Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	K-1 Brazil Medical Procedures (Female)	QUOTE (julis82 @ May 19 2009, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mike & Miche @ May 19 2009, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good evening Everyone, I am in need of assistance from my fellow female VJ'ers from Brazil. Not to be graphic in by any means, but I am needing help in understanding the specific exams which you were required to undertake for your medical. I found out today from my fiance that she will need to endure a number of exams with a physican which she does not know and feels completely uncomfortable about. Further, she advised me that there will be a test about the condition of her back that could possibly disqualify her...which I certainly do not understand (she has a lower back problem). Any input or feedback you could provide I would appreciate very much. Thanks in advance. Mike She don´t have to worry about the medical exam. They will request a sifilis and HIV test and a X-ray of the lung. The doctor will also ask her a few questions about her health (nothing to worry about). Is very quick...and when she received the envelope with the results, pls don´t open the sealed one. That one she needs to bring sealed to the interview, also inside the medical exam packet, there´s hers results, so she can see if there´s something wrong or not. Normally when there´s something wrong, the doctor will talk to the person before deliver the tests. Good luck! What about gynological exam items (specific female "tests")? Did you have to endure these? Were you able to use your own female doctor to confirm these tests for the consulate physican? Edited by Mike & Miche, 19 May 2009 - 07:02 PM.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-19 19:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	K-1 Brazil Medical Procedures (Female)	Good evening Everyone, I am in need of assistance from my fellow female VJ'ers from Brazil. Not to be graphic in by any means, but I am needing help in understanding the specific exams which you were required to undertake for your medical. I found out today from my fiance that she will need to endure a number of exams with a physican which she does not know and feels completely uncomfortable about. Further, she advised me that there will be a test about the condition of her back that could possibly disqualify her...which I certainly do not understand (she has a lower back problem). Any input or feedback you could provide I would appreciate very much. Thanks in advance. Mike	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-19 18:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Brazil Secretaria da Seguranca Publica Police Certificate	Hello all, I am in need of some rather quick assistance. Fiance has interview one week from today. We have all documents together except for one remaining police certificate. This was requested as per the consulate instructions two weeks ago. My fiance picked up the document this morning, however she is very concerned it is not the correct certificate. I was wondering if anyone might have an example they could supply or share (obviously with their personal information blacked out) to compare against what she received today. If there is somewhere on VJ where this example also exists, I would be happy to check that directly. Have been unable however to locate one. I can send you my personal email address through private message if needed...just shoot me a VJ message. ANY assistance someone could provide would be a HUGE help. We have been enduring this lllooonnnnggg process for so long with one week to go until the interview and a possbililty this one last document is not correct....that would be a huge blow. MANY MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!!! Mike	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-23 12:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	In a rare satiuation need HELP please..	QUOTE (lossed @ Mar 25 2009, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> unfortunately that mosque is not registerd,what are my options here the 1-30 is approved and NVC is waiting for 1 peice of document. If you live anywhere near the US East coast, fly over on a Thursday evening, call in sick, hold a civil ceremony on Friday, get the certified certificate, back on Monday morning for work. Is that a possibility with your current financial situation? Just a thought.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-25 19:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	STUCK @ NVC for AP	QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ May 13 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yay another great week for releases!!! Congratulations!!!! I have also noticed that less people are joining this merry crew of the jailed / released LOL...I am OFFICIALLY joining. Michelle and I are now 28 days in NVC AP.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-14 22:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	My Fiancee is Sitting in the Embassy in Thailand Right now	QUOTE (kkholiday2006 @ Mar 30 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wishing you the best!! Awesome !!!! Sincere Congratulations !!!!	