ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
There were 3 updated yesterday. So we can only hope...


HAHA! Awesome! I say, curse them heartily! And a plague of non-working toilets, as well!


Please No... That'll only delay them even further as they'll be off 'on the sick'. :(
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-21 05:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
One through on the 14th... Now we just need the rest of them. :)
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-18 04:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
Well my dates are about the same as yours so... :fingers crossed:

I see there are 3 updates since i last looked at the list. There is something happening in VSC at least.

Edited by arwilson80, 14 January 2010 - 07:41 AM.

arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-14 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
OK... from what i can see - It's an average or 2 months (or there abouts) from NOA1 to NOA 2, now with having the holiday period inbetween and (most likely a lot of) people off i'd say we need to add about a week or so to our 'expected date'. Mine was something like Jan 9 - Jan 20 (from 'Igors list') before they became unavailable.
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-14 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
Also awaiting some news with baited breath. 'We' embarked on a fairly optomistic timeline (9 months approx from proposal to wedding). Hopefully there's not too much deviation from the 5 month 'SLA'.
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-11 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers
QUOTE
When you say TOUCHED where do you get this information from? I know that touched does not really mean anything important but I was just curious.



I would like to know this as well...

Early November filing for 'us' too. 6th i think it was. NOA received in about 2 weeks with a date of 2-3 days after it was sent.
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-08 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question - Travel while filing for K-1
Typical... i find the info as soon as i make the post. smile.gif

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=226357
http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1visit

Appears that i'll be just fine.
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-02 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question - Travel while filing for K-1
This is my first post here, but I have used the site to help me fill out all the forms and it has been extremely helpful. good.gif

I do have one question that I cannot seem to find an answer for yet…

We are in the process of sending off all the documents for my K-1 visa, however it is my intention to travel to the US to be with my fiancée for the New Year. Looking at the timelines on here it appears that by that point we will have received NOA1 (and possibly NOA2)…

How will my travel affect our application?
Will I need ‘advance parole’ (If I have read correctly this is just for after the K-1 is issued)?
Will they see me leaving the US again as “He no longer wants to follow this through…”?
Or…
Will all be fine as we have not yet received approval for K-1?

Thanks

arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-02 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbankruptcy and k1/aos application
One thing i would say here is that UK credit ratings in the UK are not transferrable to the US (as i found out when we opened a joint A/C in Jan. Kinda sucks for me as i have good credit here and i have to start from scratch again), so you'd be starting anew in the US with your credit rating...
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschanging address
Phew... I was had this question too. Interview on Thursday and while double checking the forms i've seen that my fiancee has used 'our' address on the forms needed for the interview and was thinking it may cause problems. Looks like it's all OK. :hehe:
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-15 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures45 days after interview and no news from FBI name check
waiting about 54 days too, and still nothing here either...
arwilson80MaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-11 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this USCIS email mean? NOA?

Not that I'm not happy for you, but it really makes me sick to see people going through Nebraska who are done in such a short time while others wait months and months for no good reason. This whole system stinks! FOUR DAYS!!!! Augh!!!!!


I completely and whole-heartedly agree. We sent our
K1 package to Nebraska in November, and it took them
almost TWO MONTHS to open the friggin' envelope
and send us the NOA1.

The system is a disaster. There is no accountability, no
avenue of recourse. Once you're in the system, you're
at the mercy of some disgruntled government worker
who hates their job, and probably hates you even more
because you've found love and happiness, and they're
going to do everything in their power to ruin it for you
and make you share in their misery.

Sorry for being a moaner, but to see a four day approval
is outrageous when there are people whose files have
been sitting on the shelf for months waiting for no good
reason.

I curse the USCIS and the system they work under. :angry:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-08 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAILA Processing Times Updated

well said, but you just cannot get that message through people's minds. we live in an instant gratification culture where people think that a fiancee should only have to fill out a couple of forms out at the airport before leaving for united states.


Look, it's not about instant gratification, or getting into the
country with only a minmum of paperwork, it's about fair
and equal treatment of visa applicants.

