Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	interview fail, said it's fake.. Please help	There's so many things beside phone cards. Engagement ring, receipt of engagement ring, pictures of you together, pictures of you, your fiance and her family together, board passes from every time you visit your fiance. Other things you can have too are affidavit of third parties - this is an affidavit from friends or family who knows and acknowledge that you and your fiance have a legitimate relationship and have known so. How many times have you visited her in her home country?	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-03-31 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What an Amazing Experience at POE	That was good to hear. Hoping a smooth one for everybody too. Welcome to USA!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-10 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2	Congrats!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-01 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	approved after 5 months of filing	Congrats!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-09 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visas IN HAND & Flight to U.S. Booked!!	My love just called and the visas are IN HIS HANDS!! So thrilled that this part of the journey is so close to being O-V-E-R!! Thursday, April 24th my Fiance and his daughter will FINALLY BE HERE!!!!!!!   2-weeks and ONE day left!!    Crazy thing is the rest of the painstaking journey is now just a distant memory. Worth EVERY moment to be where we are finally at today....and in the super-near future!!   So to those still in the dark depths of the process, hang on!  The sun will be shining for you soon and when it does, no you will not forget the darkness, BUT the sunlight will warm your soul and lead you to much better days ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Very good news. Congrats!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-09 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Time it takes for petition to go from NVC to Manila?	Try follow up with NVC too. Call NVC.	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-08 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved!	Good news. Congrats!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-09 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	how long does it take to finally have the visa in hand?	For some reason the USEM needs additional time to review existing evidence you provided or will need to request additional evidence and/or time in order to approve your petition.  Typically, AP (Adminstrative processing) should take no more than 90 days.  Some here at VJ  will tell you that their AP only took a couple of day and/or weeks.  This may also be your case  but, you should be prepared to wait at least 90 days for an answer.   Best of luck! I know what AP means. As you've said "some" took just days or week. But yes, you are correct that AP "may" take up to 90 days. I didn't say that the OP's case will only take 7 to 10 days. But anyway, thank you for clearing that up so that OP can have a better picture of what to expect. Cheers.	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-11 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	how long does it take to finally have the visa in hand?	In MOST cases, if there is no special circumstances surrounding your case, it usually takes 7 to 10 days to finally get visa on hand. You're so close. Good luck!	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-11 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa APPROVED!!	Congrats you two! We were there today too and might've bumped into him lol	Mr.&Mrs.EMB	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-05 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	hey guys - I had a letter  a month ago saying that i was a potential interview waiver case, and just today received the NOA2 for my AOS "welcome to the united states!" so it says my petition for permanent residency was approved, and my new permanent resident card should arrive in the next couple of weeks. so if you've just had that letter, hopefully youre just one short month away! im so excited that now we may be able to take a trip outside of the states, and I dont feel like i would be stuck here if something were to happen suddenly back home.   that was only 5 short months for me since I arrived! much faster than I expected. good luck everyone and merry christmas to all the other newlyweds!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-12-19 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Finally I have my Green Card interview date. I can't wait. What did you guys are taking with you for the interview or have taken? Thank you!       Btw, so far, nothing about my EAD/WP...   your green card interview?? wow that was fast...I wasn't expecting to hear anything about that for another 6 months or something. Do you mean your interview or your biometrics???	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-17 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Yeah, I will keep you updated!     APPROVED!! just checked the case status, and it has moved to "document production". now to fine tune my CV and get applications ready for when it arrives   I hope you get yours soon! I checked your timeline and we're both in Florida, and our boimetrics appts were only like a day apart.   The end of my 5 months of unemployment is so close I can smell it!!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-09 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Thanks I want to watch Scandal too. Heard it is very good. Sadly we are also in a finantial situation when I have to start work asap too. Hope it wont be delayed. USCIS is working, had to call them yesterday and they work as usual so we can get the EAD in time. Phew that's great thanks for telling me that! I was on the verge of the old call home to mum&dad with a speech prepared about why they should loan me money! Post on here if you get your EAD first, then ill know mine is around the corner	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-04 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	On second thoughts the website says that "all USCIS offices are open"...which do we think it is people??? :/	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-04 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Hey, Same here: 7-10 days until the EAD. I can't wait either, checking my case status several times a day. Hope it will come soon. What shows do you watch? Have you watched the Orange is the new black? I think that is a Netflix one, but I am not sure. It's great! Oh and we moved to a new apartment and now I bake and cook Haha congrats! I tried orange is the new black but wasn't a fan - I've watched the entire series of lost, scandal, once upon a time...! We're so close to getting the EAD - but here is something I just read on the BBC website about the government shutdown: "Under the shutdown, national parks and Washington's Smithsonian museums will close, pension and veterans' benefit cheques will be delayed, and visa and passport applications will go unprocessed" I don't know about you, but I can't afford to be delayed! I think this puts us at least 2/3 weeks behind schedule...hope they sort it out soon	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-04 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	anyone had their work permission through yet?? i should be about 10 days away from approval and i cant wait to be earning again! netflix only has so many decent shows!   