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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGood news, CSC rocking now

Great news maybe after the approve September they will come back and approve more August applications.I filed on August 22 and havent heard anything.I know a few people who also filed in the first week of August and are still waiting as well.Hopefully we hear something before Presidents day.


Edited by TraciB, 01 February 2012 - 03:16 PM.

TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-02-01 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnormal wait times?
I feel your pain. I also filed in July and we have heard nothing...I would almost welcome a RFE at this point, just to know someone was looking at our file. It's crazy...hopefully you and I will both hear soon!
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-02-02 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

ANYONE JULY-AUGUST FILERS TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION????????
PLEASE ADVICE


Still working with my Congressman's office..
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-02-02 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

yeah, it got my NOA1 on August 03 and still waiting. i do not receive any request from them or hear anything about my case yet. waiting is very hard. i already bought ticket to travel to viet nam this April regardless of what they say. I hope to be there at her interview.


We did that too, were very hopeful we would have heard something by Christmas. I spent a week in Belgium, the first week in January...still nothing.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-17 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

I am also august filer VSC and my fiancee called up USCIS and he been told to wait end of January so were hoping before this month ends we get our noa2. My cousin is also an august filer VSC and had already noa2 last December 20.


Yes, for August filers, the end of January would be 5 months. I am a July file, so I am already one week away from six months. I have heard they have lost my file and still waiting for confirmation on that.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-17 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

Did you mean to say "September 2011" instead of December.....


Nope, but I am looking at I-130 filings instead of I-129's.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-17 06:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

Good luck wish you the best!! Be firm and have all your info ready, However, they will probably just read a script back to you. Wishing you the best... A lot other people from July and August already got their NOA2


According to Igor's timeline, not many from July and August have received their NOA2's at all. In fact, more from December 2011 than from late July or August.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-16 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

I meant to say I am calling to have a service request done to the Vermont Service Center. My next step will be to call my Congressman or Seator.


Best of luck to you!
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-16 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

I am calling tommorow. I called on Friday and was told if I did not hear anything but Tuesday morning, to call back on Tuesday, so that is what I am doing. I hope that maybe we get our NOA2(at least the text and email) before I place the call on Tuesday afternoon.


Have you printed off off the "signature authorization form"? Go to your senator or congressman's website and you will either need to fill out a form online or print it out and fax to them so they can inquire on your behalf. Then you can call them.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-16 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly & August VSC Filers witn NO NOA2 as of yet; Is anyone doing anything to expedite????

We have not heard anything, has anyone done anything else such as filing for an inquiry w/USCIS or contacting a congressman???, Let's share our thoughts and advise from others that already been here... Out loved ones overseas are having to face a difficult wait especially because we could not spend time together during the holidays, which is family time.


My filing date was July 26, 2011 and I have been in touch with both my Senator and Congressman. Both were very receptive and have inquired as to the status of my application. I have now been in touch with an immigration attorney, I have had just about enough. My Congressman's office came back with, "USCIS is unable to locate your file". I provided him with the information that USCIS had asked for and am still waiting to hear. Today is a holiday, hopefully will hear back from the attorney tomorrow and am anxious to hear what response he gets from USCIS. Would be happy to keep you posted if you would like.
TraciBFemaleBelgium2012-01-16 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
Congratulations!!! So happy for you. God is good and His mercy endures forever. When trying to prepare for the interview, it is easy to focus what the CO will do or will think, but we must remember that ultimately, God is in control. Be blessed.
2HeartsR1FemaleNigeria2012-09-21 03:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview...
Marriage requires both to give 110% no matter what culture and background you blend together. Love is beautiful no matter the color the culture or where home is. Blending 2 cultures or 2 different anything poses challenges, but I like to think of it as the spice that adds to the flavor of the relationship. People like to add their opinions in for whatever reason, and can be negative, but you aren't marrying them, so enjoy the beauty of what God has brought together and given you. We are all different and some prefer to marry the boy next door who is just like daddy...and some love the adventure of experiencing what the world has to offer....to each his own. God bless and may God's favor go before you in your interview and give you the approval you are looking for.
2HeartsR1FemaleNigeria2012-10-20 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: So happy for you!
2HeartsR1FemaleNigeria2012-10-23 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am denied

