Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Casablanca, Morocco CO	I feel great Thanks God! Yes and you Sarah? Thanks for the concern always Wow, just dropping by to read some topics on a rather boring Sunday...you guys are Crazzzzzzzzzzy... Good luck with the CO opening back up...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-20 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	WE GOT APPROVED THANK GOD	CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys sure had a wait(!). All the best to you both! MM and MS [font=Lucida Console]HI Vjs, ALLAH IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GREAT, WE GOT APPROVED!! !LAST NIGHT WE GOT APPROVAL EMAIL FROM USCIS, WE ARE SO HAPPY WE HAD BEEN WAITING SINCE SEPTEMBER 2006, THANKS YOU AND ALL OF VJS MAY GOD BLESS YOU [font=Lucida Console][color="#8B0000"]I-30 PROCESSING TIME LINE Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-28 17:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA IS GRANTED :-)))))))	Congratulations! Hello everyone MY HUBBY GOT THE VISA and we are flying back on June 8th. Sorry for sharing this happy news so late with you all, as I just didnt get a chance to get on the net.. at all. For those interested: here are the Interview details My husband had his interview on May 24th at the New Delhi Embassy. I flew to india to join him. We spent one day before the Interview shopping and dining to destress ourselves. I had 200 printed questions, and we both went over them together (the questions are really easy and intuitive if you already know everything about your spouse, so we didnt need any preparation) We left our hotel room at 6:30 am and reached the embassy at 7:00 am. They were quite a lot of people waiting outside and sitting on the grass and pavements.... As we had another 45 minutes before we went in, we went to a nearby shop to have some morning tea. We came back to the Embassy at 7:40 and stood in line. There were about 100 people in line. slowly slowly the line moved and we went in. We were the first CR1-interview couple in line and also the first one to interview. We handed over the interview letter to the "Consular assistant" and went and sat in the waiting room. After about 20 minutes, my hubby's name was called. We took all our documents to Window # 15. An indian guy started giving us all our documents back that we had submitted to the VFS. He was pretty cool and friendly. Questions he asked: 1. what is your marriage date? 2. is this is your first marriage? 3. do you have the medical report? 4. do you have any other documents like (school certificates) where you Date of Birth is listed? (My hubby is punjabi but was born and raised in Karnataka, he is very fluent in Kannada + punjabi + hindi + english) The guy who was quering us was very impressed with how many languages my husband could converse in. Then he handed back all the documents and told us to go back and wait until our name is called again. We waited for about 90 minutes until our name was called again at window # 15. This time it was the FINAL INTERVIEW. We went to the window and saw a very young white guy sitting. He greeted us with a great smile and said "Good morning, how are you?" "Is that your wife?". My hubby said, "YES". questions he asked: 1. when did you get married? 2. was it an arranged or love marriage? 3. what will be your occupation in USA? He only asked 3 questions and said, "its that easy, you are approved" He told us that we dont have to pay any fees and the visa will be mailed to us. we left the embassy in another 5 minutes and started calling everyone to share the good news. The next day, I called the VFS to confirm if they received the passport with stamped VISA and they said - YES. sO, here's the final story....... God has really helped us and we both thank him for EVERYTHING. Good luck to everyone who are still waiting. Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-27 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New guy question	After USCIS is done with there massaging of the forms and it is approved, what do I need to do to make things go speedily at the VISA NPC? Is there anything that we need to do to make this go smoothly? Sorry, I am kinda new here and just want a straightofrward answer...Thanks for your help.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-01 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Changed Address	I moved recently, and did the change of address online with USCIS, does anyone know if there is anything else that I need to do to complete this process, or is this it?	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-02 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	For those who sent their packets to TSC...pls help!	Don't worry - that happens to all of us. They'll get it tomorrow morning. Probably at 5 a.m. - that's when they got mine. I received the exact same post. Same here...I should have just mailed it snail mail to them.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-03 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should I do it?	I don't know about a K1 visa, but me and my husband came on vacation to he USA while applying for his spouse visa. He got asked a few questions at the POE (what did you come here for, who did you come with, how long are you staying, etc etc) he brought a letter from his company stating that they were expecting him back and had his return ticket at hand... No problems at the time of letting him in. I think it is hit or miss...my fiance's interviewer for her tourist visa was an a$$...he wanted proof of everything, then he still denied her, he did feel bad and you could see the expression on his face, however what I am getting at is I beleive it honestly depends on the embassy that you apply at and the POE officer that you draw.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-15 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After NOA2	After the NOA2 is issued, what is next along the road particularly at the NVC. What do I need to do to have everything ready for this. Sorry, I am kinda new to the forum and unable to navigate it...you can even point me in a good direction...but I would like to get everything ready to go as I am in Korea right now and have access to everything. Maybe you can start clicking these links: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow You can find there tons of information you will need and what to expect after the NOA2. Good luck! Mae Thanks, so after reading all of this, there really is nothing to do here except wait until the NVC sends it to the consulate. I have most of the other stuff already as we just applied for the tourist visa...so I probably should just use those documents.