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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrustrated with USCIS - NOA2 approved but not forwarded yet.

We too have NOA2 of July 10th. Nothing at NVC. Lots of success stories on VJ, but actually only 55% of couples with NOA2's the same week as ours have been "received" or logged into the NVC system. It certainly feels like forever though.The unfairness of the system is very frustrating.


Lena&SteveMaleRussia2013-08-16 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot NOA2 nearly 2 months ago.. Haven't heard anything since?
Just an FYI. You may want to call USCIS and make sure you talk with a Tier 2 officer. With us our case was sent to the NRC in error (this does happen - it their long term records storage center). The case sat there for 7 weeks before I could finally get someone to locate it and take action. If someone isn't proactive about finding it. it could sit there forever. I made dozens and dozens of calls. NVC didn't have it, USCIS said it was shipped (it was, just to the wrong place). Ask the Tier 2 where your case was shipped. This may not be your situation at all, but it is a possibility. Best wishes for quick processing!
Lena&SteveMaleRussia2013-09-30 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Interview, should bring my son?

We applied K1 visa and got our NOA2 recently. I have a 4 years old son and we included him while filing the petition (I-129F), I was really wondering if I should bring him during my interview day?


meredithbFemalePhilippines2013-08-10 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to schedule for interview, what happen after and what should be done by then

CFO is the "Commission on Filipinos Overseas." It's a Philippines government program. Your fiancée will need to attend their seminar and have their sticker affixed to her passport in order to board a flight to the U.S. The cost of the seminar and sticker is about $15.

There are many threads in the Philippines forum about the CFO.

Here's the CFO website: http://www.cfo.gov.p...1348&Itemid=918



 

wait, which do you mean who takes the CFO, the beneficiary(that's me) right?


meredithbFemalePhilippines2013-08-12 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to schedule for interview, what happen after and what should be done by then

thank you


meredithbFemalePhilippines2013-08-12 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to schedule for interview, what happen after and what should be done by then

If you want to speed up the process, next week you should start calling the National Visa Center (NVC) every day until they give you your MNL case number.

Once you have your MNL case number, you can pay the visa application fee at BPI. Then you can schedule your Embassy interview either online or through the call center. After you schedule your Embassy interview appointment, you can complete the medical any time up to about a week before your interview.

You can even complete the CFO seminar before your interview. If you complete your CFO seminar before your interview, you will have to return to the CFO office after you get your visa, and they will affix a CFO sticker to your passport.



 

Thank you very much,

 

ff-up question about CFO,

 

What is that CFO? I'm not familiar with it. How do you do it? Where do they do the CFO seminar and do we pay for that too?

 


meredithbFemalePhilippines2013-08-11 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to schedule for interview, what happen after and what should be done by then

Hey everyone, I badly need some help. I don't know if its the pressure or just being excited to get over the visa process. LOL!

We got our NOA2 recently. Passed our petition last April 23,2013, got the NOA1 (I-797c) May 7, 2013 and got the NOA2 last August 2, 2013 which has been approved dated of July 29, 3013, we got it processed for only 96 days (3 months). Right now, we are a little confuse on what to do about how to schedule for the interview? What to do then? I already made little preparations with all the papers and evidences and right now, we are waiting for the MNL number.

When we get the MNL number, can we get to schedule an interview in the U.S. Embassy? How does it work? and what happens after and what should be done by then? HELP!!!

