Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: East and Pacific	Tokyo interview	Well I believe this is why they are asking to help cut down the searching process lol. I am curious also...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-02 12:12:00
Asia: East and Pacific	How did u meet your other half?	My fiance and I met on MySpace.com. We met on Jun 18th 2008 and became officially engaged Oct 14th 2008. It is the happiest moments of our lives and we can not wait until we will be able to spend everyday and night together...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-02 15:12:00
Asia: East and Pacific	All Japan Filers	http://www.visajourn...p;#entry3456565 Embassy interview... Unsure about the results...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 23:01:00
Asia: East and Pacific	All Japan Filers	Best wishes to everyone and just posting to make sure Yoko and I are up to date on things. We are finally able to send in our package but we are super nervous about making sure nothing is messed up or missing. I have checked over and over again using the guides for the K1 but still am worried something might be missing. Is there someone I can at least PM a list of what we have to make get a more confident yes you have the right stuff answer from lol?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-04-27 01:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	All Japan Filers	We are acutally trying to get all of the first forms needed for the I129F Package. Although I'm still nervous and not trying to mess any of this up lol. I will try to update my profile tomorrow.	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-04 01:48:00
Asia: East and Pacific	All Japan Filers	I am so happy to find this thread. Yoko and I will be able to find great support here and information I hope. We are very nervous about the whole process since it seems so overwhelming but are so excited to get everything started.	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-02 15:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Evidence of relationship	Thanks for this too. Great post.	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-04 11:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Evidence of relationship	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 4 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dougiehossy @ Nov 3 2008, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm curious to know how long of a period does there have to be for a couple to be concidered a real relationship? A direct answer to your question would be meaningless. The Consular officer is trained to consider the totality of the circumstances. I've seen what appear to be long term relationships denied and visas issued to people who married on their first and only visit when 18 months later they haven't seen each other in person again. There's no magic answer. Thanks for the response. My fiance and I haven't been together for a year yet but will be once we get our package sent to file...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-04 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Evidence of relationship	I'm curious to know how long of a period does there have to be for a couple to be concidered a real relationship?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-04 01:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Japanese Visa Process Continues - NVC Part - Please Help	Yeah I'm going to visit Yoko in Japan on the 18th of Sept. I figured this would be the safest way instead of her coming to the US	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-09-02 11:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Japanese Visa Process Continues - NVC Part - Please Help	QUOTE (Deryck and Miho @ Sep 1 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, We just received our NOA2 also so not sure how much help I can be... Although, my fiancee did find a lot of the particulars about how she was to receive notification, how the medical process goes, police certificate, etc, by doing some research on her own. Since the process from NVC on is mostly the beneficiaries' responsibility, a lot of the information can easily be found from various Japanese sources, primarily on the US Embassy (Tokyo) website. Other info she has found by looking at Japanese language blogs, newsgroups, etc. She is visiting me here in the states tomorrow so I am sure we will go over what we need to do going forward. Like I said, we are in the same stage as you, but I'll post any relevant info on VJ as we go. (Prolly in the June filers thread.) Best of luck to you! Regards, Deryck I thought she was unable to enter the US during any part of the Visa process...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-09-01 09:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Japanese Visa Process Continues - NVC Part - Please Help	QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 1 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dougiehossy @ Aug 31 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So Yoko and I have finally received our NOA2 and our journey has finally been sent to the NVC. This is an exciting time for us but we are still filled with so many questions. 1 - Once the NVC sends the info to the correct location in Japan how does the embassy contact us from there? - Do they contact Yoko or me? - Do they contact by mail (normal mail or UPS/FedEx) or by telephone? 2 - Who actually sets up the medical exam or is it appointed to Yoko? 3 - What are most of the exact questions Yoko will be asked during the interview? ** ??? ** If Yoko plans to move to a different apartment before her interview do I need to contact NVC or State Dept for changes ** or ** Does she need to contact someone? All the questions you've asked are consulate-dependent to a greater or lesser extent. How the consulate sends the "Packet 3" info depends on the consulate. If they utilize e-mail, it'll probably go to you, as there's nowhere on the I-129F to record the beneficiary's e-mail address. If they use regular mail or a courier service, it'll go to the beneficiary's mailing address as reported on page 2 of the I-129F. If the beneficiary has moved, you or she should contact the consulate. The visa applicant (i.e., your fiancee) is responsible for arranging her medical exam. Varies by consulate. I would suggest posting in the Embassy/Consulate forum and putting the specific consulate's name (Tokyo or Naha) in the subject so that others who've been through there before can offer you specific information based on their experiences. Japan K-1 info: http://tokyo.usembas...visa-niv-k.html VisaJourney Tokyo consulate info: http://www.visajourn...e...n&cty=Tokyo Thank you so much for your great info	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-09-01 09:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Japanese Visa Process Continues - NVC Part - Please Help	QUOTE (beinha @ Aug 31 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dougiehossy @ Aug 31 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So Yoko and I have finally received our NOA2 and our journey has finally been sent to the NVC. This is an exciting time for us but we are still filled with so many questions. 