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US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.

N-400: October 2013 Applicants


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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
March2010........|10/07/13|10/04/13|10/15/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX
Monica11.........|04/09/13|10/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
wellmux..........|--/--/--|09/25/13|10/01/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL
Hulk.............|--/--/--|09/29/13|10/08/13|10/12/13|11/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mrsbocanegra.....|09/11/13|10/07/13|10/10/13|10/08/13|10/31/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX
silvermug........|09/16/13|10/08/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Buffalo, NY
Tmc225usc........|05/19/11|10/03/13|10/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL













leelee1986.......|10/01/13|10/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City, NY
Deep2009.........|09/23/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Charlotte, NC
 
 
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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Mansarjai........|09/27/13|--/--/--|10/07/13|--/--/--|10/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
Ashraf_Sarah.....|09/27/13|10/14/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/-- | St. Paul, MN (I imagine)





 
 
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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST





 
 
IMPORTANT!
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Quote" it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags). You MUST "quote" the reply instead of copying and pasting the post or it messes up the formatting.
* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed
* Please ensure the "..." line up
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change toRED
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)
* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio = Date of appointment, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath.






















MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-19 18:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.
Just received Bio appt.

Edited by MrsBocanegra, 19 October 2013 - 06:02 PM.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-19 18:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.

 

N-400: October 2013 Applicants


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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
March2010........|10/07/13|10/04/13|10/15/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX
Monica11.........|04/09/13|10/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
wellmux..........|--/--/--|09/25/13|10/01/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL
Hulk.............|--/--/--|09/29/13|10/08/13|10/12/13|11/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mrsbocanegra.....|09/11/13|10/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX
silvermug........|09/16/13|10/08/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Buffalo, NY
Tmc225usc........|05/19/11|10/03/13|10/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL












leelee1986.......|10/01/13|10/17/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|New York City, NY

Deep2009.........|09/23/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Charlotte, NC

 

 

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Mansarjai........|09/27/13|--/--/--|10/07/13|--/--/--|10/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
Ashraf_Sarah.....|09/27/13|10/14/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/-- | St. Paul, MN (I imagine)





 

 

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST





 

 

IMPORTANT!
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Quote" it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags). You MUST "quote" the reply instead of copying and pasting the post or it messes up the formatting.
* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed
* Please ensure the "..." line up
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change toRED
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)
* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio = Date of appointment, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath.








 

 

Why does my information keep getting deleted when someone else post their information.  This is the second time what is going on?


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-17 18:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.

N-400: October 2013 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
March2010........|10/07/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX
Monica11.........|04/09/13|10/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
wellmux..........|--/--/--|09/25/13|10/01/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville







, FL
Hulk.............|--/--/--|09/29/13|10/08/13|10/12/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mrsbocanegra.....|09/11/13|10/07/13|10/10/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX
silvermug........|09/16/13|10/08/13|10/16/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Buffalo, NY
Tmc225usc........|05/19/11|10/03/13|10/11/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL
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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Mansarjai........|09/27/13|--/--/--|10/07/13|--/--/--|10/15/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY




Ashraf_Sarah.....|09/27/13|10/14/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/-- | St. Paul, MN (I imagine)
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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST





IMPORTANT!
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Quote" it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags). You MUST "quote" the reply instead of copying and pasting the post or it messes up the formatting.
* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed
* Please ensure the "..." line up
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change to RED
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)
* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio = Date of appointment, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath.



















 

For NOA do we use the date we received the NOA or the priority date it states on the NOA?


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-16 17:45:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.

N-400: October 2013 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
======================================
UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
March2010........|10/07/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX
Monica11.........|04/09/13|10/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
wellmux..........|--/--/--|09/25/13|10/01/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville







, FL
Hulk.............|--/--/--|09/29/13|10/08/13|10/12/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mrsbocanegra.....|09/11/13|10/07/13|10/10/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX



silvermug........|09/16/13|10/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX

Tmc225usc........|05/19/11|10/03/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville, FL

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Mansarjai........|09/27/13|--/--/--|10/07/13|--/--/--|10/23/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY





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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
==========================================================================
UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST







IMPORTANT!
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Quote" it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags). You MUST "quote" the reply instead of copying and pasting the post or it messes up the formatting.
* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed
* Please ensure the "..." line up
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change to RED
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)
* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio = Date of appointment, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath.










