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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congrats to all those getting EAD this week. Such a positive move. I checked the USCIS website to see if there was an update and there was... but just to say my name has been updated today. No idea what that means lol. I guess I'm back to checking daily to see if there are any further updates. :D

I remember those days of checking the USCIS website at least 5 times per day
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-15 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just got the email from USCIS that my I-765, and I-131 have been approved. Now only 2 more to go....
Have a great weekend everyone.

Terri
:dance:

ConGraTs! Terri
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-15 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I'm the really slow one!!! Haven't even sent in Aos papers yet. I'm working on them now.... Decided to change my name so another trip to the SS office this Monday, hope it's coming in fast so I can go get my drivers licensce already!

So when do you plan on sending your AOS?
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-13 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Woohoo!!! I can work!!! Case status was updated today and the work authorization has been approved :-)

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-12 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

It has been quiet around here! I suppose we're all enjoying our spouses :) Any movement on EAD/AP for anyone?

:thumbs: No not a peep about EAD/AP as yet .... hopefully soon
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-12 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Excited at the prospect of seeing some work permits appearing on doorsteps this month!!! YAY to the thought of becoming a step closer to normality and away from being an 'alien'!!! :dance:

I agree with you :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-06 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

AOS packet sent! My goodness, that one was SO much less intense than the I-129F packet. Hope we weren't so laid back about it that we got everything wrong.

Awesome :dance:
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-04 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
One year later and life is so much better with our loved one her now :yes:
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-04 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
My wife had her biometrics appointment on January 28 for AOS. The actual biometrics took about 15 minutes in Elizabeth NJ.
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-02 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Visa is in hand!!!!!!, Julian arrives on the 30th Posted Image, Just about 1 year from the date I mailed the petition. Posted Image

ConGraTuLaTions :) :star: :dance:
X FactorMalePhilippines2013-02-02 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just received my social security card in today's mail... wow that took more than a month! Applied November 27th!

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star: My wife's took about 3 weeks.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-31 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just a thought - since we are now married and I-485 filed, the departure date on my I-94 will come up late January. Do we just light a candle in its honour and generally ignore it? :D

My wife I-94 expiration date is January 2. Like you we will ignore it since I-485 has been filed. Let's see how long to get our bio appointment.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-29 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

we sent ours off on Mon 17th Dec by overnight delivery, received 2 text messages Thursday night with receipt numbers, uploaded on to the system Friday morning. Hard copies came in the mail Mon 24th. I think at this time of year it's hard to say because mail is interrupted. Maybe we just got lucky - maybe Chicago just work faster than Vermont and ours slipped through.

Awesome. I sent mine on December 19 and am still waiting for a text message or hard copy.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-28 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Update:

APPROVE ; thxs guys for all the help!.

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-28 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Welcome to the US :dance:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-26 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I received 2 hard copy receipts from USCIS in the mail this morning! I was expecting that to get caught up in Christmas mail so kinda impressed! :D

Merry Christmas everyone! Looking forward to a less challenging 2013!

Thas was a nice surprise :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-24 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

im going to be sending my AOS this week.!! and also getting my name changed this week!!!

Wish you the best on this leg of the journey
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-24 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Let's keep everyone updated and see if there is an RFE for sending less than 6. That way we can help new AOS filers.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-21 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I believe you need to send only 2 with the entire package. But I attached an extra 2 with my EAD application for a total of 4.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-21 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

We finally got our AOS out today. We were a bit delayed with it because the incorrect spelling on Rob's social security card created some problems with the bank, so we couldn't get money transferred over for the AOS fees. But that's all straightened out, and everything is finally on it's way to USCIS. I kinda have some unrealistic hopes that it will get to the USCIS today, given that the post office is only a mile from the lockbox. Wishful (and silly) thinking :)

ConGrats! I sent my package out yesterday from New Jersey.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-20 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Guys!! THIS IS MY LAST NIGHT IN CANADA!!!

We're heading out tomorrow at around 4am. Tomorrow is POE, but I won't be reunited with Tom until Friday, because we're driving down. Any last minute advice for POE? I have all the paperwork ready to go (I think! - sealed envelope... Passport with visa inside... Itemized list of the boxes in the van...)

Do you guys think I should bother getting a SSN in my maiden name? I arrive on the 21st, then there's two holidays in there, and we'll be married on the 1st of January. Should I just wait til I have the marriage certificate and apply with my married name?

It is up to you on how to proceed with the SSN. I did not wait. I will have to go back to the SSN office and show them my marriage license and they will issue a new card with my wife's married name. So it takes an extra step if you apply for it in your maiden name.

