ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone heard of being Denied at Point of Entry?
Correction. ICE is under Dept. of Homeland Security
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-21 01:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone heard of being Denied at Point of Entry?
Green uniforms are BPA Border Patrol Agents. They protect the border between the legal access points.
BPA. Border Protection Agents secure the legal points of entry be that land ports or airports.

Hopefully that clears that up.
they both as well as ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement all fall under CBPA, Customs and Border Protection/ Department of Homeland Security.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-21 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDecember K1 interview scheduled!
There isnt anything specific about the new services process so I am not sure what to do after Dec. 01. Are they gonna spring this on us Dec. 01 or provide info on the changes before this date?
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-23 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is "touch"?
You can also search here or in google put in keywords like k1, uscis, touch and you will find it. This works for 99% of the things u look for.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-25 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC phone always busy
I have been calling the NVC about my case file/forwarded to the embassy but it has been busy all day and into the night. Any clue? This is for a K-1 and the number is 603-334-0700.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-29 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYou be the consul ! Would we be approved ?
I am on my phone so excuse me if I am offbase here. The home equity is of value towards the 125%. He owns the home outright which provides him security for a loan in tough times as needed. That is why they ask about home, property and life insurance. The fact that he is disabled is irrelivant. Equity is equity.
The child is a minor. He as the legal gaurdian of her recieves the money on her behalf for support of her So this is income. A savings bond issued to her can be cashed, no questions ask since she is a minor regardless of who purchased it for her. I see know difference.

Shouldnt he be looking at 125% for the support of two not 3?. I dont have a pc to look at the 134 rules.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-30 04:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBased on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between
Cracking under the pressure? Not likely and I am not stressed the least. As far as sarcasism, I may be the best at that but only to people who really need it.

Gary replied as he normally does. He takes any chance he has to belittle a poster here to show how smart he is.
I get very annoyed at all the repeat posts on topics answered many times before that if they would take 5 minutes they could answer themselves. I just reply read, read, read.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-04 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBased on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between
If Gary would take the time to actually read the replies instead of jumping to provide a uninformative reply, he would see that I answered the post and quite well I might add.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-04 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBased on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between

You are really on a roll with the sarcastic comments lately. Why do you bother wasting your own time when you could just as easily close the window and let someone else answer? People post here because they're confused. It's great that you understand the process so well but not everybody gets this stuff as easily as you do. If you don't want to use your knowledge of the process (which I know you know a lot about) to be helpful, why even bother?


The MODS are aware of him and his stupid sarcasm so they choose to not take action strict enough that he will stop or restrain himself. Hopefully others will chime in to get his type removed from here.

I used to visit another forum related to foriegn brides. There were a couple of guys that were very knowledgable butcompletely arrogant A holes. They run people away from the site, like me and the site is REALLY inactive.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-03 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBased on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between
Completely disregard the comments from the local smartmouth idiots which has posted above me. Just useless information designed to make you feel stupid and ignorant. Unfortunately, the mods here won't do anything to correct thier behavior.

This post will most likely be MOD deleted so I hope to get to read it first.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-02 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBased on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between
That is a guestimation based on the information that members here put into thier own timeline. This by far isn't a guarantee. For example using myself, my NOA1 was dated July 12 and Igors list estimated ( guestimated ) approval around October 22. Well CSC stopped processing K1 petitions and that pusshed mine back so far that Igors list wouldnt even guess at the approval date.
2 months later, CSC started processing again and my approval was estimated around December 01 but I figured a week after that maybe. Good news is that is was approved on Nov. 19th.
What does this mean????? Sit back, get comfortable and prepare to wait so you can wait some more.

Spend your time here reading and also read up at your countrys U.S. Embassy's website.

Setup your timeline here and you bio info. It will help people to answer your questions since each embassy may be different.

Good luck.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-02 23:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhone confirmation from NVC case sent to Manila 11/30/2010

My asawa is going to try and pay on Monday also.
Can she do it with just the copy of NOA2 and having the MNL number (we do not have any printed doc with the MNL on it.


