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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsprevious marriage( haiti)

I've been married before, so I sent a notarized copy of my divorce; my fiancee has never been married however, if she was divorced or annulled I would ask her to send me a notarized or certified copy. I hope that helps, good love and luck.


yraheemMalePhilippines2013-12-11 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Approveeeed!

Glad to hear the good news!! I am happy to read a good happy ending!!!:):) We are beginning our journey as well. good luck.


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-08-28 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F petition approved in 28 days

wow that is awesome. I could only wish we get this lucky. Well I wish you all the best. We have attorney to submit our paperwork this month. I also live in Texas. I am preparing for the worse but hoping for the best..!!!


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-08-29 06:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI 129f approved in 33 Days, common??

its all good!!:):) enjoy the new life and pray for others to get theirs a quickly...Good luck


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-09-02 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F

Answer to both questions is yes


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-09-02 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmail received???

they are just trying to move the work load to different areas to become more efficient.


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-09-04 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG STILL SHOCKED

We are happy for you guys..Good luck 


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-10-18 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2013 Filers

Good luck on your journey.. IT is an adventure to say he least. !!! :):) It helps to have a sense of HUMOR


Sasha&DavidMaleKazakhstan2013-10-18 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Computer Glitch

Hi guys,

 

I am new to this whole thing so please bear with me. 

 

Quick background on everything- I met my fiance 3 years ago, she is from Argentina and this year we filed the I-129f form. The NOA1 was sent on the 19th of June, 2013. On the 12th of July I checked our case on the USCIS site and was informed that we had moved from initial review to post decision activity. I was quite shocked and pretty excited, but it seemed to good to be true. I called the USCIS number and spoke with them, they confirmed that it looked like the real deal and I should be recieving the NOA2 in the mail. 

 

We had a problem with the mail being sent to the street address rather than the mailing address, so I called and confirmed the mailing address. After 30 days had passed I called to request a new reciept be sent- I recieved an NOA1 in the mail so I checked  the case status again and it had moved back to initial review. Obviously I called the USCIS again. I had to speak with a tier 2 to get the information. I was told that it was a computer glitch that had produced that. I had been told by 3 others that this was the real deal and all of a sudden, it was a computer glitch. The woman I spoke with informed me that it was a system wide deal and happened to a bunch of people. 

 

I am just wondering if anyone else out there had this happen?

Thanks!

Hi Alex!

 

I may or may not be in the same boat.  I received my NOA1 on July 11 and got a notice that it was approved on August 13th.  I didn't really believe it at the time and called to check if it was the real deal and tier 2 confirmed it.  I DID get my NOA2 in the mail on Aug 16th.  But I haven't received a case number from NVC yet.  I suppose I'll be calling NVC every day to see if they have received it or not.

 

Wishing us both luck on our journeys!

 

-Ryan


MrbipMaleJapan2013-08-21 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAdministrative Processing

Not yet. sad.png But my case update and creation date changed to today's date,yet still remains "ready". I'm not sure if thats good or not but im staying positive. smile.png

Aw dang, well good luck!  Hopefully you'll get your visa soon...


MrbipMaleJapan2013-09-04 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAdministrative Processing

Yes that's exactly right smile.png All cases go through some kind of AP and if it's extra checks and will be a longer wait of additional processing then they will tell you at the interview and give you a form on the day,i think it's called a 221 form. smile.png

 

 

Well now that this thread is back from the dead... Did you get through AP?  Just curious xD


MrbipMaleJapan2013-09-04 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

HELLO WANNA ASK. DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR THE MAIL ABOUT  NOA2 HARDCOPY BEFORE I CAN CALL THAT NUMBER?? WHAT WILL THEY ASK BEFORE THEY GIVE THE CASE NUMBER?? TY FOR REPLY..smile.png

All you need is your USCIS Receipt Number.  They'll also ask you the name of the petition and the beneficiary.  I never had someone tell me I needed the hard copy in hand.  That being said... It looks like NVC is taking 2+ weeks to assign a case number and more than in month in more extreme cases.  They also say that the case number assignment could take up to 8 weeks.  You could save yourself some frustration by waiting for a week or so before calling them.


MrbipMaleJapan2013-08-29 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Hey all!

 

I couldn't believe it but I received my approval notice from VSC on Aug 13th and a paper NOA2 a few days later.  I was waiting on posting until I was sure it wasn't a fluke (there were a few posts of recieving a digital NOA2 notice in error.)  I called the NVC today and received my case number and my petition is in route to the consulate.  Now I'm sure it wasn't a fluke.  Hang in there everyone.  It looks like they're picking up the pace on K-1 applications across the board.  For the folks that just received their NOA2s I had shorter waits and friendlier service using the number below.

