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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat your USCIS times
Oops. I meant watch your USCIS times!!!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-08-10 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat your USCIS times
My Fiance's cousins Fiance filed their petition in mid May. He received the NOA1 then the file was touched a week later then nothing. Now his timeline for Vermont was about 53 days but he wasn't aware of that. I told him to make a call for an update which he did last Friday. He was put on hold while the assistant " checked " on something for 10 minutes then came back and said " nope, everything is fine". Monday his file was touched and then approved today. Strangely enough, they didn't file a letter of intent for her but was still approved anyways.

He filed in Vermont which is about 53 days approval time currently but he wasn't aware of that. So, they had to wait an additional 6 weeks or so for no reason at all.

Please everyone, read up. All the info you need is right here, USCIS website and the Embassy's website. You should know the process inside and out if your serious about getting your fiance here with you. I see people make posts everyday asking questions that have been asked many times over and are readily available by doing a simple search.
Don't rely on just one "expert" in the process. Check and confirm everything also on your own. I sent my fiance every link I could find so she knows exactly what she will be subjected too. Instead of downloading music, she is reading, filling out forms to practice and make sure hers are filled out properly and she has already gathered her passport, criminal history and all the documents that she will need for the interview. My girl reads and speaks english very good but if yours doesn't then she/he may need additional time to find someone to interpret.

Good luck to you all!!!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-08-10 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 without being 'touched' poll
My fiances cousins fiance waited 100 days without anything beyond the NOA1. I convinced him to call after what I have read here. He called USCIS, got generic answers but was put on hold for 10 minutes while they "checked" something out. They came back and said everything looks fine.

The next day BAM!!! Petition approved.

I think his petition was approved a while ago, maybe 6 weeks earlier but the NOA2 was never sent and his file just sat somewhere.
He filed in Vermont which is averaging 43 days. Reading here, they would have known that and could have corrected this earlier.

Depending on where you filed, I'd considering giving them a call to get things going maybe.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-08-16 02:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond Notice of Action for I-129F
Fill out a timeline here so we can see where your at timewise. If its been past your estimated approval timeline here, you should call. On the K-1 timeline, it says the same thing. I posted it elswhere so I won't type it again but a friend case went 100 days, he finally called,they checked on something and next day he got an email they were approved.USCIS wont tell you anything specific butb it may get attention to your case.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-08-28 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent K-1
My friend did not send in a letter of intent from his fiance and his was still approved. Suprisingly.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-08-28 02:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat in the
What is going on at CSC? April and May they approved 90ish petitions. June and July less than 10 each. I don't really understand how they could work at such a great pace since Oct. 2009 and now NOTHING!!!!!
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-04 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to hear reply once petition is sent
Unfortunately, your in the next step........Waiting. It appears that USCIS has came to a crawl if not stopped all together on K-1 and K-3 visas. There are May,June,July and Aug petitions ahead of you for approval so I wouldn't expect anything soon. You see my timeline so you know I'm waiting since my NOA on July 12th, touched July 21st.
What also worries me is if the USCIS starts pumping them out again, the State Dept backs up on forwarding them to Embassy and I'd think they will back up as well.Either way, we just wait until we see things get moving again.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-12 06:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC NOA1 - July 6 - Are you waiting for NOA2?

I was reading taatabunny's post about getting the NOA2 and I got all excited, then realized they were processed in Vermont. Are those of us waiting on California just doomed for a 45-year wait? I realize it's only been 50 days for us, but it feels like ages. I can't imagine what it will be like months from now.

I'm not sure what you mean by " 45 day wait". I wish it was only 45 days to get approved. We were estimated at Sept. 20th. Then it changed 3 more time to Mid Oct. and now, they can't even provide a estimate due to the lack of recent petition approvals at CSC.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-12 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC NOA1 - July 6 - Are you waiting for NOA2?
5 months is just for the I-129F approval/NOA2.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-12 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresundercover agent spams?

