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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotice of intent to deny
QUOTE (ronaldo @ Dec 27 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I have to re-file again? Because I am going next summer.



Yes, you will have to refile.

I reread your initial post and even if they had let you bypass the 2 year requirement I honestly don't think you'd have enough evidence to prove that you're in a bonafide relationship. I would at least get one more trip in before you re-file. Take a lot of pictures, keep your boarding passes, hotel receipts, etc.

When I go Canada I always look at my receipts and if on the bottom it has my name where I've used my visa, I keep it. It either means that a.) I've been there or b.) someone has stolen my debit card and given the receipts back to me for their purchases. smile.gif


Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-27 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotice of intent to deny
QUOTE (ronaldo @ Dec 27 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The thing is I did I apply before it was 2 years, but the application got filed late. I didn't know they would be that strict about days. I met her sept. 2007 and filed in sep. 2009. I didn't know they would be that strict.



Then I'm confused. In your original post you said that you filed your petition on September 15th. So did you send it in prior to September 1st, 2009 and they didn't log you until the 15th, or did you send it in on the 15th?
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-27 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotice of intent to deny
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Dec 27 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The OP got valid responses already.. no need to bash him... it was uncalled for... no0pb.gif



Not bashing, being honest. I really feel sorry for the OP, but rules are rules and they didn't follow them to the extent that USCIS wanted, hence the NOID. Bureaucracy is an awful thing, but it is what it is.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-27 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotice of intent to deny
When they say 2 years, they mean 2 years. Not 2 years and 1 day, and not 2 years and 14 days. I know it isn't helpful for me to say this, but I don't understand how people can read the instructions which CLEARLY say that you must meet within the last 2 years, and still think that it's okay if it's been longer than that.

Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Almost meeting the 2 year requirement means diddly squat to USCIS so unfortunately you've just wasted yourself $455.

Edited by Kayla*Mathew, 27 December 2009 - 09:15 PM.

Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-27 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHe is Home (*_*)
Congrats!!!!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-29 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa interview APPROVED!
Congrats!!!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-13 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC called me....WHAT??
Wow.

I can't even begin to think why they would call you when they don't even have your case. And especially since there aren't any records of the call.

I haven't heard of this happening before, so I'm interested to see if anyone else knows anything about it.

:wow:
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-14 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion about touches.
Oh noooo sad.gif. But at least you'll know what wasn't right and you can fix it quickly and continue on with the process.

Still, it sucks.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-12 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion about touches.
I know I've read that it's happened to other members. Sometimes the website just doesn't get updated. As far as I'm aware the website is run by a third party company and there's no knowing if it will actually get updated or not. But for most people it does. However an approval notice CAN be received in the mail without being updated via email, text, or website.

But other than that, a touch just means they're working on your case. That's also a good sign. smile.gif
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-10 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion for I-129f filers of 2009 who have NOA-2
I got my text and email at the same time when I got my NOA2, at 5am.

Some members wont get updates. Some have never seen their case updated on that website. It isn't actually run by the USCIS. The updates are done by a third-party company(or so I'm told), and it may or may not get updated.

99% of cases WILL get updated, however.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-21 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat is up with the VSC

Well I'll put Jan 25th as our NOA1 date, even tho we still haven't got the physical hard copy yet. I heard from others they got it much later on than expected. It's too bad my fiance don't use checks and probably thought it was easier to send with the money order. Now we'll just wait I guess, for both NOA's!



He may want to rethink that. After you're married you start you AOS process. One of the things he's going to have to do is provide proof that you and he have a real marriage. Basically, you have to show a joint life together, which would be things like joint checking, your name on the lease, utility bills, credit cards, etc. This isn't the only evidence he'd have to present but it would DEFINITELY strengthen your case.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-02-01 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat is up with the VSC

I agree!
Sent my I-129F on Jan 15th and it arrived at VSC on Jan 16th. Still haven't got our NOA1! My fiance checked when they cashed our money order which was on Jan 25th. But still no NOA1 even though it's been two weeks now! I don't know what they are doing but they better hurry!



If they've cashed your money order then you've got your NOA1. Your NOA1 is a Notice of Receipt. If they're cashing your money order they've obviously received it. But that's the bad part about sending a money order. If you send a check you can get a copy of the cashed version from your bank and get your case number, then log on to USCIS for updates. Then you can get your EXACT NOA1 date and not have to wait for a hard copy. This is why I advise anyone and everyone to NOT use money orders. It only adds aggravation.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-02-01 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGod called him
I am so very sorry to hear about this. May God be with you and help you in this troubled time. May he walk with you and hold your hand to let you know that He is there and you are not alone.

