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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOn October 9, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

Hi Rico_Cooper,

 

Afraid it doesn't mean much. Just means your application has been "touched". I think this happens to everyone.

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong!


John&BrittMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-29 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVIsa Approved. Am totally speechless

Congrats!


John&BrittMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-09 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

 

It was fast, about 35 minutes, but I've heard from someone else recently who had to wait a couple of hours. I think as long as you have all the required documents and are in good health it's quicker.  Maybe it's just a matter of luck. Good luck on your medical!   

 

Thanks very much!!


John&BrittMaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-15 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Good luck on the next steps! We are now waiting for our interview to be scheduled.

 

Hey Davesings,

 

Just out of interest, how long did the medical take? I have mine on the 19th.

 

Thanks!


John&BrittMaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-14 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED IN 52 DAYS!!!!!!

Congratulations ... you are a lucky person, good for you!!!

 

 

Now we all have to wait regardless the approval time in each case; our government shut down we screwed.

read the news !!

 

sorry

 

Actually I just read an article that said that division of the government is not shutting down, so rest easy.


Eowyn_1Not Telling02013-10-01 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved! ^_^

Congratulations Mari! I'm so happy for you!!! good.gif


Are we there yet?FemalePeru2014-02-03 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition sent to NVC

Hi!

 

I was asking myself the same question yesterday and finally called the NVC yesterday. You won't get a case status update on the USCIS website that says your petition was sent unfortunately.

 

I called the NVC yesterday and asked them if they had a case number for me yet since I received my NOA2 two weeks ago as well. They just received it yesterday and there wasn't a case number assigned to it yet. 

 

What the woman that I spoke with told me was that they don't do too much with I-129F Petitions once they come in, but enter them into the system and then ship them off to the designated Embassy.  She did inform me that if you signed up for email alerts that you will be alerted when it is shipped to the Embassy. Whether this is true or not, I'm not sure, but what I'm going to do is call again tomorrow and see if there was a case number assigned yet that way I can go on the NVC case tracking website and at least track it myself.

 

Since your's was received around the same time as mine I'm going to guess that your's is probably getting there any day now if it isn't there already.

 

Hope that helps out.

 

Just curious, I received my hard copy of my NOA2 over 2 weeks ago. I have not received any emails nor has the USCIS case status page updated with saying that it was sent to the NVC. Do you normally get a notification when the petition is sent to the NVC?

 

Thanks

 


Are we there yet?FemalePeru2014-02-13 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny NVC case number for NOA2 on February (California Service Center)?

We got our NOA2 in February from the CSC and it took about a week and a half before the NVC received it. When I called last week they finally gave me a case number. Now I'm trying to track it and keep getting error messages on their website. lol 

 

As others on this website mentioned I would continue to call them daily until they have assigned you your case number. Just make sure you have your USCIS receipt number on hand when you call them because they will ask for it to check to see if you have a case number with them or not.

 

Hope that helps out. Good luck everyone!


Are we there yet?FemalePeru2014-02-17 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 2013 Filer - VISA APPROVED!

I just had to share the most wonderful news with everyone that my Fiance just completed his interview and was APPROVED! :joy: We are both sooooo excited right now!!!! :dance:

 

I also want to thank everyone on this website for all of their help, posts, etc... We couldn't have done it without you!!!  :thumbs:

 

THANK YOU!  :goofy:


Are we there yet?FemalePeru2014-03-31 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust Filers !
Got my NOA2 today!!! My NOA1 was August 2nd! Stay strong...it's coming!!!
vp1981FemaleDominican Republic2013-01-15 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 13 2013 NOA2 - Not Received by NVC Yet - What to Do???

when my fiancée went to bpi to pay the fee, they told her she needs the mla case number


Hi Patacone! I paid my K Visa through BPI counter WITHOUT an MNL#. (Of course we have our NOA2 then).
Our MNL# is needed to set an appointment date AND Medical Exam, but NOT required in paying for the K fees. This fee payment is valid for one year, so you/your fiancee may call within that time frame for an interview date.
I got this info directly from USEM Manila.
In fact I find the USEM Manila very helpful and surprisingly prompt in answering both phone and email queries.
support-philippines@ustraveldocs.com
Good luck in tracking your case.






ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-06-14 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

Finally!!!  NOA2

 


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-24 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

This Saturday it will be exactly 8 months since my NOA1. I'm actually the last from my group in Sept not to receive NOA2 yet.  


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-23 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

JD & Coconut, hope you get NOA2 soon , hang in there!

 

Ramsey: Anything yet?  15 days since they received my RFE replymad.gif nothing for me.


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-23 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

No, nothing yet. One more day checked off the calendar. 


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-21 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

Ramsey:

 

Any good news for you today?


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-21 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

Thanks, that all we can do is hope.


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-20 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

It's been 13 days since they received the RFE reply at CSC.  I must admit, this has been one of the most nerve racking experiences of my life. My patience is pretty much gone at this point. 8 months we have been waiting. This has to be the most f'ed up and dysfunctional entity of the US govt. 


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-20 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

You misunderstood, I have yet to receive my NOA2, still waiting.


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-18 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

That's for all your reply's. I actually feel better knowing that other people had a similar error I did and finally got their NOA2. When I sent the I-129F in Sept, we had yet to find VJ. After reading VJ first time and learning of all "tricks" to submitting, I was really nervous that my application would not be up to "standard" I submitted all the proper documentation:  letters of intent, statement explaining how we met, G-325A's, birth cert,  passport biometric page + page with entry & exit stamps and passport photo's of myself and fiancee, photos of us(did not put date and location on them). Correspondence before and after my trip, phone call records.  Did not have boarding passes, lost those, but got receipt from Korean Air showing I was on flight.

 

Truth be known, when I got word RFE was on the way, I thought it would be for something like:  more detail on how we met, actual boarding passes, date and locations on photos, need copies of all pages of my passport, the stuff that usually trips people up during the app review. Yet, to my surprise;   need a lousy N/A on a statement. Didn't see that coming.  

 

One thing that I did notice, the reason I found out about the RFE, was  I checked USCIS website. I never received e-mail or text notification as was the case when USCIS  accepted app. Not sure what happened there.   


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-18 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril RFEs

Hey Folks!

 

In the same boat as you. NOA1 9/25/12. Wait 7 months, get RFE 4/22/13, they send it 5/2/13, get hard copy 5/7/13,  didn't  put "N/A" on the statement re: "if I'm in the armed forces overseas" etc. Returned RFE to CSC with N/A written on form, they receive 5/8/13 and..........

 

Nothing, nada, zip, zilch!!! Still waiting for them to look at it. 

 

In the meantime, other people who returned RFE to CSC same day as me, they have NOA2. unsure.png Not sure what to think at this point. Makes me wonder if there is something else wrong with my application.  I know calling the so called "help line" will yield me nothing because they are no help what so ever.rofl.gif 

 

So, we wait

 

 

 


ChemmyMalePhilippines2013-05-17 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa arrived, how to open and get the passport inside
Hello Cherry 29! It's ok, you may open the plastic and get your passport and visa. Then you may bring your passport/visa to CFO for sticker. Yes a corner had been cut in the brown envelope but it's fine. Just make sure seal is secure. Relax now and congratulations!
ChemmyMalePhilippines2014-03-24 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval email received

Thank you all for the congrats!

"Cats lover" if you follow this link you will see what you need to include for the K1 petition

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide





stazie1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-14 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval email received
Much to my surprise and delight I have received an email this morning saying we have been approved.
Can't get hold of my fiancé as her phone is off as its 4 o'clock in the morning.
7 weeks since NOA1
Good luck for the people still waiting.



stazie1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-09-13 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshelp with proof

 Your proof of engagement will be the letter of intent you both write and sign.

 

Good idea to include some proof of an ongoing relationship too, like Skype logs, texts, photos together etc. But don't go overboard with 1000 pages :P

 

 

She answered your question. The proof is the letter of intent to marry. 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-05-31 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'm so freaking confused

 

when did you file

 

We will be filing in the next week or two. 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-07-26 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'm so freaking confused

I was SO confused by all the conflicting info. They definitely need to update some of their stuff. C'mon Montreal!

 

They are simply a reflection of the province of Quebec`s government! I'm from Montreal I can say that  :thumbs: 

 

Just wondering what kind of time period we are looking at for interviews? Like how soon or how far did you guys get your interview dates? Just trying to plan POE, wedding, and visiting him for Christmas... Am I the only one this is driving crazy?!?! I probably just need more wine! 


