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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
After feeling a bit jealous that some of you were touched...I can finally say I have officially been ***TOUCHED***. On a whim I checked my status today (who the hell works on a Sunday?). Anyways, I'm sure those contracted workers are just moving my file from one box to the next but at least I know they haven't lost my file, you know?
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-24 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Feb 22 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
EVERYONE!!! A January filer has been approved!!! NOA1 was dated January 2nd and their NOA2 was dated February 22nd! Check the timelines!! Our time is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!


HOLY S%*T!!!! I can only hope that VSC keeps up with their pace. Would love to have good news when I see Aidan again at the end of April.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-22 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Feb 20 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
o00o how was Ireland? I wanna go there one day I love to travel smile.gif


It was great although how can it not be when you're with your SO? Weather was cold but I will put up with it if it means seeing my honey.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-20 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Happy Wednesday everyone! Returned from a very brief trip to Ireland late Monday to see Aidan. I finally was able to catch up on the past couple of days' posts. I checked and still no touches on our application. I am hoping that we are one of those that will be dormant for months and then magically be approved. Hope you all are having a great week!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-20 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Feb 12 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
are you guys seeing your loves anytime soon? I'm seeing him in a month ohmy.gif can't wait It gets harder each time he leaves and then we can spend less and less time apart! I want him here for good so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am counting down the days...literally...I leave to see Aidan on Valentine's Day but only for a long weekend. I work as a tax accountant and had to BEG for these days off.

BTW, I have only had one touch so far as well, but as another poster said, there are some who get a lot and some who get none before approval.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-12 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 11 2008, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SMASHROX @ Feb 11 2008, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not showing up on the VSC list from the report above...and when I do a search of K1 visa times for VSC, again nothing shows up as pending for Ireland. Wonder why that is???


The link mox gave (Igor's list.) is the page for CSC. on top of the page is the link for VSC, and I believe you are on it:
199 Aidan & Ashley 2008-01-18 2008-01-25 2008-02-10



CSC: Igor's list for CSC.

VSC: Igor's list for VSC.


Warning: this list is very addictive! I've been checking it 5 times a day for the past two weeks wacko.gif


ah i have bookmarked that page now...i must have been looking at the wrong list before. all is good now. thanks everyone!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-11 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I'm not showing up on the VSC list from the report above...and when I do a search of K1 visa times for VSC, again nothing shows up as pending for Ireland. Wonder why that is???
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-10 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (dbears @ Feb 7 2008, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OUR CHECK WAS CASHED ALREADY!!! WOOHOOO!!! dancin5hr.gif and my big bear received the USPS returned receipt also... i was just wondering why usps online tracking said our file was delivered Jan. 31 while the returned receipt had Feb. 1 as received date stamped on it?

BTW guys, this will probably sound like a very stupid question but how did you get your canceled check with receipt number back? unsure.gif


I think for most on this board they looked up their canceled check online. On the back where the service center endorses your check should be a case number with letters & numbers.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-07 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
It took two weeks from sending my package to receipt of NOA1...hang in there!

QUOTE (dbears @ Feb 6 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ClockWatch2.gif Well, nothing yet... no NOA1, check not yet cashed, not even a sign of the return receipt from USPS... but im pretty sure we will have it in due time.

Btw, approvals for november filers are already rolling in.... lets pray that by the end of this month we would be seeing december filers get approved which means we are next in line good.gif

SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-06 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (psiprez @ Feb 1 2008, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No touches here yet, I don't think. Nothing on the page has changed. What does a "touch" look like?


And.... it's finally February! Which means we January filers are no longer the new kids on the block!! kicking.gif


Don't worry, I'm only guessing I had a touch on 1/30, although that might be the date on my NOA1 (since I haven't received my copy from the attorney yet). I am using the estimated date on the status page on USCIS website....which means there might be a little tweaking to my timeline when I get the notice in hand!

I have a problem with patience too....so this will surely be a grueling process for me! sad.gif
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-01 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Attorney just emailed me to say they received my NOA1. Yippeeee! I am having issues with the USCIS website to get the official notice date, but this makes me feel so much better to know at least we are a "number" in the system now.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-01 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
OK I'm jealous....no NOA1 yet. Hopefully it comes today or tomorrow.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-02-01 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Jan 31 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also a question...

How do you know if you have a NOA1? Cashed check, letter, or something else (I wouldn't even guess...)?

Just my curious and OCD self...

Dawn


When you have the little piece of paper in hand! I'm still waiting for mine although money order was cashed yesterday. Hope it comes in the next day or two.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-31 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
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I have Skype and use it daily for work etc... I telework. However. the only place Louis can use e-mail is at work. His home doesn't even have running water and electricity isn't reliable. :-) He wouldn't be able to use all the "extras" at work. I am lucky if I get a couple e-mails a week from him. We talk on the phone about 3 times a day though - I just need the "paper" for proof. I am sure it will all be fine though.


