ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopy of Birth Certificate front and back? What? My birth certificate only has a front, what does the back mean?
QUOTE (Bassi and Zainab @ Oct 16 2007, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ditto


Wow, well when I had it copied im not sure if that was done. I better double check on that. Thanks a bunch for all the support and help. I really would have lost hope without this great organization.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopy of Birth Certificate front and back? What? My birth certificate only has a front, what does the back mean?
Well, the title of my thread asks my question. I am just a little confused on this one, is there something I am missing? Do I have a bad birth certificate?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photo Question
QUOTE (Drew and Tik @ Oct 17 2007, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks buddy, it was Drew. Been trying to get Tik to post on here, but she's not to her part of the process yet, you'll probably be seeing her post more in a few months when that (hopefully) happens. She has the login and password.

Good thinking though, I'll go to CVS down the street later, I'm sure they have passport pictures for not too expensive and might as well be safe rather than sorry smile.gif


Yeah most places will do it for 8 dallors.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-17 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photo Question
QUOTE (Drew and Tik @ Oct 16 2007, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It says on the instructions that I need to write my name on the back of the photos with a felt pen or pencil. There is already writing on the back with a regular pen and some of it is stuff relating to my work (has my name, tax # and company #). Should I just get new photos taken and fill it in with pencil?

Also how many passport photos of the USC are needed by the time everything is said and done?

Thanks in advance for the help.


Hi Drew, or is this Tik? Not really sure.

Anyway, if it was me I would get new passport photos taken and just write on the back "Photo of <name>" That is all that they require, im not sure if other numbers and what not would confuse them. Might risk getting an RFE, which is like a nightmare.

Hope that helps.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Oct 17 2007, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ours was almost 1 page, my fiance included (he is the US Citizen):

- Date and place where we met.
- Brief description of our following meetings (including dates, places and ocassions).
- Why we decided to get married.
- Brief description of when and how my fiance proposed.
- Our intention to get married and live permanently in the U.S.

At the end we include the following paragraph: "As proof that we are in love and plan to marry, I'm attaching copies of our plane itineraries, pictures of our visits, phone bills, copies of emails and letters."


Wow, thanks this gives me great ideas. I have already written my page, but after all your suggestions I think I will make some adjustments.

Thanks!
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-17 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
I am providing proof of my Visa in Hungary, stamps to hungary in my passport, plane tickets from hungary, bus passes in Hungary, and some pictures of us together dated.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-17 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Oct 16 2007, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went in to detail as to how we met, where we went during our first meeting, who we went out with (her friends), etc. The pictures I had taken corresponded to what I wrote (places we went to and the people we met up with).


Do you think it is okay if I go into detail when we first met and other meetings we had after that as well? Basically explaining how our relationship formed?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-17 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Oct 16 2007, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some people use the space provided, others take more. Mine was a page.


Wow, how did you make it a page? Rambling on about your relationship? I guess the USCIS wants to know right? Can I include information about how we are a couple now?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
I am just not sure how long I really need to make this and how much in detail I need to go. Should I go on to explain the actual day and time? What I was doing? What happened after that? How this turned into a relationship?

What do these people want?
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood thoughts to all of you....
QUOTE (Jaseball @ Oct 16 2007, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are some things in life we can influence and control. This immigration process isn't one of them. There isn't any use for me to rant too often or complain, even though the process really is extended and maddening at times. I've been in love before. I've had long distance relationships before.

As long as my girl and I are as good a fit as I believe, then hopefully sooner or later we'll be united. It should be well worth the wait.


It will never be easy, it will only be worth it. Yes, it can be difficult but I feel it is important we keep trying and fight for what we love. That being for me I love a Hungarian girl whom I want to be with badly but have to wait. I know it will be worth the wait and I am willing to do what it takes to make sure we can be together. Don't give up hope man, just keep at it. Nothing worth while was ever easy. Just in a process such as this make sure you pay very close attention to detail and do everything you can to make the process go more smoothly.

