Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What do you do....	QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 24 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Martin&Nat @ Mar 24 2008, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Well I am a self-employed website developer and at the same time in my final semester of a bachelor's degree here in the UK as a mature student. This keeps me pretty busy - I have three assignments due in after the Easter break, then after that three group projects, another assignment then three exams. I am hoping to have everything all done so I can jump right on a plane when college is over in June! Being busy doesn't really make the waiting any easier, though - I still want my NOA2, and I want it right now!!!! - Martin Haha, someone else who is as impatient as me - I love it! lol I agree though, no matter now busy I am, the niggle in the back of my head wont go away! I hope you both get them very soon	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-24 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	QUOTE (Noah&Diah @ Mar 20 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally after 7 months...USCIS CSC approved my I-29F!!!!!!!!! Thanks you all for your support!!!! Noah Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-20 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved at Last!	QUOTE (Roselinda @ Mar 22 2008, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh my goodness! We're approved! Just got the email. I can't f***in believe it! We only called last week using that RFE trick and then were touched twice. We're so bloody happy. Thanks to everyone on here for all the kind words and advice! Congratulations you deserve it	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-22 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 Received!!	QUOTE (BingJoey2008 @ Mar 22 2008, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> IT only took us one month to get NOA2 after i was sure to be waiting forever, i was so surprised when i got the email. All this just dont seem real to me, we are just so excited...so soon so soon i cant wait. congratulations!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-23 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 for Easter	QUOTE (AnneLise+Mark @ Mar 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> heyyy ...I just wanted to let everyone know that my Mark and I just got an email to say that our petition is approuved. We was last touched on the 24th of February, then nothing until today ... the mail say that they approuved yesterday ....on a sunday ....on Easter sunday !!! I wish everyone the same, I really feel better now, it is so frustrating to wait. I really don't want to make anyone jealous, or cry ..yes I cried each time I saw people who filed after us get their NOA2 ... I just want to say ..there is still hope !! Anne-Lise Congratulations, now it moves quickly!!!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-24 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2!!!!	Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-22 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I just got my approval notice! I can't believe it......	Congratulations!!!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-25 04:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I just got my approval notice! I can't believe it......	QUOTE (Igor&Veronika @ Mar 20 2008, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got a notice on UCINS. Approval in 43 days!!! You go Vermont Center Thanks to everyone who provides support and answer all of the questions that all of us newbies have about this process!!! Receipt Number: EAC08xxxxxxxxx Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 19, 2008, 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. You can choose to receive automatic case status updates, which will be sent via email. Please click here to create an account online. Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-20 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 APPROVED & THANK YOUS!	QUOTE (Mochababe @ Mar 27 2008, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well this morning, I called my US fiance to vent my frustrations about our K1 taking TEN MONTHS so far to be approved. After venting and getting all worked up.. I checked my e-mail to discover an approval notice. I immediately called him back and asked him if he was sitting down. He said ya, and I told him. He wept right at work!! I am so happy, excited, relieved, and freaking out! I know it is not over yet, BUT wanted to say Thank you to all of the people on here who offered words of encouragement, and told me not to give up. I also know for the people still frusterated and waiting that there is hope, and don't give up. M Congratulations and omg what a long wait you had, you truly deserve this.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-27 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I HAVE AN INTERVIEW DATE NOW	QUOTE (patiently waiting @ Mar 28 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dbears @ Mar 28 2008, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (patiently waiting @ Mar 28 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now Im looking forward to be with the man I love and who love me in return and nothing more I can ask for than to be with him for the rest of our life together with my three children whom he accepted with all his heart. WISH ME LUCK I don't want to wish you luck... I am wishing and praying for BLESSINGS after BLESSINGS after BLESSINGS for you! You have 3 kids, I have 2.. I hope you could share your medical and interview experience afterwards. Our papers just reached USEM today so I will try calling next week to check if we have interview schedule already but it will probably be May. Good success with your medical and interview. God speed. Thanks and yes i will share my medical and interview experience here as soon as im done with them TO EVERYONE THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH Good luck	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-28 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I HAVE AN INTERVIEW DATE NOW	QUOTE (patiently waiting @ Mar 28 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello fellow VJ, Today is the happiest day of my life ,we originally filed July last year and our paper was returned late December untouched!! can u imagine the disappointment we felt? and then our petition was sent to VSC which im glad because they process our petition faster than any other processing centers and after 62 days we are approved and now I have an interview date on April 23,my happiness is doubled because my fiance will be here during the interview day what a stroke of luck!! It was planned before that he will visit me again this year but we didnt know that it will be on time for our big day together.... Im so happy God is so good even if im not that religious person (but I do pray)he listened to my prayers...so to everybody out there who are still waiting for their approval and interview date,just be patient keep on praying everything happens for a reason. Now Im looking forward to be with the man I love and who love me in return and nothing more I can ask for than to be with him for the rest of our life together with my three children whom he accepted with all his heart. WISH ME LUCK Good luck with your interview	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-28 02:24:00
Philippines	THANK YOU!	Congrat! To God be the glory gor the blessings in your life. You trusted in Him with all your heart and for sure he gave you your Heart desires.	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2008-10-22 11:38:00
Philippines	Parents coming for a visit	Congratulations	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2009-07-24 12:20:00
Philippines	update of my baby that have no hearbeat	Sorry about your loss. May God's peace be with you.	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2009-08-21 16:59:00
Philippines	YEEHA!!		shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2009-09-16 11:00:00
Philippines	Out of AP(Praise the Lord!!)	Congrats	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2009-10-06 11:36:00
Philippines	Anna & Gabby are flying right now!	Praise be to God Congrats, Happy thanksgiving, May you have a blessed marriage. Be Blessed	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2009-11-25 13:17:00
Philippines	Today is the DAY !!! Rose will have her Interview	Just trust His word , The Lord is faithful and His word never comes back in Vain. She will do just fine. Please get some sleep and stop worrying. You are in my prayers.	shefellfromheaven	Female	Kenya	2010-06-28 04:41:00
Philippines	MNL Case Number from NVC	how long did  you wait for Manila  NVC case number  after  get your NOA2 ?	Bob&Mira	Male	Philippines	2013-09-20 20:40:00
Philippines	Marriage, Our TOP 10 list of things to do	Also part of the adjustment is the all too familiar getting along with the in-laws o.o I love mine but I'm still scared I might do something they wont like :S Also, part of the weather adjustment was how my skin got really dry. Be ready with lotion! Thank God my skin is going back to normal   Thanks for adding to the list!  Dry skin is definitely another adjustment.  Mira says to try different moisturizers until you get the right one.	Bob&Mira	Male	Philippines	2014-01-11 04:22:00
Philippines	Marriage, Our TOP 10 list of things to do	We recently completed the K1 process and wanted to share some things that we've experienced in our journey.    Early adjustments for k1 Beneficiaries coming to the states.    1. WEATHER,   IT'S COLD.     It's very hard to prepare someone for the type of cold that we are experiencing here in the midwest, but, one thing I can tell all cold weather sponsors, "be prepared to buy winter clothes"     Get your wife/fiance' a nice coat, some gloves, a winter hat and some boots. Do this as soon as she gets here, do not delay.  This may sound like common sense, but, set aside money in your budget for these Essential items.    2.  FOOD   Try to find a local Asian market if possible, we have lumpia wrappers, Jufran, adobo, canton, bihon, Nagaraya cracker nuts, lechon sauce, stikko, tocino, langonisa and other home style treats. These comfort foods will make your spouse feel somewhat more comfortable in the strange new world they find themselves in.    3. FEELINGS OF ISOLATION   For the first few months, our spouses have no drivers license, they can't work, they have little or no social network and will be stuck at home a lot while we are at work. MAKE SURE that you get out every day and do SOMETHING, even if it's to get groceries, take a walk, ride a bike, join a gym, go to church, anything. Our spouses are used to having multiple avenues of transit with jeepneys, tricycles, MRT, cab, etc...  Imagine the feelings of isolation that one must experience going to a new country and being stuck at home at the mercy of their spouse to take them EVERYWHERE.  YOU MUST BE COMPASSIONATE about this.  Provide access to SKYPE, YM, VIBER, Facebook, ANYTHING to stay in touch with family back home.     4.  INDEPENDENCE   When my wife arrived, I had her iPhone  and credit card in her married name waiting for her. As soon as she arrived she had the ability to communicate back home and money to spend. Speaking of money, Grab some currency, including US coins, and practice at the kitchen table with how much each coin is worth. Be prepared to explain why the dime is worth more, even though it is smaller than a nickel.         5.  SLANG   Be prepared to explain all slang and be a translator for the every usage of the English language as it applies in the states. I asked my wife for a buck and a quarter at a flea market, she asked why i needed a bucket of water....   That's when it occurred to me that i had not done my job as her husband and changed my game plan a bit. We are so comfortable that I sometimes forget that she does not know many slang terms and I fall into a comfort zone, forgetting that slang is an improper use of the English language.    6.   JEALOUSY   Look, if you are married to a filipina, she is going to be jealous..  deal with it.    re-assure her, love her, again and again. Makulit sobra.      7.   COMMUNICATION   It really goes without saying how important this is. If you don't communicate, you won't make it, period.  