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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProblem getting letter from bank
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Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-07 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProblem getting letter from bank
What does the specific embassy require? I think I went online and printed a sheet of just deposits. I'm not all that sure I even sent it to my fiancé. They only actually looked at the I-134 and my 2013 tax transcript.
Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-07 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeeding some opinions

An indefinite postponement would definitely be in your interest right now.  :(  But if you can just postpone without financial penalty, that's good news. 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-09 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe 'OMG this is happening fast' thread

see if you can get the interview resceduled for a later date.  This whole thing is a gamble with time.  We were  hoping that he'd be here by mid-November.  He's through the process and is now really feeling the pressure to purge, sell, give away, ship his stuff.  

 

Good luck!  :)  


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-06-27 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstoo long to wait

Does anyone know how long is it normal to wait for NOA2? It has been forever already. What  do the timelines depend on? Thanks.

 

The timelines depend on YOU (meaning all of us here on VJ) filling it out.  :)


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-11 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChange of Center

Does 83 days suddenly have a different meaning if I am on the board longer? Numbers are numbers. Philippine k-1's were only expedited upon request and you needed to meet certain criteria.
 
http://www.uscis.gov...relief-measures
 
We did not meet the criteria and we did not request it. Never once did I mention Philippines k-1, I gave FACTS on average times for ALL K-1 Visas. Can you disprove the FACTS I posted? Show me what the average wait time is and SOURCE it. If you can't do this then please don't speak.




I can source two different February boards on here: the one started for all feb filers and the one started because the TSC filers were (rightfully) getting discouraged. Just about all of us from the original feb group are through our interviews. Some have already relocated and married. I don't know of any TSC February filers who can say the same. Trying to convince any TSC filers that it's not taking too much longer than CSC filers is futile. It's clear there is a huge difference in time lines. And requested or not, you were expedited. Lucky you.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-12 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChange of Center

I think at this point, if I was in a state that used TSC, I'd try to find someone who is in the CSC states and ask them to use their address.  Then do a change of address after NOA2.  is that even feasible?   it's an idea coming out of desperation!  ;)


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-11 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnvc - "its been forwarded to your consulate, your petition didnt go thru us"

BeautifulDay, any news on this?!?! 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-08 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA word of caution for school-aged K2s

From what I could see on his DS-3025, he didn't have any boosters after his 1st birthday.  Perhaps he wasn't actually up to date in Ireland either?  He's entering 5th grade here in California.  What surprised me is that the federal government requirement didn't trump the state requirement.  Maybe it was a blonde moment on my part (grin), but when it was checked "all vaccinations up to date," we believed them.  Now I wonder if this will be an issue for his AOS.  :(

 

He needs: Polio #4,Dtap #4, and Hepatitis #1-3, but only #1 for now, since he needs to have time between.  Here in the US, they do those before kindergarten.  He's getting his done today.   


Edited by Tina and Johan, 18 August 2014 - 11:59 AM.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-18 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA word of caution for school-aged K2s

Yikes! We're doing the waiver if he can't get the shots tomorrow or Tuesday (California does allow this).  But what a mess.  Seriously.  My husband wants to send the Dr in Dublin a nasty email!  :rofl:

 

I wish we'd realized that even THIS sort of thing isn't federally regulated.  (sigh)

 

Edited to add:  thanks for the reply, Hypnos.  I feel better knowing it's not just us.  ;)


Edited by Tina and Johan, 17 August 2014 - 11:01 PM.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-17 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA word of caution for school-aged K2s

