ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother one today !!! NOA2 just received.
:yes: smile and congrats! :thumbs:


11-22-2006 -sent
11-28-2006 -noa1
11-29-2006 -touch
waiting :unsure:
2-13-2007 -touch
2-13-2007 -approval notice via email-cris
2-20-2007 -received noa2 hard copy via snail :wacko:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-22 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa1 by mail...FINALLY!!!
:thumbs: Kongrats!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-22 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got VISA
:thumbs: KongratS!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-23 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many touches before approval?
:dance: Congrats! I'm so very happy for u... :yes:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-24 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC receives Petition
I called NVC (1:50PM) Calilfornia time -NVC confirmed case received.
please see below. :dance:

Thank You!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-26 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC receives Petition

Congrats to you! Ours must have been mailed out the same day from CSC - I received NOA2 on the 8th but they mailed it to the NVC only on the 20th. They said they mailed it to Embassy on the 23rd but it must have missed the mail - package was only picked up from the NVC today. :(

Anyway never mind, we will get Packet 3 soon enough and then it's INTERVIEW DATE! Yea!

Good luck to all of us! :thumbs:



NVC phone always busy :wacko: ...now i'm sending email....hopes for the reply soon. :no:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-26 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
:yes: Thank You...
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-26 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
i called nvc today..please see below for update. :no:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-26 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Called today and was told our case had left for Casa today, and it should be there in a couple of days. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Hi, how can u tell if NVC receive your case? Thanks



i called 603-334-0700...but its not automatic :unsure:


NVC Automated Voice Response Service
So your I-130 or k1 i129f petition has been approved and forwarded to NVC
Now you are wanting to know if it has been received and a case number assigned
You can use your CIS (NOA) receipt number from your approval to find out.
On calling the NVC automated voice response number (603) 334-0700 you will.... press 1 for English press 2 for Spanish
press 1 for information about your immigrant visa
It will then ask you if you know your CIS receipt number.....press 1
(Once you have a case number you can use this.....press 2)
You then follow the instructions to key in your number.
If will then tell you if NVC has received the petition, and assigned a number.

This automated service is available 24/7.
Once you have your case number you can call them at any time to hear any updates on your case, using either the NVC case number or your CIS (NOA) receipt number.



i called NVC -AVRS -10:55PM California time, Option 4 for WAC....case not receive yet...i guess i will wait a few more days. :no:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-22 02:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

No not automated for these, you just have to call, be prepared to call and call and call. They will ask few questions, if its there they will give you the number, then few days call again get current status. Also u can send email to ask same questions, give benef. name, birthday case number now, etc and ask if they have received, they will answer. I got them best in late evening, but today was around lunch time so no reason to when.



Thanks, i will call them tomorrow. :yes:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-21 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Called today and was told our case had left for Casa today, and it should be there in a couple of days. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Hi, how can u tell if NVC receive your case? Thanks



i called 603-334-0700...but its not automatic :unsure:


NVC Automated Voice Response Service
So your I-130 or k1 i129f petition has been approved and forwarded to NVC
Now you are wanting to know if it has been received and a case number assigned
You can use your CIS (NOA) receipt number from your approval to find out.
On calling the NVC automated voice response number (603) 334-0700 you will.... press 1 for English press 2 for Spanish
press 1 for information about your immigrant visa
It will then ask you if you know your CIS receipt number.....press 1
(Once you have a case number you can use this.....press 2)
You then follow the instructions to key in your number.
If will then tell you if NVC has received the petition, and assigned a number.

This automated service is available 24/7.
Once you have your case number you can call them at any time to hear any updates on your case, using either the NVC case number or your CIS (NOA) receipt number.
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-21 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Called today and was told our case had left for Casa today, and it should be there in a couple of days. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Hi, how can u tell if NVC receive your case? Thanks
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-21 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother November filer got NOA2
:thumbs: Congrats! :thumbs:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-26 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval for a Newbie
:dance: Congrats! :thumbs:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-27 04:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnotarized / certified translation ?

I wished I was this lucky in finding a translator. But, the US Embassy told me that they will only accept documents that has been translated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No other bodies may translate the certificate. I ended up paying about 200 dollars.

I'm assuming you meant the US Embassy in Phnom Penh right? I was always under the impression as long as the person doing the translation signs a document they're fluent in Cambodian and English it doesn't matter.

Holly cow. I guess I better have my fiance get her birth certificate translated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


i got my fiance birth certifciate, our engagement certifcate all translated by Pyramid, please see website...cost me $15 per translation.

http://www.pyramid-e.com/about_en.htm
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-27 04:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
:thumbs: Kongrats!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-27 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKhmer - English translation..
Embassies: PYRAMID was the first translation agency to be accredited by the Consulate of the French Embassy
in Cambodia. We also provide certified translations of documents for other embassies such as the Singapore,
American, Canadian, and Australian Embassies, as well as the Belgium Consulate.

http://www.pyramid-e.com/about_en.htm
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-27 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do after NOA2
:yes: i'm in the same boat, i hope this will help, please see the link...
http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-28 03:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrack Case en route from NVC to Consulate

just include your persons name, case number date of birth and ask them if they have received, this is what u have to tell them on the phone also. If its there then they will give you a new case number



Ok, thank much.....time go home now...have good weekend. :whistle:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-23 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrack Case en route from NVC to Consulate

Dustin, have you sent them an email? They answered mine, but I had already talked to a person after 20 attempts. But the email came the day after i sent them, with the nvc number.


