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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
Visa interview and approval was Fri. Sep. 16/11! For those who were following my previous posts, I was initially confused about whether I had an interview because I hadn't received the letter confirming approval of my fiancee's K1 petition.)

My medical exam was 2 days early (Sep 14/11). If you would like to read about my experience with both, go here:

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4904881

My POE will occur soon after I receive my visa documentation. I'll keep you all updated.





WaltlawMaleCanada2011-09-20 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long did your K-1 take?

Probably would be a neat idea to become familiar with VJ search tools.
Go to immigration timelines, click "K1 visa timelines" and then sort through what kind of info you'd like shown.
Link; http://www.visajourn...=1&op5=&op6=All

You can sort out which countries you'd like shown, or which service center. ANyways, take a peak at the " Days from Initial
Filing to Interview" tab and you'll see how long it took. There are several pages to browse through - most of these VJ members might not see your topic so it's a neat tool.

As mentioned in my signature, 241 days from mailing I129F until visa in hand.


Thanks ^ ^
AQuestionsNot Telling02013-02-17 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long did your K-1 take?

85 days for our NOA2 but total of 179 days to visa approval(also we've moved our interview date for 3 more weeks)

Good luck on your journey!



Oh wow, lucky you on that short processing time! I hope you're both happy ^ ^
AQuestionsNot Telling02013-02-17 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long did your K-1 take?
Hey guys, another topic for some more information to help me and my fiance along with this process.

How long did your K-1 take? ( A.K.A from submission of the K-1 to approval )
AQuestionsNot Telling02013-02-17 16:55:00
CanadaMoving from Canada..Do you need to put $$ value on boxes?

Hi There

 

I feel you girl! I have moved also from Dubai, UAE last December and FEDEX wants my 4 huge boxes of personal effects to be itemized up to the number of underwear inside it... Its ridiculous. All my stuff are used and they said that I can put any amount on my clothes as long as it will not exceed the value of 1,000$ or the insurance for it will be higher...

 

I just put the amount of each of my clothes and get on with it.... received it after a week or so in good hands...

 

I told FEDEX there isnt anything in the boxes that Customs will be interested in... lol

 

Good luck girl!


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-05-14 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 13 filer!

@ ChaiLatte  - OH WOW!!! congrats too! waiting for the NVC case number and embassy schedule. I live in the UAE and the embassy is kind of slow with the interview at the moment - so not expecting it until August for me. also, the embassy will schedule the earliest appointment for us, we cannot choose, We can reschedule only further to the date if we wish to. :-) ALL THE BEST TO US!!!! :-)

 

BTW : I would love to visit Honolulu too for our honeymoon!!! haha :-)

 


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-28 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 13 filer!

We finally got our visa approval today. Nov 13 filer!!! so happy and excited!! Thank you God for all the Blessings.... :-)

 

 

@ ChaiLatte - yes its the petition approval, not the actual visa yet... :-) Got overwhelmed with the good news... couldnt tell the difference anymore.. :-)


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-26 00:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 13 filer!

We finally got our visa approval today. Nov 13 filer!!! so happy and excited!! Thank you God for all the Blessings.... :-)


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-24 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUAE Embassy interview

@carie_azan

When did you get your packet and if you dont mind when were you scheduled? I have a feeling that it can take up to 3 months but hoping it wont be that long... 5 months would have been worst! :-( 

 

 


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-11 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUAE Embassy interview

Hope my VJ peeps can help - was wondering if anyone can advise of my interview waiting period for the UAE embassy after receiving the document from NVC?

 

Thanks a lot!


Mafia_girlMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-11 08:40:00
Philippinesquestion for DS- 156

NOOO !!, bcuz it stating the Employer address and the name of employer, unless hea or she has potential employer to hired him her as soon as he arrived in the USA!!  


anetayadNot TellingMorocco2013-09-22 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for k-1 package (morocco)

Hello Anyone with the  same case, 

I have file my I-29 back in March, and was approved from USCIS, in July 25th, I have the Impression that my Fiancee should recieve a package from US Embassy In Morocco, by this Month in September, and kept thinking it will only take 6 months processing, So, out of frustration I contacted NVC, AND I was told via Phone responded that was forwarded to embassy in September the 12th,  and it seems taking a little longer than I expected, and until now my fiancee still have not recieve a  instruction package from embassy and it kinda frustrating. and as my fiancee and I check the ceac.state tracker of ourcase it was stating a Immigrant visa, i was a bit confused how it become from non Immigrant to the status of Immigrant bcuz, any unconditional case like Fiancee visa is consider a non Immigrant visa, so ples anyone can answer my confused and frustrating curcumstances. thank you

anet   


anetayadNot TellingMorocco2013-09-22 22:03:00
USCIS Service CentersAre VJ K-1 Guidelines Complete?

