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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
kicking.gifI filed I-129F in july 2007 but now my fiancee just went for her interview today 19th November 2008 and passed. She was asked to come for her visa in few days. Thank God Thank God Thank God thats all I can say. Thanks for your support regardless of who you are and how you have supported our journey thru this visa process. She didn't have a tough time but I figure it was based on the fact that I work for similar gov Agency. Big wedding in Dec in Lagos Nigeria everyone is invited.

For everyone else who is still waiting, please hang in there and God will make it happen. Do not quit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kunle & Kike good.gif kicking.gif wacko.gif

Everyone will remember me from having intent to deny!!! but I made it thru that
kunleMaleNigeria2008-11-19 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Apr 22 2008, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS KUNLE! what a weight off your shoulders. biggrin.gif so happy for you!


Thank you thank you thank you, seem like a dream. I will like to stay here and thank everyone. My next battle is NVC hope I dont stay there long either.
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-22 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Apr 22 2008, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow, great news for you! congratulations smile.gif smile.gif

you sent your petition the same day we did... wink.gif



Thank you thank you thank you, seem like a dream. I sent it July 9, 2007.
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-22 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Approval!Approval!!Approval!!! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif Everybody rejoice with me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Approval since JULY 19, 2007 NOA1, April 21, 2008 NOA2. Approved in 277 days.
During the 3 day revival at church a week ago I told God all I want is the approval of this petition and he did it. Despite the Notice of intent to deny and the background investigation. Thanks everyone that has supported in one way or the other. Next is NVC.

Receipt Number: WAC............

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 21, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.
Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-22 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
This is from my Congressman on my background check:

The USCIS, California Service Center replied to our inquiry with basically the same information you received on your inquiry. Following this, I cut and pasted the entire e-mail except without the e-mail address of our Congressional liaison. , when a security/name/background check is involved, we cannot and do not have any influence over the process. The FBI is in control of the security checks. Not even the US CIS has control. It is not possible to estimate how long the check will take to complete, however, the US CIS and the FBI have publicly pledged to make this process as short as possible. I do know that the moment your security check clears, you will be contacted with that good news and you'll find your petition will immediately progress from there. Until then, we wait. It is our hope the wait will not be long.

As soon as you get word that your security has cleared, please let me know and we'll work to ensure the visa goes as quickly as possible.

If you need to forward this to your fiancée please do so.

Best Wishes,


Constituent Services Director

Congressman
From: Congressional-Inquiries, CSC
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:22 PM

Subject: I-129F:

"Thank you for your inquiry.

The status is that the case has been delayed as the USCIS awaits the results of required security checks. The USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely manner while also ensuring public safety and national security. Though background checks for most applicants and petitioners are completed very quickly, a small percentage of cases have unresolved background check issues that temporarily delay adjudication of the application or petition. Although USCIS makes every effort to resolve such cases promptly, the agency cannot move forward until all outstanding issues have been resolved to our satisfaction. Unfortunately, this process can sometimes take years.

The background checks involve more than just the initial submission of biographical information or fingerprints and the initial response. If these checks and/or a review of the administrative record reveal an issue potentially impacting an applicant's eligibility for the requested immigration benefit, further inquiry is needed. The inquiry may include an additional interview and/or the need to contact another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. If it is determined that an outside agency possesses information relevant to the applicant's background, USCIS asks that agency to share any relevant information for consideration by USCIS in the adjudication. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as expeditiously as possible.

We have checked into your constituent's case and have been assured that the agency is aware of your inquiry and is monitoring progress of the case. Background checks on this case are still pending. We cannot speculate about when the background checks will be completed. USCIS has determined that no documentation related to the case will be issued at this time.

USCIS realizes that your constituent may be frustrated by the progress of his or her case, but the agency must balance individual inconvenience against broader issues of public safety and national security. We hope that the recognition that your constituent's case has not been forgotten lessens any anxiety from the delay in the adjudication.

We hope the information provided is helpful. If we may be of further assistance in the future, please let us know."
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-08 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
QUOTE (CBR @ Apr 3 2008, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Gordielover, that's awesome!!

kunle, my heart goes out to you. I can't even imagine. We had a long wait and are still waiting for an interview. At one point we had no idea what was going on, being in "extended review" so in a way I know what you're feeling. It's not a good feeling at all having no control over the situation & having to wait wait wait. All I can think of to say is hang in there and you'll get through this. Focus on your relationship as much as you can. And love will find a way!



Thanks CBR, did your "extended review" says background check or FBI name check? below is the statement from my last inquiry from USCIS-CRIS;

"The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required investigation into your background remains open.

Until the background investigation is completed, we cannot move forward on your case. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. We will make every effort to make a decision on this case as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact us by calling our customer service number provided below."
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-03 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Nice to see a lot of July filers with their VISA IN HAND. I'm still dealing with "NOTICE OF INTENT TO DENY". CSC received my response to this NOID on Jan 9, and said I should received decision within 60 days but till now no approval yet other than the message that my case remains open until background check is complete. Just baffles me that I just got a security clearance but USCIS is wasting tax payers money to do background check or fbi name check again, doesnt make much sense. Seems like im caught up in the long wait of fbi name check.

Nice to see july filers again.

Edited by kunle, 03 April 2008 - 09:35 PM.

kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-03 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-129F Visa At Last since July 2007
I filed I-129F in july 2007 but now my fiancee just went for her interview today 19th November 2008 and passed. She was asked to come for her visa in few days. Thank God Thank God Thank God thats all I can say. Thanks for your support regardless of who you are and how you have supported our journey thru this visa process. She didn't have a tough time but I figure it was based on the fact that I work for similar gov Agency. Big wedding in Dec in Lagos Nigeria everyone is invited.

