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Philippinesadvice about poverty guidelines

Yes using the I-864 actually helps for a co-sponsor with the K-1 visa. A few months back there were like 3 or 4 that used co-sponsors with the K-1 and were approved.


Wasn't aware a K1 uses an 864 until you do the AOS?
Sayha or bust.MaleVietnam (no flag)2013-01-19 16:34:00
Philippinesadvice about poverty guidelines
[quote name='YepTinJayden' timestamp='1358615077' post='5931086']
THE 125% say i need 23,800 something but in my tax return its only 21,000 so i'm short i have a stable job is just that my tax return for this year doesnt meet the poverty guidelines i'm short for 3,00




You will be short again for 2013? If so get a part time job to supplement your income. I did it for 18 months, I was comfortably over the poverty level but felt I could save more money if worked a second job for my travels to see her and also pay for the 3 tickets to get my family to me.

Edited by Sayha or bust., 19 January 2013 - 04:32 PM.

Sayha or bust.MaleVietnam (no flag)2013-01-19 16:31:00
Philippinesadvice about poverty guidelines
More concerned about your current pay. Get a second job if you are below the 125% poverty line.
Sayha or bust.MaleVietnam (no flag)2013-01-19 04:24:00
PhilippinesWife Hair loss

My Filipina wife has beautiful long black hair. Since she arrived in New Jersey and takes shower everday washing her hair, we noticed that her hair is falling like crazy. Has this happened to your loved one? We decided that she should wash her hair only 2 days a week but take her daily shower. This still has not helped, because her hair keeps falling. Any suggestions on how to stop this?


My wife and daughters hair falls out so much that I have to clear the tub and sink drain about every 2 weeks. Maybe Asian woman shed their hair more often then others. They also have dry scalp so we buy dandruff shampoo.

Edited by Sayha or bust., 22 December 2012 - 11:39 AM.

Sayha or bust.MaleVietnam (no flag)2012-12-22 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust Mailed Our Packet!!!!
Hopefully will have my K1 ready for March. I hope and pray theres a chance for my fiancee to make it in 2010. Good luck and best wishes.
Sayha or bust.MaleVietnam (no flag)2010-02-24 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot the NOA2 APPROVED

cONGRATS........got mine approved almost 2 weeks ago from CSC......hope VSC help all VJ-ers and speed up the process too...working on my packet 3 and 4 now...congrats again!!!!!!!!!!1 :dance:



how long did it take to get your packet 3 and 4 from the approval date?! and is it for Montreal? ....any more fees?! I'm aware of the $131 on the interview day
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-03-09 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot the NOA2 APPROVED
how long did it take to get your packet 3 and 4 from the approval date?! and is it for Montreal? ....any more fees?! I'm aware of the $131 on the interview day

Edited by julesrose, 09 March 2010 - 12:09 PM.

julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-03-09 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot the NOA2 APPROVED
Alright....so how cool is this?!!?!....I was visiting my fiance last week in the US and when I was there....we got an email and checked our status for the petition and it was approve!! it only took 37 days :D ...totally wasn't expecting that! I suppose we'll hear next from NVC and then the embassy?!

SOO excited :D
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-03-09 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY PACKET 3 :D

Congratulations, and NOA2 in only 37 days, that's great. Is Canada always this fast? Best of luck to you for the interview.



I have no clue! But I'm not complaining cause we have everything booked for July 31 for our wedding LOL...ya this summer...so as fast as it goes the better :D
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-03-31 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY PACKET 3 :D
So, finally I have my packet 3! Just came in the mail today :D ....
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-03-31 11:39:00
PhilippinesK-1 Visa denied at interview, for meeting at Cherry Blossoms.com
QUOTE (AaronM @ Mar 27 2009, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tanjay @ Jan 23 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you think if you met at Cherry Blossoms, or Filipinahearts your fiancee will be denied visa at interview? I hope nobody is worried about this.....They are both marriage brokers. So, your fiancee may not receive a visa. No matter how strong the love is...you both met at the wrong place. If only you met at Yahoo Personals, or Match.com instead. crying.gif


the IMBRA law only states many things , but to sum it up in a few words : Any International Marriage Broker , is to send a Criminal Record of the American to the other party of that county . If any Criminal Record exist of that american citizen , the forighn party must sign the paper and send it back to the International Marriage Broker . Once this is done , the International Marriage Broker will release the contact information to the american citizen . So if you have the proff that a criminal background check was done on the american citizen , then there is no reason for the uscis to deny your petition . Or usembassy to deny the visa for the same reason .


