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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just wanted to share the good news!!! Mark had his interview in London, the lady at the desk said that she was pleased we had all the paperwork in order.
It is amazing how wonderful this has all turned out. He had his interview on Oct 9th, he flies out on the 11th, and we get married on the 15th of this month!!!
Hope all is well for everyone else.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-09 04:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Mark got the paperwork in the mail today and his interview is set for October 9. Our wedding is on October 15 and his flight to come home is set for the 11th. Hopefully all goes well at the interview and he can come home right away for good.
One question we have for anyone who has passed this point is will they take his ID (passport) after the interview (if we pass) and if they do how will he be able to get any type of ID here? I have looked at the requirements to get the marriage license and it requires a photo ID. Very confused at this point. His Passport is his only form of photo ID.
Thanks!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Mark has his medical on Tuesday, all the rest of the paperwork, birth certificates, police checks, and everything else is ready; as soon as his medical is finished, he will be able to send off the paperwork and then hopefully get an interview soon.

Edited by BMJ, 30 August 2008 - 08:37 PM.

BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just wanted to pop on and give an update.... Mark has gone to get some of the vaccinations required, luckily his local doctor was able to do several of them saving us 130 BP. I got the NOA2 and he received the packet saying what all he needed to do. He will be going for his medical next week in London and hopefully soon after we will have an interview date.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I thought this day would never come... finally!!! We checked the website and it says we our NOA2 is on its way!!!!!
YAHHHH!!!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-31 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Bevs,

I understand you are sad, we got our NOA1 almost a whole month earlier than you got yours (Feb 11) and we STILL do not have our NOA2
Hang in there, and trust me you are not alone in your wait.
hugs
Rebecca
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Ok, so the worst news ever, or almost ever. Our co-sponsor bailed on us and we should be getting our NOA2 anytime now. We have been splitting hairs trying to think of what to do and I was thinking of something but I need some feedback and hope at least someone will have an answer.
I heard you can count childsupport IF you have a court ordered amount. My ex does NOT want to go back to court, and I kinda dont either, currently I have full and sole custody of the kids, he has already said if he has to go back to court hes going to push for joint custody. When we got a divorce he was unemployeed so they set the childsupport at the lowest they could, $50 per month for two kids. Well, while I am not in love with him and I thank God that we are no longer together he isnt the worst in the world, and so he pays extra every month beyond the $50 they take out of his pay. In addition he provides the kids medical and dental insurance. He has agreed to sign a contract and have it notarised for how much he actually pays. With that money in childsupport counted, I meet the income requirement. The only thing I want to know, is will they accept a notarised paper signed by both me and my ex about how much he pays as long as it state that he will continue to provide that support until the kids reach the age of 21?
I would love to be able to do this myself instead of having to try to drum up another co-sponsor at the last minute. What do you guys think? Would it be enough? He said he would be willing to provide proof of the money he has given.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 00:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (aravis227 @ Jul 23 2008, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Russell and Marie!! star_smile.gif

BMJ-keep your hopes up sweetie! They'd have to take a lot longer than this to keep you from your October wedding. Have you looked into how long the London embassy takes to schedule interviews? I haven't, so I don't know...but you should look into it if you haven't, just so you know what to expect after the NOA2. I hope you get the wedding you want! *hugs*



Last I heard London was 2 months to get an interview... sad.gif that is really pushing it close

QUOTE (Don E @ Jul 24 2008, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Don E @ Jul 23 2008, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jon,
I don't have any confidence that calling the CSC will do any good or answer any questions. I have been calling the NVC frequently (no record of my file) and even emailed once (no reply). I did call the USCIS Deputy Director's office and ended up speaking with a Customer Assistance person there yesterday. Believe it or not, she actually called me back this afternoon. She told me that she spoke with someone at the CSC and that she was assured by that individual that my petition is already at the Moscow Consulate. I explained that the NVC keeps telling me that they haven't seen it yet, but she was adamant that my petition is already at the Consulate. Frankly, I don't believe her. I'm going to try calling the DOS in DC tomorrow. I understand that they should be able to tell me if what I was told today is true and that they could give me the new case number. So, we'll see what, if any news, I get tomorrow. If I don't get confirmation that my petition has left the CSC, I'm going to my Congresswoman's office on Friday to ask them to look into my case.


