Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Serious CSC Delay For NVC	THRILLED to report that we finally received our case number tonight!! It only took 35 days! Promising news everyone! Maybe the CSC/NVC transfer is picking up the pace! Yay!!!! And as others have said, I called earlier today (3pm) and no case rec'd according to NVC. Literally JUST got off the phone & voila! Case # issued! thanks for suggesting to call twice in one day!  I finally got my case number after 46 days!  Hang in there everyone.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-26 17:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	i-134 - help on filling it out	We are using my fiance's assets of the i-134.  NOT his income.   He has non-retirement funds and retirement funds.  Which line in on Question. 7 of the i-134 http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf do I put these assets/investements on?   Any advice would help!   Thanks	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-25 16:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	packet 4- mailed not emailed	Hi there, The embassy just emailed to let me know that they mailed pkt 4 to my home and I was expecting a email. I'm on vacation with my fiance right now, and will not be home for another week. Does anybody know if the Vancouver packet 4 instructions are the same for everyone? If so, could someone send me them? I thought they usually emailed them? I would love to book my interview ASAP. Thanks.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-11-23 17:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Waiting for Packet 4 from U.S. consulate in Montreal...	email your montreal consulate.  They should reply in a day or 2.  Here is the email montreal-niv@state.gov .  Include you case #, your ds-160 confirmation #, and ask them about packet 4. Edited by Ja&Jo, 03 December 2013 - 11:01 AM.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-12-03 10:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	letter of intent for interview	My fiance (petitioner) letter of intent is dated Oct. 29th and my interview is Jan. 16th.  Is this letter still valid or do I need one dated closer to my interview date?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2014-01-07 11:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-1 Fiance(e) -Organizing docs for interview date- Dom. Republic	I put mine in a 1 inch - 3 Ring Binder with clear plastic 3-holed sleeves and the documents loaded inside and grouped by type.   Post NOA2 Guide by  MrTee12~  Post #43 ~ What to Do after receiving your NOA2        Then I reworked some stuff I found and made a checklist....     K-1 Visa Interview Checklist   Beneficiary's Documents ___ Birth Certificate Inextensa ___ Police Certificate ___ Passport ___ Cedula (National ID Card) ___ Packet 4 ?  Interview Packet ___ Medical Exam/Vaccination Results (may be picked up 1 day in advance 7am-1pm ONLY - if they are not sent) ___ Banco Popular receipts ($160 Visa + $16) ? Two Separate Receipts ___ Two 2x2 photos (with name printed on the back) - Can be taken INSIDE the Embassy day of Interview for a fair price. ___ DS-230 Part I (filled out and signed) ___ DS-230 Part II (filled out - to be signed in front of CO) ___ DS-156 (2 copies signed) ___ DS-156K (1 copy to be signed in front of CO) ___ DS-157 (for males only) ___ $100 USD Cash for $80 Visa Fee, $ 12.50 Domex Fee   Petitioner?s Documents ___ Birth Certificate ___ Passport ___ Both Letters of Intent (dated and signed) (Originals and any Updated) ___ I-134 (also I-864 Affidavit of Support) ___ Tax returns for 3 years prior ___ Letter from Employer ___  Pay stubs for last 3 months ___ Bank account information   Other Documents ___ Original and copy of NOA1 Acceptance Notice  & Transfer Notice ___ Original and copy of NOA2 Approval Notice & Copy of Approval Notice ___ Copy of I-129F packet sent ___ Divorce Decree from previous marriage.   Evidence ___ Trip receipts (boarding passes, luggage airline stickers, Bus tickets, Passport stamps, etc.) ___ Hotel/resort receipts, reservations ___ Call History ___ Text message History ___ Western Union/Money Gram receipt ___ Facebook Printouts ___ Emails ___ Photos and Photobooks ___ Remember that God is in control and always working towards our greatest and highest good!!   *Expenses:  ___ Medical Exam = $180 USD ___ Vaccines = $110 USD ___ Banco Popular Visa Application Fee = $176 USD ($160 + $16 service fee) ? 2 separate payments, 2 separate receipts ___ Visa Fee paid day of interview at Consulate = $80 USD ___ DOMEX Courier Service to approved Visa = $ 9.50 ? 12 USD (depending on delivery location) or ask to pick up from Consulate or Santiago. do I need a copy of the petitioners birth certificate and passport or the original?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2014-01-11 15:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	do I need DS-156 and DS-156k for interview??	Just wanted to let the fellow Canadians know that theydid NOT need the DS-156's.  I emailed the consulate and they said it is replaced by ds-160.  They did not ask for it at my interview either.  I guess it is different for each country.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2014-01-22 11:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	do I need DS-156 and DS-156k for interview??	There was a cutoff date sometime last year for the old 156 and 156k.  The 160 superceded those.  You don't need the old ones if you are a recent approval and are filing the 160 now.   Do bring a printout of the completed 160 to the interview, even though they tell you that you don't need one.  It can come in handy.   Thanks!   I tried to get a copy of my online submission, but I can't figure it out.  It says I can printout a my confirmation but not the whole completed form.  Do you know how I can do this?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2014-01-10 19:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	do I need DS-156 and DS-156k for interview??	I feel like I read somewhere the the DS- 156 and DS-156k forms have been replaced with the DS-160.  So, does this mean I do not have to bring the DS-156 and 156k to the interview?   On the consulate website when I booked my interview it was on the checklist of things to bring.  BUT it was NOT on the Packet 3 checklist.   I'm a little confused on this situation.  I emailed the vancouver consulate, but they have not emailed back yet.  My interview is in less than a week.   Please reply if you have any information.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2014-01-10 18:40:00
