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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
The day's not over yet, Paul! I have my fingers crossed for you guys!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I think it's about 10hrs - 13/14 all together with a connecting flight to Frankfurt. Well I'd rather get that direct flight than 20/22 hrs with 2 connecting flights.... but they only run till 6th october.....!

Let us know when you get your case number so I'll have my fiance call (he had to wake up extra early this morning in order to phone them up - so dont really want him to do that every morning!)


It's probably about 12-13 hours for my fiancé to fly from Heathrow to Portland with a layover, so I can definitely see how getting that direct flight to Anchorage is a big time savings!

I will definitely post when we get our case number! I will probably wait until next Thursday or Friday to start calling NVC again.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

My fiance phoned NVC this morning and it hasn't been received yet (they can't even count wks! the woman he spoke to said: "oh, it's only about 2 wks since you got approved.." - you kidding? it's 3 today!!) maybe our petition left yesterday together with yours? I hope so, in that case it means we will have a case number by the end of next week. Fingers crossed..
At this point I am not too bothered about not getting an interview until September, seeing how things were going I got commitments here in London till end of Sept, so... But it'll be good to have visa in hand by mid of sept and move by 6th october (yes, I'd like to get that direct flight from Frankfurt to Anchorage!!!!) lol


Yep, I bet we're in the same bundle heading towards NVC. :thumbs:

Holy cow, Frankfurt to Anchorage direct! How long is that flight?
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Just heard back from Sen. Merkley's immigration staffer. (I contacted the staffer around 1:30 PM yesterday, sent in the inquiry and got a response just 10 minutes ago...efficient!!)

Our petition had been sitting in the CSC mailroom since it was approved and was mailed out to the NVC yesterday. It should be there sometime next week. Of course, it will take the NVC time to get it into their system, but here's hoping that doesn't take a month as well.

For my fellow UK petitioners and beneficiaries, she noted that, "Due to the presence of the Olympics, visa operations at the U.S. Embassy in London will not be at full capacity during July and August. Unfortunately, since visa officers will be diverted to other duties during the Olympics you might experience a delay in the scheduling of your fiancé’s K-1 visa interview."

We had already figured his interview wouldn't happen until September, so I'm hoping this keeps moving forward.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Ugh....that sucks. Ours took almost a month--June 11 to July 5. BUT they sent it out super quickly after that long wait...you must have just missed the package that ours and kate&javi's went to NVC in...


Seriously! We were approved in the same week, they should have waited until Friday to send the bundle, dammit! :P
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

4 weeks ?!!! :crying:


Yep, and no idea of when our petition/case will be forwarded to NVC. I called one of my senator's local offices yesterday and the immigration issues person on their staff said it could take as long as six weeks. Apparently, USCIS bundles petitions together to send to the NVC, but they have to reach a certain number before they're sent. And that seems fine on the surface, but if that number is unrealistically high, then it sucks to have to wait.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
And now there's a thread by someone whose I-129F was approved within 43 days. :blink: How does that even happen? I guess that proves once again that there's no rhyme/reason to this process.

It's been four weeks today since our petition was approved, but our case has yet to make it to the NVC. I'm still going to remain hopeful that he'll be here by October, though.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-13 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Omg!!!! I was just approved!!!! Noa2 FINALLY!!!! :)

Just receive the text!!!!


Woo hoo!!! Congrats!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-12 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I can't believe it, I really can't. We just got approved!



Congrats!!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-12 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

love your attitude! :luv: stay strong everyone, and that even includes those of us with noa2 but still missing our partners, we're not there yet either. photomile and i had our medical together today, and had lots of fun chatting about a jan meet up and how amazing everyone is on here... we can all do it. goodnight now xxx


I just read your post in the Knightsbridge thread about being able to meet photomile. So cool and I'm sure it was great to put an actual human with the messageboard name. :)
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-11 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

We just got our NOA2! So happy! So you all waiting should hear back soon I am sure. Our NOA 1 was Jan. 23 and we were a Feb. 9 touch. I am hoping your approvals are not far behind ours :)


Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-11 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
*puts on Rant hat*

It's absolutely mind-boggling to me that some folks go through this process and then either wait until the last minute to get married or slip up and don't get married within the 90-day timeframe and thus, putting additional weight (and wait) on their shoulders. There are giant red flashing signs all over this process stating the rules, yet people can't take the time to do it correctly. Meanwhile, we have folks who would love to be with their loved ones right now and they're stuck in the Service Center or NVC purgatory. I haven't seen my honey since January and unless life changes, I probably won't see him for another 2-3 months.

It seems most states have a 3-day waiting period between filing the marriage license and when it can be used, so in theory, you could file on a Monday and get married in your living room (with the appropriate officiant and witness(es)) by Friday. Yet people can't do that?!?

I would seriously get married in my living room tomorrow, in my yoga pants if it meant my honey could be here right now.

