ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to get approved in one week?
I think you can plan on an October wedding--in 2007!

We filed in Feb. (luckily beat the IMBRA thing by a few days) and my fiance just had his interview yesterday.

You really should fill in your timeline--it only takes a minute!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-12 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes!!!!! Thank GOd, we are APPROVED!!!!!
Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-14 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures190 days and they ask for an RFE.
It is definitely time to get senators involved. You have been waiting too long!
You mailed your application in mid-February, I wonder why it took so long to get NOA1. We mailed ours a week later and had NOA1 before the IMBRA deadline.

I'm sorry to hear about your delays. I hope you get approved soon!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-15 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is my 1st NOA? :(
If your check was cashed you know they have your application, so don't worry.
It takes about 2 weeks for NOA1 to arrive. You still have a couple days to wait.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-16 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe longest you went without getting touched
My case status was the date on my NOA1 until the day before it was approved.
I wouldn't worry about the touches--some people's cases get lots of touches and some(lke mine) get touched only once before approval.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-17 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbetween NOA1 and 134 Affidavit

needs to go to the embassy after NOA2 the paperwork will be sent to the embassy.. So after NOA2 would be your best bet to think about filling it out.


I agree. Wait until you have NOA2 before you fill it out--that way it will be current.
After NOA2 your case goes to NVC, then they ship it to the embassy, and the embassy will sent your SO all the necessary paperwork.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-18 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally
Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-20 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved August 19th
Congratulations on your approval!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-21 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on an NOA2...for so long
You have been waiting a long time!
Hopefully your approval will be soon.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-22 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresALRIGHT THIS PISSES ME OFF!!
I can sympathize with your frustration! The order in which applications are approved has never made a whole lot of sense, but after the IMBRA fiasco it has gotten much worse.

Before IMBRA, Vermont would usually approve an application in a week or so, while California took 2-4 months. Now all the I-129f's from Nebraska and Texas were shipped to California. That is completely illogical.

Hang in there--I hope you get your approval soon!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-21 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 AND APPLICATIONS PRESENTATION
While I am sure a well organized packet is easier to read and sort through, I don't believe it makes a difference in the processing time. The only thing that seems to slow down processing is if something is missing--then an RFE must be issued.

If packet organization was the only issue--then it would follow that everyone who files in Vermont is organized and the rest of the country (who has to use CSC) is very unorganized.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-26 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-26 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Passed today
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-22 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplications

is there somewhere to look online to actually
show how many applications service centers have
and from what country they are from?
just would like to see approximate amount of time
it takes. i saw it somewhere cant remember where though :(


I don't think that information is available. But you can use the timeline feature of this website to estimate when your application might be approved.

Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-26 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing I129 petition?
You have been waiting a long time because unfortunately you had to deal with IMBRA--and your application was received before USCIS knew what to do about IMBRA.

Be patient--your approval should be soon!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-26 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaddtl documents for RFE

what are the common documents asked for RFE? Is this just a questionnaire you have to fill out and return? Just wondering. thanks.


I think the RFE will tell what they want you to send.
People get RFEs for various reasons--missing paperwork(like copies of divorce decrees, birth certificates, passport pages, etc.), unsigned paperwork, or insufficient proof of meeting.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-27 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-29 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC APPROVAL!!!!
Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-30 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRed flags or things that might throw a wrench

Hmm, why would it be more difficult for a woman to to bring a man?? Now I'm worried :unsure:


It is not more difficult.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-17 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother March NOA2 Approval
Congratulations!!!
I hope you keep on praying.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-01 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYeehaaa!! finally my petition has been approved!! (NOA2)
Congratulations!!!
I hope the rest of your journey is speedier!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-01 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINFOPASS apt for I129F????
I scheduled an Infopass appointment to ask a couple questions about my I-129F application before I mailed it and the woman there told me she couldn't answer any questions or give any advice about the I-129F because they don't accept/process the applications there. The woman wouldn't even look at the application. All she did was confirm I had the mailing address correct.
It was a HUGE waste of time.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-07 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI have been dieing to say this
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-07 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter 11 months approved
Congratulations!!!
I hope the rest of your journey moves faster!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-29 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE ARE APROVED!!!!!! YIPPY!
Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-08-17 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-07 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Journey represents what %

Does anyone have a idea of the total number of K1 applications that CSC receives monthly. It would be interesting to know how many find Visa Journey, and also to know what CSC's monthly work load is at the moment.


I don't think anyone on this site would have access to that information.

CSC does a lot more than just process fiance visa applications. Have you ever looked at the number of visas that are available? Plus there are Adjustment of Status applications, Employment Authorizations, foreign adoptions, etc. Then there is the number of immigrants in California to consider.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-25 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill a victim of California
Congratulations on your approval!

I am pretty sure I have read about others who had to wait 2-3 weeks before their case was received by NVC. I think they(the service centers) send the cases in batches--either when enough pile up, or perhaps once a week or something. Our NVC letter was dated 2 weeks after our approval, but I didn't get it in the mail for another week.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-25 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresany clarification please ,,,
I sent in copies of five messages with a date range of one year. My fiance printed the contents page of the folder in which he filed my messages to him--he didn't send any actual messages.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-09-26 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes credit make a difference?

Hi all. We are just getting started looking into this whole process and I was wondering if credit (ie financial difficulties) make a difference? My hunny might be looking into bankruptcy, but we are afraid that might be a prob. Any insight?


Depends upon which person is declaring bankruptcy. The USC must have sufficient income to sponsor the foreign fiance, or he/she will have to get a co-sponsor.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-07 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE additionaal info-Help
I wouldn't send anything that wasn't asked for.
If it is needed, you will get another RFE, and you can send it at that time.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-07 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I made a BIG MISTAKE when I mailed my I-129F!
I don't recall writing that on my envelope and our petition was processed.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-12 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens if no visa by wedding date
You can choose a date, but you shouldn't put deposits on anything until you at least have a date for the interview. Even then there is always the possibility of a problem that could cause a delay.

We waited until we got the approval at the interview to order invitations, hire a caterer, etc. You can plan a nice wedding in a couple months.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-25 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures230 days and finally approved!
Congratulations!!!
I hope the rest of your journey is speedy!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-25 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee says she needs to own Land before moving here
He should go to her country to meet her.
What if she is not exactly who she represented herself to be on the internet?

Also, it might be very difficult for this woman to get a tourist visa to the United States--especially if there is any indication that she is planning on staying in the U.S.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-26 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone here used a lawyer for k1 visa?

Has anyone here used a lawyer for k1 visa? Is it better to use an attorney? Is it faster to use a lawyer?


We didn't use a lawyer and we had no problems.
Some people who did use a lawyer have experienced delays because the lawyer did not forward paperwork(such as a request for more evidence) to the client in a timely manner.

Unless you have a complicated case, you are much better off filing your own paperwork.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-26 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
I think you need to show the letter at the interview.

NVC should send you a letter when they are done processing your case. Most cases seem to spend only a couple days at NVC and then they are shipped off to the embassy.

Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-06 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-2 for unborn child
Your fiance should list you as the father--if you are the father of the child. If you are not--then you will probably have a rough time proving the validity of your relationship--since your fiance was obviously involved with someone else very recently.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-23 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNSC timeline question
Unfortunately no one can really say when you will get your NOA2.

You can use the timelines on this site to help estimate when you might get your NOA2. By looking at other people's timelines, I was able to estimate when we would receive NOA2, package 3 and 4--and even an interview date. My estimates were usually only 3-5 days off from the actual event.

Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-24 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMission Accomplished
Congratulations!!!
You really had a long wait! Welcome to California!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-24 11:50:00