Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Nebraska K-1 processing time?????	Register at https://egov.immigra.../jsps/login.jsp and check the e-mail notification. You will be notified every time when someone is working on your file. Vik Not exactly, you will be notified when the status changes. They can work on your petition and only the date (not the status) changes, in which case you'll have to check the ucis website to confirm.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-17 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	want to know	You should set up an account with the USCIS with e-mail notification, then regularly sign in to check the date updated. hello there how do i know that my petition touch?Im just confused when i checked my status online today it says there an approval notice was sent well infact i already had an approval noticed received last nov.6..And supposed to be waiting for NVC letter its been 2 weeks now since i129f was approved.thanks!! She's already approved. Call the NVC, the number is on your NOA2.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-18 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	need help about K-1 visa	hello! can somebody help me? I want to know how long does it normally take for a k-1 visa be approved by the USCIS? I filed my petition for my fiancee last October 4, 2006 and got a notice 3 days later. i find it very odd to know that my friend in Penssylvania filed for his petition July 28, 2006 and was approved August 4, 2006 while I had been waiting for almost 2 months for my application to be approved. Its just weird when I cjecjed the USCIS site and found out that they are cureently processing May 2006 applications. How come my friend got his that quick? I am aware that he hired a lawyer to process his but that shouldnt be the reason why he has the edge over me.. please help.. He probably filed at vermont service center, its usually much faster.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-24 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this possible?? Approved already?	Its a MISTAKE!!! Just kidding, Congratulations!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-23 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Female USC vs. Male USC	Well Gosh, It SHOULD be faster for a man than a woman, I mean you are a GIRL... Everyone knows males are the superior sex and all that stuff... <ducking> <strapping on helment> JUST KIDDING!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-27 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i need help desperately	Oh geezzz! Is it best to keep on calling them to follow up my petition? I really want my fiancee to come here and so is our son who keeps on getting sick due to the pollution there in the Philippines. he developed asthma because their neighbors burn their garbage ( a normal practice there) .our son is already an american citizen since I already filed a petition for him to get a consular birth in abroad. How long do you think will we have to wait until we get the approval of the petition?I filed it last Oct 3, 2006 and got the NOA1 Oct 6, 2006 I would expect her to be in your arms stateside in June or July next year at best. You would do well to settle in for a long wait. Likely a sound estimate, IMHO.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-28 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	370 days............Finally Approved!!!!!!!	A well deserved congratulations!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-23 06:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone ever had any success filing an expidited fiance visa case?	Morocco is not a known terrorist state. Unless some new definition of known terrorist state has been assigned. Ah, perhaps Arab Muslim country = terrorist state. Yes, now I see. Jenn I just realized that was punky brewster on your avatar! did you ever see her "all grown up"? She was/is a knockout!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-26 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone ever had any success filing an expidited fiance visa case?	Noobs should be seen and not heard...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-26 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has anyone ever had any success filing an expidited fiance visa case?	unless it involves the same circumstances as this expedite request http://www.visajourn...h...c=30150&hl= I had forgotten that one!!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-15 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance's birth certificate & I-129F	Also, make sure it is an NSO BC on NSO security paper. Thats for the Philippines, his fiancee is from India.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-05 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NO2 APPROVAL?///	000_1036.jpg   639.29KB   34 downloads HI TO ALL. WE FILED OUR K1 AT CSC AND WE GOT OUR NO1 11/14/06 ANY OF YOU GUYS HAVE AN IDEA WHEN WE MIGHT LIKELY RECEIVE OUR NO2? THANKS Given that youre going thru CSC with a beneficiary in the Philippines, Id wager between Jan 20 and Feb 20. 'Course its only a guess....	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-05 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much is this all going to cost us?	My fiancee and I aren't the richest of people, but we want to be together and she'll get an Affaidant of Support off her parents. But how much is this whole shebang going to cost us to get through it and be together? Are you the US citizen? if so, your fiancees Affadavit of support will be worthless. Support documentation has to come from the petitioner (US citizen). As to the cost, That is somewhat of a question without an answer, the fees for this and that can easily be tallied, but there are loads of associated costs such as travel, phone bills etc. I think the most accurate answer I can give you is, It will cost you every cent you can afford...