Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congrats on the interview approval! Ours is tomorrow...send good thoughts our way! Lots and lots and lots of luck to those of you who are still waiting. At the very least, you're one day closer!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-10 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	February birthdays all around, I see. Today, or what's left of it, is mine! Good luck to everyone still waiting. We can all relate to how difficult this is, certainly some more than others, but our time to be with our loved ones forever WILL come!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-09 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Good luck Neil!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-09 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Good luck, Neil. I am so happy that you and Ashley have brought a beautiful child into this world. I hope everything went well with the delivery, and please keep us posted on if you are able to visit. Wish I had more advice.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-08 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Badgerella @ Feb 7 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm in Croatia. I mentioned UK because that's where the case really is at the time. They're expecting it in Zagreb on Monday, Tuesday at the latest. Oops, sorry for the confusion!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-07 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Badgerella @ Feb 7 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We're still here, too! Our case is in the UK, according to DHL, so it should be delivered Monday morning. Maybe Tuesday, I don't know. We're planning on rescheduling the whatever interview date they give us to something late March/beginning of April-ish. I hope there won't be any problems with that. After that.. well, I hope it won't be long after that that I'm ready to leave. Six more exams to go.. shouldn't take too long. Based on other people's London timelines, your interview will likely fall during those dates anyhow . We were extremely lucky in how fast ours was processed, but I know of many other people on here who have waited quite a bit longer to get their interview date. The last interview date that was scheduled for London (to my knowledge) was Feb. 24th and you figure by the time the medical is done and packet 3 paperwork sent and returned, you'll be looking at around another month. We called DOS and asked if it was possible to reschedule an interview for a later date if necessary (we didn't want it to conflict with our trip to Spain) and they said absolutely. So don't worry!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-07 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! Congratulations Marm! I've been waiting for your approval right along with you . It's about time!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-05 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congratulatios Habbi and Badgerella!!! I'm glad the DOS was able to give you more info, Thayani! And I'll be sure to let you know how the non-notarized I-134 works out for us, Caminic! I can't imagine why there would be any problems, but you never know. We've been really fortunate so far- I hope your case is as hassle free	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-05 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Thayani @ Feb 4 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Terri and Seb. Good Luck with the interview just in case I disappear again for aweek... No problem! Thanks for the good luck	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-05 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	You call the department of state to find out when your case has reached the Embassy. Their # is 202-663-1225. Press 1, then zero to speak to a visa specialist. They're very nice! I'm just wrapping things up in London so definitely get in touch if you have any other questions!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-04 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Awww, Chris and Mara . Are you planning a large wedding? Surely your guests will understand if things are postponed (fingers crossed that they're not!). The most important thing is that you'll be spending the rest of your life with him! The party is just the celebration. Edited by Terri and Seb, 04 February 2009 - 10:48 PM.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-04 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congratulations on both the visa interview and the NOA2! Glad to see some productivity	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-02 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (neil wood @ Feb 1 2009, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great game Congrats Terri! Bed time for me Oh my god, that was intense! Thanks! Best of luck, SoInLove16. I'm sure it will all go smoothly. Gemmie, if you're ever in the area and would like a tour of Pennsylvania, look me up	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-01 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (maliciant @ Jan 31 2009, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that really does sound american themed... I mean maybe not so much the bruce springsteen but definitely the beer pong sounds like a typical american (college) party. Oh come on! "Born in the U.S.A"?!? Speaking of, I hope you're all looking forward to the American-ness that is the superbowl tomorrow. As a Pittsburgh girl, I'm pretty stoked. , but we have to keep ourselves busy somehow, right?	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-02-01 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Beer pong is an American drinking that wikipedia can explain in much more detail than I ever could: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_pong When I was in the U.K. for the year- I was asked 2 questions about being an American on a weekly basis. #1- How on earth could you yanks have voted for George Bush TWICE? (I wasn't old enough to vote!) #2- Do you guys really drink out of those amazing red cups at parties like they do in the movies? Yes, yes we do.