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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp !!!
Maju, the reason this won't help if you are going to take the K1 route is because they may believe that you are actually legally married, and therefore do not qualify for the K1, which is a fiancee visa.
HuffyTheSlayerFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-17 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStudent Loan
Nope, doesn't effect you at all. I have a little bit of student loan debt in the UK, too. But I called them before I left and they sent me a form to change my address to my US one (I think you are required to let them know you're leaving the country), then I got a letter over in the US that if I recall correctly, basically said to let them know when I start working again. So I'd give them a call.
HuffyTheSlayerFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-06 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan people from visa waiver countries skip K1?

ummm .... He/she is, hence the question :thumbs:

That's true.

Brian, we appreciate that you are exploring your options and finding out how things are done now. :thumbs:I still stand by my previous post, though I know it might seem a little harsh.

Edited by HuffyTheSlayer, 16 February 2012 - 05:46 PM.

HuffyTheSlayerFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-16 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan people from visa waiver countries skip K1?

Yeah, I know some people on the forums have mentioned coming over on a tourist visa and adjusting their status, but it seems dangerously close to immigration fraud in my book. The VWP is not an immigrant visa, so your fiance(e) would be coming to the US with the intent to immigrate and without an immigrant visa. Regardless of whether other people have done it, USCIS saying it's a "grey" area means you might get in trouble for it, might not, but the risk would be too great for me.


Exactly. The reason they say it is a grey area is because there are genuinely people who come over on vacation and end up meeting the love of their life and marry them all on the same visit. But if you are already dating a USC and you come over and "just happen" to get married. Then you may end up in trouble, because just dating before you come over to the US on the VWP is a pretty strong indicator of immigration intent and the VWP is for non-immigrant intent only. It is possible though to come over on VWP, marry and then adjust, but I think your spouse would have to have pretty compelling evidence that they did not intend to get married when they entered the US.

IMO, it's not worth, the risk. For me and my husband it was important for us to be sure that we could be together once we were married. So we applied for the K-1 visa, sure it took sometime. But we didn't risk my having to return home and be separated for the first 6-12 months of our marriage.

You are not the first people to fall in love from different countries (obviously) and you are not the first couple to have to wait and get paperwork processed before being able to live together in the US, you'll make it through the process. Apply for the K-1. Just thinking about using the VWP in this way because your friend's wife had done so previously gives you prior intent of immigration. If it were legal for people from VWP to "skip" getting a K-1 to get married and settle in the US. No one with a fiance in a VWP country would ever file for a K-1 visa.

Edited by HuffyTheSlayer, 16 February 2012 - 05:42 PM.

HuffyTheSlayerFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-16 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance or wife...which will be the best for us??

Check our "Direct Consular filing." You marry in the UK, then because you are a citizen there as well, you file through the consulate and go fast fast zoom for a spousal visa (a CR1, not a K3). Good luck.


I agree. I don't know DCF very well, but it sounds like the best fit for you guys. But you will need to be married in order to do it. Here's the DCF guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf Check it out and ask some questions in the Direct Consular Filing forum, I think you can call the US Embassy in London too and they will advise you as to whether you qualify (I think you should once you are married) and will let you know what documents they require.
HuffyTheSlayerFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-05 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJULY CSC
QUOTE (sanjanaa @ Nov 25 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHY MANY ON IGOR'S LIST THAN GOT APPROVED IN 4 MONTHS????? I HAVE SAME TIMELINE AS THEM??


I have the same noa1 date as you n i havent got a touch yet, nothing. we just need to be patient! wacko.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2008-11-25 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage diference?
QUOTE (paullybear @ Dec 3 2008, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just want to ask if it is possible for denie my pitition to my fiancee bacause she just turn 18 last month and i'm going to 45..is everyone know got approve with big age gap like us..thank you so much hope to hear ur answer soon..


I dont think you would be denied no. I read a huge age gap might cause them to look a little more into it, but not a cause for denial. Idk, i've seen older guys (50s-60s) with young gals (20s looking) get approved, so i wouldnt worry!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2008-12-04 02:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere case status at USCIS shown
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Feb 1 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I setup account at USCIS to watch status like others have spoken of but when i login i see nothing like "touched" "noa1 sent" just shows portfolio and no real choices to show step by step status, have I enrolled in wrong area of USCIS website or what?
Anybody know link to where i need to be to do it correctly?

