ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa
What is the 'CENOMAR'?

Excuse my ignorance;
I have repeated quite a few times here lately, that I did this once about 4 years ago, and THE ONLY THING I REMEMBER BEING INVOLVED IN WAS... receiving the First NOA.

After that... it seems to me, it was all 'in her court'.
I don't remember getting anything else in the mail or otherwise.

It was alot of time, about 7 months, but the only other thing I remember after receiving the NOA1 was that the rest of the paperwork was on 'her end', until the interview was scheduled.... a month out, .. hence, 8 months total. I just don't remember me receiving anything else in the mail or otherwise.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-28 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Happen to July
.Is there any order to this whole process or is it just the luck of the draw?

Madisonp,... there is 'order', through all of the apparent chaos :blush:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-28 02:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo be or NOT be at the K-1 Visa Interview
Equador is not particularly POLITICALLY friendly towards the USA, in these past several years, being aligned more with the likes of Chavez socialistic movement.

The unfortunate things that are written here, about the consulate in Equador, do not surprise me.

Also a past colombian love was held at the border of Col/Equador FOR TWO WEEKS for no good reason other than harrassment, a few years back.

Edited by GringoD, 27 October 2011 - 12:30 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-27 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo be or NOT be at the K-1 Visa Interview

I think the overall consensus is that the american citizen is "not required" to be there. Most consulates specifically state that the american citizen isn't even allowed to attend and won't be allowed into the consular section. I was there for Ben's interview because I chose to be and wanted to be, and actually made it into the consular section (how I managed this...I have no idea, the guards are just really, really nice :) When the employees inside the consular section saw I made it that far, omg, they got extremely pissed off, lol, and asked me to go and wait outside. So, it all depends on the country, consulate, personal finances, etc. My personal opinion is that it's better for the couple to be together, but again, sometimes that isn't always feasible. If you can be there ~ by all means I think it's for the best all the way around.


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I never heard that the american citizen was NOT ALLOWED TO BE THERE, EVER in my years of being involved with this process.
HOWEVER,.. I have been told AGAIN AND AGAIN,... that it really has no affect on the outcome, whether you are there or not. I was told by an experienced counselor who claimed 100 % success with the visas being granted, that YOU SHOULD NOT FEEL PRESSURED TO BE THERE.

and further, HE STATED THAT... those he had helped had NEVER BEEN TURNED DOWN FOR la visa.

That was .. in Colombia. A little closer to Equador, than Kenya... if that also might factor in, I don't know.

Just trying to help answer the bottom line for you.

no... you don't need to be there.
It's not 'your' interview. It's hers (or,.. his).

I was there, the first time I went through this process, in Colombia, and no one seemed to care.
But, I think she would have been granted the visa without me there (For a 2-minute interview)

BUT,.. IF YOU CAN BE THERE,... WHY WOULDN'T YOU WANT TO?!

Edited by GringoD, 27 October 2011 - 02:38 AM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-27 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this marriage feasible?
Ready to do it..... gives wise advise, I think.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-20 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS processing times website chart
Dan, I told ya, ... you're right after me! jaja... keep watchin! :lol:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-29 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS processing times website chart
Hey, I've been on THIS SITE, and the uscis.gov site every day now, for about 6 weeks, and IT IS MORE THAN OBVIOUS at this point.... they don't have 'KEEPING THEIR WEBSITE UPDATED' as a priority.

It appears, ... THEY PUT YOU IN THE SYSTEM, shortly after receiving your petition/application ... and then, that is about the end of it.
For now,... it's something to either keep you appeased or frustrate the hell out of you, depending on your particular p.o.v.


And, let it be known: ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS THE QUICKER AND SEEMS TO ME, MORE FAVORED FORM OF IMMIGRATION, .. OF OUR CURRENT AND PAST ADMINISTRATIONS. :blink:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-28 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Processing
"Let's just say you got about 100-120 days to figure it out".

but... as the weeks and months FLY BY,.. these numbers could change, too... for better or for worse.
and, not just because of what you do or don't do/did or have done.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Processing
Cadyinhaiti, ... it probably doesn't matter alot. There's little more than a GENERAL rhyme or reason as to the length of time for processing, and the times wax and wane, as sure as the tides.

Let's just say you probably got about a 100-120 days to figure it out.

