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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe Rock!

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Some things are unfortunately beyond our control sometimes (no matter how much of a control freak we may be). So, in this time of us relenquishing control (with us kicking and screaming every step of the way), I just want to give a shout out to everyone here because DAMMIT I think we all rock! In fact, I think everyone of us should email or call the one we love and say "Thanks for being patient, I love you, and DAMMIT, we rock!"

En serio...think about it...this sh*t will make a great book someday..."Two star-crossed lovers kept apart by the government"...I think it has Pulitzer all over it...and if not award-winning novel...just think about the stories we can all tell our grandkids...we will be the COOLEST grandparents ever!

Just try to stay positive. Stay strong. And, I cannot believe I am about to quote George Michael...but "You gotta have faith, baby"



My man & I ARE writing a book-then it will be a cheesy dramatic sappy lifetime movie :lol:

As long as we get a happy ending I will be happy & yes we do rock! Everyone here does, people give advice unselfishly & with compassion. If we didn't have this site what would we do?

"Ni neart go cur le cheile" Togetherness is strength!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by irishgirl73, 15 June 2006 - 01:06 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-15 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel to US whilst awaiting Visa

Can anyone offer advice on the following?

My fiance and I are in the early stages of applying for a K-1 visa for myself. We have just received our NOA1 today. Unfortunately I have to go back to the UK at the end of the week as my Visa Waiver runs out.

We were wandering whether it is possible for me to re-enter the country temporarily again to visit whilst we await an interview at the embassy? We understand that it is possible to do so on another Visa waiver, but that it is a risk as the immigration officer may suspect I will try to stay, and will therefore turn me back, causing problems with my application in the future. Does anyone have any experience of this? Has anyone applied for a tourist or other type of visa that would allow them to visit for a few weeks whilst they waited for the immigration visa process to run its course?



This question is asked over & over here(not directed at you-I just think maybe we should pin this topic somewhere-what do you guys say?)

Ok you can visit here while you are awaiting approval of a k-1 visa but you should bring A LOT of proof to show the CBP officer at the POE that you will be returning after your visit(a mortgage-letter from employer/school-things like this).

You always run the risk of being refused entry here-I wouldn't suggest coming right back over if you have just left on the VWP. As long as you don't overstay, you can return home wait a few months then come back over. You may luck out & get approved quickly for the K-1. Most people on here have been apart from there loved ones for months & sometimes years-we all wish that we could be together while the process runs it course-but for most it isn't an option :no: Other vjers will give you some more opinions-good luck!

oh-I don't think you can apply for a b-2(tourist) visa while waiting for a k-1. Someone will tell you for sure!

Edited by irishgirl73, 15 June 2006 - 02:03 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-15 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProstitution Convictions - Advice Needed
If you want to go the K-1 route-I would suggest checking out immigrate2us.net-there are several really good waiver letters on there. I saw one specifically for a crime of moral torpitude-It was for a crime that was commited about 25 years ago.


you have several options-whichever you choose.................I wish you luck (F)
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-15 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
great news!!!! congrats :thumbs:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-15 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(


The Embassy called this morning and gave me a new interview date for June 29th!! That is the best possible result from a bad situation.

I asked the lady if the cancellation/changes were due to the law passed in January and petitions received before March 6th did not have to comply with the new law...she said "yes".

I hope there are no more cancellations and will not be holding out much hope until I have the visa in hand.

Best of luck to everyone in the same predicament. :thumbs:


YAY Congratulations! It was just another screw-up on their part and thank god they figured it out and were able to reschedule you fast. Best of luck!!!


I am glad they sorted it out-your dates were a little funny so I guess that is why they got confused(I have NO idea why they would send ours back because our noa1 date was in Dec).

I knew they screwed up :blink: I am so glad I called them, I have to call back tomorrow to speak with someone. I know we have to wait for his fingerprint clearance but since we have been waiting since Dec-I hope the interview is not too far off.

