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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Thanks loveaboo! Do we just pay at St. Lukes? or is this the step that we have to pay at the bank first... Im pretty sure we have to pay at the bank befored the interview right, and then they stamp the DS-157?

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-27 11:09:00
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Can anyone tell me where to find the list of things needed fo the medical appt in Manila? Ive been looking but cant seem to find it! Thanks guys.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-26 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
OK so, made our interview appt! Could have had it Nov 15th, but Joseph will be just getting to the Philippines then and we wanted him to have time to get the paperwork he needs like the CENOMAR and his NBI Clearance.. so I made it for Dec 21st. His medical is Dec 14th. So, if all goes well he can be here right after the new year. That is exactly what I was hoping so he can see his family for the holidays. Few more months this will be over with. Im so excited we finally have an actual date to look forward to!
Goodluck everyone on your journey! <3 Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-26 15:23:00
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Yes, Wendy after you get married apply for all three of those at one time. Its all covered in the $ 1010.00
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-23 19:30:00
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QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Oct 23 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone! Soooooo Here is my story for today! Called DOS again because its Friday.. the woman said we have been elidgible to call for an interview as of 10/9 because Caracas electronically sent the packet to Manila! If i woulda known that ealier I would already have a date by now! This is crazy that we've been waiting this whole friggen time. I was under the impression (because everyone I've spoken to has said) tha we have to wait till the file physically gets to the embassy. UGhrrrrrr! Well, Ill be calling Manila tonight when they open and seeing if we can make an appt! Ill be so excited if I can actually have a date to look forward to! Fingers Crosssssssed!! for everyone! smile.gif



ok, just realized tomorrow will be SATURDAY there.. ugh.. more waiting.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-23 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hey Everyone! Soooooo Here is my story for today! Called DOS again because its Friday.. the woman said we have been elidgible to call for an interview as of 10/9 because Caracas electronically sent the packet to Manila! If i woulda known that ealier I would already have a date by now! This is crazy that we've been waiting this whole friggen time. I was under the impression (because everyone I've spoken to has said) tha we have to wait till the file physically gets to the embassy. UGhrrrrrr! Well, Ill be calling Manila tonight when they open and seeing if we can make an appt! Ill be so excited if I can actually have a date to look forward to! Fingers Crosssssssed!! for everyone! smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-23 15:51:00
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CONGRATS SCOTT! Tomorrow is Friday! yaayyyyy maybe ill have some good news too? Im thinking after the new year for us.. but thats Ok I work on Christmas anyway wouldnt be too fun for him all alone..
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-22 18:20:00
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Wow Scott, they really called you and asked for your ex wife? For what! To try to trip you up or something? Thats nuts...

Little update on me.. wish i had one! Our case is still "in transit" to Manila. Since Oct 9th... I dont know what the hell takes so long for it to get there but its really driving me nuts. I was instructed to call the DOS every Monday and Friday to see if it has arrived yet.. ughr.. is it Friday yet? My last phone call on Monday was pretty interesting the woman on the line informed me that we have an interview on November 10th! So, I asked.. where? She said Venezuela.... bummer that if he were able to go there we'd be almost done with this... so for THEIR mistake.. we're waiting an extra 2+ months... She also said to e mail Caracas and inform them to change Josephs address "in the system" So, yea e-mailed them on Monday and still no response.. so.. so far I have zero information.

Seems like everyone else's cases are moving right along.. good luck to all of you. Stressfull to see people who were approved after us already be in the interview process.. im so jealous! I wouldnt mind waiting as much if I knew it was safetly at Manila.. but oh well thanks for letting me spill my guts here.. goodnight <3

Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-21 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
OK, Thanks Frank. I do hope they send us a new letter... since the packet was forwarded from Caracas to Manila.. not from the NVC. ugh so confusing.. we kept everything they have sent us so I guess not too much to worry about.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-14 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Ok, just a quick question.. what letter from NVC are you talking about? THe one that says the approved I 129-f has been forwarded to the consulate?
I have that letter eventhough our NVC Case # says CRS eventhough we are going to MNL... hope thats ok?
The packed is on its way there.. DOS told me to call back once a week to check if they have received it yet, it could take up to 2 months..

