Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	I called twice in the end! Once on the 14th and they told me it was recieved that day, and once on the 16th and they said it was sent on the 15th! 15 mins later I got the email I had almost zero waiting on both calls. 1st was about 4 mins (Total call was 6 mins 30) second call was straight through! Haha, that rocks!! I always waited long enough to get the message where they kick you completely off the system when I called during the days and at night. I can't believe I waited 30 minutes on hold at my credit union though.. I didn't even get through! I just got tired of waiting so I hung up. At least with NVC they kick you off when it's a long wait. Then you don't think, oh i'll be talking to an operator soon, so I'll just wait. And 30 minutes later you're still waiting! Woah. I tend to ramble.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-17 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Thanks! Also just got this email from them: Dear Sir/Madam: Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC has completed its processing of the visa petition you mentioned in your letter and has forwarded the petition to the assigned US Embassy/Consulate General for further processing on March 15, 2007. Any further inquiries should be directed to the assigned US Embassy or Consulate General. Ohh, very cool You got the same email that I got!! It was so exciting reading that wasn't it? Did you do what I mentioned in our PMs to get them to email you? Or did you have to resort to calling the NVC as well? I hope you didn't, cause its such a hassle getting through the lines! It would have wasted so many minutes on a calling card for you or lots of $ if you didn't use a calling card. You're speeding through the process too!! I'm so happy for ya. You're right up there along with me	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-16 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	You're right, I shouldn't complain... I am so lucky to be with my fiancé right now Sorry for my constant moaning Aww, No, I wasn't in any way talking about you moaning. Trust me. I was just reminding you of other things that you should focus on more Like your girlfriend (edit to say: Fiancee hehe) especially since you guys are so lucky to be with each other right now Plus, thinking of things like that really helps to make the much more difficult/agonizing process a bit easier I'm sorry if it seemed like I was implying you were constantly complaining. Trust me, I would be too, heck I think I'd do like 100x more complaining than you do, and mine would be annoying too ahha!! But your approval will come soon!! Edited by serendipitous, 07 March 2007 - 11:14 PM.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-07 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Aww don't let it get you down. Be happy that you guys see each other at the moment hehe. And in no time before she leaves, everything will go according to plan. It'll be tomorrow for sure!!	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-07 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Tony, you still haven't gotten it? Man we filed/shipped out our packets the same day!! I really hope you get notice tomorrow. I'll be wishing for ya as well And anyone else in february that's still left behind After the approval though, it seems to go MUCH faster.. not that i'm all that far ahead, but I guess the excitement makes things go that much easier knowing you're getting somewhere.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-07 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Hey friends i got my NOA2 today. Dont worry guys everyone will get approved OMG, 8 Days.. That's amazing Everyone should have turnover like that! Our hearts wouldn't be going crazy that way Congrats!!	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-06 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Shannon and I found out that the London Embassy recieved our packet from the NVC on the March 2nd ......... Yay Packet 3 must be on its way very soon now and will get the fastest turn around in history. Hehe, I may be up there with you for fastest turn around!! Everything is going so fast and smooth so far! JINX *knocks on wood* Did you expect everything to go by this fast? I certainly didn't not that I'm complaining. How do you know when the consulate receives your package? Mine should be sent off to the embassy soon. So it'll be good to know	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-06 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Goodluck guys	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-03 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Aww, You'll get there soon!! I am sending you a bucket full of speediness and lots of luck Think of the time you'll have with your significant other in a few short months You still have a lifetime ahead of you hehe.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	tony, It gets freakier aside from sending/getting notice the same days and your fiancee leaving england in august (when I left my bf in australia) you guys will be in arlington? Pretty cool. I'm currently in Richmond, VA. I really thought I was going to get an RFE on my application, cause from other people's packages, it seemed to be so much more detailed and some people put tons more evidence in than I did. I just did like boarding passes, pictures, passport stamps, and our itineraries from his trip here and our trip over the christmas break to the bahamas. I seriously don't know how some people have lasted like 4 months without notice, I seriously went crazy in just two weeks. I wonder what's making Vermont Service Center so fast with turnovers at like less than a month, and then the other ones have like 4 month turnarounds. Good luck February people Was I one of the few so far that's gotten a NOA as a feb filer?	