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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

Just a request to everybody who has or will be getting there NAO2, keep us posted on how the next stages go: how long it takes to make it to the NVC, your respective embassy, etc. Hopefully everything will move quickly for everyone!

mine took 9 days to NVC.


Thanks :)
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-04-11 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
Just a request to everybody who has or will be getting there NAO2, keep us posted on how the next stages go: how long it takes to make it to the NVC, your respective embassy, etc. Hopefully everything will move quickly for everyone!
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-04-10 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

No touch yet Lucho! Checked twice today already:(


No touch for me either. For as often as I'm checking this site and USCIS, y'all will be some of the first to know. What do you think, another week? 10 days? The waiting is killing me! I'm just picturing my paperwork gathering dust in that huge building from the photo from Karin und Otto... (sigh)
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-04-10 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

I doubt they think anything.

I think a bunch of applications come in everyday and, per Huskerkiev's explanation, they get a file and get stuck in boxes. Boxes go on shelves. As people work through boxes, they go to get others. But it is impossible - since they are dealing with actual, hard copy files, for things to be done in exact first-come-first-served order. So there's two employees. One takes box A, the next takes box B. Say they each have 10 files. The first dude jams through Box A, files 1-10. He goes to the next box, which would be C, since dude two has Box B. Say dude two takes a sick day or is just less efficient. That means Applicant 15 (in Box B) might be getting processed on the same day as applicant 27 (in Box C). So files 21-26 have been processed before dude two is done with the files that came in before that.

And that doesn't even figure in problems with files that cause them to be held back (I'm guessing some problems don't even generate RFEs, they just get resolved). So for the most part, stuff goes in order. But it can't possibly go exactly according to the calendar.

Which sucks, but that's probably reality.


That's a good way to look at it, but it sucks for the people in Box B! I hope it's not me... ;)
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-04-04 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
Any more touches? I hope Easter weekend doesn't slow things down!
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-04-03 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

Yippee, Yippee, Yippee!!!

Come on CSC! I want my NOA2 by the end of April!

Well, at least I'm hoping....



Amen! I'm hoping for the atleast the end of April, or maybe sooner based on all the action going on this week.
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-03-29 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
I'm really excited to see these January filers getting NAO2s. CSC is finally up and running again :)
mountaingirlFemaleRwanda2007-03-27 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC March Filers
As you can see from my timeline, I filed March 6th. I got the NOA2 on May 9th. The petition was sent to Guangzhou, where is sits waiting for the consulate to pick up! My petition is a K3, so I do not know if this makes a difference.
robertcolt46MaleChina2008-07-01 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am not liking vj right now
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Today in the mail I got the NOA 1

Date of notice is 12/09/2008 but priority date is 10/27/2008 No time lost, just some sleep!

Now I can wait in peace for noa 2

Thank you all for your kind words and advice star_smile.gif
OttoMayMalePhilippines2008-12-15 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am not liking vj right now
I checked the status of my case online again today. It was touched today as the "Last Update" is listed as today. But the current status message has not changed. I don't think is anything to worry about, I will trust the officer and assume the message has not been updated.

Hopefully next week I will receive the noa1 smile.gif
OttoMayMalePhilippines2008-12-10 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am not liking vj right now
Today I called USCIS. Seems all my suspisions were correct!

- NOA1 Was mailed
- My address was incorectly entered, (clerical error)

The immagration officer I spoke with was very nice! Once she discovered there error, she said she would send for my file, personally correct the address and send to me the NOA1

I asked if this has cost me any time? Her reply was it did not and should not. During this time it has just been sitting on a shelf along with all the others waiting their turn. She said she will make sure it is placed back into the correct order.

kicking.gif it feels so good to finally know something!! I understand about the waiting game... but I have been waiting to be waiting LOL can't wait for step 2 till past step 1

Thank you all for you comments!!! So nice!!
OttoMayMalePhilippines2008-12-09 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am not liking vj right now
I have updated information finally. I don't have online banking and had to wait for 2 bank statements as the check was cashed just after a bank statement was mailed.
I did not want to call, I expected I would be passed around and put on endless hold. I decided to wait for the returned check in bank statement.
Today I got the bank statement and cancelled check back, found the wac number and checked online.