Update....
I called and spoke with a rep at the DOS number. She told me that there is no record of the DOS having received my petition.....same thing the NVC tells me. All that she could offer me is that there are "thousands" of petitions received by the NVC every day and that maybe mine just hasn't been entered into their database yet. Bottom line....I don't know any more than I did, and I'm not convinced that my petition has even left the CSC. Who knows for sure where it is?



*hugs* I am so sorry they do not know where your petition is right now, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know its hard, but hold on, it will be worth it in the end.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-24 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Our NOA1 was recieved on the 11th of Feburary. On the 17th of this month I called the California Service Center. I checked later that day (the 17th) and it showed a "touch" online. The next time I checked it showed a "touch" on the 18th. I called again today and asked about the case and commented this time (last time I was too nervous) that I know that others who filed after me are already approved and is there a problem with mine and was there something I could do or needed to do. The guy I spoke with was really nice, he said an officer had my case and it was still pending and would be finished in the next 60 days. I then asked him if he could email the officer and get my case to the next station. He said he would. I thanked him and told him to have a good day and we both hung up. Well, next month marks 6 months for us so this gets old. I checked after I got off work today and it shows a "touch" for today as well. So now that makes 3 touches this month. I just wish it would be more than that. I really do not understand why in the world ours did not move fast. Heck, we even threw in some family pictures we had made of me and Mark and the kids, plus our boarding passes from when we flew down to California and all went to Disneyland. What more could they want for proof of our relationship? We also put in several pictures of just me and Mark, we included all Mark's boarding passes for flying here. We put in all the required documents and even wrote the whole thing that you have to write on the back of things when they are copies.
I feel so frustrated. I am very happy for everyone who is getting their NOA2. I just wish we would get ours too. Our wedding is set for October 15th of THIS year and if things dont hurry up we will not be able to sign the wedding license we will only have the cermony. sad.gif I really wanted this to be special, we have been planning this wedding for a whole year. WHY is it taking so long???
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-23 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Ok, hope this is good luck, had a touch on the 17th and then again one on the 18th... PLEASE let it mean something good!!!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-22 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Ok, so I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. To get Mark here we have to have a sponsor. We have two people who will do it, one as a back up in case the first one backs out. So I think we have that covered. What I need to know is how long from the time you get your NOA2 do you need to submit the I-134. The reason I am asking is one of our cosponsors that wants to help is in the process of selling their home and will be buying their new home soon. They are worried that for their home loan they would count Mark as someone she is supporting so she would want to make sure that she doesnt fill out the paperwork until AFTER she has gotten her homeloan that way it does not cause her problems and make her loan higher than it would be otherwise.
Thanks smile.gif Any advice on this would be wonderful.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-18 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (jas_noel @ Jul 17 2008, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anybody explain this please.......I checked our status online and this is what I found out


Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT BEING HELD FOR 180 DAYS SINCE RETURNED AS UNDELIVERABLE
On May 30, 2008, the post office returned your document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) as undeliverable. We will hold it for 180 days from May 30, 2008 to allow you time to contact us. If you do not contact us at 1-800-375-5283 within 180 days, this document will be destroyed and you will need to file a new application or application for replacement with fee.


I am so worried. Does it mean that our case is already denied? I have asked my fiance to call them up this morning. I am hoping that this is just a mistake.


