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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
OUR CASE HAS FINALLY CLEARED THE NVC HELL!!!! 41 DAYS!!!! BUT NOW ON THE WAY TO MANILA
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
just called NVC still stuck...over 1 month now.......

Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-30 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
any news from Chris and Mara lately?
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-26 14:11:00
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QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 25 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Theglassguy @ Sep 24 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder how long before she gets hard copy and Im on my way to see her?? Im all ready looking at plane tickets online. I may just fly there on the 19th of next month. I wanted to get there early anyway. And Im sure it can not be longer the 30 days after the 1st of next month. What do you guys think??

I had brad tell me his wife got her copy with in 6 to 9 days after he was approved.

I'd wait 'til you've cleared NVC. If you're one of the unlucky who gets pulled into additional processing, it can take anywhere from 2 to 7 weeks for your file to reach the embassy. We got NOA2 on 8/27, arrived at NVC on 8/31, and didn't get out until 9/22.


yup we are still in AP at NVC since August 25th arghhhhhhh
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Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-26 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
oh oh oh.... sorry! i meant to give congrats to everyone that is moving on! cheers to you!.... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-18 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
latest udate.... the bozos at NVC still have us on AP..... the 25th will be one month... and every other time i call there they say they cant talk to me because my birthday is not in their system correctly... I cant believe it... our case seems to me to be cut and dry... no kids involved.... no criminal records for either of us... no ties to any terrorist org.... and more than adequate income level.... plenty of initial evidence... arghhhhhh

but on the upside my lady has completed her 1st day of the medical at st lukes.... we decided to go ahead and get that done even before the packet got to manila... just in case they decided on some stupid test....


hmmmm i guess i kinda sound negative today...

but I have given this whole visa process a lot of thought... it seems to me that each usc that has a petition that is more than 4 months in the system ought to have the legal right to go to any agency that has their petition and just pick one idiot that walks out of there at quitting time and harass the hell out of them.... now.. i dont want to go overboard on this... each petitioner just gets to pick 1 a week... lol.... I really think that by doing this it would speed up the process incredibly!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-18 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Sep 11 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On September 11, 2009, 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.


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Oh goodness, I burst into tears when I checked my email... and I'm here at work!

Streaks aside, I am so happy!



CONGRATS!!!!! now please just jump straight over NVC they are a pain in the A** to some of us!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-11 21:37:00
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I have an unhappy update... DOS said our file was on its way to manila... manila said they dont have it... DOS then says it is still at NVC... called NVC... they say oh sorry it is in additional processing... ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh mad.gif sad.gif mad.gif sad.gif
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-10 02:40:00
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QUOTE (Majid_Anna @ Sep 3 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Theglassguy @ Sep 3 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Majid_Anna @ Sep 3 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE WERE APPROVED!!!! OMG I can hardly type....I hope you all get an email today!!!!! I think I just ran around my house about 12 times...lol.



You know Im soooooooo Happy for yoU guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! You see I knew it was coming for you guys!!!!!!!! Now you are close to spending the rest of your life together!!!


God is Great! Thank you so much star_smile.gif star_smile.gif I know! You said it! I can't wait for us to spend the rest of our lives together....am I dreaming????? innocent.gif

QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Sep 3 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Majid_Anna @ Sep 3 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE WERE APPROVED!!!! OMG I can hardly type....I hope you all get an email today!!!!! I think I just ran around my house about 12 times...lol.


Congratulations!!! smile.gif



Thanks Sam star_smile.gif You're next good.gif


Congrats! based on last week you should get your hard copy in about a week... then just a few days later the nvc letter! Good luck!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-09-03 10:39:00
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QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Aug 31 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Aug 31 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody, well in 1 weeks time after receiving the noa2 email.. I received the hardcopy noa2 and then I called NVC they already had the case file, gave me the case number, then today I got the NVC Letter!!!!

I know what a hard thing it is to wait... but take a little comfort that the rest of the process seems very streamlined and working very good and quick!


You called upon receiving the hardcopy and they already had it? Wow, that's quick. smile.gif Good stuff.



Actually, I Received the Email on monday, then I called the NVC on friday, they had it then. I got the hardcopy on saturday. then I got the letter from NVC on monday... NOW... I am am kinda caught unprepared coz I need to print and assemble the proofs for an on going relationship... but she and I are both working on that coz she is doing part of it on her end... she already has most of the hotel receipts, boarding passes, and pictures.. from my 2nd and 3rd visit...

GOOD LUCK TO EVERY ONE!!!!!
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Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-31 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
Hi everybody, well in 1 weeks time after receiving the noa2 email.. I received the hardcopy noa2 and then I called NVC they already had the case file, gave me the case number, then today I got the NVC Letter!!!!

I know what a hard thing it is to wait... but take a little comfort that the rest of the process seems very streamlined and working very good and quick!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-31 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
QUOTE (Majid_Anna @ Aug 29 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Aug 29 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone!

now dont throw any rocks my way but I want to give an update... I got my N0A2 email monday, 8/24 I called NVC Friday, 8/28. Spoke to a very nice woman there who told me that our petition had arrived there on 8/26. and she gave me the new case number... then today in the mail I got the NOA2 hard copy....

