ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am starting a prayer brigade for non-stop approval of NOA2s especially for those who have long been waiting and for all other approvals you
Our Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the chance to see your goodness each day....from waking up in the morning and going back to sleep. We know that you have a wonderful plan for us and your promises are greater than this world can offer.

You know our deep desire to be with our loveones and you will continue to sustain us with patience and strength each day. May we live each day doing Your Will for us and may our desires be aligned to your great plan for us.

Continue to teach our hearts to patiently wait. You said that everything we ask in your name, you will give it.....We are claiming that all our prayers will be answered in your own time. May you continue to strengthen our relationship with our loveones and be filled with your grace and unconditional love.

May you continue to bless us all through this wonderful journey with our loveones especially for all of us filing the Fiance Visa.

May you continue to keep our loveones from your mightly protection (especially my one and only Manny). Let our hearts be united though we're miles apart and continuously live in you love. We offer you the highest praise for you are the source of everything.


These things we ask in your Holy Name....Amen
jenny and mannyFemale02006-08-05 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photos for I-129F
I suppose more is better than less, but I read the instructions again for the I-129F and they're really only asking for one photo each:

"Give USCIS a passport-style color photograph of yourself and a passport-style color photograph of yourfiancé(e), with both photos taken within 30 days of thedate of filing this petition."

Phew!!! Anyways, I'm waiting for that check to be cashed and then I'm in the clear until they ask me for the I-134... SOMEONE HIRE ME ALREADY!
PutaliFemaleNepal2007-06-04 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photos for I-129F
I feel a lot better. I think I did it right. I read the instructions again for the I-129F and I see they really are only asking for 1 photo each. But geez! Why does it seem everyone is sending in two passport photos each? so confusing! Anyways, now I just wait like everyone else.... crossing fingers and toes. Thanks for the help everyone!
PutaliFemaleNepal2007-06-02 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photos for I-129F
Help! Has anyone made this dumb mistake? I finally sent in the I-129F and checked everything thrice before I mailed it off to the California Service Center. But I discovered that I only sent in 1 passport photo each of me and my fiance!!! Will this delay the process a lot? Should I just send it to them now or wait until they send me something that says they need the other photos? I'm beating myself over the head because of this... so stupid of me! Any advice or experience would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!
PutaliFemaleNepal2007-06-02 01:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled! Freaking OUT!
Good luck!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-14 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Finally!!!
Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-12 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa via mail from Frankfurt
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-12 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange in K1 Law? HELP HELP HELP HELP
That seems strange.
Our case was approved after yours and we got packet 3--although we are going through London.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-14 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 4! Got it!!!!!!
Congratulations and good luck at your interview!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-16 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe visa is on its way!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-16 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS "automatic case status updates" function

Anybody use the USCIS "automatic case status updates" function? How useful it is?
Or just enter the receipt number every time to check the processing status?
Thank you.


I used it. It lets you check your case status quickly and sign up for e-mail notification.

The e-mail notification was good because I was able to find out the day our case was approved--instead of waiting for NOA2 to arrive in the U.S. mail. Other than that, it was not useful for us. Our case was never updated until the day it was approved.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-16 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 !
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-17 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone have/had this same problem?
I think you should call or e-mail London and inquire about your case.
Perhaps packet 3 was sent out to the wrong address?

We were approved after you and we already received packet 3(as did several others going through London).

Good luck and hope you hear something soon!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-17 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouched
Our case was never touched until the day before it was approved.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-10 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long

Thanks for this. Did you only have the one interview at the London Embassy?

Did you take an Attourney with you or is it ok to just attend on your own?

How long did your interview last?


Most people on this site don't use an attorney--the website answers all our questions.
It is my understanding that you MUST attend the interview alone(no attorneys allowed), and that there is just one interview in London.

Check out other people's timelines and the other boards here at VJ--you'll learn everything you need to know. You should also fill in your own timeline--it helps people answer your questions if they know what stage of the process you are in and which country you are dealing with.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-18 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question

so, after i recieve my NOA2....

I dont recieve anything else here in the US...everything else is sent to my finacee's country, right?



Thanks


You will get a letter from NVC stating that your case will be forwarded after NOA2. Then everything else will be handled in the other country.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-17 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpired NOA2 on POE??
I asked this same question a couple months ago!

The people here told me that the interview needs to take place before the NOA2 expires--but the consulate knows when it will expire and they will grant an extension if they can't schedule your interview in time.