 

Call DOS public inquiries division on this number 2026-631-225 press 1 then press 0.

You will hear an announcement that they are switching to this number 202-485-7600 on September 6th.  When they answer be sure to mention that all you're looking for is a case number for a recently transferred K1 Petition.  They can't give you much info on specifics of the case but they will give you the case number if it has one.

 

Best of luck to everyone!  I hope everyone gets their NOA2s quickly!


MrbipMaleJapan2013-08-28 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

hmmm seems like most everyone is getting transfered.  Is there anyone else who hasn't been transferred yet besides me? xD


MrbipMaleJapan2013-08-12 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just wondering how do you find out if your application got touch?? thanks

You can either send in a G-1145 when you send in your I-129F or you can sign up for updates on the USCIS webiste at 

 

https://egov.uscis.g...Hrn-sxLcicCb6au

 

Hope this helps!


MrbipMaleJapan2013-08-01 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just got a touch today!  I hope other folk's petitions are getting the feels too!


MrbipMaleJapan2013-07-30 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Hello All!

 

I suppose we're a little late.  We recieved our NOA1 on July 11th...  Best of luck to everyone!  Is there a betting pool on when they get to July filers?  I'm praying for November :)


MrbipMaleJapan2013-07-30 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost Decision Activity
pls don't jubilet yet until you receive a hard copy from uscis that your petition has been approved,do you why?uscis don't reaffirm i129f,they allow it to expire.they will later send you a letter telling you that your petition is close addminstratively that you refill.do you know I am telling this?is because it happened to me last year.my i129f was send back to uscis from frankfurt to uscis almost two months on the way.two day uscis got it I check online it was showing me that my petition has been reaffirmed and shipped to nvc for visa processing.after one week I started calling nvc to know my case has been received they said No,I called tier 1 they told me that my case has been reaffirmed and forwarded to nvc. after three weeks i received a letter stating my case has been addminstratively close,later I spoke with tier2 the lady politely told me that they don't reaffirm i129f.that it has 4 months to expire from they day you got your interview date.now iam married and filled i130 since march waiting for approval . even till now my old case(i129f)still showing reaffirmed.so my advice is this ,speak with tier 2 they will tell you if your case was reaffirmed or not
kennechiNot TellingNigeria2013-09-30 17:29:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes's Medical Annulment Psych Exam

Hi! Just a clarification, they did not tell you on the same day whether or not you have to take the psychiatric evaluation?


Hi there, here's what happened during my medical..kinda long and maybe off topic (admin, please make another topic if you find this post irrelevant to OP's topic, thank you):

Day 1 - i had the usual medical stuff, laboratory, PE (rude doctor on RM #). she asked if i had been into court, i said yes ..civil. she asked me to bring the next day the annulment papers. I told her that it was actually a Declaration of Nullity of Marriage...

Day 2 - came there in the afternoon, waited to be called. when the day is over, finally.. the nurse in RM N told me that the doctor (not the same doctor who did my PE) who read my annulment papers saw something about "bigamy/bigamous" words, and referred me to a psychiatrist. Ms Nurse scheduled me on April 24 to take the evaluation My case is an expedite request, i told the nurse about it and i cannot afford to have my interview re-schedule. She was very nice and told me that the doctor must have been NOT read the papers thoroughly because there's a lot of people. Ive been told to wait again because she said that she's going to explain everything to their Manager. after a while, Ms. Nurse in Rm N called me again and said that she will call me again the next day to see if i will still have to take the test or not...

Day 3 - i was in NBI when i received a call from her, about 2:30 and told me that my medical is ready for release and that i dont need to take the psychiatric evaluation anymore... THANK GOODNESS..

About the rude doctor.. that's another story :)
dm0371MalePhilippines2013-04-12 00:14:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes's Medical Annulment Psych Exam
I had the same experience, took me 3 grueling long day of waiting... they released my medical yesterday and didnt require me to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
dm0371MalePhilippines2013-04-11 22:00:00
PhilippinesCR1 Interview Approved
Thank you Hanx Princess :)

CONGRATS /// ;)


dm0371MalePhilippines2013-04-18 21:50:00
PhilippinesCR1 Interview Approved
My interview went well, I had a very nice and smiling Consul at Window 64.. I went to US last year on a K1 visa, got married there and had to comeback home for personal and work related reasons.
my husband filed a CR1 for me last May 2012.

