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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Well, I'm hoping for an awesome Friday! You got touched, and our NOA1s are so close.... exciting! Maybe we were in the same box on VSC's shelf! smile.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Hey strega, any more touches?
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Linda, sorry for speaking legalese!

What I mean is, you filed your I-129F on March X, 2009.

In order to have a chance to successfully appeal your denial, you need to provide evidence that you and Thom met in person within two years prior to filing your petition—in other words, between March X, 2007 and March X, 2009.

If you have strong evidence that can demonstrate such a meeting, you might want to submit an appeal. If you didn't meet in person within that time period, or you don't have strong evidence to demonstrate it, don't waste your time—file a new I-129F or get married in Mexico and file the I-130.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Haha, we're doing the same thing... http://law.justia.co....2.6.0.1.3.html

It looks like you might be right, Richard... if they submit all their supporting evidence as well as a good cover letter as an explanatory brief, 103.3 says that the official who denied the petition (presumably the guy who signed the denial letter) can treat it as a motion to reopen for the purposes of granting favorable action within 45 days. So, if their evidence is sufficient and well-presented, the appeal might work and be faster than a new I-129F.

I would strongly caution them to make sure that the evidence pertains to the 2 years immediately preceding the original submission of the I-129F. Any meetings in person after the filing of the petition are useless for the purpose of an appeal. So if they have strong evidence (primary and secondary as explained in the K-1 guides) of meeting before, then I might suggest going with the appeal. But if they don't have this evidence, the appeal will be a waste of time and money.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Aug 13 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok... disclaimer... I am NOT an attorney....

and this is certainly only my opinion...

filing a motion to reconsider makes the most sense to me... it $100.00 more... but I would think that it would be faster. And you could certainly request it to be faster... not that they would smile.gif

I replied in the other thread, and I am likewise not an attorney and am simply offering my opinion, but I came to the exact opposite conclusion.

They cannot file a motion to reconsider. If you read the instructions on the I-290B, it states that motions and appeals are filed on the same form, but the notice of denial specifies what options are available for appeal and/or reconsideration. In her case, the denial notice only mentions the option of appealing.

Next, as I understand it, in order to successfully appeal, you have to show that the USCIS decision was in error—either an error of law or error of fact. There was no such error in this case. Linda stated that they inadvertently failed to submit evidence of having met in person in the last two years. The laws and regulations cited in the letter clearly state that USCIS may at its discretion deny a petition submitted without initial evidence, and that the burden of proof rests on the petitioner to establish eligibility for a benefit. No error was made—USCIS was within the law to deny the petition, and factually the petition was deficient. Now, if they had submitted evidence and USCIS had lost it, an appeal would be in order. But not in this case, in my opinion.

The denial letter does not state that the petitioner or beneficiary is INELIGIBLE. It merely states that the petition failed to establish eligibility. Rather than arguing that it did and trying to prove USCIS wrong (essentially what an appeal entails), better to save money (definitely) and time (likely) by filing a new, properly supported I-129F.

Once again, just my opinion, but I think my reasoning is sound here.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Linda, as I posted in the other thread, what might be most helpful is if you were to post the FULL TEXT of the denial letter your fiance received (minus the personal/private details, of course). Only by knowing the exact language USCIS used, and the exact options they gave you, can someone give you good and accurate advice.

For example, an appeal and a motion to reconsider or reopen are different things. One would have to look at the denial letter and at what specifically was missing from your initial petition to determine which one (appeal or motion) would be appropriate under the circumstances.

Also, did your fiance make a copy of the entire package he submitted initially? That's the surest way to know what you sent them and, by extension, to determine what's missing.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (AmyStan @ Aug 12 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received today at noon Central.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 12, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

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?? ??! Congratulations!!
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-12 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (AmyStan @ Aug 11 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can both least expect it more - I least expect it less. happy.gif


Well played, sir! laughing.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-11 16:02:00
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QUOTE (strega @ Aug 10 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YES!!! but my SO moved so many times since age 16 ,,,still working on the dates and places.....

