ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHas Anyone Used Honolulu as Your POE??
I'm leaving on Feb.16, my POE is Honolulu, Hawaii... I hope the people are nice... Once I'm done, I will tell what's in the interview..smile.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-10 23:57:00
Philippinesair21 visa delivery
Air 21 is good one! I received my visa only 4 days including sat. & sun and im from Pampanga. and u can track your visa on their website..


blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-04 09:10:00
Philippinesim worried
did u ever track in air 21 website?

I hope soon mareceive yu na ang visa nyo.. sana by tomorrow or friday, my consul is at window 28, and almost window 28 mabilis narceive ang visa, siguro it depends sa consul...

Good luck to everyone.. smile.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-04 08:38:00
Philippines90 days ???
Hello VJ members:

I'm here now at Arizona, USA is so wonderful and weather here is so great!

I want to know when the 90 days will be start is at the day when you got in USA?

Thanks!
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-19 02:17:00
Philippinesany pinay from phoenix Arizona?
Mga sis, my flight is on Feb. 16, and I will stay at Avondale, Arizona.. Marami bang pinoy/pinay dun?
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-09 08:19:00
Philippinesany pinay from phoenix Arizona?
QUOTE (Bituin @ Jan 11 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all,
just wanna know if theres vj member here from arizona?
thanks, smile.gif



im leaving on feb 16 and im going to live at avondale, arizona...

QUOTE (Bituin @ Jan 14 2009, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi mga kababayan!
Taga Avondale city ako not really from phoenix pero lapit lang naman di ba and we always go to phoenix area also.Mga bisaya sab mo parehas nako? blush.gif husband ko works in one of hospitals in phoenix he's a nurse.Are you guys working?me, unfortunately no I'm stay@home mom. I want to work but right now its hard because my baby is only 6 months old and we don't have any relatives here .Saan kayo sa phoenix mismo?



hi.. ung fiance ko taga avodale din.. san ka dun? im leaving on feb 16..
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-01-31 23:27:00
PhilippinesRenewal of Philippines Passport under marriage name
QUOTE (SMOKE @ May 8 2009, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
consulate for arizona residents

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/

even better. they're coming to arizona.

http://www.philippin.....July 2009.pdf


Is this for renew passport only or at the same time can amend the married name?

Thanks..
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-05-11 20:47:00
Philippineswedding pictures
thanks to all... yes I'm not blonde.. my husband is the one blonde and he treat me as princess.. blush.gif
hee hee...
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-03-26 15:10:00
Philippineswedding pictures


The wedding held at Crescent Moon Rock Park at Sedona, Arizona last March 21, 2009.
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-03-26 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYay!! I have my interview date now.
QUOTE (sweetybabe @ Dec 16 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to all of you.. we try to call USEM today and Thanks God.,.. I have my interview date now.. It will be on January 13 at 7am... I beleive God will always with me till this day.. I really hope I will PASSED!! pLEASE... pink SLIP.. sana.. My friends any suggestions and advices what is the best thing to do before my interview... Thanks to all!!




congratz!!! im happy for you.. good luck ah.. Godbless..
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-16 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2008 K1
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 19, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)





WE GOT NOA2!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif Thanks GOD!
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-20 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2008 K1
QUOTE (jazz_acid @ Sep 3 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!

I'm a newbee here... we sent our application last Aug. 18... we received the NOA1 after a week,, they got it Aug. 20.

Let's all pray that the CSC will sharpen their jobs to work quickly with our application.

God be with us!
kicking.gif



I wish also.. the CSC will do their job smoothly & quickly.. I'm also in August Application.. I hope we will received the NOA2 soon.. very soon.. star_smile.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-09-26 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
I'm sooooo happy today!!!! I got my visa!!!! kicking.gif

Thank you to all my friends!!!

Good luck to everyone...God bless...
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
Chuck & grace : you can look this link, it can help you more for the Philippines processing.. http://www.visajourn...howtopic=129059
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-01-29 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
Hello August filers' Family:

I'm so happy today.... I'm passed in the interview.. I got pink slip... Thank you for all the prayers!!! innocent.gif

There's no other journey than LOVE.... kicking.gif

God Bless us... !


blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-01-29 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Chuck and Grace @ Dec 20 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations to both of the new late approvals (late @ night). kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

What time did you guys receive your emails? That may give us a few more hours of hope daily.




I received the email from CRIS at US time is 10pm.. is too late... but im so happy because we are approved now... I wish all the August Filers will get the NOA2 soon.. God Bless. innocent.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-20 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 19, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)





WE GOT NOA2!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Thanks GOD!
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-20 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
I'm so happy today..... kicking.gif because they already touch us!!!!!!!!! so it means they holding our paper... i wish NOA2 will arrive any moment.... whistling.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-19 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Dec 19 2008, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Everyone! It's a great Christmas present for us and the kids.

