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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need urgent advice on my K1 application please

My fiancé in the US just got an approval for K1 visa for me. There seems to have been some slip-up in processing my application documentation. According to him, my documents were supposed to be handled Vermont (VSC) but somehow ended up at Texas (TSC) However because Texas TSC has not typically deal with this kind of issue before they sent back Vermont instead of National Visa Center (NVC). So what normally takes 1 week will now take 4 weeks.

 

So after 2 weeks following approval we're yet  to receive Package no. 3 which I will use to file.

 

Meanwhile because we're running out of time (I only have 3 months to file), my fiance advised that i write the US embassy in my home country Nigeria quoting my USCIS case number so that this can be fast-tracked.

 

Can anyone advise me further please?

 

Going to try and clarify/answer for you:

  1. The VSC to TSC transfer was apparently due to case loads at VSC, not due to a "slip-up".
  2. TSC does not routinely handle K1's.
  3. It is not actually known if the documents went back to VSC before the NVC, but for some of us they went direct to NVC.
  4. Yes it is taking about 4-6 weeks from NOA2 to Case Number assignment at NVC (for us it was 5 weeks).
  5. You will not receive Packet 3 until probably 1-2 weeks after your Consulate/Embassy receives your physical case, which is after your case number is assigned (this will vary by consulate/embassy).
  6. You are not running out of time. The "expiration" on your NOA2 can/will be extended by the consulate/embassy as necessary.

If your NOA2 was 2 weeks ago, you can probably start calling the Department of State (+1 202 663-1225) each day to ask if your K1 has been received and assigned a case number. They are very polite and have been a lot more helpful than the National Visa Center. You likely will not receive a case number until at least 4 weeks from your NOA2.

 

You can start working on your Packet 3 now!

 

You just won't be able to send it back to your consulate/embassy until you receive your case number.

 

To recap: your case was not handled normally, but it was also not alone in its handling (ours was a VSC-TSC transfer). You will likely get a case number 4-6 weeks after your NOA2. You should call the DoS instead or in addition to the NVC to find your case number. Meanwhile, work on acquiring the Packet 3 documentation as required by your consulate/embassy.

 

You should definitely check the Nigerian embassy details on VJ.


Allanah and ChrisFemaleCanada2013-07-25 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled my Senator's office - Didn't end well.

I called Texas Senator Ted Cruz's office and spoke to Melissa Miller today regarding the backlog at Vermont. She was very short and rude. On top of saying "Looks like you'll just have to wait" she told me that she "wouldn't be reaching out to them (Vermont) again" because she already called for another gentleman. When I pointed out that many people were being approved from months all out of whack she brushed it off and basically called VJ contributors liars. When I told her that the recent timelines showed approvals from July - February she scoffed and told me that she wouldn't look at anything unless my case was filed before October 15, 2012. 

 

Really frustrated with the conversation I just had. 

 

Rep Walter Jones' (NC-3rd) folks were just as unhelpful. Took them forever to respond as well.

 

Considering Ted Cruz wants to abolish the IRS...I dunno. Your other senator isn't exactly rushing to work on immigration either.

 

Perhaps you have a congressman who can help?


Allanah and ChrisFemaleCanada2013-06-12 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Allanah came over on a bus on the 13th at, I believe, the Peace Bridge in NY and had a relatively unremarkable experience. When the officer asked about her status she handed over the copy of the K1 packet with the case # written on it (sans NOA1 I-797C, Christopher's fault), and the officer glanced through it and simply commented that she should travel with it as it makes things easier.

Edited by Allanah and Chris, 21 February 2013 - 05:51 PM.

Allanah and ChrisFemaleCanada2013-02-21 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2... Now What??

Hey yall,

 

So yesterday i got the approval of our I-129F visa app. :) :D <3   Do you know how long we can expect before the interview. She is in Morocco.  And ultimately, how long we can expect before she is here in America with me? Please help

 

NOA1 - July 25, 2013

Update- Alien Registrationnumber changed - Aug 28, 2013

NOA2 - Application approved Oct 4,2013

 

app being processed at Texas service center


DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-05 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApplication sent to Dept of State - Now What?? Please Help

This is our latest update:

 

On October 16, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly. 

 

What do we do or what can we expect from here? We have heard all types of horror stories how people's apps get lost in the process and having to keep them on their toes.  What can we do on our end to be prepared and get things in order? I found this number: 202) 485-7600. Is this the only number i have to contact the Dept of State? Is this the number i should use.  My Fiance has already gotten most of her vaccines done last month in preparation but still has to get her birth certificate and a criminal record i believe. some forms are only valid for 3 months so this is why she is waiting to do that. Can we do anything ourselves to be better prepared and to get approved ASAP?

