ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to understand the USCIS Case Number
Great Info! Thanks for sharing........
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-05-04 20:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date for Mid- March filers

Called the DOS today and we got information that our interciew schedule is Septemeber 11 and Packet 4 was sent July 13. .What a relief!!! DOS is tops!!!

To those who have the same timeline call DOS for interview schedule 202-663-1225 :dance:

Goodluck to us,

Joe and Myla


Congrats to you and Myla!!!!! :dance: :dance: Good Luck on the rest of your journey!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-07-17 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce and I-129F

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute



I know we waited till we had a copy that was recorded in the local court. It clearly showed the stamp. For the interview we will show the NSO copy.
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-04-15 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalculating for NOA2
One of the reasons it is easier to use the NOA1 issued date rather than the receipt of application date, is that NSC and TSC have to send theirs to CSC. CSC will issue your NOA1 and NOA2, and there is no travel time between service centers. Therefore it is easier to calculate.So it is easier to use the NOA1. But then again, CSC never ceases to amaze me with the way they do things.
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-05-25 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?
I am real sorry to hear about your situation. Wish you the best. :thumbs:
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-05-10 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI´m a newbie, Is my display img. good to send as my 2x2 passport image?
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Sep 2 2007, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am worried it is a little dark. It was taken from a digital camera but it appears a little dark. Is it OK to send with the I-129F?



It is better to spend a few bucks and get it done as someone suggested (walgreens). To save a couple of bucks may cost you time in processing your K1. Your going to wait as it is, no need to put yourself behind the eight ball.

Welcome to VJ!!! good.gif
Eddie&MaryMalePhilippines2007-09-02 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA big thank you
i want to say thank you for those of you that help me in this process, my fiancee recieved her visa two weeks ago and will be with me in Miami on December 29, once again thanks to all of you guys and girls that took the time to help me out with the millions of question that i had me and my fiancee are very gratefull, Gary and Alla, Heloworld, Ahh Map, and Married to a tico thanks to you guys in particular for being patient with me lol... good luck to all of you still in the process and i will beback when it come times to AOS
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-10-26 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (IgorK @ Oct 26 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dcrespo314 @ Oct 26 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Feburary family my fiancee has recieved her visa........biggrin.gif she will be entering the US on December 29


Excellent! Congratulations to you both! Whooohooo, another family is about to re-unite kicking.gif



Thanks buddy
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-10-26 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Feburary family my fiancee has recieved her visa........biggrin.gif she will be entering the US on December 29
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-10-26 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
what up Feb family long time no talk, just thought i let everyone know that my fiancee and I have our interview with the embassy October 7...
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-09-29 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding the K1 visa
sweet, thanks for the quick response thats what i was planning on doing, getting married legally here through the court but have the reception and walking down the isle over there so her family could enjoy it, once again thanks and good luck to everyone
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-04-19 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding the K1 visa
Hi all im new to the board and have a question, i just started the whole K1 process, im about 2 months into it, my question is once all the steps have been taken and she is issued the visa and come to the US and gets married will I be able to have the actual wedding with the priest and reception back in her country? in other word get married by the courts here in the US but have the real wedding over there? thanks in advance good.gif
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-04-19 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed to contact USCIS
The number i have for them is 1-800-375-5283 i tried calling to talk to an operator and i just get the autimated response, the recording says that there or Customer Service reps on the line from 8-6 pm im calling now and its 4 i live in miami. thanks in advamce for the help
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-04-20 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
thank you very much
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-12 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
just to make sure, I need to make a min of 18,800 dollars a year correct? i have no dependents and live alone.. also i was reading the guidelines for the AOS requirments which i finally found i i read that you only need your latest tax return, if you wish to send the past three you can, being as how i will be doing that sometime next year i can send 2009 an 2008 biggrin.gif
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-12 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
QUOTE (Anh map @ May 8 2009, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the K visa I-134 you will only need to show 2008. For the AOS I-864 affidavit of support you will need to have filed all the back returns. See below from the I-864 instructions(pg 8):

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. taxlaw because your income was too low, attach a writtenexplanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.





thanks for all the help fellas and lady's that cleared things up for me i appriciate that help, you are all invited to my wedding ahahah...

Edited by dcrespo314, 08 May 2009 - 04:47 PM.

dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-08 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ May 8 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As the instructions state - Most recent tax year's return is required but you may submit more if you feel it will help [paraphrasing of course] . good.gif





thanks for the quick response, if thats the case i think it will be easier for me to just show them my 2008 tax's.....oh i heard this from a friend is it true that one they get you tax's the contact the IRS to see if you own them any money??
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-08 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Question
Whats up people, my question is the following, from what I have been reading in order to bring my fiance last year would have had to have made a minimum of $18,000.00 that not a problem for me, im working on them right now and well over that amount, my question is will i only have to show the my 2008 tax's or will I have to go back a couple more years? i have not filed my tax's from 2007 on back, long story, anyways anyone that has had any exp, in this please let me know what to expect so that i may start on it right now. Thank you in advance for your help