Thank you.




meredithbFemalePhilippines2013-08-10 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got our NOA2 after 43 days only. Is this normL?
thank u!! yeah! i was worried instead of being excited after my fiance told me that we approved already. Now I have a reason to be really excited... I really miss my Boy so much..
crizylkim2149Not Telling02013-09-04 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got our NOA2 after 43 days only. Is this normL?
i hope this would be it since i heard also somebody got approved twice and they said the 2nd approval was the final and it took sooo long for them..now i should be excited knowing that there are some here who got approved faster than i thought. thank u for ur reps.. Godblesa
crizylkim2149Not Telling02013-09-04 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got our NOA2 after 43 days only. Is this normL?
it makes me not to believe it but we got approved after 43 days only. Is this normal? Does anybody here got an approval this fast?
crizylkim2149Not Telling02013-09-04 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLost all my immunization record since birth. what should i bring for my medical requirments? pls help
It is necesary that i should have all my iimmunization record but my mom did not keep it. What should I do? And is it necessary to comply all those shots ?
crizylkim2149Not Telling02013-09-19 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Process Approved, 8/15 Transferred to Different Center, Now What?
we got our NOA2 after 43 days only. is this normal? i mean we did not expect to get approved this fast..
crizylkim2149Not Telling02013-09-04 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnnuled woman
Good day. My annulment papers were released last July 2012 & my fiance applied K-1 visa through an agent October last year also. But sad to say till now we dont hear any good news from the agent saying that annulled beneficiary has a more longer processing of papers compared to any applicants..is this true...? Any case same to my problem..thanks much & hoping to hear any advice.
AnnemaevalenciaFemalePhilippines2013-08-03 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally Its Has Happened to Me after 11 months 6 days
Reading this gives me relieved..hope...faith...were been waiting for our k-1 application since Oct 2012!
AnnemaevalenciaFemalePhilippines2013-08-07 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Status Check..
Try to email or call the embassy and check on the status of the docs you have sent to them.
free_2Not TellingPhilippines2013-10-09 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
We finally got NOA1 too! I said earlier our petition was sent on the 4th.. Well it wasn't, it was actually sent on the 11th. Anyways, now that it's in California, I can hopefully stop stressing so much!
babuhannaFemaleFinland2012-10-21 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2012 K1 filers
Hi Laura!

We finally sent our petition yesterday, so I'm happy I can now join a topic!
babuhannaFemaleFinland2012-10-05 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 Application Rejection
At the time the clients contatced me they were not married, and the beneficiary was set to return home in a matter of days. In cases like this I usually suggest the K-1, as USCIS defines this as the correct procedure. The processing time difference is not significant enough. (although I understand that 2 people apart may see that differently)

Additionally with the K-1 there is only a requirement that the parties have met within the past 2 years. With either the CR1 or full adjustment of status in the U.S. you must prove a bonafied relationship exists. For many this can be difficult, as all that may exist is emails, an a few pictures from a single visit.

To an earlier poster's point I fully understand that in this business many people have been "taken" by certain practitioners. In fact that is exactly why I am in business. I used to work for an attorney who charged huge sums and completed less than stellar work. As such, I can understand why DIY boards are sceptical. After years of watching this go on I opened my own business to provide a great service at as reasonable fee. After all, as you say we are just filling out some forms for the most part. Along the way I did meet some great attorney's who I consult with frequently. (they are not all bad)

In this instance we filed the package initially, and it was rejected stating "classification sought." My initial thought was that USCIS thought we filed an I-129, as that would need a classification. I added a note the the cover letter and sent it back. As you all know at this point it was again rejected.

Although I have filed hundreds of Fiance visa petitions, and have listed K-1 on the G325A with no problem in this case I am going to assume that we are dealing with a "picky" adjudicator and will change it to read I-129F and resend again.

I think this board, and its members provide valuable information, keep up the great work and I will surely let everyone know what the outcome is. I assure you I will be seeing this through for my clients.
immivegasNot Telling02013-02-19 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 Application Rejection
Hello All,

I am the one who prepared the paperwork in this matter. For the record I have been preparing immigration forms for over 8 years, and I have never had an application/petition denied or rejected. I also work with an attorney who has been practicing for 35 years.

We originally filed with the Dallas lockbox as described by the beneficiary in this thread. When it was returned I reviewed the package and found nothing wrong. I assumed it was a mistake by USCIS and they didnt notice it was an I-129F and not an I-129. I was especially suspicious of a mistake as USCIS has now twice made an error on the beneficiary's birth date. (which is correct on all forms) As such, we re-submitted with some clarification. As noted, and to my surprise they sent it back again.