Sorry for the wait.. but it's a no for us... Yes.. my kingsley is highly upset. I can't get through to him bad connection.. but what he managed to say before breaking down on the phone. Was everything was fine then she kept going back to the file, and focusing on my sons father. She was trying to get him t believe that we are still together.. That the reason I never took the job in Qatar(how kingsley and I meet) Is because I must still be in love with my son's father. Even though, though I included a copy of my promotion and promotion pay in the file as to why I turned down the job. and even though My sons father is engaged and slated to be married in the spring.. I'm hurt the most because of all the things the could have flagged me for me being older, a short window to have more kids, or etc. The trumphed up some bullshit excuse... Sooo I'm not sure what to do know.. I have no problem marrying him now, but feel that it won't be the same..Like I'm doing it to prove to "them" we love each other.. Not sure if I can appeal, or write to congressman, or what.. Sooo goodluck to the next ones in line... By the way my school blocks face book so please feel free to post in the African married groups we are a part of..
Peace,
Chi



I know the disappointment must feel overwhelming right now, but this is only a temporary delay. God has the final say! I know you will process what happened and bounce back into action and will overcome the second round. It is never over until God says it is over. God will lead you and your husband in the next steps to take. Many prayers are with you. Waiting on good news very soon! God bless.
2HeartsR1FemaleNigeria2012-10-21 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Denied In Lagos
I am sorry to hear of your delay Gowon. God has the final say! I know you and your fiance must be deeply disappointed and frustrated. I am sure you put together a meticulous record of your relationship. I know you contacted your senators, Have you contacted your congressman? My I-130 was recalled back by CSC, and my congressman's office began contacting CSC the 1rst day they received my request. Of course he was up for re-election too, but the woman who is working on it has been very responsive and helpful. I hope your delay is not a long one...I know it is hard.
2HeartsR1FemaleNigeria2012-11-08 02:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F FILED!! Our Journey Officially Begins!!
Thank you everyone for your support!! I've been reading VisaJourney for well over 6 months and just joined when it was getting close for "our turn" and I cannot even describe how awesome it is to have such a great support circle where we all want nothing but the best for each other!! I look forward to going on this journey with all of you as well!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2011-11-05 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F FILED!! Our Journey Officially Begins!!

your optimistic arent you :lol: just kidding :)

godspeed



Well...Trying to be... :yes:

That's all us VJers have some days...Optimism and Hope!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2011-11-05 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F FILED!! Our Journey Officially Begins!!
Hi All-
On this very day one year ago, I was driving to Chicago to file for my Indian Visa for a business trip that changed my life and where I met the man of my dreams whom I will marry in less than 10 months. Today, I filed the I-129F petition in the mail for a K-1 Visa for my Indian fiance. Today, I committed to a new chapter in my life...Our visa journey "officially" begins! Now I get to hurry up and...wait! Praying that the approval comes sooner than later!!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2011-11-05 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe have an Interview Date!!

We finally got an interview date scheduled! Hooray!

JANUARY 5, 2012 !!!

Our case closed at NVC on October 28th so seems we've been waiting forever! I thought the NOA2 process was bad -- I think this wait was worse because we knew when it arrived at the NVC, when it closed, when it got shipped to the Embassy and when they received it etc etc etc. Just sitting around waiting for this date and knowing each step along the way (albeit with many calls to NVC and the DOS!) -- for some reason this wait seemed worse and I think it's only because our expectations were that we wouldn't be waiting this long for a date! :whistle:

Anyhoo... just wanted to share our excitement and we will definitely post results! Pray for an approval for us!

Thanks VJ!


Can't wait to hear how it goes! I'm still waiting for my NOA2 and will be going through Mumbai. All the Best!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2011-12-06 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow did you meet your loved one
My fiancé and I met on a business trip...We work for the same company...He came to the US and then I went to India for 2 weeks. By the end of my business trip, we were smitten and developed a great friendship...10 months and 3 more trips later, we were engaged and starting our visa process!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2012-01-01 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!! In SHOCK!!
Thank you everyone!! I wish all of you the best of luck and may God's grace be upon all your journeys!!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2012-04-01 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!! In SHOCK!!
So I had a normal Friday evening and had just got done Skyping with my Fiancé and was getting ready for bed when I received the life-changing text message and e-mail!! I immediately started shaking and then read the e-mail that confirmed our petition has been APPROVED!! 143 days!!

I screamed and then started crying and called my fiancé to tell him the amazing news...then conference called my family at 12:30am! Hahaha...so much for sleep tonight!

Even though it's just 1 step to this process, it feels like a milestone...we are 1 step closer to being together forever!

Oh and my sister won $90 tonight gambling that we split and my fiancé is coming for a visit in 9 days so it's been an AWESOME day!!
Gagan and LindsayFemaleIndia2012-03-31 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
QUOTE (Vegabond @ Aug 27 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Visa in hand as of today.. POE on the 12th of September.. O'Hare airport.
I need some Oxygen :-) Thank You VJ



Congrats!! My Fiance Scanned me her Documents (U.S. Visa) today everything looked Good!!