Good luck everyone
Colleen

Edited by irishgirl73, 14 June 2006 - 07:58 AM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-14 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
[quote name='nearlythere' date='Jun 13 2006, 05:16 PM' post='248900']
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the vjer that had her interview tomorrow was just told the interview will be in a few weeks(they caled yesterday & cancelled it). My opininion-the embassy screwed up & since people have called-maybe realize their mistake. In our case-we should NOT have had our case sent back so I will ring them again. You may get your interview sooner than you think ;)
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I really hope so...let us know how you get on.
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I was wrong her interview is Thursday(her post is in the embassy forum) at least they moved quickly to correct the mistake. They rang-told her she would have to wait a few months, then told her to come in Thursday. I am impressed :yes:

fingers crossed for ya (F)

keep everyone posted
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-13 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(

2 month wait for NOA1 is standard enough, especially from Nebraska. We met with a lawyer before starting the process and he told us it could be a 6-12 week wait for NOA1. The 2 month wait also tallied with the Service Centre Processing Times on this web page...https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Processtimes.jsp?SeviceCenter=Nebraska...I watched this page every day, we got our NOA1 a few days before the page covered our submission date. Why do you think there is something amiss with these dates...what's on your mind? Is it because my receipt date and notice dates bridge march 6th?

Reading between the lines from what I've read and the information from the Embassy, I'd say the following is going on....the embassy has put a halt to their processing on foot of a request from the Service Centres and sent all pending petitions back to the states. The good folks in the Visa processing centres can then pick out the petitions that the IMBRA is applicable to and return the un-affected ones (that would be their job/remit and not that of the Embassy, hence the Enbassy has to send them all back regardless).

The lady kept telling me she "thinks" I will get an interview in the next couple of weeks. This was her answer to anything I asked in relation the IMBRA and March 6th. From this I take it that the Embassy has an understanding of how the IMBRA law should be applied but because it's not in their remit to make this decision they have to wait until the Service Centre has returned the unaffected petitions.

I will contact the NVC to try get more info, thanks for the number. It looks like a painful wait and see for us all.

It's the old Mushroom Conspiracy...keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em #######.

the vjer that had her interview tomorrow was just told the interview will be in a few weeks(they caled yesterday & cancelled it). My opininion-the embassy screwed up & since people have called-maybe realize their mistake. In our case-we should NOT have had our case sent back so I will ring them again. You may get your interview sooner than you think ;)

Edited by irishgirl73, 13 June 2006 - 01:02 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-13 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(


I think I quoted my NOA1 date incorrectly...it's the "receipt date" that is relevant??? In our case it's Jan 11th 2006. March 13th was the date the NOA1 was issued. I tried updating that "My Timeline" link but hadn't much success. Will try it again.

Best of luck, let us know how thursday goes.


Something is still not right about your dates and in this case it's super important. You are saying your petition was received at the service center on Jan 11 and you did not receive a NOA in the mail until March 13? Two months for your NOA1?

If I remember correctly for IMBRA your NOA1 date needs to be before March 6 - someone please correct me if I am wrong.

And if it took them 2 months to send that to you, well something just doesn't sound right.



I agree-something seems off about your dates. I think that the embassy in Dublin made a mistake by sending our petitions back here but we just need to keep on them about it. If I were you-I would call the NVC & see what athey say(they were very nice to me when I called). As I have said-I am getting different answers from everyone but I am going to keep on them about it. I have had enough of this waiting sh*t. A few weeks doesn't seem too bad-but if your petition was sent back in error-they have made a huge mistake.

If your case was rec'd in January then you wouldn't fall under this new IMBRA law-you should ring the embassy back & tell them that-or try NVC & see what they say about it(1-800-375-5283).

there seems to be some confusion about dates(from every gov't office) a guy at NVC told me that it was any petition not approved prior to Jan 06', but from what I have read-3/6 seems to be the start date. It is all very confusing & it doesn't help when the people who should know the info-do not :angry:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-13 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
At least you got a response-it does appear from your noa dates that you would be affected by IMBRA. Our case on the other hand-should not be. I called & they told me to ring them back on Thurs(guess I will be getting up at 4:30 am). I also called USCIS(as I was told to do by NVC) the woman told me that IMBRA does NOT have anything to do with fiance visas-can you imagine?? I said "it specifically deals with K-1 visas" she was clueless. Very scary :blink:

she then told me if our petition was sent back in error-I would have to write a letter to VSC :huh: :huh:


I am going to call the embassy back on Thursday & see what happens. Our case shouldn't have been sent back for IMBRA & if it was I will make sure it is sent back(I will call all day everyday). I just think everyone should stay on top of their cases & make sure that even more mistakes aren't made. Good luck everyone!
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-13 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
Billy-

thanks for the post-I am going to ring them first thing in the morning. I will have an update tomorrow(hopefully a positive one). I should also mention that when I called the visa office in washington, they told me that we were not a part of IMBRA. I just worry that our file will be misplaced & we will be screwed all-together :blink: I can't believe how one agency doesn't know what the other is doing-it is crazy!


