Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 On the Holiday!!	yes, they are working on holidays and weekends. Congratulations	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-03 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Recieved and almost lost!!!!!!!!! ;)	QUOTE (Damian P @ Sep 3 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wasn't gonna mention it, but now that someone else has, what the hell!! The last time I had a U.S. visa (an F-1) it was most certainly attached to the passport page in a completely immovable manner.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-03 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Recieved and almost lost!!!!!!!!! ;)	k1 visa wasn't stamped in one sheet of the passport?	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-03 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Approved VSC	QUOTE (luckytxn @ Sep 6 2008, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats and God bless. Good luck with the rest of the journey. Thanks. QUOTE (Mrs.Walker @ Sep 5 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Aug 18 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, I got approved yesterday, the approval email was in my junk folder. Thanks to GOD that I always check the junk and thanks to GOD for finishing the 8 months of agony waiting. Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On August 17, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). congrats Mami! I am happy for you I know it has been a long time. Thanks, finally. They played with our application.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-07 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Approved VSC	QUOTE (dbears @ Aug 18 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Aug 18 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, I got approved yesterday, the approval email was in my junk folder. Thanks to GOD that I always check the junk and thanks to GOD for finishing the 8 months of agony waiting. Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On August 17, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). OMG!!!! I'M ECSTATIC FOR YOU!!! Every chance i got, I have been checking if you (also Estadia & Mounia) have been approved already and i feel sad everytime I see your timelines not changing yet. And NOW, you are APPROVED FINALLY!!! BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS!!! May the rest of the process move faster for you now. Thanks, you always gave me hope. I really appreciate it.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-19 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Approved VSC	QUOTE (LuciansGirl @ Aug 18 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's about time you got your approval. Congratulations!!! Thanks to all of you, yes I think i am the last December K1 survival	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-18 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Approved VSC	YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, I got approved yesterday, the approval email was in my junk folder. Thanks to GOD that I always check the junk and thanks to GOD for finishing the 8 months of agony waiting. Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On August 17, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-18 09:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	The day has finally arrived!	Good luck tonight!!!!!	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-19 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approval NOA	Yes, it is your approval.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-23 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Finally APPROVED-very Thankful to GOD	QUOTE (Herolmounia @ Oct 4 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everybody i still can't beleive i got the NO2, it was so difficult to reach this goal for us, it took long time full of worries i cried when i see last updated changed i didnt know what is inside when i clicked on receipt number, i can't express how i felt it was everything in the same time worried, scared, optimistic, pessimistic, happy to see an update!!! before i open uscis webpage i was asking and begging GOD to help us get the visa very soon and as u can see the answer was right away I GOT THE APPROVAL Thanks to GOD i am very happy my question is: what's next i don't understand what should i do or what should i expect after i got it!!!! thanks to everyone Congratulations, finally to you got it.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-04 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	foreign work experience	QUOTE (Benika @ Oct 14 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Getting a job anywhere is dependant on many factors. The biggest being what you are looking for, and where you are looking. Abviously there are some jobs that are always in demand, and some places where it is easier to get a job. (big city vs small town - and in the US also What big city) But there is a lot you can do even before you get to the states to start the process. A: Find a local job forum online. (local to the new area you will be moving to ofcause ) Check what jobs are often available and what the pay levels are. B: Homework. What companies in your career field are in your area? What are they looking for? C: Network. Just like this forum there are often forums for your career field or companies you are interested in. D: Collect current data. I worked closely with the personel department of a huge British Engineering company (they needed someone who actaully knew the computer programs the people would be working on) and Good Resumes, copies of Good letters of Recomendation, additional certificates was often