Isn't that a pain?! Thank goodness they only ask for city, province, and country—not full street addresses like G-325A!

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then i have a complication with his son,might hold us up for a long time

Oh no... hope everything works out okay!

thanks,,,,its just that Italy moves SLOW on everything.all they think about is what they are going to eat in the next 3 hours( i can say that, because im italian whistling.gif


Yup yup... festina lente!
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-10 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 10 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YES!!! but my SO moved so many times since age 16 ,,,still working on the dates and places.....

Isn't that a pain?! Thank goodness they only ask for city, province, and country—not full street addresses like G-325A!

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then i have a complication with his son,might hold us up for a long time

Oh no... hope everything works out okay!
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-10 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 10 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ciao dgard,,,,,,,i cant beleive you are not approved yet......this is crazy the way they do things

Latest NOA2 from VSC had a NOA1 date of 5/1... now that's crazy! blink.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-10 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting fired up for a big week at VSC!

Adjudicators, let's DO THIS! good.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-09 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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QUOTE (strega @ Aug 8 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you fill out the whole form and save,,,can you later trash that one and fill up another online, generating another barcode,or do you only get one????thanks so much for all your help

No worries. Yes, I think you can do it as many times as you need—the electronic version of the DS-156 doesn't actually submit anything to the State Department, it just generates the finished form with the unique barcode.

that would be great if that is true,,,,,,,,,,,,but i wonder how to know for sure

Your best option might be to fill it out together on his computer using www.teamviewer.com as michey and odessa suggested. That way you can see everything on his screen and even type for him, but then he can click continue and print it out there once you're satisfied that everything is entered correctly.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-08 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 8 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you fill out the whole form and save,,,can you later trash that one and fill up another online, generating another barcode,or do you only get one????thanks so much for all your help

No worries. Yes, I think you can do it as many times as you need—the electronic version of the DS-156 doesn't actually submit anything to the State Department, it just generates the finished form with the unique barcode.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-08 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 8 2009, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi again,,,ok, you fill out the ds156 online and then hit continue, it generates a barcode, you can print it and also save it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,does it save it for you on your computer so that you can make changes to it also if you want and does it save it to your computer so that you can also email it and then your SO can print it and sign it with the barcide>>>>>have to find a way to do this


When you fill out the DS-156 online and click Continue, it generates a printable PDF of the entire form with a unique barcode. In addition to printing, you should also be able to save it. That PDF can't be changed, however. Any changes have to be made on the evisaforms web form, because any change would require the site to generate a new bar code.

What you should be able to do is fill it out completely, hit continue, and save the PDF to email to your SO to be printed and signed. If you need his input to fill it out, I suggest typing in as much as you know on the website and just printing the page itself—not hitting continue to create the PDF. Or work on it together using screen-sharing software like the one suggested earlier in the thread or something like gotomypc.com or gotomeeting.com (which both have free trials, I think).

In my case, I'm just filling out and printing all the forms (including the DS-156), then sending them to my SO along with the affidavit of support, reaffirmation of intent to marry, and evidence of our ongoing relationship. We've been chatting back and forth all along to get the forms all filled in.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-08 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Justin.IraLove @ Aug 6 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Justin.IraLove @ Aug 6 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have got an approval today, Ill update igors list soon. Gotta get in contact with my babeh to tell her, wow.. God is the reason, I was thinking we was going to get an RFE cause of gaps in work history. Whew.. so much to do now.. I pray everyone gets theres soon.


Whats my next step, do I just wait for the NOA2 in mail.. and then make copies of everything as well as include the application of support, etc.. and mail to her?
Do I call NVC? Whats the number? Im panicd.. I was so prepared like 2 months ago.. then I just got into the waiting mode.. ugh!!

