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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I have a criminal record?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 31 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You DO NOT have a criminal record. It is not possible if you were not arrested or had a trial.

However, and you have asked this same question before, you were on a J1 visa in an exchnage program for working, it is entirely possible, even likely that your employer reported this to the immigration authorities, whether that woul dbe Dpet. of Sttae, or USCIS I am not sure. But he cannot employ and fire a J1 visa holder without telling someone something, I beleive you said you then satyed in the USA and worked at another job which your visa did not allow.

Your problem is NOT the criminal record, there is none, your problem is at the level of if you incurred any ban because of your work infraction or your overstay. That you will not find out until you go for the interview in Manilla.


On the J1 4 month program, whether or not you are allowed to leave your original employer and work for another employer, is determined by your US Sponsor. Some allow, some do not. CCUSA does not permit you to work for another employer unless your original employer approves for you to leave to go to another job. If your employer had told CCUSA that you were fired for theft CCUSA would not authorize you for another employer.

Since your employer did not report the termination to CCUSA, and they allowed you to go to another job, you were "technically" not in violation of your visa when you worked at the second job.. and I think you said you left before your I-94 expired, so you did not have an overstay.

If I am mistaken, and you were on the J1 Internship or J1 Career Training program, then you were in violation of your visa when you worked for the second employer. I am pretty sure you said you were on the J1 Work and Travel program.

If your employer had been doing THEIR job properly, they would have notified CCUSA of the termination and CCUSA would have notified Department of State. It is possible your employer called Department of State or USCIS directly, but if they had then DOS or USCIS would have contacted CCUSA and notified them and your program would be showing a termination status instead of the "good standing" report that CCUSA gave to you.

Yes.. it is possible that the employer called DOS or USCIS, notified them of the termination, and they did not do their part and contact CCUSA.. but it is unlikely. Your employer signed a contract with CCUSA that they would notify them of any and all problems.. but they did not do this, so it is unlikely they would have called DOS directly. As Gary said, you will not know this until you go to the interview.

Please follow Gary's advise and do not lie about anything. If they ask you about previous employment tell them. If they as you why you left that particular employer tell them the truth.

Good luck with your interview and let us know what happens!



Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-31 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I have a criminal record?
QUOTE (Jenn and Fuat @ Oct 31 2009, 02:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Oct 31 2009, 01:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Advice from others may differ, but I believe that there's a chance that the consulate (or any other authorities during any step of the process) could contact your former employer, or find out somehow... a remote chance, but you do not want to risk being caught in any lie or evasion of the truth.

I highly recommend that you spend a little money (quite reasonable) for an e-mail consultation with this law firm: http://www.fosterquan.com

They will advise you on the proper way in which to proceed. You can ask them your question just as you have posed it here.

Again, I would take no chances.



I work with several hundred J1 employees each summer. It sounds like your employer did not report you to the police, but if they contacted the US Sponsor for your DS 2019 then you will have some big problems. I have sent you a private message with more information on what you should to do find out your status with your US Sponsor.


Your username looked familiar, and so did your question, so I looked at some old posts.. and you had asked about this before. I had talked to you and you contacted CCUSA.. they told you that your J1 program was in good standing.. so no problem with the old visa.Your employer did not report your termination to your sponsor.

You also said that your employer had not contacted the police, so you will not have a criminal recored.. but as was already mentioned, if they DO contact your previous employer, your work history will be discussed.

In answer to your question.. no you would not have a criminal record, because the employer did not report the crime, but you will have a negative work record if anyone happens to check your work references.

Edited by Jenn and Fuat, 31 October 2009 - 01:21 AM.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-31 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I have a criminal record?
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Oct 31 2009, 01:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Advice from others may differ, but I believe that there's a chance that the consulate (or any other authorities during any step of the process) could contact your former employer, or find out somehow... a remote chance, but you do not want to risk being caught in any lie or evasion of the truth.