The report is: on November 17 they got "document" returned by Post Office as undeliverable! And I need to contact them within 180 days. Here is the exact copy;

QUOTE
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT BEING HELD FOR 180 DAYS SINCE RETURNED AS UNDELIVERABLE

On November 17, 2008, the post office returned your document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) as undeliverable. We will hold it for 180 days from November 17, 2008 to allow you time to contact us. If you do not contact us at 1-800-375-5283 within 180 days, this document will be destroyed and you will need to file a new application or application for replacement with fee.


I think it is refering to the noa1. But almost sounds like they tried to mail the whole petition back?

Anyone have this experience? I think must be a clerical error on the address on the envelope? I double checked and I have my address correct on all the papers I sent in.

I will let you know what I find out after I call
OttoMayMalePhilippines2008-12-09 02:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am not liking vj right now
I am happy for all of you. But I see all October filers have their noa1. I mailed mine in on 10-23. I know they got. I know check cashed

Where oh where is my NOA1 crying.gif Seems I am only K1 that did not get NOA1 yet crying.gif
OttoMayMalePhilippines2008-11-17 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?

Well, I just learned something new. I didn't realize that the NVC also issues a letter....I thought after NOA2 all communication went to the beneficiary. So the petitioner receives a paper letter from NVC, before the petition is sent to the beneficiary's consulate? Just want to confirm I'm reading the above posts correctly.
Thanks,
-P



Yes. I received a snail mail letter from the NVC yesterday. Stating they received the approved petition and within a week they will forward it to the embassy. Also in the letter is our case number (different from the receipt number you got with the NOA1).

Does everyone receive a snail mail letter from the NVC? Not sure. Any correspondence at all from them? Again, not sure.

I'll just have to call the NVC and ask when they actually received it so I can keep the time line up-to-date.

Thanks for the replies everyone.
Smitty91Not TellingPhilippines2007-05-18 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?
I guess using the word "normal", when discussing the US Govt, isn't the best word, so maybe the word "common" is better.

Is it common to receive a letter from the NVC that they received an approved petition, when, I have yet to receive an NOA2 in the mail??

Our petition was approved two weeks ago. This is per the USCIS.gov website and resultant email. So I expected to receive the official NOA2 in the mail within a week or so. A couple days ago I still hadn't received the NOA2 and called USCIS customer service. They stated that it may take up to 30 days to receive the NOA2 and if I don't receive it by the first of June to call them back. OK. I was fine with that. But then today I received a letter from the NVC stating they received the approved petition, case # and will be forwarding petition to embassy within a week.

From what I understand, I am suppose to send a copy of the NOA2 to my fiancé' (along with other documents) for her to use as needed. Well she may get her packet before I get my NOA2.

Just curious if this has happened to anyone else.

Many thanks.
Smitty91Not TellingPhilippines2007-05-17 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouched again, why?

I just checked the uscis website and it says touched again 07/07/2007. I received the e-mail 07/03 saying it was approved and they would mail the approval. Why would it be touched again? How long does it take to get the letter saying they approved it. How long befor my packet gets to manila? Will I receive aanything from manila? How long till my fiancee receives notice? Lots of questions I know, any help would be great. Thanks

Larry, First off, Just want to say hi from a displaced western NY'r. I'm from Rochester originally. Now to your questions....

Why would it be touched again?

Most likely because they have moved your application somewhere that it will be forwarded to the NVC. I'm not 100% sure but my application was the same way. Approved one day, the next touched again. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

How long does it take to get the letter saying they approved it.

I believe you are referring to the NOA2. Check my timeline to see how long it took (about 2 months!) http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=12680

How long befor my packet gets to manila?

Probably about 2 weeks. Again, check my timeline.

Will I receive aanything from manila? How long till my fiancee receives notice?

