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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

TOLD YA SO!!!!!!


:P

yay....:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


WAIT I can use this for real now!! :dance:

CBM, looks like you get to keep your flats.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 18:19:00
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I was touched!!!!!!!gnrianGrelkgnrkealgnkrelsbn.ekrlhnekrlshn aklERHNAKLR

I am shaking and crying!

YGR check your case right now! They must have just updated.

Edited by gap1, 17 November 2010 - 05:46 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 17:42:00
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haha it's true, the text was very similar to that. I got it when I woke up at dawn hahaha

gap1, you should travel up to Windsor to celebrate when you & J get your NOA2s .... we'll go dancing.... like this.... :dance: haha... just ask J, last time we went out in Windsor, we saw many things! eg: drunk kids cause a car accident, curling demonstration in the middle of the road.....


I'd love to! I haven't been to Canada in far too long. Sadly I don't have a car and I don't have any vacation time left (visiting the UK three times in a year sort of eats it up).
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 16:36:00
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I don't even remember the shoes you bought now to be honest...I like shopping but I'm ADHD about it. Once I get a job though...we's hittin' the town! And by that I mean Dollarama, Payless Shoes, and Walmart if we're feeling spendy. :lol:

Gap1, I know I say this a lot, but look on the bright side...everyone with NOA1s near yours is getting touched and your case is super straight forward. It's going to be your turn any second now! Just don't be like me and let your hands go numb. You should see the text I sent to CBM after I got touched. It was like JKSFDGHSJK TOCSIVHED!!!!


I know, but imagine how you'd feel if I got a touch and you didn't. I'm WAY happy for you of course, and I know my turn is coming, but now it's REALLY making me impatient.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 16:32:00
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haha yes, those flats! the black pair turned out to be best pair of flats, ever. the gray pair is okay, but the black ones are far superior. I wear them a lot! and yes, it took a while to pick them out.. my decisions are never hasty, hahah

gap1, i hope your shoe size is around 8 or 8.5, since ill have to send you my flats if you don't get a touch this week haha


:lol: I am a size 8!

It's a good thing, because you're so going to be sending them to me at this rate.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 16:25:00
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Sorry everyone, I'm really sick today. I stayed home from work and I'm just sitting here constantly refreshing the USCIS page. I just really want to get touched before next week.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 16:00:00
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Ugh it looks like they stopped at Jul 6th.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 14:05:00
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I thought this news would make me happy but now I just want to cry.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 13:12:00
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I'm just worried that since I didn't get touched with everyone else, our case will get put off until after Thanksgiving or something. I just can't wait anymore. It's killing me.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 13:05:00
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But...but...JlovesA is my support group. I'm happy for her but it's like we've been in prison 5 months together and she is getting freed. Who else am I going to trade cigarettes and barter laundry services with?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 09:09:00
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Nothing for us! GRRRRRRRR :angry:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-17 08:50:00
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The one we were just talking about!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 23:55:00
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Sorry to be such a raincloud on the visa parade, haha.... I couldn't believe it when I checked and saw March. Just last week when I checked, it was February 22nd... and that was maybe Thursday of last week.
I guess it's basically what I expected, a 4 - 6 month wait for an interview... it just didn't really sink in til tonight, that it really could be another half a year before my interview. Hopefully less though.
I'll just keep praying for earlier, I suppose. Nothing else we can do.

TRYING to look on the bright side (haha I don't even know why I bother sometimes).... at least I'll have more time to work out and look better in my wedding dress :blush:


Jesus! That's awful. I can't even imagine. I'm so sorry.

In other news a July filer has been touched! WEEEE!!!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 23:35:00
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Definitely just the petitioner! We didn't include my birth certificate, but I have the long form ready for the interview. If England has a "long form" (I'm not sure they do... my fiance lost his BC from England..), but if they do, it's generally the one the consulates want.

gap1, I know it may not be worth much, but for what it IS worth... I highly doubt you'll get an RFE. You seem even more meticulous than me (haha if only my family & friends were reading this, they wouldn't believe such a person existed... I'm bordering on crazy haha) and we didn't get one. I think it's just a matter of days for you now :)


Haha thanks for the reassurance. I'm like this because unlucky ###### happens to me on a constant basis. It's because I'm always waiting for the sky to fall that I'm constantly building the best umbrella and helmet.

Yes, we're aware of the long form birth certificate and Tom has it ready to go.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 19:45:00
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I also included both his and my birth certificates; I was not advised about the passport, but that's no big deal to photocopy and mail. We have no divorces or police records either so that's not it. Proof of citizenship would be the birth certificate I'm guessing...Oh well...no since it trying to figure it out. They'll tell me.


You didn't need to include the beneficiary's birth certificate, just the petitioner's. The beneficiary shows theirs at the embassy stage. I was talking about my stuff (the beneficiary).

