ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccination questions
I don't think the doc will be able to answer that for you over email. It depends on you. I had also had a booster in the past couple of years for MMR and tdap - therefore I thought I would be ok. Found I needed further boosters for both.

It is honestly easier to have a serology test done. Costs you nothing, can get it on medicare. You get a neat A4 sized record that is much easier than bringing baby record/etc.

I had also had chicken pox but had no proof so serology also confirmed this.

I'd wait though for a couple of months to get it done - I think the med results are valid for a year so between waiting for NOA 2, entering the country, getting married, then finally getting to AOS may take a while.

Good luck with it all! xxxx
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-04-13 05:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to gather stuff for I-134

Hello, I just received my NOA-1 today in the mail. I know it will take many months to get approved but I don't want to be caught off guard when its finished. I don't want to scramble around gather all the supporting documents for the I-134. So I'm wondering when would be a good time? Would doing it now be to early? Like does the bank document and the letter from my employer have to be done with in a certain amount of time? Thank you for your help.


My fiance and co-sponsor only submitted a bank statement for when their accounts were opened and amount of deposits for the past 12 months. They also had a letter from their employers stating their terms of employment and salary.

Since neither of them are self-employed we did not submit tax returns.

The officer at the interview didn't ask me a thing about the affidavits.

I think it is a good idea to have the I-134 forms ready to be signed and dated once your NOA2 comes through - I guess having the bank statements/letter from employer looks better if it's as current as possible. Again, who even knows if they take any notice of these things.

I'd give it a couple of months :) Good luck with it all!
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-04-12 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshipping her stuff!
If it is just for shoes/clothes/personal items, it might be cheaper to just check in additional baggage once she flies over. This way is going to work out cheaper for me than shipping via post.

:)
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-04-14 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of support, tax returns, co sponsor - so confused pls help
According to the i-134 instructions you only need to present tax returns if you are self employed. It's on page one of the i-134 instructions here--> http://www.uscis.gov.../i-134instr.pdf

I don't think you would have any problem being approved based on your current employment status - there are students here that apply for K-1's. As long as the co-sponsor makes above the threshold for the household size then you should be fine.

I used a co-sponsor since my fiance is just out of college and has only been working for a couple of months. The only supporting documents they submitted were letters from employer and bank statements.

You might want to check with the Canada regional forum.

Good luck :)
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-04-15 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is my visa??
I received my visa after a week and a half - and I'm thinking the only reason I got it back was because I emailed. Make sure you are contacting the Sydney IV Immigrant Visa email (the same one that they emailed your packet 3 & 4 from. I've always had really prompt responses from them through this email. After I sent them the email, they printed the visa and sent it out on the same day.

Good Luck.
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-05-04 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending in form stating "readiness to be interviewed"

My question is do I need to send in proof of our relationship along with forms DS-156, DS-156k, and the documents on the check-list. I was also wondering if it was okay to just send in his immunization records as his "medical records" since these are the only records he has. Where should I put the two photos they request? There is only a spot on the DS-156, should I just put them in a plastic bag? Also Any good ideas on how to send off this stack of papers i.e. should I just stuff them in and envelope or partition them in some way, how did you guys do it? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be as prepared as possible so this goes smoothly! Thanks for the help.

Sophie


Only send what they require on the check list. The proof of ongoing relationship can be brought with him to the interview. There is no point sending it to the embassy in Sydney.

He needs to have an official medical conducted by a panel physician! Just sending his immunization records won't cut it. The official medical includes a physical/chest x-ray and blood test - also any immunizations he has missed. See here http://canberra.usem...structions.html

You need to also submit 2 copies of the DS-156, therefore there are two spots for the passport photos.

Erm, hope this helps. Re-read the guides carefully and all the info in your packet 3 very carefully :)
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-05-27 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp ASAP No Packet 2??????!!!!

Hey everyone!!

Just a bit of confusion atm.


My fiance and I are in the finishing touches of our Visa. We've received packet 1 and packet 3...but no packet 2????? What exactly is packet 2???


Also, the police in Australia will not hand over a fingerprint check. They said that it has to be sent directly to the officials requesting it, I am curious to know that if the Police check, the medical examination and the visa documentation were to be sent separately would that be OK. I am thinking that they are expecting it all as one package.

Thanks for your help again, as always. =)

Timothy and Samantha.


What do you mean by packet 1 and 2? Are you referring to NOA's 1 & 2? The only things that you receive from the Sydney consulate is Packet 3 (which includes info on how to apply for the visa on the Sydney end) and Packet 4 (which is simply just your interview date and time).

