Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Met my love, wanting to move to the US.. not sure where to begin..	QUOTE (Meeah @ Nov 29 2009, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi KnR, Thank you so much for the response. I continue to tell myself to give it time, and hopefully they will respect my decisions in time but if not, I am fully prepared for that as well. They are not feeling what I am feeling, so they have no idea except for my boyfriend and I how we feel about one another. What about work visas which will allow me to get to the US a bit quicker? I am fully prepared to wait a few months in order to be with my boyfriend, but 6-8 months seems like a really long time, and I honestly don't think I would be fully prepared to wait that amount of time for all this to fall through... meaning, I don't want to be around my family and back in my home town with all this negativity. I just simply want to be with him.. and I know it's easier said than done. What about a visitor visa? Mind you, I wouldn't be able to work while I was on that visa.. but I am just trying to find the easiest and quickest route for all of this to happen... as I'm sure most people have thought that at one time or another. I really appreicate your help. Regards, Meeah VisaJourney is primarily a site for family-based immigration. It's unlikely you'll get a lot of knowledgeable advice here about work visas. However, I know from a family member that he was required to have a job offer already prior to receiving a work visa. In the current economic conditions, there aren't a lot of employers willing to sponsor immigrants for those visas, but perhaps you'll have luck. Who knows. As for the visitor visa -- they are intended for visitation and return. In other words, you can't legally use a visitor visa with the intent to stay in the United States. It can land you in a lot of trouble if you do. The K-1 visa is intended for engaged couples, so if this doesn't apply to you, you shouldn't apply either. It requires an interview and proof of your status as an engaged couple. 6-8 months (it CAN take longer) seems like a lifetime, but that is what our community here on VJ is for -- supporting each other through these processes. You can visit while the visa is processing (via the Visa Waiver Program, while bringing with you lots of evidence you have continuing strong ties to your home country) up to 90 days at a time. It helps get through that waiting. If you're really not prepared to wait, then question whether this is really as "serious" of a relationship as you claim. Immigration isn't a minor thing.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2009-11-29 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Processing time to get visa	hello friends, i want to know what will be the processing time to get visa.My wife recently became a citizen in 26,may 2010.i was married with her in december 2008 on green card .After marriage she went to usa and apply I-130 form as spouse visa.now she change my status by filling another form.yesterday,she got a phone call from us embassy they said we send a papers for finger prints to u for your husband after 45 days.with these papers i will goto finger prints in embassy.my question is that how much time is left to get visa interview.plzzzzzzzzz reply me as soon as possible yours sincerely deepak There's never a guarantee on a processing time. But you can look at VJ's average processing times as a general guide. VJ Processing Times Also, this is the wrong forum. Should be moved to K-3 section.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2010-06-09 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 and expiring work visa options	I think you fill out an address change after it happens (it has to be official already). I haven't done that, so it'd be great for someone to confirm. 2. Non-U.S. Citizens If you have moved, you need to follow two different steps: * Step 1: File a Form AR-11 (This changes your address in our master database.); * Step 2: If you have a pending case, you must also file a Change of Address online or call our National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. (This changes your address for the specific application you have submitted.) Please note that if you are a non-U.S. citizen and you have a pending case, you must complete both steps to make sure that you comply with the regulations and so we can reach you at your correct address. https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2010-06-09 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (pacificG @ Nov 23 2008, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Received NOA2 dated Nov 13,2008 Congrats Cham, it will all be okay. I'm a nutcase with Andy gone too, and I get paranoid and argue with him more, too. It's all very stressful and upsetting, but it will all work out in the end. The entire situation stresses your emotions and finances, so don't be so hard on yourself. When it gets too ugly, I go back and read some old chat logs or emails that remind me just how great the man I'm going to marry is. It helps me keep perspective. And fortunately Andy knows I'm a nut and loves me anyway. I hope you're all planning ways to make your Thanksgiving and Christmas days special, with or without your SO there. Holidays are always tough when finances are tight, but I hope you're coming up with ways to make it easier... cards, care packages, e-cards, volunteer somewhere, or have over another person that can't make it home for the holidays. Best wishes to all of you, and I hope we all get approved soon.