....right?

EDIT: I just double-checked again and yes, that's right. Phew. You scared me for a minute.

Edited by gap1, 16 November 2010 - 06:02 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 18:00:00
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I'm really hoping we won't get an RFE. I was so careful with the forms. I even included my entire passport scan along with my birth certificate just in case something was wrong with one. We have passport stamps, bank statements putting each other in the cities on the passport stamps,I even had the manager of a hostel we shared send a receipt with his name and reservation with my name on official letterhead putting us in the same room. I also included airline tickets we booked in both of our names and 15 date-stamped photographs. We don't have any police records or previous divorces.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 17:48:00
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There are business days next week! They should be working Mon-Wed. I don't think we need to write off the entire week.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 15:07:00
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Hloo contrats!! Oh man, SO CLOSE TO JULY it's killing me. Your NOA1 is the date the CSC received our application so please please please please.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-16 12:34:00
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Same. I wanna work on paperwork, prepare his interview, buy plane tickets, finalize wedding plans, etc...I WANT TO BE OUT OF THIS LIMBO.


See I've already done most of that. He already has his police clearance and vaccinations, forms are downloaded and ready to be filed, affidavit of support forms are done and evidence ready. We just need to sign, date and mail.

I'm buying my dress on Wednesday and reserving the party room soon. I'm out of distractions. :crying:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-15 22:35:00
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Gap1, you took the words out of my mouth. This is the hardest, most painful thing I've been through.


I know we're close to the NoA2. At the beginning of this month I thought the pressure would subside a bit because we're in the home stretch for this painful, annoying step...but I just want this part over with already. I'm tired of knowing nothing.

UGH the VSC people are complaining because August filers haven't heard anything. AUGUST.

Edited by gap1, 15 November 2010 - 10:07 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-15 22:04:00
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I am so lonely it's killing me. I just need a glimmer of hope. Anything.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-15 21:42:00
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Well Guys, after the initial elation of the NOA2, I have been waiting on the letter from the NVC so I can schedule an interview. Thought I would get it last week and didn't, so, I called the NVC today and was told our case was in AP...Addtional Processing. :crying: The operator could not tell me why, or when it would done. I'm devastated. I cant imagine what they need or want. I was Really hoping to get an interview scheduled for December, and they may be slipping. God, this is such a horrible torturous process.


I am so sorry. Jesus.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-15 15:03:00
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hi. last february 20, 2010 we filed our k1 petition but was denied last may 10, 2010. we are denied because we only submitted the form I-129F. we did not include other required documents such as proof of relationship, g-325, cover letter, etc. we did not research well.

this june 18, 2010 we refiled and got our noa1 last june 25, 2010. we now asked for a professional help and completed our form I 129f with all the package needed in assembling it.

2 days ago, we called uscis and asked about our petition because its nearing the 5 months mark estimate which is on nov. 25, 2010, but they told my fiancee that we will wait for another 4 months in the usual 5 months wait because our k1 petition is refiled. hope this is not true...if it is true it means our noa2 wait will be 9 months and we can get it on march 2012...

can this be true???...pls help!!!thank you very much and congratulations to those who got their noa2!


I wouldn't listen to them. It seems like they've been needlessly scaring a lot of people lately.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-12 08:50:00
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They are never getting to July. I'm convinced. I think we're all going to die waiting here. One day, archeologists will discover fossils of our skeletons clutching a piece of paper with our CSC case number on it—teeth gritted.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-11 11:00:00
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Same here. We never wanted to be married in our lives, let alone do the whole big production. Also it's quite difficult to be traditional in a situation like this.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-10 16:16:00
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We drove down Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast from San Francisco to LA in April. We loved it so much we decided to do it for our honeymoon. Last time we were there it was with friends and only 1 day, so this time it will just be us and 7+ days. We saw a bunch of awesome hostels and b&bs along the route. We want to start in Seattle, stop in Nappa Valley, stop in San Francisco, Big Sur, etc. all the way down as far as we can go in California. I can't wait.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-10 14:51:00
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:lol:


Wow, they were so mad they posted it 5 times! That's anger.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-10 13:45:00
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No new approvals since Monday? :angry:

Now we have Veteran's Day tomorrow and Thanksgiving at the end of the month. What, do they need 2 days rest before each holiday?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-10 12:54:00
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I don't know if anyone will be able to answer your question; most people usually know either way what they're going to do as far as the co-sponsor goes. You should probably ask in the London forum or PM someone like "Gary and Alla," or JimVaPhuong or ellis-island (he's an immigration attorney). They seem to be the most knowledgeable on VJ.