I highly recommend that you spend a little money (quite reasonable) for an e-mail consultation with this law firm: http://www.fosterquan.com

They will advise you on the proper way in which to proceed. You can ask them your question just as you have posed it here.

Again, I would take no chances.



I work with several hundred J1 employees each summer. It sounds like your employer did not report you to the police, but if they contacted the US Sponsor for your DS 2019 then you will have some big problems. I have sent you a private message with more information on what you should to do find out your status with your US Sponsor.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-31 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslations notarized?
QUOTE (Moonandstar @ Nov 9 2009, 05:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats a tricky question from what i've read.
The best answer is that, the translating party write something on the translated document, like:

I [ name ] , certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and [ ??? ]
languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the
document attached entitled .


Signature
Date Name
Address



Thats it. Tecnicaly you dont even need a stamp. I would though to be on the safe side- i did with mine.
And as for a notary, i think thats a bit excessive, and doubt it will help, as the translator's stamp + statment should be more than adiquite.



EDIT: gary beat me to it.... sad.gif


Well, this one got a little tricky.. the translation office kept insisting that he would want the forms notarized. I talked to someone in the Turkish group who said they didn't need to be.. and I even got a response from the consulate that said they didn't need to be...


But the documents need to be taken to the "district" governors office for their stamp as well. My friend in the Turkish group knows of people who took them to get this stamp, without having them notarized, so he didn't pay the additional money for the notary.

Today, he took the documents to the district governors office.. but they wouldn't stamp them. Because... they weren't notarized.

Maybe each district office can decide if they want them notarized or not.. I don't know. But it sure is confusing. The consulate says one thing, some people do one thing.. and others have to do another.

Tomorrow, he's going to try to get the documents notarized, but if it works the way it does here they won't do it since the translation office already signed and stamped them.. and are not taking them there to sign and stamp in front of the Notary. According to the translation office, that's not necessary and he should have no problem with the notary.

We shall see...
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-11-10 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslations notarized?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Nov 9 2009, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jenn and Fuat @ Nov 9 2009, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've posed this question to a few people that have gone through the Ankara consulate, but hoping somewhere in the world someone is awake, and on this site, who might be able to answer my question smile.gif

Do the English translations of the birth certificate and police record need to be stamped by a notary? My SO has taken the documents to a translation office, and they will sign and stamp it.. but they are asking if he wants to have them stamped by a Notary as well. This is an additional $60.. we'll pay it if it's needed.. but, I have searched the consulate information and it says they must be "certified" translations. I can't find anything that says they must be notarized as well.

If this is a professional translation office, with offices located throughout Turkey, wouldn't their signature and stamp be enough for certification?



Generally NO they do not need to be notarized but this could be consulate specific. If the consulate instructions do not satte that they need to be notarized, then no, they do not.



Thanks! I was hoping I wasn't the only one crazy enough to be awake and on this site already smile.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-11-09 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslations notarized?
I've posed this question to a few people that have gone through the Ankara consulate, but hoping somewhere in the world someone is awake, and on this site, who might be able to answer my question smile.gif

Do the English translations of the birth certificate and police record need to be stamped by a notary? My SO has taken the documents to a translation office, and they will sign and stamp it.. but they are asking if he wants to have them stamped by a Notary as well. This is an additional $60.. we'll pay it if it's needed.. but, I have searched the consulate information and it says they must be "certified" translations. I can't find anything that says they must be notarized as well.

If this is a professional translation office, with offices located throughout Turkey, wouldn't their signature and stamp be enough for certification?


Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-11-09 05:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont to NVC Delays??
QUOTE (solarno @ Oct 28 2009, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, Thanks for your reply.Have spoken to "real people" at NVC and State. They say to wait up to 90 days??


Really? Up to 3 months? But doesn't the NOA2 form have an expiration date of 4 months? I know you can get it extended, but WOW.. I didn't know it could take that long to get to NVC.