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-23 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Nov 22 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SOOO...now that we are approved my co-sponsor just backed out at the last minute and I have no idea what I am going to do. I asked my dad if he would be willing to sponsor JOhny and I have yet to get an answer out of him. Dammit why does the united states make it so hard. My fiance went to school here but yet cannot come back here without a fight. I highly doubt after someone goes to college in a rich country goes back to a poor country and wants to come back to a rich country to use his education would be a public charge. But yet they also make them wait three months to get a job, even someone that go educated here....so ya basically i dont know what to do...he might not be coming home after all... I'm really sorry. I understand that sense of panic you're feeling, and I do hope your father comes through for you. I've mentioned it a couple times that I had trouble with co-sponsorship with my dad. I went over the paperwork carefully with him because he didn't understand how unlikely it was for the government to come after him for money, and then I wrote an agreement to repay him if it did somehow end up costing them anything related to those documents. Maybe that helps with some ideas how to approach your former co-sponsor or your father. Good luck.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-23 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	Congrats on all the recent approvals. I hope everyone has prepared (or are currently preparing) for the interview stage and informing themselves about the AOS paperwork. My folks offered tonight to fly Andy and I to Texas to get married so they can attend as well as my sis and brother-in-law (since our earlier hopes of a Vegas wedding we realize now we can't afford). I'm really touched by their offer and it makes me feel a lot better. Not sure how we'll pull it off yet, but I'm guessing Andy will be happy to here this news when he gets up in a few hours. I also finally finished my internship requirements and gave my notice, and heard good things from my prof (basically that she didn't want to send anyone over there from the art/design department again). It really made my day that she thought the situation I dealt with was as screwed up as I think. Still waiting on NOA2... I thought I'd be among the first. I hope it comes soon. Cham, I hope you feel better really soon. Have you considered taking megadoses of vitamin C until you're better? My ex-husband was told to do that often (1000mg), and it seemed to help. Cheers and a to all of you still with me in the waiting room!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-20 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Koakland @ Nov 19 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> July friends - my fiance is coming to visit me this weekend and wants to use the word "fiancee" if asked who he is here to visit. That makes me very nervous. i don't want him to be turned away. Aubrey, Shannon&Nick and anyone else that has any experience with this, can you remind me what your fiances' said when questioned about their visit? He will have a copy of his lease agreement, his work contract, his itinerary w/ return ticket information and a copy of the NOA1. Well, when Andy came in POE last time, we hadn't applied for our K1 yet, and had no way of proving his intent to return to Germany other than his return ticket (not by choice, it's just our unfortunate circumstances). So we didn't fess up to the fiancé status (we were still hoping for his student visa to work out, which he'd applied for prior to the engagement), but were very direct about our plans for his visit (where we were traveling, how we'd met, and every last detail). Andy was grilled and then they called me and grilled me, but all of that, I believe, started due to his lengthy stay (almost the max on VWP) and that he wasn't carrying much money with him. I think since you have proof of his return, you should just be straight with the officer. No matter, it's always a ####### shoot and their judgment call to make, anyway.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-19 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Corinthians @ Nov 18 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just finished the "Packet 3" stuff this week in Brazil. That was a project but at least now it's ready for the interview whenever that's scheduled. Anyone looking at AOS stuff yet? Yeah, and if you haven't yet, you should. There's a ton of paperwork you're going to have to fill out... far worse than the K1 stuff, imo.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-18 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	Funny that pie came up. Pumpkin pie (and red wine ) has been my consolation these last couple days. Not good days. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel with most of it. NOA2 seems like a distant thing still, though. I'm glad so many of you are getting your approvals. I'm still waiting on everyone to get their supporting documents sent back to them, so I'm not pacing or upset about NOA2 getting here sooner. Not yet.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-18 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Istan-ns @ Nov 17 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wee I got a touch. It's shocking to think they are even looking at my application. I was expecting it to still show 7/9/08. I guess that means the website is working. All those posts were making me nervous.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-17 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	I just want to add to this conversation... you are wonderful people.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-16 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	Ahoy... Sorry I went MIA a couple days again. I had a really bad couple of days. Andy didn't get the job, and my internship is... a nightmare. I spent ages designing the layout of this magazine issue, and in 2 days the editors (with zero design training) played designer and mutilated my work. Now they want me to keep half the garbage and clean up the rest of the mess by Monday! I want to tell them where they can go... but waiting on my advisor to respond to my email first. UGH Glad Igor's is fixed. We're #49 atm. I guess we should get NOA2 any day now. That would be some welcome good news. Good luck to everyone - I hope we all have our approvals before month's end.