ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejected Notice Please help on procedures to return
Oh ok well just making sure because they seem to have coded it on the right hand side and just ran a huge staple through the packet...ill leave it as is?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-30 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejected Notice Please help on procedures to return
Do I also send back the rejection notice as well ?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-30 04:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejected Notice Please help on procedures to return
Okay will do. The check was dated about 3 weeks ago and has all the stamps for uscis they haven't cashed it so do I just send in the check as well?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-29 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejected Notice Please help on procedures to return
Hey guys I sent in my K-1 and it was rejected due to the fact the 129F was on the non-acceptable date (12/26/2006) or something of that nature. Now it was returned to me in the format of everything lumped together in order with a huge staple on top to attach everything. Every paper on the right hand side has a "coding" of sorts as if it was ran through the machine.

My question is as follows: Do I just replace that form (the outdated one) and return the whole package as it is?? Or should I just re-do the whole entire package from scratch (i.e scan/print everything again) ?? Let me know!
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-06-29 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas below Poverty line, now way above it, how to file?
Anyone :( ?

Edited by jlee, 12 September 2010 - 12:58 PM.

jleeMaleNicaragua2010-09-12 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas below Poverty line, now way above it, how to file?
Hello Visajourney world !! Well about 1 1/2 months later give or take, I have my packet 4 (or 3 whichever packet is given to you by the embassy at the respective country) and well I have to submit my tax return from only the 2009 fy.

My question is: I was a student and eventually unemployed when I submitted that 2009 w2 making only a bismal $7,000 or so, well below the poverty line. However, I graduated as a 2LT in the U.S Army back in August of 2009. I have now (starting June 2010) starting making well over 45k a year, especially with an upcoming deployment next year. I'm on this "Active Duty" contract for three years so I am guaranteed an income of well over 5o-60k a year.

Do I need a co sponsor? I'm pretty sure I need proof of my current active army status as well as pay, but any thoughts on how I should handle this?
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-09-12 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmergency expedition of visa
Well true, my message though is just call and find out, it takes maybe 15 minutes to get an answer once you get past the machines :)
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-09-21 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmergency expedition of visa
Call them, talk to someone, and just ask. It can't hurt, they can basically say NO or to put in an application for it. I personally asked to be expedited due to military deployment of next year, and they expedited my visa. It took only about 2 months to reach the embassy and all I have left is to set an interview date.

What can it hurt to ask? You can always try to persuade em, but ultimately it's up to them in the end.
jleeMaleNicaragua2010-09-21 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F SENT OCT 2, NO NOA1 UP TO NOW!!!
Sorry to hear about the mishap! But you're totally right, God DOES work in mysterious ways... and He has quite a sense of humor considering this amazing thing we call "long-distance relationships"

Quick question, your earlier reply made me wonder... I just wanted to make sure my immigration lawyer sent our packet to the correct service center. I'm in south Florida, and it was sent to Vermont Service Center.

Thanks for any help! And continued luck to everyone.
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-01-12 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresleft out info on job history...question!
Probably not...

I called a visa lawyer, and the lawyer said that it's not a big deal. What matters is when you file for aos. You cannot leave anything out about the benificiary during that step, since they will be the one immigrating here. Other than that, they just use the petitioner's info as a background for an idea of the kind of person they are... do they have constant employment, do they not work a lot, etc.
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-01-26 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresleft out info on job history...question!
Thanks. I hope so blush.gif
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-01-25 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresleft out info on job history...question!
Hey guys. Question:

As it's tax time, a thought came up. When listing my job history for the petition, I left out a little part-time job I had for less than a month in summer of 2007. I left it out because I thought I wouldn't be taxed on it cuz it was so little, and I didn't want to get the place in any trouble with the government. Anyways, now that little job called and they want my info so they can send me tax papers...

I'm worried that since I already filed petition in november, will the uscis find out about this "left out" info and deny us because I "lied"? unsure.gif

Please, any info will help...to at least ease my mind.

Thank you!
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-01-25 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone ever been denied from this???
Thank you for all your replies... I feel much better now!

