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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMissing "admitted" passport stamp during POE to US.
Thank you soo much for all the help and information!! I can breath a little bit now.. :) ...I got one less thing to worry about.. I'm on my way to get some documents notarized.. A very good day for me so far. :)
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-02 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMissing "admitted" passport stamp during POE to US.
Hello all..After 8 years of long distance relationship,my boyfriend & I are finally getting our K1 process started!!! I went back to see him for two weeks last month and started gathering all the paperworks that we need. I found out that I am missing a passport stamp of my re-entry to the US.I called USCIS,Customs Border Patrol,Passport Services agencies and they've bounced me around for a very long time,I decided to call Detroit Intl. Airport (my POE) spoke with the Passenger processing supervisor and he told me that I don't need to have the "Admitted" stamp on my passport because they don't stamp US citizens passport anymore... I'm confused, when I went back to Philippines last February of this year,I used Chicago ('O Hare Airport ) as my POE and they stamped my passport back then.. If they look at my passport, it looks like I'm still out of the country because of the missing POE stamp.Can anyone help me on this? My boyfriend and I have been together for so long now and we don't want to wait another 8 years to finally be together :( .Thank you soo much!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-01 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 photo specifications./G325a question.
I just want to ask how strict they are when it comes to picture sizes and specifications. My fiance sent me a passport-styled picture for our K1 application and it is a 1 1/2 X 2 instead of the 2 X 2 US passport standard.Apparently, Philippines use 1 1/2 X 2 photo size for passports. Can I use the one that my fiance sent me or we have to get another set of photo? ALSO, my fiance filled up his G325a but forgot to write his name at the bottom where the bold box is.Can I just write his name in behalf of him it or does it have to be done by him personally? He already signed and dated it so it's not that I'm forging his signature at all. He just missed that one bold box :blush: ...Thank you so much!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-04 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMissing signature on passport
Thank you soo much for the information! I will have him sign,scan and email a copy of his passport to me ASAP..Thanks again and goodluck to you too!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-10 01:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMissing signature on passport
I think I already know the answer but I'd rather ask again to be sure.My fiance gave me a photocopy of his passport a few hours after it was issued to him but he forgot to signed it first. Can he fax over a signed copy to me or he has to snail mail it instead? How about if he photocopy, scan and email it to me?Will it work OK? Thank you so much!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-09 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy journey is about to start!!!

Best wishes... sounds like you have a good start...


Thank you so much to all of you ! I probabbly checked my application at least 50 times between last night and as of this update. I was able to cut it down to just two folders. One that holds the main application and forms and the other folder for all our evidence. As much as I wanted to remove some of the stuffs due to possible too much information case, I couldn't because every little thing of those items tells how we were able to hold onto each other for 8 years and counting!.I didn't include our chat logs because I figured our emails and snail letter correspondences are enough to get us going.I'm off to Post office in an hour to mail our K1 packet and I'm keeping my fingers crossed beginning today..Thanks again to all of you!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-14 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy journey is about to start!!!

Did you make two copies of everything?
Get rid of the extra folders, they'll go in the trash...put it all neatly stacked in order in one folder, save yourself some postage and send it.


Thank you for the tip about the folders! Yes, I've made copies (3 each) of everything and I also have a back up of it saved in my computer.I get paranoid and worries too much about our case because we had a 6 year period that we didn't saw each other in person (but our communication is continous during that time). I hope everything goes well with ours and thank you again for all your help.
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-13 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy journey is about to start!!!

Does your evidence show meeting within last two years? You mentioned a 1999 passport as evidence but that's more than two years ago. Otherwise, I'd say you pretty much covered it. Too many photos, I hope you have copies for your memories.

I've included the stamp that I got from my 1999 trip as well as the stamps from the other two trips that I made this year. (February & September 2006).Is that gonna be good enough or do I need more proofs than that? I'm doing another check on my paperworks tonight and tomorrow before I mail it,to make sure that all stuffs are Ok..