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-30 12:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Letter from Employer	QUOTE (Ovi @ Jul 11 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I am still waiting for my NOA2 and we are hoping for aproval in September. We will be 140+ days then. I am going to see my fiancee next week and I want to bring her as much of the paperwork she will need for the interview as possible. I got the tax returns, W2's, 1099's, etc. I don't have any problem with the income requirements but I guess all this supporting info is going to be helpful. I was thinking of getting the letter from my employer, but I was wondering if it would be better to wait and send it to her via FEDEX after NOA2. How long would a letter be valid for the interview? Would it still be good for 3 months from now? Also, my empoyer cannot specify the annual income because it is not fixed, it totally depends on how much I work. I will have supporting evidence showing my base salary with the hourly pay but each month's paycheck is different. Would it be a problem if there is no mention of my salary on that letter? Can I fill in the Affidavit of Support and give it to her now, or is it too early? Would they accept faxed (or scanned and e-mailed) bank account info? I know there are a lot of questions. I thank you for your help! Was never able to find anything specific to the employment letter validity time period. I had my employer issue their standard letter about 4 weeks before the interview date, indicating when I was hired and what my current position is with no indication of salary. That is where your 2008 tax return and supporting documents, i.e. W2, etc come in. I scanned the original and emailed to my fiance. She breezed through the interview on June 30th. Edited by Mike & Miche, 11 July 2009 - 08:34 PM.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-11 20:33:00
Canada	Which date do you celebrate?	Definitely celebrate BOTH !!! Not married, yet, but one will be in Vegas (later next month), the other in Campos dos Goytacazes Brazil next Spring. Why not? Celebrate the love and commitment for one another!!! GRIN.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-12 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	63 DAys.. APPROVED!!	QUOTE (mkg265 @ Mar 24 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats!!! Yes, MAJOR congrats...especially for the short 63 day waiting period to the NOA2. WOW. Very fortunate....all of us 100+ day waiters are envious!!!! HAHA. Very happy for you. Truly.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-24 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	k1 APPROVED!!!!!	QUOTE (just_friend @ Mar 25 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!!! We were approved today also. Lets keep fingers crossed for the rest of the journey Congrats to you !!!! OMG....we have to be close....we are #66 on Igor's famous list. Fingers crossed....and the full ashtray of excess smoking I have been doing !!! LOL.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-25 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	k1 APPROVED!!!!!	QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Mar 25 2009, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> grats! I see you fixed your caps lock Congrats to you!!! Now, how bout us VSC November filers? HAHAHA.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-25 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Another CSC K-1 NOA-2!!	QUOTE (John and Camie @ Mar 26 2009, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I originally thought I would just hide this news in a few posts (as I get a bit shy), but I'm posting it because reading other CSC Jan/Feb. '09 approvals helped me track how fast the CSC was going through newly filed petitions (in the meantime trying not to get my hopes up, LOL - John and I thought it could just be pure luck), and I'm thinking others might be doing the same. So add another NOA-2 to the list for CSC! We got our NOA-2 one month to the day we got the NOA-1, and received the hard copy in the mail tonight - and btw, no email notification or change in status online. GO CSC!! I always like seeing all the happy posts on VJ ... and now here's mine *blushes* - Camie Our sincerest Congratulations to you both !!!! Geez, what is up with the VSC? CSC is processing in 60 days or so, VSC is 120+....argh. Waiting very anxiously !!!!	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-27 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WOW - That was fast!!!	QUOTE (S.IS.Hwang @ Apr 4 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congra! Our NOA 2 was approved 31 days from NOA 1 ~ yup seems like CSC is really speeding things up ! Good luck on your journey ! 31 days?!?!? OMG...you must have some K-A karma going there....send some to VSC please !!!! We cant wait until we receive that letter, email to arrive and want to feel exactly as those who have been fortunate to enjoy the fast processing. VERY happy for you !!! VSC....wake up and get busy !!! Haha.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-04 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January K1 fillers-Vermont Service Center	QUOTE (turanfer @ Apr 5 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there...I could not find any January K1 filler at Vermont Service Center...we all know they are working really slow now...Califonia was slower before, but now they are doing pretty good...anyway I hope it takes 4 months to get noa2.. Just as you noted, the VSC seems to have slowed down a bit over the past couple of weeks. However, it looks to have high and low patterns...maybe they focus on K-1's for a few weeks, then over to K-3's; who knows. http://cse.ssl.berke...data/stats.aspx Ive come to the point of not focusing on all this data and updates every single day; is driving me bonkers. LOL. We are at 4 1/2 months waiting while others are clearing in much less time at VSC, let along CSC. Just gotta wait it out and hope the approval comes through before the six month posted processing time which is when you can start calling VSC to get a status.