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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Will do and thanks :)

Oh and I didn’t include the instructions either, figured if they didn’t want the I-129F instructions they wouldn’t want the G-325A ones either.

Thanks for keeping up the timelines.

No one will get an RFE for not including the instructions to G-325a. The less paper they get the better except for proof of meeting at least once in the past two years.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-17 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

I filed on the second of feb, got our NOA 1 at my parents house today

On your timeline, Add/Edit, there is a place for NOA1. If you could update that, it helps make a more accurate set of tables and listings for all here.

Thanks and good luck with your visa journey.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-17 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Haaaaaa ...I am a little confused there ! ( I only count one pdf at first ! )
I re-did the entire form after I read your answer, Now I have 2x 3 pages :

1st page : G325a form x2
2nd page: instruction x2
3rd page : additional sheet (job) x2

Does it sounds correct ?

Sometimes, I had to put "none" on the employment part, Am I suppose to specify my occupation ? I assume the answer is no but 2 opinions are better than one.
Ok I promess that is the last time I ask questions about I129F !

Congrats to those who received NOA1...I want one too !!!!!!!

You need two copies of G-325a per person meaning two pages for Petitioner, two pages for beneficiary. Also two copies of the additional sheet you need to include. You should probably clip or attach one passport style photo per person to a blank page behind the G-325a.
You do not need to do anything with the instruction pages other than read them and follow the directions.
The five papes refers to the old days when the G-325a pdf document used to be four identical pages of the same form so you submitted four copies of the form.
*** Important ***
I do not think you should sign one G-3235a page and then copy it. Make two pages of the G-325a and put an Original signature in PEN on each copy.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-16 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

The thing that puzzles me is that I've seen people make reference to receiving their NOA1 via email. Surely you can't get a number without getting your NOA1, and without the number, how do you sign up for email alerts? lol

If your check is cashed before they send the NOA1, you look on the back of the check. Enter your WAC or EAC number and sign up for email updates. Then when they issue the NOA1 letter, I think you would also get an email update with the NOA1 information.

I do not know this to be a fact.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-12 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Yup, I reported my own post :D

So the race is on, huh? lol.. How did you see the NOA1 was sent? I'm presuming the 'touch' yesterday was it, but dunno if it's arrived. Doubt it'll be that quick in the mail. I signed up for email notification too.

I don't get how people are receiving their NOA1 by email...

Ok, so through the USCIS web site you can do two kinds of things. This will just give you more ways to worry and keep checking the internet 5 times a day like you posted the other day. LOL

Go to www.uscis.gov (I hope it is legal to post outside links.) On the left hand side of the page are links.
one is "Check My Case Status"
click on this. You will be taken to a new page. Enter your WAC number. I think you did this and saw a circle marked that said Initial Review. If you read the text in the first paragraph, at least for me, it says,
"On February 8, 2010, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice."

I am assuming this refers to NOA1.

The second thing to do is to sign up for email notification (and you can even signup for SMS or text messaging notification).
Again from USCIS home page, on the left side click on "Sign-up for Case Updates"
This will take you to a page where you can register with USCIS to receive email updates. You need to pick a username, enter a password, give an email address, enter your WAC receipt number, etc...

You can PM (private message) me here if you have any questions about signing up for email notification. For that matter anyone can.

The race is on. I am hoping for smooth sailing with no RFEs for all.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-11 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

I'm respectfully going to ask a mod to merge your post into it and see if they can take the subtitle off, so as to avoid confusion and keep us all in one place.

Welcome to the gang :)

Hi SunDrop. It looks like Kathryn did indeed merge the threads and removed Philippines.

I am looking at your timeline in the signature. You and I are going through at exactly the same times. My check was cashed and I saw it online today 02/11/2010. I got my WAC number and entered it in to the USCIS web site for email notifications. It looks like they have sent NOA1 out in the mail. But NOA1 not received yet.

Yeah CSC. Great job.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-11 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center
I sent my I-129F filing February 1, 2010. While the Post Office web site says the envelope was delivered February 8, 2010, I have not seen my check cashed nor an email version of NOA1.

Ask your USC fiance to use either USPS overnight or Fed-Ex overnight. Do not send it through the US Postal Service certified or registered. It slows it down.

Also write in large letters "I-129F" on the outside front of the envelope. This also will help in sorting and delivery at CSC. I did not know to do this. I have learned that in the past 10 days here on this web site.

