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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat u been doing since you have to wait??????/

Hey guys!

I have been paranoid with all this visa stuff, tell me what you doing to kill your time, do you all work or just waiting for visa? What is your planning to do after you move to USA???????

Good Luck to all!!


took up a short course in Interior Design. And time flies fast if I'm keeping myself busy w/doing something I love. :D and if time comes I move to US.. I plan to look for a job that is in the field of Design, if its destined to be:D anyhow, just keep yourself busy w/sumthin'.. So u wont be able to think much of the long petition wait.. patience is a virtue.. You'll then realize that time really is fast :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-24 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved as of 4*23-2012

Thank God, My prayers are answered and I have been approved, now we are waiting for the second part of this process. Please pray it goes smooth and quickly!! I really am so happy!


Congrats!:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-25 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy love is on her way

My travels are long and stressful the 4 times I been there. My Baby insisted on doing this alone. Morning flight Davao to Manila. Spent day picking up passport at Embassy because mistake of my surname on Visa. Then to CFO to get sticker. Then to SLEC to get vaccines she couldnt get because I was with her during medical. She went to hotel rest and shower. Almost midnight flight to Guam which is 4 hours, Now on 6 hour flight to HNL. Short layover then to Chicago. Amazing and strong girl!.....I love you Baby


Hey Anne and Bret! So happy u guys are finally in each others arms again. Good luck on the rest of ur journey! I know she'll be fine:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-25 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThank you all :)

I wanted to say Thank you to everyone who has spoken with me, answered questions, and even the other's who have posted forums that have calmed my nerves. I just spent the entire morning reading postings on peoples experiences with the Amsterdam Embassy regarding their interviews and most of them went into grand detail about how they were treated, what to expect, what we need, everything we could possibly think of and I have to say we are 23 days away from our interview and I have been on wits end trying to make sure I have everything in order. The right size photos, the proper documents, photographs, call logs, email logs, proof of income. Everything! You name it I've probably got it shoved in a folder in this heaping pile of documentation that I seem to carry around with me no matter where I go! I know my family probably thinks I have gone nuts lol!

Anyway, long story short. Thank you everyone for sharing their experiences with us because it has definitely gave me peace of mind. We are looking forward to hopefully sharing good news in a few short weeks :)
Thanks again!


Good luck! I know we'll be seeing that good news here in a few weeks on your approval! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-27 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Anniversary

A year ago today, I mailed off the I-129F Fiancee Visa Petition package and began the process to bring my fiancee back to the US. It was a long and stressful journey, but looking back now, it doesn't seem so bad. Little did I know that 5 months later, she would be approved for the visa and 6 months later, we would be together again here. We have now been happily married for a little over 5 months and are preparing to move into a new house together. It seems like the last few months have been overwhelming in that we've been needing to get something signed, stamped, certified, approved, etc.; but at least my love is here so that we can take care of these things together. For all who are just beginning this journey now, I know how you feel and I hope that you too will reflect back on your journey a year from now and find that the stress you are experiencing now is just a fleeting memory.


so nice:) Thanks for the encouragement i know most of us will someday be in the same position as you are in now:) Good luck on the rest of your journey!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-29 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG Finally, I GOT IT

Hi MY VJ Friends !!!

I am so happy and excited to share the good news with you guys. I received a text message and email confirmation that I am approved and no RFE yayyyyy :D . I have not received the hard copy of my NOA2 approval yet, but hoping by Monday I will. I can't tell you how happy I am :) . I was reading everyones good news and their approval message, it feels so great to finally it is my turn to share my happiness with you guys. Last night was a great night for me when I got the text and read the email, I immediately called my fiance and gave him the good news. I could not sleep the entire night because I was too excited and happy. :dance: I thank all of you guys for your help and guidance. VISA JOURNEY FELLOWS, you guys rock!!! :thumbs:

Now, will you guys again help me with the rest of my journey and tell me what will be next? What I need to do now?

Thank you guys again. Wish all of you the best


Congrats! :) as of the moment im still waiting for my case no. from NVC... i was approved last 04/18.. So u can call NVC after 5-10 days if they already received your case. Some already had their case no's after 3days. GOOD luck! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-29 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGood things come to those who wait

I started my K1 visa last April 13 and that was Friday the 13th, i just realized today but i don't care! I know it doesn't matter. :yes: Anyways, i'm just writing to encourage everyone here who are in the same page as i am. As i know that waiting is like forever but i know it will be so worth it. It is very difficult to wait on the uncertainties of life when the only thing you wish for is to be with the one you love. So let's all pray that our papers all go well and may God give us the strength to help us stretch our faith and patience along the way.

