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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am so excited!

Congratulations To you Both (F)



thank you so very much
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-28 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am so excited!

Congrats!!
:dance: :dance: :dance:



Thank you so very very very much!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-28 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am so excited!
We received our NOA2 today!

I am so excited and I can hardly breathe!!! OMG


On April 28, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-28 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLosing my Patients with the USCIS

I am getting so frickin pissed off at the USCIS. I have patiently waited 6 months for an approval or RFE or denial or something. Have heard nothing except give us another 60 days. I cannot believe this is the United States Government. I cannot believe US citizens are being treated this way. I have paid taxes my whole life, served 4 years of Honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. I am doing this the American way by filing paperwork properly instead of just being a douchebagger and trying to sneak her in the border. Why can't they fix their freakin system so we the citizens, the people who pay them to even have a job can see where are case is at in the process. Maybe they can make it to where we can see that they are waiting on a background search or waiting on a response from your local county courthouse to verify your previous divorce was legal. Or maybe see that they are currently on the golf course and will resume work on your case once they finished the 18. Instead they leave us completely in the dark knowing absolutely nothing. I am telling you my bitterness is brewing badly. My Senator was able to get my case approved for an expedite on Wednesday and still have heard nothing. Has anyone ever called to speak to a teir 2 officer and requested to speak to their supervisor? Any luck getting that done that way? If i have to, i will email the Director of the Department of Homeland Security. I am so sick of waiting for an answer that will only take 10 minutes of somebodies time. I mean i know how difficult physical and mentally their job must be, having to work Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm even having all of the medical and retirement benefits. Truthfully i would rather be a Port-a-John cleaner than have to undergo the physical and mental strain of their schedule. One thing i am doing consistently is calling them twice a day and speaking with a teir 2 officer. Next week will be three times a day and the week after that will be four times a day. You can start calling me Andy Dufrene(you know Shawshank) if you want to. Each one of them will be told that i am calling that much. And i will continue to call that much until one of them burns the ten calories it takes of getting up off their ####, walking five steps to the next desk and asking their supervisor to call the VSC. If they are going to waste me and my families time, i am going to waste theirs. Can i get an Amen??!! They are already getting to know me.


Any thoughts anyone? Suggestions?


Have you called and requested to speak to a Tier 2 to request your case be expedited as it is outside of normal processing timelines now? I did this and a request was put in, I received an e-mail confirmation about 3 days later that the request was put in and the NOA2 was approved about 9 days later. Not sure if this will help but maybe give it a try?
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-30 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTogether at last

She is finally here. We are static. :dance: :dance: :dance:



Wonderful news! I cannot imagine how that must feel!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-29 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPort of Entry

My husband has flown through Frankfurt and Amsterdam non-stop to DFW. We think it's the best option as opposed to flying Chicago or JFK..DFW was also his POE when he came here on K1.



Hey, thanks so much. Yes, I have seen that route as one option. How does that work exactly though, if my fiance flys from Turkey to Amsterdam or Frankfurt won't he have to go through customs and all that there too?
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-26 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPort of Entry

Your POE doesn't matter at all. Get the cheapest or most convenient flight for you. :)



Great, thank you so much for the information. Appreciate it!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-19 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPort of Entry
Hi There,
I had a question and was hoping if someone might be able to provide an answer or if anyone knew of any resources to look at. Are there specific entry ports that individuals must use when coming to the U.S from Turkey after they have their visa approval? I am asking because the two times I have flown to Turkey, I have flown from DFW to New York or Chicago but always my return flight from Istanbul is to Chicago. Does it matter where your destination flight lands in the U.S when coming from Turkey? Normally I fly into Chicago and then from Chicago to Dallas, so I was just curious if we would need to look into alternative flight options?? Anyone have a clue?

Thanks
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-19 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

Same deal here. Our NOA2 was 4/14 and I've been calling every day. Always the same "15 business days" until today... 4-6 weeks :angry:



This is super fun!!!!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

I called the NVC and they have a standard answer of 2-4 weeks. LOL... OK Tuana, don't flip out on the waiting time this time. I think the NVC says that so they don't get a million fone calls everyday from the same person on the same case! :whistle:

Mari




So, I called today, just because I had to (you know because it is in my nature to do this that I know will still not provide results) , eventhough I knew they would not have the file yet and they gave me a different answer than they gave you....go figure :whistle:
The man I spoke with said this could take 4-6 weeks, however as we were a K-1 that all K-1s are expedited, so that basically, once USCIS finally gets the file over to NVC that it usually only sits there a few days before going to the embassy. LOL I should call back again and see what answer I get now.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

i know exactly how u feel
i am a total control freak and this process has been and still is horrible!!!!!
i did however (quite obsessively) focus on what i did have control over like the evidence for the interview
my focused energy concluded with a huge organized binder that weighed about 4 lbs and had a 5 page letter to my SO about the contents and what he needed to do lmao



