ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersCongressman
The CSC is only processing early October application. You are very premature in contacting a congressman.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-06 00:20:00
Asia: East and PacificParties and the Filipino Culture
Warning, warning.......If you are not comfortable with behaviors now......odds are you won't be later. Don't expect people to change. What is your gut telling you? I think you know the answer, you just don't like the answer.

I have been with someone from a different culture, that excuse can really grow long in the tooth.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-31 17:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Forgive my silly question
Any further inquiries should be directed to the assigned US Embassy listed below.



Ok.... silly question coming up...... this means it's on it's way to London right??

Also, do i recieve any written confimation this has happened? And how do I find out London got my case?

Thankyouuuuu! x
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What embassy was listed below?
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-25 19:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & I-864 Question
The I-134 is not contracturally binding, the I-864 is binding for 10 years or the beneficiary gaining citizenship. Some embassies actually state "do not submit the contractually binding I-864.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-02-06 20:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiled I130 in October, got NOA1 11/09/06 - approved!
A very big CONGRATULATIONS, I can see you smiling from here. :dance:
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-02-07 22:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need Ur answer
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Are the medical exams all similar to this?! My wife is from Ukraine and I'd hate for her to have to go through something like this. :( Anyone know what the medical exam is like in Ukraine?
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This type of physical is very common. Nothing unusual about it.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-03-29 23:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill nothing

you can see with my time line... absolutely no touches.. i'm concerned.. i've seen everyone's at least one touch. i haven't gotten any on mine.

help! i'm just worried

I didn't get any touches until the day I was approved, 92 days after applying.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-03-29 19:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address for Beneficiery?

LvivLovers,
I am in the same position, how did it turn out for you? Did it delay our Packet 3 and 4?
Niket


Um. I actually didn't do anything yet. But I'm going to try giving USCIS customer no-service a call and see if I can get it changed. I'll post back here after I try that. If you find out anything else let me know!

Please wait, if you call, you will most likely delay your processes. If they have a question, they will send an RFE, however, I don't think they will.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-04-22 10:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address for Beneficiery?

I'm the USC and my wife who currently lives in Ukraine has had to move, so her address on the I-129F and I-130 is no longer correct. Who do I need to contact (I'm assuming at the moment USCIS) and how can I contact them to give them her new info? I'm thinking it will be difficult over the phone because her native language is Ukrainian and not English, so her address has non-Roman letters. Is there an email address that can be used to update this info? Thanks!

Don't worry about it until the NVC sends it to the embassy. At that point you can contact the embassy with the correct address.

BTW my Belarusian fiance' received her Packet 3 & 4 from the Warsaw Embassy with Latin letters not Cryllic.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-04-15 00:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLetter of Employment for I-134

I was told by my company that they are not authorized to confirm employment in the form of a letter. My company gave me an 800 number for their corporate office that can be called for verification of employment. I have a copy of my Employment Agreement that shows who I work for, my title, start date and salary. I have their email saying they are not authorized to confirm employment and with the info where to call to verify. I do have my tax returns and tax transcrips for 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. I will also be sending copies of my pay stubs. I am hoping this will be enough proof and I won't need the letter.

I am asking here first to see if anyone has had this same experience with their employer, if so, what did you do?. My next step is to contact my consulate to see if what I have is acceptable.


I had a similar problem, but I explain to the HR dept., that this is the federal government and that I must abide by their rules. That this letter is not get a loan, but to show support for my family member. I also explained to them that all the letter needed to say was that I was a full-time employee, what position I held, when I began my employment, and what my salary was. And that I needed the letter on company letterhead. After explaining the situation (very nicely and somewhat begging) the HR group provided me the letter. I did have a back up plan.....I get along very well with my boss and he said if HR didn't provide it, that he would provide it for me. Kiss some butt if you gotta.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-02-06 18:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWarsaw Consulate
Pardon me if this is in a thread somewhere, but I have searched and not found the answer.

Is there a way to find out when the Consulate in Warsaw has received my case? Looking at the Warsaw website. It say we will know by receipt of packet. Is that the only way?
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-02-08 13:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVISA APPROVED
We had our interview in Warsaw today. :dance: Our visas were APPROVED :dance: The interview was quick and painless. We had stressed way too much!

