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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks, everyone!

I just flew in this afternoon from a 3-day stopover to see some friends in Holland on the way back from Africa, and Aaron and I were speculating on the phone about when the embassy might get around to issuing the visa and sending it out, since I'd checked at the end of the business day on Friday and there was nothing listed then. But then when I got home and checked online, a record had been added and his passport/visa is now in transit. !!! Not sure why it was shipped out on a Sunday, but I'm not complaining. He's already saying his farewells to friends and wrapping things up at work, so we're on track for him to leave very soon. Surreal!

For those of you who've done the whole POE thing in the U.S. recently, what does he need to have with him when he lands, other than his passport, the visa, and his x-ray?



all I can say is to have him double check his I-94. they messed mine up and is now the beginning of another hellish process to correct it. They put my fiance's name on it instead of mine....
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-11-11 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I'm so happy to see everyone moving forward. This has been such an emotional roller coaster. Congrats .. .

Terri (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (F) (F) (F) (F) (F)
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-31 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Wow. What a crazy few days. Received my visa Thursday morning, flew out of vancouver to JFK thursday night. I couldn't do POE because no one was working so we did it when we landed in NY on friday morning. Because i was in a wheel chair we were taken directly to the front of the line. Papers taken, th, fingerprinting done once again then off to secondary. It was simple and pleasant and felt good to hear her say congratulations and welcome. We were married 8 hours later. This storm was insane though. Our home is right on the water of Long Island sound. Never been so scared in all my life. But we are safe and still are one of the few still with power.
Good luck everyone

Terri

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at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-30 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
So there I was this morning sitting in the restaurant enjoying some quiet time, knowing what was going to be happening in the next 36 hours, Glenn was still in the hotel room in the shower and the manager came to tell me I was wanted on the phone.. I thought WTH.. so a hobbled to the phone to find my brother in law on the line. I was obvious a little shaken by him finding me. I asked "what's up" feeling the horrible feeling in my stomach. He said the consulate called and and has to talk me before coming to pick up my visa... Can you even imagine what that does to a person. I had no paper to write the womens number on so onto my palm it went. I haven't had to do that since high school... sheeesh. I went back to the room and called Ophelia and what does she tell me?? Your visa is ready now if you can come asap just in case you could get an earlier flight. So off we went. Glenn ran up to pick up the packet and that all coveted passport WITH the visa... YEAH.. I now feel relief. Felt very teary at the moment. So mission accomplished and it feels awesome...thanks for all your support along the way..
hugs.
So tomorrow at 4 pm we will be married.
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-25 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Well that was a little stressful.. BUT Visa granted. We pick it up at the Consulate on Thursday. So now we find our flights and book them for Thursday night. Wedding at City Hall Friday afternoon. Won't be feeling my perky self but it will be nice to be there...
Hope everyone else had a good interview.

hugs to all
Terri :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs: (F)
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-22 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Here we sit in our hotel room in Vancouver. Our interview is in the morning. All paperwork checked and rechecked. Can't wait. It's so nice to have Glenn here with me. Good luck to everyone this week.
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-21 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
13 hours and I get to hold my sweetie again. He will be here for the interview on Monday then we will go home together. People waiting to see us finally be able to stay together. Wedding next week.. Wow... How will I sleep tonight?
:dance: :whistle:
Happy thoughts to everyone.

hugs
Terri

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at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-16 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Just want to wish everyone a great weekend and congratulations on all the good news floating around here now. For those still waiting my heart hurts for you when I think of this torture.
For all those who are traveling now..Stay safe
Two weeks until our City Hall wedding. It's going to be a nail biter for the next couple of weeks.

hugs
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-12 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

OR the first person I spoke to is dyslexic and it's really 10/31, according to the nice lady who verified for me. Not as good as the 13th, but I'll take it.

could just call and ask if they do interviews on Saturdays and then question your 10/13 date if she says no.
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-09 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

My sweet fiancee will arrive in less than 48 hours :dance: :dance: :dance:



OMG I'm so excited for you guys... Really. can't wait to experience going home for good.

