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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis bites!! CSC??
Hey i feel for ya!! and i know your anger. My NOA1 is November 14 2005, and i was touched April 12, id also like to know where the heck my NOA2 is. :angry:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-04-26 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThank God
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Shar!!!!!!!!!! im SO happy for you!!!!! :thumbs:
hugs,
Tara
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-06 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!!!!!
woooo hoooo!! CONGRATS!!!! :dance:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-04 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFuzzness & KarenCee
Got My fingers crossed!!! Good Luck!!
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-04 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD GOOBILY GOO!!!!!!!!
awwwwwwww all of you are so great!!! Thank you for all of your support through all of these months, and helping me be patient and sane. You havent gotten rid of me yet thats for sure :) Once i make friends i dont stay away. :) well except for the few days ive been absent with a sliced open finger and a cold, but im back now hahaha
Hugs hugs and more hugs,
Tara :luv:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-08 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD GOOBILY GOO!!!!!!!!

WoooooooHoooooo Tara!!!!!!

Congratulations and best wishes for a SPEEDY interview! :)



YES SPEEDY I HOPE :) Hugs!!!! Thanks for the constant support meauxna, in everything!!!
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-04 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD GOOBILY GOO!!!!!!!!
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On May 3, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.

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.



BY GOD IM SO HAPPY!!! :dance:
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-03 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question
:yes:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question
for someone not in the situation, she sure is taking things to heart :huh:
i didnt realise this was going to be a debate over something titled "maybe a stupid question"
followed by " THANK GOD i am NOT in this situation, i was simply thinking about all the people applying for K1 "
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question
No one said that he loses his rights to fall inlove and marry, but he will not be granted an approval if INCARCERATED. Its one thing to have a past and had been in prison at one time or another, its another thing to file while IN prison. 2 reasons, BIG ones #1, no way to support, #2 suspision of marriage fraud.

"And I would not put LOL in any post related somehow to this topic like one of the members here. "

and calm down, if your not in this situation, an LOL shouldnt have caused you to become defensive.
fine it was a simple question, i just called my lawyer and asked him and he said NO, they will not be approved. they can apply, but they can expect a denial.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question

Not just ´cus the USC would be in prison, but being a prisioner, wouldn´t USCIS assume the foreign fiance just wanted a green card? :o



Good point....
oh and no one is flaming, this is just i dunno, a common sence kind of situation. again she didnt answer if she met him before or after he was imprisoned, that would make a difference
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question
I would think its not possible for inmates to file for a ANY immigration petition. I mean, thats just odd. Arent certain rights taken when you become a prisoner???
And youd indeed have to prove he can take care of you, and he clearly cant. prisoners make (last time i was a prison guard) $1.15 an hour when they DO work, if they are good boys and girls. that only takes care of half their needs while in prison.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe stupid question
I hope you met this person BEFORE he was in prison, if not, how can you want to marry someone who is in prison? he cant support you, he cant do anything for you.
this seems odd to me :blink:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA again
I just remembered something....
back in January there was a thread on this, i cant remember the topic name, nor can i find it, BUT i remember everyone stating that anyone with an NOA1 (ONE) first notice BEFORE MARCH 2006, was not going to be affected at all by this.
Because i remember being relieved.
so we were all aware of this months ago, those of us who were on here in january and read the thread
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA again

What this law basically means is that when the petitioner files they will have to include their crimanal history with the application. This does NOT affect the decision but it is presented by the consular to the benifiary at the time of interview to make sure they are aware of it.

It also limits the amount of visa petitions a person can actually file. The law was made more so for Marriage brokers, but the way they wrote it, it covers anyone with an international marriage.

They are not looking for DUI's or small things, they are looking for histories of domestic violence, abuse, and other violent crimes.

From what I read of the law, people that have an NOA1 on or after March 6 are those that will be affected. If you already have your interview date, it may be cancelled. If you are still in process and waiting for NOA2, they may send you and RFE for additonal informaion, like a police record.

