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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Fees for Bucharest Romania

Hello everybody!

 

I have a quick question. I'm waiting for the Consulate in Bucharest to receive my paperwork and contact me to schedule the interview within the next few weeks, most likely.

 

I heard that they'll send me a package with instructions about what documents I need to send back to me or have with me on the interview day. I understand that among the documents, I'll need both copies and originals of my birth certificate, passport etc. Now, my question is this: When they say they want copies, do they mean legalized copies or just regular copies?

 

Also, for the birth certificate, in some places I read that I need to have a translation of it in English but on the Embassy site it said something like "documents need to be translated ONLY IF they're not either in English or in the official language of the country in which the Embassy that processes the documents is situated" (aka Romania-Romanian language)

 

Any advice on this? I want to start gathering up everything I need so that by the time they contact me I have everything ready, pretty much

you need regular copies, for the birth certificare. they will give you back the original. As far as i know, the only legalized copies that you need is for the divorce decree (if it's the case)

as far as the translation goes, the BC needs to be translated in English. You have 2 choises: if you have the older version of the BC, you can go to a translator and do the translation; or you can go and request the newer version of the BC, which is trilingual(romanian, english and french). both of them are good.

the only document that doesnt need translation is the police record


Edited by cazzers, 20 December 2013 - 10:21 PM.

cazzersFemaleRomania2013-12-20 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Fees for Bucharest Romania

Normally, it takes 2 business days, but I've heard someone got it 30 mins after the interview. I got it 2 days after.


cazzersFemaleRomania2013-07-12 03:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Fees for Bucharest Romania

The fee is payed at the consulate, on the day of interview, and it's $240. For TNT(express courier), you don't have to pay anything, when registering with them or when your fiance will pick up her passport with the visa, but she will have to go to their office to pick it up.


cazzersFemaleRomania2013-07-11 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCrazy fast approval

Congrats!!! :dance:


cazzersFemaleRomania2014-04-18 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG AFTER 5 MONTHS AND 3 WEEKS I GOT APPROVE!!

Congrats!!! :dance:


cazzersFemaleRomania2014-04-18 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!

Congrats!!! :dance:


cazzersFemaleRomania2014-04-18 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Congressman did/did not/maybe helped me get an NOA2

Hawaii's Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was no help at all. My fiance emailed her office 3 weeks before we got NOA2, didn't even bother to respond :/


cazzersFemaleRomania2013-05-01 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2012 filers

You're lucky! The food here is so different from what I'm used with. After almost one month here, I'm still adjusting to the food.

I tried making some Romanian specialities as well, but they don't taste the same :(


cazzersFemaleRomania2013-08-20 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTomorrow interview............ cant sleep

I am sure she is doing fine...it is a long morning...


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-10-15 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI 129F Instructions! has anybody else been as stupid?:(

i dont consider myself lucky. i consider myself stupid. i feel like a great puddle of shame.

 

You are being too hard on yourself. You made a mistake but as others have said it looks like you have a chance to move forward. I might have done the same if a good friend did not suggest this site to me. This is what we submitted last October and we are now married and just filed for our AOS. I hope it helps you get the documents you need. Good luck!

 

Payment in the amount of $340.00
A?Form G-1145
B?I-129F Cover Letter
C?Form I-129F
D?G-325A (Petitioner)
E?Petitioner?s Birth Certificate  (Front and Back)
F?Passport style photo (Petitioner)
G?G-325A (Beneficiary)
H?Passport style photo (Beneficiary)
I








?I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person
J?Record of over 7,000 emails with sample correspondences
K?Passport copies showing entrance to Philippines and Oct. 2012 Boarding
Pass to Manila from Honolulu
L?Photos of my fiancée and I together in the Philippines in June, 2012
M?Evidence of in-person meeting with my fiancée in June 2012 including:
Boarding Passes, Airline Itineraries, Car Service, Hotel Receipts, Miscellaneous Receipts.
N?Photos of my fiancée and I together in the Philippines in June, 2012
O?Evidence of in-person meeting with my fiancée in June 2012 including:
Boarding Passes, Airline Itineraries, Car Service, Hotel Receipts, Miscellaneous Receipts.
P?Proposal plans with the hotel, Ring Receipt, Photos of the ring and my fiancée?s acceptance
Q?My letter to my fiancée?s parents asking them for permission to marry their daughter
R?My fiancée?s parents? response to me in Tagalog and translated into English by my fiancée
S?Letters of Intent to Marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary)













StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-04 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC why taking so long?

