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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAp then Ready !

Thanks Walid & Diana for the answer

Inshallah , 

 

Welcome anytime! Congrats again and welcome to The United States!dancin5hr.gif


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-11-13 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAp then Ready !

It means you are "A-P-P-R-O-V-E-D" !!!! CONGRATS!!!! Next update will be in a couple of days to "ISSUED"dancin5hr.gif !


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-11-13 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports10 Hours to K1 Interview in Lagos.

Sending prayers your way. Best of luck!!!!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-11-18 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFROM AP 5DAYS TO READY 1DAY THEN VISA ISSUED AFTER 2DAYS

Congratulations and best of luck. Welcome to America!!!dancin5hr.gif


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-11-19 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved after 8 days in AP ! Hes coming home!

Congratulations guys dancin5hr.gif ! Welcome to America, Faycel! 


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-12-26 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsISSUED!

Congrats!!!!!dancin5hr.gif


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2014-02-02 15:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaNeed help, I am very worried...
No need to judge and make quick assumptions! Things happen all the time. Give his number to that person that is willing to help you out and just wait for a few days. I am sure you will hear back from him. Keep up your FAITH! Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-04 05:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa Appointment

I received an email from the embassy with the packet for the things we need to prepare for my fiances appointment. We have prepared the documents and i emailed them to schedule an appointment. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to reply and how soon the appointment will be?
Thanks




When I emailed DZ requesting interview for my fiance, they replied within 24 hours!

Good luck
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-10-24 12:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaAlgiers won't reply to appointment request

The embassy in Algeria received our approved I-129F in July and they sent email instructions for the application process for my fiance on July 29. According to the instructions, we are to email our request for an interview appointment once we had the required forms and verifications ready. We have been requesting an appointment since the second week of August. The first reply said wait until September and check again, which we did and have done every week now and they will not respond to the emails! I cannot get through to anyone on the phone (even though the website says no visa inquiries are accepted by phone, I don't know how else one can reach them if they don't reply to emails!)

If appointments are booked so far out and they are backlogged with cases, that's understandable.. but they could at least reply to let us know that our requests for an appointment aren't just floating out there in consular oblivion.

Any suggestions?





Hello Serendipity9,

I know how frustrating this is! UGH!!! My fiance is also from Algeria and his interview took place on June 21st of this year. His visa is undergoing Administrative processing, for the last 3 months, and I am NOT able to even send the Consulate in Algiers an email. I attempted several times and get an automatic response stating that the email has failed! I tried calling them and their number isn't working! I am not sure what's going on. When was the last time you tried contacting them? Would you like exchanging emails, phone numbers? We might be able to help each other through all this processes? My name is Diana, I live in Michigan....
Wish you all the luck!

Have a terrific Sunday!

Diana
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-09-23 10:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaHarlem Shake US Embassy in Algiers

Seriously???

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LOL...That's hilarious! The guy humping was so funny! Still laughing :rofl: It can't be real though......
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-02-23 10:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaAlgiers Embassy email addresses

For those going through processing in Algiers, has anyone communicated with the embassy through their IV-DV email address? I recall before it used to be just the one email address for all visa inquiries, ConsularAlgiers, and always generated an auto-reply (preceeding several weeks of waiting for an actual reply).

I just sent my last email to the IV unit one and didn't get an auto-reply message-- just wondering if anyone here gets real-person replies from that IV-DV address?



Hi Carrie!

Am I missing out on something? What email address would that be? I keep on sending emails to the ConnsularAlgiers but as always a month delay or no response!! Here in Tunisia till May 14th!!!!! (L)
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-04-24 06:59:00
Middle East and North Africahow much time until interview & any advise Algeria

Oh ok.....Your timeline says Armenia. Good luck!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-05-20 19:03:00
Middle East and North Africahow much time until interview & any advise Algeria

Is your fiance in Armenia???


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-05-19 14:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaUAE Specific - K-1 Interview (BANK STATEMENTS)

No. That you should be enough.

 

Good luck!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-07-16 10:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy in Algiers.

mehdali ~ Thank you! Will keep sending emails till we hear something. Just sent a letter to the White House good.gif . Good luck in your journey too!!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-07-22 21:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy in Algiers.

mehdali...... Wish we knew why we have been in AP this long. The Embassy did emailed us last month and specifically stated that they were getting ready to make a decision on our case within the next 10 days. Well, it is now almost a month later and we are still to hear something, anything!

