Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVAL!!!	QUOTE (thongd4me @ Sep 7 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ????? ???????, ????????, ???????. But mostly, we wish you an easy and short interview.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-09-07 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED	Well Done!!!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-09-22 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!	Sweeet	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-09-20 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Woman in Ukraine + Man in Los Angeles = How Long for K1 ???	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 7 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mailwiz @ Oct 7 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If a man from Los Angeles, CA meets a woman in Ukraine, how long is the wait for a K-1 visa? Is there a U.S. Gov't site where I can find the (current) approximate processing time, or is it better to use some of the examples on this website as a guide? One example on this site suggests that eight months from the initial filing to the time when both are living together in California is an approximate time line. Please feel free to share some links or personal experience to answer my question. If more info is needed, please ask. Thank you! Where you or your fiancee live makes little if any difference for the petition. Kiev is pretty fast about doing interviews so that makes a difference. For good measure figure 6-8 months from the time you file the petition until she arrives here. Agreed. If you check out time lines for others over the recent past, I would guess at 6 to 8 months.Good luck.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-10-08 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	USCIS Online Case Status Service	Our GC case has the correct information online, as does the AP and EAD. The initial visa case number still shows pending though	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-10-24 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!	Congrats	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-12-01 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	noa number	QUOTE (leith@Ievgeniia @ Dec 2 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i seen that my check cleared the bank 2day on the i129F application but i have not recieve any email or letter from gov't with noa number. will they stamp the number on the check? or how long do you have to wait after the check being cashed before they notify you with the number? i guess we are off and running now!! It can take some time for the snail mail notice to go out. Our status on the USCIS web-site never did change from in process either. Getting the number from the back of the check might be easiest if you can make it out, but hang in there - the notice will come along.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-12-03 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	translation of birth certificate	You are OK. Go with what you have.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2009-12-07 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	k1 VISA APPROVED!	After the gunshots, you have to change your VJ name to dangergirl or something. Congratulations!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-02-04 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC phone number always busy???	No, NVC has not online system to check status. You are referring to USCIS. Don't expect any online service from NVC. If you want to reach them, call during off hours like late at night. Absolutely correct - I was confusing the two. Sorry to the OP	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-08 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC phone number always busy???	Hello Dear VJers, I am trying to call NVC's 603-334--0700 to check on my NOA2 but this number has been busy all morining and there is now weblink to check a status of NOA2. Are other alternative to check NOA2 status at NVC? Why don't they just create a link on their website where we can check the status of NOA2? It doesn't seem to be too much of a big deal to do this, or is it? Thanks in advance for any advice... HandA You can set up an account to check the status. The bad news is that sometimes the updates are a little slow. We have been married a year and our status is still pending on the system. Also, the info you get on the phone is scripted, and sometimes wrong.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-08 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Notification and 129F	We received two or three duplicate notices that the file was sent on.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-09 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Second time around	RAH!!! Devil Dawg. Yes, Anna saw the typical DI and the "trash in the highway" and she saw the all famous Squad Bay "House of Pain" I explained to her the "Cat box" at PI. lol, lol, She saw the "Gold Foot prints". Very much the same situation as you. Had to explain everything. I was in 1982-1992. Just before the wall came down. Yes, my son went to the class you spoke of. He was going to pull embassy duty but got excepted to Mecap instead. Anna wants to see the Drill team when she comes here. I have a friend at Barracks 1 that can arrange for us to see them. The day we were there, they had two in blues and i saw two more in ultils which is rare at a embassy and that was this past Jan. Anna being the "pyschologist" began to understand our marine "ocd" ways,lol. Best of Luck Semper FI David Back atcha brother. PM me if you ever want to chat in real time.