ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Next Week, I think I screw up, please help!

It is not that easy as it seems but you never know the mood of the Visa Officer. I would suggest you to write to the Embassy because it is out of NVC and USCIS hands. Please address the issue by mentioning the Case #, Interview Date, Beneficiary Name and DOB along with your information. At least your fiancé will

have ground to explain with your justification of error.  I remember fixing name Parm to Param was a great deal and got delayed for months. You should do whatever you can do and it won't hurt rather than not doing anything. Good luck!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-08-11 11:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical complication, because of X-ray

This is becoming very normal in these days which is called Sputum Test for TB for US Visa and it is time and money consuming with frustration. Well this will not affect the interview, you should plan as normal interview. Once the interview is done then they will tell you to submit your Medical Report to the nearest Drop Off box within a year (I have seen this in my sisters case).  They do not hold the Visa but will hold the process till you submit the requirements. Once the requirements are complete then they will start the process and let you know the out come of your Visa Application. Good Luck!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-10-03 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion3 weeks still in READY..

It is hard to draw line by looking at CEAC status cause the way I read here is not consistent the way it changes. My sisters case is In AP since December of last year and the were asked to submit more evidence under 221(g) which I did while I was there in the beginning of January. Never got any positive response from DOS or support@ustraveldocs.com and flat answer was,'we'll let you know or call you since it is in AP'. I got my Senator involved and they said we are waiting for the passports to be submitted.

I personally submitted both passports for my sister and her husband and they returned next week after I dropped with the more evidence. Now my sister dropped the passports with at Drop Off place and the status on CEAC shows 'READY',  'Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state....info_3731.html'.

What should I get out of this or what should I do since this is the first day with this status?
 

 


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-30 09:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSomeone please help! Given a 221g but instructions NOT clear!

Claimed Income is whatever income your co-sponsor Mentioned on I-864 form. Regardless you attached the proofs already but at this point they are asking for proofs and certainly you don't want to tell them you already did. Better way to handle would be to get 'Benefit Verification Letter' from SSA or any which can accomplish the steady income and same with the Pension to establish steady income like most recent 'Pension Credit award'. Hope this will help and you will see more VJrs with other opinions !!!!!! Good Luck!


BillykMaleIndia2014-01-30 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAP IS OVERRRR!! VISA IS BEEN APPROVED FINALLYY!!

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-30 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BillykMaleIndia2013-03-25 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOut of AP and Visa ISSUED!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!dancin5hr.gif I m so happy for u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-08-16 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo-one can tell us where our approved file is

New employees who are not properly trained in the process

I agree - we can't afford trained employees or train them cause of our poor economy. Is there anybody watches them at all or it is a free will agency?  Once you raise any issue then the period for response would be two weeks regardless who makes the mistake. We can see cases moving forward without any sequence with the same Visa Category from the same Center why is that? Seems to me if the officer gets the file for shipping then it gets out or sits when he/she comes back from vacation or so. 


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-05 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting In Line!

We're waiting in line to enter the embassy for my fiancee's visa interview! Wish us luck!

Best of Luck !!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-09 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDenied K-1 - finally got response - says cash and sexual favors demanded in exchange for immigrant petition

Sorry to hear that - it is shocking.  Hard to believe the people we consider the best who have a separate statue written in terms of dignity and respect  can come to the conclusion without solid proves.  One thing is sure that the script has been inserted in error and it is classified between DOS and USCIS.  As we know the NVC is a private contractor and they are currently well known for their mistakes.

 

When comes to K-1 Visa it does not establish any statutory relationship it is a provision to get your fiancé to the country to get married.  Now you got something you could not have in your hands and hire an attorney he will be more helpful. I never heard DOS or USCIS can reveal such information directly with the applicants/beneficiaries, it could happen in Immigration Courts. When we submit the chat or e-mails then they can access everything from your accounts regardless you submitted or not. Currently I submitted phone bills for my sisters case and I was under the impression they will see calls I made to my sister to establish a genuine relationship but they start calling people of the bills to ask, who are we? when my sister got married? how many kids she have? Can you imagine how many people we call and they might know our family history? Mostly people they called could not even recognize us cause I am here for 23 years and my sister got married 36 yrs ago. Things don't make sense but sorry we can't help, they are doing their job.  Again - sorry and it is embarrassing as well.

 

 

 


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-23 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp! Medical Oct 31st, Interview Nov 4th!!!

No - he should not miss the interview at all. If he gets the medical report for the interview is good but if not then he can submit later days. It won't affect his interview at all but by rescheduling he will be experiencing delay of weeks and weeks to get the next appointment.


BillykMaleIndia2013-10-25 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 visa approved! But.. administrative processing?