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	ohhh. I left in August as well So freaky! Maybe you will finish the process by August and fly back with her? I'm planning on going back to Australia in July for a month and if the process and so forth is done by then, my bf planned to fly back with me. That would rock cause the trip there is like 30 hours long and whats better than being stuck with your best friend for 30 hours? (even if it is a bit uncomfortable hehe). Flying back alone is absolutely terrible! lol. I've had to do it twice. Have you been to the US yet?	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Aww that's so cool. I did a study abroad thing two years ago as well in Australia. I got to stay with my bf too. How long is she studying there? I could only afford 6 months at the time. You are quite lucky	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Oh man, I only got touched on one day hah. You've gotten three touches That always made me feel better too. Yeah, we filed ours when my bf was still here visiting. He only left like a week ago But thank goodness as soon as he gets his visa he'll be coming, so like hopefully less than 6 months! Are you from the UK? or your gf tonyeck	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Yeah, I did get an email but I didn't check before going to the site. lol I saw the notification in my email afterwards. I signed into the status page just to see if I had any touches. I wasn't expecting to get any approval anytime soon, just wanted to see if someone had worked on my case. And to my surprise, we got touched! And I was chatting with my boyfriend at the time getting excited for being touched. I didn't even think to click on the case itself to see the status. And later on when I did, I found out we got an approval Man I'm so excited!! I can't believe I have to go to class later tonight though hah. You should definitely get yours soon too. We sent it off/got our NOA1 like the same exact time!	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Select Receipt Number E-mail Last Updated (mm/dd/yyyy) Form # Form Title Y 03/01/2007 I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!! I got so excited OMG i lied! I didn't even click the status.. just checked the touches.. and guess what... Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 1, 2007, 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. OMG!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG.. Edited by serendipitous, 01 March 2007 - 03:35 PM.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-03-01 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	ohhh!!! Wow, I hope it's like that for mine Was yours like a month away from when you filed it? Or since it's in California it was a few months off? I really hope I get an answer on the 14th of March 2007 then hehehe That'd be a great birthday present for my boyfriend (hehe I mean fiance)	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-02-28 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	Still no touch On my timeline it says I should get a response by 14, March. How reasonable or accurate is that? It seems so soon Not that i'm complaining but I just keep checking my status and I don't get anymore touches	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-02-28 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February Filers!	I'm a February filer too!! Got my NOA1 the 13th. It was last touched on the 21st at the VSC. SO ANXIOUS!! I keep checking to see if it's been touched hahha.	serendipitous	Female	Australia	2007-02-28 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K-1 APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations Teresa, I am sooooooo glad you have your visa now. Thanks for sharing your experience in the consulate. It will be helpfull for all of us who still are having our interview¡. When are you planning to travel to the US? Itzel QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ May 14 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My K-1 was approved today!!!!!!!! Today was definitely a day that I will remember forever! I arrived to the Consulate around 7:15, my interview was at 8:00 am. I was assigned the No. 3 and entered the Consulate until 9:00 am, later they called me to the first window, where they checked my papers, everything was in order... UNTIL the woman (who was guatemalan), told me that I had not realized we needed a co-sponsor, I responded quickly "No, we don't". Later, she started to "explain", if that can be called explain, because she obviously had no idea what the heck she was talking about, that my fiance's 1040 of 2006 did not report enough income, then I explained her that the reason was that my fiance is in the military and was deployed in 2006 and he was exempt of paying federal taxes during that year, but he did file for the forms anyway, I offered to show her a letter signed by his commander, and she refused. I told her, why do we need a co-sponsor, even if you want to believe that he did not have enough income in 2006, which isn't true, he DOES meet the income TODAY, you can see it on the I-134 and his employment