ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSealed envelope for POE need help!!!!!!!
wow,i did not even look at mine..I just placed it at a nice place till my final day of departing..I am loving it here in NC and moreover,God is so much wonderful because in Ghana,before it will be 6;00pm,the sun totally set but here in Greensboro NC,when its 8:00pm,the sun is still up.wow and also when i arrived at JFK and i was inside the terminal,i never knew that,it was that so much cold outside and when i got outside ,i nearly rushed back inside the terminal as it was soooo much cold..I have to wait for some mins for my brothers to pick me up because my fiancee was preparing the home for me .There was one airport security female that assisted me by giving to me her cell phone to call my brother when i got to the outside of the terminal where my brother suppose to be to picked me up as i was delayed inside due to alot of people arrival.I will advice everyone who will be going to the states for the first time not to come during weekend especially when their POE is JFK because JFK is always busy and if u are on trasit,u may missed ur flight to ur final destination..I spent over 3 hours in the queue waiting to be checked out and another thing is that,The airline which i board(Royal Air Maroc) did not give me the form I-94 in the airplane as suggested but gave me another form which also delayed me as i have to be given the form I-94 to be filled at the airport..Another experience was that,after my brothers picked me from the airport,we went to my elderly brother's house whom is living in Bronx for them to welcome me to America and after spending some hours with him and his wife,my second brother and his wife starts our journey from Bronx NYC to Greensboro NC.It took us even more that from Ghana to New York to get to North Carolina because my brother and his wife drove me by road and it took us 12 hours to get to Greensboro,NC.I love it here and i am using to the atmosphere and their culure..That is my side of the stories to my lovely other african..Air Maroc is very cheap but their final destination is JFK and its also departs in Accra early around 5:55am and their check-in starts 01:00AM till 03:30AM.Thank u and i wish all of u the best.And that remains me..Those of u who will be travelling with Royal Air Maroc have to be very alert because when u rich Cassablanca,they did not speak English and u have to ask other passengers to show u where is JFK passengers are.It will be at the same gate 20-21.Thanks
MakafuiMaleGhana2013-04-23 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressecond interview

HOW OLD ARE U OLDER THAN HIM.TOO MUCH AGE GAP CAN BE A RED FLAG


MakafuiMaleGhana2013-07-27 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2, now what?

 

9 months and you didn't research what the next step would be? wacko.png

 

I obviosuly haven't. Credit my best friend Kimosabi FourTwenty!


TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-05-24 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2, now what?
Thanks again. I called today, still not there. But I will try every day going forward. Good luck to you and hopefully you get a speedy appointment
TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-05-21 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2, now what?

Do not wait on the consulate, they should send packet 3 to your fiancé or you depending on the consulate. Right now your 129f petition should be on its way to the NVC who will then send it to the appropriate consulate. You can call the NVC to get your case number once they receive, and you can also call them to check to see if they have forwarded it to the consulate. YOU should mail your fiancé the affadavit of support along with a copy of your original 129f package. Do that ASAP as mail usually takes a bit longer. You and your fiancé can practice using the forms that will be given in packet 3 if you want to get a head start, otherwise sent off taperwork you have and the I-34  and the NVC and consulate will take care of getting your paperwork ready that will be needed before the interview. good luck! Check out the K-1 guide and flow chart for more info.
  


Hey thanks man. I am sending her the AoS tomorrow then. Do you know about when they get the case at NVC? I called on Monday and they said 15-30 business days, but it sounded like a very standard answer they normally feed to people. Is it realistic to have it this week? Thanks for your great reply? It really helped :)

TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-05-21 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2, now what?

Does your fiance(e) already have all his/her docs? long form birth cert, police cert etc?


She got her police background check but it said on the report it is only good for one month. Also she does have her birth cert and it's translated. She is also getting her vaccination report very soon.

TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-05-21 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2, now what?

So I finally received my NOA2 on May 16 after 9 grueling months. Yay! But now what do I do? Just wait for the consulate to mail me about the Affidavit of Support? I already have the AoS packet ready to go. I wish I could just send it. Any help would be appreciated.....Thanks!


TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-05-21 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support filled out now, but interview date is in Sept

Can they tell if you date it for later?