 

We received a text message on 10/10/2013 at 3:20 p.m. 


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-13 09:15:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 October 2013 Filers.

N-400: October 2013 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
======================================
UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
March2010........|10/07/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Lewisville, TX
Monica11.........|04/09/13|10/09/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
wellmux..........|--/--/--|09/25/13|10/01/13|10/04/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Jacksonville








Hulk.............|--/--/--|09/29/13|10/08/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mrsbocanegra.....|09/11/13|10/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Dallas, TX


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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
==============================
UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Mansarjai........| |09/27/13|--/--/--|10/07/13|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|Brooklyn, NY
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST






==========================================================================
USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)
==========================================================================
UserName.........|Eligible|Sent....|ChkCashd|NOA.....|Fprints.|In-line |Int Ltr.|Intview.|Oath....|FieldOffice
Example..........|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--|City, ST







IMPORTANT!
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Quote" it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply (to do this, click the little grey switch on the top left of the edit box then remove the tags). You MUST "quote" the reply instead of copying and pasting the post or it messes up the formatting.
* Please add yourself to the list in "Sent" order, under the office at which you filed
* Please ensure the "..." line up
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that (except when posting "I'm a US Citizen" which you should change to RED
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly (helps the rest of us)
* If you cannot add (or update) your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
* NOA1 date = Priority date, Bio = Date of appointment, Int. Ltr = date of letter, Intview = date of interview, Oath = date of Oath.
 


















 


I hope I added my information correctly.  It's been awhile since I have posed.  I wish everyone the best of luck.  


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2013-10-09 20:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionapproval notice received
CONGRATS!!!!! star_smile.gif
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-07-02 18:53:00
PhilippinesWhat do you love about your fiance?
QUOTE (rheanick @ Jul 2 2009, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rheanick @ Jul 2 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pweettyy @ Jun 30 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best answer???


his MONEY!!! devil.gif laughing.gif


Is mine the best answer? headbonk.gif laughing.gif



YUP you WON!!!! kicking.gif
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-07-02 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 already?
WOW Congrats! I am truly jealous LOL...
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-06-23 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa granted
CONGRATS!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-07-08 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Sorry, I posted it in the wrong spot.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-09-14 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
I opened my email about an hour ago and to my surprise it was from USCIS with an approval notice of September 13, 2009. We are both very happy. I am in Mexico right now visiting him so we were able to share the news together. I was also surprised to see they sent it on a Sunday. Ok, so with all the excitement I forgot whats next. How long does NVC usually take that is the next step right? I have to reread everything again LOL. Good Luck to everyone else it seems as though the Vermont center is moving things along.

kicking.gif

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-09-14 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 approved at mumbai embassy
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
CONGRATULATIONS star_smile.gif !!!
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-10-08 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOING TO JUAREZ IN JANUARY!!!WHAT DO I NEED
QUOTE (jazminpena123 @ Dec 8 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey you guys in going to juarez in january and i want to know what i need to take when i go..... what papers do i need???? or what website has a list of the documents i need to take for my appointment!!!! THANKS ALOT!!!



You can get all the documents you need from the Consulate website. You should always look into the Juarez thread there is a bunch of information there. I was in Juarez about two weeks ago so if you have any questions feel free to ask.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-09 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsManuel and I were "Denied" today
I am so sorry sad.gif

I hope it was just an error on their part. Good Luck let us know what happens and what reason they give you for denying the petition.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hello June Filers...

I just wanted to give you guys some good news I received my NOA2 on 09/13/09 and I am a June Filer as well. I am sure your approvals are just around the corner. Good Luck.

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-09-14 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Sorry typo my check was cashed on June 10th...