Allso think of it this way , if you have no criminal record of sexual assult ( rape , domestic assult , violant crime ). That can hurt you spouse in this way , then in the USCIS stage . There is nothing to worry about being denied , by meeting through an International Marriage Broker . Can you dont have a criminal record , and they check for a criminal record on the petitioner during the processing stage of the petition .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-27 08:37:00
PhilippinesK-1 Visa denied at interview, for meeting at Cherry Blossoms.com
QUOTE (Tanjay @ Jan 23 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you think if you met at Cherry Blossoms, or Filipinahearts your fiancee will be denied visa at interview? I hope nobody is worried about this.....They are both marriage brokers. So, your fiancee may not receive a visa. No matter how strong the love is...you both met at the wrong place. If only you met at Yahoo Personals, or Match.com instead. crying.gif


the IMBRA law only states many things , but to sum it up in a few words : Any International Marriage Broker , is to send a Criminal Record of the American to the other party of that county . If any Criminal Record exist of that american citizen , the forighn party must sign the paper and send it back to the International Marriage Broker . Once this is done , the International Marriage Broker will release the contact information to the american citizen . So if you have the proff that a criminal background check was done on the american citizen , then there is no reason for the uscis to deny your petition . Or usembassy to deny the visa for the same reason .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-27 08:30:00
PhilippinesCherry Blossom Hotel (near Saint Luke)
QUOTE (MikeeLucyForever @ Mar 27 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will be staying at Cherry Blossom Hotel during my medical this coming April 6-9. For anyone who have stayed here, is the place okey?

Thank you for your time reading this post.


Place is ok , there isnt much of room service . So you would have to bring your food to hotel room , or eat somewhere else . Only good thing its cheap and affordable . good.gif
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-27 08:04:00
Philippinesfor (k1visa) pinays did u purchase roundtrip ticket or one way?
QUOTE (Dylan&Douglas @ Mar 20 2009, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
soo ya... roundtrip or one-way?thanks!


One way . Just check the price , and compare , yes two way tickets are cheaper but you can have her get the domestic tickets in philippines , and you get the international tickets . Thats what we did , and it made the price alot cheaper . Only 1,100.00usd for one way , when the price was originally 1,552.00usd
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-24 03:40:00
PhilippinesNEED HELP: APPOINTMENTS
QUOTE (melbergs @ Mar 31 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GOOD DAY TO ALL VJ FAMILY, I JUST WANT TO ASK ABOUT MEDICAL APPOINTMENT CAUSE WHEN I CHECK ON MY CASE NUMBER ONLINE THEY HAVE WRITTEN MY INTERVIEW DATE ALONG WITH MY MEDICAL SCHEDULE, BUT I WANT TO HAVE MY MEDICAL AHEAD NOT THE DATE THEY WANTED. SO IT IS OK NOT TO FOLLOW THE DATE THAT THEY HAVE WRITTEN THERE?

I HOPE YOU COULD REPLY

THANK YOU


You can take your medical exam when you decide too , but it needs to be done before visa interview . All you need to bring with you is the noa#1 and noa #2 from uscis and nvc letter cause that has your case number on it . That the usembassy knows you by . And donk forget your k-packet , take those three things with you too your medical exam in saint lukes . Dont worry about the letter to your usa citizen fiancee from the usembassy , saying your ready too secudule the interview now . He wont get that letter untill after the medical exam is done . Bring your passport too to the medical exam , cause they will put that with your other medical papers , and foward it too the usembassy . The only time you need the apointment is when your ready for the visa interview in usembassy , which you will have to call the usembassy in the customer service call center . And the person getting the interview , will receive the apointment letter in their email . Just print out the apointment letter , and allso the payment conformation email of the USA $18 paid using a visa or master card , or the other payment . If you setup the visa interview , by calling in the philippines .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-31 13:23:00
Philippinesa question on employment letter
QUOTE (carL?tRin @ Apr 2 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi...my husband will ask for an employment letter to his employer today. To whom will he address the letter? USCIS or just put "to whom it may concern"?? thanks