Dennis



Rocks??? wacko.gif Why would we? That's wonderful news! I hope everything continues to move quickly...it's a wonderful weekend for you!



yeah... I understand how frustrating the wait is... and there have been times that I wanted to throw rocks or something at somebody...lol... but I will just keep updating you all on the steps along the way....

Honestly, as the Petitioner, the first part of all this really was a burden for me..because I was so worried that I had screwed up something in the paperwork... but now that we have the noa2, that part of the burden has been lifted.. but now I really feel sorry for my lady, because now the burden is primarily on her. As the rest of the steps, she is really going to have to do them... My plan right now is to go to manila to attend the interview with her, that way at least I can shoulder that part of the load or at least help her carry it....

sorry just random thoughts.....

and again good luck to everyone, and to chris and mara I wish for you guys double luck.....

Dennis
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-29 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
hi everyone!

now dont throw any rocks my way but I want to give an update... I got my N0A2 email monday, 8/24 I called NVC Friday, 8/28. Spoke to a very nice woman there who told me that our petition had arrived there on 8/26. and she gave me the new case number... then today in the mail I got the NOA2 hard copy....

Dennis
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-29 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers

[/quote]

Hello Theglassguy,
Thanks for sharing your opinion but as an answer of your question,I have to say,I don't really think the RFE is about the time knowing each other like you thought, because we have known each other for 16 years ( I mean since November 1993)and there are photos which were taken in 1993 & 1994,family members' letters about our relation both between 1993-1995 and our coming reunion in 2007 etc...We have really a long story and it was written in details with proofs and sent them.
I think we sent all proofs about our hard relationship & deep love... I don't know what the missing info is..wait and see,I hope the hard copy of RFE'll come a.s.a.p...

Sam and Ben;
Thank you for your concern..I'm thinking the same reasons about RFE like you do,it's about something like missing signature,missing doc.,wrong date..etc. I've got nothing to do except waiting silently..but can't help wondering so much..!!!

I hope deeply, nobody'll run into this problem named RFE and get their NOA2 easily & quickly.
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IMHO... and not trying to butt in... but.. the main thing is that you have met in person and have proof of that during the 2 year window prior to submitting your I-129f... so if your noa1 date is april 1st, 2009 you must have been physically together between the dates of, april 1st, 2007 ~ april 1st, 2009. if the last time you were together was march 30, 2007 you are outside the window and not valid..... that sux but it is the way the rule is written.
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-25 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
Yeah the Sunday date kinda threw me too but hey I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth or any other orifice for that matter lol just happy to get it. now to wait for the hard copy!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-24 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
thanks to all and goodluck to those still waiting!
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-24 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
well so far I got this email:


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC*********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 23, 2009, 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.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-24 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
NOA2 today!!!!!!!!!! goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif goofy.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-24 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
he he! I should change my screen name to king lurker.... lol but everyone has noticed the march aproval dates?..... I hope that means in the next 30 days some of us will be celebrating!....

I will be in Manila to see my baby in 7 days kicking.gif I just wish the flight was shorter and cheaper...



Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-07-05 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
egypt would be really cool!..as long as nobody is shooting across the nile lol... I would love to go but the middle east seems to be so unpredictable I would just hate to take the chance... besides there is a lot of cool stuff here that I want to show her! cool.gif
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-06-09 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
good morning to all of our fellow Aprilites... I 1st want to say that I am probably the worlds worst lurker... but hey there is a lot of good info on this site to be read.. but I have noticed that WE April filers are about the quietest month of the bunch... But It looks like our NOA2 time is closing in on us... There has been a run on mid February NOA2s in the last week.. Does that mean we are like 45 days out?... I hope so for all of us..

Me and Dane are going to be together for a week starting next sunday... its been almost 4 months since we have seen each other.. I am so excited..

We plan to spend a lot of time going over all of the things that she will be expected to do once the case reaches the Embassy... I wish that we had the luxury of being together when she is going thru all of that... but with work and responsibilites and limited vacation time...well you know...

this LDR stuff is tough... the waiting... the being apart.. ughhhhh!!!! oh yeah and having to fight off the urge to HATE the USCIS!.. I know it is just a bunch of workin stiffs just tryin to make ends meet..just like the rest of us.. but D%#N IT! THEY are the ones that hold every one of our lives in their hands.. TOO MUCH POWER in one place... oh sorry...just a little ranting there..

Anyway, come on April bro's and sis's lets get this thread up to speed...

D&D


Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-06-08 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 Filers
Hello everyone, Im throwing our hat in the ring as well, we filed the first week of april and recieved noa1 on the 7th.

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Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-05-08 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports6+ months waiting Club
lol My fiance and I always joke that they are taking so long, hoping that we will quit the process and break up so they wont have to do any work. They sit around for a couple of years doing nothing............

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quote name='wrb0823' date='Oct 23 2008, 05:01 PM' post='2328895']
I can't even BELIEVE how idiotic it is!!!

