ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout mails from uscis
QUOTE (xsabinax @ May 2 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In my experience, both my NOA-1 and NOA-2 arrived via regular mail and I did not have to sign for anything. One day after my APPROVED NOA-2 arrived I also received a letter from The National Visa Center (NVC) that they received my package and had forwarded it to the appropriate Embassy (Moscow in my case). The NVC will notify you of a DHL number that will be used to track the package from the Embassy to your fiances doorstep.
It took approximately 6 months from getting the NOA-1 till the NOA-2. Once you get the NOA-2, be warned that things move ALOT faster. Time from NOA-2 to having a scheduled interview date at the embassy was 4 days!! So be prepared for WARP speed once you get notice of approval.

Best of luck!! good.gif


The NVC will notify you of a DHL number that will be used to track the package from the Embassy to your fiances doorstep.

They do?? How do they notify you of this?
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-02 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout mails from uscis
QUOTE (shang @ May 2 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mari joe @ May 2 2009, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i guess the OP is asking if they will send the noa2 to both petitioner and beneificiary. I'm curious to know too.


If she is asking about if the USCIS will mail it to the mailbox....Yes, they will send the Hardcopy to the petitioner. ANd I don't think the USCIS will send copies to beneficiary....


They definately do not send a copy of the NOA1 or NOA2 to the beneficiary, only the petitioner.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-02 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout mails from uscis
You are asking about regular mail that the USCIS would send you, such as your receipt for your petition fee (Notice of Action 1)?

They will send it to whatever address is on your petition. This will go to the petitioner in the US. Later, after approval the US Embassy in Manlia will send information to the beneficiary, again to the address you listed on your forms.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 01 May 2009 - 11:00 AM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-01 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 application go straight to consulate after NOA2?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Apr 28 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, straight to the consulate (VIA NVC)... NVC assigns a case number and does some checks and then forwards. It is how it works.. the language is the same "boilerplate" language every one gets including myself and our file went to Kiev via NVC


Except that apparently, there is more than one "boilerplate". Some do say that it has been sent to the NVC ...
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-04-29 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime between NVC and US consulate
QUOTE (Sher&Alex @ Apr 30 2009, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody-

Is it possible to know the statut of our case at the US consulate? NVC sent our case at end of March and I don't still hear about the packet for the interview and don't know date of interview too.

Thank you in advance for your experience !


You first have to be sure the NVC has sent your case on the the consulate. Receiving the letter from the NVC saying they will send it within one week does not mean they have actually done so. I got that letter more than one month ago and my case is still in "additional processing" at the NVC.

Call the NVC (sorry - don't have number handy) to confirm that your case was sent on ... Then call your consulate.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-04-30 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing time for NOA2 from Vermont to Home address
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 7 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ May 7 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 7 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
about 3 or 4 weeks....

No way does it take "3 or 4 weeks" to mail a first class letter from Vermont to Texas!

Less than a week would be "normal".


more or less 3 to 4 weeks.....


Yes, much less! whistling.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-07 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing time for NOA2 from Vermont to Home address
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 7 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
about 3 or 4 weeks....

No way does it take "3 or 4 weeks" to mail a first class letter from Vermont to Texas!

Less than a week would be "normal".
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-07 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant
QUOTE (jsnearline @ May 12 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Given that our K1 case was apparently expedited (one week from date of filing to petition approval, two and a half months from petition approval to K1 issuance), I can attest that the squeaky wheel sometimes can get things done faster. So, it doesn't hurt to try.


Care to share how and why your case was expedited??
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-12 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we go medical with out appointment letter?
QUOTE (wizardfitz @ May 14 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was able to do it just with the NOA2 and the confirmation letter from the UESM


She was asking if you need the confirmation letter from the USEM. We know that if you have the confirmation letter you are good to go.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-14 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we go medical with out appointment letter?
The number I gave is for the National Visa Center in New Hampshire. Your USCIS service center sent your case there. Yes, you can call right now and should get through quickly (might be on hold for a few minutes). After giving them your case number, etc, just ask if your case has been sent on to the foreign consulate yet.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-13 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we go medical with out appointment letter?
Your case has probably been sent on - But having your case number does not mean it has been. Call (603) 334-0700 , press 1 and then 2 to speak to an attendant. They will ask for your case number and both names and dates of birth. They will tell you if your case has been forwarded. Hopefully they won't say your case is undergoing the dreaded "additional processing". If it is, it will mean a delay that has been around 40 to 50 days.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 13 May 2009 - 06:27 PM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-13 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan we go medical with out appointment letter?
You should ask this in the Philippines forum.

I believe you can go with the NOA2 but you will get more answers if you post over in the Philippines section.