I hope someone here can give you info on what to do. I am sure someone will know your best course of action. You can't be the first person this has happened to.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-28 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont to NVC Delays??
QUOTE (solarno @ Oct 28 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My I129F was approved at Vermont on 18 September but has still not shown up at NVC after 6 weeks.
Is anyine else seeing this sort of delay?



Are you talking to a real person or using the automated system? The automated system will not include information on K1 petitions. Mine made it there in 2 days, so if you are talking to a real person.. then there is most likely a problem.

I am sure one of the more experienced people here can tell you what to do if it actually hasn't made it there yet.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-28 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long is it for NOA2?
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Nov 28 2009, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kenandakiko @ Nov 28 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello

i filed the I29F visa on nov 4th. how long does it take to receive the NOA2? it estimates on VJ that it should be here on DEC 20 is this correct. does it only take a month to get the NOA2?

Your timeline shows VJ estimating an adjudication date range of 12/24 to 01/20 - this date range may very likely change as folks add/edit their relatively new timelines.

I'm guessing there are some with incorrect start/approval dates in their timelines which may be throwing off the calculations. Current trend for VSC NOA1 to NOA2 is still in the 120 day range. Time will tell - I could be wrong but it's not likely there would be such a sudden improvement in processing times.



I got mine in 25 days, but as Gary said, VSC had put extra effort into getting caught up... and some of us just got lucky.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-11-29 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending petition
QUOTE (ErikaAndHamit @ Dec 2 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Jenn, I had emailed Ankara on this very topic while awaiting our interview earlier this year and they said they automatically extend it and it was, as we had passed our date!



I emailed them also, but like my other emails to them I have not received a response. I called DOS and they said I didn't have to do anything.. I figure if I send the letter, just to be safe, it can't hurt.. Worst case is they would have one more piece of paper they don't need.



QUOTE (CoffeeMuse @ Dec 3 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I have already sent my initial I-129 application and received the NOA1 fairly quickly. I am still looking for work. If I need more time to get the work/financial situation improved before I send in the Afficavit of support, what is the expected time on that and can that be extended if need be. I don't want to have to apply a second time say next year some time.



You won't need the Affidavit of support unti you have NOA2 and your case gets sent to the consulate. Then you have four months on the NOA2 that you can wait on to send in packet # 3 with the Affidavit. You can extend that in four month increments if you need to.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-12-03 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending petition
I know this information is here somewhere.. put can't seem to find it.

We've just received an interview date of February 23rd, but our petition expires on Febraury 19th. How do I apply for an extention?


Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-12-01 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOld Passport Photos

Oh, sorry, I didn't realize he wasn't available to get new photos.

If the passport photo isn't too old, then perhaps it's not going to be a problem. Good luck!


When we sent in the I-129 we used an old one. I think it was at least a year and a half old and was the same one in his passport. Had no problem. When we sent in packet # 3 he got new ones taken.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2010-01-19 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI have a K1 paperwork question, but also need advice - My fiance is giving up hope that we will ever be together :'(

You only need the police certificates for the countries you've lived in, not towns. And they are easy to obtain. The process is long, but if you believe in each other, it's certainly worth it! Good luck.



This must differ between countries... we were asked to get a police certificate from every city lived in since the age of 16
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2010-01-27 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you know when the Visa is approved at USCIS Service Center

Thanks for the information. Once I get the update on the USCIS web page that the status has been changed to Interview/Testing, I will call the NVC. I assume I can find the phone number on VJ and that they use the same case number.

Thanks again for your help.


The K1 does not usually go to Interview/Testing.. that is for other visa types. It will skip that step all together. When you get your NOA2, you can start calling NVC. You will need to give them the case number, and both of your birth dates. K1 visas are not entered into the automatic system at NVC, so you have to speak to a real person.. if you use the automated system is it always going to tell you that your case is not there yet.

We were at NVC within a few days of getting NOA2 and then mailed to the consulate a few days later. The number is on here somewhere, along with the instructions on what buttons to push to get through the automated system and get to a real person.. but I can't remember what thread it is in.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2010-02-11 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich Embassy in Turkey to file K-1?