You and your family will be in my prayers. (L) (F)
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-02-12 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 visa APPROVED God is good
Congrats!!!

As for the poster hoping to have visa by June, that's almost an impossibility. It takes around 3 months for your initial I-129F to be approved, and then depending on what country you are going through could be an additional 1-6 months before interview.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-02-10 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Round of waiting now with passport submitted
Good luck!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-03-02 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsno2
No one bypasses NVC. Everyone has to go through it, and the A number appears on all NOA2 hardcopies. It will be used on your packet 3.

Good luck. :)
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-03-09 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F NOA1 is taking forever.. should I be worried?
Unless you've got some severe issues in which your petition would not be approved without having a lawyer, that's probably your first mistake.

Some people have used a lawyer when they could have done it themselves and it's cost them a lot of valuable time. You might send your petition off today, however your lawyer could send it out after lunch next Thursday. They aren't nearly as concerned and as impatient with the process as we all are.

Not saying you don't need one, I'm just saying a lot of the time they're really very unnecessary.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-26 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F NOA1 is taking forever.. should I be worried?
Unless he forgot to include something, I wouldn't be worried. It can take up to 20 days, from what I've heard.

If something is wrong(no check, check not signed, petition not signed, something major) they wont give you a NOA1, they'll just send it right back.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-26 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally !!! I sent in my I129F Yesterday !
What about your letters of intent????

Make sure you read the guides thoroughly before sending off anything. Wouldn't want to get an RFE for something you could have read in the guides.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-04-20 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWooHooo!!! NOA1 Received
Not trying to be a debbie downer, but most of the time your NOA1 date is the same day or the day after it's delivered. At least it was in September when I filed.

But I'm glad you're so excited. :)
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-04-29 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC

We sent in our forms to the Bogota embassy yesterday saying we are ready to make the appt and got an auto reply today we can check the embassy website for the appointment schedule, and that it could be two or three months until the appointment, so we do not have a date yet. Wow, this is not what I was expecting, I though the appt might be a couple weeks out or so. Anyways, they never contacted Andrea after we received NOA 2 or told us what to do or anything. I see why many people pay lawyers, because I'm sure many people just wait and wait and nothing happens.

Anyways, I'm a bit frustrated now since we should have sent in these papers a month ago, although the papers affirm you are ready for the appointment, which we weren't. Is the process at each embassy different? It sounds like some people are calling to make appointments. We are told not to, and everything is automated.

So at this point I'm hoping to have the appt date in a week or two, probably for sometime in March. I'll be happy just having the date so I can buy my plane ticket and relax.



Be happy you aren't going through the Montreal consulate like I am. I've been waiting a month and a half for my interview date. It's estimated that interviews at montreal can take anywhere from 4-6 months.

Some consulates ARE different.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-01-22 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
But that would still make it March. Public comment thingy ends mid Jan.

Hopefully we'll have all had interviews by then.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-16 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
QUOTE (garfield529 @ Dec 16 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kayla*Mathew @ Dec 16 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (garfield529 @ Dec 16 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade...but has anyone else seen this load of horse ####?

http://www.regulatio...900006480a6a10b

They are going to increase the visa processing fee to $350! And it won't be grandfathered in for those of us already in the queue. This is ridiculous... protest6wz.gif ranting33va.gif dead.gif helpsmilie.gif



From what I read and understood of that it wont go in effect until June 7th, 2010. As long as you have your interview before that, you should be fine!!!

Congrats on the NOA2's in here today!


Dude, where did you read that?????? Also, one of the senior people on here commented in another post that they will also be increase all fees across the board sometime next year 50-100%, including AOS!!! OMG...over $2K for AOS...I am going to faint if we don't get in before this happens. Come on CSC, get everyone across the line..


If you open the PDF file, at the bottom of the last page it says :

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is filing
this proposed rule to describe the
applicable prices for commercial flatsize
mail failing to meet new deflection
standards, to be effective on June 7,
2010.

I could be wrong, but from what I'm understanding it's not until next June.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-16 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
QUOTE (garfield529 @ Dec 16 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade...but has anyone else seen this load of horse ####?

http://www.regulatio...900006480a6a10b

They are going to increase the visa processing fee to $350! And it won't be grandfathered in for those of us already in the queue. This is ridiculous... protest6wz.gif ranting33va.gif dead.gif helpsmilie.gif



From what I read and understood of that it wont go in effect until June 7th, 2010. As long as you have your interview before that, you should be fine!!!