I'd recommend you to bring it, it is important really.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-21 20:41:00
USCIS Service CentersAre VJ K-1 Guidelines Complete?

Whoever is telling you that income isn't imporant is lying to you because it follows the same rule set as I-864 which requires certain income.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-21 19:50:00
USCIS Service CentersAre VJ K-1 Guidelines Complete?

They don't care for your income untill the Interview when they review it. If you or if you have a co sponsor makes more than 19,000 USD you're good to go.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-21 18:47:00
USCIS Service CentersAre VJ K-1 Guidelines Complete?

Salam.

 

I-134 Affidavit of Support is required when you goto Embassy for interview and you have to take it with you. Also I-134 and I-864 is basically the same thing but for different kind of Immgration statuses. Although K-1 is not a immigrant visa it still requires I-134 Affidavit of Support and not the I-864 but contact the Embassy and see there own preference, personally i don't think they shouldn't require I-864.

 

If you'd like you can send I-134F Affidavit of Support. Me and my Fiancee sent it because when the package is sent to Embassy they require I-134F and it was already in the package for them to look at but if you dont have the required documents you can wait until the interview.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-21 18:25:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)6 month husband case in administrative process .need help here pls

Sad


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-06 09:14:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP for United Arab Emirates

When did she book the wedding for? you just got noa1. Your interview won't be until at least the late summer or early fall of 2014 at the earliest. With AP most likely the result.

 

June 22 2014. Everytime i stopped her from making a booking it made her angry so i had to give in because this place gave her this date between months of booking.

 

Just to make you feel better, my husband is from pakistan living in UAE at the time i apply for his fiance visa we got approve and visa right away within 3 days of interview, Not only me but a couple other people got approve without AP as well  from pakistan living in UAE without any AP.. SO you might stand a chance.. good luck ..

 

Thanks for the reassurance, hopefully we don't have long AP aswell but anything could happen.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-08 10:53:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP for United Arab Emirates

Just because your last name is uncommon won't mean any AP is fast, especially for Pakistanis. Record keeping in Pakistan is horrible at best which makes the process of background checks all the more difficult. I hope this isn't the case for you, but you may want to prepare yourself. And don't make any finals arrangements for the wedding until you have the visa in hand. I would hate to see you lose deposits on any venues or other arrangements. Good luck.

 

Hopefully there is no delay, i try to keep it real but my fiance has already booked her favorite venue that she wanted to get married in since childhood and they have only given her a day in between of a busy schduele so if we miss that date either we wait for months or getting married elsewhere. Personally i dont care where and when we get married but hoping we don't get stuck in AP.

 

 

Thanks for the insight.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-06 12:39:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP for United Arab Emirates

Your timeline says the beneficiary is from Pakistan. Pakistan has mandatory AP, even if you are applying through UAE. There are other Pakistani citizens who are residents of other countries who have been in AP for quite awhile. If it's true that he is a Pakistani citizen you should be following the Pakistan portal

 

I am the beneficiary myself, me and my fiance uses the same VJ account. I am from Pakistan but i have been living in the UAE for the past 5 years now as i have my own business here so i am applying through UAE actually. I just hope even if i do get put into mandatory ap because of my Pakistani Nationality it is fast because i do have a uncommon name (zeeshan ramzan sabqi) so it should clear the background check fast.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-06 10:23:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP for United Arab Emirates

Hi i have seen many topics here on AP and according to many people UNITED ARAB EMIRATES fall under mandatory AP (i could be wrong) so why isn't there any topic for people with AP in this section? I have tried searching for it through Advance search options.

 

 

Also i read alot of Consulate Reviews of UAE, Nobody in my knowledge ever posted about AP over there. Is it true that UAE Applicants have to go through Mandatory AP or is just another hype because the Country is situated in Middle East?

 

The only ap i saw was for 2 days for a guy who was missing a document besides that nothing.

 

Please help me as we're trying to setup a date for the wedding so we're trying to figure out if theres any unexpected long AP's coming our way, thanks for all the replies in advance!


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-06 10:02:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Unique Problem during my interview, PLease HELP ME!

They wouldn't say that you're fiance has a criminal charges unless he did.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-12 13:30:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Islamabad Embassy AP list 2013

"*WaitingAP (male) interview date 20th sept 2011, visa issued 12th march 2013 (1 year 5 months 22 days ap)"

 

Dear god they must be frustrated!


