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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Kiria and Derek and Callie - 300 days sounds reasonable, but for my service center + consulate, it wouldn't work out for me unless things REALLY speed up. I hope both of you have everything work out in time.

Shawn - congratulations!!! I admit I'm extremely jealous, but I'm also very happy for you guys :)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-22 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Take some pictures on Emory's campus...gorgeous landscaping and beautiful marble buildings everywhere. check out Stone Mountain too!
I went to Emory my freshman year...love love love Atlanta (but hate the tuition cost lol)!


Oh thanks for the suggestion, we'll be getting engagement shots done as well so maybe Emory would be a good location for that! I looove Stone Mountain.

Kristen that would be the BEST!

Derek and Callie - I know, the one thing that was sort of reassuring to me about my date is the fact that other people also have weddings planned for around that date (or even the same date!) so it can't be that ridiculous to be having our wedding the day it is... I am SUCH a worrier though, so I know I'd be driving myself crazy the whole time, and I have the WORST luck, so you'd probably all get approved and I'd still have to wait! haha


We're going to be talking to our vendors and seeing what the latest is that we can push our date back, so we can wait and see how things are going by then.
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-22 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

April or May 2012??? Why so late?? is that your estimate of how long it will take you?

We have a pretty solid plan for 1/14/12 so I hope this won't make us miss our wedding too! yikes! Ohh well... nothing we can do now but wait and hope!

Although I don't think the London Embassy is as slow as Montreal, but still..... VSC needs to start padding their stats and move to December like CSC has started moving to Jan/Feb. hehe... It's only fair (to those of us in December!)


No, I'm hopeful that we will be approved much sooner than that, but I'm just so stressed out about how this date choice turned out (which we thought would be enough time) that I don't want to take ANY chances. Also, Atlanta is GORGEOUS at that time of year.

I'm sure we'll all be approved in time for your wedding, no worries!


Kristen - if I'm in Atlanta for 11-11-11 then we will do our 'legal' wedding then, yeah. I don't know which we'll count as our anniversary/wedding date though.

and good call on the wording change Dizzy!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-22 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Still no touches for me!

Blake and I are very seriously considering moving our wedding date, since we are at VSC and my local embassy is also known for being pretty slow (montreal). Of course there's a chance everything could be fine, but I don't want to take chances with the wedding. I suppose I should have listened to everyone saying not to plan anything until you have that visa in your hand, but its too late now! We'll probably move it to April or May 2012, which should be enough time. Blah, I like our current date :( Oh well, thats life and immigration.

Got back from Atlanta at 2am last night. It was super sad leaving, but also encouraging since its the last time I will be leaving Atlanta without Blake at my side! :)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-22 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
ohh lamb, I definitely want to try that recipe Mari and Kadir!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-19 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

OMG- are you p_mornings??????


YEP! :D Fancy meeting you here! (or there? haha)

Lee, those are GREAT ideas - I may have to point Blake to this thread for some inspiration :P I'm the one moving, and right at that time will be our wedding, so we'll be getting lots of 'our' things rather than his and mine, which I think will help a lot.
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-18 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Hang in there! I am pretty much in the same boat as you...even similar wait time from NOA1, haha. Anyway, leaving is never easy and it never gets any easier. But it really does help remind me that there is an end to this process and I am close to being with my fiance for good. Let's stay strong and get through this together! :yes:


thanks. I'm trying to be positive and keep the end in mind, but as a Vermont filer with a set wedding date in early November, the 'end' seems to keep getting farther and farther away, not closer! At this rate I am worried about having to take my chances visiting for the wedding, but not getting legally married, and then coming back to Canada to wait some more for my interview. I'm trying to put this all out of my head for my last few days here, but its been a struggle.

sorry for the downer posts everybody! :C
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-18 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Swissmiss that sounds just like my kind of thing, yum!! I am trying to think of some "Canadian" recipes but we don't have much that is all our own other than poutine, which is hardly a recipe. I will definitely find something though, and I think I'll include a recipe or two that I make for Blake that he always really likes, because they remind me of our time together.

