Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Another January '09 Filer APPROVED TODAY!!	Received our NOA2 today dated 3-18-209	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED	Congrats and Good LUck on the rest of your JOURNEY !!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROOOOOVED!!!!!!	Congrats and Good LUck on the rest of your JOURNEY !!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Petition Approved!!!!!	CONGRATS FROM ELENA AND DONNIE Somebody musta opened a can of "Getoffyourbutts" at CSC or someone is selling something around there, those peoples must not be sleeping at all this past few weeks.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC NOA2 in 31 days???	Thats only 28 days and WOW WOW congrats!!!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 in Mailbox - No e-mail, no touches, no change to USCIS website, no problem!	Congrats and Good LUck on the rest of your JOURNEY !!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-23 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	63 DAys.. APPROVED!!	Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf <------ start here and then go here -------> http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html Looks like we traveling Journey together hehehe Edited by thepizzadude, 25 March 2009 - 12:07 AM.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-25 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC forward case to Manila	I called today and was told they received our case and it has been forwarded to Manila...I just want to check DOES THIS MEAN THERE IS NO CHANCE IT WILL STAY IN NVC AND GO THROUGH AP? For SURE ??? Thanks for any reassurances	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-27 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Do I have to wait until I have my Divorce decree or can I send that later	QUOTE (BokGao @ Mar 29 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can send in your I129 but if you marked on the form that you are divorced, they'll definately will want to see that divorce decree at some point. You'll get an RFE asking for it. I would not recomend sending it in until you get it. You'll risk not getting it on time and risk the case being cancelled and losing that $455. As for your housing situation, I don't think that it matters as long as they have an address to send you communication such as an RFE or NOA. If your address changes while the petition is ongoing, you can call them to have it updated. Please don't give WRONG information that could jeopardize someones chances of receiving a visa...you may feel good about trying to make someone FEEL better but in the END you could cause BIG PROBLEMS FOR THE OP if they listen to your incorrect information	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-30 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 after 203 days!!!!	Congratulations Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-31 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Received, NVC Sent, Consulate Received	How do I know when they sent it out and when it was Consulate received? Do I have to call the NVC for that information? Yes http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow This flowchart has the "flow" of the process and #'s to call if you need them.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-03-25 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa approved - US Embassy in Guayaquil	QUOTE (existengirl @ Apr 2 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I just got word today from my Ecuadorian fiance that his visa was issued. I looked at this site many times for advice, inspiration, and sometimes to contemplate the worst. So I thought I should post a description of our visa journey to help others. I mailed in our initial visa application in June of 2008, and received a notice of receipt at the end of July 2008. We got the approval from the USCIS at the end of November, and a month later we got the K-1 visa informaton packet from the US embassy in Guayaquil . It took us awhile to compile all the needed information for the interview, because our immigration lawyer never told us that we would have to re-submit all the same material again- photos, copies of emails, etc. Please note this- this info. is not passed on by the USCIS to the local embassy. Once we were ready, and called the Visa Center in Ecuador, the interview was scheduled for a week later, on February 4th, 2009. My fiance had copies of 4 years of email communication, a copy of my passport which showed 6 visits to him over the 4 years, copies of my flight itineraries, a couple of snail mail letters, and only 3 photos. One thing he did not bring was his police record. We thought that since he was never arrested, he had no record to bring. We didn't realize that he needed a form from his city police stating this fact. Maybe a little dense on our part, but again, the lawyer never clarified this. The interview was short- he said they asked very few questions. At the closure, they gave him a letter stating that he needed to send them his police record, a notarized copy of his passport, my actual passport, and more photos, through DHL. We had no more pictures of us together, but I created a photo essay of my travels there, and kind of laid out a pictoral love story with photos of me with his family and in his community. I was surprised that they would want my actual passport, and called the Visa center to clarify, and indeed they did. Again, there was a delay as we compiled this info, and he mailed it through DHL on March 10th, 2009. At that time, they had him pay the return fee, and said he would get a response back in 8-15 days. Two weeks later, he had word that a response was waiting for him. He traveled 4 hours to the DHL office today- and the visa was waiting for him. So in total, the complete process from beginning to end was about 9 months, though part of that delay was our own doing. In retrospect, I don't feel that the lawyer was necessary for this process- I feel like it was $700 of wasted money. As long as you diligently fill out the forms and follow the instructions, it is mostly self-explanatory- especially if you utilize the experience and advice on sites like this, and don't make little oversights like we did. Suerte! Great News!!! Congratulations!