Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I need some help here!	Divorce in the Philippines is not legal, she MAY be able to get an annulment but as to whats involved...I dont know Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-09 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next? Last updated on uscis.gov 08/12/2006	The embassy in Manila is slower than many, to expect only 3 months might be a bit optimistic, currently it seems to be taking 3 to 5 months there.. Only a guess but I would guess you'll probably have to wait somewhere in the neighborhood of 9 months. (if you filed at California,Texas or Nebraska) Good luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-11 04:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	IT'S PARTY TIME!!!!	Gary, I have never made a congratulatory post, just goes to show there is a first time for everything... Congratulations to you both!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-08 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance Birth Certificate	My fiance is having trouble getting a copy of her birth certificate and may take her up to 2 months to get. Do we need it to file I-129 or is it needed when the packet goes to the consolate in Manila? Thanks in advance!! I think the I-129F requires a passport or BC, so you are going to need at least one of those. Since she will need a BC to get a passport anyway if she doesn't have one, you're kind of screwed until you get the BC. I suggest getting everything else ready now. Then when she gets the BC you are ready to roll! There is no requirement for the beneficiaries passport or birth certificate when filing the I-129F however both will be needed at the consular interview in Manila. The BC must be a NSO copy on NSO security paper. it can be ordered online at: https://www.ecensus....re/frmIndex.asp Also you can go to the embassy in Manila's website and download the contents of package 3 to learn more of whats involved. ( I cant find the link directly to the download but the information is here somewhere) http://usembassy.sta...a/wwwhmain.html good luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-06 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any approvals with July NOA1 Date	If you would read a bit more carefully you would see that 8/5/06 is when I got it from the mailbox. they took delivery of my petition on 7/19/06 but the RECEIVED date is 7/27/06 and the NOA1 date is 7/28/06. If they took delivery of your petition on 7/19/06--I assume at TSC--then CSC took delivery of transfer on 7/27/06. They really should give you a date of 7/19/06 as your NOA1 date--to be fair--but if your receive date says 7/27/06, then so be it. You are getting screwed by TSC transfer over to CSC. No matter what, your NOA1 date is NOT 8/5/06. You're part of the July pack. Reporting when you receive your NOA1 in your mailbox is NOT helpful and misleading for statistical purposes. You should be reporting the actual RECEIVED/NOTICE DATE on the NOA1, if you want to disclose your info. I prefer NOT to mislead people by giving them false hope and setting up false expectations. When you tell people there's been 2 or 3 or 4 approvals in July, it will setup expectations for other new members. They'll think that 2 months is the proper timeframe for CSC approvals. So yes, I am vigilant about correcting bogus info on here. I never reported my NOA1 date as 8/05/06 Check my timeline Mr Vigilant	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-13 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any approvals with July NOA1 Date	What does your NOA1 actually say as your REDEIVED DATE? and NOTICE DATE? Does it say 8/5/06 or 7/13/06. You best heed Ben's advise yourself. I bet the RECEIVE date on your NOA1 is NOT 8/5/06. So no, you're still wrong. That person's RECEIVE date is 6/21/06 so her/her REAL NOA1 date is in June, not July. mrc, I'm not suggesting the date you post your petition in the mail as your NOA1 date, but the date the service centers receive your petition is considered the NOA1 date. As you sent yours on 6/30, I would not consider that date to be your NOA1 date, but your NOA1 should have a RECEIVED DATE, and that is your true NOA1 date. That is the date they sort by when choosing which petition to adjudicate next. From CSC itself: http://www.uscis.gov...nal/index.htm#E Applications are stamped with the time and date of physical receipt, not the time and date they are actually opened. If you would read a bit more carefully you would see that 8/5/06 is when I got it from the mailbox. they took delivery of my petition on 7/19/06 but the RECEIVED date is 7/27/06 and the NOA1 date is 7/28/06. So NO, YOU are still wrong there has been at least one approval, why do you persist in stealing hope from these people? Being wrong does not make a person foolish, being wrong and trying to convince everyone else they are instead...now thats another story. Edited by Alanlvsjudy, 13 September 2006 - 07:04 PM.