I had an attorney review on this file this morning, and we are stumped so to speak, we have made an appointment with info pass, as well as emailed the Dallas lockbox facility for clarification.

I am glad, and even encourage anyone of my clients to obtain any and all information possible. I pride myself on helping people. I have been researching this issue every waking minute. (leading me to this thread) As such I reject the notion that the person preparing the forms should be fired, which has been said on this board. If it is found that a mistake was made on my part and not USCIS mistake I will gladly refund all fees paid. As I said, I only want to help people, and I will go the extra mile to help resolve this issue. Money is secondary to providing a great and reliable service.
immivegasNot Telling02013-02-18 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
our check was chashed today. no NOA1 notice yet. also called the bank to get our case number off the check. the last number is illegible. oh well, maybe ill try them all until i find the one that works.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-25 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
We submitted our I129f on july 17th. i sent it 2nd day but they got it today, july 18th. now were waiting for our NOA1.




Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-18 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOT APPROVED YET!!!!!
QUOTE (Chris Future @ Mar 26 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To all the party-ers:

There are many many many of us, both lagging at VSC and regulars at CSC who are downright cheesed at all the happy jumping around. Thanks for rubbing your good fortune in our faces.

Sorry to burst your bubbles but thats how I FEEL. As do probably many others do, but don't step up and say it.

I won't be back. Thanks for all of your "support"



Next time fill out your timeline and maybe we might have some sympathy.

Good luck waiting out the rest of your process. You'll need it if youre bursting a vein over some celebratory posts on a website.

I will bet your process is faster than alot were last year. You dont see anyone poo-pooing the fast NOA2s now.

Every approval is one step closer to yours being approved, regardless who sent in when. Life isnt fair, deal with it.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2008-03-27 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlace to stay during medical and interview in Manila
QUOTE (Mysticjoyce @ Apr 8 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi co VJ members,

Please help, recommend a hotel near St Lukes and embassy which is nice and relaxing but yet cheap to stay. I will appreciate much for your help. Thanks



Hotel Frendy

Walking distance to Mall, Embassy and St. Lukes. Standard Room is 1500 pesos per night , includes 2 breakfast. Nice clean safe rooms.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2008-04-08 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
we have our medical and interview date scheduled also.



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2008-01-30 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER FILERS
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 23 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 23 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an idea but you can go to www.editgrid.com and get an online spreadsheet that everyone can access (when it works!) - it is how we have our July Filer spreadsheet online smile.gif



Is the July spread sheet only for CSC or for everyone???

If it is for VSC? How do we access the spread sheet??



the july spreadsheet is for CSC and VSC. you can find it in the signature of Jeraly and Weedebz. Go to the July filers thread and look for one of their posts. then click the link in their signature. If you want to be added to the list, Pm either Jeraly or Weedebz your info.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2008-01-23 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHAT WILL I DO NEXT AFTER I GOT OUR MNL CASE NUMBER????
QUOTE (geren @ Sep 27 2008, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What to do next? What are the documents that my fiance need to send for my upcoming interview? Pls help me. Thanks in advance. God bless us all.

Geren


Hi, if i remember correctly , its the DS 156, DS 156k and DS 157, plus the appointment letter.

They use to mail you a packet with outdated forms but now they dont. We didnt use anything from the packet except the appointment letter. When you get your appointment letter it will list what you need to bring.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2008-09-27 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
thanks Still for doing the list. I never could figure out how to generate it.

Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 20 December 2007 - 01:38 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-20 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 19 2007, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a little note to tall all you CSC-ers that I got approved smile.gif



Congrats Jeraly, about time CSC got you approved.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-19 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Ok Jeraly, its your turn now. time for CSC to get your NOA2 now.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-17 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
APPROVED!!!

we received oru hard copy in the mail. we got a few touches but the website still says pending.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-15 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
ok , its time for CSC to get it in gear. VSC has most of the approvals this week, and they are approving end of july filers.



