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MichalAndDeborah   0

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April 1, 2013 I fixed the mistake I had on my previous application and I sent it back. It is so confusing whether I am doing things right and the stress is so much to go through when waiting to hear from USCIS. I'm finding different answers and ways to fill out the papers. Like blue ink as opposed to black. Put my Name and Birthdate on every paper in the same place the same way. I didnt do that I added the current date and my Social. It wasnt clear that I needed letters of recommendation of sort from Family and Friends that have met my Fiancee and spent time with us on his two visits to USA when sending in my Petition for the 1st time. I didnt include the photos of us together, etc. Because it did not clearly say to do so and all I get when I called was... do exactly what the applications asks you for. I sent a Cover Letter, Letter of Intent from both of us, the Forms for the visa I-129F, The biographic for us both, The form for email/text message to inform me when they received my package and if it was approved. Copy of my Birth Certificate front and back and of his Passport stamps and photo. The two papers for the trip he took here with dates, two papers from my Landlord of the request to stay at my home because they have to approe any over night visits. The check with proper filing fee of $340 and sent it priority to Dalla, TX. I know they say up to 10 days - 30 to hear from them but Im so anxious!! A friend here sent hers March 21, 2011 and 5 days later they cashed her check then the 6th day sent her a text stating the application was approved. By April 2012 they were married and together and November of 2012 he was here for good. I've sent the first packet regular mail and second Priority but Im not sure that helped speed it up any! I am hoping and praying that our process goes as smooth as hers and as quick as it did. So, Just wanted to post that I sent it and am waiting but whew I am a nervous wreck wating. We been together 7 years in September and he is planning his 3rd visit here in August and I am so looking forward to his 4th and last visit which will hopefully be our wedding day. <3

2005-2006 Met in an online game.
September 1, 2006 - Became an online couple.
2008 - Engaged
June 2009 - Got my Engagement Ring and put it on.
March 16, 2010 - Visit for the 1st time... for 6 weeks.
When he came here for the first time to meet in person he placed the ring on my finger himself.
April 17, 2012 - Visit for the 2nd time... for almost 3 1/2 weeks.
April 1, 2013 - Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX
April 3, 2013 - USPS Receipt/Delivered I-129F
April 9, 2013 - Bank shows check cashed today.
April 9, 2013 Received a Text and Email Message that Petition is being sent to Vermont for Processing and will get hard copy within 7 to 10 days.

April - I have to look up the date to update this.

July 10, 2013 - Received 2 emails that our file was transferred. On July 10, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. ***Waiting to hear more!**** Then a few days later I received another email and a text and a few days after that I got a hard copy. I will edit the dates tomorrow.

Edit: I have to update the timeline when I get a chance.

Waiting...for NOA2.. We received the NOA2. I need to update everything from this to the interview date!!
Will be getting another visit August - September 2013.
He visited. He had his medical, etc.

October, 18, 2013 - His interview went great he was approved. We set a wedding date for May 1, 2014.
'Twas not my lips you kissed
But my soul.

♥ Michal and Deborah ♥

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

MichalAndDeborah Contributor

MichalAndDeborah   0

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April 1, 2013 I fixed the mistake I had on my previous application and I sent it back. It is so confusing whether I am doing things right and the stress is so much to go through when waiting to hear from USCIS. I'm finding different answers and ways to fill out the papers. Like blue ink as opposed to black. Put my Name and Birthdate on every paper in the same place the same way. I didnt do that I added the current date and my Social. It wasnt clear that I needed letters of recommendation of sort from Family and Friends that have met my Fiancee and spent time with us on his two visits to USA when sending in my Petition for the 1st time. I didnt include the photos of us together, etc. Because it did not clearly say to do so and all I get when I called was... do exactly what the applications asks you for. I sent a Cover Letter, Letter of Intent from both of us, the Forms for the visa I-129F, The biographic for us both, The form for email/text message to inform me when they received my package and if it was approved. Copy of my Birth Certificate front and back and of his Passport stamps and photo. The two papers for the trip he took here with dates, two papers from my Landlord of the request to stay at my home because they have to approe any over night visits. The check with proper filing fee of $340 and sent it priority to Dalla, TX. I know they say up to 10 days - 30 to hear from them but Im so anxious!! A friend here sent hers March 21, 2011 and 5 days later they cashed her check then the 6th day sent her a text stating the application was approved. By April 2012 they were married and together and November of 2012 he was here for good. I've sent the first packet regular mail and second Priority but Im not sure that helped speed it up any! I am hoping and praying that our process goes as smooth as hers and as quick as it did. So, Just wanted to post that I sent it and am waiting but whew I am a nervous wreck wating. We been together 7 years in September and he is planning his 3rd visit here in August and I am so looking forward to his 4th and last visit which will hopefully be our wedding day. <3