Yes, that is correct. The beneficiary will apply for a visa in Ankara (a Consulate, not an Embassy) after the petition is approved but the OP asked about filing the I-129F.



Yes it will be in Ankara.They do not do K1 visas in Istanbul.. and in Ankara it is the Embassy.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2010-06-06 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (paciencia y fe @ Oct 20 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, i'm totally obsessed with the USCIS site now, so while i should be catching up on the mountain of paperwork i checked the 2382 cases that were opened Sept. 24 (my NOA1 date). I know, I have a problem.

But here's some interesting stats, if you are interested (I'm a data junkie):
2382 cases opened that day
55 are Fiance petitions

of the 55:
12 Approved
10 RFE'd
33 still in initial review

Breakdown of action dates:
10/08:
1 Approval

10/15:
4 Approvals

10/16:
5 Approvals
8 RFEs

10/19:
2 Approvals
2 RFEs

Hope these numbers increase everyday! smile.gif

PS: just a caveat - there was a huge gap of numbers where there were no fiance petitions, which was weird but i do think i checked every single number...though i could have made a mistake!


No I think you are pretty accurate. When I got tipped off on the idea of doing this, last week, I sat down and tried to go through every one of the 9/24 petitions. There was a huge stretch of numbers that were not for K1 visa.. lots of AOS, EADS and things like that. I did not have the patience to sit and go through every case number, and it was driving me crazy, but went through a lot of them.. and noticed the same thing.

I just know you and Kayla are going to be getting yours soon. I was really hoping to see the two of you get yours, because then I would know mine might be on the way. I have been checking all day, watching for news from the two of you.. and everyone else!!!



Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 17:53:00
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QUOTE (paciencia y fe @ Oct 20 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Luis&Alice @ Oct 20 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif Got NOA2 kicking.gif kicking.gif I cant believe it!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif Feel like screaming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


CONGRATULATIONS Luis&Alice!! kicking.gif



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

COME ON VSC.. there's a few more September people out there that I want to see approved ASAP!!
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (kjenkins86 @ Oct 20 2009, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (alexbarrow @ Oct 20 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now that I know that it is possible to be approved in the middle of the night, I won't ever be leaving my computer! Here's to hoping I get approved at 9PM like you guys.


Guys, with an approval @ 9pm and the fact that it was checked half hour earlier with No change, doesn't that tell us that the system doesn't immediately update after a touch?? I'm most certain that VSC is closed on nights and weekends. Also, what is all this talk about "expedited?" Who, what, where and how???


Someone gave me some insight into the 9:00pm thing.. it is most likely a contract worker who is updating the system later in the evening, doing data entry on things that had been done during the day. I highly doubt VSC governemnt employees were working that late..

It's very difficult to get an expedited petition. Most often done for military personnel who are being deployed. I know there are a few other cases where it can be done, and there's some guidelines in the main forums, but I think you have to be able to show abuse and that it would be a danger for your fiance to stay in thier home country. From what I've read I think it has to be pretty extreme circumstances with a lot of proof to back it up.

Edited by Jenn and Fuat, 20 October 2009 - 04:55 PM.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Oct 20 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In your case I don't think I'd EVER tell them about the visa, lol. I'd be too scared of what kind of notice you'd get in the mail next!


Well, I think I am going to have to tell them eventually.. those who haven't met him yet will wonder who the strange man is hanging around with me at family functions smile.gif

Hmmm.. the more I think about the joke you played the more I giggle. Fuat would NOT think it was funny... must get evil ideas out of my head.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Oct 20 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That would be the worst April Fools joke EVER.

