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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
please please please, i feel so lonely all i want is a touch, a lil bitty touch so i know there alive at VSC!
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-04-01 01:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BokGao @ Mar 26 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holy #######. I just got approved today!!! kicking.gif I checked my email first but nothing from CRIS but went to their website and saw that I was approved. What sux is that I've already booked a trip to go see her. April is when I'll be leaving but now this. I should be happy and I am but now I don't know what to do. I had a feeling that I might be approved before my trip but couldn't be certain that I would. I'm thinking maybe I should just take this trip and when she's approved for her visa, take another trip to go get her.

So not too dead today. Woohoo. kicking.gif



i think this is whats going to happen to me and angela - im leaving next week to go spend a week in paradise with her - were going to tagaytay, palawan - to el nido and puerto princesa so i figure this close - quickest way to a approval is be there lols. im bringing everything with me she will need for the interview - every form as been printed or reprinted - now all thats left is hurry up and wait - i know it want be long. but hey - at least you still get to see your sweet heart - and have you checked ticket prices lately - there cheap again biggrin.gif
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-26 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (edin-gal @ Mar 18 2009, 04:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Martin and Raven @ Mar 18 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edin-gal @ Mar 17 2009, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh and in other news I passed my driving test today. So important for me when I'm in America. I don't really need it here, but thought I should get it done before I move 'across the pond'. kicking.gif


Congrats on passing the test, so many people in the USA will blow it off and say it's not a big thing but it is for us UK types, I passed mine just over 9 months ago. Word of advice - look up the DMV of the state you're moving to. Some states (NC in my case) will let tourists without intent to migrate drive on their own foreign license (in our case, the card and paper counterpart, with or without the International Drivers Permit), but you cannot use it if you intent to become a resident and must take the local test and get a local license before you can drive there. Bummer for me.


Thanks guys (and BL2B)! Yeah I'm going to check out what the case is in Virginia. But I've been assured that the test in the US is a LOT easier than it is over here. I've just got to learn how to do everything the wrong way round!

To answer the other question by maria teresa, since we started the visa process my fiance has visited me twice and will come over again in May. So it'll be 3 visits in total. Since he moved back to the States in July 2008 I visited 3 times. We are lucky that we can get the time off work and afford to travel. I think it would be unfair for USCIS to expect everyone to be able to do so many visits though.




wow and grats - i bet yall are so stoked - its truely a blessing for sure

soon us early january folks will get ours - my fiancee was baby do we have our noa2 tonight and i was like no sad.gif( she was like chris got his - (csc) - im sad and happy at the same time - i know mine and the rest of ours will be comming soon!! keep your heads up folks its only a matter of time - the lights jus right there - were at the end of the tunnel!!!!!!
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-20 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
I cannot wait ill my baby is finally here cause its only going to be the best thing ever! why does it hafta go so slow? crying.gif
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-09 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
moved up 8 spots on igors list - wooohooo kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

soon we all will be getting our NOA2's - wooot there it is kicking.gif
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-06 00:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
being that i didn't submit my app till the first of january im a lil behind the majority here timewise, but its so awesome that its this close for all of us. As far as a co-sponsor its not a issue, tons of people to actually pick from - either of my parents will help as well as any of the 5 aunts Angela has living in the US. so its all good - really my only question was far as the I-134 since its going to be nearest - the 864 shouldn't be a issue because i will have a job by then.


im counting down the days till i get to see my baby again - i can't wait till i get to see her again - i miss her so much. though with this layoff its going to put a lil damping on what we can do as far as our vacation ( jus going to hafta live with a budget ) but most everything is paid for - tickets and resorts already - only thing that was left was food and scuba and couple other lil things - odds and in's. but the fees and medical come first so when we count down on the budget - that will come out first obiviously. Anyways its going to be a blast and i cannot wait!!

Thanks everyone for being here - its apperciated so much by me.

- Joshua
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-05 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Ohh noes - i got laid off from work this week. im so worried that it will affect our app. i do however have some letters of employment i have from earlier that i got for the I-134, but i don't know if i should use them or wait for a new job. im kinda scaired. but im pretty sure i can find new work before Angela makes it to the US. Any one have any advice? should i use the letters of employment i currently have? how will it affect our app or will it even? i know for the AOS its definitely critical that i am employed. whats yalls thoughts.


thanks

-Joshua



maria teresa - welcome to VJ - glad to have you here with us.
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-03-05 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
omg Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between May 23, 2009 and June 5, 2009*. sweet!!!
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-25 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Thanks everyone for the responses, seems like not only is the 131 due soon - i will jus bring it with me when i go in april, along with the medical fee and i guess i will hafta save 18$ for the phone call. These people have parting you with your money down to a science. i know its obivious - US goverment go figure biggrin.gif

i guess the best thing i learned is that my fiancee doesn't hafta have all her shots for the interview - but will hafta get them once shes here. She hates needles so i figured i would hafta hold her had to get it done - guess now i can biggrin.gif



woooohooooo!! 36 more days till my trip
/why yes i am ready to go now
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-25 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
I have a question? is the money we spent for the K-1 visa application also the same 400$ for the visa fee in manila?
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-24 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Peet @ Feb 23 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And another one planning a visit, hope to go over end of April, start of May.
Thought we get things going already at the school my son will attend when we get our visa's smile.gif

