Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	NVC FINALLY SAID, CASE RECEIVED ! AH! It feels like a huge rock just dropped. I was so stressed out about it~ I called this morning but they said... nope... so, I thought I call again 6:37 PM... and yes ! The NVC Operator said... please verify, petition & beneficiary name & dob! yes yes yes! so happy~ now, next stage... hoping that our case get's forwarded to Seoul Embassy ASAP. I'm so thankful for VJ, its really a great place that we can come together and help eachother.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-03 22:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	Did you try calling the 603 phone number? to the NVC ? It might have been received, you just don't know yet. You should try calling.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-03 11:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	WOW Congra ! Connie & Sacha ~~ I called and nothing yet ~ my notice date is 3/20/2009. ~ let's hope it'll get there soon!	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-02 19:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	See! I think for us, its has to be something with our cases not being updated in the system. My guess is its' still in USCIS and not mailed out yet^^ thats the reason why our status is not updated in their system^^	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-01 17:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	I'm starting to think IF NVC not receiving our case has something to do with our case not being updated on the USCIS WEBSITE...our case is still showing PENDING.... last touched 2/24/2009. Although we have received our NOA 2 notice date: 3/20/2009. Just wondering, for those of you, NVC haven't received your case, has your online status been updated?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-01 15:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	Its very hard to say! I was wondering if its because my case is NOT YET updated on the USCIS Website? Could that possibly be a reason so? I just received my hard copy NOA 2 but never updated online (approved status). I'm thinking there has to be a trend. Sucks to be waiting for the approval to be sent to NVC. The process you would assume that would happen immediately!	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-01 11:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	FINALLY! got through to the NVC Line... operator said our case has not yet been received its not inside their system YET!!!!!!!!!! She said, can take up to 4-6 weeks. Thats the normal time frame now?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-03-31 20:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...	My case was approved, received hard copy 3/25/09. Haven't heard anything!!!! I'm assuming its getting to NVC. I can never get through that 603 number ~ I don't know what to do either ~	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-03-31 12:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Assembling Packet 3	I'm preparing to assemble the packet 3~ These are the following ~ anything else?? Am i missing anything? As for I134, 2 years of tax return, is that sufficient? + recent pay stubs? Police certificates from countries where the beneficiary has resided after the age of 16; Medical examination of the beneficiary Sworn affidavit of financial support (Form I-134) from the petitioner, with evidence of income and assets attached Signed and dated letter from the petitioner addressed to the U.S. Consul, reaffirming the petitioner's intent to sponsor the beneficiary as a fiancé and to marry in the U.S. This reaffirmation letter will revalidate the I-129F if its USCIS approval is more than 4 months old;	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-03-30 00:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Is it really needed to have a letter of intent to marry during my interview?	Yes I heard its needed during the interview. Its so simple, just a few lines and print & sign. Its always better to prepare and have everything ready then not... and stress about not having something.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-03-31 12:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Extending NOA2 Approvals	Andrea & Nik, I think usually your fiance will have the interview before July. As long as your fiance completes and returns packet 3 and schedules the interview as soon as possible and not drag it on. Usually NVC are quick for K 1 visa's...	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-05 10:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Documents Check List	Hi, Just wondering, for those of you who already went through the K1 visa interview process. Is this sufficient? 2007 & 2008 Tax Return 2007 & 2008 W 2 Recent Pay Stubs for recent 2 months-3months. Would I need a letter from employer ? or 2006 Tax Return?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-07 23:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134	They look at the Tax Return Documents. If the total amount exceeds 125% above poverty level, you are fine. If not, then he would need a co sponsor.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-08 15:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How long does it takes from NVC to Ankara-Turkey	You can track your shipment, although it is not 100% accurate because you never know which package is yours. http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef track by reference, please enter in EXP 03 APR 2009A and see which package was sent to your country.... you will have to guess which one is yours.... you would never know for sure...	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-09 16:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NVC Notice - See Attachment	I realize that there is no consistency in the forms that USCIS sends out and NVC sends out. For example: for NOA2, some of us received NOA2 stating that petition forwarded to consulate... some stated on NOA2 stating that petition forwarded to NVC..... Some people never receives this notice from NVC. Some never receives any touches and updates on the USCIS website status. There is just no consistency ! But I thought it would be nice to just share all of my experience with friends on VJ. Anyhow, i think once its on embassy level, every embassy is different. ^-^ ...	