You can write it too whom it may concern , it is not required to have the employment letter addressed . But if you want it too have it addressed , and your using the employment letter for the I-134 in the Usembassy . Address you employment letter too : Post : Manila , Embassy of the United States, Visa Unit , 1201 Roxas Blvd , 1000 , Manila , Philippines . ( But again it is not required , to have the employment letter addressed to them . Its not one of the requirements ). It's up to you , i didnt in my employment letter for my fiancee visa interview , and the co still excepted it .

AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-02 09:23:00
PhilippinesCase Number Not Found on Appointment List
QUOTE (Raeka @ Mar 31 2009, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've received appointment letter from NVC already and it has my interview date but when I tried checking my appointment online but this was the message i got. sad.gif :
"Case Number Not Found on Appointment List"

Is that online check only for K visa applications?????


If it doesnt apear on this website http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp . I suggest you call up the Usembassy in manila , and confirm that your secudule is there in their system . And tell them you have apointment letter from NVC , im not that familar with the process through NVC . Since our visa is a k1 . We had to setup her visa interview , by calling Usembassy in manila ourselfs . Goodluck
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-01 18:48:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar
QUOTE (jca @ Apr 1 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to everyone ...does anybody here attend cfo seminar near taft ave..where is it located...i mean the exact address and what are the requirements to bring...and how much the payment...please help me...thanks:)


You can find all the information needed for CFO , here on this website http://www.cfo.gov.ph
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-01 18:55:00
PhilippinesMAKE UP
QUOTE (ShaneJean @ Apr 1 2009, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My fiance appreciates and loves it when i get myself all dolled up. When i take care of myself and I make sure i always look awesome every single day. He even spoils me, he either surprises me for buying the girly stuff or he shows me the item/product and asks me if i like it. Anyway, I just wanted to share some pointers on what type of makeup to bring on board to get the fresh look from a very long flight.

By the way, liquids over 6 oz. is not allowed. To be safe, stick with 3 oz. or smaller. It is better to play safe than sorry because there are some airports that are very strict and the TSA officers will take your stuff that are over 6 ounces. Here's the conversion, so you would know how much in ounces your make up in milliliter/millilitre.

mL = Fluid Ounces (US)
10 = 0.338
20 = 0.676
30 = 1.014
40 = 1.352
50 = 1.690
60 = 2.028
70 = 2.366
80 = 2.704
90 = 3.042
100 = 3.381

For makeup, these are my usual haul.
1. CONCEALER. Cream or gel.
2. FOUNDATION. I suggest cream/gel over powder and liquids so it will not get too messy. Cream stays put, even when you have it dotted along your face.
3. POWDER EYELINER. Avoid liquid eyeliner and cream they get smeared everywhere and the people might think you went through domestic abuse lol. And with pencil eyeliner you might poke yourself if there would be a turbulence.
4. MASCARA. It is better if you have a mascara that helps you curl up your lashes even without using an eyelash curler. On TSA website they said it is okay to bring eyelash curlers but it is better not to bring it in your hand-carry so you won't be sorry for taking your expensive eyelash curler. I use MAC Zoom Lash or Plush Lash to help curl my lashes without using curlers.
5. and LIP GLOSS

If you want to put blush powder on and define your eyebrows with eyebrow pencil, you can do so. Make sure you do not put too much blush powder that looks like someone slapped your face. Hahaha! In my case i do not use blush powder cause my cheeks gets red when it is too cold or hot. I don't pluck my eyebrows cause they already look naturally good. I do not want them to look like an old woman's eyebrows drawn by a pencil, it's gross lol.

