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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 Filers

Congratz on the baby and good luck with all that you do. I'm guessing you're from Chicago then. Haha I was just there in April when I saw Geraldine. I got lost in O'Hare and it made me delay my flight to see her. They gave me the flight the next day for no extra cost though. If all goes well and to plan we will be getting married Dec 10th which our dating anniversary date. :thumbs:

Originally, I'm from the far western suburbs of Chicago. I live about 3 hours west now, in the Quad Cities area; near the Mississippi River. O'Hare is the closest major international airport with overseas flights. This will be my first time flying out of Terminal 5, though. When I traveled to Manila in January, I had purchased the tickets for the overseas leg of the trip out of L.A. and had purchased separate connecting flights on a different airline. This trip will be much more streamlined with only one connection each way in Seoul, S. Korea.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-27 00:30:00
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Ok now that Ray is approved I'm sure there will be some dead silence. SOMEONE needs to talk! I dont care as long as it is something :thumbs:

I'm still here (lurking more than contributing). I'm just calculating my next move. :lol: I know it's going to be a week or so before the NVC gets our case. I have the number saved in my cell phone. Where we're at with our situation is this: Amy needs to get her passport renewed and her NBI still needs to be run. We've already received 2 copies of her birth certificate and her CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage (for all who aren't dealing with pinay/pinoy loved ones)). The Philippine government seems to be running very slow right now. I've heard as long as 4 months for passports, but I don't know if that's for new passport applicants. I'm hoping that the wait for a passport renewal is much shorter (like only a few weeks). At this point, I don't care if we don't get an interview date until October. We're expecting our first baby together (I have a 15 y.o. son from a previous relationship), due around Oct. 14. My mother and I are flying over for the birth, arriving Oct. 10 and staying for a month. If at all possible, I plan on being there for the embassy interview (USEM allows for this). I'm sure it will make things go much smoother and will increase the chances of hearing "Approved." If everything goes right, Amy and Ryan/Serena (not sure if it will be a boy or girl, yet (our angel wasn't laying right during the last ultrasound)) will be able to come back with us when we return to Chicago on 11-11-11. Our wedding date is set for January 7, 2012; the first day we met in person. (L)
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-26 19:34:00
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MY MAN RAY!!!! Come over to May Filers....we got a party to go to!!!:dance::):thumbs:

Yep! We certainly do have a party to go to. The first round is on me. Water for everyone!!! :rofl:

77 days Ray! thats Quick!!:dance::thumbs:

Personally, I think it's a testament to the quality of the example forms and the vast amounts of knowledge in immigration issues within this site that contributed to a speedy process thus far. :star:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-25 01:48:00
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From USCIS today: On June 24, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-24 19:18:00
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It's starting to exciting, I keep refreshing the lists to see if we've moved up any :lol:

Actually, you don't have to refresh the list. It does it on its own every hour. B-) :yes:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-24 00:36:00
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Looks like there is movement again. Hopefully they will keep up this pace and start approving April. :thumbs:

Oh, there's definitely movement again. I've broken the 100 barrier. :thumbs: :dance:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-23 13:33:00
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Some members have said after talking to the USCIS they are having some issues with the website and notification system. Meaning, people are getting approved but they just don't know it yet. Supposedly if you call and ask to speak with a Tier 2 agent they will tell you your status.

That would explain why we haven't been seeing any movement on Igor's List lately.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-22 15:48:00
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I mean signing up here on visajourney, and starting a timeline ;)

Right. I know what you meant. There are many people who find VJ after filing their cases with immigration succubi (a.k.a. lawyers). :lol: For those people to get in front of us, they would have to have NOA1 dates earlier than ours. That's what I was trying to get at. ;)
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-22 01:47:00
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I keep dropping places on the lists, maybe just because more people are signing up :)

list1 - list2

For that supposition to make sense, they would have to have filing dates before us. :blink: :unsure:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-21 20:19:00
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Wow, I didn't even know about Igor's list. Another thing for me to obsessively check! I think this whole visa process is giving me OCD. :lol:

I'm a little late to the party but we filed in April, too. No touches or anything since NOA1.

Hoping for the best for all of us!!

Welcome! If this process doesn't give OCD, it's bound to give ADD due to the difficulty to focus on anything else. :rofl:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-21 10:25:00
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The rate we're going backwards you're gonna be back at 106 :(

Too late. I'm already there. :blush: :help: :wacko:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-21 01:07:00
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Double entry fixed. Shirley had no idea (about what, I'm not sure) :bonk:. However, I've moved backwards a couple of spaces now. :blink: :(
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-19 20:52:00
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I dunno if you noticed this or not but at 46 and 47 there are doubles so you are already number 100 :P

Okay. I see that now. I've messaged both of them politely asking for one of them to remove their timeline data. We'll see what happens. :huh:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-19 03:57:00
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My timeline date has jumped up nearly a week in the last two days even though we've seen barely any approvals. I don't know about that. And I'm really surprised we haven't seen any April approvals yet considering the high number of March approvals we have. It looks like maybe the CSC is taking a break from the K1s to take care of some other visa petitions for a few days.