the reason we went with one person not another. E: Send out your Resume early. The second part of the process (after the NOA2) is fairly (note the fairly) predictable, so you should be able to work out a timeline of when you would want to start work and start sending out your resume early with your potential start date. Good luck. Just like with the visa application, research and attention to details should help you lots. Beni Ps: On a more negative note. I have heard that a lot of companies will not hire you on a temporary work stamp since its only for 3 months. Anyone able to comment on this? Yes, it is true there are a lot of companies that won´t hire me on temporary work stamp	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-15 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	foreign work experience	I would like to know if your foreign work experience has been useful once you have moved to US. Let's say: education and years of experience in the field. I have around of 11 years working for an american company and 4 differents positions (promotions) 3 of them in the accounting department and last one in the administration department, I would like to check ahead of time if I can get a job easy there because I have some financial obligations here in my country. Your comments will be appreciated.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-10 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Vermont Service Center Telephone number	Check your NOA1 the phone number where you have to call is there, check the top or the bottom of the page and you will find a 800 number where you can call. It is not specifically for VERMONT is the center service for all the centers. You need to have the beneficiary and petitioner info on hands as well as the case number.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-16 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa Approved!!!	QUOTE (RyLee012 @ Oct 20 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lin's visa was approved. We are so happy. She's coming Dec 12th! yay! Love you all!! Congratulations!!!	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-20 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?		R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-27 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Our petition was just approved ...	Did you check your spam folder? My approval went there, I check the spam emails always and I found it there. Congratulations.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-11-15 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I 129F Approval notice!!!	COngratulations, same happened to me my approval went to the SPAM folder.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-28 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-134 or I-864	QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Dec 27 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Dec 27 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am really confused which one is the form that I need for the interview? I-134 or I-864? I am going for a K1 interview in the Dominican Republic. I-134 for interview - I-864 for adjusting status in the US. Thanks.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-12-27 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-134 or I-864	I am really confused which one is the form that I need for the interview? I-134 or I-864? I am going for a K1 interview in the Dominican Republic.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-12-27 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Spouse Visa Dominican Republic	QUOTE (Confundida @ Jan 5 2009, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am going to get married in April in dominican republic. What is the process to bring spouse to usa? (I am a us citizen) or Which one is faster as a spouse or fiance? Please provide detailed information because right now I am clueless as to what to do. Will be greatly appreciated. Thanks... My advice, come to get marry in April and then apply for a CR-1, it takes around 1 year the whole process but when your SO arrives there he/she will receive the green card in the mail in around 1 month allowing he/she to work. I didn´t know about it before applying for the K1. Read the guides and it will give a better idea about what to do. Good luck and remember to keep as much evidence as possible. QUOTE (Confundida @ Jan 5 2009, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am going to get married in April in dominican republic. What is the process to bring spouse to usa? (I am a us citizen) or Which one is faster as a spouse or fiance? Please provide detailed information because right now I am clueless as to what to do. Will be greatly appreciated. Thanks... Sorry confundida you are she, then my post should read, allowing him to work. Edited by YMR, 05 January 2009 - 11:53 AM.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-05 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	RFE-What the status update means?	QUOTE (MARM @ Jan 21 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed. On January 6, 2009, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register. Is the 60 day thing a standard procedure? Or does it vary case by case or according to what the RFE was sent for? They received what you mailed to them for the RFE, and they need additional time for processing it. Just additional time waiting for your response.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-21 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Any other way????	