So, yes it has been a LONG time!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-07-22 19:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy in Algiers.

Hmmm.....

 

 Weird. That was the answer I got when I called DOS last week. "Your case is pending". Pending what? Our case has been in AP for 13 months. Actually waiting on a decision from Algiers. Wonder what they meant on that reply? Staff maybe back home vacationing? Ramadan? Who knows!

Good luck though!!!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-07-22 18:23:00
Middle East and North Africainterview in Algiers today

So sorry to hear...... My fiance, from Algeria as well, has been undergoing AP for almost 13 months. CO also kept all original letters and photos. We were wondering if we get them back at some point.....

We finally heard from the Consulate that they are getting ready to make a decision on our case. We are hoping and praying we will hear great news in the next few days.

It is a long, agonizing journey, just hang in there and keep the faith. I wish you both the best of luck!!!

 

Diana


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-07-11 16:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaWait time after embassy receive????

Well..... Yes,  2 months will be my approximate guess. You need to complete packet #3. You CAN NOT schedule interview without your fiance completing was requested of him. Meanwhile you will need to start preparing last 3 years of income taxes w/w2 forms, letter from employer stating that you are a "permanent" employee plus salary, gather copies of your last 4 pay-stubs copies or payroll ( that will work too) and your affidavit of support ( I-134 form). Once you have all these mail it to your fiance, he will need it for the interview as well. You are also going to be receiving packet #4 ( this is the letter your fiance will need to bring to the Doctor's office when he goes for his medical! 

As you see you guys still have quite of work to do before interview.

 

Good luck!!!

 

 


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-11 11:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaWait time after embassy receive????

Did you receive packet #3? From the looks on your timeline the Embassy got your file from NVC. You need to wait for the embassy to contact you via e-mail with packet #3. Just give them sometime. It is only the 10th and they just got your file on the 4th. Once you get packet #3, forward it to your fiance. There is still so much more to do! When you complete everything then it will be time for you to contact the embassy to schedule interview. I will say your interview will take place in about 2 months......

 

Good luck!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-10 22:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaWow...it never seems to end.....

See!!!!!! Congrats to you both and good luckdancin5hr.gif !


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-16 14:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaWow...it never seems to end.....

Don't cry. Just fill out the paper work, it will be okay. They will have appointments available soon!! Keep up the faith.


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-15 21:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaDoes this mean what i think it does

Yes! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dancin5hr.gif


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-10-09 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI129f

my wife she is going to apply for me an application I129f we get all what we need to send to the uscis how much long would take to get approved and dose the I 129f it gose to the country were the marriage took a place plus i have go throw the imegration 2 time before one with my ex wife and she passt way and once with my ex girl friend but that was a long time ago i just wanted to know more infromation we have to file out the I130 first or I 129f Thank you


Hello Tebessa16! Since you are married you DO NOT file I-129F form. You would need to file the I-130CR Form ONLY!
By the way your profile name caught my attention as my fiance is from Tebessa!

Good luck and listen to what everyone is telling you :bonk:

Diana
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-10-12 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresage difference :(

If you between 40 and 60 will be fine but if you over 70 will be a problem ... you did not mentioned the range.

let say I am 80 years old for sure my petition will be deny; but if you are below 40 and can support your fiance

I do not see reason, I do not know if from Pakistan is easy to claim someone; that should be your mayor worry

not the age. at the end all goes to the consul at the American Embassy in Pakistan this morning I was reading

a deny visa from pakistan in this VISA JOURNEY FORUM 

 

good luck you going to need it

 

 Please where did you get this information from?? I will advice to refrain from miss- informing  the OP.


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-14 08:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresage difference :(

You can not be denied based on age alone. You must prove that you have an ongoing, bonafide relationship. Lack of proof supporting your relationship will get you denied, not the age difference. Make sure you send all of he evidence you can, and be honest at the interview. I am 21 years older than my husband and age was never an issue at any point during our process. My husband has been here for a year.


there is no cutoff point of 70 or 80, not sure where you get your information, that is hogwash. A visa cannot be denied based on age alone.


