Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA1 timeline to NOA2	I've asked before, and did get someone to answer the question.....but forgive me, I'm a little slow. The estimated time between notifications is a little confusing.....for ex. CSC estimated time is 5 months.........is this 5 months from the time NOA1 was recieved?.....now it's under review...will this take the estimated 5 months until NOA2 is approved? . I read the graphs, and I still get confused. My NOA1 was recieved on October 30 2012.....is it hopeful that 5 months or thereabouts later that it will be sent, and then approved by NOA2? The charts say they are now processing July something...if thats how I read it, then my almost 3 months now looks like another 4 months wait? Somebody please...in laymans terms......I am patient and know the wait..just trying to explain this to my Girl. Thanks.......Ronn	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-01-20 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	California service center-August Filer- any news on NOA2?	Recieved NOA1 notification October 30, 2012..........I wonder how those (powers to be) would react if they were waiting for a home loan approval or anything else waiting for if they had no one to contact?..........ridiculas!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-01-22 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	California service center-August Filer- any news on NOA2?	Hi! September 2 filer here. Our NOA1 was dated September 7 and until now our case status is still under initial review. God bless us all!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-01-22 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NEW reason for delay at CSC - 48,000 files damaged	Try your senator? I met with a Representative of my Congresswoman last week and waiting to hear back. I'll let you know what they tell me. How long did it take your congressperson to get back to you? If I don't hear back from her in over two weeks I am writing to my Senator. This is insane! Here are some USCIS official websites Home > ABOUT US > Contact Us Printer Friendly Contact Us National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 1-800-767-1833 (TDD for the hearing impaired) Call this toll-free number to receive nationwide assistance for immigration services and benefits offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you are outside the United States, contact your local embassy or consulate. See link to the right for US Department of State. Service is available in English and Spanish. To view hours of operation, services offered and emergency request information, see the "National Customer Service Center" link to the right. To view the National Customer Service Center telephone menu or reference guides (scripts), see the links to the right. InfoPass - Make an Appointment To schedule an appointment at a Field Office to speak with an Immigration Information Officer to have your questions answered, see the "INFOPASS - Make an Appointment" link in the Customer Tools box to the right. My Case Status To find out the status of your case or to sign up to receive automatic case status updates, see the "My Case Status" link in the Customer Tools section to the right. Call the National Customer Service Center toll-free number if: It has been more than 30 days and you have not received a receipt You have noticed an error on any documentation Your case is outside current processing times. To check current processing times, see the "Check Processing Times" link in the Customer Tools box to the right USCIS Service Centers If you contacted the National Customer Service Center with a case-related inquiry and more than 30 days have passed and you have not received a response, you may email the appropriate USCIS Service Center with your inquiry: California Service Center: csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov Vermont Service Center: vsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov Nebraska Service Center: ncscfollowup.nsc@dhs.gov Texas Service Center: tsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov If you do not receive a response within 21 days of contacting the Service Center, you may contact the USCIS Headquarters Office of Service Center Operations by email at SCOPSSCATA@dhs.gov. See the Customer Tools box to the left for additional resources available online. Flood them with emails !!!!!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-04-03 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Relax	MAN..........What is wrong with so many people here? Some folks just like making rude, and sarcastic comments to anothers comments. Man, if You're that unhappy take it out in the gym, or do some jogging, or whatever! If You're not part of the Family, then go somewhere else.............. Nobody here has the justification to be rude or insulting no matter what your opinion, or subject is.	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-04-12 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA-2 without any notice	Most of us have heard the stories before........."no text, no email"....STILL, after getting antsy, and checking 4-5 times a day on USCIS website, I phoned My Honey in VN last night @9:00pm, and told her I was going to bed...I had just checked the case. (there was the usual message still'initial review". Told her goodnight, but just checked 1 more time....WHAT!!!!!!!...did I punch in the wrong number?......I read it again, and looked at the hard copy again just to make sure, (as if I didn't know the number by heart already)...SURE ENOUGH!!!!! APPROVED April 24 !!!!......YEA!!!!!!!!! Boy, were we surprised!....so keep checking even if you did 5 times that day. Ya never know. Good luck to everyone else still waiting!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-04-25 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Getting documents translated into English ???	