Anyone who filed on April 2012 are welcome! Let's tap each other's shoulder and believe that good things come to those who wait.. :dance:

Thank You Lord for Your love! (L)


Patience is the key to Positive outcomes! Wish u all the best! :)) Good luck!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-30 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAAAAAPPRRRROOOOOVVVVEEEEDDDDD

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: MY K1 WAS AAAPPROVED YAAAAYYYY HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH..... THE INTERVIEW TOOK 10 min


CONGRATS! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-26 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur Case not in the system of USCIS?

You just have to keep calling NVC until they have it in their system and can give you your case number.


Thanks!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-02 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur Case not in the system of USCIS?

Yes....It means your case is not in the USCIS system anymore....they already send it to the NVC


Thanks! They did tell us that they'll send a request to NVC regarding our case and wait until May 7.. so possible that our case won't be in their system anymore once it's already at NVC?
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-02 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur Case not in the system of USCIS?
I called NVC and told us that they dont have our case YET. and then I called USCIS and asked if they have forwarded our approved petition to NVC. and the representative told me that he cannot find our case in their system. what does that mean? Does it mean it's not with them anymore? or the person just did that coz he doesnt know anything?
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-02 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 FROM USCIS

I'ts been 16 days now including saturday and sunday since i receive my NOA2 for k1 from USCIS and no case number yet from NVC... i keep calling NVC everyday and then they ask me for a receipt number for my approval notice from USCIS... when i give them my receipt number,the operator said, your approved petition is not in our system yet... i don't see anything that we received your aproved petition from USCIS.. anybody had this experience before? is that how long the NVC to process the appoval petition from USCIS already? i saw a lot of people that only 1 week they have case number from NVC already.. can anybody give the opinion to me what will i do..


ours is already 18 days.. USCIS already sent a letter to NVC regarding our case since USCIS told us that they already forwarded it to NVC.. NVC told us to expect letter from them this week. hope it'll be our case no. already..
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-06 03:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHE NVC FRUSTRATIONS !!!!

My petition was approved about 11 days ago. I have been calling the NVC every day to check if my petition was received by them and all I hear is...WE ARE NOT SHOWING YOUR PETITION YET. :( My NOA2 receipt says that “We have sent your approved petition to the Department of States National Visa Center". Does anyone give me some idea of how long may take for the NVC to receive my petition? Does anyone have had similar experience with them? :bonk:


just a little patience.. got ours after 20th day or 14 business days :) we we're also so desperate while waiting for NVC to receive our case. and just got our case no. yesterday :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-09 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsat last after almost 8 months!!!

On May 10, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

yahoo!!!!!! thank God! :dance: :star:


Hey!! Congrats! now time to prepare your papers for interview and start contacting NVC:) Good luck! :))
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-10 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMGGGG OMMMMGGGG got my noa2

ohhhh my gooood im so happy thank you god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :P :P :D :D:D :lol: :D :D :dance: :dance:


CONGRATS!:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-10 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally married <3 Thank you all!!!

Hi all vjrsss!!! This post is very special to us cause we want to thanks not only this website for helping us with my k1 visa process but to all the amazing people who helped us when we need it. Today we got married and we are extremely happy. We just wanted to share our happiness with you!!! Thank you all :blush:

Blessings

Andrea & Henry Abdelnour (L)


wow! happy for u guys! congrats and best wishes!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-18 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe did it !!!!! K-1 Visa approved !!!

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!! Thanks to all of you for guidance and support !!! Visa Journey is the best !!!
6 months later we finally have approval. Yaaayyy...my fiance had his re-interview at the Peruvian embassy today and they told him congratulations go get married !!! YAAAAAYYYYY

:dance: :dance: HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE !!! :dance: :dance:

Now we wait for the visa in hand and the hope is for POE in 2 weeks !!! OMG OMG OMG !!! YAAAYYY


CONGRATS! i hear wedding bells already! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-01 02:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot case # from NVC today and scheduled Embassy Interview

Hi guy I had a question what is the appointment letter needed at medical that need to be xeroxed? Is it the NOA 1, NOA2, or is it the hard copy/ email containing the Manila case number? Or is it the visa interview appointment? And where does it come from. Sorry in new at this we need help thank you guys!!!


