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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Received! - Question about next step
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Nov 12 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I finally received our NOA2 yesterday - nearly 150 days after filing. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif The notice says that the petition has been approved, and has been forwarded to the listed consulate. I assume they mean consulate listed in the petition. My understanding is that the petition now goes to NVC for processing, then to the embassy in Kiev. Is this not correct?

Thanks to all for your support and advice so far. VJ has really helped me to better understand and cope with the process.

Yes National Visa Center is the next stop... it's usually pretty quick (two weeks or less). After that your packet goes to the embassy. Check the embassy web site for instructions... in the Philippines once you clear the NVC you can schedule the medical, but it may be different in your case.

Good luck!

Edited by nowhereman, 12 November 2008 - 09:24 AM.

nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-11-12 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat the heck is going on in VSC?!!!!!
Maybe your screen name "Hot Guy" raised some flags rofl.gif On a serious note a number of us have felt the pain of waiting & not knowing. Hang in there, the wait is worth it!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-08 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspreparing to file I-129F, Questions about Criminal Record
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Jan 29 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can find out online in many states and localities. The court records are public documents and if yours aren't online, go to the courthouse where you appeared at that time. If your name is not there, there is nothing to worry about.

True but a lot of the online searches cost money and worse many are not legit. If he could find a legit source to run a records check that would work, but how would he confirm the source is legit?
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-29 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspreparing to file I-129F, Questions about Criminal Record
QUOTE (DrayChan @ Jan 29 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a criminal record I think. Back 15 yrs or more ago, when I was married I was cited for Domestic Violence, I threw a sweater at the ex and it left a mark on her neck. Was not arrested but given a ticket, and made to go to anger management classes. Will this affect my application to bring my fiance in to the states?

If you weren't convicted of a crime then you do not have a criminal record. However your arrest may or may not be in the national database. Your details are sketchy but I'm guessing you got a conditional discharge (the term changes depending on where you are at... for example it's called Adjornment Contemplating Dismissal in New York). Basically you stay out of trouble for 6 months to a year & in your case take an anger management class (sometimes its community service) & the charge is dismissed.

Consult an attorney... I was a criminal justice major so I know something about the law but I'm not a lawyer.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-29 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvermont is really slow?
Waiting sucks & Vermont is slow, but traditionally it's the fastest processing center (kinda like the winner of the Special Olympics). If you hit 6 months and 1 day bug the bejesus out of them until they get off their fat butts & process your petition. Good luck!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-28 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa - Application Denied
QUOTE (Rich and Bey @ May 11 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i do not understand what a waiting period would have to do with it because by the time it is approved it takes more then three months so the state where it would be filed would be ok. i was divorced january 20th and i sent it in february 20th. it is now may 11th so the three months would be over so why would that be a problem?

USCIS goes by the date you filed, not the date after your file sat on some clerk's desk for 3 months collecting dust. With that being said I didn't think that a waiting period was an issue, but rather as long as both parties were completely free to marry at the time of the application (i.e. no pending divorce proceedings).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-05-11 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJERK FIANCEE
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Jun 25 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How can you people make any judgements about him from this post????? Perhaps he realized just how truly vindictive the OP is (evidenced by her desire to take action against him). Maybe it was HER true nature that was revealed.

I saw a quote recently that may very well fit this stuation... "no matter how hot a woman is somewhere there is a man that is tired of her #######". Could be he is a douchebag or could be she's wacko.gif Most likely a bit of both.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-25 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJERK FIANCEE
QUOTE (almaty @ Jun 25 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, legal action is lacking for this one

Agreed... being a douchebag is not a criminal offense.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-25 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi am goin INSANE
QUOTE (Shivali @ Jul 16 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CTRL+ALT+DEL @ Jul 16 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shivali @ Jul 15 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif I am so sick of waiting. I check my mail, email, USCIS website, Igor's list and Visa journey like a maniac. I go through all of these multiple times a day. Is this wait really suppose to be this hard sad.gif



just take it easy. when ever you have an attack, or an ache, or an itch... log on to VJ and read other peoples timelines. Its taken me 7+ months to get to NAO2.

