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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLike a moth to a flame
When at USCIS I called weekly and checked every day a few times for touches. Some weeks I called twice. When at NVC I called daily until my file was gone. When at the embassy I called daily until I got the interview date.

It's your tax dollars at work - check as many times as you want and call if you want also.

As for the obsesssion - yes - for me it was. Anything keeping me and my darling apart is an obsession for me to get rid of. This process is hell on those of us that are not used to waiting for what we want.

Hang in there!
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-08-05 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview 08-22-07 - Passed
Interview: Went smooth. CO was pleasant male.

Questions:

What will you do in USA?
Did you know he was previously married? How many times?
Does he have any children? How many? How old?
What is his job? What is that exactly?
How old is he?
Where does he live?
How did you meet?
When did you meet?
How many times did he visit you in Russia? What dates?
When did you get engaged?
Did he meet with you parents?
Did you know about his criminal history? (Gave her copy of the form I submitted with the I129F)

The whole interview took about 5-10 minutes and she was told she will receive her visa within a week.

Good luck to others waiting.

- David
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-08-23 02:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH FILERS!!!

I think i'm the last standing March VSC filer. :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:


Steven,

I logged on this morning just to see if you received your NOA2 yet.

I'm rooting for you my friend. It should not be too much longer.

I wish you the best.

- David
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-06-07 06:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH FILERS!!!
Ok...

I called USCIS this morning. They informed me that as of this morning I am approved with NOA2. They said the website will be updated today to show "Approval Notice Sent." I asked the woman if she was 100% sure and she said yes!



NOA2 today!

OMG... Almost three months for VSC! Sheesh!
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-06-04 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH FILERS!!!
Ugh...

VSC and still no NOA2

Sig line says it all.

:(
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-05-31 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReasons for K-1 denial? Anyone been denied?
I am wondering if there has been anyone here filing a K-1 for a fiancee and been denied even before an NOA2 is granted.

I am curious and did a search but did not see a denial of a K-1 on the USA side in the results. Is this even possible? It seems that everyone gets approved however some people have been delayed.

I received an RFE April 20, so I don't know what they are requesting yet. Maybe my income? I sent taxes for 2003, 2004, and 2005 but did not send 2006. Maybe they want that? I think I'll go nuts trying to guess so I'll stop now.

Sorry... going a little crazy here worrying about the process. I have some criminal history issues including a recent DWI. No felonies but all criminal issues look bad on paper. Can this cause a denial? Or will I possibly be delayed with waivers? I do have a lawyer and they said my packet looked good.

Ugh... Please do not flame me because of my criminal record. I am living a different life now and most issues were over 12 years ago.
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-04-22 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Package Rejected 2nd Time for Incorrect Reason (Check)

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?



It was for the correct amount. They are saying it's not in US funds but it is. Drawn up on a US bank with my US address in US funds. I am looking at a certified check from the bank. I can go to my branch manager that is a friend of the family for assistance on this. The problem with all this is at this rate the application won't get done till January and I have to return well before it. We can't get married in England and apply for a spousal due to my status as a student visa and requiring a certificate of approval that takes 3 months to get. So trying to figure out all options so we know them.


They refused funds from the same bank TWICE! DO NOT send them another check from that bank. Get a US Postal money order, or a certified check from any Bank of America branch.

It makes no sense to try and send funds from the same bank a third time. Even a certified check may not be good in their eyes.
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-06-10 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBringing MIL and friends to USA from Russia for wedding.
Me and my Fiancee would like to invite her mother and a few friends to the wedding in the USA. Where can I get more information about this?

Do I need to write an invite? She is Russian. Her family and friends are in Russia.

I know it is possible but where do we start?
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-06-29 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPROBLEM!!!!!!!

The DS-156 is looking for information regarding US visa's only.

Don't give yourself more trouble than you need.


Ditto.

Sending them information they do not request in this particular instance may get you put in A/R as previously mentioned.

I recently helped my fiancee fill out the DS-156. I reviewed it. While it does not explicitely refer to the US in question 36 from the rest of the form it is easy to assume they are only concerned with US visa applications.

FWIW
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-07-23 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWebcam website, which is the better?? What do u use.
We use skype. Almost no issues with skype - but there are issues with the connection and the computer.

Maybe you need to upgrade your computer and get a better connection.

Skype even works acceptably with a slow connection.

I'm a huge fan of skype and use it 30-45 minutes every day.
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-07-26 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswould u believe it???

yeah am sooooooooooo pissed.. i dont know what will i do now.. I did called the CIS and said they already sent my papers in my consulate... they keep telling me that i insisted cis should send it in nvc, but they keep still telling me its in my consulate

nwei thanks for the comment and idea


Call the embassy/consulate and confirm they have received your file. If you have your NOA2 and they say it is at the consulate... then celebrate because packet 3 should be sent soon.

