amayana

Call USCIS and ask when they sent your file off to the NVC (the petitioner has to do that, they don't give any info to the beneficiary).

Congrats!!!

We just received our NOA2 hardcopy. Thank you!

We have been calling NVC since after we got approved (April 25) and they keep on saying that our case is still not on the system and that we should wait for a letter coming from USCIS. Still nothing. Waited for 265 days to get that NOA2 and thought that after that things will go smoothly. Come on CSC where's our case file? ((

I wouldn't be posting wrong info's if it didn't happen to me before (in my case it was a different type of visa)

And it depends who'll accept the documents. Some may accept the personal copy and some may not. That's why most of the time they tell applicants to make sure top and bottom are still attached. Thank you.

hi. what will happen if the beneficiary only presents the "personal copy" or the other one? will the embassy accept it or not?

They wil not accept the "personal copy".

There is a cutting line in the middle of the certificate. One is for the applicant's copy and the other is the copy you hand-out during the interview. Make sure it still attached. The embassy will be the one who'll detach it.

Is this really true? How come those files get soaked when plumbing pipes are supposed to be embedded on concrete or recessed on walls. Unless the walls have cracks on it and they did not put enough water proofing. And they should have let everyone affected know about the situation immediately so we all can gather every necessary documents needed and start moving forward.

I too had primary complex when I was young (I think) plus I had broncho-pneumonia when I was 14. But I'm suffering from severe asthma since I was a kid until now. I'm planning to get my self checked for any complications due to that...

Anyway, I heard you can have a GP write a recommendation letter or something for lung xrays and serum test. So you'll know which vaccines you'll be needing. If you can get one earlier the better as most doctors will recommend that you not try to conceive a baby within 4months of getting your vaccines to deter complications on the baby.

Good luck and hope we all pass the medicals. That's the most nerve wracking part of this journey!

I feel you sis Amayana. For the rest of us waiting, there's nothing much we can do but to bear a lot of patience and lift up everything to our Almighty God.

Thanks sis Freyja!

I got a message on my phone 10:15pm Eastern Time saying my USCIS receipt status has changed. My heart skipped a beat, I woke up, logged on my PC and accessed USCIS website and my email and there it was......

On November 13, 2012, 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 at 1-800-375-5283.

I was so happy I started sobbing, I've been waiting for this for so long....

To everyone that is still waiting for your approval, Just trust the big Guy upstairs, and be patient, also keep re-assuring your fiance that the petition will come, its just a matter of time. and if the long wait has been giving you a lot of stress and anxiety, (like me =) ), just remember that you and youre fiance will be together eventually, it is just a matter of time. =)

CONGRATS!

Oh that's really a long time.. I am so sorry amayana.. That you have to wait so long. But keep being positive! We will make it! I know it's easier said than done. I feel so stressed as well. But we all are here to support each other! I miss my fiance too..

Yes it is. Patience is something I have to learn day by day. I know time will come for us.

Being optismistic makes this journey easier. When you're down, there's no other way but up. Thank you and Goodluck!

I am half way done with the papers for the interview and still waiting for my NOA2.

12 months and 2 weeks since I held hands with my fiance. Breaks my heart.

How'd you find out??

You can purchase the ticket online and send her the e-ticket (or you can use her email so the e-ticket and receipt will be directly mailed to her), you can also send her a copy of your CC.

Hi. July filer here too. Getting pretty anxious for that precious NOA2. Goodluck Guys!

No. In my understanding, you will still be using your credit card for the reward points. It's better to ask PAL first hand, since you'll be using reward points to purchase a ticket.

I did before. Just bring a copy of the credit card used to purchase the ticket.

ME!!!

You will also be needing a copy of her credit card (the front part only). Photocopy or colored copy.

This was emailed me to me regarding Fiance(e) and Spousal Visa. This is from Fiance Visa Services.

I hope it'll help you decide.

K1 Fiancee Visa Timeline:

0 week: Couple submit I-129F Petition Package to USCIS

+1-2 weeks: USCIS confirms receipt of Petition

+12-24 weeks: USCIS approves case and passes it on to NVC

+1-2 weeks: NVC confirms case has been sent to US consulate in her country

+1-2 weeks: US consulate receives case

+4-12 weeks: Fiancee has medical + consulate interview

(brings to consulate second package of documents and evidences)

+1-2 weeks: Passport is returned to Fiancee with K1 Visa attached

AVERAGE TIME: 6-8 months, from submission to receipt of visa

Costs:

$340 Fiancee visa filing fee, attached to I-129F petition

$200 Medical exam fee, just prior to the interview at the consulate

$240 Visa application fee, prior to interview at the consulate

$100 Medical exam fee, to verify innoculations, conducted in USA

$1,070 Green Card application fee

Total: $1,950 thru to Permanent Residency

The CR-1 Spousal visa is a visa for permanent immigration to the USA. It is valid for 6 months,and allows the holder to enter the USA, in order to reside here permanently. Permanent residence is already approved, and no ajustment of status is needed. The visa holder gets her green card after a few simple formalities.