Thanks


when you log in, click on your receipt number (in purple), its a hyperlink to a page that gives u a little more detail, like:

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Case received and pending.


PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-02-01 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath of Fiancee

I am so so very sorry for your loss. what a tragedy! oh i'm in tears for you. I cant imagine the pain you are in. One bright side, you made this young woman's last days, months, very happy! God be with you and her family and comfort you. My deepest condolences. rose.gif rose.gif heart.gif rose.gif rose.gif

Edited by PB&JAM, 05 February 2009 - 06:02 AM.

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-02-05 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalls to USCIS to check on status: Any suggestions ?

The operators at USCIS really don't know any more then we do, they just look up our page and see the same thing we do, "case is received and pending". The guy I talked to had no info either, only to saying "you are still pending, meaning we haven't made a decision yet". Not very helpful! He said, "its looking close" but had no info.
Unfortunately there is no way to know. I have been waiting a long time myself and have talked with many other VJ members who cannot get answers.
You can write your senator and congressman, which I did recently and have not heard anything back.
It is very heart wrenching, you are right. If only they could give us some sort of answer but I have yet to get one myself.
I hope someone has an answer for you, I will be watching. I am in the same lonely boat! sad.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-02-11 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground Checks, How Long?
Awesome! thanks for the link! I'm sure we must be in checks. I'm an angel innocent.gif but my fiance has a bit of a past. Stuff from over 10 yrs ago, dumb stuff he did when he was young. now i am paying for it. oh boy, this is going to be a long ride... wacko.gif

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-02-02 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 NOA1s?
QUOTE (rsn @ Mar 23 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Mar 23 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Mar 23 2009, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Due to some unfortunate circumstances that led to the post office returning my initial NOA1 to USCIS, they mailed me out a replacement notice. Then, about a week later, for some reason, they mailed me out yet another replacement notice. The "notice date" on the top is different for each of those. It looks like we are expected to use that date as the receipt date in our timeline. So two questions:

  1. Why do the 2 receipts have different dates? (According to VJ, this is supposed to be the date when they enter your petition into the system and begin processing, so why would this happen twice?)
  2. Which date do I use on my timeline?


I recommend registering at USCIS & seeing what date is on their website.
https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/login.jsp



I have already registered, and I only see a "last updated" date, which is not the receipt date. I wasn't aware that the receipt date is available online. If so, where exactly?


Log in, see where your case number is? (a hyperlink)...click on that. it will take you to the page that says when they received it!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-24 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA bit lost on the post-NOA1, please, please help!
QUOTE (MrsW @ Mar 23 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have read the guidelines carefully, and I received finally the NOA1 from the California center, but it didn't give ME any specific directions on what to do next, at all. It just said my husband in Germany would be contacted next. Is there anything I must do now before that???? I'm not dense. Just confused because I thought I would be given specific directions on other forms to fill out, etc. Wow, this is a second job!! Anyone, please help. Thank you.


Just wait. this is the worst stage of the process because there is no way to know when you'll get your NOA2. It could be 2 months, could be 8 months. I didnt do anything because anything you need has to be up to date. For example, I waited 7 months for my NOA2...Just got it recently, Now I am gathering all our emails and chats during that 7 month time as evidence; also, we visited each other during that time and i gathered evidence of trips to be together. as our interview stage nears I am now gathering financial info.

So no, there is nothing you MUST do. Just chat alot with ur fiance, keep records of emails, letters, calls, phone bills, etc and work and save money for your future together! best wishes! hope your noa1 - noa2 waiting time is brief!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-24 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow important are passport stamps? And evidence
QUOTE (flipper @ Mar 24 2009, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Me and my fiancee are collecting evidence, as she makes trips here(Canada) to visit, while we wait for her divorce to be finalized. Shes been here twice, first time drove did not need passport at the time, and other then a few pictures from that trip, there is nothing to prove she was here. Not worried tho we were not engaged at that point.

On her second trip, she flew but they did not stamp her passport on her way here, or on the way back. We have everything else, ticket stubs, boarding passes for both flights, and the ticket thing they put on your baggage, so they know what flight to put it on after its checked in.

Aside from this we have phone bills, Chat logs and emails, letters cards etc. SO this brings me to my two questions.

#1 Is this the right kind of evidence to collect??..are we on the right track?

