Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May filers	QUOTE (william_wallace @ Jun 23 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Alexandra_v @ Jun 23 2008, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Good morning!! Where is everybody ??? It’s time to get up! It's afternoon where I am Alex lol. Very quiet here, just checked the USCIS website, still no touches yet. ####### I was hoping to see things moving. Oh well, have to be more patient. I too am obsessed with looking for touches. Praying today will be the day. I know approval is unlikely but a 'touch' I think would reassure me. Still CSC doesn't open for 3 hours and 47 mins Edited by DairyFarmer, 23 June 2008 - 07:48 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-06-23 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May filers	QUOTE (Melzy99 @ Jun 17 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jenni and Bo @ Jun 18 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey all Ana: Thanks...I know it's still a faster process than some have to go through, and I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that things will speed up a bit. I am getting ready for my trip - 32 days I'm trying to stash some money away so I can buy some things for the apartment when I'm down there Work has gotten a bit busier and I have friends coming home for visits soon, so hopefully the next month will pass quickly. Bo is going to Minnisoda next week for a week of training for his promotion position, so a little less contact for a couple days, but the training will pass his time quickly as well How is your business trip going Ana? Shiri: Where are you from? I wish I was able to be processed through Vancouver, but I'm on the East Coast, so Montreal it is...from what I've read on the forums here though, the people in Montreal are really great, so I don't think I'll be nervous at all going into my interview So I was thinking, we should do a random question every so often, to pass the time..so my question to you all is: What things will you miss about your home country after getting to the US? My list is as follows: Tim Horton's Coffee Canadian Beer Poutine! Canadian Music & Maritime music - ie: drinking music fresh atlantic salmon being close to water (i'm gonna be in the middle of NC - 3 hr drive to the coast and right now I live on a river , grew up next to the Atlantic) I'm sure there are a bunch more things, but those are the things that pop out. <3 Jen HI Jen, I love your idea!! What things will you miss about Australia after getting to the US? My list is as follows: Vegemite (i will be taking with me though) Farmers union Ice coffee Our fantastic wines and wine regions Chicken Parmy Coopers Pale Ale Heading to the pub for drinks A summer BBQ with family and friends! :-) Melzy - my Melannie misses cooking stuff. She's obsessed with the fact she can't finda copha????? and chocolate ripple biscuits.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-06-18 03:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wedding Ring!	Ditto	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-11 07:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	My heart can beat normal again	AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-18 12:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	Oh and I am Melannie - Value Management Consultant - Hired out to Finance Compnaies to create and implement client focus's retention programs. USC is John and he is a Dairy Farmer	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-29 19:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	QUOTE (william_wallace @ Dec 29 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am Ivan Itchianus. I am a part time, amateur gynecologist. Gordon, new name? new job since you got to the US???	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-29 19:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	monday morning thread	Monday 28 Jan 2009 ??????	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-26 10:02:00
Middle East and North Africa	Sugaring?	My big tip is talc powder. I use the 'hot' wax on my underarms. I cleanse the area first, thoroughly dry and then lightly talc. This means the wax will stick to the hair and not your skin. Apply wax, wait a minute or so and then peel off. Hair comes out skin stays on. Edited by DairyFarmer, 15 March 2009 - 01:30 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-03-15 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS PROCESSING TIMES	QUOTE (Meliss3108 @ Aug 29 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll be the odd duck out... I firmly believe that everyone on this site has a right to vent their frustration... I want dearly, more than words can say, to be with my husband. My missing him is no better or no worse than anyone else missing theri loved one. Don't tell me that I don't have the right to be frustrated/sad/angry. I don't dare discount your frustration, so please, respect mine. Dates moving backwards affect all of us. I wasn't. A question was asked and I felt like answering it. Don't get mad when this was a) not directed at you and b ) I am also allowed to express feelings and opinions. Edited by DairyFarmer, 29 August 2008 - 11:21 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-08-29 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS PROCESSING TIMES	QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Aug 29 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Aug 30 2008, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> your timeline says that you were approved almost 2 months ago... yes, it will be 2 months on September 7, 2008. Haven't received anything from NVC.. I don't even know if CSC submitted it to their claimed dates of within 2-4 weeks! i don't think theres much worse than this? How about still to be waiting for an NOA2 with the timeline going backwards??	