mikey and lizzie

Thanks for the replies guys... It is really a runaround I am in New York state and I have begun gathering all the paperwork for my AOS.. Is there anybody here who lives in NY? How long does it take to get the driver's license here, I have heard that some takes as long as 6mos???! Thanks for the input!

Hi guys! Just wanted to know if there is someone here who have the similar situation... I passed my Learner's permit at DMV but they would not release it because my I-94 has expired. People at DMV advised me to extend my visa (k1 visa), which is I think impossible. Still, I am already gathering the requirements for my AOS and I am scheduled to see a Civil Surgeon next week to sign my I-693. I just need some input guys. Thank you!

sir we got our noa2, my fiance called nvc and she could not match my date of birth.unfortunately, my fiance's mom made a mistake in filing up I129 form, there was a typo error. So the agent told us that us to send a leter of correction and my passport copy to nvc. Letter has been sent but we did not include the uscis receipt no. I also sent them an email regarding the correction but i included the reciept no. Do u think that wil cause a delay in the processing? How many days should we wait to call again?

Also, they would not give the case number because it does not match the date of birth on their file to the DOB that we were telling them, thats why they asked for a copy of my passport so they can correct it on their system.

thanks for the immediate reply guys So its ok everything will be ok? how many days till we can call them up again to follow up our case? we sent the letter thru special mail... Also, they would not give the case number because it does not match the date of birth on their file to the DOB that we were telling them, thats why they asked for a copy of my passport so they can correct it on their system.

Hi Guys...just want to ask coz we got a typo error.. We already got the NOA2 and was calling NVC for our case number..unfortunately my fiance's mom wrote the wrong month of my birth date on the I-129 form.. we sent them a letter of correction and corrected copy of the form I-129 including my passport copy. The question is DO WE NEED TO INCLUDE THE USCIS RECEIPT NO? The mail was already sent and only both of our date of birth are indicated in the letter.. Is this okay? Also, the service agent said only said that we only need to send them a copy of my passport. Please I need your help me on this...

hi Crazy888.. just want to ask coz we also got a typo error.. we already got the NOA2 and was calling NVC..unfortunately my fiance's mom wrote the wrong month of my birthdate on the I-129 form.. we sent them a letter of correction and corrected copy of the form including my passport copy. The question is DO WE NEED TO INCLUDE THE USCIS RECEIPT NO? The mail was already sent and only the both of our date of birth are indicated in the letter.. Is this okay? Also the service agent said only said that we only need to send them a copy of my passport. Please help me on this...

same thing with ours, we emailed them asking our case number after a few days they replied containing our case number but a wrong middle name of the petitioner , we called NVC to confirm if it was a typo error or its really in the system we found out it was really wrong , so the operator asked us the same papers together with the request letter for change .. after we mailed it out we called NVC for confirmation if they receive the request the operator advice us to call after 20 working days but good thing is after 2 weeks we got a letter from NVC containing same case number and a right middle name ..after you mailed out the papers needed take time to wait for their response for you to know if things are all ok..goodluck..

Thanks guys so much for all ur input... That really helped us a lot..BIG THANK YOU!

Thanks for the fast reply guys... it is strange.. i will have my fiancee call USCIS for that coz when we talked to the customer service.. it seems like she does not know what to say.. she just repeated what was written on our case status..

Another thing.. does the USCIS site screw up or do they have any glitch in their system?

hi guys... im getting confused here... we got an RFE last Nov 19 and we have been waiting for the hard copy and its been 2 weeks.. today my fiancee got an email saying on Dec 3, 2012 our K1 case has been approved. #######.. we have not sent in our docs for RFE yet and now we got approved? I dont know whats the truth.. I checked in USCIS and the status was still on RFE.. Will u please enlighten me on this.. need help guys

<!--quoteo(post=2835108:date=Apr 13 2009, 06:05 PM:name=oceansea1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (oceansea1 @ Apr 13 2009, 06:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2835108"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i got one on friday, now just waiting for the hard copy so that i can mail it back to them with the requested info...but not sure how long it takes...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Mine was mailed out on April 2nd, but I have not received it up to this day. What you do is reprint the cover sheet for either AOS or DS230, and mail the missing document with that.