#2 Will the lack of passport stamps be an issue even if we have ticket stubs, boarding passes etc?

Thanks in advance

Flip



I never sent in copies of my passport stamps because they werent legible, so no worries. Yes, everything you listed sounds adequate!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-25 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice for K1 for couples who were never married & no children
Great advice! Thanks for sharing! good.gif

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-24 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - How do i find out local office and address
QUOTE (eyoa @ Mar 24 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since letters of intent are part of the I-129F petition, I'm assuming that's what you're sending, so your answer is found within the Instructions for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)

The service centre address you are sending your petition to is the same that would be used on your letters.


I'm assuming you are using the California Service Center? I did and here is the address I had on my letter of intent:

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

California Service Center
P.O. Box 10825
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-24 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuscis online account/recieved noa1 today whooo-hooo
For me it was just a source of discouragement. They never updated it. I got my NOA1 dated July 23 and they set up my account on July 29. I got approved on Feb 27th but my last update still says July 29 and it still says "case received and pending". I got a letter in the mail and no email.
Checking that uscis website every day and seeing last update July 29, for 7 months was quite torturous! So, dont be too concerned with that.

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-28 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime Spent Together Before Deciding to Get Married?
QUOTE (SAVM @ Mar 28 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

This is such a fascinating site. From the looks of people's signatures, it seems a lot of folks took the plunge to get married quite quickly after meeting their now fiance(e). Just out of curiosity, I was just wondering how much time you physically spent with your now fiance(e) before deciding to spend everyday for the rest of your lives together.


Well we first established a deep friendship for a year and a half, and pretty much fell in love online (on myspace). I went out there for 8 days and we fell in love in person. But we didnt know HOW that would work out, never had heard of a fiance visa, so I'd say a couple months after that we figured out we really could be together.
He came here then for 10 days and we got engaged right before he went back home. Since then we have both each visited each other again.
so, after 2 yrs of daily correspondence with my best friend and maybe a 8 days together we knew we found the love of our life and wanted to be together forever.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-28 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is NVC Case Number?
Mine took less than a week to reach NVC after i received my noa2 in the mail.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-30 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Letter - Advice?
QUOTE (John and Camie @ Mar 31 2009, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My employer won't send me my Letter of Employment for the Affidavit; instead, they insist on sending it directly to the Embassy in London *sigh* - anyone ever heard of this? I work for the big mouse ears ... I wonder if they've done this with others' visa situations (as people from all around the world work here) and know something I don't know, because that letter is crucial and I HATE not having it (I already did the pouty "why not" and "but I need it" dances with HR on the phone, they're still not givin' it up, LOL - gotta laugh or I'll cry). girlwerewolf2xn.gif

Oh, also ... for #11 on the Affidavit, "I intend/do not intend to make contributions ..." - what on EARTH does one put? Some older posts on VJ say to state "N/A", but I'd like to be sure. That question has been driving me nuts.

Thanks in advance!



For #11 use the example form as a guide. dont check either box, put in: N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence )
http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf

I live a few minutes from the big ears, we must be neighbors! and English men as well. A gal after my own heart!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-31 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshaven't received NOA1 yet
QUOTE (tin1980 @ Mar 31 2009, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm worried sad.gif My fiance sent the I-129F package last March 23, 2009 and until now, we haven`t received the NOA1.
How long do we have to wait?
I will appreciate your replies.
Thanks...


Oh wow, that was only a week ago. I didnt hear anything about mine for about 3 weeks, they approved it in 2 weeks after they received it and i found out in 3 weeks. (i sent mine july 9, they got it july 10, i live right next to csc, n it still took them awhile). then got approved july 23 and i didnt hear from them til about a week after that. your good, its coming! dont worry!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-31 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDO i need to hire an attorny to apply for k1/k3?
no i didnt n glad i didnt.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-03-31 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F at VSC? Notice how it's only CSC folks writing "OMG approved in 30 days?"
QUOTE (AlanM @ Apr 2 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 3 2009, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
offensive/racist posts (and all who quoted) removed.

No not all offensive posts were removed:

Haole

Longer the better as maybe K1s will get to know their mates better and not end up dealing with the government again hoping their divorce goes thru quickier!!

