ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to the both of you! :dance: let me see, you said 94 days, that's the average number of days to receive the NOA2. May i know when was your receipt date (NOA1)..? Our (my fiance and I) receipt date was december 8, 2005.. so it should arrive 2mrw or march 12 already. Still no signs regarding our NOA2 though.. it's driving me crazy! :wacko: If you would pls tell me what's your receipt date? It would probably make me feel better. Thank you very much.
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-10 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you do to keep from losing your mind ?

Hi all. Seeing that we're all going through the same stressful, excrutiating process here, I thought I'd pose this question to everyone. What do you do to keep from losing your sanity throughout all this?

Seriously, there are days (such as I had yesterday and the day before) that I am such a nervous wreck I have hard time concentrating on the simplest of things and sometimes the crying does not want to stop. I worry incessantly as it is. Unfotunately that is my nature in the first place, but dealing with this entire process and being separated from my love is almost more than he or I can bare on a daily basis. We get to talk on the computer every day and that definitely helps but we all know nothing is like being in your love's arms.

This is honestly the most painful thing I've ever had to endure in my life thusfar. I'd appreciate anyone who wants to share their thoughts on this particular subject.


[color=#CC33CC][b] SAME HERE! :yes:
I go to the gym almost everyday with my bestfriend and pour things out to her. She also applied for a visa but only the tourist visa. It only took her 2 months then her visa was finally mailed to her. I think it's not good to always talk bout our problems regarding the k1 to our fiances because base from my experience, it's only gonna make things worse. Talk it out to your bestfriend instead, she can handle all the screams and the mood swings unlike our honeys hehe! :lol: Like right now, this NOA2 waiting thing is driving me crazy again.... got to hit the gym before i call up my fiance with this mood! :P
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-10 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!

PATRICK AND I WERE APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXITED I CAN BARELY CONTAIN IT! :dance:


CONGRATS! we got approved today too.. i thought i can finally sleep, but all the excitement can barely keep my eyes shut. but who cares?? i can stay awake thinking bout it the whole night with pleasure!! i'm sure you will too! :lol: :dance:

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-12 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAAAAaaahhh APPROVED!!!!

Congratz what was your noa1 date :time:


Our NOA1 date is Dec. 8, 2005.Ü
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-12 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAAAAaaahhh APPROVED!!!!
I can't believe when i checked my status and the USCIS wrote:

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On March 10, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 14 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please call the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283." :luv: :dance: :luv: :dance:

AAaaahh... the words i've been longing for. Finally there's light. I miss my baby sooo much, we've been apart for 1 year and a month now and i know you guys know how it feels to be apart with your honey that long... damn crazy like hell. I can't wait to be with him and i thank GOD for this wonderful news. HOPE everything will go well and smooth from here. Pls pray for us... thanks. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

DJ and PRINCESS
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-12 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Support
How did you guys write your letter of support? I hope you could post some of your own here cz we really need ideas to start with. THANKS.. :blush:


DJ and PRINCESS

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-13 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 till interview date in manila us embassy

I got my NOA2 approved on Feb 9th and it arrived in Manila on Feb 16th.

Luckily I called manila to get the status on the petition if they rec'vd it or not...and they told me they did receive it on the 16th of Feb. Also, they had the incorrect address logged in their database so my fiance had to fax over the correct address to the embassy.

They stated that it takes anywhere from 120 days before they can schedule the interview...they told me to call back at the end of April or beggining of May and they can tell me the status and what date my fiance would be interviewed.

So, I'm counting the days before I go and pick up my fiance. I pray that everything will be ok and be ready for a June trip.

ciao!