QUOTE (msacano @ Jun 23 2009, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA1 dated June 4th and the check was cashed on June 6th.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-06-23 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
I sent out our K-1 petition on June 2nd through FedEx. Vermont center received our petition on June 3rd and A. Stanley signed for the package. NOA1 dated June 4th and the check was cashed on June 6th. I don’t have the hard copy because I am out of the country, but my sister has it. I had all correspondents sent there since we all know how slow international mail can be.

Good luck to everyone. I just hope I don’t go crazy waiting LOL…

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-06-23 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Questions? Please Help
the interview is only in juarez they r the only ones who pro. k visas
[/quote]

Thanks for the help.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-11 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Questions? Please Help
I have a question regarding the interview are all interviews for Mexico done at the US Embassy in Juarez, Mexico? I know I still have a long way to go but I was curious as to whether or not the interview could be done at the US Embassy in Mexico City or is Juarez the only Embassy that processes K-1 visas.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-04-30 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Questions? Please Help
"How long have you been living in Mexico with your fiancee? If over six months you may be able to marry and do a DCF and get a CR-1 immigrant visa.
WAY better than a K1 or K3. Also faster than any other type of family visa."

I have only been in Mexico for two months, but before that I was here in December for a month. I went home in January and returned on March 5.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-04-30 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Questions? Please Help
Thanks for the replies. I am just a bit nervous it’s a lot to take in. I am going through the guides and forums to get a better understanding of how the process works. I am sure I will have more questions in the near future.
As far as him have immigration issues there are none. He has never been to the USA and he doesn’t have a criminal record.
Thanks…
MsCano

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-04-30 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Questions? Please Help
Hello Everyone
I am new here and I need some advice. I am an American citizen and my fiancé is a Mexican citizen. We are considering a K-1 visa since from what I hear it is faster than a K-3 visa. I have known my fiancé for many years and we started dating in December 08 and became engaged recently. I am currently living in Mexico with my fiancé. The process of a K-1 visa seems pretty straightforward, but the interview process scares me a bit.
Here are a few questions I have:

How difficult is it to get a K-1 visa when your fiancé is from Mexico?

Have we been together long enough to apply?

The only problem we have is when I was in the USA I was a full time student so I didn’t work. I was told I would need a cosponsor, which my mother has agreed to. Does this complicate the process?

Is it necessary given my situation to hire an attorney?

Please help any advice is welcomed.

Thanks..
MsCano

Edited by msacano, 30 April 2009 - 05:04 PM.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-04-30 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Questions
Thanks for your help... I am sure I will have plenty of more questions in the future...

Andrea

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-17 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Questions
I have two questions in regards to filling out the I-129F.

6. Proof of having met in past two years. (click here for examples)
I traveled to Mexico in December where I received a tourist visa (i guess you can call it that), which is good for 180 days. Will this work as proof. I am currently living in Mexico with him how would I show proof of this since nothing is in my name? Also, I have a few pictures of us in December and some recent ones. What else could be used as evidence we have met in the past two years.

The explanation of how we met is a little tricky and I am afraid they may not approve the K-1 because of this. I first met him when I was about 12 years old. My ex-stepdad is his fathers brother. I went to Mexico twice when I was little ages 12 and 13. We were never raised as cousins and I never was raised to call his father uncle. My mother and stepfather divorced early this year. While my stepdad and mother were separated I went to Mexico with my stepfather during my winter vacation. I then met up with my fiancé again during this visit. We started a personal relationship on December 21. Will the fact that he is related to my ex-step-dad will this be a problem? and how do I explain our meeting without raising a Red Flag.

Please Help... Thanks..

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-11 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I translate documents myself.

Please help!!! I am putting my I-129F petition together and just need a few more things. I have two documents that are in Spanish can I translate them myself or do I need someone else do to this. I am fluent in Spanish so I was wondering if it was ok for me to do the translating. All that needs to be translated is simple stuff like name, date, car model, vin number, etc.... The back of this same document is in Spanish and English. The other document is basically the same things like name, date, payment etc... need to be translated.


Oh yeah and if I can't translate them myself does the person have to be a certified translator?