Only the response to the offensive post ...


wow, i missed that one! laughing.gif. I known my guy 3 yrs, i'm done waiting. laughing.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-03 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F at VSC? Notice how it's only CSC folks writing "OMG approved in 30 days?"
QUOTE (AlanM @ Apr 2 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with this post. I also wonder why so much backlash for the guy who just wanted to vent and express his idea, no matter what you thought of it, on trying to improve his circumstances. No one seems to mind all the numerous threads of "OMG I got my NOA2 in 15 minutes" ... I was alays taught you keep your good fortunate to youself and your close friends. One can look at Igor's numbers and see the very fast approvals.

If you are tired of seeing threads of people venting about long wait times then you should also be tired of seeing threads about the quick approvals (of 1/2 of the process). Either you let people post both or post none.


You know those "approved in 2 days" posts bother me!! I waited 7 long months for my noa2 and it hurt to see so many approvals in short time...it still bugs me to see them cause i know it hurts others who are waiting...
Its not their fault they were approved quick...great for them, but it felt like they were flaunting it...feels like a slap in the face.
I'm sorry any of us have to go through this.

Edited by PB&JAM, 03 April 2009 - 01:06 AM.

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-03 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F at VSC? Notice how it's only CSC folks writing "OMG approved in 30 days?"
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 1 2009, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SAVM @ Apr 1 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Apr 1 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Who said life is fair?

From what I saw during the timelines, CSC was the one way behind VSC.

Depends on the number of applications probably. In fact, they are shipping some petitions to CSC.

Good luck on your campaign!



Oh I agree, life isn't fair. But our government is supposed to be. It's probably unintentional, but it is discriminatory towards citizens who happen to have addresses closer to Vermont.

This graph will pretty much clarify the current situation: http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times



But those graphs are generated from the timelines that people here input data for, they do not show everyone in the country applying, right?

According to the USCIS processing time - they have currently an additional 1,123,058 unripe preference relative petitions awaiting processing.




correct, VJ is a small percentage of all applicants. If we want to do whats fair, they should start working on cases of ppl who have been waiting for 6 months and beyond, some ppl have been waiting a year and a half. thats just wrong!
i was a CSC filer who waited a painful amount of time.
This process can cause lots of emotional pain and stress. We just need to be patient and be prepared for a long wait.
best wishes!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-01 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWORRIED WITH STATUS ONLINE
QUOTE (SJ14 @ Apr 3 2009, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MARM @ Apr 3 2009, 02:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SJ14 @ Apr 3 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone. innocent.gif

im just worried because i checked our status online and this is what comes out

Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283.does this means the processing of our papers will take longer???? or a RFE

we recieve our NOA1 already...

my fiancee called customer service and had a change of address.. how will we know its was already changed? (and will a change in address make the processing longer?)

THANK YOU blush.gif God bless u


Please fill in your time-line so that we can help you better! yes.gif
Sometimes it takes a while for USCIS to update their online tracking system...or it is probably as other have mentioned that their system is down, don't worry, you got your NOA1 !



THANK YOU EVERYONE!! anyway.. how will i know the the change of address is ok... ??

God bless u.. i updated our timeline innocent.gif


If you are worried, call them again and ask which address they have for him, just to ease your mind. (It wouldnt show up on your uscis log-in page anyway.). No, it wont make the process longer. best wishes to you! God bless! =)

PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-03 02:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWORRIED WITH STATUS ONLINE
QUOTE (spartan @ Apr 2 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SJ14 @ Apr 3 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone. innocent.gif

im just worried because i checked our status online and this is what comes out

Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283.does this means the processing of our papers will take longer???? or a RFE

we recieve our NOA1 already...

my fiancee called customer service and had a change of address.. how will we know its was already changed? (and will a change in address make the processing longer?)

THANK YOU blush.gif God bless u



Don't need to worry about that.....USCIS has a problem in their website.....Since I filed my AOS, I couldn't check my status online....I just received mails from USCIS. It could be better that way, cuz checking your status online just gives you frustrations...There website is not updated.