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-13 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any approvals with July NOA1 Date	I am just wondering if anyone has gotten lucky and was approved with a July NOA1 Date ?????????????? I know there has been a whirlwind blowing from CSC No, there hasn't been any July approvals from CSC. At very least there are two, Rachel & Sammy from Gary's list NOA1 July 3, and the one in this recent post; http://www.visajourn...showtopic=31746 Yes, and if you did further investigation, you'd know that Rachel & Sammy's timeline is way off--either due to manual entry error or HUGE delay in CSC. Click on their ACTUAL time to see what the true dates are: http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=25027 I-129F Sent : 2006-03-29 I-129F NOA1 : 2006-07-03 They submitted their I-129F 3/29/06 then supposedly received their NOA1 7/3/06. I would suggest doing real research before speading mis-information. My suspicions is all putative approvals with a NOA1 date of July are quite suspect. Probably user entry errors. The poster you reference to in the above link also has a different true dates: 2006 JUN 21 I-129F received in TSC (xferred right away to CSC) 2006 JUL 11 check cashed 2006 JUL 13 NOA1 2006 SEP 12 NOA2 got the email!!!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO It was received by TSC on 6/21/06. So they really have a real effective NOA1 of 6/22/06, not a JULY NOA1 date. They got ther NOA1 on July 13 so they have a REAL EFFECTIVE NOA1 of July 13 TSC got mine on July 19 does that mean I have a "real effective" NOA1 of July 19?? NO! I smell it again....Warm, open cakehole.... "Better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." -Ben Franklin Edited by Alanlvsjudy, 13 September 2006 - 05:58 PM.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-13 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any approvals with July NOA1 Date	I am just wondering if anyone has gotten lucky and was approved with a July NOA1 Date ?????????????? I know there has been a whirlwind blowing from CSC No, there hasn't been any July approvals from CSC. At very least there are two, Rachel & Sammy from Gary's list NOA1 July 3, and the one in this recent post; http://www.visajourn...showtopic=31746	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-13 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting e-mail notifications from the service center	[quote name='flygi' date='Sep 14 2006, 08:21 PM' post='446874'] I did in fact get an e-mail verifying I had created the account, or do you mean an e-mail regarding your petition being entered into the system? [/quote] No I never got a e-mail verifying that I created an account. [/quote] Hmmm, Mybackpages said he did not, So I guess your mileage may vary... I got my account notification a few days after registering.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-14 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting e-mail notifications from the service center	I got the # of the back of my cashed check from the Vermont service center and logged on to the case status web site and signed up for e-mail notifications. Just wanted to ask if after signing up I should receive any e-mail verifying that I have been signed up. I have not gotten any touch e-mails yet which I don't necessarily expect and no other evidence that the process worked. I'm not the most computer savvy guy in the world and don't have 100% confidence I did this right. Does any body know if I should have received a e-mail saying I was entered in the system? Thanks I did in fact get an e-mail verifying I had created the account, or do you mean an e-mail regarding your petition being entered into the system?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-14 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Touched After Approval	Officer; Sir, your eyes are red, Have you been drinking? Man; No officer,but your eyes look glazed have you been eating doughnuts?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-15 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Touched After Approval	Uling, they were checking you for doughnuts	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-15 05:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE Question...	Howdy, I just got a strange RFE. Which seems to be the norm as of late. CSC touched our case and sent the RFE email. I just recieved the "RFE" yellow envolope, but the only thing in it is my Original Birth Certificate that I sent to them when filling our case. There is no letter stating what evidence they want. Just my returned Birth Cert. So should I copy my passport, copy my Birth Certificate and send those back in as RFE evidence? Very confusing. Thanks! I appreciate the help! You might want to call them...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-15 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I am a total idiot and am too stupid to live....	Not to worry, simply wait 24 months and send it back...that way you wont waste a check!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-16 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I know I should be happy, but...	Just mail them to your spouse. Your spouse should then bring them to their interview at the embassy. Definitely	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-18 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	July approvals in one fell swoop	Steven & Jinky, Don't worry before you know it, you'll get your NOA2. Thanks. I hope so, but I also hope all the March, April and May petitions get approved before mine...just wouldn't feel right to move ahead in line on them. No one would hold you to blame, Its outside of anyones control...we are not in a line but much more like a flock of sheep waiting to be shorn...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-19 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Possibly the stupidest question ever...	I never received any e-mail regarding my NOA1, Only got the snail mail...