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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion 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.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-07-07 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCheck Cashed ... already!
Where do i download the information for packet # 3 ?

I certainly want to get a head start on everything!

HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-23 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCheck Cashed ... already!
Hey Guys!

Just checked my bank account online, the check has been cashed 2/20. And my petition was mailed in 2/18 received on 2/19... Would I be able to see a case # on the back of the check? Does this mean i should be receiving my NOA 1 next week in the mail sometimes?

I'm surprised how fast the cashed the check!


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-22 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA1 this morning!
Hello Guys!

Wanna update you guys really quick, this morning after noticing that they cashed my check the day after my application was received. On 2/25/2009: I received the first NOA1. It has our receipt #. I will start the process of preparing for the next step, which is the I-134.

I have a quick question about I134.... when I applied for a greencard for my x husband back in 2001.... I was still in College, my mom served as a co-sponsor. On the I-134 form, it asked whether I had applied for I134 before... obviously I say YES. but what if I can't remember the exact date? Can I just put July, 2001 ? and not have an exact date the form was filed? Does immigration expect you to remember and have all that information after nearly 9 years?

If anyone knows anything, please let me know. I have no problem filling out the form and preparing the documents... I just don't know the exact date... would that be a problem?

Please advise! Thanks
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-26 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!!!
Congra!!! This sites been so helpful for me as well! Now, you have to concentrate on the next step which is the interview ~ Good luck on your journey!
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-27 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Received !!!
Hey! Were all doing the same... apart from our love ones ... my finance is visiting this Sat. for 8 days. so excited but its always so hard to say good bye and be apart for another few months before we can see eachother again.

The goodnews is we have filed for K1 visa~ now everyday goes by = 1 less day of waiting~
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-03-18 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA 2 in just 31 days from NOA 1
Hey guys! Just want to do a quick update on my case status, amazingly i'm still in SHOCK** that.... while my finance is visiting me this week...I received the NOA 2 approval notice in the mail. Although on the website our case status has not yet been updated, but I received the I-797 notice of action # 2..... in just 31 days from receiving NOA1. Its almost like miracle happened. But I did notice that recently we have many individuals receiving their NOA 2 much sooner than anticipated. I wonder why!

Anyhow, I have finished preparing the I34 form for my finance.... As for now, what should I be doing ? Will my finance be receiving a packet with the information that he need for the next step?

Other than the I134, I am not sure if there is anything else I should be doing immediately?

Please advise~ and I'm really excited that I am able to share this great news with all of you on Visa Journey!


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-03-27 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG - Petition Approved Already !!??
Recently there has been many of us that sent out our I129 Petition in the middle/late Feb and was approved last week. - Yes california service center... its amazing. Congra! Now we are 1 BIG step closer =P
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-03-31 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWOW - That was fast!!!
Congra! Our NOA 2 was approved 31 days from NOA 1 ~ yup seems like CSC is really speeding things up !

Good luck on your journey !
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-04 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThanks to VJ I got my NOA2 in 45 days
Hey DoBoy! Looks like you and I are applying for a fiance from the same country^^ Let's keep eachother updated on the updates of our case status.

BTW^^ did your online status on USCIS website been updated ?

It seems to me that NVC is really backed up, its taking them forever to receive our case.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-02 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThank God so much that I finally got my visa! :)
Congra! Wishing you the best in your new life in U.S. ~
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-08 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA2 Approval Email.
You wait... until you receive your NOA 2 and you can start calling the National Visa Center to ask if they have received your case. 603-334-0700. Press 1 and then press 5.... you might not get through with first try~ the line is always busy! Have some patience and keep pressing the redial button! Our case took 15 days from Notice Date to arrive at the National Visa Center. On average should be anywhere from 4-5 days. so, just try to talk to an operator and then she will tell you whether your case has been received or not. Please have your WAC receipt number and petition & beneficiary's name & birth dates.

Then your case stays at NVC for a few days... and it will be transferred to the embassy. Then Embassy sends off packet # 3 --

Thta's your next step!


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-24 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 visa question
I think you can send it from S. Korea. but make sure someone is at your Virginia Location to check your mail. How are you paying? By Check? Make sure you double check all of your documents before sending it out.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-27 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswoohooo..Got our NOA2 hard copy today...approooveedd
Yeah! Congra! Now your on your road to the National Visa Center =)..... start calling that 603 area code number to find out whether your case has been received now =)
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-04 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo sad and depressing without NOA1 for 2weeks now,huhu
Was the check cashed? There are other ways to see whether your petition is received. I would worry if check is not cashed... usually they cash the check immediately but may or may not issue the NOA 1 right away.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-20 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsmost difficult part of the whole process
I think the most difficult part of the journey is really being apart from your loved ones... the separation and long distance relationship is a lot more difficult than I have imagined. Taking this step to go through with the k1 visa processing takes courage... as one party probably never lived in US before. Its all a learning process ... and once he comes here, there we are with the AOS process... but at least by then, we are together everyday.