btw, don't try to hurry up and get to US - life here isn't like how its 'back home'. prepare your self by taking english classes, driving classes, computers, etc. and keep your self occupied.

i m the petitioner. he is not really looking forward to being here

That's a huge red flag!!! If he doesn't really want to come to the US chances are that it will cause significant problems in your relationship. Think hard before you take the next step.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-07-16 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
Ok take #2... lets keep this clean (and thus the thread open)! cool.gif

Edited by nowhereman, 21 July 2009 - 01:00 PM.

nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-07-21 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
A vast majority of VJers (including myself) agree that the process is unnecessarily slow & painful. Moreover the few times that I called USCIS I was completely disappointed with the level of customer service... they knew nothing more than what I did & gave the useless advice of "be patient". Several people have responded to this thread basically saying "there is nothing you can do" and that is because it pretty much reflects reality.

The best advice I can give you & others in this situation is to stay in contact with your significant other (either by phone, email, web cam or in person) & stay active in whatever you do on a daily basis (work, hobbies, etc). I spent a year in Iraq and I felt every day (vs being back home where days fly by) & this advice worked for me during both my year in Iraq & later on when I was waiting for my fiancee. Neither was easy but I got through both.

If in addition you want to write your senator, start a letter writing campaign or whatever by all means do so, but it will probably not yield any tangible results (but it might help keep you busy). Some day you will very likely look back at this & the "suck factor" will lessen with time. Good luck!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-07-21 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports129F K1 Visa Approved!!!!
Congratulations!!

It is always wonderful to see that someone from the "family" have such a blessing put on them.

Again congrats and here's to many wedded days!

Leedah
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-06-17 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvisa waiver denial
I thought this was interesting, so I looked around at timelines for members I know have been through the same situation, but that's only two or three that I'm aware of, and it does seem that perhaps their NOA2 wait-times were long... but it's really impossible to tell, because I can't tell how quickly VSC and CSC were moving when they applied and were approved.

So, for those of you who were denied on the VWP and have now successfully entered the US with your visa... did you think you waited longer than others before your NOA2?

Personally, I'm suspecting that my fiance and I may be held up in name checks just because I am a teacher. I've submitted my fingerprints and personal data to at least two US law enforcement agencies, so I'm guessing I may be "in the system" somewhere. Oh, the rewards of public school teaching just keep adding up!

John & MaryFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-09 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCome On, VSC!!!!!
I am waiting too..

This site has a listing of VSCs in queue. Kinda of like NCAA basketball last team in. It list last 20 (NOA2)

http://cse.ssl.berke...vjdata/vsc.aspx

I also wonder how many ppl here update their timeline in timely manner. I wonder if all the ppl currently waiting have not received their NOA2.
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-06-21 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 VSC Filers
I am few days behind you... Let's all keep praying for fast and good results...
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-07-21 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 VSC Filers
LOL, I think you can join both April and May.. but we at April are welcome to have you.. Join this one..
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-05-15 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 VSC Filers

I sent my package on April 12th to Lewsiville, Tx., they received it on the 13th, but I haven't received any text/e-mail, NOA on the mail and the check has not cleared yet... what is going on?? :(



What address did you send ur packet to? P.O Box or Lewsiville? I sent mine via USPS Express to Lewsiville address. I think you should be hearing from them any minute now.
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-04-21 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 VSC Filers
I filed early this month too. Best wishes to you all.
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-04-21 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPOVED
do i need to download news usergroup program to view this photo?
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-07-31 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 from VSC just shy of 3.5 months!

This might be a stupid question, but what's Igor's list, please???


http://cse.ssl.berke...vjdata/vsc.aspx
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-03 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!! YEAH!
I have to agree with OP post.. NO2 will help smooth when fighting..
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-05 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!! YEAH!
This is great.. More Vermont ... keep approvals coming..

Congrat...
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-06-29 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSent Today!
I agree that form G-325A for work history is way too short. I couldn't type in full addresses in. I had to abbreviate and also leave out spaces because I used adobe to input.
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-06 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 filer NOA2 approved today
Thank you all..
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-05 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 filer NOA2 approved today
Hello All,

So we were fighting over some stupid stuff. While we were arguing, I received a text message that we gotten approved. But I was not in mood to tell her.. .so we keep fighting...
Then after she said she has to go wash up.. so before she left , I told her the great news... She smiled and we are no longer fighting....
Oh man... i hope we are not arguing when she gets K1 visa ... hehe..

