ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

Hopefully you will get the MNL # so you can at least get the ball rolling.  (being the file is in transit there has to be a MNL # assigned already, now to get USEM to tell you)

 

Very soon!  good.gif

 

Any ideas on to get them to tell me what the number is? The embassy seems busier since the typhoon.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-11-19 13:46:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

Hello, im trying also to move our case from UAE to Manila. I sent a request last nov 1 and no reply yet. How soon did u hear from them? Thanks!

 

This is what I have done. I contact Doha first. They have chat at their embassy. I got a UID number from them. They said I need that to move it to Manila embassy. Next via email I contact Manila embassy (I was never able to get through via phone number). They requested a document with my fiance stating why the case needed to be moved (keep it short and to the point). You need to have her sign it and than email it to the embassy. I used my email address for all of the correspondence. Once that was complete they said they would get it moved. I did not hear anything for about 2 weeks. I emailed several times. Recently I got a response saying that it was being moved. Now when I go to the CEAC website with the old Doha number it has a status of transferring. We are now 6 weeks into the moving process. If her Boss would have let her stay in Doha we would be done and she would be her next week. Now with this delay and the recovery effort in phils I have no idea. At least something is happening.

 

Email I used to contact Manila: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

Phils Number for Manila Embassy: (632) 301- 2000

US number: (703) 520-2235

 

FYI: I called State Department to see if i did everything correctly and to see if anything else need to be done and they said I did everything I needed to do.


Edited by BrettJ, 18 November 2013 - 03:28 PM.

BrettJMalePhilippines2013-11-18 15:20:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

Cool!   Now to dip into the patience well one more time....  

 One more time! Ahhh! You would think after the annulment BS I would have learned to be more patient!

 

I'm sure my patience will tried again in the future. 


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-29 10:04:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

Spoke with state department on this and everything I have already done to have this moved is the correct method.

 

The State Dept said to work with the embassies and send a letter from my fiance to the one you want it moved to. Done. Just waiting to here from Manila that the visa has been moved to their queue.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-29 09:46:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

 

As suggested early, I would at least call them to see if they can assist with this issue.  I remember some time back of an issue like yours and the couple contacted NVC first.

 

Thank you sir I will do this.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-16 09:29:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

 

There may not be a form, the email you got from USEM simply states written justification.    I guess I used form out of habit.

 

I would suggest you both write a letter explaining the "why" for the transfer to another embassy.

 

What did NVC say regarding the transfer?

 

I have not spoken to the NVC at all on the case. Do you think I should contact them? How about DoS?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-16 09:11:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

 

 

Being it states APPLICANT, and not petitioner, your fiancee will complete the form.

 

You won't have to start over, but it will take some time to get the file transferred.

 

Did you contact NVC on this?

 

I contacted the Embassy in Doha and Manila. This response is from the Embassy in manila.

 

Darn I already sent a letter from me to them. I have not seen a form to fill out. What form?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-16 08:57:00
PhilippinesTrying to move K1 from one Embassy to another

This is the email response I got from US Embassy in Manila (we are trying to move it from Doha to Manila): 

 

Dear Mr. Jensen:

 

This refers to the K1 case of the referenced individual.

To enable us to process the transfer request, the applicant must provide us with a written justification for the proposed transfer.

The required documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Special Action Team) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov

 

Is the applicant me or fiancee? Should we both do one just to CYA? I already informed them for the reason for the transfer. I have not been able to get a hold of them via the phone.

 

The reason: her boss sent her home early from Qatar.

 

I hope I don't have to start this over. Not feeling hopeful.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-16 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this txt msg from USCIS...

Thanks everyone. Still nervous about all this. Trying to finish off finance's police records from 3 different country's and still need CENOMAR. All in process. Hopefully all comes together at the right time. Took us 4 years waiting for the annulment from Philippines. Also she has no shot records. We can get there from here!

 

Do I update my timeline or wait until I get the i-797 NOA?


Edited by BrettJ, 02 July 2013 - 04:19 PM.

