ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Who goes to the interview just the beneficery? pls help
Only the beneficiary goes to the interview. Fiance and others are not allowed in the room during the interview.

QUOTE (una @ Sep 26 2007, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pls can u tell me who goes to the interveiw just the beneficary or both the petitioner and the beneficary? if im the Petitioner and live in Usa where do i do the interview here in usa or in my beneficiary's country...in Europe?


Anybody who knows tellllllllllllllll me pls biggrin.gif

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-28 10:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Case Number Assigned!
Sorry to hear that... I know if I would not have contacted my congressman, it would be stuck at NVC too, but I am not a patient one! Thats why I am glad I contacted my congressman... it really does make a difference... What I have been trying to accomplish in 4 weeks, he got done in 2 days!

QUOTE (Tsup2 @ Oct 2 2007, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My petition was stuck at NVC too. It took 29 days from NOA2 for them to receive and process. Was sent to Manila on 19 Sep. As of 02 Oct still no interview date in Manila.

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-02 17:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Case Number Assigned!
Thanks to the Congressman from the State of North Dakota and my persistence with him, we now have a case number for our visa petition, and the Embassy in Manila will soon be receiving the petition paperwork from the National Visa Center.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-02 16:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview Date!
Embassy website has posted Sen's medical date and we now have an interview date! Wooohooo!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-23 21:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved!

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-27 08:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur VISA Process!

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-28 10:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone had TD Vaccination upon arrival to the U.S.?
hi Jen,

I had my td vaccination in our local hospital here, covered by my husband's medical insurance so we didn't pay any. I just sent the vaccination record from st lukes with my td record to Dr. Arnold and had it transcribed to I-693A.

Dr. L. E. Arnold
4534 Westgate Boulevard, Suite 106
Austin, TX 78745
Tel: (512) 444-3131
Fax: (512) 447-4699
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-19 08:10:00
Philippinesis PDOS needed after the Medical (K1) aside from CFO?
QUOTE (pinktulips @ Nov 14 2007, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

Just need clarification from anyone if a PDOS (Pre departure orientation seminar) for K-1 needed after the medical at St. Luke's (Manila). I read this from a testimonial (not in VJ). I'm sure about the CFO stamp but unsure of the PDOS.


We only need CFO sis, I had mine yesterday and I noticed that they touched some topics about pre-departure... Congrats... now u have your Manila case number, anytime soon u will receive your medical and interview date! Goodluck.

QUOTE (shallan @ Nov 15 2007, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Nov 15 2007, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you need to take the seminar, which can be done at any time, in order to get the CFO Stamp. you can get the CFO stamp once you have the visa in hand.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/


Hiya..i already have passport..do i still need to attend that CFO seminar for 3 cosecutive days? Thought that is just needed for issuance of passport from DFA.
THANKS


U are mandated by our law to attend the CFO seminar.... and it's not a 3 day seminar, u can complete in just 4 hours.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-15 05:06:00
PhilippinesRecent Forms for K-1 Visa
QUOTE (DavidandJenny @ Nov 19 2007, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Nov 19 2007, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavidandJenny @ Nov 19 2007, 06:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello My Dear VJr's,
I would like to ask your help especially for those who Made thier K-1 Visa Appproved succesfully to send me the link where I can fill out for the different forms needed for my upcoming interview.I hope you can help me....Thanks in advance and more power to all of you!God Bless!



http://usembassy.sta...a/wwwhivk1.html

Good Luck on your journey!



Thank you so much for the link you send...I been looking for the new updated forms for K1 visa because it's said on the upper right of the form it expired last 09/30/07...is this still acceptable?thank you so much!Good luck also to both of you!thanks a lot!



