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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
That's what I think too but he's not wanting to say he's approved until his has the visa in his hand. I called the embassy and talked to the person he talked to. She told me that they got his prints but it took a long time. Now they are going to run them through the system and if there are no hits then he gets the visa. If there are any hits then they will have to investigate those. It may not take much time or it could take a lot of time, she didn't know. As most of you know, he was denied entry last year for using the Visa Waiver too many times. I asked her if this could be a problem and she didn't think so but would not say anything definite.

24 more hours of waiting - I'm going wig shopping today. I almost don't have any hair left!! wacko.gif
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I think he was approved, what do ya'll think? He didn't really have an interview, they asked him about what happened last year when he was denied entry, asked him a few other basic questions and then took his finger prints - and therein lies a problem. Apparently his fingerprints are "weak." He mentioned a scale of 1 - 5 and his are a 4, 3 being acceptable....I am guessing 1 is the best? Anyway, they kept his passport and told him to come back tomorrow to pick up his visa pending his fingerprints being successfully run. APPROVED - right??
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
You are probably right about the cutting up part! I am trying to be patient, just ready for this part to be DONE!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
NO, I am dying here......super stressed.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
He went in at 6:00 a.m. (my time) and it's been almost an hour. I am just sitting with the phone in my hand, waiting......
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Thanks!! I am so anxious about it - not sure why though!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Lars' interview is happening RIGHT NOW! I am a wreck - anyone else as nervous as I am????
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-12 06:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Big snoopy dance for everyone!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-10 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Morning March! Stephen, what kind of car did you get?

Gewels, CONGRATULATIONS!!

Bella - CONGRATULATIONS and I love the pic!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-09 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Congrats to all approved! I am back in Mobile with my parents. We made a small video, about 1 1/2 minutes of all of us saying hi to Lars and how much we miss him and can't wait to see him again. I am emailing it to him AND to the Immigration Officer at the embassy that we've been talking to. I think we are pretty lucky that our embassy is small and not very busy - we have had a very personal and "hands on" approach, it's been very good so far! His interview is next week, I think Friday or maybe Thursday. He should be here on the 16th!

I'm so glad we are almost done!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-05 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Back at cha! So, ya'll married yet?? What's happening? November 17th for us!!

the 17th? soooooooooooooooo soooooon? I have nothing to wear!!! tongue.gif

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missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-02 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Back at cha! So, ya'll married yet?? What's happening? November 17th for us!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-02 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I concur, I think I may have to use the IGNORE feature now.....
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-11-01 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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I just need to vent for a minute - regarding THIS <-----

I am so sick of the generalization of women and then to add Mississippi into that mix.....it just makes my blood boil. I am educated, pretty, in good shape and I am generous and fairly traditional, DAMMIT!

Okay, rant over.

Now I have to go kick Gary's a$$.

Just consider the source smile.gif

BIG SIGH....I know. I just get really mad about it. I am sure he has a mother, maybe a sister, a daughter.....I wonder if he knows that he is insulting them too.

YAHOO.....my first trick or treater!!! See ya'll later!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-31 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I just need to vent for a minute - regarding THIS <-----

I am so sick of the generalization of women and then to add Mississippi into that mix.....it just makes my blood boil. I am educated, pretty, in good shape and I am generous and fairly traditional, DAMMIT!

Okay, rant over.

Now I have to go kick Gary's a$$.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-31 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I have Danish nephew here with me this week, and we have had a great time. I have filled out the application for the marriage license, booked a church and we have started our "counseling" via email and just waiting - he will be here in 17 days!!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-31 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Thanks everyone, I feel the love! Someone send VSC survivor the link to tracking your package from NVC....I am running out the door and can't. Thanks again and BIG HUGS back.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-29 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Sorry Missy another hug for you!

Thanks! I'm racking up on hugs!! Loving that!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-28 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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I had to have my 18 year old poodle put to sleep this morning. It was sad.

Awww... so sorry, missy. I've been there, and I know how hard it is. Big hug for you!

Thanks, she was really, really old and not really having any quality to her life and then she got sick and it was just a mess. NO MORE PETS!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-28 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I had to have my 18 year old poodle put to sleep this morning. It was sad.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-28 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (melanne @ Oct 28 2009, 05:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to let everyone know, Monday Janus got his visa. He went to the interview last Thursday, which consisted of only 2 minutes of questions, followed by an HOUR of them asking for forms, him finding the forms in the binder, and then handing the forms to them. Most of them time he was there he was either waiting, or handing them a form.

And then 3 days later they emaield him and said to pick up his passport with the sticker in it.

So that chapter is almost over (he still has to fly over in December, have the 'thing' at the airport, and then we get married New Years Eve). And then of course, we file for adjustment.

But all in all, an easy interview experience for him. Kind of annoying with the interview waiting time, ridiculously long and stressful with the application time, but we are very grateful that part is over.