Manila K-1 Packet 3 instructions: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf (English) / http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1tg.pdf (Tagalog)

Department of State visa forms: http://travel.state....forms_1342.html (or check my sig for PDFs that let you save your entries)
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-07 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (ThomLin @ Aug 7 2009, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know this is no more my forum but I'm so happy and I mean it, so happy to see all you guys are getting make come true your dreams....

Congrats friends for your NOA2!!!!!!

Keep on walking in this journey, I'll be praying and sending you my best wishes.

Linda star_smile.gif

Nonsense! This is still your forum, because you're still part of the March VSC family! Your journey has hit an unfortunate detour, but don't give up and please keep us posted. smile.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-07 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
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QUOTE (strega @ Aug 6 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
steohen elisha just noticed you are in va,,,,,,,,,,,im in maryland, and our noa1 date is 1 day differnce,do you think being so close to dc will make it hard for us?


It shouldn't make any difference, and I certainly hope it doesn't! I've heard that the checks can take a long time if the US citizen petitioner has a security clearance, but I don't have one so it shouldn't affect me.

i dont think i have one innocent.gif haha.........i want to go to dulles airport to see my baby come thru those doors at the international arrivals>>>>>>>>>>..makes me forget everything when i see him

If you had one, believe me, you'd know it! They dig up your whole life, question your neighbors, current and former coworkers, pull your credit files... Anyway, unless you have or had a job that was somehow related to defense or national security, you'd have no reason to hold a security clearance.

Edited by Stephen + Elisha, 06 August 2009 - 08:55 PM.

Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 6 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
steohen elisha just noticed you are in va,,,,,,,,,,,im in maryland, and our noa1 date is 1 day differnce,do you think being so close to dc will make it hard for us?


It shouldn't make any difference, and I certainly hope it doesn't! I've heard that the checks can take a long time if the US citizen petitioner has a security clearance, but I don't have one so it shouldn't affect me.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (ellabee @ Aug 6 2009, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just got our noa2 email notification today! super happy!! good luck to all those who are still waiting!! you are all in my thoughts!! dont give up!!

Awesome! Congratulations!
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 6 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks again stephen and aisha.........on the ds156 that has to be filled out online, can you fill it out, print it, and send it to your SO, then they go online and refill another then print or can you only do it one time?? tehy make ot so hard for the do-it-your self filers.........might have to have him risk coming here to america a week so we can do it together, he doesnt speak well enough english to trust that it will be done without errors


You could fill it out for him, print 2 copies, and send them to him for his signature. It's formatted for US letter-size paper anyway, which might not be easy for him to get his hands on (they use A4 in Europe, which is close but slightly narrower and longer).

OR you can fill it out and print the web page (i.e., don't click "Continue," just use your browser's print function) and send that to him so he can use it to fill out the web form to generate the actual DS-156 with bar code.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (oliviawyatt @ Aug 6 2009, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please could you help me and answer a question for me as you seem to know what you are talking about...

On the DS156K what is the evidence of financial support that they request?

Many Thanks

wacko.gif


Again, different consulates have different requirements, so your mileage may vary. London's requirements are here: http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
The K-1 Packet 3 instructions for Manila are here: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf (English) / http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1tg.pdf (Tagalog)

Manila apparently DOES NOT require DS-230, but DOES require DS-157 for all K-1 applicants. You can get it from the State Department site linked in my last post; I've posted a save-enabled version at http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Michey and Odessa @ Aug 6 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so which site can we get the DS-156 AND the DS-156K? are those the only docs to send in for packet 3? we havent received the letter from the embassy though, ill prolly try calling them on monday as i looked up on DHL and they just received the package yesterday;


Sorry for all the unnecessary confusion.

First of all, the current versions of all visa forms can be obtained from the Department of State website at http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

From there, you must follow the link to http://evisaforms.state.gov to fill out the DS-156. You must fill out the form on the web page—when you click Continue, the web application will generate a prefilled PDF version of the form including a unique bar code containing all the information on the form. You can then print and/or save the PDF generated by the web application.

