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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust sent in my I-129F!!
Good luck for a speedy journey

Ally
litlemo-nosleepFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-12 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPeople with recent NOA2 from CSC
Hi,

We received our NOA2 yesterday (21st March), it was dated 13th March. So 8 days to get to a Virginia address. However, online status still says pending.

This was processed in record time by CSC, although according to the allocation of service centre by state, we should have gone to VSC. Someone was watching over us!

Good luck to all of you still waiting, I wish you a speedy smooth process.
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-22 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC NOA2 in 31 days???
Congratulations! CSC is flying at the moment. We've just been approved after 17 days.
Still in shock.

dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-23 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone getting married in Januay 2009?
Hi everyone,

We got married on New Years Eve in London, exactly one year since he proposed! Hubby is back now in the US and we have our I 130packet ready to go. Just one photocopy of the wedding certificate to be added and he'll post it tomorrow, so we'll just make it as a January filer.
Unfortunately we are under Vermont Service Centre, and having been lurking for a long while now reading guides and learning from you guys, this fills me with dread. Here's hoping they speed up in 2009.

Good luck to everyone just starting this journey - it's daunting but this website is amazing!


dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-26 08:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresany Cr1 files tranfered from vsc to csc in feb
Hi,

Our file didn't get transferred. However, we should have been sent to VSC as my husband is from VA.
However we've been sent directly to CSC. Not sure why but I know of at least one other who this has happened to.
Maybe States that should be directed to VSC have had a much larger number of applications and they are trying to even things out a bit. Who knows. It's all pot luck from what I can gather regarding whether your case will go through quickly or slowly smile.gif
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-04 03:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Number
Try again today. We had our NOA2 on 13th March too, I've just called NVC and received our case no. via the automated line. They received it yesterday from USCIS.
Good luck!

dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-28 20:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I still visit USA
Hi,

Yes you can. Both my husband and I have made trips back and forth across the atlantic since applying for our visa. He's here at the moment!

Neither one of us has experienced problems. Although when visiting the USA I've taken masses of evidence to prove I'm not intending to do anything other than have a vacation with my husband, letter from employer, bank statements, even the deeds to my house! However, apart from the normal questionning at immigration I've never been asked to show any documentation. However, it did feel reassuring to know that I had documentation had they asked.

Best of luck and enjoy your visits.
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-23 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEWS FOR JUNE/JULY '09
Interview set for 31st July at 08.00am - Yipeee!!!!! kicking.gif

Congratulations to all of those who have just received dates, to those still waiting, I'm sure you'll hear by the end of this week, NVC seem to be motoring now star_smile.gif
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-02 08:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion on the fees
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When we initially applied we sent in a check for $355.

Then I received a bill for $70 to go along with the AOS. I paid that online.

Now my husband received a letter in the UK stating that if we hadn't received our IV bill to call them because it is due. Is that an additional fee then the two we already paid?

I'm trying to figure out all the fees that we will have to pay. I thought the last fee was a big one that was between $1,000-$1,200 USD and I thought there were only three fees so obviously I'm missing something here.



Hi,
The IV bill is $400 and needs to be paid before they release the IV Coversheet which must accompany your DS 230.
You can pay it online the same way you paid your AOS bill. A couple of days later it will show up as paid and then you can proceed.


Forgot to add that the next stage after you finish NVC will be to get a medical arranged. In London that's £180 plus the costs of any vaccinations required. Try and get those done beforehand on the NHS if possible (or if needed).

After that, there's just the courrier fee you pay at the embassy at the time of interview, which is £14.50. However, depending on where your UK partner is based, you'll have to factor in the cost of two trips to London for the medical and then the interview.

It all adds up!!!


Our timelines are almost exactly, it's crazy! Well my husband received the IV bill information in England. It says I should receive the bill soon so that I can pay it. I guess we'll just wait. When I try to check our online status it still only shows the I-130 being sent in. I'm so jealous of those who can look and see that their file has been "touched."

Does the IV bill mean we have been approved all the way through and my husband will have to do the interview by himself in London or do I need to fly over and be there? (if you know!)



You're right, it looks like we filed our I130 on exactly the same day, what a coincidence!!

Here's the link to the NVC online payment page. If you log in there, you can pay the IV bill online. If you have given the NVC your email addresses, both petitioner and beneficiary, they will correspond with you by email only. You wont see touches at the NVC, but you can call them and get an automated update on the telephone or alternatively talk to an operator who will update you on your case. Tel: 001 603 334 0700. My experience of the NVC was that the operators are polite and will give you an honest answer to your questions.

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

As far as the CR1 visa is concerned the beneficiary only is required at the interview, your US husband/wife can attend, but they will not be involved in the actual interview. My husband will be here in the UK when my interview takes place so I'm glad we can go together for the moral support, but from what I've read here on VJ he won't be asked any questions or to participate at all.


Hope this helps.


Unfortunately it is asking for a invoice identification number which I do not have because I didn't receive the invoice. I'm worried it got stuck in some spam folder somewhere or something. The letter that they sent to my husband only stated that they had sent me the iv bill. Drats!


Have a look in your correspondence from NVC regarding the DS 3032/AOS. It's listed there somewhere.

dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-05 07:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion on the fees
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QUOTE (dvrjwh @ Jun 4 2009, 02:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dvrjwh @ Jun 4 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Curvy Kitty @ Jun 4 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When we initially applied we sent in a check for $355.

Then I received a bill for $70 to go along with the AOS. I paid that online.

Now my husband received a letter in the UK stating that if we hadn't received our IV bill to call them because it is due. Is that an additional fee then the two we already paid?

I'm trying to figure out all the fees that we will have to pay. I thought the last fee was a big one that was between $1,000-$1,200 USD and I thought there were only three fees so obviously I'm missing something here.



Hi,
The IV bill is $400 and needs to be paid before they release the IV Coversheet which must accompany your DS 230.
You can pay it online the same way you paid your AOS bill. A couple of days later it will show up as paid and then you can proceed.


Forgot to add that the next stage after you finish NVC will be to get a medical arranged. In London that's £180 plus the costs of any vaccinations required. Try and get those done beforehand on the NHS if possible (or if needed).

