Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	So sorry to hear about your work situation Joshua. To use those employment letters would be wrong if you're no longer employed by the company. Do you have someone that can co-sponsor? Maybe you should start working on getting a co-sponsor while looking for a new job, just for incase. Getting laid off is my fiance's biggest fear right now, especially since we are almost there. Strongs! Will keep you in my thoughts.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-05 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome Maria Teresa, great to have you here. I've also been gathering 'evidence' and all all my other paperwork. I want to be able to submit the check list as soon as I hear from the consulate. I received my police clearance this week, now just awaiting the unabridged birth certificate so Im getting there. Just to recap what we need for interview: DS-230 DS-156 - submitted online DS156K I-134 + pay stubs, letter of employment, 2008 tax return Birth certificate Police clearance Letter of intent (I wouldnt be here if I didnt want to get married) Evidence of ongoing relationship What am I missing?	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-05 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	What a feeling... I wake up every morning to see that I've moved a couple of places on Igor's list, my estimated adjudication date got closer and pretty soon I'll be with the love of my life. I now seriously need to get my A into G!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-26 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (PurpleFrog @ Feb 26 2009, 03:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SLOWLY, SLOWLY (LENTO, LENTO) Igor says... 297 Who am I to argue!!! I sure aint arguing either.....moved 11 places on Igor's list in 24 hours 347 to 336. Thank you VSC, and keep 'em rolling	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-25 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Feb 23 2009, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BR_Joshua @ Feb 23 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> nah i don't think so - im doing similar stuff - but im not selling - i hafta buy some furniture dressers and stuff like that. Ohh and pick up stuff i had loaned out to different relatives because i didn't need it and didn't feel like moving it. Anyways a pure vacation is needed - i been working so much lately and i need a break. I was wondering if anyone else thinks with the economy being the way it is, do yall think it will have a postive effect on processing times? being more people are likely to put off going on a visa journey because of how things are now? Possibly, but I don't think that will affect those who've already submitted their paperwork. We're already in the looooong line. I'm going to be selling as much as possible, with the cost of shipping from SA to the US it's just not worth taking everything with me. We'll rather just take the money and buy new things together for our new home, and what's left can go to charity... my farewell gift to my country I've seen a couple of postings where people are wanting to put a hold on the process due to the economy being the way it is. It's a scarey thought, but we have to be positive about it. There's no way we would pull out now, we're already 60+ days down the line. I'll be living on water and love for the next year	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-23 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (BR_Joshua @ Feb 23 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Feb 20 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We caved and are buying tickets too. We just couldn't wait anymore. I hope he doesn't have any trouble getting in. I'M GONNA SEE MY BABY SOOOOOOOOOOOOON. Now I can't wait for March! lol yup - caving in and going - feels good! i can't wait till april omg 38 more days till i get to see my baby - wooohooo!! Lucky lucky. Now you can start counting down the days. Enjoy every moment	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-23 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Feb 23 2009, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, everyone! I'm excited that my estimated date for adjudication has gone down. At one point it told me July, so glad to see May - June. QUOTE Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between May 30, 2009 and June 11, 2009*. It's an awesome feeling to see those dates getting closer and closer. I'm working around my timeline dates (if all goes well and no RFE) and if you look at others that have had a 'smooth' journey, you can take off about another 30 days. Lets hold thumbs that we're all approved by end April.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-22 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Just a bit of useless info I see USCIS site was updated today Service Center Processing Dates for Vermont Service Center as of: December 31, 2008 Processing time frame 12 May 2008	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-20 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Feb 20 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We caved and are buying tickets too. We just couldn't wait anymore. I hope he doesn't have any trouble getting in. I'M GONNA SEE MY BABY SOOOOOOOOOOOOON. Now I can't wait for March! lol That is awesome, Im so happy for you. Now you've got something else to look forward to before your approval I wish I could cave in...the temptation's been there though, but air tickets are expensive and a tourist visa takes almost 2 months, so it's actually no use.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-20 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome edin-gal, great to have you here Just hang in there, our approvals are around the next corner....hold tight...before you know it we're there!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-17 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Another weekend gone by, which has brought us two days closer to our loved ones. Lets hope those at VSC gave us all a moment of thought when they were able to spend Valentines with their loved ones this weekend, and that they will get back into full swing on Monday and start churning out those approvals. Go VSC!!!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-15 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	All along I've been thinking 'oh I've got enough time'. But at this rate... I need to start doing some serious 'cleaning out'. I have a whole house to pack up before I go anywhere. My dates are just getting closer and closer.