The date on the visa is the important date--the visa must be used by that date or it is expired. So, you have 6 months after the interview to enter the U.S.

Do you need to have the original NOA2 when you enter? I wasn't aware of that.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-19 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespatience is a virtue
This process takes a lot of patience.
Don't worry about other cases getting "touched". Ours was never "touched" until the day before it was approved.

Since you have NOA1, you know they have your application. You can call and e-mail them, but I don't think that makes your case get approved any faster.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-19 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT MY VISA!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-20 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHmm this is a little weird..

I just checked again, and it now says:

Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on June 15, 2006

Pheeeeeeeeew!!


Congratulations!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-20 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Interview!
Congratulations and good luck!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-20 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take?

Can anyone tell me how long i have to wait for a response after filing an I-129. I filed it on May 25th thru the CSC.I still have not gotten a notice that they received it yet. Pls help anyone.


It took us almost 2 weeks to get our NOA1, but it seems everything is taking much longer right now.
Have they cashed your check? That is one way to know they have your paperwork.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to get notarized

What exactly is getting something notarized? Does the persone doing the "notarizing" check into every piced of information to make sure its authentic or what? Do they just notarize the I-134 or do they notarized every piece of evidence with it. I know we can do it at a bank, but I have 2 savings accounts at different banks. Will one bank still notarize all of it?


A notary is used to verify a signature. I don't think they even need to read the document--they just need to verify who you are and watch you sign. Then they sign the document and stamp it(with their special notary stamp).

A piece of evidence can not be notarized--only the signatures. Official documents are often certified.

My bank will only notarize documents they produce, but you can ask.

Edited by pnd629, 21 June 2006 - 02:55 PM.

pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of ongoing relationship- copies or originals?

Everything I've seen, take both. SHOW them the originals (they'll definitely want to see them), but if they ask to keep them give them copies.


That sounds like a good idea.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAn interview date, finally!
Congratulations and good luck on your interview!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-20 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for my fiance in Cuba?

I have managed to download some forms (I-134; I-129F: ds0156k: ds0230: G-325A[i][b]) but are they all for the K1??

Thankz Again!!! & Good Luck to us all!!!!!


Yes, but you don't need to fill them all out now. You only submit the I-129F and both you and your fiancee submit G-325A. You also need evidence of meeting in person within the last 2 years.

Follow the guides on this website and you should be fine.

Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this mean?
NOA=Notice of Action

You get NOA1 when the USCIS acknowledges that they have received your application. When your case is approved, you will get NOA2.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending more that just RFE back?

Well, the worse that will happen it the un-solicited BC is thrown away and you get a RFE anyway. Give it a shot!


I agree.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI arrived in US with the K1 - my experiance
Congratulations and welcome to the U.S.!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-21 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS just granted my expeditious processing motion

Do you have something that indicates that your request for expeditious processing was granted? The item you quoted here is business as usual.


I agree. The response you received seems pretty standard to me.

If you fill in your timeline, it will be easier for people to understand your situation.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-22 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswooow got NOA1
Congratulations
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-22 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase transferred from Nebraska to California

They said the same thing that my case was moved to a local office in Laguna Nigel, CA. I looked up on the USCIS website to find out processing times for this office. Come to find out they dont even have this office listed.


Laguna Nigel IS the California Service Center for K-1. It is just listed as California Service Center.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-01 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTSC rec 1-129F pkg on 6-16-06....No Response Yet?
It took us 2 weeks to get NOA1.
Your case has probably been transferred to California, so you need to allow a few extra days(after the 2 weeks) before you can expect to hear anything.

This process takes a lot of patience!
Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa in hand!!!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa in hand!!!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures30 days over processing times?

I waited 6 months and thats all i got from them, crappy answers, that was until Steve got his congressman involved, a week later we where approved.


I think it might be time for you to contact a senator or congress person. You have been waiting too long!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes being married before (divorced now) affect K-1 Visa

Hey all,
I have read about the wait times for NOA 1 & 2 and saw a few people mention about being previously married.

Are these factors and what is the relevance if the USC has been married before? Has anyone heard of rejections on this basis or anything closely related to it?


You will need to send a copy of your divorce decree. If you were legally divorced in the U.S., I don't think it would have an affect on the K1 process.
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-04 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrfe mailed back
It sounds like after they review the information you sent for the RFE, you should have your approval.
Good luck!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot our visa!
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-23 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeen waiting 8 months to say this......
Congratulations!!!
pnd629FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-26 15:08:00