After that, there's just the courrier fee you pay at the embassy at the time of interview, which is £14.50. However, depending on where your UK partner is based, you'll have to factor in the cost of two trips to London for the medical and then the interview.

It all adds up!!!


Our timelines are almost exactly, it's crazy! Well my husband received the IV bill information in England. It says I should receive the bill soon so that I can pay it. I guess we'll just wait. When I try to check our online status it still only shows the I-130 being sent in. I'm so jealous of those who can look and see that their file has been "touched."

Does the IV bill mean we have been approved all the way through and my husband will have to do the interview by himself in London or do I need to fly over and be there? (if you know!)



You're right, it looks like we filed our I130 on exactly the same day, what a coincidence!!

Here's the link to the NVC online payment page. If you log in there, you can pay the IV bill online. If you have given the NVC your email addresses, both petitioner and beneficiary, they will correspond with you by email only. You wont see touches at the NVC, but you can call them and get an automated update on the telephone or alternatively talk to an operator who will update you on your case. Tel: 001 603 334 0700. My experience of the NVC was that the operators are polite and will give you an honest answer to your questions.

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

As far as the CR1 visa is concerned the beneficiary only is required at the interview, your US husband/wife can attend, but they will not be involved in the actual interview. My husband will be here in the UK when my interview takes place so I'm glad we can go together for the moral support, but from what I've read here on VJ he won't be asked any questions or to participate at all.


Hope this helps.


dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-05 05:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion on the fees
QUOTE (dvrjwh @ Jun 4 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Curvy Kitty @ Jun 4 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When we initially applied we sent in a check for $355.

Then I received a bill for $70 to go along with the AOS. I paid that online.

Now my husband received a letter in the UK stating that if we hadn't received our IV bill to call them because it is due. Is that an additional fee then the two we already paid?

I'm trying to figure out all the fees that we will have to pay. I thought the last fee was a big one that was between $1,000-$1,200 USD and I thought there were only three fees so obviously I'm missing something here.



Hi,
The IV bill is $400 and needs to be paid before they release the IV Coversheet which must accompany your DS 230.
You can pay it online the same way you paid your AOS bill. A couple of days later it will show up as paid and then you can proceed.


Forgot to add that the next stage after you finish NVC will be to get a medical arranged. In London that's £180 plus the costs of any vaccinations required. Try and get those done beforehand on the NHS if possible (or if needed).

After that, there's just the courrier fee you pay at the embassy at the time of interview, which is £14.50. However, depending on where your UK partner is based, you'll have to factor in the cost of two trips to London for the medical and then the interview.

It all adds up!!!

dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 04:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion on the fees
QUOTE (Curvy Kitty @ Jun 4 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When we initially applied we sent in a check for $355.

Then I received a bill for $70 to go along with the AOS. I paid that online.

Now my husband received a letter in the UK stating that if we hadn't received our IV bill to call them because it is due. Is that an additional fee then the two we already paid?

I'm trying to figure out all the fees that we will have to pay. I thought the last fee was a big one that was between $1,000-$1,200 USD and I thought there were only three fees so obviously I'm missing something here.



Hi,
The IV bill is $400 and needs to be paid before they release the IV Coversheet which must accompany your DS 230.
You can pay it online the same way you paid your AOS bill. A couple of days later it will show up as paid and then you can proceed.


dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 04:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 interview for CR-1
QUOTE (Arthur Roberta @ Jun 3 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It will be a beneficiary interview and we were informed by USCIS. I guess London will get to know me a little earlier than anticipated, at least I hope so. I personally view it as a good thing except of course elongating the process.

Best wishes to all
Arthur and Roberta



Dear Arthur and Roberta,

I too am puzzled and can't find any information regarding this on the VJ website (as yet) and am curious like many others about what this is all means.

However, the good thing is - at least your petition is being actioned in some format and has not gone down a black hole! You have waited patiently long enough so I do wish you well for some well deserved progress.

Please update us, we are all rooting for you!

Best wishes.
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 03:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting your interview after I-864 & DS-230 NVC approval
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Based on a discussion I had with two NVC CSR's last night, here is my compilation of some notes on getting your interview date if your are going for a CR-1 / IR-1 visa and both the I-864 and DS-230 have both been approved by the NVC. Thought others might be interested or can tell me if some of the notes are wrong.

1. For the consulate at which the interview is due to occur, the name of the beneficiary is put on the list of those requiring an interview.

2. Having an earlier priority date can get you higher up on the list, but that is not the only factor in placement.

3. The interview is never scheduled for the month in which you get final NVC approval (except in China).

4. Rather what happens is as of the start of the second week of the month in which approval occurs, NVC contacts the consulate/embassy doing the interviews to find out how many slots they will have for CR-1/IR-1 visa interviews for the following month. So if for example your approval occurs in the first week of June, conceivably your interview could be scheduled for the month of July. In contrast if approval occurs in the third week of June, your name will not appear on the interview list until July, meaning the earliest possible interview month for you would be August.

5. The earliest possible interview month will not necesarily be the month for which you are scheduled. There may be for example be too many requests for a month relative to the slots that are available, meaning you will have to wait for a later month. It also means your notice of the interview date will likewise be delayed.

6. Anyway, once the NVC works it out with the consulate and has a specifc interview date and time, they should be e-mailing this information both to the benefiary and the petitioner. If for some reason you do not receive the info and you think you should have received such an e-mail; they said to wait until after the 15th of the month before calling the NVC.

7. I am pretty sure the interview is never scheduled on a U.S. Federal holiday or a holiday of the country with the consulate. Other than that, apparently it can be any weekday in the designated interview month, regardless of your priority date.

8. The notice of the NVC date is sent by e-mail to both the petitioner and the benefiiary shortly after it is assigned. Along with the notice you will received detailed instructions on what to bring to the interview and what else you must do beforehand, such as a medical exam. The time frame on when those items should be done I understand is also indicated.

9. If the benefiary cannot make the date and time that the NVC scheduled, the beneficiary has the option upon receiving the e-mail of requesting a different date and time. The NVC said for this purpose you should contact the consulate directly, not the NVC.

