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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
Here's a question for you. For those of you planning on doing more traditional church weddings (man, I'd love to do the boat thing!!), are any of you getting married in the Catholic church?

Am trying to navigate that now, but apparently most churches don't seem to want to bend their "must be a member for 6 months - year" rule for immigrant fiances that have to get married within 90 days. Also partly my fault as when I moved to NYC a few years ago I didn't formally register with a church. Just curious about everyone else's experiences.


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-22 13:18:00
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Congrats, Rich! It's so soon!!!

(Packet 3 received from Naples this morning!)
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-22 08:31:00
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Is the rest of the East Coast experiencing this ####### weather? Or, just us New Yorkers, that are now on week 3 of non stop rain? UGHHHHHHHHH. This + slow transit of my docs to Naples = foul mood.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-18 08:21:00
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QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 17 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can read the alphabet more or less. It just doesn't lend itself to pronouncing words phonetically, because of where the word is stressed.
Its funny I was using a tutor and I am sure I was her worst student ever, but of course she would never say that. I am pretty sure I was able to butcher not only her language, but mine as well which when you really think about it is quite an accomplishment.


That's sweet! It's my plan as well, to say my vows in Italian...although I won't even TRY with Sicilian, as that's basically an Arab/African mixture and insanely hard.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-17 15:06:00
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Very, very small for us. We were originally just going to do city hall (NYC revamped it this past year and it's actually pretty nice), but now that his fam will be here for the holidays we're thinking of doing a VERY VERY VERY small church ceremony in another state (where I went to school) for basically immediate family and perhaps a few friends. Given that it will be in late December, most probably couldn't come anyway. Will see how the church one goes though, not sure if we'll be able to fulfill all the Catholic Church requirements in time...


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-17 09:46:00
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QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 16 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ive never seen it blink.gif

nevermind I just did blush.gif


Hm, could be interesting to try a Feb 09 VSC chat room. Would be good to keep record of all our actual VJ related things here, but other random things, lunch, sleepy/sick, future SO plans, etc could be more easily written there...maybe. Was just v. surprised that there even is one on here!


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 14:22:00
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I just realized that there's a chat room function on VJ. Have y'all ever used it?
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 13:43:00
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QUOTE (Dave & Jenny @ Jun 16 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am sending Tax *transcripts* for 2006, 2007, & 2008. You can request these from the IRS - just go to their website. These are official and contain all the pertinent facts from your 1040. And they are free I think. If not free, really cheap, but I don't remember paying anything. They arrived in my mailbox in only a few days, and I did not need to look for the files and make copies...point, click, check the mailbox...

Dave



Thanks, Dave, just called up the IRS and they're sending me my free transcripts for the last 3 years as well! smile.gif
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 13:15:00
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Thanks, guys. Am in a tricky position bc I lost my job last year (5-month layoff) then again 2 months ago, but found another job in 2 weeks...but it's only contract (for now, has potential to be full time), so I was REALLY worried about showing income. Am bringing last 3 year's taxes (even though Naples only calls for 1) just to show that I've had income over time.

The woman there said that even though my job is technically contract, and the employer letter says that, I can multiply out my day rate for my annual income on the I-134. So, bringing that, the one paystub I currently have (contractors are paid every 30 days) and then bank statements showing savings. I thought I'd have to show 5X the poverty line (= $18K X 5 = $90K!!!), because Naples requires 5X, but luckily she said contract income will do (whew!).


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 12:46:00
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For the tax documents (other than W2s and 1099s) are you guys sending all the other accompanying docs? Like, worksheets, state tax forms, etc?
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 12:15:00
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Maybe we can liven things up with a baby shower.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 10:49:00
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QUOTE (lizandpat @ Jun 16 2009, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AmyStan @ Jun 16 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lizandpat @ Jun 16 2009, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question for those that called NVC.....did you get a tracking number for your package?

Here's a tip I copied down for when our case goes to NVC, to track your package to the embassy.