letter, she said NO, we need the tax declarations, and then she said: "If he is marine ( I never said he was a marine, so I don't know where she got that from), and did not pay taxes then he CAN NOT BE YOUR SPONSOR" I tried to explain her again, in the nicest way I could, but I was getting really upset at this point, this woman was talking non-sense! I said, so just because he was in the military overseas he can not be my sponsor now? eventhough he DOES meet the requirement today (and back then he did too!), she said.. well if you want to, you can debate that with the Vice-Consul, I'm advising her that your application is incomplete and that you must come back another day with a new I-134 and tax declarations of a co-sponsor! Then she put a big yellow paper with her recomendation on my file. I was beyond upset! I went back to the waiting room and took a sit for 1 loooooooooooooong hour, I waited and waited and went crazy, trying to figure out where did she got all that ####### from? When the Vice-Consul called me by my name, to my surprise...she was sooo nice to me! She smiled at me and said hello in spanish, the interview took less than 10 minutes, she asked: How did you meet? How many times have you been in the U.S.? How many times has he been in Guatemala? Does he speak spanish? Do you speak english? What do you do in Guatemala? What does he do, besides being in the N.G.? She reviewed all the papers, asked about my fiance's deployment, asked again if he was still in the N.G. I gave her the letter that my fiance's commander signed. She did not ask me ANYTHING about the tax forms! She just checked them and checked the rest of the papers too, she was not saying a thing... and I was starting to get more nervous. And then.. she grab the yellow paper.. and threw it away!!!!! I was soo anxious for her to say something! Then she finally talked to me again. she said: "I will cancel your tourist visa, because you will receive your K-1" I had a huge smile on my face when she said that! Then she said: "Everything is in order, CONGRATULATIONS! You have to come tomorrow at 3.30 pm to pick up your passport and visa and rest of the papers"!!!!!!!!!!! I was sooooooo happy and wanted to get out of the consulate ASAP to call Eric!!!! I could not be happier about the approval, but I'm still wondering why does the Consulate has this type of local employee's and does not even mind, about explaining them the rules! And the worst part is that this guatemalan lady, is the same person who replied to an email I sent to the Embassy a long time ago, where she gave me the wrong requirements for the interview (she thought I was applying for residency) I know because I asked for her name on that ocassion after I was aware of her mistake, and today when I saw the yellow paper she filled out it had her name on it too!!!! I wonder if the Consulate ever realizes what kind of inepts the have working there!	itzy	Female	Mexico	2008-05-23 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Sorry I have been away for so long. As I am sure you all know, life has been very busy thus far. Well, Belen had her interview today, and she has been APPROVED FOR HER VISA!!!! I posted a full review for the Consulate Section in Guayaquil, and we hope it helps others. Now we have to wait 4-5 days for DHL to deliver the Visa to Belen. The DHL office said it would be more like 2 days, but they tell everyone 4-5 days just in case... Anyway, Belen will be here on Christmas Day!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present!!! I must not have shown up on the naughty list this year. LOL!!!! I hope all is well with everyone, and that you all receive some news very soon. Take Care, Jason & Belen	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-12-17 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 29 2007, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (widwi @ Nov 29 2007, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1st off. CONGRATS on the MANY, MANY APROVALS!!! I think I might be able to help a little with the "What's Next" questions. After you have received notification of an Approved NOA2 then the USCIS website is indeed useless. Now you have to call the NVC to check on the status. Now, let me explain a couple of things. The NVC is located in New Hampshire which is just down the road from Vermont, so for all of you who applied to the VSC then your petition should get to the NVC fairly quickly. From What I Understand, the CSC saves the petitions up in bulk and then sends them to the NVC. In our case, the petition was at the NVC for something like 5 days before it was forwarded on to the Embassy. While the Petition is at the NVC it will be reassigned a new tracking number. Please do not be concerned though. You can still track your case with the NVC by the Case number from your NOA1/NOA2. The people at NVC were much more helpful than USCIS. In our case, we were able to check the Embassy received date by checking out the Website for the Consulate Section in Guayaquil Ecuador. Once the case was received at Guayaquil they sent the packet 4 out to Belen. When Belen received the packet, she had nearly everything taken care of with the exception of the medical exam. Just so you know, most of the Consulate Sections have Sample Packet 4s, so that you and your fiancé can prepare yourselves in advance. Once Belen completed the requirements for her Packet 4 she called and scheduled an interview with the Consulate Section at the Embassy. Here is the number to the NVC: (603) 334-0700(Open