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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Sydney K1 Visa Interview Experience

Great review! Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-14 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED!!!After 6 Months and 3 Days :-)

Gr8 news! Congrats to you both :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-15 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval of visa, but question about POE

She probably just had a bad day! you have nothing to worry about! Congrats on your approval :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-22 07:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Successful

Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-22 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvisa issued

Congrats to you :)

 


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-03-25 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Approved!

Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-03-27 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat an Amazing Experience at POE

That's great! Welcome to America smile.png


Edited by KASH2011, 11 February 2014 - 07:47 AM.

KASH2011MaleUganda2014-02-11 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat does it mean?

Sounds like an approval to me :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-04-08 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisas IN HAND & Flight to U.S. Booked!!

Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-04-09 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!

We were approved today!  :joy:  :joy:

I told you so! Congrats to you both :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-04-09 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNO2 APPROVED!!!!

Congrats to you and good luck with the next round! :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-04-13 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How wonderful.. Congrats to you both :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-03-15 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Approved - Stockholm, SE

Congrats to you :)


KASH2011MaleUganda2014-05-09 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

We got approved yesterday! Just got the official notice and web site update this morning. We were transferred to Texas from VSC.

 

http://www.visajourn...sferred-to-tsc/


Dustin and JanenMalePhilippines2013-06-14 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved! 114 Days from start to finish.

Congrats!


SoojungFemaleSouth Korea2013-12-19 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRefused

Today my fiance had his interview with the Kingston embassy. I have yet to actually hear from him as he left his phone with someone in a town close by since it's not allowed inside the embassy. I knew he should be finishing up so I checked visa status and and it says refused. I called DOS and due to the fact the embassy has finalized the process, they were unable to tell me the reason is. I am going crazy over here as I've seen so many get approved every day. What do we do next?

 

My fiance was also refused a K1 visa on 9/11. He was given a paper saying that he is likely to become a public charge because I don't make enough money. You might wanna talk to him asap to see what paper was given to him. It doesn't say DENIED, so he has another chance.. we're going thru the same thing. :( cray5ol.gif


krinamejFemalePhilippines2013-09-18 07:57:00
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.

That was quick. Been waiting for 3 days, still nothing.. do they transfer all cases to TSC?


krinamejFemalePhilippines2013-07-13 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat to do?

On december 15 , 2012 my i-130 pettition was approved. uscis sent my wife an aprroval notice.but we have not receved a notice that it has been forwared to NVC. Its been over a year now and my case has not been forwared to nvc what can i do to resolve this issue. Thank you

 

did you ever call NVC?


rylforeverFemaleMexico2014-01-06 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Denied! :(

I will more than likely just go to Mexico and be with him. I have already lived in Mexico for two years to be with him. We have a child together so finding someone else isn't an option.

 

 

I actually love it there in Mexico and wish I could go more often. :) I wish you and your family the best!


rylforeverFemaleMexico2014-01-16 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Denied! :(
So sorry for the news this must be a really difficult time for you two. I know you have an attorney already, but i think you should get a second opinion. Also go over to the immigrate2us.net page it has tons of information on waivers and bans. Good luck.
rylforeverFemaleMexico2014-01-15 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTier 2 officer AND supervisor not putting a request in

contact your local congressional office, they can submit a congressional inquiry on your behalf.


rylforeverFemaleMexico2014-04-24 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

Approved last night, NOA2 email received! No RFE for not stating which state we plan to marry in, and my petetioner lives in Georgia. I will add it to my updated letter of intent to the interview along with the laws, just in case.


mstewartMaleCanada2013-10-17 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

We're filling out same-sex petiton on Monday!! So excited!


mstewartMaleCanada2013-08-01 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch (2012) filers...
Hello everyone!!
I guess better late than never. We received our NOA1 3/28 and hoping and praying everyday that tomorrow will be our day.
Good luck and best wishes to all.
Vanessa&DagoMaleDominican Republic2012-04-30 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRefused

Today my fiance had his interview with the Kingston embassy. I have yet to actually hear from him as he left his phone with someone in a town close by since it's not allowed inside the embassy. I knew he should be finishing up so I checked visa status and and it says refused. I called DOS and due to the fact the embassy has finalized the process, they were unable to tell me the reason is. I am going crazy over here as I've seen so many get approved every day. What do we do next?