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-21 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Pack the Packet	I used 1.5" roofing nails spaced on 2" centers with a 3/4" plywood backer course with that much weight, postage was pricy.... Please say you were only joking before some bonehead here tries it. LOL oops, oh well. guess i should be expecting an RFE. Nooo, you'll get a RFNE (request for nail extractor)...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Pack the Packet	I used 1.5" roofing nails spaced on 2" centers with a 3/4" plywood backer course with that much weight, postage was pricy.... are you serious?! NO, do not try this...I was joking just cram the papers in an envelope and send them, they WILL rearrange everything to their liking in the mailroom before any officer ever lays eyes on it...all the pretty little folders, binders, tabs etc go to a special place...the landfill	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-25 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Pack the Packet	I used 1.5" roofing nails spaced on 2" centers with a 3/4" plywood backer course with that much weight, postage was pricy.... Please say you were only joking before some bonehead here tries it. LOL Indeed I was Joking, NEVER use a roofing nail when you have drywall screws....	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-25 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Pack the Packet	I used 1.5" roofing nails spaced on 2" centers with a 3/4" plywood backer course with that much weight, postage was pricy....	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-25 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I realize it's still Monday but......	I dont think that the results we see is unrealistic expectations. Its not just someones hope....duh It IS a result. That would only show that the case are treated separately, because they ARE different... It IS 2 different forms. I totally understand that people are fed up with the waiting, but doesnt mean that they can close their eyes on results that they dont want to see. Its there, no matter what you want to believe. I'm a little confused by your post - have their recently been early August filers who have been approved from CSC? If so, this is definitely extremely unusual. Because this is not the norm, it just isn't wise for people to expect approvals in 6 weeks. This conclusion is based on the facts of what has transpired over the past six months. True, there are two separate forms. But that doesn't mean there are two separate groups within CSC handling them. In the end, my point was that the facts show that 6 week approvals are few and far between. Therefore, it would make sense to not plan on one. Pray/hope/wish/dream - sure. Again, it's extremely unlikely so if you plan on 3-5 months and it comes a lot sooner, won't that be nice? Kitkat, did you sleep through last week? there are a bunch of early august NOA1s that have already been approved...and to think I rushed to get mine out in July...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-25 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Mauled in my sleep....	Hey there, Alanlvsjudy! Delighted to hear someone is finally giving you some attention. Hope it leads to something much more definitive. Haven't forgotten about you, BTW. Just been incredibly swamped with stuff on my end. Hope all is well with you, despite the waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting... Hey there KL! I just checked and someone is feeling me up again today....C'mon quit teasing me...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Mauled in my sleep....	I checked the website for updates last night and of course nothing...just for giggles I checked this morning and bingo, seems they were feeling me up in my sleep...got a touch 9/25/06 c'mon, mean something!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how we can check our case status by CSB number	CSB is the code assigned to petitions bound for Casablanca. Once your case leaves the NVC, you can no longer track it online at the USCIS site. If you want to inquire about your case at Casablanca, you can email them at nivcasablanca@state.gov. However, they're not very good about responding to emails, at least in my experience. Ding ding, we have a winner! now theres a response that makes sense!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how we can check our case status by CSB number	hello Does anyone know how to check on the status of our visa with CSB number? thanks everyone and good luck Pardon my ignorance but, what the Sam Adams is a CSB number?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congrats, thats a LONG wait!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Been touched!	After watching people who submitted I129f paperwork after me receive approvals, i have checked and i got touched yesterday and today! Now i know to take these touches in my stride but it is reassurring to know our petition didnt drop down the back of the CSC sofa!....here's hoping you guys get some motivational information. Me too, got my fingers crossed!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Well...	When I read the sub topic, I thought this was about something COMPLETELY different...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-27 06:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Strategy	or I can be pro active and try to push the issue. Which you did. Using 4 offices AND your fax to ask the same question is overkill & could potentially piss some USCIS offcer off. I agree, what if the adjucator has some reason to delay his decision...and suddenly congress is all over him... think he'll just say ok and approve it, or maybe err on the side of caution and deny...easy there big fella.