Oh and trying to teach him how to use e-mail over the phone - hahaha! That was funny! Poor guy! He can't wait to get here and take some computer classes - he knows you have to have that skill here in the US.
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I had to laugh at this. Teaching Aidan how to do emails and instant messenger was funny. He never had a computer before he met me so that was a necessity after I moved back to the states. And trying to troubleshoot his internet connection can be maddening at times!

As far as evidence goes, we sent in A LOT, but I wasn't sure how much was enough, you know? We sent in:

Full copies of all passport pages
15 or so photos
Phone records from the date we met through December
2 Letters from my co-workers when I worked in Ireland
Copy of the engagement ring receipt and confirmation letter from reception venue
Copies of tickets for most trips back and forth
Receipts for cruise we took in December
Copies of cards sent to each other
Copies of engagement cards

I think there was probably some other stuff we added that I'm not thinking of....
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-31 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I took a quick tally of our thread and it looks like there are about 20 of us January filers. Good luck again!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-31 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Susie - I think the date on the notice is what you use (at least that is what I would use). Now for good news...I called the 1800 to check the status of my money order this morning...

"Money order Rxxxxx was presented for payment on January 30, 2008." YAY! Come on NOA1...get here already!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-31 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Mattjen @ Jan 30 2008, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi...

im new in this site and we sent our applications last january 25,08 and we are still waiting...how long will it take? wink.gif


mattjen


You can find the estimated timelines here: http://www.visajourn.../stats.php?cfl=

Edited by SMASHROX, 30 January 2008 - 08:30 AM.

SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-30 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
OK at least have confirmation from our attorney that the package was received at VSC on 1/24, so at least I know it got there. Now it is just a matter of ensuring it doesn't get lost in the flurry of activity at the service center. I have a sneaking suspicion it likely did not go out on 1/18 like they originally told me....6 days to get from FL to VT? I can get letters to Ireland in that time.

Anyways, for various personal reasons I did hire an attorney to fill out the paperwork. We wanted to get things filed immediately and I did not have time to read through the guides here, since I have been bogged down with my job working crazy hours (as a tax accountant). If anything, at least I had piece of mind getting another set of eyes to look at my paperwork. Going forward I am confident I will have the time and the knowledge to do the AOS paperwork on my own.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-29 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Jan 29 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AHHH just checked, and my check was finally cashed!!! smile.gif SOOO happy, after all this hehehehe now what site do i sign up at to track it ohmy.gif


*SIGH* I checked and my money order still has not been cashed. I really hope NOA1 comes for me this week or I'm going to start wondering......
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-29 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jan 28 2008, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone ... January filer here! :-)

I have a question... I got my NOA1 last week and logged into the USCIS website. I signed up for the e-mail updates... Do they e-mail you when they touch it or do you just have to check the "last updated" date on the web? I got my NOA1 in the mail on Thursday but the "last updated" date is Friday but I didnt get an e-mail. Have I been touched? (that sounds so funny!) :-)

Thanks for the help!

Cat


Cat - It sounds like what you have described might be, in fact, a "touch". i don't think you get an email for "touches". Hopefully some of the more experienced VJers out there can confirm. I am glad to see it took you nearly 13 days to receive NOA1. I am still patiently waiting for mine (10 days and counting....) and my money order still has not been cashed. I was starting to wonder if something got lost. I guess I will save the panicking if I don't receive it this week.

Who else out there is still waiting on NOA1?
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-28 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Jan 26 2008, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
still no noa1...... watch me never get it , It shouldn't be taking so long it's so frustrating . I started this whole ordeal almost a month ago and I haven't made any progress


Susie - my package was sent off the same day yours was and I have not received NOA1 yet either, nor has my money order been cashed. We lost a day this past week with MLK Day. Besides Imtay had 10 days from mailing to receipt of NOA1. We are still within the timeline. Hang in there!

Edited by SMASHROX, 26 January 2008 - 07:01 PM.

SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-26 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Saffyre @ Jan 25 2008, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance should have recieved my part of the paperwork today and file the I129F on Monday.

I'm from Nottingham in the UK, and he's in Florida. I'm going out to visit again in March. I can't wait to see him again. It seems such a long time since I was there at Xmas.

I'm just hoping it all goes smooth and no RFE's!!


What part of Florida if you don't mind me asking? I live in Fort Lauderdale.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-25 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Jan 24 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm worrying again it got there on the 22nd in the afternoon and still the check wasn't cashed I don't want a repeat :S ahhhh I would feel so crushed and depressed sad.gif


positive vibes susie! (deep breath in, deep breath out)
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-24 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (imtay @ Jan 24 2008, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our check was cashed this evening!!! w00t! No NOA1 yet though...