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-10 23:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NVC Notice - See Attachment	For those who are curious of what this letter states, I had just scanned my copy for all of you. My case was received by NVC April 03, 2009. I receive the notice in the mail last night, April 09, 2009. I wanted to share this with all of the people on VJ. I heard that my case was forwarded to Seoul Embassy on April 06, 2009, although, Seoul Embassy did not receive it yet, it should arrive sometimes next week. For those of you applying K1 Visa through Seoul Embassy, Packet # 3 will be sent through email. Nothing will be mailed... DS 230 Forms should be filled out and faxed back or sent back via mail. Then you schedule an interview date & before the interview date, make sure everything is completed. I called the Seoul Embassy yesterday, they are very friendly and helpful. Attached Files  00000001.JPG   25.6KB   54 downloads Edited by S.IS.Hwang, 10 April 2009 - 10:35 AM.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-10 10:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question About Visa Interview	OF COURSE! I think asking those questions is just to PICK YOUR brain and pretend like they are doing their job. But i do feel that we should have all of our documents required ready as well. Thats the key. As for whether the consulate officer will approve or deny your case, he/she probably have already determined before your arrival for your k1/k3 visa.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-15 16:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Question	If your parent was a co sponsor for a petition for you, do you still state that you had previously files for I134 for someone on that I134 form? Although you were the one who petitioned but the sponsor wasn't you? Just wondering, anyone know?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-20 10:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I134 Question 9 & 10	If you had filed for I-130, I-485, I-131, and I-765 for an ex-spouse, but he was on a student visa at the time of marriage - do you answer YES to #10? Would you state Yes, although, its not a VISA you were applying for, but rather an adjustment of status ? Anyone know? Have similar experience? I'm confused on what I should put on the I134 Form.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-20 10:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 fiancee visa - What vaccinations are required for Medical exam in Rio?	While getting his medical today, fiance also received 3 different types of vaccine. I was told woman usually get 5 vaccines before entering into the States. Its highly recommended to get the vaccines when medical is performed. Not sure why~ perhaps, its more costly to have it done in the states?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-22 20:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Seoul Embassy Information	Hi, I'm sure only few of friends on VJ is going through the Seoul Embassy, I have to say when things arrive in Korea they sure more quickly. I called the embassy twice from the date our NVC packet was mailed-- the customer service representative have 2 sets of computer informations. Once NVC sends a file, they automatically receives a notice of which file is coming. Although your packet has not yet arrived at the embassy they will tell you approximately when the file will arrive. I called last week, the customer service rep told me it should arrive sometimes next week. So, I called yesterday and sure she found our case. She told me, oh its right here we receive it. But we haven't opened it . She did tell me that they do not mail any packet 3's; therefore, i should provide her with my fiance's email address. Which I did, I gave her 2 in case one didn't go through. She told me ok I send the packet # latest by tomorrow afternoon. Her attitude was I would say 100 times better than people at NVC and USCIS. Anyhow I wanted to update all of the korean petitioner on VJ... do take advantage of their customer service representative line..... dial between the hours of 2-3:30PM Korea Time, For me, it was 10:00 PM -11:30 PM (PST). The number is 011-8223974114 (this is how you dial directly) Ask for Immigration Visa, and girl will transfer you into another automated system, press 2 for english... and listen for the instructions. In the end press 9 to speak to customer service representative. Its kind of a long automated system, but its worth the wait! Anyhow, if any friends on VJ has any questions, please let me know.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-14 10:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-230 form	Again every embassy is different. I just learned yesterday that DS230 PART I should be mailed or faxed into the Seoul Embassy for preliminary background check on the applicant. DS 230 PART II should be submitted at the time of interview.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-23 10:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What to send along with DS230 after receiving packet -3 from consulate?	Every consulate is different, there should be a consulate phone # you can call. Customer service reps should be able to assist you.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-23 10:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Rescheduling the interview?	Sean / Yan, you have 1 year time frame. on Packet # 3 its listed as Valid for 1 Year of receiving date. I'm applying via Seoul Embassy it may be different! But YES you can control your interview date! At least for Seoul Embassy interview is booked online and you can select which week is preferred. Although its not guaranteed but they do try to schedule you for that week.