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USCIS Service CentersSign the petition - balance the load between TSC and CSC

Signed :) Thank you for doing this!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-05-29 07:56:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS and moving?

Well, I'm on a K-1 visa, which is maybe different, but we filed an address change last week (online) and got an e-mail that it had been changed within 4 hours :) absolutely no problems and didn't stall anything.


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-02 14:07:00
United Kingdomproof of ongoing relationship at interview

Thanks :) I know in Holland they ask for proof of an ongoing relationship since filing for the visa, and I've been gathering mails, Skype convos, texts and stuff, so I hope that's enough!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-17 03:59:00
United Kingdomproof of ongoing relationship at interview

Congrats on getting approved! And thank you for the advice. I'm not at that stage yet, but reading up on it already smile.png Not that I'm filing in the same country as you, but I assume the procedures are the same..

Do you think it would be a problem if I didn't have any pics for the interview though? My fiance and I can't meet each other during this visa processing time because of job issues, so I won't have any pics..


Edited by AlissaCarly, 17 January 2014 - 03:37 AM.

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-17 03:34:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

I was approved yesterday at my interview, happiness :D

Couple of questions for those that were also approved. How long did the CAEC website stay in the additional processing stage?
And how long did it take before you got your passport back? I see that AlissaCarly got his/her on a Saturday after he/she was approved Tuesday so after 4 days. Is this about the same for everyone else?


 

Sure did :) I received an e-mail from the consulate that Friday telling me it had been shipped and I received it the next day, with yellow package and my birth certificate. Bet yours will be back soon!

 

Congratulations :D so exciting!!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-10-22 17:52:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

That's strange. After you confirm your interview date online it should take you to the payment screen, or at least mine did. It asked whether I wanted to finish the confirmation by paying the fee with debit or creditcard. Is there any way you can go back into the appointment screen and finish? According to this link https://ais.usvisa-i...information/fee the payment should be right after confirmation  :wacko:


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-10-05 10:32:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Thanks! I'm so relieved!

 

Awesome, so you're going to start working now? :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-09-17 04:55:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Had my interview today, APPROVED! Pfewwwww  :D so relieved! Flying on 12 Oct


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-09-16 13:24:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

 

Thanks for the information :D

I don't have packet 3 yet, so I'm going to add a copy of my NOA2 and a print out of the embassy website where it says I'll need a VoG. Those 2 should be enough proof to get one, I hope.

 

I didn't have it yet either, I requested it in May ;) But you can go to this link http://travel.state....country/NL.html and print out the 'supporting letter for Dutch VOG application' they have there. It's a more personalized letter for the Dutch gemeentes saying that the consulate requests the VOG. I did that and they accepted it!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-09-03 09:43:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

So for the VoG, I'm a little bit confused. The form that I get off of my Gemeente's website has 2 parts. 1 that I fill in and the next part is "Invullen door Organisatie / Instelling die de VoG  verlangt."

Do I fill in the information of the embassy here or do I leave all of those blank?

 

Hi there! I filled in the information of the Amsterdam consulate, except for the contact person, which I didn't know. Left that line blank. The gemeente said the accompanying letter from the USCIS that I printed and gave them was enough evidence that the consulate was really requesting my police certificate.

 

Good luck!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-09-01 15:19:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

That used to be the case, but I contacted them a few months back to verify it. I got an email back saying that they required a VOG now.

 

I just called them and they told me there is a english summary on there. So never mind its all good. 

 

Maybe we should update the Embassy info section with this info. 

 

True, there is a small section at the bottom with an English translation. But they also accept Dutch anyway, so it's good either way :)

 

Doesnt the ambassy arange for the vog? I didn't had to do anything for it.  If I remember it right. All documents have to be in English or have been certified translations so i would make sure you have to do it yourself or the ambassy does it for you.

 

They used to, but now they make you arrange it yourself :) And I think the documents can be in both English or Dutch because my consulate package mentions this:

- TRANSLATIONS: All documents not in English or in Dutch, must be accompanied by a certified translation.

 

 

Wanted to welcome all you new Dutch/American couples! I have been off this forum for quite awhile. My husband immigrated here at the end of 2009 and we were married in the beginning of 2010. He has his 10 yr green card now. We are VERY happy! We moved from California to Texas, and 3.5 yrs later came back home to California. I still struggle with Dutch, but I am learning little by little. He is fluent, with barely any accent in English, German and of course Dutch. Anyway...welcome! If any of you are in So. Cal., we might be interested in doing some sort of meet up. Just PM me. Doei! 

 

Welcome back! Good to hear a nice story with a happy ending :) Dutch is a hard language to learn, but I'm sure you'll be fluent one day!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-20 11:39:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Question. Apparently in Ireland you can do medical before receiving NOA2. I wonder can we do the same in the Netherlands? I couldn't find it online. So hoping someone here has experience or could answer it. Also can I get my goed gedrag thing now? Since I am well within the 6 months and should receving my noa2 soon.