Thanks everyone for your posts!!!! you rock
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
so any idea about our case???????

it must be a mistake-right??????? if they rec'd our petition 12/8 & I rec'd the noa1 on 12/14-how can they send us back to start all over?
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(

IMBRA.....(http://usaimmigratio...ex.php?itemid=2)
The new law is called the "International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005". It requires all U.S. gentlemen who petition for a fiancee or spousal visa to provide more personal background information to Immigration Service and the State Department than ever before. It creates more restrictions in the process such as the number of fiancee or spousal petitions one can file, and how quickly a gentleman can file some visa petitions.

=========================

This doesn't seem to apply in my case...I'm male and my American Fiance is female??



That is our scenario as well but that won't matter! The man from the NVC said it is really about fraud as well.

here is a post from someone else this morning(they applied LAST MARCH)
Hi
I was due for my fiance interview this thursday - June 15 - but got a phone call today (Mon) to ring the embassy.
They have now told me that mine and other cases have been sent back to the US for further processing and they don't know how long it will take. Just to keep checking back in every week.
We filed in March 05!! so this is all taking a looonnnnggg time.
Has this happened to anyone else?

Thanks
S


maybe it is b/c my noa2 is dated 3/7/06? I swore it was the noa1...............can someone please clarify?

thanks
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(

NOA1 received - March 13th
NOA2 received - March 31st



I think you may fall under IMBRA b/c of your noa1 date??????????????????I don't know much- but I am pretty sure the Dublin embassy is making a HUGE mistake they shouldn't be sending ALL the petitions back :angry: I am calling first thing in the morning.


according to IMBRA our petition shouldn't have been sent back...........

noa1 12/14
noa2 3/7

Edited by irishgirl73, 12 June 2006 - 03:47 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(

Hi Kitkat1,

I don't think there is anything special about my timeline....petition submitted begining of Jan 2006. All relevant NOAs and packages received.....I've done the medicals, all paperwork gathered and appointment letter received from Embassy.

Excuse my ignorance but what's IMBRA?



it a new law that was passed(I believe it is mosty about marriage brokers-basically it requires a more extensive background check on the US citizens). I could be way off-someone here will clarify. There seems to be some confusion about dates-I have read here that it only applies to people that applied for the k-1 AFTER 3/6/06......................the guy from NVC told me it applies to all petitions that weren't approved before Jan 06.


I think Dublin is making a HUGE mistake & we need to se them straight. when did you receive your noa2?
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Appointment Cancelled at the last minute :-(
I posted about this earlier-same thing happened to my fiance this morning. I called NVC & the visa office in Washington. I was told that we are NOT supposed to be part of the IMBRA law. I also called Dublin this morning & the woman assured me that we were not going to be held-up, even though they called Gavin & told him that he WOULD be delayed.

We(all of us affected) should call back tomorrow & tell them that they made a mistake-our noa2 was approved way before this law went into effect(although the guy from NVC said it could be any petition approved AFTER Jan 1 2006).

They are making a huge mistake by sending them all back-when was your petition approved? I am sure you were approved a while ago as well-definetly call them tomorrow-I know I WILL ;) Someone else posted on the embassy forum about this-they were meant to go in Thurs & now the interview has been cancelled-we have to do something before it gets really out of hand there :huh:

Edited by irishgirl73, 12 June 2006 - 03:23 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-12 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam

I believe she will need to bring passport photos and vaccination records if she has them. Also she will get a list of doctors from the Embassy so she can choose from that list when she gets her packet.

Sarah



:yes: that is right-you will need 2(2x2) passport photos as well as a vaccenation supplement. My fiance is going to his doctor next week to get a list of all shots he has already had-and he is also going to get a few of the ones he will need for his AOS.

It will save us a lot of money in the long run
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-16 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
I have told my fiance to try & get whatever shots he can BEFORE coming here. The way I understand it-these vaccinations are NOT necessary for the K-1, but they will be needed when filing for AOS(adjustment of status). I think if you can get them done now-do it because you will save yourself a lot of money.


Here is the list:


Mumps
Measles
Rubella
Polio
Tetanus
Diphtheria toxoids
Pertussis
Influenza type B
Hepatitis B"
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-16 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 4! Got it!!!!!!
great news-congrats :dance:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-16 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescriminal report

The I-129F instructions state that if one has any convictions of those listed that one must then submit court and police records of such convictions. If you have no or none for those listed then you dont have to submit anything as there is nothing to submit.


