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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

You want to know something that is shocking...

I DON'T BELONG IN THIS GROUP!!!

I just realised that I thought this is the group for people who SENT their petition in May, not for people who received their NOA1 in May!

Im so sorry, should I leave? I don't want to im so attached to the people on this group. Im sorry!

You do belong here....you filed in May.....stick around

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-11-23 11:35:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I am getting extremely disheartened as well seeing people with NOA1 dates after me getting approved I dunno what to think anymore but I am really frustrated now that I still have to wait another long four days till they start working again. And calling them does not help at all!! Is it really possible that it may be lost or something?? I am having nightmares lately, it's so sad

relsamy,

My fiancee was extremely frustrated seeing the same (others getting approved that filed after us) also to the point that she wasnt smiling anymore when we chatted on Skype, which was sad to me, cuz always I looked forward to see that smile every day. The delay bothered me also but theres nothing I could do but just have faith, I was absolutely sure it would come.....of course I did have moments of weakness, but reading the post here I realized that this is normal. Anyways, I do get to see her smile again now, which in turn overwhelms my heart.

So, Pray and have Faith, all this worry will just age you faster, cuz everyday your one step closer.....I know its easy for me to say all this, however we are not done yet, still have hurdles to overcome...... but we'll get there.

God Bless

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-11-23 11:23:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!....FINALLY APPROVED.........yaknow, I got to say, I kinda feel a little like this.............

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-11-21 01:26:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

May filers here also, bad thing is, petition is at VSC. So, it's gunna be a long wait.

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-08-25 10:27:00

G-1145 Question

Perhaps I have found an answer. I found these glossary terms:

Applicant (Visa): A foreign citizen who is applying for a nonimmigrant or immigrant U.S. visa. The visa applicant may also be referred as a beneficiary for petition based visas

Beneficiary: An applicant for a visa as named in a petition from the DHS, USCIS.

There is no definition of Petitioner. S0 based on this, my understanding is that Applicant and Beneficiary are one and the same and that Petitioner is different.

Which means, I am the petitioner and my husband is both the applicant and beneficiary. Can anyone corroborate this?

Thanks!

See, Now this is difficult to understand, on the G-1145 form, it asks the Applicant/Petitioner to fill out their name on the form...with that, I was thinking it was me, the Sponsor.....I'm still looking for the definition in regards to the Immigration Dept.....any help on this silly, but still somewhat important issue, would be appriciated.

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2013-06-05 17:52:00

Yeah, it didn't sound right to me either......but appreciate the response Jay-Kay.....

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-19 23:56:00

I read here somewhere that if I was to call a public official (Senator, Congressman) that they could speed up the waiting process.....is this true??.....and what would I say? " Hello Sir, could you push my petition thru quicker?"

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-19 12:19:00

Thank you everyone for clearing things up...it gets a little worrisome with all that needs to be done.....I try to be self-sufficient and not bother folks, but I got to say, its great that ya'll are out there, when needed......THANK YOU AGAIN

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-19 00:08:00

Hi all, we are new here. I have tried to find the answer here, but its somewhat confusing with so much info and everyone's different circumstances. I'm in the USA, she (fiancee) is in the Philippines and we are waiting for the NOA2 for our K1 visa...... Q is, does she pay the visa fee in the Philippines at the time of her interview or do i pay here in USA?... and what $ amount is it?....I've read from $88 to $380....

Also, at the time when arrives in the USA with me, and after we marry and we file for Adjustment Of Status within the 90 days.....do we pay the fee at that time?.....what is this fee?? ( i read $1070)......and when we file for AOS, is this also applying for the green card at the same time??

My head is spinning from so much reading, please help if you can, or direct me to the correct info or link.

Thank you in advance,
Mick and Leila

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-18 10:33:00

Thanks Dave,
I am well above the income requirements.....but to tell the truth, my disposable income as been strained by this economy and keeping my business afloat. Also my adult children have been effected by this downward economy and required some help from dad. So, these are my reasons for not being able to visit more than once.

However, on paper my income is good....and actually, I am planning on working another job here soon and keep business alive also.
I really shouldn't have a problem in this area.

Thank you for advice and info.

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-25 15:18:00

Thank you again and more replies from one time visit petitioners advice and stories would be appreciated.

Edited by Mick_n_Leila, 25 July 2012 - 02:37 PM.