Thanks,
Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-19 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending K-1 Petition
Thanks everyone for your help.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-31 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending K-1 Petition
QUOTE (msacano @ May 26 2009, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First I would like to say this site is Awesome there is a tremendous wealth of information here. I was planning on using a lawyer but I am glad I found you guys. I guess the whole process seemed a little intimidating, but you guys help ease these fear. good.gif



Sorry for the typo silly mistakes...
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-26 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending K-1 Petition
First I would like to say this site is Awesome there is a tremendous wealth of information here. I was planning on using a lawyer but I am glad I found you guys. I guess the whole process seemed a little intimidating, but you guys help ease these fear. good.gif

I am currently in Mexico with my SO and I don't want to send the petition through regular mail. We all know that it could take weeks for the petition to reach USCIS through "snail mail" and this process is long enough no need to add extra time. Do you think I should use FEDX or DHL? Also would I have to use a different address?

Thanks for the help!

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-05-26 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshiring an attorney?
When I first started the process I was considering a lawyer, but then I realized my case was pretty straight forward so I would save the money. The process is scary and quite intimidating, but just READ, READ, READ and you will be fine. Like many others have said if there isn't anything unusual about your case then you can do it yourself. Good luck, which ever route you choose.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-06-25 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn love and wondering what visa to apply for...

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Why would a Mexican national need a visitor visa? Mexicans can freely travel to the USA with a passport, no different than Canadians.
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It is completely different for Mexicans. Mexicans MUST get a visitor’s visa in order to travel to the USA. I wish it was as easy as the Canadians, but it isn’t. My soon to be father-in-law has tried six times to get a visitor’s visa and each time has been denied for not having enough ties in Mexico. His proof included 4 properties, a job as a principal, wife and kids in Mexico, bank accounts, and one of the times he applied he held a seat in the local political office and was STILL denied. It can be super tough to get a visitor’s visa. mad.gif

Mlugo,
I was in the same situation I couldn’t decide between a K-1 or CR-1. It honestly just depends on your personal situation. I ended up moving to Mexico and filed for a K-1. I really didn’t want to be apart from my SO and I was in a good spot to pick up and move. So far it is working out well. While we wait for K-1 to be approved we are together and I am experiencing a new culture. What part of Mexico does your SO live in?


Andrea

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-06-28 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCatholic wedding and K1
QUOTE (*Len* @ Sep 25 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey hermana... just remember, chances are the church itself will refuse to officiate., Why? Because they are not allowed, by law, to marry you without your Acta de Matrimonio, as in civil wedding. Plz be careful. smile.gif

And peepz are right, in Mexico religious ceremonies are NOT legally binding; but churches are legally obligated to comply with civil law.



Len,
You are very wise!!! I completely forgot about that. My friend just had a religious ceremony in Mexico on Sept. 12th and the church would not perform the ceremony without proof they were already legally (civil) married. Sorry it just totally slipped my mind.

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-09-25 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCatholic wedding and K1
Linda,

I know that a Catholic wedding in Mexico is not considered legal, but I personally would not risk it. There is already enough to deal with especially with your case. I filed a K-1 petition for my SO and we plan on having a religious ceremony on our one year anniversary as previously suggested. I noticed you have Mexico City as the consulate, but all K-1 petitions are done at Ciudad Juarez. My SO lives in Queretaro and Mexico City would be much more convenient, but no such luck. You should really check out the Juarez Consulate thread there is a lot of good information there.

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-09-25 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Payment - Juarez
I agree with Chinman I wouldn't trust expired documents. Also the process isn't 400 dollars. The medical is about 181 and the interview is around 171 it just depends on the exchange rate. I wouldn't feel comfortable paying the fee like that, but that is just my opinion.

There was someone in the Juarez thread who paid their fee at a Banamex in Queretaro, but the fee they charged was wrong so once he was in Juarez he had to pay the difference.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-10-15 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Payment - Juarez
QUOTE (Craig and Isa @ Oct 14 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was reading the information in packet 4 for a K1. In this packet it states that you can pay for the visa process directly through the NVC in St Louis. Is this payment different from the application fees you are required to pay at Banamex and when you arrive at the Consulate? I am a little confused now... I does say that if you pay directly you are not required to pay when you get there. Also, what does this payment cover? Medical exam and all application fees?