Am I crazy? I am already selling stuff I don't want to bring, ordered the airkennels for my dogs, just so that I won't have to do everything at once.
And for the feeling of actually doing something instead of sitting on my butt and get older every day...



nah i don't think so - im doing similar stuff - but im not selling - i hafta buy some furniture dressers and stuff like that. Ohh and pick up stuff i had loaned out to different relatives because i didn't need it and didn't feel like moving it. Anyways a pure vacation is needed - i been working so much lately and i need a break.

I was wondering if anyone else thinks with the economy being the way it is, do yall think it will have a postive effect on processing times? being more people are likely to put off going on a visa journey because of how things are now?
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-23 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Feb 20 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
heart.gif We caved and are buying tickets too. We just couldn't wait anymore. I hope he doesn't have any trouble getting in.
I'M GONNA SEE MY BABY SOOOOOOOOOOOOON. Now I can't wait for March! lol heart.gif



yup - caving in and going - feels good! i can't wait till april omg 38 more days till i get to see my baby - wooohooo!!
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-23 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (MissDinaDee @ Feb 3 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A question for all my fellow December filers!

As we all are away from our loved ones I am curious to find out how you keep connected... and in each others lives while apart?!? I have been here in the US with my fiance since September of 2008 and we frequently see each other... alas, I will be going back home this coming weekend and was wondering how the rest of you stay connected.

Thanks!



One word - Magicjack - 100$ = free long distance for 5 years, very simple to use - i bought one and sent it to my fiancee, doesn't matter where in the world you are you can call the US or Canada for free. And on the same hand you can call the magic jack from the US or Canada using a cell phone or regular phone for regular rates. So me and my baby can talk for basically free - i thought it would be a good investment - i was right - so now we get to talk on the cheap - and when she gets here - her mom / bro / dad can keep up with her for free as well - ima worried about her getting home sick sad.gif - but at least this way between a web cam and free long distance - i dont hafta worry about $1500 phone bills. The best part though is she can call me or i can call her and we don't hafta worry about the price of the call anymore - wooooohoooooo!!!!

its primitive to not have one - very much worth the cost.
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-18 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
whats going on in here biggrin.gif

it's been a while since i logg'd on the forums - jus no time for anything lately - well except to find some cheap tickets to go see my baby - yup i got tired of waiting for her to get here - so ima go back and see her - cause i miss her BIG!!


OHH and im not sure how this is going to work - but i bought a magicjack and sent it to her - so when she has it hooked up i can call her computer as if it was a local call and she can call the u.s. for free - i can't wait to try this out!
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-02-11 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BL2B @ Jan 18 2009, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Joshua star_smile.gif
Good luck with your journey good.gif

blush.gif it wasnt neglect, maybe just a missed posting


haha yea ima still hang in here too BL2B biggrin.gif jus clicks away


thanks RadzNSteve!

im nervious about the whole interview thing just seems like so much stuff we both hafta have toghter... i guess its all for a good reason, i was reading around on the forums and came upon glenn's story, thats very sad stuff there. anyways by chance how often do the petitioners hafta go to the field office for interviews?
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-20 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BonoBGood @ Jan 18 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BonoBGood @ Jan 18 2009, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let me extend my official, belated welcomes to BR_Joshua and Peet. Glad to have you. I have to say, I get a sense of pride in seeing how active our group is, especially compared to other threads comprised of folks who've filed at the same center and month. So - the more the merrier! Welcome aboard.

Hmmm.... mega-ultra-super-galaxy class yacht criuse ship, you say? Sounds like you might be talking about a mothership:



or maybe this is more your pace:



Actually, as I'm sitting here watching these two (two of my favorites bands, no doubt), it makes me wonder who is the better guitarist: Jimmy Page or Eddie Hazel. I know Jimmy Page is more commonly recognized, but once you hear Eddie Hazel you'll see why its a tough question. What sort of music do you all listen to?

LOL - If any of you see Eddie, btw, tell him I want my hat back


haha that is a sweet hat, i want one!

but as the grind goes, still no change. just been reading on what we will hafta do for the interview and the medical, am i correct, we need a I-134 for the interview and a I-8something for when?

BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-19 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BL2B @ Jan 18 2009, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Joshua star_smile.gif
Good luck with your journey good.gif

blush.gif it wasnt neglect, maybe just a missed posting


Thanks BL2B

Oh ok, i feel better now. NOA1 to NOA2, this is the big wait huh? is there any we should do during this time or will there be ample time to get all the items toghther post NOA2, jus anything to speed it along?


