ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!!
Congrats! Everyone getting approved. WOW
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-29 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! We're Approved
WOW Congrats! That was fast, any tips? Best of luck to the rest of the process.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-29 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Recieved
That was fast sent in on the 2nd of Feburary and revcieved the first Notice today. Can't wait to share the info with the fiancee. Anyways how come Country of Brith is UNKNOWN when I typed down "Laos" on the G35A and the I129F, any hints or clue?
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-11 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-03-09 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGoing Crazy Already ???

The waiting won't get any easier. As other posters have suggested find something to help you pass the time. Good luck!


Just keep on working hard to have enough to prepare for everything. However I find the first 2 months the hardest of all, seems like yesterday you were together and now oceans apart. Time helps us all to for better or worse.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-15 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter 147 days APPROVED!!
Congrats! and hopefully we start to see more of these threads! Seems they need another Red Bull delivery at these two Centers. Seems more RFEs are given out this last month than any others too.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-05-30 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNightmare of an Interview @ Mumbai 4/19
Heard something like this from a friend...however after the CO wouldn't change their mind at all. He then took out a paper that he typed up stating he wants to renounce his Citizenship, the CO looked at him for awhile and just approved the visa. He had pen in hand waiting to sign the paper and hand it in, and I know he would of because he is just that foolish or madly in love at the time. I hope all goes well for you!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-20 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats! Gotta have a few speedy approval for keeping our hopes up!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-06-12 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!
COngrats to you and your love one!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-06-21 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!

*** Everything was ran by me, don't listen to anyone trying to make a few dollars by "helping" you just because they know someone on the inside ***

Congrads! However I have to disagree with you on the "helping" part. Some people can not spend over a month
in Laos and do this all on his own. I also highly doubt you did not received help from the local relatives unless you were fluent in Lao writing and reading. Anyway just wanted to point out that make sure the person helping you can be trusted.


You don't have to spend a month in Laos to get it done, we got my S/O Passport and ID within a week the slowest. People had done it in 3 days, relatives are helpful on where the places are but the process as you and I know most of these people have no ID nor Passport so they wouldn't know how the process starts or end. But if you had to pay someone 200 USD to get it done at least it got done. I spent 30 USD on both and that was by me yes, by me, but mostly because my S/O was there translating as they speak their native language. But I see where you are coming from.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-03 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!
NoA approved got text and email both today at 9:30 Central Time. Dated yesterday 6/27/2012 though. On to the next step!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-06-28 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChild not allowed by fiance's ex!!!! NEed help!
Think you have a year for a K2 VISA to follow through. Why, if the ex and the child won't sign or go with it, are you going the extra mile? Even if you get everything done and ready, if he doesn't want to follow your fiance into the US, it would just be wasted effort. Maybe i just read it wrong. Good luck though.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-13 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC is moving at lightning speeds!

Somehow, after only a 43 day wait following my NOA1 (and I don't qualify for any expediting processes), my I-129F was approved last night!

Keep up your spirits because CSC seems to be moving really fast these days! :D

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Grats to you! However CSC to NVC time has gone up, thats gonna set you back.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-13 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 came in the mail yesterday!!!!!
Grats but hope you are up for a wait at NVC!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-08 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I hire an immigration lawyer??
If his name is Shoua Yang, then I would have to say no because it is the same guy I talked to. If you really wanted someone to talk to that can run the paperwork from Laos. I would personally go with Lor Pao Lee, he is well known but his price is high. He wanted 3k just to run the paperwork from his end.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-09-03 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I hire an immigration lawyer??
It's just a really long waiting game, if you have all your ducks in a row, then all you can do is wait. The lawyer can't speed it up any faster than you can. Most Hmong Lawyers here in Minnesota is full of bull, you can smell it when they begin talking. I asked around like you, I had a offer from one guy here in Minnesota, he insisted I go back and to Laos and get married and file an Spousal Visa. From his mouth "Fiance Visa aren't possible anymore" so I asked him the name of the Visa...he couldn't even respond. I say if your documents are right and everything is squared, just wait.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-09-02 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

well we see things from different perspective, you having your NOA2 in your pocket and being what? a month, maybe 2 max from getting your case number and me being X months away from it :) you see the difference? I do!I am not trying to prove anything here, just saying that people will always find sth to complain about not seeing that they are actually pretty lucky with what they have ;) I am not talking about you, just in general... I am sure there is tens or hundreds of us here seeing people complaining about how NVC is slow ad thinking to themselves that they would actually happily switch with them :whistle:

And just to be clear, I am really discouraged seeing other people from my service center being approved before me, even though they filed days/weeks or months after me...