Today is April 13th and I still have not received a hardcopy of the RFE. My case was completed last week.

Bottom line - don't wait for hardcopy. Just find out what the RFE is for and mail it with the barcode cover letter.

Good luck!

Hi.. We got our RFE on November 19 but up to now we still haven't got any email notification or even the hard copy.. I was wondering how long will we get the hard copy.. Im getting anxious and just want it to get done ASAP..

yes we are on K1 visa.. what other documents should be filed aside from the 1040?

Form 1120s is tax return for an S corp it’s not the same a W2 self employed do not have W2 They can however have 1099’s

Thank u for responding.. so the 1120S is that enough evidence for the affidavit of support?

Hi guys.. just wanted to make an inquiry regarding the above topic... My fiancee is self employed and he sent me the 1040, I134 and 1120S.. Is 1120S the same with w2? Need to shed some light here.. help guys.

Could you please fill out your timeline?-- they will send it in hard copy

thanks for the reply guys.. how many days will the hard copy take for my fiancee to receive it?

Hi guys.. I'm under K1 visa and I just got online in USCIS web saying that we need additional evidence. I was wondering how many days do we need to wait? Is USCIS going to send it by email or by hard copy too?

An acquaintance of mine filed for a K1 visa and got married here in manila, what will happen to their petition?

Regarding NSO AND CENOMAR, should it be the latest, both of mine were acquired 3mos ago, is this ok? Will appreciate replies, thank u

hi guys juz want to make sure, can i or should i start preparing/filling up forms like the DS156K, 156 AND DS 157 while i wait for my approval? Im close to my 6mos waitng period and i hate cramming..

Hi AL & JM.. Thanks again for the replies.. I already contacted the people at AIRSPEED and was unable to speak to the person u were referring, however I spoke to Nancy and she sent me requirements that were needed for pet travel. One more thing, do I need any documents to show at the immigration in the United States when my dog gets there or when I'm going to pick him up from there?

Hi guys,

I recently brought my dog with me to the US. I had a 24 hour flight and I flew on United Airlines. This guide is to help everyone else who may be wondering how to bring their dog to the US without the hassle of quarantine (NOTE: Hawaii will quarantine your dog regardless of how well you prepare) or a chance of your dog flying back. This may also apply to cats. I hope this helps!

Step 1: Making Sure It's What You Want

Decide whether you really want to bring your dog to the US. Prepare to spend a lot of money. Bringing a dog is not like bringing a check-in baggage. You have to think about whether or not you can take care of your dog once you get there and whether or not you are ready to go through whatever extra processes you have to go through. Keep in mind that your dog's readiness to fly is also important to consider. Some dogs go through separation anxiety and it might be turned away at the airport if it is deemed to be aggressive.

Step 2: Choosing The Right Airline Company

Choose the right airline for you. It is the next step because different airlines have different policies on flying a pet as well as different pricing. I chose United Airlines for their Petsafe program not knowing that it will be more expensive than the rest. So, I spent about 700$ to fly my 10lb dog with me. United Airlines also does not ship pets as checked baggage any longer. In some countries, you might have to contact the local office to get your pet booked.

I sent the pdf Petsafe booking form at petsafe@united.com and I was informed to contact the local office. They gave me the wrong number so be sure to double check for yourself if you are calling the right one. If you booked a flight using a travel agent, you can tell them to inform the airline you chose that you will be bringing a pet with you. They might also provide you with a list of numbers to contact. If you are in the Philippines, Rapid Cargo is the cargo company that works with United Airlines. They will send you a form once you contact them, and they will correspond with the local UA office in the country. The UA local office is very unreliable. Sometimes they won't even pick up the phone. I called to book my pet 1 week in advance and they said that everything should be set once I sent in the form I got from rapid cargo but I never heard anything from them about pricing or confirmation until I raged and called them 3-4 times 2-3 days before my flight. I called them every single day before that. They told me that they needed confirmation from Petsafe since they never got that pdf form that I sent 1 week in advance! So a tip, e-mail petsafe@united.com the pdf form you can get on their website. Then call the local office and ask for someone's email address so you can forward them the e-mail that you sent to petsafe. Be firm with them or they will just sit on their butts and do nothing.