I don't mind jumping through whatever hoops the USCIS
want us to. They can't just open the doors to the country
and wave us all through, so if there's a process that must
be followed, then that's fine.

What's not fine is that those who follow the rules, do the
paperwork, and pay the fees are not treated in the same
way.

ryecatcher25, you got approved in two weeks from NSC.
Someone else on these boards recently got approved in
less time than that again. Other people submitted their
applications a few months ago, and are still waiting for
their NOA2. Why this inexplicable variation in processing
times?

For my case, it took NSC almost two months to open our
package and send us an NOA1. Why?

My fiancee and I have a very simple and straightforward
case with no complications, and our K1 package was
beautifully organised. We've already waited over a month
since our NOA1, and still no sign of an approval when other
people who submitted ahead of us are already approved.

Why?

There is absolutely no explanation for this widely varying
standard of service. So, don't sit there and patronise those
of us who have been waiting unnecessarily for months by
telling us we're part of an instant gratification culture. The
system is broken, and that's a fact. Visa applicants are not
treated equally and fairly, and that's a fact too.

Yes, not much can be done to beat the flawed system except
to have patience. However, stop trying to make people feel
bad just because they're complaining about something that
should be complained about. The inconsistencies
displayed by the various service centres are NOT ok,
and we shouldn't be trying to pretend like they are.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-16 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAILA Processing Times Updated

It is kind of weird how a service center will speed up and slow down. Just a few months ago NSC was cooking as was VSC and now I don't see a lot of approval posts from either!


I guess they get varying case loads at different points
in the year for all the different visas applications they
process. Naturally, like any organisation or business,
resources have to be diverted to deal with a sudden
high number of applications for a particular visa, so
the processing of cases like ours will get put on hold
until the backlog in other areas is under control.

Just a theory, of course....
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-15 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAILA Processing Times Updated
AILA have updated their service centre processing times.

Nebraska are now, reportedly, processing cases dated
8/19/05. The current official date is on 12/07/05, so they
are apparently back-logged almost 4 MONTHS.

:crying:

Surely this has to be an error from AILA??? :blink:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-15 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust applied! How's Nebraska?

Well, in trying to be an optimist I will say this. Now that they have caught up on all their other work at Nebraska for the last month, they are ready to really start knocking out those I-129f applications this month !!! :D


I think this is what they've been doing. I noticed there
was a small burst of approvals from NSC early in the
month, and then nothing. Could also be that the service
centers work on some sort of rotation system, processing
the different visa petitions at different times of the month.

Who knows!! It's all deep, deep voodoo to those of us
on the outside.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-23 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Center Processing Dates Updated
Processing dates for I-129F as of March 7, 2006:

California - December 31, 2005
Nebraska - December 21, 2005
Texas - December 31, 2005
Vermont - February 05, 2006

Hurry up Nebraska! You can do it!! :thumbs:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-07 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 not recieved yet should we worry?

umm 30 days to get a notice?? i thought that was for the NOA2 I understood the NOA1 we should get within a week or 2.


It took us almost two months to get our NOA1 from
Nebraska. My advice: pretend like you haven't
applied for a K1. The better you get at ignoring the
whole thing, the faster time will fly. You'll only drive
yourself nuts worrying about this stuff otherwise...
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-09 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched!
Just checked on the USCIS website and our case has been
updated from 1/12/06 to 3/13/06. This is good news! :D
Perhaps there'll be an approval from them before the day
is over. Here's hoping....
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-13 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 from Nebraska!
Our case was just approved!!!!!

London, here we come!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-13 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExperience visiting US during K1 process
On Tuesday, I flew from Dublin to visit my USC fiancee for a
couple of weeks. As our petition was approved by Nebraska
on Monday, I thought all you VJers might like to hear of
my immigration experience at Dublin.

The long and the short of it is that I got through without much
of a problem.

When the immigration officer called me up to the desk, his
first question was, "What's the purpose of your trip?". I replied
that I was going to visit my fiancee for a couple of weeks.
His second question was then, "When's the wedding?". I said
to him that I wasn't sure because we've applied for a K1 visa
but don't know when I'll get it, however, our petition had
been approved just the day before.