Canada	vancouver interviews	Did you get packet 4 by email or mail?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-11-23 18:22:00
Canada	vancouver interviews	Right now, the next available date is Dec 12, 2013.   You can check at usvisa-info.com and make an account, this is where you go to make the interview, you can do the stuff up until you actually schedule to see the next available date. I can do this before the vancouver consulate contacts me?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-29 23:42:00
Canada	vancouver interviews	They're pretty up to date at the Van consulate. You'll probably be able to schedule it within a week or two. thanks!	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 16:24:00
Canada	vancouver interviews	does anyone know the latest date of vancouver interviews.  For example are they into January 2014 already?  Is there anyway I can look at the interview dates.  My case is still at NVC, hopefully it will be leaving in a couple of days.  Thanks	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	birth certificate for interview	Thanks!	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	birth certificate for interview	Wondering what  I need to bring for my interview.   After reading a few posts, i'm wondering if I need my orginal birth certificate- i'm the beneficary OR will my passport be fine? Thanks	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	no co-sponsor, no employment, but enough savings and assets?	Thanks Perri!  Did they ask you a reason for unemployment?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-23 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	no co-sponsor, no employment, but enough savings and assets?	We just got our NOA2 and I'm starting to gather the documents for the interview.   I'm concerned about the I-134 affidavit of support form.  We do not have anyone to be a co-sponsor.   For the past two years my fiance's income has been under the poverty level.  This year he has been unemployed, but caretaking his mother who has cancer.  She has been giving him monetary gifts throughout 2013 with value of $40,000.   He has ~$322,000 in retirement funds (10% penalty when taken out before 60yrs of age)              ~ $ 213,000 in non-retirement                ~ $ 50, 000 in regular saving account   I'm wondering if this will be sufficient for the interview, as he is not currently employed and will not be employed at the time of the interview (december).   Also, not sure how to fill out the form with all of separate savings and the monetary gifts from his mom.   Any advice is greatly appreciated, as i'm wondering if we did the right thing in applying for a K1.   Thanks	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-23 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	package 3	perfect! Thanks.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-24 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	package 3	I'm in the states until November and we just received our NOA2 2 weeks ago.  I'm wondering if  package 3 be sent by email or will it be sent to your home address.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-23 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-134 no income, only assets	Also, If we are relying on his savings and assets, do we need his tax return for the last 3 years?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-24 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-134 no income, only assets	Hey there,   I'm just looking at the I-134 form.   Here is my situation.  My US fiance is currently unemployed because he has been caretaking for his mother.   His income for 2012 and 2013 is 0, but he has received monetary gifts from her.  For Question 7. on the http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-134.pdf do I add the monetary gifts in 'deposits in savings banks in United states"  and should we get a letter from his mother starting that she gifts him money in lieu of caretaking?     Also, we are relying on his IRA assets that can be liquidated into cash.  Where do I put the amount of his Assets for Question 7. on the I-134 form?   Can we print out the assets statements online (it will have his name and amount) or do we need LETTERS from the banks and investment company?    Thanks	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-24 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June 2013 FILIERS	It's been one month and 11 days without case number. Tried calling NVC many times but they haven't received our case yet have t heard from USCIS after they approved us. i went to 46 days.  The last few days before I got my case number I was losing hope and thought they lost it, but they didn't! It will come.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-29 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June 2013 FILIERS	don't worry, not as much wiating for you.    What part west of Winnipeg are you/your spouse to be? I'm in BC.  He is in Washington.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June 2013 FILIERS	Vancouver tends to have less a backlog than Montreal (at the moment and I'm not sure why) thanks!	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June 2013 FILIERS	I got an email from the consulate today and we booked our interview. Its not until Feb 12!!! Our NOA2 expires on Jan 9. Does anyone know what we have to do? Do we have to call someone to extend it?  is this the earliest interview in vancouver????	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-26 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July 2013 K-1 Visa Filers	We have the same NOA2 date - have you called a USCIS Tier 2 officer to confirm it was sent out, and when? At least that way you'd know for sure whether it was sent or not - might take about 5-8 days from the date it was sent out for NVC to generate a case number. I have not called USCIS.  Do I call and ask to be put to tier 2 and then ask them if it was sent out?  