When I put money down on our honeymoon I thought it would be funny to play a joke on Mathew and tell him that someone had already booked it. Well it didn't turn out so funny because he FREAKED. He's such a stressful person and apparently I got him the wrong night when he was worried about school or something. But I still thought it was KIND of funny. Still waiting for him to get me back, though. whistling.gif



That IS a little funny smile.gif Be careful how much revenge he takes. My family likes to play pranks..and they get really out of hand. When one uncle was getting married his brother, who is a lawyer, had another person in their lawfirm send "official" papers showing a paternity lawsuit from some other woman. When their sister got married, they had someone call her a few days before the wedding and tell her the banquet hall for the reception had burned down. NOT FUNNY... but I do recall laughing at both of these.

Needless to say I have not YET told my extended family about even applying for this visa. I am sure you can see why! HA ! I hope he doesn't read this post and come up with something truly aweful for revenge unsure.gif

Edited by Jenn and Fuat, 20 October 2009 - 02:34 PM.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (4lovewelive @ Oct 20 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know someone asked this before. I dont really check our case status every day... Im trying to be patient.... But whenever I check it get it the 500 Internal Server Error. And I mean it, whenever I try. I hav to try like 20 times before I can actually get to my portfolio. Any idea what could be wrong?


I haven't gotten that error, but last night I kept getting a message that said my account was not active or I had been logged out. This was when I was trying to get in to see what the update was when I got the text. So I was a little freaked out.

I don't know very much about computers, but if you are getting a message that says "internal" server error wouldn't that be your server and not theirs? It seems really strange that you are getting this message every time.. I'm just thinking maybe it's a problem with your internet server. No clue...

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (AFweatherguy @ Oct 20 2009, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Oct 20 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AFweatherguy @ Oct 20 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jenn and Fuat @ Oct 19 2009, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AFweatherguy @ Oct 19 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just received the Text message and checked the USCIS page. We are Approved!!! less then one month ohmy.gif VSC rocks!!!



Congratulations! I see you submitted papers to expedite. Were you given an expedited approval or was it just normal procedures? Either way.. Congrats


My expedite request was rejected (I received the rejection letter about 10 days ago). When I received the text I figured it was a late rejection notice. Needless to say I was suprised to see an approval notice instead. I will update my timeline when I get the hard copy.


Your NOA2 date is the last updated date on your USCIS online case thingy. Just letting you know if you were waiting for the papers to get your NOA2 date.


I know, I am being a little supertitious I guess. But Thank you.


I don't blame you for being superstitious. I keep waiting for the email telling me it was a mistake and some glitch in the system. We had a touch today, after the approval yesterday.. So, I am thinking that was probably just the case getting sent to NVC.. but still waiting for that email that says "ha ha.. April fools a little early"

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
I've gotten a couple of messages from people asking if I woke him up! No... I didn't

When I had talked to him earlier in the night, he had a terrible headache and was very tired. I just didn't have the heart to wake him when he only had a few more hours to go back to sleep. Of course, the first thing he said was "WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME" smile.gif

The funny thing was, when I had been on the web cam with him, he told he he was sure I was going to tell him we had been approved that day because he'd had a feeling about it all day. I laughed a little and told him it was too early for that.. he was right!
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-20 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
WE GOT IT!!!

OH MY GOD!

They MUST be working late, because I just checked the status 30 minutes ago and there was NO CHANGE.

I want to call Fuat right now and tell him.. but it's 4:30am and I have to wake him for work in 2 hours. I told him I would call him when it happened.. no matter how late it was.. but I don't know what to do? Let him sleep??? Oh I did not think I would be THIS excited when it happened.. but there was no way I was expecting it when it came.

I am floored. It's only been 25 days.

OH MY GOSH.. I just want to run outside and scream!!! kicking.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-19 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
It is 9:19pm and I JUST got a text message that my case has been updated... I cannot get into my email fast enough to read the entire message...

BUT IT'S UPDATED THIS LATE AT NIGHT????????? I need to take a breath.. because I am so afraid to open it and see RFE..

Wish me luck!! I just can't believe I got an update this late at night!
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-19 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (AFweatherguy @ Oct 19 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just received the Text message and checked the USCIS page. We are Approved!!! less then one month ohmy.gif VSC rocks!!!