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-14 00:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
well i called USCIS yesterday and then registered a touch. i checked this morning and i have another touch. maybe the second one is real???


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 12 December 2007 - 12:27 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-12 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Ok, well i just got off the USCIS misinformation line with a guy who was very nice at least. He said according to his locater system, my case had transited to an adjucator on approx NOV 28th. he said once they get it they are SUPPOSED to finish with it in 30 days. he said they give them that much time since they will get 100 to 150 cases at a time. He said give it 2 more weeks. it was luck of the draw if your case was on top of the piles or on bottom.

taken with a grain of salt....

Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 11 December 2007 - 03:53 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-11 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Dec 10 2007, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if they can't access your file, call again and tell them it's been 15 days; they won't know biggrin.gif



hahahaha now that is a good one. maybe i should try that.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-10 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
so much for the swarm of monday approvals since the site was down from friday until yesterday. i guess CSC decided to take another vacation since they couldnt update the website.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-10 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Dec 10 2007, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok this week cheering for Chris, Lady Anne and Jeraly biggrin.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Anyone else is interested? kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif




We are certainly ready for a NOA2 thats for sure. and one for Jeraly also. its like standing there waiting to be picked for the team and the numbers dwindle lol and still we stand there waiting.



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-10 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
well jeraly i think its our turn now for the NOA2 so we can join the NOA2 to NVC thread. we dont want to be left behind...



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-08 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Nov 13 2007, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hmm, it seems that this is far more political than I anticipated... I am quite happy to let the list re-gather dust; it's not like it's at all important... I was just seeing it as a bit of a diversion while we were waiting smile.gif



i think your list is fine. any filers before april 12 th are in RFE hell or AR or denied and appealing. USCIS itself says thats the date they are working on normal petitions. while i feel bad that some people might still be waiting, from before then, i dont think they are holding up the line from april 12th. i think your list is accurate for its intended use.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 13 November 2007 - 06:08 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-13 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
how does someone file Sept 18th with CSC for k1 visa, beneficiary country is canada and they get their NOA2 in 32 days?


url=http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92930

doesnt say anything about military expedite. Am i missing something here? That is great for them and i am happy they got their NOA2 and are moving ahead with their process . wish that was all our stories. but whats the deal. there are still may filers who dont have an NOA2. Wish i had their luck.... inspite of the backlog and people with no NOA1, CSC can give out an NOA2 in 32 days and it not even cuba, its canada.

maybe CSC has hired new people who are working on stuff after the backlog. Or is Canada expedited like Cuba?

Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 22 October 2007 - 08:09 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-10-22 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Oct 7 2007, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know where this idea came from that zoomer has his list sorted by NOA1 received date. The only received date that zoomer knows with certainty is his own.

The VJ timeline NOA1 dates that zoomer utilizes are probably a combination of NOA1 hard copy received, notice and priority dates as well as some USCIS online case status petition received dates. (Note that the online received date usually differs from the hard copy received date.) In addition, recently added instructions on the VJ timeline edit page tell members to enter the hard copy notice date as the NOA1 date. This means that VJ is actively encouraging members not to enter the received date on their timelines. (I disagree with VJ on this, but have followed instructions and entered my notice date.)

In my humble opinion, zoomer should sort his list by sent date. Received date normally follows sent date by a few days so the sent date is the best indicator we have of where we all stand in line.


in the 2 posts that i linked to in my previous post is where the idea that Bszoomer used received date for his list. In fact i believe you were in that conversation also. He was advising people to use the received date in the VJ timeline instead of the notice date as VJ instructed. but this is such a moot point now and been rehashed so much i refuse to discuss it anymore. the beaten horse is dead.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 07 October 2007 - 03:50 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-10-07 15:46:00