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my fiance is active military,and he most likely WONT get deployed while waiting on our interview date.if we call the embassy and tell em that he might get deployed ( yes yes thats a lie but we all know how hard waiting on the last stages is ) would they check his platoon and all to see if he is telling the truth?


Is this the issue?


I could be wrong( doubt it), but it looks like the OP was contemplating telling a lie in an attempt to speed up/bump ahead of the rest of us waiting ever so patiently.
Furthermore, she admits knowingly that it would be a lie and based on what she hears from us, she would go through with it.

I hope it was an Agent, you get reported and you have your petition pulled. It maybe sound harsh but thats my opinion. I despise liars and cheats and you sound like both.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-12 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS K1 Service Center
It does say which service center. Wash. State wouldn't go to vermont most certainly but to CSC.
There is a change in processing temporarily. The cutoff for app. Was Sept 15 I think. Before that date they would forward but after that date they will return it to you then you have to resend. That info is here on VJ. Look it up for the specifics.
Before you start filling forms out, you should have read this site, and USCIS front to back. Is not complex at all, but you need to understand the process. Good luck.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-16 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS K1 Service Center
It does say which service center. Wash. State wouldn't go to vermont most certainly but to CSC.
There is a change in processing temporarily. The cutoff for app. Was Sept 15 I think. Before that date they would forward but after that date they will return it to you then you have to resend. That info is here on VJ. Look it up for the specifics.
Before you start filling forms out, you should have read this site, and USCIS front to back. Is not complex at all, but you need to understand the process. Good luck.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-16 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestricky question, pls read closely...
I just got hit for $2000 from 1998 taxes. I simply setup a payment $50 a month until it is paid off. They take it directly from your account once a month. Their happy, I'm happ y and I can send extra anytime I want. It never will get to the lien stage. I've been there, and how you know is when your account is all but emptied. In 1996 they were keeping $1700 of my biweekly pay leaving me $300. They don't care about you just their money.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-17 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am still waiting for NOA2 since June 2
If you look at the daily responders, there are way more like us waiting than prob. Any other group. Your not alone.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-16 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS LOGIN
Look at the address, http. Does it have an s before the http? That means secured. The pc you were using may not have its security settings or windows latest incryption software installed. Easy fix. Just go to windows/ updates and it will tell you what updates are needed.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-23 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines have me confused
I'm a little confused with estimates and timelines in regards to NOA1 and NOA2. My NOA1 was July 12. My estimate approval here on VJ was Sept. 20. It then increased by a few days, then a week or more then again to Oct. 20. The next time I looked, an estimate could not even be formulated due to the lack of recent approval/information.

Now the VJ historical data states " NOA1 files roughly 69 days ago(July 04) are now being processed. Sounds great to me, we are July 12th. However, that don't really Jive with the member timelines here. Basically no June CSC filers have their NOA2.

Also the NOA1 to NOA2 processing times list VSC at 75 days and CSC 69 days. From our members timelines that clearly is whats happening.

All info as of Sept. 12th. I know the graphs aren't concrete.So am I missing something?
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-13 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?
Hmmm. And Gary almost had me thinking that it was me. LOL . Seriously though, his answers are belittling and so matter of fact. Thats why I questioned him on his answers. It has nothing to do with his answer that it will be denied, like many others here have said.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-01 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

You asked the opinions of members of an unofficial immigration website about a specific case. Do you see where this is going? WHY would you do that if you will then impeach the qualifications of people that don't blow sunshine up your tailpipe? I mean, next time just ask for opinions and say "Good answers only please" Then at least I will know you aren't serious. My qualifications to answer would be right up there with the top of any you received. But you wish to disregard them. At some point you will have to accept reality and do something about it for the sake of your children. In the meantime, ask for a K-1 expedite.


I wasn't asking for sunshine from anyone and didn't expect it. I'm sure your somewhat knowledgable on the subject and prob. more than most here. I don't think you have any qualifications to answer a specific question as this so definitively. but your surely qualified to provide your opinion.

