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USCIS Service CentersInside scoop - behind the scenes of USCIS processes
Behind the scenes of the USCIS...everyone should read this!! With no clear answers on anything when we inquire...well this was like the Sunshine gleaming on our souls!!!!

Note: The link will take you to a former USCIS Agent's conversation. Although they no longer work there, the foundation of processes just do not change. Ya know.

Check it out :)

http://www.visajourn...dicator-q-and-a

Edited by AnalajiaAbdeen, 04 November 2012 - 07:28 PM.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 19:27:00
USCIS Service CentersTracking your group on USCIS
I just did this. This is awesome! There are 13 in my May 15th group and we are all in "Initial Review"
I went back significantly and found more to my group. Thought is was 9 at first.
Great tool for tracking in real time...I think I will move up even more to see where they are :)

Edited by AnalajiaAbdeen, 02 November 2012 - 06:35 PM.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-02 18:26:00
USCIS Service CentersStill waiting ...

Hey ,

Are there others still waiting for VSC NOA2 from the beginning of May?

Is this unusual that we are still waiting?


We just rcvd our NOA2 Today. Our NOA1 is May 15, 2012. To be honest...the last I heard, Vermont SC has been getting help so this could have caused cases to get out of order, unfortunately! JE has ppl around her that have the same NOA1 date and they have been approved. We have ppl around us that rcvd their NOA1 May 15 that rcvd their NOA2 on the 6th of November. Something is DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT! If there have not been 'any' updated on your date - try to call the USCIS to inquire why ppl are being approved all around you - including ppl that were received 'after' you and see if they can provide you an answer as to why or even better...a resolution! PS: It seems the 1-800 customer svs line does not offer the best assistance...see if you can get in to your local office to inquire in person. Good Luck!
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-08 19:29:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Approved AP Cases
Egypt - AP was told approved at the interview with 1-2 months of ap (aka: the black hole). AP lasted 4 mo. 2 weeks. My fiancé rcvd a call from the embassy today!!! IT'S OVER --- APPROVED!! OMG APPROVED!!!
His TB test expired. So they'll send him his passport to go take it again. Then he'll send the results and his passport back to the embassy & they'll send it back WITH THE VISA STAMP within 10-15 days -- he'll have it!!

You guys this has been a draining and very stressful journey!! We've been on the journey for 1 year & 3 months. You can't get any real answers along the way. Especially in AP bc it's security checks (most commonly).

But don't give up!!!! Don't give up!!!! Things are happening behind the scenes. We just can't see it.
We have our good days & our bad days, without a doubt. But in the end, it all smoothes out.
Now....the storm is over!! So thankful the AP is over!!!

Wishing EVERYONE THE BEST OF LUCK & keep ur sanity! It's gonna happen! :)
I can't believe this moment is finally here, but it's here, Today - it's here!! :)










AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-08-21 06:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)how to track package on DHL
check out this forum: http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4567372

:)

I'm trying it now... Good Luck!
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-20 19:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy so many AP's in Cairo Egypt

AP is Administrative Processing.
In Cairo it occurs usually after the interview and affects a majority of males. It can last 2 weeks to 2 years. You must wait for your visa to be issued. They perform the FBI background investigation or document verification.
Some people say 99% of males go thru AP after the interview. I believe it is about 67% based on VJ statistics

Here is a list for the last year or so of interviews for spouse visas in Cairo andhowlong it took to get the visa after the interview.
I do not know how long fiance visas take but it seems it takes much less time since the fiance will not be working in the USA upon arrival so his background checks will be done during AOS after marriage.

