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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Oh well, let's say I just don't get excited after a week of one approval a day to see six January approvals. I'm not a downer, I just don't want to keep my hopes up as I did for the past 3 months and ended up with a great disappointment each time I saw some movement. And that and only that made me down. Everyone deals with this journey the way that makes them feel better. That's my way of dealing with this now. If I see this consistency for the next 3-5 days then I'll believe something has finally moved at VSC!

Having said that I am of course really happy for each and every person approved today :) that's us getting closer each day with every new approval.. :)


Oh Sabi, I'm not picking you, you know I am here for you! I just want to give you a boost. I want to make sure you stay my upbeat friend! This will all be done soon, keep your head above the water just a bit longer. To be frank, the government is just F-ing with all of us. Most government employees don't have heavy demands on productivity. I mean, seriously, this country can't even approve a budget most years...

This is likely one of the hardest things any of us will go through, and I know my friends who have not gone through it would disagree, but what do they know, hahaha, I think that each and every one of us will appreciate our partners so much more and our marriages will be so much stronger than a traditional relationship. Hang in there Sabi and everyone! And congrats to those approved. As for me, I can not take it any longer, I am flying to Ireland today to get some SUGAR!!!! Hug all! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-12 05:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

well 7 approvals today is not speeding up for me... seen that already and what? we are barely over 50% since May...speeding up will be when we all get approved and they start approving February just like CSC...ehhhh


Thanks guys!Terry says thank you :)





OMG... Can you say glass half empty???? I will take the 8 approvals from today and pray that means some people are off vacation up there... Sorry ya'll but I can't take much more Debbie Downer from anyone! Myself included. 8 is better than we have seen in a long time! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-11 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Hello All,

I filed in January 11, 2012. Got my NOA1, but nothing since now. The lack of news at this point is starting to worry me.



Don't panic friend, we are all in the same boat. There is no real reasoning behind who gets approved first... hang in there. You are not alone!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-07-10 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Been hanging low lately hoping it would bring us some better luck... Following that rule of not watching a pot to boil... Well, my theory did not work. We are at 145 days and still no NOA2. Cograts to all of you who have been approved! Posted Image BUT. I almost had a melt down tonight when I saw a new approval from a February filer!!! I feel bad saying this, because good for them, truly truly... BUT what about us!!!!! HEY!!!! VSC how about all of us January people!!! Sorry, had to vent, hope all is well with all of you. Heading to Ireland on July 12th because I can't stand waiting any longer... Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-06-19 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Here we go!!!
After waiting all this time... The suspense is building, it's almost too much to handle hahah.

If we expect NOA2 in June should the fiancee begin getting medical exam and shots, police report now ASAP?
This would enable slingshot return of Packet 3 and schedule interview sooner, if I'm not mistaken.

Good luck to everyone. Bless!



I am with Sabi. We have all of that DONE! When they send him packet 3 he is sending it back the very next day... but that is Ireland. I think you would likely be able to get the police certs now, but they make you wait to have your case number for the medical. You will have to check your country's regs.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-31 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

oh dear I just checked my number and the one straight before mine was approved yesterday!!!! omg I feel dizzy now... :(



Oh Sabi the one right after mine has been approved since begining of May! And two before mine approve since Early May! I feel your pain. That is why I stopped checking them... seems to be no reasoning behind it all. I am just quietly waiting now... :bonk:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-23 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Thanks you guys for the birthday wishes!!! Posted Image I was laying low for a day hoping a change would bring me an NOA2, but it is hard not to peak at this site. You are all the best forum, internet, fellow K1 refugees I have ever met! I am grateful for all of your support! I wish VSC shared your spirit! But, next week better bring some approvals. If not my own, for you all of you! Happy Birthday to you as well Texas22. Do something fantastic for yourself! Can't wait to see this forum blow up with approvals next week. Have a great weekend all!!!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-18 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I don't think there is a whole lot of stock in the "day" of your number... Think about it. ####### and Mary both work at USCIS Mary is quicker than ####### at getting through files. So say you are a Jan. 3rd person but #######'s box is not full they give you to him, but Mary has less complicated cases and she gets through them faster, so the Jan 23rd person goes to her and she gets to them faster... It is like picking a slot machine... only WE don't get to pick. A lot of late Decembers got approved before early ones. I had to stop playing with the numbers. It is driving me and my fiance mad and causing to much stress on our relationship. :bonk:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-16 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I have the initial letter of intent as a Word doc, so I will just change the date, print off a new copy, sign it and be done.


