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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

actually we had an email earlier today that our petition was recieved and now on its way to our service center which is CSC and they said to expect the NOA1 in a couple



actually we had an email earlier today that our petition was recieved and now on its way to our service center which is CSC and they said to expect the NOA1 in a couple of days...me and my F were both excited when we first heard about the petition we filed last week...and yeah can't wait til its NOA2



that's great news!now the start of our waiting period.seen some feb filers getting approve already!biggrin.png

let's keep hoping and be positive on what csc is doing now... 


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-23 04:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

initially we wanted to file our petition last April but we weren't able to do so for some reasons and had send it last May 15, hope we do get the NOA 1 very soon. F said his check hasn't been cashed yet, were just patiently waiting here for a good news. God bless everyone and hope we could be with our significant others soon.

im sure you will get your noa1 before the end of this month.cant wait one of us get the noa2!!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-23 02:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

 

Hi let's stay positive it is too early in the game to have a negative attitude. Get involved in activities, keep busy and time will fly. The negativity won't help no one. It will happen, stay positive!dancin5hr.gif

thats right! and CSC right now is picking up speed with the k1 visa petition which is a good sign..lets hope for the best!!lets keep track..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-22 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

Sent our out about 2 weeks ago, wish we all get our noa2 around Oct!!!!!!

lets just hope that csc would not start having backlogs again and maintain what they are doing now..start to see jan filers getting their noa2 already.really hoping for an earlier noa2..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

hey! new here..thank god i could post my comment now, been just reading your messages for a while.noa1 received last may 1, 2013.i did get the notice on the change of alien reg number last may 14 after my noa1 hard copy on may 07..

 

well, waiting now..

 

happy to have some people going through this journey..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-21 02:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresValue in going to the interview with fiance

yes it differs from every consulate.from our experience even if the consulate didnt say i have to be with her or not, which they say is that i will not be allowed to be with her on the interview itself.but i still went..lol!and it pays off!surprisingly, i was allowed to be with her in the interview.we both were ask, just the basic questions.mostly about my work.we never have to prove and tell our love story, she just ask us our pictures and thats it.

wish you goodluck on your interview!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-24 02:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)30 day mark! NVC has not receive our case! what is going on??????

I'm so disappointed that after 30 days, USCIS has not sent out our case to NVC. Just got a response from our inquiry with NVC stating that they don't have it yet. We got approved sept. 23 by the way.

Will NVC really contact USCIS on our behalf to find out the whereabouts of our case? Should i rely on that and just wait?

we are on our 40'ishhh days already and we still dont have our case number..so your not alone on this part.i think they are processing as of today for Sept. 12 NOA2 approvals so maybe you have to wait for two weeks more..ours is on Sept 13 so we are really really hoping we get it this week or early by next week..we both get frustrated already but thank God my f had reschedule his vacation by the 3rd week of November..

goodluck guys..and dont lose hope..almost there!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-23 19:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionencountering problem on ds160 .. a strange one,,

 

hi guys,

im trying to fill up the ds160 form online ... iw as able to fill up everything correctly, now by the time im on the photo requirement, i uploaded a photo and use the traveldocs cropping tool. its says the photo is good to go. but then when i hit continue button, it would prompt an error on my picture and wont let me proceed on the next step. anyone have encountered this problem before? i would need your help.. please . i attached a print screen file on this post. thanks

 

you need to save the cropped picture to your desktop first..change the filename.then upload the one that you cropped..that's what i do..and it works!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-01 03:56:00
PhilippinesIs NVC package will be sent on benefiary's home address or not

The question we are seeking answers to is, what happens next? The embassy in Manila has received our K1 I-129F package from the U.S. Our question is about the procedures to follow now. The guides and flow chart are offering information different from what Hazel received when she called the consul.

Can some of you share your experiences? We are clear of what to do during the interview, but there is a bit of confusion on our part about getting things done prior to that event.

Thank you all so much for your assistance.