I agree with mimolicious! 


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-09-14 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase returned to USCIS for confirmation or re-affirmation

This link may give you the most detailed information; http://www.visajourn..._USCIS_via_221g



Moomin,

Thanks for the link!

D
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-16 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase returned to USCIS for confirmation or re-affirmation

Was your I-129F petition approved? If so, when?

There were petitions from the California Service Center that were incorrectly sent to the National Records Center instead of the National Visa Center back in May. That error was discovered and apparently, the petitions are being re-confirmed before being sent to the NVC.



Hello LeftCoastLady!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, my I-129F petition was approved on Feb 06, 2012. Sent to the NVC and forwarded to the American Embassy in Algiers. My fiance attended his interview on June 21st, 2012 and at the end of his interview he was handed a white paper ( 221g ) . He was told our case was being returned to the USCIS for further processing. I emailed the American Embassy last week asking what the letter meant. I received a reply this morning saying that it just meant that our case was returned to the USCIS for confirmation or re-affirmation. I am still not clear as to what " confirmation or re-affirmation" means? What does USCIS need to confirm or re-affirm?

Would appreciate it your input!

Thanks again,

D
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-16 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase returned to USCIS for confirmation or re-affirmation
Hello everyone!

Ref: K1 visa

Our case was returned to the USCIS for "confirmation or re-affirmation". I have researched the meaning of it, and can't find a very clear answer. Does anyone know what it means.

Any information would be appreciate it!

Thanks,

D
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-16 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA

Hi, my fiance had his interview at the end of March..all went well and he was approved and he was told to come back to get his passport and to ge some information about his rights and expectations in the USA...when he goes back they didnt let him in and told him his file was not ready..and when i emailed them to see what happened..the consular said that it was on Administrative Processing...that they didnt know the time it would take..for longer review...so like in May I asked the congressman to check on my file and after a month and a half they said to the congressman that the file was under investigation for fraud....I was shocked!! I couldnt believe it...we gave all they needed..all the paperwork and even criminal background check were good..i have no idea what its going on...so now i requested a second interview and ask them to give me more information about the investigation..of why are we being investigated. They have not answered yet...It is really stressful that we cannot get at least a reason for any action they take...so i would sugest to you to check with your congressman of your state and see if they can get more info for you...cause if i didnt get the congressman to ask i would have never knows why was on AP...so at least something that can help you be at ease or at least for you to know what is happening..my opinion....


Thanks 'RDIAZ1970'!

I actually got a reply back yesterday from the US Embassy in Algiers, the email said " your case was sent back to the USCIS for confirmation or re-affirmation". I am still not clear as what this means?
I appreciate you sharing your own experience with me.
Keep me posted and wish you the best of luck!

If you don't mind me asking....what part of Algeria is your fiance from?

D
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-17 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA

Welcome to the forum.

Consider checking in at the Middle East and North Africa regional forum.

Good luck on your visa journey.

Thank you so much!
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-05 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA
Hello everyone...

My fiance had his interview at the Algiers Embassy on June 21st, 2012. His actual interview lasted for 1 1/2 hours! At the end of his interview he was told by the Consular Officer that our case was being put on hold and sent back to the U.S for further investigation and processing. His passport was returned and was told that his K1 Visa was "NOT" being denied!! I am not quite sure what this means and the reason why? All documents were in perfect order as well as the medical......We are now patiently waiting for an answer back.
I have done some research, but can't seem to find a clear answer. Has anyone gone through anything similar....

Any information would be appreciate it!

Thanks,

Diana
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-07-03 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfacebook messages

can someone help me... i have like more then 70 pages of facebook messaages( so far but we still have like 3 more months till interview)... what should i do print them all??




Never mind printing. Get a USB drive, and transfer all your conversations there. So simple! I did that with mine, it worked out great!

Good luck!!
Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2012-12-05 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStaus change to AP ??? after it says Ready...whats going on any advice plz???

Your case is undergoing Administrative Processing. Update your timeline for better undestanding on your case....