Me too, changed the date, printed signed done... keep it simple. Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-15 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I think so Sabi! Ray had his medical this morning. We are sending the message out to the universe that we are moving forward so VSC better get with OUR program :rofl: !

Being on EST, I can't tell you all how nice it is to read all your positive posts when I wake up. This week is SO much better. My birthday is Friday! What a grea start to my birthday week! It chokes me up just to see others getting approved, imagine the mess I will be when Ray and I get ours! :crying: hahaha, and I am not one to cry easy!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-15 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

We were approved!! :D



Great way to start my day! So excited for you Jilianne! Lets keep the good news coming. Someone has surely lit a fire under the VSC's A$$!!!! Yay!!!! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-15 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Congrats!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: We needed some good news!!!! I am so happy for you miner89r!!!!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-14 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Get your dancing shoes on my January peeps!!!! This is the week! Get ready for some happy dancing! :dance: Good luck to all of you. I am so grateful to have you all on my side! Welcome to our group redskins47! You are in good company. :yes:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-14 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Good luck to all of us, I really need good news - feeling drained.... :(





Me too friend! Hang in there... it's coming!!!! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-13 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

There is no longer time for statements like if only or we can't. We must and we will succeed. The only question now is how and when. I believe the time is now.
GO JANUARY FILERS!!!!



LOVE this!!! You are so right! I have been a Debbie Downer this week and need to get with the program. I am uasually the strong/ positive one, my finace gets worried when I am being down. Putting good energy out will only bring the good back in!
Let's go team January!!! :dance:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-11 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Sibi, so sorry to hear your news! That is so horrible. Neetz, glad it was a quick fix! GO team January. Checking Igor's list has been brutal!!!!Posted Image Come on! There has to be some from VSC for the 9th at least.... and today..... That board needs to be lighting up by tonight. What is with the stand-still?
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-10 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I am a day "27" I guess you would say. I checked the 20 before me, and over half are already approved. 3 RFE's dated in late April. Several petitions after mine are also approved, and found 2 RFEs.... Seems to be little reasoning to any of it. Is it just me, or did waiting seem easier in the earlier months when you knew you had a long time to go. This month is killing me!!! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Right. And then you have the folks who don't have the correct Service Center in their timelines (e.g. use Dallas Lockbox or Texas Service Center), which throws off the stats as well.



Oh yeah! Right on! I forgot aobut those folks... Work with us people! Work with us!!! :rofl: I just noticed your quote too! HAHAHA that is awesome... let me tell ya, work in healthcare in the US and you will know that one in full force! Hang in there.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

hmmmm.. despite it all, my timeline estimate moved up a few days to may 18th... here's hoping!



That is my birthday kittylondon, maybe I can send my birthday candle wish to you and you will get it then! Mine says May 31st, but I am hoping USCIS will have pitty on me and approve for my birthday... :yes:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
The problem is, the reliability of this site depends on people,,,, they have to come on and update their timelines. So according to THIS site only one approved yesterday at VSC... but a lot of people never return to the site to update which skews the numbers. I think we are all in good shape! Sending good vibes to all of my January Peeps!!! Posted Image
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-09 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

As we all know they don't process them in order... I mean who knows maybe they do, maybe it's all up to how fast one person process the load compared to the other :) maybe they divide them somehow, I'm sure each person has their own way of processing... We can just guess , the fact is we all have to wait and be patient ;) and be happy with any approval , even if it's not ours, it only means that they are trying to get the work done and we will be next, soon! :)



Couldn't agree with you more... I am sure it depends on who has your file and they types of other files they have in the box at that time. So essentially "in order" but not exactly in order. I had to have a stern talk with myself and I have decided to stop checking files and getting all worked up. My checking is not going to make it come faster... I am with you, at this point I am ready to celebrate once any of you get an approval! :yes:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-08 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
HMMM Photomile, I find all of this very interesting, because my case number is no where in your 10,000. and I am a January filer with a NOA1 of January 24th. My case number is completely different... 1290270***..... ????? Makes me very curious, because when I check the ones around mine, I find they all either say, "we sent you your notice on Jan 24th (still in initial review) , or many are approved, one had an RFE dated today....
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-07 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Heads up Jan filers......VSC received our 129f on 31 Jan, today we got a text for an RFEPosted Image, so they ARE working on Jan. I was not expecting an RFE to be honest but there you go! Not sure what it is for as yet have to wait for hardcopy, but i guess the good news is they are working on Jan filers, so keep watching.......