No one in their right mind would want a face full of makeup on a long flight right? It is so uncomfortable and the skin can't breath. It's better to apply makeup on 30 minutes before you land to your destination. Your makeup should look fresh and natural, it should not look like you are trying too hard. It should not take you 15 minutes to finish a fresh and natural look.

For sure, your fiance or husband who is anxiously waiting for you at the airport would get stunned! LOL. biggrin.gif


Good luck!

Toodles star_smile.gif
~ Jean






babae ng philippines hindi pangangailangan para makeup bawat isa babae ng philippines ay gawapo sa labas makeup
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-01 18:34:00
PhilippinesUSUAL QUESTIONS DURING K-1 INTERVIEW
QUOTE (khen @ Mar 25 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys help me... I'm preparing for my coming interview this April.. I don't have any idea what might the interviewer would ask me... Please give me some inputs and nice answers for those questions or How am I going to answer.. Thank you! innocent.gif


They will ask any question , question that you can only answer if you both really know eachother . Philippine counsel likes making up questions as they go . And allso try to trick the visa applicant , everything they know about your fiancee they will ask . And if you answer does not match , you will not pass , and there is a limit on the time too answer their question . If you take too long too answer there question , they will take it as you are thinking of something too make up for your answer . They will ask your religion , where you went too school . How many people in your family , your parents names . your closest family like brothers and sisters names . Where your parents are born , where your fiancee is born , just questions like that . If you cant answer their questions , or if you take too long too answer . You wont pass the interview
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-26 09:41:00
PhilippinesCFO
QUOTE (AvoidDaNoid @ Apr 11 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I heard one of the locations had a nicer staff but I can't remember which one.

Also....after her interview if she is approved should she go right away or wait for the Visa to be delivered.
The reason that I ask is that I will be there during that time and it may be helpful for me to go to the CFO with her if they let me.

Also I keep reading that she should take her NBI clearance and other forms with her. Doesn't the Embassy keep these? So she will have to get more originals or can she copy them and bring those?


Do the CFO first , that what we did . It will help show the Usembassy a bonfidal relationship , at the time of the interview . But after you have your visa in hand , you have to go back too the CFO either in Manila or Cebu City to get the sticker in the passport . Then they will put a dry seal on one of the passport pages , and attach the guidence and counseling certificate to the passport . ( To get the sticker in passport after the visa , is a whole day thing , so you will need to be there early when they first open ). Or you may need to come back the next day to finish the pdos
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-12 16:37:00
Philippinesquestion about visa stamp

I noticed that my first name and middle name is written in the given name
is that ok?

sample

Surname - AMUL
Given name - Jefferson Samaniego


Samaniego is my middle name


Yes it's ok , Last name First name Middle name . (Or sometimes Middle initial only)
AaronMMalePhilippines2010-01-19 11:11:00
PhilippinesVisa Journeyer's help

i find the health insurance and the general healthcare system here a lot more complicated than the philippines. although our medical facilities is mostly third world, and most people don't have health insurance but for as long as you have cash hospitals will admit you. the big difference too is that alternative medicine is still the main source for common ailments, and one would not seek a doctor unless the problem is something they can't self-medicate for.

what i'm trying to say is your wife will eventually understand and accept it, like i did. the system really is so different from what she's been used to that's why to her it's a big deal and she doesn't want you to be financially burdened that's why she didn't go back for her appointments.

in any case, you have to support her for now by not arguing with her because she's definitely still grieving. let time pass and focus on other happier/more pleasant things.

if she's still in her 20s and even early 30s, you have plenty of time to have a family. right now help her get back her normal mindset so she can forgive herself and move on.

hope she gets better. god bless

PS did she take insulin when she was still in the philippines?