Mark and Haze





the procedure is correct, that is the general SOP but it varies with the different consulate.for phi., yes they might send a notice of the procedure by mail (which will take a long time or you might never get it) or by email. but you really dont have to wait for the notice. the lady that your f  speak to is right..she can pay and schedule her interview already.. this is the link that is helpful for your step by step procedure for USEM..

 

 red_flashing_arrow.gif Link to the K-1 Visa Process for Manila Embassy once you have your NOA2 : Click Here

 

Wish you goodluck!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-05 12:12:00
Philippinescenomar validity

 

 

USEM does not want them to be over 6 months old.  So you should be fine.

thanks Hank!!you really helps me out in the whole process..


no need...it is still valid. I got mine, April 2013 and my interview was October 2013...and I got not problem with it..Goodluck!:-)

i feel much better..lol!thank you mikey & me..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-01 01:12:00
Philippinescenomar validity

hi guysh!im preparing for my interview and i was wondering if my cenomar that i got last aug 29, 2013 is still valid for my interview this coming november 13, 2013?or do i need to get another one?pls help..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-31 03:44:00
Philippinescfo - cebu, originals?

oh i see!well, ill try next week if they wont then ill go get those originals..i have my visa though when ill be going there..hopefully its enough for them to get me a spot..i already requested some copies for my BC but i have to get it by next friday..THANKS GUYS!

let you know what will happen..

 


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-21 21:30:00
Philippinescfo - cebu, originals?

hi guys! can you help me figuring out if its really necessary to bring original copy of my Birth Certificate and CENOMAR on my CFO seminar in Cebu?

what happen is, is that i have my interview at USEM and they have all my original copy. i only have here my photocopies. do i really have to get another CENOMAR?my original Birth Certificate will be here by next friday but i want to get my cfo seminar already by Monday or Tuesday..

please help!cause mostly says i have to have those..huhu!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-21 06:38:00
PhilippinesFlight December 2, 2013 MNL to LAX

from where in phi do your wife reside?i notice that she went to do her medical the same as mine. might know her there!

my POE is to LAX too but flying by dec08 in a 1145am flight..wish her luck and best on your life together!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-23 11:50:00
PhilippinesCFO - CEBU Experience

Hank is right, scan it and email it to Gina!they only want a photocopy of it...mine was also taken during the interview at USEM, i only gave her the 2011 tax return and explain to her that the 2012 was with the USEM, so it was still ok to her..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-27 22:17:00
PhilippinesCFO - CEBU Experience

Thanks for your experience from your trip to CFO. Good information. Good luck and God's blessings on your trip.

your welcome Greenbaum..Good luck also in your journey...wish you well!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-27 13:07:00
PhilippinesCFO - CEBU Experience

Gina is going to CEBU CFO next month. Last step before flying to USA. Just curious.... How can Gina prove to them that I have never been married before?? She should say she asked all my brothers and sisters and they all told her no, that I have never been married before??

hi Mike&Gina! it should be in written document and not by any info from your brothers or sisters. they need it as evidence and they will keep a photocopy. i was thankful i remember it on his tax return.


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-27 12:17:00
PhilippinesCFO - CEBU Experience

Hi All..

 

We decided that I will take my CFO seminar by Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013..Went there a day before just to make sure i have all the requirements that they needed. you see i dont have original copy from my NSO Birth Cert and CENOMAR. the guard told me that the first one she is going to check is the two valid ID's and its up to the verifier if she will ask for the originals..also check the logbook, just to make sure i have an idea what time to get there..seen some going there around 2am, 3am until 7am.. so i was a little bit surprise when i get there the next day around 3am, and no one is around until around 4am already.just be careful though if your alone if your doing it cebu, it was a nerve wracking experience for me, i was sweating and even thinking my escape plan (where to run)just in case someone will hold-up me..LOL!..my advice is bring someone you know, let them stay with you until someone is there or until the sun comes up..