Thanks, Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-14 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Ok everyone wanted to update you! I emailed Manila and they wrote back this morning saying that the case has been forwarded to their Office.. It left on October 9th! So, the countdown is on... They said up to 2 months for it to get there.. BUTTTTT, crazy me just called the DOS and played dumb and double checked that it definitely has been forwarded... it was smile.gif DOS said to call back once a week to track the case.. so, Im thinking it will be there before the 2 months! UGhhh what a mess this was, but im so glad its on its way! Joseph is planning to be back in the Philippines the first week of November, so I think everything is going to work itself out. Just a minor speed bump.. Its ok.. gives me a little more time to plan for his arrival...we have our whole lives ahead of us! Thanks everyone for your support.. Much love to all of you.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-13 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Scott,
I am with you on this one! Feeling like we're waiting for the NOA2 again. I have no answers.. no one has replied to my e mails. Ugh its so frustrating.. I just want to make sure we are in the right direction here. I WISH our file was still at NVC so I could tell them to send it to the RIGHT place!

While I was in Aruba Joseph formally proposed though, with a beaaaaaautiful diamond to boot. I wasnt expecting it.. it was so sweet-- now just makes it way more difficult to not be with him. Enjoy your time with Thuy.. it makes it so much easier waiting when your together.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-12 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hey everyone! Im back from my visit.. sucks to be home without him.. especially because while I was there trying to deal with e mailing both embassys and trying to figure this out. I spoke to the DOS and they said it will take 90 days to transfer our file from Venezuela, to the Philippines.. MORE WAITING. THey said it will probably have to go back to the NVC before it can go to Manila. I e mailed Caracas with Manilas address, like they requested and still no response... I have no idea where we are in this process anymore. It totally sucks. I was instructed to e mail Manila and ask them if they would take our case. Still waiting for a reply from them also.. Is there anything else I can do at this point? Either way, my fiance will be in the Philippines in 3 weeks and thats where he is going to stay to wait this out... If anyone has any information at all of what I can do other than wait for a reply from the embassy, id really appreciate it. Thanks so much guys..
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-10 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
What is the form, or where do I find it to transfer? The only way it says availble to talk to Caracas is via e mail and I e mailed them Fri, the wait time is 3-5 business days for a reply.
Thanks for your help.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-05 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
hi guys im reaching out from Aruba! smile.gif I HAVE REALLY BAD NEWWWS! I got a letter in the mail while i was away saying they sent it to the consulate... IN VENEZUELA! Everything we have ever put on the papers says manila... scott, can you track our package it went out on the 28th of this month.. i want to call them but want to make sure they have it before i do it... THANKS smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-02 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Scott,
How many days do you have to wait to ask if its in additional processing. Our case arrived only yesterday so probably wait a few more days before i call back right?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-25 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
NVC Recieved our case yesterday! I called them and the mean old lady told me not to call back for 2 weeks! HA! yea right, called back this morning and got the case #! So, now this is the number we use on all the forms to bring to the interview, am i right?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-25 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Soo... I called the NVC for the first time today! Spoke to a representative and I gave her my EAC# and she said she has nothing in the system.. so I guess its not there yet. She said to me " Its pointless to call this early since your approval is only dated Sept 22nd. Wait atleast 2-4 weeks before calling back" Thats bull...right?
So, when I do call back, I just want to see if they have our file, and what our new case # is? Is that what im supposed to ask? She really wasnt very nice, and I waited on hold for about 15 min. I wasnt too happy with that phone call! I hope every rep isnt as rude as her! mad.gif

Edited by JosMeg12, 24 September 2009 - 01:59 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-24 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers


Yea I checked the link you posted, (thanks for that) It doesnt say anywhere that any of the forms need to be sent in ahead of time, just says what to bring to the interview. So, maybe someone dealing with Manila (or who already has) can help me with this. When I get to Aruba on Monday we are going to fill out all the rest of the papers he needs and we will be good to go. (hopefully! wacko.gif )
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-23 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
HAHA Scott if it was even that easy I would have sent whatever they wanted!
OK, so now I have to go to the town hall and get a birth cert! Its always something.. Thank you!

So... is it true we dont even need the P3? Dont we have to send some paperwork in to them before the interview? Now, im getting confused. With his move from Aruba to the Phils for the interview, I want to make sure he gets the P3 if it has instructions on what to send in right away.

