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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC to TSC wait times?

I just called the customer service number (from the uk). Put in receipt number etc and was told I have to wait 180 days from the transfer date (August 8th transferred from Vsc to Tsc) so the 2 months its been sat waiting already counts for nothing!!!! Not a happy bunny today...... ??



Say whaaat?? Aarggh! I hope not ??


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-08-29 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC to TSC wait times?
Someone got approved on my group yesterday.. And i believe she was an aug 7 or 8 transfer..
HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-08-29 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 K-1 Petition Approval today VSC !!!

Congrats! kicking.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-03 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approved..June filer!!!

Congrats! me too! kicking.gif kicking.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-06 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! Freaking out just received a text/e-mail for my No2 and I'm an August filer!!!!

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif  that's so fast! did u just get the text/email just now?? coz its midnight here in US..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-08-28 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPray for NVC

I agree with you!

 

did you receive your noa2 hardcopy already?


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-09 02:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRecieved our RFE last night. Here is what it says and what we are sending back. Is it ok?

Passport pages with Entry/Exit Stamps (I would include all pages of passport), Plane Boarding Pass, ATM/Debit/Credit Card transactions done in your fiancées country, train tickets, Luggage Tags, etc..

 

I would write a letter about how you met and how you establish your relationship.. and about your last meeting..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-08 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswho is may filer not yet recieve noa2?

We filed the very end of may and got transferred to Texas...... Still waiting for NOA 2.

 

Same here.. i wonder what will happen to us transfers huh.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-08-25 03:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter Getting Your NOA2

hiiii we are about at the same step. we havent sent our packet 3 out yet cuz we really arent sure about what is exactly being asked to send

 

 

 

DS 230 part (which has now changed to DS260 as of sept 1), DS 156, DS 157 and DS 156K

 

is DS 2001 and the cover letter (updated intent to marry) included in this "packet 3" that we are to send????

 

 

any help with this step would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!! smile.png

 

I think it depends on which consulate you're going.. I think we're different.. I have Philippines consulate, we don't use DS 2001 and we don't send out packet 3 to our consulate (unless if am mistaken hahaha!).. sorry.. maybe ask nurseling, I think you're both the same..

 

and do we really use ds260 now?? coz some said not, some said yes.. confusing.. I guess it's consulate specific??


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-16 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter Getting Your NOA2

you will not need bank statements. I was worried about this as well. My inquiries and reseach has concluded this.

 

Here is what you will need

 

2012 - W2's

2012 - 1040 income tax return

Letter from your employer

 

At the salaries your posting, you will not have any issues at all. Don't worry about using 2013 documents if you have your interview in Jan / Feb.

 

The IRS 1040 return forms don't even come out until Feb / March so there is no way you can file your return in Jan / Feb.

 


Also, you do not need the IRS transcript. ( that comes with AOS ) You can use a copy of the 1040 you sent in.

 

If I am incorrect, someone please correct me.


 

Thanks! Thanks! yes.gif biggrin.png

 

so just a copy of w2, form 1040 needed?? and the rest needs originals?


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-10 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter Getting Your NOA2

Got approved Sept 5, 2013.. Yey! Though I haven't received my NOA2 hardcopy yet, Am trying to gather the things I need to send to my fiancé.. I've read Hanks guide (it was really detailed good.gif thanks hank!).. I've told my fiancé to prepare his NBI clearance, cenomar, birth cert., DS forms.. On my part, I know I have to prepare my I-134 form, w2, employment letter?, pay stubs?.. Can I prepare this once I know when our interview date is? in that way, the dates on my employment letter is close to the interview date.. what do you think?

 

Now, on my I-134.. Last year, I have 2 jobs (a full-time and a part time) and so my total income for 2012 is $95,000.. with this, do I still need to provide my bank statements, savings or retirement fund???

 

Now, in case, we get an interview schedule for next year - this year, I still have 2 jobs though I changed 1 job to just PRN (as needed) and kept my full time job.. so that means I won't be getting that much as last year.. roughly, $50-60,000.. would I still need my bank statements then, showing savings?

 

I already have my 2012 tax return transcripts from IRS that I requested way back on april.. but I just remembered that I filed for an amended tax return last July and of course, until now I still don't have it.. can I just show them my original 2012 transcript and not the amended one, since I still don't have it?

