Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just got this email!	Praying you get your approval soon! God bless!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-16 02:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Seek some ideas on passport matter for K-1 visa...	Where are you from, Marie? You don't need to go to Manila if you are residing in the province and want to apply for a passport. There are DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) Regional Consular offices (less congested than in Manila) that could process your application within the timeframe standardized by DFA: For Regular Passport: (6 working days) 32 pages P500 64 pages P600 Overtime Processing P250 in addition to regular fee (2 working days) Q. Where can one apply for a passport in the Philippines? A. In the Philippines, one can apply for a passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs main office at Roxas Boulevard corner Libertad, Pasay City or at any of its Regional Consular Offices in Cauayan, Isabela; San Fernando, La Union; San Fernando, Pampanga; Lucena City; Legaspi City; Iloilo City; Cebu City; Cagayan de Oro City; Davao City and Zamboanga City. DFA Regional Consular Offices: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/rco.htm Guidelines on Passport Application: http://www.dfa.gov.p...ar/passport.htm FAQ's: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/faq.htm I pray that your meeting with your fiance will set the right directions for you. God bless! Jo	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-17 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No 2 finally received aproval	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-16 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	It finaly Happend - NOA2	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-17 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GOT 3 E-MAILS OF RFE	USCIS sent our NOA2 email notice in triplicate...Have a pleasant visajourney!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-18 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ref	Just hang on there...keep the faith! God bless!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-18 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I know I should be happy, but...	Congratulations on your approval! Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-18 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY CSC NOA2 approval in under 60 days.	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-19 04:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ohh God!!! We just got the email....	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-19 04:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Oh my God, That hurt.	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-19 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved- I think I am in shock!!!!!!!!	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-14 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	various CSC email addresses	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone recieved their approval in the mail yet?	Just wondering if anyone recieved their post mail approval letter yet? Does it really take that long to recieve one? I'm just curiouse. We were informed by email the day after they approved us...it took 6 days from approval for us to receive the physical NOA2 by snail mail. Good luck on your journey and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	David's visa was approved!!	Hi Everyone, Just a brief note to tell you that David's interview was a success and his visa was approved!! More details to follow later but his experience was without incident! We are so relieved... he will be home as planned... on October 16th... three weeks from today!!! Thanks to all of you who have been so supportive during this part of our journey!! Will post more details once he's home and has a chance to digest the events of the day! Jen Congratulations Jen! I am happy for you and David. From John and Me, Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-25 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is a lawyer necessary?	Here are my questions: 1) Is is possible to have success in obtaining a K1 visa if I submitt the paperwork? Is a lawyer necessary? Is the $1500- 2000 dollars for a lawyer worth it? 2) Any success stories without a lawyer? 3) Why not use a lawyer in the Philippines to help my wife-to-be? Ray Hi Ray, We got our NOA2 without help from a lawyer. We did the research by ourselves. And you will find very important information here from visa journey: VISA FAQ, Guides and Links. Good luck to your journey and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone received this message?	I just reveived the following message today. "we received your response to our request for evidence or information. However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining processing time will be less than the maximum stated in this message. You will receive a written decision on this case. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. " Anyone received message before? and anyone can tell me what does it mean? Thanks. yes...we have received that response before...it means they acknowledge receipt of the IMBRA form that you sent back to them...and the next thing you will be waiting is for your NOA2...We pray you get your NOA2 soon! Good luck and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	1st Post and Good News	Hello all, This is my first post. I received my first NOA on July 31st, and today, despite the fact that I received no touches, received an email that my case had been approved. Seems really fast to me, but hey, I am not complaining...lol Hope everyone else can enjoy a similar experience. That was fast! Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally approved after 168 days at VSC!!!	We are happy for you...that was a long wait...More good luck and more blessings... Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Staying Strong/CDJ delays	I'm tired of being depressed. I've decided (at least today - could change) to have a better attitude and be lucky to have people especially Leo in my life who truly love me. We have many years ahead of us. No matter where we are - USA or not. That's the spirit. Praying for you and Leo.	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FINALLY SOMETHING!	On September 29, 2006, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case. The notice explains in detail what additional material is needed. If you have questions about the notice, what is required, or if 30 days have passed and you have not received the notice. Please contact the service center where you submitted your application during business hours. I was expecting this - I KNEW I should have sent in more info!! We'll - at least it shows they didn't forget about me - Bill Good luck on your journey! May everything speed up for you!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	5 weeks...no touches.	Relax, I never had a touch before our approval....not even the day before. Michaela same here...no touches... just hang on there...you will get your approval. God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 06:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 1 :)	I sent my I-129F files into the NSC on 9/13/06 and they received it on 9/14/06. Then I got my NOA 1 on 9/25/06. Yay! I guess its now in CSC per the NOA 1 I received in the mail. I'm so happy and excited. Hoping for the rest of the process to be smooth and no RFEs. Crossing my fingers and praying for this You have our prayers...Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 05:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2!	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 05:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED !!!!	