They will come in time. I'm just about to break the 100 mark on Igor's. I wouldn't expect any word on any of our cases until after Independence Day. Interestingly enough for our case, though, we've gone this far without being touched by USCIS and I'm really feeling lonely. :lol: I'm hoping that means that we got everthing right the first time and they're just waiting on the FBI background check to come back. :thumbs:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-18 20:01:00
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No change in my timeline date, but I've noticed a steady climb in position on Igor's list. Current rank: 106. :dance:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-16 09:01:00
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Don't worry I listen to r&b hip hop rap and i haven't heard him much either :P

Also For love of Ray J was a dating reality show of his.

Oh, okay. Must've been his version of Rock of Love, the dating show Poison's Bret Michaels had. :P
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-15 18:06:00
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I laugh every time I see Ray J because I think of the R&B singer :lol:


............For the love of Ray J? :rofl:

I've heard of him but nothing by him. While my musical tastes are quite diverse, R&B and Hip Hop are generally not included in the list.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-15 15:23:00
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HI GUYS! IM AN APRIL FILER TOO! SENT APRIL 23!

Welcome, Rocky. I'll dispense with the Bullwinkle reference. :lol: :rofl: :whistle:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-15 12:39:00
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Yes. I say that when any April filer gets their NOA2, he/she should post on here and let us all know, even if he/she is a nice person who does not want to make others who are still waiting feel bad. (I am writing this because that's what I might have done.) On the contrary, we would be happy for you, and we would all be excited because it would mean that our time might be coming soon too. So, let us know! :-)

I totally agree! I don't see something like this as gloating. It's a way to give the rest of us hope. Just like right now, when I checked my timeline and Igor's, I've gone up to #111 and a full day forward. :D
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-14 18:00:00
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Hope we see some April approvals this week :P

Oh, how nice that would be. However, being somewhat the realist that I am, I don't expect any this soon. Interestingly enough, I've been holding firm at 115 on Igor's since Sunday night, but my date range jumped up a few days from 7-8/7-21 to where you see it in my signature now.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-14 12:33:00
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wow after looking at Igor's list today doesn't it seem like we should be seeing some April approvals any day now? I hope so, that would be great!

That would be great! I saw a post on the January forum where someone got their NOA2 when they were #129 on Igor's; which is about where I'm at the last time I checked. :thumbs:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-07 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2011 Filers

Count me in =)

Counted! :lol:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-07 03:52:00
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Wow there sure aren`t a lot of April filers

Oh, I'm pretty sure there are. They're just lurking. :)
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-06-07 02:08:00
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lol hopefully csc keeps up the pace ive seen a lot today for vermont but none for cali yet.

I'm seeing 3 VJ'ers from CSC that have updated their timelines to show their NOA2's. Keep in mind, Igor's list is only based upon VJ timeline data and does not reflect application statuses from other sources, such as the vast amounts of immigration lawyers in the market.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-31 21:26:00
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April 21 here would love to have a July Noa 2

Yep. As would I. What did you file for, a K-1? Also, in order to get a more accurate idea of adjudication from your timeline check it frequently. It will change as others update their timelines.

Edited by Ray-J, 31 May 2011 - 03:12 PM.

Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-31 15:10:00
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Hopefully CSC will start approving you guys soon! We still have a while to wait but I'm okay with that for now because I am going to go visit him at the end of the month but God knows that after I get back I will be very antsy waiting for NOA2!

Lucky you! :) I have to wait until October to see my girl. That's when our little one is expected to arrive. :D :dance:

Edited by Ray-J, 31 May 2011 - 09:41 AM.

Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-31 09:40:00
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:wow: WOW!!! Our estimated date range for possible adjudication is now squarely within the month of July!! :dance: I'll be scheduling our interview at the embassy before we know it. :dancing: I've even seen a few March filers getting their NOA2's already!:thumbs:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-29 18:45:00
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Good day everyone. Although the month has gone by fast, it feels like forever. I miss Amel so much, and I get upset with him when he tries to console me. But then I realize that we both can't go off the deep end.

Nope, you cant... at least not without scuba gear. :lol: I know what you mean, Wanda. We're expecting our first child together in October and I'm stuck here in the States missing the whole pregnancy experience. My mom and I are flying over for the birth and staying for a month. In that time, we're hoping that she'll have her medical and interview and be able to come back with us.

I just checked Igor's list for you. As of today, Sunday, May 22, 2011, you're ranked #446. Being able to check this list will give you at least some hope and indication of how fast things are progressing at VSC. Within the past month, CSC has approved at least 30-40 applications that we know of (this list is based upon VJ timelines and there's no way of knowing how many others that aren't members here they've approved).
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-22 13:43:00
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It feels like not alot of people filed for April. It is quiet on here, I guess once we get closer the chatter will commence! lol

How are you guys doing? I'm at a month and a half and i am going crazy, lol.