I just informed Emilia of our approval...........-)






Congratz!!!!!.. hope soon will be our time.... i want NOA2!!!!!!
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-18 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Mykuls Merry Ann @ Dec 18 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Goodness!!!!! I leave and go take a shower, and then I look at my laptop and I see an email from CRIS, and there it was......

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: ##############

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

Timeline:

Your I-129f was approved in 117 days from your filing date.



wow!!! congrats!!!! hope soon we will receive our NOA2....
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-17 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (jazz_acid @ Dec 13 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif

thank God!

We're approved!


Pls. someone tell me what to do after getting approval?~


THANKS~



wow! congratz.!!! hope our soon will be approve also... smile.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2008-12-13 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 fillers
Thanks to all the greetings.. after the wedding another thing to do.. the Adjustment of Status, another processing documents... and waiting for the approval again... blush.gif
blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-03-26 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 fillers
Finally we got married last March 21, 2009 at Crescent moon rock park at Sedona, Arizona:


blondprincessFemalePhilippines2009-03-26 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStunned to say the least!!!

So cool! Happy for you both.Good luck and let us know how it all went!


Congrats! My NOA2 is taking so long my scheduled wedding date of June 18th is starting to look risky. However, if they work that fast for our interview date there is hope after all! Now just to get the pesky NOA2 out of the way:(

Mike
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-22 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
Nevermind - sorry meant this post for CSC not VSC forum.

Mike

Edited by ArizonaMike74, 17 March 2010 - 06:42 PM.

ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-17 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers

(L) (L) (L) VISA IN HAND !!! (L) (L) (L)


Grats to you and grats to Bill. It's good to hear that more CSC filers are getting Visas :dance:
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-05-07 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers
Hello Everyone -

Just wanted to update this thread - I finally received my NOA2 - of course on the very last day of the 5 month "don't call us" period of time. I did not get an email notice that it was approved yesterday. I was actually looking up my case number so I could call them today and ask for status when, to my chagrin (while I was literally dialing options into the customer service line), I noticed that it said approved (I did get an approval text on my cell a couple hours later). Needless to say I was full of joy at the end of what has been a difficult waiting period.

The only problem now is that I told Mimi to wait at least until we got our NOA2 before she went to get her medical and police reports in Bangkok and of course now all hell has broken loose right by the hospital and police station. I can only hope the Red Shirts go home peacefully or the police crack down without hurting anyone and make them go home so it is safe for people in Bangkok again. In what was the first real violence today bombs went off on the Sky Train or near the Sky train killing some Yellow Shirt protesters who were telling the Red Shirts to go home.

Regardless, I hope that everyone else from November has received their NOA2 now or will within the week. Chok Dee (good luck)!

Mike
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-04-22 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers

I'm curious - did they have the hubris to ask you to pay the filing fee all over again? Did they refund your $455 from the first time you filed? I admire your patience and pesistence.

Mike


My lord...I've stopped drinking yet my spelling is worse than ever :P
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-17 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers
I'm curious - did they have the hubris to ask you to pay the filing fee all over again? Did they refund your $455 from the first time you filed? I admire your patience and pesistence.

Mike
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-17 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers

Mike,

It might be worth your time to try and call the CSC.. Clearly California is out of whack.. As you can see from other's timelines they are processing Jan & Feb filers at this point and may have somehow misplaced your application..

Good luck!

-Jared


Thanks for the suggestion Jared. After reading your post, I decided that although I didn't expect them to help me at all until the five months was up, it couldn't hurt so I would give the USCIS a call anyway. I called the number and went through a bunch of menus (the automated menu basically said not to bother them if it had been less than five months). However, I was eventually able to reach a real person. I explained the situation, that other people had been getting approved that had filed in December and January and I just wanted to make sure I didn't slip through the cracks.

The USCIS representative was very courteous and at one point she told me she could tell me exactly how much longer my application would take (I was a bit chagrined at this); then she proceeded to tell me I had 35 days left before it would be approved - if after 35 days, (which brings me to the five month mark), it wasn't approved I could call them back and they would "refer the case" for processing or something like that.

This was pretty much the pat answer I was expecting but at least I can say I gave it a shot (and I know she was able to access the case on her computer and did not see any problems). Meanwhile I just started a 30-day diet of no meat and no alchohol in hopes that my sacrifice will be noted and Buddha, God, or any higher power that can help will hurry this process along:)

Mike

Edited by ArizonaMike74, 17 March 2010 - 08:06 PM.

ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-17 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 CSC Filers
Hello Everyone,

While I am happy about everyone else's progress on Packet 3, medical exams, etc., is there anyone on this forum like me that filed in November and is still waiting on their NOA2?

