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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
Az, still no NOA 2, really??
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-12-06 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
my input on USCIS bologna for today!

Does it really take 2 weeks to send a mail from Vermont to New Hampshire? No, it doesnt.

My lovely fiance can send me mail in a matter of days from the middle of the blue blue pacific, on the other side of the bloody world!!!! But, USCIS can't get my case from Vermont to the NVC in New Hampshire before 15 days. Sighhhhh

My grown-up christmas list:
we will all be with our better halves for christmas! (if only in our dreams.. :whistle: ) too much christmas music will do this to a person! :wacko:
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-12-02 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Tonga 'Ofa Congratulations on your approval!!! Now everything is going to be faster!!!


Well, I don't know how the process is after the NOA2 in your countries, but here in Colombia OMG I am amused!!!

They recently changed all the process, now everything is so much easier and faster!!! I could have had my interview for next week or december if we wanted, but we still need time to organize all the paperwork. I already schedule my appointment for the week when my Fiance is going to be here in Colombia!!! We can program, cancel and re-schedule appointment whenever we want.

I have not received anything form the consulate yet, but I did schedule my appointment already :wow:

I am very happy :dance:

I hope everything on your end is going great!!! and for the ones that have not received the NOA2 start getting ready all the paperwork, because once you received the NOA2 everything goes really really fast!!!



Thank you!! I am so glad everything is moving quickly for you - that is what I wish for us as well. There actually is no American Embassy in Tonga so Simi has to fly to Figi for the interview. I think I am going to go meet him there, and be with him for the interview (a.k.a vacation for meee yayay!). I really hope NVC moves quickly for us I am SO over waiting!! Simi has already done his Medical so we'd be ready when the time came. I am going to bring all his papers with me to Figi so we'll be all set (this is better than mailing - it takes a month at the least for anything to arrive in Tonga from America gererr)..just have to wait for that lucky date of interview. SOOO Excited we are going to be together again soon - it's been almost 11 months since i've seen him :(

If you're still waiting for your NOA2 - don't worry, December is your lucky month!!
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-27 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Wow - just yesterday you were saying all you ever see in the mailbox are bills, now 24 hours later the approval comes!

Maybe if I get a audit notification from the IRS I can get my NOA-2! :rofl:

Congrats!



hahaha, I'm just gonna hope for your NOA2!! Your NOA1 came a day after mine - so who knows, maybe tomorrow is your lucky day! :yes:
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-25 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
yayayayayyy approved!!!
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-25 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
Everyday I look in the mailbox and nothing but bills bills bills - no NOA2!! But, I'm thankful to have a job and be able to afford this process/reunion and thankful to be in loooove with the man of my dreams. :thumbs: Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-23 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Right? Our NOA2 was dated November 10. We checked last weekend and it was on initial review… :angry: last night around 8:00pm I checked again (of course) and it was on initial review :wacko: .
It was around 9:00pm when my fiancé received an email saying that our status had changed, and then he received another e-mail around 9:15 saying that it was approved :dance: . Oh God!!! I would have had a nicer weekend if they had updated this “on time”… The whole weekend I was just whining all over VJ :blink: … lol…. Ups... :blush:



ooooooooo i hope mine has been approved and they just haven't told me yet hehehe
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-16 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

:dance: :dance: :dance: On November 10, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)!!!! We got the e-mail notification today!!!! :dance:



WOW congratulations!!!! Best of luck with the rest - you're almost there!
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-16 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Sigh...
4 months today since NOA-1. Really hoping for the NOA-2 this week or next to have a chance for Fresy to be here by Christmas.



I am at 4 month today too! I am going to start seeing the glass half full: only a month left at the very most :)
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-15 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
I hate to bring down the mood in this forum! But, I'm just wondering...who out there has unsupportive families? It's hard to make such a big decision when nobody else thinks what you're doing is right. I'm glad we are all in this together.

How did you all meet your fiances and what were your families reactions to your engagement?
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-14 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Hey,
I'm sorry you guys are still waiting. You are #124 on the Berkley list. If you throw out the Mays (which most are probably approved but not reported), you would be #91. I'm sure it can't be much longer.



What is the difference between berkely's list and igor's list?
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-13 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

I hope I didn't seem like I was rubbing it in that my fiance and I are spending Christmas together. I didn't think we were going to be able to do that, but it just worked out, thank goodness. My heart goes out to all of you who don't have that opportunity. It is so hard being apart for long stretches of time. :wacko:


aww no not at all, I am envious though, in a good way :)
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-12 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

My case says it was last "touched" on 7/26/11. Being patient is so very hard to do. On the bright side, though, my fiance and I just booked flights for him to come for a visit over Christmas. Yaaaay!!



My Fiance lives in a country that doesn't allow people to come in on passports alone, they need visitor visas, but he can't get one because he is a young male and they just assume he will overstay. :( :( There will be no Christmas visits for us


Iris & Mark, az, I have the same filing dates, too.

