ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo receipts need to be translated?
I don't think receipts need to be translated. We didn't.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHANKS GOD VISA ON HAND!!!
Congratulations!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number Convention
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 20 2007, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Case Number: The National Visa Center (NVC) gives each immigrant petition a case number. This number has three letters followed by ten digits (numbers). The three letters are an abbreviation for the overseas embassy or consulate that will process the immigrant visa case (for example, GUZ for Guangzhou, CDJ for Ciudad Juarez).

The digits tell us exactly when NVC created the case. For example a case with the number MNL2001747003 would be a case assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. 2001 is the year in which NVC received the case from the USCIS (formerly INS). The Julian date is 747 plus 500, so this case was created on September 4, 2001, the 247th day of the year. The 003 shows that it was the third case created for Manila on that day. This case number is not the same as the USCIS receipt number, which is written on the Notice of Action, Form I-797, from the USCIS. A consular section abroad cannot find a case if all you have is the USCIS receipt number.
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Learned something new. Thanks for the informative post. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-20 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number Convention
I couldn't find anything from our file to match those last 6 numbers so I'm assuming it could be computer generated.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-20 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur Journey Begins!!
Congrats! Good Luck with the process. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-18 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfive months and STILL the cheque isn't cashed
Seems like it's lost. There's no way it takes that long and not cash the check. Have your fiance call them.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-17 03:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe approved by CSC !!!!
Great News!! Congratulations!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-24 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNecessary to go Back a Third time?
QUOTE (Bora Bora @ Nov 21 2007, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MR2nice @ Nov 21 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm heading back next month to see my fiancee (only for 1 week). It will be my 3rd time within a year. I agree that it "can" help show a continuous relationship.



I think so too, but there are other ways as well.
I lived with my husband during the beginning of our relationship (but we met in Brazil so it was easier). I went back twice before we applied, and then although we REALLY wanted to spend another Christmas/New Years toghether, we decided to save our money (my personal days from work) for me to attend the interview.
I think that when the USC attends the interview it proves a lot.
The CO who interviewed us was happy knowing we had lived together in Brazil.

The COs know that it is not always possible for either of us to travel to see each other as much as we want. That is why e-mails, letters, phone bills, gifts, pictures, etc. are important.


Originally I wanted to go back on for my fiancee's interview, but it looks like the interview date will be in Feb/March due to the delays. There are projects for my work that will need to be done by March 2008 and so I won't be able to leave. That's why I plan to surprise my fiancee with next month's visit eventhough if it's only for a week.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNecessary to go Back a Third time?
I'm heading back next month to see my fiancee (only for 1 week). It will be my 3rd time within a year. I agree that it "can" help show a continuous relationship.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoobie here (hello!) ... k1 process sent already
Yup, looks good. Welcome aboard and good luck with the process. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches after approval..
Completely agree that it is normal. Your case could also be touched just to be moved into a "Staging Area" waiting to be sent out to NVC, and could be touched again on the day that it is forwarded to the NVC. Our case shows the last touched 2 days after it was sent to NVC.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-24 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-26 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy petition is moving really fast
Now that's what I called expedite service!! Congrats and hopefully the process will be completed before you leave for duty. Good Luck! good.gif dancin5hr.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-15 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenial update
I hope everything will work out for the both of you and get this bad situation rectify. Good Luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-28 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny chance at all
Wow, I'm sorry to hear this update. Was there a really good reason for her to go back home, i.e family emergency? Maybe she can convince the Embassy to help reissue the Visa in that sense. Worth a try at this point.

Good Luck!
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-29 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny chance at all
This is unfortunate. sad.gif Just the though of having to go through the entire process all over again is unbearable. I hope they can reissue the visa. Good Luck!
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-28 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent I-129F today!
Congratulations and hoping for a speedy approval! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-28 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Packet on the way from CDJ!! Finally!
Congratulations!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-29 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2008 Poverty Guidelines
QUOTE (DavidandJenny @ Nov 14 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Noticing that you have received a case number from NVC. How did you get this number, was it sent or posted? THANKS


You can call NVC after they've received your NOA2 and ask them for it. Or you can wait until NVC sends a letter home to you. Good Luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-14 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust signed up @ USCIS website - November filer
Yes, the last updated date means that your case was touched. But it looks to be too soon to be an approval. In any case, good luck to you. good.gif

Edited by MR2nice, 30 November 2007 - 03:48 AM.

MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-30 03:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance'Given X-rays at medical appt.
I've heard that in some instances you will be asked to bring it with you to present to the Immigrant Officer at POE.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-01 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing address different from residence?
It shouldn't be a problem. I used my mother's address as my primary mailing address since I'm renting a room closer to my work place.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-03 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the latest gossip on NOA 2 csc to nvc
It's still a 4-5 weeks wait on the average. Not exactly what you would like to hear mellow.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-04 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur K-1 interview experience...
Congratulations! biggrin.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-03 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!
Congratulations!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-05 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Approval for fiance from Peru
Congratulations! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-08 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJuly filers recieved NOA2
Congratulations! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-09 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot to get ready
Congratulations on the approval! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-09 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!! oh and a London question!
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MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-10 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent k1 petition without BC & Passport copies???
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Dec 1 2007, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Dec 1 2007, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You won't get an RFE if he didn't send your items. You will present them at the interview.


This isn't necessarily true. In fact, there was a poster here last week who got an RFE for NOT including a copy of the beneficiaries birth certificate. It can happen.

To the OP, Best of luck to you, I hope you don't get an RFE either!!! smile.gif


Agreed. I've also seen a couple of people received RFE for not inluding the BC for the beneficiary. It's one of those hits and misses depending on who's the adjudicator for the case. I truly hope that you will not get an RFE for this. Good Luck with the process and for a speedy approval. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-01 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase update!! For those who want to know how long it took
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MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-11 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot my 1-797 NOA
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Dec 12 2007, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I just continue to wait from here until receiving the 2 NOA?

Thanks


Yes, now it's just a waiting game. Hopefully it will be a speedy approval! Good luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-13 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa and one-way ticket to the U.S. in hand!
QUOTE (Putali @ Dec 13 2007, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After a 10-day long, grueling wait, Rajan finally got the go-ahead to pick up his visa and purchased his previously booked ticket today. In one week I'll be crying and screaming for joy at the LAX international arrivals terminal. Pinch me... I still can't believe he's almost here!!!


Congratulations on the great news!! kicking.gif good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-14 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3, Finally!!!
Congrats! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-14 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA skipped NVC
QUOTE (annabob @ Dec 14 2007, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is this possible or did I miss something. I'm new here, filed in end of July, recieved NOA1 Aug 8, NOA2 Dec 8. instructions on it said approved sent to consulate. No consulate listed on form, so I called USCIS, they said it went directly to consulate and not NVC. anyone else ever hear of this? Person on phone said some do not need to go there and go directly to consulate of country where fiance is( this case russia) it does not sound like path that i have been reading here? thoughts????


It won't skip NVC. I was told from USCIS operator that my case skipped NVC and went directly to HCMC. I found out a week later that it was still at USCIS and then another week it was sent to NVC.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-14 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date
QUOTE (Eric and An Thuy @ Dec 17 2007, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We called today Interview set for January 11th 2008 kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif 107 days after filing .



Congratulations Eric!!! Only 2 days behind us. Best of luck my friend! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-17 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NAO1 Today
First step out of the way. Congrats! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-17 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile before divorce finalize?
QUOTE (awu25 @ Dec 15 2007, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My lawyer says I can start sending out my petition while she finalize her divorce. She just needs to be divorced before interview. Is that true?


You need to hire a new laywer because he/she doesn't know what's involved in the process. It is NOT true. You will need to submit a final Divorce Decree along with your petition.

Edited by MR2nice, 15 December 2007 - 03:38 AM.

MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-15 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCASE STATUS AT NVC
QUOTE (Jodinjames @ Nov 13 2007, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

We recieved our NOA2 on Oct 22,2007. I just called the NVC to see if they recieved it and the guy told me to wait 2-4 weeks or up to 90 days! This seems like a long time compared to others just for them to recieve it. It is so frustrating how slow they are moving.


Yup, it's rediculous to wait that long to just forward the case to NVC. Ours took exactly 5 weeks. Because of that delay, my hope for getting the interview before Christmas won't be happening. mad.gif

Edited by MR2nice, 13 November 2007 - 10:48 AM.

MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-13 10:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCASE STATUS AT NVC
QUOTE (Missy1 @ Nov 12 2007, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM SO SHOCKED RIGHT NOW. THE REASON WHY I AM SO CONCERNED IS THAT I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT MY FIANCE IS PREPARED FOR THE INTERVIEW. I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT PUSHING THE DATE BACK OR NOT BEING PREPARED WITH THE MEDICAL AND THE PAPER WORK. OKAY....JUST MEANS THAT I NEED TO CALL EVERY SINGLE DAY UNTIL I HEAR THAT THEY HAVE SENT IT TO THE CONSULATE.
THANKS MR2NICE!


I see that you filed at Vermont Service Center, which means that they will send out your NOA2 to NVC a lot quicker than CSC. From what I've seen, it takes about a week to forward the case to NVC. For CSC, it takes about 3-5 weeks. wacko.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-13 00:25:00