The other forms (DS-156K and DS-230) can be downloaded and filled out on your own computer. The problem with the Department of State versions, as you discovered, is that they don't allow you to save the entries. I downloaded each of these forms and enabled saving. These forms—current versions, exactly the same as the DoS site except that saving is enabled—are available at the following URLs:

DS-156K: http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf
DS-230: http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf

Different consulates have different requirements for Packet 3, so you'll need to check the individual consulate's website for the correct and up-to-date information that applies to you.


Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Farmer&JAO @ Aug 6 2009, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've noticed that there is a more current DS-156 on the DOS website. The link below indicates the DS-156 is new and the expiration date is is 5/31/2011 as opposed to the 2010 form that Stephen sent out. Just trying to keep everyone current.





http://evisaforms.state.gov/


I didn't upload the DS-156 at all. It must be filled out at the link above, as the web form generates a printout with a unique barcode when submitted.

I uploaded the DS-156K, which is the Nonimmigant Fiance Visa Application. The version I posted is the most recent version as downloaded directly from the Department of State. Per the DS-156K instructions, K-1 visa applicants must complete the DS-156 AND the DS-156K: "This form, together with Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, completed in duplicate, constitutes the complete application for a "K" Fiancé(e) Nonimmigrant Visa authorized under Section 222© of the Immigration and Nationality Act."

I also uploaded the DS-230 Immigrant Visa Application, which some consulates require as part of the Packet 3 information. Once again, the version uploaded is the current version from the Department of State website.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
crying.gif I was hoping to find numerous approvals from yesterday when I woke up and logged on this morning.

That's okay though... just means a whole bunch today! August 6th on the Catholic liturgical calendar is the Feast of the Transfiguration, so I'm confident that lots of March I-129Fs will be transfigured into NOA2s today! good.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-06 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 4 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Aug 4 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please note that I deleted the DS-230 Part I attachment (from my post on the previous page). In its place, I have made the full DS-230 available at the following URL: http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf. As time permits, I will upload the other K-1 visa forms and make them available.

you are the best!! will save them as soon as i get home


No worries! Here's the DS-156K: http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-04 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Please note that I deleted the DS-230 Part I attachment (from my post on the previous page). In its place, I have made the full DS-230 available at the following URL: http://tinyurl.com/l...ave-enabled.pdf. As time permits, I will upload the other K-1 visa forms and make them available.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-04 12:08:00
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QUOTE (strega @ Aug 4 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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question......ive filled out the DS230(ds-0230 now) and im trying to help him over skype fill it out since this has to be faxed right away to get interview date....and you cant save it to your computer so i have to print it, scan it, send it to him, have him fill out a page online, then he prints it , without closing the form, scans it, sends it to me, i look at it to make sure its correct, then he prints it and puts it away until needed,,,,,,,,BUT this is so CRAZY!!! its hard to do with the time difference and on the computer,,,,does anyone know a way that you can open the DS230 and other forms needed for packet 3, that it can be saved on the computer and also emailed so that he just has to print it out???


Try this. Let me know if you need Part II as well (my SO's consulate only requires Part I for K-1 applicants, but YMMV).

OMG YES!!! need also part 2.........how did you do it and do you have the other forms also for packet 3?? im at work right now but will download it tonight when i get home,,,thanksssssssssss


I opened it in Adobe Acrobat Professional (not just the free Reader), enabled Adobe Reader usage rights, then resaved the document. Then I had to delete Part II because the entire doc was too big for the attachment system - ugh! I can send you the whole thing as one doc - PM me with your email address if you like. If you're having the same trouble with the other forms, I can do the same thing with them as well.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-04 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (strega @ Aug 3 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
question......ive filled out the DS230(ds-0230 now) and im trying to help him over skype fill it out since this has to be faxed right away to get interview date....and you cant save it to your computer so i have to print it, scan it, send it to him, have him fill out a page online, then he prints it , without closing the form, scans it, sends it to me, i look at it to make sure its correct, then he prints it and puts it away until needed,,,,,,,,BUT this is so CRAZY!!! its hard to do with the time difference and on the computer,,,,does anyone know a way that you can open the DS230 and other forms needed for packet 3, that it can be saved on the computer and also emailed so that he just has to print it out???