I am leaving Atlanta on monday to go back to Canada and I have to admit I'm a wreck. I really don't want to leave, especially knowing that I won't be coming back until probably October! On the plus side, this will be the last time I leave like this - next time I'm here it will be for good.


Also, I found the thread about tweeting, which I have been doing!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-18 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Hey there Sister :luv:

Seems like you've been pretty good from your posts. Did you see the thread with VSC filer's pushing for a move via Tweet? If not, please ask Dizzy!!! If you don't know how to Tweet TWITTER (Tweeker? lol what is the name!?), she can point you to her post that teaches you how (I had no clue).

Hope you have a very peaceful day today!
Mari


No, I hadn't heard about that! I tweet frequently already so I'd love to know the details! DIZZYYYYY fill a girl in!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-17 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Really need to keep my stress and negativity in check. I am doing all that I can, the rest is out of my hands. Everything will work out, one way or another.

now hurry up VSC!!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-17 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
I love that idea Mari! I'll have to go through my recipes to see which to contribute!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-15 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Cici and Jay, omg congratulations!!!! Even though I am stuck at VSC it is still very uplifting to see a Decemberite approved! This is great news and now you will be a big help to us since you will be going through the next step now and can let us know how it goes.

I'm praying for all the rest of us that we ALL get our approvals sooner rather than later so that we can move on in this process as well.

Nikolacolada I know what you mean, sometimes I have to take a day or two (or 5!) away from the forum because I have such a hard time keeping my stress under control. When I saw the news that VSC is running slow, I couldn't face the forum or thoughts about this whole thing at all or else I'd have lost it, but then I remember all the great people we have here who are in the same situation and who are so supportive and fun and I just have to come back!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-13 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
I'm thinking of all you Decemberites with fiancees in Japan, or those of you living in areas with flood warnings.

This whole 6 months for VSC petitioners thing is majorly stressing me out. It takes a long time to get your interview in Montreal (where I will be going for mine, thank goodness its so close to me) so I am very worried about being approved in time for our 11/11/11 wedding :( We have chosen our photographer, dj, and caterer (with contracts and deposits) now, which is very exciting if it weren't for my time worries. TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE though.

So glad we all have each other, personally I think we're the best month of filers :P
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-12 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Everyday I pray over all of us on VJ (mostly for our sanity lol lol).


oh goodness that is exactly what I need Mari, keep it up!! hahah
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-06 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
happy belated birthday Loxxy!

I'm here in Atlanta with Blake doing wedding stuff and general happiness. We have already booked (and put a deposit down) on our dj, we just got our quote from the caterer (OUCH! I know thats what takes up most of your budget and I know we got a reeeeally good deal for this area and the food we're getting but it still stings to see that big number!) and will be booking them ASAP (also with a deposit). Tonight and monday we're meeting with prospective photographers.

Its all very exciting, but it also makes me that much more anxious waiting for my NOA2 since I need to get all this immigration craziness done in time! We're going to work on our next package while I'm here, so we can both get a copy of everything (mail is so slow, and priority mail is so expensive!)

PHEW!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-03-05 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Wendie, I have totally ignored that advice so far, haha. I'm going to Atlanta tonight (!!!!) for three weeks (!!!!) to do some wedding planning - we'll be putting deposits down on our dj, caterer, and photographer! oops. I know its risky, but we're really hoping for the best and relying on our own advance organization and the fact we gave ourselves some time past the estimated date.. It stresses me out and makes me nervous, but such is life!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-26 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Got my long form birth certificate in the mail this week, one more piece of the puzzle to add to my collection. I'm heading off to Atlanta this saturday to spend 3 whole weeks with my fiance in Atlanta, working on wedding planning and immigration forms. phew!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-23 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Next week I'm headed to Cali to see my family, my bridesmaids and venues! I'm so excited but also worried about the costs of a large wedding in California. :wacko: Hope I come back with my dress ordered, bridesmaid dresses selected, and a reception venue in my budget! I'll keep you gals informed!


