Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Abandoned K-1	I don't know the answer to your question. However, I don't think it will be a problem. If you don't get an answer here on VJ, you might want to make an infopass appointment and talk to the USCIS in person. I imagine that your K-1 petition has been considered abandoned. Maybe the USCIS will ask you to write a letter of explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding your K-1 petition, and include that letter with your CR-1 petition. Good luck!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-19 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	just got visa approved	Congratz guyz! It's time to start packing her bags! Together malapit na!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-19 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Early Medical in St. Lukes	How did your interview go?	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-21 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Early Medical in St. Lukes	thanks guys! you're right! rescheduled my interview on April 19. hehe' Good luck!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-19 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Early Medical in St. Lukes	i got my medical march 29 and my interview date is on april 29. Hehe' is there a chance that my fiance could move or reschedule my interview at an earlier date? we'll gonna have all our documents done by next week. Yes... If you have not done so already...call the USEM and reschedule your interview. Good luck.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-06 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	please anyone i need help	Hi fellow K-1er... My prediction: fewer than 99 days! (If everything goes smoothly)	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-26 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC cant find file	Your case is probably in AP. Call the NVC and ask them specifically if your case is in AP. Sometimes they won't tell you that your case is in AP unless you ask them about it. If you have no luck with the first person you talk to at NVC, insist on speaking with a supervisor.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-05-29 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	My problems	...I must now admit that I did notice severe psychiatric problems with her, she is psychopathic if not even a sociopath. ...I have spent $8,000-10,000, for nothing.. Please don't be so down on yourself. You did not spend all of that money for nothing...you got a lesson for the future on why you should pay attention to those severe psychiatric problems before you spend that kind of money again.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-05-29 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	got the noa2!!!	thank you tahoma .......... ..........	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-08 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	got the noa2!!!	Congratz Tim and Chris! Now comes the fun part! Bring home the pink.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-07 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	reieved nvc letter[june 12,2010]	any idea how long will it take frm nvc to embassy??? Read this thread.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-14 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	processing time for manila after 2nd NOA was issued????	ok great a couple more questions for you, she lives in Davao can she take the medical exam there or does she have to fly to manila to do it? All medical exams are done at St. Lukes Extension Clinic (SLEC) in Manila. Click here for details. Also what documents will she need to bring so I can have her all prepared? I sent my fiancée a copy of the same packet that I sent to the USCIS. Along with everything else, it included originals of all of the receipts. In addition to that, I sent her: > My I-134. > Income tax returns from the past three years. > Income tax transcripts from the past three years. > W-2's from the past three years. > Paycheck stubs from the past three months. > A letter from my employer. > A letter reaffirming my intention to marry my fiancée. > Selected copies of emails. > The first page of selected chats. > A screen shot of our chat log. > Phone bills showing our calls to one another. > Everything that demonstrated an ongoing relationship. And do you recommend that I go there and go to the interview with her, or do you think she will be fine on her own and to fly here alone? There are many good reasons for you to attend her interview, and I'm sure you already know what they are. If you do not attend the interview with her, she should be just OK anyway. She will simply have to put on her big girl pants and do what needs to be done. Love is a powerful motivator. Good luck with everything... and bring home the pink!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-14 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	processing time for manila after 2nd NOA was issued????	...how long does it take for the packet to go to manila from California office and then once they get the packet how long til they contact my fiance in the philippines... Your packet could easily take three weeks or so from the time it leaves USCIS until the time it arrives at the United States Embassy Manila (USEM), and the USEM enters it into their system. One of the reasons it takes so long is because the USCIS sends your packet the National Visa Center (NVC). Then, the NVC sends your packet to the USEM. Then, it takes some time for the USEM to enter your packet into their system. After the USEM enters your packet into their system, they will inform your fiancée that she can make an interview appointment. Then, you, or your fiancée, can call and make an interview appointment. If you want to move things along a little faster, once the NVC has your packet, you can call the them and get your MNL number. Then, keep calling the NVC to find out when they sent your packet to Manila. Once your packet has left the NVC, wait about a week or ten days for your packet to arrive at the USEM and for the USEM to enter it into their system. Then, call the Call Center and make an interview appointment for your fiancée using your MNL number. If the Call Center asks whether your fiancée has received notification from the