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-05 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I have entered the US with a K1 pending	QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 11 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lovechocolates @ Jul 11 2009, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ... I flew from London to New York on 10th July (yesterday).... and told her I will be leaving on 19th April... Holy crud! 9 month stay??!? USAGROOM: God Bless you for enduring a 429 day time since being together with your Fiance.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-11 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I am outraged!	QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Jul 21 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ovi @ Jul 20 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello fellow VJers! I am outraged at the fact that VSC is operating at such a slow pace. In the last few months they have slowed in aproving petitions drasticaly. Our lives are tied in this, our finances, our jobs, future, even our health. I myself I am putting off buying a home and loosing a lot of money in finance charges and the $8000 goverment stimulus because they are moving so slow. CSC is working on petitions from May while VSC is still November and December. This is not acceptable and unless we bring this to their attention nothing will happen. I know that we are at their mercy but we can stir the waters and write some letters to USCIS ombudsman, to senators, congressmen, even to the white house. I believe that if they get enough letters maybe someone might take a look at this problem and try to do something about it. One: it is our right as US citizens to pursue hapiness and two: it is a service we paid for. If we do nothing about it nothing will happen but if we draw some attention to this problem, maybe something might happen and have them hire more, train more, or at least try to do something to rectify the situation. If we don't write, call, complain they will not act on anything. Mr. President spoke about "change" lets ask for change in this department! I'm confused, why is your petition approval delaying and/or impeding your home purchase??? Im wondering the same thing.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-21 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	Well, the day has finally come. Miche arrives Houston in less than 2 hours!! Ive been in Singapore the past 9 days, arriving home just 12 hours ago myself (35 hour trip). My body clock is so screwed up at this point, along with the anticipation of seeing her walk through those doors from Customs...totally cant sleep. LOL. I bought a bunch of small US and BR flags which I lined the driveway with that she will see upon arriving home. We will also be closing on our brand new home tomorrow morning. Thanks again to my fellow VJ'rs. Everyone who is still waiting....remain steadfast in this path; your day will come. KEVIN/LEILEI: How is everything going since your 08/05 entry? ELLIE: How about you guys? Edited by Mike & Miche, 09 August 2009 - 03:26 AM.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-08-09 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Jul 26 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Guys! We got married yesterday....this ring feels funny! :-) Congrats to all the recent approvals and US arrivals! ....by the way, just saw your new photos. You two are looking great. Very happy for you both.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-27 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	First, I would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on this topic, my fellow November filers for your progress in the various stages we are all in. Ellie, wonderful news. Doesnt the NVC AP seem like so long ago now? Grin. Kevin, I have been following your progress as you and Leilei were the first to start this specific topic. Im very happy to see you are just about there. And to everyone else either subscribed to November 2008 VSC filers, keep the faith and move forward. As for myself and Michelle, we are less than two weeks from her arrival to Houston after all this time. I have spent countless, countless hours thinking about this time, the day she arrives. When you are going through the AP, the NOA waiting, it almost seems surreal. But now, here we are....it is REALLY happening. You wanted it, you got it. GRIN. And it is ALLLL good. But something for us USC's that I believe we always must keep in mind. Our respective fiances are uprooting themselves from their homes, the life which they have grown up in, to be with us. I hear in Michelle's voice her growing nervousness, some agitation, short level of patience as she works so hard to unravel her life in Brazil to fulfill our dream together. We must realize it isnt easy for them. But this is where our dedication to the love we have all committed to for our future spouses...our best friends, the soulmate we believe in with every ounce of our hearts, MUST be apparent more now then ever. This is REAL life. Just needed to say those things to ensure we all remember why we are even here on VJ, the extraordinary circumstances we are each dealing with, and most importantly....our love and dedication to each other must always, always be at the top of the list. Without that, nothing else really matters. We are the exception in finding someone outside of our various home countries. Stay true to your heart, for one another. My two cents on the proverbial soap box. Thanks everyone for reading, for your continued support in this forum. Mike	