ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got touched
Hey, lets be honest... WE ALL WANT TO BE TOUCHED! :D

Congrats! Lets hope there is some good news soon to follow :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-05-02 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnews from senator's office
HOT DIGGITY DAWG! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-20 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere will it go?
You're going to be joining me at CSC :). And it does look like most of Nebraska is coming to Cali. I doubt you will have to wait long, Ive seen quite a few other folks whose petitions were transferred in fairly short order. Pretty amazing for 'ol USCIS.
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCover Letter

Thanks Guys! youre awesome. :) I wish I had phone bill records but have been using calling cards for the past few years. I recharge it a great deal, I bet I could show this on my bank statement for the interview but theres no way to show who I called. I have loads of emails and some letters though, so I'm not overly concerned.

Does everything have to be in exact order in the contents in regards to supplements?
This part of my contents is listed as:

- G-325A and passport style photo (petitioner)
- G-325A Supplement for Question: Employment last 5 years (petitioner)
- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)

But I have 4 copies of the supplement page(one for each page of the g-325a), so should I mention that in the contents? Then I was going to put the photo behind the last supplement.

And does everyone use tabs assist for supplements? I dont know, it just seems stupid to put a tabs assist on every other page of the g-325a. Its not like I would get an RFE over something so trivial as that but I dont want them all POed while reading my petition lol..



I just put one tab for both G325A's and photos. I counted it as one section since it was all the same form.

On your phone records prob, I may have a solution for you. I was also wanted a fairly economic way of calling overseas, without buying a new card every time I ran out of minutes, and having a log of all the calls. I have been really happy with www.idt.net , you can buy a calling card and just recharge the same one over and over again. And they have fantastic phone logs. The rates, however are not as great as some other folks, it just depends on the country you are calling. I think its worth the extra 2 or 3 cents to have reliable service and a phone log for proof of relationship.
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill no RFE from CSC - 3 months untouched!!!
[quote name='Tantão' post='272461' date='Jun 24 2006, 10:46 PM']My NOA1 is dated 30MARCH2006, since then no more touches.[/quote]

[quote name='michellek1976' post='272554' date='Jun 25 2006, 01:06 AM']Mt petition is at CSC with a NOA1 dated 15 March. We have not had a touch either.[/quote]

[quote name='texasseoul' post='272772' date='Jun 25 2006, 09:13 AM']My NOA 1 is March 29 and no touches since then.[/quote]

[quote name='KaiserD' post='272785' date='Jun 25 2006, 09:26 AM']NOA1 like march 10th or something, No touches here ever, either[/quote]

[quote name='JohnL' post='272960' date='Jun 25 2006, 11:51 AM']My NOA is dated March 16 and I have never been touched even though I signed up for email status updates.[/quote]

[quote name='Barry2005' post='272995' date='Jun 25 2006, 12:12 PM']yes I am March 30 with no touches too.[/quote]

[quote name='MyheartsinCanada' post='273320' date='Jun 25 2006, 03:45 PM']NOA1 March 14th..Touched on March 20th when we were put into the system. Nothing since then *sigh*. I hate March 20th![/quote]

[quote name='YnaYeBa0808' post='273448' date='Jun 25 2006, 04:44 PM']my NOA1 was march 15 based on the uscis website... i submitted my application last march 9... no touches since then either... :( i hope we get good news this week...[/quote]

[quote name='martin2dabo' post='274038' date='Jun 26 2006, 07:44 AM']NOA1 date - March 31
no touches[/quote]

[quote name='AstroM33' post='275490' date='Jun 26 2006, 06:53 PM']I got my NOA1 on March 10, 2006 and since then nothing so much as a peep from CSC.[/quote]

Our NOA1 is March 22 and we got touched for the first time two days in a row last week. A little hope for some of you quoted above because your touches should not be too far away. But some of you have NOA1's well before mine, so you might want to start raising a fuss with CSC. I would think several of you should be in front of me in the processing line. Best of luck to all! :)

Edited by yassmine2878, 26 June 2006 - 08:42 PM.

yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOn the NSC to CSC move, emails, transfer notices


This might seem slightly off the current topic, but I wasnt sure there was a better place to ask this question. Has anyone else gotten touched by CSC without getting an email? We havent had a touch since the day the case was rcv'd, then all of the sudden got two touches in two days. But no emails, whats up with that? And yes, I do have the email notification turned on :lol:


Yassmine, you will often see the case status change but no email - they don't often send them unless it's big news like a transfer. But the good news is the recent touches you have gotten are probably due to the RFE being sent!!!


Woo hoo on both counts! Im getting an RFE and Im not losing my mind! Thanks kitkat!