Terri

ps- try to get some sleep...
:dance: :rofl:
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-03 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
This morning is medical day for me. I've never been so happy to go for a medical EVER. Sitting here with a cup of tea skype going to talk with my sweetie for a bit before I leave. Tic toc tic toc. Will give my review when I return.
Have a great week everyone. I'm SOOOO wishing for those approvals to come through.

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-10-01 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I know what you mean. I feel confident that Rob will get the visa no problem, but those VJ horror stories are a little scary. We're not booking flights until he gets his visa.


I'm a little bummed. Rob and I were planning for him to come here on October 26th, but due to some work commitments that have come up, I likely won't be able to take any time off until mid-November. I guess he can still come in October, but I haven't seen him since January, and I was really hoping to have time off for at least the first week of him being here. What to do...



I say get him to you asap and let the other things fall into place together.
:rofl: :dance:
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-28 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Is anyone getting super antsy, now that we are all so close, I can barely contain myself. I just CAN'T WAIT!!!! Posted Image



Antsy can't begin to describe how I'm feeling... Interview date set, car rentals, hotel rooms all booked. Surgery is a go for Oct 18. Sweetie arrives here in Canada on Oct 17, Interview on Oct 22 then fly out as soon as we can pick up visa. I phoned Loomis who takes care of the pick ups with the consulate here and they said the consulate will expedite our delivery if we pay at the consulate once the visa has been approved. Consulate replied to my email and said "we will discuss it at your appointment"

Oh and did I mention my sweetie got so excited when we got our NOA2 he mailed out the invitations? Our wedding date was going to be Oct 28. It's going to be very close but not sure how much can be done once we arrive there on Oct 25-26..

:bonk: :rofl: :bonk: :rofl: :bonk: :rofl: :bonk:
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-28 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Gosh it's like playing Russian roulette. We also want badly to book flight as it is a nail biter. Our own fault... But found out today from Loomis that we can pay for expedited delivery service from the consulate to Loomis office of our choosing. Waiting to hear back from the consulate on that one. I'd be prepared to pay a couple hundred more to guarantee a delivery date the following day of the interview. :bonk: My Honey is coming up fr the interview. Can't wait.21 more sleeps. :dance:
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-26 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Well I decided to call teir 2 back today to put in a second service request and the supervisor was looking at my file and told me that I was on an administrative hold for backgrounds which usually means someone has a criminal background. I told her I was in the military with a security clearance and she put in a different request to expedite my case. She said in five days I should get a response or an approval. She said someone made a big mistake and apologized for such a long wait to get the NOA2.



Good for you. I'm pulling for you for a speedy approval...

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-25 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
OMG... just got packet 4 from Consulate via email, booked our interview for Oct 22. I'm shaking so much I can hardly type this message. Our wedding date is October 28. It's going to be a nail biter until that day.....sheeeesh
:dance: :thumbs: :dance: :D :wow:

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-25 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Yeah... consulate processed my petition today, emailed it out to me and then 15 minutes later I faxed it back to them.
One step closer..
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-24 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:



WOW.. just reading your message made my heart race.. YEAH.. Hope I feel the same way when we get to book ours.
When we got our NOA2 Glenn was working but I called anyways a couple of times but he was always in the OR doing a case. Finally the nurse just said Terri call this number so I did it was the OR....I told him about the approval then said "now get back to the patient on the table" :rofl: I got an email from Vancouver Consulate after sending them an email explaining my situation and they said they would expedite us once they received our approved petition... OH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it be before my surgery on Oct 18..
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-24 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Well I know things are moving along much quicker but still getting antsy. It seems the knee surgery I have been trying to get in for is now booked for Oct 18. Hopeful wedding date of Oct 28., medical to get done, interview...sheeesh I'm on overload here. We hurry to wait again and again. Please let us get off this merry-go-round without being so dizzy when it stops..... :thumbs: :whistle: :star:

I wish everyone a fruitful week in their journey's

Hugs
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-24 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Thanks everyone!