I filed Nov 23rd, got a touch on Nov 26th, and nothing since. Next week will make it four months and while I am trying to adopt a Zen attitude about this whole process it is starting to get a little scary. I feel like I'm the only VisaJourney November filer that hasn't had my application touched since November. Someone posted on this forum before how they basically lost his app - after five months he called and they said it had "timed out" and he had to start all over again - very scary stuff:(

Mike
ArizonaMike74MaleThailand2010-03-17 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEncouragement
Hi All,

I just wanted to send out a note of encouragement, it's the hardest wait of your life, but it's worth it. Stay strong!

We've done it successfully, so if you want, email me and I can help to the best of my ability.

Hang in there.

-Marie
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2007-06-11 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDCF and K1 - Marrying in the USA, filing in Ireland
After reviewing all the options for marriage visas, and the like - I think that the DCF sounds the best. It is offered in Ireland, according to the website (though I haven't called to confirm). The description says that we can already be married, and it doesn't matter where - USA or Ireland. I want to get married in America, file in Ireland. But if I do that, don't I have to get to a K1 just to get him to the USA? And then doesn't that mean that I can't then do the DCF?

Any suggestions?

I'm brand new to all of this. We met while I was in school in Limerick, and it's been almost a year since we've been together (except for visits back and forth) - the long distance thing is tough, isn't it? He wants to work and study in America but we'll probably move back to Ireland.

Oh - and can he get a K1 while also on a Student Visa?

Eek! It's so confusing. Thanks a million for your help!
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-05-23 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Question: Residence over the past 5 years
Eeks! OK - I'm working on these blasted forms and am a little confused about this one part.

In the past five years I have had 2 permanent residences (with my parents) but I have also lived a variety of places, but none for an entire year.

Five years ago I was living in college housing in Arkansas, then moved back home for 2 years, in the second year my parents moved, so that means my permanent residence moved. Then I came to Ireland and lived in University housing for 2 semesters, then rented a house for 2 months, then went back home for a year. This summer I am living again in Ireland for only 2 months. When I go home I am going to rent a house with some friends for a year - but it still won't be my permanent residence. Still, that's where I'll be living during the K1 process

I have signed rental agreements in all the places I lived except for the university housing on both campuses (Arkansas & Limerick).

Questions:
1) How do I fill out that section on the form
2) Which address do I use as my current address, and the one to which all my letters/mail etc. is addressed?

Thanks a million, you guys are absolutely wonderful!

-Marie
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-20 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Residence of 5 Years
I posted this once before but can't find it, so I am repeating the question - sorry for the confusion!


This one part is giving me some trouble - for sure!

Here's the situation:

2002 - was in college in Arkansas, living in University housing - no rent agreement, part of tuition.
2002 summer - moved back home to parents (Permanent residence) in Phoenix, AZ
2004 - parents moved to Black Canyon City (Permanent residence changed)
2005 - spent 2 semesters in Ireland, university housing, no rent agreement, part of tuition
2005 summer - 2 months in a rented house in Ireland
2005 fall - back to parents permanent residence back in Arizona
2006 summer - 2 months in rented house in Ireland

- when I go back I will be renting a house (arizona), but will still list parents home as permanent residence.

Questions
1) Do I list every single one of these?
2) Can I use my parents as permanent residence?
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-20 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen born out of country - Parents citizens
My parents were US Citizens. I will have to write them and see if they requested a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and if not, then I think I will try to get extra documentation. I do have my passport, and had no trouble with that at all, but more documentation can't hurt, can it?

Thanks for the replies, they definitely make me feel a lot more reassured and confident.

-Marie
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-21 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen born out of country - Parents citizens
I was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala but both of my parents are US Citizens. We moved back to the US before I was 3. Is this going to be a problem in getting a K1 visa? Will they be looking at my paperwork more closely? What kind of documentation do I need to prove that I am a US citizen?

I have read the guides and faqs, but am still unclear about this issue.

Thanks so much!

-Marie
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-20 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval from CSC!!!
Congratulations. I am glad to hear about some hope - the process is a little scary and lot too long, but I'm glad you are able to realize your dream. I am sure that the majority of us will one day be celebrating too. Many hopes for a wonderful future for you and your fiance.
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-23 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?
My fiance was arrested when he was a young teenager, how is this going to affect us? Anyone know?

Thanks.
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-25 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyer vs. Doing it yourself
I too am just starting out, and I have found advice on this forum invaluable. I asked a similar question and got similar responses. My plan is to put everything together first, then have a lawyer check them over, but do everything else myself. Something that is helping me is downloading the forms and the examples (from this website) and then making a list of everythin that I still need.

Good luck!!!
cmbootheNot TellingIreland2006-07-23 15:30:00