ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomJust about to start K1....is it really this easy?

Not to sound like a smart ####, but myself and my girlfriend are going to file the I-129F form next month. We have put 90% of what we need together.

We have plenty of proof of relationship, we continue to travel to see one another every 8 weeks, we didn't meet online like many couples on here and I am from the UK which I don't think is a high rick fraud country.

It seems that if you do everything correct and you fill out the required forms quickly it could take less than 6 months to have my visa in hand. My question is....is it really this easy.

If you can read english, follow simple instructions and write a few cheques, its not problem.

Is there anything I need to look out for, anything where I can come unstuck.

Myself and my girlfriend love one another deeply and were ready for marrage. Just want everything to run smoothly.

Thanks.


it took 7 months to get visa in hand we had no RFEs and that was when CSC was running 4 month or less Noa2 YMMV
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-07 16:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNeed some advice. Friend of mine met a Russian Lady
Don't walk RUN Forrest RUN that has scam written all over it IMO.
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-14 22:17:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusIs being 'hard headed' a RUB chick trait ?

Hard-headed? Absolutely.
But let's not forget intolerant and temperamental!
Oh yeah... and jealous... I could probably think of a few more...

You just described my Filipino wife:) seriously though I don't know about RUBs but Cherry can be that way to and with her it's more understanding what I'm saying.. I don't know how well your wife is with english but just an oberservation on my end good luck!! hang in there.
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-22 23:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVISA in LIMBO, HELP!!!

They will not deliver it to your house,unless you paid a courier service...

Yes they will it is included in visa cost we just went through this a couple weeks ago 2go delivered it to the door:)
Bob
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-29 12:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRevocation of Citizenship

Yeah, the cost is also an issue. The guy is broke, the government took everything he had when he was sentenced, even his wife's jewelry was taken.

Yep the IRS is brutal when yop owe them I know someone who owed a chunk to them, those vultures even took his kids playstation wheel barrow all but the house itself.
Good luck
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-14 21:06:00
PhilippinesVisa delivery
Well group I checked 2go right up till she was handed the visa and it never showed up in tracking at all! YMMV
TG she will be here on the 22nd whoooo hooooo :thumbs:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-14 17:01:00
PhilippinesVisa delivery

It's been a week only. Mine took 7 working days. It depends on the location. Congrats by the way!

Congrats to you also I'm so glad this is almost over..she is in Iloilo if that helps on a guesstimate:)
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-08 19:57:00
PhilippinesVisa delivery

If she didn't fill out a delivery form, they will use the address written on her papers. 2GO is the courier the embassy uses for deliveries. Go to http://www.2go.com.p...trace/index.asp and enter her MNL########## case number to track the package.

Btw, if you can't track your visa in the 2go website it means the embassy haven't printed it yet. You can email them at IVmanilareplies@state.gov to inquire about it. Send them her name, manila case number and date of interview.


Ok thanks for the info I wouldn't be so concerned but I bought her ticket already I hope I dont regret that.
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-08 19:34:00
PhilippinesVisa delivery
Hi group,
This topic has no doubt been beat to death but I can't find a definate answer in the archives.
Cherry passed her interview on the 1st of Sept and was told her visa would arrive in 2 weeks or so and wasn't told how it was being deilvered she didn't fill out any form or pay anything while at embassy can someone put our minds at ease and tell us who is shipping it?
TIA Bob
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-08 19:24:00
Philippineshelp with mama

and also: THINK before you/i/we CLICK.
i just think that there are things better left "unpublished" here... well, it's just me... and that's how i see it.

To Gretchen, i sincerely wish her true happiness.

:thumbs:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-20 18:52:00
PhilippinesWhat is Your Favorite Airlines To Fly To Philippines?

What is your Favorite Airline to Fly to Philippines and Why? Please list Airlines you have Flown from USA to Philippines and which was best value or most comfortable seats and most pleasant staff.

I personally have flown Delta, and Asiana.
Have to say Asiana blew Delta away. Seats where more comfortable, Food was much better, top shelf drinks and beer were free as well as much better and frequent meals. Very friendly helpful flight attendants. Only dislike was in JFK you have to get your bags and exit the airport then reenter and go though security again. But Asiana held the flight for us.

