ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending certified copies of birth certificates . . .
I got a few extra certified copies from the county courthouse and sent them in, and also brought one to her. Cheap peace of mind. I also sent the letter that I swear all photocopies are true to the originals.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-13 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI want this to be over soo soon
We never fought about immigration issues. But I wish that was the problem, we could have worked that out. Turns out there was a deal-breaker of an issue. You will be fine, this will pass.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-17 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim soooo sad
Sorry to hear that. Keep looking, keep trying for more income too. Is there another way... DCF already married maybe? I just don't know.

I'll bet the beer didn't make it go away at all (only made it worse for me). Only time and continued trying until you succeed. Keep the hope, you still have love. They can't take that away.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-17 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long is it taking CSC to mail NOA2 to NVC?
I'm told (by a visa lawyer) that a letter should be sent to Homeland Security -USCIS- and they will then forward a copy to The Department of State. A reason is not required, just that the engagement has ben cancelled.

He has 4 cancellations for Thailand right now.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-23 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long is it taking CSC to mail NOA2 to NVC?
How long is it taking CSC to mail NOA2 to NVC?
When I call the NVC the message says that all reps are busy and disconnects.

(still patiently trying to cancell our petition)

Thanks
dingMaleThailand2007-05-23 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we get married at our wedding? (i think we're too late on the whole visa process)
Maybe have the religious ceremony, and don't file the paperwork. Call it something else, family engagement ceremony, when you refer to it with the USCIS.

I don't understand about the J1 timing, myself. But good luck!
dingMaleThailand2007-05-13 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt Date and Number
My time was quicker;

2-2-07 Sent I-129F to NSC
2-6-07 NSC received USPS mail, NSC then to CSC
2-15-07 NOA1 -file received
2-16-07 check cashed

Patience is the key. Good luck!
dingMaleThailand2007-06-23 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

Ding,

I'm so sorry for what happened. Just a couple of days ago you were excited about getting the NOA2 after the long wait, and now this. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through right now. Just keep in mind that for every door that closes, there's a window that opens for you. Good luck!

David and Mae

Thanks. Help from friends is good.
There was trouble and red flags. Glad it happened before she came here. I have a buddy that kept telling me she wasn't a liar, that I was thinking too much. I had to let go of that too. It's hard enough without his misdirected comments. And I was injured at work too and can't work. So yeah, it's raining. And I'm learning something. Let go, let god.

Can't even function well enough to close this application down effectively yet. Wait time I guess.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-13 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

Damn, I am so sorry for you Ding.

Yeah, thought I was beyond getting devastated like this. Been around in the world just enough times to fool myself I guess. I thought it was good and trusted too early. Can't quite pin down what lesson I'm supposed to be learning with this.


Thanks Yodrak. I'll wait time. I sent a snail mail last night to NVC, not a return receipt requested, however.

Edited by ding, 12 May 2007 - 11:39 AM.

dingMaleThailand2007-05-12 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

If you send off to NVC include the following

USCIS case number

Petitioner Name
DOB
Beneficiary Name
DOB

With this information they will be able to find your case file

I tried to send this to Bangkok Consular office Visa sectio and got this autoreply;

"...For Immigrant Visa (including Fiancée) Cases: The subject line
must contain "2nd IV Inquiry", and the case number (with prefix of BNK..."

Well I only have the USCIS # starting with WAC######
And the auto voice response center at NVC (603-334-0700) has no record of my WAC case yet.
Maybe next Tuesday morning?

So I have a snail mail going out to:
NVC
32 Rochester Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

Is there a pit I may fall in until then?


And thanks for all the encouraging words. Really, it helps somehow. I've had to literally use the things some of you have said here to keep me from calling and crawling.. :wacko:
dingMaleThailand2007-05-11 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

You already received your NOA2 so you are finished with the USCIS, so it makes no sense sending the cancellation request there (NSC or CSC). Your petition is now with the Department of State... You need to send your cancellation request to NVC or directly to the consulate......

Of course! :blink: That makes sense, I should have figured that out. I am going to send an email to the Consulate's visa unit. > visasbkk@state.gov
dingMaleThailand2007-05-10 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

Your gut doesn't lie, even when your heart entreats you to hang in there. What a horrible turn of events! Remember, over the next few weeks, lots of TLC. I know men aren't big on TLC, but you can do it(!). Whatever it takes, treat yourself with great care. You've got lots of people rooting for you!

In terms of next steps, send a letter advising USCIS that the engagement is off - whenever you're ready.

Thanks. Yep, the phone gets pretty heavy for some of us, but I'm talking and praying a lot these days.

Here are the addresses I have but I don't know if I send it to NSC where I sent my I-129F, or to CSC who processed my I-129F.
NSC I-129F
P.O. Box 87130
Lincoln, NE 68501-7130

CSC I-129F
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1013

???
dingMaleThailand2007-05-10 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

All good advice but just wanted to make sure you are 100% sure before you take any of these moves. Please take a few days before you call / email. my 2c.

