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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
Congrats on successful medical and best of luck for your up coming interview.....less than a month for you to wait now. smile.gif
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-13 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
AMRSSNOWANGEL
Yep...I got pulled up in AP at NVC. Wasn't expecting that. Neither was I expecting to call back 2 hrs later to ask why and got laughed at for having what the guy told me was the fastest AP case he'd ever seen. It went in to AP on friday afternoon and was out by Monday morning. It's basic security clearances. Shouldn't take too long but the wee woman did tell me when I first called that sometimes it can take 1-2 weeks but if there is a glitch anywhere it can take a couple of months or longer. So as long as the 2 of you haven't done anything naughty you'll be fine.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-13 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
yeah I've had a few looks of bewilderment at that too.

The other one is what was discussed elsewhere earlier...why do the only accept it from 1 dr in the whole of the UK. And why do edinburgh not deal with visas.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Dec 12 2007, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but i travelled around scotland and consider the people really nice smile.gif


most of us but we have our fair share of nasties and meanies too.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
at least when nick was here we could jump around like loonies or cry together.
I have 1 person at work who only says one thing when I talk about it.... "well at least you'll see him sometime". She was also the one who was beside me when I got approved...she said "so you got your visa then" I explained not yet and her response was "why are you excited then"

Of course she met her husband and got married within 4 months and have never been apart for more than 1 week in 15 years. So she would totally understand.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 12 2007, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lol biggrin.gif I know!! I've kinda explained it in brief to most people I spend time with but they tend to get that glassy eyed look...

yep...I know the " oh god here she goes again with Nick and her visa" I think the only reason why some of my colleagues get excited as they just want to get out of their hair so I stop annoying them.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 12 2007, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Defo - I think I would be a gibbering wreck if it weren't for everyone on here - has prolly saved Jeremy from dealing with a lot of cr@p as well!! And it is reassuring to see other people going through the same process - makes things seem a bit more normal tongue.gif


plus everyone on here knows and understands the situation and the different stages. I'm so fed up of explaining the difference between approval (NOA2) and approval (interview). Also it's someone to share the excitment with when something happens......some other people are just like....so you've still not got it...why you happy............... I'M HAPPY BECAUSE I'M A STEP CLOSER.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
Well one thing I know for sure. I would not survived as well as I have if it wasn't for my fellow VJers. Made some good friends on here too who I'll hopefully keep i touch with for years to come.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Dec 12 2007, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I should be finding out when Sasha's interview date will be scheduled....soon!! whistling.gif C'mon embassy!!

Congratulations to the newly approved!


has she got packet 3 yet? I'm just hoping and praying for an early/mid feb interview.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
It's always good to read success stories
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-12 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (JLW @ Dec 11 2007, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC0........

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 10, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


WE ARE APPROVED YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS


WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



CONGRATULATIONS


welcome to the next waiting room innocent.gif
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-11 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Dec 11 2007, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
has anybody heard of the embassy sending out packet 3 before they recieve the hard copy of the petition? like, is it possible for them to send out packet 3 only possessing the electronic copy?

i've heard anything about electronic copies at all. Is it just certain embassys? maybe someone with experience can shed some light on situation.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-11 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
confirmed with NVC file sent to london yesterday.....


booked my medical....11th Jan.

Marta....don't keep us waiting too long...please!!!!
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-11 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 9 2007, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 9 2007, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah you should do that - at least you'll know one way or another then biggrin.gif



knowing made me feel better



yeah. I hate uncertainty. I probably will call.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-09 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
wish i knew if my file is in that packet. Might call NVC again tomorrow to find out if it left.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-09 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 9 2007, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bet it is!! kicking.gif Lucky you!!! biggrin.gif


if it is I could maybe get packet 3 this week kicking.gif Get medical sorted hopefully early jan and send other stuff back moreor less straight away. Hoping for mid feb interview.....oh I hope it's possible.

Feeling more confident about being able to head over maybe 2nd week in march. Not coping well with this alone stuff at all. Just hope medical and interview go smoothly.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-09 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July filers - NVC to Interview
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Dec 9 2007, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 8 2007, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Forgot to mention, I think they send it one at a time for cases in Egypt as their aren't enough to send out many applicants at once. The last shipment I found with tracking number 8178539014 shipped out from NVC on Dec 3 to Cairo, Egypt and only weighted 1lb, thats probably who you are referring to.



