Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After NOA2 how do I track the status of my I129F?	Thanks. I e-mailed the NVC and they responded once my case was forwarded to Rio and gave me my case number. I then called NVC at almost midnight to find out when my case was forwarded to Brazil. You can always e-mail the embassy and ask if you're case has been received. Regardless they have to send your fiance packet 3 with instructions.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-15 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Name change question	I'm sure you can keep your last name - plenty of women do. You could also hyphen it - that is another option. I understand why someone said that it probably looks better if you change it but like I said, not all women want to. I do, but I know my sister is gettng married soon and isn't sure if she wants to. She also likes her full name. Some women with degrees in higher education or who marry later in life choose not to as well. It's up to you.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-16 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How do you find out when Embassy receives packet from NVC??	Well said Joey. This is my next step too so it's nice to read now.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-16 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	last question the ready to send	Use the ACCO fasteners. Punch 2 holes in the top of everything and fasten it together. That's what I did. I used a paperclip only to clip the pictures (in ziplock bags) to a piece of paper and the check to the cover letter.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-15 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 -- does it say goes to NVC	Apparently a few other people have received their NOA2 stating their case is going to the embassy. There is a thread someone in the "NVC" forum - take a look. Either way I'm pretty sure everything has to pass through the NVC. It is pretty fast though. Congrats on the NOA2.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-17 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC/NSC/TSC Timelines are now posted	Well deserving Gary! We're all very excited for you... In a couple of weeks I'll know when I'm travelling for my fiance's interview...	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-17 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Might receive a RFE???	There is no sense in worrying because you don't know if you'll get an RFE. Remember that all applications mailed to Texas and Nebraska are automatically being forwarded to California (and this has been going on for months). My fiance and I also forgot to write down our gaps (for unemployment) but we didn't receive an RFE for that - or for anything for that matter. If you're really worried about something in particular and it would make you feel better you could prepare documentation for what you think the RFE may be for. That way if you receive one you'll have everything ready to send quickly. It's better to sit back and relax and wait for CSC. Good luck.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-17 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	TSC Texas service center	You can take a look at my timeline for comparison if it helps. My application was also sent to TSC. Your receipt (NOA1) should come in a couple weeks from when you mailed it to Texas because it will be forwarded to California.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-14 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	getting ready to file	The pictures are 2 x 2 (or 5x5/5x7). Don't forget that if you have a supplemental form for the G-325A then to send 4 since there are 4 of the G-325A forms.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-18 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	getting ready to file	Don't forget to triple check everything. You can use this: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-18 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC K1 timeline	As Dan said, give it 2-3 weeks. Five days after my I-129F was approved I sent an e-mail to NVC (NVCINQUIRY@state.gov) and they responded 2-3 days later that they had no record of my case. Don't forget to include that in your e-mail. Another week later I sent NVC an e-mail (the same one) and it took them 4 days to respond. They told me that my case had been received and forwarded onto the consulate in Brazil. They gave me my case number (RDJ2006XXXXXX) with their confirmation e-mail. I then called NVC that night - late at night - to confirm all of this and when my case will be sent to Brazil. About another 4 days later I received the NVC letter in the mail (a standard letter) stating my case will be forwarded to Rio. Good luck. Just e-mail NVC and be patient. Call if need be but make sure you talk to someone. Calling at 11:30 p.m. is probably the best time.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any more NOA2 coming?	You can't say there are no NOA2s coming .... have faith.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	129f off in the mail it goes	yea, it's not a big deal, simple mistake. tuesday then. just trying to help.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 23:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	129f off in the mail it goes	The postman asked me if I was sending something of value (non-monetary) or something expensive. I told him I believe I sent my application registered mail and it was on a Wednesday. He said that when my package was received that I'd receive the green card (chuckles) back in the mail letting me know it was delivered. You can also track it on-line. So...if you send it tomorrow then it will probably arrive on Saturday (at TSC) and no one will be there to pick it up. So just be prepared to receive notice that it has arrived and there will be someone to get it early Monday morning. I also live in Florida so I'd assume your timeframe could be like mine. Good luck!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	October filer - NOA2 just recieved	Congratulations and Merry Christmas!!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-16 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What should I do?	It's a personal decision. No one can decide but you and your fiance. My fiance and I spent last Christmas/New Years holiday and the one before together and so it is very difficult for us to be apart now. In addition, this is the longest stretch we've had. However, I don't have much time away from work and I will be going to Brazil for the interview - so there is no way we can financially (and because of my limited personal days) afford to do both. It looks like we'll have an interview in March so travelling in December is not feasible at this point. You both have to decide what works best for you and your finances.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-20 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What Must I Do To Marry a Nigerian?	Unfortunately zyggy is right. Nigeria is considered a country with a lot of FRAUD. I saw it on Dr. Phil recently and then had a friend experience this 2 days ago. I'd suggest posting more questions in the African Discussion here on VJ and ask people who have gone through this.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-20 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!	Wow - 14 months! The longest we've ever made it was 6 and it's hard. (But we lived together). I hope you don't have to wait much longer!!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-20 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!	Congratulations!!! I've read your posts for weeks now so it's always great to see someone get approved. I couldn't believe it when I got my NOA2 and then when we got our RDJ number from NVC I cried again. And my friends have gotten just as exicted as I have!!!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally NOA1	Congrats.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-19 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 1 received	It feels good, right? Congrats.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-18 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2!	Congratulations and Merry Christmas!! *don't forget to update your timeline.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-16 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I am starting to get jealous	Every cloud has a silver lining.