Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A newbie with timing concerns!	I am so sorry you are having such an experience. One suggestion, before you go through with selling off things on ebay, hold on to the dress and accessories; even if you are not able to have your dream wedding in April, you can still wear your dress for a small ceremony when your fiance is able to arrive here. You may also wish to have a large 'reception' or special ceremony at a later date - maybe on your first anniversary - and you can wear it then for your family and friends. I hadn't planned on wearing a wedding dress because I knew our ceremony was going to be very small in front of a judge. Still, I found the perfect dress purely by accident - I wasn't even looking - and bought it. I wore it and it helped to make that small ceremony even more special. So, hang on to things like that for now until you have a better idea of what and when things will happen. Good luck in finding your answers soon and getting your NOA2 and your K-1 visa quickly. How awful!! You have my sympathy. I wanted to let you know about one strategy a couple I know used. Their fiance visa took way longer than the average timeline, and didn't come in time for their wedding date. He came, they had the wedding, but they didn't sign the mariage certificate. He then had to leave and go back to his home country. When the visa came through and he was able to come back, they went back to the person that had married them and signed. So their LEGAL mariage date is not that of their wedding. But emotionally, spritually, etc, they got married on their wedding date and that's what they celebrate as their anniversary.	marcycat	Female	France	2007-01-29 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance enter the US if his fiance visa is being processed?	Buffertortoise - I don't know for sure, but it definitely sounds like enough!! My husband doesn't really have anything like that to bring (he's leaving his job at the end of this month, moving out of his apt soon too...) But we've pretty much decided to go for it, because it *seems* like they'll probably let him in. He can't work (legally) until he has his visa, and he's in a profession where you can't work under the table. My *impression* is that folks from countries on the VWP who get turned away often have something in their "history" that raises red flags -- like a previous overstay. I may be writing in with a horror story in a couple of months, but hopefully not. You have WAY more documentation than he'll be able to provide -- I'm *guessing* you'll be fine.	marcycat	Female	France	2007-02-04 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance enter the US if his fiance visa is being processed?	Tell as much of the truth as is relevant. Answer questions honestly. Neither obfuscate information nor volunteer unrequested details. That's what a lawyer would tell someone on the stand. Do not lie. But it isn't your job to give a reason to be refused entry. I'm in much the same situation as blspicer and msu17 (except we're already married.) We think he'll probably get in, but he's got to be prepared mentally for possibly getting turned back. (And financially prepared - it's unclear to me how easy the airline would make it for someone to just hop on the next plane back.) Here on VJ, the consensus *seems* to be: don't lie, but don't offer any "extra" info; bring stuff to show some intent to return. We're thinking of buying me a plane ticket to fly back to France with him on the date he's scheduled to return. However, we're not sure I can really go at that time, so we'll probably get a refundable/exchangeable ticket. Those cost an arm and a leg, so our idea would be to "return" it -- still checking on if there are catches with getting refunded for a plane ticket -- does anyone know about this? Also, any opinions on whether such a ticket would just look like a ruse to official at the airport? Some folks also suggested having your SO fly out of Ireland, as he can actually clear immigration in the airport there, before leaving. That way, if he's rejected, at least he's on the right side of the Pond. (We've actually decided not to go that route, but there are some threads about that here on VJ.) Does anyone know how friendly/easy Chicago is as a POE?	marcycat	Female	France	2007-02-01 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A Gruelling Update	Kym - I REALLY hope you get major compensation from that lawyer. Do let us know!! A congress member's or senator's office might be able to help speed up the visa process, but maybe might even have more power to help get the visitor's visa. Not quite the same situation, but there's a pretty recent thread about getting a B2 visa while waiting for a screw-up to be fixed: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=53627 Hang in there!!	marcycat	Female	France	2007-02-26 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	different name on birth certificate	Just go to there office, located by session court. And just talk to any clerk sitting there, deal with them they will fix it for ya with in a day or two. But you know how Pakistani clerks are so you have to deal with them. Its none of your fault. Good Luck.	Bushra	Female	Pakistan	2011-03-25 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Rejected Tourist Visa	Back in November my fiancee applied for a tourist visa to come visit the US and was rejected because they said that she couldn't provide sufficient evidence of her binding ties to the country. When we are submitting our information for the visa for the validity of the relationship, we are trying to decide if we should include this or not? On the once hand, we want to because it shows that she was trying to come visit me. On the other hand, we are worried that it may be looked upon poorly because she was rejected. Thoughts on whether we should include this in evidence or not?