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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi dont understand this part....
It is my understanding that pursuant to 9FAM 41.81 N3.1 (Period of validity)


that sentence is taken from the letter of extend approval , i do realize that the letter needs to get customized but does that part need to get customized too or is just a set of numbers and all?
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-19 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont, 5 months is up

Maybe we should contact Obama. He seems to be doing a lot for the US nowadays.

or a couple of congressmen and women from different states
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-12 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont, 5 months is up
as much as i understand what you guys are going through ( hell im not done with the process yet,and i waited nearly 5 months to just HEAR i was approved ) protesting ( or even joking about it )is taking a bit too far,write to the first lady or something.
protesting wont get you anywhere because there is the five months goal and you guys havent passed it,if you want a big change,contact a big person with a LOT of pull

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 12 December 2010 - 10:11 PM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-12 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont, 5 months is up

I just had a little look online about this haitan thing thats holding us back. I never said anything on it before as although I had my own opinion I thought it may sound a bit crass if I start bumping my gums about disaster victims getting visas before me. I may be totally misinterpreting this but as far as I can see visas are being given to haitans already living illegally in the US to allow them to work legally and send money back home to their loved ones in need. WOW.. I fully sympathise with said loved ones but the people living illegally in the US are no doubt working illegally in the US and are still sending money home regardless.. Am I wrong about this.. it seems so absurd that Im surely picking it up wrong? can anyone advise me on this?
ALso, I respect everyones decision to go about things in whichever way they see fit but I don't think the advice with regards to "have patience" "concentrate on other things" "get a hobby" is right after 5 months. Fair enough within the 5 but now is the time for all of us to focus on NOTHING BUT getting this N0A2. If we all keep calling and our calls are logged the penny has to drop sometime. Yeah some approaches may not work but the one way I can guarantee will not work is sitting in silence waiting for it to come to you.. Come tommorow, ITS ON!! good luck everyone, lets keep each other informed and remain supportive..

i dont think they are given to people who are already in US illegally,haitian cases are just dealt with out of order.of course out of order for them means longer waits for us.
and while its divine that people are selfless enough to deal with that and handle it,i am not.i spent almost a month thinking we are over the processing time,why?because CSC was too busy to check my noa 2 and see if the address is right,OR even send me the damn noa 2,and now i have to pay the price for that,about 400 bucks
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-12 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont, 5 months is up
im sure the entire visa journey knows my story by now,but we were approved almost a month before we hit five months mark,and guess what,no noa 2,i dk if they lost it ,forgot to mail it or what,but i have contacted CSC twice now ,myself,and the officers have been more than helpful.
they got back at me within 3 work days,always nice with good information,which leads me to thinking that those operators who answer the phones are not legit CSC workers.i suggest you try emailing VCS and then give up and get angry and curse and all.
PS: you do have to be over five months to contact them tho
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-12 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath in family
yup,same as crystal,their screen name is david&keiza i think and their consulate was manilla as well
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 05:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText Messaging
have you sent your k-1?
for the first I-129f package,you dont need much of evidence for USCIS because its their job to determine that you guys have met within the last two years.i know some people say add pictures and evidence of on going relationship,but the truth is,its just to make a good impression on the consulate officers in the interview stage.
it is advised to sign all evidence going in with the I-129f packages with a blue pen just in case.
also even in the interview stage,some people write the date and the place every picture was taken behind the picture itself.it just something people do,whatever helps you get more peace of mind
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime
i know i thought it was 11 months,and when i checked the new timeline its 20.08,i just wanna know who are the poor people who wait 20.08 people just to get heir noa 2
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime
congressmen and senators can file an inquiry on your behalf,which pushes the service center into giving them an update.that does not obligate them to process the petition any quicker.there is a couple on this website,and they have been waiting for two years.their petition is cr-1 but never the less its not supposed to take two years.
also keep that in mind the people you talk to on the phone are simply operators,not officers,the easiest way to directly be in touch with an officer is emailing your service center.
for some reason they dont look at your petition,the physical paperwork they have,but they are rather quick at responding to emails.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime
they suggest 180,because if your five months are up,and you call em to make an inquiry,they will tell you to call back within thirty days.they are summing it all up
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime

I am struggling here a little. Is it 150 or 180 and is it a goal or a law? Are there 150 or 180 days of processing or just dust collecting? What is 11 months? And what USCIS average is 20.08 months? If it really takes that long, I think I would rather just sellout a move to Venezuela. Are all of these numbers and statements about goals and laws just venting driven by a very frustrating process operated by seemingly incompetent government employees?


the goal is within 5 months,meaning they try their best,however that doesnt guarantee anything,and it can take anywhere from 5 months to 20.8 months
20.8 is a fact,meaning at this point,the slowest petition's petitioner is waiting 20.8 months,however they are trying to reduce it to five months,which is the average for CSC and VSC.
these numbers are taken from USCIS's check my case status page.

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 21 December 2010 - 11:28 AM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime

check the law

USCIS has 180 days by law and they dont have to approve you until than if they dont want
For the record, there trying to meet the 5 month approval but they dont mean they have
to do it. And if your case is NOT they will tell you wait until after youR NOA-1 180 DAYS
CALL AN ASK THEM AND THEY WILL SAY IT 180 DAYS. THEY DONT HAVE TO APPROVE YOU BEFORE
150 DAYS IF THEY DONT WANT TO. ITS THERE LAW THEY MADE IT NOT ME. THEY CAN FOLLOW ANY
RULES THEY WANT TO APPROVE YOU AT 5 OR 8 MONTH IF THEY WANT.

AND 11 MONTHS IS THE TOTAL PROCESSING TIME AND NOT JUST 1 PART OF IT.

umm where is this actual law?it does seems like its a law made by you.
USCIS national goal is five months,CSC is currently processing withing the national goal,and the uscis national average is 20.08 months.
get your facts straight,its 150,not 180

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 21 December 2010 - 06:20 AM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 06:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime
shaking my head @1lovingyou2 . the time frame is 150 days,and its a goal,the actual time frame is 11 months.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 04:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Timelime
five months,CSC puts cases on hold until right before they are about to meet the five months time requirement
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments after AP
it varies from case to case depending what they think youre missing,they could be asking for update version of a form or additional evidence
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-22 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureski 221(g) asking for co sponsor

Depends on the consular office. While they may ask for it eventually, they could also ask for your last ten years tax statements or any other bunch of things. (First born child?) The worst they could do is ask. My family gave me engagement gifts because they knew that this was going to be an issue for me. So what, the money arrived in the last six months.. doesn't make it any less my money.

sweetheart you cant lie to the consulate.
you cant take money just to make up a false amount of savings,last six months is something,receiving a big chunk of money in a month or two is another,if they are relaying only on the petitioner's savings they are 43,500 short.
how in the world would they be able to deposit that amount without making look like a scam?
they dont ask for ten year prior's tax returns because its unnecessary and unheard of.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureski 221(g) asking for co sponsor

Consular officers have seen just about every trick in the book to sneak by on barely sufficient income, including temporarily borrowing money to get just enough assets to meet the requirements.

exactly
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureski 221(g) asking for co sponsor
borrowing money doesnt help,when you get the bank statement,it shows when a deposit was made and how much it was,it cant be too suspicious
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 05:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureski 221(g) asking for co sponsor

How much money you have in the bank isnt the issue.!
Its you need to make the 125% of poverty for support
For 2 people you have to make $18325 yearly to meet
the standards set forth as income to support 2 PEOPLE.
and if you dont meet them the US Government requires
a co sponsor to be able to support you if something
happens until they becomes a us citizen or leaves the
country and doesnt return. The petetionier has to
complete and I-864 and also a co sponsor to make sure
they to meet the standards for being a co-sponsor.
it requirtes the co sponsor to provide 3 years back
IRS taxes returns and necessary paeprwork as part
of the I-864. And they to also need to qualify to meet
the 125% of poverty to be a co sponsor also.
GO to google and type in I-864 affiadavid of support
and the requirements to be a co sponsor

