Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Call congressman or senator!!!!!!!!!!!!	Not only do we hope they hire more staff. But take a look online with the USCIS careers these Adjudicators make: $50,000-$60,000 a year. Now, for THIS amount of pay, there must be SOME sort of responsibility. Think of ALL the information we EACH sent in to them in our personal package. They can't just glance and say, looks good, give them noa2. This information we send MUST be LOOKED at, reviewed, scrutinized. They are PRE-APPROVING us. Remember, the Embassy has NO AUTHORITY to reject an petition after USCIS approves it with NOA2 UNLESS its for NEW evidence they find. So the job these initial Adjudicators have is important. It helps keep out those looking to commit fraud, or worse. (Would you feel good if they rushed this process more and let in someone who used love to plan a terror attack???) They have tons of petitions to go through. I know this is hard, painful and tiring. But I for one am greatful that someone is taking the time to make sure all is ok, so I have better security in my home. So I have better security knowing that no one on the Embassy level can find some reason to deny. Im NOT saying that any of OUR loved ones would be this way...but we only see a SMALL fraction of those that petitioned here on VJ. I don't know those people. I have grandkids to protect. I'll gladly wait for my SO. Whats a year or two out of 30, 40 or 50 together??? Lets be patient....let them do their jobs. We may not like how long we have to wait..but Im sure those representatives are working to get these out. Really well said. I think we all have to keep in mind that VJ is a small fraction of those that are waiting to get their specific applications approved. We also have to keep in mind that USCIS also processes a heck of a lot of other different types of visas - and they're probably just as stressful to wait for as ours are right now.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-18 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Call congressman or senator!!!!!!!!!!!!	Seriously, bombarding your congressman with calls of "this is taking too long" and "why isn't my petition being looked at" isn't going to help. Send them a letter. Make recommendations as to how they can streamline the system. More employees? Better system? Make the instructions more clear for people? Sure. Get someone "higher up" to forward the letter, if you think that'll help. But calling won't help in the long run when any major issues start appearing and you actually need the help of your congressman who will just think you're crying wolf again.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-17 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	starting to worry here	You could try calling NVC or even emailing the embassy to see if they've received the case.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-18 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	No reason for some VJers to be envious or angry	I need to address this issue since I started the thread. First and Fremost, I am not the poster "getalife" nor did I make an account just to past rude comments. I have no clue who this poster is nor do I care. I don't need to hide behind a ghost poster to state my views! I however, do care about my own reputation and why I am here in this forum. Like the rest of you, I am here to learn, to share and to prepare myself so I too can be next to my loved one ASAP. I shared my stories to make readers aware of our unique situation and challanges directly or indirectly relating to K-1 Visa issues. I choose not to share my detail information that may effect me and readers must understand and respect my wishes. I Frequently discussed the travel restrictions to Cuba but sadly some readers need to have everything spelled out for them. Travel is not permitted without a lisence from the Treasury Department, phone calls can be made if you are willing to pay 2 bucks a minute, letters can be delivered via DHL in Holland.....Get the point? It is not impossible to meet or communicate with your loved one, but rather difficult and costly. However, love seems to bypass all barriers in life......So please try to understand and act accordingly... If you're going to start an informative post about how difficult it is to maintain a relationship in Cuba and persistently specify the challenges (ie. "spell it out") that an American-Cuban couple has to go through during the K1 process, expect that you're going to be asked - at some point - about your own situation. As you didn't mention in your original post that you didn't want to discuss your personal situation, don't be indignant that we're curious as to how you managed to cross that barrier yourself.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-17 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	No reason for some VJers to be envious or angry	I don't understand...How did you meet your fiance, then? I don't understand...How in THE world is that any of your business? Why don't you worry about yourself?	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-16 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	No reason for some VJers to be envious or angry	I saw the difference you were trying to make in your first post. Did you understand the point that I was trying to make that whether the reasons are political or economic, there are some people who encounter many of the same difficulties you are trying to enlighten us about. In Sierra Leone, some people cannot even use a computer because their hands have been cut off. Does it matter whether the reason is political or economic? The point is that there are people the world over who suffer, and suffering alone is not the reason why Cubans go through the process faster. There is a reason tho, if someone could actually find the immigration policy that explains, it might not lead to conversations like this one. I appreciate you trying to shed some light on situations that you and your fellow cubans face, but please don't underestimate the familiarity some of us American may have with "real suffering." We're not all ignorant of the rest of the world, and I would suggest that the Americans who actually go out into the world and meet their SOs in other countries may be well aware of the "real hardships" of other nationalities. I'm all too aware of how people in other countries suffer, please don't assume that because I am currently sitting in my home in the United States that I haven't seen first hand true human suffering, or that I haven't worked for organizations dedicated to ending that suffering. Well said, Quinn.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-16 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	My interview is in a few days I am sooooooo nervous	Good luck at your interview! Just look at them straight in the eye. And keep your fiance in mind, that'll make you confident. But it's okay if you're a little nervous, it happens.	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-19 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K-1 Visa Timeline	Keep in mind that it's an estimated adjudication date. With the fee increase happening at the end of the month, we may see faster or slower approvals from USCIS. *shrug*	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-11 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	visa approval	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-21 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 e-mail!!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-21 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 Received 7/20/07	Oh, congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-21 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 APPROVED, WHAT'S NEXT????????	Congratulations on your approval!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-27 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-28 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Good things [can] come to those who wait .... and wait	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-30 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Got Visa!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-31 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 approved	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-01 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	zomgNOA2!!!!!!!!1111!!!!eleventy!!!!!!!!111	Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-29 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 Approved!!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-29 03:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 FINALLY!!! 112 days from NOA1	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-31 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED	About damn time! Congratulations, Kym!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-30 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-27 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved!!!!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-07-28 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 and K2 approved	Congratulations on the approvals!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-02 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-129F submitted	Good luck on your journey, Jim Quan!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-14 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Depressed..	I know calling also triggers a "touch" on the USCIS website... but like everyone said, try to keep your mind on other things. The suggestion about preparing your Packet 3 is a good idea - that way you'll have everything ready when that beautiful letter comes. Stay strong!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-14 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WE HAVE COME THROUGH THE LAGOS STORM	Congratulations on your happy reuinion!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-14 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved!!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-15 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Got my NOA2 approval news	Congratulations on the approval!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-18 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ANOTHER MAY FILER APPROVED!	Congratulations on your approval!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-17 02:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa received	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-22 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Another May Filer APPROVED!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-22 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved Today YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congrats!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-21 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I got my Interview and medical sked yehey...	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-22 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	We got approved!	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-14 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	We Got our Montreal Interview Date	Good luck!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	We've got our interview date!!	Good luck on the interview!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 2007 129-F Filer NOA2 Received!	Congrats on your NOA2! Have you checked the timelines as to how long it'll be between your NOA2 and an interview?	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-28 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	120 Days Later...	Congratulations!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-08-26 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Helooo my interview is on sept 4	Good luck with your interview!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-01 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!	Congratulations on your NOA2!	~Nini~	Female	Canada	2007-09-05 18:14:00