Thanks!


Do you have the link to this information? I have never heard of a packet 4 for a K1.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-10-14 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 petition information
Gary,
I want to thank you for always providing great information and advice. You seem to have quite a bit of knowledge and it is great you are willing to share it with us all. Again thank you!!! good.gif
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-10-16 19:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Visa Delivery In Juarez, Please Help!
QUOTE (talie @ Nov 30 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I’m curious as to how long will it take my fiancé to get his visa after he gets approved. I have heard within 1-2 days after interview? Is this right? Also does DHL deliver visas on Saturday’s? I will be leaving for Juarez in about 2 weeks. I need to know about how long we will have to stay after the interview for his visa? Also, did anyone who applied for a fiancé visa have a bank account together? My lawyer said it would be best if we could get one to have more evidence that we have met and continue to see each other. But, it looks like we won’t be able to get an account together before the Juarez interview. What other things have you all taken to your interview as evidence that you have met your fiancé?

Thank you,
Talie


Hi,
You should really look at the Juarez thread there is lots of information there. DHL took 4 days for us. He had his interview on Thursday and we received the visa Monday at 5:30pm. From what I know they do not deliver on Saturday. We did not have a bank account together. They actually only looked at the evidence we sent in with the I-129. He took a accordion style fold filled with evidence and they didn't look at anything. They didn't even ask for the affidavit of support. The only thing they asked for was the 2 copies of the DS-156 and a copy of the DS-156K, CDJ-402 and DS-157. If you have anymore questions you can send me a PM. We just got back from Juarez last Tuesday.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-01 15:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWill going to the consulate in Juarez help?
QUOTE
We did not receive an appointment letter. We called the Juarez consulate by phone and they said the letter was sent and i believe the packet also. And, if by the 21st we don't receive anything to just call again.


This is for a K-1 right? You do not need to wait for a packet because Juarez does not send out a packet. All they send out is an open invitation letter directing you to their website. You can print out all the forms from the Juarez Consulate website and have them ready. I highly recommend waiting about 10 days and if you do not receive the letter then just go ahead and go to Juarez. Once you are there you can go to the information window and they will print out your invitation. We went about three weeks ago and my SO is here in the USA and we still have not received the invitation. Again, you do not have to wait for the letter to arrive you can go to Juarez without it. I also recommend looking at the Juarez thread there is quite a bit of information there.

http://www.visajourn...h...&start=3885

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-09 21:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionciudad juarez k1 visa interview
QUOTE (Loladv37 @ Dec 15 2009, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance is in ciudad juarez now and was interviewed on last thursday 12/10/09. He was told by the consular officer that he was approved and was given a sheet of paper and told to take it to the DHL. He did and was told it would be a few days. Is he really approved? he has been calling DHL and the visa has not arrived. why is it taking so long or is the process not finished would he have to go back? help!!! im worried


Is it a K-1 visa? My SO interviewed on a Thursday as well and didn't receive the visa until the following Monday. If the CO told you, you were approved then you have nothing to worry about. Also, they would have not sent you to DHL if you were not approved. Just hang in there I know the waiting sucks.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-15 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
OP I know you are upset, but try to tone down the anger because you won't get answers that way. I don't agree with illegal immigration, but I know it happens and I don't think Chica was trying to belittle you in anyway. She was just warning you of what could happen. I think you do need to be aware of the ramifications of his illegal status. You have to understand how some people may get upset because they did everything legally and it makes them mad when someone doesn't not follow the law. You should just learn to accept that not everyone is going to give you sweet answers to your questions especially if an illegal immigrant is involved.

Chica is trying to help you and others will too, but try not to get so upset. I know her words might have upset you at first, but then she clearly changed her tone so you should try doing the same.

I really hope you do find answers here because there are very knowledgeable people, but you need to be prepared to get comments you might not like just don't let it upset you.

Good Luck
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 19:22:00