Regarding your police check... it may depend on what state you are in. I live in NSW and the police had no problem forwarding the fingerprint/name check directly to my home address.

It is probably in your best interest to send all the forms/documentation together in one pack. Nothing can be processed until they receive all your paperwork anyway. Things may get lost/misplaced/never matched up etc.

Hope this helps, Good luck!
curvebellFemaleAustralia2011-05-30 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSt Lukes Medical
Erm, I really don't think that 'bad teeth' matter - they will be more concerned with whether or not she has any communicable diseases :thumbs:

The following is a USCIS link to Vaccination requirements. Hope this helps.

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD

Edited by curvebell, 01 December 2010 - 08:45 AM.

curvebellFemaleAustralia2010-12-01 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadvanced parole
I am hoping to apply for an advance parole as soon as we get married as i would like to have a wedding cermony with my family at home.

How long does it generally take to be approved for an advance parole? and secondly will I be given approval for this reason?
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petition already filed for US -- can we have a marriage ceremony in both countries?
Hey Smizzy

I am in the same predicement as you. My fianance is from NY and I am from Sydney Australia. We would like to have a wedding service here in Australia but understand that we need to marry in the US first.

We are planning on having a civil ceremony in the US first and then applying for advance paraole to have a wedding service here. I sort of feel that if we leave it to long it defeats the purpose of having a wedding here if too much time has lapsed so that is partly the reason we want to apply ASAP for an AP document.

Can anyone tell me if we are ok to do this?? Has anyone else done this? blush.gif

NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-07-24 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere exactly do I find "Last Updated" date on USCIS website?
When I log onto the USCIS website it states that my "last updated" was the 29th of July. Does this mean that my case has been touched?? Could it just be that they have cashed the check or a possible RFE?

Following are the details off our case

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On July 24, 2009, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-08-04 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrinkle in the marriage law? Please explain.
I am in the same boat and it really bothers me that after having the civil ceremony in the US we are required to wait till the AP document clears and then fly out to my home country to have a religious ceremony here with my family and friends. I want to follow the correct process and wait but it still bothers me as you still cant plan things properly

I just dont understand this requirement of having to be married in the US. does anyone know why you must be married in the US? I mean what does it matter to them where you actually get married?
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-08-11 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterviews - Australia
Yes unfortunately he will be asked in for another interview..
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-10-07 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow does the Consulate get the beneficiary's email address??
QUOTE (ATexanandanAussie @ Oct 30 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (slider100 @ Oct 29 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, the US consulate comes under the DOS (Department of State) and so does the NVC (National Visa Center). When your case if forwarded from USCIS to NVC, all the relevant details are transferred too (this is why they ask for your and your fiances DOB and Name along with your email address when you call them to inquire about your case status).
So if the embassy were to email your fiance the packet-3, they would have their address from NVC. That being said, I am not sure if the embassy actually emails P-3. They send it by mail, its a list of documents that you need to download from the links, along with a checklist and you send these things back to the consulate.
I hope this helps !



Thanks! I have heard of people saying that their fiance has received an email, and the only email that we have ever given is mine. We will see I guess. I thought maybe we needed to call the embassy and check.

Thanks!


Hi

The Sydney consulate does email through packet 3 details. Mine went to my fiance in the US and he just forwarded it to me.

I received my interview details today and they emailed me directly with those details.. So it could go either way

I also sent them an email when i had the case number providing them with my email address for their records..
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-10-29 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on K1 Visa but can i still visit him?
QUOTE (zachnaomi @ Nov 1 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe a stupid question.

Iam currently in the early stages of the K1 visa process. Am i allowed to travel from Australia to America to visit my fiance for 3 weeks? I have a return ticket.

Iam booked to leave this Friday the 6th November, and just suddenly had a feeling that i cant visit him between now and when the visa gets approved.

Can i visit him while in the K1 visa process?

Your speedy replies are much appreciated.



This wont be a problem at all.. I went to the US while my application was still pending and had no issues..

I was prepared and took a copy of the NOA1 and a letter from my employer stating the date of my return back to Australia.. They didnt even ask for any of it but just in case take these things with you if you can..

have a good trip

NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-11-01 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNames To Be Included In Paperwork
QUOTE (Tezzaa @ Nov 3 2009, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there fellow VJs

My fiance & I are in the process of filling out all the paperwork to file for our I 129F. We are gathering our proof of relationship and we have run into something that has us scratching our heads.