Edited by JosMeg12, 23 September 2009 - 06:11 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-23 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Do they actually have to go to Manila to get the NBI Clearance? Its almost 2 hours each way for him..
I know we can get the NSO Birth Cert and CENOMAR online..

Nevermind! I found that he can go to Lipas City Hall in Batangas...

Do i need to send with him my birth certificate eventhough I have all the pages of my passport photo copied? And does he need any Visa photos of me?

Edited by JosMeg12, 23 September 2009 - 05:17 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-23 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Thank You so much! That definitely helps alot..
One more quick question... when and what do they send to my fiance? He is in Aruba now, But we are going through the embassy in Manila because that is where he is a citizen. I need to get him back there AND change the address with whoever to the Phil address before they send anything out. Because so far on any paperwork we have put his Aruba address. Its a race against the clock now.

I need a copy of my birth certificate for him at the interview? And if i have tax transcripts, you dont need the copy of the 2008 W-2, right?

I do have a tabbed folder with everything.. But i guess Im way more behind than i thought. ughh

Edited by JosMeg12, 22 September 2009 - 09:04 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-22 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Scott, Should they already be filling out the paperwork, or just wait until the e mail comes? On the guides it says you can practice with these forms?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-22 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
OK GUYS FINALLY! TODAY GOT THE NOA2! Now we will have to guide eachother through the next steps...I am going to see him on Monday so I want to have everything ready to give him... I have the NOA1, copy of the I 129-f, pictures, proof of relationship, and all supporting docs and the I-134. What else do I have to bring him? And, what should he be doing now? I have to call the NVC two days from today, right? Oh lord, this is really happening im so excited! Hopefully we all can help eachtoher through this.
THanks for the support!
Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-22 20:25:00
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CONGRATS! But, Now, im realllllllllllly feeling left out!! whistling.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-21 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
And... got another touch today! yes.gif We'll see what that means!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-21 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
No, Wendy AP is Additional Processing and they can hold your case at NVC for days, weeks, months...whatever they feel like whiley they double check background information or whatever else they feel like they need to look more closely at. Its not a good thing!

Edited by JosMeg12, 21 September 2009 - 09:50 AM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-21 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
I thought that was strange too for a Sunday, but I'll take it! I logged in expecting to see 6/3/2009 just like every other day I sign in.. but today it said todays date! I did a double take smile.gif Good Luck to you too!
heart.gif Megan

Ohh so they are entering the data now? So this week hopefully it will get to the hands of one of the Officials!

Edited by JosMeg12, 20 September 2009 - 04:55 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-20 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Oh really? Wow, the time might be finally really coming now! Thank you for the information, I always thought it was touched when they changed the address. Now, I guess time to start preparing for the next step! My fiance will have to go home to the Philippines very soon.. he is currently in Aruba. smile.gif I am leaving a week from today to go see him for two weeks.. so once he gets his police clearance from the Aruba Police he will be on his way back home. Wow, its all becoming real now. Im so anxoius to see that e mail that everyone else is getting about the approval. I hope not RFE! ahh! Thanks Again! heart.gif Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-20 16:44:00
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But so why no other touches before today? I would love to think its the NOA2... everyone else who has filed AFTER me has gotten theirs! ahhh so nerve wracking! But exciting of course at the same time.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-20 16:30:00
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I sent it on the 9th of the month... regular mail.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-20 16:20:00
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Still so frussssstrated! My NOA 1 was June 2nd! What are they waiting for! But I did send a change of address for my beneficiary, and it was touched Today! (weird that its a Sunday) But hopefully it means it will be approved soon, and not just changing the address! Arrrrghhhh!!! mad.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-20 15:58:00
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QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Sep 14 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I had to guess I would say either Megan or Kim will be the next of the group to get the approval email... we are not too far behind them... most of us should be approved this month... I really thing we will see them into July before the end of the month....
Everyone keep checking for that touch...good.gif


I sure hope Im in the next group! I hope I get an e mail before I go see him on the 28th. Good Luck Everyone!
Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-14 19:40:00
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QUOTE (Aya&John @ Sep 13 2009, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Sep 13 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aya&John @ Sep 13 2009, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been trying to check the USCIS website since the morning (4 a.m ECT) to see if there are any updates with our case, and it shows me an error that the server is down or something unsure.gif are there any of you guys getting the same error message?

