ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 packet DELIVERED....

earlier i posted something about our packet not being delivered, on my tracking from usps just says left notice, now it says DELIVERED, so is this mean soon i'll get a text/email or a mail letter and that would be the NOA1?


Yes, you will get the text and an email first and then about a week or so later, the formal NOA letter will arrive via snail mail. Be sure to review it to ensure all information is correct.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-06 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 1
Be sure to update your timeline to reflect the service center that will adjudicate your petition!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-08 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWedding

I live in NC and got married last year in Florida with no problem.. goodluck


Florida isn't Virginia. Each state has their own rules when it comes to things like marriage licenses and certificates. The OP would be wise to confirm there are no residency requirements to getting married in VA.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-11 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-134 Affidavit of Support....... Help

yes you are correct i started working full time Jan/2012, so it's best for to get the employee letter and pay stub if i have the NOA2 on hand and send her that am i correct?


Yes. :thumbs:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-12 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-134 Affidavit of Support....... Help

how updated would be the requirements for the affidavit of support, i know i have my tax return papers for 2011 already. what about my employee letter? pay stubs? can i get those now while waiting for the NOA2 and send it to her even though she doesn't have or i don't have the NOA2 yet? or is it like a recent one's like example her interview is in august 2012, i would need the employee letter and pay stubs for may, june, july and aug?


If I recall correctly, you just started working full-time again recently. If that's the case, you should definitely hold off on sending anything to her until after the NOA2 is received so you can show you have a steady stream of income along with the employer letter.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-12 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat a fine gift...
Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-12 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi-134

No results found for 'i-134'


Are you sure? I just typed in i-134 into the VJ search box above -- no quotations or anything -- and got these results: http://bit.ly/Ib4mL9
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-14 06:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPort of Entry to the USA
There are POE reviews for Minneapolis: http://www.visajourn... Paul&dfilter=0

Good luck!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-14 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGoing Crazy Already ???

I just received an NOA1 notice 2 days ago, and I think Im going crazy already waiting for NOA2. Is this possible ?


The months between the NOAs is hard, but you will get through it! I still have approximately two months 'til adjudication, but I try to not think about it lest I go insane. Take up something that will fill your time so it doesn't eat at you.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-15 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI just sent it today!!!!!!! now how long has it been taken to be approved??

So 5 months is just as USCIS? Then how long is the average until the visa is received?


Yes, the average is between 4-6 months for adjudication at USCIS. Then, once the petition approved and forwarded to the embassy, the time estimates vary based on the country for the medical exam and interview.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-15 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on NOA2

It's been almost 4 months since i filed K1 visa petition for my fiance and till now we're still waiting on our NOA2. What should i do if it's past 4 months already?


Continue waiting. If it goes past six months, then be concerned. According to your timeline estimate: Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between May 3, 2012 and May 15, 2012*.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-12 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 arrived yesterday! I need help on next steps

So, it's obviously a great weekend for us! It actually only took a little over 4 months for them to approve it, and no RFE.

I had front-loaded my petition and everything went smooth. In December/January I was in Bogota visiting my fiancee and I left her an exact copy of the I-129F packet, all the evidence, etc.

My question is...what documents do I need to have my fiancee start collecting NOW for the Interview? I know I need to do an I-134, DS-156 for my fiance...I'm going to spend a good portion of today studying this stuff and I'll probably have more questions later.

But I want to be able to give my fiancee a list of things she can be doing right now. I know she'll need her birth-certificate, a copy of the I-129F packet, etc.

Is there a clear and concise list of exactly what she should be doing?


Along with getting acquainted with the country forum where the interview will be held (they can help with the type of questions asked, if different forms are needed, etc.), be sure to read the K-1 Guide starting here, What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2): http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-15 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally APPROVED!
Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-22 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOhhh Nooo .... What Will I Do ?

You should relax and have a beer that will pass the time :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:


That would be a mighty big beer. :pop:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-22 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

Tomorrow will be two weeks and I havent received a receipt number or anythin. I called USCIS and they said give it more time but I read that thats what they tell everyone because they cant answer specific questions. I am starting to get annoyed because everyone else is getting answers.


