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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhee - Approval!
WWWWOOOOWWWW!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
I am so happy for you...We said we would keep each other updated...and *lookie lookie* you have your approval!! Congratulations... :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-09 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-12 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGUESS WHAT??!!! NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!! :thumbs:
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-14 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG!!! Here they come folks!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-14 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's a Beautiful thing!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-14 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-14 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOctober filer - NOA2 just recieved
NOOOOO WAYYYYY!!!
DUDE!!!!!
Please excuse all of those elementary reactions...CONGRATS!!! Our NOA1 date is the same so this makes me really happy...I am very happy for you and excited, too.
Congrats again...alicia
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-16 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should I do?

I don't think its 'stupid' to want to see your fiance. You have to decide what is best for you guys (and your pocketbook!).

Your fiance will have to have work authorization to work legally in the US. This can take several months to obtain. Did you not understand this requirement when researching the fiance visa?


Thanks for responding...I think what would be best is to wait and not make 2 trips...but we want to see each other.
I thought that they get a temporary work permit...and then we would have to change his status...BUT I don't really know...that is just what I thought. I don't really know though.

According to the statistics for K-1 visas under "Immigration Timelines", the average time from NOA2 to the petition arriving at the consulate is 25 days and the average time from receiving the petition to the interview date in Nicaragua is 51 days. The total is 76 days or about 2 1/2 months. If your times conform to these averages, then you would expect an interview in early March.

Don't know if that helps, but it is at least one data point.

Cheers


Thanks a lot...this informations is very helpful...Thanks for taking the time to help.
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-20 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should I do?
Hi everybody! I need some help. My fiance and I really want to see each other (maybe planning a trip Jan 2-11) BUT we don't know if that is the smartest thing to do or not. I wanted to be at the interview with him and I am expecting an NOA2 any day now (hopefully). Can somebody tell me is it stupid to go now in January...and turn around and go again for the interview...or will the interview be several months later? I know it is hard to know...I have followed cases on here so i know that everybody's case is different...
One more thing...Will Fran be able to work when he gets here? B/c I already have a job lined up for him...but I've read somewhere that they can be out of work for up to 6 months or longer...Any help will be greatly appreciated....thanks...alicia
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-20 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am starting to get jealous
Just a question... for any of you October filers...did anyone receive their NOA2 by snail mail without email notification or touches?
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-21 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody else miss Gary's timeline report

I have gotten so spoiled reading Gary's report each week, I go through withdrawal when he does not do it...



I have too missed Garys report, but as I am in the uk at the moment, I thought my timing was off, then it became Monday and I realised he is probably having fun with his family.


I gave him the day off for Christmas :P

Bill


:thumbs:
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-25 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeginner's question
Wow!!! Congrats!!!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-27 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you???
I signed a lease today for an apartment. I am moving out tomorrow (my first time-woo hoo!). I thought I wouldn't notify anybody...just let the mail go to my mom's house. Is that ok? By the way, I don't even have NOA2 yet (October filer), so I didn't want to screw things up by changing the address...
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-12-28 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlicia and Fran have their APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks everybody!!!! I appreciate you all!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-01-16 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlicia and Fran have their APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, so I went to visit Fran Jan 2. I returned yesterday Jan 11. When I got to the Miami airport I called my mom. That is when she told me that I had mail from Homeland Security. It was our approval. I got it the day I flew back!!!! I cried in the airport. Fran called me later that night and he cried, too. Thanks for all your support. Just when you think it's taking forever...it comes! Bye!!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-01-12 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from NVC

Thats great!!! (by the way, I'm from louisiana too)


