Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Nebraska does not list the I-129F in its processing times	That's what I was afraid of. I hear bad things about California's service center. Has it improved?	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-09 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Nebraska does not list the I-129F in its processing times	https://egov.immigra...Center=Nebraska The USCIS in Nebraska does not list the I-129F in its processing times list. Does anyone know why? I'm assuming this is a silly question because I didn't find an answer in 'search'.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-09 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	statement of intent	If someone had their copies allowed it may have been because they included this; "...all photo copies are CERTIFIED with this included in paket; http://www.visajourn...ples/FC-029.pdf "	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-10 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 or K3?	I've read many times that K-1 is quicker and easier but have no first-hand experience. In Thailand there is a Buddhist ceremony that couples can do for the family, and it's not necessary to register the marriage at the local Amphur officially.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-11 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting each other during K-1 process (Canada-USA)	Hi there neighbor! My buddy is telling me the same thing, no Thailand for 2 years for me and no visiting home for my fiance. But we'll be so happy just to be together that the 2 years (or however long) will fly by. I flew her to see her Mom and likely will again before she comes to live here. I bet there is an 'illness' exception.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-13 04:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Blue or Black ink?	The form I read said black ink.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-13 03:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to start K-1 process	Sounds like you're lucky; 1) You know each other well and want to marry. You don't have to wait to see how you are together. 2) You are here and know what to do to save time and mailing for when you go there. March is a month and a half away. Almost enough time to get everything together to file and even interview. Except for the things that need to be recently done before the interview ie; passport style pics, medical & police report.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-13 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC processing time :(	I read that Nebraska send their area's I-129F's to CSC. If so, maybe that is adding more and more time.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-14 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Addresses and jobs	For job history, Unemployment Insurance had a pretty long list for my history, as I recall. But now things have surely changed and I probably couldn't even talk to a human. But a jobs history could jog memories of housing/cities. Tax returns and IRS is another idea. Do you have your old W2's?	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-18 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 129F Form- Expried 12/31/06??	Thanks for this message!!! I didnt notice that date! I just checked, and they added a yes/no box to part C. Q. 2 that says have you ever been convicted for any of the following crimes... I'm printing off the new one and sending that. The version says 11/24/06 and no versions before that. Oh, and I downloaded the form at 10:30 PM and it expires 1/31/2010 I don't have a yes/no box. My form has 3 single boxes in front of the crime(s) and no words, "yes" "no". It says, "expires 12/31/06 on the top left corner. Are we still talking about the K-1 I129F? Where is the 1/31/2010 expiry form? I'm blind sometimes... Now posted on the USCIS site http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-129F.pdf This VJ "Downloads" worked after I updated Adobe to version 7.0.9 http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1forms This is from the "example forms" download here at VJ ...it's the OLD form; http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples The USCIS site showed the old one to me as well before updating Adobe...	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-19 01:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 129F Form- Expried 12/31/06??	Thanks for this message!!! I didnt notice that date! I just checked, and they added a yes/no box to part C. Q. 2 that says have you ever been convicted for any of the following crimes... I'm printing off the new one and sending that. The version says 11/24/06 and no versions before that. Oh, and I downloaded the form at 10:30 PM and it expires 1/31/2010 I don't have a yes/no box. My form has 3 single boxes in front of the crime(s) and no words, "yes" "no". It says, "expires 12/31/06 on the top left corner. Are we still talking about the K-1 I129F? Where is the 1/31/2010 expiry form? I'm blind sometimes...	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-18 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Typing Question	I wrote SEE ATTACHED SHEET and had a supplemental form. We had no problems. My fiance has one of those LOOOONG Thai addresses. It has 7 lines. I need an attached sheet for every time I have to write it in.