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« on: January 16, 2010, 01:42:15 pm »
Hi Everyone... First of all I want to tell you that I've been reading the posts here for a while and find them very informative and cool.

I am starting the process to petition my SO with a K1 visa.  I already filled out the I-129F form and I'm just waiting for my SO to send me back his G-325A form signed.  Of course I have many questions and I am very stressed out right now because I don't want to miss anything I'm supposed to send or make any mistakes.

Can anybody give me kind of a checklist of EVERYTHING I need to send with my I-129F?  I know I need the G-325A one for each, proof of my citizenship, pictures of us, how many do you recommend? Any other evidence I need to send right now? Do I need to send his BC now too or is that at a later time?  I was thinking about going to a lawyer but I'm confident I could do it myself and save me some $$$. Any advice/help will appreciated.  Thank you in advance and keep up the good work.
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04-18-2008  Started dating my Moii
06-06-2009  Got engaged yeeeyy
02-05-2010  Sent I-129F to VSC
02-12-2010  Received at VSC
02-18-2010  NOA1 in the mail and check cashed
05-05-2010  NOA2 woohoo
05-07-2010  Received at NVC, got SDO#
05-10-2010  NVC sent case to Embassy
05-11-2010  Received at SDO Embassy
07-02-2010  Found out about Cita date
08-04-2010  Cita Date - Praying for a positive    outcome, GOD is my guide!!!
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2010, 02:03:41 pm »
Welcome to the site! Have you thought about doing a CR1 instead. It would be a much better choice.  No need for a lawyer, just a waste of money. We can all help you out.
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Time Line
11/10/07 married my SO
1/5/08 trip 2 DR for 10 days
7/10/08 DR for 10 days
8/23/08 mailed I-130
8/29/08 USICS in Vermont accepted
12/22/08 Case transfered to CA Service Center
12/28/09 DR for New Years and Birthday for 10 days
1/28/09 Received SDO #
2/4/09 Paid AOS fee
2/20/09 5 day trip to DR
2/26/09 Sent Choice of Agent Form
4/4/09 IV fees paid
4/20/09 Sent DS230
5/1/09  RFE - Missing correct BC
5/5/08 Supervisor review
5/18/09 Case Completed
6/15/09 found DTTUSA!!
7/29/09 Called NVC found out about CITA
9/6/09 Flight to DR for Cita
9/9/09  CITA...Placed on AR
9/13/09 Came back to NJ alone Sad
12/28/09-6th trip to see hubby for 10 days
1/5/10 - AR COMPLETE!!!! Waiting for letter from Consulate
1/12/2010 - Letter Received from the Consulate
1/14/2010 - Dropped off passport @ Consulate
1/20/2010 - Paid DOMEX
2/5/2010 - VISA ISSUED!!!
2/12/2010 - VISA DELIVERED
2/24/2010 - POE @ JFK...He is finally here with me
3/19/2010 - Welcome Letter and Premanent Rsidence Card Arrived
4/2/2010 - Went to SS Office
4/8/2010 - SS card arrived
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2010, 02:36:31 pm »
Thanks Diamondback..

I didn't know much about doing a CR1 before I started reading here, and everyone I asked they said a K1 was faster than getting marry  but looks like it is not the case any more Sad I already have everything for the K1 plus I just came back from DR and won't be going back until at least April, so I want to go ahead with the K1 since I will have to wait until April to the CR1 then.
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04-18-2008  Started dating my Moii
06-06-2009  Got engaged yeeeyy
02-05-2010  Sent I-129F to VSC
02-12-2010  Received at VSC
02-18-2010  NOA1 in the mail and check cashed
05-05-2010  NOA2 woohoo
05-07-2010  Received at NVC, got SDO#
05-10-2010  NVC sent case to Embassy
05-11-2010  Received at SDO Embassy
07-02-2010  Found out about Cita date
08-04-2010  Cita Date - Praying for a positive    outcome, GOD is my guide!!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2010, 06:49:44 pm »
The flights are cheap right now and all you need are three days in DR and "BAM!" you're married. K-1 is definitely not the way to go.

