ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal

ITS THE BEST FEELING EVER!

ps. Love your names, not only the J. and Ashley, but my brother's name is Jason too :)


haha yeah totally :) John is short for my nephews name johnathan :)
and it is the best feeling ever can finally be with my fiancé this waiting game is way too long
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2011-06-01 23:15:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
its midnigth and i randomly decided to check forums and well after seeing your post about having a change of status I got this
Applicant Status: Ready for pickup
i am going tommorow omg omg omg FINALLY !!! im so happy im crying
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2011-06-01 23:01:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
may 13th ehre and still nothing aswell, i was told yesterday that the consulate is very busy and that they should be printing my visa any time soon..
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2011-06-01 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet us all pray... Please Holy Father.. Unite Us With our Loved One!!

Ok.... and Peter told me the US seemed a bit too religious for him. I guess I'm the odd athiest out on this one. Sorry guys.



You're not the only one, but it's nice to see how others cope with this whole waiting game.
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-01 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion about Interview process in Montreal
http://www.visajourn...da&cty=Montreal
as for when to call for your appointment after you send in your packet 3 and rightnow from what ive seen average dat befor eyou can get your appointment is 42days
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-20 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsno visa update

if only i can rush the day..lol ohh so we all waitng for our NOA2..i thought im the onlyone waitng for too long


no there are many of us still waiting for the noa2 its a long process that tests our patience...
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-20 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsno visa update

he gonna be here on december but unfortunately he can only be here for 3 weeks. he cant stay longer coz of work


3 weeks.. lucky you!
my fiancé can only take off work 1 week at a time.. i take what i can get thank goodness for christmas/newyears holidays.
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-20 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC is finally awake !!

per VJ timeline CSC is processing July 22 NOA1 mine is July 26, hopefully will know something soon.



That timeline is weird its not really accurate ... june29th here and still nothing and form what i see in other forums they are starting to get into 2nd week of june
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-10-30 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

dropping in to see how my fellow Junies are doing. looks quiet around her everyone must be in final prep mode. My Fiancée received here Visa on Jan 3rd. We will be leaving for the USA on the 12th, POE will be in Seattle Washington. Good Luck to everyone.



Yes it has gotten quiet with all the holidays and preperations for interview etc...
I sent in my packet 3 today and finished getting the rest of my papers done for my son and I .. all thats missing are the 10 passport pictures looking for a place where it wont cost me a fortune..
now to wait for packet 4 and then set my interview date and then court on the 17th of january to finalise papers for my son (if only my lawyer would answer my calls back)

I also got to see Jason during the holidays , spent our first christmas and new years together, he went home a few days ago and now back to this whole waiting game
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2011-01-07 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

If you click Forums at the top of the page and scroll down to the Regional section, you'll see the Canadian forum. :)


oh ok ty never noticed that .... never really scrolled down that far
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-11-25 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

congrats!! wahoooooooo!

now c'mon over to the Canadian forum and join us! Are you going through Montreal or Vancouver?? If it's Montreal, you'll be receiving the new packet 3 shortly! everything is basically done online now, but you still send hard copies of the forms back :)


Canadian forum?? i will be going through montreal unfortunatly so the interview date will take a while but i dont mind gives us more time for wedding planning and getting court papers finalised for my son
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-11-25 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC
Just got a phonecall from my fiancé he received our Hard copy in the mail today dated nov 17th!!! i have never felt so relieved in my life
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-11-24 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

this made me feel better.im sorry you havent gotten it yet,but knowing im not the only one makes me feel better.i suppose im worried cause i thought they would go through cases based on the date of the noa1


I thought so too , I guess not. 150 days is nearing and i can't wait to tell my fiancé to call in and find out what is going on. He seems so relaxed about it all, I dont understand how he can not be stressed at all.
but it definetly feels alot better to know im not alone
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-11-23 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Don't be too worried, I haven't received mine either. Seems we're the last two standing!