Good Luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-10 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

You mean like ramen? They have those in the US, I know... my fiance lives on them when I'm not around! lol

No, they are somehow different from Ramen, although she does eat Ramen. But Thai packaged noodles have a different flavor. Many USCs on the Thai forum recommend buying lots of these for the fiancee until you can have her try different Thai restaurants and shop around at some of the Asian markets.

I think England might be closer to USA tastes in food and cooking.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-09 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

And this time, I'm doing the same, except without the storage. It's 3 piles of "stuff to take with, stuff to sell and stuff to throw out." And the take with stuff has to be kept right down because I've learnt that there's actually very little that anyone needs to transport half way around the world. But when I sit and actually contemplate what I'm doing, it gets daunting. And exciting. But nevertheless quite scary.

I can't imagine doing this without having spent much time with my fiance, without having stepped foot in the US nevermind seeing where I'll be living, knowing his family and friends... kudos to all who are :yes:

Audy and I have not gotten to that stage yet.

I have wondered to myself how much stuff does she have, how much stuff does she want to bring to the USA, etc...I have read on other Thai only threads the kinds of things you should buy in Thailand to bring to the USA. All the specialized cooking implements they use, a red Bhuddhist altar built for the wall in your home, packages of freeze dried noodles in case she gets sick of "American food." If Audy comes in November like I am hoping, then she will need a lot of warm clothes. I need to buy her a heavy coat in Bangkok.

It will be interesting.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-08 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

That's insane! It didn't even have to travel to another state! Small comfort, but at least you know it's there now. Did you send it Priority?

No, I sent it Certified return receipt. When they say snail mail, heavy emphasis on the SNAIL !!!
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-08 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Hey Audy_Rob,

I sent our I-129F on 27 Jan '10 .... tracked it on the USPS website and it was delivered to CSC on 29 Jan ( but that was a Friday ) I just received the receipt yesterday from USPS and it was stamped USCIS 01 Feb '10 ( Monday ). Checked my bank account Wednesday 3 Feb '10 and they had cashed the check .... so I know somebody there has it. NOA1 is not here yet.


Hi bainbridge. I can see on the USPS web site that they delivered my I-129F package to CSC at 10:37 this morning, Feb 8. It took 7 full days. But that is only the info from the USPS. Now I need to wait for an email from CSC or to see my check cashed at my bank.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-08 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Hey guys Im a november filer and i got My NOA2 in 63 days and the case is currently at the embassy. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will tell you my experiance.

Wow, 63 days is fantastic. Congratulations on that part. I do not think we should all expect to be approved in 63 days. I think there is something special about your fiance(e) that CSC pushed it right through. :D

Good luck with the next stage.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-08 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Adam and May - did you intend for this thread to be for Feb CSC Phillipine posters only?


Oh, now I see, maybe it should be Philippines only. Sorry, I did not read either. I normally read everything... :wacko:
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-05 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center
I am trying to become a Feb 2010 CSC filer. I mailed the I-129F package from the Post Office Certified return receipt requested on Monday, Feb 1, 2010. It is Friday, Feb 5. I have not got the receipt back from the Post Office, I keep entering the postal number in to their web-site and keep getting the same information, the package was accepted at my post office February 1.

I should have sent it Fed Ex overnight to get in the line and start processing. I am so paranoid that the whole package was lost and I will need to redo everything.

I will be able to join the Feb. 2010 CSC club after I see the receipt back from the post office, the check is casehed, and I get NOA1.

Good luck to all of us.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-05 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2010 K-1 VSC
Wow, doesn't take long to get a thread for a new month started.

Good luck to all the April filers.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-02 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

...It's just I feel like all of June was wasted since it took forever to get my tax return transcripts. (It took a month) ...

A month, that is ridiculous. What are we paying taxes for anyway. :angry:
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-17 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

Thanks so much Flor-Man! That was really helpful to look at, if a bit um ..daunting since we are #152!! Now.......what does "adjuticated" mean? Not sure bout that one. thanks! :help:

"Adjudicated" means to be judged or to be reviewed as in, a USCIS officer has adjudicated your petition and APPROVED it or a CO (Consular Officer) will adjudicate your visa application when you go for the interview.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

OMG, We are approved, just checked my email it said we were approved on April 14th. If I didnt do this right please excuse me because I am shaking so hard i am surprised I can type.