I found one shipped out December 6th to as well..theres no weight....if htey are sending them the same day they recieve them...in and back out....well...we'll see....i'll call tomorrow... kicking.gif kicking.gif


I've just tried that DHL stuff. I know from calling that my package was entered into NVC system on the 6th. There is a package bound for london that left on the 7th. What do you think my chances are that mine is in there?
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-12-09 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVAL TODAY
Nice to read some happy news this St.Patricks day! smile.gif Congrats!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-17 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it worth sending another package off?
That is true Bex they are issuing NOA1's pretty quickly, and to me, that could mean the forms never made it, We have been patient for four years, so I think a little lack of patience is allowed now tongue.gif .

Looking at your timeline Bex, you did the right thing, resent it, and you got your notice quick, Hopefully, us doing the same thing will result in a quick NOA1.

Luckily, I got duplicates of everything, and I am going to have it all done and send it to the USA tomorrow, when my man gets it, he is going to call, then send it away at the end of the month (recorded this time), It cant hurt.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-19 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it worth sending another package off?
Its not the waiting, i'm happy to wait (well, not happy, content), I still have a year of my Diploma to get threw, its just the wondering if it made it there, if its there then great im happy, but until I get confirmation, im sure I will be bugging lots of people laughing.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-17 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it worth sending another package off?
I guess it wouldnt hurt for me to mail duplicates of my forms to my Fiance, and then he has it there if the time comes.. I know they say "wait 90 days" but thats ridiculous, like we havent waited long enough already pfft.

I am still holding hope we will recieve news next week for my birthday, best gift One could ask for eh!

Bex thankyou for the link, extremly helpful!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-17 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it worth sending another package off?
See thats my problem, im happy to be patient and wait for the NOA1 (Very correct also, the cheque hasnt been cashed) but it was sent by normal mail, Im a brit, our mail system is appaling I have losts hundreads of pounds threw it, so I am wary of all mail services (except recorded delivery) so if it doesnt make it there and I wait, or we wait, it will be a bit hard t take.

Bex do you recall where you found the number? we looked over the USCIS website, but couldnt see a number (unless its pretty well hidden!)
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-17 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it worth sending another package off?
Almost been a month since we sent off our I129f stuff and we have no NOA1, since my fiance didnt get it signed for, or express delivery, We dont know if they have even recieved it over at Vermont, .

I am wondering if its worth cancelling Cheque 1 from the package, and sending the package again with a new cheque, have it signed for and express delivery PURELY to stop me worrying.

I know people have waited a while for there NOA1's but I also know some peoples have gotten lost!.

I'm a scot, I wasnt built to worry biggrin.gif

GodBless
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-17 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCurious about how long you've lived with SO.
Well in our four years together I visited my SO in the USA 3 times (once a year)

1st time I stayed 2 Weeks,
2nd Time I stayed a month
3rd time I stayed 3 months

Truthfully, I wouldve stayed longer but the US only allows me there for 3 months, (on a Visa Waiver) .
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-03-19 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAOS!
This may help you a little...

6.1)...How soon after we get married should we apply for Adjustment of Status?
A..Right away, or at least right after your honeymoon. You should make every effort to get the Adjustment application filed within 90 days of the fiance(e) entering the United States, which is when the K-1 status expires, as indicated on the I-94.

Filing for Adjustment of Status within the 90 days protects your legal status. Your legal status as a K1 expires after 90 days, married or not. The only way to protect your legal status is to apply for Adjustment of Status, and the only way to maintain continuous legal status is to file for AOS before the K1 visa expires. On the practical side, it is often difficult to arrange for the marriage, and get all the paperwork ready in time to file for AOS within 90 days. Many newsgroup couples have filed for AOS a few days or weeks after the 90 day limit with no problems. Thus far, newsgroup experience has shown this is not a major issue with local USCIS (INS) offices.

http://www.visajourn...sa-aos.html#6.1

It appears there isnt an exact timeframe, but best to do it as soon as possible
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-04-05 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust stopping in to lend some support!
QUOTE (Angilla @ Apr 9 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We've been married for a year but we feel like we can't remember one day without each other. Yes the 15 months apart was torture... there were so many days where we felt like we just couldn't do it anymore, but yet we knew it was worth it to push through. It might take forever, or it might just feel like it's taking forever... but it'll all be over, you'll be together, and then it'll just be a nightmare in your past. So no matter how long it takes, don't giveg up - you can get through it!


