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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers
Hooray my visa just got delivered. Finally!!
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 08:16:00
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Yeah.. save every dollar you can. 
And yes, flights are about $1150 per adult around the 13th of Jan. Alot of those flights thou are 40hr+ And I really dont want to stay in fiji with 3 kids for 12hr layover LOL. I'm going to head to travel agent once I get visa and see what they can offer. I dont really mind which airline. I have flown United before and it wasn't the best flight. I'd be looking for something that has in seat entertainment for my kids thou. Virgin A wouldn't be bad. 


Your right Ozgirl my experience with United was the same as yours no entertainment for kids. They had a big screen tv in front instead of individual screens.

 
I am going with Etihad airways. It was one of the cheaper flights. Only downside was that it is a longggg trip. Around 33 hours include a 3-4 hour stopover lol but i am willing to pay less even if i have to sit on a plane for ages. It goes to Dubai then to New York. My fiance is picking me from New York as he lives in Connecticut and then will drive there. That saves around $500 instead of going to his local airport! Which airline are you using? I have to also take my wedding dress with me!


Delta was good and have flown many times with them and also American airline.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 06:10:00
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It's amazing how much this all costs! I haven't bought any new clothes or bags or shoes etc in the past few months as i have put away most of my income for visa, wedding and travel costs lol.
 
I am sure that in Jan flights will be cheaper. Do you have any particular airline in mind? Some of the cheaper airlines are usually united airlines. I am going with Etihad airways. It was cheaper than Qantas and i've booked for boxing day.


I have to either go with delta or united airline cos they are coming up cheaper. There should also be less people flying that day since it's Boxing Day.
Sky scanner is a good place to look for tickets. Ozgirl check that sight out before purchasing yours. They are a lot cheaper than buying direct from the airline.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 06:07:00
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Your right to go January ticket prices would have come down Ozgirl
I wish I could go January but we need to move around that time. And currently have a few properties to view.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 06:02:00
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No no! Lol If it was $75 a flight, i'd be visiting all the time hahah! It's $75 charge if i want to change my flight. My flight there cost $1,776. That equates to around 1,049.08 British pounds. I had to go to yahoo to convert it lol. Wow 650.00 pounds i consider that cheap haha. Then again Australia is far from the rest of the world!


Yes your flight is very expensive. I really should be great flu for my 650 lol. When do you plan to fly out?

No no! Lol If it was $75 a flight, i'd be visiting all the time hahah! It's $75 charge if i want to change my flight. My flight there cost $1,776. That equates to around 1,049.08 British pounds. I had to go to yahoo to convert it lol. Wow 650.00 pounds i consider that cheap haha. Then again Australia is far from the rest of the world!


Just saw you said December 26 that's the same day I plan to go Boxing Day. Who are you flying with?

Yesh I'll get the documents back asap. Good to know about the supporting evidence for the I-134. If they dont need them, I'm happy to send back once I get to USA. And yes, my co-sponsor needs to fill out the I-134 also with supports, but being a immi laywer, he does it on daily basis. It's just weird as now he's on the other end of it LOL.
I have been selling bits and pieces, but with 3 children, i can't get rid of alot yet, but the kids rooms are much easier to clean now, with less ####### in them LOL.
You'll get there. Just take it day by day. Good luck

Your right to go January Ozgirl cos ticket prices would have come down a little.

 
 
Woo hoo. how exciting. $75 is good just in case. I've been looking at 6-20th Jan for flights. Seems to be a little cheaper. I'll be VERY lucky to find plane tickets for us under $4500. With the medicals, plane tickets and hotel for interview, visa payment and one way travel there is going to cost approx $6800. We wont have even left Australia by then wow.gif

Ouch. Yeah $75 isn't much considering what you paid for ticket. Well done












NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:59:00
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Thank you Nurseling! I just booked my flight yesterday for December 26. So hoping i have my visa in hand before then lol. It only costs $75 if i have to change the ticket so it's all good.


Wow 75 for a flight you serious. Am seeing tickets for 650.00 pounds. So expensive here.

Wow 75 for a flight you serious. Am seeing tickets for 650.00 pounds. So expensive here.


Oh for a change in ticket. It's 100 pound here if you change your dates


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:41:00
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Waiting on I-134's from USA. My co sponsor is an immigration lawyer (never really had to enlist his help) and has been flat out with seminars, but he is going to be sitting down completing it in the next few days. He is going to send it from TX to WA, then my fiance will express post everything to me that i need. I'm about to fill in the DS160 tomorrow, so the embassy can start processing our case. Hopefully early - mid Nov, I should be able to send packet 3 back to the embassy.