Good luck! In two weeks I'm heading to Atlanta for 3 weeks to see Blake and hopefully we'll get settled on our caterer, photographer, and hotel recommendations for the guests (and anything else I can manage! haha)



Whats everyone up to for Valentines day?
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-12 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

If your wedding isn't till November then I don't see why you wouldn't have your visa approved by then.


That's what I keep telling myself (since I am doing all the same things as you in regard to trying to be as prepared in advance as possible to speed things up) but I am terrible for worrying.

I was really freaking out the last few days about making the wedding date on time, but seeing other people here with concrete plans for around the same time as me is reassuring. I sent away for my long form birth certificate today, so it was also satisfying to be doing something.

Bec_Dipu: You're totally right - planning a wedding on top of immigration stress and moving (I'm even the one moving!) and everything is really overwhelming. I really wanted to have my wedding on the day I legally get married though, even though I know it doesn't really matter, and I've always really dreamed of a 'big' wedding (it'll be under 70 guests) so we're trying to make it all work. I feel like I'm in the minority though, a lot of people I know/speak to seem to be doing a courthouse marriage/very small wedding rather than the whole big thing.


EVERYONE: We're well on our way to being halfway there! (or at least those of us with early December NOA1 dates, and the rest of you are not far behind!) Chin up, everybody!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-11 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

We were orignally planning for a mid august wedding but yeah.... plans have changed due to processing rates
So at the moment we are planning for a mid-september to late october wedding.

Think I still have a chance to get to USA by end of August to start college?
NOA was 30th of Dec 2011...


I don't know, I think it might be kinda close. (but I'm hoping for the both of us for our fall weddings)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-10 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
We have actual solid wedding plans right now for 11-11-11. I'm praying I will be approved in time, because we don't really have a backup. :(
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-10 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Do any of you have any plans to visit your fiance before NOA2? I have a few days to spend with mine in March. Anyone else? :)


I'll be visiting my Blake for the first three weeks of March, we have TONS of wedding things to get done! I think I must be insane to be trying to do both immigration and wedding planning at the same time :P
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-02-03 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Hey Christine - the "Last Updated" date is your "touch" date :) Check www.uscis.gov for your case status. Also - which Service Center was your petition routed to? Make sure you update your timeline!


I don't see any 'Last Updated' date at all - I guess this means I have not been touched yet?

I will do that, we were routed to Vermont!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-30 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Where on the case status page do you see when you were last "touched"?

I love having this group to talk to and relate to even more so than the other people on this board. I'm especially happy to see other 11-11-11 wedding dates, since it reassures me that I'm not totally crazy for planning a wedding before I have my visa in hand. Thanks for the encouragement everyone :)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-29 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Anyone have wedding dates set? We do!


We do! 11-11-11! Fingers crossed. When's yours?

Hope your all ready for the waiting game. The time will pass quickly enough just hang on there


Oh, the waiting game sucks - lest play Hungry Hungry Hippos!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-25 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Nevermind, I just found an answer early on in the post - ours has been sent to Vermont
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-24 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers

Christine, it said something about it on the page where we check our case status, read it carefully because sometimes you can miss on things there. We instantly checked on the processing time for Vermont and it said 5 months at least :( Try and see if you can find something there ...


I just went to the uscis site and checked my case status (through the option to do that on the homepage) and it doesn't say anything about it being sent elsewhere. Does this mean it stayed at the texas service center for processing? It says it estimates 5 months for texas, but thats about what I was 'time budgeting' for (we have already set our wedding date).
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-24 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember Filers
Hi dizzylox, I'd love to be added to the group timeline chart!

checking on our case status on the uscis website is freaking me out - it lists average processing time of I129-f as 12.9 months! D: We have our wedding booked for 11-11-11, so this is a HUGE problem! It lists the time for Texas (where we sent) as 5 months though.. The stress is killing me you guys!

bubbi, where did you see where yours has been routed to?

