Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Arrives Via Email	whooo hoo got the NOA2 Via Email... this morning. Good luck to everyone. our timelines are almost identical(and I went through Vermont) congrats what a great feeling!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-08 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2	congrats	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Glory be to God- We are APPROVED	great news	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Over With	great news congrats!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-07 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Letter to a congresswoman	LOL Irish , our case is sooo alike, keep me posted hon. I know we will have to keep eachother posted..............My head is wrecked now waiting to see what happens at the NVC........will it be in and out? I sure hope so. fingers crossed for us both	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Letter to a congresswoman	I called my congressman when my case was outside of Vermont processing times. He made a call, and I received a letter from USCIS within days, telling us the background investigation was still being completed. If you are outside the processing times I would call and they will open a "referral", which is an investigation. If your congressman calls theywill do the same thing. Bottom line-If you feel that you have been waiting too long-call. If you are not 30 days outside of processing times-they won't do anything for you. If it makes you feel any better I filed 12/8 and watched people get approved in days-I waited almost 90 days, which is very unusual for Vermont, but I finally got my Noa2 the other day. Good Luck to you!!! Forgot to mention, I called my congressman on a Thurs-he called me back Friday with a response-he was great!!!!! Edited by irishgirl73, 09 March 2006 - 08:30 AM.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 X denied touris visas	On one of the forms for the consulate interview-it asks if you have ever been denied a visa-tell them yes-never ever lie You will have your chance to explain-just make sure you check the box-YES. There is also another part on the form(maybe the ds156) where it asks you to put the dates you were denied, you will have to fill those in as well. I am sure you will be fine-many vjer's have been denied visitor's visa and went on to get their k-1. good luck to ya!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 X denied touris visas	From what I have been told-the visitor's visas are completely different from the k-1. With the k-1 the person IS intending to immigrate here to the US, where as the other visas are NON-immigrant visas. My fiance was denied a b-2 and I am hoping that it will not be an issue. Just explain all of this in the interview-don't try to hide any of it Good luck If the reason you were denied for a B visa is because you lacked adequate ties to your home country, then getting a K1 will not be an issue. If you were denued for a B visa for another reason, it may or may not be an issue... exactly zyggy I should have elaborated a bit-my man did not have strong enough ties to Ireland(or so they thought) that is why he did not get the visa.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 X denied touris visas	From what I have been told-the visitor's visas are completely different from the k-1. With the k-1 the person IS intending to immigrate here to the US, where as the other visas are NON-immigrant visas. My fiance was denied a b-2 and I am hoping that it will not be an issue. Just explain all of this in the interview-don't try to hide any of it Good luck	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What does this number mean?	yup refresh-or "view new posts" addictive-obviously I do not have enough work to do!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What does this number mean?	ahh thank you....... LOL see your still here to, i was gonna log but i cant seem to wein myself off VJ )) It's like a drug-I am always on here now	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What does this number mean?	It is an alien #....................my fiance has one on our noa1. It is like an identification # I am sure others will give a better description.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Via California	This is great info for everyone-thanks	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FBI APPROVED!	great news..............congrats	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156	I put "when k-1 visa is granted" hope it helps	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 just 3 weeks after I-129F sent!	I am really happy for you guys, but not everyone speeds through Vermont I learned that lesson the hard way...........nearly 90 days for us. Lots of luck on the rest of your journey	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	packet three	I was going by what Ireland requires...........sorry If I gave out bad info Oh no I'm not railing at you, you at least made a disclaimer that you weren't sure! I've just noticed that pri tends to give information out a lot in similar posts that aren't accurate, they may apply to his/her case but would possibly not to the OP, and this is something we need to be careful about as it would be really bad to mislead users on here and end up harming their process. I'm not saying I know everything of course, that's why I almost always say call the Embassy to be sure! Oh I know-I just felt bad-God knows I don't want to confuse anyone(this process is confusing enough). I always put a disclaimer-it saves me if I am wrong	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	packet three	I was going by what Ireland requires...........sorry If I gave out bad info	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	packet three	I just asked this question today-I believe you send in ds230 pt.1, I don't think you have to worry about pt.2 yet, that is handed in at the interview. Others will tell you for sure	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	passport photo	I'm not sure about the U.K. but I HAD to have a U.S. sized passport photograph for my medical. I would suggest adhere to the instructions as they are written, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays. I am pretty sure they only want the 2x2 size I wouldn't risk a delay-I am sure some people will be able to tell you how to get the correct size in the UK	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-09 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Thats unbelievable!	I got a letter after they took a referral-it was very similar. It said the the "required background checks were still being completed. If you don't hear from us within 6 months call back. I think it is a standard response, but I can't be sure. I rec'd my NOA2 30 days after I got the letter. I guess every case is different. I am sure you will hear something soon. You may want to contact your local congressman-it certainly can't hurt at this point. Edited by irishgirl73, 10 March 2006 - 02:25 PM.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My Visa Journey Begins	Lots of luck on your journey	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Approved!!!!!!!!	