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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved!
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-12-19 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 - k1 Approved
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-01-12 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiance cheated me :(

. . . :thumbs:


Right on.

You'll get through this. The heartache sucks, no doubt. But there is good news..... hundreds of thousands of single women are out there! :yes: . . . looking for a good man to love & be loyal to forever. You're better off leaving the cheater behind. Good luck to ya!



:thumbs:
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-11-14 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiance cheated me :(

she wants a second chance but I forgave her before...i gave everything I had at that time... this is her third chance so I'm too weak and hurt to forgive and continue the relationship...so i feel I need to regroup and get my things in order....

After 2.5 years and daily communications, weekly cam on yahoo, the money being sent twice a month, 2 times I went der being wit her family and frends...wasted



You are a patience man, 2.5 years and this is her second time cheating on you.

There are tooo many Pinays and other women that would appreciate a good man and be loyal to you.

You're right to cut your losses and move on.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-11-13 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiance cheated me :(

I have cancelled my petition before, so this is what I did: I wrote a letter to the US embassy in Malaysia and asked them to cancel the approved petition. I typed it out, signed and dated it, and sent it by post.



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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-11-13 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsF I N A L L Y ! ! ! ! !
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-12-19 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTalk about things now, not later. Dont point fingers!

Reading some of these I was wondering what you were doing looking in our window. :blink:

It's important, I think, for husbands to realize that our wives don't necessarily need us to agree with them but what they want is for us to understand them (or at least make an effort to).

My wife gave up a LOT to come and be with me in the US and I try to find a way to show her how much I appreciate it everyday. When the day comes that we move to China I'll know a little bit about how she felt moving to a different country. I'm sure she'll be very supportive and tell me to stop bitching and be a man.


Good post OP!


Huh uh! Wrong window, should've had my glasses on.

Good point, even just a little gratitude can mean the difference between harmony or turmoil.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-01-28 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTalk about things now, not later. Dont point fingers!
Kevin, that was a great post and you said things that really needed to be said...surely others will benefit from it. However, I will add this also. I am amazed be the fact that everyone knows as a K-1 you will not be able to work until they get that EAD, she will be on the sofa watching movies, cleaning the house, the fiancee will be rearranging the house to her liking, etc, etc...

The boredom is bound to set in at some point.

And surely during many nights and days (months/years in some cases) chatting/talking via ym and phone calls, the very issues listed below must have been talked about. Yet, once the fiance is here these issues become the very source of fights and arguments. Personally I just don't see why there should ever be any harsh words or fights about any of this

1. Being at home bored to tears
2. Not able to work for several months
3. Unable to find most of her food due to lack of Asian markets if you live in a rural area or just from a plain lack of suck markets
4. Difficulty adjusting to the cold weather
5. Her lack of ability to prepare meals, because she does not cook at all, can not cook American or any other style of food and/or see #3
6. Gets lonely for her family to the point of borderline depression
7. Misses her family to the point of wanting to go home before AOS or getting AP
8. Transportation-can't get around without the husband/fiance for reasons of not being able to drive, not being licensed, not having a second vehicle to drive too being insecure about driving here
9. Religion and the different views held by the couple, there has been enough said and countless volumes have been written about this very matter, countries have gone to war with each other over it. You'd think a couple knows and respects each others views about this long before they even consider a relationship
10. Kids; hers, his and theirs. Discipline, education, morals, values and everything in between
11. Making time for her and giving him space after he gets home. What man does not want to be swallowed up and showered by an avalanche of hugs, kisses, affection by his sexy fiance/wife upon walking through the door? Yet there are guys that want or need less of it than others, me...give me all you got! Any man married to a Latina or a Filipina had better be ready to get lots of attention and affection from the woman that has been bored out of her mind when he gets home, most likely you are the only other person she has talked to and likely the only person she has had any physical contact with all day.

12. Not wanting to have children or a change of mind about having children, especially if she is not a mother
13. The fiance/wife not being the priority with regards to respect, love, affection, attention and the household fiances she deserves as compared to the ex-wife and his kids from any previous relationship (s)

So for those bored because they can't work, can't get around, have no friends yet...find a way to stay busy, this will all pass.

Thanks for that post Kevin!