What part of Louisiana?
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-01-23 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from NVC
Hi! I received a letter from NVC. Its dated Jan 16 and says that within a week our case will be on its way to Managua! The embassy will mail my fiance a packet of information. Yay! Seems quick. But we're ready!
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-01-21 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of intent
Sorry Elizabeth...I bet you are going crazy thinking about it...PRAY!!! I hope that they overlook it like they did the others. I wish you the best amiga...let me know how everything goes. We just got our interview date today. May 13...It is later than we had hoped for but I'm glad to know something solid. tqm, alicia
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-01-26 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am starting a prayer brigade for non-stop approval of NOA2s especially for those who have long been waiting and for all other approvals you
Father God, I come to You in the name of Jesus and I thank you for Your faithfulness. I pray right now for Your blessing on our application that I am mailing tomorrow. I pray for your favor. I pray for a smooth and quick process and approval. There is nothing impossible for You and right now I am believing you for Your blessings on our application. Lord Jesus, I pray for every other couple who is in this process, also. Lord, I pray for Your guidance and hand of favor over their lives and their journey together and their applications. I love you LORD...thanks for being so good to us. i love you. alicia
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2006-10-01 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat would happen...
Hi Kristen! My name is Alicia. My Husband is from Nicaragua. We were hesitant about the whole fiance visa route but it turned out to be perfect. We got our visa in 5 months from start to finish. He has been in the states since March 18th and already has a social security number. Because of his K1 status, when we applied for his social security number we were informed that he has temporary permission to work (until his K1 status expires~which is June). So, he has a job and we are working on adjusting status. Hope that helps.
aliciaandfranFemaleNicaragua2007-04-10 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespreparing documents
QUOTE (jca @ Mar 19 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello to everyone ...i am starting to gather all the documents needed for interview.i just wondering if i need to bring the original copy of the tickets ,receipts from hotel and engagement ring receipt.. etc.that we went here in philippines when my fiance is here.or just the photocopy of the said documents.is the USEM will return it back to me if i am going to show the original copy?hope someone help me...thanks



Bring all the original copy, they will return it back to you. Good Luck to your interview.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-19 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMeeting fiance in person vs. over the internet
I have been wanting to find the answer to this for such a long time and am very curious...

Does the visa center and/or consulate take couples who have met in person more seriously than couples who have met online? Do such couples have more advantage over internet couples? Is there any proof to support this? Would it be discrimination to give priority to couples who have met face to face on initial contact, lived together or in the same country for over a year, etc?

I would love to know. Thanks in advance.
Opinions are appreciated, but I´m really looking for evidence or facts.

I hope this doesn´t offend anyone- that´s not my intention, just looking for answers.
mspainFemaleSpain2010-04-25 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa a few question to complete my package
I put my fiance´s address in the Spanish format. I even did the C/ for Calle and the Nº and the degree sign for 3º. I think this is for mailing purposes so that they can get in touch with your fiance through Correos, who would be able to read the format.
mspainFemaleSpain2010-04-28 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturning Packet 3 before consulate sends it out
Thanks. We got packet 3 last Thursday and are sending it out tomorrow! YAY!
mspainFemaleSpain2010-05-23 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturning Packet 3 before consulate sends it out
Yeah it´s true. I noticed your SO is named Thuy. My aunt that my grandparents adopted from Vietnam is also named Thuy!
mspainFemaleSpain2010-05-23 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturning Packet 3 before consulate sends it out
Thanks for the info. We began filling out DS230 which helped, but needed to fill out another form in order to get the interview. This form is not available on the internet (to my knowledge) and came in Packet 3 in Spanish. It is a checklist for all the documents required that must be presented at the interview. You must indicate if you are petitioning alone or bringing dependents.You must also have your case number, signature and date. We are sending it in ASAP!
mspainFemaleSpain2010-05-23 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturning Packet 3 before consulate sends it out
Hi everyone, we are fortunate enough to have gotten out NOA2 last week and have already heard that our case shipped to Madrid on Monday. First of all my NOA2 date says its good between May 5 and Sept 5. I begin teaching in August- which is also Spain´s month of vacation time off- so we want to do our interview before August. I´ve heard that the embassy is pretty backed up with interviews from now till mid- July. I want to get my paperwork in as soon as possible to get an interview before August. My fiance has all his paperwork ready. Can we send the DS230 to the embassy before we have received Packet 3 or will that pizs them off? What is the general opinon on this? We just need to get a date! Thanks all! :blush:
mspainFemaleSpain2010-05-12 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate Request Letters
Send in a copy of the letter in Packet 3 from consulate explaining that you need police certificates. This is what we did.
mspainFemaleSpain2010-05-31 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A-I125F
Thanks for all. Should he sign his first, middle and last name in full?
JLP9576FemaleNigeria2008-12-03 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A-I125F
I'm in the process of filling out the I125F and I wanted to know if it would be possible for my fiance to scan me his copies of the G325A with his signature or do they have to be the original? Thanks, Jenay
JLP9576FemaleNigeria2008-12-03 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F/G325A Documents
Hello,
I am preparing to get all documentation ready to submit the I129-F. My fiance will have to send me the originals of all four pages of the G325A and letter of intent w/ original signature by Fedex. I just want to make sure that this is all I need from him. Will I need anything more from him in the future? If so, what will I need? To save on costs, I would like to try for him to send everything I need in one package. Thank you all in advance.