:ranting:

*takes off Rant hat*
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-11 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I really hope things speed up for everyone. If it's any consolation, it's seemingly taking much longer for the CSC to get approved petitions to the NVC and then for the NVC to get them entered. So those getting their I-129Fs approved from CSC should keep their patience hat on a bit longer.

I found a package heading to the UK this morning on DHL, so I hope our petition is in there. :unsure:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-11 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Not working for a couple of months sounds great to me (and also being in Finland)! Posted Image I bet it will go quickly because now you guys are in control so its just a matter of settling things and deciding when to fly, etc. Very exciting indeed! Posted Image



Here, here! The lack of control in this process is what drives me (and probably other people) mad. Having some of that control back is definitely a goal worth seeking! :lol:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-10 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Our visa came in the mail today, just over a week since the interview :) Glad to have this part out of the way, but it does feel like ####### posting good news when everybody's not approved..


Congrats!! Don't feel like #######, you should be happy! We'll all get there as well. :)
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-10 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

After 30 minutes on hold, NVC gave me our case number today! :)


Hooray! Hmm, maybe I'll call again sooner than Friday just in case...
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-09 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I hope I have better luck too. It's been a good and bad last week for me, as I got my first apartment but my debit card number got stolen and all of my (thankfully, not very much) money is gone until the bank decides to return it to me. I could use some good luck today.


Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. :(
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-09 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone. It's a full work week for USCIS with no holidays to slow down the process. :thumbs:

I called NVC today. They didn't have our case, but gave me the email address to send a scan of our NOA2 for them to research. I sent the scan, but will probably call again on Friday since that will be one month since our approval. In the meantime, I'm tackling wedding plan options without making any commitments. I started working on the guestlist last night and am meeting with a wedding officiant next weekend. She's originally from the UK and married an American, so she knows what we're going through. I swear it was serendipity to find her.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-09 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I disagree and it's rather rude to call someone names because you don't like their response. A&B was simply answering your question. There are people on VJ who don't know/realize that this community is just a small fraction of the thousands of petitions being processed at the various Service Centers.

I am well away that everyone who applies with the USCIS is not on VJ. Wow, why is that people are always so rude & condescending when a question is asked!!!!! I just asked a simple a question. You didn't have to answer if you were going to be jerk about it!

People If you can't answer the question without being ugly. Please just dont answer it. This process is hard enough as is & negativity is definitely not needed.


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-09 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

After 161 days... RFE!! :crying: :crying: :crying:


Oh no! :(

I hope it's something easy to fix and you get a speed reply!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-05 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Back in the 90s, my fiancé had really long hair, multiple earrings, etc...basically, he looked like someone from a grunge band. He was constantly pulled because I guess security thought he was trying to port drugs or something. (He was clean, of course.)
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-05 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

yay! finally got our noa2 today :) after 182 days :dance: :dance: :dance: i thought it will never happen.


CONGRATS!!!!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-04 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Ok Guys i have news......We just got APPROVED (YIpeeeeeee!!), at 16.30 US time....151 days since NOA1 and 48 days since RFE Response. I am still in shock, i had thought it would not happen til end of July or Aug, but we are thrilled. To all still waiting .....Hang in there it is coming when you least expect it!!



YAY!!! Congratulations!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Quick update: our file left NVC 28th, but hasn't been received in london just yet (if i did the DHL tracking thing right it's in Boston right now). More excitingly - unbeknownst to us both, photomile scheduled his medical for 20 minutes before mine next weds, so we'll get to hang out! How crazy is that!

In other news, it's is grey, wet and cold in London.. on July 2nd. I cannot wait to live on the Gulf Coast...


So cool!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I called NVC this morning to check on our petition. Nothing yet. I thanked the woman and wished her a Happy Fourth. It must have caught her off-guard because she stumbled a bit and seemed surprised that someone was pleasant. :lol:

Edited by LeftCoastLady, 02 July 2012 - 01:32 PM.

LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Congrats!!!

Hello all,

I just wanted to give an update to my status. I just recieved an email from uscis that was petition was updated. I went to uscis.gov and this is what it said.
They recieved my 129f on Jan 18th.

Post Decision Activity

On July 2, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

Man, I need to take a deep breath, praying for the rest of us.

Rob


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Thanks LeftCoastLady! Do you think I can do the translation myself?
Once I get the medical done won't they transcript everything on a form, in terms of what vaccinations I had etc? If so, I could ask for a copy I can keep for AOS..


Not 100% sure, but it seems as if it would be OK if you did a full translation yourself and then added a statement certifying the translation.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

ok... I need your help guys (especially sabi who knows loads abt medical).
You know that I am Italian but been living in the UK for 5 years, since I never had any vaccinations done in this country I went back to my Italian doctor who gave me a wee booklet with all the vaccinations done in my life (plus I have a hand written note from a private doctor for measles vaccination I had when I was little).
Now... I have just got the DTP done at my GP here as I think that is the only one I was missing and they used the same booklet, wrote the DTP, date and stamped it. Since it's all written in Italian... will it be accepted as a proof of vaccinations at the Medical or do I need a translation or certified translation of it?