I completely agree with you, that is where my focus has been, besides work and normal stuff is on getting all the documentation I need together for the next round. I am presently working on packages for if my Fiance's visa is approved for his AOS. Being a control freak in this process certainly does not help one bit!!!!!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

I got my NOAS on March 21 - it was at NVC one week later on March 28 - it left for the embassy April 25 and arrived April 29

i was one of the longer cases
hopefully yours will be shorter



Yikes I hope things don't take that long. I am so anxious. But I know I am not the only one feeling this way, everyone else is in the same boat as me. This process is just so awful because we have no way to control how things go... I am a control freak so this is driving me bananas!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

I called the NVC and they have a standard answer of 2-4 weeks. LOL... OK Tuana, don't flip out on the waiting time this time. I think the NVC says that so they don't get a million fone calls everyday from the same person on the same case! :whistle:

Mari




I can't imagine who'd call them every day :devil: You are awesome lady. Ha ha ha ha. No I am not freaking out, actually, I am more calm now, much more calm then I was last week to be honest. Although give it a few days and I'm sure freaking out will settle right back in. It is what I do :innocent:
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-29 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??

WE received our NOA2 on Monday (11th April) we called the following Friday (15th April) they said there was no trace of our case just yet. We called again on Monday (18th April)- they said they have received our case on Friday (15th April)- we got our case number. We called again on Wednesday to check if it was sent to consulate in Dublin- they confirmed it was sent that day (20th April).

I just found out today that the consulate received my case and sent out packet 3...i haven't received it yet though.

Good luck and congrats!



Great, thank you so very much for the information. I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

We thought we'd be in and out of NVC in a week, since that's the average for most people.

That was 2+ weeks ago and everyday they keep telling us the same line "allow up to 15 business days". We've seen people with the same NOA2 date, from the same service center, already have their petition arrive at their consulate. It sucks, but not much you can do about it but wait...

You might find this useful: http://www.visajourn...?cfl=$cfl&op3=1 (search by service center, country, list by NOA2, NVC, etc)



This link was super helpful, thank you so much for including it in your reply and thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I hope they get yours moving along quickly. Best of luck to you
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-29 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2-NVC-Consulate - Timeline??
Good morning everyone,

I have been reading through some posts and was just curious if anyone who has been through this process could give me some details on how long your files took from when you received
the approval notice for the NOA2 (for K1 visa) until it went to NVC, then from NVC to consulate and then to inverview? I am just curious as to the approximate timeline we are working with here. Our NOA2 approval came in on the 28th. If anyone does not mind sharing with me their personal experience I would greatly appreciate it. I am just wondering when approximately my fiance would be having his interview. Hope everyone is doing well and having a good day!


Thanks all
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-29 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIt has been 6 months-HELP!!!

I think it's weird that you live in Texas but your petition was sent to Vermont?



Yes, I thought that was weird too, but I have seen many people who live in Texas whose files have gone to Vermont.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-25 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIt has been 6 months-HELP!!!

The USCIS received our application on October 27, 2010. Still NOTHING! I have called several times & all they say is "It is in review." What should I do? We really can't afford an attorney right now. Any ideas? I am worried that there is a problem as it has been so long now...
:(



You certainly do not need a lawyer to help you in your attempts. When you call USCIS, you will speak to the normal rep who always says, just keep waiting. As to speak to a supervisor or Tier II representative who will further looking into your case. Depending on where you filing center is, and depending on the time line as stated on the USCIS web site, if you are outside of what they have designated as their normal processing timelines, you can sometimes get the Tier II rep to send a request to your service center to request that they please take a look at your file. Good luck and best wishes
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-04-25 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat times of day did you get your no2 text or email

just try to see when they send the texts and emails one time per day or all day long please enter the day and time and what it was email or text. thanks :thumbs::whistle:waiting



They send them throughout various times in the day. I received mine at about 2:30pm CST
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-04 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsANXIOUS!!!!!

; At this point, for some reason, I'm starting to freak out...

We are over the 6 month mark, and other couples who were October 28th filers are already approved. Aaron and I are the only one left. I know what you are thinking, different people, different cases, yadee, yadee, yadee.. That I know, but I also know what people who were in the same situation (over 5 month mark) were very anxious too.

Why is it taking so long?! I am sooo scared our case gets denied for whatever reason (maybe it's just the nerves).