I'm personally really done with your childish bickering. I didn't sign up here for that. Just drop it.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-30 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

You are right of course. I do not make those decisions and I apologize for not saying what you wanted to hear...that means I am probably wrong and you will have your visa in a couple weeks. Good luck with that. First my opinion is disregarded because maybe I haven't talked to him since last Thanksgiving...oops. Now it is because maybe I haven't discussed the issue of expedited cases. I have. Maybe it is because we didn't discuss the issue of expeditied cases for people who need an overnight babysitter and have a hard time to find one...You got me. Dead to rights, we have NOT discussed that. That should give you hope.

It is rather childish to disregard opinions that are not the ones you want, because they are not the ones you want. If what you wanted was someone to say "Sorry to hear about your difficulty, sure ask for an expedite, good luck" then say so, I did not understand that to be the case and volunteered my opinion based on what I know, which may be nothing more than what pots his wife gave to my wife. Yeah, you could go with that.

At any rate, the decision is not made by VJ popular opinion poll. It is made by the USCIS. Ask.

Good grief. Have you ever realized that one of the truest movie lines ever was spoken by Jack Nicholson. "You want the TRUTH? You can't HANDLE the truth"


Gary, have you not noticed the MANY of other replies from VJ members, that answered like you did? That it doesn't seem like extenduating circumstances, most likely I wouldn't be approved, etc,etc,etc? Apparently you haven't because it didn't fit your arrogant attitude. I had nothing to say negative towards any of them. They all gave their opinion of no but "hey go for it " or " it may actually set me back". None were arrogant, but you. Thats what I don't like about it. You come across as an arrogant know it all jackass.
If you would of said something more like that you know a former adjudicator, you have had discussions in the past about similar topics and your opinion is that it would not be approved. I can respect that and appreciate it. You also can back it up.

There is the truth. Stop the arrogance, quit acting so matter of factly and just pass on the knowledge that you possess.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-30 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

2 weeks ago he was at my birthday party. Oops. Alla interpreted for an interview at the St Albans USCIS office this morning. That would be TODAY, Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Dang. She gets 1-3 calls per week to interpret for various tyoes of procedures there. Who knew so many people speak Russian in Vermont, but there can be people from any of the former Soviet Republics and even some from Africa where the Russians had a lot of influence for many years. Alla was at the directors home on Sunday evening to get some plant pots his wife was getting rid of so she can bring in her plants for the winter. His wife is an adjudicator that is from Russia. Oh #######,

Damn, dang, triple darn it!

My bother is a pilot and a Orthopedic surgeon but I will NOT volunteer to land a plane or replace your hip. Alla flew his Cessna though (says it was the reason she married me, I think she is joking)

The guy can ask, The guy will be denied, The really good news is that I am so arrogant and sure of myself that IF I am wrong, think of all the fun you are going to have chatising me right here on this forum.

I want to make VERY CLEAR that this man and his wife DO NOT talk about individual cases and completely respect their professional responsibilities and he DOES NOT want to discuss individual cases with me and I do not do so. He does discuss general issues, rules, procedures and other such information which is really nothing more than public information. Any of what he has told me, and I have posted, is basically public information with his own entertaining comments thrown in for levity. The fact that K-1s are almost never approved for an expedite is common, public knowledge.


Your wife interprets for him, you've had dinner together and your wife is picking up pots so that makes you qualified to make an absolute answer about a specific case? I don't think so and I really hope you don't either. If you don't talk specific cases with him then you wouldn't.
I'm not doubting that you have had very interesting conversations with him and surely your knowledge is greater than mine but that hardly makes you qualified to answer specifics definitively. Many general questions you may be able to answer too.
Everything that I quoted from you above, well, doesn't have anything to do with the Visa process at all. Your wife could tell me about flying in a Cessna or what size pot may be best for a plant though.
Please send me the link for the K-1 common public knowledge please. I can't seem to find it on USCIS.

