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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfeb 13th - Approved!!
Woot! Looks likes CSC is taking 6 months, thats not too bad

Edited by DavidLovesPheap, 15 February 2013 - 06:10 PM.

DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-02-15 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 NOA 2 CSC

Found out NOA 2 Sent March 12. A few words based on my experience at this point and observations.
1. Processing times on USCIS or VisaJourney websites are overly optimistic. The effective implementation of the DREAM act last August is dragging things out by months. Look at the percentage of filings processed for July, August and September. They do not coincide with any estimate of processing times. When USCIS pulled my case for processing it took them 3 days to approve it.
2. If you are active duty military or even retired military (not just a veteran) be sure to let USCIS know that. With proof like a copy of your ID card. It does make a difference.
3. If you met someone on a website, don't worry about it too much. And yes, you should admit it on the petition. If the relationship looks legit, they will approve the petition.

Congrats! Don't look at processing times, look at historical timeline stats. Every day I go the Immigration Timelines at the top of the page, then click on K-1 Visa timelines, then on the I-129 NOA-2 column, I click on the down arrow to sort the entries starting from today and going back. That gives me a feel for where they are at in processing. Just ignore cases that are obviously expedited, and notice that there is approximately a 60-75 day spread of visa approvals; within the last week, CSC has approved some late-July, some August, and some September petitions (hey, there is even an October filer there!) The first time you see an approval that was submitted after yours, then you are probably up for approval within the next 60-75 days.
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-03-13 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED NOA2!!!!! August Filer
Woot Woot!
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-03-14 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFrustrated with the wait....

actually We are August 17, filer and my Fiance been calling 4 times just same answer so patiently waiting before we really glad our Application went to California that known to be fast process well we are wrong.

hang on time well come your not alone being frustrated calling them and waiting for approval.

cheers
Heilyn

Actually, no, not really, both service centers are approving visas around the same time. Take a look at recent approvals: http://goo.gl/jKjgL
They don't process them in order. It jumps around quite a bit. Notice that on the first page as of my opening that link, that both CSC and VSC have approved petitions from July and September. If you go back through, you a see a lot more VSC coming out, yet the one's that come out are in the same date range that the ones from CSC are coming out. Neither one is fast or slower, by the looks of it
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-03-15 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 I-129F time frame?

So like almost everyone here I also filed my I-129F back in Jan 19th. Got NOA1 (hardcopy) Jan 25th. And the wait time continues, on and on and on and on. Anybody else file Jan of 2013? Anybody knows how long will it take to get my NOA2? Country is Dominican Republic. Any answer is greatly appreciated!

http://goo.gl/jKjgL
Follow that link to see what current approvals are like. Check it frequently to see real-time updates about what the service centers are doing. Keep calm, and stay busy getting ready for you and your sweetheart's new life here in the US, and best of luck!

Edited by DavidLovesPheap, 15 March 2013 - 10:43 PM.

DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-03-15 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnother January Filer Approved!

So I've been pretty busy with work and haven't gotten a chance to post yet, but I got notification earlier this week that my I-129F has been approved as of May 20th 2013, and I just received the written notice in the mail today!

 

Just want to say a few things:

  • My heart goes out to everybody still waiting.  I feel like it was a lot of luck getting approved so quickly, but hang in there everyone else.  File for e-Requests and Infopasses at appropriate times, stay positive, and do all you can to prepare to build your new life together.
  • Thanks VJ!  Part of my quick processing time was definitely luck, but the other part was VJ!  Information from the guides and example forms, as well as ideas and help from other VJers meant my petition went through quickly and smoothly with no hickups or RFEs.

Wish me luck as we work through Packet 3 and as I continue to work to save up money so that we can start our new lives together on the right track!

Loves!

~David


DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-05-24 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP !!!

DNA test.  Some consulates require it to prove family relationships.  DNA tests will prove 100% if your fiance is your daughters father


DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-07-03 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!
Truly not a problem at this Embassy, the first step was a document check, and they went through and corrected any Eros or discrepancies off the bat. It saved a little time having a DS230 that I had corrected myself before going, but nothing else was needed. Interview was like butter too. Thanks everyone!
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-09 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!

This is a really big problem, because of her signature on the DS-230. 

 

However - it's fixable. 

 

 

How? Bring new forms, and a letter of attestation about the discrepancies in the dates on her parents birthdays between her birth certificate (and parents) and her family book and parents ID cards.  No one can fix the birth certificates, family book, or parents ID cards, quickly, but 

 

a letter of attestation is useful, to explain the discrepancy. 

Thanks!

I've reprinted form DS-230 with the correct information, and even the G325-A (although I doubt they will want that as it's a DOH form and we are dealing with the Department of State).

We've also gotten the Village and Commune leadership to sign a statement basically reading that the Family Book and National ID Cards are in error, and that the birth certificates are correct, and intend to take those with us in case there are questions.  After this I am paying to get my in-laws ID Cards and Family Book re-created correctly so we don't run into this again in the future.