Hey, don't forget to update your timeline.. I want to see my name go up one more number on Igor's list tongue.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-19 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (AFweatherguy @ Oct 19 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just received the Text message and checked the USCIS page. We are Approved!!! less then one month ohmy.gif VSC rocks!!!



Congratulations! I see you submitted papers to expedite. Were you given an expedited approval or was it just normal procedures? Either way.. Congrats
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-19 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
QUOTE (Seb928s @ Oct 17 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you very much. I can't wait til we get everything done and she's over here in sunny Florida instead of cold Poland. I remember my winters there and they suck.


I was complaining about how cold it is in Virginia right now, and then read your post.. My last trip to Poland was in 2006, and got there the day when the really cold weather hit. They were saying it was the coldest winter in 60 years.. so cold that cars wouldn't start, the trains were all shut down and you could barely go outside. I had taken my mother on a trip there and, at one point, she asked me if I was trying to kill her by bringing her during that kind of weather smile.gif So.. remembering that makes my complaining stop and my weather seem a little bit better today!!

I'm starting to hate the weekends.. because VSC is closed !!!! Maybe one of us will get some good news tomorrow!
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-18 12:14:00
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QUOTE (kba0717 @ Oct 16 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ATexanandanAussie @ Oct 16 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nydvo @ Oct 16 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When i filed my first K1 year 2006, VSC were always quick with approvals approx. 6 weeks to 2 months. while the rest of the service centers took 4-6 months for approval, and that time, there were 4 service centers for k1 visa.. and youll get so jealous with the VSc filers that you would want to move there.. smile.gif

but around 2007 -2008--starting to slow down.. and im so glad that theyre back to how they were before.. smile.gif



Yes, don't count on it being Monday, even if though I hope you get it. By my calculations, I should have been approved on Wednesday. Good luck to everyone! I am so happy for those of you who have been approved, but each day I look on here, I get sadder that everyone around me and now past me is getting approved... so, I am signing off, and hoping it only takes five months to process mine. By the way.. my bene is from Australia, but for some reason the system says Armenia.

Good luck and best wishes all.

K


I see Australia!


For some reason, their consulate is listed as Armenia. I think you can change that yourself if you edit your time line. I think you can just select the correct consulate.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-16 21:28:00
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Woah! Looks like I'm next on the list! I wish it wasn't Friday!!!!! Great list, I had no idea they were going this fast! biggrin.gif:D:D



Don't get too upset if you aren't next, or if the 09/09/09 people aren't approved on Monday. If you look at Igor's list there are people with NOA1 dates of 9/16 and 9/24 that have already been approved. I really wonder what type of "order" they go in, since it is almost an absolute that it is not first in-first out.


Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-16 19:24:00
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Add another one to the list. I can't believe we got it so fast. Got a text messaged today at work it was the best one ever. WE got our NOA2 today smile.gif I can't believe how happy I feel since we are one step closer now. Good luck to all yours will be coming in the next few days. Made my Boss to make my letter of employment too haha.


Congratulations!! And I like the list for the people in this thread. Makes it easier to keep track of the people we get posts from every day
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-16 17:32:00
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Updated!

VSC

Name --------------------Beneficiary---------------------NOA1-----------------NOA2


Ney------------------------Iran------------------------09/01/09-------------10/14/09
TFYAR----------------------Colombia--------------------09/02/09-------------10/14/09
ATexanandanAussie----------Armenia---------------------09/02/09-------------
Honey Bear-----------------Philippines-----------------09/03/09-------------10/16/09
Mamajew--------------------Jamaica---------------------09/04/09-------------10/14/09
Seb928s--------------------Poland----------------------09/08/09-------------
Alexbarrow-----------------Hungary---------------------09/09/09-------------
Houstonking----------------Pakistan--------------------09/09/09-------------
Luis&Alice-----------------Brazil----------------------09/09/09-------------
Katie & Sifa---------------Kenya-----------------------09/09/09-------------
Chris&kirara---------------Japan-----------------------09/15/09-------------
4lovewelive----------------Romania---------------------09/15/09-------------
AFweatherguy---------------Philippines-----------------09/21/09-------------
Nydvo----------------------Philippines-----------------09/21/09-------------
Kba0717--------------------Canada----------------------09/24/09-------------
Paciencia y fe-------------Ecuador---------------------09/24/09-------------
Kjenkins86-----------------Jamaica---------------------09/24/09-------------
Jenn and Fuat--------------Turkey----------------------09/24/09-------------
Gaynto---------------------Italy-----------------------09/29/09-------------