You note in your profile and on your timeline that you filed the petition at the Texas Service Center. Is that where you mailed the petition? Or, did you mail it to the Dallas Lockbox (different place from the TSC) and just need to update your VJ information? (Note: The Dallas Lockbox is the correct place to mail the I-129F and supporting materials.)

Edited by LeftCoastLady, 01 April 2012 - 12:31 PM.

LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-01 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?
1. Has your check been cashed?
2. Did you do any sort of delivery confirmation so you could track receipt of the package?
3. Did you include the G-1145 form to get electronic updates? (That notice tends to come faster and then you receive the formal notice via snail mail.)
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-25 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE

I'm sure it says somewhere on here what the procedure is at POE, but I was curious if any Australians who came to the US on the K1 would share their experience. (I know I could look through timelines, but there tends to be little detail.) My fiance was told everyone gets pulled aside, is this true?
Thanks,
Kat


You may want to ask the specifics for Australians in the country forum. However, depending on your POE, you can read reviews of other experiences here: http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php

Edited by LeftCoastLady, 26 April 2012 - 09:32 AM.

LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-26 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved
Congrats!! You should post your review in the Embassy/USCIS & POE section so others going through Ghana can be as prepared as you were. :thumbs:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-21 04:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-156

There is only one fee, http://www.ustraveld...visafeeinfo.asp (unless you are filing a K2 also), and three forms your fiancee needs to complete DS-156, DS156K, DS-157.

I would say wait until you have your MNL # before starting the forms, they don't take very long to complete, except the 156 can causes issues with some browsers before it will print out.


The fee listed is wrong in this letter but the balance of the info is good. http://photos.state....acket%20_3_.pdf


Please note the OP's fiancé is interviewing in Jamaica. There are variances on what's required once the petition reaches the interview stage.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-07 04:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-156

My fiance is not familiar with this process so I want everything to go smoothly my question are as followed

1)do i need both the DS-156 and DS-156K
2)Does anyone know the fee for both these application
3) can i have the forms filled before and have it ready when NOA2 comes through to save time


From the U.S. Embassy in Kingston site:

K (Fiancé) Visa Forms
DS-156, DS-157 (PDF 278.1K) and DS-156K (PDF 291.8K): These forms should be completed by the fiancé(e) who intends to immigrate to the United States. The forms should be brought to the visa interview.

I-134 (PDF 113K), Affidavit of Support for K Applicants: This form should be completed by the sponsor of the immigrant and submitted to USCIS. This form must be accompanied by the sponsor's most recent federal tax returns, W2 statements, job letter, and proof that the petitioner is a U.S. citizen.


The fee for the K-1 visa is $240. More info on the fees here: http://kingston.usem...y.gov/fees.html
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-06 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-156

My fiance is not familiar with this process so I want everything to go smoothly my question are as followed

1)do i need both the DS-156 and DS-156K
2)Does anyone know the fee for both these application
3) can i have the forms filled before and have it ready when NOA2 comes through to save time


Are you filing a K-1 or the CR-1/IR-1? Your information states CR-1/IR-1, but you wrote fiancé.

:time:

If you're filing a CR-1/IR-1, you may want to post your question in that forum since it's a somewhat different process from the K-1. http://www.visajourn...ess-procedures/
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-06 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!! 1+ year of waiting, 25 weeks of AP, FINALLY!!!
Congratulations!!! :dancing: :dancing: :dance:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-08 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview question for London Embassy
Be sure to visit the UK forum. There's an awesome pinned thread that includes details on the interview experience, what's needed, what isn't needed, and more: http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-13 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTurkish Airlines and Dulles as POE

Agh there it is! I was looking for that! Thanks!


No problem! When the time comes, my fiancé will be arriving at Dulles, so I have that review page bookmarked. :thumbs:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-16 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTurkish Airlines and Dulles as POE

Hi All!

I am trying to get my fiance (who has never flown before) ready for his upcoming trip on the 21st.

First of all he is flying Trukist Airlines. Has anyone flown with them before? Can you share your experience? When I flew from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi I had to gather my luggage and go thru security and check them again in Abu Dhabi. How big is the airport in Istanbul?

Also has anyone had their POE be Dulles Airport in Washington DC? If so I'd love to hear your thoughts on how that went.