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-24 10:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Hi And Some Light Pls	Hey DEandKJ, I totally understand what you are going through - but I have to say I have been very fortunate to have our case approved in 31 days from receiving of the NOA1. Basically this is what you would expect to happen next. Now... you wait... until your fiance in USA receives NOA2 either via Email & in the Mail. Then... you wait again... you can start calling the NVC (National Visa Center) to see whether your case has been received or not, then your case will be given a South Africa Embassy Case #. Then.... you wait again for a few days... until NVC sends out the approved petition to the South Africa Embassy. Usually you would receive a letter from NVC stating that your petition has been sent to the destination embassy. Now .... takes 5-6 working days for your package to arrive at the Embassy. Then Packet # 3 is sent out. This is where you need to prepare ... such as medical, police clearance report, I134.. etc... Then, once packet # 3 is completed, you are given the right to schedule an interview date. That is Packet # 4. Packet # 4 usually states what you should bring with you to the interview. So. this is basically the entire process. Some Feb California Service Center fliers were very fortunate to have our case approved... i remember there were a thread of us that were real surprised to be approved within 30 days or so. But anyhow, never know whats going to happen. The usual time frame i would estimate is 3-4 month from time of receiving NOA1. Good luck!	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-24 10:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical - Seoul Embassy	Hi Kims, No APPT was neccessary - things move REAL fast in Seoul. My fiance walked in at 9 AM was finished by 940 AM. No waits... parking validated! Same day pick up too 5 PM.... Applicant brings passport and once passport number is entered, Korean Hospitals have a shared database with embassy. It's connected and therefore the case # would pop up right away in their system.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-24 17:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical - Seoul Embassy	Fiance completed his medical yesterday. I know Korea is probably a lot faster than other countries, it was a 40 min. medical examination. - Check his height/weight - Blood Test - X Ray - Vaccinations (3 type) Results ready for pick up at end of the day 5 PM. He's given 1 stamp inside his passport, stating medical OK & signature of doctor 1 packet which he is not allow to open 1 envelop of his medical results Attached Files  DSCF0294.JPG   766.45KB   9 downloads	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-23 10:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS 156K	Evidence of Engagement -- could the Intent to Marry within 90 Days of point of entry be valid ?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-29 11:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Let's Help Eachother Prepare for The Big Interview!	hey I know all of us has interviews coming up, i wanted to start a topic so that we can start listing possible interview questions that might come up. Besides the normal~ where and how and when you met ~ ? Anyhow has any inputs?	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-04 21:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Date Set =)	Hey moonhut! I wish i can.. but because of our long distance love ~ i have used every single SICK DAY and VACATION DAY i have ~ and in addition to that for the past year.... we have managed to see eachother every 2 months! its extremely difficult... sometimes we would fly to a different country and meet there for a weekend get away! Can you imagine the COST? In addition to the phone cards and long distance relationship... cost... i think since we are going to be together forever ~ i'm going to conserve and just start decorating our small home when he arrives ~ =) .... I think he should be fine.. He speaks almost perfect english and he's been to the states for over 7-8 times. And he has an awesome job back in Seoul.... there shouldn't be any reason he would want to give up his life ~ if it wasn't for love! So.... i wish i could...	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-30 15:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Date Set =)	This is what fiance received as his packet # 4: WE HAVE AN INTERVIEW DATE!!! FINALLY!!!!! 05/28/2009 ~~~ CAN'T WAIT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY SEOUL, PETITION VISA UNIT, IMMIGRANT VISAS 32 Sejong-ro, Jongro-ku, SEOUL 110-710 KOREA or Unit 15550, APO AP 96205-5550 INTL FAX 822-397-4501, DOMESTIC FAX 02-397-4501, DSN FAX 721-4501 IMMIGRANT (IV), FIANCE, LIFE ACT VISA APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Your immigrant visa (IV) application is ready for final processing. If you are unable to come to your appointment, or if your address changes, please inform us by fax or mail. Your case will be terminated if you miss your appointment and we have no correspondence from you for one year. WHAT TO BRING. Each applicant, regardless of age, must apply with following documents. Although only one copy of these documents is required, you may wish to obtain duplicates in case the originals are lost or damaged. Documents and completed forms K1/2 K3/4 CR/IR F E SB/IW DV Passport valid for x months 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 DS-230, part 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DS-230, part 2 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DS-156 2 2 No No No No No Supplemental application DS-156K No No No No No No Birth, death, adoption, marriage, divorce or family register for Korean (under 1year old) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Medical exam and chest x-ray Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vaccination report No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I-864EZ/I-864/I-864A with proof of signers’ U.S. citizen or resident status; the most recent Federal income tax return filed prior to the time of the I-864 signing No No Yes Yes No No No I-134 with proof of signer’s current, sustained income Yes Yes No No No Yes No Front view photos 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Police certificates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Notarized job offer, SEO-46 from the prospective employer with evidence of it’s ongoing existence and financial bonafides No No No No Yes No No Previous passports Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Military