Yep, I think that is still valid because the US embassy sent me my packet 4 with forms that are already expired.... to be sure just always check on that site before your interview, and download the forms that are most recent!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-20 03:06:00
PhilippinesRecent Forms for K-1 Visa
QUOTE (DavidandJenny @ Nov 19 2007, 06:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello My Dear VJr's,
I would like to ask your help especially for those who Made thier K-1 Visa Appproved succesfully to send me the link where I can fill out for the different forms needed for my upcoming interview.I hope you can help me....Thanks in advance and more power to all of you!God Bless!



http://usembassy.sta...a/wwwhivk1.html

Good Luck on your journey!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-19 07:30:00
PhilippinesSt. Luke's
QUOTE (Haole @ Nov 19 2007, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wondered how often the peso equivalent payment is changed as $ to pesos changes often.?
P6525 would be $151 today.
$145 would be P6263.
Does the fee change daily, weekly or monthly?



The medical fee is fixed and it is $145 as of October 15, 2007 .
What changes everyday is the peso to dollar exchange rate!
So on the date of the medical, u have to pay in pesos the corresponding
exchange rate for $145.

Sen
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-20 03:20:00
PhilippinesSt. Luke's
QUOTE (kits_24_faith @ Nov 19 2007, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those that have gone through their examination in St. Luke can you please post like a step by step guide and how you were examine? Thank you.



The links sent by the other vj members are good... every stage they will tell u what floor to go. They will usually direct u to go to a floor where there's lesser crowd. The medical Staff and the guards are friendly and they will assist u in every stage! Dont forget to bring passport pics, at least 3 and theAppointment letter from the embassy, both the original and a photocopy... In the forms u have to fill out, they will ask for your fiance's (USC) address, phone number, email add, and point of entry.

Good luck
Sen
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-19 19:53:00
PhilippinesTHANK SHERIFF ULING
QUOTE (Pineapple @ Nov 20 2007, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYBODY MY FELLOW VJ AND VERY GOOD MORNING!
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH TO SHERIFF ULING YOUR THE MAN AND YOUR THE BEST GUIDE ON MY JOURNEY I NEVER FORGET YOUR NAME KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND CONTINUE AND SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO NEW COMER HERE! AND BENG AND CARL AND BILL THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE SUPPORT I JUST POSTED YESTERDAY THAT I JUST CALLED NVC THAT OUR CASE ITS NOT YET ON THERE SYSTEM BUT WHEN I CHECK TODAY US CARL AND BENG ADVISE TO THERE MESSAGE TO ME I HAVE TO CHECK MY CASE TO US EMBASSY WEB SITE AUTOMATIC I GO RIGHT AWAY TO THE SIGNATURE OF SHERIFF ULING WEBSITE! AND WOW !I CANT BELIEVE IT WAITING FOR 170 DAYS HERE I'AM SHAKING MY BODY READING OF MY SCHEDULES FOR MY MEDICAL ON DECEMBER 27,2007 AND INTERVIEW ! TIME TO GET READY EVERYTHING FOR THE FINAL JUDGEMENT DAY ON JANUARY 4,208 IS MY INTEVIEW WISH ME THE BEST OF LUCK GUYS AND I PRAY ALSO THE BEST TO THE REST OF MY FELLOW VISA JOURNEY WAITING ALSO THERE TIME SOMEBODY CAN MAKE IT AND PASS THERE INTERVIEW TO THE CONSUL WE CAN MAKE IT ALSO FOR THE REST AND FOR THE BEST TO OUR LOVE ONCE WAITING FOR US 28,000 MILES AWAY CELEBRATING ALONE FOR THANKS GIVING AND CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR AND ITS START AND SNOWING THIS TIME AND THEY ARE ALONE .THEY ARE RIGHT VIRTUE IS A PATIENCE BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHAT I SET ASIDE AND GIVE UP MY CAREER AND MY JOB OF THIS K1 PROCESS JUST TO MAKE IT SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS GOES WELL OF OUR RELATIONSHIP AND COMMUNICATION. I WANT TO SAY KEEP YOUR FAITH AND KEEP YOUR STRONG PRAYER TO GOD..


Congratulations!!!!
LOVE AND PRAY,
PINEAPPLE



Congratulations!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-21 00:27:00
PhilippinesNovember Interview at US Embassy Manila
My visa was approved and also our request for visa pick up! Thanks to all the informative threads here in visa journey that helped us throughout the process!