Thanks :D
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-13 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy journey is about to start!!!
Finally! After so many delays, my K1 application packet is almost good to be send out...It's just so hard and scary to let it all go after so many weeks of looking through it over and over again,making sure that everything is correct and signed properly..Here's the list of everything that I'm going to mail tomorrow.(in order of how I stacked it.).Please let me know what you all think and if there's anything else that needs to be modified

Cover Letter (signed by me)
Payment fee of $170
Form I-129F and signed supplement page for Question#18
Sworn statement of mutual intent (signed indivudually by me & my fiance)
G325's and a supplement page of my employment information ( I have a full time & a part time job)
Front & back copies of naturalization certificate
Copy of US Passport
Copies of my valid identification card
Copy of my birth certificate
Copy of my fiance's foreign passport
Copy of my fiance's birth certificate
Copy of my fiance's valid indentification card
Copies of stamped passport pages( I included the one from my 1999 trip and I had a Philippine
passport at the time..to show that we have met way back...is this OK?)
Copies of my flight itineraries
Copies of my boarding passes
Photographs (24 photos with descriptions at the back)
Additional proofs: receipts,credit card statements,phone & text messaging bills,stamped letter envelopes,emails and chat logs.

I have used a total of 10 Manila folders and jumbo paper clips and labeled each folder with what's inside of it.I'm going to use a USPS priority flat rate box because I'm not sure if my packet will fit in a regular USPS letter envelope...

I hope everything goes OK with my package.Please let me know if you have any suggestions..Thanks alot for all your help!!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-13 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F package sent!
Congratulations!! Goodluck to both of us!!! I also mailed my I-129F yesterday (Nov.14)...Let's keep each other posted. :D
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-15 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Cashed my check today..What's next now?

Congrats on getting the process started.

Good luck for a speedy approval.... although, after the time you have been a couple..... what's another few months, eh? haha

Best wishes!!!!!



Hahaha!! You're right about that!! What's a few more months eh!?!?

Thank you so much.I'm hoping that we don't get any RFE.. Goodluck to all!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-21 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Cashed my check today..What's next now?
I mailed my I-129F on 11/14/06 and Vermont SC received it the next day..7 days after they cashed my check..Is this mean that my application will be review anytime soon? I haven't received a return receipt or NOA yet.Is there away to further track my application for now?

Thanks!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-11-21 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHOLY COW!!! APPROVED!!! November filer!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm soo jealous..I sent mine on 11/14/06..NOA-1 on the 16th and no touches since then... You're so lucky!! Congrats again!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-05 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches????

Kayz: Good luck to you, mate. Hope you get your NOA2 soon. But realize, when you are complaining, that there are other people here not lucky enough to live in the Vermont Service Center region and get theirapproval in two weeks. Some have been waiting 3 months or longer... :whistle:


:thumbs:



I take my previous post back... I checked my portfolio 3 minutes ago,and is says:

Receipt Number: EAC070*******

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 14, 2006, 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.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status
results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the
current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov
under Case Status & Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

:dance: :dance:


I apologize if I was really impatient about this.. My fiance and I spent most of our 8-year relationship apart and we both can't wait to finally be together..Thank you soo much for all your help and for keeping me somewhat sane :lol: ..Now, I am so ready for the next set of waiting months to go.
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-14 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches????
Today marks the 30th day since I sent my I-129F... still no touches :crying: . My friend who also sent their packet on the same day that I mailed mine already got their NOA-2 yesterday :( . We pretty much have the same type of documents coz we helped each other in assembling the packet, we even went together to post office to mail it. :( I guess some of us has to wait for quite a while and some are just lucky..But like I said, all I want for christmas (and my birthday) is a touch :wacko:
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-14 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG!!! Here they come folks!!!!
Congratulations! It feels soo good doesn't it? We also got our approval today :dance: the best christmas gift ever !!