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-01-15 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC "additional processing"	Ours was there for about three weeks. I was told "Administrative Processing" and "Additional Processing". I've seen timelines that take up to two months at NVC. I got a little nervous but there is nothing you can really do. I called several times and got the same response, I even called a visa specialist at DOS and she told me that it was within normal processing and I had nothing to worry about. Just keep hanging in there. Good luck. Edit: Just looked at your timeline, how much quicker do you want it to be? I know I'm very happy with how it's moved along so far. I think anyone on this board though would probably say they want it done now haha. Thanks, hopefully, it will indeed be 3 weeks. Thanks!	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-06 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC "additional processing"	I got approved by the USCIS CSC on May 20th, it has been sent to the NVC. I hadn't heard anything from the NVC so I called them to see what was happening and they said it had been received and was in "Additional Processing". The woman I talked to on the line refused to give any more details about it or tell me what kind of timeline that meant. Is this standard? How long might I expect this Additional Processing to last. I have all of the additional post-NOA2 information already and am hoping that this process can really get moving now that we got past the I-129F. Anybody else have this experience?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-06 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	upgraded forms ds156	So does anyone know, it appears that the only choices are between an expired form or one that doesn't have the proper barcode? Does no one know how to complete a up-to-date barcoded form?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-08 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156/DS-156k or DS-230 pt I and II (Peru)	Everything on this site seems to say DS-156 is what you need, and even one of the letters sent by one of our fellow VJers, but another pointed me to a site on the US embassy page that seems to suggest the DS-230 is needed. Also, is the K-1 considered Immigrant or Non-Immigrant. It seems like it's saying both on the state.gov site. The title of the page is immigrant visa for a spouse or fiance. But then down below it says Nonimmgrant visa for fiance. Immigrant Visa for a Spouse or Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen PrintEmailSpouse If you are an American citizen you have two ways to bring your foreign spouse (husband or wife) to the United States to live. They are •Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required. •Nonimmigrant visa for spouse (K-3) - It is important to note that application for the nonimmigrant visa for spouse (K-3) who married a U.S. citizen must be filed and the visa must be issued in the country where the marriage took place. After the visa process has been completed, and the visa is issued, the spouse can travel to the United States to wait for the processing of the immigrant visa case. Two petitions are required: ?Petition for Alien Relative, Form 1-130; and ?Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F Fiancé(e) If you are an American citizen, you may bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to marry; and live here. Nonimmigrant visa for fiancé(e) (K-1)- To travel to the United States for marriage. An I-129F fiancé(e) petition is required. Immigrant Visa for a Spouse (IR1 or CR1) Nonimmigrant Visa for a Spouse (K-3) Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1)	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-10 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156 clarifying questions	Haha yes of course, got so excited with my question forgot to post the link http://www.state.gov...tion/108128.pdf So then in Question 14, no need for a ID if I am a natural-born citizen and she has never been to the country or have any family?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-08 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156 clarifying questions	Just so everyone knows before we begin, there is a new DS-156 Form as of June 2011. I can't seem to find any accompanying instructions for it. Here is the link to the actual location of the new form. I have a couple of clarifying questions: Question 14: National Identification Number. Is that the beneficiaries ID number from their respective country? Question 26/27:How long do you intend to stay? Purpose of the trip? Does indefintely and to enter the USA to marry and fulfill K-1 visa sound ok? Question 32/33:Do you intend to work in the US? Do you intend to study in the US? If the answer is eventually once we have gone through the change of status should we put that here? I currently have indicated Yes; After marriage and with change of residence status. Question 36:Has anyone ever filed an immgrant visa petition on your behalf? Should I put yes since I am currently doing this or is this asking for prior to this?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-08 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Peru Medical Exam now only has one available doctor	Dr. Situ no longer works with the Peruvian embassy. It is currently almost a 4 week waiting period to get your medical exam. Please anyone applying in Peru be aware of this. Does anyone know if there is another available? They have given my fiancee her appointment the day after her scheduled interview. Anyone know any secret ways around this?