CR1 Spousal Visa Timeline:

0 week: Couple submit I-130 Petition Package to USCIS

+1-2 weeks: USCIS confirms receipt of Petition

+12-24 weeks: USCIS approves case

+3-6 weeks: NVC requests foreign spouse choose her "Agent" in USA

+1-2 weeks: NVC requests Sponsor to pay online $80, Affidavit of Support Fee

+2-6 weeks: NVC requests Sponsor to pay online $230, visa application fee

+0 weeks: After Sponsor pays fees, he submits Package of Civil documents to NVC, including his Affidavit of Support

+3-6 weeks: NVC confirms all needed documents have been verified

+0: NVC schedules appointment at US consulate, or advises that US consulate will contact foreign spouse directly

+4-12 weeks: Foreign Spouse has medical + consulate interview (brings to consulate final package of documents and evidences)

+1-2 weeks: Passport is returned to Fiancee with K1 Visa attached

AVERAGE TIME: 10-14 months, from submission to receipt of visa

Costs:

$420 Spousal visa filing fee, when you originally apply to USCIS

$80 Affidavit of Support Fee, paid to Department of State (National Visa Center), about 7 months

$230 Visa application fee, paid to Department of State (National Visa Center), about 8 months

$200 medical exam fee, just prior to your interview at the consulate

Total: $930 thru to Permanent Residency

Comparison

A. The proof that you have a "bone fide" relationship is the same.

See how to prove your relationship is bone fide:

http://fianceevisaservices.com/youtubegenuinerelationship.html

B. Spousal Visa takes at about 6 months longer

C. Paperwork: Fiancee Visa: 2 document submissions, Spousal Visa: 3 document submissions.

D. Minimum Income Eligibility is $18,913 annual income for Spouse versus $15,130 for Fiancee

K1 Fiancee Visa

Pro: You can apply as soon as you have met 'face to face'

Con: If your income is below the minimum, and you need a joint-sponsor, check with the consulate first, as

some consulates DO NOT permit use of a financial joint-sponsor

CR1 Spousal Visa

Pro: Green card is included, you save about $1,000 in fees.

Pro: If you do not meet financial eligibility: Use of a financial joint-sponsor is always allowed

Pro: Her family attends wedding

Con: You must marry first before submitting.

Con: Takes about 6 months longer

Con: Three sets of documents to prepare

11 months.

7 deployments in 2 years? Are you sure those weren't TDY's?

Each deployment he goes to would last 3-4 months with about 2-3 liberty calls. Twice a year. He's an Air Framer for 2 years with the USS GW.

7 deployments in 2 years? Are you sure those weren't TDY's?

It was more of a patrol cruise that they do with WESTPAC for 2 years and some were conducted in South America. He was stationed in Japan. Sea deployments. That's what he and his friends would tell me before going on board.

Hi there! Don't stress too much it won't do good on your baby!

I know deployments are pretty hard. I've been in more than 7deployments with my fiance for the past 2years. Lucky for us now, its over, well actually for just 3years he'll be on shore duty. After that we don't know if he'll be going on sea duty again or get out of the service. But that's enough time to settle with the marriage and family. Sometimes, it feels like I'm used to deployments and all those stuff that comes with that. But every deployments comes differently. The last one we had was really painful and hard for me. We were having problems. One after another. But we made it through.

I've experienced watching the news 24/7 because he went on deployment when North and South Korea was on the brink of war. Then the tsunami and earthquake in Japan happened which forced them to evacuate. The day Japan was hit by the earthquake I was buying my plane tickets going to Japan. After that, everything went blank. We kept on hoping that everything will go back to normal and when it finally did. I didn't waste anytime and immediately flew to Japan to be with J and look after him since it really did affected most of them. No electricity, military family members esp the kids were forced to leave Japan and only servicemen were left to help with the search and rescue. I remember they called it as Operation Tomadatchi. And one time I visited him during his liberty call in Singapore. We were supposed to be together for 3 days. It got cut off. Thailand needed their help and they were immediately recalled. hehe. Military life it is!

Anyway, I've found this amazing blog about military spouses. Thought you might want to read it.

http://theycallmedependent.com/2012/05/03/confessions-of-a-milspouse-i-love-my-husband-more-than-you-love-yours/

You're strong. You and your baby will be more than alright.

Smile. Its good for the baby!

you mean Ho Khau, OR Giay Chung Minh Nhan dan? only her pages or all family members pages?

The first page of her passport where you can see all her personal infos. NO family members pages or anything.

That's the page where you can see the passport holder's picture with their name, birthdate and etc.

So my fiance and I have almost finished putting together our K-1 visa petition package together. However there is a slight problem. We need evidence of an ongoing relationship and we do have emails, but few phone records (because I didn't keep most of them ). We do have some evidence of chatting online together, but we don't have much evidence of that either. How important is the evidence of an ongoing relationship? Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I include a letter explaining the lack of evidence?

Thanks in advance

Scan copies of plane tickets, boarding passes and hotel receipts. If you have letters (snail mails) scan them too. Pictures (make sure you put the names of the people in the picture, place and date). Emails, you can send all of them or you can just pick a few.