Edited by GringoD, 29 October 2011 - 03:27 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-29 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterveiw Tomorrow!!
Don't sweat nothing!
You'll do fine.

but, good luck! anyway.

Don't sweat nothing!
You'll do fine.

but, good luck! anyway.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 02:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny ideas on what next?
"I have a child from a previous marriage which is why we used a lawyer."

I don't think that is UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE, neither.
Hence,... I think you should have filed it yourself.
Half the people in America have a 'child from previous marriage'.

At any rate,.. it's all probably going to work out just fine, very soon for you.
As others here say, .. it's a waiting game! and, then some.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny ideas on what next?
"if you do not have anything to useful to contribute then please don't bother adding a reply as it's most UNHELPFUL."

You may not think it's helpful, but I and maybe some others do, in that it might alter your way of thinking about these things in the future. So, open your mind, ... don't be so closed, okay?



To Philwithlove, thanks for that NVC email address.
That is the first time I've seen it posted here: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny ideas on what next?
I'm still wondering, why ... if you checked on this site for help before filing, then... WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE THE ADVICE of the forum, and DO IT YOURSELF, rather than hiring legal help, which as I said before, it's the opinion of almost everyone here, to do it yourself and not use a lawyer.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny ideas on what next?
I'm not aiming to be mean or cruel, but... if you used and attorney, then I think I'd be asking her/him, rather than the people on this forum, since it's almost unanimous opinion of the people on this site that it is mostly a waste to use an attorney for this, unless you have some VERY UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-29 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur story
that's beautiful,.. just beautiful! :crying:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-22 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS ABOUT THE USCIS WEBSITE
Hope the USCIS doesn't get ANY SPOOKIER! tomorrow, jus cause it's Halloween. :wacko:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS ABOUT THE USCIS WEBSITE
okay.... my 'cell phone number' had disappeared from my box for such :bonk:
Now... it's working.

Still ... kinda freaky to get in their and see someone else's receipt number.

The bad news: Under "last updated",... 7/28/11. :help:

Surely,.... they're not keeping this site up, as you say, WIS.

What fun.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS ABOUT THE USCIS WEBSITE
Help....
... I just created and account, and interestingly,... when I got in there, SOME OTHER CASE RECEIPT NUMBER showed up, somebody elses case no.! Yes, I deleted it, and put my Receipt No. in place.

.... and secondly, when I clicked on the "Yes, Receive E-mail" button, I got a Y, but I kept also checking the box to the left, and clicking on the button to "Yes, Receive Mobile Alerts"... and it would not register a Y, but only a N. (for no!)

ANY HELP?
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS ABOUT THE USCIS WEBSITE
To some of those who have or have had an "account", what are a few of the 'typical' messages they might send you?
Do you, or did you, feel it was helpful? Other than not doing the 'check status' thing every day, which seems a good point like Juan says, of saving time.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance changed her mind
"If I were to apply for another K-1 Visa in the future would I answer yes to the question have I ever applied before?"

Honesty will always remain the best policy. Straightforward and simple, I think. And, then you ad a paper of explanation. They aren't going to hold it against you, unless SOME DETAILED EXPLANATION turns up some Weird Stuff.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-29 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC's processing MARCH applicants

id be surprised if even they know how it works haha



are you making words up?? haha



Yeah, Dan,...and I'm trying to think a word for meaing "put to the bottom of the stack" (re: your visa/nasty comments about VSC) :bonk: :lol:

Edited by GringoD, 31 October 2011 - 12:20 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC's processing MARCH applicants

VSC SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yes:

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Hope they (VSC) are not reading our posts! jaja... Dan, I think you just got moved down to the bottom of the stack with October 31 NOA1's :help:

Its all slow, uscis work never stops, it does not do them any good to work harder.



Besides,.. who would want to work themselves OUT OF A JOB! :devil:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC's processing MARCH applicants
That's right.

No frustrations! :angry:

Only optimistications! :dance:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust send my I-129F Packet :)
Si! BuenaSuerte! por las dias dos cientos mas adalante!

Keep a good sense of humour :D
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While we're caught up in a WhirlWindWorld that Won't Slow Down,...
Suddenly, you feel like Time Stands Still... after filing your app.