5:00 am - in line
7:00 am - Guard let us in
8:00 am - Biometrics
8:30 am - Filipino officer interview, asked for additional documents like my NBI's, marriage contract. he also looked at our pictures. he asked me why i had to go back home

9:00 am - my number was called again and the same Filipino officer told me that US Consul is confused and wanted to have a clearer answer on why i had to go back home

10:00 am - Interview with American Consul, window no. 64

Consul: Good Morning, How are you today
Me: Good morning too sir, Im good.. and you?
Consul: I'm good too (smiled)then asked me raise my hand and oath
Consul: So, you are married with (American ####..this only meant for my ex :D ) first?
Me: No Sir, i was married to a Filipino (####) first (still smiling)
Consul: Oh, ok, then to Mr (American ####), then to (present husband)
Me: That's right Sir,
Consul: running through my papers... So, you got married there?
Me: yes, sir
Consul: have you been to US with (American ####)?
Me: No sir
Consul: How long did you stay in the US?
Me: 60 days Sir
Consul: I see, so how do you like the house... ?
Me: I like it very much Sir, quiet neighborhood, big porch, i learn how to cut the grass using the lawn mower :D
Consul: (Smiling as ever, cute!) that's very good.. he looked at the computer and said..Oh, you've been here (US Embassy) many many times ..
Me: Unfortunately, yes sir :D
Consul: Ok well, all i can say is that.. you're not going to comeback in this place anymore... you promise? (smiling)
Me: raised my right hand and said... I Promised Sir :D

then i was told to wait to be called in Windows 71

10:30 am: was called at window 71, gave my original documents and told me to wait for 2Go to contact me if the Visa is ready..

All is well... :)

Goodluck to others too :)
dm0371MalePhilippines2013-04-18 21:22:00
PhilippinesCFO - Need Advise
Back..as promised.

I went to CFO last tuesday, May 7, 2013. I presented the following: my passport, marriage contract (US based) original and photocopy, immigrant data sheet, visa.

They ask me to go straight to 3rd floor, the lady checked on their computer and told me that i dont need to attend their seminar anymore since ive been there last year. They put a note on my papers " for revalidation only".

They ask me to pay pHp 400.00, and put an updated sticker on my passport.

They didnt ask me to have my marriage contract on a blue ribbon or nso certified or recognition..

Thank god for a smooth CFO transaction..










dm0371MalePhilippines2013-05-08 20:12:00
PhilippinesCFO - Need Advise

Ok sir, I will.. thanks for the insight. I will be settling in the US for good and I was just wondering if there's really a need to have the marriage reported here..

 

Anyway, Ill get back on this forum/topic as soon as i hear anything from CFO people :)

 

 

 

 

Hello,

 

Yes, evidentally Filipinos married outside the Philippines are supposed to report their marriages to the Philippine Consulate in the country where they married withing 12 months of getting married.  My wife and I were married in Hong Kong eighteen years ago.  When we came back to the Philippines shortly after getting married we changed her name in her Philippine Passport from her maiden name to her married name.  We had to get the CFO certificate to do that.  We were required to go to the Hong Kong Consulate in Manila and get a "blue ribbon authenticated copy" of our marriage contract to satisfy the CFO at the time.  I believe you may be able to get a "blue ribbon copy" of your marriage contract from the US Embasy in Manila.

 

You better go to the CFO as soon as possible I find out from them what they require from you.  Just explain your situation and travel plans.  Stay calm and get them to help you.  Good luck.  Post back here and maybe we can help you if you need it.

 


 


dm0371MalePhilippines2013-05-06 02:42:00
PhilippinesCFO - Need Advise

Hello Sir and Mam, my apology to butt in to your topic. but if i may ask, i got married in the US where there's no available nearby Philippine Consulate (Texas). I have my original and photocopy of my marriage contract  with me and plan to attend the CFO tomorrow and my flight will be on May 20....

 

Does that mean that we have to report our US marriage to Philippine Consulate in US?

 

thank you very much for the help


dm0371MalePhilippines2013-05-05 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscsc august and sept filers
Yeah, we are thinking about ditching the K1 for now and traveling a bit more for a year or two and waiting til another time to try the K1 or CR1. Maybe in a few years the procedures and times will be regulated and fixed. One can only hope. I head to the PI in a week and gonna have a good long talk about what we want to do next. Another 4-5 months apart just doesn't sit well with either if us. Thanks CSC!
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-08 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
I threw caution to the wind and booked a 16 day visit from April 14th-May 1st. Though I plan on flying back for the interview I can't just wait on CSC forever. The worst that could happen is I get approved soon and it'll cost me quite a bit to fly back again. But at least it will be done!! And if I hear nothing for a few months, a vacation with my fiance will make those last months a breeze. It just feels good to have SOMETHING concrete to look forward and countdown towards. But don't rely on CSC for that, need to make it happen yourself.

