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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

I filed in July and our I-129f petition has already been approved?? Anyone else get approved so quickly? I'm sort of in shock right now, we had assumed it would be a longer process...


ChristyAndMartinFemaleCzech Republic2013-08-29 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just wanted to join the thread, I got "touched" July 18th :)


ChristyAndMartinFemaleCzech Republic2013-08-01 05:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just finished my medical and will come back tomorrow for the result...and I have checked our case  via CEAC and said it is now READY FOR INTERVIEW...WOW!....thank God! I need to bring with me this notice to the SLEC tomorrow....:-) God bless me with good results for my medical...:-) and we have scheduled my interview on October 24, too...they allowed us to make the appointment via phone even if they dont have yet the hardcopy of our case yet...the lady at first didn't want to schedule us and so my fiance was just quiet listening to her on the other line while talking and explaining things but eventually (thanks to her), she said to my fiance that she will allow it but we should make sure to check first if they have our case before the interview or else we will have to reschedule it...but now since it says at the CEAC that it is READY...so it means that my interview date is final already! Thank GOD! :-)

 

Congratulations. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-18 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 

I do not know if its only coincidence but we made a follow-up as above and then after a few hours we got an update... though RFE, we're still being positive that after nearly 80 days of waiting our case is being handled by someone.. goodluck!!!

Really that would be a huge coincidence. I am glad you got something an RFE is better than no news. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-04 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

We're now outside (at the bad end!) the range of VJ's estimated adjudication dates. 75 days since NOA1 and 73 days since our case was touched.

Does anyone have any insight into the reasons some cases sit unapproved while most of the others around them are processed?

Who else from July is still waiting on NOA2? I take my hat off to you, it can be incredibly exasperating!



It seems it just random can be a batch assigned to lazy officer it makes no sense since now 08/15/13 applications are being approved. Was yours transferred to Texas? Did u check online on uscis.gov the status. I recently saw an application go from RFE on 09/18/2013 to Initial processing due to a bad address . The mail was returned. https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do . EAC1390587928. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-03 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 Umm 7?

 

4 - 20 is 16 days

 

20 - 2nd is 12 days

 

or are you only doing work days?

Yes just working.  So 7 working 12 days all together is not too bad. I hate this RFE stuff. Keep us abreast of the situation at the NVC. From many posts it seems they are sent after 2 days of approval and received the next day. The processing seems to be 4-5 days. Keep us up to date. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-03 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

We had forgot to tick a box, got the RFE, in the mail on the 4th September, wasn't able to send it back straight away (fiance was out of state when it arrived), but they received it on the 20th. Then got my approval yesterday!

Thanks 7 days is encouraging. I did not count the 20th because it was a Friday and its when they got it. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-03 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Please provide more info what was the RFE about? I just got mine on 09/28/13 , it has not arrived in the mail. Please provide your RFE time line so i may estimate how long it will take. From when you received it, date you sent it in and approval and any other updates. Thanks

 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-03 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just checked the website, and APPROVED, that was after an RFE too!

Please provide more info what was the RFE about? I just got mine on 09/28/13 , it has not arrived in the mail. Please provide your RFE time line so i may estimate how long it will take. From when you received it, date you sent it in and approval and any other updates. 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-10-03 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

I am also waiting plus i had responded to an expedite request on 09/13/2013 and now nothing. I am so discouraged . Perhaps i should not even have tried to Expedite. People with NOA1s of 10 days later are getting approved . I am so so discouraged right now. NOA1 of 07/08/13. protest6wz.gif

 


MD & NMNot TellingKenya2013-09-25 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!

Thank you to everyone who answered my many questions. My visa was approved today!

 

My London embassy experience went very smoothly and I got myself all worked up for nothing. Don't panic! 

 

If anyone wants to hear about my interview questions or my process please ask anything I want to help anyone that I can, I realise its a stressful process!


Daytona2014Not TellingUnited Kingdom2014-02-10 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers

I'm sure All September 2013  filers will be  approved before December!

 

"Positivism is the name of the game"


ClivianiaFemaleSouth Korea2013-10-09 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Petion sent!

Best of luck!

 

 

Good luck! Be patient and remember in the end it will all be worth it smile.png

 

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

We sent ours Friday and I checked Fed Ex it was signed for this morning. So excited yet stressed!!! Welcome to the February pool of stress! Lol
Good luck!!! I think we all need it ! ????????