For everyone else who is still waiting, please hang in there and God will make it happen. Do not quit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kunle & Kike

Everyone will remember me from having intent to deny!!! but I made it thru that kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif
kunleMaleNigeria2008-11-19 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressecret clearance and background check
What can some with secret clearance do in terms of delayed background check???

I 'm stuck in a stupid background check with no criminal history, with recent secret clearance with Department of Defense which was done by the same FBI late last year. I dont know what to do, I work for department of defense, I have been in the Army but with all these stuffs they still went and stuck my name in the stupid FBI name check. I expect my name to clear quick since the FBI went through the background check recently, the system is messed up. I made two inquiries, all they talked about was how they have to do the security check for the sake of public and national security, but if I 'm so much of a risk, how would I HAVE BEEN ENTITLE TO SECURITY CLEARANCE, EX MILITARY, AND NOW DoD WITH SECRET CLEARANCE. All these bereaucracy makes me sick. I 'm so frustrated now. My I-129f petition is going to almost 1 year now. People with criminal history haave even got their visa approved but I cant even get NOA2. I just have ti vent people. Dont know how long im stucked.
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-15 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName check during K1 process
I 'm stuck in a stupid background check with no criminal history, with recent secret clearance which was done by the same FBI, and I dont know what to do, I work for department of defense, I have been in the Army but with all these stuffs they still went and stuck my name in the stupid FBI name check, the stem is messed up. I 'm so frustrated now. My I-129f petition is going to almost 1 year now. People with criminal history haave even got their visa approved but I cant even get NOA2.
kunleMaleNigeria2008-04-15 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill waiting after 1 year and 9 months.
QUOTE (Macaw @ Mar 16 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been waiting for over 1 year and 9 months and still no decision yet.

I just took another trip to the Philippines in October 2007 and Im not rich. Would spending money on a lawyer help at this point since I've been waiting for a very long time and the VSC is ignoring me?

May 2006 Visited my Fiancee for first time
June 2006 mailed petition.
July 2006 I recieved RFE for IMBRA from VSC
August 2006 mailed RFE for IMBRA to VSC

(Starting around December 2006, about 6 months into the process, I start asking for updates thru calling up NVC and/or mailing a letter to VSC, and get another form letter reply stating to wait another 60 days. And every 60 days I request another update, only to get another letter asking to wait 60 days. Also at this point contacted a Congresswoman several times who contacted the VSC several times on my behalf and got nowhere.)

September 2007 (over 1 year after last RFE) finally get another RFE about my misdomeanor (IMBRA).
October 2007 VSC recieved my RFE
November 2007 Recieved 2 weeks notice to show up for biometrics or else our petition will be considered abandoned.
November 2007 Completed the biometrics at their scheduled place, date, and time.
January 2008 Called NVC and wrote letter to VSC. Got letter a few days later to wait 60 days.
March 2008 After another 60 days, called NVC, and got no response from VSC yet.

Everything I've mailed is obviously with a signed signature required. Also Im considering mailing updated photo copy of passport stamped showing I visited fiancee last October, along with the updated pictures that I visited my fiancee, since we need to have met our fiancee within the last two years and I dont want them to cancel our petition.

Would a lawyer be able to do anything? Please Help!



I 'm in the same shoe as you guys. Indefinite suspense. No update after they told me to expect a response after 60days.


this is my recent post:
Does anyone have an idea on this issue??? File I-129F in july 07 with NOA1 IN JULY 07, got NOID in december, and responded to NOID (imbra waiver) in Dec 07 which the CSC center recieved jan 9, 08, and stated I should recieve a decision with 60 days but now 60 days have passed with no approval response OR no NOA2. I tried to contact them several time with no meaningful reason or excuse why they haven't decided on my case other than one rep said they dong background check, other said its security check. But to my knowledge NVC does security check after NOA2 correct me if I 'm wrong. Now I 'm in an indefinite waiting game with no clue what is next with my case. I have filed K-3 before which wasnt approved at embassy level (no visa issued) and when filing out the K-1 i declare that I had file k-3 before and now they put me under imbra, now I am thinking maybe I should have not checked that box. Cos the form say if you have had 2 previous k-1 and this is my 1st k-1. Dont really know whats going on and CSC is not helping. Anyone has any input? Its going to a year now with this I-129F.
kunleMaleNigeria2008-03-22 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Notice of intent to deny
Does anyone have an idea on this issue??? File I-129F in july 07 with NOA1 IN JULY 07, got NOID in december, and responded to NOID (imbra waiver) in Dec 07 which the CSC center recieved jan 9, 08, and stated I should recieve a decision with 60 days but now 60 days have passed with no approval response OR no NOA2. I tried to contact them several time with no meaning reason or excuse why they haven't decided on my case other taahn one rep said they dong background check, other said its security check. But to my knowledge NVC does security check after NOA2 correct me if I 'm wrong. Now I 'm in an indefinite waiting game with no clue what is next with my case. I have filed K-3 before which wasnt approved at embassy level (no visa issuesd) and when filing out the K-1 i declare that I had file k-3 before and now they put me under imbra, now I am thinking maybe I should have not checked that box. Cos the form say if you have had 2 previous k-1 and this is my 1st k-1. Dont really know whats going on and CSC is not helping. Anyone has any input? Its going to a year now with this I-129F. crying.gif
kunleMaleNigeria2008-03-22 12:40:00