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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi got our noa2! :)
Congratulations on getting your NOA2 star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-09-03 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat happens if we don't get the K-1 in time???
One never knows what will happen once the petition gets to the first stage. Approval times can vary. Ours was in 3.5 months, but others have been quicker, and some longer. From start to finish, our took 6 months. Personally, I'd wait until the NOA2 before locking in any dates. You'll still have about 2 months before the interview after that stage, ( and Vancouver is a great place, btw). Once we got the NOA2, we set a date that would be reasonable, given the fact I'd have a house to sell, job to quit, etc, and started making plans. We also figured out flowers, reception hall, photographer, all the biggies, and thankfully were all available on the date we picked. They all understood that we had to wait for immigration, so we couldn't put a deposit on anything until we knew what happened at the interview. Once I called Tim to say "book them all!!" we could officially lock in the date and get the invitations in the mail. I moved almost two months after the interview, and have still 3.5 weeks to go before the wedding. We, too, are having a traditional wedding, with all the trimmings. I just wanted to encourage you that it can be done when you're apart from each other for so long.

Oh!! Welcome to VJ!! star_smile.gif If you haven't already, check out the Canada forum as there is a wealth of info in there too.

Best wishes for your journey. It's long; it's hard; it can be downright frustrating!! But you'll both get through it. smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-08-26 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement ring during interview
QUOTE (adom&maricar @ Oct 14 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will there be a problem if my fiance does not have the engagement ring on during the interview?

Not at all. A lot of people don't ever buy rings, all it represents a symbol of a promise. As long as you can show evidence of relationship, ( pictures etc) you're good to go!

Best wishes!
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-10-14 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the NOA2 last night, yeah!
Congratulations!! :)
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2010-03-20 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCall me a Pessimist..
QUOTE (Amazon @ Feb 1 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
devil.gif I see so many people extremely happy and overly delighted with the NOA2 / K1 Approval, and Congrats star_smile.gif to all those who have been approved kicking.gif . However, it seems to be, a bit early to be getting excited, Yes the long wait is over, for the most part, but there is still so much more to this whole process, that I find I am still stressing out. Yes fine the K1 is approved, but there is still MORE paper work to be filed, more waiting, a Medical and blood test that you have to pass, and an interview and yet more paper work. ranting33va.gif

I don't want to burst anyones bubble, trust me, I would love to be overjoyed with my approval, but all I can think about is what can go wrong with the rest of the process crying.gif

Am I the only one that feels this way ? blush.gif



I'm actually with you on this one!! I will celebrate the NOA2 only because then I know that USCIS will feel Tim and I have a strong relationship and mutual intent. ( And I'm going to go to SC for the month of April...and really hoping to be with Tim when we hear something...*one never knows*)

As far as the rest of it goes...I'm healthy..so I'm not worried about the medical, and I've never had a conviction, so my name will come up clean...but you just can't help but wonder..."am I going to forget something important to bring to the interview!!!???"...Guess all one can do is get everything together, and hope there are no surprises. Tim promised he'd come up and be with me for the interview...that's going to help me so much...I'm already nervous!!
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-01 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got approved! (CSC)
Congratulations!! Best wishes for the rest of the journey kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-01 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe've been Approved! (NOA2)
How wonderful!! April is a great time to get married!! I'm sure the two of you won't stop laughing for quite a while now....

Great job!!!! good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-02 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approval!!! What a great early birthday gift!!
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-04 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE'VE BEEN APPROVED!
Congratulations!! I hope everything else goes for you quickly!! You've been waiting long enough!


Edited by TimandJoyce, 04 February 2009 - 07:54 PM.

TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-04 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F Approved after less than 5 months at VSC
Great job!!! Glad to see VSC is moving!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved :)
Congratulations! star_smile.gif good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved Today at 545am EST
Congratulations!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter 170 days, 16 touches, 1 RFE
Congrats!!! What a relief for you!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWAS I JUST APPROVED???OMG
QUOTE (gethere @ Feb 5 2009, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok so I just checked the mail and I see
Dear Petitioner,
The State Department National Visa Center has recently rec'd an approval I-129F petition filed on behalf of your fiance. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place.


Our records blah blah blah Numbers and stuff here!!!



IS THIS IT???????????????????????????????????????? I just can't believe what I see????????????????????? IS THIS IT? I'm shaking!!!!!



Whooo hoooo Gethere!! You got it!!! jest.gif jest.gif I'm so happy for you!! Take a deep breath and get ready for the next step...You're almost done!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif

Edited by TimandJoyce, 05 February 2009 - 07:46 PM.

TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGood News
Congratulations!! good.gif good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-06 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 visa approval!
QUOTE (jinxlovesjeeves @ Feb 6 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
approved!