You should also call the NVC to confirm that your case has been sent on to Manila. Just because you have the NVC letter does not mean it has been sent on - I was stuck for 50 days - Hope you won't be.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 13 May 2009 - 06:07 PM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-05-13 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresany one got approval on k3 before cr1? going for it tomorrow , help

hello VJ READERS, i was confused and asked about k3 visa before , AND IAM STILL CONFUSED , as some people say it is obsolete, and takes same time as CR1 VISA ,,and cancelled at nvc,,, but what if i take longer time in approval of i-130 than usuall , - i have history with that - wont this k3 visa hep then ?
my wife medical condition is critical , can we expedite k3 medically easier than cr1 visa?
what are the fees for k3 visa ?


does application for k3 visa means that our marriage is just for papers coz we want to hurry it ? ??coz it is not , i love my wife ,and she is the one insists on try the k3 visa

any way , what do u think ? should i go or should i wait for cr1 ?

has any one got approval for k3 before cr1 and visa issued ?

If I am not mistaking from all the reading and asking questions, i do believe K3 is no longer used forany cases. theya re all now CR1's. If u tried to file a K3, i believe they will jus deny it and tello u , that you should have filed a CR1 cos these are what are accepted now. As of last year they started this!



Candy hassanFemaleEgypt2013-01-09 13:03:00
PhilippinesArranging documents for Interview
QUOTE (xylide @ Jul 14 2009, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[what did u tell the CO to just pick up ur visa?]


I said that we wanted to fly back to the US together. He gave me a slip of paper to show at the gate after we got the call saying our visa was ready (to allow us to enter the embassy to get the visa). We were very fortunate and picked up the visa just 2 days after the interview.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-14 08:46:00
PhilippinesArranging documents for Interview
QUOTE (xylide @ Jul 14 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i forgot to add
NOA1
NOA2
Appointment Letter

Ü


Only your appointment letter is needed. Ü

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-14 07:57:00
PhilippinesArranging documents for Interview
You have included many things that are no help at all at the interview:

- School Diplomas (Primary,Secondary and Tertiary)
- Seminar Certificates
- Transcript of records

- Phonecards

- CFO Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
- Birth Certificate from Church of Christ

Bring only essesntial items so that you can find what is actually required.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-14 06:38:00
Philippineshow will i know if our case has been receive by the NVC?
You must call the NVC at 603-334-0700. They will ask for your receipt or case number and petitioners and beneficiaries names and dates of birth.

Hopefully they won't tell you that you are in "additional processing" (could mean a delay of 30-50 days).


Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-26 19:48:00
Philippinesair21
A visa ... whistling.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-23 11:22:00
PhilippinesUS citizen
QUOTE (mRs StOcKwElL @ Jul 27 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes 100%... That's the beauty of being an american citizen, can travel anywhere in the world...


Almost anywhere ... Bhutan being one exception. I am sure there are others.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-27 10:47:00
PhilippinesDoes the NVC have an online case status?
You should call the NVC to find out when you case has been sent on to the foreign consulate.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 11:38:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Visa Same Day Pickup -- POSSIBLE ???
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 3 2009, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was at my fiance interview, flight was scheduled 9 days later, I asked he said only way was medical emergency or flight within a 3-5 day timeframe. Best bet is to take your tickets for the flight and show them and maybe that will influence it a bit, I do know it has been said they print the visas on Tuesdays so that is the likely day you would be able to pick it up.
I have also read of others interview within few weeks of us and they got to pick theirs up with no real urgent need, not even leaving the country within 3-4 weeks and still got to pick it up.

Good Luck


Just FYI, my interview was on a Tuesday - Of course I don't know what day the visa was actually printed. I would be surprised if they were printed just one day a week but who knows...

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 11:36:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Visa Same Day Pickup -- POSSIBLE ???
We were allowed to pick up our visa 2 days after the interview. I was at the interview and just said we wanted to fly back together (our flights weren't scheduled until 10 days after the interview). I would be surprised if you could pick it up the very same day - they have to attach the visa to the passport and it may not be able to be done immediately.


Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 11:02:00
PhilippinesHELP ASAP!
I purchased our tickets from an ageny in California (for NWA). No problem. I don't know how they would even know where the ticket was purchased. The agency cannot charge for the travel tax however - you pay that at the airport (the Filipino only pays the tax).
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-04 10:55:00
Philippinesmedical exam
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QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Aug 3 2009, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>




Nice pic! Is that intended for everyone on VJ or only a select few?? blink.gif


OH!!! FYI...dats my cutest pic......... devil.gif



LOL!! rofl.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 19:46:00
Philippinesmedical exam
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Aug 3 2009, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>




Nice pic! Is that intended for everyone on VJ or only a select few?? blink.gif

Edited by Matt & Bing, 03 August 2009 - 11:10 AM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 11:09:00
Philippinesmedical exam
You should ask this in the Philippines forum. Of course they examine you with your clothes off.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-07-29 06:39:00
PhilippinesFinally made it
Welcome to the United States! good.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-03 11:05:00
PhilippinesWe got our NOA2!!!!!
Congrats! Hope its smooth the rest of the way!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-08 12:42:00
PhilippinesFinally together
Congrats! Welcome to the US!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-12 11:03:00
PhilippinesQuestion on Income
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 13 2009, 01:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it is after tax . u have to make about $25000.00 a year to cross the poverty line income. they want to u to pay tax on the net income, just look at the line 22 on ur IRS form, it should cross the 25K marks then u set. good luck. abby n sheryl


Income qualifications are always before tax. Individuals tax situaltions can vary widely. Its based on annual income, not a monthly amount.