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-15 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (PB&JAM @ Nov 13 2008, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Naglfar @ Nov 13 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Koakland @ Nov 13 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello July Friends! Next Saturday I'm going to see my SO. In the K1 guide its says to send your SO a complete copy of the packet with originals of all supporting documents. So when I see my SO, I plan on giving him the complete copy of our 129F packet. As supporting evidence of our relationship, I included copies of my passport stamps - proof that I'd been to France to see him. Do I really need to give my SO my passport just in case the CO asks for it? Does "originals of supporting evidence" refer to documents that establish identity like a birth certificate or a passport, if used as evidence of US citizenship? Or maybe the original of a divorce decree? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! I'm sorry, but where exactly did you see that you need to give your SO complete copy of the packet? I couldn't find anything remotely close to that requirement anywhere I looked. It also doesn't seem logical at all. If embassy would require a copy of the packet then we wouldn't need USCIS, since it's their job to work with the packet. Yes you do need to send a replica to your fiance. here it is: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide a little beyond half way down the page: IMPORTANT! Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence. Yes, VJ says this... however my common sense tells me the important originals are stuff like plane ticket stubs, receipts, and that sort of evidence. Every review at the Frankfurt consulate they don't look at anything, so I have little reason to risk sending originals of sensitive documents, like my birth certificate, divorce papers, and the like. I sent Andy home with a copy of what we submitted and original signatures on the paperwork forms, and the original boarding passes. I'm confidence his lengthy presence here, a couple cards I've mailed, a couple pictures, and a followup letter of intent will be more than sufficient. I love VJ, but I really do think the advice tends to lean towards overkill. I read over and over again about people presenting piles of evidence at the interview, and then they follow up with "they didn't even look at it." I think I'd only bother if I'd been long separated or coming from a high-risk country. Those are the ones I tend to see problems needing more evidence. Just my two cents.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-14 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Cham @ Nov 11 2008, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also AUBRY love..where did you get that incredible pic of you and yours?? so cool! Andy's dad snapped the original of us when I visited in May. I Photoshop'd it to make it artsy fartsy. Send me a photo and I'll do something similar for you if you want. QUOTE (subguy812 @ Nov 11 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for your well wishes and prayers.... I have 3 years of tax transcripts, the letter from my bank is no problem(if I get it now), bank statements 4months, letter from my business partner, I wonder if they even need check stubs? Also, I like the idea of preparing it now. Quite frankly, I am scared of the international shipping. I would feel more comfortable sending it now(for the financial reason) as well as the time. I once used USPS to send a cell phone and some goodies and I kid you not it took almost 5 weeks to arrive, I can't afford the time for that so I guess Fedex is the answer. I would take the packet obviously if i can attend the interview, but for obvious reasons, one spur of the moment plane ticket is about all I want to afford. Now i feel in disarray and damn I was so organized when I sent the first packet in. Ok.....exhale Yeah, I'm not risking USPS anymore after losing something twice mailing it to Andy. FedEx it is for me, too. And as far as I recall from the I-134, I'm pretty sure the pay stubs are required. You'd be best to double check that than come up short at the interview. QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Nov 11 2008, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you have to get letters from friends or family supporting a relationship? do you guys think it really makes difference because if it does i will have them start writing them now. I want to send all of the stuff Johny needs by the begining of next week, the faster we get the rest of the stuff filled out the faster he can come home... Letters are not required. As some others have said, more proof can be better, particularly if the non-USC is from a high risk country. The consulate reviews from Germany make it sound like a breeze, and I've been with my SO a long time this year. Consider how much proof you have and add if you feel you're coming up short. The non-USC's primary obligation at the interview is to show proof of an ongoing, genuine relationship.