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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I thought I'd repost here since Im an early July filer... anyways, we got our visa today, delivered to the front door step at 1030am Manila, Philippines, local time March 4, 2008. Confirmed flight and ready to go on March 7, 2008 POE LAX. Good luck to everyone. Next stop marriage and then AOS.

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2008-03-03 23:24:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (rygel411 @ Dec 15 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey all, I hope everyone is enjoying their pre-holidays. Im going to have to pack in another day or 2 because Im going to spend the holidays(including new years) with my lady. I just wanted to let you all know the nvc got our case on the 6th and it was sent out the next day, I dont know yet what day the embassy recieved it but my fiance called and let me know she got the packet 3 in the mail today

she said shes kinda stressed cause its so many forms to fill out so I told her we'll do them together over the phone. But thats where we stand right now.

p.s. as part of proof of support: does anyone know if there has to be a certain amount in my bank account or are they just looking to see if I have a bank account in general? thx

No need to disclose any bank assets or property if you already meet the 125% proverty line. I put "Not Reported" on all lines with monetary value except where it ask for your salary.

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-15 15:01:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I say call, its not costing you anything to follow up with your case to USCIS or NVC. This is why I hate having to hire a lawyer to tell me what I shouldnt do...

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-11 05:01:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I got my interview date scheduled!! whoopiee!!! Medical exam on Feb 1, 2008 and Interview date on Feb 8, 2008.

Looks like Manila just entered all interviews from case numbers MNL2007818XXX to MNL2007833XXX

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-11 02:22:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (c2pirpal @ Dec 6 2007, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am a bit depressed today, been checking the USCIS each and every day, and nothing yet, nada...not even a touch. I need some encouragement and some good news...if averages mean anything, I should get my NOA2 notice today! Hey speaking of averages, can you also calculate the Standard Deviation, that way we can have a range too..
Thanks much.
CG

Did you check the Immigration timelines? Filter results to check against Brazil and see how many days it takes on average from NOA1 to NOA2.

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-06 03:39:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

NVC got my packet, finally after waiting for a month and now its been forwarded to the Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Im looking at an interview hopefully end of January.

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-04 23:46:00

QUOTE (Seattle2Cebu @ Dec 1 2007, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I got a job today start monday... It qualifies for the income requirements easily.... so thats good news..
I was worried about getting a job soon.. Im not sure if she will come up for the interview before I file my
taxes, but my tax return will qualify... I was hoping the interview will be after I file my taxes, so they could
have a recent one... My past ones qualify... They go pretty heavily on your last tax return more than anything
else, or at least thats what they used to do..

Congrats on your new job! Well, being one month away from the new year, I dont think waiting to file your taxes will show your salary that you will be making in the next year. Remember, your December 2007 earning will only show one month of your new job, while the past 11 months will still show your old job earning on your 2007 Tax Return. You probably already know that, but I just wanted to clarify. I'm still searching for a new job, that's my 2nd gift I want for Christmas, the 1st one is to have my packet from NVC sent to the US Embassy in the Philipines for the interview dates.

Abby-Ron

Female

Philippines

2007-12-01 22:11:00

Interview on December 26

Best of luck with the interview!

From what I here, it doesn't hurt to have a copy of the I-129F with you just in case.

Check with your specific embassy about the bag, but you can't bring in a book bag or anything - some allow a plastic bag or something along those lines though.

BaBamSam

Female

United Kingdom

2012-12-22 22:21:00

Employment letter if self-employed?

I wrote myself a self-employment letter since I am self employed. I also have a company letterhead with a company envelope. (looks proffesional)

If you are self employed, I think you do the same in case they ask for an employment letter and you have nothing to give to the pre-screener or just saying that you are self employed. It may raise doubts, so I went ahead and made one. Least I have something to show if I am asked for an employment letter.

I also have included the 1040's from 2005, 2006 and 2007. (ITR's)

Here is what I have.

----------------------------------------------------

EMPLOYMENT LETTER

Date: April 4, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is XXXXXX. I am residing at: XXXXXXX I make the following statement under penalty of purjury that: I am self-employed for XXXXX, for more than five years since October 1st, 2007. My annual salary is $XXXXX.

On this way, I plege that my fiancee XXX will not be any public charge.

Thank you very much for your kindless and your attention to this letter.

Sincerely,

Petitioners Signature.

--------------------

Just plain and simple. Hope this helps.

Dr Mirage

QUOTE (fitzee21 @ Apr 6 2008, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Since October 2004, I've been considered self-employed. I work on commission, selling library books. The company pays me a percentage based upon my sales. I also receive a 1099-MISC and not a W-2.
My question is, would I still need a "letter of employment" to send with the I-134 although I'm not technically employed but dependent upon my sales for my earnings?

According to the instructions, if you're self-employed, you need to send a copy of last tax return filed or report of commercial rating concern. Because of this, I chose to ignore the "statement of employment" and I sent her copies of my 2005, 2006, and 2007 tax returns.

Would you say that I had met the requirements or should I also send her a letter from the company stating that I earn commission for my sales?