This should be enough, right?


DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-07 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!

I was 2 years out with my sons date of birth!... Just take the correct information... Chances are they wont even ask for it. I got approved :)

Thanks!
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-07 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!

just bring updated forms to the interview, it is nothing to worry about

Thanks!  I've showed my fiancee the replies from A&B and baron555 and she's not convinced it's not a problem.  Looking for other people or forum threads to help encourage her more.


DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-07 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!
Thanks for the replies so far! Anyone else who wants to pitch in or second what has already been said is much appreciated as I could use as many voices of encouragement to give my fiancee
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-07 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Monday, found a discrepancy, please help!
After our long and arduous journey, we are almost there. Interview is on Monday, and my fiancee and I are going over her interview packet forms.
There is a discrepancy of the dates of her parents birthdays between her birth certificate (and parents) and her family book and parents ID cards. When I filled out form G-325A (biographic data for the I129F) and DS230-I (Biographic data in packet 3) I used the data I had available to me which were the family book and national ID cards.
It's too late to contact the Embassy or USCIS before we interview, so my only foreseeable option is to submit a new ds230 and maybe G325 when we show up, explain the situation, and hope we can work through it.

Any ideas? Experiences? Please help, my fiancee is super stressed because of this




DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-07 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting In Line!
Thanks, just want to say WE PASSED!!! I'll update my timeline and add a review soon!
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-09 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting In Line!
We're waiting in line to enter the embassy for my fiancee's visa interview! Wish us luck!
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-09-08 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan my wife visit me on B2 tourist visa before we
Hmm... Under no circumstances overstay a visa. A B-2 visa is only good for 6 months, right? If so, considering she has already been here, there probably aren't many months left on that visa, right? She would also need to prove again at point of entry that she doesn't have intentions to over-stay, the best thing being a return ticket within your wife's visa valid dates. You could always apply for a new B-2 visa, the fact that she has come to the US before and honored the terms of that visa helps, but being married might throw up some flags, but if you can prove that she doesn't have intentions to overstay that visa, it's always worth a chance. It's kind of up to the border officer at the POE at that point anyway
DavidLovesPheapMaleCambodia2013-03-15 00:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

hahah lol again 60 days of wait i was think this is just with Nebreska i wish get my approved soon some people got this then got their approval after hours and days ??? we don't no little upset ClockWatch2.gif ClockWatch2.gif 

@mezou0028 since you where transfer to CSC am just saying you may get approved soon cos CSC approved fast and just wait 60days and let say if there is any update and CSC is the fastest USCIS field office

 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2014-02-26 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

the same here my alien registration was change too last 2 days and nothing i am august filer i got transfer to CSC then change my feg number and nothing yet 

i think this is weard oops8rh.gif oops8rh.gif

I am nov filler we send our i-130 to Nebraska and I got my noa1 nov 14 and jan I got update online that our alien registration number was change and since then no word

 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2014-02-26 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI miss my wife do i have the right to visit ??? Please enter

all we miss our wifes just i tell you don't think about that i did before married and i was denied ...

morroco - algeria - tunisia the same ...so hard to get B2 visa..

so just wait and you have to be patient or she can come back to you if she can 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2014-01-05 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBona Fide Marriage Evidence and Taxes

what they ask exactly ....

for me i sent wedding honeymoon photos ...chats ...letters from our family....then you will be fine  


mezou0028MaleTunisia2014-08-07 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe light at the end of almost two years

:joy:  :joy:  :joy: congrats i wish me the next soon 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2014-10-02 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNational Benefits Center (MSC)
My two I -130s have been pending for 100 days now. Do I have cause to worry? Last update was dec 18 th last year. My field office is Phoenix. Anybody update me on any expectations please. What to do? The wait is killing me!!!!

No NOA 2 yet!!!
ngaambaNot TellingKenya2013-02-28 09:07:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Birth Certificate Error
Hello peeps,

Needed some input here, i wanted to petition my parents and as i went through some documents needed, I noticed that on my birth certificate, my mom's name is her nickname and not her legal name.

Does she need to go to local registrar to have it corrected and i'll go ahead and file my petition then or I'll just put that nickname on USCIS form as her other name used and send the petition now?

Thanks!

Charlyn
lady_trollFemalePhilippines2013-04-26 16:04:00
PhilippinesBrunei Police Clearance

Hello,

 

Does anyone here requested a police clearance from Brunei Darussalam? I asked my Mom to go to their embassy in Makati Philippines and she was told that it will take them 3-4 months to respond to the request. Is there any way to expedite it?

 

Thanks all!


lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-02-20 17:37:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes medical & no interview date yet

 

Email NVC requesting the MNL # this will give you a correspondence to use at SLEC.   The guide I created may be for K-1 but the section on contacting NVC by email and required information will work in your case as well.