Hi Prepare your NVC letter w/the case no. if you don't have it yet.. the NOA2 photocopy and provide them with your case no. be sure to get everything ready. Like passport, passport photocopy, 4 2x2 visa photos, your appointment schedule for your interview at US embassy, NVC letter make 2 copies (if u have), your online registration on SLEC (if u did online registration).. Good luck!:)

Edited by steffbry, 19 May 2012 - 12:24 PM.

steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-19 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAmazing News

After all the worry of not knowing if the Packet 3 had arrived at the London Embassy and expediting the Visa - I received an email yesterday to say that I have an interview on 30 May 2012! I am over the moon :) Thank you for all your help I shall keep you all up to date with the next step!

GemLou


Good luck to us! we have the same interview date :)

Edited by steffbry, 23 May 2012 - 04:02 PM.

steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-23 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview: yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

YES YES YES YES I've made it.... got the OK... gonna pick up my passport next week, make final arrangements and begin my/our new life.
Thanks for this website, people who started it, the ones that helped me by giving their personal experiences and the ones who took the time to personally helped me.


CONGRATS! :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-24 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports24 hours from now...

He will be at the airport in Melbourne beginning his long journey back to me. Its been a long time coming, months of loneliness and waiting and frustration, but during these months we also endured these hardships together and grew stronger! Now I can't wait for the end of this long process and the beginning of our lives together :) Thanks to everyone here at Visajourney for all the help, a shout out to all my fellow Oct 2011 Filers and a hope that their own journeys are swift, and also a big thanks to my fellow Australian filers (represent lol). I love you guys! (L) :luv:


congrats fellow October filer! Enjoy your time together and best wishes in advance :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-28 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnother chapter in our journey

After many ups and downs and lots of worrying and more worrying....I'm pleased to announce that Paul's visa was approved!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


CONGRATS!...and BEST WISHES! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-03-27 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG I think I just got APPROVED

OMG I think I just got approved...

Post Decision Activity

On June 4, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I'm almost in my tears...


CONGRATULATIONS!!! It sure is :dance:

Congratulations I just got my text alert and email also! 10:30pm Cali time, how about yours?


Congrats to you too! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-05 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter six long months

We just got approved after 6 months. Can't tell you how happy I am feeling. My fiancé doesn't even know yet as he isn't answering his phone. We have gone through every emotion possible after this long wait.

We thought we were on shaky grounds because you see, we were married (to each other) in 1999 and divorced, we remained very close all these years. We should never have parted but the timing was wrong for many reasons.

So last May 2011 we asked his regular lawyer to help us and they said no problem, so we trusted them and in October 2011 we were denied because the lawyer only sent in the one form!! We should have known better but we trusted them and thought the system must have changed since 1999.

We told them what we thought of them and they put us in touch with a 'real immigration lawyer' and he did a really good job on our petition. We put in a waiver because this was the third time he had petitioned for me, we got a letter of intent notarised etc.

I'm so happy I could burst, I can't believe as I am writing this my fiance doesn't even know, but it will be a nice surprise when he gets in and listens to his answer machine (hope he understands my screaming lol)

I had just about given up. I won't sleep tonight!!

I hope everyone else hears good news soon.

Thank you everyone on this site, it got me through some bad times and gave me hope reading about other peoples experiences. I just wished I had found it last May, it would have saved a lot of heartache.

I'm going to go pinch myself and make sure I am not dreaming!

Bernadette and Randy


CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-07 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Approved!

Thanks to the help of all the VJ members and the guides posted here my fiance's visa is finally approved with no problems and thankfully without the use of a lawyer! I hope this valuable resource is always around to help others like me to be reunited with the ones they love (L) :D

I still have a long journey ahead of me and I hope to be a part of this community for a long time. Good luck to us all, and thanks again Visa Journey! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:


finally..CONGRATS!!! :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-08 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPeople in the NVC stage of their K-1 visa

hey guys for the medical exam (requirements) does anyone know what is the appointment letter from the embassy that needs to be brought on the day of the exam???


Just bring 2 copies of your NVC letter w/the MNL no. and your appointment schedule at the embassy. Good luck! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-20 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIt Arrived!!

Morning!

I just wanted to say that this morning my Visa arrived in my passport along with the relevant documentation (my interview was Wednesday 30th May!). I opted for the 6.00-8.00am service and at 7.59pm it arrived!

I can't believe this day has happened after months and months of preparation!!

I am sure I shall be back on the forum when I am applying for that AOS!

Good Luck to you and thank you again for all of your kind words and help!

Gem :)


CONGRATS!! I also had my Interview last May 30.. still waiting for my VISA.. hope mine will come soon... Good luck on the rest of your journey! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-08 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA on HAND. This is it! :D

They are at QC! we initially agreed she was going to pick up but I don't know she opted to have it delivered so now they are waiting. Thanks!