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-31 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Ooooh! We had a big American themed party when I was studying in the U.K. We played beer pong and blared Bruce Springsteen. Highly suggested!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-31 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Yay! Congrats on the approval! I also feel the need to apologize to all of you for not realizing that I was Queen of this page and demanding more NOA2's! Perhaps as a semi-August/mostly July filer I'm just not worthy of the position...	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-31 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congratulations, Mia!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-31 04:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Positive perspective is always helpful. I used to whine and say "It's been sooo long since I've seen you!" and Sebastian would correct me by saying, "Hey now, remember-every day that passes is a day that brings us closer together!" I totally agree with what Neil said- if you find it easy to be apart then that's probably not a good thing.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-30 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Awww, Gemmie. I'm sorry to hear you're feeling so down. I can't speak for everyone here, but me and Sebastian definitely went through a rough patch and considered putting everything on hold at one point. We were fighting incessantly over the silliest things and our relationship felt...robotic? I have no idea what the underlying causes are for your current unhappiness (except distance, of course!) but maybe it's best that you have a bit longer to wait that way you can really deliberate on your decision to move to the U.S. It's a huge, scary move! And that's normal. If all that is making you unhappy is the distance and separation, think of ways to spice things up. Me and Sebastian have done a few movie nights where we both hang out and watch something and talk about it afterward. Sounds cheesy, but it's really fun! And we send each other thoughtful little gifts and letters. I was stressed over finals week and he sent me a big thing of bath salts to relax- stuff like that really goes a long way. When I finally went to visit him in December, all of my fears vanished. I realized that so much of the strain we were feeling could easily be washed away with a kiss on the forehead. If you're upset about other, more internal flaws with your relationship- you at least have time to make your decision carefully. You're still in uni-right? What about getting involved with other organizations? Sometimes distraction is the best medicine. I hope you feel better!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-30 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congratulations!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-30 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	As a semi-July/semi-August filer, I'm just popping in to say we got our interview date today! February 11th! Sebastian booked his flight, he'll be here on March 7th!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-29 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congrats happydancer!!!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-26 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	I got engaged on a Friday the 13th! So they're not all scary	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2009-01-13 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (caochi @ Dec 26 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It needs to be notarized. Read "Where to File" section. I'm a bit confused. The new I-134 from the USCIS website explicitly says it no longer needs to be notarized. I had to meet with my cosponsor at the last minute in order to get I-134, birth certificate, paystubs and employer letter before I left for London (arrived this morning! ), and of course the two notaries in town were closed for the holidays, so we just filled out the new one and did not have anything notarized. I would have liked to, just to be on the safe side, but now I'm a little worried. Am I missing something?	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-28 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (MARM @ Dec 26 2008, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would not skip the notary because I wouldn't want to risk having to resend the I-134 and delay the visa just for pending documents...its better to be over-prepared. For London, the letters of intent to marry do not need to be notarized either, so besides the I-134 that you should get notarized just to be on the safe side, nothing else needs notarization. The NOA1 and NOA2 are not required, but it doesn't hurt for your fiance to have these easily accessible when going to the interview. Yes, you should include yours and your co-sponsor's birth certificate as proof of US citizenship for I-134. Besides this, you need to compile evidence of bona-fide relationship, don't forget the letters of intent to marry, one from you for your fiance, and one from your fiance for you, no need to get them notarized, and they can be as simple as the example one here is in the guides, just remember to put the date of the interview on them and have them addressed to the Embassy of the United States in London. Also, as far as stuff from you for your fiance, it is a good idea to take copies of what you filed for I-129F, this is not needed, but just to be on the safe side, I am doing this. And the rest is for your fiance to prepare: police certificates, original certified divorce decrees if any, birth certificate, DS forms, medical interview, etc. I am also planning on going with my fiance to the interview in London, when the time comes... I am very excited for you! Keep us updated Thanks for your quick response! We've got all the other stuff you mentioned gathered, I am just thrown by this new I-134 since us July/August filers are likely the first people to use it. I'm jealous that you'll be going to your fiance's interview! I'm joining Sebastian for his medical on January 8th but he's on his own for the rest . Good luck with your approval! I keep looking at this thread and my heart breaks for you every time I see ANOTHER touch. Hang in there! Edited by Terri and Seb, 26 December 2008 - 01:22 AM.