Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	How do you stay secure in a long distance relationship?	I was lurking thru the forums and I came across this post. I want to give you all any positive feed back that I can : ) It is very normal to let our minds wander with the unknown. But there is one basic fact, we all have met someone we want to spend the rest of our natural lives with and to be able to smile at one another when we are 80 years old. Hell it would be a great gift to make love when we are 80 years old too : ) What we have to think of is what can we do now to help our future husbands and wives or our now husbands and wives. I myself would do anything for my soon to be wife when she is feeling depressed or from the spur of the moment I would ask her if she was a "good girl" this week or today. Olga would probably have a look on her face... this is an odd question face and she would say yes of coarse I have been a good girl. I would then tell her how much money do you think you would need to make a great supper for the family and she would tell me. I would then tell her take out $20.00 extra and buy a bottle of wine also. Twenty dollars USD is equaled to $100.00 in Ukraine : ) But in all of this I thought I had great patients before I met Olga... I was wrong! This is one of the hardest tasks I had to do in my life is to wait and wait and wait even more. I think God will give to us only what we can endure but he also teaches us in the process. This process my friends we are being thought something, embrace it and learn from it. We will need it later in the future when the bad times come just as it does in any relationship. As much as even right now I would like to call CSC and to tell them to go screw them selfs for being slackers, in a way they are helping me to find and understand what patients is all about. Perhaps we too should think about the things we do that may cause doubt in someones mind and to change this for the people we love. After all I would expect Olga to do this for me ; )	ChuckandOlga	Male	Ukraine	2008-08-24 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question on K-1	PushBrk thank you for the answer. I shall inform my friend tomorrow so he can be on his marry way like the rest of us that are now stuck in VISA process. : )	ChuckandOlga	Male	Ukraine	2008-11-17 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question on K-1	Hi everyone, A friend of mine was interested on knowing about how I met my future wife and the process of the K-1 visa. I had explained a lot about the process to him and he had a question if he had a restraining order against him if this would hurt him if he found a special lady in another country. He has had two of them and one was recended by his ex-wife 2 days later. So this has left him with one restraining order against him. There was no violence between him and his former girlfriend, they bought a home together and had split up with her so he gave the home to her and her daughter. The girls mother talked her into getting the restraining order just in case. The former wife... Shhhhhhh! she was just plane wacky and was on meds... long story , he comes home from work and wanted to shower and go to bed after working for 13 hours and as I said she was wacked out on meds. So she has called the police on him and the next day had a restraining order against him but then 2 to 3 days later she recended it by asking the judge to cancel the order of protection and he did. He was never in court for violence nor was he ever convicted of any charges of violence. Actually he is one of them guys you can hit him in the head with a 2X4 and he will say do it again please LOL. A little slow, but he is one of the nicest guys I know : ) So now he wants to look for love in another country but is worried that he might not be able to bring a lady to America because of these two ordeals. The first restraining order was 10 years ago he said and the 2nd was about 5 years ago. Any thoughts on this from any VJ members? Thanks in advance and have a great thanksgiving!	ChuckandOlga	Male	Ukraine	2008-11-17 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Consular Processing?	Yeah, I am going to just deal with the extra fees and go with the K3 when it come. I filed for both. We can't take the waiting. I am making my third trip back there in a week, thank goodness for a forgiving job and boss!!!! But I am not going to risk this dragging on and on. When the NOA2 comes on the K3 we are going to proceed with that... After all as long as it is taking, that is hard enough to deal with... Good luck everyone, and let's hope for more approvals soon...	Cetin Tonya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-19 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 Versus I130	Okay, can anyone tell me if James Shortcuts would apply to the K3 or are they for the I130 mostly. I am confused about after we get our NOA2, what we need to get ready for the K3, assuming that visa will be appoved first. And if it is, can I do anything to get things done ASAP instead of waiting for packets... Can someone please clarify this for me? Thanks!	Cetin Tonya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-20 23:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 Versus I130	Hey, can anyone tell me what the difference in timelines and processes are once we get the NOA2s. I filed for both the I130 and K3-129F. And it seems that people are getting both approved at the same time- I mean the NOA2. SOOOOOOOOOO If that is the case, what is the difference in time lines, process, required paperwork if one were to go with the I130 as opposed to the K3?? Just wondering if it takes about the same time and effort, because if that is the case it seems it would be better to go with the I130 due to the increase in fees for the adjustment of status for the permanent visa once he were to get here..... Let me know guys... Thanks!!!	Cetin Tonya	Female	Turkey	2007-10-16 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	V I S A A P R O V E D	Yahoo!! Today we will get the date and time for my guy's interview.... You made it and so will the rest of us!! Congrats!!