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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Well now I'm really excited! This is a great forum. It's uplifting to hear so many people moving forward. I smile every time I read good news.  I do feel for those who are stuck at a certain point waiting, especially since we all applied at the same place and basically the same time. Hang in there everyone.  


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-28 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

When I looked at our case on CEAC it said "Ready". Does that mean it is at the consulate?


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-28 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Today I called and NVC and they gave me my case number. I looked it up online and it said ready! I am so excited! I can't wait to tell my fiancé. It took exactly two weeks from the time it was mailed from USCIS to get our case number. Maybe others will also get some good news before the week is up.


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-28 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
I hired an attorney to guide us through. I was in no way familiar with this process and didn't want to take any chances if I didn't have to. I hope in the end I can say it was money well spent.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-26 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Now the work begins Roadrunner, OMG I'm burried underneath papers, and if my nerves was bad waiting on a approval, this embassy with forms and interview stuff is killing me...
Good luck !


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-26 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
My petition was mailed to NVC on Feb 14. I called today (Feb 26) and they said they have received it but no case number had been assigned yet. Maybe I should try again Friday. That will be two full weeks. Congratulations to all those advancing forward. Everyday that passes puts us a day closer.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-26 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
I am a little confused. On the USCIS website, they approved us for N0A2. Then on Feb 14 on USCIS website they said they mailed it to NVC but on Feb 18 I got a hardcopy letter saying it was mailed to the consulate.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-24 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

So you called and got your number?? I signed up for emails but after the N0A1 I stopped receiving emails. I dad to check USCIS everyday for updates. My letter says if I have any questions I should call the consulate. I guess I need to contact NVC and get my number. At any rate, we're excited.


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-19 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
First I was informed it was sent to the department of state, then sent to the consulate but I never got a number.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-19 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Where do I find that? All I got was a letter saying it was sent to the consulate February 14.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-19 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Today I got great news! I got a letter saying on February 14 our petition was mailed to the consulate. I can't wait to tell my fiancé. Good luck to those who are waiting.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-19 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

So many people received good news on valentine's day. Our N0A2 was mailed on Feb. 14 to the dept of state. Hope there are no hang ups. Congrats' SparklePony! I know you are getting butterflies now.   

 

 

 


Edited by roadrunner3773, 15 February 2014 - 03:47 AM.

roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-15 03:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Today I checked the website and we got approved for N0A2! It was mailed today so I should have it by Friday or Saturday. We are very happy!


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-02-12 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
Role, you and I should look at the positive side. At least they opened our file. Make sure any documents you send are stapled. Don't give them any chance to make a mistake because they will. Good luck!
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-29 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

On Jan 26 TSC received my RFE. On Jan 28 I received an email saying it was processing and that they had received it on Jan 28. I'm so nervous just waiting and worrying about the decision. Today I will fly back to China to spend two weeks with her. I hope we get good news while I am there. I read so many posts where people had a response in less than two weeks after replying to an RFE. Crossing my fingers and toes!


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-28 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

How did the interview go? Hopefully some of us November filers will get some news this week!
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-25 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Today I mailed my REF overnight. When I spoke with my attorney he expected it would only be a few days before we receive our N0A2. Our registration was changed on Nov 21.


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-23 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

Hi, roadrunner3773,

Have a nice Chinese New Year in China. We have same timeline and we are still waiting for NOA2 too. The process is too slow and my fiancee is going for a B-2 interview tonight. If pass, she will be here with me in two weeks. I guess once you are together, you really not care about the wait.
 

 


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-23 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers
What I received on jan 22 was an RFE. Today I will sign that and mail it back overnight. On Jan 28 I'm flying back to china for a third time in six months to see my fiancé. I hope we get our second approved while we're together.
roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-23 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Our registration was changed on Nov 21 2013 and today I received a letter stating I had missed a question on the I29F form. I have to answer the question and mail it tomorrow. I spoke with my lawyer and he said that means they are working on my case and I should receive our N0A2 in a few days after I mail that back. I will overnight that so they will have it by Monday Jan 27 2014. So for those who are on the same timeline hopefully you will receive yours within the week.


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-22 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

For me, the biggest challenge is being unable to visit each other. We're saving up what money would be used in airplane tickets for after I move, as well as vacation days. We both know those first few weeks are going to be insane, both in terms of money and time, so we're saving up. I envy those couples who are able to see each other often.

We are in the same boat. Our timelines are practically identical. I just don't understand how some people who filed after us already received their N0A2. I have visited her twice from Tennessee and she is in China so that is by no means an easy or cheap trip. I am going back to see her on Jan 28-Feb 11. I also plan to be with her during the interview. Hopefully we will get some results soon. I check everyday at least three or four times.