Here's a question:

What do you do if your visa gets denied? I have no reason to expect that it should, but what if it does? Is that the end of the road? I want to start wedding planning, but I don't even dare get my hopes up.
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-11 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
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I also received my NOA 1 (hard copy) on July 21st and still no NOA 1.

OOps I mean still no NOA2. See, this waiting is making me crazzzy :help:
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-08 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
Hi Donna, welcome!

I also received my NOA 1 (hard copy) on July 21st and still no NOA 1. It really stinks to see others who have filed after you and have already received an NOA2, but I guess that's the nature of the beast. We will keep you company while you wait.
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-08 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers

Tonga, which Service Center for you?



Hey Bernie,... Stop and Pick me up! for re-inforcements! :yes:



VSC, sign me up for the re-inforcements team, too! ha!

I have seen on Igor's list some people who sent petitions after me and approved already :(
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-11-01 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
p.s. Does anyone have advice on what we can do NOW to prepare for when the NOA2 comes, since it seems to be right around the corner!? What can my fiance prepare ahead of time - before getting packet 3?
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-10-28 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2011 Filers
Excited for everyone getting approved. Bummed we haven't yet :(

Sent 7/14, NOA1 7/18...waiting...
Tonga 'OfaFemaleTonga2011-10-27 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2
Sorry I haven't been around for a while...not sure I was even missed haha...but Byron dumped me last Saturday. He said the fights were too much, and yeah there were plenty. But only because of the stress of distance. Anyway, I wish you all the best of luck, and happiness in your marriages! This forum was such a great support for me!
ferincorFemaleSouth Africa2011-07-08 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDECEMBERITE FAMILY 2010 Part 2

congrats kiwijen!!! awesome news indeed!

just wondering.. anybody starting to miss the igors list days [months]?! i still feel a little emptiness when i can't think which website i'm missing checking on my little routine check-ups! i think igors will be implanted in my brain as one of the regulars for a long time yet!



That's too funny - after NOA2 I felt lost too.....what to "stalk" next?? I too checked Igor's 50 million times a day. Then it was calling NVC - checking DHL - calling DoS....now we have an interview scheduled, he has his packet 4, and all I have left to stalk are this forum, the AoS forum, and the UK consulate reviews. All of which don't change much through the day :( :(

At least I know I'll be with my Baby soon, and a wife by mid-August WOOT!!!

Also, today is the first anniversary of Byron and I meeting, and falling in love. Most amazing day of my life. I got to London at 7am, spent the entire day walking around all of London and getting to know each other, ended up with ME having to make the first move (he was too shy and unsure how I felt) - and the most amazing end to to most amazing day of my life. He sent me flowers today at work to commemorate our "first anniversary". :D
ferincorFemaleSouth Africa2011-07-01 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2010 K1 Filers
We're still waiting too!! 180 days tomorrow. I called USCIS AGAIN and they said to wait ANOTHER 30 days...I'm going to cal EVERYDAY asking for a Tier 2. FIrst of all, the Tier1 dude, I couldn't even understand him...he was mumbling, it was terrible. I finally had to tell him I need to speak with a tier 2...ahhhh. Here's to another 24hrs...

Hang in there folks! Our time is coming! :-)
jamienshanieFemaleSouth Africa2011-04-11 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived My NOA2
Received NOA1 December 16, 2011 (Hubby's birthday), Received NOA2 May 10TH 2012, thank you Jesus!
Inyang Loves DeeFemaleNigeria2012-05-11 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStarting to loose my control now!
I hate reading but i read every comment on here, thank you all for the support :yes: :yes: :yes: :thumbs:


chica33FemaleEl Salvador2012-08-28 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsForms sent! Now we wait
Thanks all for the wishes! It's a nutty process that is full of highs and lows. Being a bit of a control freak; this whole quiet part drives me nuts :( Waiting is painful but sooooo worth it :)

Right now I am still nervous about the process; but all of your input makes me feel "not so alone" out here. +1 for all of your help guys and gals! God Speed to everyone!

Off to bed and gladly marking yet another day into the past. One more day closer to being together :) :) :)

Cheers,
M@
M@hewMaleBelarus2011-11-24 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsForms sent! Now we wait
Hello all,

Well It's been a lot of work; but we got our forms completed and sent in.

I-129F received by lockbox on 10/26/11
USCIS Acceptance Confirmation 10/31/11
Paper copy (Form I-797) 11/9/11

Please wish us luck and a million thanks for all the great help, guidance, and good vibes from everyone here. This is really a journey to remember and man am I a ball of nerves :)

We do have a question though, how long generally will it take before our "receipt number" will work with the USCIS website? I keep getting a "not valid / not-found" error. Is this common?

Excited, scared, and just totally jazzed... wow... I hope to be married soon :) :) :) :)

Cheers,
M@
M@hewMaleBelarus2011-11-24 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 APPROVED

Just got back from Sydney Consulate from my interview this morning. Got approved !! OMG, SOOOOO happy right now!!