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-16 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K-1 Visa approved	CONGRATS!!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-30 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I have a question for fellow K1'ers	We met almost two years ago while working on a cruise ship -- super romantic, huh?! Love him....miss him so much!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-06 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Still No Case Number	Good Afternoon All! Same lonely story here... June 27th NOA2 now....NVC nothing. I call everyday too.	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-07-25 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC file under further processing	I got a case # on July 27th --- I called today and the representative said, "We try to send out the shipments pretty quickly but this one just hasn't gone yet." So, yes, once again we are all waiting in line together! :-)	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-01 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC - Additional Processing	Greetings from Tucson, Arizona. Our NOA2 was approved on June 27th - did not arrive at NVC until July 27th. Now, the NVC tells me that my case is undergoing "additional processing" with no set goal or time line. Anyone have any insight? This idea of my packet just setting on a table in Vermont is painful. Waiting...this is such the exercise in patience and control of the mind....yuck. Thank you - I hope your journey is quick!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-03 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fustration! No sign of my case yet with the NVC	My NOA2 was June 27th.....JUST TODAY NVC confirmed they have the papers and they will be headed to Guatemala Embassy on Friday!!! The waiting is so tough....but there is movement...there really is!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-07-27 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	4 months so far waiting for NOA2 (VSC)	So much waiting -- it is very difficult. We, the VJ community can share in the feelings, we know how you feel. My experience so far with timelines on VJ has been very accurate. Stay busy, stay positive. I spend a lot of time looking for the "new and best" deals on international calling cards. Nobel.com is really good.... It's my new hobby - VJ updates and international calling cards. As soon as my sweet man arrives I'll probably never even look at my computer...HA! Best of luck with the journey! Carla	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-10 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MEDICAL TODAY	Great -- good for you both! My fiance is calling the Embassy today and will be able to secure his interview date and time!! I'm feeling so eager and anxious! All the waiting and the emotions....only us VJers understand, huh?!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-16 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	and so the journey begins	Yes, one VERY VERY long month!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-16 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The wait.	I agree with you regarding things like Grocery store trips and Target trips! My fiance is going to be so impressed with the wide streets and clean sidewalks and...on, and on, huh?! Only 52 days until the interview at Embassy -- we have SO almost made it!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-21 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The wait.	Hello! 5 months seems to be the average for sure -- Shop on-line for for good calling cards. Nobel.com has one that is reasonable for my guy's country. We call each other ALOT during the day -- stay in touch about the little things..... lunch menu, unusual animal you saw on the way to work, how much petro you purchased -- the more you do that the more it will almost feel like you are there! Come up with a mini-projects -- example: both of you decide that you are going to do something unexpected for a mean person within the next 48 hours -- OR, watch the same "educational" video or internet stream and then ask each other 3 questions related to the topic. These are the things that have helped us really maintain close close relationship. Plus, I know more about Soccer, Warner Bros. cartoons, and hurricanes than ever! LOL My guy has learned about hurricanes, Lady Gaga (Iloveher!),and US Motorcycle requirements. Our last 50 days before the interview we have named, "50 days of fabulous" -- we try to do something that makes our normal, boring, "can't wait until I can kiss you" days into FABULOUS - example: I ate sushi 3 days in a row! Fabulous! -- We ordered flowers for a sick friend! Fabulous! The moral of my typing this.... Dont' stop being who the two of you really are while you are waiting. Try your best to talk and focus on things other than the VISA! My fiance says this.... "Everyone is exhausted and tired at the end of a race or goal, that is why we call it finish." lovely, eh? OR, maybe even FABULOUS! LOL Edited by CarlaByron, 20 August 2011 - 09:48 AM.	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-20 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Embassy Appointment Letter	Good Day VJers! I am curious... My fiance received his appointment letter for the interview at the Embassy - the letter is also used for the medical appointment. Under the heading Traveling Applicants it has my fiance's name AND his son's name. On the application we only listed his son as "may follow" -- he will not be traveling with us at the intial POE. Do you think we need to "fix" the appointment letter before the interview? Or, is the son's name on the letter simply because of the "may follow" noted on the application? Thank you!!