 

they will only accomodate 12 slots for US bound..i was there first, so i got to be called first by the guard around 7am. as what she said, she check my two valid ID's with the photocopy of it..she did ask me about my NSO Birth Cert but i told her that its in the yellow pakect already (it was ok), your passport - bio page(make 2 copies for it) and if you have a US visa already like mine have it photocopied too (2 copies).she will then gave you a number..then wait to be called by the lady at the counter..

the lady in the counter will check the ones that the lady guard just ask you with your passport.she will ask you about your fiance's last name and date of birth.you will then get your picture taken there..after that she will ask you the P400.00 fee..she will gave you a form to fill up..actually, two forms will be filled up by those who got their visas already but i already filled up the 2nd form when your going to get your cfo sticker that i got online (thanks Hank!)she will advice you to bring that form back to her, if everything is ok you will be advice to come back by 1pm..i finish mine around 830am so i went back to the hotel and get some sleep..lol!

at around 130pm, the film showing starts..i manage to meet new friends there so i guess it doesnt matter what country your going, you will be at the same room with them..its all about human trafficking and it takes about 25mins..after that, a guy announces that US and Canada bound will be at Room 03..we were only like 9 people in the room, 8 US and 1 Canada bound (really surprise why were not that many)..the lady in the counter is the one who were doing the seminar..it was really informative!its all about your rights and how to determine if you are abuse..it also talks about your upcoming married life and the suppose problems that you will encounter there..it talks about the guidelines and procedure on your international flights..the whole session tooks us about 2 hours..

after that the One-on-One interview, i was the first one to be called..lol! (not prepared at all)..basically, she will be asking questions how well you know your fiance..she will also ask about evidences like on my side, pictures together.i was also ask how i could prove to her that he is single and never been married, thank God i was quick to remember that it was in his ITR (so girls please have some time to read or check the documents from your fiance's side(lol!)).

After that she said, everything is OK and pass my stapled forms and passport to Ms. Hilda at the counter..as i said earlier during this time, you will be ask again to fill up another form for the sticker issuance but i already filled up one that i get online.after a while she called me back and got the CFO sticker!!!dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif dancin5hr.gif cray5ol.gif dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif cray5ol.gif ... finish it by 430pm...

 

 

DONE it ALL!such a relief!next stop, get pack up!lol!

Thanks to all and your advices!it really helps guys..Hoping and praying that you all make it!

Hope this help!

 

 


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-26 13:31:00
Philippinesmanila to LAX on dec 08?

My flight is still a few weeks away but would love to hear about your experience entering USA through LAX since it's also my POE. Have a safe and wonderful trip & Happy Holidays!

Sure iammrsregi! as early as i can when i get there i will..and thank you and Happy Holidays too!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-03 08:49:00
Philippinesmanila to LAX on dec 08?

hi everyone..my flight will be on dec 08, 2013 from manila to LAX on PAL..anyone who has the same flight?love to have someone to chat with for the long flight..


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-03 05:06:00
PhilippinesAnyone leaving for the US on December 11?

Flight via PAL leaving at 10:40 PM. Would love to have some company at the terminal or on the long flight. POE is LAX. Thanks.

Waaaaahhhhh!flight also with PAL, POE is LAX too but leaving on Dec 08..well, goodluck to us and happy trip to you!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-04 04:19:00
PhilippinesI need some comments...

Hi guyss.. my interview is on january 16 2014 and my fiance will be with me during interview.. do u think I hv a big chance to gt approve visa..sad.png

 my f was with me when i have my interview..the advantages of it is that for us and the rest of the couples who were there, we were not ask so many questions anymore and the nicest part is his with me even on my interview with the american consul..just very basic questions for both of us and the rest was ask to my f..lol!i believe he was the one being interviewed now...trust me you'll be approve!your interview there is the easiest one compare to the one i had with the one-on-one interview with the CFO officer...just be confident and keep smiling..hehe!GOODLUCK!!


bryneffNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-04 04:31:00