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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 

did you file for k2 too?

and ds160 only for k1

 

Ok thanks. We did add his daughter to the petition, but have decided to wait til she is a little older before bringing her over here. Oh shoot... should we inform someone of that change or can it just be addressed at the interview? So the answer to the question is k1 only.


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-11-18 18:44:00
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Question... Prior to today when I checked the status with the case number it said "At NVC" now I'm happy to report as of today it says "READY", but a little concerned that there are now TWO case numbers (the same number but one ending with 01 added to the case number and the other ending with 02 added stating the same thing. 

 

Does anyone know why this is OR more importantly will that effect us negatively? 

 

Also, now what... ds160 or ds230 OR both???


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-11-18 16:57:00
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If you click on someone's timeline, you'll see the option to "Show similar timelines."  So, what I did, was a found some forums with French filers, checked out their timelines to get a better idea of our wait time/process, and "showed similar timelines" to see what the norm was.

 

Thanks mollymolls! 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-11-14 20:22:00
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Just got home from my interview. Very glad to share that my visa has been approved! Thank you everyone for all the support! Hugs to all!! dancin5hr.gif 

 

 

dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif WOOT WOOT!!! CONGRATS!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif


 

Yeah, we had the same thing.  Approved Oct. 1, sent to Paris Oct. 18, and we got the 'READY' status on October 23.  It depends on the embassy, but we received Packet 3 about 2 weeks later - though most people in France had to wait about a month.  I suggest you check out some other timelines from Hong Kong to get a better idea of the general wait time.

 

 

What site are you guys checking the status?


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-11-14 18:27:00
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Hello all my fellow vj'ers!! Well I'm happy to update that as of 10/31 our petition was finally received at the NVC 37 days after NOA2 from CSC. dancin5hr.gif

I'm happier to report that the NVC sent it to the Jamaican Embassy on 11/1 dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif  and according to dhl.com I'm even happier to report it has been delivered and signed for by J. Hurge at the embassy.dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

 

I am very happy to be this far but it seems to have taken so long I now have to remember what to do next, because I was so frustrated and irritable by this 'no rhyme or reason' process that I had to focus on anything and everything else to keep me sane. My hat goes off to all of us waiting through this unnatural ordeal that seems to turn something so loving and dear  heart.gif into something that doesn't smell so sweet headbonk.gif . There is most definitely a light at the end of the tunnel!cool.png  (so I'm told).

 

So.... Now what is this about the DS160? or 156? or 156k?  I'm lost again. unsure.png


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-11-04 18:01:00
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WE GOT OUR CASE NUMBER EVERYONE!!  Called at 3:00 EST and they had it.  YIPPPPPEEE!

 

dancin5hr.gif YAAAYY!!!! dancin5hr.gif  I'm so happy for you guys!!


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-10-17 16:14:00
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Praying for the CSC helpsmilie.gif

to get the petitions off to the NVC ranting33va.gif

so they can get them to the EMBASSYdancin5hr.gif

ASAP!!! good.gif

So my baby can get to ME!! wub.png

 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-30 19:13:00
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Yay!! We got our NOA 2 from the mail yesterday and it was approved!! Our case was transferred from Vermont to Texas Service Center and we thought it will take time for us to receive NOA2. We are so happy that everything is going well so far. :-) Ours got approved in 78 days from our NOA1 date. I can't wait to be with my baby love. happy.png

CONGRATS!!! It should be off to the NVC since you guys are not through the CSC. dancin5hr.gif


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-30 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

OMG OMG OMG I thought I was gonna go into cardiac arrest. My fiance was about to sleep and I just checked USCIS absentmindedly and then I started screaming, we got our NOA2 9/19!!!! Im so happy but I had to check the site like 20 times coz I was scared I might've made a mistake with the receipt number!!!! Thanks for everyones support and advices!!! I was sooo expecting an RFE, glad fiance arranged everything well!

 

Yippeee!! I'm so happy for you guys. I've been praying for all of us. 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-27 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

I was just lying in bed watching TV and received a text from USCIS...... NOA2 baby!!! Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's 10:30pm on a Friday, never in a million years would I have expected this!!! Sooooooo beyond happy!!

 

YaaaY!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!! We got an RFE as well our reply was received by USCIS a little after yours so I hope that means something good. But with the way this process works it could mean absolutely nothing!! (Crying out loud) In my perfect world we should get our approval next week. But unfortunately this is not my perfect world. lol My birthday is next week and I too would love an early present! My fiancé's bday is October and once again in my perfect world it would be fabulous for him to have his approved interview for his bday. Praying. Praying. Praying.