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-05 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance has 2 last names	Help. I am filling out the I-129F form and my fiance has 2 last names which is very common for Mexico. Do I list both of her last names on the form? Also, she does not have a middle name. I think you can put the mothers last name as middle and fathers as last thats what we did, but philippines not mexico	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-02 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Notice Left at USCIS	So, apparently USPS attempted to deliver our I-129F to Texas yesterday and no one was there to pick it up. So they "attempted to deliver your item at 10:48 AM on December 9, 2006 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. A second delivery attempt will be made. If unsuccessful, we will hold it for five business days and then it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later." Has this happened to anyone before?? Are they just not open on Saturday?? Thanks, Marina It happens to everyone practically, if you require a signature. Uscis picks up the mail very early, before the days deliveries, so it will be picked up next business day.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-10 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129F Missing the Jr. of My Name	Hi everyone, I'm excited to receive the official first "touch" the other day. I noticed my name is missing the Jr. Is that something I should call the customer service telephone number about? Is it possible this will delay things? I'm hoping it's not a big deal. Regards, Rick I personally wouldnt worry about it. But then again, I just saved a fortune on my auto insurance by switching to...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-12 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long is to get NOA1 ?	Dear All, Could you please share with me about how long to get NOA1 since the day we mailed I-129F ? I noticed everyone gets their NOA1 very fast. However, it is already 12 days since we sent our I-129F to TSC but we haven't received any news yet. I am wondering something happenned with the package, maybe ? I think everybody has different experience about this, yet please tell us in common. Thanks guys. Regards, Lanny Could take a month, maybe even a bit longer, but you'll probably get it very soon.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-12 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 n 2 and how they effect me.	For what its worth, everyone writes a story on how they met, But I just wrote on the line in the form, something very simple like; Met on the internet, started calling, talked for months and I visited her in manila. Worked for me	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-12 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AAAAArrrrrggghhhh	What's taking so long. Sorry but when I read this all I could think was "you have GOT to be kidding" But really, Good luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how you met your fiancee question	Well, answering honestly was a given. What I want to know is if they want a "just state the facts" type answer or do people tend to add a little more of a personal touch to the answer. i.e. We started talking vs. We talked for hours and had a great time. I would stick to the facts. Mine was three or four sentences, tops. We met when I was there on a business trip, I went back for a visit, blah blah. Ditto, my explanation fit on the line in the form...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VACCINATIONS IN MANILA!	Also I think its only two of the vaccines that are available there at St. Lukes. Once you arrive in the US you will have to see a doctor here for one or two more, to meet the requirements for your AOS. But to your original question, the cost is included in the fee for the exam.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-13 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hardship for meeting within 2 years	This thread was added as a link on the pinned K1 visa guide Let's just hope someone contemplating this will read the pinned info first. Credit given when credit is due, Good Post.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-22 17:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Ok, you guys have got me curious. My fiancee doesn't have the internet at her home, just at her work. I have unlimited internet here. So how does it work? Does she have to be online for us to talk? or just me? She has to have DSL connection at home or wherever u would like the put the Vonage device.. You both have to have vonage for unlimited calling (US and CANADA) and no, you dont have to be online to talk. you just need the Vonage Device, DSL connection and Telephone (cordless or corded) to talk. by the way, Happy Trip to ate Ana!!! and Im leaving tomorrow to meet my fiance, Wohooooo! -TeSsA- Yes, to simplify, It works just like the phone you have now except instead of being connected to the telephone line, its connected to the internet. you dont even have to have a computer, just a high speed connection. And Yes Vonage Rocks! I subscribed a year ago and kept my regular phone service...I had that cancelled pretty fast, vonage beat my phone service on EVERY facet. your mileage may vary, title, tax, destination fees may blah blah blah...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-01 06:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I was wounding if anyone has tryied to schedule a k1 visa appointment useing "Visa Point". You have to pay like $10 to join the system but after that you can make a visa appointment. Im sure its too good to be true but it doesnt hurt to ask to see if not why?? https://www.us-visas...curedefault.htm Thanks Chad and Mides Dont waste your money, you will have to wait your turn like everyone else. We ALL miss our sweethearts. I would suggest putting that ten bucks with $1990 more and go see her.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-27 06:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	hi im tet and im a new member here!! im so thankful i find this site,its so interesting!! and i have some questions here and hope guys to here answers from you..it would help me alot! i just want to ask on how many days does the medical exam takes? and in presenting the proof our relationship,is it ok to bring a hard disk for our chats? The medical typically takes two days. I cannot say with absolute certainty, but I am reasonably satisfied the consul will not look at a disk, it would be too risky to introduce malicious software to their computer system. Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-25 11:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Thanks for posting the photos Luz!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-18 22:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Another slow day...back to page one.