Preparing for the interview...   Getting Her Birth certificate, police record, and marriage eligibility statements....Should they also be translated into English by the respective office where She lives....?  or done somewhere else?	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-05-07 07:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	anyone got their case number in nvc after noa2	NOA2 April 24 recieved hard copy April28 called May 05, given case number. was told it would go out probably May 10   I just think there must be some of their evaluators with different styles and routines hadling these things. Just think how many different people working on these things...separate desks...(or do some work from home?)...someone calls in sick...takes a few days/weeks off...gets fired...quits.....so many "what if" factors....do some of these people really comprehend what they are looking at? I wonder how many of the petitions they handle just literally fall apart when they handle them (inadequate stapling or paper clipping..whatever)....how many folders they cannot evaluate properly because of lack of "good" organization ?     It all boils down to Supervision.......	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-05-07 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How to keep track of your K-1 case status after NOA2	I may not have this absolutely correct, but from this point on, the petition is solely in her court now. Any contact with her counrty embassy and interview process is now owned by Her / Him. Your part is done.   If You have the NVC case number, then Your Fiance will need to do all the inquirey now...I don't think they will even give the Petitioner any information from this point on.   As I understand the process now, once NVC sends it out, it seems from others here that they are finding out that the foreign embassy is reieving them generally in about a week or so.   Give Your Fiance the case number, and have her contact them. You can track the petition only so far at this point. Someone else here can give a better accurate explanation I am sure.	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-05-08 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!	ONE STEP CLOSER!............Now, get down to the REAL business!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-05-07 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Guess What?!?	quite a surprise!!!!....................feels good huh!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-05-23 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Yipppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee	Wondeful!!!!          sure beats the wait time others had last year!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-06-14 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 After 373 Days	Both of You waiting so patiently has got to have made your relationship a test for all time........My congrats to both of You!....so deserving!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-04-27 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VISA APPROVED	Makes it aaaaall worth it!!!! Warmest congrats!!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-07-26 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	passed Vietnam interview	Sofia had her interview on July 26.   The time was set to be 9:30am. She arrived just before 8. It was not until almost 12:00 that She was called to the window. SHE WAS THE VERY LAST to be interviewed!      How scary can that be...she was terrified something was wrong. The young American woman was very friendly. ( Sofia could see the pink slip in the folder even before the questioning began).The woman asked her about 15 questions, all of which were the typical questions, it took about 10 minutes. So many people gave advice to memorize so many odd and unique questions, but none of the unusual was asked. Sofis did bring some supporting evidence, but the woman only asked to see a picture of us which was in Sofia's documents which she was prepared for. As far as whether I accompanied her to the interview or not, It  was never asked. She did ask how long I (the fiance ) had been divorced previously, but none of the kooky stuff people told her be prepared for. In the end, was PINK!      That's all that matters now!	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2013-07-30 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What to bring with you when crossing border with K-1	Dont know how many others have run into that problem, but my gal had the xray cd included in her envelope but when She went to take her exam here in the states ( by the immigration physician which is required)...they could not open the cd under ANY format......so long story short, we had to go to a clinic here to get another chest xray ( $50.00). So the xray cd is not a big deal, you can get another here.               The required exam your fiance will need here gives another TB test.   My gal had a minimal positive reaction which required the them to see the xray report on the cd, but without them being able to open it, we had to get the other xray and diagnosis.......in the end, we still passed...totol cost here was about $300.  There was no xray photo needed just the cd and the physicians report.   We ran into a problem when SAN FRAN immigration did not issue her a documentation of entry ( not really sure what it was called  ( I think its a I94 record # upon her entry...they didn't give her one so if they dont give yours one, then She needs to ask for it or she will not be able to apply for a SS# later.)  (Big BIG hassel!!!)   have her ask for it...that's about all she'll need other than what you already knew about.	tinman	Male	Vietnam	2014-02-15 00:10:00
