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Glory be to GOD. Wife passed interview with flying colors. Picks up visa on Friday!
Thanks greatly to all members and contributors of VJ. Much appreciated. What a great resource for the know-nots. YEAHHH! God luck too all in process!

Hi All
We mostly did it ourselves Thanks for all the support in this 10 month journey. Stressed out at times. In awe of the bureaucracy. Sometimes overwhelmed with the intricacy and complexity of it all. The USCiS thing (May to November. The NVC thing .. Bangkok Embassy appointment on March 1st. Interview was uneventful as we had amassed much evidence of your connection and had lived together in Thailand for 4 - 5 years. Some problems with her birth certificate.. It was nowhere to be found. We went to the local Amphur and got some substitute documents - recommended by an immigration lawyer in Bangkok.. She was asked about this in her interview which thankfully was done by a very respectful and courteous representative. He seemed to understand the situation. WE GOT APPROVED!!
Visa and other docs will be sent to her home in Chiang Mai.
Set to come to the USA on March 19th.
I read somewhere that original documents that were sent to NVC would be returned to her after the interview.. This did not happen.. Any comment.?. I got the feeling these would be mailed to her as well
Took around 10 months from the time we filed. Looks about average..
Peace and good luck to you alll.
Blessings
Walt and Rachada

I have agonized tonight about whether to even post this but I honestly want people to be encouraged. I know how ridiculous that sounds to those people who are out here helping others every day and yet still wait for their approvals. My heart bleeds for each and every one of you and I pray for all of you to be blessed with approvals quickly. I have been using visajourney a long time (this will be my second GC)and knowledge, experience and encouragement is the most and the best we have to offer each other.
My wife and I (she is USC) have been married ten years. I had the GC before but we moved back to Canada where we live now. Yes we filed from Canada. We got our NOA1 on January 14 and were sent to NBC. Got the e-mail late this afternoon and it is on the website also. We have been approved after - compared to what so many of you have been through - an insanely short time (32 days). I will say right now that if I were in your shoes and had been waiting 5...6...7.. or more months I would be furious. But I still wanted to let you know. You are the only people we have to share this with - and as it turns out my wife is today in the US visiting family so we weren't together when we got the word. Praise God for our blessing and I pray to God for yours.

The CSC hills are alive with the sound of laughter.ohooooooo

The CSC hills are alive with the sound of laughter.ohooooooo

Cant understand Y some ppl would badger those with a personal opinion here always negatively , but in life there are those ppl
one gotta just keep on stepping, one has to be unhappy to always offer up negatives and judgements even if they do have a pouint.
OP do what is requested from your mom and chalk it up as experience.

Yow bro, theres a saying never eat rice when its hot, You are not going to make a good decision if its rush,
as a marrieed man myself I cant even begin to imagine going thru that, I myself have never stepped out on the wife and lord
knows many temptations have came my way but I just cant be that kind of chink, and I dont expect that from her either, now u
say you love your wife...it may be hard but consider counseling, I know many here will tell you walk away while they have
cheated too due to seperations, this longing and nurturing causes some to falter which is no excuse. Dude dont punish yourself
with details... if you love her try starting to 4give, life is short and if a person wants forgiveness you can try to, god
forgives us everyday and we still keep doing wrongs, this she did with a married man, so maybe she was not looking a relationship
just stupid comfort, hang in there , you both speak to an expert, do not get bitter..............this too will passed ..peace out ma man.

I am really sorry about your situation.Since this just came to light,i say what you need now is some time to sort out your feelings.Please,take the time to talk it out with her and keep talking ,until you figure out what is best for you both.I will say this,The human spirit can endure more that we give ourselves credit for. At this moment you feel you will never be able to forgive her and move forward with the relationship.I would ask you to think (just think) about opening up the lines of communication with her and envision that there are other options in your case that involve her and a possible reconciliation.
Btw there is NOTHING to feel embarassed about.If you need another ear to listen email me.I'll be praying for you.

I am really sorry about your situation.Since this just came to light,i say what you need now is some time to sort out your feelings.Please,take the time to talk it out with her and keep talking ,until you figure out what is best for you both.I will say this,The human spirit can endure more that we give ourselves credit for. At this moment you feel you will never be able to forgive her and move forward with the relationship.I would ask you to think (just think) about opening up the lines of communication with her and envision that there are other options in your case that involve her and a possible reconciliation.
Btw there is NOTHING to feel embarassed about.If you need another ear to listen email me.I'll be praying for you.

I am really sorry about your situation.Since this just came to light,i say what you need now is some time to sort out your feelings.Please,take the time to talk it out with her and keep talking ,until you figure out what is best for you both.I will say this,The human spirit can endure more that we give ourselves credit for. At this moment you feel you will never be able to forgive her and move forward with the relationship.I would ask you to think (just think) about opening up the lines of communication with her and envision that there are other options in your case that involve her and a possible reconciliation.
Btw there is NOTHING to feel embarassed about.If you need another ear to listen email me.I'll be praying for you.

I am really sorry about your situation.Since this just came to light,i say what you need now is some time to sort out your feelings.Please,take the time to talk it out with her and keep talking ,until you figure out what is best for you both.I will say this,The human spirit can endure more that we give ourselves credit for. At this moment you feel you will never be able to forgive her and move forward with the relationship.I would ask you to think (just think) about opening up the lines of communication with her and envision that there are other options in your case that involve her and a possible reconciliation.
Btw there is NOTHING to feel embarassed about.If you need another ear to listen email me.I'll be praying for you.

