ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance has been denied his visa and I just found out I am pregnant
QUOTE (maitai @ Aug 1 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've already tried to get my congressmen to stop the return of the petition. Unfortunately, its already on its way back to USCIS. What should I do now?

all you can do now is get an atty and prepare to fight to get it back to HCMC and be ready to wait as it takes time for the coming steps... its a shame things were not addressed earlier... its not going to be easy at this point.. but it can be corrected... there are several others here that will add to this post that have been through the exact same thing you are going through...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-01 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance has been denied his visa and I just found out I am pregnant
QUOTE (maitai @ Aug 1 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On May 28th my fiance went in for his visa interview. He went in at 7 am and didn't come out until 12:30. I wait for him outside across the street. When he came out, he was issued the blue slip requesting we provide additional evidence. After we submitted all the requested documents, he was given another blue slip. Indicating denial of visa and the petition will be returned to the States. They think that "my relationship is a sham to evade immigration laws." Now I'm back in the States and pregnant! I am about 7 weeks along and I have no clue where to begin. I don't know what to do. Please someone tell me what I need to do. I've called my congressman and his office has tried calling NVC to see if the petition has made it back here yet. But still no news. I've thought about getting a paternity test or a prenatal paternity test depending on when I will actually hear back from VSC. Please help me. What should I do?

IMO Contact Marc Ellis before it gets away from HCMC.. else it will be some time before it ends up back to USCIS...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-01 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhile waiting for NOA2...
Hope they dont mail you an RFE while you are away...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-03 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoctor refuses to give Vaccines
is it possible for the beneficiary to get vaccines from the local health dept here in the US?
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-03 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForgot the 2008 Return & K! Interview Questions
QUOTE (Myo @ Aug 5 2009, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gf97 @ Aug 5 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how do i add only to the GHana forum..its been awhile. i just tried to do thath and its postedon the whole site-- i was simply trying to post on the Ghana page?

It appears that posts are listed under particular areas based on the details in your profile. I didn't direct my original topic to be posted in the Ghana forum. However, since I have Ghana as the country of my fiance the topic was directed to that forum as well as any other relevant forum identified by the administrator. You need to complete your profile.



Carefully read the slip they provided her as she may be able to provide the tax info at a far earlier date as they likely dont need a second interview, just the tax info... if this is the case she may be able to drop off the tax info at any date prior to Oct ... check the slip they gave her as well as call or email them... why wait the extra 2 months if not required.. good.gif
You are in great shape now!
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-05 06:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreaffirming
Just because HCMC send the file back to USCIS does not mean its over.. they review it at some pont after that.. the letter is likely stating that they have the file and it is under review...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-05 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f, G325a
guides6ly.gif The beginning of the guides has the following

The above forms can be filled out on your computer and printed. Make sure you sign and date them as required. Anything you cannot fit by typing, you can handwrite (very neatly) in black ink in the blank instead. You should always verify the current forms at www.uscis.gov.
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ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-06 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG 325a is confusing me
the old form had 4 pages.. look for the old form and use that one..
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-06 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew G-325a
I agree with the author.. I wonder if the single form is all that is required now, or if there are still 4 copies needed... If they are inputting the data from the single form into a system for the other departments.. then only one should be required...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-07-28 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this mean....
rolleyes.gif Our tax dollars hard at work... Go VSC!!!! headbonk.gif
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-07 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
http://www.visajourn...h...1609&hl=325
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-07 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt for package?
QUOTE (Bruce and Carna @ Aug 9 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Aug 8 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Aug 8 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Aug 8 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Aug 8 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your impatient.

However, if you look on the back of the check, your number is there, and you can go to the USCIS site and track your case with it.


Hmm i dont know if i can see the back of the check on my banks web but ill sure try thank you!


Ok quick question what number should i look for? There is alot of numbers and stamps on the back of the check lol. is it the WAC#?


Yep


Ha, I don't have a WAC# on the back of mine, but there is an EAC#. The image isn't readable enough to make out the whole number.


EAC is Vermont.. WAC is California.

ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-09 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre there less people applying for K-1?
Every month the lists grow...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-09 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyour document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was processed and mailed to the address on record
Who's on first base? I'm more confused now that when it was initially posted...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-10 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyour document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was processed and mailed to the address on record
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Aug 10 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moving from 'Introducing our Members' forum to 'K1' forum.



To the OP not enough info provided.. that is likely just snipets of the email... post the email and date it was sent...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-10 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDont know what to expect with I-129F
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The guides are a great help... here is a link there that can explain it...Flow chart
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-12 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresArrrrg, resend?
QUOTE (ThePirateStar @ Aug 11 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We sent the application in at the end of June, and on my boyfriend's bank account, the money was withdrawn. After not receiving a NOA1, I urged him to see if he could call up the bank and see if they had a copy of the cheque to get the case number, so he could call USCIS and find out if everything is okay.