At this point, the guy started to get confused. I think he was
familiar with the idea of a K1 fiance(e) visa, but didn't know
much of the ins and outs. I attempted to explain things in a
bit more detail, but he just didn't seem to care, and asked
me to put my index fingers on the scanner, etc..

Then, he told me he was going to bring me through so that
another officer could ask me further questions.

I wasn't too worried at this point because I had with me a letter
from my university department stating that they knew I was
going away, and I was expected back in a couple of weeks to
sit my PhD thesis defence examination. If that wasn't satisfactory
for 'em, I also had a copy of my thesis with me that I was fully
prepared to bust out and rant about at length. :)

I waited for about five minutes before a chap came and called
me into an office. He seemed friendly enough, and told me he
wanted to clarify some things about the K1 visa because his
colleague to whom I first spoke had told him I'd said my K1
visa had been approved. Of course, I set him straight by
telling him no, I'd said the petition had been approved,
and then I went on to describe to him what happens from this
point on on the K1 track.

Fair play to him, he was genuinely interested in what I had to
say, and remarked that he'd just arrived in Dublin, so this was
kinda new to him. After that, he started asking me what I did,
and we spoke for a while about my PhD work (I'm an astronomer)
and we cracked a few jokes. After a couple of minutes, he stamped
my passport and sent me on my way. :)

All-in-all, a painless experience. Travel to the US during the K1
process is not verboten, but I was sure glad I had that letter
with me from my department incase things got awkward. Ah
well, this'll be the last time I'll have to do this. Next time I travel
to the US, it'll be on the K1. :P

Good luck to you all!
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-15 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 cosponsor Question
No worries! Good luck with the interview. :thumbs:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-10 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 cosponsor Question

hello everyone
I worked last whole year and I made a lot more than what 125% poverty level suggests is good to sponsor. I'm still making a back up consposor affidavit of support of my parents incase they object that I only worked for a year.
My parents file joint tax return. Now, my question is should I fill out I-134 from one of my parents or both? and where it says anual income will I write their separate income or sum them up. I'm really confused. A quick response will be appreciated our interview in on april27th.



It makes sense to me to suggest that each parent who is going to co-sponsor
should fill out their own I-134 and only write down their individual income.
This will be confirmed by the letter of employment and bank statement that
is required as supporting evidence. Tax returns are only needed if an
individual is self-employed.

In my case, I got my fiancee's dad to co-sponsor me. He and his wife fill
out a joint tax return, but I only wrote down his income on the I-134. The
bank statement and employer's letter confirm it. I guess I didn't have to
deal with the same confusion as you because his wife doesn't work! :)

I notice you guys are going through London, so your I-134 sounds like it'll
be more than adequate, but I understand you wanting a co-sponsor just
incase. London don't seem to be very strict about the sponsorship issue,
and really just want to make sure your fiance(e) is not going to starve
once they get to America.

Try not to worry! ;)
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-10 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Filed at Nebraska
Good luck from an NSC Graduate. I hope you get a speedier approval
than we did! :thumbs:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-21 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy does this happen?

I also think it has somthing to do with what date you put on the DS-156 as your travel date!!..........London will always try to accomodate(SP?) you as close to this date, even though they say not to make travel plans, but after asking a few people around the time of my K3 interview, we found this was the case, the ones that put dates got quicker interviews!!........................or it might of just been a coincidence :huh:


I put down a very definite date on the checklist, and when I was talking
with the chap at the embassy today because of the whole IMBRA debacle,
he knew exactly what date I'd written down.

Others have mentioned this point as well. If you put down a specific date
that seems realistic, then London will try their best to accomodate you.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy does this happen?

Quick Q please:)

Why do you think some people get interviews before others, even when the other person sent there package 3 in a week before and got a interview 3 weeks after the other person. (not a personal Q, just wondering:) )

Security checks at consulate? Just the Q waiting for a interview date?

Medical results affecting, cheers all!