Even though we clearly dont know each other, I think it is lovely of you to come back online to give your support, Personally I love that my friends and family are supportive, but they dont know what it feels like, not truly, so when someone who has been threw this processed and came out at the other side with such a great view of it all, it really is a boost!.

Congratulations, all the best for you both smile.gif
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-04-09 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI hate to gloat...
Wow, that is a speedy approval, 2 months? or am I reading that wrong!?

Congrats! you arent Gloating , we will all be the exact same when we get told we are approved! Bask in it Honey!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-04-09 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Nervousness has begun to set in ...
I remember someone saying that they went for their interview, and the person in front of them didnt even know their american Fiances full name, (obviously a chancer), that is what the interview is for, that person was lying and they got caught.

If you havent lied (which I am guessing you havent) you will be absolutely fine, just answer their questions clearly, and it is all instinct to you.

Being nervous is good, they understand that formal interviews always bring up some nerves, use those to your advantage, Best of luck with the interview honey!
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-04-15 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGetting married after K-1 approval...
In a courthouse wedding you don't need to exchange rings, you can invite pretty much as many people as you want and some places even let you put up decorations and do photos, it pretty much goes how you want it to go, you can exchange vows or use the traditional ones, basically you get up in front of the judge, say your vows, sign the sheet and hey presto!.

We are going to have a courthosue wedding to get the legal side done, then having a party/reception type thing maybe in the park after!. and then have a big wedding back at my home in Scotland smile.gif .

I would advise not to plan to far ahead, I have read so many times, people plan ahead and there visa is held up.
NicoxcxFemaleScotland2008-04-15 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFeeling a bit discouraged this morning
Try not to stress, I was a nervous wreck through my whole process, from K1 - to AOS...........one thing to keep your thoughts from turning negative is to know that the interviews are not as bad as they seem.......and the officers are real people, you will be fine. I had extremely lengthy waits through out my process from beginning, every case is unique, keep your faith strong and as long as you are well prepared things will go well.

Wishing you a speedy process!!
angelangelsFemaleScotland2008-04-19 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 5 2007, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bargain!! Exchange rate certainly works in our favour right now wink.gif Just wish I had more savings!!

Anyone know any good migraine remedies short of wrapping head in cold damp towel and lying in the dark?! It's not a major one - I've only had one like that and it was incapacitating - it's the same sort of feeling and pain but just not as hurty - the swimmy head that feels too heavy for your neck, blurry eyes, small amounts of nausea/not wanting to eat combined with the feeling that your head is in a very tight vice that you can kinda handle, but every now and then the pressure is too much and it hurts... is very weird because it doesn't hurt as much as it could do!! Still want to make it go away though tongue.gif


peppermint and cold compress!!!!!!! My family are anti chemical medication...neither me or my 23 yr old bro have EVER had painkillers, we have stronger immune systems than most people we know and according to my dr (alternative therapist with doctorate in alt. medicine) we have higher than average pain thresholds. We don't have a medicine cabinate in my house...it's a herb and tea cabinate. Me and my bro have learned the old fashioned (talking seriously BC here) remedies and how to mix our own teas and ointments! I got given so many painkiller from A&E with my burn but as soon as my rents saw them....well straight to pharmacy for disposal. I'll never be able to take a painkiller now I'm told...my body won't cope with the chemicals and will make me worse. Unfortunatly this makes my medical needs in US hard...need to find alternative practitioners and insurance wont cover it. I even need private insurance here due to medical beliefs.

Edited by weedebz, 05 October 2007 - 04:55 PM.

weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
oooooo just got email that our wedding rings are finished at the design workshop and will be sent to nicks mammy early next week! I love the exchange rate.....if you replace the $ with £ our rings were buy one, get one free...hahaha....at the time I paid thru paypal £1 = $2.09

Edited by weedebz, 05 October 2007 - 04:33 PM.

weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 5 2007, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Haha! Yes! Online partay!!!

I think it would be best if we could get a response even if it is just to confirm that the date is correct or we may just assume that you haven't been online/checked your pms/bothered to answer (delete as appropriate) laughing.gif

Managed to track down the two users I couldn't get in touch with:

samby = TinTin and Samby
Rick and Dixie = deleting profile

The first part is the name on the spreadsheet, the second is what they show as on VJ - don't know if it would be worth updating the spreadsheet to reflect this?! I don't know if Rick and Dixie are now redundant or...