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-26 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas . I'm just completing my I-134 now and have a quick question (especially for those of you marrying Brits). The newest edition of the form says that it no longer needs to be notarized, although London's embassy hasn't updated its website and still mentions the support forms be notarized. Do you think it's fine to use the newest edition and skip the notary? Also, is there anything else that typically needs to be notarized throughout the process? I'm giving my fiance a hard copy of the NOA1 and NOA2 as well as mine and my cosponsor's birth certificate, so those are all accounted for. I've read the guides, as well as the embassy's info a million times, but want to quadruple check since I'm officially giving him all of this when I fly to London on Saturday (Eek! SO excited!). Thanks in advance! Edited by Terri and Seb, 26 December 2008 - 12:38 AM.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-26 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Wow, what a Christmas gift!!! Congratulations!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-25 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (MARM @ Dec 21 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK so I got another touch...this is ridiculous..touched on a SUNDAY???!!!!! Aren't they closed on Sunday? Last date updated: 12/21/08 What the heck???? Anyone know if CSC is even open on Sunday? Last time I checked, they were not open on Sunday! I was approved on a Sunday from NVC. No idea how that happens!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-21 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Wow, congrats on all the late night approvals! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-20 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (DeathNova @ Dec 19 2008, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Click "Embassy Info" and find Chile. How to contact NVC is right there in the instructions. How to contact the consulate is there, but there is no information on how to contact the NVC on the Chile page. Edited by Terri and Seb, 19 December 2008 - 01:46 PM.	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-19 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Cuchita @ Dec 19 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SAME QUESTION I'VE BEEN ASKING AND NOBODY TELLS ME! QUOTE (sanjhar @ Dec 19 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> DeathNova how do you know when your paperwork leaves NVC and when it arrives there? Just wondering so when i receive my NOA2 i can keep track. DO you call them? or they email , or can you check online like with USCIS website? Thanks You call the NVC. The number is 603-334-0700 (I know this because it's safely stored in my cell phone haha). Basically you call, press 1 for English, press 2 and then get put on hold for a while until the operator picks up or they'll tell you they're too busy and to call back later. I find it's best to call after 6. They'll ask for your receipt number from the NOA1. Then they can tell you if they've received the case from the service center and give you your new case number. They'll tell you it takes 2-4 weeks for them to receive it from the service center and process it, but in most cases that's a total lie. Just keep calling. If you call back a few days after they've received it, they can tell you when they've sent it to the embassy. Hope that was helpful!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-19 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Yaaaaay! Congrats!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-18 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congrats!!!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-17 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Good evening, everyone! Just wanted to mention that another July filer has started a wedding stories and ideas thread. I think it's really fascinating to see all the different wedding traditions from everyone's countries, as well as how everyone is dealing with their international wedding situation, so come join us! http://www.visajourn...p;#entry2485767 Also, it's almost Thursday! We all tend to see way more approvals toward the end of the week so I hope you're all feeling positive and excited! I've got my fingers crossed for you (symbolically, of course, or I couldn't type properly).	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-17 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (dodoma @ Dec 16 2008, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Was touched 15th dec and approval email recieved 16th. Good luck to yu all. Congrats!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-16 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Donna-marie @ Dec 16 2008, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OMG GUYS WE ARE APPROVED NOAH 2 WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO Congrats! We just got our approval yesterday and we're using the London Embassy too! So it looks like we'll be going through the next few stages together	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-16 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Thanks everyone! Really glad to see the service centers are cranking them out today!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-15 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	OH MY GOD WE'RE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On December 14, 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. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!! So one more late July/early August filer approved!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-15 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	August 2008 Filers	Congratulations!	Terri and Seb	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2008-12-11 00:05:00