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-07 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Second time around	Well, the reason i made the choice for the having the lawyer was purely to have a second set of eyes on the application and if we hit some complication there is no additional cost to me as to have them follow up also. I had used this attorney before in my first case and one thing this attorney's office does is have some one meet Anna and go over the file and tutor her before the actual interview. This attorney is good and has been in business many years. This is all he does. I fully understand it will not speed up many case in any way. First Time you did not go to Kiev, you went to Warsaw Poland. Back then, you got your Visa then same day as interview and were free to travel that same day. I am not sure now if they still require a round trip ticket or not still? I have not seen anyone mention that? David We had a ticket, but it isn't required. Honestly no one asked at the embassy about it. DOn't worry about interview stuff until you start getting notices anyway. I would like to thank you for posting. You and your wife am i sure have helped many in this process. I have read many of your post's before i posted. If i remember correctly you had dinner with someone from Vermont and describe it very well. As i have stated I am a computer engineer. In this process now during the digital age I am so confused as to why? they USCIS as not gone to a digital submission for these visa's? It would seem this would speed up the process 10 fold. Think of it, If "we" are having to input this info into the system that in and of itself would save time not to mention the FBI could begin to run the check at that point. You culd have checks and balances in the system and even a "red flag" notice. Just food for thinking. I hope i get luck and match your timline but i am prepare to wait it out. I was pleased to that you think Anna and i will have no problems. My mind set has always been prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I will tell a funny story here about Anna and Me. As i told she is a psychologist and I am a computer engineer and a non active US Marine. I have been out for a long while but old habits die hard. My yougest son in a Crew Chief on a Marine Cobra Squadron now. While in Kiev Anna and I walked by the Embassy. She stopped and looked. Anna asked me "Who are those military men?" I laughed and told her "US Marines" I had no idea she did not know about Uncle Sam's Mis Guided Children (USMC) I greeted my fellow Marines "oooooo" and then the Marine returned "rah" i told him "outstanding Devil Dawg" Anna notice that quickly. She asked me "what was that?" She asked me "What military were you in David" I smiled and told her "You are looking at it" I did not realize this would spark her thinking and she wanted to know now. As we hung out in and around the square we went to get some coffee. She was asking questions about my life during this time and she had shock as i told her what I had seen and how i was trained. I told her later I would show her a video of it and she could see it. SO, youtube to the rescue, Anna was able to see first hand boot camp Video's. She was stunned. She asked me "Why are they so rude and harsh?" LOL LOL LOL Oh my God! I told her "Anna they have a plan and that plan has worked for years and for sure produces a proven product" You have to remember, Anna and from her background and training had seen nothing like this before. I told her "I have one more video you can watch on youtube. Then she saw the silent drill team. At first, many people miss the whole point of that. A squad , many Marines, moving as one, one sound, total perfect. Also, if you decide to watch them notice they are all the same size. Anna told me after watching this "I see more of you now and understand your actions" One of Anna's questions has always been to me "why am i so detailed?" I gave her the building a home example and have to have a plan. For me and her, it was quite simple to build our file because i had been building it for a while. I had everithing. I knew to keep all reciepts while there and plane boarding passes. While there we went and had her birth cert translated. I hope you and your wife continue to have a happy life and all success to you and her. David As a former Marine, I have had a few of these conversations with my wife too First, her uncle was a Soviet era "marine" (a sailor), and we had to sort all that out at dinner one night. Then the discussion about why the guys at the embassy (we only saw one Marine in Kiev) are mostly contract security. The situation is even more pronounced in Minsk, where the US Marines are all inside the embassy, presumably as a security measure - with militsia surrounding the embassy on the street, and contractors on the exterior gates. Try explaining that the embassy Marines actually went to an etiquette and manners class - to make them appear less like the attack dogs that they are	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-07 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Second time around	Well, Anna and I have spoken for over two years. I wanted some one in my life but, I wanted to make sure things were different the second time around. Anna and I have no reason to commit fraud. I do not have time for that and do not want another fruad in my life for sure. If anything, it shows I can and I will uphold my end of the deal as I did in the past. I hired the same attorney that did my first K-1 visa because we attached my first k-1 to it to show that i did uphold every point of the visa. It is the people who do it legally that have to pay the price of sins of others. I wish all the best to all here. David I think slow and steady is the best thing, and you seem to be on the right track. You no doubt already know that one meeting is worth about 1,000 email and phone calls. Keep in mind all the legal ways you can protect yourself too, if need be. How did you meet?	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-06 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WHich POE'S give a ead card or do they still do that	For a K-1 the stamp is not valid work authorization. Get married and file the AOS along with an EAD. The K-1 is not a work visa. The good news is that EAD comes pretty fast.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-03-28 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved	Congrats!