U mean febraury this year?? that sounds pretty fast, it's like it even skipped the NVC.. it took only a week. Man....! i wanna be lucky too... :(
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-15 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 till interview date in manila us embassy
6 months?? i guess i have to be patient again....... and again...... and again...! :angry: :-w

Thanks for the replies.Ü

waitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwai
tingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaiting

:wacko:

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-15 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 till interview date in manila us embassy
HI everyone! I just wanna ask those who have fiances in the phils... how many months did it take you to get an interview date at the american embassy in manila since you received NOA2? if my NOA2 approval was march 10 2006, how long will i receive an interview date then....? :( I've read somewhere that it takes at most 3 weeks for the CIS to send the NOA@ at the NVC, and at most 3 weeks at the embassy.. so m estimating like 2-3 mos at most. But unfortunatley, our agency told us it would still take around 5 mos more.... :crying: Why??

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-14 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2.. Is ur fiance from the PHILS? help!
THANKS EVERYONE!! THIS IS LIKE WATCHING A THRILLER MOVIE WITH ME IN IT. I can't explain the emotions grrr! :angry: :P :blink: :wacko: I JUST HOPE I GET APPROVED SOON....

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-11 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2.. Is ur fiance from the PHILS? help!
:help: :help: :help:

Hi. I was wondering, is there anyone here who applied for k1 with a fiance in the PHILIPPINES with a receipt date Dec. 1-10, 2005? and a receipt #WACxxxxxxxxxx? I'm waiting for my NOA2 to arrive. I checked everywhere... my mail, uscis.gov case status online but still no signs yet. :( It's past the average 93 CSC days already and it's driving me crazy. I just wanna make sure I'm not alone and hopefully get some information if you guys got yours already since our receipt dates are close to each other? thank you very much. :help:

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Edited by djcess, 10 March 2006 - 09:43 PM.

djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-10 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a lie?

Some links for you to read over.

General Outline of I-134 Requirements Pinned here in the Foreign Embassy Forum.


A good reference for Overcoming the Public Charge

While an applicant for a fiancé(e) visa is not required to file an affidavit of support (I-134), it is nevertheless useful in proving the applicant is not likely to become a public charge. The Immigration and Nationality Act does require the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at the time of the application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the time of application for admission to the United States, that he or she is not likely at any time to become a public charge.
Continued HERE

Some further reading to perhaps help you understand it better

9 FAM 40.41 N4.6-3 Use of Form I-134, Affidavit of
Support Under INA 213A

c. The simple submission of Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, however, is
not sufficient to establish that the beneficiary is not likely to become a
public charge. Although the income requirements of Form I-864, Affidavit
of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, do not apply in such cases
(i.e., the 125 percent minimum income, the need for three years income
tax returns), consular officers must make a thorough evaluation of other
factors, such as:
(1) The sponsor's motives in submitting the affidavit;
(2) The sponsor's relationship to the applicant, (e.g., relative by blood
or marriage, former employer or employee, schoolmates, or
business associates);
(3) The length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each
other;
(4) The sponsor's financial resources; and
(5) Other responsibilities of the sponsor.
NOTE: When there are compelling or forceful ties between the applicant
and the sponsor, such as a close family relationship or friendship of long
standing, the affidavit may be favorably considered by the consular officer.
On the other hand, an affidavit submitted by a casual friend or distant
relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has more
limited value. If the sponsor is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent
resident (LPR), the likelihood of the sponsor's support of an immigrant visa
applicant until the applicant can become self-supporting is a particularly
important consideration.

Continued HERE



Whoa! thanks aussiewench! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-16 02:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a lie?

Hi.

Your fiancé does not need to meet the financial guidelines, it is YOU as the petitioner who must make at least %125 of the poverty level. If you do not, you can find someone to "co-sign" for you. Hope this helps.


Thanks for the reply. Actually, we were talking bout my fiance (eho is the petitioner) and I am the beneficiary. He told me my fiance (who is the petitioner and the US citizen) doesn't even need money in the bank.. Now, that is what i'm doubting. So I guess we should find somebody to co-sponsor us even the agency tell us we don't need it?