Sorry to hear this, but keep up your momentum and get them what they want... you will have that NOA2 in no time! They seem to come pretty fast after you give them the info they are looking for. Good luck!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-07 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

how do you check that? I checked around 400 numbers around me and found only handful of filers from January 20. I can't find anything before, after that :(



That is weird Sibi, I check around mine and almost all of them are I-129F petitions... with some others filtered in... the first 20 before mine say my same notice date Jan 24th...and a bunch after too.. some approved some not, 2 after mine with RFE's.....
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-07 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Hey now! Weekends are not bad....Have you seen how many people have updated their timelines just in the las 48hrs :thumbs: ....we are almost 70% done with December :) weekend is good:)



Well, people on VJ update their pages on the weekend, but government employees do not work on the weekend.... ei: USCIS... Therefore, no petitions approved on Saturdays and Sundays, Which for right now, in my life, are waisted days!!! I normally love the weekend, but I can't wait for Monday when those workers hit their desks again. :dance:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-07 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
L+T I hope you are right!!! Would be encouraging to see some more January's come in this week. :dance: I never thought I would say this, but I can't wait for the weekend to end and the week to start so petitions will be worked on. Keep up the faith everyone! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-06 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

you think the same touch means we are in the same box? haha that would be cool wouldn't it? :)



All this time I did not realize the box that says "last updated" was a "touch" My brain is visa fried or something. I had a "touch" on 2/9/12 too!!!! heres hoping!!!! :dance:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-02 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Someone taught me a trick today, if you are crazy site checker like me.... it is interesting to do. If you go to USCIS site you can enter your receipt number such as EAC1290270*** and it will give you your status... WELL the receipts are in order. So, you can change the last number and see what is going on with the people who sent in forms around the same time. For example I checked the 2 people before me, they still say waiting. The one right after me APPROVED!!!! and the 2 after that RFE!!! I am not sure I feel better or worse.... :bonk:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-04-28 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Hello fellow January filers. I see some people have touches listed. Where and how do you find out if you have been touched. Sounds kind of personal....lol



I was told that the "touching" is listed on the USCIS site when you log in... I have never been touched either.... :blush: well at least not by the government... :lol: A lot of people get approved and never have anything on the USCIS page change. I would not worry too much about it. Welcome to our group. Good luck to you! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-04-27 05:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
This is awesome news! :dance: I have been looking at the timeline page for all of the K1 visa filers in Vermont and more and more December people are popping up approved every day! Very exciting! I hope Cali starts to trend in the same direction for all you peeps! :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-31 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Hey everyone!!! I am a January filer too!!! I totally agree, April it will be!!!!!! ????????



I am feeling it will be April too! Good luck!
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-27 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

How are you doing my dear January filers?Still hanging in there? It's a little over 2 months now so it can happen anytime now (looking at some CSC filers there were already January/February approvals!!!). The weather is lovely outside so it should give us all a little kick ! :) I have a weird feeling we start getting approvals in April!!!Woman's intuition? ;)



Thanks for asking! I am still trying to figure out all the ins and outs of this site. But it is nice to have people to turn to. I check the Vermont timelines daily like a crazy person! I notice some people get the NOA2 very fast! Seems random. I keep telling my fiance I have a good feeling about April. Lets hope I am right for us and for all of you too! :yes:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-27 19:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO they deport me if my fiance leave me in US?
Listen, if you can read these posts and respond the way you have, you should be able to read this and get an idea of what you need to do:

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

This is a step by step guide on what you need to do. IF you are not yet married, your "love" has to file the first paperwork anyway. SO I suggest she start researching with you if you are truly looking for answers.