10. Often it would appear that the medical exam is done in the same city as the consulate doing the interview, but not always. See the following web site for an advance copy of the detailed medical instructions. Note towards the bottom of the web page is a drop-down where you enter the enter the first three letters from your NVC number to pull up the interviewing consulate (e.g., CDJ). Then you click on the Panel Physician link to pull up the relevant instructions.

http://travel.state..../info_3739.html

11. If you pass the medical exam and the interview, I believe they courier you the visa. So you do not get it the same day as the interview.


Thanks so much for the above information. It clarifies the situation. I'm hoping for a July interview as case was complete in May 2009. Hopefully we should hear something by next week.
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-01 04:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConsul approved my CR1 VISA today!
Wow, what an interview!!

Congratulations on getting your visa, wishing you a happy and healthy life together in the US.
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-16 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor CR1 IV packet submitting without PCC
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For CR1 IV packet submitting without PCC

Hi All,

I like to have a quick suggestion from you guys, I have all the documents of my wife except the regional PCC.

which means I have:
- DS-230 form(with just signed on 1st page)
- 4 Passport photo
- Marriage Certificate (Orig)
- Birth Cirtificate(Orig with translation)
- Copy of Passport

and missing document is
- Regional PCC

As my wife just received her passport and to get PCC it will take another couple weeks, and if I wait for that I may miss interview schedule in July 2nd week.

My question is:
Can I send in the documents that I have with me and mention on the cover letter that I'll show original PCC at the time of interview or something?
Has anybody done something like this? Is it possible to do like this?

Please Advice... Because I dont want to wait one more month, its already delayed due to passport.

Thanks in Advance.

NO you cant
its a requirement that u send PCC with the DS-230 package ,
if u didnt then NVC will issue u an RFE (Rquest for further evidence ) and that will delay yur case even after July in some cases ..please be patience and have your wife get her PCC and send the complete requirements
Good Luck



I agree, I think you can do this for the K visas where they seem to provide most of their documentation to the embassy but for the CR1 you need to provide it to NVC before they will complete your case.

I would advise sending the whole package together with all the documentation they require.


dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-10 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa for Marriage
Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I am so happy to have found this site for guidance as I realise we are just about to enter a hugely complicated process.

We are just finalising our plans to marry in the UK and eventually both live in the US.
My fiance is a US citizen and I'm from the UK.
We want to make an appointment with the Registrar when my fiance visits in July in the UK to book a wedding date for sometime during end December beginning of January 09 when he will be back for the ceremony.

He then intends to return to the USA and apply for me to join him with a Spouse Visa.

As he does not intend to remain and work in the UK, I understand that he needs a Visa for Marriage so that we can meet with the Registrar and arrange a wedding date.
However, these visas only last for 6 months and it's likely that the date we settle on for the wedding ceremony will be just after the visa for marriage expires.
Can anyone clarify whether he will need another one of these Visas to return in December for the ceremony?

I would be really grateful for some help as the website doesn't appear to cater for our particular set of circumstances and they dont reply to emails!

Much love
Debbie
dvrjwhFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Oct 23 2007, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
.....OK....more new news......After finding out yesterday bout the RFE i called my lawyer right away.....I let her know that i knew for a fact that it was sent on the 18th and that there is no way it would take more than this week to arrive...I left that on an aswering machine....well today first thing i called her again and explained everything...she said "well i have a huge pile of mail which i will try to get to today or tomorrow" i told her i want news by friday the latest.....Well late this afternoon she left a message on my cell telling me that the RFE letter was in the pile....And to top it off...the evidence that they want...your going to laugh!!!! She forgot to have me sign one of the forms...that is all they asked for... wacko.gif .....NEVER EVER DEPEND ON A LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well tomorrow im going to her office to sign it and im sending through my Fedex account right away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


If we had it to do all over again we would not have used an attorney for various reasons. Most and foremost you can pretty much do everything yourself. Not too mention you are cutiing out the middle guy which in turn saves on time. We sent everything to him, then we had to wait for him to get to it and then send it out. Then wait for VSC to process stuff to then send stuff back to him to wait for him to get to it and then send stuff back to us. Just think of all of the time we could have saved without the middle man.

Not too mention we hired an attorney for the simple fact that we assumed that they know what they are doing! To alleviate any mistakes that we might make as again we assume that they know what they are doing. Well we received and RFE from VSC for paperwork that they had already received in the initial package. We had to do all of the leg work to sort this out while our attorney' advice was to sit and wait. Do we not wait enough and at their mistake no less. Then getting hold of the attorneys is sometimes as hard as getting hold of the right answer from VSC! But boy they respond real fast when it is payment to them time. Needless to say we would not hire an attorney if we had it to do all over again, it was a waste of our time and our money.

CHEERS!
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Oct 23 2007, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Oct 23 2007, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Oct 22 2007, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think that the new officer who signed for their petition started working at VSC in September and he is working only on the packages he signed for...so then every package he signed for will skip all the earlier petitions that were signed for by Mr.Novak... unsure.gif


And where did you get that information??????

If that were the case only P. Novak would have been working at VSC and we would all still be waiting. Do you really think there is only one person who works at VSC?

And how do you know the new officer was hired in September?

If that were the case many more September filers would have been approved by now.

There are many many many people who work at VSC.

Do not go around making statements like that. Too many people here are already stressed about the whole process without throwing in bogus, erroneous information.

Relax...was a joke...


Mr. Paul Novak is the Director at VSC. Does anyone honestly think he is sat there signing anything ....other then the back of his paycheck.....???!!! The P. Novak signature is no different then the form letter syndrome that seems to run amuck in our government offices..... *winks*

Edited by Kass, 23 October 2007 - 09:55 PM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-23 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Oct 23 2007, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He also said VSC is processing April 18th application....he put me on hold for more than 5 minutes, two times and asked me if my petition was a K1 or K3..........so one more time that proves, they don't know anything.



Honestly were you expecting any different. Not only will you not get the right information, you will NEVER get the same information twice.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-23 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
Not to discourage anyone relative to contacting the media however, I would be very surprised if any one of the producers at MSNBC took an interest in this particular topic relative to VSC. I understand that VSC is a nightmare, been there done that and posted it in the RFE thread, however VSC will back themselves up with "they are in the posted time frame".