until Midnight) As a side note: We received confirmation today that Belen's interview date has in fact been moved from the 23rd on January to the 17th of December. That makes me... A very, very fortunate and Happy man!!! Take Care and I hope this helps... Thanks alot for writing this and taking time to do it. Our petition should be sent to NVC very soon. we were approved yesterday. I'd really like to track it's movement to NVC and onto the embassy in Moscow. Does NVC have its own website? When should I try calling NVC to find out if/when they received it?? Thanks. NVC Does have a website, but I am not sure if you can track your status on there or not. Trust me you are just as well off calling the number I provided. The people at NVC are incredibly nice and helpful. We filed through the VSC just like you. I called the NVC only a couple of days after I knew our NOA2 had been approved. The people at NVC were not bothered by this at all. It wouldn't hurt to give them a call tomorrow. The NVC will be able to tell you when the Petition arrived and when it left. From what I understand, an electronic version is sent out as well as the hard copy. More likely than not, you will have to wait a week or so for your petition to arrive at the Embassy in Moscow. Have you checked to see whether or not the Consulate Section in Moscow has a website or how helpful it is? I have to tell you, I have been extremely impressed with the Consulate Section in Ecuador. Hopefully the Consulate in Moscow is just as helpful. Best of luck neighbor...	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-29 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	1st off. CONGRATS on the MANY, MANY APROVALS!!! I think I might be able to help a little with the "What's Next" questions. After you have received notification of an Approved NOA2 then the USCIS website is indeed useless. Now you have to call the NVC to check on the status. Now, let me explain a couple of things. The NVC is located in New Hampshire which is just down the road from Vermont, so for all of you who applied to the VSC then your petition should get to the NVC fairly quickly. From What I Understand, the CSC saves the petitions up in bulk and then sends them to the NVC. In our case, the petition was at the NVC for something like 5 days before it was forwarded on to the Embassy. While the Petition is at the NVC it will be reassigned a new tracking number. Please do not be concerned though. You can still track your case with the NVC by the Case number from your NOA1/NOA2. The people at NVC were much more helpful than USCIS. In our case, we were able to check the Embassy received date by checking out the Website for the Consulate Section in Guayaquil Ecuador. Once the case was received at Guayaquil they sent the packet 4 out to Belen. When Belen received the packet, she had nearly everything taken care of with the exception of the medical exam. Just so you know, most of the Consulate Sections have Sample Packet 4s, so that you and your fiancé can prepare yourselves in advance. Once Belen completed the requirements for her Packet 4 she called and scheduled an interview with the Consulate Section at the Embassy. Here is the number to the NVC: (603) 334-0700(Open until Midnight) As a side note: We received confirmation today that Belen's interview date has in fact been moved from the 23rd on January to the 17th of December. That makes me... A very, very fortunate and Happy man!!! Take Care and I hope this helps...	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-29 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	CONGRATS on the approvals! It is a great feeling and a tremendous relief. Now the process really starts to speed up (with any luck at all). Another quick update... I received an e-mail from the Consular today. It doesn't appear that it will be a problem to have Belen's moved up to a date between the 17th and 21st f December, as long as it is for military reasons and she has all of her papers ready as well. She has been ready and waiting for a long time. She just finished her medical exam today. Anyway, the Consular said they would check with the interview scheduler to see what dates and times they could make available for the timeframe we have requested. I have to give the Consulate section a lot of credit. They have been very willing to work with us to try and help in anyway that they can. I hope everyone else's petitions go just as smoothly!	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-28 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Just a quick update on our status... The Consulate at Guayaquil received our application on 12 November, and sent out the Packet 4 to Belen. Belen received the packet yesterday, and scheduled her interview today. She has a tentative interview set for the 23rd of January. The reason this date is tentative is because we requested an expedite on her interview due to military reasons. We requested a date between 17 and 21 December, as this is the very soonest we know they will be able to accommodate us. Anyway, hopefully we find out if our military expedite for an interview is approved by the end of the week. We are keeping our fingers crossed. Best of luck to everyone. Once our package made it thru USCIS, the whole processed went a whole lot faster.