ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesTourist for parent
With no property, savings the chance to get a tourist visa would be slim to none. They CO will not even look at the affidavit of support, as your parents need to qualify on their own, and need to proof a strong ties back home. In your scenario they can't show that, as nothing really holding them back there.

I feel for you and only wish you a good luck.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-08 08:28:00
PhilippinesDocuments Required for Interview

K-1 Visa Can anyone provide a list of all documents that should be brought to the interview?

Thanks,

Dennis and Jean


Read the guides http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-21 12:32:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved
Can take about week or two. Don't book your tickets till you get your visa in hand and make sure that all information is correct.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-26 09:48:00
PhilippinesAnyone finished K1 tell me if missing anything?
Seems like you are way ahead of the game. The only thing I see missing is evidence of ongoing relationship, that she will have to take with her for the interview. Like skype calls, phone logs, chat logs, email's etc...... Anything to show the bonafide relationship.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-26 09:07:00
PhilippinesCAn we interview without the medical?
There is no problem passing medical with period. No one will even ask this at medical. Make sure you get your medical before the interview, or they will delay your visa process.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-06 09:27:00
PhilippinesG-325A messed up!
It is really depends on the adjudicator that will review your file. I actually forgot to sign mine, and they never sent me an RFE. But don't send anything at this point, you will have a chance to correct it with RFE, or they will just let it go thru.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-09 06:21:00
Philippinesvisa approved at last
Congratulations!!!
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-24 06:24:00
Philippinescr 1 visa denied
The CO having a bad day!!!

Could be added to 100 others.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-04 07:29:00
PhilippinesAny N-600 filers? US Citizenship for my Filipina Stepdaughter
Once your wife will become a US Citizen. You will have to file N-600 for her daughter to get her citizenship.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-11 06:23:00
PhilippinesMarriage solemnized under Article 34 in Philippines...Please share your experiences
May be member from Philipines will have a better idea, but I will pose what my thought is.

Article 34 reads: "No license shall be necessary for the marriage of a man and a woman who have lived together as husband and wife for at least five years and without any legal impediment to marry each other." http://www.filipinaw...Philippines.htm

While this applies to the Philipines you are coming to the USA, and US Embassy will go under US laws. All marriages in the US require a marriage license, so the thought process would be that you need one also to prove the legal marriage. While article 34 says: "No license shall be necessary", it doesn't say one can't be issued. So if I were you I would try to go and obtain one. You don't want to delay your process, if they will ask for one.

I might be wrong in my thought process but working for DoS, they probably will go by US laws, since you are moving to the US and not by the laws of country where you reside or got married.

Good luck in your journey.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-08-15 12:27:00
PhilippinesPolice Clearance from other countries you worked in???
This is a requirement that you must provide police clearance for every country you lived for more then 12 month. You can try to go to Japan Embassy, may be they can assist.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-16 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhere the heck is my NOA2

Dave,

I know where you're coming from and I understand what you mean but its one thing being approved in less than 2.5 months and then telling someone else to cope with possibly waiting out 5 months. At the time of my filing the I-129F petition, I was prepared to wait 6 months because at that time, it looked as if it would take 6 months for me to get approval. It was really looking grim. However, a month back, VSC really started chugging along. And I got pumped when they started approving April petitions. I understand that you're month of bout made you stronger and you learned to keep yourself busy. I do that myself as well. Keep myself occupied that is. Its difficult bro. Times are testing. Don't Patronize me, Bro (i mean that jokingly with the "Don't tax me, bro" reference).

Being that you're going through CR1, your added buffer gets utilized at the NVC. But you already knew that ahead of time.

I don't think there are any "A.P." flags in my petition. In fact, our mumbai residences fall under the same PIN CODE. Its a very simple case of "Boy Meets Girl." ;)

I wouldn't be so frustrated if folks with NOA1 in MAY weren't getting approved. I am happy for them, but somehow, I can't help but feel brushed aside.

You give good advice, but I can't do much but vent my frustration. I'm sure others in the April boat at VSC feel the same as I do.
Also, CSC folks have everything going their way (except maybe the slowdown in sending the approved petitions to the NVC as of late)... food for thought.

Chigs.


While you may think that you don't have any "AP" flags. I hear a lot of times when India, Pakistand and some other countries always go to AP, even without flags.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-08-31 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTimeline issues with igors list

I noticed the same thing myself. Our K-1 was received August 15, 2011. On Sunday we were at 498 and today we are at 402.

You have to realize that Igor's list as you mentioned is only VJ members and it is a small fraction.