Congrats on the NOA2's in here today!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-16 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
QUOTE (garfield529 @ Dec 14 2009, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question for anyone who has gotten NOA2 so far...how long should I wait to bug NVC. It has been 10days since NOA2 issued, but the automated system says "not on file yet." Any thoughts? Thanks!

What the hell is going on at CSC, has anyone found anything in any other threads to shed light on why they basically have stopped cranking?? I didn't realize that they would have a holiday slowdown....


NVC doesn't log K-1's in their automated phone system. You have to press 5 to speak to a real person and then ask about your case. You're probably already out of NVC and don't know it. smile.gif

Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-14 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
Honestly I don't think it's fair for you all to get so frustrated with those having interviews. We're all supposed to be here for support and for cheering on, not to get angry. We've still got a member without an NOA2 in our thread and is she angry? Heck no. She cheers everyone on equally. We cheer her on and wish her well every day. We're all a family.

Flame me if you want, but this is honestly not right for you alienate a member just because they are farther along than you. mad.gif
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-11 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
Congrats to you both!!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-12-03 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC
It breaks my heart to see things moving so slowly at CSC for you all. It's not fair how fast VSC is moving, especially since there are those who applied months back who are still waiting on NOA2.

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm praying for you!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-10-26 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2009 Filers
Just wanted to let you October filers know that if you print our your check and go over the case number with a highlighter it makes it SO much easier to read.

Good luck everyone!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2009-10-13 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow much detail does DoS keep track of?
I spent an entire month after Mathew's visa was approved freaking out over what DOS says. One thing is certain, it is never consistent and is very rarely correct when it comes to the visa issued/printed thing. I was told multiple times during the same day that we were in AP, visa had been printed but not mailed, and that it had just been approved but not printed. When I talked to someone who had been there for a while(backed up by some of the other wonderful DOS employees), it was confirmed that there is a separate screen for K-1 visa people, a screen that most people tend to overlook. This magical screen is the one that holds all the correct answers, and this screen is the one that finally gave us that correct answer--that his visa had been printed AND mailed already(he had just written his address down wrong, which was why we didn't recieve it).

Next time you call, ask them to go a step further, mention that magical screen(but don't call it that, they'd probably think you were nuts ;)). The employees who know what they are doing will know what you're talking about.

Good luck!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2010-10-13 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnybody whose NOA2 took 5 months or less?
There's a big difference between now and when I filed for K-1. In September 2009 I filed, and we got NOA2 almost exactly a month later. It went that way for a lot of petitions, and some of us took the leap and planned weddings. I was one of those and everything worked out fine, we got married on June 26th of this year, and while I'd like to say that it all went smoothly, it didn't and I wish I had been more prepared(Montreal lost his visa for a little bit).

BUT, with the way things are going now I don't think I would have made that same choice. Since petitions are taking almost 5 months at the fastest, I'd rather be safe than sorry. I would at least wait until NOA2 before thinking about making any concrete plans about your wedding. Buying decorations, dress, and researching venues is a great way to pass the time, but don't put any deposits down that you wouldn't be able to get back if things were to go wrong.

Good luck!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-01-15 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
Mathew is loving his new job. He even got a mini promotion the other day. So it's not REALLY a promotion but they've given him more trust and more responsibilities because they felt really confident in his skills. So I like to call it a mini promotion.

We're trying like crazy to get pregnant. I'm taking my temps every morning and peeing on ovulation sticks in the evening. I wont go as far as checking my cervix position cause that's just weird to me, but kudos to anyone who does it! I'm even taking flintstones vitamins because I can't swallow prenatal vitamins and my GYN said it's good for those trying to get pregnant to begin taking them. So we're doing everything humanly possible, all that's left is for a little baby to get cozy in there and grow for 9 months. Fingers crossed, everyone!!!

I saw on FB that Maggie got a job and then got a better job offer somewhere else. She started the new new job a couple of days ago. I hope she likes it!

Krystle I don't know how you aren't just squishing your little mans cheeks all day, they're so cute! And he's got a head full of gorgeous hair. You are truly one very lucky mama and I'm sure he's a very loved and happy baby. How is hubby adjusting to the new baby?

I'm happy you had fun on your honeymoon Karen, everyone should have one. The hard part is coming back home. After our honeymoon I was out of it for a few days and all I wanted to do was go back.