No. You will receive a letter from the NVC that has your MNL case number on it and the dates they received it. You can call them to find out when the information was forwarded to the Embassy in Manila. Your fiance will receive a packet from the embassy (6 or 7 weeks after approval) that will have instructions for her for the medical and interview.
Smitty91Not TellingPhilippines2007-07-09 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfirst touch
I have seen what you are talking about, and I too have been waiting since 9-25-2008. What type of visa are you waiting for? I talked with CSC regarding process times and they say that 6 months is the norm for K1 and K3. I received my NOA on 10-1-08 and asked when I could see NOA2, she explained that when I see this it means that the visa was approvaled and forwarded to NVC. Meaning I may not see any movement just receive NOA2 within 6 months.
bbishopMaleThailand2008-10-30 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-156
Just curious, Im not at this point in the process yet, but, I was looking at the example form for the DS-156 and one of the evidence request's on there is for, "Evidence of Engagement to Your Fiancé(e)", what would be the proper "evidence" she, (my fiance), can use for this??
firefighter263MaleGermany2009-05-15 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved, NOA2, got it, finally!!!!
Got the e-mail today that the approval notice has been sent, finally!!!! I can't believe it!!!!
firefighter263MaleGermany2009-05-20 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny Sept. Filers having trouble signing into account?
I haven't had any problems logging into my account (Other than forgetting my password every now and then).

Are you using the following form? https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/login.jsp


Sorry it's not working for you! sad.gif
Josh and ErinMaleCanada2009-09-28 12:25:00
PhilippinesMarried life is great

They thought your wife is hispanic and a woman marrying a caucasian is not acceptable in their culture.


Hispanic is caucasian...
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-08 12:22:00
PhilippinesMarried life is great
Age difference?
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-08 02:36:00
PhilippinesWork as an Online Freelancer in Philippines while EAD is pending
No problem, assuming you are not in the US when doing the work.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-15 18:06:00
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Probably the question should be when would the Philippines qualify to be a VWP country.

Difficult to tell, my guess is not in the life time of anybody on the board.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-01 16:10:00
Philippinestourist visa
10 years is the standard.

For some people very easy, for others next to impossible.
BoilerMaleWales2010-07-24 00:01:00
PhilippinesWould these affect my K1 visa interview?
Your brother could sponsor her for a GC. Even if she does not want to immigrate it would give her the time in the US she needs.

Unlike for siblings, the time line is not that bad.
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-26 08:47:00
PhilippinesWould these affect my K1 visa interview?
Why did your mother want so desperately to visit the US?
BoilerMaleWales2010-08-25 11:21:00
Philippinestrip
why not?
BoilerMaleWales2010-09-18 23:17:00
PhilippinesTourist Visa but CR1 approval can come anytime soon.
Small chance
BoilerMaleWales2010-11-08 21:22:00
PhilippinesB-2 visa for in-laws
It has very little to do with you, They apply. Interviews are very short, 2 or 3 questions, often questions they know the answers to.

there is a separate forum for B2 visas.
BoilerMaleWales2010-11-28 18:10:00
PhilippinesMarriage Fraud, Divorce and a life on hold . . .
Just be glad that you are not involved
BoilerMaleWales2011-02-27 20:23:00
Philippinesam I cheap?
Tell her you are in financial straights and to send you money.
BoilerMaleWales2011-05-01 10:07:00
Philippineshypothetically speaking
Too late, visa issued.
BoilerMaleWales2011-05-14 16:30:00
PhilippinesIs my relationship hopeless??????
Lets face it, you would not have read or posted if it was otherwise.

On average there seems a couple of posts a week that fall into this category, this I think will be the 72nd reply.

Perhaps at some point they should be moved to off topic.
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-09 09:42:00
PhilippinesIs my relationship hopeless??????
I wonder what she put as her Marital status when she applied for those visitor visa's.
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-08 14:56:00
PhilippinesIs my relationship hopeless??????
I would have thought it was pretty obvious that as he wants to marry a woman currently married that a divorce first would be a minimum requirement.

Does not really need a Lawyer, licensed or not, to work that out.

Seems she also has a penchant for situations that may involve a move abroad.
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-08 13:43:00
PhilippinesIs my relationship hopeless??????
As she can not move to the US, can you move.

Otherwise it will stay a long distance relationship.
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-08 10:49:00
PhilippinesMuslim wedding..
Only in Countries that follow Muslim Law.
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-17 23:18:00
PhilippinesMuslim wedding..
Sounds like he committed Polygamy, what does your Lawyer say?
BoilerMaleWales2011-09-16 23:04:00
Philippineswaiver
TB?
BoilerMaleWales2011-10-26 00:39:00