We know that all previous married names must be included BUT the thing that has us stumped is this. My name is Theresa, but I am called Terri by everyone & even my email headers say Terri B...so all our emails back & forth are from Terri B not Theresa B. In some instances they are from Terri H from when I was married. My question is this: Do we need to include Terri B or Terri H as names I go by considering they are not names on any legal paper work it is merely a shortening of my full name?

Any help would be much appreciated.



Hey Tezzaa

I would stick to your legal names on the application otherwise they may ask you for proof of your nick names such as a name change certificate or marriage certificate.. You could always just let them know on a cover letter that your short names are as per the email headers.. This is just my opinion so lets see what other posts you get.. good luck
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-11-03 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport pictures and the medical
I used the aussie size photos for my medical.. All went well.
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2009-11-08 05:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Entered US without obtaining prior approval
I also just found out that her application for I-129F was approved on the 16th of August.. My advice to her would be to go home and attend and interview and try and make it back before her wedding..
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2010-08-18 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Entered US without obtaining prior approval

Did she bring her wedding dress with her, or anything else related to the wedding or required for the AOS filing (birth certificate, divorce decree, whatever)? Was there a polite pale blue card from TSA in her luggage indicating it had been 'inspected'? If so, then they already know. :whistle:



I am quite sure she had her wedding dress with her.. I am worried for her I guess as she doesnt understand the real implications.

Sometimes though people get away with things and then the poor people that process it the correct way have to sit and wait and be patient.
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2010-08-18 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Entered US without obtaining prior approval
Thanks for all your feedback.. I told her the same thing.

She has already entered the US last week and did not mention anything about marriage at the airport. .She does not intend to leave the US to file for a spouce visa either.. She just does not understand the process and thinks there is a way around it all. She also spoke to an immigration lawyer who promised her that he could help her.. I think he is just after money.
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2010-08-18 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Entered US without obtaining prior approval
ok so a friend of mine applied for a K1 visa and submitted all the paperwork and received a NOA1 she waited around 4 months and there was no response on approval. She had already booked her wedding for October this year and had family and friends flying over.

As she didnt have approval and against my advice she decided to enter the US on a visa waiver from Australia. She will still be married in October even though she did not attend an interview or obtain approval for the K1 visa.

My thoughts are that she is planning on submitting her paperwork again while in the US after she is married. My question is wont they know she already had a pending application and that she knew the correct process and still went ahead? Will the fact she had a pending application cause her damage or will it be ok?
NewYorkSydneyFemaleAustralia2010-08-18 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen Should I Resign From My Job?
Hi All.

My wife is a USC and we are both currently residing in Australia. We just received our NOA1 and I believe we may end up getting our NOA2 fairly quickly.

From what I can see on the timeline of others, the time frame (Visa in hand), for those who are auto expedited (USC living abroad) is around 6 months total.

I would prefer to give my employer some notice, and we would like to travel for a month or two in between our relocation.

What is the best way to do this? I imagine we will have to stay put in Australia between the NO2 and the interview given the amount of correspondence required.

Has anyone else done something similar? I don't mind taking an approximate guess at a finish date that has a few weeks leeway (ie. I receive my Visa a few weeks early, or a few weeks later than expected).

Thoughts?

callsignapollo

Edited by callsignapollo, 24 July 2012 - 11:26 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-24 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the I-864 AOS form

Page 1,Part 3, Question 8- So I checked two boxes. Box 1- I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2 above
Right below that I checked the Yes box-Is this correct? No only box 8 unless there are OTHERS, like children


Really? What is the purpose of the "Yes" check box then? Someone must have been drunk when they put these forms together.

EDIT: the "Yes" check box is ticked in the VJ example I-864 document.

My wife (USC, petitioner), is having her father co-sponsor me. This is how their forms currently look:

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Edited by callsignapollo, 02 August 2012 - 08:14 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-02 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden
I just received a response from the Sydney Consulate.

All applicants are required to submit an I-864, must also provide their petitioner’s tax returns from the most recent tax year unless they are not required to file. The only people not required to file are those whose total income, including that from foreign sources, is less than shown on the table (please refer to the attached “I-864 Tax Information”)

As we are unable to use petitioning relative’s Australian income earned to meet the poverty guidelines, we will need proof of assets.

Alternatively, if you are unable to provide enough assets to qualify, you should provide documentation for a Joint Sponsor (including but not limited to an I-864, 2011/2010/2009 U.S. Federal Tax Returns [including W2] and evidence of their U.S. citizenship or LPR status).


I'm not quite sure why the table amounts differ from the current I-864P, perhaps they are sending me old documentation.