If you are already married you need to look into a spousal visa.... You can't be asking about green cards and all of that until you first figure out what type of visa you need and fill out your timeline so people can properly help you.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-05-25 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to mail I-129f package?

This is a DIY, do-it-yourself, site. I need no reminder of the stress and anxiety of the visa process, I am just a little further down the road still having stressful and anxious moments with the visa process. I found this site AFTER I filed my I-129F petition. I wish I would have found it earlier, my preparation would have been much easier and less stressful and anxiogenic. I ended up doing a lot of reading and personal research of government instructions and GOOGLE searches. However the only thing that is necessary to access the site's wealth of free, available great information is to READ it! The free advice and information is just that... FREE, collected by previous and current VJ members on their own visa journey. I have found the "old-timers" on this site very helpful and quite empathetic, if I have done my homework (DIY) and ask focused, informed inquiries.

YMMV.


No question is a stupid question in my book. This site is for all kinds of things. Not just for information, but for venting, and finding comradery with others in the same situation. A simple link on where to find the information was all that this person needed. Not every person is web and computer savy. Good luck on your journey.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-28 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to mail I-129f package?

Yes Seriously.
I am constructive in my feed back. They first day I came here I asked a question without reading the instructions. I was told to read the instructions. - best advice EVER given on this site.

IF you don't read them you will miss out on very important information. Namely the instructions on where to mail things, who to make the payments too and many other things.



Didn't mean to offend! This site can be confusing and I was just suggesting the use of kinder re-direction and links for new comers. That is all... Good luck with your journey.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-28 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to mail I-129f package?

Thank you!

I am new to visa journey so please excuse me for not knowing what information is available. I am applying for a K-1 visa and wasn't aware until after I asked my question that I had filled in the wrong personal information. Thank you to those of you who responded with HELPFUL information. :-)



Hang in there Britan, this process is confusing and a pain! (we are dealing with the US government) Keep your eye on the prize and ask all you want, that is what the site is intended for. Some of the long time users forget what it was like to be new at all of this. Good luck! :)
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-28 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to mail I-129f package?

Moving from spousal visa to K-1 visa forums.

- You posted in the wrong place and have not read the instructions - VERY CAREFULLY read the instructions please. Everything is clearly stated there.



Seriously? I know the site wants to keep things organized, but could we please be a little more constructive in our feedback. This process is stressful enough without attitude from the peeps who are supposed to help. Lets remember what it was like when we all first filed and try to be empathetic.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-28 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to mail I-129f package?
All packets have to go to Texas first. They send it to the service center from there. I live in Virginia, I sent it to Texas, they cashed my check and sent it to Vermont. It is stated on the instruction forms for the I-129f. :thumbs:
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-28 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHey is my birth Cert in the do not open envelope?

Hey guys,

Just wondering, I never got back my original birth cert, so im wondering if its in that package not to be opened? Also my large X ray i had to bring to embassy they never asked me for that and when i asked what i do with it she said its my souvenir lol. Do i need to bring that to POE too?

Thanks guys!



Thanks for asking this, my fiance was wondering about this too! Do you have to give them your original cert at the embassy or will they accept a copy? He was worried about giving them the only one he has in fear that he wont get it back.
rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-03-29 05:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Petition - Delays in Processing

I did not know this information. I have been freaking out about my Moroccan I129F application as the Texas Service Center says a horrific waiting time while VJ posts my expected time of projected interview as much sooner. So, TX just takes in all the apps and will send mine back to California where I live? I can't stand the wait, just like all of us, I know. I check every single day like a dork and am so disappointed to hear nothing. But April 2 was my NOA1...so I know I must do my yoga and practice PATIENCE. Am I now overstanding you correctly?

:help: ... Allison and Didi



All K1 visas are processed at VSC or the CSC. If you just got your NOA1 in April you have some waiting time ahead of you... take a deep breath and start educating yourself on the next phase... Change your processing center to the center on your NOA1 and update your timeline. If you check the following list you can see who if being approved at the CSC at this time... Good luck to you.


http://www.visajourn...tion=1&sortby=2

Edited by rayandmelissa, 26 April 2012 - 09:47 PM.

rayandmelFemaleIreland2012-04-26 21:45:00