When he called the bank, they told him that the cheque was pulled via EFT, as I know USCIS does. However, when he called USCIS, they said they had not received the petition.

Now he's upset and feels that someone has stolen the funds, and wants to resend the application. I'm just..not sure about it though. I guess its because I honestly don't understand EFT and it doesnt make sense to me that anybody off the street can make an EFT. Can anyone make an EFT? I dunno, anyways.

So my question is: do I try and get him to call his bank and see if they actually see a number on it (he was confused and thought he was looking for a cleared cheque and the cheque number, not a case number even though I did explain it to him)? Or do we just resend the whole thing because whoever he talked to at homeland security said they actually hadn't receieved the application?


Luckily he made copies and scans of everything, including the passport photos.. but I just have a couple of questions. Because the biography information is a scan, will they accept that as an original or do I need to resend them? He says he can print out my passport picture in photo quality - will they accept that as long as it meets the size?

Edit: I just wanted to add, when he called, he wouldn't have had the case number, so I wonder how they could even track if the application was ther eor not.. Does anyone know if they can track by names/addresses too if there's no number? Thanks.

contact the bank to get the EAC number from the check...Check the online USCIS system to see if there is a record now.. if not... then call USCIS at the number in the post I made in The USCIS discussion area... there is a new process in place for contacting them regarding issues...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-11 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE K1 Vermont March filer
it may noy be evidence such as you are assuming.. it could be the lack of a document or as small as an empty space on a form or missing signature.. wait for the paper to see.. nothing you can do now other than look over your copy of the packet to see if you can figure out an issue.. cant fix anything unil the paper is in hand...
your RFE date on your timeline is not correct

Edited by ScottThuy, 10 August 2009 - 07:29 AM.

ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-10 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Restiction question???
QUOTE (Anh map @ Aug 22 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see that the OP has listed Vietnam. If that is where she lives, there are several things you will need to show the consulate. Spend some time reading in the Asia:East & Pacific regional forum to gain some insight into what is expected at HCMC.

Welcome to VJ

I second that!!!! Read the Asia:East & Pacific regional forum as much as you have time to, then make more time and read more..guides6ly.gif. going through this and especially dealing with HCMC is not something to be done on a whim... Feel it, Know it, Prove it..... and when you tink you have enough proof.. get more!
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-22 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a meeting proof?
QUOTE (Ramonbrausa @ Aug 23 2009, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh! yes, absolutely, i have all kind of photos taken during 4 years of relationship, we lived together, never married, because i knew what it was coming...my worries were wether my cuban passport with the visas/entries to Brazil were a valid proof of meeting her frequently or not! and by the way... Thanks for the ups

Ticket stubs... boarding passes.. credit card recpt from flight purchase w/in 2 years of petition.. they are really tight when it comes to the 2 year deal... make copies of the info page and other stamped pages of the cuban Passport as it is evidence, but needs to be accompanied with the rest,,, they dont care what country its from as long as its you... and you are a LPR
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-23 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a meeting proof?
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Aug 23 2009, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
moved from K-1 Visa Progress forum to K-1 Visa Process forum

just being there doesnt mean you met... you need evidence that you were together... as stated before photos
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-23 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce and marriage certificates
You must have a certified copy of the court documents for all prior marriages showing proof of the divorce. It can be pricey depending upon the length of the document and the court it was filed in... call the clerk of the court in the county that the divorce was filed and have them send you a few certified copies.. note I say a few... better to get them now than to have to go through it again if they get lost.. they will be needed again later down the line. Does not make a difference about the name...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-25 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce and marriage certificates
ask them
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-25 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's income requirement when filed for fiancee?
QUOTE (Tristan Trung le @ Aug 24 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anybody know what's the income requirement when I live Houston Texas and want filed a fiancee case for my fiancee who live in Vietnam..I've reading the forum but dont know what's the income requirement..Thanks in advance


For you and her alone $18,212 in Texas.
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-24 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2 E-mail!!
Congrats! Great news!!!
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ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-27 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I laugh or cry?
QUOTE (jbiel590 @ Aug 28 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"XXX cards and letters."

That much dirty talk? You included XXX pics? Now that is going the extra mile to prove a Bona fide relationship! good.gif
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-28 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I get NOA2
QUOTE (joeyandobie @ Aug 27 2009, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I am new for this site. My name is Wikie. I've been waiting for NOA2 for almost 144 days. Im so worried!! It has been too long.


