Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Has anyone here ever known of anyone who used a cosponsor while applying for a K1 and got approved by the Turkish Consolate? I read a distubing article today stating that the laws were recently changed when using a sponsor with a K1 b/c the I134 form wasnt considered to be a binding contract, therefore when applying for a K1 you can't use a sponsor only K3 applicants are able to use a cosponsor. I also heard that this rule may apply only in certain consolates. I have been surfing the net all night for an answer no luck just more confused. If anyone has any information I would appreciate some input. Thanks!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-08 00:37:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	QUOTE (mina76 @ Jan 5 2008, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Luck awaterlily, hope you hear something soon! Welcome Semil_El, glad that you are a part of our "Just Turkish" group So how is Everyone else doing? Hope Everyone is doing well and happy! I am looking forward to a great New Year and planning to spend more time with friends and family. I will also be moving to a new home that will be even closer to my job in another week Anything new going on with the other couples? Anyway got to get back to my packing Take Care All Mina Thank you for the warm welcome we are delighted to be a part of the group. We are moving closer to our interview wish us luck and keep us in your prayers. I can't believe it's almost over! sheesh!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-07 18:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Awww Your "lil bunny" is so precious! QUOTE (awaterlily @ Jan 2 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy New Year and best wishes for a good 2008! It's been hectic here as well but I try to at least lurk as time permits. I'm happy to hear all is going well/quickly with everyone's VJ expereince. Surely, one day this will all be behind us! Deb Res - I'm so joyed to hear of your continued weight loss! You must be feeling wonderful! Congrats Although our paperwork is ready, we still haven't mailed in our removal of conditions request. Hopefully, we'll get it out by the end of this week.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-02 18:48:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Awww Your "lil bunny" is so precious! QUOTE (awaterlily @ Jan 2 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy New Year and best wishes for a good 2008! It's been hectic here as well but I try to at least lurk as time permits. I'm happy to hear all is going well/quickly with everyone's VJ expereince. Surely, one day this will all be behind us! Deb Res - I'm so joyed to hear of your continued weight loss! You must be feeling wonderful! Congrats Although our paperwork is ready, we still haven't mailed in our removal of conditions request. Hopefully, we'll get it out by the end of this week.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-02 18:46:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Just Turkish	Merhaba everyone, Nasilsiniz? Semih and I would like to thank everyone for inviting us to your "Turkish forum" and look forward to staying in touch.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-02 18:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Case finished at NVC....	QUOTE (Merk @ Mar 24 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So my case is has left the NVC. I have done the tracking with DHL, found it and now waiting for it to be recieved in Turkey. Can anyone tell me how long will it take to get an interview??? If you email the embassy, you can get a checklist from the embassy of what exactly it is you need for the interview. By doing this we saved ourselves 1 month waiting time and besides we never even recieved our package 4 in the mail. We are K1 but we know a couple who are K-3 and got the same results. Goodluck and congrats!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-03-31 17:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED APPROVED....HAPPY THANKSGIVING!	Congrats!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-11-23 07:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visit/tourist VISA	QUOTE (Merk @ Dec 11 2007, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wanting to know- when you write letters of invatation to the U.S what all do they have to include?? I am a firm believer that if you don't try you'll never know. So go for it. We applied back in September and got shot down. My husband lived here in the US for 5 yrs and went back willingly twice but his B-2 (tourist visa) and was denied b/c we were honest about our application for the K1. So here we are thinking that it would prove that he would come back b/c we were going through all of this legal stuff to apply for K1. Unfortunately, for us it backfired the interviewer based her decision solely on the K1 application. Also, a lot of the times it all depends on the interviewer. When I saw the post for the approved tourist visa it gave me hope and we thought hey what the hell, let's try it again what's the difference if it gets denied it's $100.00. Besides we like a challange and perhaps this time maybe we will get a person with a little bit of Christmas spirit. Wish us luck we will keep everyone posted. GOOD LUCK!!!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-11 22:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview tomorrow!!!	Good Luck!!!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-11-27 23:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Yes!!!!!!!!	YES YES YES!!!! we were approved today for our K1 Visa. Thank you so much everyone on here for all of your support through our process and good luck and God Bless everyone who is still waiting for the K1 to be approved.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-29 06:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	EAD questions	Can anyone give us information on how to apply for a work permit and how long it may take to process and how long is it valid for? Thanks Semih and El	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-02-11 22:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	AOS Question	We are ready to file our AOS but we are a bit confused about where to send the paperwork, can anyone help? Also, is the address different if we would send it via UPS???	