How to track your case from NVC to Embassy:
When you know from NVC that your case was forwarded to embassy (mm/dd/yyyy) lets take an example case that was forwarded to embassy on March 20th 2009.
1 ~ Go to DHL TRACK
2 ~ Under track list, click on Track By Reference
3 ~ Type the reference in this format: EXP19MAR2009A, below that enter a date range and click track.
4 ~ A list of packages will come up and you can search for the city of your Consulate and it will show details.



Stan - I tried that and it didn't find anything.


Didn't work for me either, any other tips to get it to work?

Maire, had your SO already sent in DS-230 before you called for interview?
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-16 08:44:00
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WHAT GREAT NEWSSSSS!!! Congrats to all the new approvals, and everyone else, this is definitely your week! smile.gif

(D_n_M, good call calling NVC yourself! Everyone else should try that too instead of waiting for the slooooooooow mail).
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-15 16:56:00
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<---- is finding it v. hard to concentrate at work. Keeps checking spam box in email for Packet 3/adding things to her mental list to prepare for I-134/Evidence of continuing relationship, etc.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-15 14:01:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Jun 14 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cool thanks Richard. Thats the second time I have heard of Kayak.com I will look into it.


Kayak is the best! Always has the best deals. Sign up for an account then set an alert for flights for the airports you want at a certain price. That's how I managed to score a last minute ticket in Feb to Sicily for $600 (I usually pay around a thousand).
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-14 21:05:00
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QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 14 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Richard...EWA!!!!!I think u do it on purpose to piss me off!!!what the hell is "beau"...if its my fiance...when I called him...he was shocked...and so nervious I could hear it in his voice.....he stayed quiet like for 10 min....no lie..and then I realized he was crying.....


'beau' = fancy-pants french word for boyfriend/significant other/better half/love-of-your-life, etc....so, yes, your fiance smile.gif. Mine had the same reaction...plus a yawn, as I called him at midnight his time, which was 6PM for me, as soon as I got home from work.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-14 17:45:00
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Just checked in...CONGRATS MAIRE! So happy for you! And, now that a Floridian has it, I bet the rest of you will get yours in the next few days. Stay positive! We're all getting verrryyy close smile.gif
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-14 09:19:00
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QUOTE (greg584 @ Jun 12 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vespa rossa @ Jun 12 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 12 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance (Lampros, haven't mentioned his name yet) ..anyways, Lampros was approved by his commander for the days off in July!!! So now all we have to do is buy the tickets and gooo! I'm so so glad, only a month then I get to see him!

Roman + Vespa, I haven't called the VSC but I will very soon.

Roman, I can't believe it's already sent to the foreign consulate! Good news! That's a bit scary for me though, as we are trying to delay these processes a bit till he is definitely able to come in 6 months for entry.

Richard- I can't believe that poor 11 girl will be deported, it's tragic!

Hi everyone else!!


Actually just called NVC, it was sent yesterday! But, to call Naples to check it's $15 per call from outside the US, and 1.50 Euro/minute for inside! CRAZY!


Vespa, I just did a quick search. There are Voip's that charge .03 per minute to Italy. Also with Voip you can obtain a local number in Italy. So if you need to call again you might want to consider something like that. FWIW.

Greg


Thanks, Greg. I have Skype, just assumed from the way it was worded that you'd have to pay anyway just to connect...let's hope not!

vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-12 21:22:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 12 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance (Lampros, haven't mentioned his name yet) ..anyways, Lampros was approved by his commander for the days off in July!!! So now all we have to do is buy the tickets and gooo! I'm so so glad, only a month then I get to see him!

Roman + Vespa, I haven't called the VSC but I will very soon.

Roman, I can't believe it's already sent to the foreign consulate! Good news! That's a bit scary for me though, as we are trying to delay these processes a bit till he is definitely able to come in 6 months for entry.

Richard- I can't believe that poor 11 girl will be deported, it's tragic!

Hi everyone else!!