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-26 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	Interview today.....APPROVED !!!! What a relief. She said everything went completely smooth; no problems at all with the documents (make sure you have them EXACTLY as your respective Consulate requires). Next step....see her in Rio in 16 days!!! Im in Aberdeen Scotland at the moment on a 12 day business trip through here then Norway then Holland. Hated that I couldnt be there for this big day, but all is well. Planned entry to Houston is August 9th, one day before we close on our new house (on my Birthday no less...lol). Our thoughts continue for all those still in the process. This site has been a HUGE help and much of our success is due to the information and support found on VJ. If anyone needs assistance which I / we can offer, please dont hestitate to send a PM. M & M	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-30 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Schmetterling @ Jun 17 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got my NOA1 November 12th 2008, and still not a word.....yet. Congratulations to all who got approved so far! How exciting! I hope ours is not too far behind! Thanks friends! Just curious...your signature ticker shows you havent seen each other in 17 months? That takes serious dedication to your relationship. I wonder if CIS is taking a look at that. Just a thought. I definitely agree with the others....you need to start pushing CIS, get a request off to your representing US Senator to push a button on this. Keep us posted.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-18 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Jun 12 2009, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys! Just a quick message to say... We are approved! I am one happy girl right now. Thank you so much my K1 november family......here's to many more upcoming approvals! Ellie....congrats!!!!! Very very happy for you!!!!!!	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-12 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Jun 9 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MzMo1102 @ Jun 8 2009, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Everyone...!! Had my interview today and everything was done and completed in less than an hour from going through all security checks, finger prints, waits, and interview! Oh, except one "minor" hiccup - my birth certificate has my mother's maiden name as my middle name. However, my passport and all other legal documents doesnt include this name (I was born overseas). So, prior to issuing the visa I need to either amend the passport to read as my birth certificate or obtain a name change certificate and send it back so they can issue the visa. Either way, there is a waiting period from 2 weeks to 4 weeks and my k1 approval expires in 2 weeks. I have emailed the US consulate explaining the waiting period so hopefully, they can extend this 4 month period for at least another month! But other then that - they said all was in order and gave me a pre-departure information sheet to read over. Congratulations! Sorry about the hiccup but providing an extension should definitely not be a problem as these kinds of situations occur all the time. Let us know what they say! Also did I mention......CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I'm so nervous about my interview on friday....EEEEEEEEk!!!! Ellie, all the best with your interview in TWO days....you must be so excited. Miche and I have made progress on our side. While I was in Brazil last week, we received confirmation of her interview date for June 30. We also found out that there is no Packet 3 sent for K-1's from the Rio consulate which was a relief since we hadnt received anything. We have been waiting for Packet 4 since May 28 (when they said it was mailed), but nothing yet. However, we have email confirms from the consulate she is all set for June 30. So, at this point, all the required forms have been completed, all photos, plane ticket receipts, ticket stubs, copies of passport stamps and visa, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents completed, all other certified copies of other legal docs received (i.e. divorce), medical exams and shots completed (all clear...woo hoo). So, now it is a waiting game again until June 30. Unfortunately, I cannot be with her during the interview because of travel I have to make to Europe for two weeks (Scotland, Norway and Netherlands). So, she will also have a letter with her that I wrote to the Consulate, along with my confirmed travel itinerary explaining my absence. As noted in our signature timeline, we are anticipating her arrival to the US on August 9 (one day after I return from two weeks in Singapore....lol), I / we will close on our new home on August 10 (which happens to be my B-Day), then off to Vegas on Aug 14 to get the legal marriage completed (we will have a religous ceremony and party in Brazil next Spring). The next eight weeks are going to be a whirlwind !!!! So, its all coming together. I am glad to see my fellow November filers are moving along well. Keep us posted on your continued progress !!!! Mike	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-10 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Jeremy&SioTo @ May 30 2009, 12:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great to see so many approvals! Congrats to all. We finally got an interview date at the Hong Kong consulate for June 22. Final Countdown!! Update on our process. May 18 our file was released by NVC after 31 days in AP and "sent" to the Rio consulate. As of May 22, not received. Called back May 26 to be told by the US State Department our file was received May 21, Packet 3 was sent on May 21, and Packet 3 was returned completed May 21....but we never actually received Packet 3 !!! The SD said to contact the Consulate directly. So, we contacted the Consulate to be told they havent received the file yet. OMG, here we go again. I called the SD today to be told that Packet 3 was received completed, Packet 4 was mailed May 28, and an interview date was set for June 30. With all that said....we never received Packet 3, Packet 4 not received as of today, and we have an interview date. LOL. She is going for her medical exams on June 3 even without the packet 3 documents. I am in Rio until tomorrow night and have sworn we will get this mess straightened out before Im on that plane back to Houston. Gotta love our government intelligence.