ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures-october 2007 filer VERMONT
QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GUYSSS

i have some awesome news to share with yall...

I got an email this morning at 4:45 am... from CRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

that our i130 was approved. we had no touches.. last touch was 2/24/08 and now it is 4/21/08


Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 19, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.



i was sleeping.. i got a TEXT MESSAGE on my phone from yahoo sayin i have an email from CRIS .. my heart started beating. i almost fell off my BED!! i ran to the compute and checkhed our email acct and WALA!!!!! an email from CRIS.. i checked the case status online and our i130 was apprvoed but NO ACTION on the i129f.. same date 2/24/08...

im s thankful to GOD! im sure eveyrone wil be getin their apprvoals soon!! i have no words.. to explain this..

i caled myhusband right away! and told him the good news.. hes so happy..i talked to my inlaws too they were EXCITED!!

im so excited i got to work and the first thing i did was wanted to inform yal! i wil post more later...

byeeeee... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

this is an amazing FEELING!!

since our i130 gor approved we wil be going the i130 route !!! wOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO kicking.gif



Congrats whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-21 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEnjoy guys - from loto
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Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-22 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Giggle - From Sarah
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 23 2008, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-130 filer calls USCIS to find out when his wife will be arriving, but he gets a digit wrong and without realising he calls a cats home.

I-130 Filer (Fi)
Cats Home (Ct)

(Fi) I'm going out of my mind here and can't wait to see her

(Ct) I'm sorry that you feel you've been waiting too long, but yes we do have a female in the sytem

(Fi) Wonderful, at last! When will she be arriving?

(Ct) It will probably take another couple of weeks to finalise her health and pedigree transcripts

(Fi) Health and pedigree?

(Ct) Yes sir, we want you to get exactly what you paid for

(Fi) I don't care about that, I want to see her NOW!!!

(Ct) OK sir, but please note, that as you don't want to wait for the final checks, she may still have fleas and we won't have had time to de-worm her .......



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Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-23 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDec Filer: Approved!!!
QUOTE (Kiki&me @ Apr 24 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got my NOA2!!! kicking.gif

It was really eerie but good......so last night I am sitting on my computer checking my case status on USCIS.gov as usual, moping around, feeling blue, cursing my luck, and then at 10:30pm I suddenly get an e-mail from USCIS saying my I-130 is approved! I look at my case status and it shows approval notice sent out. So I'm sitting there stunned ohmy.gif and then "blink" I get another e-mail saying my I-129F also just got approved! I go back to my case status and there it is....just updated and showing as approved ...at 10:45pm at night!!! Respect.

Anyway, I called my wife and we did a little dance - her out there and me out here smile.gif So, can anyone tell me (and I know there has been a lot of debate about this but little clarity) which process is going to happen next at NVC? Is it the K3 or the I-130? Do I get to pick? Which one is faster (Mumbai consulate)? I read the forum for about 4 hours last night trying to figue this out but couldn't. I have a lawyer so they will give me some input too but not before next week.

Hang in there folks....your approval is just around the corner.....!!! See my timelline below.



Double congrats lol whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-24 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMOVE to IRAQ AND APPLY FOR VSC
QUOTE (reehon @ May 13 2008, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think people who are waiting for more than 300 days should move to IRAQ and apply from their. It'll be done within 3 months.

Why so big discrepency. Anything can happen in any country anytime. What makes us to think that other countries are safe???


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how are you so sure it will be done in 3 months?
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-13 11:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSept 07 I129-F Vermont filer approved
QUOTE (bigley @ May 13 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well just thought I would let the Vermont filers know if they filed around my date I finally got approved. Filed Sept. 07, 2007 and got approved this morning May 13. Better late than never. Now hopefully the rest of the process will be a little quicker. Good luck guys, there is still hope for us.



Wow congrats about time, the rest goes fast enjoy kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-13 07:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved interview at usem
QUOTE (oranges @ May 14 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank God, my interview went fine kicking.gif . Just waiting for the visa to be delivered. I hope it will not take long to arrive to me.



Congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-14 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA IN HAND AFTER ONLY TWO BUSINESS DAYS!
QUOTE (chavelle @ May 28 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VISA IN HAND AFTER ONLY TWO BUSINESS DAYS kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif I WAS WORRIED AS I HAD ALREADY BOOKED MY TICKET FOR 31ST OF THIS MONTH kicking.gif I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!! GONNA BE WITH MY DARLING HUSBAND FOR GOOD THIS TIME kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations happy times ahead good.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-28 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical exam URGENT!!!!
QUOTE (andywv @ Jun 2 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jun 2 2008, 03:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (andywv @ Jun 2 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi , I just called the medical office for a medical as my case is / should be complete shortly . Now , the lady i spoke to said i have to wait for my package from the Embassy ? is this correct ? the web site for interview preperation says you can schedule prior to receiving the package ! has anyone had a medical in London BEFORE they received there package from the Embassy ?? i am scheduled for this friday , any advice greatly appreciated .