So what my very next move now? My fiance is through the Manila Embassy....what can i do to expedite the process? Congratulations! I suggest you email NVC at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov to follow up status of your case rather than wait for them to inform you (a live person at NVC usually says that it will take 3-4 weeks for them to receive approved petitions from USCIS...but there are those whose petitions were received in a weeks time)...and always follow-up to get their attention...NVC will assign you a Manila Case Number and send your approved petition to the Embassy...The Embassy will receive your case number 10-15 days after it leaves NVC. Scheduling of interview is 3-5 months upon receipt at the Embassy. One can request for an early appointment interview: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3227.html When To Request An Early Appointment: A request for an early appointment may be filed when there are verifiable personal or medical emergencies involving the petitioner, beneficiary, spouse or minor children. Who May Request An Early Appointment: (1) Petitioners and applicants of fiancé(e) (K1) and immediate relative petitions (K3, CR1/IR1, CR2/IR2, IR5), and (2) petitioners and applicants of family-sponsored and employment-based preference petitions that are current for processing (i.e., when a visa number is available or when the cutoff date in your visa preference category has advanced up to your priority date). What Are The Documents Required: (1) Medical certificate/medical record of person with serious illness, or (2) travel or deployment orders of the petitioning member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or (3) other documentary proof of extreme emergency to necessitate un-delayed travel to the United States. Hope this helps you. God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Who else from March???	Who else from March still? I know Michellek1976 and myself. She had an additional RFE. I haven't yet?? I'm too pissed to even type right now. Would just like to know to tell my congressman's office when I get back to the USA. I'm going out tonight and toast with other American Expatriates "SCREW THE US GOVT!!!!" Praying for you and Michellek1976...for speedy NOA2s... God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We've reached Day 200!	You will get it soon...praying for you! Godspeed,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MAJOR TOUCHDOWN!	Congratulations and praying for you...Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-02 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My Fault that Kirsten Feels Bad Today	I am sure you don't mean any harm... Don't worry... And be happy with your approval... Congratulations! God bless, Jo	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-03 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Almost 3 Weeks, NVC says it could take 90 Days???	Ok, so normally once the case is processed (from what I have seen) when it leaves CSC, it takes a few weeks at most to get to the NVC to forward it on. However, I have been waiting now 3 weeks, and contacted NVC each week. I keep getting a differnet answer, some of the reps say wait 4 weeks, other say wait 3 months...so which is it???? WHY is this taking so long to have the freakin mail from CSC to the NVC???? Inquire thru email ... NVCINQUIRY@state.gov They will send you a response in 2-5 days... Good luck and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	False Alarm	Kirsten, It's an honest mistake... Cheer up. Things like this do happen. And I really congratulate you for being the person you are. You have my respect. Good luck to you and Laurent. Praying for your approval soon! Godspeed, Jo Edited by jo&john, 03 October 2006 - 08:22 AM.	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-03 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THIS TIME IT'S FOR REAL!!!	God is so good! We are happy for you...God bless both of you on your journey...	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-04 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	finally...	just wanna share our happiness with you fellow VJer's got an email from the uscis saying: "This case has been approved. On September 28, 2006, an approval notice was mailed.... yayy Congratulations!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-30 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approval	I got 5 emails at 12:15 a.m., saying we had been approved. Thanks for everyone's support on this site, now on to the rest of the journey! Congratulations & Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-04 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally!!!	that was a long wait...but we are happy there is progress...We pray for expedition of your case..	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-06 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What??	My K-1 petition was approved on September 18, and NVC still doesn't have me on file yet... Evidently USCIS hasn't sent it out yet. I don't understand what is going on. I wish they have sent the approval on to Manila. The way I see it now..WAITING is the name of the GAME Let's hope for the best and praying hard for the God's intervention to all the cases that been waiting for a long time now..God pleaseeee..	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-06 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 and K2 Visas	Dear All, Prayers and best efforts worked. We want to thank everyone who shared their experiences and information We had been very busy preparing all our documents for our medicals and interview the past days. Finally, we (including 2 daughters as K2) got interviewed today..yes, WE WERE GIVEN OUR VISA APPROVALS!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-18 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Jinky speaks!	Congratulations to both of you! Welcome to VJ, Jinky! Godspeed,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-20 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	a question about children	Perhaps I did not make myself clear. My fiance's son does not want to immigrate here with his mother. I do not want to involve him in the immigration process if I don't have to. My question is if I have to include him on the I-129f because he is still 20yo at the time of application, but does not want to immigrate, does he still have to attend the interview. I am not sure he would go anyway if asked......................Ken Hello, Which embassy will your fiancee go for the interview? And besides, before your fiancee and her son go to the interview, they should comply first with the medical requirements. Your fiancee's son's physical presence for medicals is a must. In the Philippines, the passports prior to the interview should be authenticated first by the Medical Clinic (St Luke's Medical Extension) as proof of medical examination. In most cases, the passports are left at the clinic and it is the clinic that forwards the passports and medical results to the embassy. In special cases (if the interview is scheduled the following day), the clinic allows the applicant to bring the passport (with authentication) as well as the sealed envelope containing the medical results to be given to the consular officer. I suggest, you just put the name of your fiance's son in the petition. Who knows, he might change his mind. And do you know that because my daughter is ageing out (she will be 21 in January 2007), they expedited our case? We will now be flying to the States in November. But the journey does not end. We have to act fast so we can adjust status before she turns 21. Just give a thought on this. Willingness on the part of the K2 (fiance/e's child) is very important. God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-26 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally Online	My check was finally cashed a week after I sent my petition. I got my WAC# off the back of the check and have checked my status online for the first time (I've already got the urge to keep checking...). Anyway, now that the check has been cashed, how long does it usually take to get NOA1? Thanks, Matt Hi Matt, It takes about 1-2 weeks from filing. Have a pleasant journey. Godspeed,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-28 04:40:00