FYI, I sent:
- 2005, 2006, and 2007 tax returns.
- 2 months of bank statements
- 8 weeks of sales statements
- proof of life insurance
- proof of property ownership
- statement of bank information signed by bank manager (date joined and amount deposited since joining - I joined back in August, 2007 so I wasn't able to provide them with 1 year of deposits)
- printout from my SEP-IRA

I'm pretty sure what I sent was fine, but just wanted to see what others thought.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-04-07 01:04:00

Its been a while

Hello Fellow VJ members.

If you look at my timeline, it has been years since we were approved for the K-1 Visa. (which was the start of our journey... well it was the I-129F)

It has been a long while since I was on this site back in 2007. I used to visit the forums every hour back when we were working on the petition. For those of you who have been waiting or taking the next step to be together with your loved ones. Just be patient and things will fall into place. I have been there.. and done that and its possible if you take your time and read and get help from the other members here in the forums.

When its all said and done and you are finally in the US after a few years... you will remember the times you were doing this.. you will be just like me and move on and come back when you remember what you had to go through. It took my wife and I almost eight months to get the K-1 Visa. (Had the interview in USEM in Manila).. Then POE then another interview for the Temp GC and then Removal of conditions. It was pretty hectic but we made it somehow. Just one step at a time.

Now we have kids...

Two little ones. It seemed like it was a long time ago. I just wanted to say hello again. I think my wife started in this board back in 2007 and its been great living in the US.

We have are just waiting for the US Citizenship interview soon

Hope all is well. Good luck all.

Like what I used to say.... the best thing is the Journey.

Edited by Dr Mirage, 02 September 2012 - 02:42 AM.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-02 02:37:00

Filing AOS.. Is there anything I miss?

The 90 days goes fast when you are finally in the US... My fiance (wife now) did it within 15 days.

If you look at my timeline you will see when we got married and applied for AOS.

We just did it in court with some a few family members..

Just try not to take too much time before you know it.. you're already at 60 days.

Its all too much work to miss not doing it within 90 days.

Edited by Dr Mirage, 10 September 2012 - 04:24 AM.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-10 04:21:00

Manila Medical Exam?

Most of the things you worry about will never happen.

Its the things that you do not think about is what usually hits you.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-10 04:26:00

St. Lukes Medical Exam Question

Uhm... That is correct.

If you have your period... you cannot go to get your medical exam because they will check your private parts.

Check for STDs... They will ask personal information. (Thats what my wife said)

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-17 02:05:00

Bad Day at SLEC

Lucky for you that they were ok. Usually when you do an interview, you will go under oath and if you got caught with a lie, then you'll be in bigger trouble.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-22 00:14:00

SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW

No need to panic. I was there before and it was exciting times because when your interview is over. You get your visa. Its a brave new world going to the US.

Right now we already have 2 kids. LOL. Time goes by fast.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-22 00:23:00

visa on hand

The Immigration Officer opened the envelope while we were in QUE in the line. (I think he did that to save time because the QUE on LAX is very long sometimes.

There is no problem if the envelope is a little opened as long as you dont try to take anything out of it.

I should have taken photos of this, but I didn't get a chance to.

USEM in Manila should get an X-Large Envelope. LOL

You should be fine!

On a side note, a few things in that envelope will be given to you by the IO when you arrive. It was odd, but we received some files that were not even ours. I was quite amazed that something like that happend.

Edited by Dr Mirage, 27 September 2012 - 11:51 PM.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-27 23:47:00

visa on hand

From experience, we used sent in a ton of paperwork for the 1-129F and the yellow envelope did not even fully close when we received it. Don't ask me why. The papers were sticking out and they had to use extra tape to close all the file together. (you can even see what's inside the envelope from the corner)

So. when we arrive in LAX POE. We were in line with my fiance (I flew in with her together from Manila). We were in the US Resident / US Citizen line. The Immigration Office who was leading and telling you which lines to fall in line in opened the sealed yellow envelope before we were in the immigration window. I was in complete shock when I saw this because I didn't even get a chance to tell them to not open it.

Anyhow, when it was finally our turn to talk with immigration. I just handed the "OPENED ENVELOPE" and they didn't even ask any questions.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2012-09-22 00:20:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Interview experience

Congrats! We went through this same process more than 6 years ago.

Happy married with 2 kids and we're finally just applied for the N-400!

Edited by Dr Mirage, 25 September 2014 - 08:07 PM.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2014-09-25 20:05:00

what is a touch? and how is it found?

what is a touch? and how is it found?

i logged into uscis online status:

https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/index.jsp

is this where you will see these "touches"

The only thing i see is:

"On October 2, 2007, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register."

I guess I have to wait am I right?

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2007-10-11 17:37:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Its been a month and havent received NOA1

My I-129F packet was received by CSC in Laguna Niguel, CA on August 22nd 2007.

It has been nearly a month and I have not yet received the NOA1.

Also, the check I used for payment has not even been deposited by USCIS.

