ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow accurate was the timeline estimation for you?
Our NOA2 date was estimated between May 17-23, but it actually came on May 14 (125 days). :)
JilianneFemaleFinland2012-05-23 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Awesome! Today's been a great day for approvals :)
JilianneFemaleFinland2012-06-12 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18
One paragraph is enough, they just want to know the basic facts on how and when you met.
JilianneFemaleFinland2012-06-15 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!
Awesome, congratulations! :)
JilianneFemaleFinland2012-06-21 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
I am completely excited, yet feeling a bit guilty to post this... but...



*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 6, 2007, 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 am thrilled that we're getting closer to being together, but I truly feel for those of you who are still waiting. I'm praying it won't be much longer for you guys too!
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-12-06 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice; relocating him from Canada
Thanks! I honestly hadn't even thought about having trouble coming back to the US together. We certainly don't want to do anything illegal, we just want to be together.
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-05-05 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice; relocating him from Canada
I’m not sure if this belongs here or not, but I’m at a loss as to where else to post.

I met my love online in April of 2005. We’ve been in a relationship since October 2005. He’s in Vancouver, and I live here in the States. We have met in person - he spent this past Thanksgiving with us here at my place. He’s flying back here on the 20th for my graduation then we are going to Vancouver for about a week so I can meet his friends and family. After that we are driving back to the US together.

I cannot legally file for a fiancé visa because I am currently waiting for a judge to sign divorce papers, and we are not “officially” engaged, though we probably will be eventually in the future. I don’t know how likely it would be for him to be sponsored by an employer… he’s been working as a dealer in a casino in Canada for the past year. There is a casino nearby my home that he would love to work for, but would a casino sponsor someone? Can he get sponsorship while here visiting if he could find a willing employer?

I don't think we can’t officially move him here without a visa, but is it at all possible for him to stay here with me as a visitor if he can’t get a sponsor while he goes through the process to get legal residence?

I’m completely confused and frustrated after trying to get answers from phoning Immigration and the websites just confuse me even more. If anyone can help me I would be forever grateful!
:help:

Edited by Aaralyn, 05 May 2007 - 10:12 PM.

AaralynFemaleCanada2007-05-05 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Mailing I-129F tomorrow
Our package was delievered to the VSC this afternoon!!! I realize we're in for a long wait from this point, but just to finally BE at this point is exciting! Here's hoping for few if any RFE's and a 'quick-as-can-be expected' wait time. :)

Thanks for all the welcomes!
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-07-28 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Mailing I-129F tomorrow
Thank you :) We're both excited to finally get things moving! Congrats on your anniversary. :)
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-07-25 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Mailing I-129F tomorrow
Thank you so much! You've saved me a sleepless night worrying. :)
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-07-25 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please! Mailing I-129F tomorrow
I have my package all ready to go... addressed in the envelope and everything. I looked at the Service Center link this afternoon... I live in Kentucky, therefore I mail to Texas. I clicked on the same link to double check the address and it's now saying effective July 30, I need to mail to Vermont. *sighs* Where should I mail my petition? I realize I will be mailing it out before the 30th, but it won't be processed by then. Help?

Thanks!
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-07-25 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it me or is Vermont now taking FOREVER???
Our packet was received at the VSC on July 28th, and the check cashed/deposited yesterday afternoon. Yay! None of us want to wait to see our sweethearts again, and it's a long long road, but I feel a lot of relief knowing they've done something! :)
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-08-11 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespayment mistake
I also made our check out to USCIS, but they cashed it just fine.

Good luck!
AaralynFemaleCanada2007-08-13 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!
Congrats!!!!! good.gif
AaralynFemaleCanada2008-04-04 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate for K-1 filing
When filing, you can just send a copy (front & back if you have something on the back) of the certified copy. I only copied the front since my state only has a front and never received an RFE for anything. I did send my fiance the certified copy for his interview, just in case they ask to see the "originals" of the copies we sent with the initial filing.


Good luck!!! smile.gif
AaralynFemaleCanada2008-04-07 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgoing with k3 after receiving k1 visa
From what I understand the K3 visa is no longer a viable option. You have to file a I 130 petition for a CR-1 visa. With this visa, she does not to adjust status. She will get a 2 year green card after her entry. Go the Guides at the top of the site to found what all you need to send in with the petition.
prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-30 07:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow easy will it be to get a visa if we get married outside the US
Going the K1 visa route, you will have to get married before August 2011 at least a civil marriage by the courts. Then you have to to file to adjust status here in the US (for 1010 USD). When you file you can get travel documents that will allow you to travel outside the US. As of right now it is taking about a little more than 2 months to get them after filing for it with you Adjustment of status application.

