ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersTouched by CSC
Hi,
What does it mean to be "touched"? I received my NOA1 on Dec. 6, 2005, and I see that they are now processing all applications through 12/31/05. But, the only update I have received occured several months ago when I corrected a typo in my address. Please explain how you know your case has been "touched"?

Matt and Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-02-24 11:19:00
USCIS Service CentersTouched?
Please describe what it means to be "touched". I have seen it next to many of your dates on your timelines!
I have not received an update regarding my case since Dec. 29. I received my NOA1 on Dec. 6. Does "touched" mean that they said something new when you type the case no. in the case status online webpage?

Matt & Kristine :help:
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-02-24 22:07:00
USCIS Service CentersTouched Once, Touched Twice... APPROVED!!!
Congratulations!!! I have the same Receipt no. Date (NOA1), maybe my approval is coming soon. But, alas, I have not been touched since 12/29/05 :crying:

Matt & Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-03 11:21:00
USCIS Service CentersWE GOT IT!!!
:D Hi everyone,
WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!! JUST GOT THE EMAIL THIS MORNING AS I WAS TALKING TO MY HONEYBABY ON THE PHONE - SHE IS STILL WAITING PATIEINTLY IN THE PHILIPPINES. HERE'S WHAT IT SAYS:

Receipt Number: WACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On March 10, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 14 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please call the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283.

Just goes to show, if you keep hoping and praying, dreams do come true!! Good luck everybody!!

Matt&Kristine

12-6-05 NOA1 date from CSC
12-29-05 updated to correct address
3-10-06 NOA2!!! without even being "touched"
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-11 17:43:00
Asia: East and PacificSpeedy interview?
HI,
Thanks for the help John and Marlene. Unfortunately, none of that news is good news for me. Anyway, my approval says it is only good until 7/9/06. Do I have to apply for an extension since it takes so long for the interview to be set up?

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-17 11:33:00
Asia: East and PacificSpeedy interview?
HI,
Just received my NOA2 on 3/10/06, yahoo! :P But, now I am wondering how long it will take before the interview date is set. Is there anything I can do to move this process along? How long after NOA2 does interview date usually come? I am a teacher and off for the summer, so it would be very convenient if interviewd occurred in June. Will my fiance still receive a "packet 3" or do they just send "packet 4" with interview and medical exam date these days? Any tips on what she should do over there to prepare for interview? Can we get VISA from office in Manila instead of waiting for delivery? So many questions. Please help if you can!

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-17 11:21:00
Asia: East and PacificManila questions, Interview scheduled!
HI,
Kristine, my fiance from Philippines, has received her interview appointment date! It's August 10, 2006 at 6:30 am. I received this information by calling NVC at (202) 663-1225, so all of you who want a quicker update of interview dates, call that number. They are very helpful! Since I cannot be with her during interview, I am calling on all those who have interview dates around that same date to reply to this topic to possibly help her get through this with some friendly visajourney support. Also, I have a question for those who have been through the interview already, can she choose to pick up the visa instead of having it delivered? Anyway, thanks fellow visajourney members for all your support and encouragement!

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-05-25 13:05:00
Asia: East and PacificAPPROVED!!!
HI,
Just wanted to let all of you know Kristine and I were approved for a K-1 Visa on August 10 and she received her VISA via DELBROS on August 23, 2006. I will be fetching her in Detroit on Sept. 1!! So
excited to begin our lives together. Good luck to all of you!

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-08-25 13:33:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)always busy!
HI,
Everytime I call the NVC, I press the button to get an operator and they are always busy and say to call back later. I have tried calling at all different times of day and it is always busy :angry: I just want to check to see if they received my case yet since i did receive my NOA2 in snail mail. Will they send me an email? or snail mail? Is there a good time to call when I will get a live person on the line?

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-20 21:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCFO seminar and delivery
HI,
My fiance and I are making final preparations for interview. A couple of questions: 1) I am confused about this CFO seminar, is the counseling sessions and the issuing of the certificate and stamp all take place in the same building (in manila called "PRISM" building) or does she have to go to two different places? 2) When she goes to DELBROS counter, can she give them address of hotel she is staying at in manila for delivery of her VISA, instead of her home address? This way, she can leave to America directly from Manila, and it will be much faster than if she has to return to San Carlos City. Thanks for all of your help.

Matt&Kristine
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-07-06 08:38:00
PhilippinesCheap place to stay during medical and interview in Manila
I had my fiance stay at Townhouse. It's more like a hostel than a hotel, but very reasonably priced! For a room with a shower (cold, though) it's about $13. The phone no. is 02 854 5399.
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2009-05-26 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInteriew date
HI,
Why did you call Dept. of State? Shouldn't you have called US Embassy in Manila? The reason I am asking is I have just received my NOA2 on 3/10/06 via email, and I want to know what to do next. Is there anyway to speed up when interview is given? Can anyone reading this help me? I am a school teacher and off for the summer and it would be really nice if our interview takes place in June or July so I can go through process with my fiance.

Thanks,
Matt&Kristine



11/29/05 mailed K-1 petition to TSC
12/6/05 NOA1 date transferred to CSC
12/29/05 "Touched" for minor address correction
3/10/06 NOA2 received via email!!!
Awaiting Interview date....
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-16 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2.. Is ur fiance from the PHILS? help!
HI,
My fiance is also from the Philippines and our NOA1 date is 12-6-05. We have not been touched since 12/29/05 for address correction. So, you are not alone! Good luck to both of us!

Matt
Matt&KristineNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-11 00:10:00