Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 petition questions	Oh! mine was Spousal Visa. I'm sorry if i misunderstood his case. I'm just saying how we filled up the I-130 section C. I'm so sorry, made a mistake on posting and can't delete them. PLS IGNORE MY INPUTS!	REDQUEEN	Female	0	2012-10-28 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 petition questions	The reason why you must file separate petitions for your wife and stepson is because the CR-2 visa (the visa your stepson would apply for) is not a derivative visa. In order for him to be able to apply for it, it needs to be on the basis of an approved standalone I-130 petition filed on his behalf. What visa type did you come here on? As I previously stated, the CR-2 visa is not a derivative visa type; your post implies that it is which would be inaccurate and unhelpful to the OP. Oh! mine was Spousal Visa. I'm sorry if i misunderstood his case. I'm just saying how we filled up the I-130 section C. Edited by REDQUEEN, 28 October 2012 - 09:17 AM.	REDQUEEN	Female	0	2012-10-28 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 petition questions	He just turned 13, so we're ok there. I kinda wish they give details (extream details) on how to answer them apps for people like me with A.D.H.D. (Laughing). My husband and I were married in my country and my daughter was 15 years old that time. He put my daughter's name on that Section C and he didnt file a separate petition for her. We went to USA together since she was minor that time.	REDQUEEN	Female	0	2012-10-27 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 petition questions	I'm starting the process of filling out the I-130. There's a few questions that seems strait forwards, but not to me (lol) On line 17 section C What exactly they want to know? My wife says just put me, our daughter and her son (and there relationship to each other), but I think there asking to put her, our daughter and my stepson and there relationship between me and them. Which is right? Her or me? When I type in our names, should I start with our last names first through out the app? Or ? Also, if I type our last names first, should I put a comma to separate our last names from the rest? (Example: last name> xxxxxxxx, first name> xxxx middle name> xxxx). When I put her LONG DANG phone number on line on line 19, I put it as it is on my phone with the + and - and ( ). It does not show the whole numer as it would be seen as a whole unless you scroll side ways to see it whole. Is this ok? I tried two deferent ways and its always the same. More questions as they come up. Chad Line 17 Section C Thats for the beneficiary of the petition. If the I-130 petition is for wife then the names should be her children. Put the Name and Last name, then relationship if SON or DAUGHTER their birthdays and Country of birth. I have no idea how long is the phone number but if it will not fit you can just hand write it using black ink. Regards!	REDQUEEN	Female	0	2012-10-27 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	The first Gay K-1 Fiance Visa Progress with DOMA repeal on the Horizon (Tim & Keno)	Best of luck to you both. I've been looking forward to seeing the first same-sex K1 on VJ -- it's about bloody time! I'm also really pleased to see how many people here have raised their voices in support of your efforts.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2013-01-07 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	The TSC got ALL our paperwork, the Intent letters from BOTH of us was first thing we did..we sent so much paperwork in that it was overkill..maybe We should've taken ALL our pics with a Newspaper held up next to us like a kidnapping to show the date.!!!...lol Okay, if you sent them in, they were overlooked. It happens -- not the first time I've seen it. The answer is to send them whatever they want. The correct answer would be "We intend to marry within 90 days of my fiancee's entry to the US, as per the terms of the K1 visa." Give them a timeframe you'd like it to happen in by all means.   And sorry if I seemed insensitive in asking -- we got an RFE too and I lost my cool biggie style. I understand what you're going through.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	It seems not, which is why they are asking. They want what they want, the way they want it. Which is completely understandable, even if it's wrong. I remember losing my cool when I got an RFE, but we handled it and the process creaked back into life. It's an emotional process, and blaming the process instead of understanding that one might have overlooked a necessary aspect of the application is expected. The answer is to fix it after having a chance to rant.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	They have it..they have my Plane & Hotel tickets from when I visited her in China..I even sent them a picture & $12,000 Appraisal of The Engagement Ring...This entire process is a Joke.. Just to clarify -- you sent them letters of intent to marry, not just plane tickets, hotel receipts and an appraisal?	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	???? How is the government to blame when the OP failed to follow the written instructions and fail to provide the required evidence? Instead of the generalization that it is the government's fault when someone gets an RFE and mischaracteres it as a rejection/denial, let's focus on why people get RFEs. Generally, it's the failure to follow written instructions. I'm stunned at the number of posters here who appear to be alluding to circumventing immigration law.