Edited by LiliBurd, 26 July 2014 - 11:38 PM.

LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-07-26 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDelays at CSC??

Wow lol 

 

I didn't know one of the symptoms of being pregnant and hormonal included not being able to read and then be bitter and attack people that try to help you. Everyone here made a choice to be with someone from a different country. We all have to deal with being away from our loved one and going through the process. Marco&Bettina and fishanchips were only trying to help you even though they are stuck at TSC. Right now WE ARE LUCKY if we are with CSC so get over yourself and be thankful for what you have. 

 

Wow. Fishandchips was not rude to you in any way & yet your entire post is an assault on him/her.

 

For what it's worth, I'm also TSC & admittedly butt-hurt. You are fortunate you are at CSC, since you don't like the word luck.

 

Edit: Additionally, USCIS states processing times are 5 months, so you are not able to place a Service Request until it has been that long.

 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-07-28 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

LiliBurd,

Not sure what is confusing about my timeline, it has POE at Alanta, and I wrote the harrassment level a 10, marriage date, when AOS was completed, When 2 yr. GC was received, AP/EAD dates.,.,,.just do not know what would make anyone ask me ""IF"" my wife was here in the USA.

She is, and we have a great marriage, and get along very well!



 

Oh ok good. Your comment just had a negative tone to it so I assumed that you were not with her at the moment, but then looked at the timeleine and it seemed like she was... It was nothing personal, just trying to understand timelines that's it.

 

I'm happy you are happy. 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-12 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

There is no perfect government they all have issues and flaws. In Canada processing times for family based visas are insane, nothing less than 15 months and usually much longer. Americans have the privilege to sponsor their fiancés which is huge in my opinion, and one of the reasons we decided I would move there. The system might be flawed but it does in fact make it possible for us to be with the person we love. 

 

God bless America (and Canada) :P 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-12 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

 

1. No offense, but your situation is Canada-United States. For some of us, the distance is literally on the other side of the world. It takes me 24 hours (at a minimum, usually closer to 30) to reach my fiancee.

2. I think most of us are complaining or unhappy not due to the status of our relationships anyway. It is due to the anxiety.

3. That anxiety is not due to the time, but not knowing when things will be done. If USCIS said "8 months" or "1 year" and it was consistently 8 months or 1 year, I would be perfectly fine with it. Hell, I had no anxiety until I discovered that TSC was behind and there was a backlog. When I submitted my application, USCIS was saying 5 months and it seemed pretty consistent. Soon after, things became clearly backed up. It has been shown that bad news is less stressful and better for your health than being in limbo and not knowing.

 

I understand your point, and don't disagree, but I don't think it really addresses the anxiety people are expressing on this board.

 

None taken. I do realize we are lucky to live where we live, and I really do sympathize with people who are far away from each other and probably cannot see each other as often as we can. And you are absolutely right what makes this process so stressful is not knowing when things will happen. I'm an anxious person and I hate not having control over a situation. I did not in anyway try to minimize the anxiety or stress this involves. I'm going to leave my home, my job, my family, my country which I love, get married and start a family in a new place and all this without knowing when exactly if that is not enough to make someone anxious I don't know what is.  As I mentioned this is my perspective and how I choose to view our situation so I don't drive myself crazy or my fiancé crazy for that matter.


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-12 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

 

Even if waiting is hard, I totally agree with you! Thank you for this post :)

 

Staying positive is important and makes for a better relationship in my opinion. Before you know it this will all be part of the past and you'll be happy with your future husband  :joy:

 

 

This is pretty much exactly how I feel.  And yeah my petition got approved in a month, but I didn't do my interview for another 5 months because we planned on a 8 month process and stuck to the timeline we made for ourselves. 

 

And maaaaaaybe perspectives on time change when u get older haha. :P
 

 

 Congrats on your approval!!! We have also created our own timeline. We can`t control much in this situation so why not take control of what we can. In the meantime we enjoy our time together and are both working to plan for our future. Oh we also play scrabble online lol. 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-12 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

I predicted this "rapid development" middle of July, I knew it was coming, as I had my source.

As for where the backlog is going, no idea, but I could guess. And be accurate.