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-05-04 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	To Use or Not to use	i did my 1st two myself, but if its your 3rd id say pay the 2k and get an attorney. lolly has been pretty good so far. Thanks for the drive-by! Care to tell us about all three? That might make interesting reading.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-06-05 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Tracking Number for Visa in Kiev	We picked up in Kiev, but I think had problems with the numbers too. I recall that the first visit got us a correct number, and everything was fine after that. There is a working number, and like Gary says, it IS Ukraine	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-06-10 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WHAT A JOKE =(	Your time is coming soon. DOn't lose hope when you are in the home stretch.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-11-02 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Russia / VSC Filing	Does anyone have any up to date information / timelines for Russia / July. I have looked and sorted through the timelines available. But i think there are many of you who read this wonderful website, but do not participate - it is successful only by those who help. I personally need your help : anyone with mid to late July VSC filing for K1 to Baltic Countries or Russia. Has anyone received a NOA2 ? It seems as though other countries are far ahead of Russia, (Columbia NOA2s were approved in early October from same filing period). please participate, if you are an 'anonymous' user. This is a terrific website and forum. More users, make it more successful ! God Bless all of you. I suggest you ask a question in the Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus forum. You might get info. from members there that helps you. Cheers	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-11-13 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	USCIS Service Center	Duplicate topics in this forum removed.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-11-22 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Pre Wedding Before Leave US	We had a family get-together, but Ukranian culture doesn't call for any big production. Since we married here, her family had no chance to be present - so the party to wish us well was a great send off.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-11-28 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Happy Holidays	Happy holidays and HANG IN THERE to all at this stage of the process. The real adventure is just beginning!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-12-26 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	visa in hand finally yeeeaaah...	Congratulations!!!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-12-26 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA 2 Apooved	Congrats and Merry Christmas!	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-12-26 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Does a 2nd Petition Delay Processing	I agree with Penguin. Are there IMBRA issues, for example? Criminal background stuff could be a factor (but might not have been if your ex was here already). It really does depend.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-12-26 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	USCIS Big Fat Liars	Last warning folks, stop the baiting and provocation please.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-01-09 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Packet 3 disaster	Moved to K-1 forum from Removing Conditions	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-12-22 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	When to call embassy?	Moving to the K-1 forum	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-01-21 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC 's response to congressman inquiry	Personal attack removed. Continued attacks will result in administrative action. Edited by Brad and Vika, 17 February 2011 - 10:11 PM.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-02-17 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC - No petitions processed on Febr 15 ?	Personal attack removed - administrative action taken.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-02-18 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC - No petitions processed on Febr 15 ?	Posts containing personal attacks removed. Further violations of TOS will result in thread bans or other administrative action.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-02-17 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Process Started!	Moved to K-1 filing and progress from K-1 information forum.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-02-24 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC	Tom, I think you are doing fine. Most folks seem to send WAY too much evidence and extra stuff. We bound nothing and had zero trouble at the petition stage.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2010-02-07 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	She's Coming Today! Finally!	Congratulations! Now the fun really begins.	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-03-17 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Age Difference for K-1. Comments Welcome.	Topic moved from Introducing Our Members Forum	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-03-04 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	YESSSS...... Approved today	Good for you! Congrats	Brad and Vika	Male	Ukraine	2011-05-04 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Approved	Premature to be thinking of booking a flight now. The petition has been approved buy now the visa has to be approved. I know you are excited and anxious to be reunited but just bite the bullet and wait a little longer. If you haven't already start making sure you have everything ready to submit to the consulate. Congrats.	belinda63	Female	Iran	2010-01-14 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	transit visas and flight issues for Kenyans on K-1	Good place to check is visa Note that he is not considered a resident of the US with the K-1 visa, he has to have the green card.	belinda63	Female	Iran	2010-08-09 12:43:00