Danny good.gif
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-08 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust called USCIS and got some stranger info
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 13 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sometimes USCIS likes to confuse people and tell people that they will bypass NVC and send directly to the consulate. actually USCIS is too busy to send stuff directly to the consulate its just not possible... NVC is the gateway and before your petition goes oversea it needs to pass through NVC....





yeah thats what i thought it was to good to be true hahaha thanks man
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-13 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust called USCIS and got some stranger info
I called USIC about two minutes ago to ask them a question about roughly how much time it will take for the NVC to send me the paper work that i need for the interview, the guy that I was talking to told me once my K1 visa application is approved by them it goes straight to the Embassy NOT the state department... Im not complaining in anyway because if thats true i save 2 months of waiting but have any of you heard this b4? im thinking about calling again and talking to someone else to see if its true
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-13 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermount Service Centre at the Moment
QUOTE (gsebia @ May 14 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What exactly are you looking at to determine that the VSC is slow ? I'm a newbie with an NA01 of May 1, 2009 but, all the stats I see on VJ leads me to believe that NA02's are coming in at about 4 months - USCIS states 6 months..I think it is much better than the prior years ?




I called USCIS to see if they could answer that question that was posted earlier....the lady that I spoke to was about as confused as a termite in a wooden yo-yo hahaha, the six month on USCIS is an approximation on how long the approval of your papers to get approved. Looking at the information of cases that have been approved over the last three month for the Vermont Center the average number of days between the first and second NOA is 138 days which is about 4.6 months, so you have a general idea of what time frame your looking for, i dont know if that 138 average includes the additional time you spent when you have an RFE..
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-15 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermount Service Centre at the Moment
thats why i have noticed the date on my estimated time of approval keeps getting pushed back every day
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-14 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal or copies?
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ May 18 2009, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (laureldevine @ May 18 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
also, in terms of the birth certificate, for the i-129f, they ask for birth certificate number?
Mine does not have one... perhaps because i was born at home, i might have a different birth cert?
is this ok?


The example I129f on here says only need the certificate number if you are using naturalization certificate. I think I put the city and state where it was issued, though.

You really only need one or the other, your birth certificate OR your passport. They are redundantly declaring the same thing - your citizenship. If you feel uncomfortable with your birth cert, feel free to use your passport in addition/instead, but I don't think you need to stress out about it too much.



if i remember correctly i think i did not send all the pages of my passport i went from three pages after my last immigration stamp to the last two pages, but i did send front and back of my birth certificate, im ok right?

Edited by dcrespo314, 18 May 2009 - 05:52 PM.

dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-18 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew and waiting
QUOTE (Cynthia&Simon @ May 19 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi we applied in March for K-1 VIsa, my fiancee lives in the UK. We already received our first Notice and are awaiting our second. whistling.gif I don't really have any questions, but I do like that I have a place where I can vent about "HOW FRIGGIN' MUCH I MISS HIM" crying.gif and how tired I am of everyone asking me if he is marrying me just for his papers. I find it insulting, frustrating and dissapointing that I almost have to declare and explain our love. I honestly find that at times I am not prepared for this line of questioning. It feels as though I have to have some sort of explanation in the wings, besides we love each other and want to marry. I don't want to over-react to it, as I know and try to remember that it is coming from a place of love. So any suggestions? wacko.gif


hey, look the only advice I have for you is to ignore it and dont let it get to you, iv been asked this question a few times my self, by people that care about me and just looking for me and making sure , and others that just want to be jerks, the first time I didn't get offended but it bothered me a lil bit, then i realized the hell with what they think, i know i love her, i know she loves me and in a few months we will be together starting the begining of something special that will last for the rest of our days on this planet. So keep you chin up dont get stressed out by people asking these types of question and soon all this will be over and there will be no need to explain to them if its real or not, when they see the two of you together in love they will know good.gif
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-20 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to the interview with her?
here you go man, according to this your not allowed in the interview so unless you want to go to Russia to give your fiancee a little peace of mind and just hang out with her, i would not bother going.


http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Moscow
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-25 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if you have an employment letter dated today

im was under the assumption that for the interview you only need your most recent tax transcript, if you have your past three then great take that with you but if you only have one you will be fine..

Edited by dcrespo314, 27 May 2009 - 03:36 PM.

dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-27 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 months since noa 1, should i be worried?
QUOTE (izleep @ May 27 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whats touched means? thanks



It means that your application was touched by someone in USCIS. Here is a better explination of what it means


http://www.visajourn...dex.php/Touched
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-27 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 months since noa 1, should i be worried?
QUOTE (Shivali @ May 21 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
as long as they get to it by next month!