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-25 14:34:00

Thank you for the replies....I have read every requirement several times, and fulfilled them all and exceeded most.....I do understand that they will not be interested in our 1000 pics, but only a handful.
As I am debating these ppl that insist that I visit more than once...... "I have met all requirement, and if 2 or more visits were required, it would be stated in the I-129F instructions".

It's just all this discussion on the subject make one wonder......what if.......of course we don't want to be denied and go thru this again or even extend out the process any long than necessary.

I also have probably close to 100 pages or more of our constant communication from Yahoo, Skype video chat log, Skype calls to her cell phone and text messages, receipts for flowers, etc.

My fiancee is a bit concerned also, well maybe more than a bit, of how she will answer and how the consulor will respond to only one visit, when asked. I've told her to just tell the truth.

I just wanted to hear from folks that were successful or not, with only one visit and what happened.

Thank you all, and a special thank you to Azteca143

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-25 14:14:00

How important is it to the governing bodies (immigration, consular, etc.) that the sponsor visits his/her fiancee in their country more than once. Is one visit sufficient, or will the consular or whom ever, see this as a issue?..... I've been told by others (not here in VJ) that it could be a problem proving a genuine relationship.

Is there anyone out there that has visited their fiancee only once and still received the VISA, and what problems arose from only one visit?...if any

We do have all receipts, itinerary, etc. over 1000 pics of ourselves and with family and friends during my 2 week stay, records of all our twice daily communications from Skype, Yahoo and cell phones.

This is the only issue of concern, we are great on everything else..... is it imperative to make more than 1 visit?

Also, I do have good reasons for only 1 trip, but will they listen and consider my reasons?

Thanks,
Mick n Leila

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-07-25 12:21:00

RFE to show we met in person. HELP!

Sorry to hear you got RFE'd....Just a suggestion, these are the questions I used to summarize our meeting and relationship.....we are still waiting tho, cuz we had to file thru that Blasted Vermont SC.....but hope it helps:

Timeline

How did you come into first contact with your fiancée? How, why, where?

a. Date you first met?...first How/where?

b. Date(s) you started getting serious? What happened?

c. Dates(s) you met Face to Face. From when to when? And Where?

d. Date marriage was proposed and agreed to.

e. Date of engagement party or celebration

f. Dates of any other special events in your relationship.

Nature of relationship

a. Why did you choose your fiancée?

b. what features, attributes do you find most attractive?

Communications

a. How do you communicate? What services do you use?

b. How often do you communicate?

c. What languages do you use? What are your respective fluency levels?

Face to Face Meetings

How many trips have you made to meet with your Fiancee?

a. Dates of entry, and exit from her country

b. Which country were you at

c. What did you do together during your trip?

d. What did you talk about?

e. How did the relationship change?

f. Who did you meet when traveling with her?

g. How did they treat you?

h. What do you think about them?

The Proposal

a. When was the proposal for marriage made?

b. Describe the circumstances of your proposal?

What are your plans for the future with your fiancee?

a. what are your plans for the wedding ceremony?

b. what are plans for honeymoon?

c. what are your plans for establishing a household?

d where do you plan to live after marriage? – what kind of house, where, buy rent

location and so on.

e. what do you expect to happen within a year of marriage?

f. what do you expect to happen after 5 years of marriage?

g. after marriage, do you have plans about work for your spouse?

h. are you planning a family?

i. plans for vacations together?

j. plans for social, hobbies, educational interests?

Do you have your next trip planned ?

a. When do you plan to travel? From when to when

b. Are there any special activities planned for this trip?

I know it seems like overkill, but summarize all in to a short story.....in some regards, think of it as like a business plan, telling your history and aim for the future.

Best of blessings to you both

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-10-14 12:11:00

After the Interview..Is it possible to get theVisa the next day

Hi folks,

As the topic says;.... After the Interview..Is it possible to get theVisa the next day.....and how to do it?........I was told by someone that went thru the process, that if I am present for the Interview with my fiancee in Manila, that we can request the Visa to be expedited, and receive it the next day....How can this happen, and what do I need to do if this is possible to make this happen?.....also, these folks that told me this, is theirs a isolated incidence that they received their Visa the next day, or does this happen often?....I cannot afford two trips to the Philippines; one for the Interview and another trip to escort her to the US....It would be wonderful to do it all in one visit and accompany her to the Interview.

Thank in advance

Mick_n_Leila

Male

Philippines

2012-12-28 23:03:00