What it is saying is that something happened with the mailing address. For some reason the address they have for you is not correct and it was returned to them by the post office. Starting on May 30, 2008 you have 180 days to call the office and give them an address that DOES work. As long as you call them and can give them a working address to send the paperwork to you, they will continue with your case. If you do NOT call them within the 180 days they will destroy your documents and you will have to start all over again. Right now, you need to call them and give them an address. Once you do that it should be ok. They will let you know if you need anything else. Just call the office and tell them what you saw on the website.
Good luck!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-17 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Ok, so I called back and this time I talked to a very nice lady who said that my file is currenly with an officer and we should have our NOA2 within 30 days. Before my call to the USCIS there was no "touch" after my call it showed that my case was "touched" I am hoping that is a good sign.
Fingers crossed !!!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-17 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Sigh, so I called and I talked to a nice man who said unless there is reason to hurry the case, sadly I will have to wait just like everyone else. That after six months if I still do not hear anything then I should call back.
Maybe nothing will happen, but maybe then again someone will take notice of our case. At this point I dont know what else to do sad.gif I mentioned that one of my friends had been on the website and they didnt see that their case had been touched but when they called they found out that they had been approved, I said maybe it was just their computer or something and with the cookies the website didnt update properly (trying to make it sound like it was our home computers at fault rather than them) he said that depending on the cases and the offices that handle it some go faster than others. I was shaking so bad when I talked with him but I was very nice and remembered all my southern manners, yes sir, thank you, etc...
I just want some results !!! AHHHHHH!!!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-16 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
We filed in Feb and had our NOA1 on Feb 11th. Still no touches. With the wedding qucikly approaching (October 15th) I am sick with worry. Since several of you called and talked with someone I want to try to do that as well. My biggest problem is waiting and feeling like I can not do anything. Maybe if I can do something I will feel less worried.
So my questions are...
1) who exactly am I calling? and what is the phone number?
2) for those who got an approval after calling, what should I say to them? (I am worried I am so emotional at this point that I will say too much or too little)

Thanks! and Congrats to all those who got approvals smile.gif I would have said congrats sooner but to be honest it gets really hard lately to come on here and see others getting there approval or NOA2 and we still have nothing. sad.gif
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-16 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Frustrated and just needed to vent a little. Kids keep asking when their papa would be home, wedding that is already paid for so date cant be changed now is coming up in mid October, going out of my mind worrying that this will not be finished in time and then we will be SOL and have to start ALL OVER filing a K-3, never have been good at waiting. Been with Mark for almost 4 years now and lately cant keep from crying myself to sleep. Trying to go to school and work both full time plus take care of four kids ages 9-17 and still have time for homework and spending time with Mark.
I feel stressed out, worn thin, and I am annoyed that the world is like this. I guess it is a naive way to think but who gives any government right to own people? This world should be for everyone, everyone should be free to move and live where they want. Some might say but what about taxes, yes you might have some people who move often to avoid taxes, but most people for cost of moving alone would not move all the time. I am sick of feeling like we are property and people can control if we can or can not be together. I understand we cant let everyone move to the USA but if the world were fully open to anyone to move anywhere I really think that would improve ALL the countries all around the world. Governments would have to make sure their country was run well so people would want to live there. It would be like a business trying to make their country the best.
I hate going to bed with Mark not by my side, the kids miss him like crazy, and while I understand that a lot of people are waiting this only makes me feel like, since we paid so much to get this started, then surely they could hire more people so this goes in a more timely manner.
We filed in early Feb. and got our NOA1 on Feb 11th. it has now been 145 days, we have not had a touch since Feb 13th, and I am frustrated as heck.
I know that some people from January have not gotten their NOA2, I just wish they would do something, cant they set up another service center? Some of our friends will be filing soon and they hope to get married next April, we will be there to support them, and have told them about this site, but we have also explained that it isnt easy.
Thanks for listening to my rant
Rebecca
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-06 00:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I guess I am a bit confused. I thought they go in the order they were received but I am seeing people who filed after I did getting theirs already, why does this happen?
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-03 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jun 28 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BMJ @ Jun 29 2008, 02:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a bit confused here, I was looking at the Igor's List and saw that according to Igor's List our case was "Updated Last" in May. We filed in Feb, and according to the USCIS website the last time we were "touched" was in Feb when we first got our NOA1.
Is there a difference between "updated last" and "touched"? What does "updated last" mean on igors?
Thanks smile.gif



hi bmj and all you feb fillers, wishing you all a speedy procces and approvals soon ( spesh since it means we get closer to ours wink.gif )

just thought i'd answer this. think its actualy the last time you updated your VJ timeline. not when uscis updated your file.