I would ring again, I booked mine before packet 3 no problems. Just quote your ldn number.

Hi , I called and she asked for my case number which i quoted to her , she then asked if i had received my package , i said no but she has made me a little paranoid about going ! what did you take with you ? all i can see that comes in the package would be the medical questionairre ? i have downloaded that and will take my passport and a photo as stated ! what do you reckon ? was she misinformed ?


I dont remember taking any forms with me apart from the checklist, that i needed to fill in, that may be the reason they are asking if you recieved the packet yet.

Good Luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-02 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical exam URGENT!!!!
QUOTE (andywv @ Jun 2 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi , I just called the medical office for a medical as my case is / should be complete shortly . Now , the lady i spoke to said i have to wait for my package from the Embassy ? is this correct ? the web site for interview preperation says you can schedule prior to receiving the package ! has anyone had a medical in London BEFORE they received there package from the Embassy ?? i am scheduled for this friday , any advice greatly appreciated .


I would ring again, I booked mine before packet 3 no problems. Just quote your ldn number.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-02 03:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresManila to LAX ticket
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 11 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello how much does it cost plane ticket form manila to lax... what airlines offer lowest fair ty


Ive seen this one posted before http://www.cheapoair.com/ but it depends when you want to go, how far in advance your booking your ticket ect.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-11 04:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouch!
QUOTE (frali @ Jul 7 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Jul 7 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (frali @ Jul 7 2008, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all,

I keep reading about people knowing that their files/applications have been touched. My question is, everytime I log into the system to check if there has been a update... it doesn't show any date or activity. How can I check when my application was touched, if at all smile.gif

Thanks



The way you know it's been touched is when the date changes. My date didn't change for 142 days until I got my NOA2. I see you're going for the CR1 so it may be different, so someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it probably is the same way. Good luck to you!!!


Can I ask why did you guys apply in USA compared to DCF?

Which one is better?

Thanks all.


The reason we did a K1 is that we did not want to be seperated after marraige, with the K1 the separation is before.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-07 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouch!
QUOTE (frali @ Jul 7 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all,

I keep reading about people knowing that their files/applications have been touched. My question is, everytime I log into the system to check if there has been a update... it doesn't show any date or activity. How can I check when my application was touched, if at all smile.gif

Thanks


Hi Frali

When the date changes that is a touch, which means it has been moved or worked on.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-07 06:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFANTASTIC NEWS TO SHARE
QUOTE (Barbara M. @ Jul 10 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All:
I've been reading this forum with great anxiety since we filed our I-130 back in May. I NEVER expected to get approved so quickly, but our approval notice was sent out today!!

I hope that your approvals are met with the same speed!

Barbara


Congrats and enjoy
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-10 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG !!
Congrats
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2006-07-10 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to file
I am in the same situation as you, so rather than have any issues at the poe we are gonna wait till after my trip in September.

Sappy
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2006-08-06 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresONE WAY OR ROUND TRIP TICKET
You can just get a one way ticket but it sometimes is cheaper to get a round ticket, doesnt make sense I know.

Sappy
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2007-02-11 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa applied for at last
Thank you all
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2007-12-30 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa applied for at last
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 30 2007, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck!! biggrin.gif



My future location will be Alabama.

Thanks for your message
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2007-12-30 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa applied for at last
Just wanted to let you know we have finally sent of the visa application to Vermont. Hey Ho at least we are now in the process.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2007-12-30 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCant' get Vaccination Record
I spoke to my Doctor about this and he said he would vacinate me locally before my medical, he said there may be a small charge but it will be a lot less than the Knightsbridge Medicals will charge. I heard they charge about £50 per injection.

Hope this helps biggrin.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-01-04 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm New and Excited!
Welcome to VJ

I am pretty new in the process too, good luck with your journey.

Sally and Jay
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-01-05 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTest
test
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-01-13 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfilling out the g-325auk form
We put other and K1 beside it.

Hope that helps

Sal
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-03 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswithout divorce in hand...
The K1 visa requires that both parties are free to marry and therefore as they are not free to marry the K1 is not an option.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-07 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhone Number to USCIS
These are the numbers I have, hope it helps. (800) 375 – 5283 or 1-800-767-1833

Sappy

Edited by Sappy, 15 February 2008 - 09:14 AM.

Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-15 09:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery strange K1 situation
of course not, he will have to cancel and reapply
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-08 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
I would go to photo booth or shop to have it done, certainly not worth a rfe becuase it is not the exact format they require.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-21 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPACKAGE ON THE WAY!!!!!!
Good luck with your journey, remember to join a topic for the month you filed you will get support there from people at the same stage as you.

Sappy
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-24 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout phone bills
If you set your messenger to save all messages, you can use those as evidence of an ongoing relationship.

Good Luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-27 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
You should find the information your require in the guides, please also create your timeline.

Thanks
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-02-28 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 required for Visa waiver program countries?
Here is the uk is part of the Visa Waiver program, and it means you can travel to the states for 90 days without applying for a visa, but you still need the K1 to move out there permanently. Hope that helps.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-01 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
congrats on your noa2!!!!!!!!
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-01 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotally new to this game
QUOTE (Finding Home @ Mar 9 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi good morning everyone


A newbie here. Googling visas Visajourney came up. And what a relief it was.
My name is Kate and my fiance is Fateh from Algeria. We were recently engaged and we want to get married in the US. We are not clear if we want to live in the US yet; but I am leaning towrds it. After talking to several people we decided going for a K1 visa instead of *B visa would be best, since I am not sure if one can marry on a visitor visa.
So anyway; I started filling out the paperwork and I am stuck on a few small areas. I hope someone here has the time and info to help me.

What is Packet 1,2,3?
Reasons for denials?
How many proofs are needed to file the I129? It is minium? I have so far photos of us, tickets stubs, visas and letters from his friends
Does the petitioner and beneficiary have to write seperate cover letters ;like the letter of intent?
Affidavit support when do u send that?

Thanks Kate



And what is this RFE?


The previous poster seems to have given you all the info you require, so I would just like to wish you good luck with your journey.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-09 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the tentative time till interview from NO2
QUOTE (leapoffaith @ Mar 9 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will go to Kolkatta. Where you living estradia ?

I am just unable to find the link to update timeline..... pls post it here, can you ?


Click on imigration timelines in the above list and then edit my timeline. Good Luck,
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-09 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Canadians vacation in US while K1 is pending?
There is always the possiblity of when travelling that you may be refused entry whether a visa is processing or not.

Make sure she carries proof of ties to her country, like employer letter expecting her to return on a certain date, rent aggreement etc. She should be fine, just ask the questions the immigration ask and dont offer any other information.

I hope this helps
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-07 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Process and the I-864 Form
QUOTE (vuhtran @ Mar 12 2008, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all. I just got my I-129 approved today after only 55 days after I applied!!! Needless to say, I was surprised and happy by the notice. However, as I start to get the paperwork ready for the next portion of this process, I am getting confused. I am filling out the I-134 form to show that I can support my fiancee but am getting confused if I need to fill out the I-864 form for the K-1.

I think that the I-864 is onlyl required for the AOS phase of the journey but I am unsure. Can anyone help me out? I searched in Visa Journey and I think that I only need to fill out the I-134 to give to my fiancee for her Embassy interview.

Thanks ahead of time for any help you guys can give me

Vu


Congrats on your approval good.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-12 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother early NOA 2
QUOTE (dennis777 @ Mar 16 2008, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA 2 in one month.

Maybe their plan is to have newer employees jump on the simplest visa's ?? blink.gif
Or did we just luck out ? blush.gif
To all petitioners, I say " take no prisoners"

Thank god for this web site and all you guys for support kicking.gif


Congrats to you whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-16 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust filed...now what
QUOTE (abdolisa @ Mar 16 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I filed for our K1 and got the letter notifying that they received our petition. So now what do I do? How long did you guys have to wait before getting any updates? And...were you supposed to send the support stuff too...I did because I wasn't sure and i didn't want to leave anything out



Welcome to VJ and good luck with your journey, we sent more than we should too but ours was approved fast so maybe it helped i dont know. Good Luck for a speedy approval.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-16 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Things Together
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 20 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Mar 20 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 20 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know we still have a while for this to be needed, but does it do any good for you to get the police certificate early? I didn't know if there was an expiration date or not for something like that. I was just trying to think about what we could do while we are waiting. Thanks



Danielle, I dont know if you have to have the new type of police certificate or not for Scotland, but the one I have to have lasts 12 months best to check on the police website.



Is it something we will definitely have to have?

yes its a definite requirement
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-20 14:15:00