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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 filers?

wondering if anyone else is currently living abroad as the petitioner? while it makes filling out the paperwork easier when we're both in the same place, I'm a little worried about the delays with getting all the hard-copies of notifications from my US address. Mailing items to and from rural Kenya is expensive and pretty unreliable...


I am a petitioner currently living abroad and filed from here. Since tracking a package sent from here is impossible with some services and outrageously expensive with others, I mailed the petition and supporting docs to my family back home. They then mailed it with delivery confirmation. I took comfort in knowing that my package made it stateside and delivery confirmation soothed all fears about it getting lost (as packages have when being sent to and from here). I probably would have been fine mailing it directly from here but I'm happy how it played out.

I decided to use my foreign address to receive notifications. It takes 10 days for mail (letters) to reach here and both NOAs were right on schedule. Packages are unreliable but letters arrive in a timely fashion. I'm not sure how your mail is in Kenya.

My other alternative was to have the notices mailed to my parents' address stateside. But I decided that was unnecessary.

If there is a good chance that you won't receive the letter at all, then use a US address. But if you're just concerned about waiting a while, you should go ahead and use your foreign address. The hard copy notices aren't necessary to have right away. They don't give any special info or directions UNLESS you get an RFE. This is the other issue I considered. I read you have to enclose the original RFE in your response and therefore the hard copy would be necessary to receive in person. But that ended up not being an issue for us.

The letter will come eventually and if you file the G-1145 you will be emailed when your package is accepted/received and be able to check you status online and set up email notifications that will inform you of NOA2.

Good luck!











divikakiFemaleLatvia2013-12-03 04:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTexas Service Center - Who has gotten a fast approval for K-1?

I am DR too and its been 2 months, still waiting.  Plan on the 5 month wait time. From what I have understood between the back log and expedites being processed everyone is pretty much on hold.  We were hoping for a November wedding date but it doesnt look like its going to happen.  

 

I know of a few other DR petitions still waiting on their NOA2 as well.  

 

Best of luck and be patient.  Its a long wait, but well worth it in the end.  

 

 

My NOA-1 has a date of April 1, 2014.  I am just wondering, who has received a fast approval from TSC for the K-1? I am really hoping to have my honey here by September, god willing.  I sent out my packet on March 28, 2014, received NOA April 1st.  I know definitely for a fact I wont receive an RFE because I work for an immigration attorney and I submitted ANY OR ALL possible evidence they might request.  Please guys your input would be greatly appreciated.  I know it says 5 months but some people dont wait that long.  My NERVES ARE A WRECK!!!!

 


EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-17 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTSC and CSC comparison... FAIL.

We are in the same boat.   NOA1 02/18 and still waiting.  Planning my next trip to go see my babe until we hear some news.  I try to keep myself as busy as possible but it isnt easy.  Hopefully all our complaints reach someone and they do something.  


EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-23 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY! NOA2
Finally 8 days before hitting 6 months of our petition being sent I received the long waited text and email. We were approved!!! I had just emailed the director of service center operations and chief of staff earlier today. Dont know if it was that or reaching out to our congressman and senator, the email or just our turn. Doesn't matter at this point just happy this part is over.

To the TSC December, January and February filers its coming soon. Get on their case, call, email and get your senator involved. You dont lose anything by doing it.

Best of luck to all!!




EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-08-05 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval from TSC on 7-21-14:)

Got another update text, it is on its way to NVC:)

 

On July 23, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.


fands113013MalePakistan2014-07-24 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval from TSC on 7-21-14:)

I was told by the Tier-2 Rep that our file was sent for in depth security check in April. The delay may have to do with my job as well, although so far I have not been involved in anything needing a security clearance.

 

When I passed the posted time frame I saved all records of attempted contact emails, printed all e-request attempts, noted all agent IDs, time & dates when called the 1-800# (about  every 10th day), filed for a obdumus case, the last thing I was going to do was to write to the Senator's office.

At least per my understanding, after about a year when all else has failed, and with the above evidence I could try a writ de mandamus case, what else one can do but to keep on trying....

 


fands113013MalePakistan2014-07-23 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval from TSC on 7-21-14:)

Thank you, I slept really well last night. I had spoken to a very nice Tier-2 rep on the 30th and was told that our file was still pending security check, an had also filed with the obdumus(sp) since that can mean anything with possible long waits times. 

 

It has been so long that I need to refresh myself on the next steps:), good luck to everyone else


fands113013MalePakistan2014-07-23 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval from TSC on 7-21-14:)

I finally received our NOA2 approval from TSC after 221 days, NOA1 was dated was Dec 12th, 2013. I  was starting to feel quiet down last week but then I woke up and there was the email and the text, so to everyone waiting for their approval it is coming soon.


Edited by fands113013, 23 July 2014 - 09:20 AM.

fands113013MalePakistan2014-07-23 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 
I hope that still stands. Unfortunatley that was the case after the earthquake (form dated 3/10/2011)  Would be WONDERFUL for us if so as there is no indication it has lapsed.  Either way, just happy we are on the last leg of our journey to be together! Cheers for that!