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-03-21 13:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	AOS	Is there a way to track information regarding the AOS process online, or to receive updates online like we did with the K1 on the USCIS case status site? For example when the check was cashed with our K1 we could see the case number on the back of the check and registered online. Is this same process offered regarding the AOS process? The check was cashed today but we have yet to receive our NOA1 or Biometrics. We checked the forum and see that this process takes at least 10 days to receive the NOA1. Does this come in the mail?? Anyone with knowledge on this process would be very much appreciated.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-04-04 01:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What vaccines do i need?	QUOTE (deansteele @ Apr 10 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi i am just wondering what vaccinations i will need for my k1 visa. could anyone give me a list of the exact ones that i need. also which ones could i get for free on nhs thanks Deansteele, That would depend what country that you are from. My husband is from Turkey and b/c he didn't have a record of vaccinations that he had received in the past he was made to get more then he should have. Again, that is the standard in Turkey you would have to check with where your from. good luck!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-04-10 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!	I just really need to vent! We hired a lawyer so that we could be 100% sure to get our K1 approved and b/c of the timing wanted to leave no room for mistakes. 4 months later the lawyer is paid in full and we do not feel that he did a dam thing to deserve it. We know more then his firm does about our case, and we feel as if we have done all of the footwork. For instance, I called today hoping for good news or that perhaps he knew something more then I knew. Then I find out that the girl who has been handling our case, and knows our case very well is no longer there. Now I have this girl who is "in training" assigned to my case and is completely clueless about any question that I asked her regarding my case or anything that had to do with the K1 visa in general. This is not my only bad experiance with this firm, we had a few. AT this point I am affraid to really speak up b/c we are so close to approval but I feel that we have been doing everything ourselves since we started and paid this firm for nothing. We only went with this firm b/c I had a good feel for the lawyer himself but his people that he has working for him Suck! If I knew then what I know now! Geeze!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-05 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Off Topic (Joke)	In her memoirs, Barbara Bush described one of those most embarrassing moments that inevitably occur, even on the most carefully advanced of foreign trips. Along with her husband, then the Vice President, Mrs. Bush was lunching with Emperor Hirohito at Tokyo's Imperial Palace. Sitting next to the Emperor, Mrs. Bush found the conversation an uphill task. To all her efforts at verbal engagement, the Emperor would smile and say "Yes" or "No," with an occasional "Thank You" tossed in for good measure. Looking around her elegant surroundings, she complimented Hirohito on his official residence. "Thank you," he said. "Is it new?" pressed Mrs. Bush. "Yes." "Was the old palace just so old that it was falling down?" asked Mrs. Bush. In his most charming, yet regal, matter, Hirohito replied, "No, I'm afraid that you bombed it." Imagine how embarrasing that would be???? Edited by Semih_El, 09 December 2007 - 05:51 PM.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-09 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel	Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On December 17, 2007, 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. Now we are bracing ourselves for the 2nd half. THANK U EVERYONE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-17 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	QUOTE (V&Steve @ Dec 17 2007, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (P1 and P2 @ Dec 17 2007, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sending another note to say: Hi to all August Filers.. and the entire VJ family. I've been visiting this site so often, I feel like it's about time I said 'hello'. Good wishes to those approved.. Much patience for those who are waiting, like myself. Hello "P1 and P2".... I guess you're pretty close to get your approval too huh?! CONGRATULATIONS Semi and El!!!! Cheers, Vanessa Thank you Vanessa, its your turn next!!! I am praying for you. Keep us posted!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-17 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On December 17, 2007, 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. OMG We are so happy.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-17 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	Still no touches, no approval. I am getting so frustrated. I hate this waiting game. In the meantime this stress is pulling my relationship apart. How does anyone manage to survive this waiting game?	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-17 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	QUOTE (V&Steve @ Dec 10 2007, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Semih_El @ Dec 10 2007, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone we are still here, no approval, no touches. "We" are litterly addicted to checking the USCIS site daily, which is not good i know. "A watched pot never boils". By the way, can someone instruct me how to put my time line on the bottom of my emails and posting and responses? I know what you mean... ive had ups and downs checking USCIS website or not as well. About the time line: look on the right top corner of the page and go to "My Controls" and then to the left you click on "Edit Signature" Ok thanks for the info. I think I got it.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-10 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	Hi everyone we are still here, no approval, no touches. "We" are litterly addicted to checking the USCIS site daily, which is not good i know. "A watched pot never boils". By the way, can someone instruct me how to put my time line on the bottom of my emails and posting and responses?	