2010-03-02 Application sent
2010-03-04 Check cashed
2010-03-05 NOA1 Receipt
2010-03-08 Touched
2010-04-15 Recieved email that we are approved


Hi evey. It is actually more useful if you take the dates and descriptions and enter it into your "signature" box. Then it is automatically appended to each of your postings. You do not need to type it for each posting and others here can see your dates to see where you are in the process.

Go to your profile, select edit my profile. Look on the left side for change signature. Type in the dates and description to your signature.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

Does my fiance have to send me the original copy of 1040? cos he just sent it to me via email

@ pookie123. If your fiance is sending you the 1040 instead of tax transcripts, you will need copies of the W-2's (wage statements) and all attached schedules for the 1040 which are often Schedules A (itemized deductions), B (Dividends and Interest over $1500), C (Self-employed income), D (Capital gains from the sale of stocks, bonds and the like).

Tax transcripts do not require W-2's as the information is in the transcript and the Schedules are not needed.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-13 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

I hope we have the same luck as the Feb Filers. PLEASE CSC!!


There are still some February filers who have not received NOA2 yet. Also, I am worried CSC has slowed down as last week I did not see many approvals, only 3 or 4.

I do hope CSC can return to its previous rate of approvals.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-12 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2010 - K1 CSC Filers

Please add your timeline in your signature so you can be tracked by the VJ timeline. This will give you an idea of when your petition MAY be adjudicated.


Hi, I am a February filer but I stopped by because I am nosy.

Actually, you keep your timeline in your signature so people can quickly see the dates without clicking to get the OFFICIAL timeline.

Enter your official timeline to have it compiled in with the VJ statistics.

To enter an official timeline (I just made up the OFFICIAL part):
At the top of the page, click on Immigration Timelines,
Then click on Add/Edit My Timeline
Then enter your email address and a password
Now enter the date information to actually create the OFFICIAL timeline that is used to make the VJ statistics.
Most of you can enter,, Date I-129F sent, NOA1 Date.

OK ???

Good luck to all
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-08 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC

Yayyyyyy...well done to whoever just got theirs then, they must be so happy. I cant imagine the feelings they must have now awwwww :)

Thanks again for the advice....I will go do that now. How exciting.

Hi ukprincess... I am glad to see you found your way to this group and check here often to read and post. A lot of help can come from a group with a lot in common.

Good luck to all VSCs. It looks like you are due to start getting your NOA2s. :thumbs:
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-27 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC

Rose and I filed our I-129 petition in February also. It was received at the VSC on Feb. 8th, and I have it registered in my portfolio online for email and text updates. No updates yet. Just figuring we are in for the long wait now. Good luck to all the other Feb. filers. :)

Daniel, have you received NOA1 from the VSC. If so you should update your timeline here on VJ. You can go to Timelines, Add/Edit and put in your NOA1 date. This helps everyone keep track of things, well for VSC anyway. I am CSC.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-24 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC

... forgot to bind it the proper way, so lets see if that's a problem.

I thought I had read all the instructions and then the suggestions.

What is the proper way to bind? I just put it in a manila folder and placed it inside a mailing envelope.

Thanks
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-07 00:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisitation Visa from Dubai
There is a group of Regional forums. There is one for the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). I have given you a link. You might get more responses there for Dubai.

http://www.visajourn...d-north-africa/
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-06 00:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinancial supporting documents
This does not belong in ROC discussion. I reported this to a moderator already.

You need to supply a letter of explanation with documentation proving you have only been back for one tax year filing.

You might want to prepare to find a co-sponsor if you really meant the I-134 for the Embassy Interview. Hard to tell based on what you wrote.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2013-04-01 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding touches

I saw it online lol in the last updated column the date is 01/27


Previously (in 2004) you had to register at the USCIS web-site for email contact to know it was touched. If I remember correctly, you could only do that after receiving a hardcopy of NOA1 and entering it at the USCIS site.

How do you see the status online when you do not know your file number (A number)?
Where online?
What do you use to look, last name, etc...???

Thanks
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-01-30 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled twice..
This current thread also has some relevant information.

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=239782

Have a look.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-01 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled twice..
I can't tell you as I just filed my second I-129F petition after a mistaken filing in 2004. But in 2004 I withdrew support of the petition before the Consulate interview, there was no K-1 granted. So I will be watching this thread also.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-01-31 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visas Raised to $335 – Previously $131
I also see that the fee increase is still propsed, not yet finalized. The US Embassy in Bangkok is still requesting the equivalent of US $131 to be paid in Thai baht to the Post Office in Thailand.

