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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers
Hi Carl&Ellie,

How come your timeline says you received NOA2 on 9/27?

I'm confused.




NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-12 03:32:00
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I haven't tried because of the time difference, although I suppose I can have my fiance try, but sadly, I don't quite trust him to get it done (only because I don't think he's aggressive enough or know how to push for an answer) and I'm a control freak.  But I'll have to give in if we won't hear anything by next week and have him call.  I don't even know why I'm rushing because we're waiting on his passport and that's gonna take1-2 months anyways. 

 

I hope you get a speedy interview date and will be with your loved one before end of year too!!!
 

 

I hear ya! We're the opposite, I'm the beneficiary, but I'm very much like you...I'm also the one who knows how the process works.

The good thing about us is that we're together now, so it's easier.

 

Thanks for the good wishes, likewise!

 

We were approved October 24 TSCand havent received that status in uscis portal.. hoping they will send ours too.. congrats smile.png

 

Positive thoughts that you do get THAT status update soon!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-09 09:00:00
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Triple UGH, Meuy99!

 

I've also been told our consulate is usually pretty swift, so I'm hoping they won't change their tune once our petition gets there! I'm truly starting to hope we could be back as soon as the end of the year!

 

Have you tried calling them?


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-08 18:37:00
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Post Decision Activity

On November 8, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly. dancin5hr.gif

 

Can't wait for them to send it to the consulate in Naples, we're soooooo over this!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-08 18:16:00
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Our NOA2 was 10/30 so I guess I shouldn't be getting impatient yet...so why can't I stop looking at the USCIS website hoping it's sent to NVC...? 

 

Tell me about it!!! LOL


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-08 06:29:00
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Wow, and I thought they were late with me and my NOA2 dated 10/25.

 

They seem to have slowed down quite a bit, haven't they?


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-07 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hi guys, I got this message On October 23, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case... I read that after the message I can get my approval soon but today is two weeks since I got the message and I still dont have the approval. I am so sad and I miss my husband so much. Please could you help me with more information about the message? Thanks 

 

Husband?????

 

Anyway, back to your question. I received that very same message on Sept. 11th, and then had to wait till Oct. 25th for NOA2. I know others who can tell you a different story (very fast approval after the same message), still, I would try not to think about it too much.

 

Folks get everything you can certified and translated.plus they want to speak English not broken Romanian. Not every embassy is the same, so I'm just giving you our story.

 

Tha's right, not every embassy is the same, translating documents depends on where you have the interview. In Italy, at the consulate in Naples, they accept documents in both English AND Italian.

 

So happy for you both, I can only imagine how it must feel! 


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-06 14:04:00
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Congratulations!!!

 

That was super fast!!!

 

I think you're the first of the August filers to successfully complete the journey!

 

Cheers!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-06 07:45:00
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Yep...

 

It's a good thing you didn't know that before, believe me. It was painful to watch other with 50+ numbers behind me getting approved before us! ph34r.png


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-03 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Oh dear! oops8rh.gif

 

I think you can always create a new account, or since you're basically done at USCIS (the only message left for you is that they shipped your petition), you can just track your status here: https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do by putting your SRC number (I seldom log in into our account, I rather prefer just going to that page and check, because I also check others before/after us).

 

Hope this helps.


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-03 13:36:00
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It happened to me as well.

I fixed it resetting my password.


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-03 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hello everyone
i have a problem to get on my account on USCIS website
anyone with the same problem?
maybe USCIS site has a problem?



Mine is working as of one minute ago...

NikkosanMaleItaly2013-11-03 13:11:00
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Just got txt from uscis to check status. Post decision: I-129F approved and mail NOA2 Oct 29, 2013. smile.png


GREAT news!!!

NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-30 06:31:00
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Sent reply to RFE via courier on 28 October 2013. Hope to get NOA2 before my birthday during the second week of November. Congrats on your birthday present from USCIS!

 

Fingers crossed for a successful and speedy processing! 