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-15 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a lie?
hi everyone! Before we started our K1 petition, we paid an agency to help us. Since a year ago my fiance was not financially stable yet, we hired an agency to help us go through our paperworks and told them bout our financial situation. What he replied to us is this:

"Your Fiancé does not need to have large sums of money in the bank ,, in
fact
he really does not have to have any money in the bank . But you need to
have
him call me TOLL FREE at 1-866-636-8666 as soon as possible and I will
be
happy to explain the process to him. There are requirements that have
to be
met but I need to talk to your fiancé to explain them to him."

So hearing this, it gave us hope and finally applied the k1 visa late last year. Our petition is already approved and the NOA2 was mailed Mar. 10, 2006 and we're looking forward to receiving it. The problem is, I stumbled on this site (visajourney) just like 2 weeks ago, and everyone is talking bout co-sponsor. I learned a lot in here because of you guys. I'm sure my fiance has not met the 125% income yet, and all the ppl here are stating how important the AOS is. So does that mean our agency is full of #######? :( And just yesterday, i was searching the net and I stumbled in this site:

http://www.filipinaw...pic.php?t=13579

MY GOD! You have no idea how i feel ryt now. I feel like we've been scammed. This is also a customer complaining bout co-sponsor thing, that the agency told them there was no problem, and that they don't need it, but then it was the reason for their delay. I guess it's all upto me and my fiance now. I hope you guys can help us and support us. Any Information regarding the co-sponsor and the requirements to get it will really be appreciated. thank you very much.
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-15 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA1!!! and question?

I know it is just the beginning, but when I came home from work today and I saw a piece of mail from Homeland Security, it was like opening my first Christmas gift. :dance:

Now the wait begins for NOA2. :blink:

Now this might be the dumbest question asked, but I want to know how everyone shows their timeline at the bottom of their posts. Is this just the signature? :huh:

Thanks for your help as always!!!!



CONGRATULATIONS!!! and welcome to the club of waiting!!! hehehehe
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-22 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresalittle NVC confusion

hey guys! today i received an email from NSC saying that yesterday they sent my petition to NVC. i called NVC just to ask an estimate time as to when i might hear something and they told me it could be 2-4 weeks or even 90 days before they receive it. i'm just curious to your other experiences and how long you waited??
Thanks Diana


1-2 weeks.. I called NVC this morning since i found out that they still have no record of my case in the automated system. And they told me that they did received it and are forwarding my case this week to the embassy. :D let's see, march 10 approval of petition,... march 17 received hard copy of noa2.. so i guess expect it a week after you get the snail mail of your NOA2 from uscis. :)

You're on your way! good luck to you! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-23 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdisappointed
OH MY GOD! i can't believe that insensitive reply. How could they even judge ppl like that!! don't worry, there's always karma dear. I'm sure the one who replied that was uneducated, no moral n ethics .... someone who really has lots of issues. FOLLOW YOUR HEART NO MATTER WHAT... :blush:

OH MY GOD! i can't believe that insensitive reply. How could they even judge ppl like that!! don't worry, there's always karma dear. I'm sure the one who replied that was uneducated, no moral n ethics .... someone who really has lots of issues. FOLLOW YOUR HEART NO MATTER WHAT... :blush:

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djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-12 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
CONGRATS lizzy! :dance: :dance:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-24 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Embassy
thanks guys! 6 months seems kinda long............too long!! :crying: :crying:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-27 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Embassy
Hi everyone! :)

I would just like to know.. when shall i be given an interview date? Some say it is wriiten/ you will be informed when you receive a packet from the embassy... How true is this? Thanks.. Any reply would be very much appreciated.Ü