The consul was nice, it was'nt like an interview... more of a light chat! Note that he was smiling if not laughing the whole time!

He asked me:
*Where did we meet.. told him thru internet
*what site..... Hot or not
*is he (my fiance) hot?... told him Yes sir! And so am I!!!! He laughed.
*did he propose?
*how many divorce my did fiance had?
*he asked where the pictures were taken, our picture with a background "simpson the movie" caught his attention, and our Mt Pinatubo Treck, he asked how long was the treck and told me that he once saw the crater but on board a helicopter!
* About my job....
what kind of job I have... when I told him his reply was "Really... wow!"
did I go into the academy or some sort of training?
how was I commissioned?
where am I assigned?
* he browsed thru our chat messages.... he laughed again... I asked why, and he told me coz he saw Britney! I said yes sir, me and my fiance talk about everything even Britney!! He replied back "Yes, that's what i'm looking how real is your relationship!"
*He said "Let's check if your comrades have any record of you." he typed my name on his computer, and said " Clear! and your are approved!"

I thanked him after that. I asked him for a visa pick up which he granted. I also gave him the letter request for visa pick up Neil prepared.

The pink slip for visa pick up was handed to me on the check out counter! I was advised that they will call me when it is available and there's a good chance that it will be available this week! kicking.gif

SEN

Edited by Sen and Neil, 28 November 2007 - 02:13 AM.

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-28 02:12:00
PhilippinesBringing Cell Phone to USEM?
i wasnt that lucky like lhedyjoe and prettyfaceandbody when i went to the embassy for my visa pickup... they didnt allow me to leave my celphone with the guards... So I just left my phone with one of the SAF police officers manning the grounds outside the US embassy to hold my phone while i get my visa.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-15 00:38:00
PhilippinesShopping for Clothes..OMG!!
QUOTE (vbtbmrt @ Jan 13 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
where do you find a heavy coat in the phils ??? it gets a lot chilly here also in wisconsin


There is Mango shop in Robinson malls... they have a wide variety of winter clothes there...
Once you are here in the states, there's a shop called DEB, they sell petite clothes,
or you can search for clothes in the teen's section... they fit just fine for us filipinas!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-14 08:14:00
PhilippinesAt last i'm in JAX
Hi Kath,

Welcome to the USA and Best wishes on your wedding!!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-29 11:07:00
PhilippinesNBI expiration date ?
QUOTE (dennis777 @ Apr 1 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee had to get a NBI for a new job ( say one/two months ago). I have never seen the document myself, how long are these good for and do they need to be requested seperately for Embassy?
Mr. worry wart here, had to ask unsure.gif

good.gif to all and good luck


If your fiancee got the NBI with the notation "for travel abroad" the embassy will accept that. It is good for 1 year. But if she applied for a NBI for local employment only, she needs to file a new one.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-01 07:22:00
Philippinesssn
QUOTE (amy n @ Apr 3 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I returned today and brought my BC and the passport with 1-94 and Visa.....i already applied and they will gonna send me the SSN in the mail....in 6weeks huh.gif well, that is what the letter says but, they said its sooner than that. blink.gif SO, do i need to file the EAD and AOS? .



As soon as you have your marriage certificate you can apply for AOS and EAD with or without the SSN. Goodluck
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-03 09:04:00
PhilippinesHow to pick up you visa
QUOTE (stuartx13 @ Apr 8 2008, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How can you pick up your visa at the embassy when its ready i know it can be done i just don't know how.