Since you will be married on the 1st of January, that will be just about the time you are adviced to go to the SSN office. So it might be easier for you to get it in your married name.

ConGrats and welcome to the US.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-19 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
My wife got her Social Security Card yesterday in her maiden name. So we have to go back to get it changed to her married name with our official marriage certificate which we now have.

We also submitted the AOS package about an hour ago. Now the waiting begins.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-19 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Question about changing name:

I and my wife went to the Social Security office and apply for one - we got the card. The officer in charge told us that she still has to use her maiden name. He said use the new name (my last name) for all green card application and go back here (to SS office) to change it and get a new card issued. Ok, that's fine.

Now, how do I go about which names to use for my health insurance and other insurance, bank account? what name should I use for her? This is too confusing. please help.

Use her new married name on the health insurance and bank accounts. Your marriage license will be used to verify that.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-19 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey all,

For those of you who sent their AOS petitions, did you send it to the Chicago Lockbox or Phoenix/Dallas? I just wanted to make sure before sending ours out.

Here is the USCIS direct link on where to file

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-14 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey all,

For those of you who sent their AOS petitions, did you send it to the Chicago Lockbox or Phoenix/Dallas? I just wanted to make sure before sending ours out.

When I looked at the USCIS website recently, it pointed to the Chicago lockbox for AOS
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-13 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?


I wish we could RFE the
USCIS..... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Terri

:thumbs:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-12 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

:ey guys So happy for u guys, well my interview
Is Tuesday So soon I can joined u guys †?? ..
Quick question I Was reading the DS-156k and it
Say I have to get them proof of engagement
Can someone explain plz . My boo didn't give ??????? a ring.

Proof of engagement is an updated letter stating that you will get married within 90 days of arrival. They want to know that you are still interested in getting marriage since many months have passed from the original application.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-12 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey all! Great reading all the updates and good news :)

For those who have sent their AOS/WP forms together...did you send 2 photos for each or just 2 in total? Still waiting for our official wedding certificate from Hawaii but just going to go ahead and send it all in with the temporary one and see what happens! I can handle an RFE now...at least we're together and married lo!

It's amazing how our view of RFE changed when our loved one is with us. An RFE is no big deal now to me too :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-12 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

WOW! 9 months, 3 weeks, and 5 days later... Visa is IN HAND! :D
Now I just have to wait another 9 more days to leave :)

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star: . And now on to the wedding for you :)
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-12 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Thanks buddy!
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-09 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
My wedding was a successful on November 24, 2012. Now I am getting ready to file the AOS. Life is good :)
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-12-09 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Rob and I are together at our house right now, and for the first time in 11 months, I'm feeling totally stress-free and relaxed. This moment makes all the ####### in this process worth it.

I know the feeling. Since my Janice arrived on October 5, we have been so happy.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-11-18 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
The wedding is in 9 days - yipee
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-11-15 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hi from Kenya, everyone! Just a quick post to let you all know that Aaron's medical exam went just fine, and we're now gearing up for his interview on Monday. Will post again to let you know how it went. Good to read about all the approvals and weddings, and best wishes to all the others going for interviews soon.

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-11-03 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
All these stupid wars :angry:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-10-03 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

OMG I'm so excited for you guys... Really. can't wait to experience going home for good.

Terri

ps- try to get some sleep...
:dance: :rofl:

Thank you very much. It will be tough, but I will have to get some rest :devil:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-10-03 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
My sweet fiancee will arrive in less than 48 hours :dance: :dance: :dance:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-10-03 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

It's been two weeks today since they received our RFE. I know it can take a long time so am trying to be patient, but for most RFEs the approval comes fast. I'm really cranky today and have been stalking USCIS's website. I just want to scream at someone. Then maybe I won't feel so frustrated :angry:

Did they acknowledge on the website that they received your RFE response? If they did and it was a simple RFE, you should get your approval anytime now.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-10-01 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Guys When you received the REF, the letter specify what kind of evidence you have to send?

Yes it will tell you in detail what you need to send.

When responding to a Request for Evidence it is extremely important that you place the blue coversheet on the top of the response you send to them. The VSC receives thousands of pieces of correspondence each day, if the blue coversheet is not on the top of the response it will be placed in “general” correspondence and NOT sorted as a priority, which may delay your case.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-10-01 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

congratssss Kennard.!!!!!! you earned her :) not that she is a prize but you know you deserve her to be near you!

Thanks buddy. I know what you mean :devil:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-30 21:22:00