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-11 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Cham @ Nov 11 2008, 04:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HOLY COW GRATZ TO THOSE WHO ARE APPROVED!!! So excited! Lets hope VCS and CSC move fast for us all! NOW a QUESTION! LOLI have the tax transcripts BUT do I need my w2s as well. My old job has closed so do not know how to get those OR do I need the w2s from the current job i have? ALSO, Son is co=sponser and has his bank statement and his tax return (found out that some did use the tax return and did okay in sydney au) He also has letters from his two jobs FROM the bosses as well Will that be enough????also has check stubs as well my daughter and sister are also typing up their own support letters to give us for the visa showing family here accepts him and loves him. I had a check list of EVERYTHING needed at the interview in order of what they ask..BUT had to reformat AGAIN...I swear He is going in for his shots this week as he finally had time (life has been sooooooo GRRR lately had some serious messed up sick news about my ex brother in law ..LONG STORY but lets just say I am glad he is in prison for a long time and if I saw him i would probably hit him with my car anyway lots of loves Meri and Kai Nope girlie, you only need tax transcripts. They replace both the 1040 and W2s. Otherwise you need employment letter showing your job title, salary, and dates of employment and recent paystubs. That's the financial stuff they require for the affidavit. The tax transcripts/return+w2's is generally "bonus" material, as it's not listed on the I-134 as required unless someone's self-employed. In other news, Andy's interview went well he said, but no word yet on whether he got it or not. Keeping my fingers crossed.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-11 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Koakland @ Nov 10 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cham @ Nov 10 2008, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Koakland @ Nov 10 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance has to give his job 3 months notice! 3 months! So he won't be in the US until May, hopefully. On the bright side, more time to save $$$. Yes true, BUT if it is approved why would it matter if he gave approval?? He is not going to be living there anymore? Unless you both plan on heading back one day and he can use that for a good reference.. I never heard of a place doing three months THATS a long time..I wonder IF there is an exception though ROband Dawn...HAHAHAH You sound like me!!! I would do the same! Lord knows I waiting 1.5 years to see Kai face to face again..I would NOT wait 4 weeks let alone a week (well maybe a week so I can get a decent flight price ROFL! hmmm that's a good question. I guess that it doesn't matter but my fiance a big one on following the rules, making plans waaaaaaaay in advance, following the plan, not diverting from the plan... We discussed the 3 month thing awhile ago and just built it in our "timeline". I guess it's just important that he leaves his job on a good note, doesn't burn any bridges etc. for references and the like. It's hard for me to imagine that they'd really ask him to stay for 3 months after he gives notice. I suppose that he has to wrap up projects with clients and they need time to find a replacement. I think a month is reasonable - maybe 2 if they really need it. He plans on giving notice once he gets the visa after the interview. Regardless of the "rule," most people (companies, bosses, etc) are VERY understanding when it comes to families. If your SO explains, giving a shorter notice, that it's because of his visa approval and his intent to go marry you, I'm pretty sure that wouldn't burn his bridges at his workplace. If it's a contract, even that can be negotiable under circumstances like this. I managed to get out of my teaching contract (I left at midterm) by explaining what the job was doing to me and my SO at the time. So, don't rule anything out before at least asking!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-10 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (EWRI6884 @ Nov 9 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello EVERYONE... there IS HOPE... I just looked on UCIS sight and it stated our NOA2 APPROVAL was sent on November 7th. Wow I am estatic and I had to call her right away... THIS IS GREAT!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!! Congrats to you. Be sure to keep us updated on the next leg of your journey. I've been busy and distracted with my internship and classwork, so I haven't had time to worry about when NOA2 comes. It doesn't much make a difference until we have our other paperwork, anyway. My tax transcripts finally arrived, and I realized I had accidentally requested 2004-2006 instead of 2005-2007... so I have to request the missing year. And my father (my co-sponsor) hasn't requested his yet. And Andy is still waiting on his military records and police report to make it to him (several more weeks on the latter since we found out late in the game it takes a month to get them). Anxiously awaiting Andy's job interview Tuesday. I'll drop a note to let you know the result -- I'm really hoping he lands it. We might still be able to have a small ceremony if he can save up a little money.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-09 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	I reserve my dancing for the day my Andy comes home.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-06 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Shannon ââ„¢¥ Nick @ Nov 3 2008, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PB&JAM @ Nov 3 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have no hurry getting my noa2. we talked more about it today n my guy wants to make sure all his debts are paid off n save up a bit for when he moves here. so even after we get approved, he probly wont move here right away. will take the full 6 months to come here. so I may be looking at a full year. how do i deal with that? i'm angry n sad. i cant wait that long. i dont want to lose 6 months of our lives together over money! wat do i do? i just want to cry I'm sorry. I have debts here from my previous marriage GRRRRR well an truly stitched up but thats another story lol Ive been paying them BUT nothing would stop me from being with Shan. I plan on getting my EAD at the POE so I can work straight off and i'll pay my debts from the US. Maybe he could do the same? I know all about the money problems!!! Andy finally landed an interview next Tuesday -- the job isn't anything great, but at least it pays more than his tiny unemployment check. I'm racking up my own debt finishing up my degree, but at least I've got money in the bank to get us through. Still, if he lands this job next