However I am gladly willing to pay the $335 for the application fee so that Audy and I can be married in the US and start a home here.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-03 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresohH SNAP I NEED HELP

Advice. STOP what you are doing and read the guides and instructions here at this website before you fill anything else out, OK?


Very good advice. I remind myself everyday to read all at this web-site, all at the www.uscis.goc web-site and all at the US Embassy in Bangkok web-site where my fiancee's application will be reviewed.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-02-04 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC
Hey - checking in with the June group.

JlovesA, Ygr, Gap1 - ya'll get your tweets on! All of your approvals are on the horizon.

Relationships are always tested and this immigration process is a WHOPPER of a test!! It's testing your love, faith, endurance, and patience. We are all blessed to have found our significant others.

I will be visiting my love in the Bahamas on Nov. 22nd for one glorious week. Gotta keep home happy :dance: - I know ya'll are feeling me on that!!! Counting the days!!!
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-11-09 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!! With all these approvals coming in I took a chance and checked our status online and found out we were approved yesterday 11/4/2010!!!
Ran to the mailbox to check - the hard copy did not arrive today - but there's tomorrow!!!!
Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow your only a day away!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

06/16/2010 – Petition mailed to USCIS via certified return receipt
06/18/2010 - Petition received by CSC
06/19/2010 – NOA1 issued
06/24/2010 – NOA1 hardcopy received
11/04/2010 - NOA2 approval!!!!
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-11-05 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

just to keep this pleasant subject going,have you decided about the song for your first dance?



We have not made a firm decision on our first dance song yet. But we both really like this song called Fallen from the movie Pretty Woman...

ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-29 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

have you tried getting ready for the wedding as far as things like deciding on cake,favors and wedding dress and things like that go?


Yes - do all your wedding prep now. Ours is all done. We are having a very small ceremony - less than 50 people. I have everything all set and in "hold" status until we can move forward - which starts with getting that damn elusive NOA2!!!
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-29 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Just got off the phone with USCIS. The representative told me that they are currently working on I-129F cases dated May 16, 2010. She said because they are behind, my case is still not technically over processing time. Because it is not over processing time, the system does not allow her to make a service request. She said to call back in 2 weeks if I have not heard anything.

This is SO frustrating.


Say what??? Contact them in 2 more weeks if you have not heard anything - What the hell kind of response is that?!?!?!? They have lost their ever lovin minds up in CSC!!! Seriously, the USCIS site says 5 months for I-129F filings not 5 months plus 14 days!!!

They need to hire more staff to get these files out plain and simple. Supervisors, managers need to all be assisting the main processors to get this files moving. This wait is way too ridiculous!!!
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-29 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

you know i think focusing more on getting ready for after second notice of action is helping me a LOT,im making check lists,im reading about What happens next,plus the embassy we filed with has an average waiting time of 3 months,i cant keep beating myself like this for say six more months


I feel ya on that Ygr!
A few months back when spoke with a rep at the Embassy in Nassau and he told me their side of process is that once an approval is uploaded into the system. They get notified electronically and then approx. 6 weeks later when they get the actual file that's when they start the processing K-1 on their side which could take 1+ months - AGHHHHHH!!!! :wacko:

Given all this we pushed our wedding date out to early 2011.
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-29 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Our online case status still says "initial review". I beg to differ, since we have the hard copy of the approval in hand. Don't put too much faith in the online status thing.... you could get a very nice surprise one of these days, as we did.


This is good to know. They are probably so busy popping out NOA2's that they do not have time to update the online statuses. I pray that is the case. Now I know not to put too much weight on the online case status. Thanks. Good lookin out! :thumbs:
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-27 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Yeah, I'm giving them them a call first thing tomorrow - I think that it has to technically be past 5 months. :bonk:


Yes, please call them and let us know of their response.
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-27 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

My fiance got NOA2 in the mail yesterday!!!!!! USCIS says updated as of October 20th (date on NOA2) but it's still in initial review.... guess we were one of those cases that never changes!
Anyway.... wahooo! NOA2!!


Congrats! :thumbs: Yeah!!! June filers are starting to get NOA2's - keep them coming CSC!!!
ChrisMagFemaleBahamas2010-10-27 21:54:00