I think there's just a queue for interview dates. London did me a huge, huge
favour because my fiancee is pregnant and our baby is due in July. I sent
in a letter with my packet 3 forms stating our situation and politely requesting
an immediate interview. I also included proof of pregnancy. Two days later,
London got back to me with an interview date.

Most certainly, I am the exception to the rule (and proof that pregnancy DOES
get your case expedited). London did me a favour because I was in a tight
spot, otherwise I'd have been on the same list as everyone else. Of course,
individual circumstances and cases may vary, but, for the most part, there's
a queue and it's first come, first served, I guess.

I'm surprised that London seem to be as backlogged as they are. Who knows
what's going on behind the scenes though - they could be tied up with the
bureaucracy and whatever new crazy schemes the Department of Homeland
Security has cooked up to put people under the microscope.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

When will you know for sure if your interview is confirmed or not? London is a very easy Embassy to go through my interview was so easy and pleasant. Hope this helps aleviate some of your stress :)

Adele


The guy I spoke to confirmed it for me. In fact, he confirmed it about three
times because I was just so freaked out from his first phone call in the
morning that I kept asking him over and over if he was sure. I believe him
because he knew very specific details about my case which he couldn't
have known unless he was on the inside in some position of authority
with access to my documents. He even went over what forms I needed to
bring, making sure I was ready to go, and he checked to see if my medical
results had arrived (they hadn't - must phone Knightsbridge Doctors today).

I don't know what's going to happen with everyone else whose appointments
got cancelled. Perhaps they'll just be rescheduled and sent a letter. I think I'm
something of an exception because I really need to be in America ASAP.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-12 05:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

yea im just bitter cuz if they realized this yesterday we would have had our appt today.


Absolutely. My heart goes out to you because I thought my fiancee and I were
completely and utterly ruined by this. As it turns out, we're not. Neither are you
by the sounds of things. Yes, it may take a day or two for you to hear about
another appointment, but just think how much worse it could've been if your
case was really sent back for security checks.

Really, this is an awful predicament. But try to hang in there...
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

are they suppose to call you to reschedule your appointment? or can you call them? my fiance called and they dont tell him anything. i just want a very very early date like tomorrow. i dont wanna wait for them to call my fiance. we missed our original appointment date which was suppose to be today at 9am.


If his case is not affected, they will get in touch with him. Most likely,
they will mail him out a new appointment. I'm kinda getting the feeling
that I was a special case because of my circumstances (fiancee is
pregnant), so that's why I got a phone call.

Tell your man to try and be patient. London Embassy is a decent place,
so they're probably working through who's affected, who's not, and who
needs their appointment rescheduled. Give them a bit of time to get sorted
out themselves! :thumbs:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

Hmmm, Hi all
I was looking at all 3 peoples timeline who got a IMB Recall.
Out of this Palak had her NOA1 way before March 6.
and this other person also had NOA1 before March 6.
BUT ALL 3 had NOA2 after March 6..
So still confused..where the law will exactly cut-off.
Palak, have u talked to the EMBASSY YET.
what they have to say



All I can tell you folks is what the guy in the London consulate told me.
He said this was a world-wide recall, but it is based on the RECEIPT
NOTICE date (NOA1), and NOT the approval notice (NOA2)

If your NOA1 is on or after March 6th, IMBRA affects you.

If your NOA2 is on or after March 6th, and your NOA1 is before
March 6th, IMBRA doesn't affect you.

The dude at the embassy seemed to be indicating that this was a
Department of Homeland Security oversight/screw up.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

How valid is this? My receipt date is Jan. 5th and my approval date is March 23rd. So Im okay right? I should call the embassy back and reschedule?


This is valid. I was on the phone with the embassy DIRECTLY, and not the #######
helpine in Scotland.

If your NOA1 is dated March 6th or after, your case is affected by the IMBRA
nonsense.

With a receipt date of January 5th, you'll be fine! Relax!
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

someone tell me im gonna be ok.. NOA1 September 16th NOA2 march 3, 2006????????????
have interview 13th June


You're going to be ok!!!!