Nope im still waiting too , its getting quite frustrating i havnt been comming on the website as often cause its just annoying seeing so many others getting approved and its like mine just got skipped over...
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-11-23 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC
Guess i can post mine up too ^^

Attached Files


sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-10-29 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Hahaha....I'm November 29th when I call and start getting hot. I can only imagine the phone calls they must be getting! These are our lives after all...


Well you wont be the only one calling them that day, hopefully we wont have to and they finally actually 'work' on some files
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-10-07 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

This is terrible. :(

I stupidly thought we'd have heard by October and now I feel like we'll get to 2011 without our NoA2.


Should expect the worse when it comes to this ... im not expecting anything before my 150days time ... that way well i dont stress over it ... well ok not compeltely but i try not to
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-27 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Careful with baking therapy...you don't want to gain 30 pounds in anxiety relief before the wedding! :lol:

honestly wouldnt hurt me at all .... and thank goodness for my son who eats most of it lol
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-21 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune CSC

Has anyone else not even received a touch since the NOA1? It seems like a lot of people have several by now. We have nothing. :(

Nope no touches since july 6th and its starting to get so frustrating, i try not to come to the websites too often or it just makes me want to check ...
Been keeping busy with cooking and baking, by the time i get my noa2 i might just be able to master that lemon meringue pie i keep messing up ....
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-20 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 June 2010 CSC Filers

Oh I know... I'm seriously thinking that if I had just got my petition in a few days sooner and had my NOA1 date at the end of May instead of the beginning of June my file would be at the consulate by now... and I still have the ridiculous wait at the Montreal consulate to go after this :( We were hoping to be together for Christmas but at this rate it's looking really grim :( Hopefully with a new month September we will see them get back to processing K1's and everyone will see them shortly...

Only good thing is that Igor's list seems to have them at the very end of May so they should be working on the June ones as soon as they pick up the K1 files again *crossing my fingers*



I know the feeling would have been a great christmas present.... and i'm not looking forward to waiting for the interview ( will be at the mtl counsulate too)
Hang in there it'll be our turn soon!
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-09-03 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 June 2010 CSC Filers

Looks like they are getting into June based in Igor's list:
In February, they show 88 NOA1's submitted and 76 have received NOA2 (86% approved)
In March, they show 138 NOA1's submitted and 115 have received NOA2 (83% approved)
In April, they show 103 NOA1's submitted and 85 have received NOA2 (83% approved)
In May, they show 77 NOA1's submitted and 62 have received NOA2 (86% approved)
In June, only 5 of the 65 NOA1's (8%) have been approved thus far...
In July, there is actually one lucky person out of 61 who received NOA2 (in 10 days!! must have been expedited)
In August, there are no approvals yet out of 31 NOA1's.

Hang in there...

Also, in April and May, approximately 1/3 of the people who had not gotten their NOA2, had RFE's.



Looking at your timeline we sent ours in the same day and got our noa1 1 day befor eyou and you seem to be luckier than we are , we havnt had our file touched since july 6th..
atleast they are starting with june now which is kind of a relief. *fingers crossed* hope to get touched or something within the next 2 weeks
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-08-26 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 June 2010 CSC Filers
Sent in The package 21st june and got NOA1 today :D soo happy now for the long part waiting on noa2 ...
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-28 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 June 2010 CSC Filers
My fiancé filed the package yesterday :) waiting on NOA1 and then he is comming up to visit and formally get engaged I can't wait :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-22 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference
Well no criminal records or anything like that i plan to follow every exactly like it should be and well theres no false representation of me being a us, citizen when i am not ...
as for proof we have pictures 2 years of conversations on msn/skype, i kept all my plain tickets the e-tickets that i got in my email with my name on it and my itineraries .. as for engagement well technically we are engaged but he plans to come down next month and propose properly .. will that cause a problem since it hasnt done formally?
besides that nothing really can stop me from being accepted .. i hope...
but my son will be comming with me .. i have full legal custody of him his dad hasnt come to visit him in over 2 years 1/2 i still have to reach my lawyer to find out if his dad can randomly pop up in the picture and stop me from bringing him with me... hes not an immigration lawyer so was hoping if anyone on here has brought a child with them can clue me in on how that maybe works.
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-03 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference
Well i talked with my fiance and he completely agrees with you guys on that one .. him who wanted one in the first place we will be using the links and checking the samples etc.. and doing it ourselves. The form doesnt seem too complicated but yet theres always those little details that could possibly mess it up but we will still try :) ty all for your comments
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-03 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference
tyvm i will check out that website and read up on it i appreciate your opinions :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-02 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference

Hire an attorney with a good reputation and a lot of immigration experience (maybe as a clerk for an immigration judge, real world experience, etc.). Don;t just go with the cheapest option...you may regret it. If you cannot find any reviews on the attorney or know anyone that has used the attorney, be cautious. Really, you don't need an attorney but if you want one, be careful. A good one can greatly facilitate things if your own time is too valuable but a bad one will cause you more time than going alone. Both will cost money.



well ive been looking online and well there are just so many yet all of them have testimonials .. ive been looking for reviews and well cant find any .. money isnt really an issue and well we would like to find a good one thats why i thought maybe some people on here have used attorneys and could maybe suggest a few to give us a little head start as to looking into it etc..
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-02 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference
My fiance and i have started to fill out the forms needed for k1 visa and well he asked me look up some stuff and well i found these forums and was wondering if i coul dget some opinions regarding using and online attorney service
wether its betetr to hire online or in your town, if it is worth it can anyone suggest a few good ones that are reliable etc..
we want to get things right the first time.
some help would be appreciate :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-02 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally sent in Package
tyvm :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-22 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally sent in Package
Well my fiancé sent in the package yesterday morning 06/21/2010 i am soo exited and can't wait to get both NOA 1 and 2
but i have a questio and i have read over the guides tips etc.. and my fiance told me that i would have to go to the police station here in my town and get a report stating where i have lived for the past 5 years etc.. to basically prove that i have a clean record... but i cannot seem to find that demand anywher ein any forms...
could someone maybe clue me in... do i ( beneficiary) need to fill out anything after that 1st package is sent ?





sry it posted twice and dont know how to remvoe 1

Edited by Jason and Ashley, 22 June 2010 - 12:31 AM.

sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-22 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally sent in Package
tyvm is there mor i have to fill out as beneficiary .. or is that all
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-22 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally sent in Package
Well my fiancé sent in the package yesterday morning 06/21/2010 i am soo exited and can't wait to get both NOA 1 and 2
but i have a questio and i have read over the guides tips etc.. and my fiance told me that i would have to go to the police station here in my town and get a report stating where i have lived for the past 5 years etc.. to basically prove that i have a clean record... but i cannot seem to find that demand anywher ein any forms...
could someone maybe clue me in... do i ( beneficiary) need to fill out anything after that 1st package is sent ?






sry it posted twice and dont knwo how to remove one

Edited by Jason and Ashley, 22 June 2010 - 12:29 AM.

sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-22 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter noa2 what to do?
Well ive found most of the stuff needed sucks for it being canada day and lawyers office being closed... but i can't believe that it went up to 350$..
I called the CLSC her ein my town and scheduled the missing vaccines for my son and I , it wont cost a thing but i can't believe i never got vaccinated for chicken pox, and i never got it so thats just surprising.
and then ofcourse hepatitis B for my son over a period of 3 doses. Then we should both be up to date.

Hope you 2 get your NoA1 soon :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-07-01 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter noa2 what to do?
well if im asking its cause i cant find them, and that the info isnt completely comprehensible and its always better to get it strait from someone who has gone through the same experience to be a little more accurate ..,.
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-07-01 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter noa2 what to do?
As for numbe r7. also wanted to mention I already have my sons passport which requires his father signature to get it a while ago to travel etc.. since i have his passport would i still need a letetr from his father stating he gives permission for my son to move with me ? or is that enough
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-30 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter noa2 what to do?
We received our NOA1 on monday 28th june, and yes i know we still have to wait to get the noa 2 before anything else really happens but i would like to know exactly what will have to be done for petitioner/beneficiary after