USEM...just tell them YES! and also I read on here that if you bring in writing that you request the visa issued same day because I was going to fly there and attend with her and then hope to both fly back together. You had better be careful here. I would never buy a plane ticket without having a visa in hand! There is little to no chance that you will be able to pick up a visa on the same day as the interview, and there is no assurance that the consul officer at the USEM will allow the visa to be picked up at the USEM the next day either. There are many reports here on VJ where people pick up an expedited visa after a day or two or three at the USEM, but it's not a sure thing. I know I have to pay for the exam which is like $350-$500 The medical exam at St. Lukes Extension Clinic (SLEC) costs $213 and change. Your fiancée will pay for it at SLEC when she goes for her exam. I read somewhere on here that I have to pay an entry fee once here in the usa, I am not sure what its called but I think its around like $1000 can anyone verify that? After your fiancée arrives here in the U.S. and you get married, that is the time she will file the papers to adjust her status (AOS). At that time, you will need to include a check for $1010. (gulp!) with her AOS packet. so basically am just wondering if anyone has any past experience with manila office and when I could realistically think she wi be here? Start getting your paperwork together in preparation for her interview because it is coming up fast! You two will be in each other's arms malapit na! Thanks again for all the people who do answer! Walang anuman.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-14 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa, Manilla Embassy Problem: Finacee was told she needed new I-134's from me and co-sponsor because we filled Question 11 wrong... now what? DOH	Hmmmn, I was browsing threads regarding I-134 Question #11 and its confusing coz some says just write down ~ N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence) but look what happened to EDB73 case.Should I tick I intend? or write N/A??? I ticked "intend." Then I explained that I intended to always support my wife with all of her needs. We were approved.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-06-07 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 Visa, Manilla Embassy Problem: Finacee was told she needed new I-134's from me and co-sponsor because we filled Question 11 wrong... now what? DOH	Did you have any luck with your updated I-134's? Did she receive her visa?	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-04 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Anatomy of a K-1 Crash and Burn	"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits because he is about to be impeached." ~Richard M. Nixon Fixxored. OP...never give up...it will all be worth it in the end...good luck with your visa journey.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-04-19 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I-129F	I'll bet you feel good about submitting your K-1 packet. I know Chinook and I were so excited and happy and relieved when we received our NOA1! Now the waiting game begins! Hang in there!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-10-07 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Bank statement	In Philippines, co-sponsor is only allowed for k3 but not for k1. This is not true. Manila allows cosponsors for K-1erz on a case-by-case basis. My friend is a K-1er and used a cosponsor in August. His fiancée received her visa and is here in the U.S. now. They are getting married next week. Please do not spread misinformation.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-10-07 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!	Congratz S&S!!! It's time to get ready for your interview already!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-11-20 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WE JUST GOT OUR NOA2 IN THE MAILTODAY!!!	AFTER ALMOST 5 MOS OF CHECKING THE MAIL EVERYDAY yahooo!!!! WE JUST GOT OUR NOA2 IN THE MAIL TODAY DATED DEC 2!!! I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WHAT'S NEXT??? Congratz guyz!!! Chazzie's fiancé, Dex, passed his interview on December 1. He reported that the Embassy no longer issues the famous pink slip when you pass the interview. Long live the pink slip!!!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2010-12-10 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	no more worries!!	Congratz!!! Start packing your bags because you will have the visa in your hand malapit na!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-03-25 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How would you know..?	how would you know if ur case or ur petition have been touch? thanks, god bless us all. Best wishes for a smooth and speedy visa journey! It's worth the wait.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-05-13 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VISA APPROVAL--OH Happy Day .	Two Manila approvals in one day...Congratz guyz!!!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-05-20 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	first thing that you gona do with your wife when she here in the us	First thing we will do is meet up with family and have a big feast and she can finally put faces to all the ones she talked to on the phone. Then we will take a motorcycle ride(if its not raining here in Seattle.....)and I will show her all around and let her breathe some fresh, sweet, clean air here. It will be something exciting as we start up our lives together. Take it from a fellow biker in Seattle who is married to a Pinay... If the temperature is under 85 degrees, you had better dress her for a winter ride!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-05-16 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Got my interview date today!	That's good news. Best wishes for a smooth interview and a speedy visa delivery!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-06-08 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	A long, long wait......frustrating and hopeless...	If the Embassy kept your visa and you filled up the 2GO form, you will get your visa. Waiting is h*ll on earth when you're waiting for your sweetheart. Best wishes to everyone!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-06-21 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa in hand finally!	Great news...Congratz !!! Start packing!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2011-07-23 10:37:00