I am still going to have the father-in-law fill out an I-864, and provide his IRS returns and birth certificate. I would rather be prepared in case they do not accept my foreign assets.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-02 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden

EDIT: basically I am trying to work out if he needs to fill out form I-864, I-864A, or both.


I called the NVC. I felt like I was asking for national secrets haha. They won't actually tell me/discuss the requirements with me!

"..we can't tell you that sir, they are legal documents, we can't tell you which ones to fill out.."

I was basically told to RTFM - I wonder if anyone at the NVC has actually looked at the instructions for these documents?
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-30 22:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden
Thank you for the replies.

My father in law is going to co-sponsor with my wife. However, the paperwork is mighty confusing (apart from the obvious IRS/identification).

Am I correct in understanding the I-864A is only required if you are a household member?

My wife (the USC) and I are currently living abroad. The father in law (intended co-sponsor), lives in the US. However, our intended US domicile is the address of the parents in law.

So, does that make our co-sponsor a joint sponsor, or a household member?

(or, if there is a guide that covers this situation, please point me to it! :))

EDIT: basically I am trying to work out if he needs to fill out form I-864, I-864A, or both.

Edited by callsignapollo, 29 July 2012 - 08:27 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-29 20:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden
Thank you for your help.

I spoke to the in-laws, and they are more than happy to co-sponsor as expected so given the above, we may just go ahead and do that so as to avoid any delays in processing.

The I-864A instructions do not list a requirement for proof of identity for the sponsor. Will the co-sponsor be required to submit a birth certificate/passport copy or is the I-864A plus IRS returns sufficient?

Can the co-sponsors AOS packet be mailed separate to the primary sponsors AOS packet? I ask because, my wife and I are abroad. Mailing documents to Australia to mail them back to the US is getting annoying :)
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-26 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden

Will your income continue from the same source upon moving to the US? If yes, then it can be added to your wife's affidavit of support. If no, then she still completes the form and a joint sponsor will need to be secured.


No, not my employment income (well, of course it will when I get another job, niche telecommunications ftw, but I know that they are looking for guarantees).

To qualify on savings approximately $95,000 USD would be required. (Less if the cash was held in the US)


Source? I have quite a bit more than that, though it's all in my name. I don't own a home or anything like that. My primary asset is my savings.

My savings are in a term deposit, earning me around $18000AUD gross per year (which will continue after I relocate).

The parents in law (both USC), are more than happy to co-sponsor if required. However, I'm a grown #### man and I would prefer it if the affidavit was only tied to my wife and I.
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-26 00:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden

affidavit of support is for your wife (USC, petitioner) to do.


I understand that. My question is that given she cannot meet the affidavit income requirements, can I meet them myself?

The I-864 Instruction Form states:

What If I Cannot Meet the Income Requirements?

If your income alone is not sufficient to meet the requirement for your household size, the intending immigrant will be ineligible for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status, unless the requirement can be met using any combination of the following:

  • Income from any relatives or dependents living in your household or dependents listed on your most recent Federal tax return who signed a Form I-864A;
  • Income from the intending immigrant, if that income will continue from the same source after immigration, and if the intending immigrant is currently living in your residence. If the intending immigrant is your spouse, his or her income can be counted regardless of current residence, but it must continue from the same source after he or she becomes a lawful permanent resident.
  • The value of your assets, the assets of any household member who has signed a Form I-864A, or the assets of the intending immigrant;
  • A joint sponsor whose income and/or assets equal at least 125 percent of the Poverty Guidelines. See question below for more information on joint sponsors.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-26 00:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 - Petitioner Is Technically The Burden
Hi All,

Just being proactive while we wait for our NOA2.. and the I864 has me confused given our situation is a bit upside-down compared to the majority of immigrants I suppose.

My wife (USC, petitioner) moved to Australia to live with me as soon as she finished college. Currently a housewife in Australia (ie. no income!).

I do well for myself, and I have quite a bit in the bank (I know "well" and "quite a bit" is subjective, but I don't really want to put those details on here). The Australian bank accounts are still in my name because we saw no reason to change them over.

So my question is, will I (the immigrant), be able to carry the affidavit of support or will we need the parents in law to co-sponsor?

callsignapollo
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-25 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130

An RFE would be issued requesting the information.


Well I've checked my wife's (USC) I-130 and that field was left blank.

I will report back with our experience. We are due for our NOA2 any day now if we do indeed get auto-expedited.

Pretty crazy if we do end up with a RFE, all of the information is repeated many times over the I-130 and G-325A's.

Though, that said, if the USCIS agents are anything like DIAC (Australian Immigration), they aren't too bright.