CSC
Name --------------------Beneficiary---------------------NOA1-----------------NOA2


Dan and Ali----------------Canada----------------------09/03/09-------------
LesP-----------------------South Africa----------------09/04/09-------------
Garfield529----------------China-----------------------09/08/09-------------
FredErika------------------Sweden----------------------09/09/09-------------
Aero and Dero--------------Canada----------------------09/11/09-------------
Frenzyheart----------------Canada----------------------09/14/09-------------
Joe+Andrea-----------------Colombia--------------------09/15/09-------------
Rosie + Yu-----------------Japan-----------------------09/15/09-------------
Steabba--------------------Italy-----------------------09/17/09-------------
Jkminney-------------------UK--------------------------09/17/09-------------
KimNRuud-------------------Netherlands-----------------09/18/09-------------
Musikgal06-----------------England---------------------09/21/09-------------
Josh and Erin--------------Canada----------------------09/22/09-------------
Kizza----------------------Canada----------------------09/22/09-------------
Bsze-----------------------Malaysia--------------------09/22/09-------------
Bigcasino75----------------Thailand--------------------09/24/09-------------
Maddizon-------------------UK--------------------------09/24/09-------------
Chi-town-------------------Russia----------------------09/24/09-------------
Cortr----------------------China-----------------------09/25/09-------------
Rosa Thomson---------------Australia-------------------09/29/09-------------
MarliesandJames------------Belgium---------------------09/30/09-------------


Are you keeping track of all September filers or just the peolpe who have posted in this forum? The last time I looked there were 57 September Filers, just at VSC, who are still waiting.. and so far we have had 9 September filers get NOA2.



Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-16 12:17:00
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DON'T ASK how she did her own research! I found out.. and now I am going to be even more obsessed than I was. I wish I hadn't read your other post on how you did this. I didn't wait for my next day off smile.gif Started checking it tonight. It must have taken you forever to go through all the 9/2 petitions. Must.. stop.. must do something else.. must go to bed tonight.. if I end up staying up all night researching the USCIS web site I am going to have to put the blame on you laughing.gif

Edited by Jenn and Fuat, 15 October 2009 - 08:02 PM.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-15 20:00:00
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Congrats to the ones that got their NOA2. Now we are 218 on Igor's list. People from the same NOA1 date as mine recieved theirs makes me happy and I keep checking all the time lol. Maybe to much.


How do I add my info, my timeline to igor's list? Where is the list?


When you filled out your time line it automatically added you to Igor's list. Go to the Immigration timelines link at the top of this page.. you will see the link to Igor's list in the center column on that page.



I just checked and you are #255 on Igor's list for VSC. I'm #253. Looks like we got our NOA1 on the same day smile.gif The list changes all the time. Just a few days ago I was # 296.

Be careful, once you figure out Igor's list it can be addictive! blush.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-15 18:28:00
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unsure.gif unsure.gif unsure.gif unsure.gif
QUOTE (Seb928s @ Oct 15 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats to the ones that got their NOA2. Now we are 218 on Igor's list. People from the same NOA1 date as mine recieved theirs makes me happy and I keep checking all the time lol. Maybe to much.


How do I add my info, my timeline to igor's list? Where is the list?