As much as you may know your loved one online, it is a completely different world in the reality of living together. In the online relationship world, you still have space, you can end a conversation and have your personal space and privacy. In the real world, there is no space. You are in each other's space, especially in the beginning. You will be the center of a universe for your spouse, the only known variable in their world. Imagine leaving your family, your life, your friends, everything you've ever known, moving to a new country and marrying someone that you've maybe spent a month or two with in person.   I can't stress enough that you must be understanding and allow for an adjustment. To do otherwise is just not fair.   Seriously, prepare yourself mentally and emotionally.  BE PATIENT   8.  FIND A COMMON HOBBY   Find something that you love to do together, at least ONE THING.  It can be anything, as long as you both love to do it. This will give you a foundation of doing things together and will instill some instant order in your rapidly changing life. We bought bicycles, joined a gym and found a church we both like.  Those are the little things that gave us instant stability, something we could both agree upon and pursue together. It's really great for times when I just don't have anything intelligent to talk about, ( it happens)  Sometimes we can just go work out and look at each other with nodding approval.    9.  CREATE MEMORIES.   Take a lot of pictures!   Especially during the "honeymoon" period of your relationship. Build as much good will as possible early on. YOU WILL NEED THIS LATER ON!  Some days are better than others, that's just marriage. It is really nice to look at our Facebook or wedding album and look at our happy pictures. We borrow from the "good will" bank of happiness to see us through our trials.  We often post happy videos and pics on Facebook for our friends and family to see. It is great to have the moral support of our social network, encouraging our marriage and love.    10.  LAUGH   Look, there is enough pressure involved in this transition. Just remember to give each other a break, don't put too much pressure on every single decision. Just take one day at a time, remember what's important. Love each other.  REMEMBER WHY YOU WANTED TO BE MARRIED IN THE FIRST PLACE. It may not always be easy, but it's always worth it.     feel free to add any helpful hints to the list.  Our "visa journey" is really just  life's journey.     Mabuhay.       Edited by Bob&Mira, 08 January 2014 - 10:29 PM.	Bob&Mira	Male	Philippines	2014-01-08 22:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	Yes, basically the NOA they send you says that you're green card has been extender for a year. You should always carry that paper along with your current green card until you get your new 10 year green card. It also works if you plan to travel, just show them your expired green card and your extension letter Thanks very much for the quick response.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-19 17:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	Im sure someone knows the answer to this, if your current green card expires before you get your ten year green card, do they send a temporary card while you wait.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-19 14:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	False alarm guys ...i still don't know what i got but I know its not the package cause they cashed the check today!! Hopefully its something you can resolve easily. Edited by Sal and Jay, 19 May 2011 - 01:00 PM.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-19 12:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	I'm sorry to hear that And no - you're definitely not super-late. Several of us here have filed far later! California Service Center (9 applicants) VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... SHEFELLFROMHEAVEN....05/03/11........05/05/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... ALEX & RACHEL........05/03/11........05/06/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... NW MUSHROOM..........05/03/11........05/05/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... CHRISTERA22..........05/06/11........05/16/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... DIAZY................05/09/11........05/10/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... TRICIA599............05/10/11........05/11/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... RROBIN...............05/10/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... FRENCHY..............05/16/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... DANIELWHITE..........05/16/11........--/--/1........--/--/11........--/--/11.... Vermont Service Center (12 applicants) VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... YOINK................05/02/11........05/05/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... EDINA................05/04/11........05/09/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... SWANTIGER............05/04/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... KMEHMOOD1............05/06/11........05/10/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... J&N79................05/07/11........05/09/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... CLAUSKI..............05/07/11........05/10/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... VIP1.................05/11/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... MARY AND ENRIQUE.....05/12/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... FURIOUSNG............05/14/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... ~LAURA AND NICK~.....05/14/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... AUDREYBELLA..........05/16/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... DEIDRE...............05/17/11........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11.... IMPORTANT! * Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor. * Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply. * Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that. * Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted. * Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA. Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment Approved = The Date your case was approved * Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list. * When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly * If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so. Welcome! I've added you and Deidre to the list. Hello! It's good to see some familiar faces. Good luck with filing! Good to see you too, happy filing.