It's your NOA1 date that they're looking at. If it's after March 6th, then you're
screwed. You're isn't, so you're grand!! :thumbs:
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

OK not to sound mercenary here, but aren't we still affected? You guys, by rights, should have interviews before us so if they halt our process to get your interviews in...aren't we getting pushed back. TRUST ME - I KNOW you are all getting the short end of the stick thanks to DHS but I'm still not 100% comfortable with this for all of us.


I still feel so angry for you elwintro!



Thanks. By the time I'd heard from the embassy again, I had already come
to terms with the situation and was thinking up all sorts of backup plans so
I could break the news to my fiancee and not have her fall completely to
pieces.

I'm a bit stressed out right now by it, but I don't care anymore. Everything
is still going ahead as planned, so I'm more than happy.

As for everyone else being affected, I'd say yes: there are going to be delays
to case processing times because of these new security checks. It still stinks.
Congress really needs to review the immigration situation. It's a completely
unfair system that's only being made worse.

Good luck to all still waiting for approvals.

Edited by elwintro, 11 May 2006 - 08:51 AM.

elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

OMG so we should be ok then...

What about your interview?


I'm still pencilled in for this Monday. The chap I spoke to was great. He
went over all the forms and made sure I had everything I needed and
am good to go. I assume they'll be calling a lot of people and rescheduling
appointments today.

London are a great embassy, so I'm sure they'll do their best.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
Good news (for me anyway)!!!

The chap I spoke to at the London Embassy just called me back and
told me that the Department of Homeland Security are recalling K1
cases whose RECEIPT NOTICE, that means NOA1, is dated March 6th
or thereafter.

Let me re-iterate: if your NOA2 is after March 6th, YOU'RE OK!

If your NOA1 is date March 6th or thereafter, then your case is subject
to the new security checks.

Sorry for the scare, folks. Another DHS screw up. Excuse me now while I
go have a heart attack.....
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved K1 Petitions Being Recalled!
Clarification on this matter has been received!!

Bstnguy was right. Please read this post:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=13316
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved K1 Petitions Being Recalled!

please tell me this is not true? Our petition was approved March 7th......................I hope they don't do this to us :(


I'm afriad it is. Since I got that phone call this morning from London, I
have since called back and spoke to the same chap to see what my
options are, and he confirmed that this is world-wide.

You're probably screwed too, irishgirl73. :(
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved K1 Petitions Being Recalled!
Please read my post over on the Foreign Embassy and Consulate forum
for details on this travesty:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=13308
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-11 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134A Cosponsor

How does the cosponsor thing work do we just submit 2 I-134A forms (one from me and one from them) or is there something else that needs to be filled out?


My USC fiancee is in the exact same situation as you, and we have used her
dad as a co-sponsor.

What you said is precisely the way it works. The K1 petitioner must fill out an
I-134, regardless of income. If a co-sponsor is needed, then they must fill out
their own I-134, and gather their own supporting evidence (bank statement,
employer letter, tax return [if self-employed]).

It's pretty simple and straightforward. If you've any more questions, just ask! :)
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-10 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant

And again I ask how is this different than people with children?


I'm not talking about people with older children. That's not the issue here.
But, that issue also highlights the unreasonableness of the American family-
based immigration process. Why does it take months and months to come
to America when I could've brought my USC fiancee to the British consulate
and obtained a visa for her in an afternoon?

Being together for pregnancy is not a NEED it is a want.


Look, I think you're being a little unfair. There is a real need that both
partners should be together in order to establish a supporting environment
for the mum and baby when it arrives. Newborn babies need much more
care and attention than older children, and post-natal mums need the
immediate care and support (financially and otherwise) of their partners.
Yes, this isn't a life or death situation, but there is still a strong moral
obligation on the USCIS to expedite petitions for pregnant couples as
the well-being of mum and baby is strongly tied in with dad being present.

Regardless, I think we can all agree that the current American family
visa process is a monstrosity that needs severely reviewed.
elwintroMaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-18 16:13:00