Edited by GringoD, 31 October 2011 - 04:44 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy K1 Was Approved On 10/2711
Hey Ricky,.. La Celebraccione!
Muchossss Felicitacciones!

Mind telling us what your date of Receipt/NOA1 was?

Edited by GringoD, 31 October 2011 - 03:06 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-31 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved petition statistics

Too much stress.


Yep. Me too. I was alot more productive, before I filed this damn petition.
I think I'm going to self-mandate a 2-week vacation from VJ.

Maybe by then, VSC will have forgiven Dan and, put him back in his original spot/order.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved petition statistics
I heard, Nov 2012, ... after those nasty comments re: uscis, Dan.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved petition statistics
ugh! I think I need a 2-week hiatus from VJ!
Some o' these times are getting real depressing. :crying: :yes: :help:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDepressed and sick! Fiance Visa denied/ request more info... this is too much on us!!!!
Lagos?

I'm waiting for someone who complains about being denied a visa from Somalia .

Do you really love her?
Well, then... maybe you should go to live in Lagos! NO???

I can't answer these questions.
I jus ask the ultimate questions.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-02 00:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling your Congressman?
Hey CMoore25... that's a really great twist to this issue.
I've never heard of someone doing that, although probably others have.
AND, I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT STANDARD POLICY, DO BE DONE BY EVERY PETITIONER... just like you did it.
Very classy, I must say.

I believe I will write to mine this week, even though I'm about 100 days out from the NOA1.
Did you send to a Senator? or, Representative?

Your short story of how that helped is GREAT.
This is the kind of thing that VJ needs more of!

THANKS FOR SHARING.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling your Congressman?

You are still too far away from contacting Congressman. You just submitted your's in August and according to the USCIS site for VSC they are currently processing March 15th. So hang in there.



But, on the bright side, we also KNOW that VSC is or has processed (some) people who filed in June, maybe I even saw one July filer here this morning!

And, to stay on topic,.. I think congressman can also help EXPEDITE Special Situations.

(uh-Hum!) I'm sure have of the folks on VJ think they have special situations. not so.

Edited by GringoD, 01 November 2011 - 01:25 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe Eagle has landed!
Excedryn! You know how to write Good Headlines! You must be a marketer.

But,.. you ain't gettin near the response that chic, Confused got with the Visa Jersey Shore story ... lol
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIntent to deny I-129F letter , please help
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Edited by GringoD, 30 October 2011 - 03:19 AM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIntent to deny I-129F letter , please help
"Everything they want now is already been submited when i filed the I-129f"

Just my sneeky suspicion,... I'm guessing that someone at the uscis doesn't particularly care about pakistan,, and then on top of that, they didn't care too much either, that you wanted to marry your second cousin. If someone at uscis was a very conservative person, .. this just sounds like a freakn bombshell ready to explode.

I'm actually a little surprised at the vast number of people filing for pakistani fiancees, here on VJ. I'd guess there's alot more scrutiny, with the lack of affection between the USA and Pakistani governments these days. "Rightfully" so.

Edited by GringoD, 30 October 2011 - 03:20 AM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-10-30 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOH MY GOSH............
Blessings!
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-02 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved :)

Thanks for everybody's help, our K1 visa is approved today after almost 9 months of worrying!
especially Ning, thanks a lot :)


Do you mean 'approved'? or GRANTED?
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-03 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!
Carrrrrambita!!!!

Okay, I know, they don't speak so much spanish in Brazil.
But,... happy, anyway you look at it!!! :dance:
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-01 01:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvermont slowed to a stop

what makes me think that is if u go to the USCIS site, they are processing cases from March only. The goal is supposed to be 5 months...


Then, I guess you aren't or haven't read too much here on VJ, where there are reports coming in about June Filers (4 months or less) are and have been coming in. Even I think today, a July filer was approved.

And, if you've read a lil more here, you'd likely know that the uscis website is not well-kept on a timely basis.

Edited by GringoD, 02 November 2011 - 11:01 PM.

GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-02 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvermont slowed to a stop
And, as I guess it was another thread, I commented,... if you're just lookin here at visajourney, I'm sure there are thousands who apply who never find this site. This might be a good 'sample' of the population, but hardly the total base.
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-02 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvermont slowed to a stop
what would make you come to that conclusion?
GringoDMaleColombia2011-11-02 18:16:00