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-15 03:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After NOA2	After the NOA2 is issued, what is next along the road particularly at the NVC. What do I need to do to have everything ready for this. Sorry, I am kinda new to the forum and unable to navigate it...you can even point me in a good direction...but I would like to get everything ready to go as I am in Korea right now and have access to everything. The downloads section for K-3 Visa's has a list of some forms the foreign spouse will need. You can practice with these forms Practice? I don't really want to practice...I want to try and get my ducks in a row for hte next step, to make it as easy and quick as possible...besides it is for K1 not k3 or is there really no difference as far as the NVC is concerned.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-15 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After NOA2	After the NOA2 is issued, what is next along the road particularly at the NVC. What do I need to do to have everything ready for this. Sorry, I am kinda new to the forum and unable to navigate it...you can even point me in a good direction...but I would like to get everything ready to go as I am in Korea right now and have access to everything.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-14 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just noticed on my NOA1...	hmm1, The Received Date is when they recognized that they had received the submission. The Notice Date is the date that they issued the notice. Yodrak What is the difference of received date and date of notice? No clue here, just hoping that some of the older VJ members knows the difference... I guess I need to adjust my time line a bit...thanks...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just noticed on my NOA1...	What is the difference of received date and date of notice? No clue here, just hoping that some of the older VJ members knows the difference...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	90 days to be married...when?	What everyone else said....lol... Your visa is good for 6 months...so you have 6 months to decide if you really want to move to the United States basically....upon entry into the United States, you then have 90 days (3 months) to get married....Yes... a rush...but look how long all of us have waited TO be married! Is it best to actually just do the court house thing and then plan for the bigger wedding? What I am asking, is if the Service Center actually takes their time processing things like this as well...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-03 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Request for expedite while waiting for NOA 2	Give it a shot .. can't hurt anything .. (I highly recommend that you request a senator to help you) My problem is that I can not show the prepare to deploy orders...because of classification and the orders for next year are not printed yet... Hmm1, The same thing happened with me, due to classification and that it was too soon, I couldnt get orders... But I went to my 1st Sergeant, told him the situation, and he typed up an official letter stating that I am deploying during such and such months in support of OIF/OEF. The commander endorsed it. And the expedite was approved. It was that simple. USCIS doesnt need to see orders, per se, they just need undeniable proof that you are deploying in support of OIF/OEF. Im pretty sure they understand that orders cant be obtained so far out from deployment. Also i think it is completely unnecessary to involve a senator or congressman. That is definetely breaking the military chain of command. A First sergeant's sole job is to help, use it. I understand...if I worked for or was below a 1SG I would use it...I am going to see if my BN XO will type up one...and get the BN CDR to sign it...I didn't know you could do such like that...my Rep. told me that they needed military orders...thanks Matt	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Request for expedite while waiting for NOA 2	Give it a shot .. can't hurt anything .. (I highly recommend that you request a senator to help you) My problem is that I can not show the prepare to deploy orders...because of classification and the orders for next year are not printed yet...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Request for expedite while waiting for NOA 2	Paula&Minya and Sharon Austin, thanks.. But methinks, nothing to lose if we gonna try. Matt, thank you so much. We will prolly do that.. If the USCIS will deny the expedite request, will the local US embassy also deny it? I think your chances for an expedite are very good if you have deployment orders to Iraq. Also, the consulate in Manila has a very steady track record for expediting based on deployment orders. Yeah, I think mine was turned down...we are on a two week deployment notice(a prepare to deploy), luckily they extended the tour of OEF/OIF boots on ground, now I do not have to go for sure until mid 2008...hopefully CSC will have my NOA2 by then...just make sure you get a copy of the orders for the unit and a copy of the orders assigning him to the unit, it is too early in the game for him to have his name on a manifest order yet...that are the two biggest pieces of paper that you need...do the expeidte process and get your congressman involved...best of luck.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Did they lose our petition packet?: UPDATE	I am sorry that this is happening/happened to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-03 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont center processing time	It took us 56 days to get our NOA2 from Vermont - we had one RFE. Wow...just found the post...I admit, I hate VSC...it is an unfair system, however I don't hate you for it...on the same note, I am preparing letters to send out to congressman, mainly the DOHS commitee, this is just too nerve racking and it should be changed.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-10 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 update	OMG...well good news is they are on Feb now. How can you tell that they are on Feb??? When I look at the dates on the USCIS website for the California Service Center, it shows the date as October '06. Maybe there is a different place that I should be looking? Go to the subforum of this one, there is a few topics...they are working primarily Jan and Feb from what I see right now.