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-06-01 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	Well, arrived home after a business dinner this evening, called at 1030pm Houston time, made the call Ive made 15 times already...only this time I hear....DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE RIO CONSULATE TODAY !!!!! I couldnt help myself and called her in Rio which is 2 hours ahead. She was so relieved to hear the news....grin. What a relief. Thanks for everyone's continued support on VJ. As I do each day, hoping for those still waiting to be released soon and your journey is able to continue.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-18 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (MzMo1102 @ May 14 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We didnt use bank statements either. As long as you or your co-sponsor meets the income requirements then an employment letter and a few paystubs should suffice. As for Australia, after receiving the NOA2 packet 3 is sent detailing the list of items that you need to send off to the embassy. If all information/documents required are in order, then they send a packet IV which includes an interview date, procedures on paying for the visa, bring passport, passport pics and a prepaid express post packet which they use to send back your passport including visa as well as the paperwork you need to bring and hand over at the POE. @ mike & Miche - sorry to hear you're still in AP. Ellie was stuck there for a while as well but eventually got out and now has an interview date set. Hang in there and in the meantime, prepare for packet 3 so as soon as you get out of there you can submit packet 3 (like what Ellie has done ). Thanks for the morale booster. We pretty much have all of the Packet 3 done already. Will probably need to update some of the I-130 financials, but that isnt a big deal. Police certs are the only item from her side, but again, those are fairly easy to obtain since she knows exactly what to get and where. As someone in here said, this can be a maddening progress. So for now, we try to remain busy...I am currently having a new home built for us which should be completed by the time she arrives (we are anticipating 1st week of August; model home pic which we are having built attached). Lots of business travel coming up (Panama, Singapore, Scotland, etc), golf. Most importantly, we remind ourselves why we are going through this process to begin with...that you truly love each other with such intensity, dedication, commitment to one another. Focus on the good things, and the more difficult stuff, such as the visa process, are only temporary and will be over soon. I love this site and those who participate. Thanks to everyone for their input and good wishes. I only hope the same for those still tolerating the pre-interview activities. Remaining villigant and patient.... Mike Attached Files  Ashton_Woods___Bethany.JPG   650.51KB   6 downloads	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-15 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	ARGH....28 days now in NVC Additional Processing. I have a letter drafted and the appropriate Freedom of Information Act completed for submission to my US Senator. This is brutal. Sorry All, just venting.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-05-14 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (just_friend @ Apr 18 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Mike & Miche. Thank you for the good words. Our attorney contacted me and said that he fixed the problem back in December. Apparently my name was wrong on NOA1 too (i didn't know that). I guess that's why we had touch in December. Anyway he said he will send me the document showing them acknowledging the correct spelling. I have no idea why they misspelled it wrong again on NOA2. I hope this won't cause any problems with the interview. Wish me luck In order to find out the dates NVC received and sent your file to the consulate you have to call them at this number 603 334-0700. We waited a week after the e-mail from CRIS before we called. Actually I called them trough my computer (voip). It took like 5 minutes. You need your case number, and the birthdates of you and your fiance(e). They told me when it was sent and I asked them when it was recieved by them. I was so happy they've sent it so fast that I forgot to ask about our new case number and tracking number for DHL. I was able to find an old thread here in VJ that explain how to track the package from NVC to the consulate. (the trick with EXP MM/DD/YYYYA ). That was all. 2 days later I received packet 3. Good luck to all of you Hello to all my fellow November filers. Well, I contacted the NVC shortly ago to get a status on the approved petition for processing to the local consulate....the