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-06-28 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa translations	Posted Today, 08:28 AM View Postmessybrownhair, on 08 January 2011 - 06:47 PM, said: better to have any translated documents notarized so you will not get an RFE This is misinformation... translated documents DO NOT need to be notarized.... translated documents need to include a "certifying statement" from the translator that he or she is competent in both languages.... if that is you, then you can do it yourself I've seen the certifying statements and I feel comfortable signing that myself. I guess I just want to be as safe as possible. Anyone else have an opinion on this? If I do get it translated do they have to have some specific certification?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-01-09 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa translations	Hello all, I'm just beginning my journey with my fiancee. She is from Latin America and we want to get the k1 visa. I have been going through the requirements and I see that we each need to submit a letter of mutual intent to get married. She doesn't speak that much English so I will need a signed translation. I am fully fluent in Spanish, did translations at the school I was working for when I lived down there would I be able to do this translation or do I need to solicit a professional?	casiperuano	Male	Peru	2011-01-08 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	a little help	WOW, thanks everyone for sharing your words of wisdom! It's greatly appreciated. Anyone know how do I send documents I need him to sign? For the G-325A, I guess I need his signature... but the mail system in Nicaragua on the Atlantic coast is HORRID. As in, they open stuff and it never gets there. I'm a little worried about this! THANKS again and have a great day. Peace.	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-03-15 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	a little help	Hey friends, My friend Phoebe told me about this site and I'm excited. I need all the help I can get. Lots of crying and being stressed out lately! I'm filing it myself but it seems that everyone's been telling me to get a lawyer, which I can't afford. Does anyone know: 1) Where should documents be translated? Does it need to be special places? 2) How should I present my "evidence" of having proof of meeting within 2 years (emails, photos...) And how much stuff should I be printing off, old letters and such? 3) Does the I-129 need to be typed or could we just use black pen? 4) Can we visit Nicaragua after we are married, or is there a waiting time that he can't go back into the country? Thanks so much. BE STRONG. keep the faith. peace!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-03-13 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	address?	THANK you for answering!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-03-26 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	address?	hey friends! ok, more questions, we are getting closer to sending it! woohoo! 1) I might be moving to a different apartment 3-4 months, should I just use my mom and dad's address? My fiance's address (Central American) is in Spanish, it's ok to keep that in Spanish, right? He is using his boss' address to get stuff- because he travels a lot- is this ok? 2) The fasteners to use to file- the metal ring binders? or the gold/silver fasteners? 3) I've talked to some people and they advised that I contact my local senator... I don't understand what they would do to help? Does anyone recommend this? THANK YOU! good luck everyone. SHINE ON!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-03-26 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what would happen...	Hmmmmmmm. I can't offer you any assistance either (truly sorry..would help if I could) but just one question...the way these fishing co. work out on the ocean etc....and I see you're in WI like me and not Alaska or something...you are often gone weeks at a time,etc.....would you really see each other much more than you would if he remained in his country? Just asking, not criticising.... good luck with your journey whatever you decide to do... M. Thanks for responding guys! So, we aren't thinking about that anymore- I was against it right away (him at sea and me working and only seeing each other a little bit at a time). But it would have helped us financially- we'll be struggling! He sent his papers today DHL and we are praying they will get here!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-04-10 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what would happen...	So, after telling my love how long it would probably take (we are still waiting on papers from Nicaragua to get here to send it in)... we are sad and frustrated. He could possibly get a work visa from a fishing company in the states and be here sooner. We made up our minds a while ago that we would just file the fiance visa and wait. But I've been back in the states for a year and 3 months and we don't want to wait another 8 months before we can see each other. (He got denied a tourist visa) I went back to visit once and was thinking about it again this summer. It's so hard (I know you all understand) and we are impatient! We keep trying to be patient but it sucks. So, my question is: after we file the I-129F, would it cause problems if he was working in the states (on the ocean) for a few months? He knows some people in the states that have a fishing company and they would hire him. But if this is going to mess up the process, we won't even consider it. Am I making any sense? AHHH, why is everything so hard? I'm worried that if he worked here it would complicate things, but maybe he would get a social security number and stuff faster since he would be working?	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-04-08 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	sending I-129 tomorrow- HELP!	