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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMNL# received today

Thanks FFL!


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-06 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMNL# received today

Called and finally got thru and NVC had our case # today.  Not bad, 6 business days, 10 calendar days after NOA2. 

 

We know we pay for two interview appointments, K1 and K2..  But can she reserve both appointments from her profile she sets up in the PI embassy system?  Or do we have to set up his profile and reserve the appointment for him from that profile?

 

Thanks and hope all Oct or earlier reach this stage very soon if you haven't already.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-06 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally ...got NOA2

We are a NOA1 from October 18, and got an email on Friday afternoon (5/3) that petition had been approved. We had been checking online since last Thursday (4/25) when we noticed that the status had changed. I guess it took them about a week to review before being approved. It was a long wait so we hope the next steps happen quicker than this one.

 

Good luck to everybody, be patient and hang in there.

 

 

I Finally got my NOA2!!! Woot Woot!

 

Outstanding for the 4 of you.  We are very happy for you all and wish you the best with the rest of the process.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-06 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129f filing fee

Hi,

 

I am American engaged to an Irish citizen and we are currently putting together our info to file the I-129f. We are both living in Ireland at the moment, and I need to find out who I make the check out to for the $340 filing fee?

 

Thanks!

 

This is copied from the instructions page:

Attached Files


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-09 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports3 weeks and NVC hasn't received my approved petition

Not normal but I read either here or on a FB group page about someone that their package was sent to a wrong area with NVC and thus if they hadn't kept calling it might have never been processed.  So stay on top of them (NVC) and all the best.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-14 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSEPTEMBER FILER HERE...NOA2 TODAY!!!

Excellent, all the best to the two of you with the next step.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-14 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports... and here's my annoying post!!!

We are very happy for the both of you.  All the best with the next part of the process.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-15 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Passed! Thank God

 We are very happy for the two of you.  Hope he has a safe and smooth flight.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-17 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!

Yes after 9 MONTHS of waiting finally we got approved (august filer with RFE)!!! See you soon baby smile.png

 

Congrats, I was confused because under your name it show Naturalization approved.............??    But your timeline show K1 and we are very happy for the both of you.

 

I will tell you that from our NOA2 date of 26 April, it took 6 business days before NVC assigned us a case #.  So around the 5th business day you might want to start calling at 603-334-0700.

 

All the best with the rest of the process. 


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-07 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outstanding!  No time to relax though, start on the substantiation documentation for the I-134.  All the best with the next part of the process.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-21 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnyone who got their NOA2 the last two weeks called NVC yet?

Called tonight, took a handful of times to get thru and then on hold for around 20 mins.  But well worth the wait.  Got our NVC # just 6 business days after NOA2.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-06 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2! Dec. filer!! thanks God!

i just want to share our good news, we got approved May 20, 2013 and we filed last Dec. funny thing is, i already read some threads on what to do next after getting the approval but now, my mind just got emptied for the excitement and joy i am feeling. can somebody please help me get back on track and tell me what will be the next step. i know we need to wait for the NOA2 hard copy and the MNL Case# for me to get an appointment for the medical and interview. how long should we wait to get them? TIA

 

the next thing that worries me now is the medical, hoping and praying to pass them all and be able to be with the man who owns my heart... forever smile.png

 

good luck to all the filers! keep up the faith, it's all worth it.

 

Outstanding on the approval.   Now is the time for the US citizen to start getting the I-134 Affidavit for Support form completed and gather all the substantiating documents that go with it.

 

5 business days after approval, I would start calling NVC once a day later in the evening around 6 pm CST at 603-334-0700 to try to get your case #.   You will need both petitioner and main beneficiaries name, DOB and USCIS receipt #.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-22 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion regards K-1 at the NVC

We went into AP at NVC.  It can be just a random check.  It took two weeks for it to come out of AP and be forwarded to our Embassy.  NOA2 18 April, NVC received 23 April, sent to Embassy 10 May, received by Embassy 13 May, 'package 3' letter sent 17 May.

 

Don't be too worried.  Just keep phoning NVC each day or check your status using your case number here - https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?

 

 

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Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-22 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShe's on the plane now!

Outstanding and wishing you both the best in the future.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-29 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval in Manila

Both Veronica and her son Adams were approved this morning for their visas.  They were done and back at the hotel by 9:15 am.  What a beautiful phone call to receive.  One last hurdle, the CFO process.  They will do it the first day they can right after receiving the visas.  Which they are picking up at MOA 2GO site.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-06-03 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE received: Circumstances of Meeting and Last Personal Meeting

I got notification of an RFE being sent out on May 8 and May 13, 2013, and I just received the hard copy RFE in the mail on May 17, 2013. The RFE is asking to submit information regarding the circumstances under which the petitioner and beneficiary met to establish the relationship. Also, the RFE is asking to submit evidence of meeting the beneficiary in person within the two-year period preceding the filing of the petition.

I've given one sentence on the I-129F on the circumstances of meeting. The beneficiary was going to the same college I was attending, and we've been dating since. What more specifics do they want? An one page essay? Documents? College transcripts? College degrees?