1.Nababdurrahman -------------Nov 20, 2011- told within 7-10 days after more papers------------- HE GOT IT IN 39 DAYS
2.Mero Rob -------------------Nov 22, 2011 -needed to send more papers----------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 44 DAYS
3.Tp1986 ---------------------Nov 22, 2011 needed more papers-MAN--------------------------------------HE GOT IT 65 DAYS
4.Rami & Yosra----------------Nov 29, 2011 Told you will get it in 7---------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS
5.pyramids -------------------Dec 4, 2011 -told within 1 week------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS
6.TamerA --------------------Dec 6, 2011 She was Told 1-2 weeks-------------------------------- SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS
7.Marymina119 ----------------Dec. 8, 2011- told approx 1 week ---------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS
8.Yesterdaysrain23 -------------Dec 11, 2011-more papers-MALE---------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 59 DAYS
9.Zawgyosama -------------------Dec 13, 2011-more evidence needed. MALE------------------HE GOT THE VISA 57 DAYS
10.MagdaEssam(habibi83) ---------Dec 15, 2011-told 10days -2 weeks max---------------------------HE GOT IT IN 14 DAYS
11.Stu_Mathews interview---------Dec 14 told he will get it in 10 days----------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS
12 Sherif23 ---------------------Dec 21, 2011-He was told 2 weeks--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 20 DAYS
13 Mohamed1980 ------------------Jan 5, 2012-She was told in 1 week-----------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS
14. MahaAhmed --------------------Jan 9, 2012 HE AP 1-2 MONTHS--------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 31 DAYS
15 Soza Joe----------------------Jan 11, 2012 told will get it within 7 days-----------------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS
16 merorafo22 -------------------Jan 12, 2012---------------------------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 12 DAYS
17.AhmedAnna---------------------Jan 19, 2012--------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS
18.Emad Desouky -----------------Jan 19, 2012--SUBMIT MORE PAPERS--------------------------HE GOT IT 30 DAYS
19.mariekemo --------------------Jan 24, 2012-HE -more papers and wait 15 days----------------HE GOT IT IN 13 DAYS
20.Ezra Hassan ------------------Jan 30, 2012-HE--TOLD 1-2 WEEKS-----------------------HE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS HE FILED DCF
21.Kokylolo----------------------Feb 13, 2012-TOLD 10 DAYS-----------------------------HE GOT IT IN 12 DAYS
22.J.G.I (DCF FILERS)----------Feb 21, 2012-WAS TOLD 2 WEEKS--------------------------HE GOT IT 7 DAYS LATER
23.Togetherforever13 ------------Jan 19, 2012-HE TOLD 14 WEEKS AP--------------------------He got it in 56 DAYS
24.Shayy17---------------------------interview Feb 7---------------------------------------------------HE 8 weeks of AP
25.Oabdelra-CC ---------------------April 17, 2012----------------------------------------------SHE GOT IT 6 DAYS
26. MoeMN (Mohamed & Nancy) --------------------------------------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 7 DAYS!!! :
27.amrsoul (Amr and Kymberlie)--------------told 2 weeks------------------------------- GOT IT IN 10 DAYS!!!
28.ahmed_f (Ahmed & Fonda) ----------------told 2 weeks-------------------------------------HE GOT IT IN 6 DAYS
29.ahmedasha-May 16, HE APPROVED with AP----------------------------------------------------HE GOT Visa in 5.5 weeks
30.Angie & Abdo--He interview DCF 6/21/12---------------------------------------------------HE GOT THE VISA IN 7 DAYS!!!
31.Messi10 (Tariq & Hiba)Expedited SHE interviewed June 10th, 2012-----------------------------------SHE GOT IT IN 8 DAYS
32.madanisgirl Jan 12, 2012-HE AP 1-6 weeks------------------------------------------still waiting--GOT IT IN 7 MONTHS AP
33.LOVE2OURBB---------------------------------------------------------------------------Dec 5, 2011- HE 8 MONTHS OF AP
34.jralsibai------------------------------------------------------------------------------Approved in less than 1 month!!!!
35.Moro77 (Mohsen & R) APPROVED ----------------------------------------------------SHE GOT VISA IN 5 DAYS!!
36.A & Y (meno-is-mine)HE interviewed 6/4/12 APPROVED------------------------------------got visa 2 months later.
37.Aly174 12/1/12 interview HE was told possibly 1-2 weeks-----------------------------------Got visa about 8 months later
38.Cami & Eslam(luv4eslam)-----Nov 13, 2011 NO AP. He delayed his visa--------------------He came to USA in July 2012
39.Sherywhite-told 10-14 days------------------------------------------------------------------SHE got in within 2 weeks
40.LOLO & N (lolo5) SHE interview 10/24/12 Approved told 10-14 days----------------------SHE GOT IT IN 10 DAYS
41.Wendy<3Ahmed INTERVIEW Oct 2, 2011-----------------------------------------------------------HE GOT IT ALMOST 13 MONTHS OF AP
42.Christina_Joseph INTERVIEW 11/1/12-------------------------------------------------------------------- HE GOT IT IN 5 DAYS
43.UmBrighton (ashley and Peter) they told him 2 weeks---------------------------------------------------he got it in 8 days!!!!
44.CarolBasha (and Ahmed) --------HE-APPROVED with ap.--------------------------------------He got it over 11 months of AP
45.Candy Hassan HE interview 8/14/2012------------------------------------------------------------------AP of 5 months