The timeline is also depends on people updating their timeline. If timeline is not updated that it will not be properly reflected there.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-08 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSocial Security number

Dear all,

I'm hoping someone can help with my little question, I'm new to this board so hello first of all. my fiancée and I are getting very close to sending off our k-1 visa and beginning this long process. She is from USA, whilst I myself am from the UK. We hope to get married next summer.

I Have a question about the G-325A in which I as the foreign fiancée have to send to her. I used to work at an Youth outdoor education centre in New Hampshire USA. The internship lasted 18 months and I was on a J-1 visa. During that time I was allocated a social security number. On the G-325A form it asks whether I have a SSN or not. My question is whether or not my previous SSN is kept forever, or whether it gets deleted once I leave the country and therefore put "none" in the "US social Security number (if any)" box.

Thanks so much for any help on this,

Kinds regards

A


It is your number forever.

You have to put it on your G-325A, as you've been in US, and have been working.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-13 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterwiev today, IS IT A GOOD NEWS???

Lets hope that he wont go under AP, most of the interviews that took in Kabul not in Pakistan didn't go under AP.. My friends fiance got his visa two weeks ago and no AP and I know a lot of others that didn't go under AP. So lets just pray and stay hopeful :)


Well I just expressed what I heard a lot. However the kept his passport so it is a good thing already.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-29 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterwiev today, IS IT A GOOD NEWS???

Hi guys my fiance had his interview today in Kabul, it took him more than 6 hours because there was a lot of waiting going on. he was asked couple of questions and he answered all but one, they asked him about my co-sponsor.
where does your cosponsor work? (my fiance all honest), said I don't really know, my co-sponsor is my fiancees family friend and I don't know that much about her.
He said that the lady who interviewed him was very nice. She told him that his medical papers are missing( the clinic didn't send it to the embassy) and his identification card needs to be translated here in Afghanistan. She told him to go the clinic and bring the papers and also translate your ID and bring it back. At the end my fiance asked if he needs another interview?? she said no, just bring the missing things.. so is this a good news or bad news? Is there still chance of him going under AP? by the way they kept his passport

Keeping the passport is a good news, However he still might go the AP just because countries like Afghanistan and others is mandatory AP.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-29 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 finally!!!

After almost giving up (literally) we were approved. It still says "initial review" online, but I have a hard copy dated sept 19th. :thumbs:


Congrats on your NOA-2.

Why would you give up. According to your timeline it only took you 116 days in the VSC. This is not bad at all and actually pretty good timing.

Unless you expect like CSC in 60 days, sorry not in Vermont.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-23 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny Aug K-1 Filers got their case approved??

Hey there,
Just curious if any VJ'rs got their K-1 case approved by VSC or CSC, if so please do advise which service centre was it processed through..?

August filers for K-1 Approval. Is a long ways to go. There are still people from June and July waiting.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-02 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo shocked, but happy!!
Congrats.

I also applied in July to VSC, so hoping to get mine soon as well.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-06 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED!!!!
Wow took you for a while, but you got it.

Congrats!!!
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-07 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCant check status on uscis website
or two, or three, etc... Some people never get in on-line.

Also since it is the end of the fiscal year, it may take them for awhile to add it in.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-09-30 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 confusion plus plus

My fiancé and I are looking into doing K-1 like soon and we have some questions that hopefully people here at visajourney would be able to answer and wouldn't mind to answer. Thank you before hand for the help =).

1. The foreign fiance's signature on the G-325a form has to be original? I meant, can I (the foreign fiancé) signed it here where I'm at then scan it to my fiancé in US? would that work?
2. I'm nervous about the interview, what are the questions do they usually ask? I mean what should I be preparing myself for?
3. Does anybody know about whether or not I can go to school there is US after we get married?

Hope these are not too much and u guys would be able to help me out. Thank u so much everyone!!


1. For the initial filing G-325a can be without a signature of the beneficiary.
2. Don't be nervous, they usually will ask some questions about relationship. And if relationship is real nothing to worry about. As long as you can proof on-going relationship you should have no problems.
3. Yes you wil be able to go to school. I would recommend to wait for a GC so you will not have to pay high tuitions as an international students.

Good luck on your journey.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-19 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
Congratulations on your NOA2

I also filed in July. Hoping to get mine soon as well :)

Edited by Oksana & Max, 05 October 2011 - 09:11 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-05 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'm worried n stressed out!!! HELP

Thanks for reading my post, it has alot of questions, sorry...

if the petitioner is a temporary worker who works 30-40 hours a week (more likely a part time than a full time), would that be a problem for the visa to be approved during the interview?

is there any documents in filing I-129F that needs to be notorized?

How long does it usually take for a K-1 visa holder to get a permanent residency? Or work permit?

The work permit that can be submit when the foreign fiancé gets in US will expire the same time the couple get married?

Thanks again!!


