ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC..... Still Slow
The average time in VSC is around 190 days or so. Hang in there.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-08-23 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!! ^_^ v
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-04 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAproveddddd!!!!! Vermont less than 4 months.
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-08-30 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat's your plans in US ?
First things first - to make it through POE (i.e my fiancee) :devil:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-08-31 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTracking on 2go
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-05 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa on hand
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-05 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-05 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLooking for flying buddies
Yes have a safe trip. My fiancee will be flying out early October if she passes the interview that she is right now being involved in.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 VISA APPROVED
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived visa today
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally noa2! After 190days..
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat are the right things to do during interview???

Hi Mr. Smiley,

Thank you so much in sharing your interview experience. God bless you and more blessing to come in your marriage life!!!!!!:)

I hope mine will be approved soon......I miss my future hubby so much...


You are welcome
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat are the right things to do during interview???
Here is an experience and some questions that have been asked or could be asked.
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My K1 visa was approved just last Thursday Manila time at USEM. Thank you so much for the great info you members provide here. It is very helpful to lurkers like me. I was the first one interviewed at exactly 8:00 am when the US consul's window opened. In just one or two minutes, my interview was over. I could never forget that time. I had to ask the US consul 'am I approved' coz when she said 'ok I approve your visa', the words did not first sink in. I just stood there immobile, listening in utter disbelief. When she confirmed I got approved, I practically jumped and cried at the same time. I thanked her also like several times (I can't recall). 30 minutes later, I had my exit interview and was out of the embassy.

Tips:

1. Overprepare. When the Filipina interviewer asked for my emails and chat logs, I presented 300 pages of paper printouts from emails, YM, Skype, GoogleTalk, etc. She said its ok, keep it. I think that was the deciding moment. Faced with the overwhelming evidence of the existence of a real relationship, all the doubts and questions melted.

2. Smile. When my number flashed on electronic screen, I went to the window and smiled at the Filipina interviewer. I saw her reacted with surprised. Smile is a disarming weapon. It lowered her defenses. And we were practically conversing like friends during the interview. It didn't feel like a cross-examination to me at all. The interview was like a friend talking to another friend.

3. Walk the talk. Smile at the American consul. I was nervous but I know my fiance like the back of my hand so I also had an enjoyable 'conversation' with the American consul. When she verified if my fiance proposed when he came here, I asked her, 'would you like to see the Engagement Party pictures?' I think my willingness to show proof to her queries made her see the fact that our relationship is real. After that she only asked me one question 'when do you intend to marry?'

Here are the questions of Filipina interviewer:

1. Name of Petitioner
2. How did you meet?
3. When did you meet?
4. When did you first see him? January 11, 2012 at airport
5. How many times he visited you? one
6. Does he plan to come back? After we are married to visit.
7. How long did he stay? Two weeks
8. Does he have a son? No children
9. Is he divorced? Widower? When? Never married
10. Are you annulled? When? Never married

Questions of the American consul:

1. Name of Petitioner
2. When did he come visit you?
3. How long did he stay?
4. When did his wife passed away?
5. When was your annulment granted?
6. Did he propose when he came here? Yes
7. When do you plan to marry? Within 90 days of arrival in New Jersey

I hope this review helps the women out there who are also scheduled for fiancee visa interview at USEM. I want to return the favor that you guys extended to me and my fiance. Thank you so much!

http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=104963
Grace said the entire interview was focused on me according to her. Questions asked:


1. Who is your petitioner?
2. What is his full name?
3. What is his age and Birthday?
4.How many times has he been married? Never married
5.Who are his ex wives? Never married
6.Do you know their names?
7.How many kids,if any does he have? None
8.What are the name of the kids?
9.where does he do for a living?
10.where does he live?
11.How long have he lived there?
12.when will you Marry? Within 90 days of arrival in
THE CO only asked to look at pics from a carefully arranged Photo Album she made thats it.

This Question really got to Grace she told me and she said she was a little offended! but I had to explain to her that is the rules. the CO has to make a determination of our Petition for Visa.



"Does it bother you that he is older than you"??

Grace told her: No Maam, it doesnt bother me cause age is just a number and because I love him!!! The CO looked at her and Just smiled! she then told Grace I have no issues with your documents and anything else."CONGRATULATIONs and welcome to the United States of America!

here are some questions to be prepared for.


One guy said

Here's what my wife was asked:

Who is the petitioner?
How did you meet?
When did you first meet?
When did you meet in person? When was the last time you saw him?

Then she looked at our pictures and said we're approved.





And the long list



1. What is the name of your petitioner?
2. How did you meet?
3. When is your fiancee’s birthday?
4. When is the last time you have seen your fiance?
5. When will you leave for the US?
6. When did you meet in person?
7. When did your fiance propose?
8. Why was your fiancee’s previous marriage not working out? Never married
9. Does your fiance have any children? No
10. What does your fiancee do for a living?
11. Have you ever been to the US?
12. Where are you getting married?
13. Does your fiance’(e) have any brothers and sisters?
14. Do you have any brothers and sisters?
15. Where does your fiance’(e) parents live?
16. Where was your fiancee born?
17. Where does your fiance live?
19. What do you love about your fiance?
20. When are you going to leave for the US?
21. When are you going to have the wedding?
22. Have you ever applied for a traveling visa?
23. Where did your fiance(e) stayed when he was visiting you? In a hotel
24. Do you have other relatives living in the United States?
25. Do you know if your fiance was married before? He was never married before
26. How long have you been corresponding with your fiancee?
27. What is your fiance’s religious background?
28. What is your religious background?
29. Does your fiance speak and understand your language? No but I speak his language of English
30. Do you speak and understand your fiance’s language? Yes – we have no communication problem
31. How do you two communicate? Skype, YM, Email, Phone, magic jack
32. How often do you talk to each other? Almost every day
33. Are you planning to have children?
34. Have you ever been married?
35. How did he (or you) proposed?
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiling I-129f
Give us some more details so that we can help. How long ago did he file. Did he pay by check? Was it cashed?
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-04 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust Fired My Nut Case Attorney