I think they are trying to drive us INSANE so the foreigner's wont want to come here and marry us!!!!
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RobinaFemalePakistan2009-02-07 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSHE GOT THE VISA!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!
Huge congratulations to you! I'm so thrilled for you both star_smile.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2009-09-29 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!!
Congratulations on your VISA and best wishes to you and your new life! I love reading these positive posts, thanks so much for sharing and keeping the hope strong for those still in process!!!!! cool.gif
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2009-12-02 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDevasating News
Your story is so sad and I'm so sorry you've had to face such a huge hurddle. Hang tough and hopefully you'll find a way to make this work out for you! Are you still in love with your fiance or was this a "deal-breaker" for you?
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2009-12-08 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Good Luck!!!
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2010-01-13 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe have an Interview Date!!
Carolyn

I had no problems at all getting the visa to Pakistan. I applied for a one time visit in July for the wedding and received it back within a week and then applied in December for a multi-visit visa (to save money in the long run) that is good until 2014 and again received it back within a week. I went through the embassy in D.C.

My husband speaks pretty good English but feels that he can explain in better detail his feelings and our relationship in his native language. And if the CO is abusive he can at least feel comfortable in the language and give the appropriate answers. I believe the Urdu interviewers will also ask if they speak English and determine their level of English during the interview as well...but it's really a personal decision. I think what matters most is the comfort level of the person being interviewed....sometimes a native language can provide extra confidence and peace of mind.

I originally intended on visiting Pakistan again when he had his interview but had some professional obligations come up that I knew would end up conflicting with the interview date (i.e. February) so decided to visit for two weeks over the new year instead. Multiple visits secure our proof of bona fide relationship...not to mention we miss the @#$@ out of each other. LOL

I've also heard from many Pakistani interviewees that if the USC goes to the interview it can be brutal because your interviewed separately and they try to find conflicting answers and make it harder for approval...but then others have had good experiences so it really must depend on the CO's and the political climate at the time.

When is your interview? I'm so excited for you and hope it all goes well and you get your Visa soon....this waiting game can be brutal!!
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2010-01-14 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe have an Interview Date!!

I am going to have my husband do his interview in English so they know he and I can communicate well. Also I plan to be at his interview.

I have a question for you. Did you have any problems getting your Visa to Pakistan? It used to be really easy. For a while they were giving Americans a hard time getting Visa's. One of my friends had her passport and Visa fee returned by the Pakistani Embassy in New York because they wouldn't give her a Visa even though they had done it before.


BellaChele68FemalePakistan2010-01-14 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe have an Interview Date!!
Hey all! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I flew to Pakistan to ring in the new year with my husband, and after 22 hours of traveling home to the U.S. I turned on my cell and found an e-mail from the NVC giving us an Interview date for Asim!!!!!!!!!!!!!! February 4th at 8 a.m......we're both a nervous wreck and thrilled that this day has finally come. :thumbs:

There are contradictory stories on picking English vs. Urdu in the interview process. He would be more comforable speaking Urdu, but I've heard the Pakistani interviewers are more harsh than the American interviewers. Any input anyone has would be more than welcome. I won't be attending the interview because of employment reasons.

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BellaChele68FemalePakistan2010-01-13 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!
Congrats!!!!! :thumbs:
BellaChele68FemalePakistan2010-07-10 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa interview APPROVED!

I'm too happy, I don't even know what to say. SO relieved, SO excited!!


Thats great guys congradulations I hope I can soon say we are together again Take Care
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-01-14 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat is up with the VSC

I have been following this thread for a while now. I am also an Oct. filer, Oct. 15. The last time they "touched" my file was Oct. 19. I am seriously starting to lose my calm with these folks! What are they doing in that office, playing bridge?!!!

Hello

Sorry to bother you but was wondering if you guys have learned or heard whats going on with the October applicants

Thanks for your help
Good luck God Bless

Dale
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-04 08:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat is up with the VSC

I have been following this thread for a while now. I am also an Oct. filer, Oct. 15. The last time they "touched" my file was Oct. 19. I am seriously starting to lose my calm with these folks! What are they doing in that office, playing bridge?!!!

Yes I agree with you I sent mine October 20. Certainly makes you want to call and ask what the heck is going on. Good Luck to you God Bless
DaleB
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-02 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK 1 Visa
Does anyone know whats going with Ict. 09 filings at the Vermont Center HELP PLEASE
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-07 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK 1 Visa
I file the I 129F 3 months and 3 weeks ago should I just continue to wait or should I call USCIS
Please respond
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-13 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK 1 Visa
What happens with the K 1 that after all the weight and frustration and you fail?
What's the next step?
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-15 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow Long Is long Enough

Have you created an account on USCIS website to check on status?
https://egov.uscis.g...is/Dashboard.do

yes I have done that just says initial review

Thanks however
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-17 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow Long Is long Enough
I sent the I 129 in 10/20/09 received NOA 1 on 10/23/09 since that time I have heard nothing its been almost 4 months. I just keep waiting I guess? what I read here is it doesn't do any good call? So tell me what is there left?

Thanks for anything you can tell me
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-17 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK 1 Visa
Its been 4 months for me no word since NOA1 Where do we go from here? Continue to wait
Are there any others like us Here?
DaleBMalePhilippines2010-02-19 13:36:00