Hello!  my K2 stepson arrived from Ireland on July 25th.  He had his medical exam on May 14th in Dublin with his dad.  ON his DS-3025, the doctor marked several of his immunizations "not age appropriate" (he's 10), and also "vaccine history complete," when in fact, he now needs FIVE total shots (3 immediately) before he can start school on Wednesday.  My husband took the DS-3025 down to the school, and they told him, according to state law, without these vaccines he cannot start school.  We're in California.  The huge downside to this situation is that the shots came free with the medical exam.  My husband had 3 of his own that day.  Now he is being quoted $350 for these.  Needless to say, we're on the hunt for a vaccine clinic Monday-Tuesday!  We never considered checking with the local school to ensure that the USCIS's requirements and the state's requirements would match.  Now we're in a race to get this poor kid vaccinated so he can start school.  (side note: I highly doubt HE is in a race to ensure his starting school on time! :rofl: ).  So, if you know where your K2 will be attending school, make sure the vaccines are done prior to arrival in the USA.  What a hassle.  :( 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-17 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow much time after receiving the K1visa does the beneficiary have to enter the U.S. ?

Jumping in to say...

 

Good luck at your interview! :D

 

Also, each embassy is different.  Ireland actually goes by the date of approval, not the interview.   Either way though, it looks like you'll be covered.  And time will fly!  :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-05 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat can the Reason Be?

that's very alarming!  I'm glad he double-checked!!

 

 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-19 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter the interview...

hi guys...so...i did get approved!!!! which is still a little of a shock, the good kind. everything went well but it wasn't at all what i expected....i've got a huge folder full of documents and relationship proof in it but the only thing they wanted were stuff like my photographs, police certificate, birth certificate and medical envelope AND an I-134. nothing else. not even an I-134 filled by my fiance, one is all they needed. didn't even ask me to show them my co-sponsor's work letter or tax transcript, nothing, they didn't want any actual evidence of her income...guess they just believed what was on the I-134 form. Or maybe i was so convincing, lol. I don't know, I knew this embassy in Warsaw was laid back and not that hard to "conquer" but i didn't expect it to be this way....all they did was ask a lot of questions about me, my exchange years in America and my fiance. Thank you all for your help because i wouldn't have made it without you, lol

 

congratulations! :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-26 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

congrats MsDynamite, on your wedding, a successful trip to Las Vegas, AND for filing AOS.  :)

 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-06 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

Talk to Carol at the Lompoc office. She's awesome.

 

I DID talk to Carol in the Lompoc office the other day, and you're right; she's awesome!  :)  I told her about her wonderful reputation on this site, and she was happy to hear about it. 

 

My fiance' and I booked our wedding appointment today and we're getting married in Santa Barbara.  I talked to a lady named Marlene, also very nice, who, when I explained my reason for wanting to go to Lompoc for the same-day marriage certificate, she said I could do the same in SB.  She made a note of it in our appointment, and said we'd be good to go that very day.  So... Santa Barbara it is, in a little less than 4 weeks.  CAN'T WAIT!

 

Tina


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-01 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

Sweet!  sure is a small world.  :)

 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-05-07 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

Nice!  I was just at Babcock a few weeks ago.  :)

 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-05-06 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

This may be awkward, but if it's after June 5, I can offer to be a witness.  I live right there, in the Santa Ynez Valley.  I won't even charge you, and I won't awkwardly tag along for dinner after.  ;)  But if not, that's okay too.  :)  Ricnally, which winery?  I LOVE where I live!!  :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-05-06 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

 

I was the one who wrote about Lompoc. We got our licence at 9am, married by 10:45, then back to the office to submit the paperwork by noon, and certificate in hand by 4pm. Carol is the one to talk to at the Lompoc office. They are, however, only open certain days (M,W, F, I think). The reason they can do it so fast there, i think, is because they're adjacent to Vandenburg AFB, so military folks sometimes want to get it done in a hurry if they're deploying.
 

 

That's incredible!  I hadn't thought about Vandenberg, but I'm sure you're right.  :)  I'm so glad this topic was asked about!  Thank you.


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-05-05 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

we'd want a speedy turnaround for the same reason.  Let us know what you decide!  I had been looking at the SB city courthouse.  I didn't know there'd be a difference like that.  if so, Lompoc is it (for us)!  :)


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-04-29 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

 

After you were married, how long did it take to get your legal marriage certificate? 