I'm coming for her on September 23rd, spend a little Holiday with her & the family & we'll be in America on October 1.

POE - also ORD - (Chicago)

Good Luck to the Rest of you!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-08-28 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
March Flier here, My Fiance went for her interview this morning & everything turn out well, except for the interviewer, who was unable to locate the last 3 Years of Tax Transcripts, I had put in an envelope.

All my Fiance has to do, is come back to the Embassy Tommorow & show them & she'll receiver her Visa!!!


Good Luck to the rest of you!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-08-24 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
Just wanted to give an update on my Case:

Everything is going so fast now!!

Packet #3 sent on August 7th

Packet #4 recieved on August 10th

Interview set for August 24th @ 8:00 a.m. (Bangkok Embassy)

Medical & Police Certificate allready in hand

Just need the Fiance to be strong in the Interview!!

I hope everyone else has a Speedy Process!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-08-10 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
Hang in there March Fliers!! Hopefully you'll hear something very soon in the near future.

We just sent Packet #3 to the Embassy & my Fiance is going for her Medical & Police Check this Thursday!!

It's finally starting to come together!!

Good Luck, to the rest of you!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-08-03 02:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
Just got off the phone with the NVC & they said they recieved my I-129 on July 17th & have allready sent my package to the Bangkok Embassy on July 20th!!

I was luck to not get stuck in the NVC!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-07-23 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
QUOTE (menina @ Jul 12 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see my case online, and it says that we were approved as of July 10th! Wahooooo! Congratulations to everyone who is already approved and good luck to the others that are still waiting. I was desperate this weekend, but finally we have our approval letter without any RFEs! You can do it...your day is coming soon!



Congrats, I recieved mine also on July 10th!!

Hopefully we can breeze thru are respective Embassy!!

QUOTE (Vegabond @ Jul 12 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Receipt Number: WAC091XXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 10, 2009, 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.


Looks Like My NOA2 wait is over..... initial reaction made me go breathless ... then it hit me.. why email came on Sunday?
I just sent SMS.. to my loved one .. waiting on her response.. ...
I guess this weekend marked the turning point in this journey :-)



Congrats, I recieved mine also on July 10th!!

Hopefully we can breeze thru are respective Embassy!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-07-14 03:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
Just wanted to let everyone know, while I'm in Thailand visiting my Fiance I recieved this E-mail!!

Receipt Number: WAC

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 10, 2009, 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.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

Now it's starting to become real!!!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-07-14 03:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
QUOTE (FrostyMist @ Jul 3 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (menina @ Jul 3 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! Did you receive the email today (July 4th)?


It was sent out today: 3rd July.

Still kinda recovering from the shock at the moment. Had been hoping to hear something soon, but kinda expecting something next week (if we were lucky). This is great news, though I really need to read up now and find out what happens next.




Congratulations!!!! I'm in the same boat as many others, hopefully are day will come in the near future!!!

I leave for Thailand next Friday, it would be great to recieve the NOA2 before I fly to see my Fiance, so I can take her to the Medical Exam & get the
Police Certificate.


rayman2333MaleThailand2009-07-04 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 K1 Filer
Just recieved my NOA Today in the Mail, now the Journey begins!!
rayman2333MaleThailand2009-03-27 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEgyptian Fiance

I'm not sure if you are aware of this but if he goest to the army it will take 2 years to complete and you will not see him. If he is a student, in order for the army/millitary to allow him to leave the country, he will need to provide them with a letter from the university stating that he is a current student and will be coming back to Egypt to finish his study. Military service in Egypt is mandatory. I also suggest he takes the letter from school with him to the interview. After, that when he will be getting ready to travel to the usa, he needs to go to the military and get a paper stating he can leave the country. My husband is going through the same situation right now. Men under the age 30, are required by law to complete their military service however, there are couple ways to get arround it if: he is the only son he is not required to join, current student with intend to complete military at a later time, or medical illness which provents him from compliting service. Good luck.



A letter from his university in egypt? or the university he will go to in the states? also even though he doesnt plan on going back to school in egypt he should still say that he is?
eachubbFemaleEgypt2012-01-05 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEgyptian Fiance

Does he know if he is required to serve in the military yet? If not, it's possible that he may not have to serve. I know several men that were exempted, including my husband. This question is probably one that your fiance should ask the military. You really need a definitive answer.



