Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Dec 12 2007, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Katz, I'm a bit rusty from being out of Aus for so long, but isn't the initial international code 0011? if that's the case, wouldn't you need it + country code? so if dialling the UK is 0011 44, dialling the States would be 0011 1...? hope that's right and not just complete rubbish congrats on all the approvals! great news in here today... sending my love to people whose journeys aren't going as smoothly I used: 0011 1 6033340700 earlier today, but for some reason it was "incomplete". Then when I used it later on it worked. WEIRD.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-12 05:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Dec 12 2007, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Katz @ Dec 12 2007, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I FINALLY got through to the NVC! ...And there were no live operators available at the time I called (about three minutes ago). Bloody figures!! Gahh. *headdesk* Call DOS. 202-663-1225. When they answer press option 1, then at the next prompt press option 0 . They have the same information as NVC and they are usually easier to reach. Several people have also said that they are more helpful than NVC. I'll try that, thanks!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-12 05:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	I FINALLY got through to the NVC! ...And there were no live operators available at the time I called (about three minutes ago). Bloody figures!! Gahh. *headdesk*	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-12 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 12 2007, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Katz @ Dec 11 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is there an area code perhaps? 603 is the area code. Dammit, then there's nothing much else I can do. I'm gonna have to wait for my fiance to call them again tomorrow. He called them twice today before he had to go into work, but their lines were very busy.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-11 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Is there an area code perhaps?	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-11 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (weedebz @ Dec 12 2007, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Katz @ Dec 11 2007, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gah... I tried calling the NVC just before, but the number doesn't seem to work for me... I used 001+1+603-334-0700. I'm probably doing it wrong. Or perhaps I can't call them from Australia? Help? try 001 603 334 0700.......thats what I call from UK 001 is same as +1 so shouldn't need to do both Nope... Still not working for me. The phone number is incomplete according to the recorded voice.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-11 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Gah... I tried calling the NVC just before, but the number doesn't seem to work for me... I used 001+1+603-334-0700. I'm probably doing it wrong. Or perhaps I can't call them from Australia? Help?	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-11 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Dec 7 2007, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> approved I am strangely calm YAY! Congratulations!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-07 02:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Does anyone know if the CSC has sent off the next crate/batch of approved petitions to the NVC yet?... If that's what they're doing... I have no idea what they do now.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-05 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Silly question: When the approved petition has been received at the NVC, do they update you on the USCIS website, or do you have to ring them yourself to find info about it? I hope that makes sense...?	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-29 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	WE'RE APPROVED! Eeee!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-29 04:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (tucson_chick @ Nov 28 2007, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> plus, i start to feel anxious because the visa will be there anytime within the next 3 months. meaning i will leave my family and friends within the next 3 months. i am waiting and praying for the day when i can be with Eric for the rest of our lives, but leaving my family and friends on a different continent really brings the tears to my eyes. i know that i will get along well in the US and we already lived together in the last year, so i'm not scared of that. but i am scared of homesickness. can anybody relate to that or am i crazy? You're definitely not crazy. On one hand I'm really excited to finally be reunited with Will, but on the other I'm worried about leaving my parents and brother behind. So I know exactly how you feel. I'm really nervous about how I'll cope with the homesickness...	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-28 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Nov 27 2007, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Can I ask a question...are any of you to the point, where if you logon to the USCIS information page and you see your NOA1 date ONE MORE TIME...you feel like you're going to SCREAM!! I think I'm at THAT POINT!!! IF I SEE AUGUST 7, 2007 ONE-MORE-TIME!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Ok, that's it...just wondering if I'm alone on this one!! Blessings, Gill YES. I offically hate the date "07/25/2007", which was our last touch. I also really hate: "Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Case received and pending. On July 19, 2007, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case.... etc, etc". I feel like I'm slowly going insane.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-27 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (GeordieLover @ Nov 25 2007, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This next week they'll be approving lots I have a feeling! Thanks USCIS! Agreed!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-25 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Gah... I'm starting to worry a bit now. If they're gonna send RFEs out for birth certificates, why don't they just add it on the requirment list?	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-19 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	A quick question for you guys... Did any of you include a copy of the beneficiary's birth certificate in the petition package? It seems like some people are getting RFEs for it. Even though it's not on the list of required documents, I really wish Will and I had included a copy of mine in now...	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-19 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Yay! Another July filer approved! Congrats!