Good Luck

you really need to stop giving people advice.how much money you have in the bank IS an issue when you dont meet poverty guidelines.
from the information op has given,it seems like they went forward relaying pretty much only on the petitioners savings.
if thats the case,then its obvious,for every dollar your short of meeting the poverty guidelines,you have to have 3 in assets/savings.
also NO SPONSOR OR CO SPONSOR is required to provide 3 years prior's tax return,that depends on the consulate and its not a requirement.
also a sponsor supports a beneficiary until they become a US citizen,not until they leave the country.
you really have no clue what you are talking about
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-21 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe Fear
couldnt agree more with dan,even in packet 3 instruction they always print it with bold font,DO NOT MAKE ANY ARRANGEMENTS.
its alright,youll learn it in the long run and dealing with USCIS,NVC and pretty much the immigration system
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-20 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all Senators and Representatives

Iran doesn't have a cholera epidemic going on so the situation is not the same. Trying to expidite the process given this is not abusing the system. Living in substandard conditions is one thing, but living in the midst of a rampant epidemic is another thing entirely. The situation in Haiti is far from less than ideal.

iran is going through a horrible case of pollution,the amount of damage caused to the citizen is comparable to iran and iraqs war,mind you that was eight years long.
however it doesnt get as much publicity cause its over shadowed by iran's nuclear plan and what not.
she got her case expedited,and its the only thing that can happen,IF the Haitians petitions were not all expedited or expedited upon the beneficiaries request,then yes,she would have to contact her congressman and it would actually make a change.however her case is completely standard,haitian beneficiary,american petitioner,expedited case,what else could change by contacting a congressman or senator.
she is entitled to her opinion,she can call em and contact em all she wants,but i think our job here is to be honest and realistic,giving false hope can take one only so far

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 23 December 2010 - 03:32 AM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-23 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all Senators and Representatives
but thats the thing,there is so much a congressman can do,they have done what they were supposed to by expediting the Haitian beneficiaries ( which i disagree with ).let me tell you something,ive been on this website since august,and i have seen many cases in which the idea of having a congressman or someone with some pull working on one's case has helped them go through things,even more than half of the time,there is not much that a congressman or representative can do for many reason.
its like an optical illusion.just be grateful for how lucky you have gotten and youll get less ####### and more actual advice on this website
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-22 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all Senators and Representatives
it seems like it is a competition to you,youre most certainly not the first one with a partner in a third world country or disastrous situation,but you sure act like it.
to be honest you seem ungrateful,a couple from Sudan were just recently denied their expedite just because the reason wasnt humanitarian enough for USCIS can you imagine?a war is not disastrous enough.like you mentioned its not a competition but you need to realize how annoying it is to see people like you,getting special treatment and just wanting more.
call your congressman all you want,youre within the timeline and therefor VSC has no obligation to proceed the inquiry your congressman makes on your behalf,good luck with the rest of your time waiting.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-22 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling all Senators and Representatives
i think youre going a bit too far,iran is currently equally if not more so in a crisis,financially and environmentally ,and my fiance is a member of armed forces,does that mean he should be bale to abuse the right to expedite just because my situation is less than ideal?
youre going overboard with all this,feel free to jump on me all you want,i dont give a damn,but jesus get a reality check,some of us wait over five months,and you getting your case expedited is just not enough?

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 22 December 2010 - 01:20 PM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-22 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering docs/signatures
SMH :unsure:
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering docs/signatures

It will vary from Consulate to Consulate and in the situation for Haiti t ....

right on point :thumbs:
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering docs/signatures

Only a copy....in the fourth package. Stop trying to re-invent the process, many have gone thru this process with only a copy if needed AT THE EMBASSY.
P.S. if an orgial is needed at the interview they will let you know before the interview.

BTW: for your piece of mind, i have been on this board sine 2007 under another handle and I went thru this entire process without a hiccup. Why because I followed the rules to the "T". :whistle: :whistle:

ooo yes,thats why my packet insisted ( by insist i mean has it written in bold letters ) that the petitioner's birth certificate that the beneficiary takes in for the interview has to be certified original.
rules change,obviously.maybe you should try keeping your information updated?

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 24 December 2010 - 11:23 AM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering docs/signatures

The only documents they will need an original of is the last documents that they would be sending to the petitioner.

for example the petitioner's birth certificate?why thats needed in both first and fourth package :yes:
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGathering docs/signatures
somethings are needed as originals for the interview,try checking your consulate's website,cause they usually have an online version of the packet 3,just in case for people in your situation.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question: International Marriage Broker???
dating websites are not marriage websites.myyearbook,myspace,and facebook could get considered dating websites,but they dont charge you a fee in order to find you a partner therefor they are not considered internation marriage broker.
OP if you paid an amount of money to become a member of that website,it is an IMB,if not,it is not
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf I have no sponsor and no income for last year I have to die?