 

Thanks! Thanks!

 

P.S.  what else do I need?? smile.png 


Edited by HunNee, 08 September 2013 - 11:54 PM.

HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-08 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRecieved case # Now what ( help)

we receive our case # this morning. can we schedule the medical and her interview??? 

Thank you for any help and God Bless

 

Yes, you can.. here is a link to Hanks guide --- http://visaconnection-philippines.com/

 

we're on the same page.. Good Luck to Us!!!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-20 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat happens after NOA2?

You will get a case update from USCIS notifying you when they've shipped your case to NVC.. wait a week or so, after they've shipped your case to NVC, then try calling NVC and try to see if you're case number is already available.. once you got that, things will go faster now.. Good Luck!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-21 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHAT SHOULD I DO NOW got the mnl# from nvc on 2 manila

Hello all, 

 

i just called nvc   my i129f was shipped from nvc yesterday    on to manila     what should i do next   i am so excited i can not think     my B will need to get things ready also     last time i called nvc i was told it took 8 weeks b4 they would receive   i called back less than a week later and it has been shipped out of nvc       

 

Hey, congrats! we're on the same boat.. I just called today also and got my MNL case number and file was shipped yesterday..

 

since you got the mnl case number, you can now schedule your interview thru this https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/, but first you need to pay the fee in PHP either BPI/Bancnet online or cash to any BPI location in your area.. and yes, your fiancé/e needs to prepare his documents as well..

 

follow hanks guidelines, it is a very reliable source good.gif (thanks hank!)   --------  http://visaconnection-philippines.com/#


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-20 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsour interview went well BUT,

Congrats! good.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-21 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy I129 F approved just now!

Just got approved tonight.Thank you so much for all your help and inputs! I know we are just halfway with the process and there are still plenty of work that need to be done..At least our next questions would be about NVC, Consulate,Visa interview etc... I wish all the other pending I129F cases get their approvals soon..

 

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif

 

Congrats!!!  I got my approval tonight too smile.png  I can't believe how fast it was.  I was ready to wait 5 months, but I'll take a month any day!

 

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-21 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long to enter US after NOA2 aproval?

Dear Vjers,
Can someone please explain how long should I take before entering the US on a k1 visa if the noa2 was approved in September. I read a post here that it is 4 months from the 2noa and I think I also read somewhere on this forum that its 6 months after medicals.
Which is which? With all the time nvc is taking go allocate case #, I don't think we might be able to get everything done after only four months.
Pls advice.


 

the NOA2 approval expires in 4 months.. (sept-jan in ur case); which means you have to complete the medical, interview and get approved, and cfo (only if from the Philippines); -- don't worry about this coz you can file for an extension in case you haven't completed everything before the exp date...

 

after being approved and got your visa, you have up to 6 months to enter U.S. before your fiancé visa expires..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-21 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview approved!!!

Congrats!!! good.gif good.gifgood.gif  


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-23 02:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSupporting Documents for fiance visa filed

I filed my petition In Jan and finally received a notice. Its asking me for the proof of visit within 2 yrs which is ok i got it.

I am confused with the intend of marriage letter. it says me and my fiance' both need to submit. Will i submit this over here in US or how would that work? Does anyone know about it?

 

Also me and my fiance' need to submit form g320a again she needs to send me so i can submit for her ?

 

please help also if anyone know the next step.

 

so you got RFE?? if the RFE just states "proof of visit within 2 years", then that's what you need to give them.. passport showing stamps of entry/exit, boarding pass, debit/credit/atm transactions in fiancé/es country, etc..

 

if they ask you for the letter of intent to marry OR you did not send it with your original package, then you need to make one for you with your original signature and one for your beneficiary with his/her original signature as well.. no photocopies/no scanned copies.. just original forms.. important content:

 

"I, (beneficiary/petitioner name), do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (beneficiary/petitioner name), and intend to do so within 90 days of (his/her/my) arrival into the US using the K-1 visa"

 

then send it along with your reply to your RFE.. (to whichever service center you're assigned)

 

It's the same process with G-325A form (and not g320a, as what you mentioned above); she/he needs to fill it out and again, sign with her/his original signatures as well, no photocopies/scanned copies.. and send it also along with your RFE reply to your service center..