..... wait a minute.... did I just do the happy dance about an RFE? Is this what USCIS has driven us to?
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOn the NSC to CSC move, emails, transfer notices
This might seem slightly off the current topic, but I wasnt sure there was a better place to ask this question. Has anyone else gotten touched by CSC without getting an email? We havent had a touch since the day the case was rcv'd, then all of the sudden got two touches in two days. But no emails, whats up with that? And yes, I do have the email notification turned on :lol:

Edited by yassmine2878, 26 June 2006 - 05:58 PM.

yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeen waiting 8 months to say this......
CONGRATS!!!!!!
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA-1




Congrats little! I know that giddy feeling you get from the NOA1. It may seem small, but it still gives you the warm fuzzies :)


aclassic: Your case will be transferred to California, so it will take a few extra days before you hear something. little4ele is under Vermont's jurisdiction and they move ten times faster than any other service center. No worries, though Im sure yours is on its way :)


Thanks for the update. Was not aware that my package would be transferred to California. The fact that my check still has not been cashed makes a bit more sense now.
:thumbs:


Its all good :) You can also get your case number from the back of your cashed check if you have an online banking service where you can view cashed checks. Mine was cashed about 3 days before I got my NOA1, which wasnt a big gap, but it still felt nice to have that case number in my hot little hands :)


Good tip! I've been monitoring my account online. Will see if I can view the back of the check. Thanks again


My pleasure :) Best of luck to you :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-27 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA-1


Congrats little! I know that giddy feeling you get from the NOA1. It may seem small, but it still gives you the warm fuzzies :)


aclassic: Your case will be transferred to California, so it will take a few extra days before you hear something. little4ele is under Vermont's jurisdiction and they move ten times faster than any other service center. No worries, though Im sure yours is on its way :)


Thanks for the update. Was not aware that my package would be transferred to California. The fact that my check still has not been cashed makes a bit more sense now.
:thumbs:


Its all good :) You can also get your case number from the back of your cashed check if you have an online banking service where you can view cashed checks. Mine was cashed about 3 days before I got my NOA1, which wasnt a big gap, but it still felt nice to have that case number in my hot little hands :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA-1
Congrats little! I know that giddy feeling you get from the NOA1. It may seem small, but it still gives you the warm fuzzies :)


aclassic: Your case will be transferred to California, so it will take a few extra days before you hear something. little4ele is under Vermont's jurisdiction and they move ten times faster than any other service center. No worries, though Im sure yours is on its way :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-26 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY
It IS exciting! Congratulations on your first step! Here's hoping you get your NOA1 super-fast! :D
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-27 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust one word:-))
Congrats! Best wishes to you and your honey! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-27 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally, we got the visa!!!!!
Congratulations!!! :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-06-30 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot the visa!!!!
Yayyyyyyy! Congratulations! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-06 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved Too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yayyyy! Congrats! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-06 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f finally mailed away... uffff
It _is_ a pretty exciting step :) Congratulations and best wishes!
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-06 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslet's do a dance cuz....
Woooo Hooooo! Congratulations on your NOA2! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-06 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressigned, sealed, and being delivered!
Congratulations! Here's to a speedy journey! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-06 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm new here...
Well, I know its going to sound like a broken record, but yeah check out the guides. They can be a pretty long and intensive read, but its really really really worth it. There's alot of good stuff in there, so it's extremely helpful no matter what stage of the process you're in.

Timetables are sometimes hard to judge because there are so many variables. I would check out the immigration timelines above to see how other folks with similar situations faired. Also try the regional forums so you can chat with others going through the same consulate.

Im honestly not qualified on how long a couple should know each other before getting engaged. I personally think it is different for each couple. 2 months might raise a red flag with the consulate, though. Having a great deal of proof is always a plus when the interview comes up, so it sounds like you're good to go there :)

Usually these investigations you're hearing about are concerning AR (administrative review) and its mostly security and background checks. Some consulates do it lickety-split, others take an ice age.

Welcome to VJ, we're happy to have you :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-07 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone got RFE from CSC ????

Attached File  IMBRA_Blank_Questionnaire.pdf   92.13KB   25 downloads



Well I got the RFE, but I think they were in too much of a hurry because they left out the blankity-blank questionnaire! It's been like squeezing blood from a turnip to get them to send me another one, too! Argh! CSC can bite my booty! :lol:

The questionair is generic. If you have the RFE page with all your info on it maybe someone can scan theirs and send it to you.


yassmine2878,

Attached is the questionnaire.

Good luck,
SxSW


OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! It has been almost impossible to get a replacement from CSC. You rock!
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-09 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone got RFE from CSC ????


Well I got the RFE, but I think they were in too much of a hurry because they left out the blankity-blank questionnaire! It's been like squeezing blood from a turnip to get them to send me another one, too! Argh! CSC can bite my booty! :lol:

The questionair is generic. If you have the RFE page with all your info on it maybe someone can scan theirs and send it to you.