Hey aussie ;)
This is a strange question but....................wouldn't it be very easy for people to lie & say that they haven't commited any crimes? how are they going to verify this? are they going to check EVERY single petitioner's background?


IMBRA does not affect our petition-I was just wondering :huh:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-20 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen does the 90 Days Start?

Ok, I have searched and read all over the Forum and FAQs, so if this question has been askeda lready I do apologize. I understand the 90 days to get married, but it is uncler to me any way, when does the 90 days begin? Does it begin the day of the approval or 90 days after entry into the U.S.?
The reason I ask is my GF is in school and when we get approved, we would like her finish the semester she is in b4 coming to the states. Payato



it begins 90 days after you enter the US! When the visa is granted you have 6 months to use it.

Edited by irishgirl73, 16 June 2006 - 12:52 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-06-16 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about passport...
Janice,
Luckily I did have my passport number and all the information because I had made a photocopy of it for the 129F packet. I just put a deposit down on my dress today and was making myself sick with worry about the whole thing. I am usually pretty organized, I couldn't believe I had lost track of my own passport. :unsure:


First of all, your passport has NO bearing on the case what-so-ever.


That is, unless you submitted copies of all the pages of your passport with the petition instead of your birth certificate/naturalization certificate/etc. If that is the case, then the passport would be needed at the interview because the Consular Officer has the right to ask to see originals of any copies submitted with the petition.



I did submit a copy of my passport for the 129F but only to show passport stamps and that I had been to the UK within the past two years. I submitted my US birth certificate to prove citizenship.
JLN7124FemaleEngland2006-03-25 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about passport...
I actually misplaced it somewhere between getting home from the airport. I had just been to England, and came home, got through customs (so I know I had my passport with me then), and I'm fairly sure I had it in the car as well. I got home, dumped everything in the house and the next day i couldn't find my passport. Stupidly enough I lost it somewhere in between... it will probably turn up the second I send in the missing passport report....
JLN7124FemaleEngland2006-03-25 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about passport...
I have just returned to the US after visiting my Fiance who lives in the UK. We filed for a K1, sent off packet 3 and are just waiting for an interview date. Unfortunately when I got home I realized I misplaced my passport. I am going to report this asap but am not sure if this will effect the KI process. Again, I am not the beneficiary. Does anyone have any idea if/how a lost passport on the petitioners part will effect a K1 visa? Thanks in advance...
JLN7124FemaleEngland2006-03-25 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDamn damn damn
Hmm... I may be in the same boat. My fiance has the 134, pay stubs and letters from employer (We're using a co sponsor), but I thought the W2's were only necessary for those that were self employed? We sent Packet 3 March 14... should I be panicking???
JLN7124FemaleEngland2006-04-21 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news




One thing I would advise against is Galwayman's advice (sorry Galway) about contacting an Irish local politician. Don't do this - they could mess it up a lot more than you realise, as they really have no proper knowledge of this process, and have no real authority over it either. This process does not need someone meddling around in it who has no clue...leave the Irish politician idea out of it please!


Well said Amanda. And not just so far as the locals go. Anytime you ask a politician of any kind to get involved in your case, you run the risk of coming up against some gridlock that wouldn't have been there before it started - it's called 'ok, you're checking on my work then?'

Especially true when the case goes to the consulate. CO's don't like to be questioned.

Irishgirl has every right to want to be approved and to be concerned about the delays. But the hard, cold reality is this petition is far from beyond the normal processing times. It's just out of the Vermont norms. It's way to early to call in the political reinforcements. Way.

Indeed, I wonder if there would have been any AR at all if a congressman had not already been called.


Actually Rebeccajo I am WELL outside of Vermont's processing times, they are processing petitions filed 1/29 mine was rec'd 12/8............almost 60 days!!!! I know everyone says how lucky I am to be going through Vermont, and I sympathize with people who have to wait, but I am going through VSC not the other centers and we shouldn't be 60 days outside dates(well obviously we are in AR). I know I was called self-centered earlier, and I don't want to come off that way-but this is MY case. Since I am going through the VSC and not CSC, NSC or TSC I am upset. People get approved in days at VSC.

They sent me a letter dated the 12th, I called the 9th & my congressman the 10th. I don't think that his call had anything to do with it as we were already 30 days outside processing times. I guess I will never know.

I was just doing what I thought was right, if I thought contacting someone would have hurt my case I wouldn't have done it but it's too late now.


Irish, I wish you would re-read my post to you. Third paragraph. I said you have every right to want to be approved and to be concerned. You seem to be rather ready to go on the defensive with someone who has been trying to help you.