1 - Once the NVC sends the info to the correct location in Japan how does the embassy contact us from there? - Do they contact Yoko or me? - Do they contact by mail (normal mail or UPS/FedEx) or by telephone? 2 - Who actually sets up the medical exam or is it appointed to Yoko? 3 - What are most of the exact questions Yoko will be asked during the interview? ** ??? ** If Yoko plans to move to a different apartment before her interview do I need to contact NVC or State Dept for changes ** or ** Does she need to contact someone? Those are your new best friends: 1. VisaJourney.com > VisaJourney Immigration Guides:  http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=guides 2. Visa FAQ > K-1 / K-2 Fiance Visa Process: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-31 23:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Japanese Visa Process Continues - NVC Part - Please Help	So Yoko and I have finally received our NOA2 and our journey has finally been sent to the NVC. This is an exciting time for us but we are still filled with so many questions. 1 - Once the NVC sends the info to the correct location in Japan how does the embassy contact us from there? - Do they contact Yoko or me? - Do they contact by mail (normal mail or UPS/FedEx) or by telephone? 2 - Who actually sets up the medical exam or is it appointed to Yoko? 3 - What are most of the exact questions Yoko will be asked during the interview? ** ??? ** If Yoko plans to move to a different apartment before her interview do I need to contact NVC or State Dept for changes ** or ** Does she need to contact someone?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-31 09:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Our Visa Journey "JAPAN"	QUOTE (Leenie @ Oct 17 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ganbatte~ Yoko san Thanks	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-10-22 12:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Our Visa Journey "JAPAN"	QUOTE (Deryck and Miho @ Oct 10 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats on making it this far! We have our interview on the 2nd also What time is it?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-10-17 09:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Our Visa Journey "JAPAN"	Yoko has her medical exam on Oct 14th and she interviews at the embassy on Nov 2nd. I hope all goes smoothly and this part is all over soon Any advice for the interview?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-10-10 11:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 & Affidavit ofSupport - JAPAN - Need Help	So I sent my fiance.... I-134 completely filled out Bank Officer statement letter regarding my bank account Complete Federal Income Tax filing I am trying to get a letter written from my employer showing salary and length of employement.... What else is needed for my fiance to have at the interview. I am going to write an actual affidavit of support letter but do I need a notary public to sign it? please help asap	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-10-30 12:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	QUOTE (Deryck and Miho @ Nov 5 2009, 02:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just replied to your PM before seeing this topic. Congratulations! Since they kept her passport I am sure you passed! We interviewed on 2-Nov also and received the paperwork back from the embassy today, 5-Nov. Best of luck to you! Deryck WE GOT IT!!!! WELCOME TO AMERICA YOKO!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-05 09:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	Yoko and I have ourfingerscrossedandI will let you know asap when we receive the packet... thanks everyone	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-02 10:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	QUOTE (estadia @ Nov 1 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He then told Yoko she would receive the packet and passport in about a week. that statement leads me to believe they are sending the sealed packet to her with visa in the passport other wise why keep the passport? sara I guess she gave her passport in before the interview. I guess this is given with the I134 and other supporting documents before the interview. I would assume that she would receive her passport back if she failed but I really have no idea... Keep the ideas coming please...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 23:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	All thoughts are welcome please....	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 23:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	QUOTE (waleed's girl @ Nov 1 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh ok and she answered all these fine, if she did and they took her passport i am thinking she passed. Good Luck! I'm really hoping so.... I'm just trying to find out anyway possible for sure....	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 22:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	QUOTE (waleed's girl @ Nov 1 2009, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am thinking that she did get approved since they took her passport? What questions did they ask her? Where did you meet? MySpace.com Why did he pick you? Why you instead of any of the other thousands of Japanese girls on MySpace.com? Where does he work? How was he able to fly to Japan 4 times with his type of work finacially? "Well he has a very unique financial situation".	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 22:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HELP!!! Embassy Interview... Did we pass or no???	