ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember K-1 2009 Filers VSC

I've been designated as your Team Captain, so I won't let you become as irrate and crazy as November filers did.
It has always happened. People will be approved before you. People who submitted 3 months after you will be approved before you, such is life, and such is this process.
DO NOT compare your timelines to anyone else's. It only leads to frustration and envy.
Do not let yourself be dragged into this cesspool of crybabies and constant b!tching and moaning.
You will be with your loved ones. It's just going to be in due time.
I am just like you. Waiting (yes, impatiently). So I am in no different situation than any other here waiting for NOA2.
I just ask one thing of you - do not panic and create the crazy environment November people have created on these boards.
I understand it is hard, but supporting each other helps a lot and goes a long way.
Couple of months from now, all of us will look at this thread as history. All of us will be approved and on our marry way of living our lives with our wives and husbands.

Count off one day at a time. Think of it this way. Tomorrow it will have been one day less of waiting.

Sincerely yours,

Martyshk


O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.

O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills;
For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding;
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head;
It is some dream that on the deck,
You’ve fallen cold and dead.

My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still;
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;
The ship is anchor’d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done;
From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won;
Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells!
But I, with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.


:D
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-18 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember K-1 2009 Filers VSC
I think one thing worth doing is responding to the 16-February blog posting on the USCIS Blog: http://www.uscis.gov/blog/

They seem to indicate that they are taking the appropriate measures to continue processing applications despite the priority given to Haitian immigration requests. It's pretty clear that there's a problem right now at the USCIS centers (certainly the Vermont one) as the Igor metrics seem to indicate that very few I-129F's are being processed. So for them to say that the Haitian applications are not impacting the normal workload of applications is completely false. We were seeing 50-60 day turnarounds, and now we are much closer to 90-120 days. Something doesn't feel quite right.

Since the blog post doesn't include any factual data, I think it would be worthwhile to provide the USCIS Management Team with some data...

Thoughts? (I am the first post, a bit angry first thing this morning..) whoops :innocent:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-18 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember K-1 2009 Filers VSC

Mapt,

Man, you really PISSED OFF the November filers...especially Chris P. I didn't realize that we Dec. filers cannot post in their thread. They are soooooo uptight...I hope we don't act like them after 3 months of waiting. Well, leave them alone and let them roll in misery together. I laugh when I read about them bitching and complaining about wait times and hey, they were approved before me. Boo hoo :crying:

I'm with you and just chillin. :whistle:


LOL, I suppose we'd feel the same if a couple January filers got approved first.. The Igor's list stats must be broken because it looks like the VSC has been out to lunch since Christmas.. Fingers crossed for an approval before April.. :-)
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-17 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember K-1 2009 Filers VSC
Good luck.. I'm a December filer as well.. VSC is receiving my package today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a quick turnaround. I want the fiancee here in June, or at least for the July 4th holiday.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2009-12-04 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStress out on Black Friday and not from shopping
Ugh that sucks, sorry to hear that..
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-11-26 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Noa2 yet received, Help! it's been 6 monhts already

well it has been 6 months now since we received Noa1(Aug. 27, 2009) but no Noa2 yet rcvd, we tried to ask help from a Congressman last week but no feedback yet until now from USCIS. Does anyone of you here experience the same situation?what did you do?CAn anyone help us whats the best thing to do now to somehow enlighten us and give us hope?We are just new to this site..hmm could you help us how to see the touch of our case.Thanks!

LJ


Have you called USCIS?
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-06 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotarize Papers?
Notarization is unnecessary.. Follow the K1 guide and the USCIS/embassy instructions. You'll do fine.

:thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-24 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho recieves the NOA2?
The petitioner receives it.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-12 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions Concerning 1-129F and g-325a forms
Might be worthwhile posting this question in the regional threads.. SuperMod, can you super move it? :dance: :dance: :dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-18 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support
Did he not fill out an I-134 document, include financial documents, and mail it to you?
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-18 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWEDDING
Weddingwire.com :rofl:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-18 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond Letter of Intent?
Just so you know, we didn't send one of these letter of intents and the interview was approved. It's not listed on any of the required documents for the embassies.. So I wouldn't freak out about it..
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-18 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Military
There may be others that are better equipped to help you answer these questions.. But I want to make sure you are aware of the USCIS Help Line..

See below:

Members of the U.S. military and their families stationed around the world are now able to call U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for help with immigration services and benefits using a dedicated, toll-free telephone help line, 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645).
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-04-18 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel to us with british child passport
Yes, it's possible. You just need to apply and be granted the tourist visa. I would also recommend that you bring with you the child's birth certificate proving you are the mother just in case.

Good Luck & God Bless.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-05-22 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody want to post pics of their assembled I-129F package??

These are the contents of our I-129F! I still have a few more things to do, double check that all three copies I've made are accurate, make sure everything's signed, punch holes, apply labels, and then mail it off. Also, there are some that I have yet to scan into the computer (I'm making 2 hard copies and then saving it to a jumpdrive as well).

PET=Petitioner, BEN=Beneficiary
Posted Image

How does it look so far?

(P.S. I know brochures don't really "prove" anything, but I don't have receipts for our stays. It may not do us any good, but it certainly couldn't hurt.)

What do you think??


Jen -

I'd ditch the brochures & bank statements (not needed until later).. Instead, provide both your birth certificate + a scan of your passport (all pages).