Hi Ozgirl

Looks like your on the way yourself. See I never need to fill out DS-160 but I did fill out ds-260 which was a waste of time cos they didn't need it and it all changed again straight after I filled it out.
About the sponsors it was funny cos even though I had the tax returns and his pay stubs like 6 of them and a letter from employer they only took the letter from employer only and didn't even ask to see the rest. His income was more than enough and we didn't need a co sponsor so not sure what that would have entailed here in London. I guess it means your sponsor has to fill out i134 too. Seem you have it all under control though. Try and get the stuff out as soon as you get the supporting docs from your sponsor. Almost there now how are you getting on with the packing. My flat is a mess right now don't know what to take and leave lol.




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:37:00
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:) I'm dying to get my interview date lol. I sent in my packet 3 on Thursday and it was delivered the day after. My ceac status updated date changed to yesterday's date so hopefully that is a positive sign.


Sounds like your form was received and logged in when the CEAC changed. I will keep fingers crossed for you to get your interview soon.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:29:00
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Thank you so much Ozgirl! WIll def keep you updated on the interview when the date comes etc. 
 
Congratulations Nurseling on coming so far! You are nearly there! :)


Thanks Aysidrak looks like your almost there too. Just waiting on interview date right. Hope you get one in the next week so the at least you can feel more at ease once interview is done. I was nervousness up on to the day of interview but every one was so nice at the interview. Let us know how you get on with yours.:) :)

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:07:00
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Woo hooo Well done to both of you. You have all come so far and there's only a little more to do. Nurselling, so happy that your almost ready for your flight. 
Aysidrak, let us know how you go. dancin5hr.gif



Thanks Ozgirl. I will be flying out December still have so much to do clearing out my apartment and packing but I will get there. Still here waiting on the courier to deliver the long awaited visa lol.
How are you getting on so far?


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 05:04:00
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Hi guys

My visa is due to be couriered today so up early got all my house work done and waiting in anticipation lol. Kept my self busy juicing greens this morning. Trying to live a healthier life style with the juicing.
Hopefully he doesn't turn up at 5.00 in the evening and he comes to me first.

Congrats to all new approvals. Also those waiting for interviews good luck you will all do great.





NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 01:34:00
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Just got approved NOA2 on 10/25. 
 
Unfortunately the office is from CSC, which I've been seeing has a minimum of 4 weeks to get to NVC. This sucks since the other centers are averaging 2 wks :(
 
Anyone from California Service Center that got approved NOA2 in October got their paperwork to NVC yet? 




Congrats on the approval. Don't worry the time will fly so quick.

Doing my medical tomorrow..really nervous!have to get up early like around 3am..wish me luck!cant sleep..lol!!


Good luck on the medical you will do great:)


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-28 08:21:00
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Hi nurseling, how long from you sent out packet 3 to embassy send packet 4 to beneficiary? And is it another mail? or email? They asked us to submit ds230 form part I, and also ds160 but we don't know when to fill the ds160, after we received packet 4 or before, we don't know :( do you have any clue about this?
Thanks before.


This is before you recieve packet 4. It's done online. Ozgirl is probably at the same phase as you.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-28 08:18:00
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Ok, thanks Nurseling. That means our packet 3 should be arriving in the mail this week. Fingers crossed!

your welcome . After filling out packet 3 forms and sending it off you should get packet 4 which is the interview letter with a date for your interview.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-27 20:09:00
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I know my question falls under the "Embassy" forum, but I know it doesn't get nearly as much traffic as this forum for May 2013 Filers does. Any and all input would be much appreciated!secret7vf.gif 

 

Hello VJers,

 

I was wondering, how long did it take for you to receive Packet 3 from the Embassy? Our file arrived at the embassy (according to CEAC) about a week ago. I just feel like each step of this process there is always a delay and a wait, but I am hoping we don't have to wait too long for Packet 3!

 

Also, who receives Packet 3, is it the petitioner (US Citizen) or the fiancee of US Citizen? If we are going through a lawyer, would she receive it? 


My packet 3 took about 8-10 days. The packet usually goes to the beneficiary although ozgirls one webt to the petitioner which was a mistake cos it should have gone to the beneficiary.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-27 16:16:00
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And just to let you know even though I took tax forms letter of employment pay stubs. All they took from me was the letter of employment at my interview in London. But it is still good to have all just incase.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-26 17:58:00
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I need help with my affidavit of support. I have a letter from my employer stating that I am contracted and make 30,000 a year. I only have $4, 500 saved in the bank. Is this enough or do I need to have more money saved. I was in the peace corps for the last 2 years and my taxes won't help. Any advice would be appreciated. We scheduled our interview for November 11, 2013!!!!!! It's so close I just hope this is enough proof of financial support.
 


That's more than enough here is a link to the guidelines on income.

Here is the link http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

Hope it helps





NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-26 17:55:00
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Ok thank you very much. Yes I am the beneficiary.