Good luck, glad you are not throwing money at lawyer. :thumbs:

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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-07-13 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA1 - What next?
Prepare to wait for around 6 months plus if your files are being processed by VSC. In the meantime try to familiarize yourself on the documents you need after NOA2. 3 year tax returns, letter from job stating your salary and position, W-2 etc. You will have to see what is required for the Dominican Republic embassy.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOT SURE ABOUT NOA1

Isn't I-797 Notice of Action or NOA2? I am not sure if the NOA's changed now..but with my NOA1 it was I-797C Notice of Action

You are correct - I was just going from my memory.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOT SURE ABOUT NOA1

hi everyone

i would like to ask about I-129-F ....
I and my fiance are a lil confused thou.. you see, we sent the package aug. 14 ,2012 then he told me on august 16 he got a receipt from them that they have already received the payment , question is, was that the actual NOA1? cos it has been 24days oredy and we are not sure if they approved oR package or what

thank you so much
hope to hear from you.
God bless us all!

Is the title of the receipt called Form I-797C and Notice of Action printed on the upper portion? If it is then it is NOA1.

Edited by Mr Smiley, 07 September 2012 - 07:41 PM.

X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgot the interview date for lagos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-08-31 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition deliverd and signed for in Lewisville TX...the waiting game begins!!
Welcome to the journey :)
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-05 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview August 28, POE September 2!!!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-04 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved!!!!!!!!!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe broke up.
So sorry to hear ....
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-06 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-10 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally an NOA2!
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For the Philippines we got the case number and downloaded the packets from the Manila embassy website

Edited by Mr Smiley, 10 September 2012 - 10:05 AM.

X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-10 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA-2 today!!
ConGraTuLaTions :). You need to work on the affidavit of support Form I-134. Get your last 3 tax forms. Can order your tax transcript online. Your last year W-2. A letter from your job stating your position, salary and how long you work there etc. These requirements vary from country to country. You need to get your instructions from the Dominican Republic embassy or post in that forum.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa was approved

My fiancé got his visa approved today. Thank you VJ members for all of your support and assistance during this visa process. I couldn’t have done it without you guys. I’m so excited and can’t wait for him to come to the US!

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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-07 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-10 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFeb, 2012. 200 days now
This is a club you don't want to be in.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-09 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo NOA2 at 217 days or 7 months and 4 days!

I am getting so frustrated waiting for VSC to approve us. We got an RFE over something stupid, and now this wait seems totally endless. In the beginning of this process I thought we would get it so quick... an uncomplicated visa, we're the same age, no previous marriages, no kids, he's from the UK, never any legal trouble for either of us... and yet, here we are waiting for this never ending process to come to an end. It is to the point of making me really, really angry. I know I'm just venting, but still, every once in a while you have to. Anyone else past the 7 month mark? Sometimes, I feel like this process is taking a toll on us at this point. So mad...

That is tough. You should hear someting very soon.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-09 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI just got approved!!! ???
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-08-29 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports190 days after NOA1
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-12 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsForgot to mail in evidence got Approved today! update
:wow: Amazing!!!!

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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-11 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnd 20 minutes later.... VISA APPROVED!!!!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-12 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally!!! NOA2 APPROVED!!!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-12 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 hardcopy received today
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What to do after NOA2 http://www.visajourn...ost__p__5546494
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-13 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in hand! Three months from start to finish!
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-14 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsis he lying or is the USCIS messed up?

hello again Everyone,

first of all, thank you for all the posts and considerations.
I wish I could answer one by one, but please allow me to explain in this post all together.

your posts have been helping me to understand my situation better.
I wanted to see this issue from other's perspective and glad to know
that every post on here are all similer to what I've been thinking as well.

today I had a conversation with him and asked what he learned from calling USCIS yesterday.
he said they cannot expedite our case since they start counting/consider the date of NOA1
for whatever they take action. that means, as long as our NOA1 is Augst. that's the start of our case.
he said he's going to call other place they suggested him to call tomorrow.

I said to him "it's so unfair because it's not our fault.that means we have to wait another 4 or 5months?"
he said "maybe" with a rather calm manner. he didn't seem upset about this whole situation as much as I'd expect from a person who's been "actually" waiting for 6 months.

I have a decent job here in Japan. and yes, I've been telling my boss, co-workers and my family and friends when I could be leaving Japan and we were all getting ready for it.
in fact,my boss hired exptra staffs to compensate my position and they are coming next week. and my fiance knows about it.
If he is lying, which seems like a case, he doesn't understand that it's not only me who's affected by his lie.

I guess I can wait another 4-5months if that's the only option here.
but I'm so disrespected by this whote thing. he could have just told me what's going on
in his mind and this whole visa thing, even if it might have hurt my feelins, he should have told me.

anyway, I will have to have a conversation with him soon about this.
I'll update to you all.

thank you.

It is good that you are getting to the heart of the matter. How you both handle this issue will determine how you will handle inevitable problems that will come up in any marriage. It seems that your female intuition is kicking in and you have not ignored it. I wish you both the best in your relationship.
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-13 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsis he lying or is the USCIS messed up?
Why don't you let him read this thread and let him see what people are saying. He will definitely want to defend himself and tell you what happened :devil:
X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-13 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsyessssssssssssss
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X FactorMalePhilippines2012-09-13 16:20:00