True, thanks.
I made my decision last Friday and have tried to work it through with her until yesterday. I will wait a few more days as the NVC will not forward it before then and I haven't got my NOA2 in the mail yet.

Here's the contact info I have for this side of the pond;

uscis customer service Customer Service at (800) 375 – 5283

National Visa Center
32 Rochester Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909
fax 603-334-0791
email NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

This support is really cool, it means a lot right about now.
dingMaleThailand2007-05-10 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?

ding,

I recommend that you notify the consulate to return the petition to USCIS when they receive it, with the simple explanation that the engagement has been called off.

Yodrak

Here is the email address I have for the US embassy in Bangkok. Does anyone know if this is the best place, or way, to contact the consulate? do you refer to the Bangogk Embassy when you say consulate?
BKKCIS.Inquiries@dhs.gov
dingMaleThailand2007-05-10 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I cancel my I-129F or let it fade by doing nothing?
So sad. I found just too much deception going on and have to let it go. I'm devastated.

Now, do I contact Department of State and close my application or just let the case close by doing nothing?
I got my NOA2 just 6 days ago.

Edited by ding, 10 May 2007 - 05:49 PM.

dingMaleThailand2007-05-10 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to write' "Do not canclel petition" letter -at USCIS
btw

I sent here, just a guess;

CSC
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1013
dingMaleThailand2007-06-20 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to write' "Do not canclel petition" letter -at USCIS
That's good advice, I agree. It's a bit long and complicated. It was my gut that caused me to ask some questions when things didn't add up. My gut was right, she was lying... a lot. But she lied about nothing big, just lots of needless lies. Maybe the only questionable thing was her regularly talking with her ex-boyfriend, but I was never worried about that/him. Still it was just all the lying in the end, and it didn't stop after I told her my feelings again about honesty and trust. So I eventually decided to accept the facts and let it go.

Thais often lie to not lose face, to avoid conflict, and to just take the easy way. I knew this and thought we talked it out. I was mistaken.
She didn't REALLY understand that westerners need the truth more than not hearing "not nice things". She's never done anything bad in her life. Funny thing is, I told her ALL my baggage and still she hid what was going on in her life. Also, she's 39 and never in a committed relationship before. She works 6 days a week to send money to her mom upcountry. She never experienced having someone in her life like this.
She loves me deeply and it depressed her a lot. She really hit bottom on the lying and came clean. She isn't lying anymore either, and my gut agrees 100%

I agree, listen to your gut.
dingMaleThailand2007-06-19 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to write' "Do not canclel petition" letter -at USCIS
We worked it out. But not before I decided I had to let go and cancell our K-1. Pretty embarassing, but it took what it took. I figured I tried all I could, but had to accept she was just that way -and let it go. Anyway, she hit bottom on the whole lying thing and here we go again:

Where can I write to the USCIS to "please disregard the request to cancel"?
The NVC already sent me a letter last week saying they sent my request to cancel to the USCIS.
It's odd that the NVC letter said to contact the Bangkok Embassy with further inquiries.

I'm pretty sure we have to refile with a waiver request. I spoke to customer service and the officer said "You probably shot yourself in the foot". I bit my lip and refrained from saying "Yeah, but someone else was holding the gun!"

Anybody know how this sort of thing goes?
dingMaleThailand2007-06-19 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are my options?
I just wanted to say 'welcome' and not let your post go unnoticed. I've read some posts about student/spouse situations butdon't have that situation myself. Sometimes a couple of searches helps me get some traction. But not always!
Good luck!
dingMaleThailand2007-07-01 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee was denied tourist visa last year.
I don't understand the problem. Is travelling to see you not allowed with a K-1?

I assume she didn't try to get in without proper approval, and when denied she stopped trying to enter... am I right?

Edited by ding, 07 July 2007 - 02:26 AM.

dingMaleThailand2007-07-07 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi mail out tomorrow...
I think you'll be fine. They want to see you together to confirm your relationship. I wrote on the backs; listed people, location, and dated the pics. But have heard of many not doing so and passed just fine.
dingMaleThailand2007-07-21 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing in REFs
If you need more room - then you need a bigger envelope.
I sent about 9 pics in. I'd not hold back at this point. Flood 'em with what ya got now.
I wrote on the back of each pic in black ink; who, where, date.
dingMaleThailand2007-07-23 02:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 on Oct. 18th
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Seven dances from me! Good luck on the rest of your journey! :thumbs:

CSC shame on you! :angry: But in the end I guess you eventually got it done! :wacko:

Very nice to see those who have waited entirely too long get their approval! :thumbs:

Edited by ready4ONE, 23 October 2006 - 11:07 PM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-23 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 for Us Too!!
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Good luck on the rest of your journey! :thumbs:

So many approvals today, really wonderful to see! :D
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-18 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally ..about time
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Best of luck on the rest of your journey! :thumbs:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-24 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGUesS WHAT!!!!??
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Good luck on a speedy rest of your journey! :yes:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-24 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens if no visa by wedding date
There is little choice but to gamble, or realize you should not plan a large wedding ceremony prior to filing for K-1. Good luck! :thumbs:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-26 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 years meeting requirements
For better or worse, you do need to have been in the same place, at the same time within the past two years. So until he can visit you, or you him, you will not be able to file for K-1. As I read your timeline, he filed just past that set in stone rule.