 

Well, I haven't done the medical yet, but I received package 3 and the instructions said not to book the medical yet, because once you do the clock starts ticking. Your med results are only valid half a year. Also you need the NOA2 letter and consulate case nr to book the medical. But you can get the Verklaring van Goed Gedrag already, I got it in March, way before I was approved. Just fill in the 'VOG voor een particulier' form (I found it on my gemeente website) and attach the 'supporting letter for Dutch VOG application' that is at this link: http://travel.state....country/NL.html

 

Good luck! :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-14 16:54:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Hallo..we are a Dutch American couple living abroad in the Netherlands . My husband is the Dutch half and our I 130 petition was approved on July 23 2014 so we are off to NVC . I am happy to have found this topic...good luck to everyone .

 

Good luck to you too! I'm omw to NVC now as well :) Hope both our processes go smoothly! :D


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-27 07:42:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

YAY :) It won't be long anymore.. Good luck !

 

Thank you :D I'm hoping no more than 6-8 weeks, but you never know how long NVC --> Amsterdam could take..


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-24 11:20:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

I was approved last night! Yay! America, here I come :joy:


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-22 04:30:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

We got our NOA2 , now working on the next stage in the proces.

Does someone knows how it works with the vaccinations ?
Are we getting shots at the physical examinations in Amsterdam, or do we have to go to the GGD for that ?
And what to bring to the physical examination , vaccinationbook from our youth and militair passport ?



 

Hi there! You can either get the vaccs yourself before the med exam, or you can get them during the med exam. From what I've heard, it is cheaper to get it beforehand though, as they are more expensive during the med exam. You have to bring along to the exam all evidence of previous vaccinations.


Edited by AlissaCarly, 29 June 2014 - 06:24 AM.

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-29 06:24:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

I just got an email from the USCIS saying my I-130 is approved, woohoo! Not sure if the date of the email is the same as on the NOA2, but I guess it is. Took 83 long days, but after reading on the forums it isn't that long at all :)

 

That's awesome, congratulations!!  :joy: hope you can be reunited really soon now


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-18 15:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

 

 

 

Both of you good luck with the k1 visa, lets hope you both hear something soon and they get approved !! I know the wait is really ugh..but you know it's worth it :)

 

Thank you! Yeah, it is worth it :) But I just read on another thread that the TSC is handling November petitions right now. Might still be awhile before they hit January..  <_<


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-05-14 13:05:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Oops! Well, I can see how that happened, there's just so much to sign and date and check. Wouldn't be surprised if I missed something too. Might have, they haven't touched my file since 17 Jan so they wouldn't know..

 

Good luck with the journey! :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-05-11 13:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Any Dutch/American couples??

Hi everyone! Just found this topic (thanks to Kaylara!) while obsessively browsing VJ during my insane amount of free time. 108 days since NOA1, getting very antsy. Is it weird that I'm excited about being able to call USCIS next month and complain? At least then I'll be able to do something about it.  :joy:


Edited by AlissaCarly, 10 May 2014 - 04:49 PM.

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-05-10 16:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionList of Vaccinations? K-1 Visa

Hi there! I don't know if you've now had the medical, but I was looking into it too and found this helpful page: 

 

http://www.path2usa....1-fiance-visa#5

 

It has a section about the vaccinations, including which ones are necessary. 

Also, this page (http://travel.state....xamination.html) tells you a lot of stuff you need to know about the medical :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-17 03:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAttention January-February Filers at Texas Center: A Discussion for You.

As long as you have the notifications set up I think you're fine. They updated my case online stating that they tried to mail something and it was not able to be delivered. The status still says Initial Review though. I got an e-mail and text message alerting me that there was an update.

 

I'm not really sure how to check the mail issue. Honestly I don't know what's wrong with my address. I just moved here recently and have received a couple pieces of mail so it should be okay! Haha... 

 

 

Jameswhunt,

 

My page still says Initial Review as well. I am afraid that there has been an issue with my mail as well now that you say this...

My mailing address is rejected by some for some reason and it doesn't say it is a valid address on some online forms when I fill them. So, this does worry me.

How do I check to see if something has been mailed to me but not delivered? And is there anyone I can contact about the status of my K-1 to be sure there wasn't a mistake?

I did sign up for text, email, and physical mail notification. It'd be a bit odd if all three failed.

 

Hi there! Just wondering if you guys registered with the US Postal service? I found the following on the USCIS website about changing address: 'Any notices or documents USCIS sends to you are considered official Government mail. If your name is not on the mailbox and/or registered with the local U.S. Postal Service Office, the Postal Service may not deliver official Government mail to you. Please remember to register your name and address with the local post office and to put your name on your mailbox.'