From what I can gather, I think so. To pay the fee it says you need her passport. Nothing else. The will provide you with a receipt and a UID number. After that, you should be able to make the appointment on the phone or online.
I don't want to wait for the embassy to send a letter saying that she can now make an appointment if we can do it without. I have my MNL#.

Anyone else can chime in please do.

If there is no packet 3, what is in the packet 4?
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-04 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhone confirmation from NVC case sent to Manila 11/30/2010
Mine was sent the same day too. We have all the forms filled out and ready to go. She is going Monday to put the money in her BPI account and then pay the fee later. With the transition will we be able to make the appointment after the fee is paid or will I have to call a bunch to get scheduled?
Sorry for the hijack.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-04 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Waiting for NOA2. Should I Volunteer Supplemental Documents?
No. Supplemental info will be trashed unless you recieved a RFE.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2011-01-07 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I mark out my SSN when I send forms to fiancee?
I just read an article from yahoo.com concerning identity theft via your SS#. A major college determined that a computer program can guess at your SS# correctly approx. 20% of the time just using the basic info from your Facebook page.
The feds are designing a new SS# system that will provide a completely random numbering system in the near future regardless of where or when you were born.
The change doesn't affect anyone already assigned a SS# due to a law on the books. Only one number will ever be assigned to each person.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2011-01-08 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf K-1 Visa Fiance does not marry within 90 days can she stay?

I posted a similar post a while back. Me and my wife are happily married but we have a friend who applied for a K-1 visa for his fiance. She came here 4 weeks ago on a K-1 visa. Her boyfirend has changed on her since she has been living here and believes he will not marry her. She is asking me and my wife if she can stay here after 90 days if they do not marry? I said I am not sure?

I found this on this website (Visajourney)




Some say she has to go back to her home country.

Does anyone know what or how she can stay without being married on a K-1 or is it possible to stay here without being married? Will she get in trouble or have problems and possibly have to go back if she does not get married and stays?

Been answered a million times. Upper right corner. Click the word " search".
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2011-01-09 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiting for a responce
If you will read enough you will know that 5 months is the time the USCIS expects to process your petition in. Not a deadline but a guideline without guarantee.

Wait and then wait some more. When your NOA1 date was more than 5 months ago, give them a call. Most of us have waited more than we care to. my girl is interviewing on the 18th. I haven't seen her since May 2010.....8 months.

99% of the questions already have been answered and since you have the time, read a little.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2011-01-09 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting excited
Congrats!! I couldnt wait that long. I will book tomorrow morning for a Jan. 29th flight!!!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2011-01-26 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa denied
Waiting on his 2010 tax returns isn't going to change anything. She said that he made $32,000 from March to December. His 2010 return/w/2 be the same. How will this help??
I think the term "dependent or partially dependent" as defined by Nigeriabust is incorrect. This is asked on the I-134.If the child is 18 or more, he/she is an adult and the petitioner would no longer be responsible for them unless court ordered in a divorce. At 18(younger in some states), that child can do as they please. Quit school, move away or join the military without an parental consent or input.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-24 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!
If you were married in Iowa then moved to Texas you are still married and rcognized as such. People are married from many different countries and their marraiges is recognized without question. I was married in Jamacia, Florida resident and the divorced in Kansas. Never in 12 years was it ever questioned. Texas must recognize any LEGAL marriage from any State or country.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-30 05:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHepatitis B - reason for VISA denial?
Too bad they removed HIV but az long as you don’t have gonorrhea, you can still come on in. WTH???? Stupid.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-06 05:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to send I-129f and what address for letters?
I know someone recently approved for K1 that didn't submit any letters of intent to USCIS and was approved non the less without them.

Take the long wait your about to experience to read, read, read.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-11 06:08:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS isn't allowing me to check my case status anymore
Do you not have a account setup with USCIS? From what I gather, this would solve the problem.
How are you checking other peoples case numbers? It seems odd that you would do that and if someonne gave you their account number, they have jepordized there case security.

