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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just curious, does anyone know if all the AOS apps go to a field office? We have a MSC number, which to this day is not in the USCIS system so I have no way of knowing the status unless I get Julian to call.

 

I assume it's because ours hasn't been picked up yet (just collecting dust like the K-1), but the whole process is confusing to me. Is it just hit or miss who gets interviewed and who doesn't?

 

I just called about my RFE that was mailed on the 23rd and got told that family based applications are generally processed at your local visa office - for me that's Baltimore - but that any RFEs are mailed from the National Visa Center in Missouri. I think someone's bring it to us on horse back!!! 


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

The card arrived yesterday: wheeeeee! Such a great feeling to be done with USCIS for 2 whole years. Just in time to shift gears and start getting ready for the baby. dancin5hr.gif

 

YAY!!! Happy for you dancin5hr.gif


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 06:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

 

So.... you wait for 9 months and get nothing... you give them a poke to say you're still waiting and they are processing dates after yours... and THEN they decide they want more evidence. I sincerely hope it's something and nothing.

 

Yep...pretty much sums it up!!! Really praying it's something small and that it arrives tomorrow so I don't go crazy all weekend not knowing!!! God is still in control :D


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-23 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Finally some movement...well if you can count our application being outwith normally processing times and putting in a service request as movement!!! Praying for a quick response dancin5hr.gif

Well...I got the quick response I prayed for...unfortunately it's come in the form of an email saying I have a RFE on the way cray5ol.gif Just called but they couldn't tell me over the phone so I have to wait for the letter to arrive!!! 


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-23 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Finally some movement...well if you can count our application being outwith normally processing times and putting in a service request as movement!!! Praying for a quick response dancin5hr.gif


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congratulations!!! 

 

And.....we just got the same email last night! Wheee! It's funny how this seems so much less life-changing than the I-129F petition approval, even though it's a much bigger deal. Aaron is a permanent resident: YAY!

 

Super! dancin5hr.gif I got excited yesterday when I went to get the mail and saw a USCIS envelope...it was just my NOA1 for the AP since we decided to go ahead and apply for that...just in case!!! Excited knowing that people are getting the GC approvals though...means it's got to happen soon dancin5hr.gif


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-18 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Woo hoo! I just got the email that Rob's card is in production! As of last week, he was still at the NBC, so either they transferred him to Chicago and he got approved there, or NBC processed the paperwork. Either way, I'm anxious for the card to arrive and for us to be free of USCIS for at least another year and 9 months.

Awesome news!!! I'm sure we'll all be receiving those emails in the next few weeks...feeling positive!!


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Great to hear all went well...Dulles is the most likely for us to be going in/out of so if we have to use AP i'll make sure I get an I-94!!! Did you have a good time? 

 

I called again today and was told, again, that we're within processing time - yeah according to the update that was last done on May 31st!!! I know why the don't update the system more...it means more cases would be out of normal processing time!!! I'm expecting it will be in the next month though! Jason thinks it will arrive in the mail on September 17th because it's citizenship day!!! I am going to get the AP application away just in case though!

 

How's everyone doing on the job front? I'm thankful I have one...that's all i'm saying! ClockWatch2.gif

 

 

Well it's good news that you may not have to worry about interview but frustrating that it just takes so long!

 

I returned to the US yesterday so thought I'd just mention here what the process was like since none of us seem to have a green card yet. I had my advanced parole letter, no problem at all in Manchester airport - they are very familiar with the document and it says clearly that it is authorises a carrier to transport me without liability. In Dulles, the first desk inspection was a little confusing. I'd been told I didn't need I-94 on the plane since they don't do them anymore. I'd clearly read before I left that I needed one so I checked in the immigration hall.. 'No, we stopped using them 4 months ago', I was told. Got to the desk - 'you need an I-94!' Half way through finger-printing, the officer just gave all my documents to me so I wandered off to get my bags and custom inspection and was told there I have to follow the signs to B. Very little information and explanation - don't know if they simply assume we've done it before. However, secondary inspection staff were lovely - they pointed out that my alien registration number was wrong on the letter and I had the number of a Vietnamese woman!!! (Couldn't believe I missed that having scrutinized again and again my paperwork!) But they cleared it all for me and let me through - they even had a sense of humour about it! I'm going back to the UK in October so will contact USCIS and ask them to change it. No other evidence was required even though I'd taken a wallet full of documents and ID.

 

For those of you planning to use an AP, it seems to me that your experience will depend very much on which routes you take. Some smaller airports around the world seem unfamiliar with the document and that can cause some delay. For Manchester - Washington, the process is very straight forward. I was in secondary inspection less than 15 minutes.

