ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Caribbeanmarriage in Dominican Republic
Hey there...this question is for anyone that can shed some light for me on this topic....I recently found out today that in order for me to petition my fiance that instead of doing a K1 fiance visa...which is what I originally going to do...I really need to do a CR-1 due to a immigration problem he had over 10 yrs ago which he will need a 601waiver...hence needing to be a married couple to be able to use this waiver....sooooo long story short...or maybe not....I am going to have to travel to Dominican Republic to get married over there....but I have been reading that the process can be a bit complicated because of all my paperwork that must be translated and because I was recently finalized my divorce to my previous husband. ..even though we had been seperated already for years....also does the documents that have to be presented in DR have to be notarized and legalized at a US Dominican consulate as well as the translations??? Help me please...Im so lost and confused. Now more than ever....Thanks ahead...
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-05-06 23:12:00
CaribbeanJust starting proccess having difficulty
She does not need to have u present to get a dominican passport but she does have to have all her documents in order such as her birth certificate "inextensa" and has to be legalized by the "procaduria" and has to have the proper stamps on it.... and her cedula has to be curent and match the info on the birthcertificate....and yes eveything in DR requires a line and a long wait....running around to different places bc no one seems to know the right answer and 10 ppl will tell u 20 different things....and money....its all about money....so if she is not aware of the process she must go through she needs to find someone over there that can help.her and point her in the right direction and especially someone she can trust so she or yourself are not taken advantage of....now the police certificate and medicals do not need to be done until wayyy later so dont go crazy doin all this bc all that has to be current....one step.at a time bc she wont need her passport till later either....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-07 20:14:00
CaribbeanGot my NOA2, waiting for NVC process, I have some questions.
I have a question. ...how recent does the beneficiary Acta de nacimiento inextensa have to be?? I have one from November 2013....is that one ok to take to the interview? ?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. ...I am also waiting on our interview date...I received notification of my SDO case # yesterday. ..so I want to be as proactive as possible. ...thanks
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-13 12:04:00
Caribbeantimetable
Bendaj....what day is ur interview. ..I have one next month too....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-06-06 22:35:00
USCIS Service Centersservice center hours
Me either. ...I seriously doubt its 24/7...
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-20 22:52:00
USCIS Service CentersApproved petition but no updates?
I'm wondering the same thing...look at my post right above yours....what did your Noa2 say?? And did yours say different than what was online???
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-29 11:29:00
USCIS Service CentersTexas Service Center working on 11/16/13 applications as of 5/13/14
Hey...fands...I think that dominican couple ur talking about is me ...lol
BUT...Icontacted my district congressman...which I believe helped hurry it along....my petition was sent to nvc on 5/2....and as of 5/12 I have my case #...but guess what...now I'm in AP at the NVC....imagine that....after I really thought that my file was moving along fairly well....them a**holes...still found a way to slow it down. Drag it on....make my life a little more miserable. ..my nerves a little thinner...it's just ridiculous. ..it's so unfair for any of us who are legitimately in love and wanting to do things the right was the legal way to be put thru so much red tape to the benefit of who? ? But yet they make it so easy for those who have been here illegally for so long to nsturalize while still in the US with just another waiver more no penalty no repercussions...how fair is that...they get a smack on the hand while weeee get a slap in the face....

jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-14 20:32:00
USCIS Service CentersCalling all TSC December/January/February Fillers

Omg, you are so lucky. I emailed my congressman and he looked into it which took one month. And all I got as an answer was "USCIS has responded to this inquiry stating that your I-129F petition and is still pending at this time and that regrettably it is not possible to predict when this processing will be completed"