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-18 16:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	Hi Trying to get organised can someone give me the website where you can check the status and get email updates. I cant remember where I used to find it on the uscis site. Thanks in advance. Dont worry I found it thanks I read a of couple posts by people saying they received I751 updates by email.How did they get that?I dont remember putting my email add in the form ,only phone no.so how did these people manage to get email notification? If you go to this link you can sign up for mail updates. Hope this helps. https://egov.uscis.g...is/Dashboard.do	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-18 00:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	Hi Everyone, Im just getting ready to file on the 25th, hope everyone is doing well. Hi Trying to get organised can someone give me the website where you can check the status and get email updates. I cant remember where I used to find it on the uscis site. Thanks in advance.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-18 00:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	May 2011 Filers	Hi Everyone, Im just getting ready to file on the 25th, hope everyone is doing well.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2011-05-17 23:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 Backlog with Vermont Service Center	Yes its a long wait I just got mine approved after 9 months. Good luck	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2012-04-04 11:11:00
Philippines	age difference	I personally havent heard that as a reason for denial, good luck with your journey and please update your timeline once you have submitted the K1.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-02-29 06:01:00
Philippines	Hiring a laywer for K1	QUOTE (Desh @ Mar 18 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WE filed our K1 last January 2008, my foreign fiancee hired a lawyer to represent him on the process. Is it advantage to have a lawyer? does it shorten the period of processing? I personally dont think there is any benefit in hiring a lawyer unless you forsee some problems with your case, most people here file on their own. Their is no precedence given to cases handled by lawyers. All the info you would need is here either in the guides or by peoples personal experiences. Good luck with your journey and . Edited by Sal and Jay, 18 March 2008 - 05:26 AM.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-18 05:24:00
Philippines	got my visa!!!	QUOTE (jfd @ Mar 17 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally!!! 5 days after my interview... my visa was delivered this afternoon. Thank you visa journey for all the infos I got here. Really helped a lot. I`m so glad I found this site... Congratulations, enjoy your new life now	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-17 06:25:00
Philippines	FLIGHT SCHEDULE MARCH 20	QUOTE (lady_anne @ Mar 16 2008, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Please read between the lines. I gave my flight schedule and asked for anybody...meaning Sir/Madam, it goes without saying or asking directly that am asking for anybody with the same flight schedule pardon me for asking jeez some people	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 07:39:00
Philippines	FLIGHT SCHEDULE MARCH 20	QUOTE (lady_anne @ Mar 16 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> FLIGHT SCHEDULE MARCH 20 with POE- LAX 10PM - PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Anybody? No man is an island so...anybody? What is your question?	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 07:27:00
Philippines	Finally together in the U.S.	QUOTE (rjp44 @ Mar 26 2008, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We arrived in Ohio with no problems at our POE in Chicago. Now just the wait for the SSN and green card and we have a 21 month break from all the paperwork. It certainly isn't warm here yet, but my wife is enjoying the coldest temps she has ever experienced. Congrats, if shes cold good excuse for lots of hugs and cuddles	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-26 06:51:00
Philippines	At what point did you quit your job?	Im going to wait till I get my visa, then ship all my belongings and goooooooooooooooooooo lol.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-09 07:38:00
Philippines	My Interview Date (May 21, 2008)	QUOTE (Desh @ Apr 10 2008, 06:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello, my fiancee caleed up USE Manila for our schedule. We got the May 21, 2008, 7:30am schedule.. Good luck with your interview.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-10 00:45:00
Philippines	YESSSS!!! finally Visa on Hand!!!	QUOTE (mcsexy @ Apr 15 2008, 04:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ive just got our visa today ...i thought delbros will text first ... anyways its ok, what important we have our visa now!!! thank you LORD ...giving back all the the praises and glory to him...thank you too to my VJ's family that is always there to give support and help...gobbless us all... Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-15 00:28:00
Philippines	Completed Medical Exam	QUOTE (JSRF @ Apr 17 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sonia Completed her medical exam. Arrived first day at about 2:30 PM and out by 5:30 PM back the second day at 1:30 PM and out by 4 PM. next and final step interview April 24, 2008 at &:30 AM. Good Luck with the interview	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-17 04:46:00
Philippines	Finally Visa in hand today	QUOTE (guamcouple @ Apr 17 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well it has taken over a month to get it and tons of hassles but she finally has her visa and will be going to CFO tomorrow morning and flying to Guam at 10pm tomorrow night. At least she has a short flight to get here. Thanks forum for all the great info and providing a place to vent frustrations about this whole process. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-17 06:37:00