Here is where I got my information: http://usaimmigratio...ex.php?itemid=2



So as far as having an NOA1 date of November 14, and a NOA2 date of May 3, im ok and everyone else who is with me in my timeline???
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NOA2 from CSC

This is how you talk to a person at USCIS


800#----1-----2-----6-----1-----WAC#-----1-----Wait a little bit and than 3-----1.


The automated idiot will talk for 2 minutes and than tell you how long will it be before you get a live person.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

- Vishrit



:lol: :lol: sooooooooooo true

in my thoughts, since we had NOA1s BEFORE the march 6 thingy, we are going thru the "extra" security checks for the reason of, ours were there, and it will have gone thru it already not needing to be returned. I waited bout 6 months for my approval, and i wasnt in AR or nothing. Just doing background checks.
I believe theres a delay due to this. I would much rather have this then having the whole petition returned after arriving at the embassy for the extra checks.
for the OT, stay calm you will get it soon. deffinatly call the 800 number and ask about your case.
Good Luck
hugs,
Tara
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-12 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview CANCELLED!!!!!!???????????????


So ok i think im finally getting this:
ANYONE with an NOA1(ONE) AFTER march 6 2006 their interview will be canceled for further checks

ANYONE with an NOA1(ONE) BEFORE March 6 2006 will be ok and proceed with the interview WITHOUT cancellation.

If im wrong, please let me know.

Supposedly that's correct, but we've seen a few people online here who have had NOA1's BEFORE March 6 who have also had their interviews cancelled petitions recalled. Whether that's just bumbling on the part of the embassy workers, or if there's some other factor involved, we don't know. I would probably lean towards the former.


I posted this on another thread:

I just spoke with my congressman about this, it kinda worried me.
He stated that yes this was something everyone knew as of last year, even ppl not associated with the government, i do remember us having this same conversation back in January the ones of us who were on VJ back then.
Anywho, yes, any petitions received (NOT APPROVALS,only NOA1's)by a service center ON OR AFTER MARCH 6 will be sent back to the USCIS if there was already an approval and at the embassy. Those who are not approved yet will take longer in the security check process, and may even receive RFE's.
He also stated that some of the petitions are being canceled if the interview date is a few days away, those who have recent interviews, most are being denied, the petition sent back to USCIS, reprocessed with the extra checks, and sent directly back to the embassy for approval and visa issueing.

The cause of all of this??? an overload of K1 petitions and alot of fraud. just remember guys, one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch. Just because your engagment is legit, someone elses was not and ruined it for the all of you. My advice, relax, and wait. Getting upset about it will not resolve the issue any faster. I had to wait 6 months just for my approval, and i had to learn the advice i just gave to you.

I hope this helps a lil . And i am sorry for everyone who applied after March 6th, my heart and prayers go out to you in every way.

hugs,
Tara

Basically they are ONLY supossed to be denying and canceling petitions AFTER march 6 , if your NOA1 is BEFORE march 6, then you need to call and find out what is going on. I think even the embassies are totally lost in all of this as well.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-12 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview CANCELLED!!!!!!???????????????



My thoughts exactly Robert.
As i said in the other thread I think the Embassies really arent sure whats going on and are referring back to USCIS - hopefully there should be some directive going out about this - it seems the new law is being misapplied (from what I understand from reading here).
BUT - if the checks are righteous I doubt tehy will take very long otherwise everything will just grind to a halt across the board as service centers are choked up with recalls.
And once the recalls are returned to the Embassy Im sure they will be fast-tracked for interviews.



Honestly, I would think only the VSC is facing major backups ... how many of the other service centers have a lot of NOA2 out there with NOA1 dates of 3/6/06 or later?