Well it's not a question of one or the other...I'm ready and giving him a co-sponsor regardless. I was just concerned about the manner in which to hand over the documents. I'll take a stroll in the embassy thread. I was just batting ideas around.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 22:50:00
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credit doesnt effect your affidavit of support.thats why some people get so pissed off when they find out they need a co sponsor because they make less money than people in credit card debit yet they have perfect score.
you can tell him to not give the CO the co sponsor documents,unless they mention it to him he will need a co sponsor or give him a 221G


That's what I was thinking (sorry I didn't see this reply until just now). Well, even though everyone SAYS credit doesn't matter here...I get denied for financial-based decisions on a constant basis and I just don't want to risk something this important. It's like they punch in my SSN and get a skull and crossbones saying: DENY HER IMMEDIATELY AND RUN!

Edited by gap1, 09 November 2010 - 10:40 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 22:40:00
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Then I would just go ahead with the co-sponsor. If you get the blue slip, it's only going to delay you further. Considering you make more than 125% of the poverty level, your co-sponsor wouldn't have anything to even worry about.


Right, but my question is: Is it possible to give them both forms and tell them the co-sponsor is there just in case it's needed? If they see I make enough and I clear whatever else they look up on me when deciding, won't they just disregard the co-sponsor?

I realize you don't work there so you wouldn't know haha.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 22:36:00
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It's not just debt, it's bad debt. I have things in collection and defaulted student loans. :(

Isn't it better to be prepared with the papers on the spot than risk being sent away for god knows how long they delay us for refiling with a co-sponsor?

No way. No delays. We've been waiting long enough.

Edited by gap1, 09 November 2010 - 10:24 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 22:22:00
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Wait but if we hand them both papers, couldn't he just say I wasn't sure if I would be approved on my own (play stupid, if you will) and that we brought a co-sponsor just in case? It wouldn't be a lie as I'm not sure what they look at before making their decision. If they saw that I qualified on my own would they even use the co-sponsor?

I do not want any delays in processing whatsoever. I want to cover ALL bases to make that happen, even if my debt isn't an issue. Why would they make us come back just to hand them the same papers?

Edited by gap1, 09 November 2010 - 10:19 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 22:16:00
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I've asked this before several months ago, but I know everyone a bit better now and I'm a lot more informed on what comes next.

Regarding my affidavit of support, my income is more than enough but I have bad credit and debt issues so to be on the safe side I'm using a co-sponsor that makes 6 figures. I do not want to take any chances. Income shouldn't be an issue, but since these forms aren't required until the interview can he keep my co-sponsor's papers to the side and present them only if I'm denied as a single sponsor? I'd prefer not to legally bind my co-sponsor to my relationship if it's not necessary. I'm sure this is a question for the UK embassy forum but I'm just curious if anyone here can shed some light on it. I'm wondering if the papers have to be presented with a co-sponsor and my fiance can tell them we don't want to use it unless required or just keep it to himself until they ask.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 21:55:00
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Hi all,

We're celebrating! We still haven't received our N0A2 notification from CSC and our status is still unapproved according to the website...

BUT.... we just received an email from the Sydney consulate saying they have our approved petition and packet 3 download instructions.

Did we skip a step along the way? Is our NOA2 coming? Who knows! We are celebrating anyway - it's been a long wait (N0A1 June 11 and no touches since June 17).

Has anyone else had the same problem? Do you think it matters that we don't have our NOA2 hard copy and our status is unchanged?


:blink: What? Hahaha that's insane! That would be the best surprise ever to go from nothing to it being at the consulate! I have no idea what that means, but I assume someone had to have approved you otherwise they wouldn't be sending you packets.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 20:19:00
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i dont tweet,but i check igor's list more than ic hecked twitter when i did :lol: i know its coming,its my 130th day,it cant take much longer,20 more tops


125 here! Home stretch, people!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 16:27:00
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That's so awesome! Thanks! Hopefully gap1 sees this, she and her fiance use Twitter too.

How appropriate, since me and my fiance met on Twitter. :)

Thanks again!


Thanks! I will check that out.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 11:58:00
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Yay! I check Igor's List more than my own case status now. I wish there was a way to be updated when Igor's List changes.


Me too!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 20:04:00
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Another June filer approved on Igor's List. :yes:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 20:01:00
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I think the chances of us being approved within 2 weeks is pretty good. I have coached A to start religiously checking his mailbox. I'm sure he remembers how annoying that whole month (grr) was of "Did the cheque clear? Did the cheque clear? Did the cheque clear?!?!"

Hey you should add me as a friend on here (I'm writing this from my phone and it's just a pared down version of vj) so I'll see your status updates asap and vice versa!


Done! It's weird we weren't friends already!

Haha oh god I know all about the check clearing anxiety. I'm the petitioner (and the female) so I'm updating my fiance constantly even though I'm the worried one in the relationship. He's so calm about everything! I wish I knew how to relax.

He got his police clearance in the mail this weekend, another thing to check off the list.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-07 23:48:00