I know the feeling. I'm thinking you're probably right about the chatter increasing as more April filers getting their NOA2's. I keep watching my estimated adjudication dates moving closer and closer, but my case is at CSC. They've been really cranking out the petitions lately. I've heard to expect anywhere from 3 to 4 months for NOA2 for CSC.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-21 10:46:00
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I feel the exact same way...I still never received NOA1 hard copy so I will call tomorrow and request a duplicate. This month went by so fast yet at the same time not fast enough. I woke up with that empty feeling in the pit of my stomach....mssing him so much...ugh...but it's okay because vsc is speeding up and if they keep the pace up we are looking for an end of august early sept noa2...


I know what you mean, Angela. I've been watching my NOA2 estimation on my VJ timeline. It keeps getting closer and closer. It started out as mid-Sept. Now, it's showing mid-August. Go, CSC!! :thumbs:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-08 14:48:00
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It's hard to believe that a month has gone by already since we filed. It seems so short, yet like such an eternity. Let's keep those timelines updated. It helps to give others an idea when they might get their NOA2's. :time:

Edited by Ray-J, 08 May 2011 - 04:52 AM.

Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-08 04:51:00
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Sorry if I made you feel excluded :(

I did not hear any noise from CSC filers so I thought that they did not want to be active in discussions...horrible assumption I know!

You are more than welcome in the April filers that was created before, I mean who am I to exclude anyone from an OPEN forum!

My NOA1 date was 4.7.2011 and we sent it 4.6.2011...I hope that we are lucky enough to receive NOA2 with that speed as well!!!!


No worries, Angela. We can be neighbors on the forum block; each visiting the other from time to time. :D
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-01 21:59:00
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I guess I should've stated that I sent my fiancée's visa application on April 4th. It was delivered on April 6th with an official NOA1 date of April 8th and transfered to the CSC.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-01 15:31:00
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I've seen a post for April filers for VSC, but I'm at CSC. So, I didn't feel it was for me. Besides, shouldn't we be able to just band together regardless of which service center we're looking towards? C'mon, April filers... let's hear from you.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2011-05-01 09:52:00
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Any May 2011 Fliers had their AOS done already????


I may be actually an April 2011 filer, but I've been posting in this forum so much I know I'm family here, too. We've been married since March 3rd and we're still getting everything together for our AOS. The main thing that has been stopping us has been the fee and trying to support our household while going to school (almost done :joy: ). I do expect we'll file soon, though. I'd like to not have to have this hanging over our heads anymore for quite a while.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-09-15 21:17:00
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Thanks Ray J, Grace updated our timeline herself. She had her Medical on March 22nd and her Interview on April 16th, She Passed! CFO this Friday May4th in Cebu! She went to Korean Airlines ticket office in Cebu and they had first time immigrant fare for 843.00USD...we going korean.I think ray the Flights leave at Midnite from Cebu???:thumbs:

I don't know about from Cebu, but I can tell you they have a noon and midnight flight out of Manila.
Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-04-29 13:08:00
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Grace had her Interview on April 16th and armed with the Emails from WWW.travel.State.Gov and IVmanilareplies@ Travel.state.gov that says police Certificate not needed from Dubai UAE. the CO or Prescreener never asked for it and they knew she had worked there for 11months. she PASSED! Now on to the USA! Thanks Me and Him and all others. :thumbs:

Tom,
I just got the notification that you updated your timeline. I've been away from the forums for a while. All I can say is that I'm doing the happy dance for you and Grace. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Congrats to the both of you!
Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-04-23 08:38:00
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Nice day to get married ray-j we were married on 03/03/2012 also and like ya'll moving on to a.o.s congrats....

I love the dress and the gazebo. :thumbs:
Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-03-11 15:46:00
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Hello Emma, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Glad you still here! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You from "Me and Him" amd myself.I am so glad you married now.I know you "Distracted" Now!! But dont forget about us here.Im sure "Me and Him" will be finished and have the Visa soon. As for me? im looking at Summer.I had as you a lot of Setbacks with my fiancee there but we back on track, thank God! Thanks also to "Team Katman" for checking on us! Thanks "KAT" You are indeed a friend, enjoy your Love one there!:thumbs:

Hey, I'm still here, too. :) Amy and Serena arrived on December 30. Last weekend, on March 3rd, we were married in a small but beautiful ceremony. I have video that I'll be uploading to YouTube later tonight. In the mean time, here's a pic of us together in the receiving line. In the mean time, we're moving on to AOS. However, that doesn't mean that we're not still pulling for you, Tom and Katman. :dance:

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Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-03-11 12:04:00
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hi ray-j and me&him my filipina got to atlanta on jan. 24th we been busy sight seeing we plan to marry march 3rd. we are going in coulpe days to see if we can get her a ss card but we are excited i hope everyone is doing fine also........... :)

Sorry, weh. You can't have our day. lol. Of course, I'm just kidding. :rofl: At least I know I won't forget your anniversary. :D
Ray-JMalePhilippines2012-02-05 17:45:00