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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBreaking up
Brigader --after the dust has settled , just take your time and get to know the next person a little longer before making a committment --it is a long and expensive process to do it again .Best of luck in future .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-14 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate.
Congrats on yr approval
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-16 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2

sorry, yeh i meant K1, Thanks for your guys help. I wish it could be done in 2 or 3 months cuz m so missing my love

That is wishful thinking :lol: . Hope for the best (3-5 mths ) and expect the worst (5-6 mths ) :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-18 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswait time for K-1
Hope for the best ( 1-3 mths ) and expect the worst (5-7 mths ) :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-23 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost Decision Activity

Hello everyone in visa journey,

I have received the E-mail from USCIS this afternoon regarding Post Decision Activity,and it says as followes.

" Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On February 22, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

My question is am I on right track or am I faster than normal?

I read many applicants talking about 150 or more days of waiting for approval.

Thank you very much for reading and posting me good answers in advance.

My time line for I129F

1/24/2011 I-129F filed to Texas Lock Box

1/26/2011 Application Accetance notice and Transfered to CSC

2/22/2011 Post Decision Activity Notice

R u kidding ? That is blazing speed to be approved in 1 mth .Consider yrself lucky .Best wishes .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-23 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi129f approved in less than 1 month???

Really???? How is it possible? I still can't believe it's already approved. Are you guys sure? Is this really the notice people normally wait 5 months to receive?

Wow --congrats --how did u pull that off ???? :thumbs: I guess u are just as surprised as we are :lol: Best wishes on the remainder of yr journey
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-17 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA approved
Congrats alos to u and yrs
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-24 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresArrest Problem for K-1 Interview
I suggest you consult an immigration lawyer for advise .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-14 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

This is amazing we sent our I-129F via mail Express 01/12/2011 received 01/14/2011, received REF 01/28/2011 sent back to USCIS approval NOA1 received 02/03/2011 approved 02/17/2011 received NOA2 sent to NVC now waiting for packet three to be sent to Cairo. Hopefully the embassy there is open now...

Wow --that was fast --You are very lucky --congrats . :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-27 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 expedite request

Thanks for the replies so far. Yes, I do not know of the expedite will be approved or not. However, her situation HAS changed since meeting me. 1) she lives in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. there is a US Embassy travel advisory for this area. (northern end, but still part of the more fractured part of the Philippines. 2) I was the only American to visit the village in the last 2 years. 3) she does not cross the river to talk to people, it just so happens one of the mothers from the village lives here in town with me. We net online due to relatives living close by me. 4) I provided her a laptop, cell phone, and passport already to provide means to communicate with her, and provide support for her and her family. 5) as for gumming up the works, well, let's just say that is america. there are always exceptions to rules not rules with out exceptions as in many other countries. 6) As for sitting untouched or in a separate batch, etc. It is your responsibility to follow up, not their responsibility to let you know. 7) I have provided food for her and her family since we have started dating. Her dad insists she talks with me each and every day. They did not have separate rooms in the house until I provided money to them. The whole village, as well as those along the route (jeepney and bus) now know her and I are engaged to be married. It was a common conversation every day when going back and forth. 8) I bought her the first dress she ever owned 9apart from school uniform) 9) the engagment party was 37,000php.

You are a good man to do what you are doing and continue to do . Most of us here who have fiancee's from the philippines are all going through similiar circumstances . I wish you best of luck in your journey .Hope you can be reunited soon .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-21 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 expedite request
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Thanks for the replies so far. Yes, I do not know of the expedite will be approved or not. However, her situation HAS changed since meeting me. 1) she lives in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. there is a US Embassy travel advisory for this area. (northern end, but still part of the more fractured part of the Philippines. 2) I was the only American to visit the village in the last 2 years. 3) she does not cross the river to talk to people, it just so happens one of the mothers from the village lives here in town with me. We net online due to relatives living close by me. 4) I provided her a laptop, cell phone, and passport already to provide means to communicate with her, and provide support for her and her family. 5) as for gumming up the works, well, let's just say that is america. there are always exceptions to rules not rules with out exceptions as in many other countries. 6) As for sitting untouched or in a separate batch, etc. It is your responsibility to follow up, not their responsibility to let you know. 7) I have provided food for her and her family since we have started dating. Her dad insists she talks with me each and every day. They did not have separate rooms in the house until I provided money to them. The whole village, as well as those along the route (jeepney and bus) now know her and I are engaged to be married. It was a common conversation every day when going back and forth. 8) I bought her the first dress she ever owned 9apart from school uniform) 9) the engagment party was 37,000php.
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You are a good man for all the things you do and continue to do . We all here have similiar stories especially with fiancee's from the Philippines . I wish you luck on your journey and hope you can be reunited with her soon .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-02-21 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia?