Shaz....my congressman basically said the same thing but the very next day I was approved. ...incredible but true....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-20 20:35:00
USCIS Service CentersCalling all TSC December/January/February Fillers
I did just that...I got in contact with my congressman and told him what was going on and within 12 days I had an approval. ...I was at my 4 month and a few days. ..actually 139 I think to be exact. ..now I'm at nvc waiting for them to assign my case number to be sent to consulate. ...soooooo with that being said. ...yes...we all need to use our congressman and as constituents we have the right to do so....uscis doesn't understand these are not just pieces of paper and petitions they are people's lives and happiness they are so lackadaisical about. ..they go home to their family every night....if they are backlogged hire more people. ..hell hire me....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-06 07:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Administrative Processing
Can someone PLEASE she'd some light on me....I called NVC this morning and I just got my case# on 5/12 for Santo Domingo. ...and I called today bc they told me to call today and they said my file is in AP....I asked if there was something wrong. ..they said no they just want to make sure all documents are in order and they have what they need....I am K1 fiancé visa. ...I thought the nvc didn't process or do anything with k1 there. ...I'm so confused. ..worried. ..what does this mean. ..please some one help me...Thanks
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-14 08:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP Part II
How long does the case # take to appear on ceac.state.gov website. ..bc mine says invalid number but when I call nvc it's the right number. ..but of course I just got my case # 2 days ago this being day 3....that's why I'm asking. ..am I being to anxious? ?
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-14 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDo K-1 Applicants need to fill out a DS-160?
AS OF OCTOBER 7, 2013 K1 VISA APPLICANTS NO LONGER FILL.OUT DS156, DS156K OR DS157....THEY ONLY FILL OUT DS160 NOW...SUPPOSEDLY TO SPEED UP SOME OF THE PROCESS FOR FIANCEE VISA....BUT CHECK WITH USCIS OR DEPT OF STATE WEBSITE TO VERIFY...BUT IM ALMOST 99.9% POSITIVE THAT IS THE NEW REQUIREMENT....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-20 21:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWait time to get interview with US embassy in the Dominican Republic
Hey so u don't have ur interview date yet?? Have u gotten that message from the ceac.state.gov that says ur petition is ready for visa interview? ?? I just received that today...and when did u email the consulate? ? I'm curious. ..Thanks
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-16 17:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCEAC website says update?
My case status says READY and the update date changed from 5/16 to 5/28....so that means they have looked at the case?? I don't understand bc I haven't received any emails or my fiancé either. ...
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-30 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1
Congratulation...Im so happy for u manita...arent u glad u went ahead and started this instead of doin what u were planning.....Im soooo excited for u...Tqm
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-04 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsprinting facebook messages
I need to do that too...how far back does it go....I need years back ??
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-04-08 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStarting k1 paperwork

wow its gonna be hard for me to decide on only 10 or so pics....I have so many...can u give me suggestions as to what kinds are good...like w/family and friends...kissing one...hugging....just standing...etc...and I was detailed in my quest #36 letter to the point where it may be a tear jerker...I tried to be as detailed but as consise as possible bc if not it would be 10 pages....


jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-02 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStarting k1 paperwork

I have started getting together all the info needed to submit my k1 visa for my fianceewhich I met in 2010 and am wondering how much is too much info as far as the proof of relationship and proof that I have seen him in person in the last 2 years. I have been 4 times to see him over the last 2 years and have tons of pictures tons of conversation spanning over 4 yrs , letters, mailed and recieved packages we have sent to each other telephone logs...receipts of when i have gone ...boarding passes...inteneraries for my 4 trips..passprt stamp copies...reciepts of entrace visas for me entering the domincan republic ...western union receipts...letter of intent to marry within 90 days  from the both of us....a signed declaration written by my fiancee and the people present when he asked me to marry him..a letter of proof of our relationship that goes with question #36 on the i-129f petition......and the list goes on. I just dont wanna do overkill but I dont want to get an RFE. I also am not sure about how many pictures is sufficient to send because I have soooooo many to choose from, and if I can send those picture collages that can be made at those walmart kiosks to complie the pics on one foto page instead of sending 50 pics to span over the last 4yrs. Can someone please please enlighten me. Thanks sooo sooo much


jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-02 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspassport problem
I am about to send off a petition for my fiancee K1 visa...and since I was recently divorced in Feb 2013 I have not changed the name on my passport from my married name back to my maiden name...I have changed my social security card and Drivers License but my passport I have not and wondeeing if I even should. ..bc all my 4 TRIPS to see my fiancee w the entry and exit stamps are in this current passport which has my married name on it....so if I xhange it to my maiden name the new book will not have this ooo so important information in it....so should I just lwave it thevway that it is bc I have my divorce papers showing the legal.name change or what should I do .. help meplease.
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-04 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe WAIT begins
THANKS TO ALL OF U They way I see it is if I waited this long I guess I can bear a few more months....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-12-09 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe WAIT begins
Sent our I129F today....rechecked it 50 times before I finally sealed that envelope....and as I sealed the envelope all this waiting to file after 4 years has become so surreal....I was overcome by emotion...Didnt know weather to laugh or cry....I took a picture of the clerk at the post office holding my packet and was even tempted to ask the cute catholic nun in line in front of me to sprinkle some holy water on it or something lol....but as I walked away and left what is technically the determining factor of what our future and happiness will be....I prayed to God and said let your will be done....now Im at peace....AMEN
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-12-09 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013
Well I will say that you shouldnt have her get the police now bc it has to be less than 30 days old....the next step is the I-134 and the DS-160 like u said and depending on what paxket is sent in her country u could possibly need the DS230 as well....she will need her birth certificate long form passport and ID card from her country as well as ur copies of the original petition in case they ask for it and any new evidence and pictures u have accumulated since the petition was submitted and of course ur sealed envelope from the uscis civil surgeon which will.give her or send the medical exam sealed to the consulate....and as far as the shots are concerned she does not need her shots immunixations to recieve k1 visa she can get those done once in usa but she will need them for AOS perm res petition and those immunizations sometimes are hard to find here in usa....so if she can get them.all in her country even tho it may be more money its prob easier...but the TB test is only good for 1 yr so she would prob have to retake that one only when she gets here....well my finger hurts now so let me know later if that helped u at all...bye
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-12-11 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013
Sounds good what u sent very similar to what I sent and the way I organized mine....plus I think we sent ours off on the same day....12/9/13....good luck to u....hope to follow u all along the way....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-12-10 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE General Timeframe and Visa Journey Timeline Processing Estimates
This information has been soooo helpful to me as well....I swear everyday Im going crazier and crazier...checking and checking....I have become so ocd about it all...but I want to know more about Igors list...where do I find that???
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-28 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved
Mrtee12....that link you sent me is god sent....thanks so much for that great information. ...I'm going to print it out and do a check list...step by step...don't want to miss anything. ..thanks
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-30 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved
Ilovemyman...where do I see if it's in transit?? And how do I get my case # from nvc...I know there is a # to call....but how soon should I start calling? ?
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-29 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved
Ms.Montilla....so you say it skips the nvc and goes straight to the consulate? ? Bc the person below you say it's going to nvc...???....but you are in Dominican Republic like me....idk...:(
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-29 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition approved
We were approved for our k1 visa petition on 4/24/14 and Online it states petition will probably be sent to NVC next....but I get home yesterday and the NOA2 is in the mail...and it says that the petition will be sent to listed consulate...but no where on the form does it state which consulate....I know where it's suppose to go...I know it supposed to eventually end up in Dominican Republic...but the letter didn't say that....and no other instructions other than we are supposed to get married in 90 days and what would happen if we didn't. ...that's it....nothing else...I'm so confused. ..bc online it says NVC and the letter says contact your consulate for more information. ...what do I do??? Help me...!!!
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-29 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhich is the NOA1 date? Received date or Notice date?
Notice date is what u go by...
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Hardcopy received
Mine said exactly the same thing...and yes it will go to nvc....mine was approved on 4/24 and I received email.and txt on Friday 5/2 that it was sent to nvc...they will assign it a case number and then ship to consulate...that takes up to 2wks...so yes we are both headed in the right direction
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-05 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsstatus updated(ready).... what's that supposed to mean ?
So how is it that we can check if our paperwork is in transit to Dominican consulate???
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-13 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen and how do I know my interview date DR
Mr.T I have a question for u...but I'm going to send u PM on here about. ..my friend noelia keeps telling me to ask u all the stuff I ask her...lol
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-16 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen and how do I know my interview date DR
I was reading these post bc it seems like I'm right along the same time frame as KADA....my petition was received at states ready on the ceac.state.gov website....so what u guys are saying is that I should wait 1 month before contacting the consulate about the interview? ? I was under the impression that they were scheduling in about 60-90 days...at most....I'm am so not a sit and wait kinda person. ..ugh
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-16 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my interview date in DR
I have my interview in DR on the 14th. ...have u guys already submitted ur ds160? ?? I can't figure out how to.DL the foto...it keeps giving me error messages. ....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-06-11 01:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTexas Service Center - Who has gotten a fast approval for K-1?
Im Dec filer w noa 1 Dec 16 & still waiting on noa2 ...im past my 4mo mark....there is no way to.determine anything. ..and Im DR just like u
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-16 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReview of the US Embassy (Santo Domingo)
Congratulations on ur visa approval....
I have a question since u are a recent k1 that was approved....when u went to pay ur visa fee at banco popular. ...did u get 2 receipts 1 for the $160 and another for the bank fee of $15....or did u just get 1 receipt for the $160???? did the bank stop charing that service fee??? I have interview for the 14th of July aand my fiancé was looking at his reciept from the bank and saw he only got 1 for the $ 160.....can u please help me w this. ....thanks
and again congrats. ...it's very exciting


jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-07 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsForms to fill for the k1 visa interview

I had K1 interview in DR July 14 2014 and took the ds156k with me to interview and the consul did not ask me for that form at all. I presented it and he said its not needed. If I were u I take it just in case but it is no longer needed since they consolidated the ds156, ds156k and the ds157 that were requrred before in to to DS 160....that is sent in electronically. So u dont need it but I would take it just in case. I dont loose anything being over prepared....right???


jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2014-10-14 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about G-325a form
Can someone please please please clarify this issue with the g325a and whos signature can go...should go....or should not go...on this form....because I am having the same exact dilema and have asked this question before and have recived a different answer everytime...I honestly dont know what to do anymore....for the same reasons as stated with the first vj'ers question....1. The form is in English 2. Its too hard to send mail to the DR and 3. It cost almost $60 to send it back for one freakin piece of paper....I have waited too long and come too far to get an RFE for a signature....CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CLARIFY THIS. ..IM LOOSING MY HAIR OVER THIS.....
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-11-20 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer or no laywer
Save your money my friend....the paperwork can be done by you...its fairly simple...the hardest part is proving your case gathering your evidence and compliling your packet....and let me tell you I have the same exact situation as u...where I di. AOS papers for my now ex husband back in 2001 when there was a i245 law stating any person who was married to US Citizen could pay a $1000 finis and naturalize while here in the US w/o having to return and re-enter like the 601A waiver now requires ...so he got residency and now is a US Citizen as well....we seperated in 2009 but remained married until 2013 bc he would not sign divorce papers....now I met my now fiancee in 2010 and been together since then and I have gone to see him 4 times now. ...and now since my divorce is finallllll as of 2/5/2013 I now am gonna send in the pettion for fiancee visa k1....and I as well have been told that the USCIS is not that concerned w the fact that u were legally married but seperated when u began a relationship w ur current fiancee...as long as u can prove and have the evidence to show u have a bonafide relationship and that u are now legally free to marry....divorced by court order and have documentation of such....the proof is in the pudding my friend....proof proof proof is what is gonna carry u thru....and dont sweat the fact that u petitioned someone else in the past....as long as u have not petitioned several ppl where it would be a red flag u are fine....save that $1900 do it urself and use that money

yo give ur selves a nice wedding or honeymoon....bc I tell u from experience. I contracted a lawyer to do mine before I realized how easy it really was and he took $3000 fr
om me did nothing and then went crazy and robbed a wellsfargo vank at gun point.. crazy huh??? Its a true story.
..now I am having to write the GA state bar association to try and get
my money back...bc my lawyer Is in jail....I dont trust lawyers anymore. Sorry for being long winded and boring u w mysob story....but I hope it enlightens u and helps u make a decision based on ur own circumstances and whats best for you both





jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-04 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTired
Thank you everyone for ur advise and comments...it eases my mind to know Im not the only one who feels like Im gonna loose my mind and go crazy thru all this...but I my fiancee is from a high fraud country being dominican republic and I want to be as through as posible....I guess Im gonna print maybe 5 pages per year and be done w it bc I have all the other evidence of my 4 trips and western unions and packages etc. ...thank you guys so much...I'll probably be writing w some more questions later so keep in touch guys....thanks
jjpgyitr4evrFemaleDominican Republic2013-10-07 19:54:00