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-08-29 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS PROCESSING TIMES	QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Aug 29 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> your timeline says that you were approved almost 2 months ago... I saw that too, on another post they were worried about there NOA2 getting to the NVC I think.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-08-29 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS PROCESSING TIMES	Remember everyone, these dates are listing the earliest incomplete application. This / these applications may be outstanding due to any number of reasons including RFE's.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-08-29 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Medical exam question and police cert?	I realise you are CR-1/IR-1 and in Sydney so there may be some difference but as far as K1 is concerned and in Melbourne Once you see the doctor they will give you a referral to have the x-ray completed. The police certificate is required at the interview take both the original and a copy hand both over and they will give back the originals once examined. Edited by DairyFarmer, 22 February 2009 - 05:33 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-22 05:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	INQUIRY URGENT PLEASE	Can't answer the rest, but for the letter from you dad he can design his own letterhead.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-01 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Going to see my fiancé	I know this post has been dead for some time. But have you thought of going through the Dublin POE?	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-06-16 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Overwhelmed with the task, considering hiring a lawyer?	We hired a lawyer for piece of mind. One of us being more overwhelmed by the process and the paperwork etc than the other. Having said that we only discovered visa journey after the process had begun and we 'might' have in hindsight gone it alone. There is amazing help in the guides. And the more time you spend on here the more you find others asking the same 'stupid' questions you would.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-06-23 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about filling in the I-129F	QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Jun 23 2008, 04:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Question 18 is asking for me to describe the circumstances under which we met. How extensive does this answer need to be? Is something along the lines of "May 5th, 2008, I traveled to Australia by plane and spent approximately 6 weeks at my fiances home until my departure back to the US on June 15th, 2008." sufficient or what more should I be saying? Thank you! Check this link out http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide 4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it. Which is different from 6. Proof of having met in past two years. (click here for examples)	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-06-23 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	accelerated processing	QUOTE (skegma @ Jul 4 2008, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> while browsing USCIS site trying to learn as much as possible about k-1 visa i came across this information that i didn't know and i didn't see it here in vj before, they say that there is an accelerated processing for I-129, any one of you can tell me more about this, here is the link, take a look accelerated processing Note in that link the refererence is to the I-129 not the I-129F. The difference being basically employment vs immigration. Edited by DairyFarmer, 04 July 2008 - 05:10 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-04 05:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa Travel Question	QUOTE (TiRaMeELDeMBou @ Jul 8 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey all, im still waiting around for my NOA2 but i have a question, as i understand when my fiance receives her K-1 Visa it will be valid for a couple of months between 4-6. i want her to come to new york, get married with me that week in city hall, then about 3 weeks later return home to Mexico. i will then wait 2 months and go to Mexico and get married with her only by church (traditional ceremony) can she then get on a plane and return with me home?? (Assuming she flys back while the visa is still valid on her passport) i guess i could file the AOS before she goes back to Mexico so while were waiting around its processing. but i want to know if she can use the K-1 Visa to leave and enter the country or is it like a 1-time deal thing ? Sorry No. She needs to enter, marry, then file including for AP which will then allow her to travel.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-08 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Denied !!		DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-08-06 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hiring an immigration attorney	QUOTE (Steve @ Jul 15 2008, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you're more comfortable going through this process with the help of an attorney you should do so (my fiance felt the same way and we did hire a lawyer). I know we could've done it without their help. All they do is fill out the forms for you and put all the supporting docs (that you have to compile anyway and provide the lawyer with) in order. We chose a law firm by its reputation and proximity since my fiance found it easier to just run by their offices to drop off docs instead of mailing them. We are in the Atlanta area as well. PM me if you need more information. Looking back at it, I wish we would've spent the money on something other than attorney fees. I have had the same experience as above except that the lawyer we chose has offices in New York and California and we are from Michigan so proximity was not a deciding factor. I researched the web for law firms. Them researched positive and negative experiences people had. The one we eventually chose had been through the process himself so to me I felt he might have empathy. I emailed the attorney