When the consul said that my visa is approved, I asked for a visa pick up and handed him a letter request my husband (then fiance) prepared. Stating therein the reasons for the pick-up. I was given a pink slip. After 2 days, I received a call from the embassy and was told that the visa is available.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-08 12:13:00
Philippinesrecev gc yesterday
QUOTE (Gradie and Jane @ Apr 8 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes yes.gif i got my gc yesterday! tomorrow my husband will enrol me in a driving class whistling.gif



Congrats!!!
Goodluck on your driving lessons! It's easier to drive here in the states ( well from my experience here in ND), roads wider... drivers are more courteous.... unlike back home, especially manila.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-08 12:24:00
PhilippinesTFC (The Filipino Channel)
If you live in areas where cable companies do not provide TFC, you can subscribe to www.abs-cbnnow.com and watch all your favorite abs shows online!

hi RonMay,

TV Patrol and other abs news and current affair show is only $5 a month in abs-cbn now... check it out.
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-26 09:33:00
PhilippinesCFO
During my time, there's no need for an appointment. In St Mary' they have 1 seminar in the morning and another 1 in the afternoon. You can verify if it is still the same in this website www.cfo.gov.ph.
Everything you need to know is in there.
Good luck!
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-21 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis is what's going on.
If people really want to see an improvement in their cases, all they need do is contact their congressman for the state in which they live and they will take action...more action than you think! Here is the address to determine who your congressman is depending on what state you are from.

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

It will also tell you how to contact them by phone, email, and snail mail! So instead of just complaining here on Visa Journey, take action that will not only help your case, but the many thousands of others who are going through the same painful process!

The more complaints and requests they get the more that can be done, and the more that will get done!

Thanks,
Neil



QUOTE (whitteds @ Sep 22 2007, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a friend that works for the Department of Home Land Security. I have been trying and trying to make contact with him for the last three months. I finally got through. This is what was said to me about what is going on. This is a fact i would not say anything else in less i knew for sure. This news is some what relief but frustrating. I'm writing a letter now to my congress to put the pressure on the USCIS. The problem is I need more people to step up too? helpsmilie.gif


USCIS was holding a gun at the head of Congress to get the fee hikes approved. Either pass the fee hikes or we'll sit on our duffs! So Congress approved the fee hike (under serious protest). The first attempt by USCIS failed.

In preparation for this, USCIS published document called "Transformation." This was a clever ploy to be able to pass out excuses for delays. And implementing, whatever they are doing, had caused the delays, not to mention, building their bureaucracy and power!

There are 5 regional service centers (or were). In the last six or so months, they've passed on the K and Relative visa case load from 4 of the service centers to California. Imagine the added work load and training that had to be done by the California Center. They've been running 6 months or so in just approving the petitions.

In shuffling the cases from Texas, Nebraska, then Missouri and eventually Vermont, to California, has caused longer and longer delays and even in simply getting to a case to cash the checks and send out receipts!!

Just recently, they assigned Vermont to take some of the backlog off California's back. More transition delays in cashing checks and sending out receipts! I have yet to see any improvement in processing time.

If you'll look at the USCIS reports, you'll notice they are ignoring the I-129F stats on the K3 visa. You'll also notice the I-130 reports indicate nothing since they include 2nd., and 3rd., preference cases filed by Permanent Residents (not U.S. Citizens). In other words, they are hiding their information!

These shuffled and reshuffled cases are eventually making it to an adjudicator's desk as we see. But it's scary meanwhile since no one is talking. But keep in mind, they are in fact, under the gun, and eventually they have to get to each case. They are in effect, shooting themselves in the foot while justifying a greater empire. The public is slooowly waking up and screaming! That's one thing the killed the Amnesty Bill. unsure.gif

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
Yes, this is a new policy. I was told the interview is for the applicant... and not the petitioner. Hope this clears things up a bit.!

Neil



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QUOTE(Bill B @ Sep 27 2007, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Neil,

I have a friend who personally was in the room with their fiancee for the interview in Manila. Also, in the Philippines section of our board there are some who said they recently went there for the interview with their fiancee. Not sure if you received bad info or if they changed their rules there within the last week.[/quote]
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K 1
I-129F Sent----------------March 27, 07
I-129F NOA1---------------April 7, 07
I-129F RFE(s)--------------August 7, 07
RFE Reply(s)---------------August 23, 07
I-129F NOA2---------------August 28, 07
NVC Received--------------October 1, 07
NVC Left--------------------October 5, 07
Consulate Received-------October 9, 07
Packet 4 Received---------October 24, 07
Early Medical---------------Nov 14 and 15, 07
CFO seminar---------------afternoon of Nov 14, 07
Interview Date-------------November 27, 07 APPROVED!
Visa pick up ---------------December 4, 07
POE-------------------------Minneapolis, December 8, 07
Married -------------------- December 28, 2007