I still haven't managed to get good passport photos done. I took my Floridians to Niagara Falls on the weekend, and we walked to the closest pharmacy in on the US side that did passport photos (a 40 minute walk uphill - after walking all around Niagara Falls and the Rainbow Bridge... OUCH!), and I'm kind of upset with the way they turned out. The lady who took them told me that the ones with my glasses would be fine, even though there was a tint (they are transitions lenses, and weren't back to clear yet when she took them), and I took a set without my glasses, but since I wear glasses daily, I'm not sure that they're acceptable either. So I think I'm going to visit WalMart or something today to see if they can take US-style photos, and then I will send them off tonight.

I dropped Tom & the gang off at the airport this morning, and I've been up since 4am (his flight should be arriving right around now, actually) and now I'm at work and exhausted LOL. But it was one of the greatest weekends ever :)



Hi there
Glad you had a nice visit. I did my photos state side and they made me take off my glasses, which I wear all the time. For the cost of new ones I would go for the no glasses ones for sure.

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-24 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Well I just sent off an email to my consulate and explained about the next available time and our wedding date. Asked if there was any way to secure that date now. Can't hurt. This last little wait is brutal. I thought it would be easy but just not having that interview date yet is making me nuts. :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :rofl:

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-20 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

The Bulgarian Embassy sends the letter via post too.. It took me 5 working days to receive it. (I called the embassy - they told me they sent it 5 days ago. I freaked out. Immediately after I hung up the phone my mother texted me that the letter had arrived :D )

But UPS -> USA - Bulgaria is taking forever!


Gosh... I get butterflies in my stomach thinking how close we are to the final goal.
I want my hug darn it..... :rofl:

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-17 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Really? They must have it by tomorrow. I looked at the AOS stuff a couple of months ago, found some good videos on youtube for filling in some of the forms. I'll have to look them up again and post some links. Not too sound a bit girlie, but I'm really looking forward to my fiancee putting on my wedding ring. *cough* *cough* me man, strong :P



:rofl:
We actually have what we call "sparkle parties" on SKYPE when he shows me my wedding set and then he takes the laptop outside so the sun hits all the sparkles... It makes us happy ...
So I really understand your sentiments.

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-17 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey guys! Finally got the famous letter from the Embassy last Thursday, however UPS got [somehow] my address wrong and Tim's documents will be here this Thursday the soonest :@ I am going crazy.. I can't call for an interview date before I have everything.. I thought I will be going to an interview this week :(

I know it sounds silly.. But even if it is a week, it is still waiting and I have done enough of it..



Does the letter come by snail mail or will they email it?

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-17 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
hey everyone..ok so I was wondering how we track our petions going to consulate. I know it has been posted many times but I wasn't ready for the info..
thanks
hope your having a good weekend

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-15 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

so all the ppaer works i do . do i have to have any of my info.... idk im so confused. here is the instruction for the ankara embassy in turkey. i was wonder can you help!! if its not too much to ask for..
http://photos.state....ions_072712.pdf

for example it says 2 copies. does that mean 1 with his info and 1 with mine?? that is what im confused about...

after your noa2 the forms you fill out are for your information, except the I-134 which is the financial info from the American citizen.This is when we actually apply for the fiancee visa.
hope this helps a little.
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-15 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

if i read the instructions online for packet 3 and send my finace that. does that mean that he wont have to fill
any forms out?


Packet 3 includes a checklist and instructs you to fax part 1 of DS-230 (for Vancouver)
You then gather all the required documents check them off as you do then it gets faxed as well as your ds-230.(vancouver)
They then send you your packet 4 which instructs you how to book your interview and a list of panel physicians so you can arrange your medical.
I was told by a fellow Vancouver person who just finished all this said she was told to email the consulate when you have been given your new case number and ask them to please send packet 3 & 4 by email. It cut down the time.
All second hand info but I did it anyways.
Now wait for the packets to arrive.
tic toc tic toc...