 

Yes, I notarized and sent her the docs already. It's just they are booking interview dates 3 months out and she's had the docs for a month already so it'll be 4 months. I will try to find the embasssy contact info and ask them...It would be really sucky if I had to send again


TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-06-13 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support filled out now, but interview date is in Sept

Hi, I have a question. My fieance's interview date is on Sept 11 (go figure), but I already sent her my signed and notarized Affidavit of Support a few weeks ago to bring to her interview with her. I can send her updated pay stubs, but does the affidavit not apply if it is a few months old. It is nearly impossible mailing stuff back and forth with my fiance so I had to give it to someone to bring with her.

 

Any help is much appreciated!!!! Thanks VJ family


TexbergerNot TellingAlbania2013-06-13 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of address

Hello all,

 

I have been waiting for NVC to receive my petition from USCIS since December 17th. I did a change of address on December 3rd by calling USCIS and after receiving my approval notice, when I check the status of my case online, it is back on INITIAL REVIEW and reads:

"On December 24, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance."

 

Should I call USCIS to make sure they sent my case file on December 17th? Is it normal for the status to be back on INITIAL REVIEW instead of POST DECISION ACTIVITY?


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-01-23 05:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864

Thanks Aleful !!


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-01-26 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864

Hello all,

 

I am currently unemployed, on question 5 of part 6 of the I 864 form "my current individual income" should I put my income BEFORE i quit my job or just $0.00 ?

 

Also, i will have a joint sponsor (obviously) do I still need to file the I 864 just because I am the petitioner or does only the joint sponsor's suffice ?

 

 

thanks!

 

 

 

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: IR-1/CR-1 (France)

Priority Date: June 4th, 2013

2013-03-09: Married 

2013-05-29: I-130 Sent 

2013-06-04: I-130 Received 

2013-06-06: NOA-1 (by email)

2013-12-17: NOA2 approved (checked case status online)

2013-12-27: NOA2 (Hardcopy)


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-01-26 06:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number

Same here, approved on December 17th. I call the NVC everyday and they still haven't received my case from USCIS... :/


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-01-25 08:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to get a freaking case number from NVC?

I called today and they are now saying it takes 30 business days to get the case number...

 

 

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: IR-1/CR-1 (France)

Priority Date: June 4th, 2013

2013-03-09: Married 

2013-05-29: I-130 Sent 

2013-06-04: I-130 Received 

2013-06-06: NOA-1 (by email)

2013-12-17: NOA2 approved (checked case status online)

2013-12-27: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

2014-01-31: NVC received case from USCIS


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-02-18 13:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning ahead

I STRONGLY advise you to wait, it's too risky.


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-02-26 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support France, what incom and actif

I used my French income and it worked fine... Yes, where is your source?


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-05-10 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support France, what incom and actif

Bonjour!

Le salaire annuel qu'il faut avoir pour que le "affidavit of support" soit accepte depend sur le nombre le personne sous votre toit.

Par example, si il y a 3 personnes il faut gagner $24,737 par an.

Je vous joins le lien du document qui montre exactement le salaire annuel requis.

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

 

Bonne chance!


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-05-10 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is going on with NVC

We waited about 40 days... Hang in there!

 

 

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: IR-1/CR-1 (France)

Priority Date: June 4th, 2013

2013-03-09: Married 

2013-05-29: I-130 Sent 

2013-06-04: I-130 Received 

2013-06-06: NOA-1 (by email)

2013-12-17: NOA2 approved (checked case status online)

2013-12-27: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

2014-01-31: NVC received case from USCIS

2014-03-12: Case # assigned

2014-03-13: DS-261 completed online & paid AOS fee

2014-03-20: sent AOS package

2014-03-30: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 online

2014-04-07: received checklist from NVC, incomplete AOS package

2014-04-24: NVC received re-completed AOS package

2014-05-08: paid IV fee

2014-05-09: IV package sent

2014-05-11: DS-260 completed online

2014-05-15: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 & DS-260 online

 


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-05-19 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete - what's next?

FINALLY !! Case complete after 21 business days of waiting for NVC to review it.

The operator told me to wait 1-2 days for an email regarding my interview, is it really that quick? 

 

So now that my case is complete, what will my husband need to bring with him to the interview?