That's great! I hope they cash mine this week too!

Funny how exciting a check cashing event becomes when you play the visa waiting game!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-24 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I have money automatically deposited into my savings account with each paycheck and that's how I make sure I have enough put away for trips to see my SO. As far as saving money, I try to avoid doing too many trips during the "tourist season," which in Ireland, is the summertime. I once paid twice as much for a flight in July vs. a flight in November. I am constantly monitoring travel sites as well and find the best prices are usually 2-3 months before my trip.

QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Jan 22 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm visiting D in late March early April for a week; and hopefully get to see him again in the summer...how can everyone afford visiting frequently? It's taking almost all my savings to make those two trips...

Any tips on cutting travel costs?

SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-23 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I am visiting my SO at least three times in Ireland before he "officially" moves over here in the Fall....Who would have thought adding a travel budget as part of your wedding budget? ***sigh*** thankfully we don't have to travel back and forth for much longer.
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-22 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Hi everyone. I am new to this board and finally got my K1 forms forward to VSC today. Fingers crossed for the rest of us January filers!
SMASHROXMaleIreland2008-01-18 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!! Thank You VJ Family!
Felicitaciones, congratulations. All the best for both of you on your new life.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-13 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!!!!!!!!
Felicitaciones. Great news!!!!! The Best for you !!
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-13 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave not received NOA1 after a month
In my opinion your case is going on well. You mentioned that they cashed the check and sent a text with your EAC#.
One recommendation to you: DO NOT DEMAND anything from USCIS. If anything REQUEST.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-13 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspersons APPROVED month of july
I filed on June 2, 2012 and got my NOA1 on June 6,2012. Still waiting for my NOA2.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-20 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Thank you all again. This has been a life changing news. I feel like inviting all of you to my wedding. It is a good feeling and I know that you all waiting are going to have the same feeling. Don't loose your hopes and be patient. Believe me, it is well worth it.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-26 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Yes. I got that message about "Alien number changed............." nineteen days ago. Just got another email confirming the sending of it by mail. Jumping of happiness. Thank you for your warm replies.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-26 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
I just got an email from USCIS with the approval. I filed on June 2,2012, got my NOA1 on June 6, 2012. I am extremelly to the extreme excited. I hope you all get yours too. Happy Holidays.
SolanoMaleColombia2012-12-26 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition Approved!
Felicitaciones!!!Congratulations!!!The best is yet to come for us!!!!!
SolanoMaleColombia2013-01-05 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy case was send back to USCIS from NVC after NOA2 was aproved
It must be frustating for you of course, after waiting all this time. Just keep the faith and it will eventually happen. If you know that there is nothing to be worried about it, then don't.
SolanoMaleColombia2013-01-03 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSept 2008 K1 VSC filers
i hope it is going to be this week today in my 6 month mark sad.gif
my medellinMaleColombia2009-03-22 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSept 2008 K1 VSC filers
well i am in the long boat here. I will be at 6 months on the 22 and this is killing me.
what to do next?
my medellinMaleColombia2009-03-19 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports6+ months waiting Club
QUOTE (saramat @ Mar 13 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey y'all! Just wanted to let everyone know that I just got the NOA2 approval notice!! YAYYYYYY smile.gif I have been waiting for more than 8 months!

I haven't really written on this forum, but been reading the posts religiously for the past few months since I joined. It has been a great source of encouragement and information. Thank y'all soooo much!! Hopefully, we will see more approval notices so especially for Sara and the ones that have been waiting as long as she has.

Thanks again!! God bless!

SaraMat

CONGRATS on your approval
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please up date you time line good.gif
my medellinMaleColombia2009-03-13 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsaugust VSC approve

like to say i got approve after a long wait 1noa 8-29-12 got hit with a RFE: Intent to mary on 2-4-12 approve today. SO SO Happy that part is over. Now i want to know whats next. :dance: :dance:


hi carlos and ellin~ Congratulation~~~
and i got the same RFE as yours~ we got NOA1 8-20-2012~~ RFE 2-28-2013. recived the hard copy of the RFE 3-11-2013, and then they got our letter back at 3-19-2013.
so i just wanna ask~ did you give them the original intent to marry letter? cuz we wanna save time when we got RFE~ so i scanned the letter with my signature, and then sent email to my fiance. (actually we gave them both of our original intent to marry letters with 129F at begining~ but now they asked it again~~ so we guess if they lost our letters~ )
i am worried if the scan copy of the intent to marry letter is ok~~ someone said that would be ok~ but someone said no~~ we have to give them the original~~
(they worte "you may submit either the original documents or legible photocopies of the originals." on the hard copy of the RFE~~ :unsure: )

thanks~~~~~
deena and joeNot TellingChina2013-03-25 04:22:00