Edited by Leatherneck, 26 January 2012 - 05:46 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-01-26 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTalk about things now, not later. Dont point fingers!

Good post, si man.

Remember: Delayed homesickness can strike, months after arrival, regardless of preparation for it or not. This can be in the form of "I thought that I had life, culture, and adjustment all figured out, but I really don't."
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General things to remember in one's formerly long-distance relationship:

1. Take one day at a time.
2. Go for being happy over being right.
3. Avoid making mountains out of molehills.
4. Ask for help when you feel "in over your head" (a hard one, sometimes).
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For guys who are marrying Latinas, specifically:

1. Avoid criticizing her.
2. Avoid yelling at her.

Si, man.


Senor TBone, that is good advice, period.

Edited by Leatherneck, 26 January 2012 - 03:04 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-01-26 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTalk about things now, not later. Dont point fingers!
Hey Kevin, very well said buddy! Surely someone that has yet to walk in your shoes will benefit from your post.

I wish you and Lenith the very best!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-01-26 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-03 06:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved so happy!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-08 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo Stressed!!!! Everything is Going Wrong!!!!!!!!
Glad you got it all worked out. Shameful your package sat around for several weeks and no one knew of its location.

Several weeks of your life pissed away by buffoons.

Edited by Leatherneck, 09 February 2012 - 01:28 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-09 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 - only 5 days after receiving RFE reply!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-08 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsworking visa in canada.. easy to get US Visa

thanks for your reply 'Boiler', Yes it's obvious... the past years my cousin who filed a visitor's visa for leisure no reason to stay in US as she has ties to her country has a big business and properties in her country but she was denied. :hehe:


It's kind of hit-and-miss with visitor visas out of Manila. I know a couple of Pinays that don't have 2 pesos as far as assets are concerned, yet they both have visas. Contrast that to a friend of mine that owns 3 houses there and just bought a 4th place in Batangas well before applying...denied a visa.

The folks that get visas then overstay, that is the real problem.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-10 03:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsbest birthday gift ever!!!!

thanks...Posted Image


You bet OP!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-10 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsbest birthday gift ever!!!!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-10 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-09 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!!!!
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-10 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoa 2
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-11 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA-2 Approved!!!
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LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-11 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance's arrival!
Congratulations!

Five minutes of Bill Maher and he'll wish he was drunk.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-10 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGuess what....NOA2 baby...I'm soooo approved
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-11 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMNL case number

thanks for the advice and info :) very much appreciated. :)


You bet, good luck with your journey.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-14 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMNL case number

Don't bother calling the USEM to check if you case has arrived, waste of time, you have your MNL# you are good to go, the packet will be there by appointment time - it is transmitted electronically followed by the actual packet be shipped.

Everything can be done online for the embassy:

Embassy: http://photos.state....3__rtf2_003.pdf

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/


St. Luke's, you can register online but it is first come first serve upon arrival:

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/


CFO, there are certain days/hours for USA, but its walk-in first come first serve:

http://www.cfo.gov.p...atid=140#ThirdA


Note I did not suggest ("you can verify") checking to see if the file was at USEM, I included the info as an option if one would like to verify if the file had indeed arrived. Verifying is not necessary...but information might come in handy to someone.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMNL case number

what is the next step? :whistle:





I would say your next step is to read the "Guides." Have you read the "Guides" yet? Look (up) along the top of this page in the blue header and click "Guides." Familiarize yourself a bit with what you need to do, that way you take it in first-hand and not get it spoon feed to you bit-by-bit.

It'll take some time (from a few days to a week or more) for USCIS to transfer the case to NVC. Have your fiance call NVC to see if your case is there, if your case if there, you can get your MNL#. It might take a few calls to get through

Once you have your MNL case number, you and your fiance are ready to move forward with paying the visa fee at any BPI branch, getting registered for the medical at SLMCEC (St. Lukes Medical) and scheduling the interview at USEM.

You can go to any branch of BPI and pay the visa fee ($350.00) then you (or your fiance) will be able to set up the interview online at the USEM. Click here for the page to set up the interview. It will take a few hours or more before you will be able to set up the interview, just keep trying and eventually you'll be able to do so. The receipt you'll get at the time of payment of the visa fee is so very important, you'll need that receipt to schedule the interview online. You'll also need to have your passport with you at the time of payment at BPI. This is the link to the embassy page so you can read about the docs required and you need to prepare before the interview.