 

Shezita

 


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

No more updates!! Just called again and still go the 'working on October 6th' answer!! They advised me to go ahead and apply for AP to travel in DECEMBER since it's still free to do so while you have a pending I-485!! Can't imagine not having the GC by then, but since it takes a few months for the AP, I think i'll go ahead and just do it! idea9dv.gif


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-17 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Nothing here either! Rob and I are moving next week, so it looks like we'll be putting in an address change request. I was hoping to not do that, as I'm paranoid about something getting lost, but I guess we have no choice.

 

We moved in April and had to update it - I got a confirmation letter at our new address so seems to have worked just fine! 

 

I just called to see if there's anything new to find out as the last update online for Baltimore says as of April 30th they were working on applications from October 6th!!! I'm totally fine most days, but now and again I just get this longing to have that stupid green card in my purse!!! 


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-12 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Yeah all this waiting is kinda crazy! I sometimes forget that we're still waiting for the GC...then I think about my new nephew in Scotland and how I can't just hop on a plane and go visit! crying.gif  How is everyone feeling in terms of settling in? I have mixed moments! Sometimes I feel totally integrated - like when I got paid! Sometimes I still feel like an alien rofl.gif  

 

With the whole credit thing, we have a joint bank account and just before I came over Jason got an additional credit card on his account. So I have a CC with my name on it, but the account's not in my name so it doesn't give me a credit history huh.png We haven't bought anything on credit yet but the next big purchase we're just going to do payments on so we can put it in my name and get a bit of a history built up that way. The way I see it - I WANT a credit history as it'll make me feel more like a regular person here, but I don't really NEED it - everything can just go in Jason's name! There is that independent streak in me that wants my own credit score tho!!

 

Anyone working on there first 4th of July plans? Jason's mother and one of his nephews are coming to DC to visit with us and we're having a mini staycation!! Looking forward to the fireworks in DC energy.gif 


SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-30 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

1 week to go to our second wedding, why on earth we decided to have a second wedding we have no idea. Still we're almost there, Saturday next week everyone will be stuffed with lovely food and we'll be able to relax again :) May the fourth be with us! ;)


ENJOY!!! We're having a reception when we go to Scotland for Christmas!! Enjoy Hawaii too!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-26 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
WOW...the excitement a different colored circle can bring into your life!!!!! Our case status has changed to Initial Review :rofl: At least we are on the USCIS radar!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-26 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

nicely done... I wish you well in your life. Sometimes our life takes unexpected detours and ends up being the right road.

Terri
(F)


Exactly...sometimes we have to wait a while to understand the 'why' but there's always a reason!! Thank you :-)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-17 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

That's fantastic Sarah!! Details please :D Nothing here so far...


Thanks! It's completely God's provision...met a guy a couple times at the church we'd been visiting, he heard I was job hunting, said I should call his wife who is a Marketing Director of an Estate Agency. I called and met her the next week. She then forwarded my resume with a personal recommendation to all the independent agents on the books of their 4 DC area market centers. One emailed me and after 3 weeks of phone interview, personality testing, reviews and meetings she's taking me on as her Executive Assistant/Operations Manager (title to be confirmed!!!)!!!

A lot of the agents are at the stage of having too much work and looking to create a team so i'm her first hire and the idea is that 80% of her workload comes to me, then as the business grows, I will take on assistants to take 80% of my work!!! It's something I would never have thought to go for and I have no experience or training but she's putting faith in my skills and abilities and I start Monday!!!!! I'm so excited, and daunted, and nervous, and overwhelmed - i'm even getting an office with walls and a door AND business cards :rofl:

My advice - tell everyone you meet you are looking for work!!! :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-17 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Thank you Lord...still to be confirmed in writing but I HAVE A JOB!!! I start on Monday so time to enjoy the last few days of freedom!!! :-D
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-16 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Got the SS#, but our numbers still don't show up on the USCIS site. Anyone know why? Our numbers start with MSC. Posted Image


Ours is MSC also. Not sure why it wouldn't be online tho...have you called USCIS to check your status? Maybe call and ask them about checking online :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-08 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Funny thing, after all that waiting separately, we didn't even realize that we could check our AOS case online, just like we did with the K1 haha.
So the update is that On March 4th they received our response to their RFE and we should receive a decision within 60 days. Pretty neat.
You know, waiting together is so much easier.


Great news!! When did you send your application in?
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-30 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I concur, my biometrics was in Alexandria, VA and the processing office is a short drive away in Fairfax.

Not yet, mainly been following the ACC and been to a few games at UVA - I married into UVA (mainly football and basketball), Jets and Yankees. On the flip side, Heather married into Chelsea FC :D


Haha...I married into Miami Heat so it's been pretty excited recently! We're going to the game on the 10th against Washington Wizards...I got tickets for a surprise gift for Jason 3 rows back from the Heat bench and I have to admit i'm about as excited as he is now!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-26 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks for that Gavin - stupid question but how did you know that your AOS case had been transferred? And, if you haven't been notified that it's been transferred, does that mean it's still in Chicago do you think?



Echo the thanks to Gavin...