how is everyone getting on?	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-10-03 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	hey! I am in the same boat - they received my work authorisation and adjustment forms on august 9th - all the processing times say 3 months right now for employment form so I really hope it doesnt take more than that or that we will get an RFE or something. I want to start working! Ive already done 6 weeks of tanning and reading and decorating the apartment...i want to earn some money!!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-08-17 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	I had my interview in London yesterday and we were approved not an altogether smooth day - forgot about the phone charger in my bag so was subsequently thrown out at security and had to queue again having dumped the charger in a bush. The ticket with my number on it stated that I arrived in the hall at 9.21am and I finally left at 1.05pm. So much for their "you can expect to be at the embassy for 2-3 hours"!! But I'm not complaining because I'm moving to the states in 10 days!!! Wooohoooo	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-06-29 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Two copies of DS156 and two copies of DS157	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-06-03 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	having seen all that...am i to return a completed DS- 156k form as well with the others am returning??? Yes. DS230 part one, DS156 and DS157 in duplicate, DS156K and then form 2001 when you're ready for interview	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-06-03 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	@cornwallloz...pls i need ur help towards this my application...when my application was 3 months old with USCIS...i called to update my address which they confirmed done but when my packet was sent to london US embassy ...i called on friday to confirm after i tracked it and realise they already had it on d 30th...so i try to confirm the address they had surprisingly they had my previous address which i dont have any assess to anymore...and they told me they already mailed me my packet to that old address on thursday which means my call on friday was too late..but i called  the london US embassy this afternoon and i was told it doesnt really matter cos it was only a link of me printing d necessary forms was sent to me that i should go online and see it then know the completed forms am meant to return to them...but i dont wanna place anything n complacement...so i like to double check...could u pls tell me the forms and any other documents am expected to mail out to the london US embassy with the DS-2001 form...i will really appreciate this..   Thanks in anticipation.. The link they send you is http://london.usemba...ile//iv_15.html This is literally all they send you. But make sure they have your correct address because that's where they will send your passport with visa in it once you're approved	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-06-03 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Ahhhhhhhh, give us patience Lord! Approved since April 2 but still not Packet 3. Contacted the embassy in Trinidad and they said it will be sent out "shortly". I miss my honey so much:( I know it's frustrating - we are in a similar boat. Approved since April 10 and London estimates mean another 8 weeks until interview. I hate that some embassies take one month from NOA2 - mine takes 3! It's been so long since I saw my fiancé also keep your chin up - once they send your packet 3 I'm sure it will all move super quickly!!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-30 05:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	@cornwallloz:  thanks a million..but am still confused at some things...do we need to submit any documents to NVC again cos while surfing..i could see some strange things plus...petitioner has to pay a visa fee to NVC..and from my 1st question...should my fiancee wait for the letter from NVC before mailing the documents needed for my interview here in UK to me??? You are K1 right? You don't need to send anything to NVC, they just process your case and send it on after a few days. Why would your fiancé need to wait to send you stuff? Your interview won't be for another 2 months probably, but just get everything together as soon as you can for your own organisation and peace of mind. There are no rules about when your fiancé can send you stuff... Petitioners for K1 dont need to pay a fee to NVC - just £227 for medical and like $240 for interview. Just wait now for London to receive your case	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-21 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	...Its Lexzy again...pls i need more help on NVC thingy....we  called NVC today and we were told our file was received yesterday and we've been issued a case number...but to be sureof the next step..my fiancee is waiting for the NVC to mail out a letter stating all these before she mail out the necessary document needed for my interview..Does this matter or she can just mail it out without getting the note from NVC..plus how do i know our application has been shipped out to beneficiary's country..   Thank u VJ members in anticipation... Keep calling NVC, and they will tell you when the case leaves NVC. Then you start calling DOS (press 1 fr main menu then 0 for operator) and they will tell you when you case has arrived in London. Put your forms for London into the post to the embassy at this point. The best place to ask all this embassy specific advice is to post in the UK forum - there are some very experienced and helpful members there who know all about the London process post approval	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-21 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	..pls ur response is vital and will be appreciated...Just a quick 1..on filling out my DS 156 form..my computer acted up but was able to get it done but i couldnt duplicate the form..wot do u think i should do..should i just get on filling a new one or???? Definitely start a new one. Because it comes with a barcode it will be different when you fill it out again - so print two copies of the new one and throw away the old one. Don't worry I went through like 5 versions of mine as I kept making mistakes!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-15 06:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	I have my interview tomorrow at 8:30 am (local time ) ! Keep your fingers crossed for me! It will be exactly one month after our NOA2!  