Princess
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-27 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 from CSC
CONGRATS!!!! :dance: :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-31 06:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance completely clueless???
You're not alone sistah! My fiance (the USC) is a very nice man but, when it comes to this k1 visa thing, my GOD!!!! MY GODDDDDD!!!! Believe me, I am an assertive, most impatient person in the world... but with him, i have to be aggressive! :devil: haha! maybe not aggressive, but almost there :whistle: he does cooperate little by little everyday but it's like he has all these lame excuses why he can't write the letters tonight cz work was so stressful today, or 'oh, i didn't know i have to notarize it' when you've told him a dozen times.. You have no idea how much persistence I give this man. But hey, just before we started everything, that's one of his idiosyncrasies/ flaws which I either have to accept, ignore or Leave.. So, I'm not complaining anymore because that's part of the DJ that i love... :D So my advice? just take a deep breath and continue asking for his help because I'm sure he will......later! hehe.. :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-03-29 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE HAPPY - WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Hi! The manila Embassy also received our case last March 29, 2006.. I guess we have the same waiting period! hehe... :D Did you receive the packet 3 already? From what I've read in some posts here, the manila embassy no longer send out the packet 3.. They'll send out the packet 4 a month before your interview date. I wonder how true that is. But in my opinion, i think there's some truth in it cz upto now i haven't received any packet 3 from them and we were suppose to receive it a week after they receive our case... Hmmmm :unsure: Oh well, I'm counting my 112 days! HOPEFULLY! Tthe embassy did mention 4 months before interview date... :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-05 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some loving & support
wow! that is crazzzyyy! :wacko: what a wait... i can't believe you havent screamed at them yet because if i were on your shoe, my god! i can't even draw the picture of me !#@$*^%$ them! hehe! :devil: Hang in there... :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-15 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDamn damn damn

Sorry to hear that you were not aware that you needed these things. You always need to be one step ahead of the game with USCIS!


So True!!! :thumbs: :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-21 06:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE - CIS lost our passport photos
I'm sorry to hear that.. i understand how it feels... sucks big time! hang in there! :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-21 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I start worrying ?
nothing to worry about. After i found my status first the first time at uscis.gov, it had never been touched gain until the day of the approval. My 1st status stated they received it and still pending, then my second stated the approval..... after 93 days from NOA1! :yes:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-22 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 from NSC

Hey guys,

Just recevied NOA2 from NSC YAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :dance: :dance: :dance:

I was waiting for it everyday!!! FINALLY I GOT IT!

NOA2 took 76 days.

NSC is moving guys!!! They cleared almost all of JAN 06 and now they are moving to FEB 06.

Good luck to you all and thanks for your help!


:dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-21 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst Touch from the NSC!
nice! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-22 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date GIVEN!!!!
nice! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-24 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa interview success!
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-27 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstupid question hahahah
i wish i already have my packet...... :(


frustrating! :angry: :angry: :angry:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview
WOOHHOOO!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I wanna be approved too... :blush: wait wait wait for the day! :wacko: *sigh*
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 05:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFILED I-129F

MY FIANCE FILED THE I-129F ON APRIL 20TH.....HAVE NOT YET RECIEVED NOA1....THINK IM GETTING JUST A TAD SCARED... :( ..HEAR SO MANY THINGS ON HERE...ON HOW THEY SEND PKGS BACK FOR THE MOST RIDICULOUS THINGS....PLZ TELL ME IM WORRIED FOR NOTHING...????


btw, Lucky you, VSC is pretty fast! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFILED I-129F
I got NOA1 3-4 weeks from the date mailed..
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 05:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC are they that stupid WTF RFE!!!!!!
:blink:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 05:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC online Status
doesn't matter.. you got approved anyway! woohoo!!! :dance: :dance:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-29 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some advice pls????

i have my schedule for medical and interiew..... can i have my CFO now??? pls advice me...



You can have CFO anytime with or without your packet yet.. GOOD LUCK! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-28 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslost NOA2?? or never received??
good luck! :thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-05-01 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 recieved...

Yeah, fast case is ok, fast is fine! I'm sure you will find enough time to prepare everything.
Because fast case is better than long case. You are lucky!
Good luck



:thumbs:
djcessNot TellingPhilippines2006-04-29 10:10:00