The CO explained that due to September 11 that they now needed to do a 24 hour background check. He told us to drop off the passports tomorrow morning and that we will have the visas around 4 pm.

WE will be flying HOME on Wednesday.

:thumbs: Thanks for all of the support and encouragement!!! :thumbs:
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-04-02 19:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization and criminal records
Driving without insurance is still a minor traffic violation. Most judges will let you off if you can prove you have insurance on the car. But that is another point. I wouldn't worry about the non-disclosure of the driving without insurance.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-10 22:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual Citizenship
It really depends on the country you are coming from. Some of the former Soviet states will also require that you relinquish your citizenship once you become a US citizen. The trouble you would have would be when traveling trying to return to your homeland or depending on the country, abroad.

The US doesn't force you to revoke your former citizenship. The US does however, require that you take an oath of allegence to the US.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-21 18:35:00
CanadaWhat are the reasons one would be denied?
The truth is your biggest friend. As long as you are honest, there is nothing to worry about. The number one question that you will be asked from here to eternity is, "How did you meet?" That is the most serious question that you will be asked. So let me be the first to say, "Welcome to America".
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-07-04 20:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 evidence
I recommend getting another affidativ. Only your in-laws sound weak to me. I would recommend a friend or a neighbor. You have lots of information, and the instructions say a couple of affidativs, so I would recommend someone other than your in-laws.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-03 19:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCase Status Message changes after Biometrics?

I had my biometrics taken two days ago and I have seen the Last Update Date changing during these two days but not the message. It still says they received my case.
Does anyone know if the message changes to reflect that the biometrics are done?

The reason your message didn't change is the status of your case hasn't changed. It is still pending. The updated date just says that you had the biometrics done. The status won't change until the status of your case changes or there is a RFE.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-25 18:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUS PR traveling abroad
This is the site that I use to determine what is needed. She will still need to contact the Embassy/Consulate to get her visa, but this site provides good information. Put in her country as the Citizenship, and in the box that says Alien Resident of: enter United States.

http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-06-30 11:36:00
PhilippinesThings your wife/fiancee found strange about the states
At a 4-way stop. Everyone stops and takes turns very orderly.....She was shocked.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-06-24 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1!!!
Newbie,

There are some rules:

1) Although you won't get a NOA2 for between 70-90 days, you must compulsively check this website and the USCIS website.

2) Since you are now at the CSC, you must look at the people who filed at the VSC with contempt....their NOA2 is approved in about 30 days.

3) Waiting is a virtue, and you will become extremely virtuous.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-27 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOkay, this is a vent..
Amazing, I have been away from here for about 4 years. Things have changed. The Vermont Service Center no longer completed the K-1 in less than 3 weeks (I was with the CSC). People that are suppose to help are also much more sarcastic and less friendly. Remember we are here to learn, not to be ridiculed.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-06-25 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI booked my flight.tell me if I did any good?
You always see the glass as half empty? And you are the monitor of this site? What a negative Nelly. I would wish you luck, but it seems your sky is always falling.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-07-09 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI booked my flight.tell me if I did any good?

OP is not going through Warsaw and Belarus is not on the list of countries that have mandatory security checks. Different ballgame.

Truth is, he bought the ticket. He is already committed from a financial perspective. At this point, what does being negative do for him? Tickets can be changed for a fee. If the visa isn't given, the plane ticket will not be the main focus of his disappointment.

Be positive!!! The money is spent.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-07-06 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI booked my flight.tell me if I did any good?
I did the same thing. My fiance's interview was one day with a one day turn around for the embassy to issue the visa. I bought a ticket for her and her daughter for the 3rd day, everything worked out well. I knew going into it that I might have to reschedule the flights. I travel a lot with my job, I change flights all the time. No big deal!!!
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-07-06 20:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaPros and Cons o Traveling with a "Western" passport
When traveling in less developed countries, I have had similar problems. Often they view Western passports as an indication of wealth, and many of these countries still have some corruption issues and view the Westerners as a way of making money.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-07 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhy r some people approved so fast and others r not?
Honestly, a lot of it is just the luck of the draw. Waiting is the hardest part, but eventually our number is pulled. Patience is truly needed for the process. Sometimes it is as simple as you have a slower processor, or one that is more diligent. Eventually we all get there, but the waiting isn't easy.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2011-08-16 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts for I-864

I just called the IRS on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7th. They kept me on the line and faxed them in about 15 minutes. Go to the IRS page for the phone number, it was quick, easy and they provided great customer service.


