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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsREADY

Ok so checked the CEAC website tonight at work and it Says READY!!!  dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif I Cant believe it. It has been 3 weeks and 1 day since his interview. Im trying not to let myself totally relax untill my fiance gets it in his hand. Does anyone know about how long from this point untill we can pick it up?? I wish everyone a speedy journey. Much love to all the VJ family. You all have been my saving grace!!

The CEAC website will change to "Issued" when your visa is ready to be mailed. Hopefully soon but give the State Dept. a call to find out more, best of luck and congrats on your approval!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-10-17 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F November Filers

No way of knowing/answering that. Good luck to you!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-11-16 05:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

Aaaaand Green Card received! Life is awesome!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-12-13 05:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

How fun to re-read this post almost a year later, knowing that my love will arrive in two weeks and everything went very smoothly - love prevails!


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-04-29 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

I shall not try to estimate what a consulate officer will think of your previous relationships. We may as well argue the number of ghosts that can dance on the head of a pin. They are what they are. Your age is what it is. You aren't gonna be gettin' any younger. USCIS will not care as long as you are "free to marry" so no worries there. Jamaica seems to be a middlin' difficult consulate.

That said

1. Do not lie or misrepresent anything anytime to anyone
2. ANY red flag can be overcome by sufficient evidence of a "legitmate relationship which was not formed for an immigration benefit" Whether you do that or not is up to YOU and no one else. Go heavy on evidence.
3. Next, decide if you want to marry him. If yes, then do the deed as best you can. If not, then you had a good time and move along.

there really is nothing you can change, you can only "manage". "Fend" as they say. I'm not worried, you can do it.


You seem to have a level head and you are obviously well informed. Thank you for your encouraging words!
HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2012-05-06 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

That's a shame, really.

It was discovered over at candleforlove.com, circa 4.8 years ago. MOST GUZ filers do it, regardless of visa type (K-1, IR-1, CR-1)

It's O K that you've never heard of it. Truly. Peg it into the category of 'a new thing for Gary' , soonish. Seems to be gospel at GUZ IV, though, which is the important bit ;)

I appreciate all the feedback but am a bit lost on the abbreviations you guys sling around.....What is GUZ?

I had a friend in same situation, she was naturalized US Citizen and he was from JA, she has been divorced prior to them meeting at least 3 times. She did not come to the US as a k-1 or I-130 though. Regardless, he was younger, and she applied throught the same K-1 process and did not have any more problems with approval than anyone else.


That's kind of what I thought but thanks for making my day with your post!
HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2012-05-06 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

Actually your biggest red flag is getting your USC through marriage, dumping the person and then bringing someone from back home ( this is how USCIS will see it)


Doubt that, but thanks for your input. I am originally from Sweden and my boyfriend is Jamaican so the "back home" does not apply....Besides I immigrated many years ago...and I didn't "dump" anyone, I was the "dumpee" at the time
HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2012-05-06 03:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?

Ouch! 3 Previous Marridges. All failed no matter what the intent. Your 39, he's 26.
Proof of the dissolvement of the previous past is most importtant.
It will seem "Flacky" to USCIS. You must prove a Valid case/petition.


I have my divorce decrees so proving that will not be difficult. What is a "Valid case/petition"?
HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2012-05-05 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToo many obstacles?
I'm new to this site but from what I've seen so far, I'm impressed! I was naturalized through marriage in 2006 and I know all about the nightmare of immigrating so I swore I was never going through that again. Well, here I am, age 39, with a Jamaican boyfriend that's 24.....To boot, I've been married and divorced three times (all with good intent, never to a foreigner) - do we even stand a chance? I'd like to file for the K1 but am wary because of the age difference and my previous marriages. Would appreciate any feedback, thanks!
HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2012-05-05 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsrefusal notice . I'm not happy

JA embassy is big on having a co-sponsor - seemingly regardless of income. Same thing happened to us but we had one ready to go even though I made enough


HawaiianCecilFemaleJamaica2013-12-16 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

WooHooo!!! NOA2 came tonight! I actually got excited when I got an RFE, since it was easy to complete and I figured that meant we were close, sure enough, here it is! Time to figure out what's next.


Holman come downMaleJapan2013-07-15 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp!!! Noa2 waiting times. Getting depressed.

Sorry to hear that.

 

My partner and I submitted the I-129F plus the rest of the stuff the 12th of May this year, and we're still waiting :(

 

It's already more than 5 months, and according to them, they're working on cases submitted at the end of April. When I already know lots of people who submitted the application in July and they have already been approved.

 

I understand you very well. I feel very nervous every day. I was hoping to be with the love of my life by christmas. Now I know it won't happen until february minimum.

 

The system the follow is completely unfair.


javidialMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-22 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

Wow, Javidial!!!

 

From CSC with NOA1 on 5/23 and no NOA2 yet?!?! Have you tried to call them to see what they say?

Unfortunately we have to wait 5 months before we can call them, which is in 7 days. The 21st of this month I will call them in the morning and find out what's happening.