I'm not making any accusations and your just like us all, very anxious.lol. I think they only update the system 1x per day anyways. I couldn't see your NOA1 date, but unless your early June or before, you prob. Won't see any progress for a few weeks. Good luck, if your before me, update your timeline when something happens.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-15 19:35:00
USCIS Service Centerspost decision activity + than 8 mouths?!
You have been waiting since Dec. 2009 for a letter to travel a few hundred miles to your fiancee? I think he should have called about 10 months ago to check on it's whereabouts. Call them but I'd think it would have expired by now if a NOA2 was what u were waiting on.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-12 22:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Tax Return Transcript vs Tax Account Transcript
Requesting transcripts (individuals):

You have two easy and convenient options for getting copies of your federal tax return information--tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts--by phone or by mail.

Request transcripts by calling 1-800-908-9946, or order by mail using IRS Form 4506T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return). We do not charge a fee for transcripts. Allow two weeks for delivery.

Definitions:

A tax return transcript shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. It does not reflect any changes you, your representative or the IRS made after the return was filed. In many cases, a return transcript will meet the requirements of lending institutions such as those offering mortgages and for applying for student loans.

A tax account transcript shows any later adjustments either you or the IRS made after the tax return was filed. This transcript shows basic data, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and taxable income.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-01 05:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouch on I-129 and I-130

Thanks for the replys, so basically a K3 Visa means nothing anymore? The I129f forms seem to be going quickly in California. We are just crossing our fingers that this whole nightmare is over with quickly. We got a lawyer out of sheer panic. we went to England for our honeymoon and on return to the US my husband was denied access back into the country due to a past over stay on a visa waiver.

thahks

Val and Gary

129f in CSC going quickly? I wish that were true.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-01 04:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed help!! Diagnosed Hepa B carrier, the medical exam soon
Your getting alot of bad information here. Let me clear it up.
The Hep-b vaccine works depending on the stage/type you have.If you are a Hep-B carrier, the vaccine WILL NOT work for you period. Your a carrier and have not experienced any illness from it.Your blood tests will show positive and your body has not developed antibodies. You will be a carrier for the rest of your life. First and foremost, you have a responsibility to inform your partner/fiance about this if you havent already. 50% of Hep-b is spread through unprotected sex. That means you will need to use protection(condom) from here on out.Also anyone that may come in contact with your body fluid(medical professionals)or even sneezing on someone could transfer the virus.

Tell the doctor at St. Lukes. They will find out in blood tests anyways and its a great time to ask questions. If you get approved or not I can't say with any certainty. Good luck.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-12 06:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow often do you guys communicate with your spouses abroad
You mean by the minute or hour? LOL. We use IM like yahoo or Ebuddy on our phones. Free for us both. Vonage doesn't work in PH and she has a cell only. Occasionally IM voice but since she left Cebu for San Miguel, Internet is harder to come by and ssssssssssssslllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-12 22:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhelp
periods are a good thing.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-26 08:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila K-1 process changes
Well I was hoping to be able to squeak in under the old appointment system but it wasn't meant to be. LOL. So it is Dec. 01st. I have my NOA2 in hand as well as my NVC case number. Here are my questions.

I plan on paying for the VISA interview fee ($350) this Thursday. I should be able to make the appointment within 24 hours. How long does it usually take before my Fiancee recieves her letter from the embassy that she is eligible for appointment scheduling? She is in Bohol.

Does she need this letter so she can get the medical exam completed or will they mail her an appointment confirmation letter that she will need for the medical exam.

The new scheduling website looks decent but I have seen a few issues. It appears to be based around the 160 app. which we dont use for K-1 in PH. You can download and print your appointment letter for the medical exam but has anyone actually tried this yet? That would be great because I can mail it to her faster than the PH mail system can.