Dang, darn, triple darn what? You have made no point. As far as chastising you and havng fun, I didn't come here for that, I don't really have time for that. Nor do I have any interest in sticking my tongue out at you, saying nyah, nyah or any other childish behavior. I just wanted some opinions and everyone has got one.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-29 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

I didn't realize that the goverment doesn't care about the welfare of children. You had alot of great answers in your opinion and came across as your someone in the know. And you come up with this all on your own? A reality check I don't need. Simple question, simple answers but I'd prefer that if you provide me with a definitive yes or no, that you can actually provide a basis to your determination. That you didn't do.



Since someone already beat me to this incredibly illogical conclusion, there is no need to even respond. If we are ever at 40,000 feet in a 747, the flight attendant gets on the speaker requesting a pilot because the Captain just died of a heart attack, I surely hope you don't jump in the pilots seat thinking that your qualified because your neighbors 2nd cousin on his step sisters side was a pilot and you spoke to him last Thanksgiving.


Dang, missed the " don't" in the original post. That was pretty funny.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

......OR they might just know what they are talking about. It's ridiculous for you to make that comment also.

If they guy knows what he is talking about based on some kind of actual training or experience, then he may know what he's talking about. I'm a 20 year Paramedic with a mix of field and ER experience. I work with RN's (well bad example, they can't give a Tylenol w/o asking the doctor first) and Physcians of all kinds. That surely doesn't mean I'm qualified to repeat that same information to a patient because I "heard the doc" say it 100 times. I liked the rest of your post, but not that part.

I don't know the post you're talking about but one could assume that there were extenuating circumstances outside of the shoulder, such as the caregiver being a nurse/physiotherapist, the person requiring advanced care that the US could provide better, the cost of said advanced care being covered by spousal medical funds whereas in their country it would cost a lot. I doubt it was as simple as "I hurt my shoulder and I need my wives cuddles".

I'll have to look for that post. I didn't write it myself and there weren't alot of details but I do remember that " he needed 8 weeks of care" and that was the basis of the request/approval.
I think you may have gotten mixed up. The OP that needed the shoulder surgery was the American not the foriegn fiance just in case thats what you were talking about.

BUT, if he wasn't importing a wife, what would he do?

As I mentioned earlier, I think most situations have options. They not be the ones you want, but they are options. I do have a nice job and yes I make a pretty damn good salary. It's not 6 figures but I provide well for them. As I said, I'm am divorced and I did take on her past medical bills(many I never knew of) and pay for 100% of my childrens needs for school, clothing, sports etc,etc,etc. Paying $200 or $300 a week or so for night time care would definately hurt and would take away from my savings, college savings for my children and extra curricular activities. I can work my off days with OT while the kids are in school if needed. I'd do what is needed but just because they are options doesn't mean they are in the best interest.

I'm not trying to imply anything of the OP here but he needs to be aware of them.

Thanks Bob. That's what I'm looking for and I'm sure your not implying anything. Green card hunters are high in PH. I did my homework before during and after and I know she is true blue. I don't know how it would affect the Embassey stage. It could be good or bad, which takes me back to why I posted the question to begin with. If I was a April filer, well this wouldn't even be a thought due to the quick approvals then. Things are different now, for long who knows so I was putting it out there. Tx.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

The government really doesn't care about your caregiving needs for your kids.


I didn't realize that the goverment doesn't care about the welfare of children. You had alot of great answers in your opinion and came across as your someone in the know. And you come up with this all on your own? A reality check I don't need. Simple question, simple answers but I'd prefer that if you provide me with a definitive yes or no, that you can actually provide a basis to your determination. That you didn't do.

Actually Gary does know someone who worked in the K-1 Visa section of USCIS as a manager (see Sticky at top of the forum) so, yes, he is somewhat qualified to speak to their behalf.