I'm so sorry to hear this. If he admitted his drug use then I'm sure he was just doing what he thought was the right thing by "fessing up". This is terrible but at least it's only a year ban. I know that seems like a lot , trust me I've been away from my fiancee now since June and that seems like an eternity but I have to keep reminding myself that there are people who have to deal with a ten year ban and some who have permanent reasons they can't be together so be thankful. With that said I know this SUCKS majorly. We put a lot of time, money, effort, stress and more into this process so for him to be denied for a little weed is heartbreaking. All I can say is, plan lots of trips to see him, skype, call, do the best you can and a year will fly by. Sorry again and best of luck to you.


jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-09-18 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

I just talked to a nice lady at USCIS and she told me our I-129F is being processed and if I don't hear anything at the 5 month mark, to call back. We are being processed by the TSC.


What number did you call?

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-10-23 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

You're almost there!! Looks like based of your timeline information you're possibly getting your application adjudicated between November 8 and November 16. I know it's so hard not to check on a daily basis, but you can stress out yourself and your significant other by doing so. My estimated timeframe before NOA2 was October 23-November 3. I can bet you you'll get your NOA2 any day now, you just see.


Thanks for the encouragement. Trying my best to be patient. :/

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-10-23 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed
Still no alien registration number change for me. It's been 42 days since we applied and 31 days since we received the NOA1 hard copy. This waiting is killer. When you don't get something that everyone else gets you freak out. The anxiety and paranoia was so bad one day that it led my fiancée to ban me from checking our status for at least a week. Instead she'll check it and let me know if there's been any change (I'm not allowed to ask her, I have to wait until she tells me). Argh! I expect to wait a while for my noa2 but I really thought my alien # would be changed by now.

Edited by jens_prodigy, 19 October 2013 - 03:43 PM.

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-10-19 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  APPROVED!!!!!!! Just got the text and checked USCIS website, we are approved!!!!!!!!!!!dancin5hr.gif
 
 


FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! Congratulations!! What amazing news! And this comes what, a couple days after your RFE reply?? WOWWWWW. What a quick turn-around. All I can say is congratulations and good luck with the rest of your journey!

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-10-12 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

 
My timeline should be working, but just in case!
 
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Transferred? Texas Service Center on 2013-08-12
Consulate : Amsterdam, Netherlands
I-129F Sent : 2013-07-18
I-129F NOA1 : 2013-07-23
I-129F NOA2 : 2013-10-01
 
 
Good luck to everyone still waiting - just be patient, it will come when you least expect it!  biggrin.png











Congrtulations!!! Good luck your next step!

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-10-02 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

Hello everyone! I started this forum for people that will be looking into and filing a I-129F application for their same sex partners. I have to say that VisaJourney.com is an extremely helpful website to gather information on how to create and arrange your K-1 package. I used this website's Step by Step guide to create my package, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide. I decided to take on this venture on my own after being turned away by a local Immigration Lawyer. Another awesome website is ImmigrationEquality.com. These guys have poured their souls into fighting for same sex rights. I am extremely grateful that they fought without giving up and in huge part we are here because of their help. I have emailed them with questions about this process and they do reply back with any questions I have. They might take a few days to reply, but I can only imagine what their inbox looks like, so it's understandable. They also work with and train lawyers all over the country about same sex immigration. They can refer you to lawyers, unfortunately no lawyers in my local area participate. 

 

I have been with my fiance for 10 years, 10 wonderful years. I can't say it hasn't been tough, but I think I have had it easy compared to other people. I live in El Paso, TX, which is just a border hop to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, where my fiance lives. Jumping back and forth on a daily basis has been hard, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat if I had to. The day section 3 of DOMA was demolished I was with my fiance. I sat staring at the TV in disbelief. I was scared, excited, happy, and nervous all at the same time. I started working on the I-129F application that same day.

 

I filled out the I-129F application, making sure to fill in every question. Please read through the application's instructions a few times so that you feel comfortable filling it out. I created my 1-129F Cover letter, and our letters of intent to marry from the templates on this website. I only changed one thing on the letter of intent to marry letters, and that was to include that we had every intent to marry within 90 days of entry into the United States in a state where it is lawful. As far as evidence of our relationship, I knew I only had to send 3-5 pictures, but I sent 26. I included pictures documenting the 10 years we have been together. I figured what more evidence can I send to prove we've been together in an ongoing relationship than pictures that document our aging together. I did not send letters or anything more. I am not saying you should not send, every situation is different. I did go to my bank and requested a temp check to pay for the application fee. This way I would be able to see the day USCIS cashed my check.