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-14 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 update	Wow - definitely file a complaint with the bar. In the meantime, glad to hear you are back on track and especially that Darryl was able to get a B2 and visit! Your wait for petition approval shouldn't be too much longer and hopefully it will be smooth sailing from then on. Best of luck - you two really deserve it! p.s. I remember that idiot lawyer absolutely guaranteeing that your petition was being forwarded to CSC. Even thinking about all you guys went through makes my blood boil! OMG...well good news is they are on Feb now.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-14 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just a lil goodnews	That is excellent news! I am very happy for you! That is good, very good...good luck to you and your SO at the interview...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-18 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What happens if I move after I file?	Yes you can call and change your address. After you receive your NOA2, you dont really need to worry about it, when you file for AOS later you can use your new address. Exactly what Dan + Gemvita said.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-18 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Military pay, W2's, 1040's, and Missouri Center??	1.) Is the Missouri Center processing visa applications or are they doing other things??? 2.) Does the Texas and Nebraska ceters do any work or is california getting over in some way?? 3.) I am in the Army and I am preparing a K1 visa packet. Would my W2's be good enough or do I need my 1040's?? 4.) In the Support Affidavit, do they look at the GROSS or NET salary?? I am in the army, so some monetary benefits are not counted on my W2's, but are on my earning statements. For example housing allowances. I totaled my benefits together and used them on the 134 form...take LES's with you to your interview to show the descrepancy with the W2 and the 134 form.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-28 01:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	calling card proofs	I use pingo.com and they list all my phone calls to my fiance (with his number) and how long we talked. I also have records of the text messages we have sent on my Cingular phone bill plus postmarked envelopes and e-mails. I am glad that I noticed this. Thanks for that question, I didn't even know that they would give that out...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-28 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I must cancel this journey	I am so sorry that this has happened to you...good luck with your decision and may god be with you on it.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-21 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lawyer in SF Bay Area?	I once asked the us intrest section in Havana why the pettitions were approved to quickly and there risponse was that its because there appointments take 4 months to schdule from the time the case is complete at NVC so they approve the pettitions quicker to that people dont excide a waiting time of 12 months. they also said that because you never know with the cuban goverment they like to work as fast as they can because one day fidel might wake up and say ok no ones getting outta here visa or no visa. I'm guessing it has more to do with broader political issues than the 4 month interview appointment delay since other Embassies have 6-8 month delays. Or there's the Dominican Republic with a 2 year backlog. Conspiracy theory time... Maybe there is a Cuban working for CSC that is making this happen ultra fast...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-07-11 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	expedite for active duty military possible?	My husband was due to deploy in November last year, so his commander wrote a letter explaining the situation to USCIS, as he didnt have any orders. It did seem to speed things up as I got my interview for November 06, and my friend in the same situation has still not received hers. Nanusia & Lukaszek you may not think it is fair that some military get their case expedited, but I merely wanted to spend time with my husband before he deployed ,as there is always a chance that he may not come back. I think that military should have their case expedited as the possibility of deployment is always there. Nope, it didn't help with me...but there are plenty of other benefits to it...don't worry about the flamers...fools smack fools who call them fools...if you can't kill them with kindness...well that is something else... JAG can not help and usually will not. Just make sure your paper work is in order and send it in then do the waiting game...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-07-18 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Same Sex K-1 I-129F Filed	I only sent pics. A good portion of pics were from 2011 to present time. I hope that will be enough. We do have birthday and Valentine's Day cards we've given each other throughout the years as well but were not included in the package. I read numerous site and comments where initially USCIS only wants to see that you've been together for 2 years. The embassy is the one that will want to see that you have had an ongoing relationship and is where you can show boarding passes, emails, letters, etc..	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-08-01 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Same Sex K-1 I-129F Filed	Please document your journey here, it will be useful for others!	