Good luck!
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-07-27 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self employed, how do i put it in G-325A?
QUOTE (rick&gaye @ Jan 16 2008, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello again. I need help with employment history in form g-325A. Here's my overlapping work history:

1.I have a business which have been running since 2000.

2. I then worked for a multinational pharmaceutical company from 2001-2003 while still maintaining my business on the side.

3. and then i was with Prulife U.K., an insurance company from March 2004 till October 2004.

4. I went back to schooling and to complete necessary subject units for Professional Teacher's board here in the Philippines. Since I was already a business course graduate, it only took me 1 semester to finish the necessary requirement to be able to take the licensure exam for teachers here. it was from November 2004- March 2005... so at this period I was unemployed but still running a small business.

5. I was with Generali Pilipinas (another insurance company) from September 2005- May 2006, while still running a small business on the side.

6. After May 2006, I have focused and derived income solely from business.

*note: I was an underwriter for the two insurance companies and underwriters are not considered employees of the insurance company... we were merely agents doing business with them and for them.

Questions:
1. How should I write my business as my employment? should i just put in "self-employed" and jot down my business address? or should i put in the registered business name?

2. Should i include my short career as underwriter for the 2 different insurance companies in my employment history or should i just omit it? it will cause overlapping in my work/employment history:(

any advice you could offer will be greatly appreciated.


I am also self employed. Definitely use your DBA or corporate name.

Fill in all information for last 5 years. It is a simple form and it is always best to give all information.

When you get to the I-134 later you will also need tax and bank information - so get that straight if it is not.

Good luck.

- Maxxum
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2008-01-16 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 in October. Still no NOA2!
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ Jan 15 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donato @ Jan 15 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What can i do! I recieved my NOA1 on October 2nd. I called USCIS (california) and they said i have to wait 6 months from the time i recieved the NOA1 before i can call and ask them to hurry the heck up. I've been reading other people's posts and it seems that most everyone else has recieved their NOA2's!! even people who filed after me. I want to punch a wall.. *sigh*. Its been so long already...

Is there ANYONE else waiting for their NOA2 who recieved their NOA1 in october or earlier? I think im really the last one left in the dust. I've been forgotten. great. I should have sprayed the paperwork with perfume or something right? or put little sparklies on the paper or something? anything to make them want to get back to it quicker... sad.gif

so depressing.......



Dont worry so much. We received our NOA1 in October also. It takes about 6 months now for NOA2



Donato - and all others that are freaking out... just a success story here for you. Don't worry too much is my first piece of advice. Second is to schedule a visit to see your mate. This will help you focus on that instead of waiting for the USCIS.

My story: We filed last march, and she arrived to me here at the end of August. So 5 months. Of course I was at the vermont center however I had an RFE to slow things down. It was VERY stressful because we just wanted to be together. Don't let that stress weaken your relationship.

Now she has been here for 5 months and we are EXTREMELY happily married. Life is great.

This time will come for all of you also. Be patient it will happen.

smile.gif

- Maxxum

BTW I visited her a total of 4 times in Russia while we waited for the visa approval. This helped both of us to deal with the delays much better.


OH>>> Edited to add: CALL USCIS again! Depending on who you talk to they may give you more information. I called USCIS MANY times during my wait. It is our tax dollars and the fees that give them a job - so damnit use the number and request information. The right person can find out exactly where your file is.

Edited by MaxxumUSA, 15 January 2008 - 10:47 PM.

MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2008-01-15 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan my fiances daughter enter with her at same time?
OH... and have her take more than just the birth certificate to the interview. She needs to take her child!

I have heard of many women that fail to bring their children to the interview and that is a very bad thing. No visa issued.

As for the name - you can simply send a copy of the birth certificate to the USCIS office that has your file so they can add it as evidence. I do assume you have already filed.

Good luck and keep us informed.
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2008-01-15 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPREFERRED ATTORNEY SUGGESTIONS?
I used holmes and lolly. They did a good job for me. BUT... I did not find this forum until long after I filed the paperwork. They quite honestly knowing what I know now they were not needed.

The only problem you might have is if you have a criminal history. But even that you can get help with here.

Like others noted the attorney will probably only add time to your case. It did for my case. My wife would have been here probably 2-3 weeks sooner had I filed my own papers just because of the extra steps I had to take to communicate through the attorneys.

Good luck.

- Maxxum
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2008-01-15 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
I received and RFE asking for certified court and certified police (arrest) records from 1992 misdemeanor conviction.

The conviction was NOT related to DV or alcohol related.

This sucks. What a waste of time.
MaxxumUSAMaleRussia2007-05-06 20:43:00