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-09 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	In the past we saw each other every 4 months Umm this might be good if the distance is not far away, unlike me and my baby flying 11 hours to and fro is not easy so much so considering the fare also. so we take the best opportunity we have to stay in turn with each other, calling, messenger, in case your case is like ours because of distance good luck all [/quote] I know the feeling, being over 12000 miles away my flying time to the US is 18 hours + and the fares dont come cheap either. Most of our time 'together' is chatting on AOL, emailing and phone calls in the wee hours of the morning when we're both at home.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-06 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	WOW! I wake up on a Friday morning and I see all the approvals...what a way to start the weekend VSC Rocks! I just get so excited when I see everyone else getting excited when they're approved... another step closer for all of us!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-05 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Niel&Femi @ Feb 3 2009, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow!! this is one of a great forum in this place, thanks to the originator of this forum, i really much appreciate it, we are december filer too good to have you all in here. i also enjoy all the sence of humus you have all in this place this will at least make the journey shorter for us.. i wish you all free safe journey cheers Welcome Niel&Femi, great to have you here Wish you a successful journey in as short a time as possible.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-02-03 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	For every approval we see coming from VSC, we're all just another step closer	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-30 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (John and Jeanine @ Jan 27 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where is the november 2008 K1 topic? For some reason can't find it THANKS! November 2008 Vermont filers http://www.visajourn...howtopic=158997	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-27 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Just checking in to make sure you're all still sane and havent fallen over the edge while waiting 1.2.3. 1.2.3. 1.2.3. 1.2.3. I think I'm losing it myself Have a fantastic weeke everyone & lets hold thumbs for loads of approvals so they can start getting to us December filers	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-27 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Great to have you here MissDinaDee Best of luck with your journey.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-23 01:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome Joshua Good luck with your journey it wasnt neglect, maybe just a missed posting	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-18 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome Peet, glad you found us and joined. Best of luck with your journey	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-17 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Jan 17 2009, 05:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BL2B @ Jan 16 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So right you are there Bono, it's become part of my daily routine as well... sometimes even more than once a day... so yeah, I have a spurt of depression every day when I check and it's the same as every other day BUT soon people, soon we will all be posting our approvals and looking back and laughing at how obsessed we were. it's human nature especially when you're Two hearted? Hmmm NatPatBen.... there's no emoticon showing 'being in love' like little hearts fluttering in the eyes, lol so lets look at it as two hearts beating as one.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-17 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (BonoBGood @ Jan 16 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Jan 16 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am semi-excited again. It looks like Vermont is waking up at least a little bit. The last few days have seen a nice amount of approvals, and Cali seems a little quieter....GO VERMONT GO Why do I keep checking my account on the USCIS website, even though I know it is pretty much impossible that they have even touched or will even touch it for at least another month? Oh the toooooooooooooorture........ Don't beat yourself up over that. I bet we all do that, too; I know that I do! It's become ingrained in my morning routine even though I know that I shouldn't expect anything for a few more months.... So right you are there Bono, it's become part of my daily routine as well... sometimes even more than once a day... so yeah, I have a spurt of depression every day when I check and it's the same as every other day BUT soon people, soon we will all be posting our approvals and looking back and laughing at how obsessed we were. it's human nature especially when you're	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-16 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded: " Rome ? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty. You're crazy to go to Rome . So, how are you getting there?" "We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!" "Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. " That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?" "We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome 's Tiber River called Teste." "Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a Dump, the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small, the service is surly,and they're overpriced. So, whatcha' doing when you get there?" "We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope." "That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it." A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome . "It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot. And the hotel was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job, and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!" "Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope." "Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me." "Oh, really! What'd he say ?" He said: "Where'd you get the shitty hairdo?"	