Good luck to you all. I just want to share this with you all. VSC approvals are moving... just little slower than CSC. Keep checking.
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-04 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC April filer. NOA2 today after almost 4 months waiting.
Nice... Congrat... Dude, wake up ur honey !!!! I think this is something you can wake up at odd hours for....
SojuMaleSouth Korea2011-08-05 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsKeep that smile on your face...
Today I took a look at my timeline and noticed that my date has moved up by two weeks from when I originally put in my info. I do not know exactly what this means but I am going to assume that it is because more and more people are getting approved and USCIS is moving again. So keep a smile on your face, it will be worth the wait! biggrin.gif
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-06 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFor those who have used the RFE trick
I am sitting here with my phone in my hand wanting to call and use the RFE trick, but really do not know what to say.

I know how to do it, but what should I say to the officer so that they will in fact look at my case. I only filed in December, should I hold off on this until next month?

Any advice would be helpful!!

thanks, xoxo
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-11 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Approval!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I checked yesterday and my case was touched. Today, about 25 minutes ago I received an email saying our case was APPPRRROOOVVVEEEDDDDD!

I was in class when I received the email and I had to basically run out because I could not stay still!!


I hope we see more December approvals this month!!


GOOD LUCK TO US ALL!!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-18 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDONT WORRY about the "TOUCHES" Guys!
CONGRATS!!! Great news....92 days, wow, I am impressed (keep up the good work VSC)

besos star_smile.gif,
LaPrincesa
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-01-16 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Lucky number 118!!!

Good luck to us all!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-11 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
CRIS to me

show details 9:00 AM (2 hours ago)

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC*******

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 17, 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.


Good luck to everyone that was touched and I hope many approvals are on their way!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-18 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
APPPPROVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-18 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
I WAS TOUCHED TODAY AS WELL!!


SUNDAY?!?!?! LET'S HOPE GOOD NEWS IS SOON ON ITS WAY....
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-17 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
Three people were approved today and updated their timelines. NOA1 dates were 10/30, 10/31 and 11/07...GO VSC GO!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-12 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 9 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LaPrincesa @ Feb 9 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to the timlines, there seems to be a December approval. The couple received there NOA1 with DEc. 15 date and just received their NOA2 yesterday.

COULD THIS REALLY BE HAPPENING!?!?!!?


WHAT?!?! OMG WHERE?!?!



Sebastian & Sonya Poland Vermont Service Center 2007-12-15 2008-02-08 N/A 2008-02-08


GET EXCITED!!!!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-09 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
According to the timlines, there seems to be a December approval. The couple received there NOA1 with DEc. 15 date and just received their NOA2 yesterday.

COULD THIS REALLY BE HAPPENING!?!?!!?
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-09 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 6 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (windycity @ Feb 6 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I envy you all VSC filers. dry.gif

You shouldn't. CSC have had 16 approvals this week. VSC have had 7.

Both service centers have their ebbs and flows, and it wouldn't surprise me if they average out very closely over a longer period of time. In fact, you would have downright hated VSC just a couple months ago. I think there was an entire month go by (October maybe?) where there was something like 2 VSC approvals.

QUOTE
I saw one CSC filer with November NOA1 date got approved. But he/she submitted on September.
Which one is more important, NOA1 date or submitted/received date?

USCIS go by the recieved date.



How do you get this info on how many people are approved each week??? How many November VSC approvals are there?
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-06 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
oh the wait....

one month done, I am hoping two more to go!!!

Have we heard of any October filers that are being approved? I hope VSC still does this 3 month processing time!!
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-01-30 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
I was touched 3 days after my NOA1 date...but nothing since

Keep your hopes up, October filers are getting approved. Just think...November then US!

Also, I checked my timeline and they adjusted my estimated date and now it is two weeks earlier...so keep smiling. biggrin.gif
LaPrincesaFemaleDominican Republic2008-01-22 12:51:00