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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!
Thank you guys for the support. VJ is truly wonderful. :D
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-08-30 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!
Thanks :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-08-29 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!
After 126 days, 18 weeks to be exact I was finally approved. This is one of the best days of my life. I was so anxious for the past few weeks and today I reached a point of frustration. Especially for the fact that I was the last person left on Igors list with a NOA1 of April 25th. Later on, I received a text at 4:30 pm while at work stating that my case have been updated. When I went online and checked sure enough I saw that I was approved! Funny thing is I checked it online like three hours before that. I know the the rest of the journey won't be easy but at least we made it through this first part! Im so happy.
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-08-29 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPacket 3?
Ok, I've read the Kingston Consulate forum but Im still not clear.. What is the packet 3? There's a part where it says you have to fill out a D156 or something like that online and then bring two copies? Do they mean copies of the form filled out or blank copies? Also, do you have to wait until they mail you packet 3 or can u upload the forms and send it to them when you are sure that the nvc has sent it to the consulate? Please let me know. Thanks.
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-08-30 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot Interview Date!
Im pleased to announce that yesterday we received our interview date via email. Nov 1st.. Im so happy.. :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-09-24 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC Lag ????
When I was waiting for my petition last year VSC was behind Csc. Im not surprised but it wasnt thia ridiculous. I really hate dealing with immigration there are no definites in this process. Growing to resent it.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-10 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long does it take for K1 expedite to be granted?

If it is an expedite for medical reasons, they verify the information before making a decision. There is someone here on VJ that applied due to a serious medical condition and the fiancee needed surgery back in August and was just told that expedite will be processed by December at VSC.



Wow that is so messed up. This immigration process has been the worst thing Ive been through. Especially since my.first petition was denied at the Kingston embassy.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-12 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long does it take for K1 expedite to be granted?

If it is military, it usually gets approved within a couple of days, a week at the most. Anything else receives more scrutiny, espeically if it is a borderline case. Usually you get a decision within 2-3 weeks though.



Actually I saw expedite requests approved a lot sooner and they didnt fall under military deployments. I came across some that were approved within a week or even three days. But for the most part you are right about the deployments.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-11 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long does it take for K1 expedite to be granted?

I think it depends on your reason for an expedite. Some are easily approved because it is clear, others are frivolous and are disregarded. It hasn't been that long since you resent the materials (there are weekends in there too) so I'd wait until the end of next week before you consider it a denial

Good luck




Thanks hun. :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-10 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long does it take for K1 expedite to be granted?
Hello Vjers,


I'm just curious to know how long does it usually take for the decision for a K1 expedite request to be granted? I sent an expedite request on 9-24-12 and on the same day was asked to send evidence. Well, on 9-28-12 I sent evidence but winded up having to re-send evidence on 10-1-12 because I realized that my ref ID was off by one digit. Since then I haven't heard anything from them. I've been calling the USCIS practically everyday for an update and not even a Tier 2 can give me an answer as to whether or not a decision has been made. How much longer should I give it before just taking it as a a denial? Most of the Tier2 reps say that they think I will get approved and that the fact that they asked for evidence means that I'm being considered. However, it's still up to the IO reviewing my case and that I should just wait. From looking at different K1s expedited most of the received their answers within five days or a lot sooner. A tier 2 operator put in a request that I receive an answer by next Monday. POSITIVE feedback is gladly accepted.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-10 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe were placed on AP

Hello everyone,

Today was our interview and I was not able to attend with my fiance. He said that the person interviewing him tried to confuse him in answering questions by asking the same questions in different ways. He then said that he could not approve our visa today because he did not believe my employment letter or that my paystubs were authentic. The reason I think he may think that is because I sent 3 years of my IRS. I recently started a new position at the middle of last year, which shows less of what I am making now. Now that I am in the full year, my paystubs are higher and my IRS for this year will be greater. Could this be a possible reason? If so, what is it that I need to do?