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-20 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I also filed in November. I see some have filed before and after me and already received

their N0A2. I guess there is no order to how they process these petitions

 

November 8, 2013 I-29F Mailed to USCIS

November 15 accepted at Dallas lockbox

November 21 Alien registration number was changed...tick tock tick tock

 


roadrunner3773MaleChina2014-01-20 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical denied
Hey.
So my medical was denied my notes didn't quite match up with the docs notes. They have said I need to pay £400 to see a phyciatrist to be evaluated. Basically I had depression 9 years ago as a teenager and couldn't remember all the details, this has hurt me so so much has anyone else been through anything like this, I am scared that I won't get an apointment and if I do they will deniy it because I didn't give them full details in the first place. :( x

Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-03 04:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my visa!!!
It's was really silly it was in 2008 and I traveled on a railway with out paying the fair, I didn't even hear anything after so had no idea this was on my police check, when it came through I really panicked cos I had completely forgotten about it, but all was good just waiting for my passport and visa to come through have no idea when that will be was too excited to wait around and ask! :)
Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-31 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my visa!!!
So had my interview in london yesterday... They said it's all been approved and my visa has been accepted wahoooo, it's such a relief after Sooo many issues including medical denied and a 'criminal record' they didn't even ask for any proof of us being together. Good luck everyone, I fly on the 5th dec! It is bittersweet in a way, really really going to miss my family but I will be seeing the lots! Xxx
Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-31 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa interview
Hey all, so I have my interview on the 30th oct. Very excited/nervous/anxious. Just wanted to know do we have to have a wedding booked for the the interview? We plan on getting married just the two of us in a register office since my family will not be able to make it out and then celebrating next year with everyone and having a blessing. Thanks x
Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-17 04:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, photo size requirements
Hey, so I have my interview on Wednesday, very nervous and excited! It says they need two photographs of me, I am going to the London embassy and was wondering if standard passport photo size is ok? Did anyone else use these or do I need to get special ones done?
Thanks x

Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-24 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal record!?

i went to london too everyone is super friendly and not there to give you a roasting 
what you did was very minor and what i mean by declaring it is this on your ds260 part 2 explain you have a minor crime 
then when it comes to the interview they will ask and you will sail through 
but you might need a subject access report to show exactly what you have done 
im very confident you will be fine 
keep in touch though :) 






Thanks. Where is this form that I need to write on my other half had a lawyer do all out paper work and I'm not too familiar with the form I have it all though, leave tomorrow for London so in a panic and what's the last part? Do I fill this in at the embassy? Did you pass? Thanks for your help!


Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-28 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal record!?

hey there let me try and calm your nerves my friend 
i recently had my K1 visa interview at the embassy and had whats called a minor cimt against my name THEFT of a orange traffic cone no intent to keep we were more wearing the thing not stealing it 
anyways i had forgotten about it too as it was so minor and minor things do get forgotten i was in panic mode for months after getting my records back 
anyway i went for my interview they asked it told them the honest truth and put all this on my ds forms what ever you do tell them about it dont try and hide it 
he told me i come under the petty exception rule and said i was approved if this is the only thing you have ever done make sure you declare it and im positive you will be approved with no issue as it doesnt sound like a cimt mine was on paper worse than yours and i was fine JUST MAKE SURE ITS ON YOUR FORMS AND YOU DECLARE IT AND TELL THEM dont lie as you could be caught up 
good luck PM me if you want to know more 





Thankyou so much! Which embassy did you go too? I am going to the London one, how do I declare it? I am so worried. But you have made me feel much better! Thanks

Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-28 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal record!?
Hey all, I have my VISA interview on weds in less than two Days, I have just got my police certificate back and it says I travelled on a train in 2008 and didn't pay my train fare, and apparently I have a criminal record because of this! I had no idea untill I received my police certificate, anyway i was wondering if this will affect me? I am so worried, this has been such a long journey and I just want to be with my love, I have had a j-1 visa 3 times over the last 4 years to work at summer camp in the USA where I met my love, now we plan to marry and I'm scared this will get in the way, does anyone know anything about criminal records? Everything else is clean and I can't even remember doing this, thanks x
Beccabrian222Not TellingEngland2013-10-28 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED :)

Congrats! Mine is in a week!


Congrats! Mine is in a week!


blessedbyhimNot TellingHaiti2014-03-01 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview today!