 

I knew from the beginning that our case would be one of those that get lots half way. :)

 

I will let you know guys when it gets approved.


javidialMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

Congratulations!!!

 

I'm so glad same sex couples are getting the NOA2 approved.

 

Me and my boyfriend mailed everything at the beginning of May, we got the WAC number and the NOA1 on the 23rd of May (California Center). And we're still waiting for an answer :(

 

In just over a week it will be 5 months since they received the forms. I'm so frustrated because now I know I won't be spending christmas with him.

We're even about to hire a lawyer to help us out with whatever. After 3 years living (Hawaii-UK) is getting so hard, feeling like we need help.

I guess we will have to keep waiting.

 

It'd be nice to follow your process, so I know what we know what we have in front of us.

Congrats again.


javidialMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!

thankyou so much dear idea9dv.gif


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-21 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!

hi im new here .. i just wanted to ask what proofs did you guys prepare for k1 visa ?unsure.png  


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-17 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Forms for Interview

When u just recently scheduled ur interview you will need to make the online DS 160 as it is mandatory

 

 

hello ... my interview day is o nov.20th and i just rescheduled it today .. do i need ds160 ?


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-10-14 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical Experience at St.Lukes

 

 

i will do that..thanks a lot.. smile.png

  

 

hi i saw ur timeline and i was surprised that ur date of medical and interview is pretty close .. i just rescheduled my interview now for nov.20 since im 2weeks delayed and not sure when i can do my medical ...sooo stressed about my period now :( i not for this maybe we have same day of medical and interview .. :)


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-10-14 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspetition approved and no news from NVC

I called NVC today and spoke to a very nice man who told me NVC had received our petition on Oct.3 and forwarded it to Paris on Oct.7. He gave me our new case number and I checked it on the Department of State website : it says that it's ready!!! So I should hear pretty soon from the US Embassy. I'm now waiting for package 3 to arrive in my mailbox. There is hope!!! I might be reunited with my fiancé at Christmas!

Good luck everyone, and thank you Girl From Celebes!


Liloo13Not TellingFrance2013-10-23 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspetition approved and no news from NVC

ok thanks !!! I' m going to call them now.

 

 

 I called this number: +12024857600. Call is quicker rather than waiting email response from them. Good luck.  Ask your case number by providing your receipt number of your I-129F.

 


Liloo13Not TellingFrance2013-10-22 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspetition approved and no news from NVC

No, I haven't called them. Should I ? What is their number ? Can I email them ?


Liloo13Not TellingFrance2013-10-22 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspetition approved and no news from NVC

Hi everyone.

We got NOA2 approval on August 22nd through California center, it's been almost 9 weeks and my American boyfriend hasn't heard anything from NVC yet. Do we need to start worrying? When should I get package 3 ? How many more weeks/months before the interview ?

I am hoping to get my visa before Christmas. Is it possible or pure utopia? I am getting really impatient as my boyfriend and I have a 6 month old baby who hasn't seen her Daddy for 3 months. I am praying to be reunited with the father of my child at Christmas. Is there still hope ?

Good luck to you all and thanks for your replies :-)

 


Liloo13Not TellingFrance2013-10-22 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers
let's keep the faith! goodluck to us!
aijoeNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-14 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow many days does it takes to get the NOA1?

UPDATE!!!!

My fiancee received NOA1 today! Jan. 24, 2013!!

Praise God :)


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-01-25 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow many days does it takes to get the NOA1?

thank you everyone for the replies! really help and appreciated! 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-01-22 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow many days does it takes to get the NOA1?

Hello Everyone goofy.gif 

This is a repost posted by my fiancee and I wanted to have more insights and inputs from you guys who has more experiences than me and my fiancee. 

Sharing your thoughts and experiences is greatly appreciated and will surely helps as I am getting anxious on where our packet now is. Thank you so much.

BTW, I (woman) is from Philippines. 

 

Posted Today, 11:01 AM

Hello all, first post on my visa journey. I sent out my I129F petition via first class mail on 01/06. As of today, 01/19, I have yet to receive a text or email that it was received. Also the $340 check has not been cashed. In hindsight of course I should have used registered mail with signature to make sure it was delivered. Should I be worried at this point that I have not heard anything from USCIS and if so is there any path to contact them to find out what is going on?
Mahalo -Dan 

diws143FemalePhilippines2014-01-20 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat to do? Did not put the middle name on our I-129f

Hello everyone goofy.gif  

 

I know I'm not being careful but whats done was done and I wanna correct it ASAP.

 

I (beneficiary) did not put my middle name in my our  129f! We already got our NOA1 and my name there has no middle name but all my documents, the birth cert, passport and everything has a middle name.

 

Its kinda confusing because here in the Philippines we use the surname of our mother as a middle name unlike in the US that they used their 2nd name as middle name.. and I dont have 2nd name. that kinda confuse me.