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	(quoted post advocating illegal immigration activity removed - VJ Moderation Team)   That's a recipe for disaster. Be pleased you are processing in a way that will ensure that you do not have to keep looking over your shoulder, and that will result in legal status. Edited by Kathryn41, 19 May 2014 - 10:11 PM. to remove quoted post violating TOS	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	I think that they are just trying to by time, judging by other comments made about the service centers.  Partly understaffed, partly uneducated ( about the process) and overloaded.  All of the illegals got to go to the front of the line while all we "legals" got pushed back, thanks to somebody's president.  You know him, the one that nobody said they voted for! If they did not submit their letters of intent, it is not the fault of the service center. Your political rant is not necessary.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa Rejection....	I believe they're asking for letters of intent to marry, which are required as part of the I-129F process.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2014-05-19 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K-1 Journey Completed	Congratulations! I think many of us have waited to read this post... and await the fabled consulate review! You post some excellent advice above, not least of which is Don't Panic and Ask Questions. Emotions run so high during this process, and keeping a cool head and relying on the good counsel of others (plus doing your own research) is what will get people through. Best wishes to you and your lovely wife, and your adorable tot.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2013-01-25 14:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Embassy accept prepaid envelops	Moved to Middle East and North Africa sub-forum -- you might get better answers there.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2009-03-20 02:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Dip sticks Interview March 25	I too have been checking regularly to see if there are any updates. I really hope everything's okay!	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2009-03-30 17:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Cultural differences and Weddings	Moving this to MENA for more region-specific replies, as suggested above.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2009-06-15 10:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	Z.y.z.z	Say Yes To The Dress Best thing on Netflix? Perhaps I can't stop watching	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-05-31 13:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Z.y.z.z	Non-MENA peeks in Enraptured by young, firm flesh I need my own zyzz	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-05-30 13:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	Sex lives of married Egyptians laid bare - news article	This part sounds like a recipe, not sexytimes. The second step to massaging the breast is done after the breast is fully covered in oil. Unless you're into sexytimes with raw chicken, but that's just begging for salmonella. Also, some of those comments sound like they were written by men writing for a subcontinental version of Penthouse Letters, Milkmaid Special Issue.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-05-20 20:31:00
Middle East and North Africa	tunisians journey to europe	Was your collar popped while you wrote this? Have you been spotted in a Brooks Brothers recently? And I prefer FedEx to ups for my postage needs. You? I prefer FedEx as well, but I still use USPS for quite a lot. Even parcels! My collar was not popped. That is the hallmark of the douche these days, though in years past... oh! in years past! What larks with our popped collars on our Lacoste polos and Bennetton rubgy shirts. I was in a Brooks Brothers in October, helping my SO decide if the BB tailoring suits him. Alas, it is too voluminous in the chest at his neck size (which is what is known more informally as Brick ****house Size).	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-06-04 01:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	tunisians journey to europe	Are there other, verifiable sources besides "Tarek" that can authenticate his story? It's a genuine question. I have no idea what you mean by "preppy." I speak as a prep, and I don't know what this has to do with prepdom. Edited by Honey Crumpet, 04 June 2012 - 01:11 AM.	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-06-04 01:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	tunisians journey to europe	The Telegraph interviewed a female survivor, who stated that around 100 people were thrown overboard after dying onboard, and that "especially" women had perished. Not exactly the same as tossing women screaming overboard. http://www.telegraph...fugee-boat.html	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-06-03 21:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	Abuse Victims	very funny reading What exactly is so "very funny" about abuse?	the maven	Female	United Kingdom	2012-09-04 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	interview making two mistake answers	Just wait, til they call you back in.	Abby-Ron	Female	Philippines	2012-12-03 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	USCIS overlooked my I-129F?	