@ Xaenyth - english is my only language too, been butchering the grammer and spelling of it for close to 30 years now. Its a big boat we are in, as we are definitley not the only two. i think its a mega-ultra-super-galaxy class yacht criuse ship, capacity: most of america biggrin.gif so i wouldn't sweat it.

Edited by BR_Joshua, 18 January 2009 - 11:14 AM.

BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-18 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BL2B @ Jan 17 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Peet, glad you found us and joined. smile.gif
Best of luck with your journey good.gif



ohh i see, no love just neglected because i didn't send it in till January crying.gif
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-17 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
yea i left off that i sent our letters of intent, there in the application packet that i sent in. from what i read on the list only thing i left out was a title page and table of contents, i sorta miffed the declaration of how we met as in i didn't type a whole page, jus a paragraph of how we orginally met, and how and were we met in person and what our intentions were. so hope that gets by. also i didn't provide multiple copies of pictures toghter, just one of each with around 10 submitted, of me and her and her family. definitely this site would have been a big help.


anyways lets look forward to our dreams comeing true rather than RFE's and the likes. good luck to everyone and hopes that somehow our apps get processed super fast biggrin.gif
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-16 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (JIM & A.D. @ Dec 12 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Xaenyth!!, Yes, now goes the nail bitting process. smile.gif
I know what you mean, i was checking my bank account everyday before my check was cashed. Now i'm waiting to receive my NOA1 in the mail. The last time i checked the USCIS site i was touched on 12/2/08. Just hang tight, your check will be cashed soon.


i know im a little late for the December party, i filed in January, haven't seen a January VSC thread yet. Similary though my check was cashed very soon after arival at the processing center, Hopefully they will be as quick on processing the application as they were at cashing the check.

I didn't know about VJ before the process and just went off of instructions from the I-129F form, i sent in a copy of my passport, birth cert., passport style photos of she and i, pictures of us toghter, boardling pass, iternary, G-325 for the both of us, and her birth cert., and copy of her passport. From what i have read it seems like thats what the most people here send in or along those lines, though i didn't have it all nice in a folder, just a big envlope. I guess if i knew about this site before hand i could have done better. hope i don't get any RFE's, time will tell. I don't know if its just me, but i have developed the habit of logging into the CRIS system to check and see if anything has changed. I love her so much and i can't wait till shes here. hopefully it will not take as long as it seems like it will take for any of us.

Im terrible at hurry up and waiting.

Joshua

BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-01-16 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Mothers Plea...
QUOTE (GloriaLuvsMoto2 @ Apr 18 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im not sure wether this is the right spot that i should post this... but i gave it a try to vent out how i feel... Iam sure that iam indeed happy for receiving my visa finally and that i can be with my fiance soon enough to marry him. Its just that iam worried if i could be able to take my daughter with me when i fly in there in the US this coming May. We have her on K2 but she was asked to return after 2 mos for repeat xray. She just had her pneumonia taken cared of during the time of our medical. We have 3 more wks to go to hope that her xray will be cleared. I really dont want her to be left behind.. Were rushing against time aswell as my fiance will be sent out for deployment by August so its a must for me to get there ASAP. Ill be staying for about a month more over here to wait for her result. I LOVE MY DAUGHTER SO MUCH and it breaks my heart to be away from her. Im sure that i could have her follow me later on to join us, if all else fail but syempre it would be more complete if shes with me. I humbly ask you guys to pls include my daughter cheska in your prayers so that she maybe able to pass her medical finally. Thank you so much guys... May God bless each and everyone of you.


I regret that i cannot add much to help out, other than prayers. Hopefully previous post have some helpful advice. I am curious about the picture you posted in your signature. It looks like coco beach island resort and wanted to ask you if i was indeed correct in my guess. That place is beautiful and is always going to be in my heart as the first place me and my fiancee vacationed to, toghter.

Good luck i pray it works out for you and your daughter. I seen it first hand where a daughter couldn't follow because they were accidently omited on applications, but this does not appear the situation. so im hopeful that it is resolved in your families favor. I have a question though, if she is allowed to travel to the US - couldn't she see a physician here and have the same thing accomplished?
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-04-19 03:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 application go straight to consulate after NOA2?
ohh okay if yall think so, jus freaking on it is all, i was led to belive the same. guess time will tell.
BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-04-28 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 application go straight to consulate after NOA2?
I am having the same problem as Fourjudge

attached is a photo - stateing that it is to be sent directly to the consulate, here is my hard copy NOA2 for what its worth, what course of action should we take? i spoke with the manila embassy - they have no record and swears that it will go to the NVC, NVC swears it will go to the consulate, i haven't involved the people from USCIS yet, but i can only imagine how that conversation will go...


BR_JoshuaMalePhilippines2009-04-28 21:00:00