So Yoko just left the Embassy in Japan literally 10 minutes ago. I'm really really confused though. I asked her if she passed or failed and all she said is the interview went very fast, only 4 questions, and the person that did the interview said we had a unique situation/relationship. He then told Yoko she would receive the packet and passport in about a week.... Then the interview was done and she left the US Embassy. Soooo..... What the hell does that mean???	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-01 22:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Is having sworn affidavits required???	i missed typed... Sorry	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2012-06-27 21:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Is having sworn affidavits required???	great. thanks so much. do you feel this will be enough evidence? • Copies of the passports and green cards of Yoko Wallace • Three sworn affidavits by U.S. citizen friends, attesting to our relationship and marriage. • Copies of our 2010 and 2011 joint US tax returns. • Copies of joint PNC Bank Accounts • Copy of joint PNC Mortgage stamp book • Copy of Ameren bill • Son’s birth certificate • Copy of Executor’s Deed • Copy of Yoko’s last pay stub • Copy of Mclean County Notice to Taxpayer of Assessment Change • Copy of Lawyer document during house purchasing process • Copies of mortgage signing documents • Various pictures from throughout our marriage	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2012-06-27 19:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Is having sworn affidavits required???	I'm referring to the I-751... Still the same?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2012-06-27 18:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Is having sworn affidavits required???	I'm just curious if sworn affidavits are required for this application or not. I have not had any written and was not really sure if these are even needed at all. please let us know asap. We are trying to file in the next few days.	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2012-06-27 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Packet 3 Recieved from Japanese Embassy	QUOTE (Deryck and Miho @ Sep 9 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dougiehossy @ Sep 9 2009, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We received the Packet 3 from the Japanese Embassy today. Just thought I would share... Congradulations!! Did you or your fiancee receive any notification from the embassy prior to receiving the packet 3? No we did not. I was sent a letter from the NVC and about a week to a week and a half later Yoko received the packet 3 from the embassy QUOTE (redglasses @ Sep 9 2009, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats! I am assuming your interview is about a month away now? Hopefully. Once Yoko gets the packet 3 filled out and sent back she will be ready. Can you answer a few questions we have for you redglasses about the interview questions and final materials needed?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-09-10 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Packet 3 Recieved from Japanese Embassy	We received the Packet 3 from the Japanese Embassy today. Just thought I would share...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-09-09 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Japan - K1 journey over time for AOS	We got our K1 Visa today and our AOS journey begins shortly.... Thanks everyone	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-11-05 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Package items check and help	i'm trying to make sure that Yoko and I have everything done for our I-129F package. I have filled out these items... I-129F G-325A Fiance letter of intent Cover letter I still need to get passport photos taken and write check for the fee. I did see somewhere that I need to send my birth certificate or copy of it and my passport... is this true? Yoko has filled out G-325A Fiance letter of intent passport photos what else do I need? thanks for all the help...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-14 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Co-sponsor question	I'm curious to know if there is any type of set minimum income amount that a US citizen must make to be aproved?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2008-11-04 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to pay the fees for K-1 as we are going to send it I129F and G325A soon ?	thanks for all this info	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-05-17 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F - How I made the application package	great post	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-05-17 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC letter received!	Congrats!	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-30 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Japanese K1 - Our long journey has started	QUOTE (SolitaryThrush @ Aug 31 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck to you! Sorry I have no advice to your questions. I'll just be watching this thread with interest because I'll be filing a petition on behalf of my Japanese fiance next month, and am nervous/overwhelmed. Considerably less so since finding this site, but still. Thanks. Does anyone have any advice please...	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-31 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Japanese K1 - Our long journey has started	UPDATE So Yoko and I have finally received our NOA2 and our journey has finally been sent to the NVC. This is an exciting time for us but we are still filled with so many questions. 1 - Once the NVC sends the info to the correct location in Japan how does the embassy contact us from there? - Do they contact Yoko or me? - Do they contact by mail (normal mail or UPS/FedEx) or by telephone? 2 - Who actually sets up the medical exam or is it appointed to Yoko? 3 - What are most of the exact questions Yoko will be asked during the interview? ** ??? ** If Yoko plans to move to a different apartment before her interview do I need to contact NVC or State Dept for changes ** or ** Does she need to contact someone?	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-30 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Japanese K1 - Our long journey has started	Update - Still waiting on the NOA2... Please hurry lol	dougiehossy	Not Telling	Japan	2009-08-03 09:22:00