What is the # to USCIS?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-24 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July 2013 K-1 Visa Filers	hmmmm.... we received our NOA2 on Sept. 10th and no case # from NVC.  44 days now. I'm seeing that people after us are getting their case #.  Should I be doing anything else besides calling NVC?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-24 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July 2013 K-1 Visa Filers	It looks like I should call DOS.  What is the number?   I got my NOA2 on Sept. 10th and NVC still has not received it.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-22 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	name spelled wrong on birth certificate	hi there,   I just picked up my birth certificate from my parents house and saw that my name is spelled differently from how I've spelled it my whole life, and how it is on my passport, SIN card (canada) and every other document.   When I get my interview (which will probably be a couple of months from now) I will need to bring my birth certificate.  What should I do????	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	Thanks for your help.   It looks like my fiance and get his assets converted to cash in a few weeks.  He will lose a little money on his assets ( he's not sure how much) and he will have to pay taxes.     From the I-864 instruction  "Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value."    So, I'm not sure if his assets will be of use if he will lose a little money on them?  Does anyone have suggestions.   We can't find a co-sponser, so we are a little stuck right now.  We did just receive our NOA2!	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-22 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	The net cash value of the assets is what will be used. Assets need to be able to be converted to cash within a year. I am not sure what you mean by only part of the value can be applied. They show proof of ownership of the assets and proof of value. That amount is used at 3 or 5 times depending on the consulate/CO to make up for the shortcoming in the USC petitioner's income, since they are only working part time. Even if the net cash value makes it a little lower, it is still a large amount. Using assets alone at 5 times is only $96,935.   The I-864 instructions give details on assets> "Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value."   All that being said, I think it is a good idea to have a co-sponsor lined up anyway. Not because the assets are not enough, but because the work/income history is shaky and you never know how the CO will see it and what decision they will make on it.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-22 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	Various constraints are there for showing the financial status of person in US at the time of sponsoring a person.   Check the link given below for more details   http://1.usa.gov/7XAkAY       not sure if I understand what you mean?     Hi Ja&Jo,   I saw your approval just now, congratulations!! If you don't mind would you please inform me the last 4 digits of your petition ? Our NOA1 are close to each other. Thanks.   9960	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-11 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	Thanks Jay-Kay,   From your reply, I'm feeling that we don't need to get a joint-sponsor.  The one concern is that he made very little money last year because he was caretaking his mother and she paid for everything.  He doesn't have any proof of this besides a letter from his mom.  Do you think this will throw up a red-flag?  Then the 3 years prior his income was under the poverty line.  So, we would be relying solely on his assets.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	The $300,000 is investments in the bank.  Would that be solid enough evidence for enough assets?	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Financial Concerns	My Fiance (petitioner) for the K1 visa has income under the poverty level for the past 4 years.  Due to part-time work, taking a leave of absence for a year, and caretaking his mother for this past year. He does have over 300,000 dollars in assests.  He lives with his mother and owns a car.  I am wondering if he can still qualify as my sponser or do we need to get a co-sponser.   We both live really simply and together could live on $20,000 per year   Thanks for your help!	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-07 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What if NOA2 comes while I'm in the USA (split)	you can always look at the package 3 checklist for you embassy to see what you need next.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-24 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What if NOA2 comes while I'm in the USA (split)	I'm in the same situation.  Our NOA2 just came (to my fiance's place in the states).  Apparently they will send package 3 to my place in canada and to his in the states.  I'm hoping I can do as much as I can from the states.   Maybe you can always get somebody express mail documents from Ireland if you need them.  I think you'll be fine.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-09-24 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	medicaid...	How does someone "mix up" having less than $2000 in assets to get Medicaid and having $60,000 when seeking an immigration benefit? Most people can tell if they have $2,000 versus $60,000. There was either fraud for Medicaid or fraud for the immigration benefit because no one mixes up having $2,000 versus $60,000 I got it all sorted.  No fraud involved.  It is a misunderstanding between my fiance and I.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-29 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	medicaid...	Care to fill us in how he has less than $2000 in assets to qualify for Medicaid while he has more than $60,000 in assets (3x the income amount shortfall) for the I-864?   You may want to investigate this. it was a mix up.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	medicaid...	thanks everyone for all the information.  It has been helpful.	Ja&Jo	Not Telling	Canada	2013-10-28 23:17:00