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-10 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Dec 10 2007, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 10 2007, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm a July/August filer. Can I join both threads? Will you allow it? Approve me NOW! i don't know which topic i belong in! can i join, too? i just want a little approval, just a sweet, little, no-nonsense, uncomplicated, little approval. may God give me patience, hz Welcome! I look at it this way, the date doesnt really matter that much we are all in this together anyway. good luck!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-10 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	AUGUST I-129F FILERS UNDER VSC	QUOTE (ANJING @ Dec 8 2007, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's keep in touch and encourage each other. Jing Still waiting patiently! Though I am seeing a bunch of approvals for VSC and August filers.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-09 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Help!!!! Lawyers Suck!	The good news is we recieved our letter from the NVC with our case number on the 26th of Dec. and the package is on it's way to Ankara. The bad news is our lawyer is not returning our calls quick enough and his office made a few mistakes on our final forms and Semih corrected them for the 4th time and they are still not fixed. Then when he complained about the services this is the response we recieved.... "If you feel unhappy with the services let us know at this point we cannot refund any of your monies because all the forms were prepared and sent to you. All our work was completed. Let us know- we would need to remove ourselves from the case and contact the Embassy" Imagine that????? #######! we are so mad b/c it feels like they are bailing out on us. We don't know how to finish this process on our own. Please help we are almost at the end and need to know what to do from here. 1st question... my cosponsor doesnt have her W-2's but has her copies of her taxes is the W-2's necessary? 2nd question...Is there a way to track when Ankara recieves the paperwork? Thanks! Edited by Semih_El, 02 January 2008 - 06:12 PM.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-02 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July/August filers with the VSC	QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 7 2008, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Semih El....has your application been forwarded to the NVC and to the embassy??? Just would like to know how fast that is going for those in the VSC. Our application was forwarded already to the consolate on Jan 3rd and we are ready to submit our final paper work for the interview. The NVC was pretty quick our letter stated that on Dec. 26th that the information was forwarded to the consolate and they recieved by Jan 3rd. QUOTE (jonbless @ Jan 8 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Semih_El @ Jan 7 2008, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 7 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey JUly filers...lets hope that this is a great week for VSC July filers....it is getting close to our deadline!!!!!!! I was approved on Dec 17th and as far as I know quite a few people are getting approved daily so there is lots of movement going on. I know it's tough but hang in there and keep us posted. Thanks a lot! Wow your petition was approved quickly. Good for you! Good luck on the rest of your journey. bless Thank you and good luck to you also!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-09 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	July/August filers with the VSC	QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 7 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey JUly filers...lets hope that this is a great week for VSC July filers....it is getting close to our deadline!!!!!!! I was approved on Dec 17th and as far as I know quite a few people are getting approved daily so there is lots of movement going on. I know it's tough but hang in there and keep us posted.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-07 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Firing our lawyer	QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Jan 4 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks so much for your prayers Semih and El! Good for you for firing your lawyer. Did he / she say anything? Apologize at the least? Regarding our situation: i can't help thinking about how we've lost six weeks. how that has impacted so much. i am in Morocco now and with Hayati, thank God. At least we are together. Good luck to you and many prayers, hz He won't even call back, so we did the right thing by firing him. Don't worry about the 6 weeks lost just enjoy your time with your hunny.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-05 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Firing our lawyer	QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Jan 4 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We are using a lawyer because i filed the petition immediately after i returned from living abroad in Morocco. i was between jobs and addresses and we also had questions regarding my husband's (fiance) job and address. Our petition sat on a paralegal's desk for 6 weeks, and only after i inquired on a whim did we discover that it was never sent in. i had done most of the paperwork myself. Basically, we were paying for a second pair of eyes to make sure we filled out everything correctly. We were delayed for 6 weeks because of someone's negligence, and now we have a much unexpected RFE. i have no idea what any of it means. Hayati has been very positive about the whole thing and patient. i have been a wreck and crying frequently. Anyway, i'm sorry... i cannot give you advice about firing your lawyer. i can commiserate though and wish you good luck... hz Wow I am so sorry to hear that but it almost doesnt seem fair that these lawyers get paid for doing nothing. You know the saying "if I knew then what I know now" We all have to be strong and hang in there together and support one another through this process. Things will work out for you just have faith, you were not denied right they asked for an RFE i believe that's further proof so that's a good thing. I will say a prayer for you. We fired our lawyer today and will do the rest of this grueling process by ourselves. Wish us luck!