Oh i see.. Most likely she'll receive it this week. :)

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:


Thank you!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-11 02:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA on HAND. This is it! :D

Congrats!!! wohooo!!! ah were still waiting for the Visa delivery :crying:, My Fiance and her daughter got approve a day before yours, well hoping it will be delivered by this coming week.

WEll congrats, good luck and happy travel


From what area are you in the Philippines? They can try contacting the 2go courier.. I got it on a weekend and some say they usually arrive weekends and for pick up. No worries, it will arrive soon! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-10 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA on HAND. This is it! :D

congrats :)



im jealous... we're still waiting for the noa2. anyways, congratrulations!! :))


Thank you guys.. don't worry... when i was still on my NOA2 wait i kept myself busy, i took up a 2nd course so not to just focus on the NOA2 wait.. And everything moved fast without realizing that our petition has already been approved. It's really worth the wait if you truly love your Fiance.. :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-09 04:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA on HAND. This is it! :D
FINALLY!!! :dance: Picked up my VISA earlier and here it is!! Set aside the Yellow Envelope (With VISA) and passport on hand and other documents as well....

THIS IS IT!! Thank you, LORD!!! i'll be w/my loveeeeeeeyyy soon!!! (L)

GOOD LUCK to all of you... Patience & Prayers... it will help you a lot. God bless to all of you :)

Edited by steffbry, 09 June 2012 - 03:54 AM.

steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-09 03:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 IS HERE!!! WOHOOOO

On June 5, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). OMG I`M SO HAPPY... :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


CONGRATULATIONS! :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-07 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRequest for Evidence Response Review

Hi yall,

After waiting 5 months for a decision, I received a letter requesting additional evidence of having met in person. I replied and have been waiting since.

My questions is, have anyone been requested this? and how long did it take you to get the answer?

I am just afraid of this step taking another 5 months.

Thank you,

Kevy M Figuera


usually takes 2weeks but ours took more than a month. but no worries, you'll get yours soon! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-27 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEXCELLENT NEWS FROM GUANGZHOU !!!!

HOT OFF THE PRESS !!!!!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE !!!!



My fiancee and my stepson just received their K-1 and K-2 visas approval at the Guangzhou consulate !!!!!

Many thanks to forum members.

To those that are working toward their immigration goal.....be patient, the end results are certainly worth the effort.

The A & B (&C)


:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


CONGRATULATIONS fellow october filer! :D God bless your journey!!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-06-15 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

Congrats.. Mine was also received 16 days after NOA2. That seems to be the magic number...


Congrats to us all! and Good luck guys! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-09 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

Amazing!!!! I called to get my case but nothing yet. As long as they have my petition that's what matters!! God is good :dance:


Yeah.. atleast your case is already with them. wuhoo! to God be the glory! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-08 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

yay!! you were so right!!!!!!!! they told me the same thing so I called NVC and FINALLY the rep told me that they recently received my petition even though it was not in their system, but that it has been assigned to an NVC rep. WOW after so much crying and stressing out i feel like a weight has been lifted. thank you God!! and thanks for your help steffbry. we're defitenely in the same boat!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


HEY! CONGRATS to us! just called NVC and also FINALLY!!! we got our case no!! :D thanks also to u guys!! i definitely agree we're on the same boat! :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-08 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

yay!! you were so right!!!!!!!! they told me the same thing so I called NVC and FINALLY the rep told me that they recently received my petition even though it was not in their system, but that it has been assigned to an NVC rep. WOW after so much crying and stressing out i feel like a weight has been lifted. thank you God!! and thanks for your help steffbry. we're defitenely in the same boat!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


so happy for u guys! :) see... this week is really ur week! in our case, still waiting.. will call NVC in a while.. just got home from work. Good luck!! now your almost done!! time for your interview appointment & medical:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-08 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

I was told the same! And today they told me 20 business day. This is absurd. Honestly... I just don't understand why USCIS can't just say it hasn't left yet. And this lady told me there is no package that's sent. She told me is electronically.:.like wth!!!! Omg


I think yours have already left USCIS. last time we called USCIS they told us that ours was not in there system anymore and was already sent. they also told us to just update our case through NVC.. I know it's really frustrating for the long wait.. but let's hope this week will be our week :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-08 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC's research respone :)

I contacted NVC and USCIS today and still nothing...submitted service request, sent scanned copies (2xs). i just don't know what else to do. :(


they told us to call on wed. since its our 15th (business) day.. hope we'll hear good news this week.. really frustrating how ours takes a long time.. Good luck!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-05-07 12:53:00