This stuff can drive a person crazy! wacko.gif
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone ever been denied from this???
But the problem was that my fiance DID sign and he wasn't supposed to... that's still okay as well?
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone ever been denied from this???
Has anyone ever been denied for sending in a form back with packet 3 signed when it's not supposed to be signed? Is it a normal thing, and I'll be fine by just re-sending the form in not signed? Please help, I'm freaking out!!! unsure.gif
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion and concern about checklist for packet 3...
Yeah it is very confusing... my fiance called the embassy helpline and they were helpful. I guess either the checklist or the actual forms need to be updated. They just try to confuse you to see how crazy they can make you feel. blink.gif
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-18 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion and concern about checklist for packet 3...
Yes... the government making sense is an oxymoron. whistling.gif
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion and concern about checklist for packet 3...
Should we re-do the 156 and re-send it to them not signed, even though he already sent it signed?
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion and concern about checklist for packet 3...
So, my fiance mailed packet 3 back to the embassy today with checklist, ds230 (part 1), ds-156, ds-156k, and ds-157. I was looking over the copy he made of the checklist, and I got really confused... It said that the applicant should NOT sign DS-156, HOWEVER this was the electronic form that, on embassy's website, said TO sign. It also said we needed to complete that form in duplicate... does that mean he was supposed to make a copy of it for embassy??? Also, the only form out of all of those that said on the actual form to not sign was the ds-156K... which fiance did not sign. I'm so confused, and scared we messed up. Any advice or personal experience with this would be great.

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Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-17 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about DS230-part 2...
Hello everyone!

Was wondering...on the checklist from the embassy, it said to only complete PART 1 of DS-230 and return it to them. But I've seen posts on here of people completing part 2 as well.

Am I missing something...or just plain old different rules for different consulates?


thanks!
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-03-22 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestime limit to enter country
Does it affect you in any negative way if you wait til like the 3rd or 4th month (of the six months after visa is issued) to enter US? ...and does it affect you if you wait til 2nd or 3rd month (of 3 months you have) to get married?

Please help! We were guna wait a little bit ($$$ issues) and I don't want to push the time limit if I shouldn't and mess up anything!

Thanks
Roxy007Not TellingEngland2008-04-07 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers
Mailed I-130 on 03/18 and I got approved on 07/09/10 :D
I just spoke to the NVC and they told me that they just enter our information in the system so they asked me for my e-mail address and my husband's e-mail address.

Does anybody know what am i supposed to do next or what should i expect from them to send me? :help:
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-07-22 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers
Hi guys, I havent heard anything from my case!.. received my NOA1 March 18th, my case was touched March 22, and thats all that has happened to my case since then.. :unsure:

But i read something about a game here.. what is it about? Ill like to play since I'm a March filer :P


OK Tom. John and I had done some of what you had suggested before. In order to make a player's list, we need a list of people willing to participate. I will volunteer myself to make the list but I need to know ho is willing to play. So....

WHO WANTS TO PLAY THE "HEADS UP, RFE'S DOWN!" GAME?

If you wish to participate, please let me know on here or PM and I will make a list. Tom has made the 1st step. If no one wishes to play however, please let us all know so that we aren't waiting for 15 days :P to figure it out :).

I look forward to responses.

So far Tom, your first step looks great.


FabyFemaleEcuador2010-05-20 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Hey Faby,
you should be getting yours soon...it has already been 9 days and I think 2 weeks is "normal" :dance:
we just sent ours 2 days ago and the waiting is already drivin me nuts :wacko: well, i gues that visa-journey will teach us patience if nothing else :blush:

have a nice weekend :)



I just received my NOA1 on the mail today! It's dated 03/18 :joy:

Let me know when you received yours! :)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-22 17:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Ours was delivered on Mar 10. Waiting for NOA1... Any march filers received NOA1 so far?



I'm still waiting for my NOA 1 =/
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-19 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers

Hey Faby,
good luck to you and your spouse!

You using a lawyer? What all have you send in?

Oh, all this soooo exciting, isn't it?

Mr.&Mr.K


Thanks! Good luck to yall too :dance:

No, I'm not using a lawyer, Im doing everything myself.
I sent the I-130, the G325A for me and my husband, and proof like pictures, phone bills, letters, emails, and the church/banquet hall receipt of our religious wedding thats going to take place in July, so i hope i sent enough proof for now!

Yes its excitinggggggg :), but i hate waiting :(

Now we just need to wait for our NOA1!

Mailed ours on March 10, after checking our information on the G-325As and I-130 like a bazillion times. :wacko:



Cool! we mailed it on the same date :thumbs:
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-17 21:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2010 CR1 filers
I sent the I-130 with all the required paperwork on March 10 :D
Now I'm waiting for the NOA1 ;)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-17 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Documents needed?

