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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

I've fired off a preliminary email to the Ombudsman today stating that there has been a significant slowdown at Vermont for those of us *not* transferred to Texas and asking them to look into why this is the case and if those of us stuck at Vermont instead of being transferred to Texas could be dealt with quickly and efficiently. I doubt anything will happen as it's within processing times but if this keeps up, I'll keep on their case.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-28 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

Up it goes.. people filing at the start of August are getting approved elsewhere now..


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-28 06:21:00
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I am now planning on a March wedding which would be great since I will be home in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I can do both on the same vacation :-)
I also got an email from a May filer with a May 15th NOA1 that got approved on yesterday. So VSC is still working just slowly

 

2 days before mine then.. come on VSC!


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 15:00:00
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So Ryan you thought about what sort of work you want to go into when you get to the US?

 

Well, I've wanted to train as a teacher for a long time, so I'm probably either going to study for a Master's in Education to start off with, or get onto one of the teaching programs in RI. I've worked with kids as a Scout Leader for nearly three years or so now, but in the UK it's hard to get actual classroom experience due to insurance costs for the schools. So in the long run, I want to get into teaching.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 11:17:00
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wait ur from Michigan?

 

Amy originally is, yes. But I'm not, I meant my family and friends won't be flying to the US in May. I'm British and have been all my life (so far).


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 10:35:00
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When were you planning your wedding?and when you flying out? Do you have loose ends to tie up here e.g selling home etc? I have a apartment and all I am doing right now is just packing little by little.

 

We were planning it for May but now where Amy's family aren't coming down from Michigan and my family won't be going either, we're having two receptions on each side of the Atlantic. So we may cancel the part of the park we had booked for the wedding ceremony in May, or use it for a photoshoot instead. But other than that, I don't have anything else to tie up.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 10:30:00
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Yes thanks, anything happening with our group. They seem to be taking their good time with approvals these days whats wrong with them.

 

Mmm.. this uncertainty's kind of put a lot of things on the backburner for me right now. Not good!


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 10:13:00
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Hey Ryan and Amy

Did as you stated and called them without mentioning the case is in transit. And got a appointment for my medical for net week Thursday 5th sept. fingers crossed all goes ok. Thanks for the advice.

 

Awesome. The reason they don't like giving out appointments without Packet 3 being sent is the fact that they feel it can get lost if London don't have your files yet, but if NVC have sent it on to London and your appointment is next week, you should be alright. Full steam ahead!


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-27 09:48:00
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I told them I had a case number and that my case is intransit and will be there before I do my medical cos I was going to book for later a appointment two weeks from the day I called them. She rod me no because they have been told by London consulate not to do medicals on those whs case number had not yet arrived at the consulate. Because people's medicals have been done in the past sent to the consulate and it has gone missing because the case was not yet there.

 

There's the problem according to the UK regulars. If you try again - and make no mention of the fact your case is in transit - you should be able to book it. Just give them the case number, don't mention that you don't have Packet 3 yet.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-26 14:01:00
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Update in my two transfers from my group guys. EAC1390315742 got a rfe just now. Who ever it is hope you get it sent as soon as so you can get your approval.

I guess this is the price we pay to be with our loved ones.

 

Nurseling, when you rang Knightsbridge did you make any mention of the fact that your case wasn't physically in London or you didn't have Packet 3 in front of you?


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-26 13:37:00
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To be honest Ryan and Amy even thought according to the CEAC website our file is in transit to London I still feel it will take another 3 months for completion it seems London is dragging their feet at the moment. It's taking some people a few weeks to hear from London. They have told knightbridge clinic we can't go do anything till they receive the file according to the Knightsbridge doctor. The only thing the system is allowing me to do is to pay the $240.00 for the visa. Am not really holding my breath about getting there till the end of the year. Just as well we planned to get married January. I will see if by tomorrow the file reaches London. I hope the new week brings your approval.

 

I'm double-checking this with the rest of the London crew down in the UK forum. It doesn't seem right that the Embassy are handing out our details to Knightsbridge. Data Protection and all of that.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-26 07:23:00
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Whats happening with your approval anyway? You would have thought it would be cost affective to send both yours and mine to London together but I guess they aren't thinking about saving money lol.