week, I'll probably ask him to stay there longer to save up enough to at least pay for his flight & AOS. That's a couple thousand bucks - not small change for our pocketbooks nowadays!!! I've thought about the EAD stamp, but I'm not sure we'll be able to get it. Flying through JFK is likely to cost us an arm & a leg, and it's the only place I see people have regular luck getting it. Then it still takes 2-4 weeks to get your SS card. That leaves only 8-10 weeks of work time. I've also read a lot about employers not wanting to hire people knowing they're going to be done in such a short time. The way I've summed it up in my head, it'd be worth it if you can A.) guarantee quick hiring & B.) don't pay much extra to go through JFK & C.) don't mind losing your first paying job in the US so fast. :/ I'm not confident about any of those. On a random side note, I'm reminded lately on a daily basis just how immature a 20-year old can be. I wish someone would show some of these green college kids the real world for a few minutes! Ugh! Edited by Aubrey, 03 November 2008 - 10:50 PM.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-03 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (crs @ Nov 2 2008, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Approved!!!!!!!!! I randomly checked today and I see.... last update October 31..... and then I see..... Approval notice sent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AAAAAAAA I wasnt expecting it at all yet!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats. Looks like you may be the first.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-02 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Naglfar @ Nov 1 2008, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Nov 1 2008, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just saw on Igor's list that somebody just got approved and they were like me : end of july !!! I just saw it too! Let's hope July is in the mix now and we'll start seeing more of these next week! Yeah, except their sent date was the end of June. You'll notice that there's a 2 week gap of noa-1's in July where there were none around here on VJ...	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-11-01 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Naglfar @ Oct 30 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Aubrey @ Oct 30 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Naglfar @ Oct 30 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anybody know for sure what the deal with vaccinations is??? I found this document at American Embassy's in Russia website and now I'm completely confused. Sounds to me like they are not required for K visa beneficiaries. http://moscow.usemba...dfs/medexam.pdf Then again on this page they say that everybody needs them... http://moscow.usemba...ccinations.html Bizarre. I'm pretty sure that you're required them at the K stage. But I know you're required to have them to adjust status. So you might as well get them done either way. Thanks. You are probably right. Maybe we should call one of the clinics and ask them. Anyway, I'm just glad it's not me who is getting the shots. JK, of course, I would happily take one for my baby here if I could. They usually do them at the medical if you're missing any. They go over the vaccination form as part of the medical. You can't typically do the medical before your NOA2 stuff reaches the embassy, from what I read. Something about needing your case number. Then there's a vaccination supplement at AOS. At least that's my understanding of everything I've poured over on VJ. If you haven't, you should read the VJ guide for your particular consulate (Embassy Info at the top). They're really handy and will tell you the ins and outs of your particular place. Find out if there's a packet 3 and checklist. That would tell you what documents to gather and what you'll need to do before your interview.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-30 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Naglfar @ Oct 30 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anybody know for sure what the deal with vaccinations is??? I found this document at American Embassy's in Russia website and now I'm completely confused. Sounds to me like they are not required for K visa beneficiaries. http://moscow.usemba...dfs/medexam.pdf Then again on this page they say that everybody needs them... http://moscow.usemba...ccinations.html Bizarre. I'm pretty sure that you're required them at the K stage. But I know you're required to have them to adjust status. So you might as well get them done either way.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-30 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (cdneh @ Oct 30 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also on my own for the holidays...too expensive to go back and forth. I am miles from anywhere.. Worse still...working the holidays again this year. Last Christmas we didn't even have time for dinner, holiday or otherwise. Well, maybe this sounds funny, but I wish I had work to do to keep my mind off of it. This town empties out over the holidays, and I'll be on winter break (man, it's weird being a college student again). So it's lonely-ville for me for ~month. This isn't a town that they hire extra people for holiday seasons. I wish I had work to keep my mind off of it. My intern job & art studios are the only thing preventing me from losing my mind right now! Don't you wish someone would invent a teleporter already?	