Philippines	Age difference of fiance to fiancee?	To those who filed k-1, what is the average age difference of a fiance to a fiancee? Is it a matter of desperation for such young girls to marry old guys? Is it for love or money? I don't know the averqe but I am 75 and filed for a K3 in July. My spouse was turned down for K1,,,,,i don't know why. My wife to be will turn 31 this December 30th. Never been married and no children. Why she loves me is primrily a cultural thing rather than a gold-digger one. I was married to my first wife for 50 years before she had a heart attack so I am not in it for the sexual aspect or a marriage. Age is golden in the Philippines.	Paulwhite	Male	Philippines	2011-11-27 21:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter? Please Help	Since it isn't exactly a "letter" and they did not sign it! I work nights and HR is NEVER there when I work!	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-28 10:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter? Please Help	The HR department from my work gave me an employment verification form, which worries me. Different visa, different affidavit, but similar requirements for evidence. Edited by Marc and Olga, 28 July 2006 - 10:25 AM.	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-28 10:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Need Help	You cannot do the K-1 as it is for unmarried couples, planning a marriage in the US. So K-3 or IR-1/CR-1 are your only options Other then that I cannot be much help.	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-29 07:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	This is too much to even believe	That is terrible! I know what I would want to do! As has been stated get a good lawyer and get one quick! Though that is not what I would want to do! Hmm can one sue DOS/DHS for slander?	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-07 17:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134	Gomez, did you check the regional discussion forums for the Pillipines? I know for Russia there is a nice thread on the topic, here.	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-09 19:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bank Letters	I actually did this today! I went to the bank first thing in the morning (waited 10 minutes for them to open!) and went to the "customer Service" area. The person that helped me provided me with a letter stating total amount deposited in 2005 AND YTD 2006, also he included my current available balance and the date the account was open. He also printed out my most recent statement and made a deposit for me! The deposit was included in the available balance. I think it took about a half hour for him to do all that. He also included his contact info! I have another bank to do this with tomorrow though and I'm a bit nervous about that one! Marc	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-07-26 21:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What's usually in Packet 3 from Moscow?	Here is all you need to know about Moscow packets! =P	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2006-08-04 20:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Almaty, Kazakhstan	Dear all, Does anyone has experience with Almaty US Consulate? We applyed for K-1 visa and I am a citizen of Kazakhstan so my Fiancee visa will be obtained in Almaty. Perhaps Almaty could help...not sure if he will find this thread...you could PM him though... I'll send him a PM too with the link to this thread...	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2007-04-03 06:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Package 3 and 4	A simple question. My fiance receieved the package from the embassy a week ago. I noticed on the timelines of others that they receieved a package 3 and 4. Should I be expecting another package, and which is which? Thank you David There is only 1 package from the Moscow Embassy at least there was as of Oct. 2006 when Olga had her interview. EDIT:I noticed that another thread you mentioned Moscow which is why I posted that in this thread! Edited by Marc and Olga, 24 April 2007 - 05:28 AM.	Marc and Olga	Male	0	2007-04-24 05:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 RFE HELP NEEDED!!!!!!	Right after we got married we went over to the court house and got a certified copy of our marriage certificate. The county clerk noterized and stamped it as official. Don't know how it works in Texas. This is Pima County, Tucson Arizona. Go to the court house and ask for a certified copy. good luck, moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-03-13 17:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	marriageability certificate	Are you applying for a K-1 Visa,cause this is posted in the K-3 Visa area which means your already married. I know the K-1 Visa requires proof of a relationship and have met within the last two years, but we didn't need a certificate of marriageablilty.. Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-05-14 18:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	marriageability certificate	I don't quit understand your question? Do you mean a marriage certificate? I don't see any timeline or any information on your case, so have you started the K-1 Visa process. If so, you both go to your local city hall and apply for a marriage license, here in Pima County all you do is take valid proof of age requirement, and sign a paper saying you don't have any sexually transmitted diseases , your not marrying a family member and pay $50. They crank out your marriage liscene which you take to your ceremony and have two witnesses sign as well as the judge or minister. Then you go back to City Court get a certified copy , which means it's noterized by a state employee, and pay another fee per copy of certified lisense. Good luck and I hope this information helps. Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-05-13 15:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved	Congrats on the Visa. Driver license requirements vary from state to state, my husband here in AZ needed his passport and proof of AOS to get his license here. Check out your state requirements. Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-05-25 22:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Canadian need HELP !!!!	Just my advice, but it sounds like you should come to the states as a Visitor for 6 months and then work on the K-3 or K-1 from here. The K-1 will take you at least 9-10 months to get. This will only allow you to come into the US to get married, and then do Adjustment of Status which will allow you to get a permanent resident card. It depends on the situation, but there are alot of us that have had problems going back and forth to Canada once the paper work is in. The K-3 is filed after you are married and I am sure they will require you to leave the country while it is being processed. Good Luck, Everyone's situation is different. Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-18 17:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	affidavit of support	They just care if your are able to be 125% above poverty level in order to sponsor, She does have checking I hope just, submit her checking bank statements to show them that she is able to support you too. good Luck, Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-05-18 19:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about choices	We choose the K-1 route knowing at the time it was easier (LOL) than any other route, and of course as we were going through it, it seemed a tough route to take, especially when Anton was denied entry in Jan 05 at the border. In the long run it all turned out, Anton now has his green card and most of it wasn't too bad in hindsight after reading many other's accounts. Canada is not to far away like your fiance's country, so it's much easier to visit and cheaper too. Good luck and success.. Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-08 21:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Househusbands and the K1 visa?	Hi Tigre, I don't think the US government will care what occupation your fiance' has. They are really only concerned that you the sponsor have income coming in and can support the one immigrating. The affidavit of support can really get you stressed I know. I have been there. Basically it is being signed by you, stating that you will pay back any accrued cost's if your "fiance/husband uses Welfare" and you will be responsible for his well being. He can be a house husband if so choosing. My hubby enjoyed being house husband until few months ago when he recieved his EAD.. They didn't even care what his occupation was at our interview, they were only concerned that I had the jobs I claimed to have. good Luck, Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-07-10 23:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	interview is tomorrow	Our interview is tomorrow afternoon!! I don't know if I can sleep! I hope all goes well and I can post a big ol' approval message tomorrow. We did a little pretend interview earlier today and I think he's in good shape. Okay just had to share a bit and unload some...good night all Try to sleep, think good thoughts and Iam wishing you good luck on your interview... Hugs, Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-08-06 20:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 help	We applied for the K-1 in 04/05. I don't know if the rules have changed since then, but I think your bank statement stating when account opened and current balance should be enough. They just want proof that you have sufficient funds to support your spouse and that you qualify with 125% above the poverty level. I remember writing specfic things I would support my future husband with such as food/clothing,shelter, medical support. ect. Again, they want to make sure the beneficiary will not be living of US funds while in the country under the Visa and AOS... good luck, Moondancer	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-08-24 21:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Zaeem has visa in his hands	congratulations, best feeling in the world isn't it!!!!	moondancer627	Not Telling	Canada	2006-09-27 23:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How does K1 work if she already has visa?	In this case, I'd suggest you contact a good immigation attorney for a consultation. You can usually do this inexpensively by calling the "Layers Referral Service" and securing an initial consultation for a very low fee. Last time I checked it was around $30. Bill	TucsonBill	Male	Thailand	2006-10-10 16:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about Thailand and the I-134 or the I-864	Would such a supplemental request be like an RFE or would they ask for it up-front?	TucsonBill	Male	Thailand	2006-08-01 20:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question about Thailand and the I-134 or the I-864	I am looking ahead to the next step in this process and I need some input from some of the more senior members if possible. As far as I can tell, I am going to need the I-864 for Thailand, maybe someone can correct me if I am wrong? The only problem I can possibly see, is that I took unpaid leave of absence for most of 2005 and had almost no income for that year, (I had enough assets to afford to do this). My individual income for 2003 and 2004 averaged more than 4 times 125% of the 'poverty level' for 3 people and my income year to date is about 5 times that same figure. I've also owned a home for over 20 years, (well, the mortgage company still owns part!), and have retirement accounts etc. Logic tells me this is not going to be a problem at all and I'm just looking for something to worry about, but then I also wonder why they want 3 years worth of tax returns... and if in fact they will need an I-864 for Thailand. (Maybe I'm just a worry-wort!) Bill	TucsonBill	Male	Thailand	2006-08-01 18:41:00