i got my noa1 on feb 27 and i haven't gotten touched yet... no biggie in a post i made earlier i explained that the petitions sent in on Jan are already getting processed about 70 %of them have been approved already, hope fully the feb will start getting processed next months and the ones if march by july... keep your chin up and be patient no need to stress yourself out now...
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-21 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant topic
I dont have first or even second hand knowledge on this matter but i can give you a suggestion, why dont your just have your fiancee buy a round trip ticket to the states, for lets say three weeks/ one month.. then when she returns you go up to Canada for a few weeks and do this a few time, yes it will be more money but at least you will make the time go by a little quicker, plus if they the boarder people see that she returned on time the first time around they will most likely let her in again, dont lie to the boarder people if they ask if you have fiancee though because like people said it might bring you problems if they find out... If you dont like that idea then just try and have here come for six months how you plan, the worst that could happen is that she gets rejected...
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-26 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttention Feburary filers (Vermont)
Whats up people, this is for those of us who files in Feb 2009 in the Vermont section. In the month of Janurary 2009 there were roughly 99 petitions sent to Vermont (this is not the total number, just of the people that have registered there time line on this site) and out of those 99, 69 have been sent there NOA2, that's about 70%, the number might be even greater if you include the people that have not updated there time lines. In the month of Feb there were 98 petition sent, so hopefully in the next few weeks we should start seeing those petitions approved.. Just though i pass along the good news, i have to much time on my hands right now and decided to do the research haha kicking.gif
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-21 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBetween NOA1 and NOA2?!
QUOTE (Aya&John @ Jun 21 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

We just received our NOA1 a few days ago and we are wondering what papers should he (petitioner) get ready there and me (beneficiary) get ready on time and preferably before time as well? We are planning that he attends the interview with me (we are aware he cannot participate), does he still need to send everything by mail or can he just bring the papers we need with him? Also, when the does the medical examination stage come? Are there any vaccinations or anything I should take care of before it's time?

Thank you in advance smile.gif

Aya and John



Ok this is everything i need, im not sure if its all you will need since we are dealing with two different country's but here goes.


FROM YOU THE BENEFICAIRY

- DS 230 form
- Two copies of the DS 156 forms (you can get sample forms from this website, but the consulate will send you these forms
- Copy of DS 156K


- New and old letter of intent to marry (Translated)
- Medical exams
- Required vaccinations
- Police report of were she has lived for the past 6 years
- Birth Certificate (Translated)
- 4-8 passport style photo


FROM HIM THE PETITIONAR


- Approval letter from USCIS (noa-2)
- I-134 form
- 2008 taxes ( He should get some pay stubs, and letter from employer)
- Original I-129 form
- New and old letter of intent to marry
- Evidence or on-going relationshipr (Pictures, Phone bills, purchased plane tickets, email conversations etc)



hope this helps, if im missing anything im sure someone will tell you

dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-06-21 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRefile K1
i would go with the appeal for now, i think it might be quiker that re filing..even though they charge you over 500 bucks.......damnnn, just dl the form they want you to download at get the evidence that they need....good luck


QUOTE (ThomLin @ Aug 17 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!

Well I need your help and adivice to all the people who knows or had been thru this, we never recieved a RFE, after 3 touches in a row on Uscis account we got the August 4th the denial, we got the hard copy and the motives were what we thought, The reasons were we didn't sent proves about we have been together for those 2 years Thomas just sent the forms, we can appeal that's what the letter said but I'm not sure if the process is gonna be fast and of course I have not idea how is the appeal...

We decided refile, the truth is we don't have money to hire a lawyer, we going to do this for our self, In the form I-129F there's the question number 11 "have you ever filed for this or any other alien fiance or husband/wife before?.....do we have answer yes or just no like if were the first time we are filing this?

If someone can help me with this I will really apreciate it !!!

take care friends!!!

Linda

P.s. I put the hard copy Uscis sent us F.Y.I.

Edited by dcrespo314, 17 August 2009 - 08:54 PM.

dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-08-17 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYou know youre obsessed with the I-129F when...
when you start doing calculation every day on how long each step is going to take and ask one million question on forums like this and start telling people of you're ever in my position of wanting to bring someone to this country just ask me, im basically a pro already ahahaha
dcrespo314MaleCosta Rica2009-05-08 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Fee increase is official !
Oh wow I'm gonna throw up... how much more are they going to charge? Why the fee to begin with :S ??
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-05-22 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
well just called that military number, just for everyone out there, you cannot get it expedited till you have the NOA1 on your hands, I have to wait till then :( it could take 30 days !! buoooo
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-18 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
Thank you !!! So for sure its 100% I am getting deployed in January, I'm put in such a hard spot here... I cannot have her wait for another year and I feel as if that happens our relationship will end :( Please help me God with this visa I am going to call to see/have it rushed since I am in deployment status.... I swear I will do anything to have her here as soon as possible !
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-18 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
Check that I just read it. That's horrible... way to get delayed even more at this point in time. I hope they really don't take much longer than necessary. They (USCIS) haven't posted anything new for forms or addresses correct?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-17 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
Thank you Thank you! I need to call that number to rush my visa since I have an 80% chance of deployment but these classes have been taking so long to get out (1800 or so).

About that Transition thing, if you say its from April-May why would it affecting my June date?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-17 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
Thank you Chazie :) appreciate it, hope it goes super smooth as well ! anyone have any clue about the check? I see people getting NOA1 in 6 days ! and day 4 is upcoming yet the check = no cashed :(
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-16 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports.... The Package has been sent ! ...
:*( Day 3 and the check hasn't been cashed yet :/ is this normal ?

Edited by jlee, 16 June 2010 - 06:19 PM.

jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-16 18:18:00