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-28 19:09:00
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I can finally join the club of those approved and blessed with a NOA2!!! I'll think about it as an early birthday present, since I'll be getting one year wiser in 4 days! ;-)

 

To all of those who haven't received any news yet, hang in there!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-26 03:46:00
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I just got a text that the alien number had been changed. Does anyone know if i am one step closer to getting my NOA2 its been 52 days

 

What a coincidence!!! We were just talking about it! I think the NSA is spying on us! HEHEHEHE biggrin.png

 

Oh My Goodness!! I just got my email saying our petition has been approved. My heart is beating crazy fast. What do we do now? I wasn't expecting that to go so fast.

 

That IS A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! And you guys received a NOA1 two days after mine! YAY, there's hope!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-10 04:29:00
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I noticed that your alien number changed does that apply to everyone cause mine has never changed

 
No worries, I don't think it applies to everyone (perhaps the beneficiary in your case already had one?).
 

We used a lawyer because we wanted to be on the safe side.


Ditto!




NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-09 18:29:00
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I have about 15 before my number that got adjuticated on oct 8. My NOA1 was Aug 19 so we are all more or less within the same weeks. HOPE ITS SOON


VERY interesting and EXTREMELY promising!!!

NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-09 13:17:00
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I hope we get it at the same darn time!!!


AMEN!!!

It's funny how I am EXACTLY one week behind you in BOTH NOA1 and the Aline Registration # change!
I would be more than happy if you get yours on the 14th and I get it on the 21st!!! We're not asking for much, are we?!?!? LOL

I'm tired of being patient!!


Big DITTO!!! Give us our NOA2s!!!!







NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-09 12:39:00
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Hello all I'm also an August filer, filed on August 9, received NOA1 in a few days, check cashed and yada yada yada...we are also with TSC and I used a lawyer, so it doens't make a difference..here it is October 9, A# was changed over a month ago, according to VSJ, we should be getting adjudicated by next week, my b-day is Mon and hopefully they will give me this as a birthday gift, trust me that's all I would want!!!!  Congratulations to all August filers on your approval, I hope to be just like you one day realllllll soon!!!  I'm keeping hope alive!! 

 

I'm exactly a week behind you! I hope you get your NOA2 ASAP, and that I get mine right afterwards!!!

 

I'm also an October baby, so you're right, this would definitely be a nice present!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-09 12:31:00
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I'm in USCIS status and kinda play around with SRC# increase/decrease the last digit and it seem like the last digit higher than mine already got NOA2 (129F) this week, Oct 8 and prior. Why they skip my number? When call, they always say first come first serve lol. 

 

Congrat! to those who got approved.

 

I am glad to see I'm NOT the only one doing this! LOL

 

I monitor 20 case statuses before and 100 after mine (only I129F obviously). #42 and 43 after mine already got approval, some (three) have RFEs, and another 4 have been touched (Alien Registration Number changed) the same day as mine.

 

Yep, a little OCD! :-D HEHEHEHE


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-09 11:43:00
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Hard copy NOA 2 arrived today followed by a text and email that petition has been shipped to NVC! Things moving quickly now! I hope this means things will be speeding up for those of you still waiting on Texas for NOA2, special prayers for all of us on this journey!

 

Thanks for the good wishes!!! 

 

I can't wait to be able to post we received ours as well!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-08 04:22:00
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I would certainly hope so, John&Britt!!!

Best of luck to all of us!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-10-07 05:22:00
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Amy101,
 
It could be that perhaps the beneficiary _(in your case) already had an Alien Registration #?
I think I've read that as a possible explanation somewhere here on VJ on my "lurking" days...
 
There's NO specific place where to go look for extra information, only the case status check, that should initially say either:
 
Initial Review
On August XX, 2013, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
 
or:
 
Initial Review
On September XX, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
 
Mine where on August 21 and September 11.
 
Best of luck, hope you get a nice NOA2 real soon!!!

hello every one
our packet is in TSC and was touched twice

Best of luck, guys...! We have the same NOA1!

Edited by Nikkosan, 23 September 2013 - 04:07 PM.

NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-23 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Marife and I filed in August as well. We got our notification on September 19th that it was approved. From NOA1 to NOA2 it took 30 days. Much faster than we anticipated. It was welcome news after a few weeks of bad luck with medical emergencies in both our families. With things returning to normal and the approval, we can finally get back to working on us.=)

 

Congratulations, guys! Much needed after what you mentioned...

Best of luck for the rest of this adventure!

 

Has anyone from the Texas service center heard anything back about your petition? This question  goes out to those who went straight to texas. Just trying to figure out a timeline for myself since that is the scenario I'am in. Also will the uscis website update on what is going on with our files (such as background checks, or viewing file, or just something to let us know what is going on with it?)

 

My petition was touched twice, once on the 8/22 (I received my NOA1 the day before), and once on 9/11 (the message stating my Alien Registration Number had changed). Nothing other than that, but I'm very hopeful, and would be very happy to see it adjudicated by VJ estimates, as that would be this upcoming month (although towards the end) anyway.

 

You will only see a change when it gets "touched" (it could really mean anything...look it up), and/or you get a decision (NOA2).

 

Best of luck to all of us!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-23 11:15:00
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I wish that everyone gets their NOA2 soon too and all VISAs granted just as quickly!!

 

Congratulations and thank YOU for the good wishes!!!

It does seem as if the CSC is approving petitions at a way faster rate than TSC!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-21 02:36:00
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Still waiting.. I know there's a long way to but but wouldn't it be nice if we can all get approve within a month?

 

How I wish!!!

 

We are also August filers!

We just got transfered to the California office.  I'm not sure if that is good or bad?

 

Hope it'll be all good news!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-19 11:00:00
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I continue to be amazed!

 

Awesome news! 

Share some of that luck with us all!!! 


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-18 18:40:00
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Thanks, Brett & Shirley!

 

I am always particularly appreciative of heterosexual supporters, your words mean a lot.

 

Of course, I wish you get that A# number soon, but even better, a NOA2 would be great...for all of us August filers (positive vibes and thoughts are always good!).

 

My partner and I had to leave FL in 2011, and we've been in a sort of "exile" in the EU (where I'm from) ever since. Thankfully the UK is not as backwards on some topics, and he was able to land a UK Green Card almost right away. We're obviously looking forward to going back home to Fort Lauderdale and start back from where we had to stop.

 

Say hi to our a*sbackwards state for me, thankfully Broward and Miami-Dade are not as bad as other counties.

 

Best of luck to all of us!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-14 09:21:00
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We have an update of sorts. I got an email this morning at 2:15 that there was an update on our case. It says" On September 13, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)". It still says Initial Review. Does anyone know what this means?

 

I received the same update on 9/11.

 

I've read a lot about it on VJ, and it could mean everything and nothing. Some people got NOA2 right afterwards, some other are still waiting, or have had to wait several months before getting NOA2. I hope we all fall in the first group!

 

Seeing quite a few of us August filers already getting NOA2s is exciting!!!


NikkosanMaleItaly2013-09-14 08:29:00
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Sparkle, never heard of it. Guessing by your statement that it is similar to Skype?


finalempressFemaleDominica2013-12-10 12:11:00
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mm82 as compared to TSC filers CSC filers seem to be getting more and faster approvals/responses. This is however based on the VJ members that are posting as with everything there are always exceptions to the rule. We are all in the waiting game regardless of where we file we are at the mercies of the USCIS agents processing our cases. For now all we can do is to keep hoping and praying and offer as much support and consolation to each other as possible. I wish you the best of luck in your journey.


finalempressFemaleDominica2013-12-10 11:12:00
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Let me just start by saying that I am very happy for everyone that is getting their approvals and getting to be with or getting closer  to be with their loved ones. I have to admit that everytime I read the stories and statuses on here I am flooded with mixed emotions happiness for the ones that do get through and sadness for those of us still waiting especially when I read of some cases getting their NOA2 in less than a month. It's sometimes very disheartening and sometimes it gives you hope that maybe just maybe your case is the next one to move forward. But alas, all my hopes have been crushed today, as I couldn't take it any longer and called the USCIS office today and they told me that as of today the Texas Service Center is currently working on May 2013 cases which means that there are 6 months inbetween so I should expect at least a 6 month wait. I can't take the suspense & the torture!!!! crying.gif ClockWatch2.gif ClockWatch2.gif ClockWatch2.gif  this visa process is going to drive me crazy!!!!!


finalempressFemaleDominica2013-12-04 12:04:00
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seems like its going a lot faster lately! I read that people have been getting their noa2 like 30 days or less after noa1! hopefully things stay this fast!

