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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 confirmed by Tier 2 Rep

I'm on the "call back" list for a T2 IO at the moment. ClockWatch2.gif

 

At least you know what's up, and if you don't get the NoA2 paper 30 days from when they sent your paper out you can start harassing them. laughing.gif

 

Maybe I'll get the verbal "approval" today too (here's hoping). dry.png

 

I understand the T2 IOs are busy and under a lot of pressure but they're still Customer Service Reps and should be way more polite.  protest6wz.gif

 

I know. I will never shop with them again, and use other services instead... oh wait =((


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-23 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 confirmed by Tier 2 Rep

Damn... i spoke to Tier 1. How do I get to Tier 2? When I explain the problem to Tier 1 she said she could help me.


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-23 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 confirmed by Tier 2 Rep

Thank you. I called them too, but they said my file is after normal processing times, but still under "initial review". They will file some service request and let me know the result within 15-30 days =(


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-23 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 confirmed by Tier 2 Rep

Hey, what number do you call? I need to call them too...


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-23 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filer - 6 month service Request

I haven't heard anything either. Going crazy seeing how March is actively getting approved...


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-19 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnother NOA2? First on July 9th and just received another notice it was approved Sept 3.

Don't worry, its just a glitch in the system. Here is my story if you're interested:

On July 23rd, I filed a complaint that my NOA2 is overdue.

On July 25th I got electronic NOA2 notification

Around August 7th I find my NVC case # and they tell me that case was already sent to Russia

Around August 9th they come back to me with complaint and say that actually my petition was approved on July 8th, but because of a glitch they never sent out NOA2. So they are sending it now... how timely!

Around August 19th I am given instructions from Moscow about registering for an interview

August 26th I get another electronic NOA2 ... LOL

Around September 1st I finally get a hardcopy NOA2 (luckily Moscow doesn't require NOA2 copy so I could care less)

 

So clearly I got my NOA2 from Texas on July 8th, and then it took a month to reach NVC and then move to Russia. All NOA2 notifications were useless =)


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-09-04 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThoughts on hiring a law firm --- please give your advice

I advise against a lawyer. From my personal observation I see more people get RFE if they have a lawyer, so it seems to only make things worse. I also constantly see people saying that they wish they didn't hire a lawyer... You care more about the success of your application than the lawyer. You will more likely do things faster and better. You will triple check everything, while lawyer probably won't. Its may seem complicated to do it yourself, but its really simple if you follow the guides. If you have a question - so easy to search here or even ask. You will get an answer faster than from lawyer.


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-08-30 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill waiting for NOA2 in the mail? Here is what they want from us now.

I got approved on July 9th, but because of glitch found out about it on July 25th. I got NOA2 hardcopy on September 3rd even though I already had an appointment at consulate by then. Luckily Moscow doesn't require copy of NOA2 for interview so I didn't care about hardcopy very much, but its nice to have. 


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-09-06 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

This is crazy... they are currently on March and even April... I think I shouldn't have contacted my senator, because it probably pissed them off and they put my papers in a special stack =(


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-22 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Anyone still waiting for NOA2? 


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-22 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

We just got x-ferred to another office =(


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-06-21 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
hey guys. I've been reading this forum for a while, I figured its time I officially join the club =)
Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-04-24 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED, YET NO VISA FOR 3 WEEKS NOW.

Congratulations to you!! I felt very sorry about your wait, but now happy! Let the happy and fun life begin =)


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-10 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got scammed the biggest scam of my life

This doesn't sound like a scam. May be you are overreacting?


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-06-12 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Hi!!! does someone know if i can ask for a tourist visa while i am waiting the USCIS to give us a respond abour our case??? I am from Colombia and it is difficult sometimes to get a visa although i have been in the US a couple of times even like an au pair, but know i am with my fiance in the K1 visa process and i dont know if i can ask for a tourist visa while we wait for the answer.

 

Any help it is appreciate

We were in the same exact situation as you. Fiance has been to US three times (thats how we met) and we were waiting for approval (still waiting...). She went to an interview for B-2 visa and it was denied. However, i still think that its worth trying! It doesn't cost that much to try your luck and there have been many cases where people do get the tourist visa. I think it all depends on the person doing the interview. I think the fast that she is waiting for K-1 means that she will have to come back for an interview to properly immigrate to the US. So just be sure to bring all K-1 paperwork.


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-12 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Did she get B-2's while I-129f was pending? What did she say/they said in the embassy?

No, she got her B-2's before the I-129f. They said that she filed for K-1, which means she has intentions to live in the US. So B-2 visa is not for her, since its only for tourists.


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-07-01 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I read lots of posts here and almost every is about entry for the US territory, but you can enter US only when you have a visa, what are the procedures of actually getting tourist visa while having K-1 pending? What are chances of getting it and how consulates behave when they hear the reason of the visit and the K-1 pending?
Would appreciate a share if anyone had experiences in post-USSR embassies for tourist visa

My fiance has two B-2 visa's in her life. We tried to extend the last one since she technically qualified for extension. They asked her to come to an interview in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She was denied visa during the interview, and they told her to just wait for the K-1.