Hi! I am a newbie here and this waiting forever is bothering me. I want to know if there is anyone here who just got approved for more than 2 weeks from the USCIS but still don't have their CASE NUMBER yet from the NVC. I tried calling NVC but they said it will take 90 days for them to have our case number. That's insane, because Ive been reading forums and most of them got their numbers after 8 to 10 business days since the approval.Please help me understand what's going on.It's very frustrating.


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-16 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe long wait is finally over.

Congrats!good.gif
 
Had my CFO seminar last Aug.28 and it was good and fun. I have learned a couple of stuffs during the seminar. I was there almost 5am and there was a long line already for the K1 and spouse visas. They let us in past 7am. I prepared original & photocopies of my 2 valid govt ID's and a passport copy. i just informed them that my passport is in USEM still. Then, we went up to the 3rd floor. We were given our respective rooms for each applicant's country destination after we filled up the registration form and handed back to them.
 
We had our one on one interview 1st before the orientation.. Our counsellor said better to do the one on one 1st so while doing our seminar at least our certificates were ready and printed already by the time we were done. I spent less than 5 minutes only for the interview, the counsellor just asked me; how did i meet my fiance, what's his work and my college degree/profession. She did mostly the sharing of her love story actually and i just listened. And she later asked a photocopy of the passport of my fiance. That was it!smile.png
 
Dont forget to bring some food to nibble in between and a water/drink.. our counsellor was so nice and understanding, she allowed us to do so.. we started from 9am-1pm.. 
 
 
 










Hi i saw on your timeline that u just had your interview but then proceeded to cfo to have the seminar? So your still waiting for your visa right? I am also waiting for my visa to be issued and thinking if i can proceed to cfo already but i am hesitating that they wont allow me. So they let you? So it means i can go now to cfo even if i am waiting for my visa to issue? I have a copy of my passport though,


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-01 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe long wait is finally over.

I got my passport with visa today, yehey :D Thankyou Lord your so great. All the stress are worth it. Last step is the CFO seminar.
Share me your experience guys. Take care.


Hi when was your interview?

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-31 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter my final interview, they told me that i need to undergo a another interview again :/

Hi, 
I noticed that you mentioned that they put you in hold for your J1 Visa 
Were you trying to go to the USA as an Aupair Before? 
 
Were you denied once ..? If it is so how long ago it was ??
 
I am getting some nervous. I was denied the visa for J1 like 6 or 7 years ago. 
 
Please if you could share your experience would be very appreciated !
 
thanks 
 











Hi, im on j1 for internship before not on aupair, i was put on further review. Until now never heard about my visa. You can check the link on my signature to read my post about my interview

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-05 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter my final interview, they told me that i need to undergo a another interview again :/

What was the reason why you were put on administrative review? WE are the same. Look at my timeline. I was put on further review also.



Oh sorry i posted wrong question i thought you said another review, but you mean another interview. Im sorry about that. Sorry to hear that also. Can you tell us what really happen on your interview, so that other VJ members here can help you


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-04 04:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter my final interview, they told me that i need to undergo a another interview again :/

it depends on the every case, may be they want to check ur relation, its not AP, but they want to make sure about ur relation that its genuine.
 
BEST OF LUCK.


Was AP and AR different? I thunk its the same process. Not sure

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-04 04:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter my final interview, they told me that i need to undergo a another interview again :/

Did anybody experienced the same thing? What should i expect to that next interview? Please help im getting scared :(


What was the reason why you were put on administrative review? WE are the same. Look at my timeline. I was put on further review also.

