November K1 filers

[Pheebs1201 269]

That definitely helps! Thank you!

Have you by chance gotten your letter yet?

Thanks again!

Congrats!!!

I am still in the US but my mum says nothing has arrived for me yet

[Rhaenerys 16]

That really sucks! So did they let you in after you dropped everything off, or not at all?

My fiance and I have travelled back and forth at least 3 times since being engaged, and haven't had any problems. I just tell them I am visiting my boyfriend instead of fiance and they just crack jokes about internet dating and what ever. I've never been asked for extra documentation or anything. My passport is not officially tied to our I129f, so it's not like they will scan it and see that my fiance applied for K1. I just slip my ring off for talking to the guard, and then put it back on when I am done.

It's one of those small "lies" that really make my life a lot easier. I am honest in that I am visiting my significant other, and really don't have any intentions to get married or stay in the US until I get my K1 Visa, so I don't feel the need to make them suspicious.

I understand though, that this is not necessarily your situation, Rhaenerys, and that most of the issues were raised when they saw how much stuff you were bringing in.

We dropped off all of the stuff at my house and tried to cross again about 24 hours later, at a different crossing. We got through the border the second time with no problems (and amost no stuff), so maybe that guy was just having a bad day. But I think I'm going to cut down on my visits!

My passoport is the one tied to the I-129F, so no hiding that! My fiance will just have to come to me more often until this is done.

I need to start checking the mail for my letter every day, as you guys are getting them! I think I'll call NVC this week as well. 8 am EST is so early....

[Pheebs1201 269]

I need to start checking the mail for my letter every day, as you guys are getting them! I think I'll call NVC this week as well. 8 am EST is so early....

I think they are open until Midnight EST also and people have reported success later in the evening also. might be a better option

[LA NEGRA 19]

Okay.. I might have spoken a bit too soon.. I just got off the phone with NVC (I actually hadn't spoken to them since last week) and we FINALLY got our case #!!!! Totally stoked!!! YIPPIE!!!!

GREAT!!!

[KristinD 77]

For future reference here's TSC's email: TSC.NCSCfollowup@uscis.dhs.gov

I shot them an email, why not and here's the automated response.

Thank you for contacting the Texas Service Center (TSC) National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Follow Up e-mail account. The purpose of this account is to assist petitioners, applicants or their authorized representatives who have contacted the NCSC number (1-800-375-5283) with an inquiry and have not received a response within 15 days. This auto reply message will serve as a record of our receiving your inquiry. However, please note that you will not receive a response to your inquiry if you did not first contact the NCSC number (1-800-375-5283) or if you are not the petitioner, applicant or a designated representative of the case you are inquiring about.

If you are requesting a status update you must contact the NCSC. We will not respond to status update inquiries.

In order to assist you in a timely manner, please include the following information with your inquiry (send a follow-up email including this information if it was not included in your first request to this e-mailbox):

· The service request management tool (SRMT) inquiry number that you were given when you called the NCSC; if you have called the NCSC and they informed you they are unable to complete a SRMT please provide a brief explanation.

· The date that you contacted the NCSC;

· Your name and receipt number and/or A-number; and

· If available, the name of the NCSC Customer Service Representative you spoke with.

The TSC will review your e-mail and respond through this e-mail account or through the US Postal Service.

If you feel the decision on your case was made in error, to protect your rights you must follow the regulations and file any necessary motion or appeal within the allotted timeframe.

For future reference here's TSC's email: TSC.NCSCfollowup@uscis.dhs.gov

I shot them an email, why not and here's the automated response.

Thank you for contacting the Texas Service Center (TSC) National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Follow Up e-mail account. The purpose of this account is to assist petitioners, applicants or their authorized representatives who have contacted the NCSC number (1-800-375-5283) with an inquiry and have not received a response within 15 days. This auto reply message will serve as a record of our receiving your inquiry. However, please note that you will not receive a response to your inquiry if you did not first contact the NCSC number (1-800-375-5283) or if you are not the petitioner, applicant or a designated representative of the case you are inquiring about.