words "Additional Processing" were mentioned. ACK. From everything I have read here on VJ, this can cause a substantial delay. But, I dont want to get her and I in a bad state of mind, so was wondering if any of you might have input on whether my understanding of the Additional Processing status is something to not be too concerned about. The NVC notification hard copy was dated April 20th (one week ago), so it hasnt been too long since they received from the VSC. But again, considering many of the other VJ'ers timelines of quick turnarounds from the NVC, I am a bit concerned. Thoughts / comments would be greatly appreciated. We are in this for the long haul, but the VSC wait of 4 months & 3 weeks was brutal, and I am hoping we dont have to deal with that type of wait again. Probably being a bit over-sensitive at this point, so apologies if my inquiry is sounding a bit impatient. Thanks much friends. M&M	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-27 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (just_friend @ Apr 18 2009, 04:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone. It has been quiet here. I just wanted to share a bit of bad news with you. Today we found out that my name was misspelled on the NOA2. its a little error (just added extra O to my last name) but I know how bad it is to have a wrong name on the approval. We are really upset right now and don't really know what to do. My fiancee didn't noticed it, neither our attorney. Apparently it was misspelled on NOA1 too and my fiancee told the attorney about it and he said he will fix it. Well he didn't. My interview is in 9 days and I have no idea how to deal with this problem. It's Saturday so we can't do much till Monday. I know we tehnically don't need the NOA2 till the AOS process but there is a chance my name might be misspelled in some of the documents they sent to the consulate. No way of knowing for sure. I can only hope this can be solved quickly but don't want to raise my hopes too high. If any of you have an idea or suggestion please feel free to share it. It was too good to be true with no problems so far. When we thought everything was going smoothly this came up. Well we can only hope for a solution soon. Keeping fingers crossed. That is a bummer just_friend. I completely empathize with you in having to wait so long for the NOA2 then this comes up. I am very sorry to hear this but you must believe it will be a quick and "simple" correction. I do have a non-related question for you. How did you find the NVC received and sent dates on your case? Did that come from receiving the NVC notification in the mail and then tracking by the web or their phone system?	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-18 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	FINALLY !!!!!! CRIS NOA2 EMAIL RECEIVED TODAY !!!!!! Quick story. Last month I signed a contract for a new construction home here in Houston. So, I flew her in from Rio last Friday to sit down with our builder to make all of the exterior structural and interior selections for the home...floors, tile, appliances, fixtures, etc etc etc. Six hour process today. Guess what....as we were finishing up final selections, guess what arrived....the CRIS EMAIL !!! OMG. Couldnt have come at a more perfect moment. She cried, we hugged, kissed...and the design consultant was like, what the heck is going on. HAHA. Anyway, thought you might like the story. With that said, I am now praying for all of those who are having to continue the wait for their approvals. This is a great site and I appreciate everyone here who contributes. Is like a big family. Thank you everyone for that. So, onward from here to the next steps !!!!	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-14 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	Does anyone know if VSC operates on Good Friday?	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-09 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (just_friend @ Apr 8 2009, 02:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sephlijane @ Apr 8 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone. Although this is my first post here, I've been reading for a few months now. I just wanted to report that I got my NOA2 on 4/4/09. The funny thing was I was at work and I get a call from my baby and I hear her crying...I thought something had happened or someone died. heh...well, something DID happen. I was so happy when I got the news The long wait is finally over, but I kno I'm not out of the water yet. Itjust puts us that much closer to finally being with each other Hang in there to those who haven't got their NOA2 yet. It's on its way.... CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE REST OF THE JOURNEY Jenn and Nick, Mike and Miche, juleali and all of the November filers still waiting stay strong. NOA2 is coming. Keep the good faith, think positive and everything will be ok. Keeping fingers crossed for all of you. Good luck Smile...thanks much Just_Friend. We are keeping the faith.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-08 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (juleali @ Apr 6 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A new week begins....has anyone who is still waiting heard anything today? All of this waiting is killing me! Nope, not a word, peep, touch. Driving me crazy. Oh well, on to the next beer and smoke and wait another day. Good luck to all my November '08 compatriots for finding an NOA2 in their mailbox tonight or the precious email from CRIS. We're pulling for you.