Hello! First Post - Waiting on VSC NOA2 for K1

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

Hello VJ community, I have been reading the forums since Sio To and I filed for our K1 back in November. We check in everyday to see the current approvals. We were lucky that Sio To could stay in the USA up until February, so we have only been apart for 6 weeks, but it has been a long six weeks.

We met when I lived in Macau, China, where Sio To is from. We came back to the USA together as she has a Portuguese passport, Macau used to be part of Portugal, and she could enter on a visa waiver. The week we arrived in to the USA we applied for the K1. Then before we knew it the 90 days visa waiver ran out and Sio To had to fly back to Macau.

For the past 6 weeks we have been calling twice a day and using Skype to have video calls, which really helps, to see her sweet smile again!

We have been trying to hold off on the temptation to see if she can come back to the USA on another visa waiver entry, as we are too afraid it might mess up the speed of our NOA2. If we knew that she could do it, and not affect the NOA2, I would fly her back over to the US tomorrow!

I saw this week many late November and early December VSC K1 filers have been getting NOA2, so I just started feeling very nervous this week. I have been trying to tell Sio To no to worry, as we are still not running behind the average, an I am sure will hear something by April. But inside i am getting more worried each day that there must be an RFE coming since I see so may other getting their NOA2 already.

The VJ website has been a real lifesaver, I did our entire K1 application based off the example and instructions posted here, and it has been a great way to keep up morale, by reading other peoples success stories and approvals. I read the approval stories and hear about couples crying to each other in joy. it makes me want to cry just reading it! I think someone could write a good book by putting together all the amazing stories I read about on VJ.

Well, good luck to all of us waiting, and I hope we all get to see out loved ones very soon. Thanks for all your help and sharing.

Jeremy

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Even if she were denied entry on the visa waiver, it would in no way affect your I-129F petition, or delay you in receiving NOA2. You can confirm that with other members. I do agree though that there is a significant risk that she could be denied entry if she were to return too soon after having just stayed 90 days.

All the best on your journey.

Edited March 17, 2009 by ThaitoUSA

[Kevin&Leilei 1]

Welcome to VJ. Feel free to join us on the November '08 VSC thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=158997

[just_friend 2]

Welcome to our small or maybe not so small family. Me and you have the same timeline. Keeping fingers crossed for both of us

[Ed+Cindy 1]

Even if she were denied entry on the visa waiver, it would in no way affect your I-129F petition, or delay you in receiving NOA2. You can confirm that with other members. I do agree though that there is a significant risk that she could be denied entry if she were to return too soon after having just stayed 90 days.

You are correct, denied entry (admission withdrawn) does not affect the petition approval. However, my small statistical collection shows those with CBP entry problems do in fact seem to have longer NOA2 times. However, I need a larger sample size.

See my post here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2724975

[Alias 0]

You are so lucky that she has a Portuguese passport. My fiancee is also in Macau but has the Macau/China Passport so no visa waiver. I wish she is able to visit me but instead, I have been going back to Hong Kong/Macau every quarter. My last trip was in Feb and next in May. It is always a long, torturous 3 months. Good luck to us all!!!

[KAT&Allie 0]

I saw this week many late November and early December VSC K1 filers have been getting NOA2, so I just started feeling very nervous this week. I have been trying to tell Sio To no to worry, as we are still not running behind the average, an I am sure will hear something by April. But inside i am getting more worried each day that there must be an RFE coming since I see so may other getting their NOA2 already.

Jeremy

Try not to worry. I know it's easier said than done but you are still well within VSC’s approval dates. Your NOA2 can happen any day now. Even RFE is not such a big deal (for most people anyway ). Once you see January/February people getting approved and you are still waiting, it's time to start worrying. I sincerely hope it won't happen to you. Wouldn't wish it on anybody for that matter.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

You are so lucky that she has a Portuguese passport. My fiancee is also in Macau but has the Macau/China Passport so no visa waiver. I wish she is able to visit me but instead, I have been going back to Hong Kong/Macau every quarter. My last trip was in Feb and next in May. It is always a long, torturous 3 months. Good luck to us all!!!

Yes, we are lucky her Mom went through all the trouble to get a passport for her form Portugal, before the 1999 handover to China. I wish I could go back to visit her, but my job will not permit to go on holiday right now. Best of luck and touch wood that our other half can join us soon! (Next time you are in Macau have some Chau siu faan for me!)

Jeremy

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

I saw this week many late November and early December VSC K1 filers have been getting NOA2, so I just started feeling very nervous this week. I have been trying to tell Sio To no to worry, as we are still not running behind the average, an I am sure will hear something by April. But inside i am getting more worried each day that there must be an RFE coming since I see so may other getting their NOA2 already.

Jeremy

Try not to worry. I know it's easier said than done but you are still well within VSC’s approval dates. Your NOA2 can happen any day now. Even RFE is not such a big deal (for most people anyway ). Once you see January/February people getting approved and you are still waiting, it's time to start worrying. I sincerely hope it won't happen to you. Wouldn't wish it on anybody for that matter.

Good luck on your visa journey.

Thanks! I had not been checking USCIS for updates, to keep it off my mind until this week. Now that it seems I should be getting close I am checking my case status every hours all day at work. Then opening my empty mailbox each night at home like a kid who did not get anything for Christmas!

[Alias 0]

I know what you mean. I know I shouldn't get my hopes too high since I haven't really waited that long. But as I see more and more Jan/Feb filers getting their NOA2, it makes me very anxious and so hope that I will be a lucky one also. Please, please, please....good luck to us all!!!

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

NOA2 approval email came today! Yes!

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Congratulations. You want to move quickly and precisely to get everything together for Packet 3. That includes the I-134 Affidavit of Support from you that usually includes supporting documents, such as tax returns and/or transcripts, letter from your employer, etc. Each consulate is specific about what they need for Packet 3, so go to yours website and find out.

The sooner you have Packet 3 ready, the sooner her interview date!

All the best