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-04 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Firing our lawyer	Need Advice....... Does anyone know if firing our lawyer while in waiting for our interview and package 3 from the embassy will effect our case status? We are planning to do the rest of the paperwork ourselves due to an ongoing communication problem with our lawyer. Will this have an effect on our case in a negative way? Also, where to find a list of what is needed for the interview perhaps a checklist or something. Thanks in advance.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-03 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Our interview	Whewwww hoooo! Finally "the interview" I am leaving on Sunday, flying to Turkey for Semih's interview if all goes well we will return together on the 5th of February. Wish us luck and keep us in your prayers. Thanks!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-01-24 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August Filers	QUOTE (pnoytayo @ Aug 28 2007, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sent package to Vermont with money order Tuesday August 21st i havent heard anything..good luck every1 <<<<<August Filers here! Checking our status everyday, keep us posted we will do the same. Good luck everyone!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-04 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Approved---NOA2 Sent----Vermont rocked	QUOTE (~ANA~ @ May 1 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~ANA~ @ May 1 2008, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YES YES AND YES .........I got it I got it. My K1 is approved I got the CRIS email today confirming my case is approved and NOA2 is sent.......I am feeling very relaxed and worry free now. Nonetheless, My all the best wishes with everybody who are waiting for their approvals. At last, Thank you all for all your help and support. It wasn't possible without Visajourney. Thanks.....My prayers are always with you. I hope you will get yours soon Congratulations	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2008-05-01 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	OCTOBER FILERS	QUOTE (DongDong @ Dec 8 2007, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Slightly Bonkers @ Dec 8 2007, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good job detective stuart! We lived in Japan for 18 months so I need a police report The Japanese embassy won't let me request a police report until I have my interview letter in hand And it takes up to 3 months We're still working on trying to break them but just in case .... Anyone else got good things about the USCIS-enforced long engagement? This may seem a little odd, but every week I try to throw out something I have not touched for two years of more. It could be little or big. Every time I buy something new for the home now, I buy in terms of "us". In my mind, it is a way of transitioning from the old to the new. I am not in a great rush and it becomes sort of a game of purposeful planning. I also find home life is less cluttered, simple and fun! Another positive thing is I have a decent work out schedule. This passes time and lessens stress just a little. It has kept me fit and I have lost weight...so when I get married, will I gain weight back and be more happy instead? I have been doing the same thing while waiting it out through this grueling process. I even started a box for our new home. I also look at this as the start of my new life and I am preparing myself for our new life together as soon as he arrives.. The good thing is that I have donated so much stuff to the Salvation Army and I also feel that my house is less cluttered. Good for the mind as well!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-08 23:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	Good News!	QUOTE (Cheryl & Medo @ Oct 25 2007, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CONGRATS When are you going? Im going to Egypt to see my hubby and I leave in 29 days. Congrats! I leave Friday the 2nd and the countdown begins.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-10-27 21:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	Good News!	I am going to Turkey to see my baby!!!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-10-24 22:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Thanksgiving	We would like to wish everyone here on VJ a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-11-22 09:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Back from Turkey!	We want to thank everyone for supporting us and all of your wonderful messages!	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-11-14 19:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	Back from Turkey!	Well I did it! My first flight in my life and I took it to see my baby! Turkey was wonderful, Istanbul was very historical and beautiful and full of life. We had our religious wedding and official engagement while I was there it was so exciting, it was my first time meeting his mom and the rest of his family. Everyone was wonderful. Home now back in the US waiting for the NOA2 approval the lawyer said it should be by next month, keeping our fingers crossed. I attempted to attach our picture but I do not know if it worked.	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-11-14 15:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Getting Anxious	QUOTE (OlivianWaleed @ Dec 3 2007, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah! I'm in the July filer section and some people that were litterly a day ahead of us just got their approvals for both applications. We nearly sent them at the same time and they already got their approvals. Different service centers though. I have been checking everyday, the only thing that boggles me is why the date keeps changing on the timeline section. (the little box section on your profile where you update your timeline) Yesterday it said Jan 20th now today it says Jan 23 it is constantly changing. Does anyone know if this means anything or how accurate this date is?	Semih_El	Not Telling	Turkey	2007-12-04 00:17:00