Got the email telling me that my petition was received (NOA 1). I thought, since I live in Indiana that it would be going to the Vermont Service Center, but the email says it is going to California. Does anyone have any idea why it went west?

Thanks!!

Randy --Thank your lucky stars that your petition is going to CSC rather than VSC . You stand a better chance at CSC for a faster approval .Good luck . :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-02 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures5 months since our NOA1

We submitted our I-129F and got the NOA 1 in Dec, 2010 and we do not have a reply. I am curious why some people are getting their NOA2 from filing in Jan/Feb 2011???? WTH??? And they have beneficiaries in third world countries. Can anyone explain this to me? I was told they process them in the order they are received. We even tried an expedite and was denied so now we get to lose out on $30,000 because they decided not to grant it. I am very disheartened by this whole process.

Hillbil --how did u loose out on $ 30,000?? --Just curious :)
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-07 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Suggestion

Hello everyone,

I know my fiancee' file has been at the VSC office for a month now. Lately it has been a draw of luck with NOA2 being sent to Jan and Feb filers.

I'm a US Citizen by birth and my fiancee was in the USA for a year and left prior to her visa expiring.

Curious if I could contact the USCIS hotline and place a service request for an expedite due to the bomb blastings in Pakistan taking place on a daily basis.

As I know everyone have been waiting for their NOA2 for a while now... but honestly it is not fair that we as US Citizens are kept apart from our soon to be wife longer than the processing time posted on uscis.gov website of 5 months.

My fiance had her background check conducted by DHS as part of her visa processing during her last visit to the USA in 2009.

Just get in line and wait like everyone else .All the countries have their share of problems . In Pakistan --it is normal to have such .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-13 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with email I got this morning!
Congrats on yr approval . CSC rocks and VSC sucks :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-16 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 filing fee
Maybe --just saying --when the check was cashed --there was insufficient funds in the account . Just confirm with yr bank .Or as many said before --just call and ask .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-16 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help please
I am sorry --i see that you received yr NOA2 0n 03/08/11 .I am guessing u mean a K1 visa . Here is a flow chart . Hope it helps.
2nd Notice of Action (NOA)
U.S. Petitioner Receives second Notice of Action (NOA) acknowledging K-1 petition has been approved
* Start gathering documents needed by beneficiary (Fiance(e)) - See K-1 Guide.

*Beneficiary can research and prepare forms required by embassy.

Case Forwarded by your Service Center to the National Visa Center (NVC)
Case Forwarded by your Service Center to the National Visa Center
*Two weeks after you receive the NOA2 you can contact the NVC to see if they have received your approved I-129F. You can contact them at 603 334-0700 603 334-0700 . Their homepage is here. Welcome to the US Department of State! Things move much faster now :).

Case Forwarded by NVC to U.S. Embassy in your fiance(e)'s country
Case Forwarded to U.S. Embassy as specified in the I-129F.
*NVC uses DHL to send the package, which typically delivers a package worldwide within 3-5 business days.

Case received by Embassy from NVC
Embassy receives package and processes it. They will then prepare a letter to be sent to the foreign fiance(e).
*5-7 business days after the NVC sends the package to the embassy, you can begin contacting the embassy to see if they have received it.