This is my timeline

Sent I129F 4/01/09
Reciept NOA1 4/06/09
Now im waiting for NOA2

When will I get my NOA2?? Does it take this long for Vermont Service Center?

Thank you for the comment!

Good luck for the visa -=) star_smile.gif

There are still a great many March filers still waiting.. the posted time for VSC is 5 months so sit back and wait.. it could happen any day.
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-27 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the 455 dollars cover?
The 455 covers the stuff done in the US before the innterview.. then 131 per visa at the interview stage, then another grand for AOS after you get married.. it adds up...

Edited by ScottThuy, 31 August 2009 - 03:14 PM.

ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-31 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F packet
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QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Sep 7 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Assembly directions in the guides...



What about the picture, passport copies & receipt copies....it doesn't say anything about that!!!

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That is addressed in this guide K1 step by step
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-07 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F packet
Assembly directions in the guides...

Edited by ScottThuy, 07 September 2009 - 02:58 PM.

ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-07 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill i get an RFE?
Black hole not always the case http://www.visajourn...p;#entry3287758
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-07 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Info
dont sweat it then.. wait a few weeks, then call them...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-24 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Info
You sent it with delivery confirmation right? as long as someone signed for it.. its there... check your bank to see if the check was cashed...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-08-24 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't remember ex-wife's birthdate
QUOTE (douglas1 @ Sep 12 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have same issue, the ex's birthday was not on my divorce papers either.

check the online records for the county you were married for a copy of the marriage cert. It should be on there...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-12 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust got approval in mail...
Thats your NVC approval.. you still must complete the consulate phase of the process. She must attend an interview at the consulate. The pkt will be sent to the address that was provided for her in the initial filing.
Please do everyone a favor and timeline.gif
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-13 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129f & recent divorce
QUOTE (douglas1 @ Sep 16 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We meet in May, but she was married then and living in the US (TD visa). Since then she has moved back to Mexico (July) and also is now divorved (Sept 1st). I am traveling to mexico on Oct 2nd and plan to send the I129F pacakge a few days after I get back home

questions:
Do we need to get her divorce certificate translated from spanish to english?
And do I mention her being married or her divorce when I answer question #18?
Any other issues I should be concerned with due to her recent divorce?


I was thinking (#18):

We meet in Guilderland, NY during a bike ride on May 6th, 2009. Susana was living in Guilderland, NY and at the time she had a TD visa. I live nearby in Rensselaer, NY. We spent time together almost everyday in June 2009. In July she moved back to Mexico and since then we mostly have been communicating via emails, FaceBook chat, and FaceBook messages. On October 2nd, 2009 I traveled to Mexico to visit her.

Please see the inclosed pictures of us together, plane tickets(copy), my passport(copy), engagement ring receipt(copy) and some of our emails(copies).



Yes you need it translated.. get a few copies done. No need to mention previous relationships in #18.
They may ask her to prove that she no longer resides with him.. a notarized statement from the ex stating that they dont live together or some other form of proof is requested at some consulates.
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-16 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresupdate timeline
Above is a link that says "Immigration Timelines" click that and then select Edit timeline of the left side of the page...
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-16 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs the VSCstarting to process faster
QUOTE (mari joe @ Sep 17 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VSC is not speeding up at all, it only perseptual. they move on month by month and approve a percentage of that month. They leave the others behind. This will improve their perceived quota. VSC lagged behind beause they had more HB1 visas. They will be directed to clean up the k1's left behind when the phiscal year is over. Just my conception, nothing more and nothing less, God bless.

I must disagree with your post.
Check this link and look at the number of petitions being approved by week. You will clearly see that the volume of petitions approved in the past two months, far exceeds the volume in months prior and the processing time has shrunk a great deal in the past two months as a result. Regardless of the date of filing the petitions are being processesed at a higher rate.
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-17 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs the VSCstarting to process faster
VSC started "speeding up" two months ago. they just approved a June 29 filer. Thats 79 days between NOA1 & NOA2.
ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-17 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForgot document! Possible to send in before RFE?
QUOTE (RingoRiver @ Sep 17 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@Scott

That's a good point! There's not much harm done in sending it other than the few bucks and hour of my time it will take to send it. If it doesn't get attached, oh well.

Did you attach a cover letter or something explaining what the reason was that you were sending a supplement? And I'm assuming you wrote your control number on the envelope and the new documents?

I did a cover letter that listed what was enclosed and why it was enclosed... I also made sure that I included my EAC# in the cover letter so they knew which file it was. Still waiting to see what happens...
if its just a summary page missing.. I would not worry about that.. wait for the NOA2... good.gif

Edited by ScottThuy, 18 September 2009 - 01:59 PM.

ScottThuyMaleVietnam2009-09-18 13:57:00