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-08-26 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question 10 in the I-134 Affidavit of Support	I would recommend that he send a correct version because if they ask it to be corrected at the interview you will feel very sad and rushed. Do you have time or can he use regular mail? I just got the documents that my fiance sent to me for my interview on the 15th. Looking at the I-134 Affidavit of Support that he filled out makes me concerned. In Question #10, he answered NONE. Isn't my name supposed to be in there? I guess he was confused and related it to Question #9. He did put my name and other information in Question #3. It cost him $108 to send these documents via FedEx. Should I be very concerned? Does he need to send a new I-134? Please advise. Thank you very much!	CarlaByron	Female	Guatemala	2011-09-03 10:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	Documents for interview...	Hi, I was wondering how do you know that your case was received and left NVC? Congrat to you.	ThanhHien	Male	0	2009-10-14 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What Happens After NOA2	Hi All, I was wondering what should I do after I received NOA2 (not the official letter yet) on October 9th. What should I be expected to do next? Sincerely, thank you for all the responses.	ThanhHien	Male	0	2009-10-14 01:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Misspelled name on NOA1	When I received my NOA1 2 weeks ago I noticed that they had spelled my name incorrectly. The spelled it Criag instead of Craig. I was scared that I had misspelled my own name, I rechecked all of my paperwork and then realized that they had made the mistake. I called the 800 number and explained to the lady on the phone that is was clearly just a mistake by the person who keyed it into the system and asked if she could correct the problem. She told me that she would need to put a request in to change the name and I would receive an update in 45 days. Does anyone know if the 45 days is in addition to the normal waiting period? Thanks! CRAIG!!!	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-06-19 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioner Change of Address	QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Sep 14 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Use the online change of address - follow up a couple of week later with a telephone call to ensure it was successful (even though you'll probably already know by then because you'll receive a letter confirming the change at your new address). https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa TIP: Whether moving recently or not, it is a good idea to list your names (petitioner and foreign fiancé/spouse) on the inside of the mail box - on the inside of the lid or wherever the carrier will see the names) - this should insure you get the appropriate mail. When it asks the question "Status in the US" what do I select? I am a citizen and that is not an option. Do I select other or Permanent Resident? Thanks!	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-09-14 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioner Change of Address	I need some help, I (the petitioner) am moving this week and I wanted to update my address. I was filling out form AR-11 and realized that this was for an "Alien Change of Address". Do I use the same form? Do I just change my address over the phone? I am confused now... I apologize if this has been asked and answered! Thanks for your help! Craig	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-09-14 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Payment - Juarez	The letter I received from the NVC has a web address at the bottom. This is where I found out about packet 4... Here is the link from the letter... www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_4323.html	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-10-14 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Payment - Juarez	Here is the link! http://ciudadjuarez....04_complete.pdf	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-10-14 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Payment - Juarez	I was reading the information in packet 4 for a K1. In this packet it states that you can pay for the visa process directly through the NVC in St Louis. Is this payment different from the application fees you are required to pay at Banamex and when you arrive at the Consulate? I am a little confused now... I does say that if you pay directly you are not required to pay when you get there. Also, what does this payment cover? Medical exam and all application fees? Thanks! Edited by Craig and Isa, 14 October 2009 - 09:45 PM.	Craig and Isa	Male	Mexico	2009-10-14 21:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Landed in JFK after 10 months of absence from the US and with a Conditional Green Card still valid for a day only.	QUOTE (msdelila @ Jul 17 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks. You've displayed some less than impressive data collection and analysis in this thread, Dr. Scientist.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2009-07-17 22:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	DO I NEED TO RENEW MY PASSPORT?	I found this in http://travel.state....is/cis_999.html ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizens may enter the Philippines without a visa for tourism purposes upon presentation of their U.S. passport, valid for at least six months after the date of entry into the Philippines, and a return ticket to the United States or an onward ticket to another country. OP is going to Phillipines for vacation. Isn't he tourist? GC holder is different? His initial question had to do with returning to the U.S., but I noted that the officials in the Philippines might not allow him in if he has less than 6 months left on his passport (this six months thing seems to be common for entry to a lot of countries). How strictly it would be enforced, I don't know. I just figured that if the OP had time to renew it before leaving, it would be preferable because he could avoid any hassle upon arriving in the Philippines--related to this issue, anyway. Edited by Empress of Groovy, 23 March 2010 - 11:59 PM.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2010-03-23 23:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	DO I NEED TO RENEW MY PASSPORT?	I'd renew it before the trip. I'm not sure about the Philippines (or when you're going), but many countries require that you have a minimum of six months left on your passport before you're allowed in. I can't answer the question about returning to the U.S., but my guess is that you wouldn't have a problem as long as the passport is still valid and you have your GC. If you were entering as a tourist, it would probably be a different story.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2010-03-23 11:55:00