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-27 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	I posted this in the June-July NOA2 to NVC thread, but I thought it might be useful here as well. FYI... When I called the NVC [(603)-334-0700] yesterday to check on the status of our package they gave me a number [(202)-663-1225] to call to track the Embassy arrival date of our package. Well, I tried to call this number when I got off from work and I got the postal section. I then called the NVC to ensure I had the number right, and I did in fact have the correct number. However, the hours of operation are not what I was told yesterday. The hours of operation are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (EST) M-F. Short and long of it: Call (202)-663-1225 for Visa Application Arrival status at the Embassy Be sure you call between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (EST) Monday through Friday, (if not you'll reach "Carl" in the mail room, and he can't help you) I hope this helps...	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-06 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Things are definitely moving now!! I called the NVC to find out what the status of our application is. Well, they received the application on 1 Nov, and it was mailed off to the Consulate's office today. Now that is fast! Considering I just received the NOA2 card copy today. Now, let's hope that we get an interview date very soon. Please wish us luck and keep us in your prayers. We hope that everyone receives word on their NOA2's very soon. We are prayer for a "Fire Hose" effect of approvals for everyone!!!	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-11-05 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	APPROVED!!!! Receipt Number: EAC0XXXXXXXXX Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On October 30, 2007, 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. You can choose to receive automatic case status updates, which will be sent via email. Please click here to create an account online. Please remember that we submitted a request for a "Military Expedite" last week which is why we were approved so quickly. We sincerely hope that the rest of the July Filers won't Have to wait much longer.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-10-31 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Well, I definitely have my fingers crossed now. I am an active duty military member, and I just found out last week that I am going to be getting an assignment in the very near future. I could be out of here as soon as May. Now, I know that sounds like a long ways off, but it really isn't. Especially since I am going to an overseas location. Anyway, I sent off a request to have our Visa application expedited for military reason. I included ALL of the information that I received regarding my immanent assignment, a copy of my NOA1, letters from myself and my Commanding Officer. Hopefully this will be enough to persuade the Vermont Service Center to expedite our case. If not, I will truly be at a loss, as I really do not believe we will be able to get everything "squared away" before I will have to be at my next duty location. I sent the package off on Tuesday and the Vermont Service Center received it yesterday. Hopefully we will hear something soon. Wish us luck, please. I'll keep you all posted on our results.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-10-25 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Hello All!!! I haven't been on here in awhile, so I wanted to jump on here and check in on everyone. I have been following this thread as well as many others, but I just haven't replied to any of them. Anyway, it looks like some of the service centers are actually processing again, so let's hope our dates don't slip any further back than they already have. At any rate, best of luck to everyone. All is well with Belen and I. We are just trying to be patient and hopeful at the same time. No an easy task as you all know very well. Take Care, Jason	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-09-19 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	I want to ask the same thing! I logged into my account today, and yesterday... The NOA1 said it was generated on the 23rd. But the website has said my case was last updated yesterday, and today! Is someone actually touching it? Is this good or bad? o_O thejoz, Our cases must be right side by side or one on top of the other. LOL!!! Well, My NOA1 was generated on the 23rd as well. My case was "touched" on the same dates as well. I did a little research and found that the Service Center's do have people who work on weekends. Therefore it is possible that we did indeed have a touch today. I wouldn't read into whether it is good or bad. The case worker is the only one who really knows. Really, only time will tell. However, I will say that it is good to know that our cases are being looked at and not sitting on a shelf, desk or lost in routing. I'm just pleased to know that it's being worked... Good Luck... I'll keep you posted on any changes/updates on this end.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-28 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Does VSC work weekends or something? I logged into the UCIS website to show a friend of mine how I track the status of me and Belen's case. His is about to embark on this same journey, as his Fiancée is from Germany. Anyway, when I logged in the "Last Updated" section reflects today's date. I am a little confused by this because I was under the impression that they (VSC) didn't work on weekends or holidays. This is not the first time I have heard of something like this happening, but I don't remember exactly what the explanation was. Does anyone have any ideas? Is it possible that our case was actually looked at today? If so, 2 touches in 2 days could be good news... or it could be bad news. They (VSC) are the only ones who really know. Fingers crossed on this end...	