Funny... I was thinking the same thing earlier! For those of us from CSC/TSC, just now getting our interviews... you KNOW we had our NOA1s a LONG time ago! :) Maybe that's why the VSC as suddenly put the brakes on as well? :unsure:



I was thinking the same, if you noticed, CSC didnt move for damn there 3 weeks and then started throwing NOA2's at ppl left and right up to the middle and end of FEBRUARY NOA1 dates, then VSC stopped as well.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview CANCELLED!!!!!!???????????????


I dont know what's brewing.. but it isnt good...

to the OP, I'm sorry about what happend! This new law shouldn't apply to you, Unless you have a history of husband beating!


:lol: ummmmm no I wouldnt hurt a fly...let along my husband. Usually the husband is a lot stronger than me :blush:

I'm trying to cheer up, but it's sad really, the law should not apply to me, plus we did not use a marriage broker, so this is a double wammy.....what can one do? I've been stressing about this, and the only advise I have received from family and friends, is not to stress since it is now out of my control, I did everything I could and I just have to settle with the news and the delay. It breaks my heart regardless :(



hugs, i hope it moves fast for you nonetheless :(
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview CANCELLED!!!!!!???????????????
So ok i think im finally getting this:
ANYONE with an NOA1(ONE) AFTER march 6 2006 their interview will be canceled for further checks

ANYONE with an NOA1(ONE) BEFORE March 6 2006 will be ok and proceed with the interview WITHOUT cancellation.

If im wrong, please let me know.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe IMBRA law
I just spoke with my congressman about this, it kinda worried me.
He stated that yes this was something everyone knew as of last year, even ppl not associated with the government, i do remember us having this same conversation back in January the ones of us who were on VJ back then.
Anywho, yes, any petitions received (NOT APPROVALS,only NOA1's)by a service center ON OR AFTER MARCH 6 will be sent back to the USCIS if there was already an approval and at the embassy. Those who are not approved yet will take longer in the security check process, and may even receive RFE's.
He also stated that some of the petitions are being canceled if the interview date is a few days away, those who have recent interviews, most are being denied, the petition sent back to USCIS, reprocessed with the extra checks, and sent directly back to the embassy for approval and visa issueing.

The cause of all of this??? an overload of K1 petitions and alot of fraud. just remember guys, one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch. Just because your engagment is legit, someone elses was not and ruined it for the all of you. My advice, relax, and wait. Getting upset about it will not resolve the issue any faster. I had to wait 6 months just for my approval, and i had to learn the advice i just gave to you.

I hope this helps a lil . And i am sorry for everyone who applied after March 6th, my heart and prayers go out to you in every way.

hugs,
Tara

Edited by Ionescu, 12 May 2006 - 02:24 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-12 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes this seem legit?
omg, dont be upset for saying NO, i would have been alot worse to them than just no. Something like that is insane.
what are ppl thinking sometimes, no one in their right mind would send a copy of their notices to anyone they dont know!!!!????@@@@ :blink:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
They are not canceling petitions, just the interviews, sending the petition back to USCIS, having the security checks done, then being sent back to the embassy for the interview.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-12 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall


When will you know for sure if your interview is confirmed or not? London is a very easy Embassy to go through my interview was so easy and pleasant. Hope this helps aleviate some of your stress :)

Adele


The guy I spoke to confirmed it for me. In fact, he confirmed it about three
times because I was just so freaked out from his first phone call in the
morning that I kept asking him over and over if he was sure. I believe him
because he knew very specific details about my case which he couldn't
have known unless he was on the inside in some position of authority
with access to my documents. He even went over what forms I needed to
bring, making sure I was ready to go, and he checked to see if my medical
results had arrived (they hadn't - must phone Knightsbridge Doctors today).

I don't know what's going to happen with everyone else whose appointments
got cancelled. Perhaps they'll just be rescheduled and sent a letter. I think I'm
something of an exception because I really need to be in America ASAP.