Yeah, no worries. they set mine up but never once updated. it said pending even after i got approved, n not one single update! for 7 months...nothing, it was very frustrating. i never got emails from uscis either, got my noa2 in the mail. so dont worry about it.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-03 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat type plastic bag for photos?
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Apr 5 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you don't put them in JUST the RIGHT bag, they'll reject it!!!! tongue.gif (TEASING!)


laughing.gif i seriously thought like that when i was doing my I-129 laughing.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-06 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
My fiance and I are 2 weeks apart. Is that the closest age difference on here?
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-08 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 validity
QUOTE (bedirisinghe. @ Apr 8 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (luck-e and Kookie @ Apr 9 2009, 01:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

My NOA2 says its valid til may 2009.I was approved the other day an planing to leave JUne 2009, is that ok or what?

thankyou
/


Forget the NOA bcoz ur approved already, the expiration date is in ur visa...wait for it.


Correct, that May date is for your Noa2. You have your visa so you are good! Congrats!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-09 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlmost outside processing times
QUOTE (Manalive @ Apr 8 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know that this is a common gripe but we recieved a touch on March 13th and then nothing. People in December are zooming along and we haven't gotten an RFE or anything. April 13 is our 6 month date since our NOA1. Do we just call USCIS when we are outside of our date or should we be trying to contact a congress person? Having this one part out of the way would relieve enourmous amouts of stress. wacko.gif


I think you should probly wait til your 6 month mark then, if nothing, contact your congressman. I know its painful and seems hopeless! I wouldnt recommend calling uscis as they will just tell you that you are still in normal processing times, even tho you arent...they are never helpful. If it will make u feel better, call them (i know the feeling of wanting to do something!.) but dont expect satisfactory answers.
Go ahead and start writing up a letter to your congressman n mail it next week. You may just get your approval before the 6 months. Sorrry, i know how painful and discouraging this is!! rose.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-08 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExample letter to Congressman
oh wow. i didnt check your timeline. yeah dont send a letter yet. only if you pass the 6 month mark.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-10 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExample letter to Congressman

Google your local congressman by typing in, "find my local congressman". go to their page to find their mailing address.
here is a copy of letter i sent to mine. you can change the letter to best suit your needs/situation.
With your letter, be sure to include a copy of your noa1. (i also printed out the uscis web page of my online status showing the "received and pending" part. thats optional).



(your address here)

(date) 2009

U.S. Representative (congressman name)
(their address here)

To the Honorable (congressman name):

As a law-abiding US citizen, I request your assistance with my USCIS petition. At present, the time frame for reviewing cases is six months or longer. Despite published announcements to the contrary, I have been separated from my fiancé for a painful amount of time. After following the guidelines posted on the USCIS website and paying all applicable fees, my fiancé and I are waiting in suspense for an approval (the Notice of Action 2 – NOA2), and this is the source of our dilemma—an inordinate amount of waiting time and no clear explanations for delays. Hence, I ask you, Honorable U.S. Representative, to investigate this seemingly negligent period of inaction.

The first step is to submit the petition to establish the existence of a relationship. Then, once approved, our petition and all documents submitted are forwarded to the National Visa Center for further processing. As you are aware, the next phase is the embassy approval with required medical examination and an interview. Unfortunately, we have not moved past the first step because there have been no updates sent to us. When an inquiry was made, I received the generic, “We’re within our processing time” and “It’s looking close.”

The entire process thus far has proven to be quite discouraging. I cannot get an accurate, specific response to my inquiry, nor do I receive the “first in, first out” treatment we were promised. Hence, I need and request your assistance. Perhaps an inquiry from you will garner a more substantive, more accurate response. Attached, please find a copy of NOA 1 for our petition (I-129F) and a copy of the USCIS website page showing my status as pending and case last updated (“touched”) over 6 months ago. Below, see our receipt numbers given by USCIS. It is with great respect that I request your inquiry into this matter. Hopefully my fiancé and I will receive our NOA2 and continue positively on the path of reunification.

Respectfully yours,



your name
S.S.N.: (your social security number here)
Receipt Number for Petition: WAC-xxxx-xxxx(your case number)
Beneficiary: (fiance’s name), fiancé

Phone: 123-456-7890 (your number)
Email: xxxxx@yahoo.com (your email)



PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-10 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome Requirements
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Apr 11 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Immigration attorneys often know little to nothing about immigration. He was probably concerned about getting his considerable fee to do basically nothing. Keep your money, file yourself. If your friend made a judgment on this erroneous advice I hope she is happy with it. If her fiance has income over and above the poverty guidelines he does not need even $1 in savings.