 

If you're married in a courthouse, can you get one right away?


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-04-28 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Day Marriage Certificate California or Nevada

My fiance and I are planning my POE our court wedding. We were planning to go to Lompoc in Santa Barbara since it's about a 3-4 hour drive from us and they can process your marriage certificate same day. But now, were wondering if we should make a weekend of it. My parents will be coming to "send me off" and have a week of fun in the US while I move. We were thinking of maybe doing a vegas wedding instead of a court "wedding" since our "real" wedding party won't be until 2015. 

 

I've been trying to look online but a lot of reviews are from years back and mostly about processing the license. Anyone know if we can get same day or next day marriage certificate in hand so we can start the AOS process right away?

 

Thanks! 

 

 

YES!!  Make a weekend of it!  :)  You'll be in California wine country and it's gorgeous here! (I live about 20 min from Lompoc in SB county)  I didn't know you could do a "same day" license in Lompoc.  I'll be looking into that too, as we are wanting to do the same thing: a court wedding to get AOS and EAD, AP rolling immediately.

 

For places to see if you choose SB country (Lompoc): http://www.visitsyv.com/
 


Edited by Tina and Johan, 27 April 2014 - 09:05 PM.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-04-27 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp please!!

my husband applied for his the Monday after he arrived here from Ireland (the previous Friday night).  He was in the system, and had his SSN within the week.  We also happened to marry that day, but I think that's irrelevant.  His passport was all he took to the office.

 


Edited by Tina and Johan, 17 October 2014 - 11:10 AM.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-17 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Hey, can someone help, I'm getting myself confused. My interview will be at London. Our application is currently with NVC. For the affidavit of support is it form I-134, I-864 or I-864ez

 

Do you live in Northern Ireland?!  It's the I134.  :)  Good luck!


thanks! I've read so many mixed information including from state.gov. I read the NVC won't accept the i-134. Lawyer telling me it's the ,i-864. (I know how everyone feels about immigration lawyers, each to their own). I driving my fiance crazy because now I'm gonna make sure we have both completed because theres so many mixed answers.

 

The NVC doesn't get your tax forms; the embassy will.  The I864 is for after you're here and adjusting status for a green card. 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-16 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Edit for removing the pic... this wasn't supposed to be in the TSC Feb filers thread.  My apologies!!!!


Edited by Tina and Johan, 15 October 2014 - 06:29 PM.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-15 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Hi all,

 

I hope everyone's 'journey' is moving along!

 

Just wanted to share the fact that I had my interview today and we were APPROVED!!  We're so happy right now :)  The woman who conducted my interview was super nice, too.

 

Also, just to give an idea of the timeline, my medical was three weeks ago and I got my appointment letter a week and a half ago.

 

Good luck, everyone! :D

 

YAY!!! congrats!!!!


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-15 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

NOA1 Feb 5th, RFE Aug 21st, NOA2 Approval Sep 23rd

 

Congratulations!!  The Dublin embassy is lightning fast!  In no time you'll have your visa.  :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-24 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

well guys, i got a letter from my congressman's office today. uscis states that my case was flagged and needs additional background checks. they also said they have no idea when the background checks will be completed. they stated in the letter that this is a matter of national security...

 

this is hilarious and complete bs. i'm 24 years old with NO record. i've never been married and have no children. i'm a college graduate and am employed full-time. this is just ridiculous. becca and i have decided to explore our options of me going up to canada. she has a lot of opportunities up there and i can work from anywhere. this has been a huge waste of time.

 

James, this completely sucks.  :(  I'm sorry you're dealing with this at all!!!  By anywhere, do you mean you telecommute?  If so, head on up to Canada now and you can wait out her process there.  Still sending you good ++++++++ vibes!!  Hang in there!  :)

 

Tina


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-16 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Still nothing... 


James, sending +++++++ noa2 vibes your way!! And crossing fingers that you'll hear something soon!!