Since someone already beat me to this incredibly illogical conclusion, there is no need to even respond. If we are ever at 40,000 feet in a 747, the flight attendant gets on the speaker requesting a pilot because the Captain just died of a heart attack, I surely hope you jump in the pilots seat thinking that your qualified because your neighbors 2nd cousin on his step sisters side was a pilot and you spoke to him last Thanksgiving.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

Sorry that is NOT exception. It's just a babysitter issue. There are people who are having surgeries and have long recoveries that can't be approved. The government really doesn't care about your caregiving needs for your kids. Someone may have said it a little more harshly than you wanted to hear but the truth was spoken. We have all said you can try if that's what you want to do. To find someone on here that is going to tell you what you want to hear is highly unlikely. Gary and Alla was RIGHT: overnight care is NOT an exception. Your situation is NOT different, and if you cannot find someone "responsible and reasonable" now what will you do if your fiancee is not approved to come over at all???? You may want to think about this from the standpoint she is not going to be approved and act based on that (not saying she isn't). If you feel you have no options now, how are you going to handle your babysitting issue if she is denied her visa? What would you do then? Not being harsh but providing a reality check.


According to the goverment, there really are not any exceptions. I know this and did before I posted the question here. Knowing this, every request to expidite won't be approved but some of them are. Depends on many variables, to include if it is sunny or cloudy out side i'd guess.

I never thought nor did I make this post so someone could pop up here and say" absolutely, your guaranteed expidition!!!" and I would just mail it off. I asked for opinions on the matter. I just prefer without arrogance and that is how I would reply. All the repeat and redundant questions that are asked here, I could have a field day.
I was basing this question on another post from a guy that was approved due to care needed from a shoulder surgery. Assuming the other arm is still there, what is sooo urgent about that? He could easily post on craigslist or find a caregiver correct? Instead, he made the request and it was approved. so if the goverment doesn't care about the welfare of my children, then what the hell do they care about this guys shoulder?????
There isn't a rhyme or reason to it. I think we both know that. There are options for me just as they are for many. There are always options. My children come before anything else.

It was a simple question, which is why we all came here. You need to use your own reality check.
If you want to be arrogant, go yell at the guy with the " I got my NOA1 2 weeks ago but I haven't heard anything yet" or "how long is the K1 process". You just gotta READ people.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

Sorry that is NOT exception. It's just a babysitter issue. There are people who are having surgeries and have long recoveries that can't be approved. The government really doesn't care about your caregiving needs for your kids. Someone may have said it a little more harshly than you wanted to hear but the truth was spoken. We have all said you can try if that's what you want to do. To find someone on here that is going to tell you what you want to hear is highly unlikely. Gary and Alla was RIGHT: overnight care is NOT an exception. Your situation is NOT different, and if you cannot find someone "responsible and reasonable" now what will you do if your fiancee is not approved to come over at all???? You may want to think about this from the standpoint she is not going to be approved and act based on that (not saying she isn't). If you feel you have no options now, how are you going to handle your babysitting issue if she is denied her visa? What would you do then? Not being harsh but providing a reality check.


According to the goverment, there really are not any exceptions. I know this and did before I posted the question here. Knowing this, every request to expidite won't be approved but some of them are. Depends on many variables, to include if it is sunny or cloudy out side i'd guess.

I never thought nor did I make this post so someone could pop up here and say" absolutely, your guaranteed expidition!!!" and I would just mail it off. I asked for opinions on the matter. I just prefer without arrogance and that is how I would reply. All the repeat and redundant questions that are asked here, I could have a field day.
I was basing this question on another post from a guy that was approved due to care needed from a shoulder surgery. Assuming the other arm is still there, what is sooo urgent about that? He could easily post on craigslist or find a caregiver correct? Instead, he made the request and it was approved. so if the goverment doesn't care about the welfare of my children, then what the hell do they care about this guys shoulder?????
There isn't a rhyme or reason to it. I think we both know that. There are options for me just as they are for many. There are always options. My children come before anything else.

It was a simple question, which is why we all came here. You need to use your own reality check.
If you want to be arrogant, go yell at the guy with the " I got my NOA1 2 weeks ago but I haven't heard anything yet" or "how long is the K1 process". You just gotta READ people.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?

K1s are not eligible for expedite. Which part if that is not clear? "But, but..." Yes, there have been EXCEPTIONS, but those are EXCEPTIONS to the RULE.