 

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: IR-1/CR-1 (France)

Priority Date: June 4th, 2013

2013-03-09: Married 

2013-05-29: I-130 Sent 

2013-06-04: I-130 Received 

2013-06-06: NOA-1 (by email)

2013-12-17: NOA2 approved (checked case status online)

2013-12-27: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

2014-01-31: NVC received case from USCIS

2014-03-12: Case # assigned

2014-03-13: DS-261 completed online & paid AOS fee

2014-03-20: sent AOS package

2014-03-30: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 online

2014-04-07: received checklist from NVC, incomplete AOS package

2014-04-24: NVC received re-completed AOS package

2014-05-08: paid IV fee

2014-05-09: IV package sent

2014-05-11: DS-260 completed online

2014-05-15: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 & DS-260 online

2014-06-12: Case complete


juliecabreraFemaleFrance2014-06-13 07:13:00
PhilippinesUp, up and away
Maddy is on her way. Her plane leaves Manila at 12:45pm Philippines time, April 28, 2009 (12:45am EDT). She will be arriving here in NC at 10:30am EDT April 29, 2009. It has been a long journey for us. Finally, this journey is ending, and a new one is beginning.

I would like to thank everyone on VJ for your advice, and your personal experiences. You have all been a great help in what looks to be a very daunting undertaking.

For those of you just beginning this journey, know that your day is coming. It seems at the beginning that that day will never get here. But it does. And this is the place to talk with others that are in the same stage as you are, and those that have been through what you are going through.

I am looking forward to my Wife's arrival, and the beginning of a new life together.

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 19:46:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
Maddy is 22
I am 48

So far, she can keep up with me, so I see no problems, whistling.gif
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-03-29 02:40:00
PhilippinesPhillipine Passport
QUOTE (ilovemyDirtdoctor @ May 21 2009, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Fellow pinay here , I just finished my medical yesterday and thanks God I pass, but I suddenly feel sad and worry when I heard from one of the applicants there at St. Lukes that US embassy will not accept green passport anymore, my passport is green color which is the old one, but it will expire this coming March 2011 so I did not renew it since in embassy website it says at least 6 months before it expire, but i am worried now, my interview is so close ,and my passport is now at St.lukes...anybody here has same passport as mine, is it true that embassy will not accept green passport..please I need your help..thanks in advance


Hi,,

When I had my interview last March 25th, I see no problem with with my old green passport color!!As long as your passport don't expired the day of your interview or the day when you're ready to leave!!

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-05-21 08:16:00
Philippinesis this possible?
QUOTE (pinoy&pinay @ Jun 6 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone.. my interview is on the 22nd of june...

IF i get the pink slip (i really pray tha ill be APPROVED.. ) HOW MANY DAYS WILL I RECIEVE MY VISA? laughing.gif do u think it will take that long??? since we r planning to have my flight on july 2...

thank you for ur opinion.. AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE yes.gif


I had my interview March 25th and I received my visa one day after my interview which March 27th, I was in San fernando pampanga that time.I'll pray that you'll get pink slip and receive you're visa very quick. good luck.
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-06 09:14:00
Philippinesyeheyyyyyy
QUOTE (brianmarie @ Jun 25 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeheyyyyy green card arrived today.... 10 years permanent residence. Thank God now just waiting my SSN...


Cograts sayo brianmarie!!

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 16:17:00
PhilippinesVery Happy
QUOTE (fish @ Jun 28 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where you from here in NC Shdwlnght? If i may ask!


QUOTE (ShdwKnght @ Jun 28 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you All.. God blees you!!



I Live in Thomasville, it's closer to High Point City and also Greensboro and Winston-Salem ( The Triad City).
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-28 21:27:00
PhilippinesVery Happy
Thank you All.. God blees you!!
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-28 12:55:00
PhilippinesVery Happy
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jun 27 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats



Thank you so much AbbynSheryl

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 15:24:00
PhilippinesVery Happy

Hi VJ family..

I just want to share my joy right now!! When i got off from work, I always drop by and check the mail box. After 2 months that I got here, I finally got my green card today.God Bless you Vj family.


Maddy...
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 15:08:00
Philippineswhat to wear going to us?
QUOTE (phopho06 @ Jul 5 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im confused!!!! kicking.gif lol kicking.gif


i want to know do we need to wear formal attire going to us?
coz some one told me that their will be port of entry!!!
how true is that? im confused what to wear!! plz help me about this hehhehe.. good.gif


Wear whatever you feel comfortable for a long travel, I wore short sleeves, jean, sneakers. I also had sweater with me in case i got cold. There is no certain attire on POE. Good luck, and Have safe trip.



SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-07-05 20:24:00
PhilippinesEva air
QUOTE (JSVP08 @ Jul 9 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all

anyone here fly by eva air? we are contemplating between eva air and hawaiian airlines to sac,ca..... the former is really cheap at 431usd(inclusive of tax) one way on sept but are there any issues at taipei stop-over? if ever i will have 5 hrs of waiting to leave again to sac. Will i be able to go out the airport for window shopping perhaps just to burn my time? ive been to taiwan (taipei)before but on work visa so i dont know if we needed visa to be able to get out of the airport while waiting on board again.

or other airline suggestions are welcome. star_smile.gif

thank u for reading and replying..... bless to everyone good.gif


Hello.. I flew EVA air last April 27th, Taipei to LA I was in the airport for 8 hours. The airport is really huge where i was at. Im sure you will have fun window shop there, they've got almost everything. Good Luck. Have safe trip.

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 08:42:00
PhilippinesHow much time to allot for POE on her flight to USA??
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Sep 5 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, I'm trying to work out the schedule for my fiancee to fly here to Texas. Her POE (Point Of Entry) will be Los Angeles. How much time should i try and schedule for her when she arrives in L.A., before she continues on to Texas?
I really have no idea what's involved at the POE, or how long it will take....could someone please give me some first-hand experiences to give me an idea of how i should schedule her flight to allow her enough time at the POE?
Thanks alot.


Hi, When i flew from Taiwan to LA (Point Of Entry) I had 4 hours before my flight to Dallas texas. It gave me time to go through immigration and everything that needed to be done before my next flight.

Maddy.
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-09-05 11:08:00
PhilippinesHow many days you got your VISA?
QUOTE (? Pweettyy ??& @ Sep 28 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJM!

Had my interview last 24. Was confused why havent got my visa yet. . Curretly staying here in Fort Bonifacio.

When did you got your visa?

I maybe sound so excited, hehe! Just concern. .


Hi,,,

I got mine 1 day after my interview that was last march of 2009
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-09-30 08:58:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
In case anyone is still updating this, could you please update our info. Everything is in our signature. By the way, we are CR-1.

Thanks
Maddy & Rick
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 17:09:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Hello,

You have us listed as K1...we should be listed as CR1/IR1.

NOA1 March 18, 2008

Thank you

Edited by Maddy_and_Rick, 22 September 2008 - 10:33 PM.

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2008-09-22 22:31:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
hi Pinaywife,,,

Hi you got me listed at k3, i should be listed as IR-1...Thank you
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2008-09-17 23:28:00
PhilippinesAge gap she is 18 turning 19 as I am 35
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 18 2009, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree. I think you should be with her during interview. =)


No need for Petitioner to attend interview

If he has time and money to do it, then by all means do it.

Being critical for him being there in order for his girl to get an approval, Not really............



True,,, When I had my interview hubby was there, the consul didn't let him in while i was interviewed.

Hubby was 44 and I was 19 when we meet each other,, been married for 4 years now..



Maddy
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-12-22 10:04:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
Great im not all alone from "Tarheel state"

Maddy_and_rick: Thomasvile North Carolina

Ryan & Premie : Cary North Carolina




Maddy
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 11:31:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
Hi riza great idea you come up with, include me on the list, Thomasville North Carolina. so far i havent seen any.
SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 11:07:00
Philippinesmail/shipping from Philippines to US
QUOTE (Piscean @ Apr 18 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what visa forms does she need to send you? some forms can be downloaded from the net.


G-325A signed
ds-230 signed
police certificates

(And in case you don't have these)
NSO Certified copies of her Birth Certificate
NSO Certified copies of marriage certificate

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2009-04-18 17:20:00
PhilippinesFilipino in US NAVY

 

I wouldn't recommend it.  Expertise: I come from a long, proud line of draft dodgers and non-joiners. 

 

Hi

 

   I respect whatever you believe in, or whatever belief you may have.

 

Thank you


Edited by SomeoneElse, 23 April 2014 - 06:47 PM.

SomeoneElseFemalePhilippines2014-04-23 18:40:00