I believe that Delta still ships pets as checked baggage and is a lot cheaper than United Airlines. You can search for that information online to check. Philippine Airlines charges 200%-300%excess baggage rate + extra 100% for additional 10kgs. I suggest not only to look at which airline will fly your pet cheaply but also try to research their quality of service when it comes to handling pets. We don't want our pooches to get treated horribly at our expense!

Step 3: Prepare Your Dog For Flying

Contact the airline company and ask for information on what they require from you if you are taking your dog. You might have to call their local office to check. You can also go on their websites for information. United Airlines and Delta airlines have forms you have to fill up to book your pet. The website will also provide you with information on whether or not they will accept the kind of dog you have. Some airlines do not take short nosed breeds for health reasons. You might also want to check the kennel size that is appropriate for the airline you chose.

United Airlines has a guide on their website on the acceptable shipping kennel sizes. Other websites also offer the same information as well as the type of acceptable kennels. The dog must be able to move freely inside the kennel. For my 10lb dog, I bought a 27x20x19 kennel. You will also need to buy food bowls you can attach inside the kennel. You can even watch videos on youtube on how to prepare your dog for a flight.

The biggest thing you have to do to prepare is to get your pet accustomed to the kennel and being by itself. You don't want your dog barking the entire time it's inside the crate especially once you are at the airport as it might get turned away. Do this at least 1 month in advance. My dog learned pretty quickly. I placed snacks in there and fed her there. You might want to include a t-shirt you slept in inside the kennel so your dog can smell you even when you are away and feel comforted by it. That's what I did. I also brought a calming collar for my dog.

Step 4: Country Requirements

You need to get health certificates, vaccination card and perhaps an exit/export permit from your country. It depends on your country. For the Philippines those are the things we need to ship a pet out of the country. The US requires to see Health Certificates and Vaccination cards proving that your dog is free of rabies and swineworm infection. Take note that the Certificate is only valid for 10 days and that is why this is step 4. While you are getting your dog accustomed to its kennel, you can work on getting the vaccination card from your vet and then get the health certificate at most 5 days before your flight to make room for changes. Don't do it too early because the count starts from the date that is stamped on your health certificate. So if your flight leaves on the 10th of the month don't get the certificate on the 1st day of the month.

Step 5: Final Step

Once you have confirmed that your pet has been booked, the kennel well prepared and the certificates, export permits, vaccination cards have been acquired, then you are ready to take your pet to the US. Bring your dog to the cargo bay or the airport, whichever one applies, pay the fee and say goodbye.

OH! Walk your dog for at least an hour beforehand. Get rid of all its excess energy before the flight so that they just lay down and sleep in the kennel and make less of a fuss when you leave.

I hope that this guide helps everyone interested in bringing their dogs with them to the US! Bon Voyage!

The U.S. Embassy accepts joint sponsors on a case-by-case basis. It's a 50/50 gamble whether they will accept your joint sponsor.

If I were in your shoes, I would submit the petitioner's I-134 and the joint sponsor's I-864.

Also, the petitioner should attend the interview.

Hi thanks for the reply... what if the petitioner is not present, would it be a problem?

Hi AL & JM... Wow thank u so much for the much needed info I really appreciate it much!! One last thing, after the shot, vet certificate do I need to go to the Bureau of Animal Industry for a permit? Once I am in the states, what documents do I need to show the US immigration so I could get my dog? I'm really so glad to have met u here.. Im so worried about my dog.. many thanks to u!