She did when she was dianosed August 2006 , but could'nt aford the medicine and it was before i meet her . Yeah she is still grieving . And no one thinks of the man , Oh i forgot men don't feel any emotion . Thank you Zen Den , for your reply
AaronMMalePhilippines2010-03-09 12:29:00
PhilippinesVisa Journeyer's help

im pregnant and i enjoy going to the doctor i did all the lab test that they require here and until now we haven't pay anything yet i got some medicine that my OBGYNE gave me and i only pay $3 :D its really diffrent here unlike in the Philippines once you go to the doctor you were wondering how much is your bill after, but here once you entered at the the doctors office sign a paper with your initial check out after then see you next check up appointment ;)


My wife is from the philippines , and the medical bills are from the USA . April 03, 2009 is when she arrived in USA , and we were married April 21, 2009 . and the first doctors appointment was in late june . After she received her Social Security Card , because it's required for insurance . All the medical bills was before her pregnancy . Diabetis during pregnancy , can cause birth defects ( Spinal Bifida , ect. , and even death ). Not just to the unborn baby , but also to the mother during pregnancy or at the time giving birth .
AaronMMalePhilippines2010-03-09 11:47:00
PhilippinesVisa Journeyer's help
My wife had a miscarriage last October 2009 , she is Type 1 diabetic that takes insulin everyday . We told her doctor , we were trying to start a family . And he told us that when she is pregnant , we need to come back to the doctor . Which my wife was ok with that . But she changed her mind after seeing all the medical bills , for her treatment of her diabetis . To stop all the fighting we were having due to all the medical bills i gave into her , by not having her go to the doctor . Now she blames me , and herself , we have our own private insurance . And as many times i have tried to explain to her how the medical insurance works here . She still does'nt understand , and thinks we can't afford anything . Now she does'nt even want a family of her own , i can't change the health care system here . And no matter what , even if we have a baby , we would still be paying something insurance does'nt pay for it all .
AaronMMalePhilippines2010-03-09 10:51:00
PhilippinesSt. lukes med exam denied :(
QUOTE (pho4ray @ Nov 12 2008, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee had her Med. check up today and was called back for additional tests in 2 weeks. She had PTB before but was cured. She is required to have a check up every year for her job and has been cleared every time..Im sad and very nervous right this second. We had our interview this coming nov 24th and i am arriving there(philippines) the 28th. I had everything planned out so she can fly back with me before jan 19th. Now she was told to not go to her interview and to come in and take those tests and she will have to wait for 2 months after to get results..Is this true?? Does it really take this long I feel so helpless right now..Do i need to call up and cancel the interview? Does the additonal test cost more money??? Is there anything i can do, attorney or something to help this situation?? Someone please give me some advice, im in deep stress this second.....thank you, ray

...sorry for the the double post, i posted the 1st one in foreign embassy section didnt know how to move to here..


Saint lukes is the destinated medical post . All the medical exam has to be done there , if not usembassy will not except the results . From any other doctor . But you can bring a second opinion from another doctor , with you at the time of medical exam . If you believe it will help you
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-04-09 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long to wait.......??????
QUOTE (parissara @ Sep 16 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys!
I got Noa1 on 2008-8-19 for K-1 Visa at Vermont Service Center. Now I am waiting for Noa2..Do you think how long to wait until interview date? I see some case are different. Someone only wait for 4-6 months then they got visa.I really hope my case should get visa before Christmas 2008.. **Just plan to celebrate Christmas +New year 2009 with my fiance** star_smile.gif heart.gif heart.gif biggrin.gif kicking.gif