In what way are you different than 2 million other parents that need to provide care for THEIR children and are NOT engaged to a foreign person?


Obviously K1's are eligible to expedite or then it would have never happened before. Of course it would be an exception to the rule, that's why it is called an exception right? What else could it be?
I live 27 hours from any of my family. Finding a caregiver for overnight that is responsible and reasonable isn't easy. Overnight care would be an exception to the norm right Gary and Alla?
What makes me different? I think I explained that already. I also explained that I was looking for opinions on the viability of it. It could be good or bad, that's why I ask.
I appreciate the input. I just wasn't expecting rude input from someone who acts so confidently as if he worked at the USCIS.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-27 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpidite/ caregiver needed?
There was a post about medical needs due to care from a surgery that was approved to expidite. It was for a shoulder surgery I believe. I have an issue with my x wife/ custody of my children. I'm pretty sure that I will be awarded full custody of them due to her history. The problem is that I work 12 hour night shifts on a rotating schedule. I will have to find someone to watch them a few times a week while I work. My children are young. Who better to care for them than the woman who be in their lives anyways. I'm not sure if it will work or not but the judge can write me a letter, I'll have the new custody orders and copies of her criminal(drug,neglect) records as evidence.
Unfortunately, I'm not making this up.

Anyones opinion here?
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-09-26 01:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to prepare ?

thanks for the reply but all my electronic devices which im bringing was sent by my fiance he purchased it there in US and all are in 110 volts ifever im bringing a 220volts is there any stepdown transformer i can buy at the store pls give me an idea thanks i am allowed to bring like 138kilos/303 pounds because were 3 and majority that i am bringing are clothes mostly for the kids.


You didnt say what Airline you are flying and/or if your connecting to another U.S. city. Here is American Airlines policy from Asia and then within the U.S.

As you can see from Asia, you can check in 2 bags under 50lbs. From 50 to 70 lbs. is a $50 charge each and over 70 to 100 lbs is a $450.00 charge each. Yes, $450.00. There are also dimensions your luggage has to fall within as well.

Travel to/through/from Asia
One bag carry-on: No charge

Two bags checked: No charge

One Personal Item: No Charge.

Maximum number of 10 checked bags allowed per passenger.

Attention First and Business Class Customers
We are pleased to offer customers in First and Business Class the ability to check three bags at no charge.
45 in/114 cm (carry-on)

62 in/157 cm (checked)
50 lbs/23 kgs (checked)

Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but less than 70 lbs/32 kgs - is subject to a $50 USD overweight baggage charge

71 lbs/32 kgs - 100 lbs/45.5 kg is subject to a $450 USD charge.


Flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada
One bag carry-on: No charge

All checked bags have a fee.
For tickets purchased on or after February 1, 2010:
$25 for the first checked bag. Exceptions may apply.

$35 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.

$100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags

$150 per piece for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces.

As you can see, it adds up fast.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-09 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1

Received my hard copy of NOA1 (I-797C) today. Just 4 days instead of the 7-10 days that the email predicted. Not expecting but hope that the time to NOA2 goes faster than expected also. :thumbs:

John


Congrats. Depends on how long you expected. i filed mine with the expectation of about 70 days but unfortunately the wheels have grinded to a halt. At least in your situation you should expect the full 5 months for the NOA2. Then you may not be disapointed as we are now.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-09 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Potential Problems
Oh boy, I here another abuse story coming on. It seems like your saying she was mentally abused because he made her buy furniture? I think there may need to be a little more evidence than that.
I feel sorry for her to go thru the whole process and then have to go back. Unfortunately, that is a risk that is taken and no different for the petitioner either...... Except he has already spent thousands on a relationship that didn't work out.
There is always the other side of the story too.

As far as the answers you didn't like, I thought they were to the point without fluff and correct. If she truly was abused, hire a power attorney. It will cost her more than she has already lost.