 

Now back to our regularly scheduled waiting. 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-21 23:47:00
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Congrats! I'm so happy for you guys!
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-10 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
So I guess I was whining too soon because I got the hard copy of the RFE today in the mail. It is dated for September 3rd but not mailed til the 5th & received today (7th).

The RFE is for the beneficiary's letter of intent to marry. I guess it needs to say exactly that we will get married within 90 days of arrival in the US. Whereas he put he "intends to comply with the legal obligations of the visa as we plan to be a happily wedded couple."

Well it sucks that's it but I'm also glad that that is it! Now to get started waiting for him to get the letter to me. Does it have to have his original signature if the first letter already did?




MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-07 20:06:00
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Question! How many days/months were you issued an RFE before you actually knew about it/got notified about it? I have a strong feeling I got an RFE.


I got notified via email the same day it changed on 9/3/2013. But it's taking forever to get the hard copy and I'm only an hour from the California service center. I believe they're 'truth falsifiers' lol because if they did indeed mail it on the 3rd I should've received it by now.
Welcome to the waiting weekend all!


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-07 15:35:00
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YAY!!!!! I JUST received a text stating a status update. We received our RFE today!! I knew one was coming as I never had divorce doc translated when I sent in our packet - ugh!! I have the translation sitting here ready and waiting!! Never thought I'd be so excited for a RFE! Ha haaa! Praying that this is all that is needed. Anyway, that's the latest and greatest! :-)


That is how I feel happy for our RFE. Congrats to you guys! I'm paying for an easy RFE solution because I have no clue what it could be.

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-05 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 
Same here! Checked the USCIS site and it now says "On September 3, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."
 
Bummed at getting and RFE, but excited to see my petition has been touched!  Excited and apprehensive too see what they need...



I feel exactly the same way. I tried finding out what the RFE is for over the phone with no luck. I hope since I'm not fast from the service center that I get the letter hardcopy today. I pray its something easy for both of us.

It seemed September 3 & 4 are the RFE days lol. Still waiting but at least it's for another reason... kind of lol.



MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-05 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

RFE is good! At least you know your case was worked on. Or maybe I just see it that way because I'm so sick of seeing "Initial Review" on my case. lmao! anyhow, you're one step closer! congrats!


I think of the RFE like that too. It did make me feel happy they looked at our petition. I called the number on the email & got through rather quickly after all the prompts. The rep on the other line was surprisingly very sweet yet very helpful. She said she doesn't see anything that I would have to call back tomorrow when the other department was open.

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-03 22:15:00
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YaaaY we got touched!
Boooo we got a RFE but I guess we have to wait to get the hard copy to see what we need to show. I feel like I reinforced everything with the almost 200 page petition.

If I call the number in here tomorrow I wonder if they will tell me why so I can get started sending it back ASAP.

But still YaaY because I know they know we exist because we have been TOUCHED! (Dancing like a wild woman!)

There seems to be a lot of RFE's lately. I noticed that when I was doing my receipt number checking.

Good luck all!









MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-03 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

I did what you guys did and played around with the receipt numbers, before me are a lot of RFE's and 1 approval. After me are all still NOA1. Very nice to know I'm between the worked and unworked numbers dry.png


Lucky you. I have approvals on both sides of my receipt number & even the number right after me received a RFE just today. 3 numbers after got their approval in the 21st. 2 numbers after got there's on the 27th. I just don't get it. Oh well time to wait myself to sleep.

Good night all & I'm putting for more of us to get approved August 29, 2013.
***praying*** for our approvals



MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-29 01:35:00
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Waiting along with you...
 
I find it funny that first I was panicking at the thought of being approved too soon and now I'm getting bummed out that we haven't approved together with all the others. What do you mean I can't have my cake AND eat it? :P



Well if it was up to me we all can have cake! Lol. I'm bummed too. I want our approval email! But wanting really badly doesn't seem to be their driving force at the USCIS hahaha I think they just shuffle the files up in whatever manner they are kept & then randomly pick some.

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-28 23:22:00
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I stand corrected. They say it was not an expedite. That makes it more obvious that there is no rhyme or reason to this. I was even checking the numbers around my receipt number & those don't even make sense. How does someone 200+ numbers before mine have a NOA1 date after mine?


How does someone 200+ receipt numbers before mine have a NOA1 date after mine? Its crazy. Now back to waiting....

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-28 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

I'm almost positive that the 15 day August filer is an expedite...


