ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew update
Only means what it says, they received your info. As to approval, your guess is as good as anybodies, but, please fill out a timeline so the rest of us can see your case as well. Only fair if your wanting help. 'Thanks.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-10-03 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photocopies
The passport will be fine. I photocopied the covers as well. Each and every page. As to the ID, not necessary but if it puts your mind at ease, send it.

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-10-06 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWell, finally reached NOA1
Look at my timeline below, or just look at any timelines on the responses or posts. It has been 3 weeks since receipt and no touches, seems touches don't come around much very often. All I can say is be patient and don't drive yourself crazy waiting. Good luck

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-10-07 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew York Times Story
Good luck with your interview and I echo the other responses here. Just to let you know, I posted an article I found on yahoo yesterday in the CR1 forum that dealt with what is going on with the process and agencies. Was interesting, nothing more, but at least it is something to help us understand what it is we face.

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-09-16 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Decree vs Certificate
Get a certified copy from the court or state agency that may handle them.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-10-25 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDumb Question
I am a teacher and tell my students the only dumb question is the one you do not ask. Ask away, that is why we all here.

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-01 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee says she needs to own Land before moving here
I am of the belief to do the K-1 or not at all. The K-1 protects your buddy and if she doesn't want to do this then he should beware.

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-01 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHOLY NOA2 BATMAN!!!!!!!
WOW!!! Congrats on the approval, was really quick. Very happy and good luck with the rest.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-02 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC new case number
Strange way to find out but at least it is moving along, Congrats.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-03 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot NOA2!
WOW!!! That was quick and am happy for you. Wish I could have had the same results as you. Good luck with the rest. Hope it all goes as smoothly for you.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-14 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help on problem
You have all the forms filled out, so you know what you need to send. The package is ready to go but to fill out the new form and you know the mistakes. You can do this yourself and save the money. People here are always willing to help as well. Anwer is pretty clear to me. As for the comment on the difficulty of getting someone here from Colombia? Many of us have Colombian girlfriends or wives. I have seen no mention of this before and seen several approvals of K-1, K-3, and CR-1 approvals. I have not seen any evidence of this or even delays in processing these applications. Decision is yours.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-21 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this possible?? Approved already?
A dream come true, congrats!!!!!!!!!!
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-11-23 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling Petition
Sorry to hear about your misfortunes. Call the embassy and notify the uscis of your intent to withdraw the petition. The later is probably not required but cover your bases in case you come back another time. good luck.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-12-03 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A question
Each of you fill out the G-325A, for your forms, you are the applicant so you put your name in the outlined box. For your fiance' forms, their name goes in the box and for the alien registration number I put "none". Make sure you send in all 4 of the G-325A's for each of you.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-12-06 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take?
Be patient, 45 more days would be nice. Mine was around 70, some other shorter, others longer. Don't get to excited about a touch either. Check the site as you wish but stay calm as it may be a while.
dougyceciMaleColombia2006-12-11 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow deal with parents who talk guilt?
The fact Clara wants to live close to her parents should tell you something. This is something you need to learn to deal with. I have found that the latino culture is one of a close knit families that help each other out forever. With time, money, sacrifice, you name it. The family will always be the most important thing. You need to get used to spending a lot of time with them and yes, helping each other out financially when needed. You will have your own lives, but from time to time may need to say, no, we need some time alone. To me, it is one of the endearing qualities of the culture, one I value in my relationship. Dad here may be a bit overzealous but maybe in his eyes he is having a hard time dealing with his "little girl" growing up. Have patience, things usually work themselves out.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-01-05 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow you met your fiancee question
Sample answers??? How about the truth? Just tell them how you met. On the internet, at a bar on vacation. Through friends. The question is really pretty simple, say enough to supply a thorough answer without giving all the details.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-01-20 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried to Overstay Deportation?
Why don't you just get someone to co-sponser for you. Don't you have a family member who can help. If not, then my advice is do it the legal way just like the rest of us. It is exactly this kind of activity and thinking that makes it hard on the rest of us who do things by the book. I find it funny that someone would ask people to help them skirt the law when we sit here for months or longer waiting for the process to work.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-01-22 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there a way?
You want an update without emailing or calling? Yes the NVC will update you as the case progresses in a surprisingly slow manner. It is called waiting for notification by US mail. There are shortcuts listed here VJ but after reading some of your posts, I am fairly confident you would have a very difficult time and in all likelihood cause more delay than just waiting for the mail notifications to arrive with the next step. As to your question of finding the status of your case, I suggest you read the responses to your post of the other day where others were kindly enough to send you the number and information you would need to hear your case status.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-02-06 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing TImes
Where your wife or SO is from does not matter. And as to approvals they come in the order they come in, be patient. Some filings after yours will be approved first so don't get upset. You filed less than 90 days ago. You still may have a while to wait. Not much comfort in my answer but that is the way it is here. As to the website not changing, that is normal No activity and then one day, boom, you will see a change. Don't worry or get to bent out of shape. It is too long a process for that.