If you are interested in the media route I would try CBS Evening News as the first step. They are National and they have a segment on the 6:30 Evening News entitled "Eye on America". A few years back I did an interview for that segment entitled "The War at Home".

Keep in mind that before any reputable journalist or producer takes on a story you need to provide them with concrete proof (not just in words) that there is a problem. Although we are protected under the Constitution of the United States relative to Free Speech and Freedom of the Press...we are ultimately a law suit happy Country. I think to some it is an instant guarenteed lottery!

Your best bet is to start with your Representatives Office. Demand that as a constituent you want your concerns addressed or you will be looking at a new candidate at election time. Remember they work for youyou do not work for them. Your hard earned money pays their salary. My favorite to use "my time is valuable yet I took the time out of my already busy schedule to vote, as my representative can return this in kind by taking the time to address any concerns that I may have".

You may also want to research those Senators that are taking an interest in Immigration Policy, Practices and Procedures......

starting with the Library of Congress....

http://thomas.loc.gov/

http://immigrationfo...amp;topicid=678 FYI

http://www.whitehous...us/immigration/ FYI

http://www.cbsnews.c.../main3420.shtml

On an ending note..it took over four months for our NOA2 but as I have said at the end of the day the material point is regardless of the wait (as hard as it is) we will ultimately be together.

*todays disclaimer....to tired from work to care about any typos wink.gif*
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-04 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
VSC is pretty slooooooow these days, TRUST me on this..been there done that with them.

at the end of the day we have our NOA2.....

now the NH wait *lol*.......


at the end of this as I have posted before......


WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE WE ALL SHOULD BE THE MOST PATIENT PEOPLE ON GODS GREEN EARTH *lol* ...or become VISA ATTORNEYS *wicked grin*
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-24 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED
Thank you very much and my fingers will be crossed for your interview. GOOD LUCK!

Edited by Kass, 05 December 2007 - 08:12 AM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-05 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA APPROVED
We were approved for our k1 this morning at the London Embassy. So nerve racking at first. The process was quite easy actually. They asked three questions and that was that. They did not make an effort to review any tax forms, just took copies. Looked at a few things pertaining to pictures and cards back and forth from one another and such and that was it. THIS IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER! at this point we are looking at an 18th of December flight.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and BEST WISHES TO THOSE THAT ARE HAVING INTERVIEWS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-05 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers - NVC to Interview
NVC was so much easier then VSC. and then NVC to the London Embassy. I think once you get out of the Service Centers it is pretty much smoothe sailing and swift. Now the Embassy gets your heart beating as that is the GET ALL BE ALL test!

Happy Holidays!
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-29 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS response vs. VisaJourney statements

I have contacted several senators and congressmen to initiate inquiries and those that have responded send the same letter from USCIS CSC Congressional Liason office: They are processing applications from December 13 2006 or earlier. When I talk with them, or when I speak with USCIS representatives, they all say that USCIS CSC has not processed I-130 or I-129F cases for spouse visas from March 2007 that did not have an expedite request. Yet there are several people here on Visa Journey who claim that they have received NOA2 for either or both and that the filing date was in March 2007. So who is telling the truth? My guess is the VJ'ers are, but unless we can give specific case numbers as evidence, we can not make an arguement as to why some cases from March are processed and others are not. I am curious as to what your thoughts on this are. Although I have not put my timeline below, my I-130 was received at CSC March 23 2007, and am coming up on four months. There were no touches until a week after I sent requests to congressmen and senators, but after one week of touches, two weeks have gone by with no progress. Yes, it is frustrating, but when others are getting processed and yours is not and it is in the same time frame it makes one wonder what is going on. What to say of those that are waiting even longer? Imagine how they must be feeling.



The problem with this is that we all know that the USCIS is not providing the correct information relative to the processing times. We received our NOA1 on 24 April and had our first touch according to our profiles last updated date on the 17th of July.

I am wagering a guess that they put a behind date to cover themselves relative to the 6 month time frame.

On an ending note and a little tid bit to pass along....Congress and the Senate need to have a reason to move. This reason generally comes by the way of the media and I do not mean tabloids.

You would be surprised how fast a politician moves when you mention the word journalist!

In light of the recent Senate and Congressional issues relative to IMMIGRATION in the United States, the last thing anyone wants to here is a reason to justify illegal immigration. I do not under any terms support illegal immigration as I feel it not only makes us unsafe as a country but it makes the process for those of us who use the legal path a bit harder in some respect depending on the adjudicator. Let's face it we are leaving our lives in the hands of one indivual, who either had a good day or had a bad day.

I myself happen to be a published Victims Rights Advocate (Domestic Violence not Immigration), and I do know that journalists can make so many people on so many levels respond.
No politician likes to be made out the bad guy or a non responder to their constituants.

No more than any of us like those generalized form letters.......
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-01 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center SLOWER THAN OTHERS
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When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

vermont is a blessing... trust me... csc people are in hell. our waits are unreal



Regardless of what Service Center you have, it is hell for anyone who has to wait.

Just think about those who have gotten RFE's imagine the regular wait and then the added wait of getting the RFE, the not knowing what the RFE is for then having to answer the RFE, send it back and then wait for the outcome.

Also note as I posted before it does depend on which Adjudicator your petition falls on. Some are quicker, some are more knowledgable and some are more user friendly. Then you have those that are having a bad day, may not know how to read legal documents (regardless of training), a whole array of reasons. It is like going through drive thru...some days you get a good burger and some days...not...even though they are call cooked the same.

Just keep in mind....that at the end of the day WE ARE ALL BLESSED as we will be with our LOVED ONES after the process is complete.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-01 07:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center SLOWER THAN OTHERS
When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-29 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....
"This is the system. You are in it. It sucks. Deal with it."

I understand that you are adding your input through experience and I do believe that this does not go unappreciated. All of us on here are appreciated as I believe that we all have something to bring to the table.

In example to this would be the term "newbie", truth be told with the new rate hikes, and the longer processing times due to overload, the "newbies" are experiencing issues with the K1's that those who have gone through the process in the past did not experience. So again in just those 2 examples alone...WE ALL HAVE INFORMATION TO SHARE regardless of the time on this board or being a new petitioner.