No, I wouldn't switch with them. I am content with either center as the time are pretty much dead even now. Everyone has their own opinion, we will just have to wait and see. Don't want anyone to get discourage or think I come here just to put people down. Just wanted to see what I thought was happening as everyone tends to think Process time has changed for VSC. To me, it never changed, still there with the NVC lingering CSC Approvals behind 20 plus days. But yes for me generally, I would like my NVC process within a weeks time like VSC petitioners history, so I have no feeling or thinking its stuck in AP Mode.

However GL with your process Sabi, you are getting closer to that NoA2.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-15 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

well I disagree as I would prefer to know where my petition is and be approved a month ago and wait another month for NVC to process it, knowing that my petition is out there safe and sound, than having to wait 6 months being kept in the dark and not knowing when and what to expect.. 2 different scenarios as I see it!


You are always in the dark in this process, each step of the way. Having an approved petition sitting around doesn't get you know where. You might think you know where it is, but not even the service center that approved your petition knows where it is. All they would and will tell you its been approved and enroute to NVC, while you contact NVC and they have no record of recieving it. It's when it is in the hands of the Consulate that I will have a hope of light. What I am trying to say is people get discouraged easily, when they see other couples from the other service center get their NoA2 and not theirs. All I am saying is both service centers are dead even now with NoA1 to NVC stage. Don't believe me? You will see more and more people posts about CSC to NVC here pretty soon. While the VSC approved Jan filers get their Case number within a weeks time, we CSC Feb filers will be waiting till mid July to early August to get ours. Different scenarios, yes, same time span, yes, give a take a couple of days.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-15 04:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Since VSC is going to take forever Posted Image and the London Embassy will tack on a another 2+ months Posted Imageand I refuse to let them put a damper on my life...Posted Image


I think Julian is just going to come on over for a visit and stay until his interview, or rather, if he comes now, he'd have to go back in time to complete his medical so it can be sent to the Embassy in time for the interview.

Before we seriously consider just doing it this way, can anyone think of a reason this would be a bad idea? The only thing that comes to mind is an RFE, so we might wait until our approval or RFE in case they need something from over on his side of the pond and then fly him over.

other than that... both of us are just ready for a date to look forward to and since that's taking for *$#$&@$&# ever...
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Why is everyone thinking VSC is slower? To have your NoA2 and get it to NVC and out with in a week is...its pretty much the same as it was. CSC you get your NoA2 wait for them to have enough to send to NVC and then wait for 20-25 days is just crazy talk. I will still be content with VSC processing time with the NVC included pretty much evens out.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-13 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Oh no! above 25 days? Phew.. awaiting moment still continue
The weirdest thing is my fiance (petitioner) still get no text or email notification from USCIS, though he included the notification form along with our application. Luckily I have account on USCIS and marked option for send me alert on my email. That is where I found out we are approved. :huh:


Must be a budget cut CSC probably letting it stack up till they fill a truck up before sending them. Its cheaper for them.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-13 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Seems NVC wait time jumped to 20 plus days too I see...another wait after the NoA2 for us then.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-05 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Definitely CSC is working OT on these K1s. VSC slowed down quite a bit but they are progressing. We all might get approved but we also have to deal with the NVC stage too...not too many kind words about NVC this past month either. However GL to everyone that is approved and the rest praying for a approval after the 4th for all of you!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-04 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Patience guys its just all a waiting game. I feel the frustration. Too but al least we are always getting close. Cant believe its been 3 months already though. VSC is probably just waiting for the snail (CSC) to catch up, don't want to make the other side look bad now right?
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-05-23 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I am a mid january filer. so i hope to have our petition approved by mid june and today is the 1st of June, so I need to start getting ready for what we need when the NOA2 arrives and I've been looking for it and today I found that you posted about it...My fiance and I had discussed it two days back but we didn't know what we needed but now I am going to tell him to get ready everything ready because we now have a few days to go...about 40 days slightly more or less...Thank you...As the days get closer I am both excited and scared at the same time but I pray for God's blessing in all this...

Joining this site was the best thing for this long and tiresome journey..this is what everyone going through this process needs, God and a support system like this one...and even after I am approved, I will still remain here.. to help others who come here because this is really good.