Oh... and How do I find out the nearest Consulate for where I live?? I cant find one for Altoona, Pennsylvania! :huh:

2005-2006 Met in an online game.
September 1, 2006 - Became an online couple.
2008 - Engaged
June 2009 - Got my Engagement Ring and put it on.
March 16, 2010 - Visit for the 1st time... for 6 weeks.
When he came here for the first time to meet in person he placed the ring on my finger himself.
April 17, 2012 - Visit for the 2nd time... for almost 3 1/2 weeks.
April 1, 2013 - Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX
April 3, 2013 - USPS Receipt/Delivered I-129F
April 9, 2013 - Bank shows check cashed today.
April 9, 2013 Received a Text and Email Message that Petition is being sent to Vermont for Processing and will get hard copy within 7 to 10 days.

April - I have to look up the date to update this.

July 10, 2013 - Received 2 emails that our file was transferred. On July 10, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. ***Waiting to hear more!**** Then a few days later I received another email and a text and a few days after that I got a hard copy. I will edit the dates tomorrow.

Edit: I have to update the timeline when I get a chance.

Waiting...for NOA2.. We received the NOA2. I need to update everything from this to the interview date!!
Will be getting another visit August - September 2013.
He visited. He had his medical, etc.

October, 18, 2013 - His interview went great he was approved. We set a wedding date for May 1, 2014.
'Twas not my lips you kissed
But my soul.

♥ Michal and Deborah ♥

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

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Penguin_ie   5,999

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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Your post is very difficult to read as it is one big paragraph. I didn't notice any questions in the first post, so I'll just answer the second:

A K1 fiance visa process is very different from your friend who did a spousal visa it seems.

There are no US embassies inside the USA.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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stevie b   141

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Fiji
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your petition will take anywhere from 5 months to year to get the first approval and after that you have nvc followed by the embassy interview with supporting medical and police clearances.. read the guides they are very helpful.

your petition will be processed at a facility that will be noted on your acceptance letter NOA1

good luck and be patient it will take awhile


8/16/2012 I-129F NOA1
11/8/2012 Married
1/3/2013 I-129F cancelled
1/29/2013 withdrawal notice received
2/5/2013 I-130 NOA1 with error on wife's name
Case status not available
2/5/2013 Unable to generate service request

3/13/2013 transferred to local office
3/26/2013 Service request generated
4/12/2013 Infopass, file in workflow March 28
4/19/2013 Case status available - APPROVED!

Detour to the NVC via NRC

For information on my detour and the steps I took to free my petition, check
"about me"

NVC

6/7/2013 NVC logs file as received

6/11/2013 Case number and IIN assigned

6/12/2013 DS-3032 emailed

6/13/21013 AOS paid

6/14/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention superuser (stupid me)

6/23/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention supervisor

6/24/2013 DS-3032 accepted

6/25/2013 IV bill generated and paid

07/06/2013 IV & AOS sent; 07/11/2013 NVC logs received

07/30/2013 IV Accepted; AOS Checklist

08/01/2013 AOS Checklist received

08/02/2013 AOS resent; 08/07/2013 NVC logs received

08/28/2013 Case Complete

09/10/2013 Interview date assigned

Embassy

08/14/2013 Medical; 08/19/2013 Medical Ready

08/07/2013 Police cert ordered (Fiji delivers straight to the embassy)

10/02/2013 Interview

xx/xx/2013 Visa in Hand

xx/xx/2013 POE Los Angeles International Airport

HK12 Proficient

HK12   273

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Germany
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Oh... and How do I find out the nearest Consulate for where I live?? I cant find one for Altoona, Pennsylvania! :huh:

It is about the consulate where your fiance lives, not you. There are no consulates/embassies in the United States. Which country is your fiance from?

