does that tell u? :/

They tell everyone something different all on the same day, I honestly don't think they even know. they just tll you something to get you to leave them alone for a few more days.

I m past 5 months and they wouldn't even do a service request :(

I hope you guys have better luck!



i was CSC i waited 6 months and 14 days and VSC is faster so lets just be positive and see what happens
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-06-20 10:47:00
USCIS Service Centersany word on VSC
yali they update every 15 days so if they are in jan 1st depending how long ago they did the last update depends when will be the your NOA2 i will suggest love just to be patience eso ya casi viene
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-06-19 18:54:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Traveling to Europe

Thank you for the information. I have the number for the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, Dc. Thanks


MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-21 21:00:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Traveling to Europe

Hello, I would like some help. My husband has the 2 yeard green card, which we are sending the I-751 in mid Feb to start the process for the new card. We are planning a trip to Switzerland, France and Italy. We would be landing at Switzerland and then coming back from Switzerland as well? With him being a resident of the US, would he need any permission to enter Europe. Like for example, a visa to enter those countries?


MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-01-21 20:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs scrapbook ok for interview?


:unsure: I figured they are very attentive to younger couples and it doesnt help that i am 21 lol. But i am preparing now; better safe than sorry. :D



i dont think age is an advantage or a disadvantage when i filed i was 19 and for the interview 20 hubby is 22 and we had no problem with that....the only question we were asked was if we were married before and if we had any kids that the only two questions that i would think were in someway related to age...like for exmple if i was married before he would ask at what age i married before you know what i mean?? but the only important thing is the relationship between you and your love one.. if its true or nott
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-29 20:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs scrapbook ok for interview?

never thought of scanning, thanks for the idea ;)



ok great :) thats where i was second guessing myself. I might print some extras just in case !



Ihad a lot of evidence make sure you go super prepared because you never know ademas ellos viven pendientee alas parejas jovenes especialmentee...
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-29 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs scrapbook ok for interview?
the window is very tiny so you would have to show him through the glass window.. he asked me to show him my wedding album through the window, but i had regular pics in ziploc baggies and i passed them to him and he saw some of them...
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-05-29 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow does NVC chose interview date?
love dont feel like that..i think that they dont have a certain patten of scheduling appointments i though you would get an earlier date like july 11th or 12th something like that but hey Gor knows what hes doing and hes doing what is better for you :) pluss a friend that works at the consulate told me a few days before of the interview that NVC regulafrly all year long schedules 400 to 600 hundred intervies per day but summer season they schedules 900 to 1000 interviews thats a lot of interviews so maybe thats why:)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-06-07 11:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview has been scheduled
Hello, I was looking at thsi forums but i come from teh I130 forums.. I have a quick question for you guys..My father sent his N400 in 3/26/12, he did biometrics in 5/09/12 and we checked today on the USCIS office and it says its been scheduled for interview...do we have to wait for letter to come in the mail or can we call USCIS and ask them when has the interview been scheduled??

:)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-07-15 11:13:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview Questions
thanx everyone


MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-07-29 21:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionInterview Questions
Hello friends im wondering if the CD with the questions...is there a way that i can get the study guide CD where i can download it plizzz let me know...
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2012-07-27 08:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2014 Filers

Hello, Guys. I will be sending the I-751, in a couple of day. Feb 19th to be exact since this is when it exact at 3 month mark to start the paperwork. I have completed the I-751. I need some help from you guys. I needs to send a cover letter, two friend letter, the form, and proofs of our relationship. The information as far as where do I have to send it to for the cover letter, I can find that at uscis.gov correct? I would be doing everything myself this time, so please wish me good luck :)


MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-06 17:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751 March 2014 Filers UNITE !
omg I really feel like thiss is taking more than what it needs to ughh :(
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-17 14:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751 March 2014 Filers UNITE !

 

Hey, Guys

Just received bio letter for 4/162014- I feel this is moving pretty quick awesome :) Good Luck to you guys :)

 


MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-22 13:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751 March 2014 Filers UNITE !
HEY GUYS, I RECIEVED THE NOA2 dated 3/12. Just for accurate info I sent packet on 3/08. ;)
MarielManuelFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-18 22:04:00