VERY Helpful!! Thank you for posting the stats! :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-01-20 19:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhy so many AP's in Cairo Egypt
It seems it is the typical outcome for the Cairo Embassy in Egypt to send the majority cases thru AP?
Does anyone know what causes AP?
Why is this the 'norm' at the Cairo, Egypt embassy???
I understand why cases go thru RFE's...but why do soooooo many cases at this embassy go thru AP?????
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-01-19 23:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy status
PS: there's a forum 1-2 pages over that talks about how to do the DHL tracking from NVC to Embassy....
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 13:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy status
There is a DHL trick to enter ur ref #. I can't remember the pattern....I'm sure someone will come behind me to tell u.
But what I want to say is, it ships from NVC to the embassy Very quickly. Our case is in Cairo. The Cairo embassy shipped packet 3 Very quickly to my fiancé after they rcvd the NVC DHL with our case.
Basically, we rcvd packet 3 in about a wk & half after the NVC sent ur case out.

Best wishes!!




AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 13:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe longest journeys
"Strong Always" "due to new information"??!!?? That's exactly what they said to my Senator! ??
But we have yet to be given any REAL answers!!

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-12-09 22:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe longest journeys
K1 visa here too, Cairo to USA

Noa1 received May 15, 2012
19 months & still waiting

Placed in a second AP (aka: black hole)

My fiancé & I haven't been able to see each other since March 2012 :(







AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-12-09 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!

K-1 got approved eventually! Thank you for all your help!! Will have to apply for my daughter to go later next year..my son will go with me first. The embassy said we have to go together...otherwise my son cannot go through immigration by himself.. Do you have the same experience? Anyway..what a relief and thanks again!!!




Congrats!!!!!!!!! :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED TODAY!!!

:dance: OMG!!!!!! NOA2 APPROVED TODAY -- 11/8/12....Tooooooo Happppppy to find the words to express this WONDERFUL FEELING!!!!! It took 5 months, 3 weeks & 3 days from NOA1 (May 15, '12) to NOA2 :dance: :dance: :dance:
WOW!! What an AMAZING feeling!! The loooong agonizing USCIS wait has come to an end....Jumping up and down ~ inside & out!!!


Thank you to ALL of you!! Anxious to start phase 2!! :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-11 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED TODAY!!!

Wow.. ..that's how it feels :-) Congrats to both of you :thumbs:


OMG!! You two have been waiting for So Long! Change is due for you!!
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-11 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED TODAY!!!

Congratulations!! We are May 15 as well..maybe this means we will hear something soon..As of now our status still says initial review..but still hoping!!


We hope the Best for you!! The long wait times are NO fun!! But I'm grateful I found you guys at VJ!! You've all been so awesome! And it's been inspirational to see ppl around us get approved.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-11 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED TODAY!!!
Thank you so much!! We are so excited!! & hope to bring hopes to others that are close to our NOA1 date :D
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-08 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED TODAY!!!
:dance: OMG!!!!!! NOA2 APPROVED TODAY -- 11/8/12....Tooooooo Happppppy to find the words to express this WONDERFUL FEELING!!!!! It took 5 months, 3 weeks & 3 days from NOA1 (May 15, '12) to NOA2 :dance: :dance: :dance:
WOW!! What an AMAZING feeling!! The loooong agonizing USCIS wait has come to an end....Jumping up and down ~ inside & out!!!
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-08 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont K1 Visa -Processing times

You don't have much more of a wait. Your Timeline shows........ Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between November 14, 2012 and November 21, 2012*.
Our Timeline was correct. Good Luck to you :)


Thank you~ I was wondering about that as well...I'm really counting down the days! Of course, every hour feels like a day...especially after all this time.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-31 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont K1 Visa -Processing times

I'm a May 7th filer and have not received my NOA2 yet. I know how you feel...It's torture.


meganann: Did you see the info JE06 posted? They are in the May 4th 'group.' If they are currently working on that, then your petition is soooooo close to being touched! :) Good Luck!