I would appeal it and try to get another interview. Contact the embassy immediately. How can you have fake paystubs and IRS forms? This samething happened to me only thing the IO claim our relationship wasn't bonafied. Call the DOS and speak to someone as well. But hurry because they close at 5pm Eastern Time.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-19 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 NOA2 after 7 weeks!!
Thanks guys :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-29 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 NOA2 after 7 weeks!!

Congratulations!!



Thanks hun..
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-29 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 NOA2 after 7 weeks!!
Maybe my second petition is good luck for me because my K1 petition has been approved as of today October 29th. Today marks 7 weeks since I sent in my petition and four weeks after requesting a request for expedite. First I sent in my petition on August 31st, they received it Sept 5th. On Spetember 24th, I requested a request for expedite. On September 28th I sent in my requested proof for expedite which fell under financial hardship. On October 11th my request for expedite was approved and today October 29th i received notice that my petition was approved and will be sent to the NVC. I'm so happy and thankful. This has been such a trying time for me. From getting an answer on the expedite to then waiting for an approved petition which I had no idea differ. I thought once your expedite is approved so is your petition. Waiting is the game with the USCIS. But, persistance is they key. The USCIS has been very horrible in regards to getting information on your case. I've been sent letters that was contradictory to information given to me by my US Congress office. Not even the Tier 2 operators could have helped me. I thought that once you were an IO you have direct contact with the Service Centers. They had no imformation from the Vermont Center. Now,I'm just hoping and praying that our petition gets approved at that Kingston Embassy. Thank you guys for the support. This shows that the impossible can become possible as long as you pray, have faith, and be persistant. I'm hoping my fiance will be here by Christmas which will be also be in time for the birth of our child.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-29 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports6 weeks and NVC still hasnt received my K1
Thanks for your words of your inspiration. You always seem to have. Im sorry to hear about the surgery. I think its the fact dat im expecting is whats making me stress more. I will try my best to relax. Smh.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-12-07 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports6 weeks and NVC still hasnt received my K1
Maybe, I'm anxious but it has been 6weeks since my K1 approval and my case still hasn't been recieved by the NVC. I called USCIS numerous times and to be finally told that my K1 was forwarded to the NVC almost 4 weeks after approval. So now today is 15business days since sent to NVC and they still haven't recieved my case. So I dont understand what was the whole purpose of getting an expedite approved if I'm still having to wait extra six weeks and nothing happens. Basically, my fiance could have been here by now or about to have his interview.It's very disturbing to see people whose been approved after me with interview dates before mines. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for those who are getting through. But, it's very depressing. Maybe this whole ordeal isn't just meant to be. Really feel like giving up. First petition denied. So i tried again with this one and it seems like it's a dead end.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-12-07 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Interview Prep - NOA2 Copy or Original

I'm preparing to send my fiance all the I-134 information, ongoing proof of relationship, fiance letter,the kitchen sink and NOA2. I have read on the guide stating for the K1 a copy of NOA2 should be sent to the fiance. My fiance is insisting he needs to submit orginals of everything. This question goes out to anyone who has gone through the Jamaican embassy, Do they require the original or a copy will suffice? My concern is the fee for a duplicate NOA2 if this one is lost. I know we will need it for the AOS.

Thank you.


Copy is good.
FB14FemaleJamaica2013-03-21 06:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance is here finally!!

congrats, hope u'l be of support that are stl on the process. may i ask the kind of questns asked during interview?


How we met, how many times I visited, and where did we go.
FB14FemaleJamaica2013-03-18 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance is here finally!!

Congratulations for both of you!!!! :dance:

Could you please tell me the reason for your expedite? :help:


Reason for expedite, pregnancy and financial hardship due to first denied K1.
FB14FemaleJamaica2013-03-18 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance is here finally!!
Thank you guys!
FB14FemaleJamaica2013-03-18 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance is here finally!!
So my fiancé received his visa on Friday and immediately went to the airport Lol. Thanks for all the support received. After over two years in a long distance relationship it's finally over. :dance: :dance:

Edited by FB14, 17 March 2013 - 07:09 AM.