*carries on her super-sleuthing*

Hey Debz - who couldn't you get hold of and I will see if I can work my magic! After all - I spend all day solving mysteries for work laughing.gif


all july filers (VSC) that allow PM's now accounted for!
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Oct 5 2007, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (weedebz @ Oct 5 2007, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ooooo need to fill my glass.....SLAINTE MHATH (for those that don't speak scottish gaelic that means cheers to good health and pronounced Slan juh va) the response is SLAINTE MHOR (means cheers to GREAT health and pronounced slan juh vore)

lol i thought you were just drunken slurring. wink.gif
Weedebz, I thought I'd post this question to the forum rather than directly back to you, in case anyone else was wondering the same thing:
If we check our info and everything is A-okay with the correct NOA1 date, do you want a response?
I'm about to join you ladies in the wine drinking now... start my Friday early. Need an emoticon for that.


welcome to friday evening/night/afternoon depending on timezone july filer party...*passes glass of zinfandel*
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
mmm my dad just brough me and nick some fresh made hot nachos with salsa, cheese and sour cream.mmmm worth leaving my burn dressing off so i can eat...my herbalist would go nuts though, it's got stuff on it to promote healing!
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
ok spammed as many as possible...some were not found (take it not active anymore and some didn't accept pm's) but done! Replies starting to come in..will do all the updates in maybe 48hrs to let people reply.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
ok....jeraly...lets start some VJ spamming...I'll take VSC as you say...you take CSC (leave me out though) PM to state NOA1 ISSUED!!!! date. Could be good way to make sure all uptodate...you can edit too so we'll get all NOA1's updated then I'll change formula!

on another note entirley and you probably don't want to hear this, but I've just scratched a big burn scab off my burnt handy.....oooooo that nips...only one cure.....more wine!!!! PS tingling nearly gone so well on way to healing...still mega worried about scarring though crying.gif

QUOTE (a-jeanne @ Oct 5 2007, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for all of your help. Apparently it's only available when the flight is in US or Canadian airspace. The flight will show up on the map once the flight enters US or Canadian airspace.

I like the warning: Do not panic, there is nothing wrong with this flight. WHEW!

So, I am going to be leaving in about an hour anyway and make the 4 hour trip to Chicago to pick him up.

Everyone have a great weekend - I shall be on the bike trails with Phillip and showing him all of the fall colors.


I'm jealous...I'm taking nick scottish landscape photo shooting this weekend...hitting the lochs and mountains with the autumn colours. gonna try track some deer down too!
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
yes I'm 26...so nick very much my wee toyboy...we met when I had just turned 25 and he was 19. One of the reasons we reckon we were meant to be is that he broke nearly all the rules of what I was looking for:
I always went for older men, I always said long distance relationships never worked, I was the typical cynical US hating scot (hey they used our 3rd largest civilian airport as a usaf refuling point turning it into a target!) and at the point we met I hated all men in general as I'd caught my partner of 4yrs cosying with my best mate when I came home early from a party I was supposed to be crashing at. He'd also just had his girlfriend (first love too) cheat on him then leave him for his best mate.

With regards to spreadsheet...I agree on going by NOA1 date but would need to make sure everyone using issued date...not hardcopy recieved date.

will gets nicks mammy to dig out insurance info, I'll be speaking to her sunday when we call for the b'day chat! She called earlier as we sent her big bouquet to be delivered before weekend.

ooooo need to fill my glass.....SLAINTE MHATH (for those that don't speak scottish gaelic that means cheers to good health and pronounced Slan juh va) the response is SLAINTE MHOR (means cheers to GREAT health and pronounced slan juh vore)
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
ok spreadsheet vote. I have it so it shows days since filing...how many would rather see it as days since NOA1 and how many want it left as it.

regarding touches...some people get non, some get loads...could end up with silly number of columns.

jeraly...move the party in here as no point hijaking 2 threads! I booked my "christmas" off work todat. having it on 5th dec as nick flies home on 6th. Oh and it's Nicks 21st on sunday!!!! so we starting the b'day celebrations early! It's his mammys b'day same day.....shes (ssshhh 50). How cool is that, sharing b'day with your mammy!
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 5 2007, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cool biggrin.gif Will definitely look into it - does that cover the fact that you might (very slim chance but:P) get turned away at POE?


yep, one question I asked them. I'd give you their info but waste of time as they only cover NE.
weedebzFemaleScotland2007-10-05 14:13:00