For the last personal meeting, I didn't submit copies of my passport pages initially, showing that I traveled to my fiance's home country within the past 2 years, and I don't have the plane ticket stubs of that trip. Has anyone got an approval from just only submitting copies of passport pages?

Also, my RFE doesn't show a due date to turn in the RFE back to them. However, it says you are given until May 13, 2013 in which to submit the requested information to the address at the bottom of this notice. The notice date of the RFE IS May 13, 2013. Is this a typo? Or are they really expecting me to send the evidence on date that is already passed? (Note: the due date is BEFORE the date I received the hard copy RFE)

I just got off the phone with USCIS, and they didn't give me any help regarding my specific RFE. All thry told me was to make an InfoPass appointment.

Any help would be appreciated.









I submitted a couple paragraphs on how we met and how our relationship developed into love. 

 

As for proof, I included copies from my passport showing the stamps of my visit to there.  Plus photos of us together and her family too.  Each labeled with names, dates and where taken.  With just this we still received our NOA2 with no RFE. 

 

Hope this helps and that you receive your NOA2 really soon.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-17 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsdo you need a 1040 form if i have everything else?

You can order your transcripts for previous filed years here: 

 

http://www.irs.gov/I...er-a-Transcript

 


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-06-10 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNAO2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are happy for the both of you. Get to working on your paperwork for the interview!
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-24 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa beyond Processing Time

Hello fellow VJ members,

Just wondering... are there any other members awaiting NOA2 from VSC beyond 8 months. Currently, I'm at 8 months and 16 days. It's so frustrating sometimes when I see people who filed way after me get approved and actually complete the K1 process. I'm happy for everyone who gets through but I feel that US Immigration can do better. I would have been satisfied to even get a proper update other that your case is in initial review. I filed service request upon service request ever since I found out they were beyond my processing time, to which they give a discouraging generic response of you should receive a decision or notice of other action within 30-60 days of this letter. I Know that besides me there are a lot of people facing the same anguish I feel.

Question- What is the longest they can actually wait to come to a decision? Can it really go up to a year and beyond?


Don't know what the longest is but I read a post in the last couple of days where 2 people had been just over a full year waiting for NOA2. I really hope you hear something before the months out.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-13 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 After 373 Days
Congrats to you both.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-26 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1/K2 Visa
Outstanding, hope you all have a safe flight over.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-27 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

Congrats to all those recently approved.   We just got our NVC # tonight via phone call.  She is going to pay for the interview appointments on the way to work today.  Then tomorrow get online and schedule the appointments for mid June.  That should give the package enough time to reach the embassy.  We almost have all the paperwork filled out too.  She just needs to get the NBI ordered.  Whew, more paperwork.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-05-06 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

Approved 26 April.  We are very happy and wish everyone else a quick and favorable decision on thier petition.


Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-27 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

cant wait! :) good luck to us :)


Tisay,

My last four are 9970 and I saw 4 approvals from CSC for 17 Oct yesterday and 2 RFEs. Found 10 still pending review (me one of them).
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-23 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
I subscribe to the thought that we are just over 1/2 way there to the NOA2, so if it happens before end of June, then I will be pleased but I won't be disappointed if it doesn't happen at the 6th month mark (April). Now, my fiancee the positive thinking filipina still believes we will be approved before May.

Here is to hoping but not throwing all my eggs in that April basket.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-13 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
Yeah, I had wanted to file in Sept but was late getting some original documents so filed in mid Oct. I was trying to have it where she and her son would arrive here July/August so they would be getting here while it was hot out for Indianapolis and they could adjust to the colder weather a little at a time. Now it seems they may not get here till Sept/Oct. I can see them getting off the plane in 40 or 50 degree weather............LOL.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-13 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

when is the best time to call up uscis to ask for a tier 2 rep, and ask for service request? if i got my noa 1 on oct. 4, 2012, and per igor's list the case might be adjudicated bet april 12 and april 17? should i call april 4th (which is the 6th month since i received the NOA1) or wait about a week or two after we reached the 6th month mark before calling USCIS? thanks.


I read where someone called for a service request and received a notice saying to wait another 120 days before inquiring again. And this was after 6 months pending already. That means waiting 10 months total. Review K1 forum here for the post.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-10 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

Hi Greg,

I can now check my status on uscis.gov. It's under 'initial review'. However it also says my Alien number has changed. Can you confirm your case?



Unfortunately, that question might be answered only after four+ more months. :(



Initial Review only.................Another 3 - 4 months to go on this first step.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-16 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers

Same thing is happening to me. I called USCIS to verify there wasn't a problem, and they said that they had my case and it was processing and that it will take roughly five months. They said that if the case is not on the website, it's because of technical problems and that they are working on it.


I just checked mine two nights ago and brought up the status right away.

My problem is I misplaced/lost my hard copy of the NOA1. I have the email still but do I need that hard copy for her interview in Manila?