Also, the day after his interview, his boss had a meeting with him to tell him: his company has agreed he can transfer to their office in San Francisco. So now I have to pack up my life in NYC and looks like we are moving to the West Coast!

So much is happening so very fast, after soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many months of waiting!!!! Ain't that life?!?!!


WOW! That's exciting news! I had no doubts about the interview process in Copenhagen. Congratulations and good luck! Stay in touch and let us know how things are.

missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-28 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Hi everyone! Who's sick of the visa process....raise your hands!!! ------>ME!!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-27 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Good morning everyone!

I have a question - I think I have misunderstood something. Does the embassy need the original copy of MY divorce decree or just Lars'? I have plenty of time to send it to him but I didn't, yet. Also, do they need MY birth certificate? I have reached saturation on all of these forms and packets and immigration issues....nothing else can sink in!

In my experience, the embassy is only concerned with the beneficiary's documents. So they'll want to see HIS birth certificate and divorce decree, but couldn't care less about yours. The petitioner's eligibility has already been determined by USCIS; the consulate's responsibility is to ensure the beneficiary is eligible for the visa.

That said, the VJ guides suggest that you send him originals of everything submitted for the I-129F (which would presumably include your birth certificate and divorce decree) just in case the embassy asks to see them. But most likely they never will.

I HATE letting go of my originals. But I'll do it.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-26 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Good morning everyone!

I have a question - I think I have misunderstood something. Does the embassy need the original copy of MY divorce decree or just Lars'? I have plenty of time to send it to him but I didn't, yet. Also, do they need MY birth certificate? I have reached saturation on all of these forms and packets and immigration issues....nothing else can sink in!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-26 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 23 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mornin' March!

Strega nice to see you!

Missy... whats the update??

Hey everyone, I have been reading to catch up - I am so glad that things are finally moving for everyone! I am in Mobile spending as much time with my mom as I can, we aren't sure if she can hang on until Thanksgiving and I don't want to miss a minute right now. I will be back in Jackson Sunday though. We are set for the interview now - Lars had his medical exam Thursday. We did hit a small snag but I think we have it covered now. He needs a police certificate for everywhere he has lived if it's over 6 months. I don't know how I missed that! Anyway - he has contacted the appropriate people in Romania - he worked there a few years ago......and we should have it in time but the IO that we are talking to at the embassy said as long as he can show that he has tried to get it in time - if we don't have it, that should not be a reason to be denied.

I will be glad when we are done with all of this. It's been the most stressful thing I have ever done! I miss ya'll.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-24 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Hey guys,

For your I-134, you know the part at the bottom where it says "Intend" or "Do Not Intend".... did you copy the example on VJ with the "NA" comment, or did you put something different?

I'd love to know! Thanks!

I followed the VJ example. It was apparently acceptable to the consular folks in Seoul. good.gif



Hi my March family.
I just called the NVC .. And they told me my case was sent today to Bogota .. OMG
I was suprised ..But I am so happy to tell Jessica.,
Interview soon ..
thank God ..

YEEEE HAAAWWWW!!!! I am thrilled for you!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-21 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 21 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

For your I-134, you know the part at the bottom where it says "Intend" or "Do Not Intend".... did you copy the example on VJ with the "NA" comment, or did you put something different?

I'd love to know! Thanks!

I wrote:

I intend to provide support to _____ in whatever way is needed, financially and emotionally, including room and board for an indefinite time period so he does not become a public charge.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-21 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Waves at Richard!


hello! missy and to all my fellow march 2009 filers. i really help and infos right now. i just filed my income tax return this morning and my fiancee says that she will need the hard copy of my income tax return with the attach w2 when she go for her interview. so how long would i be able to get the hard copy? i mean how many weeks or months? please help guys....

Your filing taxes in October?, or are you saying you ordered copies of your W-2 and tax reterns? I think quickest and easier thing to do is to request a "transcript" of your past three years taxes from the IRS website. Then you should have those in about 2 weeks. Good luck


yah, i just filed my income tax this morning october and my fiancee need it immediately. i did'nt thought my petition for her would get approved fast. so what's the best way? to get the tax return transcript??? or would they gave me my income tax return hard copy through fax??? ohhh guys please help.....

I just filed mine last week too - I took mine directly to the Federal Building to file, got a copy stamped, got a copy of my check stamped and my W2 stamped and sent it all to Congo via scanner and they said it was ok. That's just what I did....don't know how it is in other places.

missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-21 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 20 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys! DOS just confirmed that I have an interview on NOVEMBER 6th!!! OMG!