What do you think shall I do? My GP said, oh as long as you have that it's a proof - I did ask her for an english version from them but she said it wasn't necessary...


Since you'll also need that proof for the adjustment of status process once you arrive in the U.S., I'd get a translated version to make sure everything goes smoothly.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-02 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

It seems VSC is approving March filers...Great !


Are you talking about the person in this thread? http://www.visajourn...375593-k1-visa/

It seems they filed a spousal petition, so different process for them...unless they have the wrong information listed.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-30 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Congrats!!


:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I guess my prediction for a party-weekend worked!!!!
I got the email!!!! APPROVED!!!! Everybody from 1/18, go check your status!!! It should be updated very soon!!!!
YAY!!
Thanks again for the support...priceless...and let's keep this up for the next steps!!


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
You can see a rundown of the various acronyms here: http://www.visajourn...Acronym_Summary

Yes, your NOA1 date is the date of receipt at the service center.

Touched means that your petition has been scanned/moved to another desk, but does not necessarily mean it's being adjudicated. If you register on the USCIS site using your case #, you can see the status of your petition.

This is the first time in my long life to post a comment on an internet bulletin board of any kind. I am moved to do it by the growing bond I feel with all of you who participate in this forum. When I first happened upon this forum, its contents increased my anxiety about the I-129f petition process. Lately, however, as our wait for Vermont to act approached and then passed the anticipated 5 months, I find this forum to be a comfort. So many of us in the same boat.
My fiancée and I approached this process rather straightforwardly, carefully reading and following all of the petition instructions to the letter. We naively assumed that nothing more was necessary. Having now read so many stories of disappointment and frustration, we realize that the process is much more complicated and arbitrary than the instructions make it appear.
I do not understand all of the lingo on here. The official date of my petition’s receipt at Vermont was January 27; is that what is meant by the “NOA1” date I see on most of the posts? And what does “touched” mean? Is there a glossary somewhere on this site?
Finally, thanks and the very best of luck to every one of you.


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Great news about getting the LND number! I called yesterday and was given the 15 day spiel, but of course, our case is coming from CSC. I just hope they've worked out that cluster that happened with the May folks.


I just got off the phone and now have my LND number, received today. So vermont IS processing things. Guys, you'll be approved soon. Both me and L are desperately hoping you get some more progress


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I've visited Tulsa a few times for work. Everyone is so nice!! The weather is insane, though. One week it was 90F, the next it was snowing. :hehe:

I live up here in Oklahoma. Been here 16 years so we will prob be staying here. Only a few states I would live in, Texas, Wyoming. I love the mountains, but finding the right combination of income level, a place to live and work. Hard to beat Tulsa.


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Yep, we'll be living in Oregon. We both love it here.

And if the meet-up is in TX, my honey won't be joining me alas. He has no desire to step into that state, which is one reason I suggested Chicago. The other is because it's easy to get a direct flight there since it's a major hub. :)

what about everyone else, do you think you'll stay in the area you are moving to initially? what US city/state would you love to live in?


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Once this is all done and everyone's loved one is in the US, there needs to be a January Filers meet-up somewhere. Maybe someplace like Chicago that's central.

i love that our january thread is like 100 pages longer than all the others... so much supportive chat here, it's awesome! january filers rock!


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-29 03:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Apppppprrrrrrrooooovvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd 161 days :) :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Congrats!!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-28 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Well I am in complete shock right now, but juat to let you know: we got approved on June 26! The system just updated today


Yay! Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-28 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

this article lacks credibility. Not saying its a lie or true but its certainly set up for you to use their services, for years, many peeps have been preparing their K1 petition for them selves with little or no knowledge that we have access to now and they did quiet fine in the circumstances.
:ot2: did you all know in 2010 K1 approval time was just a little over 2 months. LOOK AT US NOW :angry:. I just wnanna go over VSC and :bonk: some adjudicators


I know! It always amazes me when I see veteran VJers with K-1 timelines where from petition to POE it's maybe 6 months tops. Now, it's more like 10 months, if you're lucky. :(
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-26 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I really hope the January folks see more approvals, especially from VSC, this week! With July 4 next week, I wouldn't be surprised if it's going to slow down even more. Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-25 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

just wanted to say i'm thinking of you guys and wishing wishing wishing you hear something soon... what the hell is going on? i really thought it was all gonna kick off from 14th, when we heard.. it seemed like the start of something! but no, as usual, it's all just one big disappointment.

but hey, a lot of you guys could still end up in the US waaay before photomile and sara and i, considering how slow london is.

let's all have fun skyping with our loved ones today, and do our best to laugh with them, despite it al.

k


Here, here! And so true on slow London. At the rate things are going, I figure my honey will enter the U.S. in October if we're lucky. I've started looking wedding date options in November. At least we'll have another Christmas together for sure.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-24 08:41:00