Dont waste money on the K-3, it was originally designed to bring spouses here faster, but now is taking just as long and sometimes longer... the I-130 is best. It allows them to work when they arrive. the K3 they have to arrive, cant work, have to file adjustment and wait for permission to work.

I-130 and G-325A,, and supporting documents, just read the instructions for the form



Thanks a lot for all the info!
My husband and i decided to just go for the I-130 and hope for the best :)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-01-29 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Documents needed?
Oops sorry! I'm new to this website! I'll check that out right now! Thanks for your help :)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-01-28 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Documents needed?
Hi guys,

I just got married a month ago, but my husband is in Ecuador.
I know i have to file a I-130 form and have the option to file a I-129F (K-3 visa)?
Does anyone know if the K3 is worth it? or should i just stick to the I-130?

Another thing i need to know is What are the documents that I'm going to need to send the I-130?

Can someone help me?
I'm trying to start the process but I'm a bit confused! :(
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-01-28 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's NOA1 and NOA2?

depends which service center... anywheres from 4-6 mos typical

http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times



Oh ok thanks for the info! :thumbs:

I think this might help you...

Abbreviations and Immigration Terms

and this too....

Example Forms


Thank you so much, I just printed a copy of that so i can keep on file! :D
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-12 09:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's NOA1 and NOA2?

NOA = Notice of Action... the "1" indicates the case filing acknowledgement and the "2" is the approval notice

all official correspondence from the USCIS comes via the USPS

RFE = Request For Evidence... if your case file is incomplete the USCIS will send out an RFE asking for more evidence so the case can become approvable



Thanks a lot, now it makes more sense! :)

Do you know how long does it usually take to receive the NOA2? :huh:
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-11 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's NOA1 and NOA2?
I just sent my husband's I-130 form with all the required paperwork/proof yesterday afternoon. (L)
Now I'm a little lost :blush:
i see that I'm suppose to received some type of NOA?
Can someone explain to me what's NOA 1 and NOA 2? and if Im going to get it on the mail or e-mail???
and also whats an RFE?

Thanks in advance! ;)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-03-11 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswaiting for NOA2
My NOA1 is dated March 18, then our case was touched March 22nd and that's all I know :unsure: Should i be worried? or i just need to be patient and wait for my NOA 2?
At least i havent received an RFE..... yet :)
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-05-20 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete at NVC! BUT Chennai is at limited capacity? WHAT?
We are on the same boat, my case completed August 31st and they also told me that the consulate in Ecuador has limited capacity :( , but I hope i get an interview for October!!
FabyFemaleEcuador2010-09-02 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
Amen..! Congratulations to u both. i do believe that the good lord hears the prayers of his people. Good luck also with ur final stages in this journey. It is well :)
bobby231MaleNigeria2011-05-14 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI feel like I'm losing my mind :(
Hey there., i completely understand that feeling., we all do. Hang in there and be thankful to God that u have such a devoted man. You do not necessarily have to pick fights with him to express your frustration, it will only bring more stress to your relationship. The distance between you two is stressful enough, why complicate it further. Good news is that you are almost at the end of your journey.. hang in there :)
bobby231MaleNigeria2011-05-03 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 RECEIVED !! GO VSC!!!!
Thank you guys.. :)
bobby231MaleNigeria2011-07-17 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 RECEIVED !! GO VSC!!!!

Congrats and Gods grace on the rest of the journey......Go VSC!!!!!

Pls when did you send your i-129f and when u got ur NOA2.....:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:



Thank you.. we sent our I-129f on march 21 2011 and got our petition approved on July 12. The hard copy came in the mail on July 15th... took 107 days from NOA1 to NOA2 :)
bobby231MaleNigeria2011-07-16 02:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 RECEIVED !! GO VSC!!!!
Just woke up this morning to my baby telling me the most wonderful news ever.!! We are APPROVED !!! YeaaaahHHHHH!! :dance: It's almost like am dreaming lol.. the feeling is awesome! I'm gonna update my timeline now at last, if only my head could stop spinning :)) God is definitely awesome. The key to this journey is patience and prayers guys., trust in God and as long as your feelings for each other is real, it will definitely be your turn one day. We are now looking forward to the rest of this journey, gathering documents for the interview, medicals and whatever else. God bless and good luck to all of us. :) :)
bobby231MaleNigeria2011-07-16 01:54:00