FB14FemaleJamaica2013-03-17 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Good day! Yes you have to meet your fiance its no way of getting around that. However ; there is a good chance for you to qualify for a expedite. It worked for me. Don't listen to these People some know what they are talking about while others just want to be heard. Try to make plans to see your girl. Once you put in your petition ask the Usics rep to send a service request to expedite your petition. Follow wat you feel. You won't know if You don't try. Good Luck to you!!"

Feb14 thats my girl!!! Do your thang girl!""you are on your way



Yes Mrs.Alongo! You know some of these peeps on VJ just love to be heard!
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-21 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!
Thank you guys for the positive feedback. This journey is really a journey. Beyond frustration. I think its more of an emotional and mental journey. Cant wait til it is all over. Good luck to everyone.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats, I called my Senator yesterday, It just happens he is on the Homeland Security and Govt affairs committee, I hope I get the same luck.


You will. and Thanks :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats!!! God is good!! :dance: :dance: :dance:



Yes he is good! THanks :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats on the expedite, but I also think it was more due to the first K1 being denied and the rep on your side. There are many people who request sorely on financial hardship that don't get approved.

Either way, its very true, you wont know what you can get unless you request it.



You can be right. But, there people who got approved for expedites under financial hardship without the help of representatives. I really think my first returned K1 played a significant part and also my pregnancy. When I spoke with many Tier 2 operators they all said that they feel that I will get approved because of those reasons especially the baby on the way. Either way or for whatever reasons, I'm happy for the results. It's one of the only positive feedbacks I've gotten from the USCIS in a while. I was really devastated with the first returned K1.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

:dance: Congratulations :dance: You have just proven one of my favorite sayings...a closed mouth don't get fed...If you don't ask you don't know! Best of luck to you on the rest of your journey! :thumbs:



Thanks so much :0
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!
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I agree....I too am very happy for you, but if everyone got expedited for the same reasons more than half of the applications would fall under that category. I think there may be another reason your expedite got approved: the fact that your representative stood on your side may be a more likely explanation. One way or another, great for you!!
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Umm did you read what I originally posted or did you scim through it? I guess some people like to feel valid so they put their one cent into things. There are people with less severe cases than mines that got approved without a Representative and they fell under the financial hardship. So you are right, you are using your opinion. Definitely, not stating a fact.

Edited by FB14, 17 October 2012 - 02:34 PM.

FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Not sure how caring for yourself and your own child qualifies as a hardship considering as you said, you make well above the poverty line. Nevertheless, good luck in the process.



Umm actually, reread what I said. You missed like 85% of what I said LOL. I think you just wanted to have something to say. That is why I said positive feedback.

Edited by FB14, 17 October 2012 - 02:18 PM.

FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

congrats and god keep you on your journey



Thanks. Definitely needed because I know this is only the beginning. I'm really worried about the interview. We were denied last year :(. I guess this time around they will realize that our relationship IS bonafied.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats! I'm happy for you :) You're blessed! :)



Thanks so much :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-17 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats!! :dance: :dance:


Thank you :).
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-16 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

Congrats!!! If you dont mind me asking what was the reason for your financial hardship? Just curious because I am a student, and it has been fiancially hard for me, because I cant get all the work that I need to support myself with school and my studies so I just wantes to get an example of finacial hardship that was approved.




My reason for financial hardship was for all the expenses I incurred with my first.K1 that was returned from the US Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica, the new expenses I will have to incur once again with my new k1, the days without pay that I took to visit my fiance, and the fact that we are expecting our child together in March. Also, the burden of helping my fiance out sometimes financially due to his job instability in Jamaica. Also, the burden of taking care of myself and my four year old daughter as well. I provided proof of everything stated which included a letter from my job. Also, I stated by when I would need my expedite. I had a load of reasons and proof to back it up. Once you can prove your financial hardship with evidence then your good. One key thing I pointed out to them is the fact that I make way above the poverty level so when it reaches the Consulate in Kingston I dont have to worry about them thinking I wont be able to support my fiance when he gets here.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-16 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!

congrats and all the best going forward :thumbs:



Thanks Hun :)
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-16 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Expedite Request Approved after 17 Days!!!
Hello VJers,

I dont mean to brag, but Im extremely happy that my request for expedite under the financial hardship category was approved after 17 days! Firstly, I want to let you guys know that getting your Congress Representative involved in your case DOES help. On September 24, I requested an expedite under financial hardship. On the same day I received a request for evidence. I sent my evidence on September 28th through fax. I received a fax confirmation and that's it. I practically called the USCIS everyday. On October 10th, I requested an expedite for a decision. The Tier 2 operator told me that by Monday October 15th, I will receive a decision. However, I didnt all I received was an email stating that they received my evidence and that my case was still under review. So today when I called again the Tier 2 said maybe I should contact my Representative. So I did out of frustration. Being that my first K1 petition was denied at the US Consulate in Jamaica, I contacted my Congress Representative back in Janaury. And I had no idea that any other case sent to the USCIS is reported to my Congress Representative. Luckily, my Congress Representative is Jamaican like me. Anyway, when I called the office today they told me that they sent me mail and if I received it. And then I said why what happen? Then she said to me that the VSC center emailed them letting them know that my second I129F petition was approved for expedited processing on October 11,2012. Just to show you how inaccurate the USCIS can be. It is better to get your Congress Representative involved because they directly contact the Service Centers. And once you get them involved, they will follow up on any other thing that you do with the USCIS. Also, for anyone that feels that they will have a good enough reason for an expedite please do it and pray on it. I received a lot of negative feedbacks from some VJers. The ones who believed that only US Deployments get approved. Also, those with medical emergencies. Financial hardships do get approved! And I make way above the poverty level. So please dont assume that this will effect your case in any way. Just cause you make enough doesnt mean you can't have financial hardships. If you guys have any questions please feel free to ask.

P.S. Positive Feedback accepted!
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-16 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresobsession
I thought I was the only one obsessing over my nao2. I check my email, the uscis website and igors list at least two to three times a day. It's emotional draining for both me and my fiance. I'm trying my best to keep the faith and to remember that God is in control and nothing happens before it's time. The VJ timeline is really getting to me. Tomorrow makes four months since my petition has been filed.
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-08-24 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy affair with NVC
Check out my timeline. It took three weeks but once nvc got it they sent it to the Kingston consulate within the next day or two.
FB14FemaleJamaica2011-11-08 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc

I am still waiting on an interview date. My case was received by Kingston on 9/18 . . . sent signed DS230 on 9/28 . . . no date, no word, no life . . .


I would scan and re-send. The same day I sent my DS230 scanned and I got my response with the interview date on the same day within an hour. Make sure you are putting your case number, Fiance's name and DOB and yours in the subject line. I would keep resending. The Jamaican embassy moves on their own timing so you have to stay on top of them. Be persistent. Good Luck.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-11 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical in Jamaica
My fiance went to the one that was most expensive, I think $120. The prices vary from doctor to doctor I guess. The shots you need depends on your immunization record that you need to have. Please be aware that you have to pay for any additional shot although they say one set price for the physical. We spent $250 all together. Like I said it all depends on the shots u dont have.
FB14FemaleJamaica2012-10-16 20:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThink I've lost the chest X-ray from medical and they want it at PoE!
I agree. My husband came from the Dominican Republic last year and even though we brought the x-ray in our hecked luggage no one asked for that. Besides, maybe they have something about it inside of the "mystery envelope" that everyone comes in with. He came in through JFK International and I saw no doctors waiting to check them there. If that was the case wouldn't you have had issues at the doctors office in the first place. Take it easy and come on over!

I agree. My husband came from the Dominican Republic last year and even though we brought the x-ray in our hecked luggage no one asked for that. Besides, maybe they have something about it inside of the "mystery envelope" that everyone comes in with. He came in through JFK International and I saw no doctors waiting to check them there. If that was the case wouldn't you have had issues at the doctors office in the first place. Take it easy and come on over!
Gordito and MeFemaleDominican Republic2011-05-14 01:18:00