I did asked around to see if anyone had a blank one, but I think most folks were so anxious to get theirs returned, they didnt make any copies before they sent it off/ filled it out. So now Im emailing and calling CSC every five minutes begging for an RFE. When did our lives get the point when we actually begged for RFE's ??? :lol:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-08 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone got RFE from CSC ????
Well I got the RFE, but I think they were in too much of a hurry because they left out the blankity-blank questionnaire! It's been like squeezing blood from a turnip to get them to send me another one, too! Argh! CSC can bite my booty! :lol:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-07 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally got my NOA-1!!!!!!!
Welcome to the waiting room :) Please feel free to read a few thousand magazines during your time here :) Congratulations on your NOA1, it may seem small, but I was pretty giddy when I got ours. So do a little happy dance! Best wishes for a speedy NOA2! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-10 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Moment of Silence Please.....
Silence my butt! This calls for a big 'ol YEEHAW! Congrats! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-10 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG !!
Congratulations! Lets hope they do it again tomorrow! :D
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-10 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVenting
Yeah, Ive had my run around with CSC, too. Im really beginning to think they've got rubber blades on their lawnmower. Hell, I know shovels with more sense that these people. Im STILL waiting for them to send a duplicate RFE because they leftout the dang-blasted questionnaire on the first try. I feel your pain, lets go have a coupla margaritas together and charge it to CSC :D
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-11 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!
Wooooo-wooooo! :dance: :dance: :dance: Congrats! Lets all do the cubicle dance :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-10 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
I can personally vouch for the wierdness that is CSC. Those dorks left the IMBRA questionnaire out of the first RFE they sent me. They sent the notice, the explanation of the IMBRA law, but noooooo questionnaire. Trying to get a new one from CSC was like pulling teeth. Thankfully, I was saved by a VJ saint who had a blank copy scanned. And wouldn't ya know it, two days after I mailed the one I got on VJ, I finally get the duplicate RFE from CSC. I feel your pain, man. Here's hoping you dont have to wait long. :)

Edited by yassmine2878, 21 July 2006 - 08:08 PM.

yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-21 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother approval from CSC

congrats on your approval. that's two from april, what's happened to those in March? :(


Here! Here!

But congrats to those who are getting approved! Its always a happy thing :)
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-22 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance is on a plane right now, thanks to VJ
Congratulations! Very happy news :) Best wishes for your wedding!
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-25 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hoooooray! Congratulations on this big step! Best wishes for a speedy journey! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-26 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT MY VISA!!!!!!!!
Congratulations and Best Wishes! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-07-26 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjoining the party
Wooooooooooot! Congrats! :dance:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-01 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!

They're rude too!


Amen to that sistah! The woman I talked to yesterday must've had some giant waterbug up her buttookus. As if it wasnt bad enough having to go through 7 full minutes of discouraging prompts JUST to get to a dang rep, then begin given the 3rd degree (are we priveleged enough to be allowed to speak on the phone with them?), just to get some butterhead moron on the other end. Arggh! Im right there with ya hon! I started drafting a letter today for my state reps, this stuff needs to be addressed.
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-03 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!
I got the same pre-packaged and hermetically sealed response today, too Icey. I got CSC yesterday and rasied hell and today I got a touch on the case and the exact same email. I would like to think it means the case is being handled by a real, live person with a brain on daily basis. But I can only guess. I kept getting touches each time I called last month about the RFE because they screwed up and left out a page. Each time I called to have them send it again, they updated my case status and sent out the canned email about "On blah blah day we sent a request for evidence" again. So maybe they are actually doing something useful for once. Best of luck honey, I know you've been waiting so long. :luv:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-03 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many March NOA1's are left?

In the same boat with you here!


Row row... me too. :ranting:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-01 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAugust 3 touch!!!!!!

I predict some approvals tonight...lookat all my damn touches...I may have to go to HR soon!!!!!


Im threating CSC with the dreaded "Im telling mom!". Because you know what happens then.... mom says "Wait till your father gets home!" Now youre a goner, I can just hear the snap of that leather belt. :lol: Oh how I would love to take the ol belt after CSC!
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-03 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!!!




I Guess now when you call them, they update case status.



Icey.........I don't know what to say. But If I can sum it up this way.......I felt like a "virgin petitioner" at the CSC until I got (using Ulings favorite term - fondled!!!).......all I know is that last night after I received the email that I was touched..........I almost needed a cigarette!!!!!!!!!!! And I don't smoke!!!!!!!


Heres looking for "multiple touchings" in the near future!!!!!!!lol :blush:

Mike


Im ready to move on to 3rd base, man. Enough heavy touching, I want some action! LOL :lol:


Damn yassmine........looking at your timeline............you've been touched so many times.........you probably have permanet fingerprints all over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blush:


Yes they keep building me up almost to the brink, only to walk away again and leave me hanging. Im getting a bad case of BlueVisa here. :lol:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-04 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!!!


I Guess now when you call them, they update case status.



Icey.........I don't know what to say. But If I can sum it up this way.......I felt like a "virgin petitioner" at the CSC until I got (using Ulings favorite term - fondled!!!).......all I know is that last night after I received the email that I was touched..........I almost needed a cigarette!!!!!!!!!!! And I don't smoke!!!!!!!


Heres looking for "multiple touchings" in the near future!!!!!!!lol :blush:

Mike


Im ready to move on to 3rd base, man. Enough heavy touching, I want some action! LOL :lol:
yassmine2878FemaleMorocco2006-08-03 20:08:00