WOW!!!! That's a whole lot sooner than you expected, isn't it? I am thrilled for you!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-20 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (VSCvictim @ Oct 20 2009, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, Guys ! Just back from vacation. Lots going on and at the same time almost nothing forwrd . I am stuck at NVC for AP ( additional) and now i am officially NVCvictim. Question: I saw someone compiled a list of peole stuck at NVC and probable timeframes there. Cant find it. Does anyone know link to the list? Thanks a lot !!!!!!

ScottThuy has it, send him a PM and he'll link you to it.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-20 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Oct 20 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning, March!

Last night, I took Elisha to a third Korean supermarket here in northern Virginia. This one was the furthest (all of 15 minutes!) away from our house, but is the largest, newest, and nicest of the ones we've visited. In particular, she was utterly thrilled by the selection of Korean produce at this one—"They have everything!" as she put it. I know from my time in Korea how much little things like finding comfort foods from home can mean, so it's great to see her put at ease by the ready availability of these familiar items.

I am just dying to know everything! I remember when I moved to Sweden and it was disorienting at the stores for a while. Lars sort of had to push me out of our nest and make me go places by myself. It was tough at first but it was good that he did it. Send Elisha a hug from me and tell her I know how she feels. Every day will feel better and better.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-20 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Waves at Richard!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-19 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Hey everyone! How are ya'll doing?
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-19 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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Can you believe it, I saw a K1 approved today in just 43 days???? Mine took 200 days!!!

I know, I saw one the other day at 36 days... on one hand I am very happy... but to be totally honest, on the other it makes me very angry.
Angry at the system, not at the couples getting approved.

Me too. I can't remember....do you have an interview date yet? Our's is kind of like self-serve.....when he's ready, he goes!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-17 06:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Can you believe it, I saw a K1 approved today in just 43 days???? Mine took 200 days!!!
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-16 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Oct 16 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There seems to be a fairly strong consensus that if you comfortably exceed the minimums on income alone, there's no need to include information on bank accounts or other assets.

For what it's worth (as always, YMMV), I provided a letter of employment, the last six months' pay stubs, and my 2008 tax return and transcript with my I-134. We sailed through the interview.

But I bet you sailed through because you are such a good looking couple AND you are super cool, right?
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-16 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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The consulars are given wide latitude on this. It is just that, a minimum requirement. If he is close to that minimum you should look at adding assets or lining up a cosponser just in case. good.gif good luck to you


We surpass the minimum requirement quite comfortably which is why I ask about whether or not putting the mortgage info.

I did some reading last night about this and my take on it is this - I think that they want to know income ability only, not a budget. I would put the income information and leave the other assets off. I think that there is room to include the other assets if they are needed, not required. I could be wrong but......I'm sticking to this until someone says otherwise.
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-16 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 15 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey March Family,

I know I should ask this in the Consular forum, but my I know that you guys are very well informed... so....

I am going through the I-134 with Brian and if he exceeds the minimum income requirement, do we have to add the mortagage information too or can we leave it blank? The condo has devalued so much with the economy and it kinda hurts to put it on paper!

Thanks guys.

Good question...I'd be interested to know too...
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-15 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
If you're waiting on me, you're backing up!!! I had it done!! Any news yet on yours? Are you still at NVC?
missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-15 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Good morning everyone!! Do you want to see our "Packet 3"??? The official version?

Ok....I'm going to cut and paste it here. I LOVE those people in Brazzaville! They are supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Hi Melissa:

Thanks for your email and your call yesterday. Here are the next steps to complete Lars’ K-1 visa application:

1) Complete all Visa Application Forms

a. DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
i. Please complete this form online at https://evisaforms.state.gov/ and print it out
ii. Attach one recent 50x50 mm color id photo (the best place to get this done in Brazzaville is Suzanne Photo in front of the Mandarine Restaurant)

b. DS-156-K Nonimmigrant Fiance Visa Application
i. Form is attached to this email as PDF

c. DS-230 Application of Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
i. Yes, you really need both a nonimmigrant and an immigrant visa application, the K visa spans both categories
ii. Form is attached to this email as PDF

2) Gather Police Certificates and all other required documentation

a. Police Certificates
i. From current place of residence(Congo-Brazzaville) and any place of residence for 6 months or more since age 16.

b. Other documentation as listed on DS-156 K

3) Complete Medical Exam

a. Instructions are attached as Word document

b. Instructions are in French, but here’s the gist
i. Select one of the two clinics in Brazzaville
ii. Schedule an Exam (Bring in ID and any proof of vaccination at time of exam)
iii. Please let me know if you need a translation of any specific point

There’s no reason you need to complete these steps in order. The quickest approach is probably to move forward on as many fronts as possible. Once everything is complete, please call us at 612-2012 or email to set up an appointment. Please don’t hesitate to contact me again if you have any further questions. I look forward to meeting Lars soon and to seeing you in Congo in a few months. Good luck getting everything together.

Best,

Chris


missmissyFemaleDenmark2009-10-15 11:12:00