 

just wondering, why do you need to send all these again?? like the g325a and letter of intent to marry? did you not include them with your original packet?? or did USCIS said there's something wrong with them??

 

Good Luck! smile.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-24 03:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWorried!!!!- K1 visa- Need Advise

Hi there! yeah! don't worry coz they will send you a RFE if they need more proof from you.. just keep the faith and try to prepare the stuff that you think they will ask so if ever you get RFE'd, you're ready and won't be panicking.. SMILE! smile.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-24 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLetter of intent to marry in 90 days

Hi everybody I just want to ask... The intent to marry letter can be sign with black ink or blue?

 

Hi.. I signed mine in black ink.. and my fiancé in blue ink LOL (don't know why) but we didn't have an issue.. Just make sure that when you sign in black ink, make it clear that it's original and not just a photocopy..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-09-24 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat to do after getting case number?

follow hanks guide --> click here

 

goodluck! smile.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-04 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got our NVC case number :)

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-04 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP with the DS FORMS

I don't think it would be a ground for denial.. just say, you made a mistake filling 260 I guess.. since there's no way to delete it if once filed.. if there is, then that would be great..  just make sure you fill up ds 160 for sure..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-15 04:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP with the DS FORMS

by the way, you use the ds 160 online if you scheduled your interview after October 7.. if before October 7, you can still use the other ds forms..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-15 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP with the DS FORMS

hi there!

 

It's the ds 160.. but I believed (correct me if am wrong) that we don't need the other ds forms.. just the ds 160..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-15 04:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTomorrow interview............ cant sleep

Good Luck!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-15 04:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow - soooooo nervous!

Good Luck! good.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-10-23 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

Wow, congrats. That was a big relieved for both of you!

 

Thanks! smile.png It was really a relief.. lol.. Good Luck to your Journey as well.. you're almost there too!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

we are finished with the USCIS portion and was approved on Nov.4th.

My question to you is how long did the NVC portion take? Also did you

receive any kind of notice telling you when your file was transferred from

the USCIS to the NVC? It has been 2 weeks for us since approved by the

USCIS but haven't received any kind of notice saying it has been transferred

to the NVC.

 

It took more than a month for our physical file to reach Manila Embassy from NVC.. But from USCIS to NVC was almost 2 weeks.. And I (petitioner) did receive NVC letter saying that my file was transferred to Manila Embassy from NVC.. Have you checked your case status in https://ceac.state.g...ker/Status.aspx?

 

Please check my timeline below...

 

 

09/10/2013: Case Shipped to DOS/NVC

09/19/2013: Case Shipped to Manila Embassy (Received MNL case number thru Phone 09/20/2013)

09/23/2013: Case "Ready"

09/28/2013: NVC Letter Received (Petitioner)

10/08/2013: Interview Scheduled for Nov. 18, 2013

10/22/2013: Physical File Received by USEM Manila from NVC/notification letter mailed to beneficiary

10/24/2013: Fiance Medical Day 1

10/25/2013: Fiance Medical Day 2 (Passed) Yey!

11/09/2013: Approved I-129F Packet/Notification Letter from USEM Manila received by beneficiary

11/18/2013: Visa Interview - Approved! kicking.gif

11/18/2013: CEAC - "Ready


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

Congrats to you smile.png

 

Thanks! smile.png

 

Congratulations! smile.png

 

 

Thanks! smile.png

 

Congrats!  Happy news!

 

thanks! smile.png I Love happy news!

 

We have the exact same case. Female petitioner, male benificiary, didnt know passed also cause they didnt say anything but everything went smooth... Hope u update us with your visa. Godless

 

thanks! smile.png Congrats to you too!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

congrats on your approval!! You guys will be united soon good.gif

 

Thanks Janice&Micah! can't wait! Yey!

 

Congrats!! so happy to hear good news like this!

 

God bless!

 

Thanks OF and LG! God bless you too!


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 02:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

Very rare to see in the philippines a female foreigner (american) applying for a k1 visa for her filipino fiancé...congratulations! And best wishes!

 

Thanks! smile.png Am in the US right now.. I was just relating my fiancés experience per his story lol.. and I was a former Filipina, just naturalized..