 

Here's the example:

 

AKO: First name

AY: my mothers surname when she was still single 

MAGANDA: Last name

 

What i wrote in our 129f was only AKO MAGANDA,

but in my passport birth cert and etc it shows that my middle is AY. 

 

I wonder if this affects our application, l so i wanna know what to do.., any idea? pls opinions are badly needed.

Thank you in advance. Have a good day... 

 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-01-31 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost NOA 2… Checklist - is it too early?

We file I 129F Jan 6 2014 and received our NOA1 around Jan.20, 2014... while waiting for our NOA2, I am busy getting my documents needed for the medical and for the embassy interview :) This week all my documents and other papers are all ready. I suggest you have to get all the necessary requirements now than stressing it out later.

 

Goodluck 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-02-01 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot approved last April 7 but visa not onhand til now, what went wrong?

Hello,

 

I think so, it sounds not good. When the visa is approved, they will let you know. Like me, the consul said, "alright, im gonna approve you guys! have a nice day" and when we went to the last window, the lady there asked me question if the visa is really for pick up at 2Go or i wanted to change etc.. and told us just to wait for the text of 2Go. She should have asked the lady consul if she is approved or not. But dont worry i might be wrong... Keep thinking positive :) 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-05-06 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot approved last April 7 but visa not onhand til now, what went wrong?

Hello everyone :) 

Yes 25 days after my approval, VISA is already onhand and i will be flying to the US on the 10th of May :) 

Just dont lose hope guys and always pray. I know how it feels waiting... so frustrating but in the end its worth the wait :) and always call USEM by the way, thats what me and my fiance did :)

 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-05-03 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot approved last April 7 but visa not onhand til now, what went wrong?

guys, my status was change into AP yesterday :(


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-04-21 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot approved last April 7 but visa not onhand til now, what went wrong?
Hello Happy Easter Everyone ?? my interview was on April 7, 2014. Fiancé came on my interview so as expected not a lot of questions and got approved right away! Was very happy. But what bothers me today is that it's been 2 weeks since I got approved and until now I still didn't get my visa. Here in the Philippines you can either let the USEM deliver your passport door to door or you can pick it up at a certain courier which takes only 2 to 3 working days as what I read on a k1 group in Facebook. I decided to pick it up so it won't take long but until now haven't got it yet. Tried tracking my visa and my status says "READY", does it means my visa is at the US embassy still? Do I need to worry? How long should I wait? Tried calling the embassy also and spoke with an agent but said the same thing I found online. What I do now?
diws143FemalePhilippines2014-04-20 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

I submitted a change of address request just a few days before I got my NOA2.

 

I found out about my NOA2 approval by checking my status on the USCIS wesbite. It said I was approved on 5/21 and my status was "post decision activity." (I did not get an email or text)

 

Today, I checked my status again, and it says that my address was changed on 5/23, and my status is now "initial review"

 

I called the toll free number and they said the website only reports the latest change made to the case, so that's why it has the address change. The representative did not explain why it now says "initial review." 

 

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm quite worried...


racheldNot TellingFiji2013-05-24 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2013 filers

Checked my status online and found out that we got approved! Big thanks to the VJ community for all the help along the way. Would definitely not have been able to do it without a lawyer without this community :)

 

I'm slightly concerned that I didn't receive an email or text (like I did when I got my NOA1). Has this happened to anyone else?

 

Also, I just moved and submitted a change of address about 2 days ago, so I am wondering whether I will receive the NOA2 at my new address or not. Anyone have any experience with this?

 

Thanks so much and best of luck to all along the journey...


racheldNot TellingFiji2013-05-22 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Well holy #######. Just got the noa2 emailed to me.

Or at least the enotice.

California you speedy buggers. I'll update my timeline tomorrow when I have the big kid computer. Right now I'm kinda in shock.



 

 

congratulations!

Yup, California is hammering it.   Now I'm curious how long it takes before the local embassy (in my case, Bangkok) gets ahold of the action?   The notice of acceptance expires in 4 months.  And how do they coordinate appointments with the fiancé?   Call her cell phone, or letter in the mail (and I'm not sure how reliable postal service is to rural Thailand).

 

 


Edited by lanikai, 20 August 2013 - 03:52 AM.

lanikaiMaleThailand2013-08-20 03:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

 wow, you were approved quite quickly! Did you expedite or anything like that? Also what were the last 4 digits of your WAC number, if you don't mind me asking? I have been tracking numbers close to mine as well as some June filers I have found just by changing random numbers in my own WAC number.

 

 

Hi, the last 4 of my WAC is 2380.    I didn't do anything to expedite, other than submit a really clean packet that was carefully documented and proof read for errors.  


lanikaiMaleThailand2013-08-14 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Pleased to report received NOAA 2 today,   California processing center appears to be running very smoothly.


lanikaiMaleThailand2013-08-14 01:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I'm another June filer.   Transferred to CSC on 4 June.  Any other Thailand filers here?

 


lanikaiMaleThailand2013-08-11 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F APPROVED
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cazzersFemaleRomania2013-04-26 03:36:00