Sorry to hear that - It is true as you learned by Google but this is also true we can not pin point the reason for AP. Yes - it can take from days to months but I suggest you for now to think positive and the result will be in your favor. Sometimes we have seen here and I also experienced the CEAC status changes daily and this process should be pronounced as Annoying Process. Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-12-18 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI NEED HELP PLEASE!!!
Expedite Criteria

 

All expedite requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are granted at the discretion of the Director. The burden is on the applicant or petitioner to demonstrate that one or more of the expedite criteria have been met. The criteria are as follows:

  • Severe financial loss to company or individual
  • Extreme emergent situation
  • Humanitarian situation
  • Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States
  • Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from official United States Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to our Government)
  • USCIS error
  • Compelling interest of USCIS

Note: Discretionary expedite requests for petitions and applications that have Premium Processing Service available will not be considered for expedite processing.  The only exception is when the petitioner is a not-for-profit organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service. For information regarding premium processing, please refer to the premium processing webpage.

If you have already filed your application or petition:

You can make an expedite request by contacting the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283.  The NCSC will take a ?service request? and forward your expedite request to the office with jurisdiction over the application or petition.  You also have the options of 1). visiting your local office by scheduling an InfoPass appointment or 2). writing a letter to the local office or service center.


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-20 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 visa requirement form.

Thank you so much!!

it is really helpful heart.gif

 

I have another question sad.png

i live in California but i will go to abroad to stay with my fiance.

Do i have to submit the form based on California address or Outside of US?

 

(But i will send the forms in abroad though)

 

If you are filing a standalone Form I-130, and you live in:

Mail your application to:

   

[Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Dakota,

Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming]

 

 

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

USCIS
ATTN: I-130
PO Box 21700
Phoenix, AZ 85036


For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: I-130
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S 
Suite 100


Phoenix, AZ 85034 

 

 

 

[Outside the United States]

 

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service: 

USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: I-130
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517 


I am little confused about the visa category you mentioned, as you said you are going to stay with your fiancé', are you planning to get married or just visiting? Other thing you should concentrate on filing I-130 it will be based upon filing as fiancé or spousal visa. Fiancé visa is not CR-1 it would be K-1 and this will be helpful if you can clarify may be I missed in the thread !!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-24 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp in filling out I-864....

I am the petitioner and gathering information on filling out I-864 for my husband. Also i have a co-sponsor who filled out I-864. I am the agent of the case and doing everything on my own which is why i am confused about the form.

On the form first page under "MAILING ADDRESS" (2.a) do i have to put in my USA address or my husand's?Keep in mind that i am the CHOICE OF AGENT on the case.

Also what about on the co-sponsor I-864 first page on the form under "MAILING ADDRESS (2.a) does the co-sponsor put his address or the applicants which is my husband?

 

I am trying to wrap up the packet so please help and guidance is much appreciated!

 

Thank you,

 

Fahad & Navin

 

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Can you please add here your findings? Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-10-04 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp in filling out I-864....

abet confusing for sure but it is a part of Part 2. which relates to Principal Immigrant information. So you need to put your husbands address.


BillykMaleIndia2013-09-25 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I file for spousal visa while I-129F is in AP at New Delhi Embassy?

Well - I thought contacting Senator will help. My sisters case was in AP for nine months at New Delhi but our Senator helped to resolve the issue. My suggestion is to wait if you think the supporting documents and material you provided is completely genuine. It won't take other year to resolve the case but CR-1 will and definitely have impact of K-1 findings on CR-1 as well. Call Senators office and keep bugging them until they don't get any response.


BillykMaleIndia2013-11-15 18:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I file for spousal visa while I-129F is in AP at New Delhi Embassy?

In 9 months - did you contact the New Delhi Embassy or DOS here in US?  If you did not then I suggest you to do so by calling DOS first. Of course they won't have any response to make you feel comfortable but  next thing you should do to contact your local Congressman/Senator, that will stir the pot.  You should not proceed to different category unless you don't have results for the first. If something is holding K-1 it certainly won't go away that easily by doing CR-1.  You will get the results in matter of days not by looking at CEAC status but by contacting the people I mentioned. Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!!!


BillykMaleIndia2013-11-15 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform i-134

hello all,
the form i-134 has two pages.
does needs to be on one (1) page front and back?
and does need to be notarized?
thank you

Hello Charlie1,

Well - yes there are two pages and they don't need to be on front and back. This form does not need to be notarized. Supporting documents accomplish the validity of your signature. Hope this will be helpful.
BillykMaleIndia2012-05-22 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre tax forms and W2 absolutely necessary with I134?

Is it absolutely necessary that I and my cosponsor provide tax returns and w2 with i134 if I supply other forms of evidence of a stable job and income above the poverty guidelines (employer letter, pay stubs, bank statements, etc)?

Please help! Ive asked multiple times and can't seem to get a clear answer sad.png

 

No absolutely not as per USCIS instructions. If you can then you don't need to do a lot to establish stable income. You need to provide the bank statement summary for one year, current balance, your pay stubs for last six months, employer letter explaining your job whether it is temporary or permanent. Even you provide all this but providing Tax Transcripts for last three years always plus and law abiding individual. 

The other thing the Consulate can make you to do anything. My two cents.......


Edited by Billyk, 26 November 2013 - 11:46 AM.