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-04 03:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalling DOS. Useless.

Just called DOS to inquire about my case. My status in CEAC say READY for the interview since the day 1, been 3 weeks already(AUG 23 interview). The agent told me that I was under ap but she doesnt know why my ceac status doesnt change. I thought calling them will help me for a little bit or just give me a little peace of mind but it didnt. Wasn't very helpful at all. Oh well what should I expect from this government people. Hashtag ?#?immigration?#fcknnightmare.


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

I know it is not advised to call them frequently because they will be annoyed, but I read that we have to call the DOS and sometimes I saw IV Unit to check updates. What was the best number to call? The DOS or the IV Unit?


And thank you for all who responded, I feel better now.dancin5hr.gif  But surely this entire process makes you feel helplesscray5ol.gif


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-24 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

I was also a J1 visa holder, held a visa valid from April 04 2011 to April 04 2012 left at exactly May 4, 2012, exactly 30 days, I used my whole grace period. I got approved right away and is now waiting for the visa to be delievered. She also asked me about already being in the US, I bet she knew that it has a grace period that's why I never encountered anything like yours.

It will all be fine, there might be some delay but it will be alright since, a J1 holder has a 30 days grace period and is allowed to get another visa if you dont have the 2 year rule.

So, you are fine. I am hoping the best for you.






Thanks dear! Were you put under admin review/processing? For how long?



MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

So what did the 221g say?


It just says "wait until you hear from us" no documents needed

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

I had a J1 before and stayed in the US like 8 days during the grace period. Didn't have a problem getting my K1 three years after that.
Yeah, reading your quote I'm pretty sure you should start counting from the 21. Hang in there, you'll be fine :)


Wow really thank God. Never met a k1 applicant here in Philippines that was same as me. Knowing your story made me feel relieve that there is someone same as me. Thanks aj

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

"J-1 Exchange Visitors who maintain their visa status with a valid DS-2019 are allowed to remain in the U.S. for up to 30 days beyond the expiration date on their DS-2019, but may not continue in their program, work, or earn money from a U.S. source during this 30-day ?grace period.? "

 

My DS 2019 states that : Forms cover from Dec 21,2011 to Dec 20,2011. its says beyond so i count on the 21. right?

 

 


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

 

I wonder how days are calculated. If your visa expired on December 20 and you left on January 19, does it mean you stayed 30 or 31 days after the expiration? I mean, is December 20 considered the last day of validity of the visa, or the first of the grace period?

 

Do the calculations, and if it's 30 days do not worry, because you did nothing wrong. 

I did the counting again on my calendar and its exactly 30 days. I count on Dec 21 since as what I understand that is the start of the grace period? correct me if im wrong, not sure. If i did it for 31 days, i  think im screwed. BUt i will search about it, on when do you start counting

 

do you know anybody same as me? or any threads i can read about this? im getting nuts cant find one


Edited by MJandJON, 23 August 2013 - 07:28 AM.

MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

Unless you were working or continuing your exchange activities during those 30 days, you should be completely fine. http://j1visa.state....and-extensions/

 

Did your J1 visa come with a 2 year home residency requirement? That's the real problem, if that's the case. 

No 2 year rule. And I was on travel and vacation for my grace period. What frustrating is, the CO doesnt believe about J1's grace period.cray5ol.gif


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 INTERVIEW GOT A 221G. NEED HELP.

Hi I just had my interview today and got a "221g Administrative Processing". So this is my case. I am a J1 Visa Exchange Visitor last year. That is how I met my fiance, we work together,fell in love and the rest is history.So before I leave the US we file for a K1 visa. Now my previous visa was issued Dec 21, 2011 and expires at Dec 20,2012. I leave the US on January 19,2013 since all J1 visa holder has a 1 month grace period after the visa expires to travel and fix things before going back to home country. When we file the petition the USCIS was aware of my status and did a background check of my activities while under J1 visa before they approved our case. Then its my big day at the USEM Manila,I thought everything will be fine. Then this happened....

 

CO: Oh so I see that youve been to the USA

ME: yes maam I had a J1 visa before

CO: Im sorry what?