Last week Aaron and I called together to the USCIS, and put in a Service Request. He said we should receive anything within the next 30days. Ieeejj, it's so terrifying that the decision will be, more than likely, made within this month (heading to 7month mark).



I dont know.... I'm just nervous :rolleyes:





Absolutely feel your pain. I for sure would contact your congress man/woman and see if you can get assistance that way. FYI, I put in a service request as well and received my approval 10 days or so later, so I know you are soooooooo tired of hearing this but answer will come shortly. But in the mean time, do whatever you can on your end to follow up and try to push things along if you can. For me, just taking additional action gave me a sense of feeling like I had some power in this circumstance.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYESSSS...... Approved today

5 months minus 1 week and the email arrived.

Sorry but I got to do my happy dance now



Congrats!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYESSSS...... Approved today

5 months minus 1 week and the email arrived.

Sorry but I got to do my happy dance now



Congratulations!!!



KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-04 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont second approval!

Just got a text message that my case statas has changed. Low and behold a 2nd approval from Vermont in 139 days :thumbs: that's 2 weeks before the 5 month mark. :dance:



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsthanks GOD were approved!

this day feels like just a normal day, specifically another day of waiting.. i even told myself to not expect anything while im taking a bath and programming in my mind set that we will going to get our approval this last week of MAY... while chatting w/ my fellow filipina friend who just filed their k1 visa last march talking about petitions and gossips LOL A notification from Live messenger appeared in my lower right telling NEW MAIL FROM: USCIS... I stopped for a while, my blood started to raise up.... im so nervous to open cause im thinking its either RFE or Approved.......... when I opened it i felt dizzy cause i dont know where to start reading.. finding the word APPROVED.. then I found it!! THANK YOU ALMIGHTY GOD for this unexpected gift.. my fiance and me are so excited!!!!!! going to take the last step then we're going to be in each other's arms :) Thanks VJ friends :)

4 months and 8 days from noa1 :)



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFile off to Consulate!!!!

I have heard of this happening before. I am curious to know why your file skipped NVC and went straight to the consulate. Did they say why.

Congrats on the approval.



The only reason I can think of is because I had requested an expedite but no they did not state specifically why.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFile off to Consulate!!!!
I am so thrilled. I called NVC today to check on our case. The operator I spoke with asked me to read to him the receipt notice we received, the NOA2 approval notice to him, so I did. He stated to me that our file will not be going through NVC that our case is being sent directly to the consulate in Ankara. OMG so excited and now freaking out a little.

A little skeptical, I called USCIS to confirm this information 2x. Both times requesting to speak with a Tier 2 rep that could review our file thoroughly. Both confirmed, our file is not going through NVC is it be sent directly to the consulate. Sent the consulate an e-mail this evening asking them to please confirm if the file has been received as of yet.

Wow, finally some movement, and good movement. Now just wondering what the timeline is once consulate receives the file, gets the letters out to both of us requesting the required documentation that needs to be sent prior to interview.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-04 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved!!!!

Hi Guys,
Finally, It has come through. I got e-mail this afternoon from USCIS saying that it was approved on 03MAY and the receipt was mailed the same day. I woke up my "love" middle of the night and told her the good news.
I still need help !! What is next step, can any one tell me please!!!!
Thanks
Rob



COngratulations! If it is a K-1, then one of two things will happen. Your file will either now be forwarded to NVC where they will do further background processing and then sent to the consulate, or your file will be sent to the consulate directly. You need to wait for the letter which will come to you in the mail shortly, in the body of the letter it will tell you if your file went to NVC or to the consulate. Either way, whomever it goes to, you will later receive a letter from them giving you details on what is happening and the next steps. If you want to contact the NVC to see if they have your file (wait about a week) the number is 603-334-0700. Hope this helps
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT NOA2!!!! (VSC) May 5, 2011

Finally!!! This morning I got the most awaited email from USCIS, saying that our petition was approved today! (on MAY 5, 2011). NOA1 was on DECEMBER 20, 2010, so it´s a pretty good time frame considering the VSC delays, right?
I (the beneficiary) told my honey (the petitioner) the good news, since for some reason he dindn´t get the notice!
I´m so happy this came through as it will do us so much good, we really needed something positive in our relationship since the distance and waiting can be so damaging and frustrating...

So I read next step is to wait a couple of days and call the NVC to get a new case number... then wait for the NVC to send case to beneficiary´s country Embassy. Then wait for them to send me (beneficiary) the forms and for me to mail them what´s asked and if it´s all ok they will give me (beneficiary) a date for the interview.