If you are requesting a status update you must contact the NCSC. We will not respond to status update inquiries.

In order to assist you in a timely manner, please include the following information with your inquiry (send a follow-up email including this information if it was not included in your first request to this e-mailbox):

· The service request management tool (SRMT) inquiry number that you were given when you called the NCSC; if you have called the NCSC and they informed you they are unable to complete a SRMT please provide a brief explanation.

· The date that you contacted the NCSC;

· Your name and receipt number and/or A-number; and

· If available, the name of the NCSC Customer Service Representative you spoke with.

The TSC will review your e-mail and respond through this e-mail account or through the US Postal Service.

If you feel the decision on your case was made in error, to protect your rights you must follow the regulations and file any necessary motion or appeal within the allotted timeframe.

Clearly I'm killing time until 5 hahahahha

[Ke&Abdi 8]

Hey guys quick was I supposed to receive a ARN number for my case after receiving my NOA1 or no....just curious I received NOA1 on November 18.

[Cristin 18]

Hey guys quick was I supposed to receive a ARN number for my case after receiving my NOA1 or no....just curious I received NOA1 on November 18.

From my understanding you receive the ARN on the NOA2. I only know that our ARN changed because I randomly called the automatic hotline in early December and it said the last time it was touched was to change the ARN.

[Cristin 18]

Although it's not tied to our immigration journey/NOA2 (I sadly hope for a notification once I look at the mail...even though I know it's not happening), I'm excited to say that I booked a quick trip to Morocco in February over Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend! So excited

Hoping for an easy trip through Moroccan customs!

[Jules83 1]

That's exciting!! Hope it is a easy trip through customs!! Peter should be booking his ticket Friday for a visit in February!! We may not be getting our NOA2 right away but thank goodness we have something soon to look forward to

[Pheebs1201 269]

Although it's not tied to our immigration journey/NOA2 (I sadly hope for a notification once I look at the mail...even though I know it's not happening), I'm excited to say that I booked a quick trip to Morocco in February over Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend! So excited

Hoping for an easy trip through Moroccan customs!

Yay have fun!

[Cristin 18]

That's exciting!! Hope it is a easy trip through customs!! Peter should be booking his ticket Friday for a visit in February!! We may not be getting our NOA2 right away but thank goodness we have something soon to look forward to

ha... we will see. The last time I went through customs I actually had the same officer (arrival & departure) who remembered how clueless I was and realized it was my first time in the country (thankfully he took pity on me). I'm SO used to UK/EU customs who don't question why I'm traveling

Very exciting about you and Peter!

Edited January 6, 2015 by Cristin

[KristinD 77]

Yeah for all the Feb. traveling I think John is flying in too at the end of the month! Need something to look forward to (not going to lie all the CSC December approvals on that thread makes me a bit depressed)

[Cristin 18]

Yeah for all the Feb. traveling I think John is flying in too at the end of the month! Need something to look forward to (not going to lie all the CSC December approvals on that thread makes me a bit depressed)

I hear ya. Don't look at the December thread either... a ton have already been approved.

[Cristin 18]

Quick question - I'm taking the opportunity on my trip to provide some of the original items my SO will need once it comes time for his interview. Just read the guide and it looks like the only item that needs an original signature is the second intent to marry letter. I also just got my 2014 W2 so I'll give that and my last tax return to him while I'm there.

Is there any other item I'm missing that he would need an original of once he gets to the interview? Don't think so, but want to check.

[Rhaenerys 16]

NVC is indeed open until 12 EST but they must stop taking calls at about 11:30. I called 17 times last night between 10:30 and 11:30 EST and it was busy the first 16 times, and then I got through and the recording told me I couldnt inquite about immigration until 5 AM EST the next day. Guess I'll get up at 5 on Friday and try again.