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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 Filers

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BillButlerMalePhilippines2014-02-05 06:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 Filers

The website says my NOA2 has been granted!  Only took 17 days.  Have not gotten the e mail or letter yet.  So excited!  Hopefully, it all goes this fast!

 


The website says my NOA2 has been granted!  Only took 17 days.  Have not gotten the e mail or letter yet.  So excited!  Hopefully, it all goes this fast!

 


BillButlerMalePhilippines2014-02-05 03:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 2013 filers

The government site says we got approved and for the second notice and they are moving it to the next place.  I haven't received it in the mail yet, but it only took 17 days it says.  Maybe because she is from the Philippines it was fast!  So excited.


BillButlerMalePhilippines2014-02-05 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisits before the interview

I have visited my fiance' once only, in Vietnam.  I foolishly thought the whole process would take only 3 months.  Of course, over a year later we finally have her interview scheduled.  It will occur on January 17th.  I heard that if you do not visit more than once then the Consular might feel this is not a true love relationship.  Does anyone know if there is merit to this?  And if so, how do you recommend we proceed?  I told my sweetheart just to be honest.  Which is this:  I thought it was going to take only 3 months; I wanted to visit again, but we both thought that with our luck I'd be there and she'd get her interview letter, then I'd have to return again after she got her visa.  I'm not rich and travel is expensive, so we opted for me not to visit.  Another time, when I missed her so much, I told her I wanted to visit her again.  She said come on over, but then I realized I needed to save money for our wedding.  I have just enough for that and another visit to see her and bring her back with me after she gets the visa.  I miss her terribly and hope that my lack of visits won't affect our chances.  Please let me know what you know on this topic.  Thanks!!!


JesseSMaleVietnam2013-12-27 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-160. Problem uploading photo

Thanks for all the replies.  It seems it's a problem with their website and not a problem with my computer.  I'll email the consulate and ask if there is an alternative they will allow since the glitch is on their side.  Wish me luck.  In the meantime, I'll keep trying.


JesseSMaleVietnam2014-01-12 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-160. Problem uploading photo

I have been trying to upload a photo all day. I keep getting an error: 

Server Error in '/QotW' Application.

Invalid operation. The connection is closed.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.InvalidOperationException: Invalid operation. The connection is closed.

 

I then cannot continue after this.  I hit the back arrow and it returns to this message.  The same thing happens when I refresh.  Does anyone know if there is a technical problem with the form right now.  My fiance' has her interview in a few days.  We have been waiting so long.  We really don't want to delay anymore.  Please, somebody help.
 


JesseSMaleVietnam2014-01-12 01:12:00
PhilippinesCalling/Messaging in LA POE

Well, she is leaving in 2 weeks so mailing a sim card is probably not an option unless I want to pay FedEx $50 to send a $3 card lol.

 

my fiance is leaving in 2 weeks as well (Dec 27) with LAX as POE.. he has an unlocked phone so am sending him a t-mobile sim card later today that's compatible with his phone.. it's "pay-to-go", so i just loaded it with $50 so he can use it for call and text.. i told him to prepare and bring quarters as well, just in case, the sim card didn't work and so he can call me thru pay phone.. if nothing really works, i'll just be waiting for him outside since am flying to LAX as well that day to meet him there..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-12 04:21:00
PhilippinesNAIA 2 to POE LAX experience

congrats and thanks for the info! my fiance's flight is dec 27 MNL to LAX as well..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-12 04:34:00
PhilippinesAcceptable food to bring

Hi i'm wondering if bringing properly packed Bangus in the states and things like magic sarap etc will be fine in the immigration. My point of entry is LAX. Salamat ??

 

Am thinking of the same thing.. lol.. when's your flight by the way? my fiancé is 27th..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-15 13:06:00
PhilippinesREQUIRED FORMS/APPLICATION (DS FORMS) PLS HELP!

HELLO GUYS! My fiance is on Interview for January 7! I just want to know what was the required forms, we did the ds160 already and he got the confirmation page. Does he need other forms like ds160k? ds260?  Thanks in advance!!!!!!!