When you file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancee , with USCIS . You will receive , Form I-797C-Notice-Of-Action . In postal mail , i would check the website at http://www.uscis.gov for the current processing times , in the Vermont Service Center . Use your Receipt Number , that USCIS has provided you . And this will be an estiment of how long it should take . They process the cases in the order they are received , which means who ever filed before you gets there petition process before yours . But its going to be a long wait , and i think you will get as tired of waiting as iam . I filed for my fiancee on May 01, 2008 , and the processing time USCIS gave me said October 08, 2008 . we have been waiting 4 months and 18 days allready and 3 weeks and 1 day left . I hope this helps you .
AaronMMalePhilippines2008-09-16 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview in the Consulate
Yes you have too show in USCIS proff of a bonafide relationship . If you dont your petition will not be approved , cause of lack of evidence . And you should send everything you included with the petition , to your fiancee . And have her study the papers , that will give him or her more understanding of your relationship . And will allso protect you if something gets misplaced between USCIS to NVC and NVC to Usembassy . During the interview , they have basic questions which they will ask . And allso make up questions as they go , and may use the documents they received for basics of their questioning too . It's not just they want too see if you have a relationship , councel wants to know if its an ongoing relationship (that your still together) A long time has passed between the time you filled the petition , and the date of your interview . (And it's something with the Usembassy , it has happened before as example of USCIS can approve the petition even if the petitioner has a criminal record . Then when the time comes for the interview , the visa gets denied cause of the criminal record . They think the benificary will be at risk) , i would send everthing even the original postal mail everything you have use it . xerox of your bills , everything you have (all papers) collected over the whole time of your relationship . It all adds up to one thing more evidence , and give councel an understanding . And it's good idea for the petitioner to make statements of your relationship to the benificary , so the councel can read it at the time of the interview (espicially if the petitioner cannot be there at the time of the interview). Think about it , it's better if both people says about their relationship from begging to the point of the interview . Then having just one person just stating your relationship , (you can't have a relationship with someone , if you both are not involved in your relationship). My fiancee passed the interview process , and only took a few minutes . She showed the councel her rings , not just her engagement ring , but allso her weeding ring . And the councel officer really didnt care , she shook her head and said . I'm allready satisified with what i see here , please go to next window to pay the delievery fee of your visa . And now we are awaiting her visa to arrive .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-02-15 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOVEMBER'08 Vermont K-1 Filers "WHEN WILL IT GET APPROVED?"
QUOTE (J&L @ Feb 23 2009, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kirsten UK @ Jan 31 2009, 03:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you fill in your 'timeline' you will get a VJ estimate of when you're likely to be approved, but its taking roughly 5-6 months at the moment!

Hi I have a odd crazy. My fiancee and I are going through the visa process with the K1. I noticed in your timeline in one part it says "touched". What is "touched".

Thanks,
J&L


Touched is a word that all VJ's use to say , that we had something done with our petition today .( That USCIS either looked at it , or moved it from one location to another , or is adjusticating your petition ). USCIS only calls it Updated not touched
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-02-23 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOVEMBER'08 Vermont K-1 Filers "WHEN WILL IT GET APPROVED?"
Everyone has to wait , you are not the only one . For us it's allready been since May 01, 2008 , and still waiting for visa . Even if the interview was on January 09, 2009
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-02-23 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOVEMBER'08 Vermont K-1 Filers "WHEN WILL IT GET APPROVED?"
If you look on https://egov.uscis.g...11764bw41wReJ_r , and inter you Receipt Number and select the Service Center that has your petiton . What timeline it says there , is how far back USCIS is ( how far they are behind processing ). But the Petitons are processed in the order they are recieved , so your petition may be complete about a month before that time . To about 1 month after the timeline says , that is the 60 days USCIS is talking about .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-02-23 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsembassy question for I129F
QUOTE (menina @ Mar 24 2009, 03:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received my NOA1 and was checking embassy information online. I found that although Brazil has several embassies, only the Rio de Janeiro embassy processes the K1 Visa. How can I change my application to reflect that I want the NVC to send the information to Rio and not to Brasilia? Will this be done automatically or should I contact USCIS? Thanks in advance for your help.


You dont need too answer that question , on my I-129 i put cebu city usembassy cause it was closer to my fiancee . But after the processing NVC still send it too Usembassy in Manila , so you can put what ever you want . But in the end , the government will do what they want with your petition .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-24 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot a Touch Today
QUOTE (baron555 @ Mar 24 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Checked the USCIS website and we got a touch on 03-22-2009 !!

Come on CSC, Come on CSC. Let's go to the Final Four and the Big Game !!!

Come give it to us, you can do it !!!

We are not getting too hyper but a miracle is being prayed for from our side.

Alla & Phil



(Actually now that I think about it, being a Chicago boy, a little "consideration" slipped between the pages of the petition would have been appropriate??!!!)