Good luck! And congratulations in advance it's already been more than a month for us and I expect to wait another 6 weeks by London embassy standards very jealous of those embassies that move so quickly! Let us know how it all goes!!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-14 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	...Pls do let know how ur medical went...cos i dont have any vaccination here...do u?? if not..how much does it cost u to get it done there....seen £227  buh not sure.... Hi! My medical went fine, it was over in just an hour and 30 minutes and they said that London should have my results on Wednesday. It does cost £227 for an adult. However, if you need any vaccinations on the day it will cost you about £30 for EACH vaccination that you need, so I would recommend you go and see you local doctor as soon as possible - ask to see their travel clinic - and take the list of vaccinations with you. For a K1 visa you do not need to have all of your vaccinations before you leave the UK, but you do have to have them all to apply for your permanent residency once you have arrived in the US and gotten married. It will cost you alot of money to get it done in the US - so take advantage of the NHS and have everything done before you leave the UK! Also be aware that (if you're a lady) the HPV vaccine takes a full 9 months as you need 3 seperate shots. Don't panic about the medical - they are very friendly and put you at ease, but to avoid a huge bill for vaccinations go to your GP really soon and get everything you need for free. Everything you need to know is here http://london.usemba...xamination.html I hope this helps! Good luck!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-14 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	I am currently in the waiting room at the London medical waiting to be called. So excited to get another step of the process done! CONGRATULATIONS AmiamiO!!! And to all the other approvals	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-10 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Ha! That was my folder choice, too.  We are growing more impatient every day because it's been almost three months since we last saw each other and the next time will be for the interview... Another birthday away from each other...  Anyway, we are hoping the interview will be scheduled within a few weeks. Oh, please, let it be!   Good luck to you! we are in the same boat - I seem more impatient now that I know the time is near! Hope you hear soon	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-05 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	I have my medical on may 10th, interview probably won't be for another month...	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-05-04 06:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Congratulations everyone!!!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-25 03:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Sept 6 filer here... we just got our NOA2 today. I did contact my senator (Feinstein), but only got a form letter back from her saying her office could not help us because they only expedite for "emergency purposes" (which, by the way, I had not even asked for expedition, just for her to make a call and get some fairness down at CSC). So, no thanks to my legislator... but big thanks to all of those Sept filers et al who were able to spur their legislators to call CSC and light a fire under their butts. Cheers, -josh Congrats!!! I hope this means that the floodgates at CSC are opening and all remaining September filers will hear very soon	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-19 03:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Our time has come! A very very happy day for me and my fiance! After having involved a Congressman, an RFE after 6 months and 1 day, we received our NOA2 today exactly 2 weeks after RFE! I thank God for the approval. I feel so relieved! Waahoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-15 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	The service request worked! On April 10, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). FINALLY!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! I was just dropping off to sleep and David called I'm SO surprised at no RFE I could SCREAM but I won't because its 1am	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-10 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Hand in there.. because by no means are you the last of the September filers... All us CSC'ers are trying to patiently wait.. I said the last of the VSCers - seeing the approvals at 80% makes me worry somethjng is wrong or missing!	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-09 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	So we got a reply just now from our service request. It says "Your case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60 days of the date of this letter." My feeling is that this is a generic reply they send to everyone meaning 'leave us alone, we're working on it, we'll get to it when we get to it", whereas David is more optimistic and thinks this means that they are now literally processing our case as we speak. Can anyone confirm either? We will hit 200 days of waiting on Friday I'm getting very gloomy and grumpy about being the last of September VSCs to hear	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-09 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	Worst case senario - could you get back to London for your medical/interview and the fly to the states from there once you have your visa in hand?	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-06 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	So we spoke to USCIS yesterday and they have sent in a service request for us to Vermont...and said they would be in contact within 15 days. How long does it usually take for them to get back to someone on that? Another 15 days will take up about up to 7 months	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-05 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2012 filers	I'm the beneficiary as well and I didn't know how to do it either until I decided I wanted to do that, because simply waiting became unbearable. All you need to do it type "Who is my Congressman?" in Google and you will find a government search engine. You type your fiance's (US Citizen) zip code and it finds the Representative for you. You go to their website (online office) and just send them an e-mail. As easy as that If you're not sure what to write (except that you're frustrated, because you haven't heard anything from the USCIS for over 6 months), you can use a sample letter that you'll find by browsing this forum. From what I've seen on this forum and based on our own example, contacting a Congressman always helps. Good luck! :-) Fantastic advice, Thankyou so much! I'll put somethjng together in the next few days	cornwallloz	Female	United Kingdom	2013-04-03 15:43:00