JE06: Yeah, I was so excited to hear this information from my attorney's office! Especially after not being able to get any straight answers from the USCIS directly. I thought the fact that the VSC has reached out for assistance - would help brighten someone else's day, too. :dance:
I look forward to the update from you that your case has been 'touched' AND COMPLETED!! :)


This long wait time is definitely torture! It's been so much more difficult since we met in person, actually! Everything has strengthened on so many levels after our experience of life outside of our 'electronic' bond!

***Can anyone add any feedback of the process after the USCIS? How can you track your case after it leaves to the Visa processing center? I know that he will have to complete the medical screening and interview & I believe the timeline for this is about 2-3, right? Does everything move smoother after the long USCIS wait time?
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-31 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont K1 Visa -Processing times

Welcome!

Yes, that link can be found under 'Immigration Timelines' and then, 'Processing Status: Igor's List'. It is dependent on what USCIS lists as normal processing times and the members of VJ that utilize the Timeline feature in their profile. After you have navigated the site a bit, you will find all kinds of useful (and not so useful :P ) information. Good luck!



Very handy tool...I kept this info :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-31 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont K1 Visa -Processing times
Thank you TnJ!! I am still new to this site and didn't realize such wonderful tracking info is out there. Seeing how the USCIS website is not a live tracking tool, that second link really helped!!! Looks like they are somewhere around April 24-25...rather than the 16th. YEAH! Tic Toc!! :D
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-30 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont K1 Visa -Processing times
Hi everyone! One simple question to ease my agony...

Is there anyone out there that initiated their K1 Visa (Vermont Office) in mid-May 2012 & has received a decision yet?


I called my attorney's office yesterday about the current excessive waiting period @ the Vermont office. They used to be ahead and California was behind. I guess it must be like that...back and forth. Anyway, my attorney's office indicated that the Vermont office is now getting help from multiple offices so they can catch back up. I see their recent website update indicates K1 not yet married as April 16, 2012. That is the date as of 'Sept 30th' -I think it was. So, they must be getting close to ours...right... They rcvd our petition on May 15, 2012.

So, I am looking for light at the end of this long tunnel...has anyone rcvd a decision from Vermont who's petition was rcvd by them in May?? Or are they still working on April?

Thank you for any input you may have! :thumbs:
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-30 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsplease help me understand the i129f processing timeline

ok, thanks for the replies, this whole thing is a little confusing for me and I am very glad to have this group as a resource or I would be totally lost!!

I think I might be able to survive 7 months to get through the process.

One thing I noticed on the I-797C form is that in the section stating the petition was received for the following beneficiaries... it states name, date of birth and then under "Country of Birth" it says "UNKNOWN" do I need to call and to get that corrected? Or is it really a non-issue? The petition has all the details in it anyway.


Definitely call them!!! That's a clear indication that you guys left something blank on one of the forms. The sooner you resolve this the better.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsplease help me understand the i129f processing timeline

I got the I-797C NOA letter stating the I-129 has been received. I was excited thinking it will start to go quickly and hoping that within 6 months I will be bringing my fiancee here to the US. I just looked at the USCIS processing times and if I am reading it correctly it says 5 months to process!!! Is that correct?

If I understand it correctly all that has happened so far is that the acknowledged they have my I-129 packet. They gave me a receipt number to check at USCIS and it shows these grey round dots and one is blue, the one that says "initial review" is blue. So do I understand that they are going to review that packet for 5 months before deciding if we can move forward through the process?

This is very discouraging if it takes 5 months just to say "hey the packet looks good now we can continue the process".

So I do absolutely nothing until I hear form them 5 months from now? I am not good at just doing nothing, I need to feel like I am doing something to help this process.

Anyway, I am just seeking some clarification. Thanks!!! Wade



Just to provide a little clarification...they are processing all kinds of petitions. And they do not spend 5 months on ours. The estimated time lines indicate how long it is taking them to get to our petitions. It's my understanding that the 'honey-bunny' petitions (that's what they call us, awww) actually only take a good 15-20 to process...if everything is complete.
I also read that someone scans through the files that are in the boxes to check for any needed RFE's. This helps to get those RFE's out so you can turn in the missing information and still have your case worked within those estimates time frames.