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-19 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	My fiance sent off our packet on July 11th, and he got the NOA1 on the 23rd... The long wait is probably due to people filing at the last moment (like what we did. LOL.). Hang in there, guys. It'll come eventually.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-07-27 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July filers - NVC to Interview	Some foreign U.S. consulates require a 2nd affidavit of support which is called "sponsor's financial responsibility under the social security act." It is a simple form and easily filled out and signed. The Hong Kong consulate does require this form, as does the Sydney (Australia) consulate. Question to all Aussies in this thread: Is that true? I've been getting different answers all over the place, and I'm starting to get very frustrated over this stupid form. I'm gonna email the Sydney consulate very soon, but there's no guarantee of an answer, which is why I'm asking here... Does it come in packet three? I saw a pdf of it, but it's a crappy-looking copy. Gah.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-26 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July filers - NVC to Interview	QUOTE (MelindaandTarek @ Dec 20 2007, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Katz @ Dec 19 2007, 05:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MelindaandTarek @ Dec 19 2007, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KGSodie @ Dec 18 2007, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC today and learned our petition had been sent to the embassy, also on December 14. DHL says it's in Belgium today, on its way to Moscow. Very exciting! Now I 'just' want to know our interview date! To track through DHL do you get the tracking number for NVC? I didnt think to ? about that?! Thanks. Try EXP 17 DEC 2007A (or change 17 to 18), and enter that number in "track by reference" on the DHL site. thanks for this No worries! I hope it worked for you.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-20 06:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July filers - NVC to Interview	Hey, guys! Any other Aussies in here? How long does it take Sydney to mail packet three out?	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-20 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July filers - NVC to Interview	QUOTE (MelindaandTarek @ Dec 19 2007, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KGSodie @ Dec 18 2007, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called the NVC today and learned our petition had been sent to the embassy, also on December 14. DHL says it's in Belgium today, on its way to Moscow. Very exciting! Now I 'just' want to know our interview date! To track through DHL do you get the tracking number for NVC? I didnt think to ? about that?! Thanks. Try EXP 17 DEC 2007A (or change 17 to 18), and enter that number in "track by reference" on the DHL site.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-19 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?	StillThePrettiest, thank you so much for updating the list.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-13 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help?	Just print out the example here: http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc Make the appropriate modifications and that's it. Another silly question... At the top where it says "(petitioner’s / beneficiary’s address)" do I have to put my name with the address as well, or is just the address fine? Thanks again!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-06-29 02:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help?	Hi all! I'm an Australian engaged to an American, and we're in the process of filling out the I-129F so I can come over. So... Just a quick question about the Fiancé Letter of Intent... Does that have to be typed out on computer, or can I write it out by hand? Thanks!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-06-29 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A quick question about the G-325A form.	So far, the G-325A form has been a cakewalk to fill out. But I do have one little question about the employment history. I've worked for the same company for over five years, and I only needed to list that. I used three separate lines for the address in the space that was provided. Is that okay? I couldn't fit it all on the same line. [Company name] [Company address line 1] [Company address line 2] I know it seems like a silly question with an obvious answer, but I just wanted to double check. Thanks!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-07-02 04:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick Question	QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 25 2007, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Katz @ Sep 24 2007, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys! Just a quick question here... I'm an Australian who will be moving to the US... We've already put in the petition (July) and now we're just playing the waiting game. I plan on changing jobs (for various reasons) soon, and I was wondering if I would have to let the USCIS know about the job change, just like how you would if you move before waiting for approval? Thanks! If you are the beneficiary USCIS doesn't really care about you changing jobs in Australia. They are more concerned about the petitioners financial status in the US. Oh cool. I thought so... Just wanted to double check anyway. Thanks!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-09-25 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick Question	Hey guys! Just a quick question here... I'm an Australian who will be moving to the US... We've already put in the petition (July) and now we're just playing the waiting game. I plan on changing jobs (for various reasons) soon, and I was wondering if I would have to let the USCIS know about the job change, just like how you would if you move before waiting for approval? Thanks!	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-09-25 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Some concerns about visiting the US again...	QUOTE (weedebz @ Oct 2 2007, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> last time I went I was a self employed photographer and the wee guy casually asked "so you can work anywhere in the world then?" I, without thinking, said yes.....the wee guy looked at me and I realised what he was hinting at so I just added I had wedding bookings to honor back home and showed him my PDA with bookings....my wee heart was going like nuts. Thankfully he let me through and even said he wished he could do what I did instead of being stuck in his wee booth. As long as you can show some tie...any tie....you should be fine! Wow! You were lucky! Thanks for sharing your experience with me. I'm starting to feel a little less nervous about the whole thing now.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-10-01 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Some concerns about visiting the US again...	QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Oct 1 2007, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't foresee any issues arising from your impending approval. Like you, I went to visit my fiance while our application was processing, and we actually received the approval while I was visiting him in the US. The subject of my application never came up while I was clearing through immigration - the officer was more interested in the length of my stay and the reason for my visit. Be sure to bring with you evidence that shows the proof of ties that you have with your home country (rental agreement, proof of return ticket, etc) so that you can show intent of returning at the end of your trip. The only issue that may come up to the officer is that you'll be unemployed at the time of your trip, which might raise questions about how you'll support yourself while in the US. Keep in mind that you run the risk of being turned back, even with proof of ties to the home country. But this question comes up every week - a lot of people visit their US fiances while their application is in process, and the majority are successfully cleared through immigration with no trouble. Good luck Thank you so much for your reply. I feel more nervous about the unemployment aspect more than anything... I can't remember if they asked me any questions about what I did back home when I went through the POE last time (first time overseas so I was very nervous! Haha). I will have quite a bit of spending money to take with me... But showing proof of my ties back in Australia is a good idea...	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-10-01 05:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Some concerns about visiting the US again...	Hey guys! I have a question for you... In January, I plan on going back to the US again to visit my fiance, but this time for about 6 weeks (the first time 'round I was only there for three). Like in April, I will be using the VWP. I have two main concerns: 1. It is quite likely that our petition (according to the processing timelines) will be approved in January sometime (maybe even earlier, like in November), possibly during my 6 week visit. 2. I plan on quitting my (new) job about three weeks before I leave, and then get a new one when I come back. Do you suppose I will have major problems at the Point of Entry? I know that they have the right to refuse entry for any reason, and the fact that our petition is very close to being (hopefully!) approved (that and I just quit my job for a long-ish stay) might look a little... fishy to them. What do you folks think? Should I get tourist visa just to be "safe"? I'd like to get your opinions/experiences on travelling during the visa process. Thanks.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-10-01 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A question about money...	RosemarieL and YuAndDan, thank you very much for your responses.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-16 06:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A question about money...	Is the beneficiary required to have a certain amount of savings before entering the country on a K1 visa? Or is the USCIS only really concerned about the petitioners financial situation? I'm sure they don't care, but I thought I'd ask anyways. Thanks.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-15 05:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Our Journey Begins!!	Best of luck! I hope it goes quickly and smoothly for you.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-11-18 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Oh No!!	I think you'll be okay. Typos happen, and most likely they'll skip over it. If not, you'll just get an RFE. Try not to worry.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-18 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm a little confused...	QUOTE (DanielParul @ Dec 21 2007, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you talking abt the Form DS-1858?? Check this link : http://www.shusterma...pdf/ds-1858.pdf I see... Ahh, that must be it. Thank you.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-22 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm a little confused...	Some foreign U.S. consulates require a 2nd affidavit of support which is called "sponsor's financial responsibility under the social security act." It is a simple form and easily filled out and signed. The Hong Kong consulate does require this form, as does the Sydney (Australia) consulate. Uhm... I feel silly saying this, but I don't really understand what that means. Or how to get a copy of such a form. Could someone kindly explain to me what exactly it is? Thanks.	Katz	Female	Australia	2007-12-21 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick question about the Biographic Data form...	Hi all! Just a quick question... I'm going on a K-1 visa. I just received packet three yesterday, and now currently filling out form "DS-230 part 1, Biographic Data". On question 14, where the spouse's information is, it says "Date of Marriage (mm-dd-yyyy)". We're obviously not married yet... So what do I put in that space? Just "N/A" "NONE"?	Katz	Female	Australia	2008-01-08 03:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	URGENTLY NEED HELP	QUOTE (sunflower3 @ May 30 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All I have made it into the US !! Now for the bad news... enroute at a conntection I lost my passport that had my visa on it Not sure if it matters becasue I have already sued teh visa to enter... quetsion is, can I still get a SSN without my passport? I have applied for a new canadia passport but it takes 4 weeks!!! stressting out:( Ring the airline ASAP! If you lost it on the plane, then there might be a good chance that the cleaning crew would have found it and reported it. As far as I know airlines will keep lost items up to six months. But since it's a passport, they might send it back to a Canadian consulate. Unless you have another form of official ID, you might not be able to apply for a SSN without it since it contains your I-94. Good luck.	Katz	Female	Australia	2008-05-29 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My fiancee can sign her 5-year-old's documents, right?	I'm a bit confused after reading this... my fiance in the USA is now in the process of getting some docs together to file the I129F, when is the letter regarding custody needed to be filed? I didn't think we needed a letter regarding my son's custody until at later date? My son's father lives in the UK, I live in Australia with my son (he's nearly 6) & we have a verbal arrangement in place. He's quite happy to sign an Affidavit for my son to move to the States with me. As for the "7 month arrangement".. if it's only verbal it can't be proved it was said, and Family Law is one of those things that can get really quite messy. I'd get the Father to put something in writing.. without specifying how long your child can stay in the USA.	Bec&Ben	Female	Australia	2009-12-16 07:44:00