You can also verify if your case is at USEM by calling the immigrant Visa (IV) inquiry line at 632-301-2000 (011-63-2 301-2000 from the USA) ext/5184 or 5185 normal business hours are M-F, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Philippine time.


Once you (or your fiance) have completed that, now you can register online for the medical at St. Luke's, registering online will save time on the day of the medical. This is the link to the page where you can read about what is required for the medical. Also click here to read a detailed medical exam review as experienced by a VJ member.

Before or after your interview at USEM, you'll need to attend a CFO seminar, after which you will get a sticker placed in your passport. You need attend that seminar and get that sticker before you can exit the country. Here the link to the CFO website, there you can read what you need to know about the seminar, the documents you need before you can attend.

P.S. Download all forms (and instructions for the forms) directly from USCIS or the USEM websites.

Good luck!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 03:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2?

Thank you so much Leatherneck it really helps. I'm just confused and just really excited for what i saw from the USCIS website.


You bet! I know you're excited to get that approval...best wishes.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-14 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2?

Hi i just checked the USCIS website it says like this
Post Decision Activity

On February 9, 2012, 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 at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

What does it mean? And what is my next step for my visajourney. :help:



Congratulations!

I would say your next step is to read the "Guides." Have you read the "Guides" yet? Look (up) along the top of this page in the blue header and click "Guides." Familiarize yourself a bit with what you need to do, that way you take it in first-hand and not get it spoon feed to you bit-by-bit.

It'll take some time (from a few days to a week or more) for USCIS to transfer the case to NVC. Have your fiance call NVC to see if your case is there, if your case if there, you can get your MNL#. It might take a few calls to get through

Once you have your MNL case number, you and your fiance are ready to move forward with paying the visa fee at any BPI branch, getting registered for the medical at SLMCEC (St. Lukes Medical) and scheduling the interview at USEM.

The fiancee can go to any branch of BPI and pay the visa fee ($350.00) then she (or you) will be able to set up the interview online at the USEM. Click here for the page to set up the interview. It will take a few hours or more before you will be able to set up the interview, just keep trying and eventually you'll be able to do so. The receipt she'll get at the time of payment of the visa fee is so very important, you'll need that receipt to schedule the interview online. She'll also need to have her passport with her at the time of payment at BPI. This is the link to the embassy page so you can read about the docs required and you need to prepare before the interview.

You can also verify if your case is at USEM by calling the immigrant Visa (IV) inquiry line at 632-301-2000 (011-63-2 301-2000 from the USA) ext/5184 or 5185 normal business hours are M-F, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Philippine time.


Once you (or your fiance) have completed that, now she can register online for the medical at St. Luke's, registering online will save time on the day of the medical. This is the link to the page where you can read about what is required for the medical. Also click here to read a detailed medical exam review as experienced by a VJ member.

Before or after your interview at USEM, you'll need to attend a CFO seminar, after which you will get a sticker placed in your passport. You need attend that seminar and get that sticker before you can exit the country. Here the link to the CFO website, there you can read what you need to know about the seminar, the documents you need before you can attend.

P.S. Download all forms (and instructions for the forms) directly from USCIS or the USEM websites.

Good luck!

Edited by Leatherneck, 13 February 2012 - 12:34 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2?

Yea I don't know.. seems to be an influx of people on VJ lately who really just don't read anything..


Not good with regards to this process.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2?

What do you mean " what does it mean? " did you read it?.....


Did she really just ask that?
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-12 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe best Valentines gift !!!!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-15 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 less than a week after they received RFE!! :)
Congrats!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-15 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCupid was one day late -- APPROVED!
Congrats!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-15 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this for real or am i dreaming?
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-17 03:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarried February 14, 2012
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-15 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! NOA2 came in today
Congratulations and best wishes for the rest of the journey!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-09 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-17 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiancee having interview on February 14 (valentine's day)
Congratulations!

A Valentine's Day to be long remembered.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-14 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiancee having interview on February 14 (valentine's day)
Best wishes to you both!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-13 00:39:00