I called the 800 number and asked if there was a delay on the NOA.

I was told that there has been delays and I cannot inquire about a specific petition not unless I have not received a notice after 90 days.

Is anyone in the same situation as me?

I thought that the NOA1 usually is received in 2-3 weeks.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2007-09-20 14:43:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

August Filer with CSC and no touches

Hello Everyone,

I'm excited that several June/July Filers are receiving their NOA2's.

However, I was looking at several postings of August filers for the K1 and some have 2 or 3 touches on their file.

I have checked USCIS and I have not seen a single touch yet. (date hasnt been updated since I received my WAC#)

Yes, I know i'm not supposed to go paranoid over touches, (cause I heard of someone getting no touches and getting approved) but I thought I was supposed to get atleast a single touch by now.

I filed the I-129F in 8/23/2007. The last time USCIS has updated my file was 10/09/2007.

So, my point is waited two months w/o a single touch.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2007-12-05 22:56:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

OMG BBQ K-1 approved!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-02 15:56:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

OMG BBQ K-1 approved!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Just checked my email and I received an email saying:

"On February 1, 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. "

I called USCIS earlier today and did the RFE Trick. I spoke with a helpful agent about my case # and I was told that results will be comming in very soon.

Later on this evening, I checked USCIS online and noticed the first touch on my case.

A few hours later, I received the email stating that I was approved for the K-1 Petition.

I feel so lucky to be approved for being a late August fillers because I know there are so many that are still waiting for their approvals.

Thank you Visa Journey and to everyone who has helped us in our questions!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-02 02:03:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

NO NOA2, this is way too long :(

I highly recommend you to do the RFE trick. I did this and it work for me. I have seen it work for others too.

Try to call and ask the status about your case. You will get a touch for sure and maybe even an approval that day.

Good luck!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-15 01:12:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Congratulations Mox!!!

Congratulations !!!!!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-22 02:21:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (Geico @ Feb 5 2008, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello august fellows, why USCIS stopped to approve August Filers. I saw several september filers being approved yesterday. I congratulated them too, but what is going on with ours? I hope in God we can hear more approvals of August.
The best for everyone

Try to call USCIS using the RFE trick. That is what I did and got an approval email the same day.

I am not sure if the reason for the approval was the phone call I made.

All I did was asked is if I was going to get a result soon.

Good luck to the others who are still waiting.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-06 00:47:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Thank you for everyone's help and support!!!

Thank you Visa Journey!!!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-02 03:59:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

OMG BBQ!!!

I checked my email this evening and I got an email saying:

"On February 1, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

Finally!!!!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-02 01:51:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

OMG BBQ!!!

Yes the wheels are turning again for CSC.

Might expect 5 approvals a day now.

CSC is now going to start CHOP CHOPING!!!

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-02-01 01:40:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I was hoping to get the NOA2 by January.

I filled on 8/23/2007, however by reading that article of a million pettitions in July to beat the filling fee increase and CSC moving very slowly the last two weeks, I think I will be lucky to even get the NOA2 by February.

The last NOA2s that were approved from CSC were June and Mid July fillers. I only heard of 1 or 2 AUG fillers from CSC that received their NOA2s.

Also, I received my NOA1 in early OCT.

Until now, I haven't even gotten a single touch.

Almost waiting for 5 months now. Still waiting patiently and hanging in there with the rest of the AUG fillers from CSC.

I know I'm not alone in this.

Lastly, I keep noticing on the based timeline data date has been moving forward day by day.

It has moved from as early as January 20th to now as early as February 25, 2008*. #######!!

QUOTE (bengalilover @ Jan 20 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Like to conduct a little poll and keep me positive?

Any August fillers hoping to get NOA2 by January. I am in it and sitting with big hope.

When I say August fillers, I mean someone who sent their 129F in the month of August. That way, there is no confusion with received date, notice date and so on. Thanks to Mox, who gave the idea.

Edited by Dr Mirage, 20 January 2008 - 06:39 PM.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-01-20 18:36:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Yea, talk about not having news from CSC lately the past few weeks.

I'm an August filer myself and I'm second guessing on how CSC will accept the received date instead of the NOA1 date.

Also, I still have yet gotten a single touch from USCIS status.

Last time I heard about my case was from the NOA1 and this was back in Oct 2nd, 2007.

All I know is that CSC is really behind from VSC approvals with the NOA2's.

I'm just patiently waiting til the end of this month because ladies and gents, with all do respect, this could be our finest hour

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-01-14 01:35:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Hello All,

Hey!!! Us August filers are just being patient. There was too much stress after long waits in receiving the NOA1 and getting our checks cashed after the escalating July application when we filed in August.

I'm expecting a result of the petition by the end of January.

August filers were active around Sept and Oct and now yes... there isnt much activity also because there is 60% less applicants for the K-1 after July.

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2008-01-02 20:38:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I can smell the NOA2 comming to a theater near you.

I dont know what to do.

NOA2 where are you?

Dr Mirage

Male

Philippines

2007-12-09 02:13:00