QUOTE (Wendy+Greger @ Feb 3 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok - I have been waiting for my I-129f to get approved for 9 months now and I am so tired of waiting. I'm afraid it's never going to happen for me. Does anyone have any other Visa ideas for getting my sweetie here with me? Don't say Tourist Visa because he has already worn out his welcome on that one. Thanks! Wendy Just hang it there, I was waiting same amount of time. Stay calm everything will be ok soon.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-03 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Yipee!!! Thanks God	QUOTE (abbynorm1 @ Feb 25 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We're approved yesterday.... I am so happy... Thanks God and to all of you here in vj...... Congratulations	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-25 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	G-325A Attachment	QUOTE (piscesforever @ Mar 3 2009, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since there are 4 pages of G-325A that are all identical forms, should there also be 4 copies of the attachment? Yes, you have to send the 4 pages but noth 4 copies of the attachments. Good luck	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-03-03 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 visa approved today!!!!!!!yippee!!!!	[quote name='josephlovesjeel' date='Feb 4 2009, 11:25 PM' post='2622369'] hi guys! we are so happy and excited to share this wonderful news!!!!!! WE JUST GOT APPROVED!!!!!! It was not easy to wait but it paid off....We were surprised and just cant contain this happiness we are feeling right now. Soon we will be together. For all of you who are still waiting for their approval, keep the faith and hang in there....soon yours will be approved. This is just the beginning of the sweetest journey ever in my life [size=2] November 2006 - Met online thru MS December 09, 2006 - Became BF/GF July 9, 2008 -Joseph came in the Philippines July 21, 2008 - Engaged Sept 12, 2008 - I- 129F Sent Sept 16, 2008 - I- 129F NOA1 Sept 19, 2008 - 1st Touched Feb 02, 2009 - I- 129F NOA2 Congratulations	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-05 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Got Approved at the Consulate	I got approved today at the Consulate. A lot of questions but I answered all of them. First question was if my SO was Dominican, I told her, no he doesn't speak Spanish, then she started talking to me in English, the whole interview was in English. I guess she wanted to confirm that I had the hability to comunicate well with my SO. She asked for photos and where they were taken and email exchanges between us. She asked why he didn't was here for the interview. I told her he couldn't take vacations. Finally, she said Congratulations. You are approved!!! Go to pay to DOMEX (courier)	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-03-18 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Passports Received Yesterday	Just wanted to share that I received my son and myself passports with the visa printed. I am happy for that.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-04-02 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Fiance Visa Approved!	QUOTE (FoxMcCloud @ Apr 24 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After a 7-year-long distance relationship, my girlfriend will finally be able to come to the United States so we can get married and finally live together! The interview was on 4/23/09. The wait was very long, but very well worth it! We got there at 5:30 am and left at 12:15 pm! They only asked her two questions, and they asked me the rest. Questions like: How did we meet? Why not someone in the US? Why didn't you petition for her sooner (because of our 7 year relationship)? The interview lasted about 7-10 minutes. In the end, the person interviewing us said that of many people he has interviewed we were very well prepared and very well organized. I have only VJ to thank for that! The guides were so extremely helpful! Everyone that gave advice on the forums, you are all amazing! THANKS EVERYONE! THANKS VJ! Felicidades!!!! Pa' lante!!! QUOTE (Leo&Farah @ Apr 24 2009, 02:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats =) Wow, I didn't know they would interview the petitioner at the embassy if they showed up as well. Yes, they allow the petitioner in the interview.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-04-24 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	another VSC January approval	QUOTE (ealachan @ Apr 30 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm delighted to say that I logged onto my email this morning and found a notice from CRIS, saying our I-129F has been approved!! YIPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! We were almost exactly 4 months @ VSC, start to finish, and we got approved whilst showing as #208 in Igor's List. Hang in there, January filers...yours is coming!! Congratulations.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-04-30 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WE WERE APPROVED		R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-05-14 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	When am I going to get my Noa2!?	QUOTE (Cereza @ Jun 22 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why should tomorrow be the 6 month mark? the 29th is the date on my noa1. I already have called my senators. They are supposedly trying to get my case off the desk of the officer, and in the hand of a supervisor. QUOTE (mari joe @ Jun 22 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hmmm, why did you get engaged after you applied for a k1 and not b4? hmmmm maybe because we made a verbal commitment before we exchanged a piece of metal I don't get it. Engagement doesn't mean marriage. You can marry when you want. for me verbal commitment is more important than the piece of metal. QUOTE (Cereza @ Jun 22 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When am I going to get this freaking approval! Never did I think I would be waiting this long. I'm going to have a meltdown. Stay calm, my journey was really long. Try to find an activity to do while you wait. This is my recomendation. I know it is hard to stay away of your SO but soon you will be together.