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-18 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i-129f form question	The IMBRA forum is useful for these issues; http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=126	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-21 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USC's birth ceritificate	I went to my county administrative building and got 4 certified copies. Not too expensive and can do it via mail too if living far away. With this and copies of my passport they should know I'm a USC. I'll send one to my fiance too in her packet to take to her interview, just in case.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-22 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many emails and Photos to be attached	Just narrowed it down to 12, and thats the lowest i'll go. LOL Might be smart. I heard a lawyer who thought 6 was too few, -"Usually people bring me 30 photos."	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-23 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many emails and Photos to be attached	Well the photos are proof of having met over 2 years ago. But I wonder is that enough. We've got tons of photos of us away together and everything plenty. I hope 2-3 that are over the 2 year mark are enough. I can prove we travelled away together at the same time but that was only a year and half ago. Sorry if my questions seem silly. Just want to keep myself right!!! They want pics LESS THAN 2 years old. They want to know that you met WITHIN the last 2 years. Hope that helps. (caps for emphasis) Edited by ding, 21 January 2007 - 11:15 PM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-21 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NEW FORM INFO for I-129F	Premature publishing. And these are the people we're trusting with our immigration journies... One word: IMBRA Have they gone too overboard -or what? Maybe it will settle down to normalcy in time. But for now we all have to struggle too much. The thread about the new version I-129F was moved out of the K-1 forum.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-23 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NEW FORM INFO for I-129F	So I emailed USCIS about the I-129F craziness. New version, old version, which one to use? So this was their response: The newer version was prematurely published. We expect it to be officially available this week. You may use the older version at least through mid-February. Whew:) That's good news! Has anybody found a link to an official statement along these lines?	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-22 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We just "have to" share our joy with you :)	ausqueen, I know how you feel. It's so good to be truly in love -it gives strength to slog through the bureaucracy and do things right. It seems that the serenity from a higher power helps too! Too bad your lawyer didn't pan out. Glad this site is here, huh? Congrats	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-01-28 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filing K1 Question	There's a section on the I-129F that asks about that and you may want to review. I do know that she must not overstay or make a mistake in her visiting/work/study procedures. You might want to give more details, like which country we're talking about. Members familiar with the country could help more as to wait time, etc.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-02-03 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	pre I-129F filing questions	I'd use some of that big lump of cash you have on hand and fly in, take pics in front of the airport sign and head on back. Done deal!	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-02-03 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filed I-129F today!	I sent my I-129F today and used the old form. I read here that the old I-129F was to be used until February 18, 2007. Did that change? Will this confusion NEVER end? Where did you get that old form from? I hired a lawyer in Thailand because my fiance was struggling and it made it easier for me too, as a single dad. He had her fill it out and sent it to me. He made a small error/typo and I insisted he correct it and it came back just after the new I-129F was finally posted. I saw the whole 'new form' then 'old form' posting confusion and knew we had until Feb. 18, 2007 from the USCIS posted accepted date for the old form. Thanks for the reassurance folks, it really really helps. Edited by ding, 04 February 2007 - 11:44 PM.	ding	Male	Thailand	2007-02-04 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE Confirmation!!!	Got Email From USCIS Right Now And Finally Got The Correct Confirmation Email!!! To All Vj Memebers THanks Alot For YOur Support And Help!!! NOw We Got Confirmation That RFE Has Been Received: Current Status: On October 24, 2006, we received your response to our request for evidence or information. However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining processing time will be less than the maximum stated in this message. You will receive a written decision on this case. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The following is the latest information on your case status Receipt Number: ************* Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: On October 24, 2006, we received your response to our request for evidence or information. However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining processing time will be less than the maximum stated in this message. You will receive a written decision on this case. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. 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) Hope To get NOA2 Soon... I REALLY like this part, "However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining processing time will be less than the maximum stated in this message."	