Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F *denied* :( What to do next?	Really sorry to hear this. Difficult to add anything without any knowledge of your circumstances.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-06 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Parent sponsoring	If the salary meets the requirements you don't need to list assets.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-06-27 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	whats after NOA2?	If you check the K1 Guides and Flow Chart (top of this page) it will give general guidelines. You can then look at the Embassy website where your fiancee will be interviewed. It will give instructions of what is contain ed in packet 3 and other information about the interview. If you want to start preparing for this follow the requirements as these vary according to the embassy. It also means you don't have to wait around until your fiancee receives packet 3 before getting this information together. Congratulations on your NOA2!!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packet 3 -Copy of all previous passports?-	It's not normal. Don't expect to be asked the same thing. Great, thanks... I've never heard this mentioned before..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packet 3 -Copy of all previous passports?-	Is this always the case or is it specific to certain embassies?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-01 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	whose going to receive it	The petitioner receives the NOA2 and the beneficiary receives Packet 3 from their local embassy.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 01:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Case Status Inquiry	It can take 2-3 weeks to appear but even once it is loaded it will not necessarily show what is happening. Many cases show "Initial Review" even after they have been approved so you can't rely on it as an accurate status report. You may be able to follow the status accurately in your case but just letting you know not to get worried unnecessarily if it doesn't move. Good luck with your petition.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Deffinately ready to start the process...	All the best with your petition and ongoing journey !	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-01 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	wait time for embassy to recieve application?	It normally takes about 2 weeks but I think some are taking a little longer at present. Do you have the new case number so you can track it? Sounds like you need to talk to someone at NVC and find out if/when it left.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NEED HELP RELATED I-129F	Sorry I'm not sure whether you are saying you included visa copies (passport stamps?) as well as the photos. If so, that is possibly okay. Your evidence needs to show that you were together at some time during the past 2 years. Passport stamps, boarding passes, hotel receipts showing both names etc. are primary evidence. Photos are secondary evidence. Then you can send your copies of tickets, proof of emails,chat logs etc and a few more photos for the interview as proof of ongoing relationship. Edited by Andie, 03 July 2011 - 09:07 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-03 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	From NVC to....	there are no reviews regarding my consulate What about checking with other members on your country's portal on this site?	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-04 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	local office or tx lockbox?	Yes, sorry I just re-read your question... you put: United States Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Vermont Service Center	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	local office or tx lockbox?	You send the petition to Dallas Lockbox and if your US address is in Florida they will forward it to the Vermont Service Center. You can find the Dallas addresses in the K1 Guide. Also send the G1145 and they will text you when they receive it. (nice to have for peace of mind). Good luck with your petition.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-02 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to "package" our K1 petition	You only need to provide proof of having met within the previous 2 years for the initial petition. Primary evidence such as copies of boarding passes, passport/visa stamps, hotel receipts showing both names etc. and as secondary evidence photos (only need around 5 or so, some can include family members etc ) showing you together which you label (names, location, date) on the back. You could include some significant emails, but generally these, chat logs etc can be used for the interview later on as part of the proof of ongoing relationship. Hope this helps. (Some people do front load their petitions by having lots of additional evidence, but this seems to be mainly in high risk countries where their proof of relationship may be challenged). Edited by Andie, 03 July 2011 - 09:19 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-03 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NEED NEW G-325A, Biographical Information Form	.... keep both fingers crossed while our heads are kinda spinning with all this) Dont worry this is a very common state on this site ....	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-04 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE Info Rec'd at USCIS	It seems that the NOA2 after an RFE is often around 2-3 weeks. As far as the status updates go..... very unreliable. Hopefully you don't have to wait too much longer.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-05 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Post NOA2 questions for newbie	You need to look at the K1 Guide (see Guides top of this page) for general process and Your Embassy requirements for Packet 3 and Interview (see Embassy info) top of this page. Embassy requirements vary according to country so you need to look specifically at your embassy. If you have any questions following that just ask again on this site. Also, if you fill in your timeline etc it helps VJ members to be more specific with their replies. Congratulations on your NOA2 and best of luck with the remainder of your journey.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-06 00:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of email communication	Do you have chat logs at all? Another thing is printing regular emails over a period of time and you are allowed to black out anything personal. Any cards or letters posted? I haven't seen my fiance since we became engaged so boarding passes, photos etc are all prior to. I have miles of chat logs and emails since. I plan to provide boarding passes etc from earlier on anyway. Use your phone logs... they are still proof of communication. Edited by Andie, 06 July 2011 - 01:04 AM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-06 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE needed/not needed?	Photographs are only secondary evidence...One of you must have travelled... Do you have boarding passes? There must be passport stamps so you would send copies of those and hotel booking/receipts or anything else that proves you were in the same place at the same time within the last two years. Photos on their own are not enough.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-03 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	None or N/A	haha... I thought you meant each square across each 'row'... (so I guess we've proved there are variables in interpretation of the process) Best of luck.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-06 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Post Decision Activity (what)	Hey wow!... you're approved. Congratulations!!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-06 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Brith certificate	You should be able to get a replacement one anytime at local office by completing forms and paying a fee.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-07 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	payment for I-129F	The advantage of using a personal cheque is you can track payment (when cheque has been deposited), but money order is fine. Best of luck with your petition.