What I don't understand is, if you have been reading this forum for a while and you just came back from DR, why didn't you listen to all the good suggestions here, get married and go the CR-1 route? If you post a poll I bet you everyone here will advise you to do the same. I did a K-1, and I kick myself in the head everyday for doing so. My SO is at home with nothing to do, no way to contribute because he doesn't have permission to work. You can imagine how much it hurts his male ego that "his woman" is the bread winner of the house.

Now if you want to spend an extra $750 dollars +the Moltrin for the headaches, go ahead do the K-1, but don't say we didn't warn you.
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K-1:
06.17.2009- Sent in I-129F via USPS.
06.19.2009- USCIS recieved Petition.
06.22.2009- NOA-1.
06.25.2009- NOA-1 hard copy.
09.28.2009- Petition Approved After 98 Days! Then forwarded to NVC.
10.01.2009- NOA-2 hard copy.
10.07.2009- Petition sent to U.S. Embassy Abroad.
10.19.2009- Petition recieved by embassy.
10.29.2009- Interview Scheduled!
168 days after filing, we were approved on 12.2.2009. A Joyous Day.
12.19.2009- POE at JFK. My baby is finally HOME <3 !
12.30.2009- Married. Finally a FAMILY.
02.23.2010- Applied for SSN
03.08.2010- Received SSC (dated 03.02.2010 our 2nd Anniversary).

AOS:
03.19.2010- AOS Sent
03.29.2010- NOA1
03.30.2010- Money Order Cashed
03.31.2010- Biometrics Appointment Notice
04.21.2010- Biometrics Appointment
07.16.2010- I-765 Approved!
07.19.2010- I-485 Transferred to Cali.

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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2010, 09:37:49 pm »
I agree with Andrelly.  However, if you're deadset on doing the K1 here's a checklist:

I-129F Application
Application Fee (check or money order)
Signed G-325A Form (you)
Signed G-325A Form (your SO)
2 passport size photos of you (print name on back)
2 passport size photos of your SO (print name on back)
Proof of your US citizenship such as copy of your US passport bio page OR copy of your birth certificate
Letter of Intent from you
SO Letter of Intent
A few pictures of the two of you
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2010, 07:00:32 am »
 welcome to DTTUSA.
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07/15/2009 - Met the most incredible and beautiful woman in the world.

12/06/2009 - Engaged to la mujer de mis suenos.

07/30/2010 - Fiancee's cita date for IR-1 visa. Only took 8 years.

08/??/2010 - Together in the U.S.A.  No more distance between us.

11/06/2010 - Our wedding day.



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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2010, 08:16:04 am »
 welcome

to Dttusa, and good luck on your journey!
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NOA1 02/24/09  +  NOA2 09/15/09  + CITA 02/16/2010 APPROVED!
= 357 Days POE 02/24/2010 Married 02/25/2010

Finally, in my critique of the immigration image of America, it is also important to know that we're not only a nation of immigrants, but we are in some part a nation of emigrants, which often gets neglected.
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2010, 10:11:26 am »
Thank you guys  wave I feel right at home already! All of you are great in here.  Thanks for the checklist Labeba and yes I guess i will go the hard way (K1) and just stock up on Tylenols for the headaches rolling on the floor laughing