I stand corrected. They say it was not an expedite. That makes it more obvious that there is no rhyme or reason to this. I was even checking the numbers around my receipt number & those don't even make sense. How does someone 200+ numbers before mine have a NOA

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-28 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Wow they moved on to August already? Yeah ... I kinda thought it was too good to be true ... With my luck, I'm pretty sure I wont be approved till crying.gif .. who knows cray5ol.gif


I'm almost positive that the 15 day August filer is an expedite. But they are definitely teasing the July filers bcuz they did so many VJ'rs then almost full stop. Being a mid July filer I was mentally preparing myself for hopefully late September early October then with all the approvals last week I can't stop checking email or the USCIS website. But I haven't lost hope! July filers I'm predicting at minimum 10 more of us before Thursday bcuz Monday is a holiday so even if the USCIS workers don't take Friday off to have a 4 day weekend, they may mentally be getting ready for their 3 day weekend & not be very productive Friday. I can only pray ours gets approved this week. But even if it's not ours I need to see some of us updating their timelines! Good luck to us ALL! Have a happy Wednesday!

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-28 08:26:00
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Glad to hear there was one for today unless it was an older email from last week?
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-26 22:27:00
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Wow! I waited all weekend for this day. I anticipated some approvals for us & was hoping one would be ours. But nothing from anyone has made this day so anticlimactic. What do they do there? Work hard one day so they can not work on another? This is torture!
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-26 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

 
Hi Monique,
 
I found this post on packet 3 for Jamaica: http://www.visajourn...maica-packet-3/
 
There should be more current information on the medical appointment, interview, etc for Jamaica at the Carribean forum here: http://www.visajourn.../153-caribbean/ smile.png





Thank you! This is very helpful.

MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-24 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
I'm very happy to know July filers are getting approved but I was thinking I had more time (but I'm happy there is a good possibility I have less time) to figure out EXACTLY what Packet 3 is and how do you prepare for it before you get it? Anyone know about this?
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-24 09:37:00
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The way I understand it, petitions with the same/similar dates are put into a box. The staff at the service centre pick up a box and work through it. Even though your petition has the same NOA1 date as another person's, it might be in the next box along to theirs, being worked on by someone else or not picked up yet. Can't be too long though if July boxes are being picked up already...let us know when you hear something :D
 
 
Woohoo! Congrats, really happy for you :)



I am hoping that our box/batch of files are next. I was playing with the receipt numbers near mine and it does seem like right before my number is where the approvals stopped for I129F's but a few I130's & EAD's past my number just got decisions in the last couple of days. It is most definitely looking promising! Just as I was preparing myself to wait til November now it seems this weekend is gonna be too long for me to wait for them to get back to work on the positions next week. lol :-(
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-24 09:27:00
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Monique,
I totally relate to ur post/mindset!! Hahahaaa!!! All I keep telling myself each day is "one day closer!" And, um, also can SOOOO relate re: friends and lack of understanding!?!? Blah! Its a cRaZy journey but absolutely worth it to finally be together, thats for sure ;-) Anyway, here's to "soon" & welcome my dear!!
-Corey



. Congrats!!!!





Hi Corey,
It is so nice to talk to someone that can relate. You are absolutely right it will all be worth it in the end. I can't think of one part of this long irritating process that my hunny isn't worth going thru it for.

There is no rhyme or reason to why some July filers are getting approved in at least two service centers but there are still many earlier filers that haven't moved forward. All I can say is I hope to be in the group that is moving forward within the upcoming week. Praying super duper hard!



MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-23 22:44:00
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waaaaaaaaah  petition approved.. i saw first in my fiance email.. then i check it at uscis... august 23 approved..:).. noa1 is july 16. transfer from vermont to texas..:)

CoNgRaTs!!!! How exciting!
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-23 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
Hello all. We are also July filers with a NOA1 date of July 17, 2013. I just found this thread after seeing the June filers thread I really felt left out. Glad to have found my place with seemingly great people because I don't know about you guys but my circle of friends mean well but are irritating with their lack of understanding of the process & unhelpful advice of "what they would do if they were me." Like I can go to USCIS and demand they put my petition through NOW lol.

I got super excited when I saw a July filer get approved. I knew it had to be an expedite but I confirmed it wasn't. YaaaaY hope filled my mind that since they're NOA1 date was a week before mine I was ok thinking I should hear something within the next week, but then a July filer with my same exact NOA1 date was approved yesterday So there went my 'dated batches' theory I created in my head. Now I'm still hopeful but I was so prepared to celebrate our moving to the next step.

On a positive note I literally have to keep reminding myself that it does seem it will be before November like I thought so I need to be appreciative. .. right? Lol

Thank you all for being here and I'm here for you all.

~Monique~








MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-08-23 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiance Got His Visa!!!!!

It's been 1yr plus since I filed for a K1 visa and 2 months plus since my fiance had his interview, he finally has his visa in hand!! Thanks to the Most High for giving me patience and all that was needed to get through this process. We have more to go but we're over the first hurdle. Flight is booked for this Friday and we will be reunited after after 6 months of being apart.  dancin5hr.gif kicking.gif

 

 

 

dancin5hr.gif  So happy for you guys!!! heart.gif  


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2014-03-04 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about green card fee for CR-1

Great question BethAnn! Thanks again. You guys are ahead of us and we hope to walk in your shoes shortly and once again your questions and the answers given help ease my anxiety. Thanks!