Jenay
JLP9576FemaleNigeria2008-12-14 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease VSC....
Best wishes to you and I hope you get approved soon! smile.gif

JLP9576FemaleNigeria2009-04-28 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSO CONFUSED
You(the petitioner) will receive notice from NVC in the mail. I called them before I got it in the mail and got our case number so I can track the petition to the embassy. It is suggested that your fiancee pick up the packets at the embassy as it it quicker this way. Your interview date will be included in the packets. My SO went pick up the packets 1 1/2 weeks after the petition was delivered there.



JLP9576FemaleNigeria2009-05-13 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent?
My Fiance' is filling out the letter of intent. On the "address of filing location, or when submitting for interview" Which address does she put?
The address I'm sending to in Dallas, Tx or the one in Manila where she will interview?
Thanks
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-14 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Broker???

Yeah I understand the confusion, but yes, I marriage broker is something very different. I don't think they get nearly as much business as they used to, with the ease of sites like cherryblossoms and other sites.

Good luck! You're in for a bit of a wait, but it'll be worth it. Make sure you've read the guides here and have all the extra stuff that might not be clear on the I-129F form.

I have been reading a bunch and looking at sample forms. I'll read some more :)
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-13 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Broker???

HAHA I hope notPosted Image
Corey, just FYI... A Marriage broker is someone you pay to arrange, or try to arrange a marriage for you. Sadly, this still goes on today.
You can pick out a mail order bride...Posted Image


I'm just making sure lol
I want to be sure I have all these forms filled out right the first time.
Thanks!
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-13 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Broker???
Filling out the I-129F they ask how you met. We met on Cherryblossoms.
Is that considered a marriage broker?
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-13 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I File now?

I have read conflicting reports from others over the last couple of years. However, I am not sure where people get this information, or why your friend would insist this. There is a rationale behind all of this. USCIS adjudicators have the responsibility of reviewing petitions, confirming requirements have been met, approving, and sending the petition on its way to its destination. An RFE could be given for anything that the adjudicator believes is missing or is needed to determine whether or not the petition should really be approved. People get approved all the time by simply following the instructions of the I-129F, and if needed, the guides here. Many petitioners with Filipino beneficiaries on here have had their petitions successfully approved without sending anything other than what was requested per instructions. If it gives you more peace of mind, you can wait to acquire those documents and send them with the petition if you want. I am nearing the time when I should be expecting NOA2. It could take a couple more months, but it is getting close nonetheless. You will probably have sent your petition by then, but I will let you know what happens anyway (whether they approved it or not). I didn't send beneficiary birth certificate or police records with the petition.

Thanks for the info Todd. I will disregard what that guy says from here on out. Best of luck and keep me informed on how it goes!
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-20 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I File now?

As long as you have some pictures, boarding passes, itinerary and receipts then file now. Proof of meeting once is all you need. Good luck

I have all that and have read and read again on what is needed but had a guy who just recently went through all this and has his fiancé here now tell me I needed the police report and birth certificate for the I-29F petition. I tried to tell him it wasn't in the guideline info here but he insisted. I hadn't read beyond the I-29F info. One step at a time lol
Thanks for all the advice. We are excited!!!!
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-20 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I File now?
Thanks a bunch!
Couple more questions. I was told my fiancé needs to send me a copy of her birth certificate and a police report as well as police reports for any countries she had worked if there over 6 months. I didn't see or read that ion this site.
Is this true?
CoreyBMalePhilippines2012-08-19 19:04:00