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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Apparently they do! mad.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-07 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Apr 7 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those still waiting:

1507LOVE - Manilla- last posted in Oct, ? any body know anything ? still active ?
EKO1 - China- petition not opened by consulate yet
Rob & Jin - China - P-3
Rae & Scott - Canada - awaiting interview date
c2pirpal - Brazil - Delaying return of P-3 as not ready yet.

And also CBR - Canada - awaiting interview date

I know it's easy to miss a name amidst all those filled in columns!

Well, I don't like being at the very end of this.... I'm sure none of us do. I hope it isn't too much longer for all of us. yes.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-07 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Well that's true but can be a bit of an issue if one line is super long (which I find is usually the case with the visitor's line). I'm sure you could also just ask an officer working there which line is right too. smile.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-07 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (a-jeanne @ Apr 7 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great News - Phil's interview is done and he will have a visa in about 4 days. We are so elated! I have posted his interview on "He's Finally Coming Home"!

Good luck to anyone still waiting. We're rooting for you ! ! kicking.gif


Congrats a-jeanne! biggrin.gif

QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 7 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Possibly - or maybe the POE...?

Might be best to check out some of the POE reviews biggrin.gif I am pretty certain I read somewhere that LAX let you both go through the permanent res part smile.gif

Yeah, maybe it does depend on the POE then. Of *course* knowing the US it couldn't be consistent or anything! mad.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-07 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Apr 7 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Although apparently if you are with your OH I have heard you can go through either line - apparently it is pretty rare that they make you queue up at the other one...

Well once when going through customs in Canada I asked the guard and he said they will not let you go through together. You will in fact have to get in separate lines.
But maybe it depends on what country you're going through customs from? I'm really not sure.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-07 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Yeah it's only once you have a Green Card that you can go in the other line.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-06 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Hey Rob, I'm just curious, what are you looking at to get the numbers of who's left? Jeraly's spreadsheet, or info in the timelines, or what?

When do you expect you might get your interview? We are hoping for late May but it could be longer than that.

And yes, CBR, you are right, we are entitled to whine. wink.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-04 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Apr 3 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just 9 of us left without a interview now whistling.gif

Wow, only 9?
I am one of them too. sad.gif
I want my interview!!!!!!!!!!! *whine*
bet we all do.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-04-03 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
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rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-28 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Mar 28 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ohmy.gif We're on page 2???? Unacceptable July filers!! tongue.gif

2? We're on page 17. Dunno what's wrong with your settings.

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rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-28 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 26 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aww - sounds wonderful... hope I have nice places to walk... I know when I was in Cabazon it was miles from anywhere and there was nowhere to walk!! Bo-ring!!

haha, I had to map that; no clue where that was.
Well, even if it's miles from anywhere populated doesn't mean it isn't a nice place to walk, right? Looks like there are huge parks near there so that could be really nice. smile.gif Is that where you and Jeremy are going to be living?

QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Mar 26 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you bet it is!! you will be here soon enough rae, doncha worry wink.gif best wishes!!

Thanks biggrin.gif

... just impatient! wink.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-26 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Mar 26 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yayyyyy adriano is here!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congrats Susie!! Can't wait to be in your shoes. biggrin.gif
It is a beautiful day here today; perfect for walking around.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-26 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
I'm sure it would! laughing.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 19 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does this work for you?

http://travel.state....types_2994.html

Jeremy dug it out for me smile.gif

That's what you should print out and wave in the Dr's face at your medical!

For those who don't feel like reading it:

Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry an American citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa.
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United States immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. Panel physicians who conduct medical examinations of immigrant visa applicants are required to verify that immigrant visa applicants have met the vaccination requirements. See IV Vaccination Requirements for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

As a fiancé(e), you are not required to fulfill this requirement at the time of your medical examination for a fiancé(e) visa. However, you may want to do so. These vaccinations are required when you adjust status following your marriage.

Awesome, thanks Aly (and Jeremy) wink.gif

Edited by rae_and_scott, 19 March 2008 - 04:32 PM.

rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 19 2008, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice to see you back again Charlene smile.gif

Rae/Scott - I don't understand why they are saying it is needed for the K-1 even though it is a non-immigrant visa...

I can't even find the link I need now - grr - they have a great immigrant visa section for the London Embassy... non-immigrant section is sh*te...

All I need is a page that says that non-immigrant visas are not required to fulfill the the vaccination requirements until AOS then I will be fine... mad.gif I can't believe they are putting us through so much stress at the 12th hour sad.gif

I don't understand it either Aly. The only thing I can guess is that for once they are being kind of smart: K visas, while technically non-immigrant, are essiantially immigrant. What I mean is that anyone who successfully completes the K visa does then immigrate, so in terms of the medical it makes sense to treat Kers as immigrants, doesn't it?
Well, maybe not, b/c look at all this confusion. wacko.gif
You know what, it will work itself out, somehow. It's not like one vaccine is going to hold up the process, and there are a lot of others trying to wade through this confusion. I mean, the biggest headache of the stupid shots seems to be the pricetag, right? It does suck to have extra stress at the end... but it's still better to be closer to the end, IMO. yes.gif
If you find a definitive page saying you don't need the shot for the interview (which I think is the case but I know what you're looking for is proof), post it for us to see, would ya?
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=114626
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 19 2008, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok - one point my mum made is if we are due to turn 27 before the course of injections for HPV is over, do we have to start it? Apparently it is illegal for anyone over 27 to have it...