Your welcome. Just don't forget to request the documents back at the interview. Explain to them it's the original and your petitioner needs it back.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 15:42:00
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Thank you very much Nurselling for taking your time to explain in details. Yea your explanation helps but I was actually talking about my fiancée's stuff like. Her citizenship certificate and others they are originals how does she get those back? Are they going to send them to me as packet 3? She wants to know how she is going to get those back. Thank you once your the beneficiary I gather? Ok so since the originals are now in Nigeria and in your file that NVC sent to the consulate you will need to request them back at your interview.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 14:30:00
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Thank you very much Nurselling for taking your time to explain in details. Yea your explanation helps but I was actually talking about my fiancée's stuff like. Her citizenship certificate and others they are originals how does she get those back? Are they going to send them to me as packet 3? She wants to know how she is going to get those back. Thank you once again.


The thing about original documents I doubt you will get it back. That's why they say give copies of evidence when you initially file and then take the original with you to the interview so they can verify. The only thing I can suggest is that when the interview happens that your fiancé request the originals back at the nigerian us consulate at the time of the interview or you won't see those originals again. For future reference never send originals unless they request it or you won't get it back. I hope your able to get them back.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 14:27:00
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Visa approval... Thanx

Glad to hear congrats.

Visa approval... Thanx

Glad to hear congrats.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 14:21:00
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My fiancée received letter of approval via mail. We were approval on the 17th of Oct. My question is when does she get the hard copy NOA2 in the mail and when are we suppose to get the case number? When are they sending her the original documents she submitted? Any useful information will be highly appreciated. Thanks.


Hi godsrule

The noa2 can take a few weeks to arrive if you font see It in 4 weeks call uscis. Also regarding the i129f forms and documents we sent in when we filed initially. We don't actually get those things back it goes in a sealed envelope that is delivered to you after you have had your interview with your embassy in Nigeria along with your passport with the visa stamp in. The instruction they give us is that we Re not to open this envelope and that we are to hand the envelope to immigration officers at the port of entry in the US. The documents you filed are inside that envelope along with your medical report and whatever information they have on file for you. Once you hand this over in the US it goes back to USCIS to form part of your Adjustment odf status (AOS) when you file for your green card.
Hope this helps.:)




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 11:04:00
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I got approved.. Any other approvals of may filers?


Was that the visa or noa2 congrats by the way?

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 09:37:00
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RFE TODAY! At least...! Just waiting for it to come on the mail.


Yes Ozgirl's right get it sent as soon as and you will be approved quickly. Keeping you in my prayers.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-25 04:16:00
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YAY!!got  our case number today too!wooohoooo!!!!got to pay, schedule my medical and interview tommorrow..finally!!dancin5hr.gif cray5ol.gif dancin5hr.gif


Congrats

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 13:59:00
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its all gonna be okay, nothing compared to spending time with our fian?e's right? especially this coming holidays.


Yes it will all be fine by gods grace we are almost there.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 11:52:00
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yeah you need to wait it out, the price is like that maybe due to it being on December, ticket prices are higher compared to any


Your right January would probably be better but I am running on a deadline. My usa nurse licence expires in January so need to be there to renew it. I guess we just have to pay whatever the price is for a December flight.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 11:38:00
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actually its my fian?e who will buy the tickets and i think the average is $600+ for us here coz were getting Manila-LAX direct flight. my fian?e and i decided to just book the flight directly from them and not from any agent. one thing we noticed though is the price can be as low as $558 if purchased early in the morning Philippine time and that would be around 9am-12pm California time. try to find some tips like that there if you have any too so you can take advantage of those kinds of promos.


I agree I too will be going direct cos of my son I don't have the patience for transit so need a direct flight. The last price I saw was £600 but it's now gone up due to me waiting for the visa to be issued. Well I will surely buy the tickets this coming week I still want the visa in my hands first before booking the flight.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 11:33:00
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i have my visa on hand already, just waiting for the flight next month.


Congratulations you got there first lol. So next is the flight huh. Did you manage to get a cheap enough ticket. I am searching for one now.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 11:03:00
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Update. On the 23rd October my visa process wheat in to Administrative processing. On the 24th October which is today the CEAC website says visa issued. So it looks like all I am doing is waiting for the courier to contact me for delivery. I imagine by next week I should have my visa in my hands. :) :)
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 10:53:00
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congratulations on your visa approval! i'm happy to see a lot of us here have our visas, i couldn't help but remember the first months after filing but God is really good and He blessed us with all the patience we can have for this whole journey. now on to packing things for the flight, mine's gonna be on the 10th of next month so i need to rush in finishing all the paperworks i need to do from work. to everyone else who are still waiting, i will still continue to pray for all of you guys, keep the faith.