I tried last night and got a message saying it was unavailable.. now it says...Server is currently unavailable or down for maintenance when I try or 500 Servlet Exception

definitly down.. It may be a good thing if they are doing an update to the system that is an improvement.


It would be wonderful if we get to see touches soon!! I'm so excited!! Just the thought of being approved gives me chills! blush.gif



ME TOO! I am getting nervous! I look at Igor's List and everyone around me has already been approved! Im wondering whats wrong with my case! Then on the other hand I keep thinking if this is approved now, am I really ready? But, the answer is YES! I miss him, and can't wait to see him. Im leaving in 2 weeks to visit. Im hoping We we definitely have our NOA2 by then!! Good luck everyone! heart.gif heart.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-13 12:02:00
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QUOTE (Clay & Mila @ Sep 8 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Sep 5 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Wendy_n_John @ Sep 5 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
woo hoo!! go Juners!! I'm maybe NOA2 bound before 10-1!! holy cow batman!! biggrin.gif I'm readyyyyyy bring it on!! lol

It happened to Mu and Becky and could happen to any of us too! 93 days!!!! There is a real chance I could see a Sept approval!... a chance is better than no chance.... good.gif



As slow as the waiting has been. With seeing a June approval I now feel rushed to make sure I have everything in order. I am leaving for Lima in a week to see my baby and now I want to make sure she has all the documents she will need. The day I arrive in Lima will be day #105 since my NOA1. It would be nice to get a nice e-mail from UCICS while I'm there.

Good luck to everyone and let us know if you start seeing touches!!!!!!!!!



Im leaving in about 3 weeks to see him.. I cant wait. Im trying to read throught and make sure I have everything. I requested my tax transcripts a few days ago.. Before you leave could you make a list of everything you are going to bring to her when you see her so I can double check my docs with yours? Please!! smile.gif Have fun, enjoy the time with your loved one.. It shouldnt be long now!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-08 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-129F Question!
He can go back to the Philippines... and he will...we just were hoping we could do most of the work while hes still in Aruba, and then he can go to the Philippines for the interview. But the police paperwork will have to be from Aruba Police, right? Since thats where he resided for the past 10+ years?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-05-30 15:35:00
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QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ May 29 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ May 29 2009, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We put Manila, Philippines for question 20, because Aruba doesnt have an embassy there, he would have to go to Venezuela.. but he cant leave Aruba!

Above will answer all questions? What do you mean? read other posts?
Thank You!


He posted this -> guides6ly.gif <- That's where you'll find the answers. The link is at the top of the page.



OK, I never saw the Guides thing up there.. thanks so mucH! Like I said, Im new to this! Anyone have any ideas about the Aruba/Philippines issue?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-05-29 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-129F Question!
We put Manila, Philippines for question 20, because Aruba doesnt have an embassy there, he would have to go to Venezuela.. but he cant leave Aruba!

Above will answer all questions? What do you mean? read other posts?
Thank You!

Edited by JosMeg12, 29 May 2009 - 07:42 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-05-29 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-129F Question!
Hi Everyone! My name is Megan and I first of all want to say that we sent our I-129F out TODAY! yay!! smile.gif
I have a few questions here..
1) My fiance is a citizen of the Philippines...but hes living in Aruba. We met while I was vacationing there.. he was on a work visa, which has since expired. Aruba did not renew his permit.. which he is now appealing.. We know he will have to go back to the Philippines to do the interview, but on our I-129F paperwork we just put his Aruba address.. will this be a problem?

Also, When the I-129F gets approved, I, the petitioner, will be notified with the NOA2, right? Then what happens? I know there is alot of paperwork we could be getting ready in the mean time if someone could point me in the right direction i would really appreciate it!

One more thing smile.gif Can he, while still in Aruba, set up the interview date and all that in the Phillipines eventhough hes not there yet? The thing is, once he leaves Aruba, he wont be able to go back, because his permit is no longer valid. He's lived there for 12 years, and all of his friends are there so he is trying to stay as long as possible... This is my first time doing any of this, and I see how much help everyone is to eachother. Just reading posts makes me feel so much more at ease with this lonnng process! Thank you everyone in advance!

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-05-29 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Change Of Address
Ok thanks, I just read over the guide again (like i should have before) I know, and I understand it better now. Thank You so much for your replies! God Bless
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-11 00:01:00