He just finished papers to delay army service until he finished school. So he doesnt have an answer for sure if he is serving or not. I dont think he would have an answer until he applied into the army. Thats why im a little confused im wondering if he could just be able to travel without any army duty while he was in school..but thanks for the response ill ask him if he can get a for sure answer even while he is in school
eachubbFemaleEgypt2012-01-04 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEgyptian Fiance
My fiance is in Egypt.. He is in a university still and hasnt done his army duty.. im curious if anyone knows if he can travel while still in school? or if he must finish his army before traveling. We would rather he continue his schooling in the states. but if he needs to finish the army first i would rather he stop the schooling and start the army to get it out of the way. thanks for any input :)
eachubbFemaleEgypt2012-01-04 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1-VISA for FIANCE FROM EGYPT
Hi everyone! joined this site today.. ive been trying to find as much information as possible on how to file for the k1-visa. im unsure where to start and what i need to be doing to get things going. im from usa and my fiance is from egypt. i want to make sure im doing everything correctly with as little mistakes as possible. if someone could just give me some advice on what i need to start preparing for and the forms i need to file.. at which point i file them. i really appreciate anyone who can help me out or if anyone is working on the same visa with their egyptian fiance that would be awesome too! thanks in advance.
eachubbFemaleEgypt2011-12-29 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval - but now a problem

basically your fiancee has 6 months (or is it 180 days) to "activate" the K1 visa (ie, use the visa to cross over into the US) from the "date of issue" (that is the day the visa is actually printed onto your passport...may end up being a few days later than the actual interview date).

once you have "activated" the K1 (ie, used it to cross into the US), you then have 3 months (or is it 90 days) to get married. then, at your leisure, you can file for AOS. during the period in between which you are married and until your fiancee gets her green card, or at the very least, her travel document (aka advance parole), she has to remain in the US. if she doesn't remain in the US after "activating" the k1, and getting married, she will not be allowed back in until she has the appropriate spousal visa (which are taking 1-1.5 yrs in canada because MTL is backed up right now).

it seems currently travel documents are taking about 3 months (until someone actually has it in their hand), and green cards: anywhere from 4 months +
hope that helps. good luck!

it does seem like getting the visa, holding onto it, and "activating" it after her teaching is complete (within 6 months of the issue date) is probably the best bet. in the meantime, i don't think she can visit you in the US. :( once she's here, marrying, and filing for AOS + EAD + AP would be the next appropriate steps.


Thank you all for your responses. It looks like we are going to have to change our wedding plans. At least the approval is over! There has to be something good about all of this. Wouldn't you know they would get to the approval stage a couple months before we were ready. Who says they aren't fast :)
Thanks again one all all for your help. It was greatly appreciated.
usandcanadaMaleCanada2011-02-10 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval - but now a problem
Hope someone can help! My fiance from Canada just had her medicals and interview today. She is approved to come to the US. We were planning on being married this March. She is a teacher in Canada so she had planned on going back to Canada for 3 months to finish out the school year before moving here to the States. She was told today that once we are married, she can not go back into Canada for 2 years for ANYTHING! She can not even go back to move her things here.
We had the plans already made. Has anyone else heard of this? Is there anything we can do?
She has the plane tickets to come down in March and her return in April.
Any ideas - short of changing all the wedding plans?
How long is the approval good for?
Thank you for your help in advance.
Eric
usandcanadaMaleCanada2011-02-09 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129-F K1 AUG FILERS
August 21 filer. Last touched on September 1
TimJayMaleIndonesia2010-10-25 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got it!
I just got the text that my petition was approved. Wake up Anita!!
TimJayMaleIndonesia2011-01-21 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLimbo Land.

I share mine as well. I had just been accepted to a masters program before I met my now husband. The plan was that I would apply for him and start my courses and I thought he would be here my first semester. And we both want a baby. I was 34 when we began this process. I would have finished school and we would be having our baby by now. But..... Life has played a cruel joke on us. The first visa was denied at consulate and I was too stressed to focus on school. So I have no masters degree yet, no baby, my husband is still in morocco and im 36 now so I feel like I just watch my opportunity to ever start a familydwindle away slowly with each padding month.
There was a time also when I used to go on vacations with my family and friends. But I havent done that now in almost three years. I use all my extra money and vacation time now to see my husband. So I really miss spending holidays with my family out of state. I never hardly see my mom and dad anymore.
This is hard for a lot more reasons than just the separation. Without my husband, my whole life is on hold. It is literally like being ripped in half.
I hope it goes quickly for you.



I feel exactly the same way you do especially the part about starting a family. I already have the Master's Degree, but that is no small comfort when all you want is the one you love. And without him how can we start a family? I've even contemplated trying to find a job in El Salvador, but the reality is he wants to be here to have a good life, not one where poverty is hanging over you like a dark cloud. So, I do get what you're saying. We have to be strong for ourselves and our spouses. Good luck to you all!
beckybFemaleEl Salvador2011-09-03 21:16:00