Edited by Kayz, 14 December 2006 - 05:30 PM.

KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-14 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's a Beautiful thing!!!!!!

YESSSSS!!!! I am so happy for you two!!! (I just got mine too, today). What a wonderful holiday gift!

Congratulations and best of luck on the rest of your Visa Journey!!! :dance:



A beautiful thing indeed !! Just got ours today too! :-) Merry xmas! :dance:
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-14 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC ON SPEED?
CONGRATULATIONS! We also got approved from VSC.It took 30 days from start- NOA-2.Goodluck on the rest of your journey!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-15 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2..this is it!!!
Congratulations! :dance: :dance:
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-18 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved NOA2
Congratulations!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-19 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport-style picture dimensions with I-129F
They're right,don't worry about it too much.I had the same situation when I sent out my packet. My fiance's passport pictures are 1.5X 2 and we didn't get any RFE.We were approved in 30 days in fact..as long as you have all the necessary paperworks, I'll say that you'll be OK... :yes:
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-19 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNice Surprise in Inbox
CONGRATULATIONS!! A very nice christmas gift indeed..Lucky you..Sent mine on 11/14/06 and still no touch since 11/21/06.. :wacko: Good luck on the rest of your journey!
KayzFemalePhilippines2006-12-13 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNovember filer touched!
Congratulations!
KayzFemalePhilippines2007-01-23 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone from philippines who is a november filer...
Hi! I'm also a November filer and we got our NOA2 back in December. We sent our paperwork to VSC.My fiance lives in Manila and we're curretly waiting for Packet 4 from Manila Embassy..Hang in there guys and goodluck to all of us! Feel free to PM me,I would love to chat and meet my fellow vj'ers..especially all my fellow Pinays :)
KayzFemalePhilippines2007-02-05 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNovember filers
Hang in there guys! Each passing day is a step closer to finally be with the ones we love. (L) :)
KayzFemalePhilippines2007-01-23 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview successful
Today my fiancee had her interview in the caracas consulate. It was pretty easy in fact only one question was asked and it was, how many times I've visted her and also they didnt ask for evidences of an ongoing relationship and no good behavior letter or police certificate were asked. She was told to pay the fee at domesa and that was it. Thnks God.

I want to add too, the help you guys gave me and it was pretty value. Thanks guys now i'm going to play her arrival to the states.:D:D
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ANDRES_MARINELMale02006-11-02 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresentering the United States

We're going to be going through Miami immigration on December 9th which is a Saturday evening. Not sure how bad it will be, but we've allowed 4.5 hours before our next flight to Orlando. In the off chance we wind up missing it somehow, we can simply wait for the next flight.

Thank you everybody for your recommendations, but I changed her reservation. She's now going through the JFK in NY and she's not making a conextion because I will be there and so I meet her anyways in NY then come to the Washington DC Area. Since I have to do some business there, I put her in another airplane. I hope this would better for her and not worry of loosing her flight and been nervous.
ANDRES_MARINELMale02006-11-17 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresentering the United States
I need to know how long does it takes go through inmigration? After you arrive to the United States and you are doing or taking another flight, making a coneccion. For example my fiancee would enter through the MIami international airport and then take another flight that would take her to Washington DC. I"m a little worry about taking her too long with inmigration and then having to loose her flight. Anybody have an idea how is that process once you go trhourgh customs.?
ANDRES_MARINELMale02006-11-16 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEAD
I'm[not sure. My fiance made her entry at the JFK airport in New Yokr and she recieved her employment authorization. Now what I am doing the AOS to finish up this process. I wish you good luck Alex and ANA



quote name='Alex & Ana' date='Feb 13 2007, 03:02 PM' post='722444']
Hello!
I was wondering how long does it take to receive Employment Authorization Document (EAD)?
What is the best way to apply for it-conventional or via e-mail?
I'm planing to apply at the same time as AOS...
Thanks for any information.
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ANDRES_MARINELMale02007-02-13 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone else going through the Muscat, Oman embassy for I-129F?
Is anyone else going through the embassy in Oman? They have told him that they do I-129F's there but we can't find any information about it. Does anyone know how efficent they are? Or have any tips? He's a UK citizen and working there.
TeacherFemaleEngland2007-07-31 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't Believe it!!!