AOS
Sent AOS package----------------------Feb 15, 08
Package Received------------------------Feb 19, 08
Check Cashed----------------------------Feb 28, 08
NOA1 AOS/EAD---------------------------Feb 25, 08
Biometrics---------------------------------Mar 11, 08
Case transferred to CSC-----------------Mar 13, 08
AOS Touches------------------------------Mar 11, 13, 16, 22, 24, 25, 08
EAD Card Production Ordered-----------April 28, 08
EAD card production ordered AGAIN----May 1, 08
EAD email approval-------------------May 5, 08
EAD card in mail---------------------------May 5, 08
Start of My first job in USA---------------May 12, 2008
AOS touch----------------------------May 7,8,9,12,13,15,19, 08
Card production ordered------------June 10, 2008
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-02 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
As for the first question, I have no idea...each case is different, but the average is 90 days.

As for the second question, I was talking to a consulate in Manila and they do not allow the fiance in the room with the person being interviewed. This was relayed to me only two days ago... or on the 23rd of September!

Neil



QUOTE (paothao @ Aug 7 2007, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have two questions:

Q1: I got my first notice in June 25, 2007 and I am wondering how long I have to wait before getting the 2nd NOA? 2 months? 3 months? any idea?

Q2: It is a good idea to be with your fiance during the interview appointment? Do US Consulate allows you to be with your fiance in the same room during the interview?

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-27 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got our NOA1 yesterday:)))
Congratulations, you are one step closer to being together!

QUOTE (Madzia @ Oct 4 2007, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to let you know that my fiance got our 1st Notice of Action yesterday:))))

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-04 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got the email--We have been approved!!!!
Congratulations! Now comes another wait! Maybe 2 months or so! Take care and be patient, thats all I can say. I have been approved since October 3, but still not repsonse from Embassy in Manila!

Neil
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-19 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsArrival

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-13 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
Yes, you are correct, you do need the NOA2 for the Adjustment of Status, but for visa processing, you do not need this document. And yes, you are correct in saying it costs a bundle, in fact, the actual cost is $355 to file for a duplicate... that is what bundle prices are these days!

Neil



QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 26 2007, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just finished a conference conversation with the National Visa Center, Congressman Pomeroy from the State of North Dakota, and myself concerning the I-797 Notice of Action form mailed to Visa petitioners. According to the National Visa Center, this notice of action stating the same thing you will see on the USCIS website or that is emailed to you is not important and will not stop the process of the K1-Fiance` Visa. For those of you who are worried or upset that you have not received this NOA2, you need not worry. This NOA2 is not needed to move forward in the process of obtaining a Visa for your fiance`.

As to notifications, as long as when you check the status of your individual application using the receipt number that USCIS has given you from the 1st NOA, you have nothing to worry about. So the idea that NOA2 is a cruical and critical step is false. Do not be discouraged if you never receive this NOA2, your application is still moving forward! The only time you will need to worry is if they inform you via email or the USCIS website that your petition is disapproved.

If you need further guidance, feel free to contact me!

Thanks,
Neil

You need to worry if you loose your NOA2, it is required for AOS and costs a bundle to get replaced

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-27 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
Yeah, I know, thats why I say "may have been" :-)

Neil

QUOTE (devilette @ Sep 26 2007, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I even had an RFE otherwise it may have approved 10 days earlier!


You have no way of knowing that.

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
Not sure what your case is going through, I know that in March I filed for petition, and receive my petition approval on the 28th of August! I even had an RFE otherwise it may have approved 10 days earlier!

Neil



QUOTE (kits_24_faith @ Sep 26 2007, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just finished a conference conversation with the National Visa Center, Congressman Pomeroy from the State of North Dakota, and myself concerning the I-797 Notice of Action form mailed to Visa petitioners. According to the National Visa Center, this notice of action stating the same thing you will see on the USCIS website or that is emailed to you is not important and will not stop the process of the K1-Fiance` Visa. For those of you who are worried or upset that you have not received this NOA2, you need not worry. This NOA2 is not needed to move forward in the process of obtaining a Visa for your fiance`.