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-28 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	That is too funny, I was thinking along the same lines when I stumbled across this site as well. Great minds (or is it sick minds) think alike!! Once again good luck! Edited by widwi, 27 July 2007 - 08:21 PM.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-27 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	that is definitely a touch my friend...as for the emails, im not sure...i havent recieved any emails, but my only touch was when my check was cashed...so i couldnt really say =/ Thanks for the info! Wow, I am really happy that we have received our 1st touch soon. I never thought I woould see the day when I would look so forward to getting "Touched" by the government. LOL!!! Good luck to you, and I hope you get "Touched" again real soon...	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-27 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	I think we received our 1st “Touch” today as well. When I open "My Portfolio" on the USCIS website today's date is reflected under the "Last Updated" section. From everything I read this is consider a "Touch" is that correct? I assumed that we would receive an e-mail notification each time our case is reviewed, but I just learned that is not the case. We will only receive e-mail notifications if the status of the case changes… is that correct? Any help any of you can provide will be greatly appreciated.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-27 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Check cashed yesterday, NOA1 Hard Copy received in the mail today!!!So far so good!!! Now the long wait begins... I hope everyone else receives word on theirs soon as well. Good Luck!!!	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-27 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	I checked my bank account this afternoon, and our check was cashed. I was able to get the Case Number off from the back of the check (started with EAC). 1 step closer!! I should receive the NOA1 here shortly, or at least that is my hope.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-26 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	yes, we sent our I129f on july 17th and it was recieved on the 18th. we sent ours to CSC though. I am happy they cashed the check. on other peoples timelines they got the NOA1 before the check was cashed. i hope ours is also and in the mail. Oops! Yes, we do indeed have different Service Center's. Well, the good news is that we have them in at the same time. We can watch our processing and get a "feel" for the similarities and differences between the 2 Service Centers. I am trying to do my best to remain patient and not get worked up about things that are out of my hands. Easier said than done. LOL!!!!	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-25 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Ours was received on the 18th, and as of right now, no NOA1, no check has been cashed, nothing... I'm starting to wonder if those who told me the address didn't have to match on the check versus what I told them my address was were mistaken! theJoz, I have a timeline very similar to yours, and our applications are being reviewed by the same service center. Relax, I haven't had my checked cashed, received my NOA1, and I haven't received any e-mails either. However, I haven't received any RFE's yet either. I am hoping that we will hear something tomorrow, and I am pretty confident that we will hear something by the end of the week. Hang in there... we are right their with ya!!! BTW: I noticed our timelines and service center are similar to that of "chris4gretchen as well. Maybe when one of us sees activity the rest of us will see activity shortly there afterward. Take Care, Jason	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-25 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION JULY FILERS!	Add us to the LUCKY July Filers! I-129F sent out on the 17th, received at VSC on the 18th (tracked by FedEx tracking number), sent a e-mail to the Consulate at the American Embassy in Quito on the 19th. (I did some work with the Embassy a few months back, and I am hoping they remember my name. Every little bit helps). Just sent a simple message requesting any requirements that may be unique for Ecuador.	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-07-19 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July filers - NVC to Interview	Actually we have a tone of plans!!! LOL!!! We are going to get married once, just so that we can apply for AOS, Permission to Travel Outside the US (I have military Orders to relocate), and her work permit. Then we are going to get married in Maine with my family. After that we are going to Ecuador to have a ceremony with her family. The Ceremony in Ecuador will probably be around this time next year, as we are short on time with my military relocation. Not to mention we would both like to be there during Quito’s Anniversary Celebration. THAT is a HUGE celebration, and all of her family will be together. We have a whole new reason to count the days before Christmas! A little less than 8 days now....	widwi	Not Telling	Ecuador	2007-12-17 18:15:00