discharge (if available); arrest, prison, court records; U.S. immigration documents Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Education or training documents No No No No No No Yes English translations Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes $400 in US$ or KRW equivalent No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes $131 MRV fee receipt Yes Yes No No No No No $375 Diversity visa processing No No No No No No Yes Courier service receipt (placed at the Embassy) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VISA VALIDITY. IVs and fiance visas are generally valid for six months for a single entry into the U.S., but the immigrant visa validity is limited to the validity of the medical examination. Life Act visas are issued for multiple entries for varying validities. YOUR APPOINTMENT. It is your responsibility to come fully prepared with all needed documents in hand. Do not bring electronic or hazardous items. You and your belongings are subject to search. With the exception of children in the IR2, CR2 and F22 categories who are the principal applicants (not applying with parent(s), and all children resident in Mongolia, children under 14 years of age do not need to appear. You will be sworn-in as to the truth of your application. Please be patient as this is the first time we see your case in its entirety. If you are found eligible for a visa at the time of your interview, your visa will be delivered by courier. DO NOT make travel arrangements, dispose of your property, give up your job or sell your business until you have your visa in hand. Please apply well in advance of your desired travel to U.S. S/pvu/iv/seofm/Seo13 Dec2008 and~ CHECKLIST for K1/2 or K3/4 Visa Applicants Name: Case Number: Visa Category: Please submit this checklist with your documents in the following order on the day of your visa appointment. Incomplete, missing or incorrectly assembled documents may result in the rescheduling of your appointment to a future date. ????? ?? ???? ???? ? ???? ?? ??? ??????. ????? ???? ?? ??? ?? ????? ?? ? ?? ????. Passport valid for 6 months, 6???? ??? ??. ________ Two Front view photo, 50mm x 50mm, white background, taken within the past six months, ???? ?? 50mm? ?????? 6????? ?? ???? 2? ________ DHL Ilyang or Hanjin courier delivery receipt (place at the Embassy), ????? (???? ???? ????). ________ applicant keeps 1st page, ??? ??? ??. Medical report with chest x-ray, ________ ?? ???? ??????? ? ?? ????. Visa application (Two DS-156), ????? 2?. ________ Fiancé/e visa application (DS-156K), ??? ?? ?? ???. ________ Immigrant visa application (DS230 part I), ??????? 1?. ________ Birth, death, adoption, marriage, divorce certificates ________ ??, ??, ??, ??, ????? For Korean, following new family relation register under 1 year old, ???? 1? ??? ???????. (1) Identification certificate (?????) _________ (2) Family relation certificate (???????) _________ (3) Marriage relation certificate (???????) for over 18. _________ (4) Old Family Census Register (????) or Adoption relation certificate(???????) if applicable. _________ English translations, ????. _________ Korean National Police Certificate, ??(??)???? ???. ________ Other country police clearances, ???? ?????. ________ Court record of any arrests, ?????? ??? ?? ?? ???. ________ English translations, ????. ________ Affidavit of Support (I-134), ????? I-134. ________ Proof of current, sustained income or assets, ?? ???? ?? ????. ________ s/pvu/iv/seofm/seo201 checklist/seo201k oct08	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-04-30 10:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-1 Interview	Good luck~ share the good news with us soon =)	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-12 13:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	question about NVC	Dial 1 and press 5 to speak to an live operator. Have your USCIS Receipt # ready.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-27 18:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA Received & Pictures Returned	When fiance received his Visa via courier mail yesterday, pictures from the petition I129F was also returned to him. I was surprised. I thought those pictures would never come back to you.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-29 17:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Visa Approved!!!	Woohoo!! happy to see so many approvals ^_____________^	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-28 22:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about 2nd letter of intent after NOA2	Yes it depends on the consulate. For Korean Embassy it was not needed. Although i made one just in case =) But you should always double check with the embassy prior to the interview.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-05-30 22:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Sample Interview Questions	I think the most common K 1 Interview Questions are: - Where, When & How did you met ? - Why do you two decide to get married? - How many times have you two seen eachother since your first meeting? - When do you plan to get married? - What does your fiancee/fiance do for a living? These are basic... almost certain that these questions will be asked.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-06-01 11:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What is the difference between I-134 and I-684EZ	Dragon Fish, You should start to prepare I134. I864 is to be submitted when your fiance arrives in the States & you are applying for an adjustment of status (I485).	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-06-02 20:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NOA 2 for interview	Its not neccessary until you are applying for AOS. NOA 2 is not required for interview on K1 Visa =)	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-07-06 09:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question regarding Affidavit of Support form I-134	I have applied for I864 before and i listed everything just as it is on the I134 form. Didn't have any trouble. Just list everything as it is... its if you are not honest that can cause problems.	HWANG0926	Female	South Korea	2009-07-07 17:44:00