Hello all, I'm sending our application tomorrow (HOPEFULLY) to Nebraska (then they'll forward it to CA). Do you recommend to send it FedEX or USPS express mail? If I use Fed Ex I use the private courier zipcode (which is diffferent from the other), right? Stupid question, but I'm just making sure! I'm sooo nervous and excited to finally get to this step! Then I request a return receipt and that is what I'll use for tracking? Can I copy the G-325a form for me and then sign each page with my original signature? (I used the carbon copy but it didn't go through well.) I'm buying a place ticket tonight to visit my love in a few months! woohoo. Thanks, Kristen	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-04-29 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Send letter or not to correct mistake on G-325	After reviewing our I-129 forms, I realized I screwed up on my fiance's address in Nicaragua. I looked over everything a bunch of times, but I had someone review it and they wrote over my G-325 and at last minute had to do another before I sent it. I was so excited just to send it finally. On the first page his address is wrong, but they ask for it again on the 2nd page and that is right. STUPID MISTAKE, I know. Do I send a letter with corrections, try calling, or just wait and hope I don't get an RFE on it? AHHHH, I don't know what to do. It's been a little over a month since we got our NOA1. Any advice is greatly appreciated!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-07-02 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Move up Interview date?	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 4 2007, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 4 2007, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you are doing K-1, then why post this to the DCF forum? Consulates will move appointments to a later date, not a sooner date, their calendars tend to be booked. Its in the K-1 forum now. I agree, it isn't likely they will move the date forward Thanks, Jasman for moving me! I'm so sorry YuAndDan for the big inconvenience of the wrong post.	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-11-04 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Move up Interview date?	My fiance found out on Friday when our interview would be... not until January 2nd! AHHHH. We were really hoping to have him here by Christmas and thought it was possible, since some dates from Nicaragua were within 2 weeks of the interview. Anyone have advice for moving up the date or had success? Should I write the consulate in Managua or contact my congress person? Thanks. Keep the faith on your journey! I found the best song ever for people who have loves far away... Never So Far by Greg Brown. check it out!	Kristen&Mark	Female	Nicaragua	2007-11-04 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	So Great to hear! I wish you both the best. . . him being with you by Christmas might just happen. So excited for you! Oh gosh, I sure hope so... CSC has been very productive today. Congratulations!! I have touches the last two days so I hope to be celebrating right behind you. I'm hoping to be there for New Years - I want to start the next year with my baby!! Oh Michelle...I am hoping that for you, too!! In fact, I'm PRAYING for that!! Congratz!!! I am glad to see you got it! Thanks, Gary!!! ACK FILING BUDDY! Wow this makes me so happy you have NO idea. CONGRATULATIONS!!! THANKS, ECALOS!!!! Yours is coming soon...I just KNOW IT!! YAY!! WOO-HOO!! YIPPEE!! *tee hee - she hasn't been back to this thread for about 45 minutes now - I bet he phoned....* Thanks, RebeccaJo!! Actually...no, still can't reach him...but I did call my family. I needed to crow some more!!! That's FANTASTIC Kirsten!!!! I think the two of you WILL be together again by the holidays!!! Congrats, and good luck on the rest of your journey!!!! Thanks, a1cpat!!! Again, I sure HOPE so...I'm saying a lot of prayers... Please Jesus...I've been a good girl... I'm so happy for you. I remember that feeling, it is like you have been given the perfect Birthday gift. Enjoy it and I hope he can be here for Christmas. Rhonda Thanks, Rhonda!! It is so wonderful to have people like you to wish things with me!! Congratulations!!! Way to go filing buddy!!! :energetic: :energetic: :energetic: Good luck on a speedy rest of your journey! B) Way too awsome! Go CSC!!! ready4ONE!!! Can you BELIEVE THIS?!!? It's some kind of DREAM!! But don't pinch me if it is! I'd rather not wake up!! My friend...You can't be far behind me...You and your fiancée must be due for yours very soon. I'm praying for that. COUNT ON IT!! And again, everyone else who's extended their congratulations, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You are all SO wonderful and supportive. What would I do without you all and this virtual place? Edited by Kirsten L, 02 October 2006 - 11:54 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	Kirsten, You have always been very supportive here, and never an unkind word. I wish you and Laurent a very happy and fast reunion!!! Further, a long and happy life together. With that said, Congratulations!!! Thank you, William...Yours are gracious words, indeed. And I am so glad to have them from one of the VJ Kings!! You warm the cockles of my heart on this October day.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	Sooo many congrats!! Sorry you're left to celebrate alone, but hopefully it'll be the LAST time that you celebrate alone. Best wishes for q quick and painless interview!! Thank you so much...Yes, it's odd to have to celebrate this moment without Laurent, but God is good to grant me this moment at all. You're right...It's one of the last times I'll have to celebrate without him...Hallelujah!! COULDNT HAPPEN TO A BETTER PERSON! YOU HAVE REALLY MADE YOUR MARK HERE ON VJ! I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU! Thanks so much sercontigo...Your words are very kind and mean a great deal to me. I am so happy for you! You are such a wonderful support here on VJ! Congratulations! You, too, mybackpages. You touch my heart. Thank you... congrats! Heres to hoping you get an amazing Christmas present Oh thank you, Amanda-Lise!! It's so wonderful to have other people hope that with me!! And incidentally, I'll be hoping and praying the same for you and yours!! Edited by Kirsten L, 02 October 2006 - 08:52 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	Back to 2 month processing - the way it SHOULD be!!! You've been so supportive of everyone here - BIG CONGRATS to you and Laurent and best wishes for a speedy rest of the process! Thank you, kitkat!! Coming from someone I consider to be a VJ queen, I hold your words very dear. I will continue to be supportive. We all need that here...God knows!