 

Well, still no approval as of yet.. maybe within the next two weeks. Hopefully it is, because then I might be able to move in time for Thanksgiving.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-25 17:38:00
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Hi Everyone.. i need your help... am i ready for my interview? Kindly check my documents... i used two folders.. one is for the documents needed by the consulate and the other is the proof of genuine relationship... thank you smile.png

 

 

K1 Visa Interview Requirements

 

 

Table of Contents

                                                            

                 Page

 

Receipt and Appointment Letter...................................................            A

DS-156 Form?????????????????????????????.....          B

DS-157 Form???????????????????????????????          C

DS-157K Form??????????????????????????????.          D

DS-230 Form???????????????????????????????.         E

Birth Certificate??????????????????????????????        F

NBI Clearance???????????????????????????????.       G

CENOMAR?????????????????????????????????..       H

Affidavit of Support????????????????????????????.       I

Income Tax Return?????????????????????????????       J

W-2 Forms??????????????????????????????????      K

Latest Pay Stubs???????????????????????????????.     L

Employment Letter??????????????????????????????   M

Parental advice????????????????????????????????..  N

 

 

Proof of Genuine Relationship

 

 

Table of Contents

 

                 Page

 

Steven?s Trip to the Philippines (Airport Stamps)??????????.         A

Steven?s Online Plane Ticket to Philippines??????????????         B

Our Online Plane Ticket to Singapore?????????????????.         C

Boarding Passes ???????????????????????????????         D

Marco Polo Hotel Davao Iterinary???????????????????.         E

Sentosa Singapore Hotel Iterinary???????????????????.         F

Singapore Rides & Show Tickets????????????????????..        G

Pictures Together (Philippines & Singapore)??????????????       H

Steven?s Gift????????????????????????????????.        I

Skype Chat Logs??????????????????????????????..       J

Skype Video Calls Pictures????????????????????????..       K

Facebook Chat Logs????????????????????????????..       L

Rebtel Phone Logs?????????????????????????????..      M

Viber Chat and Phone Logs????????????????????????..      N

 

Might be a better idea to check with the Philippines forum as to whether this is good or not in all honesty because the requirements vary from embassy to embassy (for example, Nurseling and myself won't generally need proof of relationship evidence in London whereas you need it in Manila).


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-25 11:03:00
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Well, with everyone updating their timelines and such it's predicting a response of some sort between Aug 26th-Sept 10th.. let's see.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-22 08:32:00
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I had a look at the link, and that stuff doesn't seem to apply to K1's/I-129F's. That's more for I-130's.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-21 17:29:00
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Wednesday, here we are. Let's see what happens today.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-21 06:06:00
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Yes those famous words they like to use to fob people off. Your still within the processing timeframe. It's not nice i know. I can see a lot of people are frustrated waiting on approvals. I would be too if I was still waiting. I guess I was lucky I had a not so lazy person pick up my file and approve. I sometimes wonder if they have a specific quota as in the amount of files they need to do in a working day or do they just do whatever there energy levels permits them to do in a day. Who knows how it works. I hope you guys waiting here something soon.

 

As do I. Originally, if we got approved in October I'd have not batted an eye at that because it's within processing. The issue here for me (and maybe others) is how things have gone. First we had the first wave of transfers to Texas in June - then this sudden surge of approvals from VSC for the May filers - now anything going to VSC is re-routed to TSC and the surge has stopped. So I'm a touch concerned that we're going to get left behind like what happened before to the Dec/Jan filers.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 05:28:00
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Good thing is I just phoned night bridge doctors they said currently they have appointments for a few days to a week. So at least that cuts away some time current price is £235.00 I tell you this process is becoming a small fortune lol

 

Unfortunately, the bad news is that it's only going to go up.. :(

 

You've still got the MRV fee to pay online, then when you actually get over there you've got AOS to do as well. But it's all worth it in the end.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 05:19:00
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Nope, not a peep from them. Having looked at some of the other I-129F's as me at VSC, they're also waiting for something to happen. That being said if I've not heard by around the end of the month, I'll send an email to the Ombudsman pointing out that there seem to be a bunch of us stuck at VSC in limbo and we either need a transfer or adjudication. While we're technically not outside of processing times until October, I'm thinking it's best to nip any potential problems like this in the bud early. The worst that can happen is they say to email again in October instead.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 05:14:00
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Yes we got ours LND number yesterday too. I checked the CEAC sight yesterday when I called them and saw my status on the sight saying at NVC. It's nice to have another way of tracking the file now its been approved and a case number has been assigned. I was checking other people's timelines that have been approved it seems the file doesn't stay at NVC longer than 3 days if there's no problems with the file. Then the forward to the consulate. Which then takes a 5-7 days to reach the consulate. So not long now things seem to be moving quicker when you teach this point in the process. Keeps us updated on how it's going for you, medical and interview.