Okay you had no income last year (and I assume you did not file taxes). What about the 2 years before? If you can't get anyone to sponsor your fiance all you can do is complete the sponsorship forms yourself and present your situation in the most simple and organized manner possible.


this wont guarantee anything.
the two years prior's taxforums are required by specific consulates,its not an over all thing.
i dont think a consulate would care why the petitioner ( not just in this case ) spent one whole year without any income.its really black or white.the situations in which they beneficiary's degree and working skills,or the beneficiary's recent income situation come under consideration are very very rare.
what you suggested is worth a try tho,but OP dont get your hopes up if youre going to relay on hoping to get things fixed yourself by just explaining your situation

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 25 December 2010 - 08:59 AM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-25 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1, married after filing, before VISA interview
nvc doesnt take that long to expedite,specially on expedited cases,its like a week,two tops,however you might wanna get in touch with the embassy in haiti just to make sure they are aware of your humanitarian purposes and all
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-26 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is too much?
see you dont need to send many secondary evidence with your first package,cause you will be given a chance to add any secondary evidence you would like to add for the interview.
i know people advice you to put a couple of pictures and emails in your I-129F ,its only because that petition will be handed down to the embassy and people think it will make a good impression,i personally didnt do it.we sent in primary evidence,like stamps in me and my fiance's passport,boarding passes,copies of tickets,and for the peace of mind of the fiance,just three pictures.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-26 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we expedite our k1 processing?
that is NOT possible,its not their concern @ricardo4eva2.it happens with k-1 cases everyday( meaning its not uncommon in the immigration cases ),the parent moves to the states and then files for k-2,the arrangements made is none of USCIS's concern.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-09 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we expedite our k1 processing?
i have never heard of any expedites in Philippines going through just because of a pregnancy.but good luck
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-11-08 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we expedite our k1 processing?
youre in it for the long run buddy,grab yourself a double whiskey cause they are not even through with the june petitions,unless youre in the military and getting deployed soon,or unfortunately have a dying parent,there is nothing you can do.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-11-06 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me prepare

So in other words don't show of a picture of us drinking at the same water fountain, then another at the bathroom, then another taking a taxi, another holding suit cases, etc etc ......... :P

to sum it up,it shouldnt look like you just went to see your fiance in order to gather evidence for the interview ( weird i know,in theory,thats what they reject,in reality,thats how these relationships work )
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2011-01-02 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me prepare

She has been in Jordan for 1-2 years. I think it will be 2 years in Sept.

Also I'm from St. Louis Missouri if that information is helpful.

well then i think you can apply for amman.
also clarification as to what i mean with not frontloading with pictures,say you go see your fiancee for...7 days,if she bring nearly 20,25 pictures to the interview,its not gonna look legit,what were you doing,taking pictures all the time?
during this process its good to step back and look at it from an unbiased third persons point of view.
good luck
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2011-01-02 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me prepare
you are facing one major problem,manila usually doesnt accept co sponsors. as far as you going through in manila or jordan,it really depends on how long your fiancee has been in jordan.
if we assume that your fiance will go through in jordan for the interview,all that can be solved with a co sponsor.
i dk how easy or hard middle eastern consulates are on foreign residents of their countries,but they are usually pretty tough.
PS: i usually suggest at least two trips before filing the petition from a high fraud country,not just for the moral and personal reasons,but because it makes you as a couple's job easier when it comes to proving that your relationship is bona fide.but if you cant do more than one trip,be careful not to over frontload with pictures,get about just enough evidence

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 02 January 2011 - 12:09 PM.

thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2011-01-02 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLove and a crazy situation
i can tell you i did not take the wait well,could have been because my fiance is in armed forces and i was constantly worried,or that im too young compared to other people who go through this process to take it well or that he was my first and only love and all,but it is possible,we all at one point in june subforum lived on day dreaming,we all went through a wedding fever period,and now a couple of us have their visas,with the help and support of people around you,you can deal with it.
compared to the life time that you will be spending together,a couple of months,a year top is nothing.
thelastpetitionerFemaleIran2010-12-24 03:27:00