Would like to know others experiences and Airlines they like or dislike for flights form the USA to Philippines. Do you fly into Manila, Cebu or Clark?

I went 3 times in a years time 2010/11 and Asiana and Korean were the two I flew and Asiana I liked the best HTH
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-13 19:05:00
PhilippinesAge difference between fiance and fiancee

Hi VJ members,

My fiance and I have an age difference of 21 years, My fiance being 49 and me 28. Is this a problem during my interview? Does anyone experience regarding this matter? I am just worried about this. There is no question with our feelings for each other as we really madly inlove with each other. Our fear is that we just dont want to get deny because of this reason. Help us guys. By the way I am a filipina and will be having my interview soon at USEM.


20 years here no problem at interview
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-18 14:57:00
PhilippinesFriends reactions
Suprisingly my family is very supportive some of my friends think I need a check up from the neck up!
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-19 17:52:00
Philippinescfo... disappointing!!!
As far as I know this is just a info only for the outbound filipino citizens and Cherry had to go back to get her sticker on the way out after she got her visa hth
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-23 13:43:00
PhilippinesWhy a Girl from the Philippines

I have no scientific proof, but believe me, Filipinas are absolute FREAKS in bed.

:thumbs:
Bab Bob!!
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-19 17:56:00
PhilippinesWhy a Girl from the Philippines

I was there in '08 as well.... sorry I missed ya! :blush:

I was staying at a friends a mile down from the Sugar shack off the hiway :thumbs:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-19 13:30:00
PhilippinesWhy a Girl from the Philippines

You Guys are all the best :thumbs: maybe we organize a annual VJ Party kinda like a sturgis for VJ people hehehe. For those not familair with the sturgis event people from all over the USA meet and have a big party for a week.

I plan on going next year went in 08 and loved it!!! I showed pics of it to my fiancee and she can't believe there are that many Harleys all in one place.
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-18 19:05:00
PhilippinesCONFUSED! WITH 2GO
I tried to track ours and never was able to but it was delivered.
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-20 19:17:00
Philippinesadjusting

More clothes... or skin on skin is even better.

:thumbs:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-04 16:06:00
PhilippinesWants to give up and Return to Philippines?

That post made me chuckle, too, and I'm not even Filipina. (But I've got great Filipina friends who have told me about the "nosebleed" thing. Hehe.)

I'm going to marry a filipina in a few days and knew nothing about *nosebleeds* google saves the day again!!
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-10-27 20:59:00
PhilippinesWants to give up and Return to Philippines?

She's homesick 115% and we've been having hard times and it we end up fighting and she's tired of it all and that's pretty much why she almost wants to give up.

Well if I came all this way to be with someone and all we did is fight within the first 2 weeks I'd want to go home too...just sayin
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-10-26 18:42:00
PhilippinesFilipino Attitudes

:pop:


Can I have some popcorn?
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-02 12:42:00
Philippines4 days ......
Good luck to you two! we wish you well
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-07 17:09:00
PhilippinesI made my wife of 5 months cry.

The whole thing happened because of Christmas :( I didn't know Filipinas were this sensitive :(

Yes they are very *well mine is* sensitive.. make her feel special and make a mental note not to ever do whatever it was again:) I feel your pain
B&C
ps dont hide behind a door and scare her they *mine* scares easy and cries alot after:(
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-26 15:01:00
PhilippinesWaiting..... Waiting
Wow no kiddin your family is the last to know? Good luck with that hopefully they accept her and make for a pleasent 1st Christmas here for her.
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-12-20 22:11:00
PhilippinesTravel to PH - prescription drugs
I took mine through just have his name on bottle and a prescript by doc if you wanted I just had my name on the bottle.
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2012-01-04 00:11:00
Philippinesreputation

Naaaa I say get a rope!!!

Yikes ur brutal Hank!!! :wacko:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2012-01-02 22:32:00
PhilippinesHelping her to adjust to life here

First off, don't waste your time cleaning. No matter what, your efforts won't get it quite right, and she will do it again anyways.