Hope this helps :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 19:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy instructor's rant
...posted wrong comment. Didn't realize this was an instructor. Lol. Oopsie

Edited by AnalajiaAbdeen, 26 November 2012 - 11:04 PM.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-26 23:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaEgypt to USA...over & apprv finally--why don't we have the visa yet?
mahmoud-82 --- I understand the confusion!! We are always told one thing and another thing happens. I'm sorry u r missing the feast & celebration.... It's good that ur status at least changed from AP to Issued. No one else has indicated this has happened to them. But there are quite a few of us in the same boat. So, I'm sure someone will come along & be able to shed light on ur situation.
Maybe all if us will start seeing movement after the week long holiday.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-10 13:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaEgypt to USA...over & apprv finally--why don't we have the visa yet?
ayman-rina---- OMG :(
This is horrible!!!!! Your ap is over & u r waiting on ur visa since march???
Or are u still in ap?

I'm in utter SHOCK!


M&K ----- you guys are unique and lucky. Congratulations that ur torture will soon be over!! Sincerely!
I know there will b good news soon for us
....but emailing the embassy is pointless cause our status still shows AP - even though that's not our current status. So all they do is look up our case and we get a generic email that our case is in AP.
Pathetic!!
Our hands are tied. There's nothing at all we can do but wait. And my congressman was NO help either. :(
That's what makes this so frustrating.
We were Lied to about the final processing time & we can't even get a valid update :(













AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 21:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaEgypt to USA...over & apprv finally--why don't we have the visa yet?
Sam-- soooo sry!! AP is a tortuous nightmare, we know! And there's nothing we can do because it's all about security checks. Which I agree with but it still sux soooo bad!
Hang in there! You guys aren't gonna see it coming but that call is going to happen soon :)

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 18:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaEgypt to USA...over & apprv finally--why don't we have the visa yet?
strong-always-- it is def beyond frustrating!! :(
It is refreshing to see that it's not just our case that's sitting still like this......why is this taking soooo long?? Yeah, we called the embassy, they refuse to tty....so we sent the email & we got the same 'ol generic reply....blah blah ur in ap.
we see that online....I don't want to be told that & that's not my question. We were told we r not in ap. sooooo, how much longer b4 the visa is sent?

If they would tell us this last step takes 2-3 months, then we wouldn't be so crazy. We would expect this. Instead, the Only honest time frame that was given is the process time for the NVC to the embassy.

Is there anybody out there that was in this situation & u finally rcvd ur visa? Please shed some light on our dark dark tunnel.

((Positive Vibes to a Better tomorrow))








AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 18:43:00
Middle East and North AfricaEgypt to USA...over & apprv finally--why don't we have the visa yet?
Hey guys....anyone out there that recently got approved from AP? Are u still waiting on ur Visa?

Cairo embassy called my fiancé on August 21, 2013. Told him congratulations, your AP is over & you've been approved. We just need u to retake ur TB exam b/c it expired. So, they sent him his passport...he got the TB, finally got the results and mailed them back with his passport.

They rcvd it all back on Sept. 2. Case updated but still shows AP status. Then updated both dates to Sept. 12 - but still shows AP. No other updates since then.
He still doesn't have his Visa.

They told him he'd have it in 10-15 days after they rcvd his TB & passport.
Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Anyone still waiting on their visa from the Cairo embassy for a fiancé visa??

Thx guys!!












AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2013-10-09 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from USCIS but not a NOA2

right! they are lazy and they dont feel what we feel right now being away from our spouses! PLEASE USCIS IF YOU HAVE FAMILY THEN SYMPATHIZE US AND DO IT FAST!