As for length of time relative to this process regardless of what stage you are in NOA1 -NOA2, or AOS, NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO WAIT in some instances the length of time the system in producing. No one should be provided with incorrect information or inefficiency. Undermanned or underfunded does not change the CLEAR FACT that a job still needs to be done.

As for the above quote. Not to argue with you or attack as this is not my intent but I do not agree with the "DEAL WITH IT" part. Let me explain off topic as to why we do not have to deal with it if we make the concious decision to STAND UP when we have issues with our cases not being handled in the manner is which we would expect not only as paying customers but UNITED STATES CITIZENS!

I have stated briefly that I am a Victims Rights Advocate. I do not have a private office that one can visit. I do not have a business phone or any private business materials. However, about 4 years ago, myself and two other women took on the Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence :

http://www.defenseli...?releaseid=2851

This task force was set up after the TRAGIC Domestic Homicides at Fort Bragg North Carolina, which I am sure some are familiar with and if not:

http://www.endabuse....NewsFlashID=387

There had been (to some extent still is) such a high right of domestic assault in the military home that even the Department of Defense could not keep up with or find a solution. At one point they were at a rate of over 10,000 reported in one year (never mind the unreported). So they decided to put in place the above said. Window dressing I referred to it as it did nothing to solve the problem but made it look as thought the Government was working on a solution. I went to Washington DC along with two other women and challenged every member on that Task Force. Spoke to and before each and every member. In ending let's put it this way, the Task Force is no longer. Laws within the military world have been changed, Sexual Assault is now being addressed, i.e., the United States Air Force Academy. There is now hope. So yes you can fight city hall and you can make change.

Since then I have been sought out by the media, Life Time Television and Congressional Representatives.

Before I am mistaken relative to my point, this is not about me being a MARTYR or a no it all as I am surely not trust me on that, however it simply shows that we have "VOICES" and we can be heard and you can demand that you be treated in a manner in which is appropriate by your Government Agencies.


Relative to "Privilege", the only "Privilege" being extended is to those Government workers that have been graced with employment that we as UNITED STATES CITIZENS provide. They work for us we do not work for them.

When there is a fee involved and one with a significant rate increase as we have seen this past July, if anything the service should be better not worse. Again, we are paying them to do a job. There are no if's, and's or but's about it. If they cannot handle the job and offer the service that they are being paid to provide then they need to hire someone who can.

As for those that have gone through this process with ease, you are truely blessed! For those of us that are stuck fighting CITY HALL, most of it over mundane issues that could be avoided by consistency and efficiency....keep up the good fight and use your voice..it does work wonders.

DISCLAIMER *any typos...sorry worked all week and I need a vacation *LOL*!

Edited by Kass, 05 August 2007 - 11:40 AM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-05 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....

In reply to the postings of RebeccaJo, I think you are missing the points that Kass is trying to make in her posts with your defending of the Vermont service center. The way I read it she is asking why there is no consistency when you call the 1-800 number. Why it takes 14 days for a referral to go from one department to another in the same building and then another 14 days for them to post the details out to the by now totally worried recipient and also why people who have filed at around the same time or after are receiving their second notification whilst others are still waiting with no reason given! All very valid and very sensible questions which I and I'm sure a lot more people on this forum (Whether NEWBIES or not!!!!) are desperate for answers to especially after we have paid for this service whether it is a privilege or not.

All I and I'm sure Kass and a lot of other people are asking for is some consistency. How can people (according to time lines on this website) have their interview date already even though they applied after people still awaiting their second NOA? It is supposed to be first come first served or so they say! I am awaiting my second NOA and after searching time lines on here for people filing around the same time only one other person besides myself has yet to receive their 2nd NOA, explain this to me?

On a final note RebeccaJo I had to smile to myself when you said that it is quicker now than it was before, I noticed you received your K1 in 107 days back in 2005, I'm now on to my 105th day and no sign of that elusive 2nd NOA ;o)


I'm not defending anything. I'm attempting to offer some explanation and thereby hopefully some comfort as to why this process is so damnable.

You speak of consistency - in order to predict consistency you have to compare apples to apples. You can't compare your end progress to another individual from 'when you filed'. You can make SOME prediction if you make a comparison to others who filed within the same service center, but you certainly can't compare your specific timeline to the overall VJ timeline. If you try to predict your 'filing date' to 'interview date' there's an even greater margin for error. Each consulate has a different case load. You can't compare a Manila beneficiary to a London beneficiary, even if both their visa petitions processed California.

In order to predict consistency, you should follow timelines of petitions filed at the same center as you who will have visa interviews at the same consulate. You can obtain that data by using the filters in the VJ immigration timelines. Even then, there's basic math involved in the calculation. In order to come up with an average, you have the other two ends of the spectrum - fast and slow.

Petitions are processed in date order, with the various types mixed in together, packaged into crates until an adjudicator finishes up the box they've been working on, and comes to get another. The contents of the box is not just a bunch of fiance' petitions. There are student visa petitions, work visa petitions, asylum seekers, etc. The adjudicator might pull a file from the middle of the box - the front - the back. It might take 15 minutes to work up a file - or maybe half a day.

As to the "referral in the tray" moving from one department to another - without knowing what the referral is - how can we answer? Petitions do get randomly selected for Administrative Review. People do receive RFE's for lack of evidence. Clerks take vacation or have babies or break legs. Departments get moved - caseloads change. Those are real working offices that are grossly understaffed. It's not the drive-thru lane at Burger King.

As to your last paragraph, I'll add this. Yes - my husband got his visa in 107 days total. It's one of the shortest K1 timelines on VJ. Judging by that, one might think I'd have long been gone from here rather than sitting around trying to help the rest of you who are frustrated, miserable, and missing your significant other.

You're welcome.



But you are defending USCIS by way of looking for excuses relative to their inability to answer questions in a consistent manner or process paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.

I never dispusted the reason for the process however you felt the need to preach to me as to the said reasons i.e. security, etc. etc.. As a matter of fact after re-reading my posts I never once challenged why the process was in place.