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	I'm NOT gona congratulate you till you update your timeline... (Just kidding!) CONGRATS~! (but please dont forget ) Thanks, TucsonBill!! LOL! Just took care of it! How I've been waiting to add an NOA2 date to my timeline!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shaking Like a Leaf--APPROVED!!!	I literally can't believe it... I had just done a timeline search to update the stats I've been keeping. I thought, "Oh what the heck, I'll check my email to see what VJ responses have been posted." And when the mail had finished downloading, there it was...Not an RFE, an APPROVAL!!! I'm shaking all over, I'm so happy!! My baby's gonna be home soon, now...I know it's a lot to hope for, but wouldn't it be amazing if he could be here for Christmas...? I can't think of a better present...Well, I know I'll have to wait and see. In any event, no one will be able to wipe this smile off my face for WEEKS. I feel like I'm floating... I need to do something really special tonight to mark the occasion...but what? I already tried to call Laurent, but it's the middle of the night there. You can bet I left him a pretty excited message, though. Oh man, I hope he calls soon!!! LIFE IS GOOD!!! Hang in there, everyone still waiting...Your day is coming...My prayers are still with you all, and I am NOT giving up the fight to bring attention to the still ongoing problems at USCIS! Edited by Kirsten L, 02 October 2006 - 08:03 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My Fault that Kirsten Feels Bad Today	cowboytex, my friend...You SO did not need to do this. But it makes me want to give you a huge hug. I would, too, if you were here. Please don't worry about this. Just CELEBRATE what is a glorious moment for you and your fiancé. I don't want you feeling even a TINGE of guilt. Just dance in the street!!! Jump up and down for joy!!! Float up with the clouds!!! You are APPROVED. REJOICE!!! Edited by Kirsten L, 03 October 2006 - 09:49 AM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this true!? I hope not....	Someone just told me that once (if) I get my K1 visa, and am married in the US, I have to return to the UK for 9-18 months to change my circumstances and finally allowed to move to the US permanently? Can someone please tell me the truth and what does happen after we are married. Thanks guys Oh good LORD, no! Put that right out of your head this instant. The others who've responded are right. Once you've gotten married here in the States, you'll file for Adustment of Status to Permanent Resident (AOS). Granted, AOS is a giant pain in the rear, from what everyone tells me, but you DEFINITELY don't have to go back to the UK while you're going through it. That would just be the living end!!! Breathe easy. Once you're here, you're very likely here to stay. Edited by Kirsten L, 03 October 2006 - 11:50 AM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	approved at last	CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must be THRILLED!! Best of luck on the next steps!! Hope you'll be doing some celebrating tonight!! Could you do us one favor. I know other people have asked, but I'd like throw in my agreement. We'd all really appreciate it if you'd fill in your timeline. You can do that be clicking on the "My Assistant" link just below the blue VJ navigation bar and to the right. Once you click on that link, you'll find the option to "Add/Edit Timeline." We need your information for the stats VJ compiles...and they can't collect your info if you don't fill in your timeline. Thanks for your help!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I was shaking I was so happy	Congratulations on a fast approval at Vermont. I'm happy for you. I wish I could say it didn't depress me at the same time...With all the delays at CSC, I just have this dread fear I'll be there forever. On a happier note, best of luck on the next steps ahead. May they be as quick and pain-free as this one was!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-08-26 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	So, I did it..I mailed my I-129F....	Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me. Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran Congratulations on getting the process rolling!! Must be a relief to have that stuff in the mail. I know it was for me!! May your journey be a smooth and speedy one!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED	Well, it's about time!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must have come close to passing out when you saw the approval!! I would have! Hope you're celebrating this mile marker in a big way! May the next steps of the journey be much quicker than this one was!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!!	WHOOPEEEEEEE!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope you are living it up today and celebrating like mad!! You oughta!! Best of luck with the next steps!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Case Approved	YIPPEEEEEE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Make sure to celebrate this moment!! It's an important one!! May the rest of the journey pass quickly and easily for you both!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	False Alarm	He just chuckled and said, "Well, do we have a choice? We wait." How many times has my fiance said this to me???? All the fiances on VJ for that matter! Amen...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-03 22:44:00