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-09-05 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

 

it said: submit proof of the legal termination of the marriage.You submitted a copy of the decree nisi.This is not considered to be evidence of a final divorce decree  for immigration purposes.Such proof would normally be a final (absolute) divorce decree, death certificate, etc. In order for the legal termination of a marriage to be considered valid for immigration purposes, it must have been registered with a civil authority.

 

We each sent in our divorce decrees.  From what I understood from researching, the documents must have the judge's signature on it.  I didn't get it from the court after it was registered.  I got an emailed copy of it from my divorce attorney.  Now, I have an official decree from Michigan to use at the AOS interview, should they want it. 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-17 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Hi Tina thank you sooo much, it means alot to me. The devastation we went through with our first Petition was a very sad experience, but we collected some patients and Re applied, NOW FINALLY OUR WELL DESERVED APPROVAL IS HERE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR MARRIAGE WITH YOUR LOVED ONE :) :) :)


Thank you! I pray the rest of your process goes in lightning speed. :D

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-16 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

OMG!!!!!! WE are FINALLY APPROVED!!!!!!! Our second petition is approved after exactly year of waiting OMG I CAN'T BELIVE MY EYES!!!! NOA1 February 25, NOA2 August 11. GOD BLESS YOU ALL WHO IS STILL WAITING, PLEASE HAVE FAITH, IM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU!!!!

 

hakobrena!!  Finally!!!  I have been watching for your approval.  congratulations!!!!! :D :D :D 

 

Tina


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-14 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers
Congrats to the newest feb filer approvals!! That's awesome!
Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-08 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

Hi guys, we received our NOA2 on July 29th. Texas is moving

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-08-07 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 TSC Filers

i mean i just received my NOA2 notice by email :)


This is FABULOUS news!! Congratulations!!

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-07-31 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHoly smokes!! freaking out

 
I'm thinking this may not be possible as there is an apparent NVC backup that based on the experience of others and what the NVC is saying (60 days to review any last doc sent) it can currently take up to 5 months from USCIS approval to embassy interview. Of course thinking the OP has some true magic in getting the USCIS approval in the blink of an eye!  Miracles can happen!  Congrats


Pretty much everything I wrote was after it leaves nvc. Dublin is a very fast embassy, once they have it.

Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-17 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHoly smokes!! freaking out

ok so on a whim after seeing fellow septembers filers approved, i thought i'd check. APPROVED on the 16th oct. 20days after NOA1. 

 

i was sooo not expecting this, what is next, i have a rough idea, and i know its here but im slightly freaking out, so forgive my irrational post.

 

what do we wait for, what do i need to organise, what do we do. 

 

 

Thank you so much

 

Coming from Ireland?!  You'll have your visa within a month, once the embassy has it, IF you have your ducks in a row and have all your required documents together.  Dublin is very fast and efficient.  I would:  Book a medical for about 4 weeks away, get any and all Police certificates you need from every country you've lived for more than six months since age 16, make sure you have an original birth certificate from the govt (They took my husband's at his interview), and get your papers from your American fiance.   My husband got his packet 3 about a week after the embassy had it.  Once he turned it in, he received a letter (packet 4) giving him an interview date.  This date was less than a week away from receiving the letter!  Read up on the embassy info page here on VJ and also the interview reviews.  They were invaluable to us, and once we went through the process, we updated the info. 

 

One final note: it'll say you need to mail in a copy of your whole DS160.  You don't.  Just the first page.  Good luck!  :D


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-17 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 filers
Looking good, Abby! Congrats again!

James, will you still go to Canada instead? Congrats on your noa2, even if it's bittersweet. :-/


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-17 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2014 filers

thanks!! :D  it was a great day.  :) 

 

Johan had his biometrics appointment on Sept 12, so 5 weeks ago.  And still no EAD, which is annoying.  I know there are a couple of us who have gotten EAD/AP cards, and I think there's even 1 of us who has their interview scheduled, but IDK who or if that's 100% true. 


Tina and JohanFemaleIreland2014-10-17 13:15:00