Your case may be outside of Vermont's norms, but it's not outside of the USCIS guides for this stage of your process. That is ALL I am trying to point out to you.



I just read this thread this morning and my heart goes out to you pet. Don't let the immigration process get to you and doubt your relationship...then they really have won.

One thing I would advise against is Galwayman's advice (sorry Galway) about contacting an Irish local politician. Don't do this - they could mess it up a lot more than you realise, as they really have no proper knowledge of this process, and have no real authority over it either. This process does not need someone meddling around in it who has no clue...leave the Irish politician idea out of it please!

I do hope this gets resolved sooner than what they have said to expect, but hang in there and take comfort that IT WILL eventually be resolved for you guys!! (F)


Sorry bad advice on my part.


Hey galwayman, you were just trying to help. No harm, no foul. At least in my book.


rebeccajo-sorry I did not mean to come off as rude-I was just trying to explain that we are outside processing times for VSC, they are processing cases in 30-45 days(at least that is what it reads on my noa1) that is the reason I am so upset. Obviously they are doing some kind of a check, I just feel really unlucky at the moment. We have ben through so much & now this delay? it's just hard to stay optomistic at times.


irishgirl ...

i may be off base here, but i don't think i am. it's almost apparent by the delay that either your name or his name generated a 'name hit'.

as pax said earlier, my husband geoff was denied at the philly airport after being delayed and questioned for 2 hours, fingerprinted, and then sent home. he had used the VWP 3 times in a row ... only having returned to the UK for about 4-7days at a time. we were completely clueless to immigration back then!

once he got denied, he went to the embassy for a visitor visa ... you guessed it: denied. he was also told that he could not return to the US without the appropriate visa (K type visa). therein started our visa journey. we received our NOA2 within 41 days without any out of the ordinary delays. after our case was sent to the embassy, geoff received an FBI fingerprint clearance letter and had to go to london to be fingerprinted again.

all of the above is pretty routine for someone being turned away and denied entry. no waiver is needed and i don't see one being needed in your case either.

the letter you received said (per your account): they can not move forward on my case because the "required investigation into your background remains". was this letter addressed to you or your fiance?? if you, then this sounds more like they are looking into YOUR background. do you have a common surname?



I don't think it is a common surname-but I guess I will never know if it is me or him. Even if they are looking into his denial at Philly-I just didn't think it would take this long. I don't even have a "past" so i am not sure what they would be looking at there :huh: I pray for news everyday. The letter was addressed to me because I am the one that called them.

Thanks for the response, rebeccajo had asked ablout a waiver in the other forum & I was pretty releaved that we shouldn't need one for a 2 day overstay(one positive thing I guess).

Thanks for sharing your story
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-27 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news
No I dont think I am being punished, I believe they pulled the case before I called anyone. There are tons of people on here that got congress people involved-I don't rememeber hearing any of them saying that they wish they hadn't.

If that IS what's going on there is nothing I can do about it now.

I don't have anything to be worried about so let them do their "thing" I just wish I didn't have to wait that's all.
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-23 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news


One thing I would advise against is Galwayman's advice (sorry Galway) about contacting an Irish local politician. Don't do this - they could mess it up a lot more than you realise, as they really have no proper knowledge of this process, and have no real authority over it either. This process does not need someone meddling around in it who has no clue...leave the Irish politician idea out of it please!


Well said Amanda. And not just so far as the locals go. Anytime you ask a politician of any kind to get involved in your case, you run the risk of coming up against some gridlock that wouldn't have been there before it started - it's called 'ok, you're checking on my work then?'

Especially true when the case goes to the consulate. CO's don't like to be questioned.

Irishgirl has every right to want to be approved and to be concerned about the delays. But the hard, cold reality is this petition is far from beyond the normal processing times. It's just out of the Vermont norms. It's way to early to call in the political reinforcements. Way.

Indeed, I wonder if there would have been any AR at all if a congressman had not already been called.


Actually Rebeccajo I am WELL outside of Vermont's processing times, they are processing petitions filed 1/29 mine was rec'd 12/8............almost 60 days!!!! I know everyone says how lucky I am to be going through Vermont, and I sympathize with people who have to wait, but I am going through VSC not the other centers and we shouldn't be 60 days outside dates(well obviously we are in AR). I know I was called self-centered earlier, and I don't want to come off that way-but this is MY case. Since I am going through the VSC and not CSC, NSC or TSC I am upset. People get approved in days at VSC.