Edited by Zeeshanish, 01 November 2013 - 10:24 PM.

ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-01 22:23:00
Asia: SouthPakistan or Asia K1 VJ Timeline?

Does anyone have Pakistan or South East Asia VJ timeline i can look at?

 

Just trying to figure out what the average timeline would be, thanks!

 

does anybody know what AP in Pakistan looks like?


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates10/1/2013 22:38
Asia: SouthIslamabad Embassy Interview

good luck


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates12/5/2013 13:50
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Contacting the NVC

I am not much experienced but i think you have to wait for Hard copy of NOA2 before freaking out. :P


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-28 20:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Still nothing at NVC - Was approved Nov 5th

Since the process has sped up the NVC step is taking longer than NVC as USCIS is approving people faster than they can deliver. Its averaging about 4-5 weeks at the moment and you're in ur 3rd week so i would say wait till 5 December before contacting them again but your case is nothing out of the ordinary.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-26 08:44:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What Do We Do Now?

Now would be a good time to start calling them since its actually shipped to NVC now but i'd still give it a week or two for it to actually deliver and get sorted with a case number.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-16 10:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Tomorrow! Are we ready?

You have everything you need, dont worry.

 

Mark my words, you are gonna get approved.


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-09 04:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe longest journeys

21 Months omg. :/


ZeeshanishMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-12-09 04:08:00
ThailandWe Have Lift-Off

i can't even imagine how excited you must be!!! congratulations!!!


candiizzFemaleCanada2013-07-04 19:58:00
USCIS Service CentersWhat date is the Vermont Processing center on

:) http://www.visajourn...tion=2&sortby=2


candiizzFemaleCanada2013-04-27 20:43:00
USCIS Service CentersWhat date is the Vermont Processing center on

I'm seeing a few October 17-19th approvals on Igor's list.


candiizzFemaleCanada2013-04-27 18:50:00
USCIS Service CentersVermont approvals?

I've only seen 2 approvals on igor's list. One with an NOA of the 11th and one from the 23rd of October.


candiizzFemaleCanada2013-04-30 19:42:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)ceac keeps updating but still in AP

It means something's going on with your file. Looks like your case is being touched. Hold tight, I'm sure it'll happen soon!

 

 

 

hi everyone, i need yourh help. i have been under ap for 3 1/2 months now. i live in capital in afghanistan. my husband in usa. 

when i check my case on ceac.state.gov, they keep working on my case beause the date updated information keep changing but still says administrative processing. does this mean good news? they don't change the AP status. but the date keeps changing.

 

you know what i mean. one day i go and says last date updated: August 29

then i go next time, it says last date updated: August 31

Then it said: September 2

Then it said September 4

 

does this mean good news? bad news? ANY news?

 

please someone help me figure this out.

 

Thanks

 

 


candiizzFemaleCanada2013-09-05 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCover Letter for Packet 3

Hi there. I couldn't find a template either, but this is what I did.

 

Your Name

Your Address

 

Date

 

Consulate Address

 

Case Number

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I am prepared for the visa interview. Please find enclosed:

  • DS-230 Part I
  • DS-156 (2 copies)
  • DS-156K
  • Confirmation receipt for form DS-160
  • Checklist of documents gathered for the interview
  • 2 color photographs
  • Photocopy of passport biographic data sheet

 

My e-mail address is as follows: 

Sincerely,




Your Name





candiizzFemaleCanada2013-06-26 15:51:00
ThailandOuch, Got the 221G for Administrative Processing
Tex my hubby is in Ghana.same thing happened to him,and they didn't keep his passport either . We were stuck on AP since Aug6,2013. My husband went for his second interview,and receive his visa. With AP u just have to wait.
And I did get congressman involved
If u have anymore question feel free to send a text

Edited by Bankerbox69, 05 January 2014 - 10:51 PM.

Bankerbox69FemaleGhana2014-01-05 22:54:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Sent to AP for having a common name (CR1 Seoul). I'm devastated. Help!
Hubby Got his approval for his visa
Bankerbox69FemaleGhana2014-01-03 07:50:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Sent to AP for having a common name (CR1 Seoul). I'm devastated. Help!
My husband received his visa approval today.praise God.
Bankerbox69FemaleGhana2014-01-03 07:19:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Sent to AP for having a common name (CR1 Seoul). I'm devastated. Help!
Yes medical expires after 6 months.was told police record good for a year,but they told my husband he needed a new one
Bankerbox69FemaleGhana2013-12-12 15:08:00