I'm Filipino but I'm not going to interview in the Philippines because I am living with my husband in Japan and will interview here instead.
I read that you said same sex Canadian couples don't have any issues with CFO seminars? That's a very great sign then!
The Philippines has quite conservative views on same sex marriage, divorce, contraception, and abortion. However, I believe your only dealings with the Phil government will be with paperwork. Thankfully, documents (like the NBI clearance) don't ask at all about gender, so the likelihood of your fiance being discriminated against seems zero.
I don't understand why a Filipino consul is said to be a hindrance to the process. First of all, whether American or Fil-American, these consuls have an allegiance to uphold US immigration policies. If the DOMA repeal will happen and TIm & Keno can apply for K-1, the consulate shouldn't be concerned with what the Filipino opinion is and only making sure that the petitioner & beneficiary meet all the legal requirements.

Keno and I are starting to slowly prepare all the documentation we are going to need to submit our I-129F. We want to take our time with the whole process to make sure every 'i' is dotted and every 't' is crossed. Being one of the first same-sex bi-national couples to immigrate to the US on a K-1 visa on the heels of a potential victory in the Supreme Court on June 27th means we don't want anything to go wrong on our end.
While we cannot file our I-129F until DOMA is repealed, we want to be ready the instant it is to submit our paperwork because it is such a time-consuming process.
Keno is currently securing his passport quality photos which he will include in his packet of info (G-325a, statement of intent to marry) that he will send to me in late January. He should have them within the week.
To everyone who supports us, thank you very much - you have no idea how much kind words and support means to us.
To those who wish us ill or dislike us because of our sexuality, please just avoid posting inflammatory comments and leave us be - that's all we ask and we do wish you the best of luck on your journey to bring your loved one to the US.

Sorry to hear about his visitor visa was denied.
The last time I saw my fiancé was April 22 2012, at 10:50pm at the airport. Actually it has been 8 months and 8 days already, but I am going to see my sweet potato again in the next 13 days from now I am so excited and I can't wait to celebrate our 2 years anniversary together
Again, good things will come to those who wait = PATIENCE

"be able to petition another filipina"? "go back to the Philippines to see if you can find something (not someone?) more worth your time"? Sir, you sound like its a shopping trip. But to answer your question I think you should ask in the forum that is specific to that region. And btw you are petitioning the uscis, not the woman.

I agree. I will definitely be bringing a more updated form, just in case. Thanks.

Answer is No for most countries.
The rules are that, when the travelling passenger is NOT leaving the confined connecting area of the airport, you do not need a transit visa. I would interpret this to mean that when you are not leaving the airport and stepping out, you are fine.
The reason why some countries, and they are in the minority instituted the rule of getting a transit visa was that in the past some passengers will get a visa for Country A. But their actual intentions are to 'sneak' and stay in Country B. So these passengers get iteneraries with Country B as their transit/connecting flight destinations. Unbeknownst to immigration and CBP in Country B, the passenger(s) 'sneaks' around security checks and end up staying in Country B. It has happened many many times before and there has been lots of stories reported like that. This is the reason why a few countries lately require transit and connecting visas. For instance, office had to travel to Islamabad Pakistan for work last year. Our itenerary had connecting flights through UAE. Our travel office advised that we get transit visas for UAE. We sent our passports in for the visas issued before our trip. We had an 8hr layover in UAE, so all passengers in first-class were escorted to a waiting van and sent to this beautiful layover area. They served us, gave us everything we needed including a place to take a knap! In the end, no one asked us if we had a transit visas and in fact we didn't need such visas at after-all!
So long story short; you do not need transit/connecting visas for most countries. However, you will be well advised to check with the country you will be making that stop in before you show up.
Goodluck on your journey!

I know you are hurting and angry but you know what ? You are blessed! I wish other women and men out there could find out before it was too late.

Dear USCIS,
I hope that you are enjoying the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones.
There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and to be alone. I've been waiting for 7 months to start a new happy family like yours. We have waited for a very long time, and we are still waiting....

That is one of the options.
Another is a strip search, followed up by a soapy bath...
Oh wait - that happens once yer USCitizen Petitioner gets you home

Omg!!! My husband just received a phone call from the IO! She said that we could send a affidavit of another friend! So happy!

We didn't interview in Lagos, but the fee is the same for all k1 visas. The petition fee is $350. That was paid in the beginning. Now you are at the interview phase. You will be paying the visa application fee, which is $240. Good luck on your interview.

I am so sorry about dat. Please take heart, i truly understand how u feel. Do not
give up yet untill u have received the letter u said they sent in the mail. It maybe something u can work out. I would also advise that u and your spouse be very very prayerful. God turns situation around, he has not disappointed me thru the stages of this processing, its been tough but if u hold unto Him in prayers, He will make all things work together for your good. It is well with u. God bless u.

21h is 2. You see that 21c would be for co-sponsor they would be doing this. There are two of you you put two thats it.

This is why I'm getting a pre-nup. Pretty sure everything's legit as we were physically together for a little over a year and I feel I know her. BUT, I'm not naive enough to think that it's impossible I could be getting put-on....it has happened before, it'll happen again.
A pre-nup can cost up to $2K, but if you need it then it'll be the best $2K you ever spent.
NY Guy, if I were you I'd see a lawyer ASAP. I wouldn't be overly concerned about her scamming the system and getting to stay in the US - but I would be more worried about her getting 1/2 of everything you have, including your accounts.