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-13 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Just what we need.... a bit of humour every now and then just to keep our spirits up and keep me sane You people are amazing!	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-12 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (swiftswan @ Jan 10 2009, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got my NOA1 letter yesterday! Finally! Thank You, God!!! that is awesome swiftswan	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-10 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome Hapycloud & JLP9576 great to have you join us	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-09 03:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	December filers, you've become quiet Just checking in to make sure you're all still being positive and trying your best at being patient. Just remember, every day that goes by, is another day closer to being with our loved ones. Take care	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-06 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (BonoBGood @ Jan 4 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (beans @ Jan 3 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I would be better off to join this message board. Haha, this way I'm with people who are more in my timeframe. So, how's it going guys? Bean, wow. That's a rough scenario. I'm sorry to hear about that delay! Damn! What's the story there? Did they offer you an explaination? On the plus side of things, it seems that Vermont is stepping up their I-129F processing times. What do you all think is a reasonable expectation for us December filers? Is mid-March overly optimistic? Just a quick side-note: I've been checking this forum multiple times a day. I'm barely a month into this process and I can't say enough how much better it feels to share the experience with this community. I am glad to be a member here and everyone's support has been, is, and will continue to be invaluable. :-) - JB Beans, what an awefull delay in your journey. Strongs! Great to have you join us December filers though. Let us know what the situation was there, or did they just not give you an explanation. Bono, you filed very early December, your optimism might just pay off, lets hold thumbs for you. I'm aiming late for mine... mid June...then I have something else to get excited about when it's processed earlier	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-04 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	I just love this PurpleFrog	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-02 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome 2009 Wishing everyone an ultra fantabulous year filled with an abundance of love, joy, happiness, good health, wealth, patience and strength. May our journey on this road to our loved ones be fast and RFE free	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-01 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Dec 30 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They cashed the check!!! I'm SO happy since I was the last person who sent in my packet to get NOA1. Now I must wait until the image posts to get that blessed number from the back. Whew! I was getting concerned. Question: For NOA1 date on the timeline, do you put the date they cash the check or the date you receive the notice in the mail? Woohoo! NatPatBen another one of those 'baby steps' The NOA date on the timeline, I put the receipt date that's on the I-797C	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-30 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Welcome Roglover, nice to have you here Congrats JIM & A.D and JimandChristy Cant believe your lawyer JIM & A.D does she know what 'thought' did? I was even concerned about your NOA1 when I looked at your time line. Well we're now together on the NOA2 boat with Xaenyth and loads of other magic people. Lets all have patience and enjoy the ride into the new year! Edited by BL2B, 30 December 2008 - 01:27 AM.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-30 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	NOA1 received today Now I know how some of you felt when you shared your news with us. For those of you still waiting for yours, I'm still holding thumbs & saying prayers for you. A quick update on my timeline: 12/16/08 I-129F posted standard US Mail 12/22/08 NOA1 Receipt 12/24/08 Posted from VSC 12/29/08 Received NOA1 in the mail	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-29 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (mamaronga @ Dec 24 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GOT NOA1! What a great x-mas present it's issue date was Dec. 18th. Yay! so... now...what? How's everyone else doing? I have a question...I've heard people talk a lot about getting "Touched" ...what does that mean? CONGRATULATIONS mamaronga What an awesome xmas gift. Strongs for the next part of your journey	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-25 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Im 12000 miles away from my SO but I look on the bright side, this may just be my last Christmas on home turf. NatPatBen, those baby steps sure do feel good, enjoy each and every one of them & best of luck for the rest of your journey.	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-23 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Hello December Vermont filers It's wonderful to know that we all in the same boat here, we going to need each others support and encouragement for this looooong stretch we have ahead of us, and play the waiting game together. As long as we all just stay positive (as hard as it will be at times) together we will make it! I129F sent Tuesday 16 Dec, and holding thumbs for a NOA1 for Christmas	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2008-12-19 02:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2009 k-1 people	I'm a December 08 Vermont filer just stopping by to wish all March 09 filers a speedy journey	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-03-11 13:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Illegal x Married x Visa Journey = VISA APPROVED TODAY!	Congratulations & all the very best for the future	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-12 13:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Police Reports from South Afica	This link should help you http://www.saps.gov....d.asp?myURL=268	Kwagga	Female	South Africa	2009-01-30 07:33:00