As for making her "adjust", just make sure there are no visible marks. When smacking her around you don't want evidence if she happens to go to the hospital afterwards. I have found a tube sock with two tennis balls inside very effective. :whistle: :innocent:


I 3rd the don't bother cleaning Cherry was barely inside the house and was cleaning already jeez....
I planned this way in advance and got to know some filipinas locally so she has someone to chat with as a matter of fact she's hanging out at with gal again today while I work.
Family family family keep her in touch with them no matter the cost or inconvience Cherry just glows when she talks to her family.
Dave thanks for the tube sock idea :thumbs: :innocent:
Bob
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-10-04 14:12:00
PhilippinesAge difference of fiance to fiancee?
Iv'e had this talk with Cherry and she considers herself old as far as getting married at 30 I have to disagree but the wife is always right right?
B&C
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-11-26 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWow, Wow Noa 2

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On June 24, 2011, 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. For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations

Congrats we got ours yesterday also!!!
Bob
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-06-25 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNBI
Hi Group,
We have just about all we need to get our interview date except her NBI clearance they had a computer meltdown anyone know what's up here?
TIA Bob and Cherry
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-08-01 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved

congrats..but no more whining okay buddy:)

Darren Whine? Say it aint so! :no: :whistle:
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-07 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn PRAISE of the CSC. THEY ROCK!!!!

First of all, thank you VisaJourney for taking the worry and the complexity out of filing the I-129F.

With that said, our petition was APPROVED! The California Service Center has just outdone itself. We filed in the middle of August, got our NOA1 around August 17, and just when I was getting worried that our case hadn't been touched in the month that it's been out in I-129Fland, we got our NOA2. They processed our petition in 26 days. We're an entire 1.5 months ahead of what I was expecting. I'm gobsmacked.

Wishing everyone else an expedient process like ours. Please keep us updated on your timelines - it really helps everyone. Thank you all!!!

You must have sent Grandmas banana bread in with your app :lol: Congrats!!!!!
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-14 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!

I'm sure it's been a 'sweet' past few days...yes you are a lucky guy. Those cold, wet, raining nights (days also) won't matter now. In fact you might even welcome those raining days/nights.

Keep her busy and occupied, get her connected with other Pinay's in the area and maybe the feeling of being homesick will not be severe.
Good thing the SEA-TAC area has much to see, do and explore. Take her to Pike Place Market and let her get a kick from the fishmongers.

Hey Bob, jokingly...while you're there, grab 5 pieces of Alderwood Smoked Salmon, then walk over to Ivar's and get a couple gallons of clam cowder
and FedEx it to me. :lol:

I enjoy getting up to your area once every couple of years, love those San Juan Islands!

Best wishes!

I tell ya what send me info and I'll send ya some of what ya want:) as for meeting pinays we just met a couple off vj and she's right down the freeway and my aunt is filipino also so she has a support system in place also I had filipina tv installed today so she's set!
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-27 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!

Its been a few days since the arrival of your fiancee...you must be one happy camper.

Congratulations!

Yes it has been wonderful what a lucky guy I am she's just now getting used to the time change, now I hope the homesickness won't be to bad I'm having her call home as often as she wants not that anyones been there to answer :(
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-27 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!

Welcome to TAcoma CHerry.. :-)

Are you in Tacoma also?
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-27 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!

congrats and hit that house cleaning hard. HAHA

Well she's here whooo hoooo and took over rearrange everything!!! have at it honey!!! thanks for all the wishes everyone
Bob and Cherry
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-22 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!

Wow, congratulations! :thumbs:
Hopefully, it'll still be sunny in Tacoma when she arrives!

Nope it's going to rain well she may as well get a taste of what's to come:)
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-21 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!
As I type this my future wife is boarding a plane in Manila :dance: Thank you all for making this wait bearable and for all the info to make it work the first time around.
Now back to cleaning house like a madman!
Bob
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-21 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Approved

Super excited' received email notification that my fiancee K1 has been approved :-):-):-)

That is great to hear what a wonderful feeling yes?
BobnCherryMalePhilippines2011-09-30 12:38:00