My sole point was in response to the ultimate topic of this thread and for some reason was turned into a three ring circus of things that were not being disputed.

It is not unreasonable for any individual that applies for a Visa of any type to expect that when they make an inquiry/inquiries relative to their case that they not only receive adequate customer service, but most importantly that they receive the correct information. This has absolutely nothing to do with being overworked and undermanned. Yet, has everything to do with answering a question or questions correctly.

If one calls a particular service center (which one can do through the 1-800 number) making an inquiry let us say for instance mail that was not received. The customer service rep states it was mailed approximately 5 days ago. Give it a few more days as we site 14 days. Now you are on your 15th day and much to your surprise no mail. So you call back and this time you get a different rep. this rep states, no it has not been mailed yet it is sat in a box waiting for clerical. Clerical has so much time to type it up and then so many days until it hits the mail and then makes it to you. You state, that you were told it was mailed and they respond with the above. So now you wait a few more days and call back afterall you received two different answers already, lets check on what you get now. Now this rep states that it is being mailed today or tomorrow and the website will show letter sent. Now you are thinking okay you are on your third different answer. So you wait three days and as the website did not change as one was told so one calls back...and gets the "oh, no it has not even made it to clerical yet and they have 30 days to type it up and 14 days mail time"!

The above is not about being overworked and undermanned, it is about being ignorant in the manner by way of not giving the correct information on numerous occassions relative to the same question. There is no excuse for this, overworked, undermanned or otherwise.

This is my dispute. Not security, as I stated I am a full supporter of OPSEC (Operational Security) and spent many a day in indoc educating the United States Military and their family members both INCONUS and OCONUS relative to its importance. How security/911 made it into this is beyond me.

Other than to go into length as to why the USCIS process is set in place. Something of which we already know.

Security and post 911 has absolutely nothing to do with answering the request of a customer in a correct and timely manner.

The entire VISA process regardless of what VISA is applied for and in what box these petitions are placed in also have absolutely nothing to do with ensuring that customers receive the correct information relative to their case that was requested, or that their petitions be processed in a timely and efficient manner. Afterall these are peoples lives we are dealing with, not a pound of cheese at the Deli counter. There are solutions to being overworked and undermanned this is no longer Ellis Island, but then again each customer then was processed in a day!

As for the mention of predictions being made on the time line of others, I can without a doubt according to the timelines on VJ state that those that filed with the VSC prior to others have not even received NOA2's nor have they received RFE's, no touches at all, yet others that filed at later dates at VSC and have received their NOA1's and NOA2's as a matter of fact there is member who posted a thread relative to this topic. So there are no apples to apples there nor are there oranges to oranges.

The real question remains per the topic of this post; is VSC going to be slower now that there are only two service centers processing K1 Visa apps. Even though this is not a new revelation relative to there being only two service centers, it has in fact slowed down the processing times at VSC. As a matter of fact I myself had a customer service rep at VSC state that they are not only back logged because of this, but were and I quote "swarmed with applications due to the rate change".

Tim, I agree with you 100% without the intent to disappoint others that rate hikes does not ensure faster production.

On an ending note and the refusal to argue mute points anymore, EVERYONE on this forum, NEWBIE or OTHERWISE brings something to the table. We ALL have different relationships, come from different places and have different experiences. EVERYONE contributes information on this forum! Just because you are not a newbie does not make one an expert. Can it help, why yes, it can. Can it also hurt why yes it can as LAWS, REGULATIONS and FORMS change every day, afterall this is the Government we are talking about.

Sometimes it is not what is said it is how it said. One of the major things that I learned in Criminal Law when litigating, never talk at someone always talk to them. Afterall what may be important to one person may not be important to someone else, but important to someone non the less.

All of us go through ALL kinds of emotions during this process, afterall we are ALL IN LOVE!

The information that can be provided by any of is not the sole contributor of what helps people. COMMUNICATION is the key.

I have been a Victims Rights Advocate relative to Domestic Violence Associated with the United States Armed Forces for over nine years and never would I end any of my posts or published articles with

"your welcome"

as it is my pleasure to help those in need...... regardless. That is what makes me who I am.

Cheers!
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-04 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....

You're not insignificant. You are just in line with all the rest of us.

They are swamped and understaffed, and they have been given an order (check out every immigrant) that made their workload tenfold what it was before 9/11.

I agree with you in principal. I'm just explaining the reality of the situation.



The issue at hand is not about "being in line". The challenge is about a Government Agency that is not living up to the expectations of the customers that are utilizing its services.

Going through the process is not the problem, it is how the process is being handled by said agency/agencies that is.

As for significance, when said agencies cannot provide services in a timely, efficient, and consistent manner then they are in fact sending the msg. to its customers that they are not significant, whether it be myself as a customer or anyone else that is not receiving the above said.

Let's take the supposed "user friendly website" that USCIS utilizes as an information tool for its customers relative to Service Center Timelines. As most of us know and are in agreement with (there is a thread available) the time line being promoted by VSC is not accurate.

On an added example how many have called the 1-800 number and received the rehearsed responses from the customer service representative (also comments on Visa Journey relative to this).

Afterall, it requires a high degree of agency doublethink to greet customers with these rehearsed representatives or its many equivalents (automated), and then expect customers to remain on hold for long minutes, experiencing a clear and unambiguous demonstration that their call is not, in fact, significant.

As for shortages of employees and high work loads, sadly this is the case in many agencies especially Government Agencies, however each and every customer is entitled to the common respect of consistent answers, efficency and acceptable time lines.


Cheers!

Edited by Kass, 03 August 2007 - 06:00 AM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-03 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....

True. You are paying them for a service.

But it's a service that is a privilege and not a right. You are ASKING the US government to admit a non-citizen to this country. And their number one mandate is national security - the fact you are asking for admittance for a loved one falls just behind that mandate.

Things might get a bit interesting around here in the next few months. The dual timing of fee increases and service center shuffling was probably not the brightest business decision ever made by DHS. But then, it's a bureaucracy. What else is to be expected?