I agree Teague...at the same time, I believe that just like every place of business...you have slow ppl that just take their time and find things to do other than staying focused on their responsibilities. Then, you have dedicated workers that run circles around these ppl. What I would like to add as a light at the end of the long tunnel is something I read several weeks ago from a former USCIS agent. That is that everything they do is monitored and that includes their productivity. So, the non-dedicated workers will be weeded out. Our case is at the Vermont office and I reviewed the # of cases they rcvd during the time that they rcvd our. They really got there butts kicked! Recently, they were 3 months behind processing and now they are about 1 month behind because they are getting help from other offices so they can get caught up. Hope this helps to shed some light. :)
However, we are tortured with these long wait times and that's the bottom line! One hour feels like a whole day!
All we can do it hang in there. It seems that these inquiry tools that they 'provide' us are just a pasifier and offer no real solutions. :(

Edited by AnalajiaAbdeen, 04 November 2012 - 01:53 PM.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from USCIS but not a NOA2

ok what the hell??? all this doesnt make sense. because if u send a straight forward petition and u sent all your info. and do a background check on both ppl. like what else is there?? and what other agencies??? are they sending a detective after us?? seriously. Sounds like u forgot about my petition and some lazy worker is just now blowing the dust off it.



Hi abdelnish83.... did you and your fiance go through an attorney to ensure that all the t's are crossed and the i's are dotted? I'm just curious if something like this happens when you have an attorney to ensure that everything runs smooth...wondering if this happens regardless...
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Needed K1 Visa
I posted a comment...where did it go???


Never mind. LOL

Edited by AnalajiaAbdeen, 30 October 2012 - 08:10 PM.

AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-30 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice Needed K1 Visa
Isn't there a relative visa that can be filed by you for him - the cousin? I am not sure what relationship you must be in to initiate that. However, I completely agree that your cousin has to go back to his Country 'on time.' If he really does want to be here, he must not red flag himself by staying past the expiration date of the K1 visa! He will not be trusted again if/when he applies for any other visa in the future. Again, the K1 Visa is a fiance visa and I have read a lot about it while we are going thru the process and before we started. You cannot convert the K1 to a different Visa. You do have to go back to your Country when that visa expires.
Also agreed that I do not know the whole story...this is odd. My Fiance and I are tortured every single day we are apart! I cannot image anything but to be together again. Why would someone go through all of this to simply turn their back? Why even complete this long process if there are any doubts that you've found the love of your life?

If they are not going to marry...I strongly suggest that he go back before the Visa expires and research other visa types to live here.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-10-30 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Logs - way too much to print out

Just get a couple of screenshots for each month. They would not read them.

Good luck!


Agreed again...monthly communications prove that you keep in touch & that you have continued to!
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Logs - way too much to print out

Just print out select pages....which will help show the evolution of your relationship. Also note that two people that are intending to marry should have some amount of "private" stuff included.....not the X-rated stuff, but something that will show that you two are intimate and plan to marry.


I agree!! The X rated should be excluded but the love love stuff like kisses and the mushy I miss you & I love you and general conversations about how your day is...that's all important to show that you are a part of each of regardless of the distance.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent

Hello All

i have applied for K1 using a lawyer and my understanding is that he send the information without a letter of intent. I was never asked to write one nor my fiancee. I was wondering if this is going to be an issue. Should i address it to my lawyer? I was hoping he knows what is required and what is not not. that might be reason why he never asked for one. Please advise

thank you


Attorney's are not cheap! Make them work! They work for us, remember... Honestly, it's clear that it is required. Give your attorney a call and ask about this and how they can correct "their" error. Let them know that you see it in the instructions as a requirement. Tomorrow is a business day...I would contact them first thing. Let us know how it goes :)

But also....I agree with another comment that was made...in the event that you are not able to send it in until you rcv an RFE, make sure you have it ready & tell your attorney that you guys need that document as soon as possible so you can send it asap when you get the RFE. Remember...make 'them' work for your money. You hired them to stream-line your process so things like this do not happen.

Don't stress though...this will not cause a denial...only a RFE.
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Having No Job at Time of Interview a Problem???PLEASEE HELPP
Based off the research I have done, the petitions income matters...not the beneficiarie's. After all, they will be leaving their place of employment to move to the US and your goal is to prove that you can support him/he in the meantime until they find work here.

We'll see what other ppl insite is :)
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-04 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do next after getting NOA2?

You can call them after 2 weeks, when u call them ask them if they have receive your petition from vermont or cali , and than ask them for case number and also if they have sent it out to embassy yet.


Does anyone know how long the NVC holds onto the NOA2 before they send it to the embassy? What do they do with it, exactly? Are they just the routing point to get it to the correct embassy?
AnalajiaAbdeenFemaleEgypt2012-11-08 19:06:00