I understand that. I've been waiting more than 7 months now, though. And since the processing time-frame is listed as beyond the date on which I received my NOA1 (I received NOA1 on 6/27, and they're now looking at July 2nd), can I now go ahead and put in for a service request? Compare first the NOA2 for your NOA1 dates on the timeline and see how many people have NOA2 dates already.	Abby-Ron	Female	Philippines	2013-02-06 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	USCIS overlooked my I-129F?	I sent my I-129F petition to USCIS, and it went to the Vermont Service Center. I got my NOA1 on June 27th, but haven't received NOA2. I've been checking their processing times on the website, and they just recently updated their dates - the processing timeframe is listed as July 2nd! Did my application get lost / overlooked? Or is my NOA2 possibly en route? I signed up for electronic notification, and nothing so far. Any help / tips would be appreciated, I'm kind of freaking out ... NOA2 is the long wait like 6 months.. really. So you should be getting your's anytime soon. Check other people timelines from date submitted on their NOA1 and you will see many don't have their NOA2 yet. Edited by Abby-Ron, 06 February 2013 - 08:46 PM.	Abby-Ron	Female	Philippines	2013-02-06 20:43:00
Middle East and North Africa	About his address in original alphabet???	QUOTE (Tunisianlover @ Nov 18 2007, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Nov 18 2007, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> K on the first question write it in English - even in Tunisia I think the address are spelled out - for example my husband lived on a street that had an arabic name but the address was transliterized to Roman letters. Anyway - I would write the street name in Roman letters - the only part I put in Arabic was his name where it asked for it's original spelling in native language. 2) This is asking for the last address he has lived at for more than a year. If he has lived in Italy that long then you would put that address. If he hasn't lived there for a year put his address in Tunisia. Well, we never used any address for Tunisia because he's been in Italy so long, is that ok? Should I put his Tunisian address some where and where? It doesn't make sense to give his Tunisian Address because he has not lived there since 1995. thanks for the reply. For point 2. Yes you put the Tunisian address if he has lived there for more than one year as it does not state a timeframe. Whether or not he has lived there 50 years ago or 5 years ago, it just states last address for more than one year. Now if it had something like last five years, then you wouldnt put his Tunisian address because that would not fall under the 5 years.	Abby-Ron	Female	Philippines	2007-11-19 02:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	My Queen Is Going To Send Our Papers Today!!!!!!!	Good luck!!!	Abby-Ron	Female	Philippines	2008-08-28 02:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What does it mean? I need help!!	Honestly, it could all be a mix up and/or a clerical error. However, I remember reading that it's possible for the consulate to send back an approved 129F for whatever reason. I'd wait a bit and then contact CSC to see whether the Tokyo consulate sent your 129F back to them. Then you can figure out if any issues need to be rectified. I know that's not the best scenario, but the whole process takes so long anyway that the impact should not be much.	Yagisama	Male	Japan	2012-05-07 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 DENIED WE CAN'R BELIVE THIS???	1. Wait for the letter to see the reason you were denied 2. Apply for a new petition  3. Follow the guides here to make sure you have included everything   http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide	Yagisama	Male	Japan	2014-02-04 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2011 Filers..	Hi! I wonder if we are the first March filer? It would be nice to hear from other March filers like me... Good luck to all of us! Speedy process to everyone.. TJ Good luck, but if recent CSC history is any indication, you should expect your NOA2 by next week!!	Yagisama	Male	Japan	2011-03-03 18:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Sudden CHANGE!!! What do I do!?	You deserve better.	Yagisama	Male	Japan	2011-10-27 20:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need a co sponsor	When we talk assets here they put savings and what one has in the bank I have $5000 in my bank now my husband can send me another $5000 and I can borrow another $5000, but that's it. My sister owns an apartment here in Morocco she won't say no if I asked her to put on paper that she is willing to support me; but is that even doable? And if it is then what do they mean by "assets that can be liquidated in 12 months"? Does that mean the apart has to be sold? Unfortunately your sister doesn't qualify as a joint sponsor as she's not living in the US. Yes, the apartment would ideally have to be sold to be claimed as an asset or at least show proof that it's on the market for sale. However, since it's your sister who owns the property, it's not very likely that this would be accepted anyway. The assets would have to be in your name or your husband's name or a qualifying joint sponsor's name. Now, with regards to what assets are acceptable: bank savings are preferred, as they're readily convertible into cash. Stocks, bonds etc. can also qualify as long as they can be cashed out within 12 months. You say you have $5,000 in the bank, that your husband has another $5,000 in his, and that you could borrow another $5,000, so potentially $15,000 in savings which is a good amount. The important question now is: does your husband earn any income? If he does and he just falls short of the sponsorship requirement by a couple thousand $$$, then $15,000 can actually be enough to help him qualify. So, he needs an annual income of $27,563 for a household of four. If for example his annual income is $24,000, he'd be $3,563 short of the required income. In this case he would need assets that equal 3x $,3,563 = $10,689, so the $15,000 in savings would be more than enough in this scenario. I hope this makes sense.	