I got touch a year ago , and it felt so good . And we are still waiting haha


QUOTE (baron555 @ Mar 24 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Checked the USCIS website and we got a touch on 03-22-2009 !!

Come on CSC, Come on CSC. Let's go to the Final Four and the Big Game !!!

Come give it to us, you can do it !!!

We are not getting too hyper but a miracle is being prayed for from our side.

Alla & Phil



(Actually now that I think about it, being a Chicago boy, a little "consideration" slipped between the pages of the petition would have been appropriate??!!!)


You need to grow up

AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-28 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSpoke to a real person at USCIS...again
QUOTE (ochef @ Mar 31 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an update...

Pim and I are a couple weeks past the 6 month mark now for our K1. I called yesterday and spoke to a customer service rep who passed me along to a case officer. Both were very polite and the officer told me they were still on Sept 15 (Ours is Sept 19) applications. I asked her why so many others are approved in much less time and she said that 6 months is the "average" wait time. So I guess that means MANY wait 9-12 months or longer! Guess I'll wait another couple of weeks and call again.


Yeah , that sounds like a standard answer to me . Just keep harrasing uscis , dont give up you both will be aproved in the petition soon .
AaronMMalePhilippines2009-03-31 18:29:00
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*sigh. can do nothing, just wait. we contacted the congressman already n he promised to open this case for us and look into that as soon as possible. Seriously, I don't think it helps but that's the last option we have at this moment. Actually, it is really abnormal for me to wait this long after RFE coz normally others will receive approval in 2 weeks after RFE but I got none. So, i wonder if something's really wrong with my case... I pray for everybody!

GOOD LUCK!!

Season

I talked to my congressman's immigration case worker yesterday and he is inquiring into the status of my petition. NOA1 July 23rd and no touches since.
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-13 05:20:00
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I'm just curious to know if anyone from August or even July 2009 at the CSC has not received their NOA2 yet. Mine was filed August 13th, 2009 and was touched at the end of August...but no activity since then.

I received NOA1 at 7th July then RFE 4 weeks ago. I responded to that right away but so far hear nothing yet! there are a few other July filers who havent receive theirs yet! So i guess, there's nothing for u to worry about! just be patient. 0_o. O am telling myself as well.... sheesh

My NOA1 was July 23rd and not one piece of evidence that it has been looked at since.
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-12 10:38:00
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Why should processing few pages of document take months in today's world of fast computers and connection? Unless USCIS is deliberately delaying processing of applications, there is no reason that it should take more than a few weeks to make decision on these family based petitions. Background checks these days are all wired and digital, so it's just matter of days except in most extreme cases. So your files may just be sitting on some self completely ignored. And with decreasing number of applicants, USCIS should be able to provide it's decision within weeks for every applicant if it wants. Otherwise, this is smelling a lot like lack of accountability.

US citizen should write to correct authorities, their congressman and senators to demand accountability and faster processing. Only then will USCIS behavior start changing. Go to contact section of USCIS website and write to ombudsman's email address.

Take action for change. Demand accountability.

Yeah, tell them to process thousands of daily applications faster. The USA government should pay for EVERYTHING! How much do you pay?

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I paid a processing fee as did everyone else.

iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-13 05:14:00
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Has anyone had a recent experience with an interview in Frankfurt?


My husband interviewed there in March.

How was his interview experience?


It was good.

I wrote a review, like many other people did. You can find all the reviews for the Frankfurt embassy interview right here: http://www.visajourn...hp?cnty=Germany

Another helpful link is the general overview and help page for the Frankfurt interview:
http://www.visajourn...ex.php?letter=G

If there are any questions, you can always send me a PM.

Good luck to you !

Thanks for the info. The links will be very helpful in getting us prepared.
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-16 00:46:00
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Has anyone had a recent experience with an interview in Frankfurt?


My husband interviewed there in March.

How was his interview experience?
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-15 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrankfurt consulate
Has anyone had a recent experience with an interview in Frankfurt?
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-15 00:44:00