I dont really think it was made an exception, i mean, all our loved ones REALLY need to be in America ASAP. The fact that your NOA1 is BEFORE march 6 is what got you to keep your interview. My congressman said they were cancelling petitions left and right, and he was getting calls on this, and when he inquired about it, the embassies did NOT understand what was fully going on (thats sad), and were canceling petitions. I would hope most of the embassys now have the knowledge that any petition before March 6 is ok to go onto the interview without delays or problems. Glad to see your still on for your interview.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-12 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
It applies to NOA1 (ONES) not NOA2
and yes, it applies to NOA1 (ones) AFTER or ON MARCH 6
anyone who has a NOA1(ONE) BEFORE March and have already received your APPROVAL, YOUR OK, there could be some debate on that, but that is what my lawyer just informed me of :)

Edited by Ionescu, 11 May 2006 - 10:05 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
NVC 1-603-334-0700
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall

Sounds to me like any 129F or K3 case with a receipt date (NOA 1)ON OR AFTER March 6, 2006 is subject to further checks. Thus unfortunately further delays.

*shakes head*



So why the canceled interviews?? If your NOA1 was before March 6, youd have your interview ofcorse, so if it doesnt affect you because your NOA1 was BEFORE March 6, this technically should not interfere with your interview. :no: :huh:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
I got my NOA1 on November 14th, so i doubt this affects me at all. But im still checking things out to see what is going on.
At this point im feeling kinda sceptical on it all.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
i just called the NVC and she said if this was real they would be the first to know about it, and NO they know nothing and have not and will not be sending ANY petitions back to service centers for extra security checks

She said it may possibly be induvidual cases that they ran across a problem with that they didnt catch before, and are not fixing it by canceling the interview.
but she assured me, they have not or will not be returning ANYTHING anywhere!

i suggest everyone else call and ask to see if they get the same answer as i have.
the wait time is at 2 minutes to talk to a NVC CSR
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
Ok this guy has totally confused me :huh:
my NOA2 was May 3, am i ok???? i wont be recalled???? :blink:
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-11 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthat was for nothing


I spent over 170 plus days waiting for my NOA2, and i know how frustrating the wait can be TRUST ME. Especially with a baby. I have not seen my fiance in a year and a half, that can get even more frustrating. BUT, there is a new law in place for ANYONE who filed a petition AFTER March 6th. Therefore background checks will take LONGER. Where VSC used to take a week or 2 to approve at times, may take alot longer due to IMBRA. They give a timeline, yes granted it will sometimes go over that time line, but they will never tell you anything different, it is always 30 days, or 60 days. The ONLY thing you can do is wait. You can call your congressman/senator, but with the extra background checks going on, who knows if they can even do anything positive. I pray for all of you still going through the service centers, especially after March 6th, but take it from me, patience is your only key for now. I am ABOUT 2-3 weeks away from my fiance having his interview, and when i sit and think back over the last 6 months, i cant believe the medication i had to be put on, the numerous times i went to the dr for depression, and nervousnous, and so on. I know its hard, we all want to be with out loved ones, but this is going to be the biggest waiting game in your life, and soon it will be over. It will not last forever! :luv:

Hugs,
Tara



True.
The only thing is that they are not doing background checks.
They will request criminal records from all petitiners.
And at the present moment, they don´t know how.
So the waiting hasn´t already started yet.

We are waiting for them to decide what to do, and then we are gonna wait for our case to be processed.
Strange, huh?



Very crappy indeed. I do feel for you all. I stand corrected on the background checks then, i was misinformed on that then. However, the wait will be painful, and i will pray for all of you.
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-24 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthat was for nothing
I spent over 170 plus days waiting for my NOA2, and i know how frustrating the wait can be TRUST ME. Especially with a baby. I have not seen my fiance in a year and a half, that can get even more frustrating. BUT, there is a new law in place for ANYONE who filed a petition AFTER March 6th. Therefore background checks will take LONGER. Where VSC used to take a week or 2 to approve at times, may take alot longer due to IMBRA. They give a timeline, yes granted it will sometimes go over that time line, but they will never tell you anything different, it is always 30 days, or 60 days. The ONLY thing you can do is wait. You can call your congressman/senator, but with the extra background checks going on, who knows if they can even do anything positive. I pray for all of you still going through the service centers, especially after March 6th, but take it from me, patience is your only key for now. I am ABOUT 2-3 weeks away from my fiance having his interview, and when i sit and think back over the last 6 months, i cant believe the medication i had to be put on, the numerous times i went to the dr for depression, and nervousnous, and so on. I know its hard, we all want to be with out loved ones, but this is going to be the biggest waiting game in your life, and soon it will be over. It will not last forever! :luv:

Hugs,
Tara
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-24 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAM I IN TOO MUCH OF A RUSH
NOTE: Due to an unusually large volume of receipts at the Service Centers during the first week of April, it is taking longer than expected to enter cases into the system. Depending on the type of case and service requested, it may take approximately 14 days to generate and mail receipt notices. Once the receipt notice has been generated, it may take an additional 2 to 3 days for customers to receive their receipt notices in the mail. Per existing policies and procedures, requests for Premium Processing Service will continue to be processed within 15 days. USCIS wishes to assure all customers that the original received date will be honored and recorded on the receipt notice. This date will appear in the "Received Date" box on Form I-797, Notice of Action. The received date is different from the "Notice Date", which also appears on Form I-797. The Notice Date is the date the receipt notice was actually generated. USCIS has taken appropriate measures to address this situation and expects to be current with its receipting by mid-May.




resource: http://www.uscis.gov...forms/index.htm

For those who seem to have a longer wait lately for their NOA1
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-05-24 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa in hand!!!
Well i have been outta town for the last week visiting my sister in Kentucky, so glad to be back in Florida :)
Anyway, Wednesday Edi had his interview at the embassy in Bucharest, and after a long day, and being the LAST one to be called, HE GOT HIS VISA!!! :dance:
finally the wait of him being here is ENDING. Tomorrow morning i will go buy his ticket (i wish i had done it earlier but i just got back into town like 30 minutes ago), and hope to have him here NEXT WEEK!
hugs,
Tara
SinergyFemaleRomania2006-06-23 00:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaMahr - What Determines Worth?
QUOTE (rahma @ Nov 18 2008, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it buying a green card when the foreign spouse buys a big ol diamond ring for his future bride? Or pays for the wedding? Or pays for any other number of things that are normally associated with marriage?

In an islamic marriage, mahr is simply part of the deal, just like an expensive ring is often part of the deal state side. It's a gift from the groom to his bride, and a bit of insurance for her future wellbeing.

its different when you buy your woman a diamond ring, or just buy the woman...your buying HER something while asking for marriage, but with a mahr, your buying HER as the property. big difference.

Edited by Sinergy, 18 November 2008 - 12:48 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-18 12:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaMahr - What Determines Worth?
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 18 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Nov 18 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok i have a question about this then....if lets say you were given a mahr to marry someone, wouldnt that be like a mail order bride, without the postage? And isnt that in some way visa/greencard fraud?



No. It *does* include postage if they pay their own airfare here.

regardless on who pays for the ticket....my question is still valid
SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-18 12:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaMahr - What Determines Worth?
QUOTE (star_dragon @ Nov 18 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmm...we'll be having a little talk today devil.gif


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SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-18 12:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaMahr - What Determines Worth?
Ok i have a question about this then....if lets say you were given a mahr to marry someone, wouldnt that be like a mail order bride, without the postage? And isnt that in some way visa/greencard fraud?

Edited by Sinergy, 18 November 2008 - 12:24 PM.

SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-18 12:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaFinally we got approved yesterday
yaaaaay more as the stomach turns, staring Narina wacko.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-23 13:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe hijab is a symbol of oppression, sexism and perversion - Agree or disagree?
AJ your a troll now? whistling.gif
SinergyFemaleRomania2008-11-23 00:32:00