Really sorry, hope you can work something out. I would think the only real solution would be him visiting again and re-applying.

Edited by ready4ONE, 25 October 2006 - 11:12 PM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-25 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting with a twist
From everything I have read on here, I would say she should simply plan on bringing documentation that her visit here is exactly that, a visit. If she is flying to the USA, then she will have tickets with her for all stages of the visit, including home after your visit to Mexico.

She should be honest and up front if asked about a K-1 having been filed, but the purpose of her trip is to visit and go on to Mexico, then back and on home.

She should bring documentation of her ties to Canada, such as a letter from her employer. Things that indicate she will return to Canada when the trip is finished. Otherwise, being Canadian, she should expect very little hassle.

Oh... And do NOT get excited and elope either in the USA or Mexico! Beyond that, have a ton of fun!

Good luck on your journey! :thumbs:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-25 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMay Case Approved!
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Good luck on the rest of your journey! :yes:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-26 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Decree vs Certificate

I guess i may have misunderstood the last comment. A copy of my divorce decree was notarized along with other documents as true replicas of the original documents. Are you saying notary publics are not meant to do that?

The copy of divorce decree currently in Nigeria with my fiancee is one that has been notarized. I guess i am wondering if that notarized document will suffice or if they will insist on a certified copy. Thus far, i guess i may have to do a last minute rush to try and obtain a certified copy. Gosh and i thought i was done with mailing of documents....oh bother!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I work for a court. The court clerk can "certify" by stamp that your copy of the divorce decree is a correct copy of the original on file with the court. That would make your copy "official."

I am also a Notary, and the purpose of notarizing is simply to declare that you have witnessed the signing of the document. It does not make the document "authentic" nor make what is in the document "official" but simply means the person claiming to have signed the document did indeed sign it.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-25 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures230 days and finally approved!
Huge congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: After such a ridiculous wait, I sincerely hope you will soon be ridiculously happy! :yes:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-27 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanother noa2 approval
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Good luck on the rest of your journey! :thumbs:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-26 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow risky???
I would imagine your son staying behind in Germany would be excellant proof that you intend to visit, and return. Seems those from the UK and Canada report few problems visiting while a K-1 is being processed and while this is just a guess, I would imagine German citizens would also have very few problems doing so.

Be honest at the point of entry as to your intentions for visiting. Don't offer more information than you are asked for.

All the advice indicates that you should bring plenty of proof you intend to return, have ties which would indicate you will return when you state you will etc.

Good luck! :thumbs:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-10-30 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOctober 5 NOA 2's.have u gotten your NVC letter?
Our NOA2 was October 13th, and so far, nothing from NVC, but I haven't tried calling either.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-01 00:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!

Callina finally got her NOA2 .... Alright !!!!!!! :thumbs:



Congratulations and God bless! (F)


But when will she get her second NOA2? That is the question! :lol:

Congratulations to you too Callina though, seriously. :dance: :dance: :dance:

Can't wait till everyone's petitions are out of CSC! What a bunch of shmoo's!

Beam me up Scotty! :whistle:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-03 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!
All righty then... Been in limbo since receiving our NOA2 hard copy in snail mail October 19th, officially approved according to that document October 13th... Since then nothing. Zip. Nada... Wondering where the heck is our packet? Nothing in the mail from NVC... Hmmmmmm where can it be?

Today got the set of SIX (6) count 'em, SIX (6) emails, two (2) from USCIS-CSSO, and four (4) from CRIS... All the same, all saying:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The following is the latest information on your case status

Receipt Number: WAC**********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On November 2, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice that you received from the USCIS.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


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

I am officially crushed, disappointed and ticked (ticked is not the word, but this is a family website, so real feelings have been vastly watered down)... No wonder CSC takes so long to process. They seem to be into double approvals!

Edited by ready4ONE, 03 November 2006 - 12:09 AM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-03 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWTF!!
Ditto and Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! :hehe: Just got that treatment tonight ourselves...

Wish I could give someone my second NOA2 and both our petitions could get the hell out of CSC! :whistle:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-03 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOk now what after NOA2??
Theoretically it is on to NVC, or you could be on hold for your second NOA2! CSC seems to be doubling up their approvals of late... I suppose that is better than not doing approvals at all, like the past! :whistle:

Congratulations though! :dance: :dance: :dance: And good luck, hope your petition is free from CSC soon! :thumbs:

Good luck on the rest of your journey! :yes:

Edited by ready4ONE, 03 November 2006 - 02:56 AM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-03 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview successful
Outstanding! :thumbs: Congratulations and good luck to the two of you! :dance: :dance: :dance:
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2006-11-03 00:51:00