BillykMaleIndia2013-11-26 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied - US Consulate Mumbai

Sorry to hear that - one thing I experienced that the Attorney can be helpful (may be) but the best option would be to take a flight and get married. It will be faster than following the K-1 proceedings.


BillykMaleIndia2013-10-02 15:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical examentation K 1 visa

We haven't had that happen, but I saw another poster had a positive test for syphilis at the test and spent 10 months before they could retake the tests to come into the country


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-05 13:26:00
CanadaBeneficiary

Beneficiary got NOA2 in the mail and went from there :)


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-02 03:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Papers Submitted!!!
We submitted our documents ONE day after April Fools day to avoid any bad luck :) Now we're playing the 'wait and see' game!!

Lets cross our fingers and hope the visa gets approved soon! :)
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-06 06:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCheck cashed...NOA1 on the way,,,,?
Congratulations!! It will be on the way soon! :)
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPRIL I129F APPROVAL!!! :)

Thank you so much! I am thrilled!!

 

They provided NOA1 on April 11th and transferred it to California.

 

Good luck on your journey!


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-07-09 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPRIL I129F APPROVAL!!! :)

I think I might be among the first I129F filers for April to get a response. I was hoping it wouldn't get outside their 5 month window since they are so backed up right now.

 

It took us only 2.5 month to get our response!!!!! :)

 

I hope everyone hears back on theirs soon!


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-07-09 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWho else is a April filer?

I filed in April and got my NOA 2 in the mail today!!! :)


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-07-09 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-797 (NOA2) Question

We received our NOA2 and after recieving the hard copy, I noticed there are two dates. One is 7-2-2013 (date of approval), whereas the other date is 11-1-2013. 

 

Does anyone know what the second date is? Is that the latest time he can enter the US?

 

Thank you everyone!! I don't know what I'd do without this community! :)


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-01 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTier 2 officer call back

My fiancée called the USCIS because my status changed from 'initial review' to 'At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.' 2 days ago And they said a tier 2 officer will be calling her back in 79 minutes. Lets hope its good news!!

 

What was the verdict? Hoping good things for you two! :)


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-02 03:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved- Question

Not necessarily. If beneficiary doesn't have his/her interview before the expiry date on the NOA 2, the Consulate will extend it a further 4 months meaning yours then will be 03/01/2014

 

 

Thank you so much! I appreciate it :) I wasn't sure about the procedure around it and NVC officer didn't know either. Thank you!! 


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-02 03:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved- Question

Hi Everyone!

 

My fiance and I had our NOA2 early in July. On the approval form, it said our approval was valid until 11-1-2013. Is that the date he must enter the US by or what does that mean?

 

Thank you, everyone! I don't know where I'd be without such a wonderful international community! Good luck on your journeys :)


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-02 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot I-797 "notice of action" in mail (we're approved) what is this

Hey me and my boyfriend found out online that we got approved.
a couple days later I received in the mail from the department of homeland security a "notice of action"
it says i-797 notice of action
im just wondering is this the NOA2 or am I waiting for something else to come with some instructions for us?
This thing I got doesn't really have any instructions for us it just says we are approved and stuff.



 

 

This is your NOA2. Now your case will be sent to the NVC and after a few weeks, forwarded to the correct visa. Call the NVC in a week or two to see if they have your case. You will be issued a new case number once it's processed at NVC. From now on, all contact will be with the embassy (after NVC forwards it on) and no action is required until then. 

 

Congratulations!


GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-08-05 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCreate a VJ timeline to track your case and get estimated approval dates :)
I love all the info and apps! Thank you so much!
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry?
My fiance accidently sent me the wrong version of the form (the version I wrote for myself). He didn't remember to update it with his details, etc.

I'm leaving the US soon and heading back to Denmark and need to submit the forms sooner rather than later.

Would it be possible for him to just sign it and email it back to me?

Or is it absolutely necessary to have an original sent in?

I'd appreciate any help and advice you all can give me!! :)
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-02-23 03:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor for i129f
Yes, you will need a cosponsor. If you got a job in the meantime, it doesnt matter as long as you make under the required level.

You can have your brother co-sign. Its common, especially for young couples.
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding crimminal record
I would do a quick free consult with an immigration lawyer, similar as you would when interviewing them.

Maybe not the most ethical, but if you cant afford it its a good solution.

Any small mistakes can have big consequences with regards to a visa. I wouldnt think it would make you unable to be a petitioner, but it would most likely flag your application and put it under more scrutiny.
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I Need to Renew My Passport?
Yes, unfortunately you need your passport to be valid 6+ months when you get your visa.

Personally, I wouldnt let your passport lapse when you move internationally.
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifference in time from proposal to filing k1
If you plan on moving in 10 months, I would start the paperwork today. The process generally takes 10 months or more!
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa
According to their website on Feb 28, they were still dealing with July 2012 visas.

Some people who submitted applications in Oct/Nov/December have already heard back.

Maybe you can call to followup on its status?
GreatDaneFemaleDenmark2013-04-12 07:24:00