Christi85	Female	Greece	2011-02-03 06:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need a co sponsor	Ok, I've just looked at the I-864 instructions. Like I said, the joint sponsor needs to meet the income/assets requirements by themselves without combining them with those of the principal sponsor. The only exception is if the joint sponsor is a household member (i.e. lives in the same house as the main sponsor), in which case a I-864A is required. Regarding the number of joint sponsors, the instructions only say that up to two joint sponsors are allowed. However, the way it's phrased makes it sound like a second joint sponsor is only allowed if there are more than one intending immigrants and the first joint sponsor isn't sponsoring all of them. A second joint sponsor would then be required to sponsor the rest of the intending immigrants.	Christi85	Female	Greece	2011-02-02 15:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need a co sponsor	Do you own any property in your country? If you did you could sell it and claim the money from the sale as assets on the affidavit. You would need 3 times the difference between the 125% of the poverty line for your household size and your husband's income. Does your husband make any income at all? Any chance he could change jobs and get one with a higher salary that would qualify? Does he get any other income, even non work-related? Pension, public benefits, disability benefits? Does any of you have any savings in the bank that could be used to supplement his income on the affidavit (the 3x rule mentioned above applies to any assets used). Also, keep in mind that you could use up to two joint sponsors in addition to your husband. However it seems to me that their income/assets need to qualify by themselves and can't be added to each other to qualify (can someone confirm this please?), unless one of them is a household member. In the latter case, their income/assets can be combined with those of your husband's through form I-864A. Don't despair and keep trying and thinking through your options. Remember that if YOU have any income, it can also be used on the adffidavit, as long as it continues from the same source after you move to the US. Same goes for any assets YOU may own. The I-864 is quite flexible in terms of requirements, and there are many options to get around it.	Christi85	Female	Greece	2011-02-02 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2	Congrats and merry Christmas!	BaBamSam	Female	United Kingdom	2012-12-20 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Interview	Congrats! What great timing too!	BaBamSam	Female	United Kingdom	2012-12-26 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Interview	Best of luck! I hope it all goes well!	BaBamSam	Female	United Kingdom	2012-12-25 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	(Form I-797) Being Sent To Me! Nervous... here we go.	Good luck to you too! I have a question for you, maybe you can help me.... My fiance is living in London for over 3 years now and I wanted to know do you know where can I find good deals to travel to London. I took Delta last year but I wanted to know if you know of other websites...? Thank you My starting point is always to go on Orbitz and get a ballpark figure for the best times to visit. When I flew from NY I was able to get round trip for around $600-$700 on average, though I flew on Iceland Express once for $400 roundtrip...but they were a horrible airline. I don't believe they fly to America anymore. IcelandAir is really good value and I find that calling them sometimes helps get a lower fare - they're nice. And you can take 2 bags on their flights for no extra charge. Now that I'm in Los Angeles, it's a bit more expensive. Average flights seem to be about $900-$1000 as I'm looking for April. My fiance came over in november for about $900 roundtrip via Air New Zealand and they were lovely. I've also looked into getting a cheap $200 flight to NY and then jetting over from there, which can cut $100 or so off of it, but is a bit more of a hassle. But yeah. Just check Orbitz to get an idea and then go to individual sites. Sometimes I've found that Orbitz really does have the best offers tho! Hope you can get out there to see your fiance soon	BaBamSam	Female	United Kingdom	2012-12-27 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	(Form I-797) Being Sent To Me! Nervous... here we go.	So I must admit I am nervous now... I just got the text today and email at 5:00 pm. I hope everything goes well now I have to start preparing for what is next. Thank you VJ's for all the help! ` I just got my text/email today too! Got routed to California, but yay for both of us!	BaBamSam	Female	United Kingdom	2012-12-26 18:34:00