then John did. Then John had several conversations / consultations with him before we started. (at no cost) I felt comfortable we could complete it ourselves but for peace of mind we choose a lawyer to assist. As it turns out the initial work was good. We have had struggles with regular communication with them but now like for everyone the process is a waiting game. Its all in the USCIS' hands. Having said all that if we had discovered VJ before we began the process we may not have gone that route. Edited by DairyFarmer, 15 July 2008 - 10:00 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-15 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What do I do now	I'm so sorry to hear this. Maybe you need some time, before you decide for sure it all is ended? Edited by DairyFarmer, 18 December 2008 - 05:17 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-18 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lawyer Recomendation?	We hired a lawyer, it gave peace of mind to my Fiance but to be honest it has added time to our process. If we had found VJ first I think he would have been far happier about us completing the paperwork ourselves.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-23 04:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How we met letter	QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Dec 24 2008, 01:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Dec 23 2008, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> #18 only needs a brief statement. Like "Met on an online chat board M/Y, started emails and chats M/Y, met in person M/Y, engaged M/Y, ..." Agree with YuAndDan. They don't have time to read a novel. Short and to the point is what we put. Ditto the above	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-12-24 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview	Whilst in other parts of the world Petitioners are required to attend the interview, in the UK this is not a requirement.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-10 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	silly question?	CSC = California Service Centre VSC = Vermont Service Centre Therefore check out the VSC related timelines.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-11 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	hwo did you guys put together your k1 packets	For the application phase stapled each individual set of forms and then bulldog clipped all the rest together. For the interview two folders one with originals and copies of all forms and docs (I-134 etc) and the second documenting the relationship. Edited by DairyFarmer, 17 February 2009 - 06:10 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-17 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bring with me copy of K1 documents to travel to US	Everyone advised me not to mention the K1 as it bears no relevance at this stage. In fact anecdotal evidence from others on the forum who have asked at POE have said the officers can not even see the K1 listed. I did say I was going to visit my fiancé, just didn't mention the K1.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-24 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bring with me copy of K1 documents to travel to US	I travelled on VWP at Christmas with my K1 pending. Along with a copy of my itinerary showing my return flight, I took a copy of my lease and a letter from my employer. I didn't mention the K1 as the question was not asked and was not relevant to my entry. (I felt) The officer processing my entry was a bit unsure of my entry, so I volunteered the employer letter and the lease, he asked to see the letter. All else went smooth. My letter from my employer included the date I was expected back at work and his full contact details if required for validation.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-24 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	age difference	Apparently he bought a shirt as well!!!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-24 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	age difference	I guess it depends on what you consider WAY older. There is a difference between John and I of 9 years, we are possibly luckier being I am Australian, living in the UK, my 'culture' doesn't think too much of the age difference. The most I have experienced is from John himself who constantly calls me his 'Cougar'	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-02-24 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How an Individual with a K-1 Status Can Be Assigned a Social Security Number (SSN)	QUOTE (payxibka @ Jan 26 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 26 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> K1's can still work for the first 90 days according to email I just received from SSA Except the SSA is not the agency that has the authority to make that determination. That authority resides with the USCIS. If you read my entire post, (whist I realize it was biblical in size) you would have noted the SSA cites the USCIS.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-26 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jul 22 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jul 22 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 23 2008, 03:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well we leaped up to 228! Not bad at all! And John, I would not turn down an early approval, but I would be pleased if all of us were approved around the same time! The great thing about it, is we all should be going through the rest of the steps relatively at the same time...quite a comfort to know we're not truly alone in the process! I'm still hoping Hannah and Sarah can get their interviews at the same time me too it would be nice to have someone to calm me down before the spanish inquisition If you ladies end up on the same day, watch out for Melannie, she'll try to take you shoe shopping. She can't walk by a shoe store, and once she goes in, she takes a LONG time. leaves me- John Gosh John exaggerates, I may look at every shoe store but the time I take would be less than 5mins per store unless I find something I like. And considering my love of shoes I do not have that many pairs. Also John forgets to mention I am in fact royalty in the house of Bargain shopping. I rest my case.