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-30 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (jokalu @ Oct 30 2008, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i dont get it how is work the igors list? couple days ago we are in number 143 and today we are in 138.... please help!!! and happy halloween!!! If you pay attention to the stats page too (CSC stats), you'll notice the number of approvals in past weeks continues to rise. In other words, people are just slow pokes at updating their timelines to show their NOA2's. When they do, it will take them off of Igor's list. And it will change the approximated timeline you're given. My advice is just to use those tools as a general gauge of movement rather than for specifics. The timelines jump around daily sometimes, and your number on Igor's really doesn't reflect too much since people get approved while at all different places on the list. On other topics -- I hope everyone has a happy halloween. Mine's going to be B-O-R-I-N-G. *sigh* Is anyone else stuck by themselves for the upcoming holidays? My SO and I can't afford another flight, nor can I afford one to visit my family. Just wondering who else is in this sinking boat with me.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-30 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (PB&JAM @ Oct 29 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jokalu @ Oct 29 2008, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PB&JAM @ Oct 29 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> do you guys think they will spy on us? i know they do when u apply for the green card. i ask cause i just looked out my kitchen window and a guy pulled up n took a pic of my car??? then drove off. ?? may be totally unrelated but i cant figure out why a strange guy would be taking pictures... No way, are you serius? maybe i'm paranoid...i just thought it was odd! but they do spy on you during the green card process. my friend got one and said they may check up on u at 4am to make sure u two are in the same bed! no joke! wow...a little privacy please! My brother-in-law adjusted status from a work visa via marriage, and he and my sister weren't spied on. If you give them reason to be suspicious, all bets are off. Also, many K visas adjust status without so much as an interview, since the scrutiny is done at the embassy level already. Edited by Aubrey, 29 October 2008 - 07:48 PM.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-29 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Shannon + Nick @ Oct 28 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 28 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Shannon + Nick @ Oct 28 2008, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 28 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you think that we will be waiting past december even for our NOA2 im just paranoid? yup just being paranoid you'll get yours NOV 28th I can feel it in my Geraniums If things keep going as they are we should be seeing some early July NOA'1s start getting their 2's very soon.... we'll get there!!!! lol you are funny!!! Well i sure hope u are right...I could deal with a Nov 28th approval...but now im scared that im going to get an rfe and slow the whole damn process down even a little more... my whole life is paranoia lol...when is this madness doing to stop??? lol...sooo if u are correct then 30 more days until my approval! lol...and if u are not right...OFF WITH YOUR HEAD...jk I want my honey back home too! 120 on Igors today... Oh tell me about RFE's .... we found out today that the attorney we used listed Shan's mom (my co-sponsor) as my fiancee on the application DOH!! roll on the RFE !! GGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Your NOA1 should have the petitioner and beneficiary's information. It says on it to call ASAP if there are errors. If you haven't already, you need to call and correct this error. Do not wait for an RFE.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-29 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Shannon + Nick @ Oct 28 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Oct 28 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok ! I'm losing my patience... We are at the end of USCIS work day. We have done 2 days in this week and NOT 1 f**ing single approval for VJs ? Com'on California, move you aS* and give us some hopes ! You tell em !! VSC only had 3 today all early June filers Anyone got a wall I can borrow.... I wanna bang my head Don't lose hope yet. Lots of VJ members don't update their timelines right away to reflect receiving NOA2, some don't check USCIS online at all, and also sometimes the website never reflects their NOA2 and they only see it when they get it in the mail. If you look at Igor's stats, you'll notice the numbers go up for each week after it passes. So, I'm sure there were people getting approved today and yesterday.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-28 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Oct 26 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone ? I don't know Canadian immigration, but days in the USA and Canada aren't the same thing. Not even remotely.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-26 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Oct 25 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Oct 25 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a miserable wet and windy Sunday here in Auckland. Just checking in, reading around a bit...looking for anything to cheer myself up. We have continued to move down Igor's list, but still no sign of a touch. I see my timeline has crept back into the end of November/December 02 range again, so no really good news there. I think I must be one of those who don't ever see a sign of a touch *sigh* I'm in good company though ...I'd hate to be doing this all by myself. If it weren't for VJ...why I'd be talking to myself ..more than usual Isn't it just HORRIBLE outside today in Auckland. The strong winds finally knocked my tv aerial off the roof and it came crashing down hitting against bedroom window this morning. Scared the heck out of me. Fortunately, didn't smash the window, but i had to get a knife and cut the wire from the aerial as it was dangling in mid air LOL! Anyways, I was just wondering about marriage licence in USA. I read that you have to get a licence a month before you get married. Do you have to both be there in person to apply for it or can your USC fiance do it by himself? Or is it all done by mail? Do you have to show birth certificates etc the day you get married or when you apply for marriage licence? I realise it may differ for different states. I will be living in California. I'm just a bit confused about the process. I was hoping we could get married pretty much straight away but won't be able to, if you have to wait a month for the licence. Um, you don't need a license a month in advance. I married my ex in Napa, CA and we got our license the same day... No idea where you got that month number. Edit: And no , we didn't need birth certificates. He needed the date of his 1st divorce, and ofc we needed ID. Don't remember about SSN. It's a day I'd like to forget. Edited by Aubrey, 25 October 2008 - 10:53 PM.