ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMystery or coincidence??
I think it had much to do with sidereal motion. Tempus Fugit !
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-23 02:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancials
you may wish to stick with the answers you receive over at 'Candle for Love'.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-22 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this document my NOA 2?

Thanks.

Is the "Case Number BNK**********" on this letter different than the 'BKK case number'? I had never seen any case number befoe this letter, only the INS Receipt NUmber. This is the first I'm seeing this. If I have this case number already, can I call now to the NVC? Thanks again,

This is the Consulate Case #, used by NVC and the Consulate.

The USCIS Case # is printed on the NOA-1 and NOA-2 formletters.

Ultimately, you need the NOA-2 to go through the AOS process once she's in the USA.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-30 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this document my NOA 2?
this is not an NOA-2.
NOA-2's are printed on I-797-C formletters.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-30 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about packet 3 and 4
that's an OMB expiration date - don't worry about it - as the IV unit will keep accepting this stuff.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-31 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 for current students
no, I mean GUZ IV uses the guidelines and math IN the I-864 when evaluating the I-134.

So, you should study the I-864 for the guidelines on assets and the math on assets.

Edited by Darnell, 31 March 2012 - 07:58 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-03-31 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 for current students
the I-134? no it doesn't !

Yer confusing the I-134 with the I-864. Much.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-31 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 for current students
loans do not apply as income, alas.

So, whilst yer practicing filling out the I-134,
do note -

you'll need to obtain a co-sponser/joint-sponser, and they'll have to fill out a 2nd I-134 to go along with YOURS (since yer the petitioner)

Good Luck !

final note - study the ASSETS rules in the I-864 instructions - GUV IV will use those rules when evaluating yer assets on the I-134.

Edited by Darnell, 31 March 2012 - 07:20 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-03-31 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaven´t received Packet 3!
Jay-Kay - ah! Thanks !
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-01 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaven´t received Packet 3!
DS-260 for a K-1 ? OK !
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-31 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about Non Roman alphabet letters user
yup. either.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-01 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 STATUS MISTAKE.
service request is NOT an expedite request.

bear that in mind when you call in, in the morning.

good luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-03 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 STATUS MISTAKE.
so the petitioner somehow got pegged as a permanent resident, not a USCitizen.

OK - got it.

USCIS has made a procedural error.

You should call back on Tuesday, speak to an ISO, a Tier 2 person (not the first person that answers the phone)
and
ask for expedite based on USCIS procedural error.

Then follow the instructions they give you on what to do next.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-02 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney or marriage agency?
back to the OP


Just remember, Visa Journey dot Com is a DIY web portal for Immigration into the USA.
We have loads of resources (Guides, wiki, example forms)
and a community forum (like the one you've posted in)
where folk in your shoes albeit already walked the path,
are happy to help...

IMO, the defining thing for you, should be -

--can you read at 11th grade reading level?
--can you follow instructions that were written at the 11th grade reading level?

if you can answer YES to both questions, then I invite you to come back to vj, albeit from a pc with a real web browser (handphones suck) and start learning.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-03 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney or marriage agency?
reliable for what?
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-02 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa and school~

Thanks for the info and i will let you know what happens. Anyone else know anything?


community colleges are easy, universities are hard, in terms of 'eligible to enroll'

most universities follow their own 'state resident guidelines' for the amount of tuition one pays, generally after living in a state for a year you are deemed a resident and pay the lower resident rate.

when a university seems confused about yer status, you'll be fobbed over to the international student office, for a DSO to ascertain your exact status, then ascertain which 'level' of tuition you will be paying (resident or out of state or international)

I'm really interested to know of 'what happens' when you do yer own research (use a telephone and the yellow pages book, make inquiries) as you'll have to find out this stuff on yer own - it's pointedly focused on yer own locale. There is no 'general answer', as all depends on where you are.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-04 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa and school~
k-1 visa is invalidated when you cross over - and yer given an I-94 that should have expired in 90 days from issuance, that's the piece of paper governing what you can do, for how long.

many community colleges will not care, just show up and pay monies.

I note this does vary by state, so you need to do yer own research in yer own area.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-04 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary is changing address. Help please.
DoS issues visas - have you called their Hotline ?
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-04 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying another immigrant after divorce
I never completed the case. It sat at NVC and they finally terminated the case.

I assume this was for a spousal visa, a CR-1 or IR-1, yes?

do not file the I-129F until you have a divorce decree in your hands.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-05 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting married with a 18 years old US citizen? suspicious?
if the last date you saw her in person, face to face, is over 2 years from TODAY, and she's not filed the I-129F petition yet,
then another trip is necessary, before filing the I-129F.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-06 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes our son need to attend to consulate with my fiance

You never know, ever been to Kentucky?


alas, there's no IV unit there. Just saying.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-12 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from embassy

We had our interview on Monday and passed with flying colors. Just wondering what it is we are looking for in the mail. Will it be clearly marked not to open...is it a packet or just a letter? The reason I ask, is that today she recieved a letter from the embassy addressed to her from there but nothing on the outside of the envelope telling her not to open. Is is ok to 'm thinking its finally the letter saying they recieved the petition and we can schedule and interview...ha ha

ok - so we can help you ;)

give us dimensions in length, width, height, in either centimeters or inches.

Only then, can we truly answer your question.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-12 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from embassy
well, there's a letter, and then there's a PACKET.

a #10 sized envelope? probably not the visa packet... safe to open.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-11 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk2 visa but childs name was not listed in k1 petition
were the kids listed on any of the paperwork for VISA intake? DS-156, DS-, DS-230 ? any of that ?