Am I right? :blush:



Congratulations! Wiat for your letter that comes in the mail, it will tell you what are your next steps. And it will tell you if it went to NVC or not.
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-06 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAt the 5 month mark - should I start calling or wait

Hi All,

We are at the 5 month mark, our NOA1 date is 11-29-2010, should I start calling, or continue to wait? The petition was touched Dec 7th and not a peep since then.

I have seen from other posters that the USCIS sometimes does not update the last update date very often so I not to concerned by the lack of activity, but, like lots of posters, we too want to move to the next step and get beyond the endless waiting.





This is really your decision, however I elected to call, I asked to speak with a Tier 2 and they put in a service request and 10 days later our file was approved. However, this does not always work. But just a suggestion
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-02 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInitial Review

We been waiting for 20 months for a I129f fiance visa they say we are still in background check . We would like to know why it is taking 20 months when the average
is 5 months. We are told that we are in secuirity background check or the last 20 months. I dont believe that should take 20 months our government to check one US citizen background. We have computer that background check can be done is matter of minutes. Neither me or my fiance have done anything that is secuirity rick.We have sent several letters and made alots of calls and received no responce to our questions from the USCIS it has been a year

SO we would like to know what is going on to our petition it is my legal right to be able to marry someone from another country and should be able to get a visa to for her to come to USA. I feel like i am treated like a crimal in my own country. I being dinied a visa in timely a matter is there anything can be done to be up process waiting? Pls help us



Contact you congressman/woman for assistance!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-05 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot NOA2 on my Birthday!

Today is my birthday & I got the greatest gift! :dance: We received an email notification that our K1 is already approved - yahooo! (official date is May 17 PST). My fiancee & I were skyping when all of a sudden he stopped & check his phone. It took awhile to really sink in but I could not ask for anything more for my birthday. I was pretty surprised it only took a little over 3mos since we filed.

I wish everyone receive some great news in the near future! Thanks to all the help I got here in VJ! :star:



1st Happy Birthday and 2nd CONGRATULATIONS! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-18 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY

After 6 months and 8 days we are APPROVED!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!! When the text came though to my phone I almost wrecked (praise God again- I didn't)! For all of you still waiting, please just hang in there & have faith. I swear when you fell like you can't take anymore & the tears are overcoming the smiles, it means you are ALMOST there. Now on to the next hurdle... :)



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-06 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVAL--OH Happy Day .

Hi Guys -My Fiancee had her interview today and her VISA WAS APPROVED . I am so happy that we will finally be together--Forever . It has been a long journey but a rewarding one . I will soon have my beautiful honey in my arms . I wish to extend my thanks to all my friends on VJ for all the advise and helpful threads . I will see you guys in AOS. I am dancing now . :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-20 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 for November 2010 filler VSC

Hi everyone!

Just want to share with you that we got approved today!

Post Decision Activity

On May 23, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

After sending the outdated I-29F and getting our package rejected by USCIS, then after waiting 5 months and 3 days we got our RFE because my fiancé forgot to answer a question on the form. Anyway, after all this pain we got our approval today, May 23th 2011!

Thank you for all the help provided so far. I have made great friends, and got support from many people, thank you! The process is not over, I know, but I just want to say thanks for everything.

Hope you guys that are still waiting that you get approved soon.

God bless you all!

Tacia & Ryan


congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-24 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval!

I can't believe it, my I 129F petition was approved today!!! I didn't think it was possible to receive it in 2 months. I'm soooooo happy to get to this next stop!!!! What happens now??????



WOW that is awesome, 2 months! Well congratulations! What happens now is that your file most likely will be sent to NVC (national Visa Center) where again the file will be reviewed prior to being sent to the consulate. You can contact NVC at 603-334-0700 to #1 determine if they have received your file (usually they receive about 5-10 days after you received you I-797 receipt of NOA2 approval in the mail and # 2 request from them your NVC case number as this will be your case number with the consulate as well. After review by NVC the file will then be sent to the consulate. If you have not already begun preparing to gather the paperwork your fiance will need for the interview, I suggest you go online to the website for the U.S consulate in Mexico where your fiance will have their interview and download the instructions for the application process fpr the K-1 visa. This will provide you with instructions on what type of paperwork your fiance will need to send into the consulate/embassy prior to interview and also what information he/she will need to bring with them to the interview. However, if you choose not to do that, you can wait until the file is received by the consulate at which point they would contact you and your fiance and advise you of what documents they are requesting from you. However, it is a lot of work, took me 3 months to gather all the information needed for package # 3, so I would suggest working on that ASAP if you can.