Philippines	Prayer for Mother of Perpetual Help	QUOTE (mawilson @ Jan 8 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So who is this perpetual mutha? Mutha Bingo, in Perpetuity. Or at least that's what I was told.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-08 17:40:00
Philippines	Prayer for Mother of Perpetual Help	A friend of mine used to live across the street from a church called Our Lady of Perpetual Help, although it was more commonly referred to as Our Lady of Perpetual Bingo.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-08 13:14:00
Philippines	American Woman Bitter and Lonely?!	QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Jan 20 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok....here she is, but if any of this gets back to her, I'll have to kill all of you...because she's gonna kill me. Wow! Hawt! (And that shirt looks synthetic! Right on!) The gold nails are a very groovy touch. I predict that Joyce will bestow upon her the elusive JTP Seal of Approval--the most prestigious of awards.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-21 12:47:00
Philippines	American Woman Bitter and Lonely?!	QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Jan 20 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (*Len* @ Jan 20 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am soooooooooooooo telling sister jinky about your secret frustration for not marrying a blonde CA bimbo ...for my birthday, she wore a blonde wig. But the question is: Was the wig in a Joycian™ Triple Perm style? Nothing says, "I love you" like the JTP.	Empress of Groovy	Female	United Kingdom	2009-01-20 17:48:00
Canada	AOS	QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 30 2009, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here's my Cover Letter - It's everything you need (compliments of JillA) Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Includes: 2 photographs & receipt for photographs (date on the receipt to show they were taken within 30 days of the filing of this application on June 20) Check in the amount of $1010 made payable to the Department of Homeland Security Copy of my foreign birth certificate Copy of passport page with K-1 Visa Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet) Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) which also includes tax documents & letter of employment from sponsor, also proof of U.S. Citizenship which includes copy of the biographic data page of sponsor’s U.S. Passport Evidence of eligibility which includes a copy of approval notice for I-129F, copy of marriage certificate, Form I-94 (front & back) and passport identity page Form I-131, Application for Travel Document Includes: Letter of request for granting Advance Parole 2 photographs (which were taken on June 20 – receipt attached to Form I-485) Initial Evidence which includes a copy of an official photo identity document (passport identity page) A copy of Form I-94 (front & back) and K1 visa to show my present status in the United States Marriage Certificate to note the name change Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Includes: 2 photographs (which were taken on June 20 – receipt attached to Form I-485) A copy of Form I-94 (front & back) A copy of a Federal Government-issued identity document which includes my Visa issued by a foreign consulate Passport Identity Page Marriage Certificate to note the name change Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet) ? is this the vaccination sheet from the medical done in toronto?	cherylc522	Female	Canada	2009-07-30 12:34:00
Canada	AOS	QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Jul 30 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CherylandRichard @ Jul 30 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BermyCat @ Jul 27 2009, 05:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you have a copy of your marriage certificate, the six photos, the cheque, the NOA2 from your K-1 and a photocpy of your I-94 in your package? ~ Catherine no, is that all required? i thought that was all over with, you mean like wedding pics? i have the license for them, didn't copy i 94 but will do that, and the noa2 im sure i have around here somewhere to send in, just the pics i guess i dont have. Passport type pictures - may want to reread those instructions hehe hmm guess i will have to it appears i missed something here	cherylc522	Female	Canada	2009-07-30 12:28:00
Canada	AOS	QUOTE (BermyCat @ Jul 27 2009, 05:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you have a copy of your marriage certificate, the six photos, the cheque, the NOA2 from your K-1 and a photocpy of your I-94 in your package? ~ Catherine no, is that all required? i thought that was all over with, you mean like wedding pics? i have the license for them, didn't copy i 94 but will do that, and the noa2 im sure i have around here somewhere to send in, just the pics i guess i dont have.	cherylc522	Female	Canada	2009-07-30 12:19:00
Canada	AOS	doing a quick checklist, i dont want to forget anything. I have the g-325a for myself, i-485, i-765 and i-864 for my sponser and my cosponsor, do i need anything else? do i need a g-325a for my sponsors?	cherylc522	Female	Canada	2009-07-26 20:20:00
Canada	Gardasil, CR-1 Visa.	i only had one shot and wasn't planning on doing the rest, im on a k1 just doing my aos am i gonna have issues?	cherylc522	Female	Canada	2009-08-03 21:22:00