I know you mentioned the I-129F petition, but what about the visa forms collection ?
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-12 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis visa approved or not?
us embassy in which country?
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-12 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbackground check for i-129f petition
Yup Yup - that list contains all, at each intake spot (USCIS, NVC, IV Unit, etc)
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-14 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbackground check for i-129f petition
http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-14 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
hey- read all that stuff in post #18, click through the link there, read ALL of that other stuff...

Today? Purty Please? ;)
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-14 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
Since there's been some casefile movement,
you really need to re-study all in post #18 here in yer topic.

Todayish.

Edited by Darnell, 13 April 2012 - 07:58 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-04-13 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
please remember - the first human that answers the phone is a contractor with SERCO company, not any government employee.

There are expedite processes to do, you betcha - but
it starts with a phone call into NVC.
You'll need to get a competent human, who will then forward you to a supervisor, to start the intake process for the expedite request.

Use a TelePhone.
If you get a jack-@ss on the first call, hang up and call back.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-24 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
she'll need the I-134 with all tax documents (yours) .
So download one of those, and study it, before you jump.
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-12 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2

On March 7, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.



OutFrickin' Standing.

In about a month - the Immigrant Visa Unit will have not only received the casefile, but will have OPENED the casefile, and start silly things, like SCHEDULING.

You can keep on top of the casefile MOVEMENT, from USCIS, to NVC, to the IV Unit at the Embassy,
by studying this topic:
Dodi - http://www.visajourn...he-nvc-and-dos/

Dodi's posted how to call, who to call,
and further down, I've posted WHEN to call, what you can get,
and all of the timeticks pertinent to tracking a K-1 visa from NOA-2 to interview day to receiving the visa packet.

Reprogram yer speed dial, as once the casefile is opened at the IV Unit, you'll be setting up for ANOTHER expedite request, using the same reason - Potential K-2 age out .

good luck, you... I pray you get the speed you need, for this next round...
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-09 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
k-2 aqe outs are a valid reason for expedite at USCIS. Just saying .

It's a p|sser you not get any ISO, but lets see what happens, aye?

I've walked at least 6 folk through this now, here at VJ, with stuff headed to GUZ IV in China.

Rich is absolutely spot on about asking for another expedite at the IV unit - it's the same reason - potential K-2 age out.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-03-06 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAging out K-2
to the OP:

Is possible to get an expedite at USCIS, at which ever service center the casefile is at:

You need to call in, tell the operator you want an ISO.

Once you get an ISO, tell him/her you need to request an expedite because of a potential K-2 age out problem.
You will then be given instructions on what to do to start the expedite - follow those instructions quickly and to the letter.

Good Luck !

Edited by Darnell, 05 March 2012 - 03:47 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-03-05 03:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to e-mail a I129F package
How to e-mail a I129F package How to e-mail a I129F package

Prep all.
Scan all.
email to USCitizen Petitioner.

USCitizen Petitioner prints it out to paper, then sends it all in via postal mail
and then

4 to 5 months later, an RFE is issued, asking for original documents with original signatures.
or it's returned within 2 weeks, refused because 'no original documents with original signatures'

If you have an issue with the G-325A , don't have the foreign person sign it - instead handwrite: Applicant will sign in front of a Visa Officer at the IV Unit.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-20 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSolution- How to get my fiance over to America with the K1 Visa
who is who? my neck hurts from the headsnaps.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-22 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 visa process and procedure
Tina, that's all the paperwork and medical stuff, sure,
but to actually 'get it started' - one usually contacts the IV unit where the K-1 interview was started, let THEM know yer ready to START the paperwork on the K-2.

In China, this is done by simply sending of the OF-169 packet with the docs/forms asked for, then the case is opened at the IV Unit, and an interview is scheduled.

Do you have further fodder on yer blogspot for what was required to START the process at the IV Unit in Manila ?
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-24 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUse Of Technology

So question for those that have been here for a while, have you noticed better efficiency and use of technology over the years?


Yup. some examples.

Automation has reduced the amount of time it takes for a FBI background check from about 18 months (because of the paperwork queue) down to about 'same day or next day' for 90+ percent of the petitions filed (I-129F, I-130) . Since this 18 months has been whacked off, the need for and usage of a K-3 visa has been pretty much closed, as the I-130 and subsequent I-129F (for a K-3 visa) are approved on same day at USCIS.

NVC Electronic Processing for casefiles headed to Guangzhou China - all visas suffer from the 'China Customs Holding' tank, anywhere from 1 to 3 months of extra wait time. EP chopped that down to 0, for IR-1, IR-2, IR-5 casefile types, and in many instances, the K-1 also (K-1s still have more paperwork with GUZ IV, but about half not have to wait anymore, the SAFEFILE network is solely utilized with GUZ IV)

Recently, with the 'cutting off of the DCF offices of USCIS' since August of last year, many petitioners who FILE FROM OVERSEAS have discovered a new, fast queue with USCIS, being approved within 20 days on the I-130. I attribute that to properly trained folk at the Chicago Lockbox.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-23 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to submit originals and when copies?
thailand sets it up like that? it's a bit different for China, where originals are brought in , but there's 2 days with Guangzhou - one for document intake, one for interview.

Perhaps the instructions she has, resembles the OF-169 , over at http://guangzhou.use...and_packets.htm ??

Edited by Darnell, 24 April 2012 - 07:51 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-04-24 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa: fiancee has kids, not filing K2, how do I disclose that info?
i say include it with the DS-230.
DarnellMaleChina2012-04-26 15:47:00