Philippines	Queries regarding form 1040/ITR for K1 visa	No you do not need to submit pay stubs (they are not even listed in the requirements), those are optional, same as the employer letter is optional...  not required.  Nothing wrong with including copies of pay stubs, but for sure they are not required.   http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf     k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge  or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form  with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioners ability to be K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions English (October 2013) Page 3 of 8 financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioners most recent U.S. Federal income  tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank  statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 If you'll notice, the USEM's instruction letter for K-1ers that you quoted doesn't list any evidence of support as "required." That's why, as you know, when it comes to evidence of support, I recommend building a strong case in order to demonstrate to the Embassy that a K-1 visa applicant won't become a public charge in the U.S., and recent paycheck stubs are part of that strong case. That's where the "need" comes in.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-17 10:33:00
Philippines	Queries regarding form 1040/ITR for K1 visa	The U.S. Embassy Manila will not require you to submit a 2013 income tax return until after April 15, 2014. Until then, the 2013 income tax return is optional. You will be fine if you submit the 2012 income tax return and W-2. However, you need to submit several of his most recent paycheck stubs. Those paycheck stubs will show his current sustained income. If you have a copy of his 2013 W-2, you should submit it. Also, submitting an employer's letter is a good idea. Good luck with your interview!	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-15 10:17:00
Philippines	Quick & inexpensive Annulment for my fiance?	Prepare yourselves to wait a minimum of a year or two, and plan on spending P75,000 or more.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2013-12-31 14:14:00
Philippines	DS-160 (Nurse) & I-134 (No employment letter)	The Work Number worked fine for Chinook and me.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-28 22:35:00
Philippines	DHL, Fedex, UPS, or US post office Manila?	I am using a 1.5 inch binder that is completely full, and it has lots of pages and sheet protectors that make it weigh down but I think it will be like 2.5 to 3 pounds, I need to find someone cheap, 112 dollars is hurting me especially when i have to dish out another 215 for medical soon. To save money, get rid of the binder and the page protectors. She can get that stuff in the Philippines far cheaper than you can send it to her.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2012-02-04 00:35:00
Philippines	DHL, Fedex, UPS, or US post office Manila?	FedEx has always worked well for me. I just sent one, took 5 days to get to Malaybalay City, although it left FedEx's hands once it reaches Manila (not sure who that courier was). I think FedEx still uses Air21. In any case, they are reliable.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2012-02-02 14:52:00
Philippines	DHL, Fedex, UPS, or US post office Manila?	If you are sending visa-related documents from the U.S. to the Philippines, don't use the USPS. Once the documents get to the Philippines, they are turned over to the Philippines Postal Service, and we all know what that means...	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2012-02-02 13:56:00
Philippines	Medical Tomorrow...	Visa photos: http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf You might want to have a sweater or a light jacket because it can be cold inside of St. Lukes. Also, wear some comfortable shoes for going up and down the stairs. And take a ball pen with you.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-28 11:07:00
Philippines	Cenomar issue	No problem. Now you can find something else to worry about! lol	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-30 16:31:00
Philippines	marriage in phil	hi i got married in phil in dec do i have to report it in the states Nope...the U.S. does not have the equivalent of an NSO.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-29 23:09:00
Philippines	Traveling with Advance Parole	If my husband goes home to the Philippines using the AP and his K-1 visa on his passport expires February 2014 is it still safe to travel. My husband thinks that I should accompany him on his trip to the Philippines just in case he has trouble re-entering. We have read that he can travel with AP as long as he was never out of status upon filing the AOS.  His K-1 visa expired when he entered the U.S. It's his I-94 that allowed him to stay 90 days in the U.S. and remain in status. Now his I-94 has expired and it's his AOS letter that is keeping him in status. Since he doesn't have his conditional green card yet, it's his AP which would allow him to re-enter the U.S. I don't know if it would help if you traveled with him.	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-22 17:41:00
Philippines	Traveling with Advance Parole	If I were in your husband's shoes, I would definitely go.  I've never seen a case here on VJ where someone with AP was denied entry into the U.S.  Of course, there's also that big world outside of VJ where things happen that I don't know about.  But, I'd still go, and if possible, I'd bring back a copy of grandma's death certificate (just in case).	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-22 12:28:00
Philippines	Traveling with Advance Parole	My condolences to both of you on the passing of your husband's grandmother.         Your husband shouldn't have any problem entering the U.S., but according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP):   Please note that Advance Parole does not guarantee admission into the United States.    http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/lpr/adv_parole.xml	Tahoma	Male	Philippines	2014-01-22 10:48:00