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-07 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	hardcopy of NOA 2?	No, no NVC fees. The person above seems to be listing the process for a spousal visa instead of procedure for a K-1. You won't pay fees or submit anything to the NVC. You will use the I-134 not the I-864, and that will be submitted with the others papers that are sent to, or brought to the embassy on your interview date. It varies from consulate to consulate. Fees for the visa stage of the K-1 are the visa fee, the medical, and any expenses for documents, travel, etc. Yay! thanks for clarifying... (I wondered how I had missed that one too...).	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-08 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Waiting for NOA2	By the Way where do I check my Country Portal? Go to Portals at the top of this page.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-09 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	personal talk in proof of relationship documents	I think they say ..."you may blank out"... not that you have to or need to. Agree with Ryan H that it has surely happened before where people haven't read through every word of what they have sent.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-09 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CDJ: K1 Visa Approved!!! Thank you!	Congratulations.. and best wishes for your future!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-11 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do you find out if you passed Fiancee Visa Interview same day?	well, you guys are right. just found out today my fiancee got approved. she asked how long it would take for her to get her visa and they said they weren't sure. any thoughts/experiences on how long it takes to get the visa after approval? my fiancee is in the philippines if that helps. I can't help with the question... but Congratulations..pretty exciting for you..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-11 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2!!! VSC MARCH 2011 FILER	OMG!!! I'm sooo happy I'm crying . I was sooo anxious today that I can't sit still, I kept checking my status from uscis since 9AM, like every freggin 15 mins. Then I finally gave up sometime noon. Then I checked my email and there it is! Approved! My fiance is sooo going to be happy! Congratulations!!.... All the best for the rest of your journey!! (Nice work VSC... keep moving)	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-11 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2	Congratulations !!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-11 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 on it's Way!!!! Woohooo	Congratulations !!!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-11 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Concerned about proof	Its difficult to say exactly what will be required or recommended for the interview. Different countries have different requirements. There are specific requirements so you need to satisfy those. There is no mention of where the beneficary is from so its difficult to be specific. You can check the local Embassy Info (top of this page). For the initial petition you should have given proof of having met in the last 2 years, for the interview proof of ongoing relationship as well as all the other forms is needed.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-12 01:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-1 beneficiary costs?	ooh sorry... I thought you meant what the costs are throughout the process. Obviously who actually pays is up to the two of you.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-13 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-1 beneficiary costs?	Have a look under Embassy Info (top of this page)for requirements and costs as they are all Embassy specific... Also gives you details of the process you will undergo.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-12 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i-129F petition approved!!	Congratulations !!	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-12 01:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical	How do you know where to schedule your medical examination if you don't have the list of approved providers/doctors? Is there a way to find out in advance where to go? You should be able to find a list on your Embassy site (see under Embassy Info... top of this page)..	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-12 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My Interview YesterdayL!!!!	Hey congratulations!! ..best of luck for your future together. ..and I hope the ankle repairs quickly...	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-13 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC number in hand	Yes I did look at NZ Embassey Info and reviews and they are very uplifting. I do have the NVC number, so what does he do with it, after he gets the forms. And also all the Doctors listed on the embassey info in Auckland he can just call make an appointment and take the form with him correct? I am getting excited since I think I can finally print the invites for the wedding. As for our NOA2, no I didnt expedite, probably would have if I'd known lol. No i waited and waited and cried and wondered. And well it looks like we had a string of good luck. I have read the horror stories and it makes me worry about ours, and well then I found this site and I feel alot more educated on what to expect, and well not so alone. Thank you for the info, I grately appreciate it When the embassy receives a copy of the approval from NVC, they will forward packet 3 which is just a list of forms. They are the same as shown on their website http://www.visajourn...nd&cty=Auckland If you want to hurry things up your fiance can download the forms off 'Downloads' (top of this page)complete and send them to the Embassy. If you call one of the doctors on their list you can make an appointment for the medical as this has to be done before the interview anyway - they will need the NVC number. When you have the Packet 4 forms and information almost ready, call the Embassy and ask to make an appointment for an interview. Your fiance can do all that from the NZ end and will need some things from you. Read those and the Embassy Review as well it will give you an idea of the process. Edited by Andie, 13 July 2011 - 11:27 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-13 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC number in hand	So it has been a journey and I am so excited to see that it is moving along. My petition has left NVC and is now on its way to New Zealand, my question is How long will it take and just to verifiy what steps are next. I guess you can call me obsessed and ready for this process to be in the home stretch. I have really enjoyed everyones questions and experiences they have been major help when I have wanted to pull my hair out. I am so ready for my fiance to be here, we have set a date but i am worried about whether this process will be done in time for us. Our wedding date has been set for November 19th this year, Thank you for all replies Congratulations and all the best to you both!! Actually it shouldn't take too long. Have you looked at the Embassy Info and Embassy review (top of this page) for NZ. If you have the NVC number your fiance can go ahead with the medical and you can get the papers for packet 3 done. Packet 3 requirements are listed in their Embassy Info. Scheduling for the interview only takes between 1-3 weeks. So it happens quite quickly from now in NZ. I see from your timeline you only waited just over 3 mths for the NOA2 which is good for Vermont... did you have an expedite? Edited by Andie, 13 July 2011 - 07:56 PM.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-13 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 received !	If you follow the K1 guide (in Guides - top of this page) and your Embassy requirements for Packet 3 and Interview (see Embassy Info - also top of this page) they will outline the process to be followed, as different countries have different requirements. As has been said its a good idea to follow posts here so you are aware of any pitfalls or requirements specific to the beneficiary's country that may help make your journey easier. All the best.	Andie	Female	New Zealand	2011-07-12 00:58:00