BrettJMalePhilippines2013-07-02 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this txt msg from USCIS...

It had an EAC number and said an i-797 will be coming in the mail. I assume this is the NOA-1?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-07-02 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!

 

Congrats!!

 

Aloha Ke Akua
 

Thank you Everyone for the responses. 

 

@David&Zoila Good to see Hawaii representing. I grew up in Makakilo. Just went home the first week of September for sisters wedding. I miss that place but so expensive to live there. My mom and dad still live there, my brother and his family, and my sister is trying to move back.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-09-25 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!

I checked Thursday, Friday and this weekend and no updated status. I usually don't check until close of business. I just decided to check and here it is:

 

Post Decision Activity

On September 20, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

 

They mailed it last Thursday should arrive this week! NOA1 July 2, 2013

 

I did not load it up with a lot of stuff. Proof of my 4 visits, one pic from each visit, my divorce papers, her annulment papers (even though we did not have everything it must have been enough), Etc. Filled out the forms exactly as VISA Journey examples are done. These were all copies of documents. Even her letter of intent was a copy. So we were worried about not having all the annulment docs and the letter of intent not being an original signature but it turned out OK.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-09-23 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Just got an email yesterday with my case number and can now check it CEAC. USCIS NOA2 was Sept 20. I was with TSC.

 

Case created 1 OCT 2013

Status Updated 6 OCT 2013

 

Great news! There is a twist. The case went to Doha embassy where see was working but her boss sent her home to the Philippines on 29 Sept 2013. So working on getting this changed to the Manila embassy. Fingers crossed getting close!


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-09 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel while Visa is in process

While the K-1 visa is in process in Bahrain(where my fiancée works) can she travel to the Philippines for a visit and then travel back to Bahrain before the K-1 process is completed? I need a definite answer.

Since there are no answers yet would anyone know a reliable resource I can contact on this subject?
BrettJMalePhilippines2010-12-28 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel while Visa is in process
While the K-1 visa is in process in Bahrain(where my fiancée works) can she travel to the Philippines for a visit and then travel back to Bahrain before the K-1 process is completed? I need a definite answer.
BrettJMalePhilippines2010-12-27 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCountry Filing
Thank you all!
BrettJMalePhilippines2011-10-17 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCountry Filing
I was told by a lawyer once it does not matter what country my fiance is in we can still file for a K-1 visa. She is from the Phils and is back home but wants to go to Canada for work. Can I still file the K-1 when she is in Canada. We are still waiting on the Annulment BS.
BrettJMalePhilippines2011-10-17 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhere to file?
Go here: NSC Center

Scroll to bottom and put zip code in boxes and it will tell you service center.

Local Office: Local Office

I got screwed moving across the Ohio into KY. The federal building in Cincy is just 15 miles from my place but now I have to go to Louisville. A good 1.5 to 2 hour drive.

Edited by BrettJ, 24 April 2013 - 12:26 PM.

BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-24 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18, I-129f
Again Thank you for the support.
BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-24 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18, I-129f
Thank you for your responses. Yes I have been back several times. Once to Bahrain(she worked there) Feb/Mar 10, Phils Nov/Dec 10, Phils March/Apr 12.
BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-24 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18, I-129f
You need to tell the story of how we met. Wondering how this may affect my application.

We met in July 09 when I traveled on business to Manila to train my new counter parts in IT. We corresponded via email, chat, phone before the trip. Where things might be an issue is that at the time I was separated and living on my own, and going through bankruptcy. Lawyer advised to do divorce after bankruptcy as it is a pain to do it before. Bankruptcy completed later that year. Divorce final in Feb 10. So they will see this when I file my paperwork/story and see the dates on divorce docs. I don't want to be dishonest and won't. Just wondering if this will hurt the process or maybe get denied because of this.
BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-24 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Questions

Is your K1 petition approved yet? What embassy did you put on the form for the interview?

 

If she is still under a work contract, that might be a problem because I heard that the employers take the employees' passports so they cannot leave the country. Maybe wait until the work contract is finished.