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-06-28 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Apparently we cannot visit. She renewed her B2 once, so we tried to do it again, but they made her come for an interview to Saint Petersburg, Russia. During the interview they were surprised that her last visit to US was for 3.5 months. They refused the visa and the reasoning was that she submitted paperwork for K-1 which means she wants to immigrate to the US. She had copies of all I-129F paperwork and NOA1, but immigration officer wasn't interested. When officer asked - why my fiance doesn't just want to wait for K-1 interview, she said that we really miss each other and would like to spend a month together. Officer sneered and didn't say anything... I guess this poor officer has never experienced feelings for another person...

Which sucks for us... this is a very sad day =(

 


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-05-30 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

So here is my successful story. While me and Tania were waiting for K1 we decided to wait together and get her B1/B2. To tell the truth we had very little chance of getting tourist visa since Tania is 24 y.o. and unemployed. Yet we tried. We filled all the necessary forms and applied for interview. Got all documents ready just in case including full copy of our I-129F package. Yet, consular didn't ask for anything, just passports(new and old and that's it). He asked her a few questions about me, she answered absolutely truthfully. Consular said her case is difficult, yet he issued her visa. It is just single entry B1/B2 with 3 months expiration period. He said she doesn't need anything else, because by that time she will get her K1. 

JFK POE: I went back to Russia to pick Tania up and we approached immigration officer together. He just started his shift, was very polite, asked us a few questions and stamped I-94 form with 6 months maximum stay. Thank you, officer! The last line of defense was customs/border control officer. We had return ticket for 3 months. When he asked, Tania got it mistaken with 6 months approved stay and told him she is going to stay 6 months(she actually is, we will get her return ticket right when our visa reaches NVC/Embassy in Moscow). So he asked us why we have such a small luggage for such a prolonged stay. I said everything can be purchased here. So he gave us a little hard time but then let us go. 

And here we are, waiting for our K1 together. And I would encourage everyone to try and do the same. We had very small chance to get this visa and be admitted to US, but everything worked in our favor!

Thanks for sharing! We're about to do the same thing!


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-05-09 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Hey guys, quick question. We filed for a K-1 visa and still waiting for our NOA2. Her B1/B2 visa is about to expire and I want her to visit me during the summer for a month. Should I fill out DS-160 form or DS-156 (for K1 applicants) to extend her B2 visa? I think DS-160, but I need to double check.

Thanks!!


Alex+NastyaMaleRussia2013-04-29 14:31:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanJohannesburg consulate and the K-1 Visa
While you are waiting the consulate to send you packet just start working on police clearance and make sure the birth certificate is the long one.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-04-23 07:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved
Thank you all. I hope all July and August filers will get your approvals soon.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved

Congratulations :thumbs:

I officially registered last week but have been coming on this website for a while now. And no I didn't use a lawyer, just did the application on my own
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved

Congrats! are you an F1 or K1 filer?

I am K1 filer
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved

congrats. wow it was fast. did you do a service request? cos us we are july filer but did not get the noa2 yet. just wondering if you can share something that might help to us.


I didn't do anything at all. I have been calling them every week though to just so maybe they got tired of my calls not sure.........
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved
OMG God is so Good woke up to text that his K1 has been approved. Can't stop crying coz I had given up on January. Oh by way I am August filer. 20 August to be precise........
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVERMONT august filers
I am August filer and I did get my noa2 on January 28th. So I am thinking they should respond to all august filer by end of February. Good to all
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-02-12 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGay Marriage
It is legal to get married here in USA only in certain states. The problem is visas are federal issue so as of now you can't do anything. Unless you try a different visa.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-01-28 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129 F- Fiance with dual citizenships- Which passport to use?
I think you should put the one with the passport his using currently.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-02-04 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequired documents
Hey VJ family I have a question my fiancé file has been send to consulate and NVC told me to wait on the embassy to contact us. I wanted to start putting the paperwork together, can you guys tell me what do I need to send to my fiancé for the visa interview. Thank for your help.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-02-06 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 Received

The I-134 for now. The I-864 is needed when you do the AOS after you are married.

Best of luck!

Thank you MedRoni
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-02-12 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 Received
Hey VJ family we just received our packet 3 e-mail and I am not sure which form of affidavit of support to fill. The e-mail states that both forms can be downloaded on uscis.gov. So my question which form do I need to fill out and sent to my fiancée between I-134 or I-864. Thank you for your help.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-02-12 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresW2 or 1040
Hi VJ family I am getting ready to send evidence package to my fiancée and I wanted to find which of the two I do send W2 or form 1040. Thanks for the help.
ShammahFemaleSouth Africa2013-03-22 06:32:00