When you filled out your time line it automatically added you to Igor's list. Go to the Immigration timelines link at the top of this page.. you will see the link to Igor's list in the center column on that page.
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-15 18:23:00
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QUOTE (Luis&Alice @ Oct 15 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS NEY!!!!!!!!!! This is so exciting I can hardly contain myself!!! More NOA2's please!!!!! Congrats on all approved!!!



There was another one!! One in 20 days! NOA1 on 09/24 NOA2 on 10/14 (I am stalking Igor's list hard and heavy today!)



They were one above me on Igor's list!! Same NOA1 date as me smile.gif I certainly don't expect to see somethign so soon, but yes.. it does have my hopes up a little. There were two other couples that filed the same day as this couple and me. Kayla and Matthew.. and Karen and Jose Luis. Now I am watching for good news from one of you.

I think Karen is actually on a vacation with her SO right now.. that would be so great if she came back and found out she had been approved!!

I am cheering for all of you.. but first I wanted to see Ney.. and they have their's, so now I want to see Kayla and Matthew or Karen and Jose Luis ( OR ME smile.gif ) There are 6 September filers approved from VSC now.. so let's hope they keep it up kicking.gif

Edited by Jenn and Fuat, 15 October 2009 - 10:48 AM.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-15 10:47:00
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My son was over tonight and wanted to know if I'd sent him a prank email this evening(we pull a lot of pranks in our family). I told him no so he showed me his email and said what is this. I about fainted it was his NO2 then I thought he was pranking me. I went to the USCIS and his status has changed to Post Decision Activity. So I guess they are heading for the next step.

OK, who's next?

OH I AM SO EXCITED FOR ALL OF YOU! I was really hoping you were going to be the first for September. That champagne tastes even better now!!!!


I think I am almost as excited for you as I will be for myself!!!! kicking.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-14 17:33:00
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Come on Septembers!!! I want so see the first approval!!!! Good luck everyone!!



We have a September winner ( from VSC!)... they just posted it in the September VSC thread! Not expedited!

Time to break out that little bottle of champagne I was saving! Now... waiting to open the big one when we get approved smile.gif
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-14 11:23:00
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I have been checking the August fillers and soooooo many of them are getting NOA2 from the VSC, and CSC does not seem too far behind!!! I hope one of us gets it soon. wow.gif I am dreaming of the moment one of you writes here that they got their NOA2!!!



wow, you're giving good news, is the California Center really not too far behind "speedy VSC"?
I hope I'll be the one to post that NOA2s for September fillers are coming jest.gif


Yeah I saw some Mid July's from CSC getting their NOA2's as well!



Did anyone else notice the Igor's list has a VSC September filer approved on October 7th? It was 29 days from filing to NOA2. CONGRATS AJ and J !

I'm wondering if this was an expedited case or just want through normal procedures. If you are out there we want to hear from you!!


I wish there was a way to go back and see the previous 15 on Igors list. If I'm not mistaking I think they were the ones that got expedited due to military.

I also wish there was a way to clean up Igors list for all the users who never bothered updating thier timelines.


There was a couple from CSC who had Military expedition, and noted it in their time line. This couple doesn't list anything.. so not sure.

Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-11 12:14:00
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QUOTE (steabba @ Oct 9 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Luis&Alice @ Oct 9 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been checking the August fillers and soooooo many of them are getting NOA2 from the VSC, and CSC does not seem too far behind!!! I hope one of us gets it soon. wow.gif I am dreaming of the moment one of you writes here that they got their NOA2!!!



wow, you're giving good news, is the California Center really not too far behind "speedy VSC"?
I hope I'll be the one to post that NOA2s for September fillers are coming jest.gif


Yeah I saw some Mid July's from CSC getting their NOA2's as well!



Did anyone else notice the Igor's list has a VSC September filer approved on October 7th? It was 29 days from filing to NOA2. CONGRATS AJ and J !

I'm wondering if this was an expedited case or just want through normal procedures. If you are out there we want to hear from you!!
Jenn and FuatFemaleTurkey2009-10-10 10:00:00