The tax you pay on your 1040 is irrelevant.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 13 August 2009 - 10:53 AM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-13 10:52:00
PhilippinesHow would this work?...
I believe he's refering the the "Packet 3" (or 4, whatever).

I called and scheduled the interview as soon as I could - Called the embassy to see when I was qualified to schedule the interview and then called the place where you need the PIN to actually schedule it. My fiancee was never sent anything from the embassy - its not needed for the actual interview. Its just the info that you can find on the embassy website about what you need at the interview.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-13 16:34:00
PhilippinesWelcome back Jasman!
QUOTE (Jasman0717 @ Aug 13 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was tired of getting verbally beat to ####### so took a few months off but appreciate the thought that someone missed me blush.gif


Wow, really?? Was that manily in the off-topic forum?

Yes I did notice since you were a pretty prolific poster then seemed to disappear.

I thought I would not visit this site much after my fiancee arrived here but its so addictive and entertaining I can't help it.

Yea, ignore the n00bs!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-14 11:00:00
PhilippinesWelcome back Jasman!
Hey Jasman - I saw one of your posts in the K-1 forum.

As I recall, you disappeared back in February. We were about 2 months into our K-1 process at that time and now my Bing is here with me.

Welcome back - how's the golf game?




Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-08 14:36:00
PhilippinesAre Filipinas Vampires?
This thread is too funny! And timely for us. Bing has been here 6 weeks and she wants to have an umbrella whenever we are in the sun - even if only for a couple of minutes. I explain that the sun is not as strong here (especially in Michigan) and that she has more pigment in her skin to protect her and I don't care how dark she gets but she just wants no part of the sun at all. When we were in Boracay last November she would only go in the water very early in the morning or at dusk.

Why do Filipinas think whiter skin is better? I wish Bing would get even darker.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-18 11:30:00
PhilippinesPassport Photos in Manila
QUOTE (Filipina Lover @ Aug 19 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anyone happen to know where you can get passport photos American style in Manila, Philippines

I am going there to visit my new bride this weekend and I will need that for the visa application, I can always take a picture of her myself and print it when I get back, but I would rather not have to mess around with it if I don't have to.

I would think close to the embassy would have a place


Any mall will have a photo store that can do it. Also, there were people soliciting to provide photos right across the street from the embassy near the Bayview Park hotel.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-19 11:24:00
PhilippinesGetting married in Michigan - Name change
When I applied for our marriage license at the County Clerk's office last week they told me that the Secretary of State's office would not let my fiancee make her current last name (maiden name) her middle name on the marriage certificate as is the custom in the Philippines. We would have to legally change her middle name after marriage to change to her maiden name if we wanted to do that.

Has anyone else in Michigan (or elsewhere) dealt with this issue?
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-18 17:45:00
PhilippinesPacket 3?....
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QUOTE (forestrose @ Aug 27 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello rockhouse , has your fiancee got a letter yet from USEM thru DHL? , well it's just informing her of approval of petition and MNL case number ; since your fiance has passed her medical and has a scheduled date for interview , she will be asked that letter together with all necessary docs at the booth inside the embassy before she will undergo fingerscanning/ pre screening then interview by the CO.

good luck.


My fiancee got no such delivery from DHL. Only an email after I scheduled the interview date over the phone. You get the petition apporval (NOA2) from the USCIS, not the USEM. And you get your case number from the NVC, again not from the USEM.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-29 11:04:00
PhilippinesPacket 3?....
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QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Aug 27 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (forestrose @ Aug 27 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello rockhouse , has your fiancee got a letter yet from USEM thru DHL? , well it's just informing her of approval of petition and MNL case number ; since your fiance has passed her medical and has a scheduled date for interview , she will be asked that letter together with all necessary docs at the booth inside the embassy before she will undergo fingerscanning/ pre screening then interview by the CO.

good luck.


My fiancee got no such delivery from DHL. Only an email after I scheduled the interview date over the phone. You get the petition apporval (NOA2) from the USCIS, not the USEM. And you get your case number from the NVC, again not from the USEM.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-29 11:02:00
PhilippinesPacket 3?....
QUOTE (forestrose @ Aug 27 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello rockhouse , has your fiancee got a letter yet from USEM thru DHL? , well it's just informing her of approval of petition and MNL case number ; since your fiance has passed her medical and has a scheduled date for interview , she will be asked that letter together with all necessary docs at the booth inside the embassy before she will undergo fingerscanning/ pre screening then interview by the CO.

good luck.


My fiancee got no such delivery from DHL. Only an email after I scheduled the interview date over the phone. You get the petition apporval (NOA2) from the USCIS, not the USEM. And you get your case number from the NVC, again not from the USEM.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 27 August 2009 - 11:13 AM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-08-27 11:13:00
PhilippinesPreparing for interview
QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 4 2009, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh dear...does she have a photocopy of it somewhere?

Why does SLEC take the passport?


St Lukes always takes the passport and sends it, along wiht the medical result to the US Embassy.

Sorry, the OP should have made several copies of the passport before giving it up at St Lukes. The passport number can be added to the forms at the interview.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-09-04 11:41:00