Thanks!
Kim


I've never flown Turkish Airlines. But, you can read POE reviews of those entering via Dulles here: http://www.visajourn...on DC&dfilter=0
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-16 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExciting email from GUZ;
Woo hoo! Good luck and safe travels!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-19 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved
Hooray! Congrats!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-22 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI opened my eyes!!!

I must be really old what the hell is sexting anyways?????????? I thought it was a misprint when she said that she caught him sexting and but meant to say texting! LOL


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexting
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-17 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstax transcripts??????

just a quick question, as a supporting documents for my affidavit of support, i ordered a tax transcript over the phone through irs, i received it yesterday, it's 3 pages front and back, is this ok instead of the whole packet that you get when filling tax?


Yes, hence it's name...transcript. It's a compilation of your tax return in a condensed format.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-26 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 I129F Wait Time
The Dallas Lockbox is not the same as the Texas Service Center. The Dallas Lockbox address is the only place to mail your I-129F petition package. Your petition was then forwarded to either the California or Vermont Service Center. Look at your NOA1 to see which has it and update your timeline accordingly. EAC = Vermont and WAC = California.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-26 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with I -134 and supporting documents

As I posted earlier today, I am going to have to move out of state for a few months to work.

I would like to send my fiance my completed I-134 Affidavit of Support form and supporting documents

before I leave. Given the 5 month time frame for NOA2 assuming there are no RFE's. I will be sending

her this form and documentation approximately 1 month before NOA2 is assumed to be approved.

I want to do this because I need to gather the supporting documentation while Im still at home.


My question is : What supporting documentation do I need to send with the I -134 form .
Tax returns, pay stubs, etc. ?

Also is there any other forms or other things I should be aware of that I dont
know about. The I-134 is the only form Im aware of that I need to submit.



You would need to provide documentation that supports the income you're stating on the I-134. So recent paystubs, a letter verifying employment, and at least the 2011 tax return transcript. That said, what you'll need to provide for the I-134 may vary by embassy, so you should really report this thread and ask to have it moved to the Philippines forum to get information from those who more insight on that embassy. Good luck!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-28 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview - Approved!!!

Morning All,

I just wrote a little message but it doesn't seem to be working so I thought I shall post again!!

Yesterday I went to the London Embassy and after just 40 minutes I heard those magical words "You are Approved"!!! I shall write up a longer description of what happened later on today, but I just wanted to thank you all for all of your help and wishes!

Don't give up!!

Gem :)


Congrats! :dance:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-31 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Mystery of the elusive sealed box

This is correct answer about the particular case linked by OP.
I still would like to know the answer to the sock question, though.


Clearly the Sock Gnome is the culprit. He visits my dryer constantly to play tricks.

When my fiancé first visited Portland, as he was packing up to go back to the UK, he noticed a sock was missing. The next day, said sock "magically" reappeared. During his second visit, another sock managed to disappear. Once again, the day after he left, it shows up again.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-01 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter marriage?

What about college? When can they apply for that?
I want my fiance to be able to get an education since (from what I'm getting) is that it was too expensive for him to go to college in Australia since he was a resident of the country.


Be sure to read up on the requirements for the school(s) you're investigating, especially if there are residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition vs. non-resident.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-06 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) APPROVED!!!
Congrats!!! :dance: :dance:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-13 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEXCELLENT NEWS FROM GUANGZHOU !!!!
Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-14 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 in 197 days!!!!!!
Looks like you should be receiving the formal NOA2 approval in the mail soon. Congrats!

However, it's not over...there's still plenty of road left in the journey! But, definitely celebrate right now!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-04 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCurrent VSC time

I think you should expect longer delays. The executive order President Obama recently signed is likely to move a whole bunch of undocumented aliens to the front of the line.


While you're free to speculate, do know there are other USCIS service centers to handle the various sorts of visa petitions. Also, if your petition is already submitted, this forthcoming action -- it has yet to actually be instituted, they have 60 days to do so -- will likely not impact the timeframe.

I definitely understand the desire to have your loved one here as quickly as possible, but to go through this process, you need to have a heavy dose of patience and keep yourself busy.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-21 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa approved!!!
Hooray!! Congrats to you two!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-21 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa
You have plenty of responses in the thread you posted earlier: http://www.visajourn...74161-k-1-visa/
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-22 14:05:00