Edited by dougyceci, 09 February 2007 - 08:04 PM.

dougyceciMaleColombia2007-02-09 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Confusion...NOA1
While October sounds a long way away I would be careful about planning any wedding. A couple of RFE's or other issues and you may still be waiting for your NOA2 in Oct. I am not trying to be negative it is just there have been many people on here with wedding plans that they could not keep. If you make them, be flexible. You would best to wait in my eyes.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-02-17 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help
Are you asking for advice on your love life or your not in love life or are you asking for help in committing visa fraud? Regardless of his feelings you are continuing for the sole reason of obtaining a visa under false pretenses. I find it strange that others here who have painfully sat through a difficult process designed to try to prevent this so kindly offer their advice to you. Bottom line, cancel your interview and tell this idiot you don't love him.
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-03-07 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Welcome aboard Husker. I am an alumn of Lincoln (College of Law) so seems we have a thing or two in common. You are braver than most offering your expertise here but be assured it is appreciated as we all try to help. Hope your ride is a smooth one and good luck.

Doug
dougyceciMaleColombia2007-02-21 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCERTIFICATE OF SINGLENESS
Hi VJers,

Good day to everyone..I'm here again to ask for ur help regarding my bro-in-law CERTIFICATE OF SINGLENESS..he's goin to marry in Philippines this comin September and one of the requirements is the cert.of singleness..i did a lot of research and they said theres no such paper like that here in US..so im not sure so thats why im here i know VJ is a big help..

Anyway my bro-in-law is here in Las Vegas..so do u guys know where to get that cert.?what are the requirement to get that.?any fee..?

THANKS IN ADVANCE..
Ma'BehBehFemalePhilippines2010-07-12 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Passport Photos
just her name.. :)
Ma'BehBehFemalePhilippines2010-04-14 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid I miss something?
I work for the US Air Force. Whenever I send items requiring Certified Mail, I have to list all the tracking numbers (certified, return receipt) on a "talley sheet". The packages are then signed for by the post office.

IMHO, a similar process is probably used at the service center. A mail clerk would create a "talley sheet" for the office the package is going to. Said office would sign for receipt on the "talley sheet". Then later, the green card (or yellow/orange index card sized paper) is physically signed. That would explain the date discrepancy.


Just my 2 cents.

Jon
Jon&SeviMaleTurkey2007-05-10 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmilitary documents as evidence??

I am currently U.S. military, although I will be seperating shortly, and I was stationed in Turkey in 06. As my travel was on Uncle Sam's dime I don't have airline ticket stubs or even hotel receipts <--- I lived on base.
But I have my initial orders sending me there and a few more military documents authorizing my travel to several other locations in Turkey. If anyone knows-Can I use these? (of course they're unclassified).
I have multiple pictures of us together, letters and the like. Is this sufficent? am I missing anything? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

P.S. Currently I'm stationed in Italy and plan on filing just prior to my seperation and return to the states in early '08. So if I don't have enough "evidence" as it is, it would be a lot cheaper for me to just hop over to turkey from Italy than from the States. Just wanna get some insight. okay, that's it.



I included my PCS orders to Izmir, NATO travel orders (with all the entry/exit stamps), PCS orders from Izmir and copy of my passport.

For the hop; I don't think you'll gain entry, as you are not authorized access to Incirlik b/c you're not assigned. Check the Foreign Clearance Guide, https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/ (need a .mil domain to access), and with the AMC Pax Terminal in Aviano.