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-08-01 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Same Sex K-1 I-129F Filed	Hello everyone! I started this forum for people that will be looking into and filing a I-129F application for their same sex partners. I have to say that VisaJourney.com is an extremely helpful website to gather information on how to create and arrange your K-1 package. I used this website's Step by Step guide to create my package, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide. I decided to take on this venture on my own after being turned away by a local Immigration Lawyer. Another awesome website is ImmigrationEquality.com. These guys have poured their souls into fighting for same sex rights. I am extremely grateful that they fought without giving up and in huge part we are here because of their help. I have emailed them with questions about this process and they do reply back with any questions I have. They might take a few days to reply, but I can only imagine what their inbox looks like, so it's understandable. They also work with and train lawyers all over the country about same sex immigration. They can refer you to lawyers, unfortunately no lawyers in my local area participate.    I have been with my fiance for 10 years, 10 wonderful years. I can't say it hasn't been tough, but I think I have had it easy compared to other people. I live in El Paso, TX, which is just a border hop to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, where my fiance lives. Jumping back and forth on a daily basis has been hard, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat if I had to. The day section 3 of DOMA was demolished I was with my fiance. I sat staring at the TV in disbelief. I was scared, excited, happy, and nervous all at the same time. I started working on the I-129F application that same day.   I filled out the I-129F application, making sure to fill in every question. Please read through the application's instructions a few times so that you feel comfortable filling it out. I created my 1-129F Cover letter, and our letters of intent to marry from the templates on this website. I only changed one thing on the letter of intent to marry letters, and that was to include that we had every intent to marry within 90 days of entry into the United States in a state where it is lawful. As far as evidence of our relationship, I knew I only had to send 3-5 pictures, but I sent 26. I included pictures documenting the 10 years we have been together. I figured what more evidence can I send to prove we've been together in an ongoing relationship than pictures that document our aging together. I did not send letters or anything more. I am not saying you should not send, every situation is different. I did go to my bank and requested a temp check to pay for the application fee. This way I would be able to see the day USCIS cashed my check.   I think I must have checked my package about 50 times before I placed it in an Express Mail package and sealed it. I did not buy a fancy folder, nor did I include fancy cover letters for every section of the package. I made things easy for whomever was going to open the package. I paid for Express Mail to have peace of mind, and to get it their faster. It turned out it wasn't going to be as fast as I wanted. I went to the post office on July 19th, a Friday. The USPS employee told me it would not be delivered Saturday because of course U.S. Government buildings are not open on Saturdays. He did assure me that delivery was guaranteed and they would deliver Monday, July 22nd. Sure enough, I checked on Monday and it had been signed for and delivered. I was not expecting USCIS to send me and NOA1 or even cash my check until maybe a week or two after. I checked my bank app on July 25th in the morning and saw that USCIS had cashed my check. A few hours later I received an email from USCIS stating they had accepted my package, NOA1. I was completely extatic! I know NOA1 is not a big deal, but still this was very exciting for me and my fiance. I did not think I would be getting more notifications until 5 months or so, but on July 30th I got another notification stating that my Alien Registration Number had changed relating to my I-129F, Petition for Fiance.    I know my journey has just started, and I still have a long wait ahead of me, but I hope this information is useful for someone else. I hope people use this forum to also document their same sex K-1 journey. I will continue to update this forum as time progresses. I really do hope I am helping someone else out with this forum. Please feel free to use this forum for your questions and to share your journeys!	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-08-01 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Gay Engagement	I created my package using the instructions on this website. As evidence I sent about 26 pictures ranging from 2003-2013. I knew I only needed 3-5 pictures of us together, but I figured what more evidence do they need if they can see for themselves that we've been together for 10 years. I did not include anything more. I used all the templates for letters on this website as well. I did make a change to the letter of intent. I made sure the letter of intent said we would marry within 90 days in a state where it is allowed by law.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-08-01 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Gay Engagement	Derby dog is right immigrationequality.com is an awesome website and if you have any questions you email them and theyll reply with an answer. Unfortunately they dont have attorneys that they work with where I live which is why I decided to do this solo.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-07-31 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Gay Engagement	Hello, I know you must feel as excited and nervous as I feel about this process. I have been with my partner for 10 years and FINALLY will be able to bring her to the U.S.! I have found this website to be extremely helpful. Everyone here is very nice and provide a huge amount of experience and information that will give you a bit of ease of mind. The day DOMA was demolished I wanted to file immediately. I decided to consult with an immigration lawyer about the situation which was a humongous mistake. I walked into his office and within 5-10 I was out the door because he refused to help me. I have taken on this venture on my own with the help of visajourney.com. I followed the websites instructions on what I needed and how to arrange my package. I shipped out my package on 07/19/2013, USCIS received the package on 07/22/2013 and received my NOA1 on 07/25/2013, and received a status update last night indicating that my Alien Registration Number had changed. I am going to document my progress on this website as well, because I think this will be very helpful information for people that are in the same boat as I. I don't think the embassy that you received your email from is very well informed, plus unfortunately we have to deal with ignorant people that simply do not like the fact that we have been awarded rights that we so rightfully deserve and waited for for such a LONG time. As far as your address, just use your parents address and as soon as you have your own you can do a change of address. Happens all the time. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-07-31 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance Visa (K1 Visa) for Same sex..	What i am just confused about is where to pay the fee for filing the petition? My boyfriend never applied for any visa to someone before and never been out of the USA, it was actually his first time to come in Asia and will be his 2nd time this November but in Hong kong this time but yes with me.. hehehe I am just confused about the payment that he needs to pay. Do we have to fill up a form first and print it out and pay like what i did in DS-160? I'm really confused. I just want some answers here so i can send it to him.. Thank you! This is the guide that I used: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide He will include the fee in the package when he has it ready to be shipped.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-09-03 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance Visa (K1 Visa) for Same sex..	Hi Everyone,   I am a new member here and i have read a lot of cases and i my cousin who just recently flew to Nebraska with her Fiance recommend me this website and this website is actually popular as i have heard this also in Youtube. So i would like to ask, are we now able to file a fiance visa? I have read in the USCIS that Yes we are now allowed to and my cousin's fiance is a US Consul and according to her, her husband had received a memo about it and it is not allowed. I just wanna make sure and ask for about that case. If so please do help me and i also wanna know what my boyfriend would have to file and what not to file for petition like what are the requirements/papers that he has to send for filing a petition.    Thank you and God bless you all! Welcome Vanessa!! Yes you are now able to sponsor your same sex fiance for a k-1 visa!  You might want to check out my forum labeled Same Sex K-1 I-129F Filed. A lot of same sex couples that have started going through the process have posted on there their experience so far, myself included. Welcome to the world of EQUALITY! Edited by espared12, 03 September 2013 - 01:19 PM.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-09-03 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Avoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)	Congratz! I have just sent mine, (just one letter as well coming from me, the petitioner). They received my RFE on October 31, so I'm guess it should be approved by Nov 27? hopefully won't be that long.   Goodluck on the upcoming interviews, etc.   Nathan They got our RFE reply on Oct 9 and we got NOA2 Oct 11. You'll get a quick one too, just wait and see.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-11-02 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Avoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)	Well, as of 9:15 pm this evening (Oct 30) we officially got electronic notice of our NOA2 (approved!) after submitting our RFE response!!!   They acknowledged receipt of our RFE response on Oct 3, so it took them 27 days to approve it... not the best turn around time but we're thrilled we are moving on to the next step!!   For those of you who have been asking about whether to revise one letter or two letters of intent (i.e. which state you intend to marry in), I made the decision to just send one (mine, the petitioner). The RFE was addressed to me as the petitioner and asked (me) to declare which state we are marrying in, so I didn't see any reason to re-send both... just gave them what they requested, and finally moving forward again!   Feel free to send us a message if you have further questions... Continued best wishes and luck for everyone!    Rob and Adrian    Congratulations! Everything moves a lot faster from here on forward.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-11-01 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Avoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)	Did u have to resend both of you and your partners letter of intent again?   Sincerely, Jonathan We got an RFE for same reason and we sent letters of intent again specifying in what city and state we would marry. They only need the state but I included the city as well. Got NOA2 a few days after they received RFE.	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-10-29 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Avoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)	Congrats flowershoes and mstewart!  I am so happy for you guys!  I'm seeing more and more same-sex K-1 applications getting approved really quickly. Based on the last seven same-sex K-1 applications I've seen, the I-129F's were approved in about 60 days (average) from the NOA1 date.  Below are their timeline links: Keith and Haris http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=163981 S and R http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=164741 Peter and Bonieke http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=165089 Sarah and Nichelle http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=165674 Ray and Andy http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=150442 Tracie and Nikki http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=164438 Texas and Mathiew http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=165034   If you would like to be added on this list, please let me know. I'm sure VJ members would appreciate seeing ???others' progress on here. Personally, this gives me really good vibes. There's so much love and support in the VJ community. It makes this long waiting process bearable.   Again, congrats to everyone approved and good luck to the rest of us!   - Donna You are more than welcome to include us on your list. Keep up the good work!	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-10-29 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Avoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)	Our petition was just APPROVED! I got the NOA2 email! AWESOME news! Congratulations! Woo-hoo! My fiance lives in Georgia, and gay marriage is not legal there, but we did not receive an RFE! YAY!	espared12	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-10-17 13:05:00