I hope it goes quick for you though. Stay strong.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Hey everyone! Just found this thread! We are also July filers, July 31 to be exact. Was assigned to CSC but am noticing a little bit of a slow down as of late.  Ugh ;-(  Anyway, can't wait to start hearing NOA2 news for July filers!! Let the fun (waiting) times begin!
 


Have you seen this? You should be getting your approval soon you get a automatic expedite for Haiti
http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
It can typically take about 10 days don't worry it will come.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-05 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

 
I haven't even mailed him my divorce decree or birth certificate yet. xD I just got most of the paperwork together yesterday, I was waiting for my company to get me copies of my 2012 W2 and a letter of employment.


You still have a little time lol. But get cracking with the info. Medical needs to be done.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

On September 4, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.
 
About Damned time!


At last thank god!!

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-04 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

We've been in transit since this Tuesday, August 20th. I'm not sure how long it'll take to ship, but since we received our NOA2, we've both moved. I just had him go ahead and email the embassy just in case they receive it soon.

As for the medical, he hasn't had it yet. He was unable to track down records of his vaccinations, so he's just getting the required shots again. For one, I think it's the MMR, there's 2 doses, and he'll have his second one October 1. So we will have to schedule everything for after that.


I called the dos and they told me it gets sent two ways one electronically which takes about 3 days to show on the consulates system they also send it by mail which takes about a week to arrive at the consulate. She said they wait to receive both then they send out packet 3. The reason I even called them was cos the CEAC website was saying in transit Nd that my interview was provided to me by NVC so was a little confused about that. But she said that was a error that the consulate provides the interview date not NVC.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-22 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

We've been "in transit" to Vancouver since Tuesday. I had B go ahead and send an email to the embassy last night requesting packet 3. Due to the fact that he needs one more shot for the medical and me wanting to be there, we are looking to schedule the interview sometime in early October.

was that last Tuesday or a week ago? We Been in transit since wens day yesterday? Trying to get a idea how long it's going to take. Maybe I should go book my medical too if its going to be a while. The medical I can always schedular for a few weeks from now.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-22 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

 
Weird, I wonder if they changed the process, or if I was given misinformation.
 
I haven't gotten my NoA2 in the mail yet either... I'm calling tomorrow.



I received mine on the 3rd. Were you vsc tsc transfers? I stayed at vsc.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-08 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

 
It is a struggle all the way through, but the thing is that I have heard that TSC must send back to VSC all the approved petitions and then VSC sends us the hard copies and forwards the file to NVC and that process itself is messing things up for some of us.
 Thanks for sharing your experience and good luck with the rest of this so called journey.


From what you said it all seems so complicated and time consuming not to mention costly now I sure know what the $340 dollars was for lol. I hope you receive it soon.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

We are NOA1 April 8 and NOA2 July 28, but still waiting for hard copy over the mail, but besides that there are no signs of TSC sending anything to the NVC :(
 
We are originals in Vermont and transferred to Texas.
 
I keep calling USCIS to see if I could speak to a tier 2 rep. but they make excuses all the way and that since our case is already approved they are done with it and that there is no action they can take for us at this point.




We are 29th July approved. We received ours on 3rdAugust we are not transfers but we are from vsc. You should have received the hard copy by now. Hate to say this but I believe the battle really begins now with the time it is taking for Uscis to transfer files to NVC. So I am bracketing myself for the long wait. When I called I was told 8 weeks. Not to mention that they started as if yesterday to do another tsc transfer two people that was part of my may group that had not been approved yet got transfered out yesterday on the 6th August. God help us all lol.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-07 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1
Yes that's brilliant! Am still patiently waiting here. For mine since may dates are all over the place who knows when we will get noa2.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-28 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

It means "OMG" it's an internet meme type thing. LOL
 
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Hey congratulations at last huh.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-28 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1
This means the current transfers maybe till end of april. That's good news guys. You will soon get your approvals.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-10 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1
Hi All

We filed May 2013 so just missed the April month but it would be nice to get some support from the group through this long journey. Perhaps others who filed in May will follow. We filed the I-129f on the 02/05/2013 to Dallas lockbox with next day delivery via USPS. It was received and signed but we have not received a text or email yet for a NoA1 we should be directed to Vermont. So fingers crossed we here something in the next few days. Hope things move along within 6 months.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-06 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTRANSFERS: On , we transferred your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), to your local USCIS Office for further processing.


MY F JUST FILED JULY 9, 2013, IT WAS ON ACCEPTANCE BY JULY 12, 2013.. THEN WE GOT NOA1 HARDCOPY NOTICE DATE IS JULY 16, 2013..THEN JULY 22, 2013 ALIEN REGISTRATION NUMBER WAS CHANGE. WHEN I CHECK  MY CASE STATUS AUGUST 7, 2013( YESTERDAY) I SAW THE MESSAGE WAS CHANGE BUT STILL  UNDER INTIAL REVIEW. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? NOA2 SOON??

 

"On August 6, 2013, we transferred your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), to  your local USCIS Office for further processing.  The new office has jurisdiction over your case and will send you a decision as soon as processing is complete or you will be notified if further information or action is needed."  