Your mom works there, right? :P



No, but somebody's 'mom' is really doing a great job!!! Thanks for all of the support and well wishes!
sjgusmc21MalePhilippines2006-10-04 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't Believe it!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I can't believe it! I thought I was being so impatient....I received my NOA2 on 26 September (hard copy) and thought it would be weeks before I heard from the NVC about her visa. So this morning before I went to work, I emailed them asking if they had received my I-129F from Vermont. So I go check my mail a few minutes ago and there is a letter from them......stating that in one week the Embassey in Manila will receive my package and that my case was approved!!!! The letter was dated 2 October! Wow that was fast! I just wish I knew if she would be here before Christmas or not, but more importantly if her interview will occur before Christmas, as I am just about ready to buy a plane ticket there to spend Christmas with her. Wow, wow, wow!!! I read this forum 2-3 times a day, and I just want to say that my heart goes out to all of you that are still waiting.....I know it will happen! Take care all and God Bless! Stacy
sjgusmc21MalePhilippines2006-10-04 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving right along......:):):)
Well, my Finacee called me this morning on my way out the door to work and she was crying and happy at the same time. I told her last night on the phone that she would probably recieve something from the Embassey in Manila shortly, either towards the end of this week or next week. Sure enough, she recieved the notice letter from Manila Embassey telling her about the waiting time for the interview, paperwork, etc! Wow, things are really, really moving along quite nicely. Finally got my ticket to spend Christmas with her (that was a nightmare.....USAirways) and now this good news! Just wanted to share with you all and hope that your cases are moving along as well......take care and God Bless. Stacy
sjgusmc21MalePhilippines2006-10-11 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
Congrats!!!! :D :dance:
sjgusmc21MalePhilippines2006-10-11 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A question
Thank you all for the replies.
AGUA FRIAFemale02007-01-15 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A question
My fiance's mother and father are deceased. They passed away when he was 12 years old. We have the exact birth date and death date of his father; however, we are researching the dates for his mother. Since they are deceased, is it okay for us to write their country of birth and write deceased in the 'City and Country of Residence' box.
AGUA FRIAFemale02007-01-15 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResidential address
Hi all,


My fiance doesn't have a standard address. On the I-129F and G-325A and has street and number; however, my fiance doesn't have a street or number. The address is just the small town, city, and country. When the mail arrives in the city, it is delivered to his small town by name only. Does anyone foresee any problems with entering his towns name where it says street and number. Thanks in advance for the replies.

Edited by AGUA FRIA, 20 January 2007 - 10:28 AM.

AGUA FRIAFemale02007-01-20 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOther names used
I'm sorry, but I have one last question :) ....

Does anyone know if the other names used fields are for legal name changes? My fiance's name is Carlos, but many in his family and I call him Richard. This is just a nickname he's had since youth and I wasn't sure if later in the process I called him Richard (say in an interview), it would cause a problem.
AGUA FRIAFemale02007-01-21 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment last five years--I-129F
Hi GabachaYucatea,
I pretty much did the same thing you did. I had plenty of unemployment lines. I attached an extra sheet w/ a chart similar to the one on the application. I mailed my application yesterday, so I'm praying all goes well. I'll let you know.

Edited by AGUA FRIA, 06 February 2007 - 09:03 PM.

AGUA FRIAFemale02007-02-06 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment last five years--I-129F
Thanks for the reply. I was able to get information for 4 of the 7, so I just take wild guesses on the remaining.
AGUA FRIAFemale02007-02-02 21:05:00