Good luck,

-Jared
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-05-26 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody want to post pics of their assembled I-129F package??
Our story was 1-2 paragraphs long, I forget.. But I didn't labor over it at all.. Just fill in all the fields, include all the evidence, and send the check.. Then you wait..

Good luck & God bless!

:thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-05-26 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody want to post pics of their assembled I-129F package??
I didn't take a picture, but mine was in a page accordion style folder.. They don't care about presentation, just the content inside. Follow the checklist, sign each line, and be prepared to wait.. This is a long process.

Good Luck! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-05-10 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow much longer
Expect 100 - 120 days.. Be happy with anything quicker.. 101 for my NOA2. :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-07-06 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSHAM!! Help
So did you refile? That would seem to be the logical thing to do..
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-28 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support
You should bring 3 years worth of tax transcripts, bank statements, and available assets.. Let the counselor decide. No need to worry, just go in prepared.

Good luck!
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-07-28 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent
The letter of intent isn't really necessary.. It's a nice addition, but not a required document.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-09-12 07:53:00
PhilippinesI NEED YOUR ADVICE..
Yeah why not just open up a new account and close out the other one? You can probably even get a free toaster by opening up a new account with a certain minimum balance.. :rofl:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-04 18:29:00
Philippinesif you used NOA2 for medical
Us too, just MNL Case # plus the NOA2..

Good luck & God bless!

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-07 20:04:00
Philippinesthe Filipino channel

Yep, same here... Every day when I get home both TV with cable boxes are on channel 670!


I guess my question is should I order both GMA & TFC or just TFC? It's $25/mo for both vs $12 for one... Trying to gauge if there's enough different content to warrant it.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-01 11:36:00
Philippinesthe Filipino channel
AT&T U-Verse just rolled up in my area.. They offer GMA Pinoy TV & The Filipino Channel..

Is it necessary to get both? Does the content overlap? Is one better than the other?
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-05-31 08:42:00
PhilippinesManila K1 Interview Schedule

Thank you everyone, seems complicated. So technically the call center expects my fiance to have already received notification from the embassy in the mail before we can schedule our date and time? But we are still able to schedule if we have the manila case number. I will verify with NVC that it has been sent.. By the way does the embassy choose the date or do we have a choice in the date? I certainly don't want to have only 2 weeks notification before our interview date

thanks again


You are able to set the date with the Manila embassy.. They offer the earliest open date, but you are able to work with them to come up with a date that works for all.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-13 19:41:00
PhilippinesMy wife is on her way to interview
Good luck, I hope it all goes well for you! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-16 19:34:00
PhilippinesPregnant!
Congrats, this is great news!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-14 18:43:00
Philippines5 Hours Before May's K1 Interview
Great news, welcome to the U-S-A!
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-18 17:42:00
Philippines5 Hours Before May's K1 Interview
Good luck man, I'm sure she'll do fine! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-17 17:42:00
PhilippinesHappy Fathers Day to all Dads & Dad's to be.. :-)
Just wanted to wish all the dads and soon to be dads a very happy father's day... Hopefully you are treated to breakfast in bed, a little :devil:, and anything else that will make your day special. :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-20 09:49:00
PhilippinesWhere's my NOA2
I think it might be a few months before you get your NOA2.. I-130's are listed as 5 months on the USCIS Website.

Good luck though, I'll pray for an early approval. :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-21 19:16:00
PhilippinesNOA1 (WTF??)
It took 101 days for the NOA2.. Hang in there, it's a long journey but I believe totally worth it! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-23 17:42:00
PhilippinesTO ALL FILIPINA experience about calling NVC
Yes you can get your medical with just your MNL # and NOA2.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-24 18:16:00
PhilippinesRe-filing for our K1 petition...
Praying for a quick approval.. God bless you both.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-23 20:23:00
Philippineswhat places you love to go here in the u.s and in the philippines ?
We really had a blast at the Boracay Beach Club.. I proposed in Davao, so that place will always have a special place in my heart. When we're in Davao I like to stay at the Marco Polo and then check out Eden Garden, the SM Mall (so we can be Mall rats), and next time around we're going to the Pearl Farm..

But pretty soon, I'm going to like everywhere because my sweetiepie will be with me and we have so much fun traveling together. Our first "BIG" trip is going to be in December when we honeymoon at Disney. :wub:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-27 18:37:00
PhilippinesWife passed interview but they kept passport
There needs to be an emoticon that says "Listen to Tahoma".. :rofl:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-30 19:38:00
Philippinesinterview

OMG,so jealous!!CONGRATZ!When did you call?did they asked for the NVC letter again if you already received it?My fiance will call today too.Hope we will be able to sked my interview! :angry:


Tell your hubby to tell them.. "Sure she received it".. That's what I did.. One little white lie.. :whistle: :whistle:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-30 21:02:00
PhilippinesToday is the DAY !!! Rose will have her Interview
Awesome news..!!

I'm getting pretty excited myself.. Just one more week and then I pick May up @ JFK.. Hope the time goes quick, then slows back down again.. :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-30 18:13:00
PhilippinesToday is the DAY !!! Rose will have her Interview

She got the almighty PINK!!!!!! As I suspected she went straight to The Robinsons mall to have lunch and to celebrate!!!! Thank you everyone for all your prayers !!! Thank you all so much!!!


See bro, I told ya! My May did the exact same thing, lunch + ice cream.. :rofl: :rofl:

Congrats that's such good news! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-06-29 05:55:00