 


This a transfer to tsc . A lot of people have had the same situation as yours . The transfers all started on the 6th and have continued. At this point all you can do is site and wait. If you want more info read the first page of this thread plenty info there about the transfer and why they have occurred. This can be a good thing it means at least you may get your noa2 in a few months or less.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-08 04:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2012 filers
Mine said no trace. On the certificate.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-24 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2012 filers
Was that the cover letter you saw?
What does the report say?
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-24 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2012 filers
Also just to let you know it all really depends on the employer if they decide to take you to court for a conviction. most cases its not really worth their while to do that especially when its a relatively small amount of money, hence a caution or warning is more appropriate. You don't need to go to court to get a caution or warning here.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-24 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2012 filers

Well, unfortunately, his interview is on Monday, so I'm not sure we could get any paperwork that quickly. I don't know what I'm going to do if he gets denied based on something he didn't even do. crying.gif And, I know that I'm unfamiliar with UK law, but I have a degree that is accredited by the American Bar Association as well as a degree in the Administration of Justice, and it doesn't make much sense to me that someone could be found guilty or confess to a crime without a conviction, let alone without being aware of even being charged with the crime. I would think that something more than just a caution would show up if that were the case. The report gave me the impression that the caution must have been placed on all who were questioned due to never concluding who was guilty. Perhaps that's just a difference between U.S. and UK law...i'm just having trouble wrapping my mind around it. And I know he didn't do it, much less confess to something he didn't do. cray5ol.gif


I do understand what you mean however. If he saying they cautioned all the people working there. He would still need to provide evidence that this occurred. Is there no way he can reschedule the interview. I fear he may end up in AP for a long period of time till they ascertain or obtain the evidence from him. Just a heads up on what would end up happening.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-24 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2012 filers

As my fiance's interview date is fast approaching, he is getting more and more nervous. Not so much about the questions, but because of something that showed up on his police report from when he lived in the UK a few years ago. Apparently, where he was working 50 pounds went missing, and all of the junior staff were questioned. He didn't take the money, has no idea who did, and never heard another thing about it. Needless to say, we were quite shocked that his police report came back stating, "Caution: Robbery by Employee." Please tell me they won't deny his visa over something he was merely questioned about. I mean, if he had been charged, I would think that it would have said something about him not showing up to a court date or not paying a fine or something. Does anyone know of something that minor, which he wasn't guilty of or even charged for, being a big problem for getting a fiance visa? 
 
I keep trying to assure him that as long as he's honest about what happened then he should be fine, but he wants some reassurance from more than just me. Please, please, please tell me this won't be more than a minor bump in the road. --Thanks!

Oh, and congrats to those with the recent approvals!! I'm so excited for you!! And you give me hope! :-)




Hello there.

Sorry to hear all. This but from my experiance of living in the uk for 32 years and also having just got my police report back two days ago as well .I wouldn't think they would put that on a report unless he was found guilty or confessed therefore had been cautioned as a first offence etc. are sure there is no more information he may have forgotten to give you regarding the matter? There are 3 things that they state on the report according to my cover letter. I hope I can help you understand how it works here in the UK. The first thing that can come on the report is a cover letter explaining the terms they use. if you have no conviction no arrest no reprimands no warnings or no cautions. That will generate a report saying -NO TRACE. Which is what I had on mine.

The second term is -NO LIVE TRACE. This says while there is criminal record information held about you this information does not appear on your police certificate as it is deemed no longer relevant. It still forms part of your criminal record history and it is your responsibility to declare it in accordance with the condition of your visa application.

The third term is: FURTHER INFORMATION STEPPED DOWN- Only relevant criminal record information is shown in the police certificate.


You will have to ask him which one of these has come up on that police certificate. If it is no live trace or further information stepped down. He will have to go and produce a report from the police office to prove he was not guilty or if he was that it was something petty. Just going to the interview without proof and getting to the root of the problem could either cause a denial or a very long delay. I hope I was able to help you understand how it all works. You can also go to the ACPO (Associate of Chief Police Officers website) WWW.Customer.resolutions@acro.pnn.police.uk

For more information and if you need to call them yourself here is the number for international callers 00441962871111 or UK number is 08456013999.

I hope this all helps. I do hope it all works out in your favour. But pls what ever you do advice him to be honest and truthful at his interview. Good luck with it.














NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-24 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received in less than a month!

Congrats dancin5hr.gif  Mine also took less than a month! about 22 days I think! so unexpected. Best of luck!


GJenMaleVenezuela2014-02-14 00:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDid I just get approved within a month time or is this a mistake

 Congrats  :joy: That happens! mine was approved in 22 days :)


GJenMaleVenezuela2014-04-20 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Interview in Qatar Approved!!!

Good news! Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2013-11-18 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNAO2 Approved - December Filer -

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-01-27 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!! :)

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-01-27 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThanks God,..k1 visa approved...

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-01-23 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Issued!!

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-04 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsISSUED!!!!!!

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-01-31 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 in only 26 days!

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-01-31 06:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-05 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!

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KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-13 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDon't overthink! Don't over worry!

Gr8 news! Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-18 13:26:00