Edited by Ant&Max, 01 April 2013 - 08:30 PM.

Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-01 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
Any updates on if the transferring of CSC workload has upped K1 Visa speeds?
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-14 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
They already are almost at a dead stop. The way this is all handled is beyond frustrating. Why even have estimated times if they literally mean absolutely nothing. I was going to fly down end of March for my Fiances birthday. But I am in the "estimated" time, so we decided to hold off since I am flying down for the interview. Now it's looking like four or so months to go. Or is it? No one knows. We made a deal that if I hear nothing by end of April, I am coming down for three weeks to visit. Sick of waiting on an approval that may or may not happen tomorrow, or is it June? So stupid...
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-12 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
Any other CSC September Visas approved? I am more than ready to head down to Manila and bring my Fiance back with me! Plus the three weeks of visiting her family and friends again...ahhhhh I can't wait anymore!
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-07 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
Let's here some more positive stories! Majority of posts are people waiting over 200 days, let have some faith that within a few months September people get approved.
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-24 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers
I am Sept. 16th filer and was planning on flying to visit my fiance mid March. But I am also planning on flying down for the interview. Would it be worth it to hold off on visiting in March, or should I plan on the wait for NOA2 plus time for interview to be long enough that two trips aren't so bad. This sporadic approval makes in almost impossible to plan anything, I would love to visit but also don't want to turn around and fly straight back in a month. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Ant&MaxNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-20 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!! WooooooHoooooo

Congrats,you must be overjoyed.dancin5hr.gif


DREAMER 64FemaleGuyana2013-09-03 05:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDenied K-1 - finally got response - says cash and sexual favors demanded in exchange for immigrant petition

You need to get a lawyer, just go for a consult to an immigration lawyer and ask if you have any recourse. Sorry this happened to you and I pray you will find a lawyer that can help you with this sitution.


DREAMER 64FemaleGuyana2013-09-23 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 for K1 APPROVED!! what next????

congrats! it is one step closer to destiny

 

 

 


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SYLIVIA2000MaleKenya2013-07-17 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

You can self certify the translation if you are bilingual..  You should have already got the Birth Certificates (I hope)--- the expiration date of 6 months does not apply to those but to criminal records and I think the medical is even less than 6 months..I think the medical records are only good for 14 days.  ( I need to recheck that) 


About the translations, I was under the impression that I could do my own, however some kind member on here uploaded the packet 4 list from the athens embassy and it stated that all translations must be done that the Greek department of foreign affairs translations unit. I'd say double check in the regional forums just in case. I'm glad I found it out now, translations usually take 2 weeks to be done and that's 2 weeks I don't want to waste!!

B & GFemaleGreece2014-02-13 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

So do they send them back for the consulate interview?

 

Rule of thump is that originals are sent to NVC. Birth certificate, marriage certificate and police certicates. You should make photocopies of everything as when you get to the Embassy stage, they will ask for photocopies so that originals are returned back to you.

 

However, each embassy works different. For example, Greek embassy wants my Greek police record to be sent straight through to the embassy, no translation required.

Each country has their own procedures. Its better to ask in the UK region forum exactly what they want.


B & GFemaleGreece2014-02-11 05:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Two questions

 

1) Do the alien spouse need to submit ORIGINAL 1) birth certificate and 2) Marriage certificates to NVC while sending the immigration visa packet ?

2) Can you list out the documents required at NVC stage?

 

1. Yes, all documents sent to NVC should be originals.

2. Look through this: http://www.visajourn...nvc-case-status The shortcuts have lists of all documents required.


B & GFemaleGreece2014-02-11 05:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Good luck for tomorrow boys and girls !!

 

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B&G

EastYo

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FrancisD

RyanAndJoanna

ArthurAndMarcela

 

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GO AUGUST !!! WOHOOO !!!

 

Aditya.. you can go ahead and take our name off that list!! Transfered baby!!!!!!!!

Email came in at 7:02pm EST!

PD 08/14

 

Good luck to those still waiting.. may your inboxs be flooded with transfer emails soon!


B & GFemaleGreece2014-02-11 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Just check my mail..........we got transferred to CSC!!!!!!!!!!!  I am so happy!!!!!    Hope everyone has a happy day with lots of transfers and approvals.

 

Congrats!! Hopefully a speedy NOA2!


B & GFemaleGreece2014-02-10 11:17:00