Hi, can you send me sample email? thank much..big D
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-23 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrack Case en route from NVC to Consulate
:unsure: If u wish to speak to an operator, please press 5 now! good lucks!.....so far no luck for me :no: :no: :no:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-23 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSuch A Great Group!
:yes: Welcome aboard! :thumbs:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-28 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK 1 Update
Congratz! :thumbs:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-03-01 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG OMG OMG
:thumbs: Congratsss!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-03-01 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!
Congrats! :devil:
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-02-28 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC----No Record of receiving
:thumbs: Coolio... Congrats!
Dustin NilaMaleCambodia2007-03-01 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCashing Check
With everything that's going on (including this wacky IMBRA stuff), it seems that now more than ever seems like a time for patience. :( This (from USCIS site) might also have something to do with it (their bold):

NOTE: Due to an unusually large volume of receipts at the Service Centers, it is taking longer than expected to enter cases into the system. Depending on the type of case and service requested, it may take approximately 14 days to generate and mail receipt notices. Once the receipt notice has been generated, it may take an additional 2 to 3 days for customers to receive their receipt notices in the mail. Per existing policies and procedures, requests for Premium Processing Service will continue to be processed within 15 days. USCIS wishes to assure all customers that the original received date will be honored and recorded on the receipt notice. This date will appear in the "Received Date" box on Form I-797, Notice of Action. The received date is different from the "Notice Date", which also appears on Form I-797. The Notice Date is the date the receipt notice was actually generated. USCIS has taken appropriate measures to address this situation.


My CR1 check posted the day before my NOA1 was issued and the K3 check posted 2 days before the NOA1. I would guess that you'll get to sit back and relax for a bit now. ;) Good luck! ttyl,

mich

Attached File  Yang_Bo_7.jpg   20.34KB   16 downloadsI sent my I-129F package to the Texas Service Center on June 10th. They received the package on June 13th. I have been monitoring my account online and to date my check has not been cashed. Anyone have any idea how long these people normally take before the check is cashed? :whistle:

My lady


phirephlyMalePhilippines2006-06-21 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can you request a copy of tax return for k1 visa?
Check out the thread in my sig. There appear to be two different phone menus, but it seems that you can quickly determine which you are in. I believe both are documented there now. ttyl,

mich

Ok So my fiance is gathering the documents to send me for I-134 and my interview, and as of last week he can't find his tax return. Has anyone else had experience like this? Where can he go to get another one or a copy of it? Now I'm worried that if I dont have this at the interview it's going to be a problem. Is there a government website you can request to get a copy of it? How long does it take to get one?
Thanks for any advice.


phirephlyMalePhilippines2006-06-23 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting fiance' any advice
Before you send your I-129F in, please make sure that you are sending the right form. I understand that USCIS has just recalled 1100 applications and is putting on hold on processing due to IMBRA. A new form is being drafted and not yet finalized. I just submitted mine about 3 weeks ago and I am in limbo. I don't know what I have to do next at this moment along with others.

If you send yours in with the current application, you might have to do it again. It is something no one seems to know at this time.

I am sorry to break this bad news but one member on the Asia post whose application was just recalled at Pack 3 stage yesterday. Please review that post before you proceed.

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=16711

Tony


I am from the united states and my fiance' is from the Uk. We want to get the k1 process started and send the 129f info in a few weeks. Btw i am the petionar. The thing is i am to visit him in august for 14 days. Is it not a good idea to have a k1 in progress while trying to visit him. Should i wait until i come home and then send the petition. And lets say we do decide to send the petition in before i visit could i be denied entry?? Thank you.... christy


Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-06-07 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone got RFE from CSC ????
I got mine yesterday and sent it right back. My NOA1 date was 5/15/06. There are 2 other ways to send back, Priority mail with Delivery confirmation $3.95 of which you can track online, or Certified First Class mail $2.79 (no online tracking); but both will give you a receipt. Good luck to all of us.
Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-06-30 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is up with the California Service Center?
Hi all,

I just went back and did a check on our timeline database picking out only entries being processed through CSC and sorted by NOA1 dates. Looking down a couple of hundred entries, I found that there have been many petitions with NOA1 dates in the month of May that have been receiving NOA2 approvals since late July through now.

So I guess it appears that they are processing May petitions and some June ones in late July through August. That's actually very hopeful.

Tony
Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-08-30 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is up with the California Service Center?
Hi all,

I noticed the same thing that you are talking about with the CSC going back from March 6th to Feb. 23rd. However, in my case, it did not mean very much. My NOA1 date was May 15th so according to that schedule, on 8/23/06 I should be expecting my NOA2 approval some time by mid November of 2006.