K1 Visa
Feb. 29, 2012: I-129F sent
March 8, 2012: NOA1 (VSC)
August 30, 2012: NOA2
Oct. 1, 2012: Packet 3 received
Nov. 3, 2012: Packet 4 received
Nov. 15, 2012: Interview - approved!
Jan. 18, 2013: POE New York Seaport
Feb. 2, 2013: Wedding

AOS
March 6, 2013: AOS Package sent
March 12, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-131 NOA's
March 29, 2013: Biometrics Appointment
May 10, 2013: EAD/AP approved
Sept. 5, 2013: "Potential Interview Waiver Case" letter received
Nov. 2, 2013: AOS approved (no interview)

ROC
Aug. 4, 2015: I-751 sent
Aug. 6, 2015: NOA1 (CSC)
Sept. 4, 2015: Biometrics Appointment
Feb. 10, 2016: ROC approved

 

Dual Citizenship
Aug. 26, 2016: BBG application sent (permit to retain German citizenship)
Nov. 21, 2016: BBG approval notice received (p/u at German Honorary Consulate, OKC: Feb. 6, 2017)
Dec. 8, 2016: N-400 sent
Dec. 12, 2016: Priority Date (NBC)

Jan. 9, 2017: Biometrics Appointment

Aug. 31, 2017: In-Line for Interview

Sept. 6, 2017: Interview Scheduled

Oct. 16, 2017: Interview

Oct. 25, 2017: Oath Appointment Letter received

Nov. 1, 2017: Oath Ceremony

MichalAndDeborah Contributor

MichalAndDeborah   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Slovakia
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It is about the consulate where your fiance lives, not you. There are no consulates/embassies in the United States. Which country is your fiance from?

Okay, Yes I just found this out today from my friend who got married. Thank you. He is from Slovakia and there is one in Banska Bystrica where he lives.

your petition will take anywhere from 5 months to year to get the first approval and after that you have nvc followed by the embassy interview with supporting medical and police clearances.. read the guides they are very helpful.

your petition will be processed at a facility that will be noted on your acceptance letter NOA1

good luck and be patient it will take awhile

Thank you. I was wondering when they would notify me if it was accepted or rejected. They tell me it could take up to 10 days to hear from the via postal mail and email/text message. I sent it to Dallas, TX with all our information and the check. Thats as far as I have got so far!

Edited by MichalAndDeborah

2005-2006 Met in an online game.
September 1, 2006 - Became an online couple.
2008 - Engaged
June 2009 - Got my Engagement Ring and put it on.
March 16, 2010 - Visit for the 1st time... for 6 weeks.
When he came here for the first time to meet in person he placed the ring on my finger himself.
April 17, 2012 - Visit for the 2nd time... for almost 3 1/2 weeks.
April 1, 2013 - Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX
April 3, 2013 - USPS Receipt/Delivered I-129F
April 9, 2013 - Bank shows check cashed today.
April 9, 2013 Received a Text and Email Message that Petition is being sent to Vermont for Processing and will get hard copy within 7 to 10 days.

April - I have to look up the date to update this.

July 10, 2013 - Received 2 emails that our file was transferred. On July 10, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. ***Waiting to hear more!**** Then a few days later I received another email and a text and a few days after that I got a hard copy. I will edit the dates tomorrow.

Edit: I have to update the timeline when I get a chance.

Waiting...for NOA2.. We received the NOA2. I need to update everything from this to the interview date!!
Will be getting another visit August - September 2013.
He visited. He had his medical, etc.

October, 18, 2013 - His interview went great he was approved. We set a wedding date for May 1, 2014.
'Twas not my lips you kissed
But my soul.

♥ Michal and Deborah ♥

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

MichalAndDeborah Contributor

MichalAndDeborah   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Slovakia
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Your post is very difficult to read as it is one big paragraph. I didn't notice any questions in the first post, so I'll just answer the second:

A K1 fiance visa process is very different from your friend who did a spousal visa it seems.

There are no US embassies inside the USA.