Forms and Checklist sent to Beneficiary
Forms and Checklist sent to foreign Beneficiary (Fiance/e).
*This will be sent out within a week (typically less) from when the embassy processes the received petition. This package will include a checklist of items and paperwork that must be collected. Some will be sent back asap, and others will be sent back later or brought to the intervie
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-12 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help please
What kind of Visa r u applying for ?? Did u mean K1??
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-12 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2! Any TIPS to speed up what comes now?
Congrats on yr approval .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-19 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to properly change fiance's address while waiting for NOA2

My girl had to move to a new apartment recently. I guess the embassy in Guanzhou will mail her something in a couple of months. So obviously I need to update the address. Still waiting on the NOA2. So do I call up Vermont and update it with them, do I need to call the embassy in Guanzhou and update with them, or is there a form/webpage I can go to and update it?

Thanks

I changed my fiancee address recently .I sent a letter with the changes to USCIS and called a week later and spoke to an officer and she changed it over the phone . Some persons advised that you can change it when you schedule for an interview , but I did not wish to wait until then . There is no form for the foreign fiancee--only a form for the USC if he/she changes their address while the petition is pending .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-22 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 illegitimate child

THANKS. cos if this is an issue, I really don't want to find his Dad and talk to him about this matter. Besides, what for? He didn't even care for my son at all.

Do u know who is the baby daddy ?? I am not being funny --just asking in case you have to contact him to sign any papers if nesessary .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-22 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee is pregnant and I'm about to submit the I-129F
Dont count on her being pregnant speeding up the process--instead some embassy needs a DNA test .--just a heads up :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-24 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing I-129F

I think perhaps I didn't wait long enough to really get to know this girl before filing my I-129F. I have the NOA. I don't expect to receive my NOA2 until May or June. Two Questions:
1.Should I wait until I receive the NOA2 before sending the letter stating I want to withdraw my petition or should I send it now?
2.If I should send it now, should I send a letter to NVC and the Vermont Service Center?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks

If you wish to cancel your petition --you should send a letter adressed to USCIS at the Service center you send in the petition , and inform them them about the cancellation . No need to send to NVC since it has not yet been approved and forwarded to that agency . I would send it as soon as possible . I am sorry to hear .Best wishes in future .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-26 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIntimate photos/ having sex while Fiance
I presume they will ask for photos together whether in mall , park or tourist resort . Acceptable photos are pics with both of u close and together . The private questions will come later after you have yr AOS interview .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-13 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswriting the congressman/senator
I also send a letter to my Congressman and they replied that the USCIS told them that I have to wait after the 6 mth mark before putting in an expedited request based on ONPT ( Outside of Normal Processing Time ) . So next week --i will be following up . I hope that they can make it happen -they told me No guarantee.Keeping my fingers crossed :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-28 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this possible???

Hello. I mailed out my i129-f K1 Fiance Visa to teh Vermont Service Center and it was received on September 28, 2010. I have not received an approval yet. i called two weeks ago and they were processing filers from September 11, 2010. I called today because I was expecting it to be complete and they told me they were still on September 11, 2010.

Here is the major crisis. My wedding is May 29th!!! Two months. My fiance is from the UK. Do you guys honestly think that it will make it in time??

I am overwhelmed and do not know what to do. It is a month over normal processing times for Vermont. WE have spent close to $25,000 for our wedding. Will it be done on time or should I just prepare myself for canceling the wedding?!

It is cutting it close . It is a ''touch and go situation ''. If I were you --I would go to plan B --make alternative arrangements .there are NO guarantee that you will get yr visa in that timeframe .
Just a word of caution --DO NoT plan anything you have your Visa :lol: .I wish you luck . I have the same timeline and i am planning on getting married in JULY :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-28 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this possible???
:thumbs:

The First Rule of the Visa Journey

1. Thou shall not set a wedding date before the visa arrives

:thumbs: :bonk: :rofl: :lol: :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-28 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequest for expedite # 2 still denied?????