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-29 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved In 7 weeks... woohoo!
Congra! Great news!
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-07-08 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED! YAY!
Thank you for all the congra! My fiance already received his VISA by courier mail today. He hasn't opened the package yet but the package is there !!!! in 24 hours since the time he passed his interview, the VISA is already delivered to him by courier mail.

I gotta love Koreans! They are extremely efficient <3
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-29 01:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED! YAY!
Hi Kims -) Yes ... actually there was another korean VJ friend, DoBoy... his fiance was approved 5/26 ..... so, yuP, i think that leaves you... but i'm sure there will soon be more joining you . Wow, your approval was approved in 22 days? That's Incredible!

Congra!

Have a nice journey ^-^
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-27 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED! YAY!
I am extremely excited and happy right now... earlier fiance and i couldn't hold it but burst into tears over the phone. He's approved. It was a quick interview at the Seoul Embassy, here is what happened.

Interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM, he arrived infront of the embassy around 8:00 AM and by 8:30 AM they started calling him to submit documents through one window.. then he waits.. then he finger prints... then... he waits for the actual interview. Interview was a total of 3-5 mins long.

Officier asked him: where did you meet your fiance, he brought along his magazine to show that we had met through a work related function & he actually wrote about that event in his magazine with my picture in it. Then, officer asked when we plan to get married, answer was, register at the county clerk office and then plan a reception date thereafter... Then officer asked, do you speak Chinese? he said, no.. we communicate using english. Then officer said, OK... and STAMPED on the paper. I think my fiance was so happy that he jumped up and said THANK YOU (really loudly)... then he walked out and said to the officier, have a nice day !

ahhhh.. then he called me... i was of course nervously holding my cell phone for the past hour and 1/2 ....

Our journey has been a successful one and we are so thankful...... thankful of VJ and friends on VJ for the guidance.

I can't wait to share this news with all of you! <3 ...
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-05-27 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
HeLLo everything! We started our AOS journey 2 days ago, our package is now in the hands of USCIS in Chicago IL.

How is everyone doing?
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-08-13 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Update with our case =) Fiance FINALLY arrived in LAX =) The officer was definitely not kind, he asked him 6 questions and went through our packet one page after another and read through everything carefully. anyhow after a LONG 1 hour wait outside the terminal... i was finally reunited with my fiance. One thing interesting is that he kept his xRay. I wonder why? For some reason i thought xRay goes with the medical to the homeland security again?


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-07-23 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Hi DragonFish, Glad to hear that your petition is finally received and now moving along the process. It does come ^-^ now, that when everythings in Taiwan things will move much faster.

CDRRK24, Happy to hear that your case is also received by NVC. It usually stays at NVC for literally 1-2 days *-*

Hope for the best you two!


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-07-01 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Hey Joyce, kicking.gif i hope everything will come out just fine. That's strange that your in AP in this stage of the game. Isn't AP part of the NVC process and procedure? Although I did have this happen to my mom, she petitioned for I130 for her current husband from China... and after passing his interview, he waited nearly 3 month in order to receive his passport. The reason is still unknown...

But your definitely in my prayers ! Hope you can receive your visa before your fiance leaves back to the States. It would be so nice for you two to travel back together rather than saying goodbye at the airport!

Best of luck!

cdrrc:

I called basically twice a day! Once in the morning and Once in the evening. I think they update their database after 6 PM.

happy.gif hope your case will be received so soon kicking.gif

QUOTE (cdrrck24 @ Jun 26 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (S.IS.Hwang @ Jun 26 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CDRRCk24-- In order to find out if NVC as received your case this is what you have to do:

- Call 603-334-0700 (Yes, lines may be busy, please keep redialing until you get through)
- Press 1 and then press 5 TO SPEAK TO A LIVE PERSON, it is important that you speak to a live person.

Then you give them your NOA #1 Receipt # for your i129F petition. IF your case is received, he/she will verify the beneficiary & petitioner's name and date of birth.

You will then be given a new case #, starting with the embassy initial. You use that case number from here on.

Let me know if you have any questions.



Awesome thank you, it has not been received yet but I will call next week. Rick

Edited by S.IS.Hwang, 29 June 2009 - 04:35 PM.

HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-06-29 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
CDRRCk24-- In order to find out if NVC as received your case this is what you have to do:

- Call 603-334-0700 (Yes, lines may be busy, please keep redialing until you get through)
- Press 1 and then press 5 TO SPEAK TO A LIVE PERSON, it is important that you speak to a live person.

Then you give them your NOA #1 Receipt # for your i129F petition. IF your case is received, he/she will verify the beneficiary & petitioner's name and date of birth.

You will then be given a new case #, starting with the embassy initial. You use that case number from here on.

Let me know if you have any questions.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-06-26 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Joyce, how are things coming along for yourself? Is your fiance or yourself in the States yet?

I still have 26 more days to wait until my fiance finally enters into the States...

We are planning to getting married, in August & applying for our AOS in MidAugust.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-06-26 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Thought i drop by to say hello since i'm a lucky Feb CSC Filer happy.gif
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-06-19 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2009 CSC Filers
Please add me into this thread. I was also the very fortunate ones that were approved within 31 days of NOA1.