I just realized, it's 10 days until our one year anniversary. :wub: :wub: :wub:

Hope everyone is doing well!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-06-16 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
awww I was waiting for you to post this!!! I'm so excited for you! And I can't wait to see pictures so you need to get to postin some on FB!

Hope everyone is doing well!!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-05-31 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
Frenzy, don't feel bad about his good luck! That's awesome that he got his card and a job!!! :)

I can't wait to see pictures of Krystles little man. I've been so excited knowing that it's getting closer and closer to her due date.

And we're trying, Jenn! This is month number 4 of trying to get pregnant and nothing still. I think this would be a great time for us to have a baby since Mathew got the job that he wants and I'm not planning on working for a while. Plus, I really really want to be a mommy.

Mathew starts his new job tomorrow and he's super super nervous. I know that he'll do awesome but it's still sort of like the first day of school. My husband is growing up!

and FYI, Fort Wayne has an AWESOME zoo! We took my little cousin Braydon there today and I think I had a better time than he did. Then again, I'm like a 2 year old most days anyway.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-05-08 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
Sorry I haven't been around in a while, I've been so busy with this move I've barely had time to do anything. Everything is going better than I expected, it's not been too hard on me so far. I'm loving the town so far, everything is so pretty and there's tons of stuff to do. I still have a bit of stuff we haven't unpacked yet but since it's all of Mathews junk I'm just going to shove it into his little room and let him deal with it. I've cleaned, unpacked, cleaned more, and put this place together enough to deserve a little break! Oh, and did I mention that my in-laws have been here for a week? Yeah, that's been fun. Realll fun.

Krystle, I'm sure you'll have the most awesome baby shower in the world. You know your VJ crew would be there if we had the chance. :) You're a very special lady and your little man is going to be the most loved baby any parent could have. I can't wait until he's here!!!

Hope everyone is doing well!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-04-26 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
No, I'm quitting AT&T and I'm going to take a much needed break. I'll finish this semester of school before I start looking for another job.

We picked up our keys today and we are moving on Monday. It's all happening so fast but we love it!!!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-04-13 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
Thanks everybody. I'm starting to feel a lot better, I think it was just the initial shock of everything. We are in fort Wayne now and we just signed a lease on an apartment. I'm sooooo excited and can't wait to build our life together. Whooooo.

How much longer until little krystle Jr is born? Can't be too many more months now.
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-04-12 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
So it's official!!! Mathew and I are moving to Fort Wayne, IN! He got the job offer today and he starts on May 9th. So we have a lot to get done in a short amount of time, but we're so happy that it's finally happened for him.

Only thing that bothers me though, is that this is the first time I'm moving out of mom's house and I'm terrified. Yeah, I went to college but it's not the same, because this was still my home. When I move to Indiana I'm going to be out on my own for the first time and it'll be 7 hours away. :(
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-04-08 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much lately. Work and school is about to take me out. :(

Jenn, I didn't get a message on here so maybe it didn't go through. I'll send you an email tonight with Mathews email info so you can send him the job description. You're so awesome for thinking of him!! You're the best!

We've had quite the crazy week here. Last week Mathew got an email saying that he didn't get the job in Indiana, so he decides to send them an email and ask them for tips and suggestions for his future job hunts. The manager emails him back asking for our phone number so he can call and talk to Mathew about it. Turns out, the manager loves Mathew and says that he couldn't make any guarantees but he was going to try and get them to reconsider or at least give him a second interview. A couple of days pass and on Thursday he gets a call from HR for Carrier saying that he has a second interview with the manager, someone else, and someone from HR on Wednesday. So while this sounds awesome and we're hoping for great news since they've called him back we're trying not to get our hopes up too much.

How is everyone else?
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-04-03 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
I hate when this thread gets buried. Sorta makes you realize that our time has come and gone. :(

Things for us are going so-so right now. Mathew had another job interview at a company he really wants to work at. The best part? I'd be living in the same city as Maggie so I wouldn't be so lonely in a new town. His interview went really well now we're just waiting on them to talk to the hiring manager and hopefully get some good news.

Now for the bad part...booh!!!! I've been having severe stomach pain for the last 3 days. They checked and it's not my gall bladder or a kidney stone, so the next thing to have checked is for a bowel obstruction. I've been through it with my mom twice and I don't want no part of that!!! I'm going to call the doctor back on Monday and see what she says to do, but I'm hurting so bad right now I feel like crying is my only option, haha.

Hope everyone is doing good!
Kayla*MathewFemaleCanada2011-03-12 09:08:00