Oh boy, I here another abuse story coming on. It seems like your saying she was mentally abused because he made her buy furniture? I think there may need to be a little more evidence than that.
I feel sorry for her to go thru the whole process and then have to go back. Unfortunately, that is a risk that is taken and no different for the petitioner either...... Except he has already spent thousands on a relationship that didn't work out.
There is always the other side of the story too.

As far as the answers you didn't like, I thought they were to the point without fluff and correct. If she truly was abused, hire a power attorney. It will cost her more than she has already lost.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-11 06:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshould i use k-1 filing services
Simple answer.... NO. As previously answered, unless there is something that complicates your K-1, it is completely unneccasary. Everything you need to know is here listed under sample forms. Do some reading before you start, get familar with the forms and take it step by step.

I as many thought just as you. It can seem overwhelming at first but if you can fill out a job application, you can do this.

Or you can waste $159.00. All they will do is fill out the forms with the information that you provide them. You verify and sign. You still have to wait, and there is NO WAY they can have it processed faster regardless of what they tell you.
In the meantime, use the search button. Most basic questions have been posted many times before.

Good luck and enjoy the wait(like me currently).
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-12 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny recent approvals from CSC?

I am not sure if they are sending to whichever service centre can handle the petitions... I sent mine a few weeks back and it went to CSC. If they are as busy as people say, it probably would have gone elsewhere. I also read somewhere recently that it is based upon location of the petitioner...


Either California or Vermont but as of Sept. they all are being forwarded to Texas. I believe.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-10-09 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition photos
I see no benifit of printing pictures on regular paper in regards to photoshopping. If any alterations are made, they would be done on the pic file in your pc before you print it regardless if it is on paper or Kodak prints.
IMHO, printi.g on regular paper or not photo quality prints would attract attention. Your photos won't have the clarity of a regular photo as if you may be attempting to hide something.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-12 05:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill waiting!!
Why would anyone actually think their late July petition would be approved? Your not over 5 months and plenty of them ahead of you. I' m not being rude but do yourzelf a favor and READ,READ,READ! This has been talked about many times.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-12 05:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it ok to call the congressman even if k1 is not over 5mos?
Your not going to get your case expedited if you are ztill within the 5 months and more than likely not even if your after 5 months. There are many petitions beyond the 5 month range and the ones here are just a small percentage of what makes up the petitions the are dealing with.
Now if for some reason yours hasn't been approved mysteriously when every other VJ member that filed in the same month and location as you has been approved well then there might be a problem and they could help.

As far as being rude and" bumping ahead" of others, I would without hesitation do everything I possibly could to get my petition approved ASAP short of illegal, immoral or unethical. If that puts me in front of others then I just used all my resources more effectively.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-12 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition Rejection!! Need Help!
Never rely on a link to a required form from a 3rd party website. USCIS makes it very clear to check for the latest version from their website.
Sure it would be nice if someone at VJ had nothing better to do than check for an updated form daily and post the link for us. Unfortunately, each person is responsible for the packet they submit which means you might have to put some effort into the process.

99% of the questions here have been answered many times over. READ,READ,READ way before you even think about about submitting a petition. You can save yourself from an unnecessary delay and alot of disappointment.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-12 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescase numbre k1 visa
Possibly, maybe not likely. There isn't any definitive timeline to go by. Your petition is estimated by Igors list to be approved within the next 2 weeks or so. igors list is a good " guestimation" somewhat.
My guess would be planning a wedding on Jan. 22, 2011 would be a very tight squeeze to make.
There is alot of info here about the K-1 process and embassy specific information. Since you do not know what NOA1 or NOA2 means, might I suggest doing ALOT of reading and searching.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-16 01:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 delivery sig. required?
hmmm. Thanks.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-21 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 delivery sig. required?
My NOA2 text approval came on the 2oth but they mailed me the letter on the 19th. Does it come USPS certified with sig. required?
I have a letter for pickup delivered on the 18th and I am not expecting anything else.
sheenaspapiMalePhilippines2010-11-21 08:25:00
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