As to notifications, as long as when you check the status of your individual application using the receipt number that USCIS has given you from the 1st NOA, you have nothing to worry about. So the idea that NOA2 is a cruical and critical step is false. Do not be discouraged if you never receive this NOA2, your application is still moving forward! The only time you will need to worry is if they inform you via email or the USCIS website that your petition is disapproved.

If you need further guidance, feel free to contact me!

Thanks,
Neil


To my fellow kababayan.. If you look at my signature below or my timeline, you can pretty much have an idea what I am going through. I sent my application back in March and got a NOA1 in April. Not quite so sure when to start counting the days (from mailing or from NOA1 date). Anyways, if we are goint to start counting back in April this October will be my 6th month of waiting. Even with a RFE I've had I believe I am still overdue. I called yesterday because it's been more than 30 days since the case has resumed and still no NOA2 yet. The person I talked with yesterday was a nice gentleman and told me that my case is being reviewed by the officer and that I should hear something soon. But I am aware that with USCIS, soon can mean months instead of days, although I am trying to be positive and hoping for it before this month is over. As far as I know, NVC can only receive your case if the petition has been approved, but I am also aware that some never got their NOA2 email or hardcopy that made it to NVC which means that they have been approved or else NVC wouldn't have it in the first place.

I think some cases, not all, just happened to be in these mess or errors of USCIS' system. If everything flows perfectly as it should, everyone would have a smooth journey as follows..

After sending the application>>>>CHECK CASHED/CLEARED>>>>NOA1>>>>NOA2>>>>NVC>>>>Consulate/Embassy of the beneficiary>>>Packet 3 and 4 (medical and interview)>>>>VISA (if approved during the interview)...and follow other laws and regulations of the beneficiary's country before leaving..some countries the beneficiary needs to attend some conference or so before they can leave the country (like the Philippines).

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
Sorry, I stated my point incorrectly, my fault. What I meant to say was that once USCIS approved your petition, it is then passed on to the NVC... NVC is repsonsible after the USCIS has passed the approved petition to them!

Sorry, did not mean to confuse anyone! :-)

Neil



QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 26 2007, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is what I have been trying to say the whole time....the USCIS has nothing to do with your petition being forwarded to NVC or the Embassy... simply stated... NVC will only approve or disapprove the petition. Whether or not you receive the I797 Notice of Action has no bearing on the petition going forward!

:-)

Neil


The USCIS has everything to do with your petition being forwarded to NVC... Who do you think starts this chain of events? Secondly, USCIS adjudicates (approves or disapproves) the petition NOT NVC.

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
I agree with you, status updates on the USCIS website is sometimes rare, but if it is so rare that nothing is heard, then I think my first inclination would be to make a call! If the call to the USCIS does not resolve or answer your questions, that is when I would make a call to your Congressman! Belive me, as I have found out today, this is definitely one way to get answers, and get them quickly!

As for the email updates, I have my case and requested email upates, and that is how I determined that my petition was approved... through their email notification of statuses which you can elect to receive if you sign up for this! It is FREE, so why not right?

Neil



QUOTE (Johnnie Oz @ Sep 26 2007, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It states that you will need verification of approval. When you go to the USCIS website, you can print the status by using a button called a Printer Friendly Status... this as I have been informed by the National Visa Center is acceptable and will be acceptable replacement for a NOA2 that has never been received!

As for those who do not have an updated status, call the USCIS directly or wait for them to update their website. It is your choice, I prefer to make calls and get action rather than sit on my duff!

Neil


My point was that some (many?) people get no status update online. This means that if they never get a NOA2, they cannot know that they have been approved. Admittedly, most people without an update appear to have received a hard copy I-797, but certainly no e-mail (kinda unlikely without the online status update).

This puts us in a position of having to call USCIS every %^&* day to see what's up. Great. And even then some folks there just look at their screens and say sorry, no update; be patient etc.