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-25 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 22 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Aubrey @ Oct 21 2008, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 21 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what should my fiance do or what is the process in asking for a police report? It varies by country. The embassy for Frankfurt had a link detailing how to obtain a police certificate. Perhaps the embassy for Haiti does, too. Either way, if you haven't checked into your country's specific requirements yet, you should do that now. Here's VJ's info on Haiti: http://www.visajourn...=Port-au-Prince Thanks for that info!! Now it didnt say anything there about police reports. and it sounded as if was for a I-130 and not a fiance via...or do they all work the same!? You're correct, but it doesn't list the contents of packet 3, from what I could tell. It doesn't on P.A.P.'s embassy website, either. You might inquire via PM to some people who did this process already (Procressing Timelines -> Similiar Timelines to Me or Timeline Search) to ask what packet 3 specifically contains. The embassy website, btw, I found at: http://haiti.usembas...ance_visas.html. You can always e-mail them if you don't get your answer on VJ.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-22 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 21 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what should my fiance do or what is the process in asking for a police report? It varies by country. The embassy for Frankfurt had a link detailing how to obtain a police certificate. Perhaps the embassy for Haiti does, too. Either way, if you haven't checked into your country's specific requirements yet, you should do that now. Here's VJ's info on Haiti: http://www.visajourn...=Port-au-Prince	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-21 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Navid+Hediyeh @ Oct 20 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Oct 20 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh ok. Cuz' for me it was kinda the same... When I filed for the k1 and received the NOA1 at the end of july, feb 8 for me was already 6 months... ok no, the way it works is, if a certain date is written, those are the petitions they are working on, if it says 6 months, then they are doing them on time and processing in less or equal to 6 months, get it? In other words, you can complain/call them if you've waited 6 months after your NOA1 date. The 6 months thing, then, is better than the old dates they had... it's their new "target timeframe" for us K1 folk. But I find it still incredibly sad that the target is HALF A YEAR. I really hate you, USCIS. About a month left. I have to keep reminding myself.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-20 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (annax @ Oct 20 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know what immunizations you need? (that can be done in advance) The medical form has the vaccinations listed: I-693 It may be easier to understand elsewhere, though, since not all vacc's apply (it varies by age and gender in some cases). Scroll to page 2 on this info from the Frankfurt consulate: Immunization Information You should be able to just do the immunization updates at the time of the medical exam. Just bring documentation of what you've had. I hope this helps! Edited by Aubrey, 20 October 2008 - 03:22 PM.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-20 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 19 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Oct 20 2008, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can stay here, Rob & Dawn . I'm in the same boat as you and I mainly stay in this thread because these are the people I filed with and impatiently waited to get my NOA1 with. Do you guys all have your police reports? Sebastian is not being very timely with this and I'm worried about how long it will take. He needs one from the UK AND one from Australia since he spent a gap year there. Ugh. I go to ALL of them ROFL aug july june ... Oh gosh all we need to buckle it down..I have SO much to do!! I've been holding off on the police report until I get NOA2, since it's validity varies so much. The turnaround for a report seems pretty quick for Germany, so I'd rather wait on that so we won't have to order it twice. As for other paperwork, I'm hoping I get my tax transcripts this week. I want to send a copy of all of the sponsor stuff I fill out to my folks so they know exactly how to fill it out. It can be overwhelming without examples like we have on VJ, and I don't want any mistakes either! But this thread made me realize that Andy never heard back about his military records. I have to remind him about that -- he requested those weeks ago! Yikes!