Still paitently waiting till mid March, then I will start to worry.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-04 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
Like JohnE said, being former Marines we are use to the hurry up and wait routine. I haven't even gone to the website to check the status lately. Just hang in there everyone for all good things take time.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-11-28 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
Mailed the K1 pkg to the Dallas lockbox on 8 October. Just received email stating accepted and forward to California service center. My fiancée is from the Philippines n I am getting excited about her n her boy joining me here in the US. I wish all the best in this process.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-10-22 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWithdraw I-129F and begin again?

We are astonished and elated! Our petition was approved yesterday (4-22-2013) without an RFE!!!!!
It is very late, more to come tomorrow...


So you are one of the one's I found approved when checking all the 17 Oct cases yesterday. Congrats and all the best with the medical/interview portion.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-24 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAya was approved.

Congrats Louis and glad Aya and Veronica got to meet.  Have a safe trip over there and then back here with her.

 

Looking forward to all of us getting together sometime this summer.


Edited by Greg n Veronica, 05 June 2013 - 08:09 AM.

Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-06-05 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly Filers!!!!

Got NOA2 as well just now. ( CSC july 17th ). I'm so so happy ! :)

I emailed senator this morning. unsure if it helped or not


We are very happy for you both. May the medical and interview go smooth and fast.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-18 19:53:00
Middle East and North Africalibya

Alhamdulillah: As far as I know the person asked about a I-130 (spousal visa) and as far as I know, Egyptian filers can confirm this Americans are not allowed to marry in Egypt anymore. That is why I suggested Tunis. But true, Egypt is much cheaper LOL!

Alhamdulillah: As far as I know the person asked about a I-130 (spousal visa) and as far as I know, Egyptian filers can confirm this Americans are not allowed to marry in Egypt anymore. That is why I suggested Tunis. But true, Egypt is much cheaper LOL!

We are already married.. Sorry didnt make that clear. Done been to Tunis lol As for getting a visa to Libya its not hard at all i applied for mine and got it in 4 days..
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-07-05 19:06:00
Middle East and North Africalibya
Just looking around for anyone filing for a spouse/fiancee from Libya. Cant seem to find any lol
l4everhFemaleLibya2007-07-05 17:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaWho's got a harira recipe?

OK ladies, serve up your favorite recipe for harira, my husband's got a craving and I've never made it before! I trust things you have tried yourselves better than what I can get by googling :D


Thanks in advance.


BTW, Maj brought some homemade Chabekia (sp?) back with him from Morocco, it didn't last long! Does anyone have a recipe for that?

Sharon



Here you go:
Harira (Ramadan Soup)

Lamb soup bones or chicken (thighs) or roasted chicken carcass (1 pound)

3 quarts water

2 medium onions

1/3 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (or 1 can chickpeas)

1 teaspoon turmeric or large pinch saffron

1 teaspoon ginger

½ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or 1 large can chopped tomatoes in juice)

½ cup lentils

½ cup broken vermicelli or other small pasta, or rice

3 tablespoons flour mixed with 2 cups water to thicken soup

lemons and dates for garnish

n Brown meat in oil, then add water and salt to taste. If using chicken leftovers, cook carcass in water.

n Remove meat from broth. Add onions, chickpeas and spices. Cook until chickpeas begin to soften (half hour if using dried). Remove meat from bones, chop to desired size and add to soup.

n Add tomatoes and lentils and cook until lentils are tender. Add pasta or rice, and cook until tender. Adjust seasonings, thicken with flour and water.

n Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a plate of dates.
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-09-24 11:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat's next???

Welcome to VJ. Sounds like you have things covered so far. I hope you will be able to confirm with NVC your new case number and then with Casa to receive your appointment date. I also sent a new letter of intent to marry right before my then fiance's interview. Good luck on your journey.

Doreen



Hi Doreen,
I have been trying to be as proactive as possible with paperwork, which seems like that is I all I am doing. I printed the I-134 form from the USCIS web site. I used two pieces of paper and had it notorized. Will this be sufficient for the government? Do I need to make more copies? If so, how many? Do I need to make copies of the items I sent to the government initially for the I-129f and then send with the new info to my fiance?
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-09-25 18:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat's next???
I am a newby to this site and so far I can say that I have been relieved to find a lot of helpful information. After what seemed like a long and arduous ordeal with getting the I-129f form approved, I am to wait more. My Petition for Alien Fiance(e) was approved on September 1st and has not yet reached the Visa Center in New Hampshire. I want to be as proactive as possible with the next step of the process. Can I pull the I-134 Affidavit of Support form from the USCIS web site and fill it out and forward to my fiance along with my tax returns from the past 3 years, and statement from my bank? :help:
JojaFemaleMorocco2006-09-19 20:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaAR
[font=Georgia]Ok so we made it so far we had the interview and now we are waiting for this AR reveiw does anyone happen to know the number to call for any information for this? I would appreciate it if you do. Just want to know how long it will take.
keamoussaoui13FemaleMorocco2006-02-09 09:55:00