 

I did emailed them yesterday by following your link and I got a response today..will be sending this to my brother so my parents can get their medical done...

 

Thanks soooooo much Hank!!!
 


lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-03-04 16:17:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes medical & no interview date yet
Im the petitioner and i filled out the DS 261 online for them..i have it printed out and would like to email it to my brother if my parents can use it to have the medical.done..i.got their MNL # by calling NVC a week ago....
lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-03-04 01:03:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes medical & no interview date yet

 

Did you get a letter or email from NVC with the MNL # on it?   If yes bring two copies of that to SLEC and you are good to go without having the interview scheduled..  St. Luke's asks for the NVC letter or the interview confirmation letter.

 

If you do not have a letter/email from NVC there is info in my link for getting an email from NVC with the MNL # in it.

 

Hello Hank,

 

Can my parents use the printed out DS 261 to get their medical done? It has their case# and their names on it...

 

Thanks,
 


lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-03-03 22:02:00
PhilippinesAverage processing time for sponsoring parent
It really depends....i.filed mine back in May last year, it took 7 months for USCIS to get it approved and now in NVC for 3 months and still waiting.....
lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-04-12 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBrunei Police Report requested during interview
theyre the one who will send it to brunei, she also need to bring a copy of her passport and a fee (forgot how much). Once its ready, they will give her a call. just tell her to be patient coz people who works there will give her a roundabout. she needs to be there after 9 and not after 1pm coz they will not entertain her.
lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-06-09 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBrunei Police Report requested during interview
hi him and her,

my mom went to brunei embassy in makati and was asked to submit a copy of the applicant US interview letter and a letter from the applicant why the police clearance is needed. They will say that it might take for the clearance to be release up to 6 months but my mom get hers within more than a month.

Goodluck




lady_trollFemalePhilippines2014-06-09 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F approved!!!!

Congrats...good luck on the rest of your journey.......ClockWatch2.gif

 


Kevin and BlancaNot TellingChile2013-06-24 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approved but ..... :(

Congratulations on your NOA2 ...we have the same NOA1 date........ You say that you are or "were" the fiance' and you hope things get fixed? Hope all is well or gets better on your journey..... biggrin.png  


Kevin and BlancaNot TellingChile2013-07-12 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-130 and spouses child
Thank you Pushbrk and all who have replied. I will get things going soon (hopefully this week) to start the process of getting my wife here...I miss her so much!!
AzbornmanMalePhilippines2012-12-17 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-130 and spouses child

That's a very good question, really. The critical question though, is whether the son was under 18 when the marriage occurred. If over 18 when the marriage occurred, the son does not qualify as a stepchild, for immigration purposes. In that case he would not be an eligible beneficiary for the US Citizen to file the I-130.


He is just 10 years old.
AzbornmanMalePhilippines2012-12-16 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-130 and spouses child
Hello, my question is do I still have to file a separate I-130 for my spouses son when I file for my spouse?
The reason for this question is my wife will come to the U.S. first, then after we get settled and find work for her,
then we will get her son here. I don't make enough money according to the poverty guidelines to support both her and her son if they both come at the same time.
Any help with my question would be greatly appreciated!!
AzbornmanMalePhilippines2012-12-15 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Question..Need help !!

Hello to all! I just received an RFE and it states " MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: As evidence of the claimed relationship, the petitioner submitted a marriage certificate. However, such documentation is not sufficient for immigration purposes because it was not issued by the appropriate civil authorities, the NATIONAL CENSUS AND STATISTICS OFFICE (NCSO). As such, please submit the registered marriage certificates from NCSO.

 

I don't understand this because my wife and I got the certified marriage cert. from the NSO which is the NCSO. I was with her in Manila when we got it. So with that said, did we get the wrong one? Is there another type of cert. we need? When I talked with my wife the other day, she mentioned something about a marriage cert. with a "red" label.  Any answers would be appreciated!


AzbornmanMalePhilippines2013-11-25 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhats wrong with USCIS?

We filed in May and nothing, not touched at all sad.png

so what about me my wife she filler i-130 in 19-08-2013 and she got NOA 1 in 25-08-2013 i think it will take long time

we must be patiance ....and why K1 visa don't take time like CR1 shocked.gif shocked.gif


mezou0028MaleTunisia2013-10-30 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 Finally Approved!! Thank God!! I'm speechless!!

congra dancin5hr.gif

i wish me will be soon i think a lot now  getting approved now 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2013-11-28 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCR1 Approved Today!! Cautiously Elated...

congrats


mezou0028MaleTunisia2013-11-27 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat Is considered a normal processing time for a I 130

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Immediate relative I-130s are taking around a year to process right now.

really a year for normal processing time for I 130 wow 

and   NBC i know is really slow some they had their NOA1 in mars and nothing happen yet ?????

evry day i am choked to hear bout that 


mezou0028MaleTunisia2013-12-07 16:42:00