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-05 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AVR UPDATE Do They Update	NVC does not update K1's via the phone system you must punch 1 and then 5 to speak to a live person for any information about their receipt and forwarding of you petition to the designated consulate. Hope this helps.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-09 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Passed the K-1 interview! :)	Congratulations	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-10 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Update - Ankara Turkey	Congraulations	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-14 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Thanks to God!!	Congrats I praying they let Elena and I pick hers up that quick after interview next month so she can fly back with me	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long to wait after interview?	You should probably ask this in the region specific to you filing. In the Philippines it can take anywhere from 3days to months after interview to get the actual visa a allowed to leave country.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Interview, Approval, K-1 Visa Received, Entry, Marriage and Birth - WOW!!!!	An NOA2 from USCIS : $455.00 A Visa from the consulate : Approx: $4000.00 A story like this one : Priceless	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-17 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Interview passed	Congratulations	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-22 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	finally some answers on Returned Petition	Free BUMP to keep on front page	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-29 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Medical Done	QUOTE (Mford019 @ May 5 2009, 05:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee finished her medical today and she passed, now only 1 more hurdle, which is in 2 weeks, Lord please be with her. Congrats Elena also did hers and passed on the 4th and 5th QUOTE (NatPatBen @ May 5 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mford019 @ May 5 2009, 04:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee finished her medical today and she passed, now only 1 more hurdle, which is in 2 weeks, Lord please be with her. Did she have to take any vaccine shots at the medical? If so, approx how much did they cost (in USD)? I'm curious to know how much the price of these shots varies around the world. The shots are included in the medical exam costs	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-05-05 19:01:00
Philippines	So..........	Congratulations! It seems that they're working through the night now, lol	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2010-03-17 10:50:00
Philippines	Comedy or truth ?	You're 3 weeks too early for April fools' day. You might want to rethink whatever 'joke' you're going to play then cause this sure isn't funny at the moment.	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2010-03-22 05:10:00
Philippines	Chine airlines and first time immigrant discount	If you're flying an airline out of China then DragonAir is really good. Flew them from HK to Beijing and back earlier this year and had a really good flight. Don't know anything about China air but they can't be any worse than any of the US airlines I've flown (not impressed).	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2010-03-25 16:57:00
Philippines	hubby's last name?	Not sure what US border control has to say about it, but as far as the airlines go as long as the name on your ticket matches the name on the passport they will let you fly. Many women don't change their names anyway anymore. I'm certainly struggling with the idea of doing so and I got married last Friday!	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2010-09-16 12:32:00
Philippines	NO NOA2 yet! :(	Word is that CSC is working on work visas at the moment. They seem to work on different visa types at different times and it's luck of the draw as to whether you send your application in at a time that they're working on your visa type	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2010-10-04 09:14:00
Philippines	International ATM fees through the roof!	Can you get travel money cards in the US? The UK versions you load the money you need (or transfer onto while overseas) onto the card and then the card doesn't charge fees or refunds them and it doesn't charge conversion fees either. You might look into that. That is the most fee-free way I can think of using a card abroad.	Y&E	Female	United Kingdom	2011-03-09 08:36:00
Philippines	Don't Schedule Anything	Good advice. That is part of what is frustrating - waiting and I had heard some Consulate officials asked when the wedding date is - well, how can I schedule anything without knowing for sure he's coming and when? So I advised my fiance' not even to send stuff ahead until the Visa is in hand because I'd hate him to have to do without stuff like his bikes that he uses almost everyday and then have delays put in the way.	Indykittykeilah	Female	Netherlands	2012-07-17 09:31:00
