ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsis he lying or is the USCIS messed up?

Your fiance is lying to you. There is no way someone can submit an application in March and receive no1 that has August date on it.



Wow!! how can you assume this merely because it didn't happen to you. Our petition was submitted in March, complete with G-1145 form. We didn't receive an NOA1, and the check wasn't cashed till May. By then, we were frantic. It has taken some unravelling but it appears that our petition was split up and sent to several places. It HAPPENS !!!!!!!

OP, do not assume that your USC partner is at fault. Get them to follow up and ask to speak to a Tier 2 person at USCIS. There are several other people that have posted recently that didn't get an NOA1, the system is in a mess.

Best of luck... don't automatically doubt your fiance. Also, the Case Status is unreliable. In many cases the status never leaves INITIAL REVIEW. Updating of this is not a priority and many people have been approved and beyond and their status has never changed from Initial review. By all means check with USCIS with a Tier 2 person before accepting what you have been told on this thread. Believe me, its not unusual for this to happen... best with your process.. (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-13 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter all the sacrifice.....

visa approved :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

thank god!!!!!..........and thanks guys for ALL the help...woot woot :dance: :dance:



Hey congratulations! Must be a great feeling. All the best to you both (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-18 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat are your feelings about the K1 process?
You may find opinions a little divided depending on whether the response comes from those processing through VSC or CSC. One is reasonable, the other - well lets just say the additional wait can be tough.

All the best with yours. (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-23 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved I129F Vermont 182 days
Congratulations !! :dance:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-26 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-797 NOA2 Approved!!!!

Took a little over 6 months (188 days), but finally came! Now I guess we just gotta wait for her to get that packet. :/


Congratulations!! you're on the move (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-27 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMailed our application today
All the best with your journey (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-25 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2

Congrats... Today is my 200th day since NOA1.



Congrats to the Op

but ...

this sort of continuing disparity between Service Centers is outrageous !! :o
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-28 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I hire an immigration lawyer??
And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."~Khalil Gibran

(F)

... so true (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-03 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont speeding up?

I'm really sorry to hear that, today we saw someone getting approved from 28 march and that really made us worried coz we also felt like we got skipped. I pray that your decision comes soon, I know it's hard waiting. Take Care!



Congrats to you all the same... lets hope we all get through this sooooooooooon !! (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-02 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA II
Congratulations !! (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-01 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInfoPass Appointment
Yes... I may have that part wrong... I'm so confused now - but I know he didn't have to make the booking himself and they sent a card with appointment details - so we'll wait and see.

Good luck with things on Monday - hope it is helpful (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-05 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInfoPass Appointment

Hi Andie, as you know its been a long time since I went, but I did have to wait a little, but it wasn't a real long wait. Its like a govenment office, like the motor vehicle agency. They have a couple clerks that handle different cases, and you wait for the clerk that handles your type of case to become available and call you.

I'm sorry it still hasn't panned out for you yet. :wacko: I hope they give you something to go on.



Hi Looky, and thanks for this. He's just trying to figure out how much time to allow and what to expect. VSC organised the appointment and sent him a card so he wouldn't have to wait. Nothing further has happened since their decision to expedite, so its been weeks now. Hopefully we get something positive, but I don't hold my breath anymore.

Hope things are well with you guys... (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-05 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInfoPass Appointment
I'm wanting to find out from anyone who's had an Infopass Appointment or knowledge of the system whether they run strictly on schedule or is it necessary to allow extra time if it is more likely that they will be late?

Thanks for any help on this.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-03 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC Lag ????

When I was waiting for my petition last year VSC was behind Csc. Im not surprised but it wasnt thia ridiculous. I really hate dealing with immigration there are no definites in this process. Growing to resent it.


Agree... I don't remember VSC getting down to anything like 2-3 months. It was more like 5mths... possibly slightly less for the lucky ones.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-10 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally It came Today
Congratulations !! (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-18 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG!! After Long wait! Approved after 40 days!

Omg all of ya'll are full of drama. Let it go. You stated your discontent with OPs post (although its not that big of a deal, like you stated there are more important things to worry about) so whats the point of everything else after thatn


:thumbs:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-09-29 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!
Congratulations !! Well done... all the best with your future plans (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-26 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsthank God .. finally approved NOA2
Congratulations ! All the best for the continuing journey (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-26 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont Service Center

VSC is now processing March by there website they are finally moving along!


and a few April and May - there is no consistency, order or logic - :wacko:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-05 03:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCONFUSED -- wait or withraw and refile?
It depends on how much information you sent as to whether they will deny. Even then it depends on the person who looks at your petition. They may outright deny or may send an RFE.
9 months is a long time to wait for an NOA2 (approval) - I would be calling and talking to a Tier 2 person who can advise you as to your status - you need to take action - don't just wait... months can go by without any activity.

Edited by Andie, 04 November 2012 - 05:06 AM.

AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-11-04 05:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUnfair

It is very frustrating to learn that it took someone only 5 months to get approved without sending any evidence and after 9 months of waiting I was denied for lack of evidence :angry: :huh: . without any notice what so ever to send more. Now I had to file another form to reopen the case and send all evidence. And probably have to wait another 5 or 6 months. Very unfair how they accept some papers and not others. These forms are not the cheapest. I know it will be all worth it in the end because I love my Fiancee very much, but it's just very unfair. Just wanted to vent :bonk:


You're right ... some people do get an RFE :yes:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-11-03 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiling I-129f
3day email 7days by mail..check to see if they cashed the check if they did then u have a case number.Call and find out maybe something wrong with address
JUNE LAGUERREFemaleHaiti2012-09-05 22:21:00
PhilippinesMy only regret...
The great thing is that you acknowledge and value what you now have.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-07-09 17:09:00
Philippinesprincess rose
Congratulations... a very special time for you and Gretchen. Also really nice that your son can share in this. .. beautiful baby! Childbirth on its own puts you into a very different space. So long as Gretchen knows she is precious she will be fine. Very best wishes to you all (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-07-08 03:33:00
Philippinesprincess rose
Best wishes to you both... congratulations on a very special and happy day. Tiring but wonderful !

(F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-07-05 17:01:00
PhilippinesShe will Arrive in less thatn 24 hours

My fiancee has had her farewell parties and tons of visitors. Even her sister came from Dubai to see her off. She arrived at Manila airport and will be taking off at 7:50 am Manila time or in about 4 hours.

I am super excited :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Best wishes to you both .. its wonderful day for you (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-04 15:03:00
PhilippinesBeen MIA for weeks

I have been super busy since my fiancee arrived on October 5. She is adjusting so well. We are busy getting ready with wedding preparations. Saturday November 24 is our wedding. 180 wedding guests. Wow her love and devotion to me is 100%. We are extremely happy :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)



Happy news... glad things are going so well - best wishes for you both on your Wedding Day (F)
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2012-10-30 05:58:00
Philippinestracking visa at 2GO..
This is cool! Very visual... Congratulations!!
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-07-02 19:37:00
PhilippinesIs it a good idea to send more info now or to just wait?
Any follow up information is unlikely to be matched up with your petition and may just cause confusion with your case (I know this from experience :( )

Proof of ongoing relationship is required at the interview, so by all means keep that in order and it can be used at that time.

All the best !
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2013-02-19 03:01:00
PhilippinesIs fiance letter of intent needed on the K-1 Interview?

Yes agreed... an updated original signed letter to show the intention is still the same.


AndieFemaleNew Zealand2014-10-20 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG! I can't believe it!!!!!!!!
Congratulations... beautiful message... all the best for the rest of the journey.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-04-28 03:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPAUL & RAIN - NOA 2 APPROVED TODAY!!!
Congratulations.... pretty good achievement for VSC !
Go celebrate :dance: !!
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-05 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved - yes!!
Congratulations.... and cute story by the way :dance:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-08 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1?
The 'last updated' (known as 'touched') doesn't necessarily mean much. From watching posts here VJers will get their NOA2 without a touch, while others have two or three for example during the process. You can't really read anything into it as it can just mean the file has been handled but no action may have been taken at that point.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-10 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSteps after NOA2

This is how I see it:

The copy of the I-129F is also important for the beneficiary, so he/she can read it and prepare before the interview. Its important for her to know the things you wrote like how you met and all and also your G-325A data any of which can be a possible question at the interview.

You want her/him to be able to pull out any supporting original evidence that may support any question, so I am going to organize it in a notebook with folder dividers and tabs so she has all the ammunition for the interview and can pull it out in an instant.

From the US fiance you don't need originals because all that was handled at USCIS. The copies of all that should have been with the I-129F package that he sent you.


Ok, fair comment ... we have known each other a long time, but I plan to be totally prepared also. Thanks..
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-18 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSteps after NOA2
As beneficiary, I understood that it is just my passport, birth cert, marriage cert if applicable, evidence of ongoing relationship (different to evidence of having met within last 2 yrs as sent with I-129F), my police cert, petitioner's I-134 plus supporting docs. I have picked up from VJ that updated Letter of Intent from both parties is recommended. This is just for the interview following reply to Packet 3 which is DS230, Ds156, passport photos etc. So is it really necessary to get copy of birth cert from my fiance and does it have to be the original?
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-18 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSteps after NOA2
So does the whole pack (copy) from the I-129F app need to be sent to the beneficiary and does this apply to all embassies... there is no mention of it on the instructions on my embassy's website ??

Edited by Andie, 18 May 2011 - 04:18 AM.

AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-18 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Received, Now what?
So as not to confuse... I mentioned getting things ready to send back, but as you no doubt already know.. you don't send anything until you get advice of your NOA2, and I'm planning to just have everything ready and then call my Consular Office to check if I can send before the Packet 3 actually turns up. (I would be more patient but I have some strict deadlines to meet). Yes looks like we filed about the same time and with VSC -- fingers crossed for us both.

Also, I read a couple of days ago someone had calculated that it is approx $2000 all up :wacko:
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-17 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Received, Now what?
Also compile evidence of ongoing relationship, since sending I-129F... copies of ongoing communication, photos, boarding passes, etc.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-17 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Received, Now what?
Best thing is to look at your consulate info from Embassy info site (see top of VJ page) and see what they require and also Embassy Review site (also top of page) which gives you insight into what to expect. You should find details on the DS156 and DS156K and DS230 and Police Release form etc... You can get these ready and send them back so when you get the NOA2, you are all set to go.

You can also get other info ready for the interview ... including Birth Certificate, passport, evidence of relationship, I-134 etc. It should all be mentioned on those to Embassy Info and Embassy Review sites.

I've found that if you look at other petitioners, it can be confusing at times because requirements for their beneficiary's country can be different. You may want to check with the Aussie Portal where they will have perhaps already been through the process. Best of luck.
AndieFemaleNew Zealand2011-05-17 01:05:00