Terri

Edited by at long last, 15 September 2012 - 10:21 AM.

at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-15 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
YEAH. Just got off the phone with NVC. TA DA we have our new case number. :dance: :dance:
Now we just wait for it to be sent to our consulate.


Love this part way better than that first waiting black hole.
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-13 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Well I just got off the phone with NVC. Our petition has arrived there but hasn't been assigned the case number. I will call tomorrow. They are so much nicer at the the NVC.. What a treat.
My heart goes out to those still waiting.
Terri

:dance: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs:
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-12 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hi All
Ok so I've been in phone mode today trying to get some finishing up of Canadian business. Now, I know the number is here somewhere but I'm exhausted searching for info. could someone please pass on the number for NVC?
many thanks
much appreciated
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-07 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
ok so all... I'm having that OMG I can't believe it moment...... USCIS site said we approved it on the 4th.... I'm shaking... Can't get a hold of my sweetie. Sheeeesh...
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-04 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hi All
Well I'm back home and it really sucks the big one. I am going through my Honeybun withdrawl and I can only sort ####### for so long. Ok so now my little hissy fit is out of the way I want to say I'm so happy for those approval as i means some of us must be getting closer. i have not seen any Feb 24 VJ'ers with an approval though. I might of just missed them. Gosh let this hell come to a close. I am staying with my sister now as we have to sort out mom's estate stuff. Please someone hear our roars and give us our damned approvals... Ok so i thought my hissy fit was over. i have really missed being able to get in here and see what's happening.
Hope they make up for the stat and really put the peddle to the metal..
hugs all
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-09-04 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Still nothing at all, 24th February was my NOA1, no word nothing!!!



Me too, not one of Feb filers from the 24th have been approved... C'mon already..
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-28 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
very nice to see some movement. REALLY want to see more towards the end of the month... like the 24 th please. Congrats to those who have been touched by the approval faerie wand.
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-28 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Just hang in there Terri - it'll happen (F)


(Us Career Visa Chasers have to stick together on this..lol)



Thanks Andie, yes we do. I'm just so sick of our lives being in limbo for so long. We even got optimistic and applied for our marriage license today. It is good for 65 days. The worst that can happen is we will be out $30.00. The best that could happen is that we can use it soon... lol

hope all is well with yours as well.


Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-23 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I feel on the verge of a hissy fit here. I know it is getting close but since we decided to go through this process last year it has been 488 days of torture. I want this done damn it....
whew... ok i feel a tad better.

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-23 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Yahoo. seing all the approvals today made me smile. I had a few ... hours to use today and I checked on USCIS website a few numbers. I went through numbers with the last 4 digits from 9000-9561.
results for K-1's
40 k petitions
9 RFE"s
5 rejected
5 approvals
21 still in the limbo world..
there was an approval 2 numbers from ours with an approval and all these were received on Feb 22


PLEASE.... this is torture. This last bit of waiting is the worst....lol
have a great Thursday everyone

Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-22 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Did VSC forget that there is a Feb 24 box from VJ people? sheeeeeesh..... Come on already... I leave Sunday morning.
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-22 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
As with so many others we were all hoping for the infamous NOA2 on Friday, and some were the lucky ones. I'm thrilled for all of you and want to feel that moment soon as well. Happy trails on the next leg of this most difficult journey
hugs
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-20 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Oh please let it be us..... and everyone else in this little family...
We are ending my stay here with a hot air balloon ride at the festival in Plainville, Connecticut. Sunrise lift off. I can't wait. Up at 3 to get there for 4 am. Then the next morning at 4 am will be time to head to NY to go back once more...sigh... Meltdown will happen this week sometime...

Hoping for many emails and texts this week to bring a scream of joy.....
Terri
at long lastFemaleCanada2012-08-19 11:14:00