They sent me a letter dated the 12th, I called the 9th & my congressman the 10th. I don't think that his call had anything to do with it as we were already 30 days outside processing times. I guess I will never know.

I was just doing what I thought was right, if I thought contacting someone would have hurt my case I wouldn't have done it but it's too late now.

Edited by irishgirl73, 23 February 2006 - 05:05 PM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-23 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news


I just read this thread this morning and my heart goes out to you pet. Don't let the immigration process get to you and doubt your relationship...then they really have won.

One thing I would advise against is Galwayman's advice (sorry Galway) about contacting an Irish local politician. Don't do this - they could mess it up a lot more than you realise, as they really have no proper knowledge of this process, and have no real authority over it either. This process does not need someone meddling around in it who has no clue...leave the Irish politician idea out of it please!

I do hope this gets resolved sooner than what they have said to expect, but hang in there and take comfort that IT WILL eventually be resolved for you guys!! (F)


Sorry bad advice on my part.



Wasn't bad advice at all- you thought we were denied(thank God it wasn't that). :thumbs:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-23 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news
I just called my Congressman-his office said they could place another call today but he recommended I wait a few more weeks. As he said-if we are being scrutinized this much-he doesn't want to bring any unecessary attention on us.

I completely agree & I am going to ring him back in a month. He did tell me that it may very well take the full 6 months, so I shouldn't get my hopes up.

Oh well just wanted to give you an update.


Thanks again for everyone's kind words..........they do mean a lot to me (L)
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news

Irish, there have been other VJ'ers here with minor overstays (wogboy for one) who got K1 visas and entered the country successfully. I just don't know what they had to do to explain that slight overstay.

Settle down. We are trying to help you.



I know-I appreciate it I am just a mess today-can't get my head around anything :(


Thanks again for all the support (F)
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news

Yeah I'm not trying to stir anything up with the waiver business - I just want irish to be prepared if it would be required.

It is important to note that even if there are delays or hitches, from the outside looking in it does appear that he will get his visa. Even if it takes a bit longer, which of course sux, but in the end he will still be here.

As soon as irish posted 'Dublin told me he doesn't need a waiver' - poor Liam sprang to my mind. I don't want another VJ'er to go through that.



What happened to poor Liam? Oh God.

So did anyone respond in the other thread-shall I prepare a waiver? I was under the impression he would not need one for only 2 days. I should clarify-the letter he rec'd informed him that there was no ban & that he will need a visa to enter the US again. Now if they would only let us get on with it!!!!!!!!!!!
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news

I'm also thinking of a few other VJers who were told "no more VWP" by CBP officers--gimygirl's husband Geoff and missycuk2. Neither of them had to file a waiver. Neither had overstayed, but both were believed to be using the VWP to effectively "live" stateside by staying for 90 days, going back for some short period of time, and coming back,

But they did not require a waiver, nor were they subject to an actual bar on re-entry; they just did had to come back with proper visas.



He was told "you can not come back to the US without a visa"...................ironic isn't it? that is what he is doing & they are going to hold it up for months. I really didn't anticipate him having a problem, once he could explain at an interview, they would see it was an honest mistake. The crazy thing is-we both wanted him to stay here, but we wanted to do things the right way so he went home(within the 90 days or at least we thought) and look at where that got us :angry:


He is worth every minute of this stress, but I can't help but wonder if this is all happening for a reason? Maybe it just isn't meant to be for us?

Time for me to shut up-I am now letting "them" get to me.

Edited by irishgirl73, 22 February 2006 - 10:07 AM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news

*HUGS* Irish (F) (F) I dont know what to say :( except Im sorry that you your case is under investigation. Can only imagine how you are feeling right now.

Have a read of the links in my signature on security checks.....The USCIS Review link is very long but you will gain some insight into what could be occuring. The other is an overview of the various security checks.

I really do hope that it is all resolved soon.

Lorelle


From the beginning when we decided to get married I told him there could be a problem with his overstay & I explained the waiver to him, after we found out he didn't have a ban, I didn't think he would need one. It was also only for 2 days................so I figured it could be explained away at the k-1 interview. It was an honest ticketing error. If we had known-I would have made sure he went home the 2 days early. We honestly thought it was 3 months(not realizing there are 31 days in Oct & Dec of course). He was also denied a b-2 visitor's visa for not having strong enough ties to Ireland, I have read on here where loads of people have been denied. I was under the impression that wouldn't have an impact on the k-1.

Doubtful Irish that his 2 day overstay would impact at Service Center level. If it was going to it would be at interview.