Thanks so much cathyvrph I am glad yours is soon and your getting yourself ready. You will be fine and yours will be approved too.

hey everyone finally after 41 loooong days our case has reached NVC!!! very excited :)))))
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Congratulations onwards now


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-24 10:51:00
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Yes you need a police check in your country. It's needed at the interview they asked me for mine.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 12:13:00
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What is the police thing? We were told the medical has to be at least 5 days before interview. I will definitely get it figured out!


I do think you need to do some background checks on whats need for your case. Everyone needs a police check regardless of what country you come from plus you need one for every country you have lived in if you have lived in any other countries.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 11:35:00
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Ok. Hopefully the person has the forms and has filled it out. Don't forget that you need a medical and police cert.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 11:22:00
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Not yet Nurselling. You know my NOA2 came pretty late 17th to be precise and I read on this forum to wait for 3 weeks before calling them. I also have to wait to get a police certificate from South Africa as I lived there for some time too. I heard it takes 23 days but before it will get to me via courier might take a month so I am really taking it slow and I hope all goes well. I am very happy to see May fillers getting their visa approved and all that. I can only start properly as soon as I get my south Africa police cert. Thank you for caring about other people on the forum while you were concern about other fillers God was concern about yours. Remain blessed.
Not yet Nurselling. You know my NOA2 came pretty late 17th to be precise and I read on this forum to wait for 3 weeks before calling them. I also have to wait to get a police certificate from South Africa as I lived there for some time too. I heard it takes 23 days but before it will get to me via courier might take a month so I am really taking it slow and I hope all goes well. I am very happy to see May fillers getting their visa approved and all that. I can only start properly as soon as I get my south Africa police cert. Thank you for caring about other people on the forum while you were concern about other fillers God was concern about yours. Remain blessed.


Hi godsrule
It's been a journey for all of us and in gods hands we leave our destiny. He has the power to make all our dreams come true. He will provide each and everyone of us a visa. His greatness has no boundaries and no limits. I know you will also get your visa. I have made some very good friends here so I will continue to keep in touch. Please let us know when you have got your interview as well. You too are Almost there. I will keep you in my prayers.

We went from IN TRANSIT to READY in less than 24 hours!! This gives me hope! Maybe soon we will know interview date!!!!


Have you actually filled out packet 3? No interview without medical and police check or even packet 3 forms.



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:52:00
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Yaahoooooo!!!  We are all expecting it Nurseling!! Happy trip!! please keep us posted on your wedding! dancin5hr.gif


Thank you so much OF and LG. Still a while before I go. My house is upside down right now with packing and getting stuff sent to charity shop. I feel like a bag lady lol. But I got till after Christ,as before I fly out.
Looks like your case is moving along quickly too. You will be doing yours soon. I wish you the best with your interview as well. We Shall all get our visa by gods grace Amen.

Congrats Nurseling! You guys deserve it!!!


Thank you Myeeh. Really appreciate all the best wishes from you and everyone. I wish you the best with yours as well :)

interview scheduled for November 25th. He's calling now to schedule medical!!!! He also has to reach his mother for his shot record...lol. I'm excited!!!


Hooray you got everything ready?
Any case number yet godsrule?




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:28:00
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Yea!!!!!!! So happy for you Nurselling. I knew you'd pass with flying colours. Give yourselves a pat on the back cause you have made it. Well done. Please keep us updated on your journey thru the next phase. 
Congratulations. You have earned it!!!!!!!!
 



Thank you so much Ozgirl. I know for sure you will pass yours with flying colours too. I still don't know why they sent your fiancé packet 3 shouldn't it have arrived at your address? Lucky he got it and was able to send it to you. Let me know how things are going with yours. Will continue to check in on the site.

Congrats Nurseling!!!!!!! :)
 
Btw, Anybody from the Philippines done with the interview? My file was sent to the embassy October 9 according to NVC. As of yesterday, the embassy in Manila said they haven't received the physical file but they will forward an instruction for the interview once received. May I ask if somebody from the Philippines received this instruction already? How long after the NVC sent it to the embassy and was it sent to you thru email or mail? I'm scheduled for interview on the 30th and I fear that I will have to resched. thanks!
 
 




Thank you kuletkulet wishing you the best too. Your almost there yourself.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:21:00
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congrats....wishing you a safe journey to Georgia!!!


Thank you so much Blakcajun . Your almost finished yourself. I plan to travel December just searching for a ticket that's not too expensive now? Prices seem to have gone up a lot cos of the time of the year.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:16:00
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 congrats!!! you really deserve it 


Thank you so much wishing you the best with this journey too.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:12:00
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Congratulations Nurseling! And all the best for the next chapters of your and your family's life together.

 



Thank you so much. Your almost there too. I wish you the best as well.

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