 

Just the ds-160 confirmation page and other required docs.. no need for other ds forms..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-23 23:11:00
PhilippinesPurchasing Air Ticket for Fiance to USA before she has her Visa?

from my experience, I bought my husbands ticket on Expedia.com and chose PAL. They just asked for his Passport Number and no Visa info. He did not have his visa on hand at that time when I booked his flight. I initially tried to book it online with PAL directly but couldn't book it for I don't know why, and so I tried Expedia.com, able to book it right away with no problems. They got the same price. His flight was last Dec 27, 2013, MNL to LAX


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-03-10 20:00:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam with no appointment date yet

Last Year October, my husband took his medical at St Lukes even without the Interview Appt letter on hand (and we haven't really scheduled one yet at that time coz there were no slots.)  Once I got the MNL case number thru phone, I emailed NVC to have them email me a copy of it showing the MNL case number.. then I just forwarded it to my husband, he printed it and showed it to SLEC.. along with his NOA2 copy.. had no problems.. follow hank_ link coz that's what I followed and it was great.. never had problems.. Luckily, the next week after his medicals, there were open slots and so we had his interview scheduled with no problems.. We got the earliest date we could find.. Although, you gotta remember, like what they said here, visa validity is tied with the date of ur medicals and not the date of visa issuance.. If you wanna take chances, that's up to you.. Depending on how ready you are and how complete your papers/requirements are.. Or you can wait for another week or two and keep checking for open slots.. sometimes, there maybe some cancellations too.. Don't worry, am sure there will be open slots pretty soon.. :)

 

Good Luck!


Edited by HunNee, 22 May 2014 - 01:29 PM.

HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-05-22 13:27:00
Philippinesst.lukes medical center (merged)

SLEC is located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila. They can be reached by telephone at (+63 2)521-0020, (+63 2)521-8647.

 

SLEC is open from Mondays to Fridays, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is best to arrive for your medical examination between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Applicants are served on a first come first served basis, no appointment necessary.


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-05-26 18:20:00
PhilippinesPicked up Envelope from 2Go, Corner is Cut. Is This Normal?

Yes, it's normal


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-06-09 03:30:00
PhilippinesCFO REQUIREMENTS
When you reach your POE, you don't have anything to give to the officer except that sealed
brown envelope that the embassy will give you along with your passport. They will not get your birth certificate at the time of entry, But, you need to bring at least the NSO birth
certificate as many copies as you want, as you might need it while here in US when applying, etc, etc.. It would be a nice idea to bring it with you already, though you can order it
online when you're here in US already, but will cost you more $$$

guidance and counseling form can be filled out at CFO..





HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-05-30 12:39:00
PhilippinesCFO REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

1.Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
2.Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
3.If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
4.Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
5.Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.


Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of Passport;
2.Original and photocopy of visa
3.Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders);
4.Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
5.Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
6.Payment of the authorized registration fee.

*** For K1 visa, I suggest you bring your original CENOMAR, and some pictures of you two together (my husband was asked for that), and make sure you know your fiancé's bio info,
especially mothers maiden name, etc.. (he was asked for that as well). My husband just brought everything LOL and he was fine ***

Good Luck!





















HunNeeFemalePhilippines2014-05-30 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC just spit out a NOA 2
Congrats!!!!
HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-03-20 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCrying so hard
???????????????? Congrats!!!! ??
HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-04-23 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!

congrats!!!! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-08 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats
HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-21 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

my fiance also sent mine around the same time as you, we tracked it and saw it has been delivered but we haven't received any emails yet either...looks like we'll be in the long wait together smile.png

 

we'll be waiting together lol.. goodluck to us all rolleyes.gif

 

I hope it'll be soon..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-26 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

No worries it will take a little while before they text/email you the notice. Being the holiday weekend, and no work monday, you'll probably wait a few more days. I sent mine on a 15th and received a text message on the 24th, though I used 2 day shipping. 

 

As for the other guy, what pro_stars says is going to happen to your petition. It's going to be sent back to you if you didn't include the check, send it back and make sure the very first thing they see when they open the packet is that nice little check waiting for them.

 

Thanks! I totally forgot its the weekend holiday lol.. so that means il probably have to wait more hahaha


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-26 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

Sorry guys it took me a long time to respond. I confirmed from her and she said she sent a bank draft with the packet though she haven't heard from them yet but hopefully we will get our first update anything soon. I hope and pray that May filers will get NOA2 in less than 4 months. Amen.