 

I don't know if that will help at all, just a suggestion :)

 

By the way, I'm also a Jan TSC filer, sent it on 13th Jan, still waiting for NOA2! We are sure learning some patience during this wait  <_<


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-21 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfinally!!

Congratulations, that's awesome :D


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-30 16:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved at Interview this morning!

That is fantastic, congratulations to you both :D wish you all the best with your new (well, continued) life together :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-17 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHe's here!

Darn. Well, you can see it on my timeline, (I think) and if not, I'll try later to get it up on here. :) https://www.facebook...eltstra.Collins


That's a negative too, maybe your settings are not public on that post..? Oh well, I'm sure we'll see it on here sometime :)

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-28 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHe's here!

I have some video on my FB of him coming in, as promised. Please let me know if you can see it or not, because I'll change the permissions accordingly. 
https://www.facebook...727894203919536

 

<3

 

Aww that would be cute to see! But... I don't know about others but I get this: 'This content is currently unavailable, The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page.'


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-28 08:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHe's here!

That's great! Hope you guys have a fantastic life together in the US  ^_^


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-28 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCASE COMPLETE IN 55 DAYS

Yay :D congratulations!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-19 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot a call at 3:30am..

Hey, that's awesome! Congrats, and hope you have an amazing life together :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-02-04 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe journey has started

Hi there! I love this forum too, it´s been really great for answering a lot of my questions :) I see you and I both filed at about the same time and from the same country, will be exciting to see when we get approved! Good luck :D


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-27 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for NOA2 at TSC? There are 6,716 petitions in front of you

Wow, that's still a heap of petitions left! :cry:  Thanks for doing the math :) I'm a January filer, still no NOA2.. Hope we both get approved soon!


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-04-19 05:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 Filers

It's been 5 month to the day since Dallas lock box received our k1 visa petition, and no movement since then. Everyday day waiting on pins and needles for NOA 2. Today i submitted my E request through the USCIS website to hopefully find out what the hold up is. I was told you can't submit this until the "normal Processing time is up"

I am  looking for feedback from others who have done this to know what to expect next. This process is not for the faint of heart!!!! 

 

Hi Kirsten,

 

we called at 5 months and tried to put in a service request, but we got the same message. Were told to call back after another month because the processing times are now 6 instead of 5 months. We've contacted the state congressman and his office is looking into our case this week and going to call the USCIS for us. Maybe an idea for you too? Good luck! I know it's really tough, but it'll be worth it :)


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-06-27 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 Filers

Hi guys! Another January filer here:) We filed on 13 Jan, received the NOA1 text/e-mail receipt on the 17th, Alien Reg. Nr was changed on the 17th, got the official NOA1 (letter) on the 22nd. Now wasting my time nervously checking my mail for USCIS updates every 2 seconds wink.png Hope we all get approved soon, good luck everyone!


Edited by AlissaCarly, 30 January 2014 - 05:01 PM.

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-01-30 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter 5 months waiting service request still not applicable?!?!?!

Sucks doesn't it, they can't justify it and we can't help the process along, so we just wait and wait  :clock: nothing can be done at this point. I think approval between 5-7 months is standard nowadays.


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-07 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter 5 months waiting service request still not applicable?!?!?!

Yes, everyone is getting told that unfortunately. We were also told we're within the regular processing times when we called at 5 months. We're waiting for 6 now to try again..  <_<


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-07 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!! Hope you have an amazing life together  :D


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-15 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 approved

Congratulations :D


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-07-19 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew - K1 Fiance Visa January 2014

Thank you AlissaCarly, I will bookmark the website for CEAC. 

I just had a look at everything we need, little worry about the Police Certificate. So we are getting started today!

 

 

Good luck! And if you need any help at all, give a 'shout'  ^_^


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-20 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew - K1 Fiance Visa January 2014

Ugh, my above post won't edit but I was going to add that I meant 7 working days, not actual days, and it might still take longer.. You CAN start calling after 7 days, but it could be 2-3 weeks before they have a case number for you. In our case it was about 7 working days, but I shouldn't assume that'll be the same for everyone of course  :blush:


AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-20 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew - K1 Fiance Visa January 2014

Congratulations, that's awesome!

About 1 week after it was shipped to NVC you can call them to ask whether it has arrived and if they have a case nr for you. Then you can use that on the Department of State CEAC website to track your case. It will be sent to the consulate and they will then send Packet 3 with instructions to your fiance   :) I don't know if you guys have started preparing the documents for the interview, but if not you could definitely start now!


Edited by AlissaCarly, 20 August 2014 - 11:28 AM.

AlissaCarlyFemaleNetherlands2014-08-20 11:27:00