Actually just called NVC, it was sent yesterday! But, to call Naples to check it's $15 per call from outside the US, and 1.50 Euro/minute for inside! CRAZY!
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-12 11:41:00
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QUOTE (Roman&Marina @ Jun 12 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vespa rossa @ Jun 12 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Roman! Has NVC received your case yet? Hoping it moves off to the consulates quickly!

And, congrats, Liz...great news!! What a relief!


The documents were already sent to the Embassy in Ukraine. I actually hope that they already received them. The average (on VJ) for Ukraine from NOA2 to interview is about 29 in the last 3 to 4 months. So I am hoping that by the end of June, I will know the date of the interview.


Lucky! Italy is 54 days, and we're coming up on August (when Italy shuts down for vacation).
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-12 09:53:00
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 12 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarkSchot @ Jun 12 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im not sure.... but i think im supposed to post here (as a february filer) that i got approved yesterday

it looks like you are a CSC filer, they have their own thread... however




Yeah, seriously, I was in shock at your quick timeline! Then I saw you are a lucky CSC filer smile.gif
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-12 09:47:00
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Thanks Roman! Has NVC received your case yet? Hoping it moves off to the consulates quickly!

And, congrats, Liz...great news!! What a relief!
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-12 09:44:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Jun 11 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just had salmon, rice and veggies with an IBC rootbeer mmmm i need a nap



Just had a Sicilian lunch with lots of garlic. Mmmm...I need some gum! smile.gif
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 12:42:00
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QUOTE (Nana119 @ Jun 11 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Vespa I had a question... did you receive a letter from NVC that the case was received?



Not from NVC, received same sort of letter/certificate from USCIS as for NOA-1. But, called NVC (as I rec'd letter yesterday. but was approved 6 days prior), and they already had all my info and a case#. Hasn't left yet for the foreign consulate, though. Not sure if NVC sends a letter. I can let you know, though!


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 11:54:00
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QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 11 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vespa rossa @ Jun 11 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, once we all have our NOA-2's (come onnnnnnnnnnn FL/TX!), we can still walk each other through the next steps here, right? Packet 3, interview, etc? VJ admins won't kick us out...right? blush.gif

Haven't commented much until now, but have been a constant reader, and it helps so much to see everyone else's stories...


hmmm.....suspicious




Absolutely no need to be suspicious of me. I'm sweating it out and in a ball of frustration and angst, same as you guys. Just...quieter.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 11:47:00
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So, once we all have our NOA-2's (come onnnnnnnnnnn FL/TX!), we can still walk each other through the next steps here, right? Packet 3, interview, etc? VJ admins won't kick us out...right? blush.gif

Haven't commented much until now, but have been a constant reader, and it helps so much to see everyone else's stories...
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 10:29:00
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QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 11 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Someone that saw me checking VJ and has a crush on me....and I know for a fact of a few others....when I see a profile that its a newbie no posts no info, no nothing and got approved like in 10 days..very shady

Congrats Vespa!!!!


Thanks! And wow, that is seriously low. People are so ridiculous!!
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 07:18:00
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Thanks, everyone. And thanks for the advice about Packet 3. Will keep everyone updated about how things progress from here. Apparently another waiting game for the consulate to receive our info, but glad to find out last night that NVC already has it!


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-11 06:56:00
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QUOTE (Dave & Jenny @ Jun 10 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (greg584 @ Jun 10 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats vespa.... are they now by-passing NVC, or is this included now during this waiting period?


Naw, I think it is the same as always... I think "forwarded to the consulate" is done via the NVC (think of it as the "delivery service")...


Yes, exactly. I called them (NVC received our package today), and they said will be sending it to Naples in a few days and to call again in about a week to check the status.

vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 21:08:00
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QUOTE (Rich and Bey @ Jun 10 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations vespa!!! i am happy for you.. you are in nyc. looks like the guy doing the north is getting them done quickly. we have a slow one in the south



Thank you, thank you! good thing I started the ball rolling (or rolling faster) this morning with Packet 3. Hope to see others logging in tonight with their approvals!
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 17:08:00
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JUST GOT HOME AND THERE WAS A NICE LETTER IN MY MAILBOX!!!!