The other thing Jeremy found out is that it prolly won't be covered by health insurance as it is a "choice" and not mandatory in the US... only if you want to live there it seems... he has sent an e-mail to the DOS - he was really annoyed...

Not sure to the answer of your question, but I would say it's definitely worth looking into. If you can avoid having to get the vaccine and having to pay for it, do it. ... But didn't you just turn 26 pretty recently? So I'm not sure if you woulc be able to get out of it.
As for health insurance, I think that it just would totally depend on what kind of coverage you have. It can vary so much; who you have insurance with, what they cover, what the copays are, etc. But even without any coverage, US$360 is half of what you're looking at paying in pounds, so I guess that would be your worst case scenario.
One more thing: I wouldn't say it is "illegal" to get the shot over 27; they just won't give it to you if you are over 27. You won't get arrested or anything. wink.gif But I'm not really sure what the particulars are in terms of how far spread out the 3 shots are and if you are 26 going on 27 and how that would all pan out. There must be an answer somewhere, though, this is the internet!! tongue.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 19 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not too sure - I don't know if it is dependent on the beneficiary's country or not... I know that the UK wants it and it seems so does Canada but it is only for women under 27 - at least in the UK...

I'm pretty sure it is the US telling you guys you have to get it; not dependent on the country. It is not that the UK or Canada wants it, it is that the Drs who do US immigration work in those countries are telling people they will need it. Though I could be wrong on that. I would suggest doing a "gardasil" search here on VJ.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Mar 19 2008, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holy $hit! I had no idea it was that expensive. And I didn't know it was mandatory. We have to do this for Sasha's AOS??

If she's under 27 it sounds like you will.
But I would think if you have health insurance it might be able to cover part of it.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardasil

That page says the cost is $360.

Edited by rae_and_scott, 19 March 2008 - 01:22 PM.

rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 19 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No - HPV is a really new thing - it's crazy - it's only recommended for girls under 12 and is not mandatory in the USA yet I have to get it because I am under 27. It is actually ILLEGAL to have if you are 27 or older!!! Because it is so new only one company sells the stuff and so they can pretty much charge what they want sad.gif

I would love to get it done in the US but I am not sure if I will be allowed or not... I think I should be because I only need it for AOS... does that sound about right to anyone else?

You're talking about Gardasil, right? There's been quite a bit of discussion on this in the Canadian forum b/c they apparently *are* requiring it (do some searches & you will find more info). But it is a series of 3 shots, I believe. I would normally think it would never be cheaper to do something health related in the US, but what you mentioned sounds absolutely crazy. I'd see about getting it done here for AOS. That is a crazy price.

QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Mar 19 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So which diseases is this HPV against? If it´s not mandatory in the USA then I don´t know why you would have to be getting it...Did your doctor say that?

It's to protect against cervical cancer, I believe. And yeah, it is not mandatory here, but apparently they are making people immigrating get it. Crazy!!

Edited by rae_and_scott, 19 March 2008 - 01:21 PM.

rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-19 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
congrats susie!!! that is so awesome!! biggrin.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-17 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 17 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whereas I have an ocean to cross... I'm not sure what would be worse - being really far away and knowing it or benig really close and not being able to do anything about it!

Actually I prefer not having the ocean to cross. wink.gif I feel for all of you who go months and months without seeing each other. Scott was here last weekend and he'll be here again this Friday! Being able to see each other more often is definitely worth the headache and annoyance we'll face waiting for AP. It just makes AP really really annoying!!
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-17 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 17 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Haha - yeah I can understand though - it is so close in theory that especially if you live on the border it must be so frustrating to be so close yet so far!!!

Yep, exactly. I grew up in Michigan. My mom still lives less than an hour from the border. When I was a kid there were times we would take field trips in Canada. Depending on the airline you fly, you don't necessarily check in at the international counter, you're at domestic! All of these things contribute to our feelings about it, ya know?
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-17 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 17 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I read the guides on here - as I understood it you use the evidence for interview... but I may be wrong - let us know what you find out smile.gif

QUOTE (CBR @ Mar 17 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you're right Jeraly, makes sense that the proof comes later for the interview. That would be an awful lot of scrambling to get names switched on accounts plus fill out all that paperwork, plus moving here, plus getting married. Too much!!