mattb05, we got our NOA1 on dec.02 and we can check the status of it online
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-01-24 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
I got my visa! POE will be next Thursday morning :) and we'll be getting married at the courthouse in the first week or two of October.
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-09-08 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
STILL waiting to hear anything about where my passport/visa currently is. My appointment was the 31st, and I know it was a long weekend, but still! I should know SOMETHING by now, especially since other girls that were there with me (for CR1/IR1 visas) have theirs in hand already :( I know I have time but I'm very stressed about this!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-09-06 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
Jeez, sure is quiet around here! Has everyone moved on to the AOS thread already??
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-09-05 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
DHL - I signed up online a long time ago. My interview was two days ago and there's still no information about the status of my visa, even though other people at the interview with me both have their passport already! Was I supposed to do something at the interview or talk to someone about it? I'm just worried that I've done something wrong :S
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-09-02 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

K1 approved :) I'm so happy the interview was really easy !!


Congratulations!!!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-09-01 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
My interview today went really well and I met some other VJ users and made friends with a couple lovely girls - it was great to be there supporting each other, one of them cried when I got my approval! haha. So all in all it went wonderfully and now I am APPROVED!!!!!!

POE will be September 15th!

I couldn't have done it without you all, thank you so so so so much for helping me get here.
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-31 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

K1 APPROVED!! Leave as soon as visa is in my hand :)



Congratulations Derek and Callie!!!!!!!!


I am at the hotel now to stay the night so we can be first in line tomorrow morning at the consulate. There is construction EVERYWHERE here in Montreal so its been a nightmare getting around, but hopefully just past 6am it won't be as busy :P Wish me luck everybody! :)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-30 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

Congratulations!!! I will be soon following, I just got an email saying my passport has been picked up from the consular and will be ready for me in the next few days. My Sept.11, 2011 wedding is a go!!!!!!!


That's great news about your wedding! :)

Blake moved into our new house last night and excitedly sent me some pictures of it with his small amount of furniture in it. It was so cute to see how super excited he is to be there and to have me coming soon. The house looks great and I can't wait to be there!! Interview is so soon, the consulate reviews flowing in the last few days have been really helpful and reassuring.

Wishing the best for everyone and that you and your loved ones are safe in this crazy weather!
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-28 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
congratulations everyone on the good news!!

Also Aleke86 I'm sorry, I don't know what to tell you about the taxes situation. Due to the amount he made (less than he needs to, for this), you guys need to show that he has assets that make up for the amount that he is short by. I know I found this stuff on VJ, through links in the guide section, but I don't have it bookmarked so I don't have the exact links. Good luck with everything.

Edited by Christine + Blake, 26 August 2011 - 02:47 PM.

Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-26 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

I brought a copy of all my documents, they did not ask for a copy of the DS230. Read my review that I am posting tonight, and if you have more questions message me.
Lise


I got a notification about the review so I read that before coming here. I feel much better now, thank you so much for the help! (and good review!)
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-24 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

check this: http://travel.state....forms_4230.html

''Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, except for applicants applying for K visas. K visa applicants must use Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application.''


The Montreal Consulate information in the Canada portal of VJ says:

"Because Montreal requests the full DS-160 five page printout, MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE FORM IN INTERNET EXPLORER. Firefox does not currently print your form correctly at the end (it only prints three of the five pages); IE is known to print it correctly. (If other browsers are known to print it successfully, please update this. I have only tested those two.)

NOTE (as of April 8, 2009): Even though the new on-line DS-160 replaces the DS-156 form, the interview date letter (packet 4) stated to complete and bring 2 copies of the DS-156. At the interview, the agent confirmed this was still required and will collect it from you, even though the packet 3 checklist does not state it as a requirement. The embassy will hopefully correct this conflicting information soon. So be prepared to complete and bring 2 copies of the DS-156 form, just in case."

(bolding is mine)
I did the form and mailed in my stuff for packet three, so I assumed it was fine, but then I read this and mine is neither 3 pages nor 5! I can't ask the consulate because they only reply to emails and last time I tried that it took a month to get a reply. I'll try asking in the Canada portal
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-24 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
Oh and also, pending my approval, we've decided to forgo some of the stuff that was keeping me waiting and are now planning for a POE of September 15th! ahh! PACKING MADNESS
Christine + BlakeFemaleCanada2011-08-24 12:12:00