 

Also, we are wondering about the interview.  Does the Dept of State or NVC schedule it? BC we read where they will contact her once it has been scheduled.  So does she schedule it, then they contact her with details, or do they schedule it?? It's confusing....

Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. We are so thankful we were approved and now want everything to go as smoothly and quickly as possible. I miss her sooo much! :(

 

-Carmen


DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-17 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!

My fiance had his interview this morning and he was approved!  He said the process was smooth and easy and they didn't ask for any of the evidence that we brought in about our relationship.  I did frontload the application, so maybe that helped - I don't know.  We didn't get to talk too much this morning, but as soon as I get more details from him tonight, I will post an embassy review.   

 

First, my fiance is in Morocco so this information is about the embassy in Casablanca.

 

Here are some of the details he gave me:

 

  • There was one woman who was really nice and one that didn't seem so friendly, luckily he got the nice one.
  • He had the most paperwork of anyone there - It was about 5lbs to be exact - LOL.  I may have overdone it, but I wanted him to be overly prepared.  Well - they didn't even look at it!  He never opened any of our evidence!  The woman looked at the pictures I sent them with the I-129f, but that was it. 
  • Some questions he was asked
    • How did you meet?
    • Why does your fiance want to marry a Moroccan?
    • Did you only talk to Americans?
    • Why did you choose an American?
    • How have you kept in contact?
  • He said the interview lasted 5 minutes and the woman was very nice and congratulated him.  She told him to come back on Friday to pick up his Visa.
  • His interview was 9:30am and he was finished at 12:30pm.
  • He did notice some people that were denied their visas and others that were approved, but whose interviews lasted much longer than his.

That's all the information I have for now!  I will post more tonight once I get to talk to him.

 

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!  The thought that I might be with him as early as next week makes me cry tears of joy.  Hamdolah, hamdolah, hamdolah! 

 

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Congratulation for your approval.  My fiance and I are  are also going through the same process   and I'm really glad to see that things go smoothly for most couples in casablanca embassy.  It would really be very nice from you if you enlighten me about these questions:

 

- Which birth certificate did you bring, the green or the white one (complete version)?

- Have you translated  all the papers?

 

Thanks in advance  


DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-27 13:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhen should I pay the fee?

Hi,

We are a K1 applicants and I'm just confused at when should I pay the visa fee exactly. I have already received my visa appointment (casablanca consulate- morocco) and this is what their letter says:

 

 

The total fee for a non-immigrant visa is 240$ or the equivalent in local currency Payable at the American Consulate General. 

 

so does this imply that I should pay the fee during the interview day?

 

Thank you in advance


DelmondoLoveMale02013-11-18 08:01:00
Middle East and North Africawhen do you pay the interview fee in morocco??

I'm a K1 applicant. so do you pay the fee on during the interview date or before???


DelmondoLoveMale02013-11-19 16:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaWay too expensive Medical exam fee in Morocco!

Hi everyone, 

 

So I got my interview letter stating that the medical record cost 400 dhs but when I called the medical center today the receptionist said that I will have to pay 1400 dhs for everything. What the actual hell??? Lemme guess:  this is a misinformation right!  protest6wz.gif

 

I already had all the required vaccinations months ago, can this decrease the price a little bit???

 


DelmondoLoveMale02013-11-19 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for Same-Sex couple; One who lives in a country that does not allow same-sex marriage

I live in North CArolina, a state that does not.  but in terms of DOMA, they said that as long as we intend to marry in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage within 90 days of my fiance's arrival, it would be legal. 


DelmondoLoveMale02013-09-24 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for Same-Sex couple; One who lives in a country that does not allow same-sex marriage

I am a U.S Citizen applying for a K1 visa through I129F petition. It was submitted in July 2013.  We have received our NOA 1 and an update stating my same-sex fiance has been given an alien registration number.  We were wondering that since she lives in Morocco, a country that does not allow same-sex marriage, if this will impact or affect our application at all. Please help?


DelmondoLoveMale02013-09-24 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName has been Updated - Status Update

Hi,

 

we got our NOA1 on July 25.  Got 'Alien Registration number has been changed' on Aug. 28.  Today we had a new status update: 'Your name has been updated'.  

 

What does this mean? Why would our/my name need to be updated?  Do you know close we are to an NOA2???

 

Please help


Edited by DelmondoLove, 04 October 2013 - 04:01 PM.

DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-04 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority Date and Qualifying Date (NVC)?

We are waiting for NVC to receive our petition (K1 visa) and while making some researches we came across the priority date and we can't really understand what is it and how we can know ours if we have any. Same for Qualifying Date? What do they mean?