Congratulations on your Approval

 

 

Thanks Thanks! smile.png


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

Are you the woman and filed a k-1 for a Filipino man?

The reason im asking you said in your post he was approved.

I am a U.S. citizen and filed for my Filipino wife. She told me

that she would be the only one interviewed and not both of us.

 

Yes, am the woman who filed.. and yes, he was the one interviewed.. am here in the US right now..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 02:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!! i think LOL

Hi VJers,

 

My fiancé just finished his Visa Interview (Manila Embassy) today.. He was there from 6am to 12 noon.. My fiancé forgot to ask if he was approved or not LOL, all he heard from the consul was "OK, go and sit and we'll call you back"; He was waiting but the US consul never called him back as he called another applicant.. He was finally called by the person on Window 71 (Releasing) and checked his file, confirmed with my fiancé if we choose pick-up, and said to wait for a txt msg or e-mail from 2GO MOA if everything's ready to be picked up.. then the lady behind my fiancé asked the releasing person, "is his okay already?" and the guy said, "no need to ask, it's already okay"; so I guess we're approved! I hope so! LOL! I dunno why my fiancé didn't ask, I guess he was tired and hungry already lol

 

He said that the interview went well.. It was just a very loooong wait.. Filipino consul asked my fiancé TWICE (re-phrased twice) - when did u become a couple? and when was her first visit to the Philippines? I guess, she was testing my fiancé if his answers are consistent.. LoL! She looked at the pics (I made a little scrapbook album) and returned it to him.. She NEVER looked at any Proof of Ongoing Relationship like text msgs, chats, etc... She also did not get my Certificate of Employment and Paystubs..

 

US Consul - there were actually 2 consuls accdg to my fiancé but it was the lady that was doing the questioning and the guy was just there.. She asked my fiancé for any pictures, he was about to hand her our little scrapbook but the lady consul was scanning my I-129 F application and found all our pictures and just said, "Oh wait, I have it here, Oh wow, Oh wow!" Then she asked why it took us so long to file for fiancé since we've been in a relationship for 9 years now.. she also asked, "what does she prefer to eat, pork or beef?" ; "what's her favorite color?" ; "and how our relationship started".

 

Overall, according to my fiancé, it went well.. the questions are very basic especially if you know your fiancé/fiancée well..

 

To Hank, Rob&Ann, Nurseling --- Thanks a lot for Everything!!!!! Your guides helped me a lot! smile.png smile.png good.gif good.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-11-21 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-160 Questions

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URGENT :

 

I just found this out.

 

Per their site :

 

" Complete and submit your DS-160 after reviewing the nonimmigrant visa application process. You must submit your DS-160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate."

 

Questions:

 

1) Has anyone realized this?

 

2) Has anyone completed this AFTER scheduling their appointment? Were there any issues during the interview?

 

History : Bebe and I are right in the middle of the change over from the DS0156 & DS-157 requirements to the DS-160 requirement.

 

Due to the medical being delayed an additional 60 days because of the spetum culture test, it pushed us over to the DS-160 requirement. I have confirmed with the Philippine Embassy we are required to do the DS-160 only.

 

 

 

my fiancé completed ds-160 online AFTER booking his interview appt, and had no problems at all.. so you'll be fine
yes.gif  there won't be any problem as long as you complete ds-160 before going to your interview..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-09 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE Los Angeles, CA

 

Don't have any tips on LA but Honolulu was no problem for us.  Just wanted to wish you happiness together forever.

 

God Bless

 

Mele Kalikimaka

 

Thanks! Thanks! dancin5hr.gif
 


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-09 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE Los Angeles, CA

 

CBP has a list of restricted or prohibited items.  Most meat products are listed as the transfer of disease with dead animals is very high.  We were asked several times if we had any Kazy on our last trip back from Kazakhstan.  We really wanted to bring some with us, but saw that it was prohibited so we had to leave in with her Mother.  Too bad, as you cannot find horse sausage in the US.

 

I would have a look at the link provided and decide if the item you want to bring into the US is on the list.

 

Have a good trip,

Dave

 

Thanks! will check the list..


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-09 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE Los Angeles, CA

Thanks guys!

 

Just wondering, what's wrong with magic sarap?? am planning to have my fiancé bring it.. lol


HunNeeFemalePhilippines2013-12-09 10:24:00