 

Typically once you clear USCIS, it's a lot quicker. It's just getting to NVC in the first place! :P


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 04:56:00
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Yup, new week. Let's see if the rest of us (like myself and Blakcajun) get our NOA2s, RFEs or maybe even an NOA-T...


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-19 03:56:00
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I have a feeling that those June, July and August transfers will also get approved before VSC completes May

 

If that starts happening, I'm going to the Ombudsman and I'll get Amy to get in contact with her Representative and/or Senator.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-16 07:48:00
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there has been no change in the 20 in my group...still keeping faith and hope alive

 

Yeah, I'm not seeing any changes either. Nearly halfway through August so far as well. Two more weeks until I have to eat my hat, lol.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-15 16:49:00
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has anyone been touched today

 

Not I. Think I'll start keeping a list of the 15 or so before+after my number and monitor them for changes.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-14 18:14:00
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May 17th is my NOA1 date.. so here's hoping, crossing fingers and all that jazz.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-14 06:25:00
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at least my anticipated date is moving up...lol Now it is: Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between September 11, 2013 and September 27, 2013*.


we be approved before month's end or early September. I have all the paperwork for the next step prepared for my fiance so that we will be ready for the next phase


 

Ooh. I'd best go check my own timeline as well. And I'm still holding on my prediction for month's end as well. But I need to sort my documents out now though either way, so time to get preparing just in case.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 16:28:00
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really...

 

Yeah, I know. Well, I wasn't expecting to hear until October anyway so anything earlier is a bonus at this point. Chin up, I say.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 16:20:00
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Well it looks as if VSC is back to touching petitions. 2 May petitions were approved today according to Igor's list. Their NOA1 dates are May 16th and 17th.

 

Why couldn't we get the fast adjudicator.. lol.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 15:52:00
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That doesn't sound fair. If they know they are no longer processing i129f petitions they should have transferred everyone at the same time. Plus how do they determine who to transfer from who not to transfer. Doesn't make sense.

 

USCIS is hardly ever fair. But when that happens that's the time to get your local Congressman and/or Senator involved.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 13:57:00
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happy to see others move forward but can't help ftomwonder what's going on and why my petition haven't been touched!!!

 

It's alright, we're similar sort of dates iirc so we're in the same boat now. We'll get there one way or the other. I'm still betting that it'll be at NVC by the end of August.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 16:58:00
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New week starting.. hopefully this one will bring a NOA2 or a NOA-T for the rest of us waiting. Hopefully the former.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 06:12:00
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Just got back from Camp and checked in, no news yet. But still hanging on regardless.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-10 08:58:00
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Yeah, after tomorrow morning I'm not going to be able to check for a week (got a wedding tomorrow and then on Saturday I'm going off to Scout Camp with my Scouts). Might have to ask Amy to call me or text me if our NOA2 comes through, though I'll be so busy I won't notice!


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 04:59:00
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HI MAY FILERS WE JUST GOT APPROVED JUST NOW. JUST HAD A EMAIL SENT. STATUS HAS ALSO CHANGED TO POST DECISION. THANK GOD.

 

Awesome Nurseling, glad to hear. Hoping we'll be on your heels.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-29 13:12:00
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Yup, and at the end of this week we move into August. I'm still saying a fair few of us may have heard by the end of August. If not, then there's always September or our estimated date of October. Though August would be nice.

 

That said, I told Amy and one of the first things she said was "Wouldn't it be funny if our plans were screwed up by Government efficiency rather than inefficiency?" Couldn't help but laugh at that one.

 

That said, I have three plans in waiting. Well, four, but Plan D is the one we don't speak of. (D for Denial.. *shudder*)


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-28 19:03:00
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I think it's to do with the systems rather than them going to be doing any work on cases.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-26 16:48:00
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As far as I'm aware, you only need evidence of a divorce if you've been previously married. If you've never been married before then you should be alright.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-26 14:03:00
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Up we go guys, what's the good word this afternoon?


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-25 06:25:00
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Aye, my A# was on the 28th and I'm ending in 5864, hence why I think that maybe - just maybe - something might come up before the end of August. We'll wait and see.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-23 19:32:00
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Same. A lot of the ones around me are for things other than I-129Fs and they're all in the Acceptance or Initial Review stages too.


VanitasMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-23 16:37:00