EDIT: LOL just got NOA2 via email, literally just now, no RFE.

Edited by callsignapollo, 06 August 2012 - 10:46 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-06 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
To provide some perspective around my thoughts (on Question #17):

Personally, I read this question as covering the event that the beneficiary has a spouse themselves. ie. Perhaps the USC is sponsoring their brother, who happens to be married.

The I-130 already covers the marital status of the USC, and the beneficiary and prior husband/wives of both, on page 1.
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-05 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
Out of curiosity - what is the likely scenario if the USC left Question #17 blank?

This paperwork is very poorly written.

I feel for ESL petitioners/beneficiaries. If those whose first language is English have trouble following these forms.. pretty poor.
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-05 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - Question #25 Help

Your father in-law's W2 will only reflect his income.


Great, thank you. Now let's hope that he still has his W2's..

W2 sounds like the equivalent of the Australian "group certificate". ie. your total taxable income paid to you by your employer during your financial year, which you would use to complete your tax return (ie. 1040).
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-07 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - Question #25 Help
*crash course in US taxation*

Will a W-2 cover this issue?
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-07 21:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - Question #25 Help
Hi All.

My father-in-law is trying to finalise his I-864 (my wife is the petitioner, he is the joint sponsor).

However I need some help regarding question #25, as I have no knowledge of US taxation!

He does not file the 1040EZ.

He files the 'long form' jointly with his wife (ie. my mother-in-law). Apparently, on the income tax form, you do not differentiate between the husband/wife, it's simply added together.

  • Does he include her income, or can he just separate the income and list what portion was his? How does this affect the 'proof' given his IRS returns evidently have a much higher total because of the joint income?
  • If he was to include her income, that would then involve an I-864A, correct? How does this impact question 1? Right now his I-864 has 1 checked as "d. I am the only joint sponsor".
Thanks,

callsignapollo

Edited by callsignapollo, 07 August 2012 - 08:52 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-07 20:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad

Our addresses on the I-130/G-325A was our Australian address. Am I to understand, we might have accidentally lined ourselves up for an expedited approval?

If so, nice!


Just got our NOA2 via E-Mail :)

1. Country USC resides in: Australia.
2. USCIS field office or DCF?: USCIS.
3. When did you file I130: Received by USCIS on 20th July 2012.
4. How long has the USC been living abroad: 1 year.
5. Do you reside in the country legally: Yes.
6. What is the reason for your residence: Live closer to family.
7. Did you list your overseas address on I130? Yes
8. Did you send the package from abroad? Yes
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in your I130 package? Not exactly. A receipt from the Hawaii Department of Health was included with our marriage certificate, which had our AU address on it.
10. Did you mention that you reside abroad in your cover letter? No.
11. Has your case been auto expedited? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? Yes. 14 days.
12. Which Service Centre? California

Edited by callsignapollo, 06 August 2012 - 10:56 PM.

callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-08-06 22:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC petitioner living abroad
Wait what!?

Alright, I've been looking at the processing times for the I-130 and thinking *sigh*.

Though, somehow I completely missed this thread.

My wife is a USC, living in Australia with me (I am an Australian Citizen). We were married in Hawaii in January.

Our addresses on the I-130/G-325A was our Australian address. Am I to understand, we might have accidentally lined ourselves up for an expedited approval?

If so, nice!
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2012-07-18 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a K-1?
Hi all.

First of all, I apologise if I've broken any rules or missed anything as this is my first post.

My Fiance is an American, who is currently going through the process to migrate to Australia on a Prospective Marriage Visa. Once her Visa is approved, we have to get married within 9 months.

We are planning to get married in Hawaii. Being that she is an American, and we plan to marry in the US, will I need to go through the I-129F/K-1 process if we are not planning on migrating to the US? (ie. we plan to be in Hawaii for under two weeks to get married, then return to Australia). My Fiance has called the State Department, and was told that if we do not intend to migrate we should just say we're there for a holiday and not mention the intent to marry. Though, this sounds very dodgy to me so I am looking for some further information.

We obviously don't want to put ourselves in a risky situation, given that after a few years in Australia we might migrate back to the US.

Appreciate any information you might have.

callsignapollo
callsignapolloMaleAustralia2011-05-23 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
was just about to post the same question thank you for the link,
I was told that before I requested a police certificate I had to have a case number.

One question that I wanted to know is I grew up in the UK and then moved to Australia and have been here for 6 years do I need a police certificate for both the UK and Australia ?
DavisNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-06-09 11:23:00