I can't remember how I found out mine was in Baltimore. It says on USCIS it's at NBC but I know when I called to ask about it they said it was in Baltimore, which is where I had my biometrics so i'm guessing that where you have your biometrics is where your file gets transferred...? My friend who married a Knoxvillian did all his stuff thru Nashville!! Hope that helps :D

On a side note...anyone follow the NBA??? :D
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-26 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hey all...just wondering if anyone has any insight to the timing of the GC processing?? We're working on a wee plan and wondering if we'll have it by July!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-25 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Nice to see everyone progressing. :D

I finally have a NOA for my EAD having had to resubmit it. Out of curiosity, as I know some people have to do more than one in the past, how many biometric appointments have y'all had to do? I've had one for AOS, so I was just wondering if I'd have to do another for EAD.

Thanks Gav


Great news!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-22 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Trust Maryland to be different!! The next one I get will probably expire with the 2 year conditional green card!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congrats! Rob just got his license this weekend too!

Awesome! Mine expires the same date as the work permit...have to renew when I get the GC...is Rob the same?

Congrats! Rob just got his license this weekend too!

Awesome! Mine expires the same date as the work permit...have to renew when I get the GC...is Rob the same?
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
YAAAAYYYYYYY passed my driving test!!!!! One more step along the journey :-D
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
YAY just passed the driving theory test!!! Driving test on Monday :unsure:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-08 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I was told yesterday that Baltimore are working on applications from JULY!!!!! Sooooo thankful to be here, married and actually getting on with life during this wait :-)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-07 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Wow that was fast...new SS card arrived today with my change of name...YAY!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-02 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
YAY! I was told previously that I would need my GC in order to change my last name on my SS card as I got it in my maiden name before we had the marriage certificate...just went to chance it with the EAD card and bingo! I will have my married SS card next week :dance: Next step...driving test!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-27 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I'm just waiting for the all clear before I make a trip. It feels like it's been ages - looking to go back for a week before starting work but I'm not sure that's going to tie in too neatly. We have 2 weddings in the UK this year and would like to go to both of them! How about you?


I'd love to go back for a wee trip in May when my new nephew and also cousin's child are both due an entry into the world but it's probably not going to be possible! We're looking at going for two weeks over Christmas and New Year and having a wedding reception for all our Scottish peeps then :dance: By then the new family members will be doing slightly more than sleeping, crying and pooping anyway!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-23 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
So has anyone got any plans or thoughts of visits back to their motherland?!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-22 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just an update, USCIS managed to lose my I-765. So I have to get some more photos taken and resubmit! Glad they have the AOS, I would like to see that it's been touched though, that'll probably in another 3 months I guess.

Nightmare! Hope it all moves quickly for you once you resubmit
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-22 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Ok maybe I'm being a bit thick here.... my status on USCIS webpage has moved from Initial Review to Card/Document Production and it says the following:



On February 21, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you
receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document,
travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant.
You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.



Anyone know what it means? At what point can we apply for posts?


I think it is best to wait until you have the card but mine was approved on the 11th and that is the date shown on the card so it is valid from the date of approval :yes:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-22 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey all, Julian and I were married on the 8th, things have been great! He went to get his SS# this week and the AOS paperwork is going out in the mail tomorrow. For those who are ahead, I see some have had their Work and Travel approved. How did it take for you all? Just trying to get an idea of when he can get to work, I know he is eager.


A wedding photo for you all (Sorry, can't seem to post here from FB!)

Photo for my Feb Forum Friends


STUNNING!!! Congratulations and welcome to married life! My EAD took 60 days to approve. It was approved on the 11th and my card arrived in the mail yesterday :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-20 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Another update! USPS have picked my EA card and I have a tracking number...expected delivery date is 2/19...a year to the day after Jason proposed!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-15 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I think you'll have the card within a week or two, so I would think you would be fine looking for jobs now. It is up to the employer if they take you on before your card arrives - If you want to be completely safe though, wait for the card.

Thanks for the advice :-) another update came thru today saying it's been mailed so yeah I'm just gonna wait. We're going away for the holiday wknd anyway...might even be waiting for me when we get home!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-15 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Ok so my status was updated again today :-) It reads "On February 14, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you." Not sure if we actually have to have it in hand to start a job or if our word is enough?!? Any thoughts or knowledge on that one??
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-14 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congrats! I've got my fingers crossed for Rob to get his EAD soon. He actually had an interview with a web design and marketing company (they know of his immigration status, so they won't hire him without EAD). They seem interested in him, so the sooner that card comes, the sooner we'll have a two income household.


That's great :dance: I have been getting my resume ready to post on Monster and have a few things in mind to apply for :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-14 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hope to hear lot more news from everyone soon :-) It'll be interesting to share job hunting stories!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-12 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Woohoo!!! I can work!!! Case status was updated today and the work authorization has been approved :-)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-12 15:32:00