exactly! good.gif
please dont get an attorney (if u were considering one)...all i hear about are the mistakes they make, the time and money they waste! its NOT a difficult process...do it yourself! best wishes! x
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-11 05:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplanning a wedding
Yes, we are waiting also until he actually gets the K1 in his hand. (course this makes it annoying with friends, family, coworkers asking daily, 'when's the wedding??') but, it cant be helped. I absolutely dread the idea of a planning a wedding, and yes i'm a girl! my sisters n friends are going to plan it or else i soon just elope. plus i hate attention blush.gif
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-14 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 - Approval to when it received in mail?
QUOTE (S.IS.Hwang @ Apr 15 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I live about 30 Miles from the California USCIS Office, notice date was March 20, 2009. Actual receiving the letter in the mail was afternoon of March 25, 2009. So 5 days ^-^


me too! i'm 30 miles from csc. hmm...depending on which direction, we might be neighbors!

QUOTE (afisher @ Apr 15 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I never got a hard copy NOA 2, 30 days after the e-mail I called and told them, they said to send them 340 bucks and they'll get that right out for me! mad.gif


what???? thats awful!
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-15 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my UK Fiance visit the US while K1 is being processed?
QUOTE (beatlegirl85 @ Apr 19 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Fiance lives in Scotland and we will be filing the K1 visa application hopefully by June. Assuming it only takes 6 months this puts our marriage around Christmas time smile.gif What I am really hoping for though is that he can visit the US for a couple months sometime during these 6 months while the K1 is being processed. Does anyone know if this is possible??

Thank you for your help!


Yes. My UK fiance had no problem, neither did I when i went to visit him (both during K1 process). Your fiance might want to bring a letter from work stating when he will be returning, n a copy of his return ticket too. When i went there, they asked me what my trip was for, i said to visit. He said 'anyone in particular'? So i told them my fiance, he asked me wen i was returning to work and if i had a copy of my return ticket..i had nothing, but he let me through. He should be fine, ppl do it all the time, but proof that he is returning back to the UK (has ties) are good to have.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-20 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdates
QUOTE (Corinthians @ Apr 20 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The bigger problem is that you plan on getting married in Brazil in July. If you do it, your K1 won't be valid.


good eye there!
Yes, a K1 is for the foreign person to enter the US as a fiance. then get married in US. You cant get married in Brazil and then return to the US b/c the Brazilian will not be a fiance anymore, but a spouse. the K1 is for entry into the US as an unmarried person only.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-20 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94
QUOTE (Anna_Sofia @ Apr 12 2009, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tend to get more and more confused when it comes to the letter of intent.

It is recommended to describe the relationship, its history, present and future. (for example, see http://www.expertfia...visas.com/?p=15 )
Where does this go? ON the intent to marry...or somewhere else? And also, how long should both (petitioner/beneficiary) letters of intent to marry be? Because the example form has such a short format.

Thanks again,
Anna


i used the example letter for my letter of intent. my description of relationship was very brief and concise. they approved it so both were apparently fine.
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-12 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Got NOA2 & what is the next step?
QUOTE (korameri @ Apr 15 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I finally received a NOA2 today.
It took me almost 7 mos. & needed a lot of my patience.
I know it is not the end of my journey so that I have some questions, and I would appreciate it if anyone can answer my questions as below.

1. I received a NOA2 letter, but when I checked on the USCIS's website, it still shows the NOA1 info. & date (Not updated as of yet). Can this happen?

2. What is NVC?

3. What will be the next steps after NOA2? How long it will take from the date of NOA2 to NVC & interview?

4. In any next steps, what kind of documents I should be asked to provide?


Thank you~!

Just hang in there a little more...
Someday it will happen to you...


congrats! ours took past 7 months as well.
1. no worries, my case also never got updated online n still says 'received and pending'. dont worry about that online status site anymore.

2. national visa center is where your application is being sent from csc. they will then forward it to the foreign's country's embassy.

3. you will receive a letter in the mail from nvc (or the USC will) and then you will receive a letter from the foreign country's US Embassy. you can start working on Packet 3.

time it takes varies. check out my timeline (as well as others filing from your beneficiary's country) to get a rough estimate. interviews usually take a couple months at least from submission of packet 3.

4. For details on packet 3 and what u will need, go here:
http://www.visajourn...e...a&cty=Seoul
PB&JAMFemaleEngland2009-04-16 02:08:00