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-06-24 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	5 months later i finally got a responce rfe!	QUOTE (SamAndDorothy @ Jul 2 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just got this in my email Current Status: REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE SENT, CASE PLACED ON HOLD On July 2, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your mailing address. I wonder what the rfe is??? I think its sad you wait all this time just to get a rfe.They should scan everyone apps when they first get it to see if everything is in order.Save alot of waiting time.But,atleast i got some kind of responce. Check the copy of the package that you made and check the evidence it will give you an idea that is missing there.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-07-02 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!	QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 26 2009, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. Congratulations.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-06-26 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	fee price for filing permanent resident app	QUOTE (Darla123 @ Jul 7 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is the fee for this application to USCIS? Each application has differents fee, which one are you applying for???????	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-07-07 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Which Is Better? Fiance(e) Visa or Spousal Visa...	QUOTE (morocmama @ Jul 23 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I hope somebody can help me. A friend of mine married her husband from Egypt. They married there, but it took about 15 months and 3 trips to get him here. That was back in 2002/2003. However, upon his arrival he was here maybe 6 months before receiving his greencard. I remember her saying they wanted to make sure the relationship was a bonafide relationship since that was short after 09/11/01. And given the fact he was from Egypt. However, I see many people who are on this forum and people I know who are talking about saving money for the K-1 Visa. And i'm slightly confused. Doesn't the Embassy check financial records from the IRS for the pass 3 years? If you are saving, will that be enough to petition your loved one to come here or would you need a affidavit of support? Which would be a better route together. On some websites I read about people's cases being delayed, or denied. I'm somewhat worried which would be a best way to go. Marry in Morocco, or petition him on a fiancee visa and marry him here. I'm so confused. Which is the most effective way of getting your loved one here? Thanks Alot. Janaan If they are marry then can't go thru K1. K1 is for single people. Tell to your friend go for a CR-1, spouse visa. Read the guides here and you will be able to understand the differences.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-07-23 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC - K1 Petition Approved	QUOTE (Jossarian @ Aug 5 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello to all, I got our approval notice last night by email that our petition was finally approved! (148 Days). I've not really posted here on VJ, but I have definitely read daily and found a lot of the information extremely useful and supportive through what has to be one of the hardest phases of this long process. I just wanted to say thanks to all for writing and providing a community which is not only helpful, but provides emotional support and hope. To those of you still waiting on NOA2, keep the faith, hopefully it will be coming soon (Especially fellow VSC'ers I know I've been watching the timeline daily waiting for it to start moving along)! Thanks! -Josh & Andreea Congratulations	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-08-05 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Beneficiary calling USCIS?	QUOTE (Tina&Roland @ Aug 12 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone, Just wondering if any beneficiary has tried to call USCIS? Thanks. TiNa Yes, I called but not much information given. It is an international phone call.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-08-12 15:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ashraf is here!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!	QUOTE (ss918 @ Mar 19 2008, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow! Lots going on since I left on Friday to pick up my habibi!! Congratulations to all of you issued visas and hugs and prayers to those of you still waiting! I picked up my sweetie in Chicago on Friday-- POE was fine, the woman was a little rude, but I only had to wait for him for about an hour. We spent the weekend in Chicago and then HOME!! We are so happy to finally start our life together-- it was DEFINATELY worth the wait!! God's blessings to you all!! Laura Congratulations !!!!!! Good Luck !!!	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-19 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 APPROVED!	Congratulations and Good Luck with the rest of the process!	Aneudy Martinez	Male	Dominican Republic	2010-03-13 15:57:00
Philippines	Mhay is at the Embassy	WAITING FOR THE GOOD NEWS..	estrellademiel	Female	Dominican Republic	2010-04-14 21:15:00