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-10-24 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	YEYY!!! NOA2 Finally...APPROVED!!!	Fiancee Called USCIS Today And They Confirm That Our NOA2 Has Been Approved 26 Oct 2006 And Should Have It In mail By Now!!! I'm So Happy Right Now!!! For Everybody Been Wishing Us GoodLuck Thank You SOooo Much!!!! Thanks For All Your Support And Kind Wishes....... Soon Asawa, we're almost there now!!! Uh... was he, errrr.... I mean was I a pain? Maybe play a little joke? No RFE's right? Pray for fast processing at NVC and then at the embassy!!!	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-02 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA "freakin'" 2!!!	Thanks so much! Off to NVC...	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-01 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA "freakin'" 2!!!	Congrats guys!! Your timeline looks very much like ours. Those couple of touches after the approval may be sending to NVC. There's no guarantee but it's worth a try to call NVC this Monday to check. Call 603-334-0700 during the morning EST and talk to a person. The automated response system isn't reliable and even if you ask by email, you will not be told the date the petition was shipped to the US Consulate. Enjoy the approval and good luck for the rest of the journey. Thanks for the advice! Will do! Do I use the USCIS tracking number?	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-01 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA "freakin'" 2!!!	Thanks!!! Here's the up to date timeline... 24 May 06 : Engaged 28 Jun 06 : Submitted K-1 Petition 30 Jun 30 : Went back To The States( Finish Of 1yr Assignment Here In Korea) 08 Jul 06 : NOA1 18 Aug 06 : Touch 26 Aug 06 : Visited my Fiance in Korea 03 Sept 06 : Had to go back to the USA again 19 Sept 06 : Touch 20 Sept 06 : Touch 02 Oct 06 : Mail Received From CIS ( RFE Has Been Sent) 13 Oct 06 : Received RFE From MAil 16 Oct 06 : Send Back RFE To CSC 17 Oct 06 : Check Tracking # Online Says RFE Has Been Pick Up By CSC!!! Waiting..... 23 Oct 06 : Touch 24 Oct 06 : Got System Error Email From USCIS(RFE) 24 Oct 06 : Touch Again!!! Finally Got the Right Email( Confirmation Of RFE Being Received) 25 Oct 06 : Touch Again..... 26 Oct 06 : Touch.......(they like to TOUCH Us) 27 Oct 06 : Touch!!! 28 Oct 06 : Touch 31 Oct 06 : Fiance went to get Medical done in advance in Seoul 1 Nov 06 : Called USCIS and found out that NOA2 was mailed on 26 Oct 06	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-01 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA "freakin'" 2!!!	Huah!! Just got off the phone with USCIS. After explaining that I'm deployed with the USAF at the moment, and can't check my mail, they let me know that NOA2 is in the mail. NOA2 date was 26 Oct 06. Err... my timeline is a bit outdated. Haven't had time to work on it lately "Ariesgurl" will have an accurate one on this post later though! Mahal Kita Ariesgurl!!! Thanks to all for the kind wishes and assistance! One to the next step!	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-01 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC APPLICANTS STOP GETTING EXCITED WHEN YOU GET NOA2s	Sorry, but have to reply to this one... Yes, we know there are many steps to this process! NOA2 is the first of many hurdles to overcome. We're dealing with people's hearts here. You do realize that? The disgusting thing is that if some of us had more time in the country of our fiance's we could go DCF and eliminate 5 months of processing time. If I could have extended in Korea, I would be with my fiance now and forever. But, since I have to go through the K1 process we're both subjected to months of scrutiny that isn't applied to illegal immigrants. Please don't downplay matters of the heart! This forum should be about supporting! JAFA	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-07 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	US citizen's travel to foreign fiance's country	I travelled to stay with my fiance during the process. No problems with that, as noted by others. The only thing I'd add is to bring every piece of paper you can think of. Make sure you have someone checking your mail regularly and can get it to you. I was TDY with the military when I got an RFE. It was very challenging to collect needed information to respond when I wasn't at home. Fortunately had the forethought to have someone checking my mail who could scan and e-mail docs. Just plan ahead an you should be fine.	JAFA	Male	South Korea	2006-11-27 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long did k-1 take you?	That's something we might have issues with. Showing relationship over the last 2 years. We both have passport stamps, which are the best in my assumption. Aside from that, very few pictures, some not with both of us. Only credit card stuff I can show is foreign bank transaction fees. Same for him. Phone bills, we use phone cards, but never really thought to keep them, so they've all been thrown away. We hardly email each other because we normally talk online, but don't save conversations? Do you think passport stuff and pics should be sufficient? I have a few letters and cards etc. I know I won't need most of the information until later on. Pics and passport stuff is fine for now, but i'm worried about the interview later on. As far as pictures, most of them I have on the computer. Would they get mad about a black and white laser jet printer pic? I don't have a color printer. You can save your pictures to a disk and get them printed at WalMart or many drug stores. Letters from people who can verify you were together might substitute for areas you lack documentary proof of having been together. Good luck on your journey!	