Good Luck!
Jon&SeviMaleTurkey2007-06-06 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Pack and delivery
Use the PO BOX for USPS. Use the Street address for FEDEX/UPS/DHL.
Jon&SeviMaleTurkey2007-06-16 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMlitary Expedite Request
TJ

I did one last month when I got my tasking. I don't know of it was the expedite, my congressional, or simply if was my time. The next hurdle is when the docs get to NVC. I'm calling NVC tomorrow.

Jon
Jon&SeviMaleTurkey2007-10-17 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon violent and non AWA felonies for K1

For a US Citizen, just answer the specific questions on the I-129f with a NO and get on with your life. If you are the foreigner, I hope you like where you live now because you won't be entering the USA anytime soon, if ever.

I appreciate the feedback!!!
rabad31MalePhilippines2010-05-18 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon violent and non AWA felonies for K1

you will be fine,it may take your case a little longer than normal... be sure she knows everything about your past as it may come up during the interview as a question and they will likely tell her whatever they find....

I told her everything about my past...thanks so much for easing my fears Scott...take care.
rabad31MalePhilippines2010-05-18 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon violent and non AWA felonies for K1

Are you the USC or not? If you are the USC it will mean additional security checks... if you are the SO, then you will have a hard time due to the Crimes of Moral Turpitude ban...

I am the USC, I served in the US Army with an honorable discharge...sidenote, I was able to get my Sheriffs card in Las Vegas without issue for some bartending jobs a few years ago...thanks for the input.
rabad31MalePhilippines2010-05-18 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon violent and non AWA felonies for K1
Hello all,

Im kinda worried, i have two felonies from 1996...Bank fraud and possession of a counterfeit postal service key...i followed all the stipulations to a T...paid back all restitution, survived 5 years federal probation without any problems, and since then, have been a model citizen...do you think this is gonna affect my K1 visa application?...i appreciate all feedback since I'm getting more and more worried about this...thanks VJ members...good luck to all of us!!!
rabad31MalePhilippines2010-05-18 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Stamps
Hello,

i actually skipped this step, and only sent in pictures and hotel itineraries and flight itineraries...but now i wish i had done the passport stamps...i remember reading that if you do send the photocopies in, you should send in every page of your passport...good luck, i hope skipping this stage doesnt get me a RFE.
rabad31MalePhilippines2010-05-20 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Meeting question
I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.
montaigneNot TellingEgypt2006-07-06 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNovember filer touched!
:thumbs: Congrats!

:help: I guess im really a newbie, could someone tell me what touched is?
twinglesmomNot TellingChina2007-01-18 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 F petition approved!
I am soo happy for you!!! I can only imagine the joy you have right now!!! :D
TabAweeFemaleGhana2011-01-25 18:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying I-130 from Canada
Just sent you a PM... I immigrated to Canada 5 years ago and we are also applying from Canada... we are also using a joint sponsor..

Nice to meet you!

Kimmbo
kimmboFemaleCanada2007-04-26 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines NBI... need help please
NBI CLEARANCE: Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name, married name, and any aliases or nicknames ever used, including different spellings of all names ever used. An official letter of explanation from the NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record”, "No pending criminal case” or “With derogatory record.” NBI is located along Taft Avenue in Manila. You may contact NBI at (632) 523-82-31 to 38. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is considered valid only for one year from the date it is issued.
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3217.html


Try to contact the number above.. Good luck!
spidergirlFemalePhilippines2009-01-14 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRescheduling K3 interview Date
QUOTE (Ness and Keith @ Sep 14 2007, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I just want to ask if any of you here tried rescheduling ur K3 visa interview in USEM-Manila? Is it usually a mo. after your old schedule or you can set your preferred date?

Since I'm planning to reschedule my K3 visa to catch up with my CR1 interview, so that, at least i have already a schedule interview date for my CR1 while having my K3 visa interview. I'm thinking of requesting the CR1 visa during my K3 interview..

The info you can give about rescheduling will highly be appreciated.. .. helpsmilie.gif


Thank you and have a great day.. Wishing u all the best in this so long process...




Try to call or email the US Embassy in Manila, this is the link: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3216.html
spidergirlFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 22:01:00