I am fearful, this is not going to last much more than 2-3 months.,.,..,then TSC will be typical TSC!

This USCIS system is as "broken as this U.S. Government"..,.,it is all a disaster!

Why not have your loved one flown to Mexico, Honduras, etc..,.,.and just "walk across across the boarder" it is a sad state of affairs in the once great USA!







 

I tried understanding your timeline... call me a dumb blonde if I'm off.. but are you with your loved one now? 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-12 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE THANK GOD THAT OUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD FOR THE TEXAS CENTER!!!!!!!

Ok I have a different perspective on this... and it will most probably be shot down but... isn't waiting just a part of the process? I mean our timelines are not waiting 5 years! The maximum wait for a K-1 is not even 8 months tsc or csc.. so what are we really huffing and puffing about? A few extra months to build a solid relationship? I'm not saying it's easy, there is not one single night I have went to bed not wishing my boyfriend or now fiance was in bed right next to me! But I have chosen to pursue a love that I think is worth the wait. He has chosen to love and propose to a woman that is from a different country and bring her to live in his and love her and protect her. How many people in this world feel that strongly about another person? Not many in my experience. So yes the wait sucks, and might difficult but in 5 or max 8 months when you wake up next to that man and never have to leave him will it really matter??? We've been through  a whole lot in this part year and I could not be more grateful or ready to start our lives together.

 

Just a perspective from a happily engaged woman :)


Edited by LiliBurd, 11 August 2014 - 11:54 PM.

LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-11 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease help with our petition...

Congratulations on your engagement! I also just got engaged in July. 

 

I don't think you need to provide them with so much information. What they basically want to know is how you met, also that you've seen each other in the last 2 years and they want proof like pictures and boarding passes. It's a nice story but I doubt the people approving these petitions have time to read details about every case. I asked a question regarding this and these are the answers I got. 

 

http://www.visajourn...-of-how-we-met/

 

So short and sweet description and proof is the way to go.

 

Good luck to both of you :)


Edited by LiliBurd, 17 August 2014 - 02:59 PM.

LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-08-17 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBirth Record Vs. Birth Certificate

So My fiance and I have a little bit of a problem.

 

when he was a baby his mother only got the short form birth certificate available in Canada. according to the research I've done thats not good enough, so we applied for a long form birth certificate well lots of crazy stuff happened, things getting sent to the wrong addresses and such we managed to lose 4 weeks of time to process the certificate. we just got it sent out today, and the interview is on the 23rd only 3 weeks from today in Montreal... the birth certificate will take 5 weeks to process!

 

so our question is, if there is no way we'll get the long form birth certificate on time, do you think that the short form, mixed with his birth record from the hospital get him by at the interview? I'm going to call the NVC tomorrow and I'll also ask the embassy but for now I'd love to hear everyone's imput!

 

Which province does he live in? I don't know if this site is legit but their time lines to receive the birth certificate seems quicker than 5 weeks... Good luck hope it works out.


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-09-02 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for approval

I wish everything was ok. It's so not ok :( I emailed the consulate and they said over I'm denied. The reason for the denial is ridiculous. Accusing me of a crime I didn't commit and this whole process has been one thing after another. It's making me not even want to be alive. I don't want to imagine my life without my fiancé. I have been crying all day since I got the email... It just looks like they are looking for anything, real or fake to deny me and ruin our lives. I don't know if I'll be around tomorrow. It was nice talking to you all.

 

Do you have a criminal record? 


Edited by LiliBurd, 08 September 2014 - 11:16 PM.

LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-09-08 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for approval

Was your interview in Montreal or Vancouver? And what kind of relationship evidence did you provide? 


LiliBurdFemaleCanada2014-09-05 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember approvals??? Coming?
QUOTE (gethere @ Dec 16 2008, 11:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know this is probably very far fetched but has there been any lone ranger who has an NOA2 approval for Sept 08??? Anyone in late August? I am early Sept so just looking for a little glimmer of hope! Thanks and good luck to everyone!


OH OH, that's me, Applied in Sep. and I got approved on the 18th. See timeline. Total wait 95(ish) days.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2008-12-19 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIGORS List
We got our NOA2 after 96 days, and we were roughly 130 on Igor's list.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2009-01-19 14:45:00