The temporary work is not a problem as long as the petitioner makes 125% over the poverty guidelines. If not you will need a co-sponsor. Check with the embassy if it allows co-sponsors.

Initial filing of 129F doesn't require any documents to be notarized. However some embassies may require it for the interview. Check with the embassy.

After entering US and getting married you would need to apply for AOS/EAD. The GC might take about 6-9 month, however you can get EAD usually within 3 month.

You can't sumbit for work permit before you get married. You need first to get married.

Good luck on your journey
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-25 05:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDo I dare say this - "But I am GLAD for the long application wait".
While I personally hate this long waiting time as it keeping me away from my fiancee!!!

I do agree with OP, that so many things needs to be done to prepare the place for the love one, it's all worth the wait.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-17 05:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa2 today!!!! vermont!!!
VSC hurry up :) my NOA 07/27
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-04 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Congratulations. Hopefully I am right behind you.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-15 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsbest text message i have everrrrrr gotten :)

congratulations :thumbs: me next please :thumbs:


Me first, I've been waiting longer :)
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-17 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMGGGGGGGGGGG NOA2 JULY FILER

NOOOOOO WAY! Just go email like 10 mins ago!!! I cant believe it seeing all those approved ones made me :wacko: now i am :D :dance: I filed in July took 130 days.


Congrats.

I am also a July filer hopefully mine is next :D
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-23 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIt finally happened!!!

I have to admit, I've been jealous of you all who got approved so fast with your NOA2. We applied mid May. Well, we just got our NOA2 approved today!!!! It was like that feeling you get as a child at Christmas. We are so happy!! My baby is coming to me.

The only thing is, I feel bad for all the men of Russia. I am taking the most beautiful girl in that country away from there!

I love you so much my dear Yulia.
Jonathan


Man don't worry they got plenty more left there :)

Congrats on your NOA-2, hopefully I am right behind you

Edited by Oksana & Max, 29 November 2011 - 07:14 AM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-29 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED!!!
Misha & Ira thanks will keep it in mind.

I am wondering if I will send email from my work email (I work for DoS, will they reply quicker :))

Edited by Oksana & Max, 29 November 2011 - 10:07 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-29 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED!!!
Just a side question :) Can someone share the phone number to call NVC and find the KEV case number (when they will get it)?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-29 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED!!!
Today at 8:45 PM EST I received SMS and EMAIL (same time couldn't believe it). That our petition has been approved. Happiest day of my life :dance: :dance: :dance:

And it's just 3 weeks before my scheduled visit to my fiancee.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-29 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 Approved!!
Congratulations!!!
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-28 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it just me or has going through immigration really put wedding planning into perspective?
I am planning to do the simplest possible weddings with my best friends in the restaurant. No reception no LIMO (I have a DL). Just a simple court house ceremony and then restuarant. What is the most important my fiancee is totally agrees with me, and she also wants something really simple. And it is not becuase of the budget, just because of all the hassle to go thru.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-10-13 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAWAITING K-1 NOA2

things slow down around the holidays, after the holidays things start to pick up.lots uscis employees on vacations duaring thanksgiving, chrismas, new years,


sometimes seems like they are always on vacation :)
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-11-10 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBefore NOA2 - Touches
Some people get touches some not. For example my case never got any touches between NOA1 and NOA2. While the email and text notifications are great I heard they are not always working. I did got both of them and then few days later got NOA2 by mail. But you might get your hard copy of NOA2 and get no email at all it is quite possible.

Good luck on your journey.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2011-12-30 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 just came through! Here we go!
Congratulations on filing and good luck on your journey!!!
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-01-06 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHaven't been "Touched" yet... I-129F
I haven't had touch on my case till I got approved. The touch really mean nothing. It is possible that your case was moved from one pile to another, which would make it a touch but no one actually opened it. :) Just get ready for a wait. VSC been pretty quick lately so may be you get lucky and get it quick.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-01-04 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInexpensive way of calling the Ukraine?

I have tried several “calling cards” and some other ways of calling the Ukraine and have had poor luck in finding a low rate with good sound quality, I can hear her fine, but she ccould hardly hear me. I would go the Magic Jack route (free) but in her area where her parents live the internet is not good. Alla got approved today but she will need to call family, any suggestions????


Phil,

I use Jupiter to the landline it is about 8.9 cents and to the mobile about 11.9 cents pretty cheap and good quality. Also what I did for my fiance and we will do it for her parents. Skype subscription to call USA for about $4 a month and it is unlimited well (4000 min). So they can just use skype to call her on the mobile or the landline in USA and Canada. Pretty convenient. I just put it on my CC and pretty happy with quality and everything.

Hope this helps.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-01-10 09:43:00