 

That fee can be paid before he leaves or after he arrives.  He won't need a printed confirmation and all CBP is likely to do in regards to this fee is simply remind him about it.

 

 

Excellent news.

 

We paid our fee stateside and we've received our green card so proff that you don't have to pay abroad before entrance. All he really needs is the DO NOT OPEN envelope and his passport. They will place a stamp in the paoport at POE which will serve as temporary "green card" for a year I think.

Thanks for the info guys!

 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-12-14 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 question?
Does anyone know about Jamaica accepting co-sponsors? I'm real close financially with my 3 dependents so I figured I would use a co-sponsor. What does it need to say they intend to contribute on Question 11?
MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-16 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134 Affidavit for support.

Our embassy uses the 125% guidelines that is listed on the I-864P. You will need to meet the guidelines of a family of 5. If you don't meet the guidelines, then you need a co-sponsor. They accept co-sponsors at our embassy for a K-1.

This was the answer I was looking for regarding whether Kingston Embassy accepts co-sponsors or not since I read some do and some don't. But what I can't seem to find yet is how much evidence do I need to send with the I134? Meaning, do I need to make sure he has my tax returns AND our co-sponsor's tax returns? Or is it enough with the pay stubs, bank letters & job letters?


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-22 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist/visitors Visa while waiting?

 

good.gif +1

 

but hey, feel free to try anyway, its your time, money & emotions you are devoting in the process. best of luck to you

 

Congrats to his family that's great, but their approval can be seen as a denial reason for him as well unfortunately because now his mother, sister and fiancée are here. It's enough to raise suspicion that can lead to the denial. But I'm only trying to be informative not discouraging. Definitely I get wanting to try for the hope and I too wish you the best of luck! 


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-22 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist/visitors Visa while waiting?

Im new to this forum and am thankful I found it. Im about to file the petition for my fiances K1 visa. He is in Kingston Jamaica and I realize this takes time. I have visited him numerous times and he has a full time job so I think it would be a good idea for him to apply for a visa to come visit me while we are waiting on the K1 process. Or would it cause interferences with the K1 process

 

In our American world that would make the most sense right? Unfortunately, it won't be that easy. My fiancé tried for one prior to us filing the K1, because it made sense to me that he should visit a place before deciding to permanently move here, right? Well, nope. For a Tourist Visa the applicant must show "strong ties" to their country. The consular officers look at every applicant as someone that is trying to migrate illegally so it is the applicant's responsibility to change that view. That's where the "strong ties" part comes in. My fiancé has a full time job at his family owned business. He owns property in his country. He even has a child there that he has custody of and he still was denied. We thought those were strong enough ties but obviously not. All we ended up doing was wasting time and money.  

 

Since you said you guys were going to file both almost simultaneously I would be willing to bet that the Tourist Visa would be denied for that reason alone. The CO could

think that if he is planning to migrate here anyways why would he go back to his country away from you to finish the process? Then like someone else said your K1 visa could be denied if they feel you didn't tell the truth on your B2 visa petition. It's better to file the K1 and wait. Use the B2 visa money for a plane ticket to visit him while you guys wait these long agonizing months.  

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Take the opportunity to read the pinned thread, at the top of the forum page, "Yes You Can Visit" about this often asked topic: http://www.visajourn...-you-can-visit/

 

Good luck on your journey.

 

 

I believe that is if you already have a tourist visa NOT trying to get one approved.


MoniqueDavidFemaleJamaica2013-09-22 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are the chances of failing a k1 visa when we hired a US embassy attorney?
You shouldn't have any problem as long as you are 100% truthful on the application, you both are free to marry, and he could prove that he earns enough to support you and your son financially. There are some pretty straight forward reasons for a denial on the www.uscis.gov website. And some pretty straight forward requirements also. Is there something in particular that is worrying you? Also check out this page

http://travel.state....types_2994.html

A lot of pretty clear information for you.




DerrickHMaleCosta Rica2013-06-28 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be proactive?
Thanks guys! I'll get on it. Should I get a "confirmation" of receipt from the post office?
DerrickHMaleCosta Rica2013-07-10 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be proactive?
Thank you!
DerrickHMaleCosta Rica2013-07-10 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be proactive?
That's my worry. I think I'll just go ahead and prepare the evidence paperwork and have that ready to go, when and if it's requested. Thanks for the advice :)
DerrickHMaleCosta Rica2013-07-09 18:02:00