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-23 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!	Congratulations!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey!	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-22 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Alien registration number	It will be issued with the visa once it is issued. Good luck on your journey.	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-23 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally got the visa!	Congratulaitons!!! Good luck on your new life together and throughout the adjustment of status phase!	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-23 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The New CSC/NSC/TSC timelines are posted	I know if I was a petitioner from March, April, May or June I'd be really upset. I'm just curious how many of those from those dates are really still waiting, and how many are just 'inactive' on VJ. If I was proficient in HTML code, I'd at least add the "Last Active" date (hint hint ) Bill After I get the list I go through each and every one of the people that don't have their NOA2 yet. If they haven't been online at VJ in the last 6 weeks I don't include them on the list. Since I start from scratch every week if someone that was inactive comes back then they are on the next weeks list. It takes me about 3 hours to do the list and I am very careful to make it as accurate as I can. It is obviously a lot of work Gary, and greatly appreciated! I checked out your personal site as well, and it was great... Frankly with everything going on in my life, here at home and via the visa process, I got a bit misty... You guys seem to be a remarkable couple, and I wish all of the best for the three of you! Of course, as we who have fallen for a Filipina know, you are taking on her whole extended family as well, which is a very beautiful thing. Thanks so much for all of your hard work, and again, congratulations and good luck! Edited by ready4ONE, 24 September 2006 - 11:16 AM.	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	HELP!!! Moving but I dont know what to do!	Depending on how quickly you plan to move, you may want to file there if it puts your application into the Vermont service center. They seem to be much more efficient than California, and if you are moving fairly soon, could actually save you some wait time. Make sure you are filing the most up to date I-129F form, with questions on criminal background and if an international marriage broker was used and you will have no problem with IMBRA. Good luck on your journey!	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can AnyOne Help?	The legal fiance immigration system does seem to run counter to the self evident truths our government is founded upon... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I can understand security checks, especially in this day and age, but that does not seem to be the reason for horrendous delays and unfairness in processing, so no excuse there. I would guess that kitkat is dead on correct, your approval is coming shortly. Very sorry about how long it has taken, and it would be nice if CSC did a much better job explaining and communicating actual case status during the process. Not knowing is probably just as bad as the actual wait. In our case, there was a very minor problem with our NOA1 address line, I called in to correct it, and our case has not shown that touch in over a month... Starting to worry a bit about that, the guy I talked to seemed pretty confused and instead of taking note to add th after the 7 in my street address we seemed to run through all of my personal data and some of my fiances, verbally, so many chances for our case to be mangled and I have no idea if that has occurred... Hang in there though, you have been put through hell, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can AnyOne Help?	I obviously have not waited anywhere near as long as you two have, but I really do understand how you are feeling. It actually does seem to be getting better at CSC and many who are now receiving approvals are not getting any touches at all. Hang on a bit longer and you will likely be rewarded. Older cases are being cleared out and fresher cases being approved with what for CSC passes for lightening speed! I think it would be a huge mistake for you to go to her country and get married at this point unless you plan to live out your lives there. You would need to trash your K-1 application and file for K-3 and those take even longer to get approved. If you can wait out the approval process while staying with her, that would probably make the wait more tolerable, and go for it if you can! Definately sucks that there appears to be no rhyme or reason for the way in which cases are processed but you have waited so long it would be a shame to give up now.	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved on September 19th!!!	First off, congratulations on such a speedy NOA2! Good luck on the rest of your journey! Go CSC!!!	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of Meeting	Since you have been together for so long, consider all of the credible people around you, a few of them could submit letters attesting to personal knowledge that you have indeed been together during this two year period, and while they are at it, how close and serious your relationship is. Just a thought! Good luck on your journey! Wish I could visit with J that easily! Edited by ready4ONE, 24 September 2006 - 11:31 PM.	ready4ONE	Male	Philippines	2006-09-24 23:30:00