 

 

I can remember that feeling I was a March 2013 Petitioner... time flys good.gif

 

 

Welcome to the game of patience. Good luck on your journey

 

 

August 2013 Petitioner! And we had our interview a week ago! Be calm, have lots and lots of patience! Welcome on board!

 

 

Congratulations, I wish your petition be approved quick.

 

 

Thank you everyone for the well wishes.  Our petition arrived yesterday (thankful for tracking numbers), now just waiting patiently.  ClockWatch2.gif


EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-14 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Petion sent!
I hope everyone is well.

Happy to say I sent off our petition today! I know this is just the beginning but am excited the first step of many. That makes us a February petioner.

Now the wait begins!!




EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-10 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a response- February Filers

Texas has gotten slammed with bad weather the past two weeks.  That can explain the delay.  Hopefully they catch up soon.  I sent ours on 02/10.  I know it was delivered because it had a tracking number.  I had seen someone else that sent her on 02/07 and it arrived 02/10 via FedEx.  She also got her NOA1, via email or text (sorry dont recall which).  Give it some more time, hopefully you will here something soon.  

 

Unfortunately it takes a long time, and requires a lot of patience but in the end will all be worth it.  

 

Best of luck! 


EJAIFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-14 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!

hey guys  i am doing the fiance visa but i am a little confused on the whole thing grrrr. my fiance call nvc about a week now they told him that over case was shipped to the embassy here on the 31st of December. when he told me that i filled out the DS-160 and submit, what happen next should i just sit back and wait for them to send me packet 3. how should i wait until i receive help help help please


trillian thompsonNot TellingJamaica2014-01-15 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow long does it take to have a case number?

its vary depending on d country. we filed our petition march last year and i didn't get my case number until November, i thinks it 1 to 2 month after he NOA2 something when the USCIS send u the notification they don't send off the package to the NVC sometime it sit there for a month or 2 u just have to pray and keep d faith i hope this help uenergy.gif


trillian thompsonNot TellingJamaica2014-03-04 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

Yes a few people got their interview date yesterday's and they were all in January! I honestly though some were for December being that they aren't a full capacity. Maybe they have less staff for the holidays.


Yes your right seems they do have less staff.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-06 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again
Why are people waiting so long for a interview. Loran in January wow that is a long time from now. Why are they so back logged with every process. My CEAC changed yesterday on the 4th October. My forms were received on the 3rd September. London embassy is also taking long. I called dos to ask what the update was about and they tell me my forms only got logged on they are still waiting to give me a interview date. At this rate I doubt I will be able to travel after Christmas in December. :(
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-05 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

 
Actually im waiting since July 25 , thats when packet 3 arrived at the embassy since then no word.  Tried calling them nobody answers the line.
 
  Im going to trust CEAC , it says im ready for interview and has status updated case to July 25 , so they did get my Packet 3.
 
  Our lawyer also says Praia Embassy is notoriously slow , and theres word that they changed the Consular officer in the past month ...
 
  Can DOS help me i the embassy keeps not picking the phone? 
 
thank You









It's worth calling dos to see what the hold up is at the least they will tell you everything has been received they are just waiting for a interview date for you. That's the reply I got from dos when I called them yesterday.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-02 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

The DS-260 did only apply to those who's cases was after September but because my embassy sent out packet 3 on the 4 th September and I received it on the 6th September I thought It was best to be safe and fill it out than cause any more delays for us. In reality I had already sent my DS forms before I got packet 3 end of August. I felt they were taking their time so downloaded the forms and sent it then called dos to see if it was received. They confirmed it was I believe that then prompted them to send me the packet 3 on the 4th of September.

Why have you not had a interview yet since your case has been there since June.

 
I tought the DS-260 only applied to those with processing cases , from september onwards . Or was it a specific request from your embassy?  My case been NVC ready since June , and packet 3 didnt ask any ds-260.  Maybe because its Cape verde Africa?


Why have you not had a interview yet. June is a long time to be waiting.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

 
I tought the DS-260 only applied to those with processing cases , from september onwards . Or was it a specific request from your embassy?  My case been NVC ready since June , and packet 3 didnt ask any ds-260.  Maybe because its Cape verde Africa?