Okay, Thank you. I found out today that I dont go to an embassy.. just him. I was exhausted but happy when I posted this and didnt think about making paragraphs! Im sure it was hard to read this way but the jest is still there. No , she talked to me in more detail today she used someone to help her that is why hers went through faster she said. Just hoping the original filing of the fiancee visa petirion goes through and they cash my check to proceed to the next step.

It is about the consulate where your fiance lives, not you. There are no consulates/embassies in the United States. Which country is your fiance from?

Slovakia.. and we found his I thought I had to go as well but found out I dont.

Oh... and How do I find out the nearest Consulate for where I live?? I cant find one for Altoona, Pennsylvania! :huh:

Sorry for the typos and run on! Was tired and excited when I typed this. Found more information today now just waiting for them to send me my letter that they received my package and if it was approved or rejected. Hoping approved. Anxious and excited. I have to be patient.

2005-2006 Met in an online game.
September 1, 2006 - Became an online couple.
2008 - Engaged
June 2009 - Got my Engagement Ring and put it on.
March 16, 2010 - Visit for the 1st time... for 6 weeks.
When he came here for the first time to meet in person he placed the ring on my finger himself.
April 17, 2012 - Visit for the 2nd time... for almost 3 1/2 weeks.
April 1, 2013 - Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX
April 3, 2013 - USPS Receipt/Delivered I-129F
April 9, 2013 - Bank shows check cashed today.
April 9, 2013 Received a Text and Email Message that Petition is being sent to Vermont for Processing and will get hard copy within 7 to 10 days.

April - I have to look up the date to update this.

July 10, 2013 - Received 2 emails that our file was transferred. On July 10, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. ***Waiting to hear more!**** Then a few days later I received another email and a text and a few days after that I got a hard copy. I will edit the dates tomorrow.

Edit: I have to update the timeline when I get a chance.

Waiting...for NOA2.. We received the NOA2. I need to update everything from this to the interview date!!
Will be getting another visit August - September 2013.
He visited. He had his medical, etc.

October, 18, 2013 - His interview went great he was approved. We set a wedding date for May 1, 2014.
'Twas not my lips you kissed
But my soul.

♥ Michal and Deborah ♥

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

HK12 Proficient

HK12   273

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Germany
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Okay, Yes I just found this out today from my friend who got married. Thank you. He is from Slovakia and there is one in Banska Bystrica where he lives.

I just checked the US embassy website for Slovakia, and I don't think there is a consulate or embassy in Banska Bystrica. Your fiancé will most likely go through the embassy in Bratislava. Here is some information about K1 visas off the American embassy website in Bratislava: http://slovakia.usembassy.gov/fiance-visas-k1.html

Good luck with the procedure!

Edited by HK12

K1 Visa
Feb. 29, 2012: I-129F sent
March 8, 2012: NOA1 (VSC)
August 30, 2012: NOA2
Oct. 1, 2012: Packet 3 received
Nov. 3, 2012: Packet 4 received
Nov. 15, 2012: Interview - approved!
Jan. 18, 2013: POE New York Seaport
Feb. 2, 2013: Wedding

AOS
March 6, 2013: AOS Package sent
March 12, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-131 NOA's
March 29, 2013: Biometrics Appointment
May 10, 2013: EAD/AP approved
Sept. 5, 2013: "Potential Interview Waiver Case" letter received
Nov. 2, 2013: AOS approved (no interview)

ROC
Aug. 4, 2015: I-751 sent
Aug. 6, 2015: NOA1 (CSC)
Sept. 4, 2015: Biometrics Appointment
Feb. 10, 2016: ROC approved

 

Dual Citizenship
Aug. 26, 2016: BBG application sent (permit to retain German citizenship)
Nov. 21, 2016: BBG approval notice received (p/u at German Honorary Consulate, OKC: Feb. 6, 2017)
Dec. 8, 2016: N-400 sent
Dec. 12, 2016: Priority Date (NBC)

Jan. 9, 2017: Biometrics Appointment

Aug. 31, 2017: In-Line for Interview

Sept. 6, 2017: Interview Scheduled

Oct. 16, 2017: Interview

Oct. 25, 2017: Oath Appointment Letter received

Nov. 1, 2017: Oath Ceremony

 
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