True we as American Citizens are asking the U.S. Government to admit a Foreign National into OUR Country, however this does not give any goverment agency the "right" to treat us as though we are insignificant. As for National Security, as the prior ombudsman for the USS Enterprise CVN 65, I am in full support of OPSEC and our right to live in a free and safe nation, but I also expect that my Country and those that are Government workers for this GREAT Country of ours treat ALL of its citizens as though they are significant as WE ARE ALL significant regardless of what government office one utilizes or works in.

Let us not forget that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA was built on Foreign Nationals. We would not be the NATION that we are today if it were not for those who migrated here.

Expecting a Government agency that you have placed your money, your time, your effort and the welfare of your loved one in has nothing to do with any "right" or "privilege" and everything to do with the expectiation that your case regardless of it being a K1, K3 etc. etc. being acted upon in a timely and efficient manner, and that the information that said office provides be of a consistent nature.

Those of us that are United States Citizens have a "right" to be treated at though we are significant by any and all of our government agencies.

It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out over then next coming year or so.

Cheers!



"To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men."-Abraham Lincoln

Edited by Kass, 02 August 2007 - 06:52 PM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-02 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....

[*]Did they adjust staffing levels at the service centers? Once again we do not know. If they did, this will also have an impact on processing times.


No, but we do know that historically the Vermont Service Center has been more efficiently managed than the other centers. At least as far as allowing 'overtime' and extra staff on for handling of family based petitions. (They appear to be woefully slow at other visa types). But who knows if that management style will change with the redistribution of work load.

Google the attorney "Matthew Udall" and see if you can find any of his old 'tours' of Service Centers. Quite enlightening.


Vermont has been known for being more efficient relative to time, however they are not so efficent as of late. I again spoke with a specialist by the name of Andrea this morning at VSC and was told that they are back logged. They insist that they are still working on the time frame as posted on the website however, we all know better.

Not sure if VSC is having staffing problems or not however they are not as effient as they were in the past.

In example I am still awaiting a letter from them from July 16, when I inquired on why I have not received it yet as it is now August, I was told that my July 16 letter is sat in a box entitled July 30th (explain that one) and has not been completed by clerical and could take up to another 14 days to completed and then another 14 days for mail time.

My questions are:

a). Why is a July 16th letter sat in a July 30th Clerical box?
B). Why does it take two weeks for paperwork to get to clerical (are they not in the same building in
the same state?
c). Why does it take Clerical 14 to compose any kind of written correspondence.

and last but not least

d). Why does every specialist at the VSC give you a different response from another specialist? Out of
6 specialist that I have spoken to NOT one has given me the same answer.

Clearly some issues need to be addressed and resolved. I am can almost state with 100% confidence that I am not the only one that has these concerns.

I thought the Department of Defense with their inability to manage efficiently relative to information and clerical issues. I will say that VSC cuts the cake on this one.

We all know that the process is just that a process and we all need to be patient relative to said process, however the least we deserve is efficency and the correct information when requested.

We are after all paying them for a service so technically they are working for us and not us working for them.

CHEERS ALL!

Edited by Kass, 02 August 2007 - 06:20 PM.

KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-02 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressince there's now only 2 service centers....
I spoke with a customer service rep at the Vermont Service Center this morning. We are awaiting an RFE from them. Of course they cannot tell you what this is for (not exactly truthful as one rep did and I was able to get what was needed). Needless to say the RFE was decided on 16 July. Then it has to go to clerical (just made it to clerical in the 30 July box (two weeks later)), clerical types it up (they have ten days to do so) and then up to 14 days mail time. When I asked why this is taking so long as we got our NOA1 on 24 April 2007, the customer service rep at VSC stated that they are moving files here there and everywhere and that there are hundreds and hundreds. Nice and comforting answer. So this is the ultimate relative to the cut down to TWO service centers.

Of course my Paralegal mind would like to state that if one knows that one is going from 4 service centers for k1's down to two then would not one take action to hire additional help to aid in the new exhorbant amount of case loads...would one not think!!!???

Depending on which desk that you land on it could be quick or lit could be long!

So basically and frustratingly it is now a game of hurry and wait!
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-01 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I hire a lawyer to do the paperwork?

Thank you Jasman0717 for the info. When I get over to the philipines next month I plan to treat her like a queen. She is the most open and warm person that I have met in a long time. I hope to have a lot of fun!
martinbr

Unless you have a complex situation do it yourself. Just follow the guide here on VJ and you should do just find and save yourself several thousand dollars that your new bride can spend for you :P Good luck with your trip :thumbs: Love the RP!


In our personal experience as we hired an attorney at the start. If we had it to do all over again we **would have done it ourselves.

Our reasoning for hiring one was the simple fact as stated on most Immigration Lawyer Websites is that they are/should and claim to be experts...so why not hire one to do all of the work and to ensure that everything that you need to send is correct at the start. Afterall as we all know this is not an easy process so why not start with some ease at the start before the real waiting sets in.

Well this was not the case for us. We sent our attorney everything that was needed:

*Filled out forms needed to apply for the k1
*Long form birth certificates.
*FINAL divorce decrees, notarized and signed by the clerk of courts (as we were both married before).
*Marriage Certificate pertaining to the above.
*Copy of my Social Security card.
*Copy of my Military ID Card (containing my social security number and passport size photo on it). A
military ID card is an OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ID CARD.
*copies of my fiance' passport (also shows all of his visits here in the past THREE years).
*passport photo for me (2)
*Copies of phone bills
*Our webiste addy with all of our pics to include all of our relatives and friends.
*Letters from friends and family that have met him.
*Letter relative to how we met and our plans.

All of this was sent to our attorney in March of 2007.

On April 24, 2007 we received our NOA1 from VSC.

On July 17 (according to the website) we had a touch.

On August 9 (yesterday) we received an RFE (Request for evidence). It took from July 17 to now to get to us.

Panic set in until I read what the RFE was for....now hold onto your seats folks....as you have read the above....(what was sent to our attorney and VSC).


the Document sent (for my divorce, American not foreign) is not evidence of a "FINAL DIVORCE DECREE", please submit the "FINAL DIVORCE DECREE".

*Read above. THE FINAL DIVORCE DECREE was sent. The very front page at the top states "FINAL DIVORCE DECREE" and to top this I highlighted it in yellow and tabbed (with sticky tabs the signature page of the judge who signed and awarded the divorce).