Yay! CONGRATS! Our interview is on the 10th!!!


blessedbyhimNot TellingHaiti2014-03-01 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Vjers,

 

I'm so excited to report that our fiance visa was approved!!! Our appointment was on Monday and it went so well. The Consular Officer was an angel. She literally asked my fiance about our story then told him to call me up to the window and then asked about our wedding plans and said, "Congratulations, you've been approved." We thanked her and she said "you two are the perfect canidates for this. We couldn't have done it without all of your help. Thank you everyone for your love, prayers, support, encouragement and help along the way!! We appreciate you!!!!!

 

We pick up his passport on the 19th and head to the U.S. together on the 21st. Our wedding is 9 weeks from today!!! To God be all the glory!!!


blessedbyhimNot TellingHaiti2014-03-15 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

Nope.

 

Lots of Americans get turned away.

 

Admittedly the UK has a reputation for being a soft touch.

 

And you can always claim asylum if things get tricky.

 

I have seen many VWP entrants to the US forget about their criminal history and then when they try and immigrate it bites them. I am sure it works the other way around as well.

 hes just visiting here not living.

 

im going to live in the US


Should you apply for a visa if you do not need one?

Even if you do not need a visa, you may want to obtain one before you travel as it could save you time when you arrive at the UK border.

And we strongly advise you to apply for a visa before travelling to the UK if:

  • you have any unspent criminal convictions in any country, including the UK;
  • you have previously been refused entry, deported or otherwise removed from the UK;
  • you have breached the terms of any previous entry to the UK (for example, by working illegally or staying here after your permission to stay expired);
  • you have previously applied for a visa and been refused; or
  • you have been warned by a UK official that you should obtain a visa before you travel to the UK.

You may not be allowed to enter the UK if you do not have a visa.

 which site did you get this from? 


Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

You have plenty of info, seems like you need to digest it and learn how things work.

 

pretty much... it's allot to take in all at once but im getting there we just panicked for a while there is all 


Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

She, the UK citizen would have to fill out the ESTA pre-clearance. It asks if you have been arrested or convicted. She has. So she figured her ESTA would be denied and thus she could not board a plane to the US without it. So she applied for a visa, thinking her crime would preclude her from travelling visa waiver. The hitch now is ESTA also asks if you have ever been denied a visa to the US. She has. She burned her visa waiver bridge before she tried to cross it.

I agree the US citizen does not need a visa and they don't ask about crimes.

 thank you this helps we'll get onto getting that plane ticket and looking into visa stuff weather he needs one or not. but its looking like it'd be cool if he didnt get one and just brought proof of work income, lease on his apartment to show ties to his country he only wants to come over here for 2 weeks or something so we can get the paperwork started once he's come back from his visit to the US 

 

it seems this is the most hopeful way for me to immigrate there with the k1 


Edited by Serenity1, 03 June 2013 - 08:52 AM.

Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

Maybe I'm missing something here, but as far as I know, British Citizens do not need a Visa to come to the USA and USC's do not need a Visa to travel to the UK. I'm sure there are restrictions (length of stay, etc) but it seems you're making this more difficult than it is.

 

yes i probably am because i dont know the right way to go about it or the easiest ive never done anything like this so any information will be helpful we're gonna take a look into it today so we'll need all the help we can get really i dont know weather he should come here or we both go to canada or something but it has to be 1 or the other 


Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

"He should check to see if he can enter the UK without a visa, apply for a visa otherwise.

 

She does not specify what the criminal issue is, but sounds like it is not serious, not a CIMT and therefore she should apply for ESTA. With a recent B2 waiver it might be some time before ESTA would be reinstated. All depends on the nature of the caution. 

 

I have seen a case where both parties had serious criminal issues and could not visit each other, bad enough that no other country would want them either."

 

 

the criminal thing isnt a problem on my end it was a caution for a small about of marijuana less than a gram first and last offence, I wasn't arrested but i was detained for 6 hours and this is 5 years ago i was 16/17 im 22 almost i believe i was a minor then under 18. Now I'm more worried about his convictions stated in my first post.


Edited by Serenity1, 03 June 2013 - 08:07 AM.

Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

hes just applied for the passport for 10 years its in date thats not the issue, we are worried about him coming over here now because of his criminal record we're looking into meeting in another country but i thought it would make more sense to go to the us so maybe canada :)  


Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-03 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa criminal issues

yes im not going for the VWP we're trying to meet at this point and don't know enough about the process because we dont know where to look or who to talk to, we have been considering to consult an immigration layer of some kind, Mainly because we're worried about the American citizen coming to the uk and being dined so we're both just trying to cover our bases.   


Edited by Serenity1, 02 June 2013 - 06:47 PM.

Serenity1Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-06-02 18:45:00