I'm getting so anxious about getting noa1, though! my fiancé is a lot calmer than me, but I keep refreshing the email constantly to look for the email hoping it will arrive!

I keep worrying something's wrong sad.png like that we forgot to sign something or a problem with the check? I think I'll feel a lot better once we have noa1 because then I'll know we're in the system tongue.png I just see so many people getting noa1 so fast and it's making me nervous! anyone else feel like this it am I just being silly? Haha



 

your not being silly this whole process can be a very nerve wrecking one. I understand an dfeel your pain. Hopefullly you get you NOA1 soon to give your mind some ease.


finalempressFemaleDominica2013-11-22 18:15:00
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Sent our petition on the last day of October with USPS and it arrived on 1st Nov! (according to USPS) so I guess that makes us November filers! smile.png

 

didn't see a topic for November yet (I did try searching, though!)

 

would be cool to talk to others who began this journey in November too! so that we can all talk and supprt eachother! ^^

 

Waiting on NOA1! biggrin.png

 

 

 

 

Mailed mines on Nov 1st also and received NOA1 on Nov 06. Glad to meet a fellow Nov filler.


finalempressFemaleDominica2013-11-22 16:02:00
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Zhivago congratulations to you on your NOA2. Get ready because from now on things are going to fly by. I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey. Soon you will be where I am at getting ready to file AOS!!!! Again congrats and best of luck on the rest of the journey. And to all those still waiting hang in there your day will be coming soon. I wish every one success in their visa journeys.


finalempressFemaleDominica2014-05-08 12:26:00
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Glad to see your guys getting approvals now for the rest of you to receive your good news as well.


finalempressFemaleDominica2014-03-21 14:06:00
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Almost three months have been past since NOA2 and almost 2 Months since the CEAC status changed to "READY" for interview.

 

 

Still haven't recieved packet 3. sleepy.gif  UAE Abu Dhabi Embassy seems sloooooooooooow. ClockWatch2.gif

 

 

Maybe you should try contacting them, just a suggestion.


finalempressFemaleDominica2014-03-18 16:36:00
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To all my fellow November TSC filers I am sending your way this morning some extra good vibes, good luck and best wishes as you wait for your NOA2s. Come on Texas get the ball rolling for these guys.


finalempressFemaleDominica2014-03-17 10:33:00
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Hi friends,

 

I am looking for your guidance and help in answering the following questions:

 

1.  Does the consulate specify a date for the visa interview or do we have the ability to choose the date as per our convenience. 

That depends on how your specific local consulate operates. So you would have to check or ask someone who has been through the same consulate that you will go through. In my case the embassy scheduled my interview. However do take note that the interview date regardless of who chooses it can be changed via request (although I would strongly advise against doing that as it may prolong the process)

 

2.  Also, is K1 visa considered an immigrant visa or a non-immigrant visa for medical and interview scheduling?  I am seeing it both ways.  Some people have said in the forum that they stood in the immigrant visa at the consulate for the interview.  But in some websites K1 has been indicated to be a non-immigrant visa.  Technically I would assume it is an immigrant visa because the individual has the intent to immigrate especially when s/he is getting married to a US Citizen.

From my understanding and I could be wrong so anyone who does have more concrete information feel free to chime in, but the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa but it is processed as an immigrant visa in the sense that it goes through the NVC and you have to do the medical and interview and the whole bit like the immigrant visa.

 

3.  Can the petitioner and the applicant travel together to the US or could that be a problem?  What kind of questions should the applicant be prepared for at the port of entry?

Yes the petitioner and applicant can travel together to the US.

 


finalempressFemaleDominica2014-03-12 13:59:00