Philippines	How to file your documents for interview?	>> Sorry for messing up the page.. I just would like to ask on how to appropriately file the necessary documents for an interview. Just in case you also have some snapshots I would greatly appreciate your reply. Thanks a lot	crozhee	Female	Philippines	2012-03-08 01:53:00
Philippines	How to file your documents for interview?	I just would like to ask on how to appropriately file the necessary documents for an interview. Just in case you also have some snapshots I would greatly appreciate your reply. Thanks a lot	crozhee	Female	Philippines	2012-03-08 00:51:00
Philippines	NBI, BC and Cenomar ??	Thanks for the replies..	crozhee	Female	Philippines	2012-05-20 10:08:00
Philippines	NBI, BC and Cenomar ??	I've been wondering if do I need to get a recent NBI, BC and Cenomar not more than 6 months upon the interview date? NBI is valid for 1 year, but do I need to get a new one, just in case it will be more than 6 months during the interview same as the BC? Just want to hear some clarifications on this? Thanks...	crozhee	Female	Philippines	2012-05-20 09:35:00
Philippines	Visa in hand	QUOTE (abbynorm1 @ Jul 16 2009, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (abbynorm2 @ Jul 16 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally, after over 3 months in AP, she has received her Visa just moments ago when the Air 21 driver followed her all over town and finally found her in the restaurant at a wedding. It does not matter how long the rest takes, we can handle it together. Finally, I got my visa now. Thanks God! Congrats to the both of you ... you deserve it	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-16 11:53:00
Philippines	Mylene got here monday and it's been like a whirlwind ..	QUOTE (charles! @ Jul 17 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ddartt1 @ Jul 17 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations and may you have a happy life together! you do realize this thread is about 2 years old?	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-17 18:38:00
Philippines	CFO ... wow	I would just wait to do seminar while in Manila for interview do the day before or after. Good Luck	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-06-26 16:44:00
Philippines	Co-sponser and manila embassy ????	QUOTE (johnnybgood265 @ Jul 14 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im looking for anyone who has had there visa either approved or denied using a co-sponser from there interview in the philippines. Ive been hearing conflicting stories about this embassy in manila. Does anyone know were I can find this info on the uscis website about having to use the I-134 at the interview ? If anyone has had used a co-sponser please share your experiences with us. I went to the immigration office today out here where I live and asked that same question. They told me that I only need to fill out that I-134 after she gets here in america. Its only for the adjustment of status . I dont think he was right in his answer because he had to go ask somebody my question. I just hope to find an answer soon . Thanks vj menbers, hope to hear something positive soon. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf Look here for the most accurate info...it's the Manila US Embassy website this page shows all you need for interview stage of visa process. Below I pulled from this page the info on Evidence of Support n. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. What you hear from people is either...their experience, something someone told them, something they read or THOUGHT they read. Many people say Manila will not use a co-sponsor when it comes to a K1 and many people say they will. Your best bet is to read the info on their website and email or call them personally and ASK them and see what they tell YOU. And as for what the immigration office told you about the 1-134, I would disregard it because it's wrong...Adjustment of Status uses the 1-864, similiar to the I-134 but has more ramifications when it come to binding in court. Good Luck	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-14 21:08:00
Philippines	Visa Denial	QUOTE (Mr.&Mrs.A @ Jul 21 2009, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Curious, has anyone been denied a K-1 because they had only been employed for 3 or 4 months prior to their fiancee's interview, even thou the annual income was more then adequate? Just bring employment letter stating how long they been there, annual salary if thats the case and bring all paystubs for whole time there. You should be fine as long as you meet the guidelines. You do have income tax returns from last year, don't you?	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-21 16:09:00
Philippines	CFO 5 day pre registration	Elena went to PRISM she said it was quick easy and no pre-registration Good Luck	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-21 23:08:00
Philippines	air21	QUOTE (jayhoneyche @ Jul 23 2009, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my fiance got a text a message from air21 saying taht the US embassy manila had send something for her.she had interview last may and been to FPU.what could this be?? My guess is it is a VISA Good Luck	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-23 12:07:00
Philippines	Just registered	Welcome to VJ!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-07-23 19:40:00