NOA-2 dated 6/4 received today 6/10.


[Note for others that have received it...it says "petition has been approved and forwarded to the listed consulate"...but no consulate is listed...anyone else have this oddity? I mean, I know it will have to be Naples, but found it odd...]
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 17:04:00
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 10 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vespa rossa @ Jun 10 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 10 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am over the poverty line and the embassy in Moscow requires the bank letter, pay stubs and the last years tax records. At least thats the way I understand it.


How did you find out EXACTLY what they require? Am curious bc I haven't found an official listing for Naples...

Vespa, I am on the Naples website and don't see the K1... do they issue them there?



Yep, here you go: http://italy.usembas...application.asp
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 13:03:00
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QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 10 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am over the poverty line and the embassy in Moscow requires the bank letter, pay stubs and the last years tax records. At least thats the way I understand it.


How did you find out EXACTLY what they require? Am curious bc I haven't found an official listing for Naples...
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 12:54:00
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Wow, you guys are so prepared!

QUOTE (Rich and Bey @ Jun 10 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i thought if your tax returns are over the level and you show them three years and w-2's then you don't need bank statements and things like that..


I think it varies by consulate, e.g. Naples only requires 1 year, but I will probably provide 3. Since I've lost my job twice in less than 13 months it might look odd (but tax returns will show income for last 3 years is above the required). But, I have a lot in savings, so hoping to use that to bolster, although since it's an online bank will not give me a letter, so may just submit statements. Also, current job is a contract position (not full-time yet), so am a little nervous.
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 12:52:00
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Okay, since a few of you have a head start, could I ask a question? For the I-134, if your income is well above the 125% level, is it necessary to include all your bank/investment documents? Am nervous bc just started a new job after being laid off, but bc it's so recent, am thinking they will probably want to see "assets", but my banks don't seem to want to cooperate (or, charge a fee).

[Maire, that was my worry, so I haven't really put anything together yet, although he has all of the information and knows what he has to gather.]
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 12:44:00
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So just curious, since we're all so close to getting our NOA-2's, have any of y'all started to put together Packet 3?
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-10 12:38:00
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Ha, thanks guys smile.gif

Look forward to celebrating the arrival of our NOA-2's with y'all this/next week (fingers crossed)!
vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-08 19:27:00
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Hi guys,

Have been reading for a long time, but haven't ever chimed in...just wanted to assure you FL people that this all seems completely random, and USCIS isn't anti-FL, just slow and lazy.

I have the same NOA-1 date as Gatoula and Roman AND I'm in NYC (like Roman), but haven't received my NOA-2 yet. sad.gif


Ugh.


vespa rossaFemaleItaly2009-06-08 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAbout to send out I-129F need a little help plz
K so I think I have it now - I have my passports with 4 stamps ranging from August 2009 - October 2010, (only could find) 2 boarding passes and luggage receipts, 1 boarding pass for my fiance, various pictures of us both in Canada and the US some of just us some with our kids, text message logs, some skype logs, some emails. I think that should pretty much do it for establishing that we have met. Ok, deep breath, I think I can mail her off today!!! Wish me luck!
mimi and seanFemaleCanada2011-03-08 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAbout to send out I-129F need a little help plz
I am about to file my I 129F and I don't know if I have enough proof of ongoing relationship. I have boarding passes from 2009, itineraries from nov 2010 and christmas/new year2011, some skype transcripts from aug 2010 and dec 2010, I have text messages, proof we opened joint checking acct over new years, a card from his mom congratulating us on engagement, an invoice from the wedding gown I just ordered, is that good enough? I am freaking out! I really would appreciate any help/tips any of you can give, thanks so much!
mimi and seanFemaleCanada2011-03-07 14:28:00