The DS-260 did only apply to those who's cases was after September but because my embassy sent out packet 3 on the 4 th September and I received it on the 6th September I thought It was best to be safe and fill it out than cause any more delays for us. In reality I had already sent my DS forms before I got packet 3 end of August. I felt they were taking their time so downloaded the forms and sent it then called dos to see if it was received. They confirmed it was I believe that then prompted them to send me the packet 3 on the 4th of September.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

no this is not available in my country if some one is from pakistan plz help me


This service is not available in all country's. London for example doesn't do this system either we have to wait to receive a letter for appointment.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

 
 
How unfortunate .

yes hopefully it is all resolved by the time we need to start filing for AOS and social security EAD.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again
Seems if it doesn't resume it is also affecting social security services here the information to read http://www.socialsec...y.gov/shutdown/
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

I'll take any date I just want to know that I have one! There's a backlog at every level right about now and I don't think this US gov't shut down is of any help either. I just pray a lot that this process is over soon.


I agree with you. The shut down is giving most of us food for though cos it could make a already long process even longer. We cN only pray they re open again soon.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again
To be honest guys there is a backlog and a waiting time for interviews. At the moment London embassy interview dates are currently taking 6-8 weeks. The best thing to do is to call dos and confirm they have any forms you have sent and if they say they do your job is done all you can do is wait it out for the inter view date to be given to you.
Been CEAC ready since August 28th am still waiting on a interview date to be given. Yet I have done medical and filled out all forms including online DS-260 and I have done police cert. I am good to go but no interview date yet.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again
That was packet 3 update being sent.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG STILL SHOCKED

well the first part is handing in forms police records affidavit of support medical records courier payment appointment letter passport and pics ect 
a few random questions what is your fiance name 
 
the second part is the questions about your relationship 
whats her name again 
what does she do 
where does she live 
mums name 
any siblings ect
then how did we meet and where 
when did we talk about marriage / engagement 
has she visited me 
 
 
 
then it was about the crime i told him all the truth he actually giggled said its not an issue 
took the oath and he approved me 
and honest its scary on the day but as soon as it stars it is easy relaxed and everyone is so very nice 
 
and i hope your interview goes cracking im sure it will and im sure another approval will be for you 
 
 
 
hope this helps sorry its not in great detail im just so tired and mentally drained 























Thanks for the information. Sounds simple enough .
I am sure your exhausted worried yourself to exhaustion. You can relax now and rest.
Congrats again well done. New life new beginning.
:) :)




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-17 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG STILL SHOCKED
See we told you you were stressing over nothing. Lol congrats hope mine goes well like yours did. Am due to go on Tuesday for my interview. Any heads up on what they asked you?
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-17 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsuscis notifications
They don't always log this online unless your a transfer to Texas. Buy you will get a letter once your file leaves NVC going to your consulate.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
[quote name="Lisa 1" post="6506240" timestamp="1378997783"]

Hi
 
Received my pkt 3 today dated 10th September from London and there is no mention on there of the DS 260, it's still asking for the DS 230 so I'm gonna follow the instructions...would you guys agree?[/quote

Hi

MY packet 3 was dated 4 th September like yours no mention of DS 260 anyway I called NVC today And was told I had to fill it out. They even gave me the invoice I'd number. You might want to give them a call to get yours.








NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-12 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.

If you want to play extra safe, fill out both and bring/send both. That way they have whichever they need.


Yes that is true. Although the letter they send does not have the invoice number to fill out the ds260 so one has to ask NVC for that number also when acquiring their case number. God what a heck of a process. It's physically and mentally draining.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-12 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
I suggest those currently at NVC ask this question. Since there Re so many conflicting information. Everyone is at diffrent phases.this whole ds260 has begun to confuse a lot of people. For me I know I do not need to fill DS 260.
But in order for others to not cause a delay in their petition it is best to ask your consulate or at the point when NVC case number is about to be given ask if you have invoice number for ds260. This way people will know. I do not dispute that this is something everyone has to fill in the future however this information does not pertain to everyone right now. We can all say which information pertains to ourself because we follow the instructions sent out by the consulate.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
I agree with UK-USA-K1 this is the instructions I was ALS given. Ds230 is still a requirement in London.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
I believe this information is country specific because the London embassy packet3 instruction does request the DS 230 and not the ds260.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview tomorrow HELP ME GOD
Good luck. Ours was today and we were approved. You will be fine.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-22 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow - soooooo nervous!
Congrats well done
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow - soooooo nervous!
Don't worry I had mine yesterday and got approved. you guys will succeed too. Wishing you the best
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-23 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 - NVC RECEIVE DELAYS
Totally agree. Overlook the rudeness and continue to be polite. It's the best way in our current situation.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-22 11:48:00