Yes, after reading the guide and looking at the forms that need to be filled out, that is my impression, that you need that stuff for the interview stage. whew! It sure would be a lot of scrambling! So this is good. I hope we can get all the forms filled out early so that we can just get married and get the copy of our marriage certificate and not have to worry about too much else when we file. Two of our close friends just got engaged and we are both asked to be in the wedding, but it will be in Canada, early this fall, and we could be cutting our timing *really* close depending on when we get an interview. Just another thing to stress about! I'll probably get some flack for saying this, but I really wish they could do some sort of automatic AP for Canadians. I know it'll never happen, and would be unfair, and all that, but... one can have fantasies. wink.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-17 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 17 2008, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know what you mean - I have looked through it all once and it looks straightforward enough - you just have to collect evidence of a valid marriage - bills in joint names or bills to same address in each of your names to show you live at the same address, joint bank accounts - things that show your lives are entangled. And forms. Easy laughing.gif

Okay, that means it's time for me to look into it then, perhaps. I was hoping we would marry and file for AOS as soon as he moved here b/c we want the EAD and AP as soon as we can get them. Which would mean we won't have anything in both our names yet. Hmm... I wonder if I could add his name now and fake it... lol. No I guess that wouldn't work since they'll know when he's activated the visa and all that.
*sigh*
*trudges over to AOS forums*
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-17 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Mar 16 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh Chris that is sooo great!!! I am so happy for you - and I know what you mean! AOS seems to be a breeze compared to this... of course I don't want to speak too soon wink.gif laughing.gif

I haven't looked into AOS at all. It doesn't matter to me how easy or complicated the forms are; we won't be separated during it, so in that way I'm looking at it as being easy as pie.

Yes, pie. wink.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-16 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (CBR @ Mar 14 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations yourself!! I see you sent packet 3 back yesterday, that's awesome kicking.gif .

Thanks! Yeah, I can't tell you how happy I am that that step it out of the way! It arrived at the Montreal consulate yesterday morning and it just makes me feel so relieved. Scott got his medical booked too. I am really happy. smile.gif Just very, very curious as to when the interview will be... I actually don't think it would be quite as bad if we knew, had more notice. If I knew for sure it was going to be in 4 months or whatever, at least I could plan for that. Ah well, that would make too much sense!
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-15 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
That's awesome CBR. You're gonna have that packet 3 pretty soon!

Congrats Babblesgirl. biggrin.gif

so nice to read all the good news.
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2008-03-14 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG WE GOT IT WE GOT IT
Congratulations Sara. As everyone has said, your patience is simply amazing, and I hope the rest of the process goes lightning fast for the two of you. smile.gif
rae_and_scottFemaleCanada2009-09-04 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGod called him
Sorry to hear your heartbreaking news! (F) Take care and be gentle with yourself. (L)
RevenesqueFemaleCanada2010-02-12 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!
Congrats!!!! Mine will be next Wed :D
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-07-09 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center
Hey guys, I had my interview today in Vancouver at 1pm. Interview went well but I have not officially approved for the visa yet as the US Consulate has not received my Hong Kong Police Certificate. Other than that, I was like 99% approved. :dance:
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-07-13 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Are you dealing with Montreal or Vancouver consulate? I mailed my packet 3 response to Montreal, did not fax...

Also you may want to post consulate specific questions on the Canada forum, as each consulate usually has their own way of doing things.



Vancouver Consulate and they just want us to fax.
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-06-09 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center
Hi guys, glad to see so many Feb filers got approved. We waited 3 months for NOA2 but we are catching up now. Just got Packet 3 instruction letter and now preparing the packet. I have already faxed the DS-230 Part 1, had my RCMP Police certificate and fingerprints for my Hong Kong Police Certificate application. I'm not sure when should I fax my checklist because I do not have my vaccination records and need a blood test before booking medical exam. Can I just fax them first or wait?
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-06-08 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED !!!!!! Finally got email today and our NOA2 was approved today on May 10!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-05-11 02:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Congratulations ! April fools day turns out to be a happy day for you and Shawn & Emi.

@CQ & CS : I have looked at your timeline, got NOA1 same day as Wishing. Hope you have good news soon

@SunDrop : looks like uscis is working on cases that got NOA1 between 8 and 12 from UK and Canada now. You should hear something soon. Good luck.


Thank!!! I will just keep hoping and waiting. Congrats Wishing :)
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-04-02 03:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

Just got a touch, today 3/31!!! Excited....it might not mean anything but at least the file isn't sitting in some corner.... :star:


Good to hear that. I hope our case will be "touched" not too long after you :)
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-03-31 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

I'll know to celebrate shortly after you do! :]


My case has not been touched since Feb 9, 2010 but I did see some other VJer's cases only been touched once before NOA2 approval. Hope we hear more good news from other Feb filers
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-03-30 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2010 Filers - California Service Center

O!M!G!

I just received a text regaring our case!!!

"On March 18, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). "

Adam & May | Adam & May (this is Adam & May beside ourselves with excitement)


Congrats!!!!
CQ & CSFemaleCanada2010-03-22 19:40:00