Every case is different but it took us 7 months from beginning to end to get my husband here using the K1 visa. You could be here by the Fall if you apply now.
With the CR1 visa, you have to be married first. After that your fiance apply for the petition to bring you here. Which on the front end is a bit longer then the K1 visa in some cases. But if you go the CR1 route you pay less and you do not have to file for adjustment of status once here. You will receive a 2 year green card when you enter.

Edited by prettyunique, 01 May 2010 - 10:39 AM.

prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-05-01 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Residence of a Year and Forwarding to Consulate

We are requesting on the I-129F that the interview for the K-1 take place at the embassy in my fiance's birth country (in the Middle East) where he is currently a resident. However, in the field asking for the address at which my fiance last resided for a full year, we had to put the country of his European citizenship since that is where he last lived for at least a year as the move to his native country is recent. Do they pretty much always forward the case to the consulate where the beneficiary last resided a year or is it possible they will take into account his current residence?

Thanks for all the great advice I have received thus far!

They look at his current address to determine which embassy the petition will be forwarded to. Did he move after the petition was filed? My now husband moved after our petiton was approved and it was at the NVC. He sent an email with this new address to NVC and package 3 was sent to him without any problems. Although, it did not move out of the country just another town.
prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-04 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging addresses during K1 process?

We are in the process of the K1 and was curious about something. I plan to stay living in my parents house during the approval of the I-129F and move out roughly a month before the K1 is approved. This way I can save more money when my fiancee gets here and be better off together.

What will need to be done and what will it affect when I change my address?

Thanks,
Mike


On the NOA1 there are instructions about if you change your address and how to notify them.
prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-04 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEXTREMELY Nervous
Just in my opinion, I would not overly emphasize the relationship between your cousin and his brother. The consulate may believe that this relationship could be a scam due to their relationship... they may think "His brother may want him to come to the US so he his asked his wife's cousin to marry his brother." So it is up to you to show them otherwise. I am not saying to hide the relationship of your cousin and his brother just do not may a presentation of it. That is just my opinion. Maybe some other people will chime in.

By the way, If you think it would show a better picture of the evolution of you and his relationship, I would include in the packet a timeline of you and his friendship and then relationship.

Good Luck with your journey.

Edited by prettyunique, 05 April 2010 - 07:11 AM.

prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-05 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Fiance(e) Visa, I-134 - Co-sponsor query
Both the petitioner and the co sponsor need to provide the same type of information. To get a better idea of the types of financial information that are helpful, you can look at the I 864 instructions ( affidavit of support for the next journey of immigration.... your Adjustment of status to conditional permanent resident). You will probably be able to use the same package of information for the adjustment of status depending how long you wait to adjust your status after your marriage. So make sure you keep copies of all that was sent. Anyway... some of examples is the most current bank statement with length of account and balance, tax transcripts for the last 3 years, Paystubs and employment letter stating payrate, hours and status of his/her employement. The co sponser information should be able to stand alone at the interviewing process.
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Edited by prettyunique, 07 April 2010 - 07:34 AM.

prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhoto query
We sent in some UK and some US size passport photos to make up the six total needed. Did not get a RFE for them.
prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-15 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 Problems
The $1010 fee for the AOS includes the I765 (work permit) application and I131 (travel documents) for "free" You still have time to file for both of them if you want to. You need to submit the receipt notice from the I485 (AOS) application with the work permit application.

You should try and call the USCIS about correcting the name on the biometrics appointment. It needs to match whatever identification that will be presented on that day or they may not do the biometerics. Hopeful, they can get you a corrected appointment letter before the appointment date.