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-20 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Oct 18 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ Oct 18 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know if the adjudication dates are based around timelines that get filled in on here? Ours has gone back 2weeks...i know its only 2weeks but darn! Think the chances of having visa in hand in 2008 have diminished! Hey, I just read your timeline and your NOA1 arrived middle of august. Of course you won't have your visa on 2008, maybe a miracle will happen but don't hope to have your visa in hands before the end of february... Agreed, you should assume at least a month between NOA2 and a visa issuance. And that'd be speedy indeed. You're looking at 1-2 week minimum before the packet reaches the embassy, and then many issue packet 3, packet 4's -- you'll have to check your embassy for the particulars. And some are just plain backed up to book interviews and you may wait awhile after you've gathered all your paperwork. My NOA2 is estimated at the end of November, and I've known all along I'm looking at January or February before my SO reaches the states. One of the things I dread most is spending my first Christmas alone this year, so I understand your hope to have your SO here before the year's end. But I would assume that won't happen and be pleasantly surprised if s/he makes it to the states by February. Better to be surprised than disappointed through this rollercoaster mood swing of a wait, imho.	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-18 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	Well, it makes me feel better than I'm not the only one concerned. When I quit my teaching job 3 years ago, and later went for another degree, I certainly didn't think I'd end up bringing a fiancé to the US. I've got my own job hunt to do in a few months when I graduate (again), and then we'll have to move again to where ever the market takes us. Up till my divorce, I always had some sort of safety net financially, so this is all new and scary for me. I just have to keep hoping that it all works out, because putting off Andy coming for a year isn't an option for my unhappy heart!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-18 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Oct 17 2008, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Aubrey @ Oct 17 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is anyone else worried about the non-USC's job prospects? As a non USC, not being able to work for at least 3 months IS a worry to me. Not only for financial reasons but also because i am so used to working all the time that i really don't know how i will manage to NOT work for that long. It may sound silly but true. At first i will probably not be able to drive either. So I am going to have to find ways to occupy my days. I'd like to maybe do volunteer work but not sure what organisations there are in the US. Of course i will also be keeping an eye out for jobs for when i do get my EAD. And as far as jobs go. I really don't care what i do at first.. work in a fast food place, wash dishes. Just anything really. As long as i can get "A" job at first and have an income and get some US job experience. Very great ideas -- especially the volunteer work. Having a reference to call is so important for getting hired, and volunteering definitely offers that, plus something on your resumé for a lengthy period of time. You might check out the local Humane Society/SPCA or local animal shelter. They pretty much always need help, and I can say from personal experience that it's very gratifying to help save an animal's life. Thanks for your response, it was a big AH HA for me!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-18 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Oct 17 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yay my timeline finally moved upward instead of backwards and I no longer have that ugly December word in it anymore....keep moving up keep moving up!!! I miss my love sooo much...hopefully he will be back in four more months.... I have a question...my fiance got a social security number when he was going to school here...I imagine he will still have the same one when he comes back. Was wondering if he could use that in applying for a job or if he has to wait three months or whatever for the working papers? Unfortunately a SSN is not work authorization. Your SO could work with his SSN if you get a work authorization stamp on his I-94 at POE until the I-94 expires. After that expiration date, it's illegal until he has EAD. The average seems to be ~2 months right now after applying. So, basically you're only ahead on having to get a SSN for your SO, which might give him a couple extra weeks to work on his I-94 stamps (since it takes awhile for K1's to be added to the system in order to apply for their SSN's). I wish for all of our sakes that there was a way around that waiting for EAD. It really sucks when you're in a financial situation like mine! My timeline bumped way up too, but I'm not getting excited over it since I see people in May still waiting. I can't give into the ups and downs of estimates or I'll simply go insane! Is anyone else worried about the non-USC's job prospects?	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-17 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July '08 filers	QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Oct 16 2008, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OMG ! I'm so depressed... And I'm in the US ! I leave in 3 days and I won't see my man before the end of november. I know that you guys didn't see your loves for a long time but I can't imagine to be without him. These next 3 days will be so sad, cuz' we are so sad that I have to leave... Help !!!!!!!!! I know exactly how you're feeling, as I went through the same thing before Andy had to leave last month. Lots of tears before he even got on the plane. The whole thing feels terribly unfair, and it hasn't been easy to re-adjust. Honestly, I haven't. The only consolation that I can give you is that you have the time to prepare for a big move, and I'd use it while you can. Sell some things you don't want to pay to bring, donate old clothes, and gather paperwork and evidence so that you're not in a scramble when your NOA2 arrives. Hopefully that's coming very soon!	Aubrey	Female	Germany	2008-10-16 18:04:00