Best of luck to you and again congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-24 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGood News -- Approved K1 - Thank you, Lord God ! -

Hi everyone! :wacko: Just wanna let you know that we just got approved on May 23, 2011. ! Thank you so much, Lord God! :wow: My fiance didn't receive any text message or mail so far from USCIS. I just knew it upon logged on through the website. Wow ! what a nice surprised ! (L) my heart was beating / pumping so fast, couldn't believe it --just barely 3 months from NOA1. Indeed, God listened to our prayers! :D :wacko: Just got a call from my fiance, thought he will tell me about the approval -- but my Fiance doesn't know yet, so can't wait I had to share him the good news! We're both very happy and smiling -- (F) (L)

Still hoping and praying for God's mercy on us as we prepare ourselves to the next steps.

God bless, everyone ! (L)


Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-24 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved

After 8 months... Our K1 was approved today in Rio de Janeiro..... :dance:
Whew.......!!!!! FINALLY.... What a great feeling, now we can move on to the next step. Mari is coming home with me to Pittsburgh... :devil: :whistle:
Hope others do not have to wait as long...
Boa Sorte,
John and Mari



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-25 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED

After nearly 7 months, [NOA1 received 28th October 2011] we have today received our NOA2, now the wait for NVC and then the London Embassy. Nearly there yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa.



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-26 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrom "Post Decision Activity" to "Acceptance"??

Kemal and Tuana,

That helps a lot if you are confirming what you got is what I got :)

I've never heard or read of anyone else at VJ receiving 2 emails in 2 days.

Are you saying that my first email was for "petition approved at VSC" and my second email says "accepted at NVC"?

So, in your case, you got an "NOA2 letter" and an "acceptance letter" in the mail a few days after you got those 2 emails?

I'm still a little confused as to what "acceptance" means: accepted by whom and for what, since the petition was accepted back in December 2010 and supposedly processed and approved a few days ago :)

Thanks once again for sharing your experience!! :)


Hello, I am sorry if my initial e-mail was somewhat confusing but this is what I was trying to state to you:


You initially get the notice that you received via e-mail.

A few days later after that, you will receive the I-797 Receipt of acceptance for the NOA2.

What happens after the NOA2 acceptance letter (either the e-mail or the receipt) is that the file for the K-1 visa is then sent to the NVC for processing. This process usually takes about 20-30 days. You can call the NVC to get status updates and to get your case #. That will also be the case number once your file is forwarded to the consulate.



I hope this helps to clarify and again I apologize if my before response was confusing!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-21 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrom "Post Decision Activity" to "Acceptance"??

I received an email yesterday with case status: Post Decision Activity

Today, I received another email with case status: Acceptance

Yesterday:
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On May 19, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Today:
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Acceptance

On May 20, 2011, a duplicate notice was mailed to you regarding a decision on this case, or describing how we will process the case if it is still pending. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. If this I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) is still pending, you will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move and this case is still pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During the acceptance step USCIS reviews newly received applications and petitions to ensure that they are properly filed (i.e. signed by the applicant, appropriate fees, etc.) USCIS issues a receipt number for the application or petition, and sends a receipt notice to the applicant or petitioner.

Applications and petitions that are not properly filed are rejected with an explanation of why the application is rejected and the corrective action needed. Rejected applications or petitions do not retain their filing date.

The acceptance step is typically completed within 2 business days of when the application is received. With mail time it may take several weeks for you to get the receipt or rejection notice in the mail. If you do not receive your notice within 30 days of mailing your application, please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I called USCIS, got a human, and she simply read me the same script and then told me no one else can give me anymore information regarding my case. She said the only way to reach VSC is to write to them.

Any ideas?

Thanks :)


This is basically just the e-mail acceptance and you will get the actual "paper letter" of acceptance within a few days. I got mine 3 days later. Then wait about 5 days and call NVC 603-334-0700 and ask them for your NVC case #. Then it takes on average 20-30 days (depending on processing time) before it is sent to consulate. Normally it is sent to consulate and received within 3-5 business days after that! Hope this helps
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-21 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED!!!!!!

OMG!! Today, exactly 4 months from our NOA1 date, I received the text message and email notification that our petition has been approved in Vermont!! Thank you, God!!!!!! I knew I would be happy but I had NO IDEA it would feel this good! I started shaking like a leaf and couldn't even speak! I am absolutely over the moon. Thank you to everyone and best of luck to all of you waiting for your NOA2s! Don't worry....they're coming!!

:thumbs: :dance: :star: (L) (F)



Congratulations!
KemalTuanaYalcinFemaleTurkey2011-05-26 09:20:00