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-26 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long does NOA1 usually take?	My NOA1 took 18 days...it'll come Also William is right, the processing dates are worthless as tits on a porcupine...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-27 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Someone Pleae HELP i am panicing	I keep telling folks the signature confirmation is costing them a day, the service center picks up the mail very early...if you send your package registered without the signature requirement, it goes straight into their box- no delay	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-29 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I just got the papers from my fiance...QUESTION...	He didn't fill in City and Country of birth...should i fill it in for him... (i could never duplicate his handwriting)...i read on the instructions that it is not necessary to repeat this information cuz it is already in the I-129F main application. What should i do? leave it blank...write it in my handwriting?? I dont know what to do...AND...the address and names of the companies are in Spanish...do i need a translation for this? i think it is pretty straightforward...i mean...it is going to Texas...shouldn't someone in that office understand names of companies or addresses or job posisitions written in Spanish?!!! and if i do need a translator...has anyone had to get translations?! and how do you certify that they are certified? i mean i could translate the documents but i am not so sure they would accept me as "certified".... thanks ahead of time for your help...i will mail off our application Monday! yay! alicia Your case will be transferred to California service center.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-29 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC message	they got your RFE response	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-02 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F APPROVED!!!	Umm... I don't think that's an approval statement. Isn't that just the mail you get when they've recieved your RFE? If thats the e-mail copied and pasted, Arazia is right. Sorry, maybe the approval will be coming soon.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-02 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	Wow KL great news, Congratulations!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-03 04:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	False Alarm	Again, I don't even know how to tell you how much I appreciate the gracious love, care, support, and encouragement you guys provide me. I literally don't know what I'd do without you. For those of you who pray as I do, could you please put in a couple of extra prayers for my conversation with Laurent when he calls back later today. He has been suffering from some pretty low morale. And on top of the depression, he fell about ten days ago and broke his left wrist and dislocated a finger on his right hand...So he's now dealing with some pretty incapacitating physical woes, as well. I was so happy to be able to give him some news last night that pulled him up out of his blues and gave him happiness and hope. Now, I don't want to crush his spirit. Please pray that God would really be with him in receiving news of the mistake so that he could accept it without his morale plummetting again. Please pray that he would be given hope and vision. Thank you so much...I know I can count on you guys...That means the world to me... Shucks KL if youre worried about his morale, just dont tell him and let him think the next phase is dragging...whats one wait from another?...But I know you will. Try not to sweat it. Everything happens for a reason. - Al	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-03 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Five E-mails from USCIS	You've only waited 2 months so don't worry to much. They'll probably process it quickly once you send it. I'm curious what they might need also since I'm worried I might get another one. They've had my IMBRA RFE longer than 2 months and I'm almost to 7 months if it makes you feel any better! Hope you hear something before or while you are visiting. I just got back yesterday from Philippines but couldn't give my fiance any good news while there. It was so hard leaving!! with no approval still! Based on your filing date I would guess the standard IMBRA RFE but let us know when you get it. Yes could be anything, but I did use the new form. actually I hope its that simple, the IMBRA RFE would be best case scenario for me. Hornet...Wow! My heart and prayers are with you.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-04 05:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Five E-mails from USCIS	I opened my inbox to discover 5 e-mails from USCIS...I sat there and stared for a long moment, took a deep breath and clicked....On Oct 03 we mailed a blah blah blah Request For Evidence blah blah blah.... I cant imagine what they want, I sent everything including the kitchen sink. Oh well, I guess it could be looked at as progress, Im hopeful for an approval if I can make a quick turnaround. Going to see my sweetie in 3 weeks, that would be awesome news to take with me... Action is action, Good luck everyone.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-04 05:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Case status question	Ok, if they sent an RFE on October 3, why did I get touched today. Anyone had this happened to you?? Yep, check my signature...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-10-04 11:48:00