Here is where my fiancée found them:

 

How Do I Know if My Priority Date Meets the Most Recent Qualifying Date? And What Does That Mean?

If your Priority Date is earlier than the Qualifying Date for your visa class and your foreign state chargeability, your Priority Date meets the most recent Qualifying Date and your petition is ready to begin processing at the NVC. Learn more by reviewing the Visa Bulletin.

How Do I Know What My Priority Date Is?

The USCIS assigned your immigrant visa petition a Priority Date when you filed it with USCIS. If you are unsure of your Priority Date, you should refer to the Approval Notice that you received from the USCIS.

 

Thanks in Advance 


DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-07 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Confused! can you enlighten me????

So here is the thing. USCIS sent us an update after we received our NO2: 

 

"On October 16, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed
case to the Department of State for visa processing."

 

 

  1. So should we call the NVC or DOS (what is the difference bw the two) or they're gonna contact us?
  2. Who schedule the interview? us or the department of state? 

 

And hey nobody likes waiting right?! so how long do you think it will take till the interview date? One month, 2,3???ClockWatch2.gif

 

Thank you in advance huh2.gif


DelmondoLoveMale02013-10-20 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInsufficient Tax Return

Hi, 

 

I was wandering is it is possible to be denied because of insufficient tax return?

 

My fiance graduated in July 2012 so she only had part time jobs unlike now. Since October 2012 she found a stable job and has a yearly salary of 32.000 $. 

Her 2012 tax returns show from 900$ to 1000$. Is that enough? How much should it show??

 

Can our visa be denied during the interview because of insufficient past tax returns even though she is getting paid well and this year's tax returns will show more numbers? 

 

 


DelmondoLoveMale02013-11-03 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! need advice

Hi, 

 

I was wandering is it is possible to be denied because of insufficient tax return?

 

My fiance graduated in July 2012 so she only had part time jobs unlike now. Since October 2012 she found a stable job and has a yearly salary of 32.000 $. 

Her 2012 tax returns show from 900$ to 1000$. Is that enough? How much should it show??

 

Can our visa be denied during the interview because of insufficient past tax returns even though she is getting paid well and this year's tax returns will show more numbers? 


DelmondoLoveMale02013-11-03 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat will happen at the airport?

Hi,

 

My K1 Fiance will be coming to the U.S from Morocco this Saturday. We are wondering about the POE process. Will someone meet her when she lands in New York? Or, will she have to go to an office somewhere? What does the POE process involve and will she be directed to where she needs to go or will someone already be there to meet her?? Please help and advise. 

 

She is connecting through New York for a final destination or North Carolina. 

 

flight path: Casablanca, Morocco  > New York, New York > Charlotte, NC  > Wilmington, NC

 

Thanks!!!


DelmondoLoveMale02013-12-24 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat will happen at the airport?

Only sealed envelop. May ask you something about your fiancee. that's it.

 

what about the I-94 form? (arrival-departure form)


DelmondoLoveMale02013-12-24 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat will happen at the airport?

I'm entering usa under K1 visa. Is there any documents I need to have with me apart from the sealed envelop and is there any form I'll have to fill ?  can I fill it online? 

 

Sharing your experience with me will help a lot. I really need to know what to expect. 

Thanks in advance


Edited by DelmondoLove, 24 December 2013 - 07:36 AM.

DelmondoLoveMale02013-12-24 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSame Sex Marriage now legal

Hi, my wife and i were married after the i129 was approved. We are now in the Adjustment of 

Status process. She was approved for work authorization as well. We got married within our 90 period in Washington DC. As my home state of North Carolina does not allow same sex marriage. GOOD NEWS. North Carolina now allows same sex marriage as of yesterday. Question: Do we need to go get married again at the court house here in NC? Or do we not need to take any action for it to be recognized in the state as it is recognized federally already??

 

Please Help. We will get married here asap if we need to and I need to arrange for that. 


DelmondoLoveMale02014-10-11 10:58:00
PhilippinesApproval with DS-160

Not sure if they will use the one on Ds-160 but based on what I know,the extra pictures submitted during the medical in St. Lukes will be forwarded to the embassy. I was interviewed Oct 21, got my visa today, I didn't submit any passport photos on the day of my interview.


Edited by andy_san, 26 October 2013 - 08:34 AM.

andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-10-26 08:28:00
PhilippinesAfter k1 interview

I got mine after 5 days.


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-10-26 10:19:00
PhilippinesFlying JAL for Christmas

Glad to read this review. I'm flying JAL to LAX on Nov. 14


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-11-03 22:24:00
Philippineserasure/superimposition on affidavit of support

Mine doesn't have a middle name, I didn't encounter any problem during the interview. Just relax.