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-23 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jul 22 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 23 2008, 03:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well we leaped up to 228! Not bad at all! And John, I would not turn down an early approval, but I would be pleased if all of us were approved around the same time! The great thing about it, is we all should be going through the rest of the steps relatively at the same time...quite a comfort to know we're not truly alone in the process! I'm still hoping Hannah and Sarah can get their interviews at the same time me too it would be nice to have someone to calm me down before the spanish inquisition If you ladies end up on the same day, watch out for Melannie, she'll try to take you shoe shopping. She can't walk by a shoe store, and once she goes in, she takes a LONG time. leaves me- John	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-22 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 22 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah there's a lot of crazy stuff on Igor's. I think a few people fill in wrong dates (i did by mistake...I put the 27th but really it was the 28th..i know a whole day! hehe). And Melanie...John's not that far, what would it take? a couple beers for that password? at least we're seeing steady progress forward...that has to count for something. I think the USCIS should hire some of us obessers to help with their system Hey Jason, if I truly had a password to break 200, I'd give it to you real quick. (200 for you would be 160-ish for me!!!! ) I think we'll make it next week at latest, approvals are coming in nicely tonight!!! The crazy part is that the screwy way CSC seems to work, you might see approval before us. So we wait....not always patiently. Good luck to everybody, and hopefully May approvals will be soon. John	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-22 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 17 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Hannah and John+Melannie! you guys are gonna break into the 100's soon! We did hit 199, but then someone added to the list ahead of us. QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jul 17 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> looks like melanie and john will get their wish about breaking the 200 mark or very near as we are due huge jump. just looked at the uscis website for the current processing times and dates and it has gone from 18th dec to 17th of jan. igors has yet to update this though but it should soon so a huge jump is due. though i'm sure its not so great for those that are pushed to outside processing times. John and I are both keeping tabs. Although I do think he is developing more than just a little obsession. QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 21 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's hope this week keeps progressing... I want to break 200 now! seems all the cool kids are doing it You need to know the secret password	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-22 04:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jul 20 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congradulations melanie and john you hit 200 on igos and before the end of the week too see somethings you hope for do happen. hope everyone is cool Its great when a plan comes together! I'm hoping for another great week, but don't have a goal just yet, will wait to see how Monday goes. I would love to sprint to the finish now. Its easy to stay positive when things are progressing a bit faster!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-20 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	I love the 15th of the month the VCS and the CSC get cracking and when the update comes through those out of servicing standards jump off the list. So first I'm happy and then I get the guilts about being higher up when others are now on "Still waiting for NOA2 from CSC K-1 I-129F up to 3 months beyond the CSC processing time" I really don't want to end up on that list. Melannie Edited by DairyFarmer, 18 July 2008 - 03:30 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-18 03:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jul 17 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Hannah and John+Melannie! you guys are gonna break into the 100's soon! Good to see us going up on the list! 249 for us! I was hoping and praying to break 200 this week, 215 is close enough that I am thrilled. Lets all hope for a few good weeks at CSC, and NOA2 soon! John	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-17 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (cca @ Jul 17 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh i was talking about the k1 visa, not AOS. I hope this is right otherwise i gotta go back to the drawing board for my expenditure list and move a few things round Where bouts u from hannah and vito? Im from Bristol Im going to my hen night on saturday. The wedding isnt planned till jan (we might not be able to even do it then) but i thought it would be best to do it in the summer so all my friends can make it. I cant wait...its gunna be messy haha. Will have a drink or for this stress Ps u think its worth flying via JFK for EAD? Do u def get it on arrival? From every thread I've read here and on other forums the consensus appears to be definately at JFK only. For me it will be worth it should only add about USD$200 to my overall flight costs. And even at min wage it would be worth it. What I said above is what it will have cost John and I total for K1. Remember I added in the flight costs, insurances and phone calls etc. Not just app fees, the medical etc.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2008-07-17 09:36:00