I don't know but today is the 1st of May for me, another month will have to go by first for me. :P
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-05-01 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Its been too quiet for the past couple of days. No approvals from CSC, but we are just a small fractikn of the petitions sent in so hopefully others out there afe getting apprivals from CSC. Just a ciuple more months guys, keep your heads up high.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-24 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Is it just me or does Igor's List for CSC seem to vary a bit? Seems they approving random people for the last few varying from Dec to even Feb? Hopefully this last half 2/3 of the way goes by quick for us Feb filers.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-09 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I129f sent out on the 2nd of Feb. NOA1 came on Feb. 7th. Hoping for a speedy NoA2. Good luck to us all.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-22 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F Forgot some info
Thank You guys for the info. I will just have to wait quietly on the side line until contacted.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-08 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F Forgot some info
Like title says, I am beating my self for this, but I forgot to put her address "abroad" on the I129F as I misunderstood that. I thought it was her address "here" in the US if she is already staying here so I left it blank. Anyone forgot any info on the I129F? Did they reject the petition or sent a RFE? Wanted to get some input.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-02-06 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Pettion for Laos Citizen (Hmong)
Hi,

I am new here, I am looking for some info for anyone or anybody that had file for a petition in Laos. I took a trip there in October of 2011 and got engaged to a Lao National. I have brought back with me a Engagement Certificated with witnesses signed by parents and relatives, Birth Certificate, and a Family Registry booklet. Now I have not gotten these translated to English, I am about to start the K1 Visa Petition. My question is do you have to have these documents translated into English to be sent in with your I129? I know on the I129f it just says if you met within the last two years, proof of meeting, and photographs together for requirements. Please if you anyone of you have filed for a I129F in Laos give me some insight and brighten my day. Also how long it took for your love one to come here too would be nice. Thanks again!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-01-28 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill marry within 90days BUT K-1 expires first - HELP
Don't think it would affect it at all. It states 90 Days upon arrival in US on the Visa. Since arrival is on 4/15/12 I would think it would be 90 days from that date.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-20 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTAX RETURNS, AFFIDAVIT SUPPORT
I wouldn't think there would be a problem as its income but I would check with the Embassy first as they take your Aff of Support. Canadian Money and US Money are just as strong 1 USD = 0.98 CA, maybe even more.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-04-30 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo required forms for I-134??

After being redirected to different departments within the USCIS, I was finally instructed to contact the embassy where the interview will take place with my question about tax transcripts. I simply wanted to know if I should supply my own tax transcripts since I have never filed before (full-time student) and if I should provide my mother's, since every year she has claimed me. They basically told me that with form I-134, I do not need to provide any extra documents???? I thought they treated this as form I-864; as an affidavit of support. I have a co-sponsor and everything for this form and now they tell me otherwise, regardless of the instructions.

Here is my original email:

"I filed form I-129F in February 2012 as a petition for a K-1 fiance(e) visa. I am currently gathering the required documents for my fiancee's interview, which will be in Madrid. My question is about form I-134, the affidavit of support. My fiancee and I have a co-sponsor for the K-1 visa, but I am aware that I need to provide supporting documents as well - I was wondering if I need to provide a tax transcript with this form if I have not filed taxes. My situation is that I have been a full-time college student and my mother (who is not the cosponsor) has been claiming me on her taxes. If so, shall I submit my own or my mother's tax transcript?"

Here is their reply:

"If you are going to present your own I-134 you do not need to attach any extra document, with that form is enough, and we won´t need your mother´s I-134, as after you get married with your fiancé you will have to file a form I-864 and there is where you will have to proof you have income, or present a co-sponsor, but for the K1 your I-134 is enough."


I would imagine you will have to get the embassy in contact first if they allow co-sponsors. If so you would need your Mothers Tax transcript and a letter stating why you can't sponsor as you are a full time student. She how ever needs to make enough to cover herself, you, and or family members plus the immigrant sponsoring. I would say amost don't trust them on the I-134 as everything will be needed during the interview. You will need tax transcript, letter of employment status, and/or current paystubs if they allow co-sponsoring. Good Luck to you.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-06-11 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134

I am single and retired with a lifetime pension income that exceeds the 125% required but also work and that income also also exceeds the 125%

I plan on submitting a letter from my current employer along with 2-3 months of my latest pay stubs
Also I will include Past 3 years of IRS transcripts which will reflect gross income to include retirement.