Thanks Aussie-I did check out your links-my brother works for the gov & he seems to think that once they check everything(if it is b/c of him being denied entry) it should all be fine. I know that all the info will jive, I just can't believe it could take that long :crying: I pray it will not be 6 months, maybe it will only be a few months. I am so upset-I have been sick worrying & now this. I don't know how I will get through the next few months of waiting. I am a mess already. i haven't even told him yet-just can't bring myself to make that call.



I was under the impression that one had to accumulate 180 days of overstay before USCIS started to care.

This *could* really just be some kind of name hit. It does happen if petitioner, beneficiary, or both have a common name. It may have nothing at all to do with the overstay, and I really doubt that 2 days' overstay on an honest-mistake basis from a VWP country is going to require a waiver.

I could be completely wrong, but I would be sincerely surprised if it was pursued at any level.



I think his name could have come up on a hit b/c he was fingerprinted, but once they look at the paperwork-it shouldn't be a problem. If nothing else-it will prove even more that we do indeed have a realtionship. I attatched a letter for the "how & when did you meet" question on the I-129f, I explained his trip here & my 6 trips. Once they look at everything it will be fine. The validity of our relationship can't be an issue. If it was my name-they are in for a really boring time.

I just hope that it isn't really 6 more months-can't deal with that. i don't think 2 days will be an issue-I was hoping he would be able to explain it at the interview, when he was here in Philly there was one woman who just wouldn't let him through. He said everyone else understood it was a ticketing error-but not her. God don't even get me started on that night-I still cry about it.
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news



Dublin told him he won't have to file a waiver for an overstay? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........personally I would not bank on that.

I've kept up with you some irish, but don't remember you posting that before about his overstay - sorry if I have missed that.

You might want to read up in the waiver forums and/or pm some of the 'waiver' veterans in order to confirm or deny what Dublin has told you.

Not trying to scare you - but it's better to get prepared now if something else will need done.

*poop just re-read this a bit further - did he actually overstay or they turned him back because of a mistake with airline ticket? If all he did was get turned back of course you won't need a waiver - my bad.*



He had bought his ticket for 10/26/04 to 1/26/05...........well his Mother did but anyway-we did not count the days-we thought ok three months-no problem. Well when he came back in March he was stopped by CBP officers, he told them he was here to see me-no big deal. They called me to ask if he was staying with me-"are you getting married?" those kinds of questions. Well at the time we were not planning on getting married so I told them no. They told him he was being denied entry because of his 2 day overstay on the vwp. They sent him out on the next flight. There is nothing stamped in his passport. He contacted a solicitor in Dublin & he wrote a letter to the US Embassy(Gavin was told he had a 5 year ban & it didn't seem right) so the embassy told him that he does NOT have a ban on him whatsoever, but he in ineligible to use the vwp in the future. I was under the impression that he would not need a waiver. Was I completely wrong? :angry:


I have no idea, irish. I have just posted this question, though, in the 'UK Waiver Club' thread that exists in the Waivers forums.

Please don't take my word for it or let me upset you with this. Lets get you an answer first.

From the beginning when we decided to get married I told him there could be a problem with his overstay & I explained the waiver to him, after we found out he didn't have a ban, I didn't think he would need one. It was also only for 2 days................so I figured it could be explained away at the k-1 interview. It was an honest ticketing error. If we had known-I would have made sure he went home the 2 days early. We honestly thought it was 3 months(not realizing there are 31 days in Oct & Dec of course). He was also denied a b-2 visitor's visa for not having strong enough ties to Ireland, I have read on here where loads of people have been denied. I was under the impression that wouldn't have an impact on the k-1.
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news

Dublin told him he won't have to file a waiver for an overstay? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........personally I would not bank on that.

I've kept up with you some irish, but don't remember you posting that before about his overstay - sorry if I have missed that.

You might want to read up in the waiver forums and/or pm some of the 'waiver' veterans in order to confirm or deny what Dublin has told you.

Not trying to scare you - but it's better to get prepared now if something else will need done.