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-20 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence of ongoing relationship- letters, e-mails, etc.	We sent 5 e-mails with translations and they mostly consisted of I love you, I miss you, can't wait to see you again... I didn't send any that were too personal. It is not necessary to send them - especially if you have other proof.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-28 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bank receipts	True, you can send on-line bank statements which show you used your card in the U.S.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-29 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confusion on what to send/which & when after NOA2 to SO	Phew, another reason why I'm going to the interview with my man. I started to get things together today: A copy of my I-129F packet Pictures Our NOA2 Paychecks Letter from employer from beginning of the school year I still need the I-134 form and other papers but we just began...still waiting for our case to arrive in Rio. But it doesn't hurt to start now.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-15 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What happens to all your documents/evidence after the petition or visa is approved?	We also made at least 2 copies of everything. Everything that I have submitted so far I have the original and a couple copies.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-29 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Another slow week to come	My approval e-mails were sent to me at 1 a.m.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-30 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Will This Be Acceptable	Yea, this seems so simple - I can't believe notaries are giving people problems. I'm having that all done this week. I work at a school and there a number of secretaries who are notaries - so I think it'll be easier since they know me. Hope so.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-01 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lost In Transit	I'd advice e-mailing NVC. I could never get a hold of anyone on the phone until almost midnight but e-mail worked. They take awhile responding but then our cases go through NVC so fast that they may respond to tell you that your case has already been forwarded to the embassy.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-03 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Mail directly to CSC	Yea, it would have only saved us about 5 business days. For me, it's better to be safe than sorry but good to hear that it worked for you.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-03 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	reading finacial support question	I don't think you have to show any proof of work in Costa Rica. You didn't pay taxes, did you? I worked abroad from 8/04 to 6/05 and I don't have my pay stubs. I earned such a small salary for U.S. standards anyway. As far as after that...not working - I don't have the answer but hopefully someone else does. Good luck.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-04 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 Question 7	Thanks you guys. I don't need my car in addition to my salary because I make more than enough. I read a post recently where someone mentioned the car as an asset (I never thought of it as property) and thought since it's mine I can add it. I never received the letter from my bank so I will include some on-line bank statements, my current savings account balance, paystubs, and a letter from my boss. I have a contract from the beginning of the school year (I'm a teacher) but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have an updated letter (with current paystubs). Sound ok?	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-03 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 Question 7	I'm posting this here because I always have quicker responses than in the Embassy forum... This is regarding the I-134 form about my property- I bought a new car in the end of 2005. Should I put down the original cost of the car or do I have to find what it would be worth now? I'm still paying it off - does that affect what amount I should state? Also, this form asks how much money we have in our savings account. I requested a letter from my bank showing my average balance for the past year. Do I put down that amount (and use this letter as verification) or should I write how much I have as of today? Thanks so much!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-03 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just sent in my I-129F for my russian fiancee today, what now ... ?	I can't say how it is in Russia but in Brazil there are only 3 approved "civil surgeons" in Rio de Janeiro. My fiance does not live there so he will be going to a medical exam 1-2 days before the interview. As far as the blood tests/x-ray he was able to do them at a laboratory/hospital in his city and will bring those results with him to the medical right before his interview. We had to ask the doctor first if he'd accept lab results from another doctor because some do not, but 2 out of the 3 doctors in Rio accepts them. Hope this helps.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-05 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	so confusing!!!	No problem. My principal gave me the letter today. I wrote that I am a permanent employee in good standing and included my salary and start date. She printed it out on letterhead and signed it.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-05 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	so confusing!!!	Good that you'll be filing soon. My job isn't temporary - I work contract-to-contract at my school in this school district but next year will be my last year and I'll have tenure. When the county gave me that letter it stated that I have been employed since XX/2005. Even before last summer I received my offer to work this school year. Enough proof of your current job (salary) along with supporting documents should be fine.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-05 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	so confusing!!!	Shrewdgal, I'm not going to mention that I'm on an annual contract - and I don't know if that matters. Unfortunately, anyone can lose their job at any time, right? I mean, we're NOT temporary employers. In my case, probably yours, it is very difficult not to get a contract for the next school year. I will take the contract with me to the interview and if it's asked I'll answer. I don't see a need to file with a joint sponsor because we DO earn well enough above the poverty guidelines...and it'd be a pain, like you said. I e-mailed my principal today with a copy of the letter and asked her to type it out on letter head. If she can't do it then I'll ask someone else - once she gives me an answer. Her secretary is out for the next 3 weeks otherwise I would have asked her. I contacted someone in my county but he only gave me a half-### copy of what I asked for. I think it's better to ask the school. Hope this helps.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-04 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	so confusing!!!	I'm a teacher too - 2nd year in the U.S. (I did one year in Brazil). I don't think we have to worry about the affidavit of support because we are currently earning enough and we can always show proof of graduating from college and that is why we didn't earn as much before. I will be taking my tax returns to the interview with me as well as W2s and my contract from last year and this year (to show my raise) and that I've been employed since 9/2005. I have my letter (and the listed contracts) from my employer and will be able to take my W2s from this year with me as well. I have pay stubs and bank statements and my life insurance policy. Get together as much proof as you can that you earn enough, and remember you still have your W2s from this year to show that you earned above the poverty line for 2006. I was told that what is most important is that your current salary is sufficient. I hope this helps.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-01-04 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Immigration attorney needed ?	Don't expect anyone to tell you yes because you can do it better yourself - for free - with less hassle and www.visajourney.com	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2006-12-16 15:10:00