We have no proof of name change when married. Please send information. i.e., marriage certificate.

*Read above. Sent a certified copy of the marriage certificate from the previous marriage showing that I went from my birth name to the married name. Also a long form copy of my birth certificate.

ohhh it gets better...last but not least.....

Please submit one passport-style color photo(s) of ME taken within thirty days of the date of this notice.

*they received two that were taken two days prior to the package being sent to our attorney to then be sent to them.

Now someone please explain to me waht is wrong here?

Now we have the attorney who is clearly not doing his job. He sends me an email along with the RFE stating that he will send out everything they are asking for on Monday and if he needs anything else he will contact me. HELLLOOOOOOO.......he already has everything so what more could he want. He should have sent it out ASAP yesterday! Afterall he did get a BIG chunck of our money.

Now we have VSC.....where is all of the information that was sent to them? or are there comprhension issues within the ranks?

and now all of this VALUABLE time has been wasted because of inefficency.

On monday morning first thing I will be sending Mr. Paul Novak (Director) a complete copy of everything we sent in April via FED EX return receipt.

This same package will be sent to my Congressman and my Senator.

oh and yes the attorney we hired will be fired.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-11 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe need your help..
"Remember, just because you're applying for a K-1 visa does not necessarily mean you'll get it. USCIS can reject applications for a number of reasons. You'll up your chances of landing the visa if your bride-to-be is free of any criminal or other questionable background. K-1 visas will almost always be denied to applicants with any one of the following: a communicable disease, a dangerous physical/mental disorder, a drug addiction, or a criminal record (including moral turpitude, drug trafficking, or prostitution). Your fiancee's visa may also be rejected if she is deemed likely to become a public charge, has entered the U.S. illegally, or is otherwise ineligible for U.S. citizenship."

So barring from the above, it could be as simple as a check not being signed when mailed. How many of us have done this when paying bills *raises hand*! You will not know for sure until you receive notice from them. However, you can call them and may be lucky enough to get that customer service rep that will give you some info. Have the petitioner call the 1800 number and follow the prompts. In our case where it took so long for a touch I hit the prompt relative to VSC requesting more evidence that I did not understand, having no idea at that point that we were getting an RFE. This prompt brings you the center that your case is in and a real person that does not sound like they are rehearsing for a sitcom. However, keep in mind that not all of the reps will give you information or sadly the correct information, but it is worth the try. When it comes to the people that we love everything is worth the try.

A rejection notice and a denial are not the same thing. As most of us know and RFE is a Request for Further Evidence during the process between NOA1 and NOA2. The USCIS website (profile) will reflect this to include the date the RFE was sent. But never for what it was sent for.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD this is the link to the page of denials and appeals.

Where the word "rejection" is being used and not "denial", my guess is if you have no issues as stated in the above, it could be the packet is not complete. When you get your first receipt number it is my understanding that they are acknowledging they have received the packet. They then have to go through the packet which brings you to the NOA2 if all is in order.

Also, you mentioned that your fiance (petitioner) has just recently divorced (if I read that right...early only one cup of coffee), keep in mind that most states have a waiting period of 30 plus days before they can remarry (Appeal Period). So if you had filed before the end of that period that could also be the problem.

But at the end of the day we could all guess what it could be (been there done that with an RFE), as hard as it is...it is a waiting game until you have what you need in hand.

But, I would still call.

Good luck.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-24 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!
QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 26 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Best thing if he/she gets an "affidavit of discrepancy" from the court the divorce decree was issued.



Agreed. Then he should be contacting The Social Security Office, all he needs there is his Birth Certificate.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa & RFE
"The Kitchen SinK" is that not the truth *lol*.

Sometimes I think that they are overly picky.

When it is a matter of National Security and something came up....well then you could see.

Mail order bride/husband...yah maybe.

But sometimes they are a bit overly .... on some things.

Phones Bills are great..we have three years worth. Passport stamps are also good...not too many people would waste the kind of money the airlines are charging to travel back and forth because they have nothing better to do.

Have friends write letters as well. We did that and we opened a website with all of our family members and friends on it. That was over two years ago... anybody can access a computer these days even the Embassy *sarcasm*.

I think that we should Bill the Embassy for all of our phone calls as well *wicked grin*. We joke that we should take stocks out in Verizon and AOL *lol*.

Send in those phones bills, surley you have spoken on the phone.

Good Luck and sorry that you got a moody one.

Cheers!
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Documents
But then again we all need to keep in mind that each state handles divorces in different ways. Waiting times during legal sep. and appeal times after the signature of a judge vary. I would check with the clerk of courts for the appropriate legal papers and wait times. Better safe than sorry.

moxcamel..i love that signature the sarcasm is too funny *lol*
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Documents
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Sep 26 2007, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LaPrincesa @ Sep 26 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is a difficult question-so I appreciate ANY advice.

My fiance was previously married. His divorce is processed and we have a letter from the lawyer saying it is processed and a certificate showing that he is SINGLE. However, the divorce is not finalized because no certificate has been made yet and it will not be made until November 27.

Do I submit the I-129F with the lawyer's letter saying the divorce is processing and he is considered single in his country and legally able to marry although the certificate has not been made or do we wait until we have the actual divorce certificate??


I seriously don't understand your question when you clearly stated above that the divorce is not final as there is no official document issued. The stuff from the lawyer will not be good enough. You must wait until the court issues a Divorce Decree. Simple as that.


They do in fact get legal documents in the form of a LEGAL SEP., in this Legal Sep. most have the free from hindrance clause in them where you are considered by law to live as you are single, in example you can date without being hindered by the estranged spouse. This also has all of the property and child custody information in it. It then goes to a family court Judge for signiature after the states waiting period...which makes the Divorce FINAL. They do need to send Vermont the FINAL DECREE in the K1 Package. However, I cannot stress this anymore then I have already said, even though the judge signs you have to wait for the appeals period (most states 30 days), before sending it. The appeals period is set in place in the event that either party in the divorce decides to change their mind or conest the divorce. Be better safe than sorry.
KassFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 14:06:00