VJ should make a sticky about our experiences using the new system. It could be benifit.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-01 05:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 1040 or the whole tax return?
Nice thanks!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-30 23:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 1040 or the whole tax return?
I see for the I-134 that it requests several recent pay stubs, the last few years of w-2's and the last few 1040 forms. Should I send her my complete tax return for the last three years or can I just send the last 3 1040 page in itself? Pretty big change in the shipping cost.

With all that I mentioned above included with the 134, is a letter from my bank still needed or just an additional supporting document?
TX.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-30 22:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview setup
Depends on the embassy. Go to that embassy's website and read about it.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-05 05:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe dreadfull cost of plane tickets
I flew China Airlines when I visited my girl in PH. San Fran to Manila was $600 w/tax. Right now you can still get the same ticket for just under $700. They usually discount about 30-45 days in adavance.

As far as the flight and service.... Outstanding. Only bad part is a 12 hour stop in Tapei but Tapei is an incredible airport. Free internet and TV everywhere.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-07 10:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhen can i schedule interview and do medical?
NVC told me Nov. 30th it was sent but today is the 13th and still nothing. I even paid the fee back on the 6th but still get the case number invalid.
Others with the same or later dates have made appointments so now I am really getting anxious.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-13 01:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhen can i schedule interview and do medical?
NVC told me Nov. 30th it was sent but today is the 13th and still nothing. I even paid the fee back on the 6th but still get the case number invalid.
Others with the same or later dates have made appointments so now I am really getting anxious.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-13 01:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhen can i schedule interview and do medical?
How are you getting the recieved date? Are you calling the NVC for that info?
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-13 00:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionATTENTION !!!!
632-301-2000 ext. 5184 or 5185
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-14 06:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionATTENTION !!!!
If you are waiting for the appointment confirmation letter from the Manila, you may want to call. Here is our story.......
File left NVC to Manila on Nov.30 but no delivery confirmation and I still cant schedule online appointment even though I paid on the 6th. My girl called the Immigrant processing unit to enquire on our case file. Of course they were very helpful and knowledgable unlike the call center robots.

They confirmed that our file was recieved at the Embassy on the 7th but it was not forwarded to the call center for scheduling. They told Sheena that they sent her a letter on the 7th that of course she hasn't recieved yet. They said that it was a good thing that she called because if not they would have waited until she responded to the letter before it was sent to scheduling.
They told her that this is the process but I am sure this isnt so. There wasn't any errors or issues with our file either.
They will immediately send our paper file to scheduling and should be able to get appointment in 2 days. From what it sounds like is that they mailed her the appointment letter and when she responded to the letter, they would then forward file. That could be weeks as she lives in the middle of Bohol. Either way, she saved alot of time.

If your case was sent to the Embassy and it has been about 10 days, I would call to check up.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-13 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMy latest call center experience
Still cant schedule online so I called the call center. After 5 minutes of them collecting my information she told me that I cannot get an visa interview scheduled until after the medical exam has been completed. WTH? Did I completely not know this or is she wrong? I told she was wrong regardless. lol
She tries to schedule and guess what? Case invalid. I explain to her that the NIV said that we could schedule online after 2 days( actually end of business today) and I still cannot. I get put on hold comes back and tells me to call back Wednesday for results from Embassy they submitted. Uhhhhhhh.... Next Wednesday... 7 days from now???? Your joking right?
She said that she expedited the case and embassy will respond within 48 hours. I was supposed to be able to schedule today.How is this expediting?
That was as far as I could go. You know how sweet these poor girls are just as I(thats why we are marrying them). They aren't educated or trained to answer questions when scheduling doesnt go right. Meaning they were thrown into a position to quickly.

I'll try tonight and have my girl call NIV again. She has a cell and can't call landlines so when she uses a calling card and the phone connects but the ext. is busy... chaching!! $1.00 dollar gone.
I guess I ll call tomorrow.
Rant over.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-12-15 08:48:00