I actually received the NOA 2 while my fiance was visiting me back in March ~ we almost cried ~
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-22 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2010 K-1 Filers
Hello everyone. I went through the same process almost a year back with my husband =) Its definitely a very eventful journey worth taking. I'm here to assist with any questions ~ its still fresh in my mind !

BEST OF?LUCK <3
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2010-01-27 01:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2009 K-1 Filers
hey April K1 Fliers! U know just over 2 month ago ~ i received my NOA 1 in the mail ~ hang in there ! i was the lucky ones that was approved within 31 days from NOA 1... seriously I never expected that and thought NOA 2 would take forever ! but miracles can happen to at least some of us!

I pray all of your journey a smooth and successful one! ~ i totally understand all of the agony that goes with waiting for USCIS, NVC and EMBASSY! its all our journey!
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-04-27 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPart B Question 14 of the I-129F
My guess is, it really doesn't matter. For example, I'm renting an apartment. I'm sure I will move into a bigger and more spacious apartment when he comes to the States. So, i really don't think that address is a big deal!
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does "touched" mean?
How would you know if your file has been touched? I mean does that usually appear when you check on the status online by utilizing the Case # ?
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does "touched" mean?
Just wondering, on each of your timeline, it says-- TOUCHED. What does that mean? What does touched represent?

Also another question: is it harder to obtain a k1 visa for certain countries versus others?

Anyone have any idea?


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record
I can actually give some advice on this one because when I petitioned for my x husband I-130, back in 2001- he was once arrested for domestic violence against his x gf. Well, the case was dismissed ... during the initial green card interview we were told that we needed additional information on this case. Therefore, we had to drive back to San Diego Court to obtain a record that this case was dismissed and that pc of paper was all that we needed.

I think you have to be completely honest and obtain valid records that this case is dismissed.


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance should not come to US during K1 Visa Waiting Period ?
Hi- No what I meant to ask was: whether it is OK for him to still come and visit on his tourist visa. Just so we can be together and see eachother for 1-2 weeks.. during this pending/waiting/dreadful stage. no, he will not overstay. Possibly only for 1 week at most. I was just worried that when he enters the immigration port of entry^^ they might find his I-129F file pending and thinking he might want to come into the country to stay... obviously, he won't unless we have our K1 Visa approved. Then he would quit his job and relocate then...

Thats what I was worried about! But I think its cleared up now. As long as he doesn't overstay... we should be in good hands.

Thanks <3
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance should not come to US during K1 Visa Waiting Period ?
My fiance is going to come and visit me end of March for 5 days. He has a visitor visa and been to the U.S. many times for work and pleasure. I just want to know if we start this K1 process... IS he prohibited to visit me in U.S. while we are waiting for our K 1 visa ? What if he has to travel here for work purposes ? He's a journalist and travels all over the world...

Does anyone know?

Thanks
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInitial I-129F Package Submission
OH !!!!!!!!THANK YOU GUYS, I'm so happy to have found this website. Because we are all basically going through the same thing! Agony and frustration of being apart from your loved ones and in addition to that deal with all these paperwork. And in the back of my mind. I'm always so scared that I might do something wrong or lack a certain document. etc...^^

But really thank you all for assisting me!

Today I'm finally ready to mail out I-129F form! Its the first step right? I guess that means, i'm 1 step closer to being happy forever!

Thanks again !

HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInitial I-129F Package Submission
Hi, My Fiance and I are submitting our first initial step for the K1 Visa application. I have been married before, I just need to know if the divorce final judgement paper has to be certified with a court stamp on the back? or if a copy of the judgement would be enough? Does anyone know?

Also, my fiance, only had a job for less than 5 years. Do we absolutely have to list 5 years of work experience on the g325a document for him?

Anyone know?

How should the pictures be submitted ? Just attached in Envelops ? I'm taping them onto a sheet of paper and making labels of each.... does that work?

Thanks, so new at this~

S.S. Hwang
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-16 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is sufficient evidence? help!
Why wouldn't you have enough evidence? You just need proof of meeting & proof of an ongoing relationship. As long as you two are continously keeping in contact and you can prove that when you submit yout initial I-129F documents.

Here is what you need to prepare:

Cover Letter for I129F
Fill out the I-129Form
Provide proof of any termination of previous marriages
Bio g325a forms for you and your fiance signed & dated
Proof of your U.S. Citizenship
Intent to marry (one from you ) and (one from your fiance)--Signed & Dated
Proof of have meet eachother in the past 2 years. ( you just need to submit pictures you took with her) and airline ticket receipts etc...
Proof of an ongoing relationship ... emails, letters, phone bills, etc...

I don't see why you can't start your I-129F submission.


HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-18 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa processing
I was told or heard of that if your divorce was just recently finalized and jumped into filing petition.. it is better to wait a little bit before jumping filing for the petition. Because the dates are so close together.
HWANG0926FemaleSouth Korea2009-02-26 11:34:00