 

I think I must have checked my package about 50 times before I placed it in an Express Mail package and sealed it. I did not buy a fancy folder, nor did I include fancy cover letters for every section of the package. I made things easy for whomever was going to open the package. I paid for Express Mail to have peace of mind, and to get it their faster. It turned out it wasn't going to be as fast as I wanted. I went to the post office on July 19th, a Friday. The USPS employee told me it would not be delivered Saturday because of course U.S. Government buildings are not open on Saturdays. He did assure me that delivery was guaranteed and they would deliver Monday, July 22nd. Sure enough, I checked on Monday and it had been signed for and delivered. I was not expecting USCIS to send me and NOA1 or even cash my check until maybe a week or two after. I checked my bank app on July 25th in the morning and saw that USCIS had cashed my check. A few hours later I received an email from USCIS stating they had accepted my package, NOA1. I was completely extatic! I know NOA1 is not a big deal, but still this was very exciting for me and my fiance. I did not think I would be getting more notifications until 5 months or so, but on July 30th I got another notification stating that my Alien Registration Number had changed relating to my I-129F, Petition for Fiance. 

 

I know my journey has just started, and I still have a long wait ahead of me, but I hope this information is useful for someone else. I hope people use this forum to also document their same sex K-1 journey. I will continue to update this forum as time progresses. I really do hope I am helping someone else out with this forum. Please feel free to use this forum for your questions and to share your journeys! dancin5hr.gif 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for starting this forum. My fiancee and I - been together 7.5yrs are putting together our packet now. Good luck to you and good luck to us!!!! As for the "proof" we are sending photos as well as a few itineraries for travel however I Wish I had more receipts etc.I wish we would've kept more things. We are also sending two wedding invitations from friends's weddings over the past two years and our photos at the wedding. That should corroborate  the date I think...maybe. I don't know. Any help we can get before we send off this packet will be greatly appreciated. :)


jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2013-09-03 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat the Heck???

Adjucating is making a decision... So they are processing your case and will soon render a decision... In other words, it is moving now at least!


Thank you!

jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2014-05-16 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat the Heck???
What does this mean anyone?

My fiancé received this email this afternoon:

"Our systems show the required security checks have been completed and your case will soon be with an adjudicaiton officer. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60 days of the date of this letter. "

Eight months since receiving the NOA1 and after THREE service requests, this is Not the email we wanted to see. Why's it taking so long? Thankful that we're finally done with background checks but what does adjudication mean?
Help!







jens_prodigyFemaleBahamas2014-05-15 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAP
Cingratulation.. U mind sharin ya interview xperience for those of us goin in January
WprecisionNot TellingNigeria2013-12-26 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Vermont Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number EAC***... Its 2months now and the mail hasn't come, this 's so annoyin. April fillers, has any1 got theirs?

WprecisionNot TellingNigeria2013-06-03 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvisa approuved but status keep update to "ready..." on ceac...?

My husband has his visa already and is living here in the USA. CEAC still says "AP". He was approved after the interview and just a few days later, it went to AP. It never came out of AP, but... it was delivered to him and all. Same with another woman I know whose fiance was approved just a few days before mine. Check the post office or location where they send the visa/passport when it's done being printed (if other than your home). My husband's too about 7 days after the approval at the interview to actually be processed and delivered.


y3ll0wMaleHaiti2014-01-13 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSEM interview experience Nov 7, 2013- VISA APPROVED!!!
Congratulations...
swadesh2013MaleIndia2013-11-08 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa... approved!!

My fiance just had his K1 visa interview this morning... very smooth and straight forward, in and out in 2 hours... approved!!!

 

Total processing time was just under 8 months since first filing I-129F. The really tough part was waiting 5+ years for DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) to be struck down so that we actually could have the legal right to marry.

 

Every bit of the journey worth it!

 

For those of you in process, hang in there, you'll be celebrating soon! Thanks to all for your incredible help!


TAB2TABMaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-21 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE documents required - K1 visa

Thank you!!


TAB2TABMaleUnited Kingdom2014-03-31 21:06:00