 

I'm afraid that is what will happen. If we don't file now we have to wait for her to go back to phils than it will be longer than 2 years since I have seen her which I can't afford another visit. Its already been 4 years waiting for the annulment. Haven't filled yet. Just trying to weight everything so we don't waste energy, time and money on something that will not work. Very depressing, upsetting, disheartening. 


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-29 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Questions

Download the K1 instructions here: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

All forms can be downloaded in that file as well.

 

Good luck!

 

I assuming but this should be similar in most countries. The issue is her visa in Qatar they hold it and may not like that she has to wait to get it back. Also what excuse does she use to get it back to go to the interview. Personally as soon as she gets it I want to get her on a plane. 

 

All my friends say bring her illegally. In my heart I want to do it the right way.

 

What I fear when she resigns is that who she works for will try to send her back to phils than we have to start all over. I can't afford those cost. Just worried, scared. Pfft.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-29 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Questions

Sorry for this bit of missing info. She is on work Visa in Qatar.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-29 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Questions

Per the flow chart: *This will be sent out within a week (typically less) from when the embassy processes the received petition. This package will include a checklist of items and paperwork that must be collected. Some will be sent back asap, and others will be sent back later or brought to the interview.

 

Can someone tell me when they send out these forms what will they need back such as birth certificates, police reports, visa, etc? Or do they need to see those item during interview? Do they need originals if mailed in our will copies work? This is causing so many fights. AAAHHHHH!

 

Since she is on work visa in this country she does not have access to VISA. they hold it. Real tired of all this.protest6wz.gif ranting33va.gif

 


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-04-29 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent I-129f Filing Fee

Thank you. I saw that on both sites but was not sure if the government kept it updated. 


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-06-19 06:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent I-129f Filing Fee

When I look at the current G-1055 ((date is 11/23/10 on the pdf (http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-1055.pdf)) on the USCIS website it shows 340 USD. I have seen and heard of a 455 filling fee. Which one is the correct one?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-06-18 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Filling Addresses

What do you do if there is not enough room in the boxes for my fiancee's address? I tried to copy into the boxes but forms are secured so no go. Ideas?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-06-18 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy change for K1

 

I would contact NVC for sure, you need to catch the file before it leaves NVC.   You might try calling USCIS also

 

http://travel.state..../info_3177.html

 

I have contact NVC yesterday. Took a lot of tries before I got put on hold for an hour. The lady said it has not arrived yet. It has only been a week since NOA2. She told me to wait a week and call every 2 days. She told me they don't hold onto the packet for long. She says it can take up to 8 weeks to get the pack from USCIS. So she is telling me that they give you a NOA2 and it takes 2 months to package and send onto them?

 

Oh when I try to call USCIS they asked for my receipt number and I put it in and get a response it is not a valid number and it hangs up. Does anyone know how to get through besides choosing the spanish choice?


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-09-27 06:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy change for K1

Something has happened not good for my fiance. Her boss is closing business and won't let her stay with another company. So she has to go home this weekend or Monday next week to Philippines. We just got NOA2 on 9/20/13 and we put it in for Doha Qatar. Since it is not at NVC yet and sent to the embassy in Doha can we change it by some form or phone call? If it's a call when do I start calling the NVC? I have not got my NOA2 hard copy yet. Also how do I change her info, address, phone number to contact her in Philippines.


BrettJMalePhilippines2013-09-25 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm from Philippines but currently working in Saudi Arabia

HI everyone,

 

I'm just new here in VJ. I want to ask everyone if it's ok that my US citizen fiance to file a K1 visa in Jeddah US Embassy even i'm from Philippines & working here in Saudi Arabia.

 

Please need ur help & ask ur opinion, thank u!

 

 

 

Yes you can do this in Saudi. I did one in Qatar for my filipina. Usually a little less in cost and less to do too. You will need all official docs from Phils like Birth certificate, current official NBI, CENOMAR, etc.


Edited by BrettJ, 16 October 2013 - 02:28 PM.

BrettJMalePhilippines2013-10-16 14:25:00