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-11-05 10:13:00
PhilippinesCEAC

14 shots is not right, maybe its 4 but I think that's pushing it and there is no rush fee.


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-11-08 04:59:00
PhilippinesVISA issued finally after 2 weeks! Now, the wedding gown question ...

I think a dress is more preferable to wear on a city hall wedding than a gown. BTW, pretty gown.


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-11-03 22:05:00
PhilippinesHow to track my Visa?

I used my UID before to track my passport in 2go


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-11-12 05:47:00
PhilippinesPOST INTERVIEW WAIT TIME (PHILIPPINES)

Have you tried to track it via 2go? Mine says issued on the CEAC website but its only been 4 days. I checked it via 2go and looks like its already in transit to my pick up location. I know there is another topic about the 2go tracking. Hope this helps.


andy_sanFemalePhilippines2013-10-25 06:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChecklist for I864 & DS260
Hello there.. I do need some help with this one..
I didnt send my packages just yet but im trying to have everything ready.. And i wonder if i need my W2 forms too or only the transcript is valid? Please help.. Thank you

Nad&CassFemaleParaguay2013-08-12 08:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinal few questions before submitting I-130 package
The only reason i told you i wont send emails is because i dont really feel.comfortable when somebody read my conversations, since we'be been apart.for almost 1 year we talked about a lot of personal things.. Well, they will find everything they want with a touch of a button anyways.. Thats what i think.. I dont really have a lot of experience about this kind of things but i did read a lot.. We sent about 25 pictures with us, family members, friends and from our trips too.. We describe each one of them in the back with datea and address or whos house it was.. About your bank account, i was reading the other day that if you just open a joint account can be a little bit tricky for them or you.. I can see you are really nervous about the whole process.. We were the same way.. So good luck to you!! :)
Nad&CassFemaleParaguay2013-08-23 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinal few questions before submitting I-130 package
Rysiu227

Did you send your package already??!!
I was reading the whole post and from my point of view, i wont send them any emails, i would put as much pictures as you can, both of you with family and friends and maybe skype logs but emails is kind of weird i think..
And thats all i want to add..
Good luck to you.. And keep us posted.. :)





Nad&CassFemaleParaguay2013-08-23 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOW THIS IS VERY CONFUSING

hello there.. my case is a little bit like yours. i over stayed my visa for almost a year now, but according to my lawyer, if you apply for AOS through marriage (to a USC) the cant charge you a fee or banned you from the country..

thats what i know, of course each case is different and it depends on a lot of thing.. but thats what i know..

good luck!!

 

 


Nad&CassFemaleParaguay2013-10-08 09:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal/Certified
ok i know this is off topic but what will i need to send to the NVC regarding my AOS package, i don't make enough money a year so im going to have to get an affidavit of support which i can easily get, what will in need for my AOS if i am going to use an affidavit of support?
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-02-27 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal/Certified
Regarding the passport,can someone explain the whole "impuestos" that she has to get at a banco popular, and then take the reciept to her closest place where they make the passports, how is she supposed to get this walking up to a clerk and telling them they need what??, i have also heard you need another one for the "Certificado de Antecedentes Penales" and also how is this "impuesto" called?
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-02-26 23:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal/Certified
no one can answer my question??
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-02-26 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal/Certified
what if i file with my last name and she files with her last name, will that be a problem.. also do you know how long the "Certificado de Antecedentes Penales" is valid for in D.R. also what she need to take with her to apply for a passport and what documents, and legalization she needs to take??

Edited by Bonao2013, 26 February 2013 - 10:55 AM.

Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-02-26 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal/Certified
Hello, i have a question when they say that they need a document Original/Certified does this mean that it has to be "inextensa" as it's called in my country or is it something diffrent?

Also when my wife will go apply for her passport is it obligated for her to take her marriage certificate as well, so that way the passport says that she's married, or does this not make a diffrence...
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-02-26 02:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on wife's last name
How can i get some one from the D.R forum to read this? they could probably be 100% sure
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-03-08 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on wife's last name
ok but what i'm most concerned about is the forms she signed are in her maiden name, none of the signatures are her married name
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-03-08 00:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on wife's last name
Ok i have a question, it's about my wifes last name, she signed the G-325 with her maiden last name. in D.R everyone is born with two last names their fathers followed by their mothers, and that's their maiden last name until they get married, when they get married they keep the fathers last name and replace the mothers last name with their husbands. the thing is i don't see in either her birth certificate, or our marriage certificate that her last name has changed to mine.. now im a little worried because all of the papers she signed were with her maiden last name. i have no idea what is right or wrong, also i don't know how her passport last name will be. do i need to get her to sign all those papers again with her married last name
Bonao2013MaleDominican Republic2013-03-07 22:12:00