Petitioner :

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).
2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.
3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).
4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.
5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.
6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.
7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Now all of that is written in the guide for k1 but my fiance would like to prepare herself in advance for when she receives packet 3 and 4 then medical and interview...
We found this website which was updated somehwat recently
http://www.visajourn...da&cty=Montreal
have a few questions about all of what will be going on , on my fiancées side

1.Approx. 4-6 months from the time P3 checklist is sent back. Approx. 2-4 months from the time file is completed at NVC for CR1/IR1. These are not highball numbers, they are approximately accurate. Expect a long wait for your interview. See the thread in the Canada forum for people waiting on Montreal. Is it really months or weeks ?

2. It says Packet 3 no longer includes the forms so i will have to get them online at the websites mentioned but it also says ''There are also further details on what documents are required for the interview.'' What other documents will be needed for the interview? and how many copies of each documents do I need.

3.Packet 4 : K-1 Appointment Letter: includes a list of documents you are required to bring to the interview, who is allowed to accompany you to the interview, what items are restricted from entering the consulate, and of course the date and time of the interview.
what are the documents needed, how many copies who is allowed ( i have a 4 year old son comming with me is that ok?)

4. What forms should be send back to the Consulate? DS-230 DS-160 Online Form Checklist(what is on the checklist)

5. Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? it says same day but how much ?

6. Medical Exam : The cost says $275 at Dr. Seiden's in Toronto and Montreal and $215.00 in Montreal if you go to Medisy's health group but how much is it for a 4 year old boy ? , are those the only doctors i can go to ? + extra for vaccinations if necessary, how much per vaccine ? , and what do i need to bring to the medical?

7. For my son i have my court papers stating that i have legal custody and that the father has no visitation etc.. I know i have to bring those papers with me to the interview so that my son gets a visa issued too , but since i havnt had any contact with the father since the past 2 years do i still need a letetr from him stating that he allows me to bring our son with me ?

Edited by Jason and Ashley, 30 June 2010 - 05:24 PM.

sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-06-30 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 APPROVED!!!
Congrats :) Good luck with the rest of the procedure :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-07-21 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancee is pregnant; letter of consent

hello everyone

my fiancee is pregnant and i need to wright a letter of consent that states i am aware of pregnancy, and im the father. can somebody please help me wright this or how to start it.

thanks


To whom this may concern,
I (name) am aware that my fiance (name) is pregnant of my child and is due to give birth(date issued by doctor)

unless they ask for paternity proof or dna which i doubt they will something along those lines should be good :)
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-08-20 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEED SOME ADVICE

THE REASON I'M THINKING OF FILLING THE DS-156, DS-156K AND SO ON, IS BECAUSE SHE DOENST SPEAK OR UNDERSTAND ENGLISH WELL. SO I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABY BE EASIER IF I FILL THEM OUT MYSELF AND LET HER SIGN IT. CUZ IT WOULD PROBABY BE EASIER IF I ASK HER THE QUESTION THEN FILL IN THE INFORMATION FOR HER. ITS OK IF I DO THAT, I HOPE?

YEAH I KNOW I'M NOT TO PATIENCE OF A GUY. I JUST WANT TO BE PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME AND SPEED THIS PROCESS AS FAST AS I COULD.



Well for one it would be ideal for her to fill them out herself and double check them with you, would help her practice her english sinc eyou says its not the best.
as for speeding up the process.. yeah if there was a way i would this is just a long waiting game and rushing through paperwork isnt the best idea either. You are better off taking your time and doing things according to the guide on this website.
and as mention above you do need recent information so it is kind of useless to fill it out right away
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-08-31 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Anyone Else Who Filed in June Waiting for NOA2?
ok my bad dont have to enter the case status just go on that page and on the bottom there is a link that says ''View national volumes and trends for all applications''

just click on that and you select what you want to see from what service center etc.. but i think the numbers from this current month are also including the ones from the past months too .. im not sure
sdfghjkFemaleCanada2010-08-29 21:31:00