*poop just re-read this a bit further - did he actually overstay or they turned him back because of a mistake with airline ticket? If all he did was get turned back of course you won't need a waiver - my bad.*



He had bought his ticket for 10/26/04 to 1/26/05...........well his Mother did but anyway-we did not count the days-we thought ok three months-no problem. Well when he came back in March he was stopped by CBP officers, he told them he was here to see me-no big deal. They called me to ask if he was staying with me-"are you getting married?" those kinds of questions. Well at the time we were not planning on getting married so I told them no. They told him he was being denied entry because of his 2 day overstay on the vwp. They sent him out on the next flight. There is nothing stamped in his passport. He contacted a solicitor in Dublin & he wrote a letter to the US Embassy(Gavin was told he had a 5 year ban & it didn't seem right) so the embassy told him that he does NOT have a ban on him whatsoever, but he in ineligible to use the vwp in the future. I was under the impression that he would not need a waiver. Was I completely wrong? :angry:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news


Some of you know-I have been waiting to hear from VSC about my k-1 petition which is waiting in limbo. I got a letter from them yesterday telling me that they can not move forward on my case because the "required investigation into your background remains". It says that if I do not hear from them in 6 MONTHS I can call back.

I am obviously upset, I was just wondering if this is a standard letter that they send? Does anyone think it will really be 6 months to my noa2? Neither my fiance or I have any kind of "record", so as you can imagine we are heartbroken by this latest news. It appears to be some kind of "random" thing here. I just can't believe it happened to us. Can't stop crying :(

Any thoughts???


While any delay is disappointing, you should continue to draw encouragement that your process is indeed moving along. There is no way of knowing exactly how long any petition will take for approval, because each and every one is unique. Be aware that delays are rarely a random event, but usually occur because of a "hit" during the IBIS check. Each time a hit occurs it must be verified by a human, whether or not the hit actually belongs to the petitioner or beneficiary. Sometimes there are false hits, other times they are legit. Whatever the case, the hit must be verified. Hits occur for a variety of reasons, but usually stem from previous encounters with US law enforcement, or immigration. After a hit is verified that it belongs to the petitioner or beneficiary, it must be adjudicated as to whether the hit is significant. If the USC is wanted by US law enforcement, they will likely be picked up. If the beneficiary has a history of negative dealing with US law enforcement, or immigration, it must be determined whether that dealing is an excludable event, or whether to allow additional evidence to overcome, via the I-601, or other document.

Bottom line, is that there is often nothing to worry about, certainly not until you hear more. You will find there is little that you can do at this point, but it's also very unlikely that you will have to wait long before your petition completes the required security / background check and is approved.

Thanks-I am assuming this is because of the fact that my fiance was denied entry here in philly last March(he had overstayed on the vwp by 2 days-bought a ticket for 10/26-1/26 not realizing it wasn't 90 days exactly a genuine oversight) anyway-if that IS what's holding us up I am sure once they investiagte-they will see that everything is ok. He was told by the US Embassy in Dublin, that he will not need to file the waiver b/c it was only a 2 day overstay. He was also told that there is no "ban" placed on him.

I just can't believe it happened to us. I pray that they don't sit on this for 6 months, a quick look into our records would show that we have a very boring past. I pray we hear something soon. I miss him so badly-my head is wrecked :( I can't even bring myself to tell him this news.
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot bad news
Some of you know-I have been waiting to hear from VSC about my k-1 petition which is waiting in limbo. I got a letter from them yesterday telling me that they can not move forward on my case because the "required investigation into your background remains". It says that if I do not hear from them in 6 MONTHS I can call back.

I am obviously upset, I was just wondering if this is a standard letter that they send? Does anyone think it will really be 6 months to my noa2? Neither my fiance or I have any kind of "record", so as you can imagine we are heartbroken by this latest news. It appears to be some kind of "random" thing here. I just can't believe it happened to us. Can't stop crying :(

Any thoughts???

Edited by irishgirl73, 22 February 2006 - 08:11 AM.

irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-22 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of engagement

Letter of Intent!

Peter Miami



that is all my fiance will have :yes:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-27 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPics for G 325 A


Natashabrenda,

Pictures are not needed for G-325A - they are needed for the petition (just as the G-325A is needed for the petition).

The same style pictures will be needed for the child later on, when the child is applying for a visa.

Note, however, that in a K-visa situation, a petition is not required for the children.

Yodrak


Ok I will go tomorrow and get them passport style pics done ....
Nat
PS: Do I need some for my 5 year old too since he does not need a G 325 A??

The pictures are just put in a plastic bag or envelope after the G-325A on the I-129F petition.

Good luck,

Peter Miami


yep, I put mine in a plastc bag and clipped to the back of form g-325(one for me-one for my man)
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-27 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground Checks
It seems a lot of people on here have been denied at some time or another, I am sure it is all ok once it is explained at the interview stage.

best of luck to ya :star:
irishgirl73FemaleIreland2006-02-27 16:08:00