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-17 15:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	WOW! We had a fun time last night meeting up with all the wonderful Manila thread members. Present were: Gary & Luz (Iniibig ko & LuzyC) + son Robin Ken & Maria (Ken_Maria & September0206) Gary & Florenda (garya505) Maria – Richard&Maria Karen – Kar3n Cora – PatientlyWaiting Judy –AlanlvsJudy Ana – Steve-n-Ana Fel – (felnfrank) Jinky – (StevenandJinky) Mari – Erichu Did I miss anyone? I was all excited to see everyone that I forgot to write down the names of attendees. I don't trust my memory anymore so please let me know if I missed your name and please accept my apologies. Tumatanda na kasi ang lola nyo Judy mentioned Jazel? did i spell that correctly?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-15 22:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Yes Indeed, My thanks go to Maria (Richard&Maria) I always worry about Judy's transportation. Thank You very much ! PW, Judys says you look so young and sexy!...hehe Gary, Congrats to you and luz !!! I did not know you picked up the tab, Thanks!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-15 20:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Ate Cora, you are at the get together now but I know you'll read this later...Judy just texted me and said "Cora is very beautiful!" hehe, always good to hear huh? Have a wonderful day!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-15 06:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I'm looking forward to meeting the Manila thread VJers tomorrow. I'm excited to see you all! Ate PW, You'll have to introduce Judy around, She knows little or nothing about VJ but she has told me she intends to post her experiences when she gets here. Happy Valentines Day! Have Fun!!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-13 22:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I'd like to get everyone's experience with the VISA Enbassy pick-up question. It appears to me that so far we know this: 1. It's the discretion of the Consular Officer to allow the pickup. 2. It's more likely you will get approval of your request for pick-up if the the petitioner is there. I also wonder what could be the reason of the CO to disallow pick-up. Any thoughts on this? I mean there must be some reason, logical or not. Just a wild A$$ guess, but I would think those that live locally to the embassy would have the least chance for a pick up approval. I see, maybe the reasoning of the CO for local applicants is that delivery for them would only take an extra day or two, and adds extra work for the Embassy staff for the in-person pick-up? Yes, that would be my thoughts, again just guessing - margin for error +/- 100%	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-29 18:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I'd like to get everyone's experience with the VISA Enbassy pick-up question. It appears to me that so far we know this: 1. It's the discretion of the Consular Officer to allow the pickup. 2. It's more likely you will get approval of your request for pick-up if the the petitioner is there. I also wonder what could be the reason of the CO to disallow pick-up. Any thoughts on this? I mean there must be some reason, logical or not. Just a wild A$$ guess, but I would think those that live locally to the embassy would have the least chance for a pick up approval.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-29 18:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	we are approved 01-19-07. Thanks to everyone who has been patient with me. Congratulations!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-24 05:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Updating to congratulate treynroxy on visa delivery, to welcome Dean/Gra, and to congratulate 49bstreet and Alanlvsjudy!!! Alan, the first 3 weeks are reserved exclusively for me because I have been waiting a long, long time ago, in a far away land.... LOL PW maybe your interview is going to be intense and take 3 weeks. they will ask such questions as "what was your score on the 3rd grade math exam and how many sheets of scratch paper did you use?" "and what was your bus drivers maiden name?"	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-21 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Please give the phone number, and I will call too. Thanks Dean Hi Dean/Gra, try this number 02-528-6300 extention 5185 coz a member of wof tried that and they got there sched... hope it helps... Goodluck 011-63-2-528-6300 ext 5184 is the number I called	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-21 21:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	OK, So I called too we are scheduled at SLEC on the 20th and interview on the 27th, happy but yet irritated, where did the first 3 weeks of March go? PS. That was a rhetorical question I don't need an answer.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-21 20:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	It"s that time of the month. haven't noticed and postings of March interview dates yet. maybe later today. hope those expecting one receive it. Us too Hehe! Thanks Roy!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-21 14:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi. I'm curious how much a cell phone text message costs to send from Philippines. Thanks, Mike There are a couple relay services, Judy uses Smart and her outgoing texts cost 1P I pay a relay service 5cents per text both incoming and outgoing, pretty cheap for me, almost free for her and works out just fine. We typically send 1000 texts per month I send txt to a number here in the states, they relay it to the PI, Judy replies to a local number in the PI they relay it to me http://www.loadntxt.com or www.spidertext.com	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-21 06:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Since it is a "slow news day" in the Manila forum, I'll share that last night Jenalyn and I got married. We were married by the Camp Hill Mayor at the Cornerstone Coffee House (and wedding chapel) and then everybody walked down the street to the Lebanese restaurant for a feast (complete with belly dancers) prepared by Mike the owner. Not exactly a "traditional" wedding night, but it was a blast, and everybody and a great time (some more then others based upon the number of wine bottles we went through). Congratulations!!!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 18:54:00