She will have to wait to get the SSN until after the green card arrives. There may have been two issues with your situation. You went up to the social security office too early. it usually takes 2 weeks for the immigrants information to get in the system. Then you got married which it if she changed her name with the marriage, then it would no longer match the name that is in the system. So they say that they can not change the name of the immigrant after marriage.


prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-23 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question: International Marriage Broker???
I indicated no when asked if met through an IMB. In the box that is provided to tell about your meeting in the last two years. I put that we met on a dating site. Actually,we met on the same site as you two did.;.) Congratulation on your journey,

IMB charges a fee to help you find a mate.


prettyuniqueFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-23 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-06-14 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY NOA2 TODAY - FINALLY APPROVED

It was an incredible long journey but the day is finally here. THANK YOU GOD!!!! Keep listening to the prayers of all the rest.


Cangrats :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-11 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA P P R O V E D !!!
Congrats :thumbs:
Cant wait for mine.
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-18 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved :-) Way to go Vermont

Just checked USCIS. Approved I-129F!!! NOA2 mailed on August 15, 2011.
NOA1 date was May 4, 2011.

Total of 103 days from NOA1 to NOA2.

It looks as though I am the first May approval on VJ from Vermont.

In case anyone wants to know, my packet was 250+ pages. Perhaps more is better.

Also, I check USCIS every few days, the last time I checked was on Thursday. As of Thursday, I got the usual "We cannot find your case in our system." This evening was just awesome news!!! Yayyyy!!!! Go Vermont :-)


Congrats, this gives me hope that June is coming up :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-08-16 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved - June Filer

Congratulation!!.. Please NOA2, come my way too... !!..
Did you receive the good news as a text? A email, in the mail??..
Congrats again!!!.. Stay blessed..



Thank you all...

Yes Kissjo, i got the text message to check the case status online, saying that the case has been updated. First i was scared to log in, i was expecting RFE then when saw it that it was approved, OMG, you can imagine the rest lol

Good luck everyone and God bless, wishing everyone speedy process.
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-13 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved - June Filer
On September 13, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283.


Omg, i cant believe it, it took only 90 days.....way to go VCS....i'm so freaking happy, i think I'm gonna faint lol
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-13 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune Filers - Vermont

Not fair!!!! :lol: That's one day apart from my NOA1 date!!!! This is torture!



Hope you May filers get all approved in few days so they start working on us June filers :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-08 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont... You did again!! :)
Congrats, i told you it's coming :)....good luck with the rest of the waiting...
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-25 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat # on igors list when you received noa2?

Hellow everyone....to those who have already received noa2, can you tell me what number you where on igors list when you got it? From what I understand there is no order or logic in the way they approve k-1 applications. Thanks for any response


We were #255, approved in exactly 3 months :)
Good luck, hope you get it soon.
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-15 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTo the Christians Out There

I'm not sure what you expected. This is a multi-cultural site and believers of all flavors are here, not just the Christian Believers.



Ditto
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-10-19 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers

We filed in mid June, got the NOA2 last week (date September 13 from Vermont).


Same here Brando, i guess we are few lucky ones that got approved and then they stopped for some reason. Mine was approved in 88 days, now waiting for NVC which might take forever :(
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-22 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers

I posted yesterday and I got my VSC email!!!!! I'm so excited :yes: NOA2 should be in the mail!!!! wooo hoooo june filers



I got email today!!!!! super nervous!!!! You're probably next!! Good Luck :D



I got mine too today :)...kind off too fast for me, i was shooting for at least 5 months lol..
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-13 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers
Few more Juners approved yesterday...whooohooo....go VSC :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-13 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers

Hey Everyone!!!! Don't lose hope. I have been following the May filers forum as well and it seems as though things are moving along for us.
Tomorrow will be 90 days since I received my NOA1.

Keep things alive. Hoping VSC will get use June people underway.



Tomorrow will be 90 days as well for me since i sent the packet. OMG, someone just got approved with NOA JUne 17th. Very nice, getting nervous now///
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-09-12 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers

Also i was just wondering to ask other june filers how many times their application was touched thus far? It seems that our application was touched 3 times and was wondering if that means an rfe or anything of that sort. Good luck to all and may i say how lucky those of you that didnt have to file at Vermont are!!


Mine was touched only once, not sure what it really means. It's probably nothing.
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-26 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2011 Filers

You are right Vermont really slowed down. But they approved 3 March filers yesterday. Hang in there. I keep my fingers crossed for you.



Thank you Sookiely, i wish my K1 packet got forwarded to the same center as yours lol...good luck to you too. Hope you get it before ETA :)
Edi & SuaMaleBosnia-Herzegovina2011-07-19 13:01:00