Congratulations!! good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-06 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 FINALLY AFTER (9MONTHS)
Congrats!! Best wishes for the rest of the journey!! I hope it's nice and speedy for you star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-06 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY VISA ON FRIDAY! :)
Congrats!!! kicking.gif good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-07 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSept filers take heart! We were just approved!!
Congrats!!! So happy for you...

I can't wait till it says.....Tim and Joyce....noa2.......

*praying...hoping....waiting....*........ reading.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-05 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTODAY IS OUR DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! It's such a big step to be over with...

Best wishes on the rest of the journey!..... star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-06 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Congratulations!! You're almost at the end now..... kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-03 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 question! Would love opinion
QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Feb 8 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TimandJoyce @ Feb 8 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tim is going to be up here with me for the interview, ( he'll be able to attend with me) and then we'll fly back together.


I was wondering about this. How can he book his flight without knowing how long it will take between your interview and receiving Visa?

My fiance asked me (when I left him in Jamaica this afternoon to return home sad.gif ) if I can fly with him to the US, since he's never flown before. But I planned to be there for the interview and wouldn't be able to go back a few weeks later. Hmm. Think I'll post this in the Jamaica forum.



I would imagine that each Embassy will have it's own timeline as to when you get the actual visa. I'll know at least a month in advance when my interview is, giving Tim plenty of time to arrange travel. Also, because my interview will take place in Vancouver, B.C., I'll have the visa the next day, pending approval of course. Depending on a few things here, we'll be able to determine when the POE will be, but I'm hoping within a week after receiving the visa.
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-08 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 question! Would love opinion
QUOTE (MARM @ Feb 8 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Remember AOS costs $1010, so no one knows better than you if it would be better to wait and save $$$ or go even though it will be a few months until you see each other.



I agree with this statement. If you can afford the AOS later, AND a trip...well...why not go over when your sweetie has the interview. You may or may not be able to be at the actual interview itself, but it would be great if you were able too. Then fly back together. That is of course, POE is not long after receiving the visa.

Tim is going to be up here with me for the interview, ( he'll be able to attend with me) and then we'll fly back together. I have a house to sell, and will be praying like mad that it happens before moving, so that's going to help with all the extra costs...wedding, AOS...etc.

Only you can decide what's best, but I still think it would be romantic to be able to come back together!.....best wishes!! good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-08 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC Approving 10/1/08 K1's
Sure hope VSC keeps on moving!! I've still got some time to wait...we just sent in the files end of Dec. But that's ok...as much as I want this all behind me...I have some major plans this spring to be out of country for about 6 weeks! The majority of it is spending time with Tim in SC. However...every approval makes me happy, biggrin.gif , because that's one less file in Vermont that they have to go through!! good.gif

Edited by TimandJoyce, 10 February 2009 - 01:31 PM.

TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-10 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-09 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur interview is on the 13th!!!!
Best wishes!!! good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-10 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThanks God i passed!
Congratulations!! Now the real exciting part happens..the moving.... star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-11 02:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOUR NOA2 WAS APPROVED!
Congratulations!! So happy for you both! star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-11 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received from VSC
Congratulations! star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-13 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!
congratulations!! Best wishes for a quick and smooth finish to your journey!! kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-14 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 - Stress Relief
Congratulations!!!! good.gif star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-16 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 visa appoved!
That's great!! So happy for both of you!! star_smile.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-14 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMY NOBYA IS APPROVED
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-17 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved today
Congratulations!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-24 01:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved Today!!!
congratulations!!
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-24 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe've been approved!!!!
QUOTE (Kirsten UK @ Feb 24 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I emailed our congressman last week, big hoohah ensued as it turns out he is a friend of my soon-to-be father-in-law. Well, he writes back to the father-in-law thinking its HIM who wants a fiancee visa (my fiance and F-I-L have same name)!!! So, who knows if it is a coincidence or if he got it approved??!!

I can't tell you how happy we are, I seriously can't calm down!!



Congratulations!!!! Tim has a friend that happens to be great friends with the State Senator so if push comes to shove.......

I'm so happy for you...but I don't think you've jumped up and down enough...laughing.gif....
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-24 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for NOA2 approval
Good Luck!! I"m sure you'll hear something soon.... star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-26 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYipee!!! Thanks God
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif good.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-25 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWoooooo... very good news!
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-26 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC NOA2 in under 4 months!
Wow Congratulations!! kicking.gif kicking.gif Nice and quick!! It's really giving me some hope; March will be our two month mark for our paper at VSC....!!!
TimandJoyceFemaleCanada2009-02-28 00:45:00