Congrats! That's soo huge :)
M@hewMaleBelarus2011-11-28 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! NOA2 came in today
Thanks all for the kind words)))))
M@hewMaleBelarus2012-02-19 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! NOA2 came in today
Wow, smoking hot day today! So I've been entertaining family for over a week and ignored my mailbox for a bit. Well as luck would have it, I called USCIS last week and they had no news for me. (My case number doesn't work in their system.) Anyhow, opened the mail and found the NOA2!

APPROVED!

Thank God :) :) :) :) :)

So then I look at the date and it's already more than a week old. Called the NVC and they just got my case today. Nice lady over the phone gave me my case number and we're off!

Wow, my hat is off to everyone here who has helped as well as contributed to the wealth of information.

Good luck to everyone on their journey and my God, this is just intense! What a wild ride)

Cheers,
M@
M@hewMaleBelarus2012-02-09 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStarting to loose my control now!
this really sucks!! what the heck is going on for it to take soooooo long to get NOA2???
Hire some more people and get it done ..since they(USCIS) are charging so much for it.
Charge a little extra and get it done mofo's.
Sandesh&SvetaMaleUkraine2012-08-14 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved

The better half just texted me that her interview went well, and our visa was approved. Would have loved to have been there, but had to work. She'll most likely be in the U.S. before the end of the month. Pretty exciting stuff!



--HOW DID YOU GET IT SO QUICK??? YOU APPLIED A MONTH AFTER ME - AND I am still waiting for a NOA2. :(
I am happy for you and her though. May God bless you and hope you have a happy married life.
Sandesh&SvetaMaleUkraine2012-09-10 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-94
My Fiance just got here few weeks ago. she was handed the form in the plane and then it was stamped at the custom office when she gave her sealed envelopes to the custom.
Sandesh&SvetaMaleUkraine2012-12-21 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont Service Center
I called uscis today. Was told to wait atleast 17 more days then a service request can be filed. Pulling my hair out now.
sweetpeeaFemaleEl Salvador2012-10-04 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport and Visa Delivery
When I received my passport/visa in February 2010, someone had to be there to receive it but it did not have to be the beneficiary. It could be anyone. I think my parents may have had to show my ID though, or a letter with my name on, you know something.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-20 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChange of Address
If you know for sure that you will be living somewhere else by the time your fiancee comes over, then you could answer B(14) entirely truthfully: somewhere in New York City (because I am moving).
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-26 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFees
The I-94 number is only if your fiance is currently in the US.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-21 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHello! Waiting on NOA2...

Joanna--
USCIS is kinda easy on this one. They go by the date of the medical exam which is the Knightsbridge date if you get it all taken care of by then. If you were current with shots and didn't get a flu jab (not flu season) then no matter when they adjudicate AOS, it's okay as long as you were current on the date of your medical (date on the DS-3025).

And if you didn't get a flu jab during flu season, but they adjudicate your AOS when it's NOT flu season, then they okay it because it's not a requirement at the time they are adjudicating.


Aha, so if your vaccination record isn't complete because you didn't get the flu shot (and it WAS during flu season, so your DS-3025 really isn't complete), you can still use it as if it is complete, if by the time you apply for AOS it is not flu season. And they will look at your record, realise it isn't flu season, and ok it? I guess I was thinking they would require you to get a civil surgeon to, basically, just say the flu shot isn't necessary this time of year and sign off on it.
Given that the flu shot needs to be given every year, it kind of doesn't make sense requiring it for AOS. For a visa, maybe, so that you can't import flu...(lol) but by AOS time it seems kind of pointless. Good to know you can probably get around it either way!
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-04 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHello! Waiting on NOA2...

Influenza - During flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed.


Off topic, but GRR. What is up with USCIS! At least they ditched the HPV, not that that helped me.

On topic: So if you wouldn't usually get the influenza vaccine, and you get approved in time, then you may want to try to schedule your medical for before October so that you can avoid this shot. (That's if you get approved really quickly, you'll actually probably end up having your medical right in the middle of the flu season.)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-03 23:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA INTERVIEW
The more expensive courier fees are just for specific time slots, so you could pay to get it potentially a few hours earlier but other than that there is no way of speeding it up.

Personally I would probably book my flight for two weeks after the interview, with the understanding that I may have to change my plans.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-13 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F SENT!!
What NichNick says are really the only reasons they deny a visa. In some countries they can be more discriminatory, that is at some Embassies they may well assume you're a fraud if you don't have a pile of evidence a mile high and factors such as age may influence them, but for the UK you really don't need to worry. The benefit of doubt is all in your favour. You'll only fail if you actually are a fraud, lol. You'll be grand!

Other than that, the only things that can go wrong are if you make a mistake when sending off forms, in which case it will only delay you slightly and not actually cause a major problem, or if you are incredibly unlucky and they lose your case....which is incredibly rare and you should probably worry about that even less than you would worry about the mail losing the cards you send your friends :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-16 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with my situation
If you can send your forms off from the US and book the medical before changing the flight...I mean, I wouldn't like for you to fly back on the 2nd only to find that you can't get a medical for a few weeks after that :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 12:10:00