great news congrats	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What do you do to keep from losing your mind ?	I called my man the other day to ask about a certain form for his interview................he politely stopped me and said "Hi luv how was your day?" this process has a way of "taking over" everything. It is the little things that are important-the "I love you", "I miss you", or just plain old "hello" don't be like me-and obsess over all the this. Easier said that done-I know I never though "WAITING" could be so damn stressfull. I have been going back to yoga-I highly recommend it if you can go.................very calming. As for your question-how do we stop from losing our sanity? I have lost mine so I can't help there	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-10 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	Told 'ya....Wasn't too long ago you were contacting your congressperson. Patience, patience.........You'll get there sooner than you think. Congrats..... I know..........I know	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	Look how fast this could go now, irish. See Mand's timeline....interview could be as soon as SIX weeks!! Dang, I would love to see Ireland in the springtime... Can you bring me back some potatoes? LOL sure.................anything you want	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	Hey Irishgirl... I know how you feel! Last Tuesday I called, and found out it made it from the CSC to the NVC in four days, including a weekend! Then yesterday I called, and was told it was already sent to Bangkok on the 10th!!! I checked the DHL website and saw two different packages sent to BNK... one for IV and one for NIV... both received on the 13th! So I have to assume my case is already at the consulate! I Love the State Department!!! I am going to check the website too!!!!!! This is much better than dealing with the USCIS-at least at the NVC you get to speak with someone & they are super nice	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	Your letter should be fine! Rob's letter for our K1 was from July 2005 and our interview wasn't until Sept 2005 and there was no issue with it. I brought updated payslips with me to the interview incase they asked...they didn't! Good Luck!!! And if you don't hear anything from the Embassy in a week and a half, call them and be super nice, explain you haven't received a letter yet and have they a date scheduled for your interview. And it's better if you call them, they prefer to talk to the USC. This is what we did and we got a date over the phone and an interview letter arrived a week later! Thanks Amanda-I will wait & see if Gavin gets something in a week or two. I have heard that Dublin is very easy to deal with(well at least I hope so). Providing Gav gets his police cert-we are all set Now I have to figure out how I can get off for the interview-I work 2 jobs so I have 2 bosses to deal with	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	I knew it!!!! Mine was at NVC less than a week too!! Oooh so happy for you! Ask anything you want!!! I think for now we are all set......................He has all the paperwork(I brought it with me in Jan). I just have to have my affidavit of support notarized, and type up a new letter of intent. I will bring those with me when I go for his interview. One question...............I had a letter typed up from my employer back in January, If I have current pay stubs, will that letter be ok, or should I get another one? I figured it would be fine as long as I can prove I still work here-what do you guys think?	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	I told you this step would be quick!! When you gonna learn to listen to me......hahaha... I will NEVER doubt you again-NEVER	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	I was kinda worried it might get held up there..............................I might be seeing my man sooner that I thought	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	case sent to Dublin already!!!!	Just called the NVC just for the hell of it................got my new case # and it was sent to Dublin already............it wasn't even there a week!!!! All my peeps still waiting hugs-your time is coming soon	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about the new law	The new law as it stands only affects meeting through Marriage Brokers....hence the title 'International Marriage Broker Regulation Act' Below is a link re the new law. http://www.visajourn...?showtopic=1155 Well I could be wrong but it sounded like you were trying to say I'm reckless or irresponsible or something like that. And of all the relationships you'll find here on VJ, mine is one of the ones you sure can't come down on... so if you like to hear stories about people that don't know each other very well and decide to get married, so that you can criticize them, I'm not what you're looking for. Not what I meant, nor tried to imply. *cough* Thanks for this link Aussie	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-02-23 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	evidence for k-1 interview	thanks everyone...............I was just trying to get my things in order. I have all the required forms(I-134. letter from employer, birth cert and so on). I just didn't know how much was too much-ya know? I actually submitted a lot of things with the original petition(travel receipts, hotel receipts)-that I will have as well. You guys are the best Will they have the photos I submitted with the k-1? Edited by irishgirl73, 15 March 2006 - 12:01 PM.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	evidence for k-1 interview	Ok guys I was going to pm a few vj buddies but I figured I would post this so it can help others. I have all the required info and forms for my man's interview(thanks to the brilliant guides here on VJ), but I wanted to know what some of you brought with you? I have a wedding dress receipt, a ring receipt, phone bills, tons of pics...................what am I leaving out? Should I have letters from friends and family???? Any tips would be so helpful-I just want to know what others have done Thanks all	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2.....APPROVED	congrats!!!!!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-14 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm so happy!!!	great news...............hope you get your noa2 very soon...........fingers crossed	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Experience visiting US during K1 process	Glad to know you didn't get hassled! I am sure this will help many others planning on travelling through Dublin	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE received :(	an rfe usually means that an approval is close..................you are really lucky that they have even looked at your petition, you only sent it in a month ago. I say it's probably something silly like a missed signature.	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 approval!!!!	congrats!!!	irishgirl73	Female	Ireland	2006-03-15 21:30:00