Just my thoughts.
BigCityDaveMaleHungary2007-10-16 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY NOA2 TODAY - FINALLY APPROVED
congratulations!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-11 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAFTER INTERVIEW
I had my interview last July 19 and whenever I try to track my case number online it still says INVALID. Hopefully next week they will start moving. You can call or email the embassy to ask if they printed it already.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-23 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsa reason to R-O-C-K
This song is the latest one out there for LDRs. :whistle: Every word in it hits me.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-27 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsa reason to R-O-C-K
Awwww this made me cry, I'm not even in the chorus yet :crying:

Edited by paul_kay, 26 July 2011 - 02:24 AM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-26 02:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat a bummer! Visa gender error! What?!
oh my. Bummer nga! I'll send you positive vibes!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-27 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport/ Visa
My passport with visa is on its way too! Can't believe it's finally over! At least with this part. (L)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-07-26 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust wanted to say HI!!!!
Hi! Welcome to VJ!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-08-01 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLimbo Land.
I;m on the same boat. I had to put my career (medical field) on hold just to be with my fiance. I know it will make me sad for a period of time but I know that he's worth it. I'd rather choose to go home with someone to look forward to rather than living alone comfortably but feel emotionally empty.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-03 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDue to travel on Monday...
No worries! You got the visa and everything so that means you're good to go
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscold feet
It's normal. I also experienced cold feet weeks before coming to the US. It was quite a struggle. Hang in there!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!
Congratulations!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived this email today: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation
wow VSC. congrats and goodluck!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-12 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 VISA
Lol I was in disbelief when I found out ours was approved. Congratulations to you!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI have a question for fellow K1'ers
Through the internet too! We clicked LIKED almost at the same time and he sent me a message first. He went here last October 2010 to ask me to be his girlfriend "just so he could hold me hand" and one week later he proposed to me. After 4 months he came back with both his parents. I will be reunited with him next week and I am soooo excited!

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Edited by paul_kay, 13 August 2011 - 04:11 AM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-08-13 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSupport needed- how to cope with waiting for NOA2???

OMG you are soo cute! That's adorable video! Very cool idea. You are super young though!!! Thanks, your video really made me smile and think more about how
powerful love is!


Lol Thank you! And thanks for saying I look super young coz I really am not (I think). I'm in my mid 20s already.

I got ideas from this website too http://www.lovingfro...ouplestodo.html
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSupport needed- how to cope with waiting for NOA2???
I made videos too while waiting for the process to end. One of them is this lol. It was fun. Try making something every month, something that will occupy most of your time. When you feel lonely, write him/her something and pour everything out. Start blogging, LDR stories are interesting. Exercising is helpful to release endorphins aka happy hormones!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHANK YOU VSC!!.... One more reason to be thankful for... NOA2 Approved
Congratulations! Have a happy thanksgiving!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it just me or has going through immigration really put wedding planning into perspective?
It's not that hard to have a nice wedding. As long as you're willing to spend time creating the details (talk about being a BUM for 3 months!) you can save a lot with the decorations and lots of other things as well! Be creative and have fun preparing for it! Invest on good photographs because they will last forever (and your marriage as well!). Not everything have to be expensive, just gotta be creative and practical!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-13 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs it just me or has going through immigration really put wedding planning into perspective?
I feel for you! We were planning to have a small wedding within 90 days of entering the US and a bigger one next Spring but one day the weather became better and we didn't feel like doing 2 weddings anymore. So we planned a traditional outdoor wedding in 6 days! Cost about 2k for 30-50 people and it was a beautiful Fall afternoon.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-13 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy K1 journey

Hi, I have a quick query.. I have a gf in the United States and she just said, "YES" when I asked her to be my girlfriend. Now, we are talking about marrying. Iam 25, she is 21. She plans to visit me here in the Philippines on January 2012. How soon can she file a petition for me? When is the fastest time to file it? Can she file it right after she returns to US? and about the documentation. We are just using SMS, viber (iphone) and skype. How can we provide proof that we are communicating with each other?

I hope you can help me out. Thank you very much!