 

Good luck!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-05-12 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp emailing DS 156

Why would DZ be requesting for DS-156 to be emailed to them, when this form is for the beneficiary to fill out and take with him @ time of interview, along with remaining documents? . Have your fiance enter his information on screen-and print the completed form. You could, once the form is filled out, scan it and email?. Not sure why DZ is requesting it prior to interview? 

 

Good luck! 

 


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-06-30 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are the essential items when going through port of entry on a K-1?

 Have a safe trip and welcome to America! 


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-10-09 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter

For the employment letter they ask for annual salary and I just started a new job recently so is it permissible to put hourly salary or should I just guess on what my annual salary will be?? Which is better??

 

 

Neither! 

 

YOU don't put hourly salary nor guess a annually salary. This is for your "employer" to write.  They will know!. Contact Human Resources.

 

Good luck!


Tebessa1111FemaleAlgeria2013-11-20 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBackground Check Question

Something that a brilliant but unnamed woman on QQ told my fiancee? Go to the USCIS site to punch in your number and check your status.  Then change the last one or two digits of your case number to go forward consecutively one or two five etc numbers.. go to higher numbers and check those too? and see how other people around you are doing.  When I did this I found most people before us were accepted.. Most after were still processing.. So I knew I was probably next.  Then we got ours a week later.

 

Another thing? I still don't have my paper letter of NOA2.. I called and requested another copy.  I did however get an email 2+ weeks ago of my acceptance.  Make sure to sign up for the email notifications from the USCIS site.  Its quite possible that your paper letter can get lost or be otherwise late or misplaced but you will know right away if you are accepted and on to next step if you do the email thing.

 

I called and asked USCIS when I was getting antsy about the wait and getting no feedback was killing me.. more accurately killing her and she was driving me crazy!  But the person I spoke to on the phone told me they were averaging 5 months, then I got our email notification at close to the two month point.  So try not to worry too much.. You can't really know.  It might come a lot earlier, or might take 5 months based on things totally not to do with you guys.

 

Background check is just part of what they do on everyone.  Its no big deal.  Try to relax and get back on Skype for some more quality time with your other half, at least you are stuck waiting with somebody who can relate perfectly to everything you are feeling.


TingbudongNot TellingChina2014-01-21 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got our VISA!!!

OMG I cried like a baby right there in the restaurant where Id been sitting with my friends, boring a hole in my phone with my laser beam eyes, willing it to light up through the shere force of my desperation for good news..  when it suddenly came on and said one word.. "YES!!"  I realized I'd been holding my breath and let it out in a long sigh then had to reread it for it to really hit me, "They said YES!!! They said YES!!"  I jumped out of my seat w tears in my eyes and all my friends cheered and hugged me..  So much tesion suddenly let go and turned to pure joy and relief..

 

Finally after all our waiting she can fly here to me on/about April 30th or so.. She is already signed up for English classes starting May 5th..

 

Now I can breathe again.  These last few days were so hard and "well meaning" people in Guangzhou kept telling her bad stories and scaring her so that when I'd get on Skype with her before bed she'd be in tears..

 

This process has been so long and hard to get through, but I think it has definitely made us closer and shown us how valuable our love is to both of us and how carefully we need to be to protect it and take care of each other.  When you must sacrifice and struggle so much and for so long to be together I think it makes you that much more aware of how important it is to hold each other tight and never take what you have for granted..

 

I wish all of you luck and hope your journeys end with a big cheer and hugs and tears of joy too..

 

Tyler


TingbudongNot TellingChina2014-03-31 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 filers?

We got our NOA1 on Nov 22nd? and got our NOA2 last night.. it said on Jan 9, 2014 they sent our letter out saying APPROVED!! (I had the email status report thing set up, I haven't received my letter yet.)

 

This is quite fast compared to the timeline I got when I called the USCIS to change my address and ask about our status while I was talking to the officer.. He told me averaging 5 months right now.  

 

My fiancee told me this morning (she hadn't seen my emails or apparently noticed my frantic Skype messages trying to get ahold of her from the night before.. right after we had logged off..) that her friend got her "P2" today and we submitted the same day.  So I told her Oh.. did you check your email this morning yet baby?  I sent you a picture, I think you'll like it.  It was a screen shot of the USCIS page with the last circle lit up in blue!  LOL.. She did indeed like her picture!


TingbudongNot TellingChina2014-01-10 13:08:00