However, I got mine approved on 8/28 along with a couple other people in CSC. And it took 105 days including IMBRA RFE and another extra RFE.

So it might be better than it appears. I hope this helps somehow.

Tony
Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-08-30 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F original submission
Hi Sealedkiss,

I would transfer the bill into your name. You just need one proof to show that the phone number is yours. I think that would be sufficient.

At the time of sending my I-129F, I had the same question regarding how much evidence. So I sent in all of my 38 emails from the beginning which only covered about 1.5 months, and all chat logs for the same period which turned out to be quite a bit, 128 sheets of front and back in 7 point fonts. I know it was an overkill, but now I feel glad that I did knowing that they usually determine whether it is genuine or fraud ahead of time.

In my case, I would rather give them more than enough versus not enough and causes doubts. I think if anyone was to read 10% of my chat logs and emails they would decide that we have a genuine relationship. I held nothing back at all. So I gave them what I got at the time. Now I have even much more in preparation for the interview.

Maybe it would not matter at the end of the process, but I know I have one shot to get it right for the shortest duration of 6-9 months. The alternative is 1 year or longer. It's like a paratrooper jumping out of a plane, that parachute had better work or else...

Tony

Edited by Tony&AnhThu*, 30 October 2006 - 01:04 PM.

Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-10-30 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F original submission
Hi sealedkiss,

It looks like to have everything you could think off. I would include a few more photos with dates if possible. I would also try to document the cell phone bill situation clearly.

I would also point out the dates that you were both in the same city in the U.S. and provide any proof of her stay there as well if possible. Does her ticket receipt show the city she flew into.

In looking back and taking into consideration that a visa decision is usually made before the interview, I would include more chat logs, emails, or letters to strengthen a genuine relationship. In other words, enough evidence for them to decide if you have a genuine relationship. At the interview, I think they just want to reconfirm their decision with additional proofs.

I did not hole punch. Instead, I use clear plastic pockets with pre-punched holes so I can just insert documents, boarding passes, receipts, small items, photos, etc... into them. It is really easy to organize and move them around without glue, tape, nor holes in documents. Just an idea to think about!

Tony
Tony/AntheaMaleVietnam (no flag)2006-10-30 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes!!!!! Thank GOd, we are APPROVED!!!!!
WOO HOO!! WAY TO GO!!! CONGRATS!!

Did someone up front just say that the line is moving??
Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-14 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMY CHECK WAS CASHED TODAY TOO!!!!!!!
So just wondering for timeline sake. Does the following status mean that my NOA1 date is August 9? Or when I get the form in the mail is the date going to be different?

Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on August 9, 2006. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates.
Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-15 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMY CHECK WAS CASHED TODAY TOO!!!!!!!
YES!!!! Finally something! It's about time.

I can see the back of my check online but I don't know what number I am supposed to be using. What is the format of the receipt number? What should I be looking for?

Any help would be appreciated.

Mike and Jennie
Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-15 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before a case number
If you look at my signature timeline you can see how long it took for me. I mailed mine on August 1 from Oregon to Nebraska.

When my check was cashed on the 14th I was able to go to my bank online and view the back of the check. So for me 14 days.

The WAC# was what I used at the status website.

Edited by Mike and Jennie, 17 August 2006 - 04:47 PM.

Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-17 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime between I-129F Sent and NOA1
With the processing times we are now seeing, do you think there is any possibility for Jennie to get her interview while I am in the Phils between 10/15 - 11/5?

That would be so cool to show up at the interview with her. I don't think there is any better proof than that.

And why are we having to prove this anyway? Who screwed this up for us? Why don't they put the restrictions on the back end instead of the front? I say if you're not serious about your relationship and you decide to divorce or whatever.....then the government can ship you back. You should be penalized when you mess up not when you are trying to be with the one you love and haven't done anything wrong but find the mate of your dreams. SHEESH!!!

Edited by Mike and Jennie, 12 August 2006 - 07:15 PM.

Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-12 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime between I-129F Sent and NOA1
As I sort and view the advanced timeline for K1, I am focusing on "I-129F Mail to 1st NOA" and I see that many of these are like 1 or 2 days. Some are more, but most are within a week or so. I overnighted my paperwork to NSC on 8-1-06. USPS says they received it on 8-2-06. Its already 8-11-06 and I have checked my mail today.....A GREAT BIG NOTHING!!!

When you update your timelines are you putting the date of I-129F NOA1 from what is written on what you receive in the mail or the date you actually get something in the mail?

Because I'm checking the mail everyday with expectation and getting killed by the disappointment. How can you send it on one day and then have NOA1 the very next day?

YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE!!!

My stack of paperwork was almost 2 inches thick. I have so much proof that it should be a slam dunk. I shouldn't have to ask the freakin govt for permission to love and live with this perfect woman for me. It makes me want to sneak her in through Canada. :angry:

You don't think they read these forums do you?
Mike and JennieMalePhilippines2006-08-11 23:39:00