Now you're talking about marrying her...congratulations! All you need to do is meet her in person. When she goes back to the US she can start filling out the documents and she can also bring the ones you need to sign when she comes to visit you. Take lots of pictures and send tangible mails. The wait between NOA1 and NOA2 (about 3-5mos) is pretty long and gives you more time to collect proof of ongoing relationship for your Embassy interview. I'd suggest the K1 process since you and her just met online thru your sister. Oh, it might be considered a red flag since you met through a relative of yours so be careful with that. Good luck!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-25 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!!!!
Congrats!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!
Congratulations! Almost there!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2012-04-19 08:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresManila Physical
Yes. It's included in the fee and it depends on which shots are appropriate to his/her age.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-23 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoA2 Approved!!! WOOT!

First of all, congratulations! :thumbs:

I would suggest getting your NBI clearance while its still early because of the 'new' system & may cause further delays in the end. I applied for my NBI last July 7 & releasing will on the 27th so I had to reschedule my interview.

Like what Inky said, you can wait a week or 2 & call NVC to get your MNL # so you can go ahead with your medical exam.


Hi! Thanks!

I just got mine today. It took 3 hours.
Thread to that: (http://www.visajourn...14#entry4795014)

Did you file yours in the province? Anyhow, I think it would cost another fee to reschedule if ever you can get one earlier. The ones in Manila offer same day release (given that you don't have anyone with the same name as yours with conflicting records).
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-21 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoA2 Approved!!! WOOT!
:dance: Thanks everyone :dance:
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-20 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoA2 Approved!!! WOOT!
After months of waiting and feeling desperate because the other people (who filed in the same date and after us) have been getting their NoA2's except us, we finally got the SMS!!!

My fiance was discussing with our realtor about the house we wanted to purchase. He was about to sign the papers when he got an SMS saying our petition has been approved! He had this face the whole time :o in front of the realtor and his dad. Hahahaha!

I posted yesterday about getting an NBI clearance. Looks like I have to move fast then! Woooot!

So, we need to wait for the NVC document with our MNL case number and instructions right?

Yay so happy! :dance:

Cheers to all of us!
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-19 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet's Talk About Weddings

if our visa will be approved this year,we'll have the wedding in the US. if not,feb of next year we'll join the mass wedding of the catholic church. nothing fancy but very solemn. no reception afterwards.


Good luck to you! I hope you get it soon so you can be together! :)
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-26 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet's Talk About Weddings

We had a catholic wedding in Vermont.. We did the preliminary interview and pre-cana seminar in the Philippines, and had the documents shipped to the diocese in Vermont, and it went great! We had sponsors, and the candle, coin, veil and cord ceremony as well. I blogged about all the planning here, and also made a wedding website. :) Enjoy wedding planning, and more importantly, have a great one!


Hi! Thanks! Wow, been reading your blog and I couldn't agree more. Things are indeed relatively more expensive in the US! It's a much complicated planning too to do everything being miles away! :D

I enjoyed your site! I love your photos too! They make me all excited for our day.

We're currently updating our site too :)

Congratulations, Tim & Steph! Stay happily married! :D
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-26 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet's Talk About Weddings

Congrats! Our wedding is also set for 11/11/11 !!! Can't comment on differences between countries as I'm a Canadian-American (born dual) and my love is Australian so cultures
are very similar. But wanted to say hello and congrats as we'll share the same wedding day!


WOOT!!! Thanks! Congrats too! Hahaha. High five on our wedding day! :D Wishing you the best on the wedding day as well as the rest of your lives together! :)
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-26 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet's Talk About Weddings
Alongside preparing for our K1 visas, I know that most of us are planning for our wedding day as well. This is just out of curiosity. How are you planning/did you plan your wedding?

I noted a lot of differences between the wedding traditions of the USA and the Philippines (for example, primary sponsors, secondary sponsors, etc.)

We are still planning our church wedding come this November 11th. Yup, 11/11/11! :D Ours will be a Catholic one so it adheres to a set of guidelines governed by the Church. Even if that's the case, weddings in the Philippines (even if in a Catholic procession) differ a lot.

So how will yours be?
Deren & YamyMalePhilippines2011-07-26 07:02:00