Try this. Let me know if you need Part II as well (my SO's consulate only requires Part I for K-1 applicants, but YMMV).
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-03 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (antonio y tatiana @ Aug 3 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok thank you .. how do you get that do u go to a webside or something?


In order to see "touches" to your file, you need to set up an account on the USCIS website. Go to the USCIS home page http://www.uscis.gov, then click "Case Status Online" in the left column. Create a customer account, then add your receipt number (for a VSC case, this will start with EAC followed by a series of numbers). Then, when you view your portfolio, the "Last Updated" date represents the last time your file was "touched." When that date changes, we call that a "touch."

Edited by Stephen + Elisha, 03 August 2009 - 01:07 PM.

Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-03 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Aug 3 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (antonio y tatiana @ Aug 3 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you ... do you know where can i get the ds 156, ds 156k, ds-230 and I-134 affidavit of support?
im sorry we are new at this

You can try here... http://bogota.usemba...rant_visas.html they are also on VJ under example forms I think. I have read that Bogota is a difficult Embassy... so start doing some research... to make sure you have everything you need..

Here is a link to the Latin American sub forum... look around here for more info too http://www.visajourn...h...amp;s=&f=96



Actually, although the K-1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa, most consulates handle them through the immigrant visa section. It appears that Bogota is the same way: http://bogota.usemba...pt-package.html. The K Visa Packet 3 instructions are available on that page, as well as all other required forms.
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-03 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (antonio y tatiana @ Aug 3 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you ... do you know where can i get the ds 156, ds 156k, ds-230 and I-134 affidavit of support?
im sorry we are new at this


K-1 Visa Forms: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1forms
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-08-03 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Well, I just got off the phone with my congressman's District Director regarding my request to transfer our I-129F petition to CSC. They did forward the request to USCIS, but?surprise, surprise?they shot it down. Oh well. I was pretty much expecting this, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

On the plus side, things at VSC seem to be moving again, so hopefully it'll soon be a moot point!

Edited by Stephen + Elisha, 31 July 2009 - 03:20 PM.

Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-31 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Um, I'm confused... felicity123 got her NOA2 on July 1st...

http://www.visajourn...?showuser=68614

Edited by Stephen + Elisha, 31 July 2009 - 01:29 PM.

Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-31 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
This has been a GREAT week at VSC. good.gif Let's hope they finish strong and carry through this momentum into August!
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-31 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jul 30 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG there was a March 17th NOA1 approval today!



I saw that too! So exciting! kicking.gif
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-30 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Good morning! Up 'n' at 'em, VSC adjudicators! Let's finish the week strong with some March approvals! ?? ??! ??
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-30 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (watari @ Jul 28 2009, 04:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all march 2009 fliers. I have a question to all march 2009 fliers who got there I-129F approved. On the Affidavit of Support question # 11 what did you guys answered. I _ Intend or Do not _ intend. The question is a little bit comfusing. So please if you can help me with this question.



"N/A (K-1 visa process for permanent residence)" - check out the example here: http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf
Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-28 05:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Jul 27 2009, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jul 27 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys.... Gals.... we are soooooooooooooo close... hold it together now... just a little more... the worst is over!!!



It'll be a little easier for me to agree with this when NOA2s for March filers start coming in... unsure.gif



QUOTE (gerrymeridamx @ Jul 27 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE GOT IT! NA02 today by email from USCIS at 645! Our NO1 was March 2nd! YEAH! AMAZING!!



Okay, the worst is over! kicking.gif good.gif And a great big March congrats to gerrymeridamx!!

Edited by Stephen + Elisha, 27 July 2009 - 10:01 PM.

Stephen + ElishaMaleSouth Korea2009-07-27 22:00:00