ME: J1 visa. (how stupid she was)

CO: What is J1 visa I do not know that kind of visa.

ME: Its an exchange visitor visa.

CO: Oh ok.

...CO check documents and computer...

CO: I can see here that your visa expires at Dec 20,2012 but you exit the country at Jan 19,2013. (shocked)

ME: Well I used my 1 month grace period to travel after my internship, ( I leave for exactly 30days after my visa expires, now I regret it)

CO: What is grace period?  Never heard of that, I hope you didn't heard it from a "friend". Hold on a second and I will ask my colleagues about this kind of visa since I do not know this coz I dont handle this type of visa.

Wait for 5 mins then she came back..

CO: Im sorry to say this but this could be a delay on your visa, coz we have to double check it and pass it to the immigration again to make sure there will be no problem. You just have to wait an we will contact you when the process is done. we will notify you.

 

That's it! Just bcoz she doesnt believe me that there is "grace period in J1 visa" she thinks I overstayed and violated something I dont know.

Does anyone here same as me? From J1 to K1 visa then had some issues like me? Please help me with this, never found or talk to somebody same case as me. Such a horrible journey. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-08-23 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa app status- from administrative processing to ready

 

It says case s open. Thank you so much!likewise! smile.png

 

were u given a 221g at the releasing window?


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa app status- from administrative processing to ready

hello! good day! I am a k1 visa applicant. I had my interview last September 3, 2013.The interview went smoothly til consul scanned our physical file. She stopped and read the IBIS memo about my fiance's background check (which i saw) then she asked other consul about my fiance's hits. I knew about that coz embassy sent me that IBIS memo together with eligibility letter. It says n the memo "hits related to US citizen and the information is not related to fraud or national security". Fiance told me that he had a drinking and driving offense last 1995 and was arrested last 2007 bcoz he was beyond child support but he paid it all and case was dismissed. After discussing, she asked one more question about any wedding plans (which i answered right away) and told me that my case will be put under administrative processing. I was asked to go back to my seat and wait for my name to be called for explanation. The Filipino guy explained to me that case will be forwarded to Washington for internal checking. He advised to call or email embassy if i havent received my visa yet. I was really devastated and completely sad. I didn't expect it to happen since i was really well-prepared and our papers were complete and ok. I've been updating my app status n ceac.gov.state. Yesterday, it changed from AP to ready. Anyone here who have the same experience? what do u mean by 'ready'? cray5ol.gifshocked.gif

My interview last august 23 has IBIS hit also, its about my J1 visa before. I am told that I will put under further review also and they will send my case to the immigration to check again. and everytime I will check my status on ceac  it says READY, ready for the interview, it doesnt change since my interview. can i ask what was your ready mean? coz as far as i know there are two kinds "of ready status", one for the interview and one means its an open case. And usually after ready status (open case), next will be ISSUED. Goodluck and I know how frustrating it is. Hopefully after 2 days it will be ISSUED! 


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Track K1 Visa after Approval

We had the screen print.....Who knows why, seems they change how they do things on an almost daily basis. I'm sure you'll get it by the end of next week, stay in touch!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-05-31 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Track K1 Visa after Approval

Yes, you would use the usvisa website to track the package. You will not see the waybill number until it has been picked up by DHL though. You can also call the State Dept. to see where it is, as they have more information available but wait about a week before calling them. Our visa took a few weeks, another VJ'er that had their interview on the same day as us got theirs in 7 days. I have no idea why...... Just a little more patience now, you're almost there! My honey picked up his visa on the 14th, I had him on a plane the next day, lol


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-05-31 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval ---> Visa in Hand

Jamaica doesn't allow Petitioner to participate in the interview and AP is mandatory with some people receiving their visas after a week, some wait for months. No rhyme or reason and no way to tell which will happen to you. It's a good idea to read all of our timelines and reviews to get an idea of what to expect. Best of luck to you!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-01 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot I-797 "notice of action" in mail (we're approved) what is this

It's the NOA2 when you say i797!! otherwise would be I797-C (NOA1). Also when their website shows Approved, means approved! 