In the meantime, the petition may already be approved, on its way to NVC or on its way to the embassy. All without us having heard a peep. Not cool.

I mean, how many errors can there be: no NOA1s mailed out, no NOA2s, no online updates, arbitrary touches etc etc.

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Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
That is what I have been trying to say the whole time....the USCIS has nothing to do with your petition being forwarded to NVC or the Embassy... simply stated... NVC will only approve or disapprove the petition. Whether or not you receive the I797 Notice of Action has no bearing on the petition going forward!

:-)

Neil

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 26 2007, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sen and Neil @ Sep 26 2007, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just finished a conference conversation with the National Visa Center, Congressman Pomeroy from the State of North Dakota, and myself concerning the I-797 Notice of Action form mailed to Visa petitioners. According to the National Visa Center, this notice of action stating the same thing you will see on the USCIS website or that is emailed to you is not important and will not stop the process of the K1-Fiance` Visa. For those of you who are worried or upset that you have not received this NOA2, you need not worry. This NOA2 is not needed to move forward in the process of obtaining a Visa for your fiance`.

As to notifications, as long as when you check the status of your individual application using the receipt number that USCIS has given you from the 1st NOA, you have nothing to worry about. So the idea that NOA2 is a cruical and critical step is false. Do not be discouraged if you never receive this NOA2, your application is still moving forward! The only time you will need to worry is if they inform you via email or the USCIS website that your petition is disapproved.

If you need further guidance, feel free to contact me!

Thanks,
Neil


It is good your Congressperson helped you but the fact is that they spoke with the wrong department (NVC is a part of the Department of State versus USCIS which is a part of the Department of Homeland Security)... I-797 is a USCIS form and not an NVC form and of course they have no control over this document.

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
It states that you will need verification of approval. When you go to the USCIS website, you can print the status by using a button called a Printer Friendly Status... this as I have been informed by the National Visa Center is acceptable and will be acceptable replacement for a NOA2 that has never been received!

As for those who do not have an updated status, call the USCIS directly or wait for them to update their website. It is your choice, I prefer to make calls and get action rather than sit on my duff!

Neil
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNational Visa Center and USCIS
I just finished a conference conversation with the National Visa Center, Congressman Pomeroy from the State of North Dakota, and myself concerning the I-797 Notice of Action form mailed to Visa petitioners. According to the National Visa Center, this notice of action stating the same thing you will see on the USCIS website or that is emailed to you is not important and will not stop the process of the K1-Fiance` Visa. For those of you who are worried or upset that you have not received this NOA2, you need not worry. This NOA2 is not needed to move forward in the process of obtaining a Visa for your fiance`.

As to notifications, as long as when you check the status of your individual application using the receipt number that USCIS has given you from the 1st NOA, you have nothing to worry about. So the idea that NOA2 is a cruical and critical step is false. Do not be discouraged if you never receive this NOA2, your application is still moving forward! The only time you will need to worry is if they inform you via email or the USCIS website that your petition is disapproved.

If you need further guidance, feel free to contact me!

Thanks,
Neil
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-26 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the NOA2?
Yes, you are wrong! The NOA2 is only a form stating that your petition has been approved and is being forwarded to the repsective Embassy for the country of your fiance. It does not contain any control numbers or receipt numbers... these must be issued by the Embassy.

Neil



QUOTE (Jigi @ Sep 27 2007, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi..

NOA1 = Notice of Action 1.... This is when you get USCIS case Number
NOA2 = Notice of Action 2 ......... This is when you get NVC case number.

Correct me Forum memebers if i am wrong...

God bless u

Jigi

Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-27 09:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
QUOTE (sebbac @ Sep 5 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent in my K-1 application in the beginning of August and I was wondering if anyone else thats sent it in after the change has gotten anything back from them or has an estimate on when they will get some sort of confirmation of receiving the forms like a receipt or the case number.
Thanks


You might get something as early as two months... but that is the soonest...
Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-05 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Results
Thank you all!!! smile.gif

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Sen and NeilNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-28 02:17:00