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-06 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November '08 K-1 Filers	QUOTE (vol4life @ Mar 28 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey where is our approval? Wish VSC would learn to file in order they are received. Government, go figure. Oh well, congrats to all those approved. Let's pray the rest of us get approved soon. I am getting frustrated waiting for an email/letter. Not even able to check online or call. Me and my love are always praying for an approval, we really need His blessings. I leave all up to Him. I pray He'll allow us to get that much closer to being together with an approval soon. I need to be able to hold my love again. Good Luck Everyone!! Another week another step closer to getting approval I hear ya Vol.....it is a bit agonizing, albeit self-imposed. The CSC vs. VSC processing times are a bit frustrating as well. But, I will never take away from those who waited just as long (and in many cases longer) for their NOA2's and subsequent events to take place. The way we look at it....one day more of waiting is one day closer to it happening. Keep the faith everyone who is in limbo. In it together.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-03-29 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (AmyStan @ Apr 9 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Friday isn't a federal holiday, so VSC should be open. However, a lot of folks might take vacation time so it could be slow. Thanks for the update AmyStan. As you can see, we are still clinging to hopes of an approval any day. Love this site...provides us support during a time when you want to just pull your hair out. Thanks everyone....for those of us still awaiting our approvals, keep the faith. One more day of waiting is one day closer to being together forever.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-09 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Does anyone know if VSC operates on Good Friday?	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-09 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Apr 2 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mike & Miche @ Apr 2 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Apr 2 2009, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My NOA1 date is 12/18 and I just got approved!! I was beginning to think Vermont had closed shop. I hope the rest of you December filers all get your approvals soon!!! Congrats to all approved with December filings !!! Now, how 'bout some of us poor November peeps getting the green light? Wut up VSC? Talk about an agonizing wait. This process definitely tests patience and fortitude. I feel sooo bad for people like you. It's s not fair. You were a month before me. I don't understand how this works and why it's sooo unfair. I really hope you get yours soon! Your words are soothing and encourging that so many of us in this process truly feel the same struggle at times, very late at night, just thinking about that damn file sitting on a desk, in a cabinet, our lives almost hanging in the balance. I wonder if that processing agent looks at that file as someone's life or just a security threat. A bit dramatic, I know. The way I look at it...41 years to find the true soulmate to my dying day is so worth waiting for. Life is a journey; grab it, hold it, experience it, and never, ever let go. To all of you, us, who wait in the wings for our NOA2 and approvals...our day is coming. One more day of patience towards a lifetime of bliss and experiences with the one you were TRULY meant to be with. Ok, the soapbox just crumbled beneath me....lol. This is a great forum and I appreciate those who put their time and effort into sharing and believing in a true purpose.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-02 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Apr 2 2009, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My NOA1 date is 12/18 and I just got approved!! I was beginning to think Vermont had closed shop. I hope the rest of you December filers all get your approvals soon!!! Congrats to all approved with December filings !!! Now, how 'bout some of us poor November peeps getting the green light? Wut up VSC? Talk about an agonizing wait. This process definitely tests patience and fortitude.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-04-02 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 09 - VSC, K-1 filings	Anyone know what is up with Rich and Bey lately? He has been silent the past month or so. I had been corresponding with him and concerned about them. Mike	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-12-26 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2009 k-1 people	QUOTE (Michey and Odessa @ Jul 12 2009, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yep they need to.. but it's good to see though that those who have been waiting since december are finally getting NOA2s, i cant imagine how that feels to have waited for so long Hang in there everyone. The NOA2 email / document will arrive before you know it. Patience is the key ingredient through this process. My fiance just received the visa in her passport one week ago and we filed mid-late November and had to endure an additional 31 days at the NVC for "Additional Processing". Talk about frustrating. We definitely feel for everyone dealing with the anxiety and feeling as though this visa process completely controls your ability to plan ANYTHING. If there is anything we can do to assist anyone here, please do not hesitate to send a PM. VJ is where you can find the support everyone. Take advantage of it. We are all in this together in one way or another.	Mike & Miche	Not Telling	Brazil	2009-07-12 08:23:00