 

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Please complete your timeline! it would be appreciated, so other members don't have to ask you 10 questions to give you an accurate answer to your question!

 

Exactly - the timeline is there for a reason!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-05 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOut of AP and Visa ISSUED!!!

As many have read, we had been in AP in JA for 77 days. Our visa was issued on Tuesday, August 13, just before noon (JA time). Yesterday we received an email response from the embassy stating the visa and passport will be delivered through DHL shortly and to use the waybill# to track it. My fiance contacted DHL, DHL advised a courier goes to the embassy on a daily basis. She stated the courier usually makes picks at around 8:00 a.m. Once the courier has completed his route, the visa is brought to DHL main sorting center. Since Mo'Bay is our final destination, she stated the visa will be delivered to Mo'Bay the same day as pick up. However, the package arrives at 5:00 p.m. and the pickup window closes at 5. So the visa would be available the next day after it was picked up from the embassy. We are on pins hoping today our visa is picked up. The waybill'# is still not posted. From what I have read it will not be available until DHL picks up the visa.

 

I hope today is the day, we have waiting too long to start our lives. We have gone through every emotion you can think of.... of course supporting one another throughout this time. When one was loosing it (usually me), the other would consule/support. I can say we only grew stronger these last 77 days. I can't wait to move forward and pick my baby up.....Hopefully  its tomorrow!

 

Yay! Same thing for us, Mo Bay was final destination. Waybill# became available at 5:12 pm JA time on May 12. Hubby picked up visa at 10 am on the 14th and I had him on a plane on May 15! So glad it's finally over for you!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-15 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA IN HAND!!!!

Been waiting to read that post from you, best news I've had all day! So very happy for you, blessings to you both!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-16 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 August 16th Shipped to NVC Today

Just Received hard copy of NOA2 in the mail today. Date of approval was August 16th, as I'm opening the envelope I get an email with a case update saying on August 22nd 2013 we shipped this approved petition to DOS for visa processing.  Hoping sometime next week for a case number? Been reading about delays from TSC to NVC so hopefully all goes well!

 

I never thought I would get here...the wait seems like so long and it really takes a toll. I hope all the people that have been waiting even longer get through soon!star_smile.gif  This is a test of endurance for sure

 

Very fast approval, consider yourself lucky! Our NOA2 took 8.5 months! It's all worth it in the end, good luck on the rest of your journey!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-23 04:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-94 Arival record never received k1 jamaica

Same thing happened with my fiance. Make sure you go back up to JFK and get an I-94 for the AOS. After explaining the situation, you may or may not get it. If you don't get it , you will have to pay $330 for one.

 

Not correct. See answers above as to how to easily access and print your arrival record at no cost!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-26 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrustration with the Kingston Embassy

Please take a moment to fill out your timeline as this helps other members on this forum.


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-08-31 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo Excited!! Visa Issued!!!

OMG!!!! I am sooooo excited as I have just called DOS and was informed that my fiance's visa was issued today!! Finally, it has been a long time coming but now we can finally book his ticket for him to leave JA! I screamed on the phone with the rep when she informed me as I couldn't hold my composure! Can't wait to see my hunny at the airport when he arrives!

 

Congrats and please fill out your timeline.


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-09-13 03:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmail

Hello Everyone. Btw you all are awesome and give great advice and are very encouraging. Anyway I sent of my I-129F form Sep 26 and sent it next day services. However i still have not received any email confirming they have received it. For those of you that completed that email form how long before you received your email? Its making me worry that maybe i didn't fill out something granted its only been a week but as you all know this situation of getting the person you love and want to start your life with  to be where you are through immigration is so nail biting. My fiance is in Jamaica for any of you filling from the US for a fiance in Jamaica what was your time line? Thanks heart.gif

 

Check out the JA members timelines for info - mine included. You have nothing to worry about yet.....


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-10-02 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAppreciating VJ family

Best feeling ever - so happy for you!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-10-03 04:06:00