 

Amen to that! I pray and hope so too rolleyes.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-26 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

if you tracked it and it says that they got it, I wouldn't panick. It IS the holiday weekend after all and text/emails may be delayed a little for that reason. I would say, if you don't have anything by next Tuesday or Wednesday, give them a call.

 

thanks.. I totally forgot it's the weekend holiday lol


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-26 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

Hi we are filers buddies. My fiancée sent ours friday 24th so we should be looking at d same journey. By the way just curious does anyone knows when to send the check? Do u include it in the package?

 

hi there! so did your fiancee received the email notifying her they received her package??

 

and Yep! the check should already be included in the package.. you didn't include yours?


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-25 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

You'll get a text/email as soon as they process it - not when they receive it. For example, my notification came a few days after it was physically received by post (two days after I sent it, which allowed me to get a refund for "next day delivery" - silly USPS). Don't stress about it if you can help it. You'll have plenty time to stress and worry over the next 7 months or so! 

 

oh i see.. i was under the impression that they will email you once they received your package in the mail, that's why i got worried.. thanks..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-25 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanxious!! help! just sent my K1 package!

Hi guys! okay, i know it's too early for me to be so anxious but i can't help it.. I sent my I-129F package last Thursday May 23, 2013 with next day delivery.. I attached the E-notification form with it.. I had the package tracked and it was received and signed by a certain K. Erichsen at 10:30 am May 24, 2013 Friday.. Aren't they supposed to email me once they received the package, right? Time check, it's May 25, 2013 Saturday 12:46 am here in Texas, and i still don't have any emails from them, nothing, nada.. and today is saturday, office closed, am getting anxious.. il don't wanna feel this way all weekend! waaaaah!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-25 00:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsError on fiance name and year of birth

I called the customer service and he made a service request.. on top of that, I filed for e-request.. lol.. will wait for 15-30 days accdg to instructions


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsError on fiance name and year of birth

Hi! I have the same problem.. I just received the hardcopy of my NOA1 yesterday (Saturday) and noticed that my name (petitioner) is wrong.. instead of MARIA, they put MANA.. LoL.. I checked back on my I-129F copy and I didn't make a mistake there, so I guess it's them.. so I don't know what to do too.. Might call them in the morning to have it corrected.. anyway, why don't u call them again and see if they have corrected it already..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 02:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGuess What?!?

Congrats!!!! Yey!!! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-05-24 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPacket 3 arrived . !!!!!!

congrats!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't beileve it I129F approved in 30 days

Well, there is a civil war in Syria so may be they are just helping people get out before they die. Especially if those people are loved by US citizens. Now, this is just my guess, but it would make sense. I've seen some expedited cases from Cuba and Haiti. I would imagine if one was trying to marry someone from North Korea, they would be expedited as well.

Anyways, not to derail the topic too much, I hope OP's friend has a quick and SAFE! journey into United States!

 

I see..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't beileve it I129F approved in 30 days

congrats! Pretty sure case was expedited by default because she is from Syria.



Why would that be? If from syria?


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't beileve it I129F approved in 30 days

I wish you all the best in your process, answering your question : no one is on  military

 

thanks! =)

 

congratulations to them =) that's so amazing! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't beileve it I129F approved in 30 days

that's really amazing! rolleyes.gif  makes me wonder why it was so fast.. is anyone on military?

 

I pray ours would be as fast too.. =)


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't beileve it I129F approved in 30 days

this is the timeline for her case:

the petition was accepted on the 30/4

they assigned an A# on the 5/8

on 31/5 the case status was changed to Approved and they mailed the approval notice.

My friend is a US citizen and she is orginally from Syria, and her finace is Syrian

 

wow! what's her service center? did she request for expedite?


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen can I expect NOA1?

I just mailed in my petition last Tuesday May 28th. It was delivered & signed for but have not received a text or email for NOA1. So I was just wondering how long it typically takes. Thanks smile.png

 

I mailed mine May 23.. Delivered and signed for May 24th.. But did not receive NOA1 until May 29..

 

so yours is probably on its way smile.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-03 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 NOA2! CSC January Filer

congratulations! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-06 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition Approved!!

congrats! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-05 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsdoes this mean my petition got approved?

congrats! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-06-06 04:55:00