I also own my home free and clear
Should I send my real estate tax receipts or do I need to also send a copy of my deed?

Will this surfice in meeting the Affidavit of Support requirements for the Manila Embassy?

It's been a VERY long road and just want to meet requirements without going overboard.

Thanks Yall



I think just showing your current stubs with your 3 recent tax transcript will suffice cause you already met the requirement with one. I don't really think you have to put all your assets and retirement funds down. The more you put down the more evidence you will have to present which means more papers. Keep it simple as you said " It's been a VERY long road..." make it a short one, wouldn't hurt.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-05 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this 5 months wasted?????

she didnt recieve any mail from uscis but i input my timeline due to error because i didnt know how this site works then when i just joined,i will tell her to confirm the 340usd charge from her also honestly this have caused somuch arguments even between me and my fiance but i just need a good informations from you guys please


Two senario I am guessing,

One your fiance didn't send the correct amount and the package was returned and lost. So you would have to resend all the information and the correct amount back as if you are starting over again.
Two your fiance did send the correct amount and they lost your packet, which they will want you to send proof of the original payment along with the new package. However if they lost your original packet you can request it to be expedited due to their administrative error.

Not much can be done until your fiance can confirm how much she paid for the intial process. But Good Luck to the both you and hope all ends well!
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-05 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this 5 months wasted?????

my fiance summitted our k1 applications and couldnt hear anything since then,after series of calls and emails a friend to me to tell her to call uscis and promt as if he wants a change of adress and then told them she wants to speak with the most superior she eventualy got through to her, her name is Debra O'conner that what she told me her name was,she listened to her complain but she said they couldnt find our file in the system and even at their office i mean n trace so my fiance is told resend all the documents and the receipt of the previous 395usd they deducted from her account and then shes asked to pay another 395usd now when sending the new documents that the previous 395usd will be returnd to her and that she herself will monitor the file and hasten it....im so confused right now guys please advice me on what to do......does this mean 5months is wasted now????? my fiance is ready to send another tommorrow but i told her to let me get back to her from what i hear from you guys....thanks mates


If your fiance paid 395 USD, more than likely it was returned for a correct amount. Maybe he might of missed the package or threw it away with the rest of the junk mails? But 129F is 350 USD not a penny more or a penny less or else get sent back. Anyways check his bank statements if it was ever cleared should have your WAC or EAC number on the back of the check image. 5 months and no word would mean it was returned more than likely.

EDIT: 340 USD not 350 USD :bonk:

Edited by Ge and Mayyong, 05 July 2012 - 01:08 PM.

Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-07-05 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName Change and Documents

I'm gathering my information for my fiances K-1 Visa.

He's from a poor Lao family, and so there aren't too many documents for him. For example, he has no birth certificate. He actually doesn't even have a last name.

His family lost all of the documents they did have before, and recently had to make them again. So earlier this month, he used these new documents to get a new ID and passport. However, his name was misspelled on the document and he has been using this new name since then.

All of the things that I have written to him have his original name (the one that isn't on any of his documents).

For the I-129F they ask for legal proof of name change, of which there isn't. And I mentioned it on the forms where they ask if there are any other names used.

I was thinking about just adding a page explaining this.

Suggestions? Thoughts?

Thank you!


Your best luck is to change his ID and family registry book again with his correct name. I know Laos doesn't have any legal documents supporting name changes. Your would also have to get his birth certificate by buying a form from the local printshop and have the village chief, mukng and the police chidf sign it.
Ge and MayyongMaleLaos2012-12-17 04:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTraveling on expired card while ROC

I just double-checked my paperwork and I never saw an extension letter. All I received was an appointment for Biometrics. Does it come after that? Or am I missing the letter?

 

I wonder if there's a place online or a number I can call to request this document incase it doesn't come before we fly out.

 

Can anyone help me out?


gb6435MaleUkraine2014-07-29 21:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTraveling on expired card while ROC
Good morning everyone! Pretty simple question...

ROC packet sent in within 90 days, got notice for biometrics, but wanting to travel in 3-4 months out of the country.

Is this possible? If so, what do I need to show immigration officer?

Thanks!






gb6435MaleUkraine2014-07-28 07:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2014 Filers

NOA1 dated 7/7/14 - they sent it to the wrong address! But it eventually got here :) Sorry about all the wrong dates earlier, this is the official date!


gb6435MaleUkraine2014-07-31 22:53:00