Just to clarify. The wedding stuff was in addition to the business expedite and job offer here. We originally submitted the expedite with both as evidence and it was denied. So my congressman resubmitted one based on the business alone. The thing that is the issue is that if he sells it now and waits he will need to get another job as supplemental income until the time he can come here. It is better for him financially to hold onto the business now but will probably have to dump the price to get it sold quickly. Also, his job offer needs him here in the summer to get trained and such but now we have to let it go too.

I understand about my lawyer and I am incredibly disappointed with him. I wish I would have found this site too. Fortunately, it was a base price and I am not getting charged more for the expedite. This whole situation sucks and I wish CSC would just get the things done. The thing that bothers me is that they don't give us a reason. If they did we could possible come up with more evidence to support it if needed.

Sue your lawyer to recover your losses for bad advise . :bonk:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-29 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy can't the k-1 visa's be processed first come, first serve basis????

Because uscis discriminates against brown people of all countries =(

What about ''black people '' then ?? -just joking :lol: . Thats not true --if your theory hold any truth , then ''black people '' faces most discrimination . Lets not play the race card here . It is done by a case to case basics. :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-03-30 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC working on 9/11/10 petitions today
Its funny --they told me the same thing today --that I will expect to hear an answer in 19 days since they are working on sept 11 and my received date is sept 30 .It is all BS :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-04 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC NOA2 from Sept approved today!
Congrats --I think I am in the next batch to be approved also :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-04 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures8 VSC NOA2 Approvals in VJ!

Just checked-out Igor's List (like I always do everyday) found out there are at least 8 NOA2 approvals from VSC today and nothing from CSC. Interesting... :)

They're finally catching-up, I guess. All your tweets and messages are being heard/read. I hope they keep it up!

Happy for all those that just got approved! :)

My link

I will be happy if they continue in this trend --let them roll VSC :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-05 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrouted to vermont ??

i just received my electronic NOA1 via email and it said that it was routed to vermont center from texas. anyone had that happen to them ? do u know why ?

Sorry to put a damper on things --but be prepare to wait 6 mths at VSC--lol
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-05 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAugust Filer still no NOA2

Just worried now.. Its almost 8 months....

Wow -thats long for a K1 visa . Maybe you need to contact yr senator , congressman, ombudsman and let them get on the case .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-07 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling day till NOA1

No not at alll......we are deeply in love...we are corresponding from oct last year, on the 3rd meeting we got engaged....it was an arrranged match, but we fell in love online...over chat and mails........
i know it'd take 6-7 months for us to finally get married....the wait is going to be tormenting ..i wanted to know the NOA1 date because from NOA1 to NOA2 it takes around 5 months time...our journey will begin on 15th April....:)

Hope that your petition does not go to VSC --if so --get your mind set to 6--7 mths waiting .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-07 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 is finally here from VSC!!!!!

I can't believe it!! Just received the text and checked my status....NOA2!!!! There is still hope guys!! Vermont is finally getting back on track. Thank you everyone on VJ <3 for your support!!! My hun just flew in from Toronto so now to celebrate!!!!

Congrats on yr approval --Only 5 mths and you are approved ?? Good for u
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-08 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION NOA2!

Want to let you know as of today at 8:14pm we got an email ant text saying :
"we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice."

We are sooo HAPPY!!! I guess the letter will be with us physically next week :) but at least we know we've been accepted :) yeaaaah

good luck for the rest of vermont filers October! :)

Congrats
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-08 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNO SHUTDOWN
The show is going on -- but it is a lesson that we should lesarn from and hope we dont have a recurrence :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-09 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY OUR NOA2 IS HERE!
Congrats .I hope to get mine soon .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-08 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTattoo Evidence?

Well I think that would be proof because who in their right mind would get a tattoo of someones name if that person didnt mean alot to them. Im taking pictures of my tattoo and my husbands tattoo with our names. I think any type of evidence no matter what (except X rated material) couldnt hurt your case.

Tattoo with a name does not prove that she/he is the same person that you propose to , It can be a person with a similiar name that you had a previous relationship UNLESS the tattoo is dated :lol: Good luck with yr evidence .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-09 23:38:00