Again thank you for the advices they have cleared many of my dudas.
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04-18-2008  Started dating my Moii
06-06-2009  Got engaged yeeeyy
02-05-2010  Sent I-129F to VSC
02-12-2010  Received at VSC
02-18-2010  NOA1 in the mail and check cashed
05-05-2010  NOA2 woohoo
05-07-2010  Received at NVC, got SDO#
05-10-2010  NVC sent case to Embassy
05-11-2010  Received at SDO Embassy
07-02-2010  Found out about Cita date
08-04-2010  Cita Date - Praying for a positive    outcome, GOD is my guide!!!
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2010, 01:23:00 pm »
Welcome to the Greatest Site Dedicated to Dominican Immigration!
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12-2007 Visa Approved. Wife is in the States with me, now the fun begins...
K1 FAQ
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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2010, 09:28:52 pm »
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03/13/09-Met mi amor
05/01/09-1st Trip to DR
06/03/09-2nd Trip to DR
07/23/09-3rd Trip to DR
07/26/09-Mi amor proposed at Malecon
10/09/09-Sent I-129F packet to VSC:)
10/13/09-I-129F Delivered to VSC Smiley Smiley
10/15/09-Check cashed
10/19/09-NOA1 received in the mail
10/23/09-4th Trip to DR
01/08/10-NOA2 received by email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01/13/10-5th Trip to DR
01/15/10-NOA2 received by mail:) Smiley
01/19/10-Called NVC and they provided case # and told me case was being sent to DR today!!!!
01/29/10-Called Visa Specialist and they told me Embassy received hard copy of case yesterday 01/28/10:)Getting Closer!!!!
03/02/10-6th Trip to DR
04/13/10-CITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!
04/28/10-POE@Ft.Lauderdale...Thank you God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/13/10-Applied for SS Card
07/16/10-Sent AOS (Fingers Crossed)!!!!
07/23/10-Got email and txt that AOS Packet was received!!Wooohoooo!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2010, 12:16:05 am »
 welcome And Good luck to you. I went the CR1 route, so I'm sorry, I can't be of much help to you as far as the K-1 is concerned.
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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2010, 03:55:37 am »
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2010, 10:02:33 am »
  welcome  :welcome:to the best site
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2010, 03:57:22 pm »
 welcome Welcome...
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MY TIMELINE
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07/24/06   Met
08/01/09   MARRIED

USCIS
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10/22/09   Mailed I-130 for husband
10/23/09   Received signed Return Receipt by Email
10/29/09   Received signed Return Receipt by mail
11/02/09   NOA1 (Husband)
11/03/09   Touched (change of address)
12/17/09   Mailed I-130 for stepson
12/18/09   Received signed Return Receipt by Email
12/24/09   Received signed Return Receipt by Mail
12/31/09   NOA1 (Stepson)
02/25/10   NOA2 Text & Email (Husband)
03/02/10   NOA2 Hardcopy (Husband)
03/03/10   NOA2 Text & Email (Stepson)
03/09/10   NOA2 Hardcopy (Stepson)

NVC
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03/05/10   SDO# received (Husband)
03/08/10   Provided email & emailed COA (Husband)
03/09/10   SDO# received (Stepson)
03/09/10   COA & AOS generated (Husband)
03/10/10   Provided email & emailed COA (Stepson)
03/10/10   Paid AOS Fee Bill
03/11/10   COA generated (Stepson)
03/12/10   AOS Fee Bill marked Paid
03/13/10   Mailed AOS (Husband & Stepson)
03/15/10   AOS received by NVC
03/17/10   AOS entered into system
03/24/10   6th trip
03/24/10   COAs accepted & IV Fee Bills generated
04/18/10   Paid IV Fee Bills
04/20/10   IV Fees marked Paid
04/21/10   Mailed DS-230 (Husband & Stepson)
04/22/10   DS-230 received by NVC
04/28/10   AVS states documents received 4/27/10
05/06/10   ***CASE COMPLETE***
05/24/10   Found out about cita
07/21/10   ***CITA*** (CR-1 & CR-2)
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I'm tired of cooking the same thing, we gonna do an all you can eat today somewhere Smiley
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She's golden, Frank!  You will be together soon!
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Thanks. She only had to wait 8 years and 2 months for the cita. Her brother had his a few weeks back and had the visa in his hands 4 days later
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