I actually filed for my tax receipt transcript (form f4506t) with the IRS on November 17th and i still have not received them back yet.
I had sent it in the mail. There was a phone number on the form that indicates you can call to order over the form but when i called that number to check on my transcript it did not have the option.
should i continue waiting or should i file again??


The transcipt was not an option in the menu, so just take the option about question about tax return. I got a live person, and she took care of everything. And best of all, it was free.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-10 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts for I-864
I just called the IRS on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7th. They kept me on the line and faxed them in about 15 minutes. Go to the IRS page for the phone number, it was quick, easy and they provided great customer service.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-10 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long till "Touched"
How long is it usually from the NOA1 to being "touched"? It has been a month already. Will it only get "touched" right before it may be processed?
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-01 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow accurate is the 'ADJUDICATED" in Timeline?

All vj followers i wanted to ask if how close or accurate the timeline as per they adjudicate the approval in every case? I noticed my timeline changed very often i dont know why?


Thanks,

Boo Wilson (L)


It is just a guest, based on the time others are receiving their NOA2 from their Service Center. It changes because the service centers seem to be doing a little bit quicker job at process the K1s
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-02 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Proof of meeting
In my I129 application I included copies of 3 visas in my passport with entry and exit stamps over the past 5 years. The last was Sept 2005. I also included a picture of Nina and me from each of the visits. Is this enough information to validate our having met in the past year?

I have a copy of my airline receipt from my last visit, but I don't have the airline stub. Do I need to forward this receipt on before an RFE is issued (I want to do anything I can so that I don't slow down the process) . Also, I gave her an ATM card so that she can pull cash for incidentals and English class, should I send the bank statements as proof of our meeting? I didn't find VJ until I had already sent my application. Any advice would be appreciated.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2006-12-07 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificates at the interview

It is too late to send anything down to him. What should I do?

Copies of your birth certificate both front and back are acceptable, therefore, a fax of both front and back would be acceptable. Fax or scan a copy to your fiance.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-05 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC vs CSC
It does amaze me there is such a great disparity between the 2 offices. One would think if they are moving cases from NSC and TSC, they would do it to balance things out. And speaking of the holidays, Vermont is still cranking them out, CSC just seemed to stop.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-08 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody "touched" ?
If touched means crazy, then I am touched. This whole process could make anyone crazy.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-08 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC vs TSC?

Also, on the G-325A biographical form, he will need to put down his current employer... which I assume is Florida.

I agree. If you are employed in Florida and claiming residency in MA it looks dishonest. If I were the officer assigned to approve your case I would wonder what else are you being dishonest about.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-10 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be worried?
The mailroom guys just got back from Christmas break.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-10 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight to the US
Check prices. You can buy a round trip ticket and get a return date 331 day from the date that you buy it. If you can not return within 331 days, but you can within a year of purchase date, you can usually change the date with a $100 change fee. This would give you an option to use the return ticket.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-11 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE trouble on a visit? Advice needed
I travel abroad quite extensively with my job. A common question is how long I am going to stay. And I will admit that in all my travel, I have only been asked for my itinerary only twice. Once in the Netherlands and once in Hong Kong. I realize buying a round trip ticket may be more expensive and you are students, but peace of mind and knowing that you are prepared so that you are not turned away would be worth the price diffence. He may not have any issue at the POE, but it may the one time that they question him extensively. With the K-1 visa, they may have him in the system and ask more questions than normal. That being said, the roundtrip ticket would support his claim of returning home. Ask yourself, would I pay the difference in price to assure he stays here until his interview?

I know you may not like our answers, but we are trying to provide an honest response.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-10 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE trouble on a visit? Advice needed
The one way ticket may have been cheaper, but most assuredly he will have trouble at the POE.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-10 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched!!!
Oct. 30th filer, still waiting on that first touch.
DanNNinaMaleBelarus2007-01-18 20:01:00