That's the problem, I have not done anything with my time line at all since I put it in when we joined. That's why I was wondering who was updating it or why.
We joined at the end of Feb. after we filed, and I had put in my time line just after joining. Since I put in the time line I have not made any adjustments.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-29 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just a bit confused here, I was looking at the Igor's List and saw that according to Igor's List our case was "Updated Last" in May. We filed in Feb, and according to the USCIS website the last time we were "touched" was in Feb when we first got our NOA1.
Is there a difference between "updated last" and "touched"? What does "updated last" mean on igors?
Thanks smile.gif
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-28 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Is it just me or does it seem that things have slowed down at the CSC? Only a week left and then its July, I was so hoping that June would be our month.
Ok, so... once we do get our NOA2, how long does it normally take to get everything else completed? (fiance is in england so would be having the interview in London)
Just really hoping that everything goes through before our wedding in October, I really dont want to have to start this whole thing over with a K3.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-25 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
WOW GRATS on your NATO 2 MichelleMcK!!!

Still no touches here but we are moving up on the list... in the 90s now.... come on TOUCH US!!!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-05 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (Jon-n-Michelle @ May 29 2008, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is the worst process I've ever witnessed. This has been a huge emotional and physical drain on me. I've literally lost 30lbs in the past 4 months, over all the stress. I'm really finding it hard to get excited at this point, and I'm an early feb filer. I haven't even broken 100 on Igors list yet. Sorry for being a downer, but this has really taken a toll on me.



Ok... can someone explain exactly what Igors list is? I thought it was just someone who is on this website putting together a list of people who put in time lines.... guess not... And how do you get on the list?
also....
About the weight loss... you have no idea how many people would trade places with you... sadly some of us gain when we are stressed rather than lose.. sad.gif

Edited by BMJ, 29 May 2008 - 11:57 PM.

BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-29 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I keep checking every day to see if my case has been touched, this is so frustrating, not sure who else is like me but not having any control in this and it being left up to others to determain my life, Mark's life, and that of the kids just about kills me. I have good days and bad, on the good days I am full of faith, and all smiles, on the bad days I am filled with what ifs and I am scared.
I really need to try and relax more, lately I have had a lot of stress/anxiety attacks because of how overwhelming this all is having to count on other people to do their part. It is great to have people here to talk to who are going through the same process we are, and it helps to know we are not alone.
I need to remember to relax a bit more and trust that God will see us through this.
Good luck everyone and God bless! Make sure you tell us when you hear something!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-26 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Was just reading how many of you Feb filers met on Online games like WoW or Second Life.
Mark (xaos) and I met on EverQuest 2. It wasn't actually until we had both left the game that we started getting serious and we continued our talks on MSN messenger.

It is amazing how you can find love like that. The rest of my family does not really understand how you can meet someone online and have a relationship with them. The thing I always tell them, is that by meeting online first, you are starting your relationship off with communication and that most online couples have much better communication skills than those who have had a purely face to face relationship.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-14 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
So glad you started this. I too am a Feb filer with CSC.
With luck, since the Jan. filers started getting their NAO2 back this month, maybe we will get ours back next month, fingers crossed!
Good luck everyone!
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-13 05:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresadopting chinese nephew
I found a few links for you, maybe these will help?
http://www.novexcn.c...ion_law_91.html
http://immigration.l...ssues-6905.html
http://www.hooyou.co...option/faq.html

Sorry I could not find more information. I will keep my eyes open and if I come across more I will add it.
I hope you find the answers you are looking for
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-22 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Guideline
Just wanted to make sure I understand how it works. When you go by the 125% are you looking at the amount of people you currently support? Or How many you will be supporting when you fiance moves to be with you? Can you count child support you receive as income, how would you be able to count that? My ex and I still get along so he sends me the child support every month instead of going through the state.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-13 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof Of Entry
We (xaos and I) have pictures of us taken at Disneyland California, a family picture made, we have some of his e-tickets from flying out, I have his name on all the Disneyland stuff, like the hotel we were booked at, his and documents saying who all the tickets were for. I guess I should have thought more about the immigration proof when I was taking all the pictures because I have more pictures of xoas (Mark) with the kids then I do of the two of us together. I think we have maybe 5 or 6 of us together and a million with him and the kids.
BMJFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-14 10:00:00