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Best: USPS priority

Fastest: Express mail (but only one day faster than post office)

Most Secure: USPS certified mail (not necessary)

Just use any service that has delivery tracking, so that you can confirm arrival.

You will need to apply for a wavier, as a previous application was approved less than two years ago.

see http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/354888-imbra-waiver-for-second-k1-is-less-than-2-years/

Also, a wavier would be needed if applying for a 3rd K1 visa.

I just received notice from USCIS that my case was sent to the State Department.

NOA2 on 9/22; send notice on 10/1.

So, it took TSC 9 days to put the case in the mail.

I received NOA2 last week on 9/22. Will TSC be sending a notification when they ship to NVC?

It took 189 days to approve the NOA2. About how how many weeks does it take them to put in an envelope?

At 5 months I mailed a letter to my congressman (attached). I included a form from his website that I signed to give his office permission to contact USCIS on my behalf and a copy of my NOA 1. After two weeks, I received a letter from his office. He said that someone from his office will contact USCIS. About 2 1/2 weeks later; on day 189 we received NOA2 !

I hope this helps someone.

Good luck.

congress.pdf

Think about how fortunate it is to have someone supportive, by your side, and faithful. And who loves you. Have you read some of these posts from people who have to deal with infidelity, or a husband that abandons the visa process, or an abusive spouse. It seems like your husband is a good man. If you go home, would you be missing him? The first year or two is difficult away from home. You need friends and some work to do during the day. I know you want to go out and have fun, but that costs money and debt is weighing you down. Find a group that meets weekly for game night (www.meetup.com). It is free, fun and you will meet people.

Or you can go back home. And start new. Either way you will be fine.

I know the issues that you are having feel serious and perminent. And that you need to let go of resentment but do not know how. And this adds to depression. You need to work as a team, to get over resentment. You need to talk with him, when you are both feeling ok; not upset. You need to tell him about the resentment so that you can let go of it together without demands or promises. Just let it be out in the sun and watch it melt away. You can not get rid of it, but after you accept it, it goes away.

The hold up is geting the NOA2. Congratulations.

You can write "see attached"

and include a page like this:

<Name>

<Address>

USCIS

Attn: I-129F

2501 South State Highway 121 Business

Suite 400,

Lewisville, TX 75067

Re: I-129F Part1, Question #14, Ever filed for an other Fiancee/Husband/Wife?

To Whom It May Concern:

Back in 2003 i filed 129F for my ex wife, but I don't have NOA1, this was so long ago. We are now divorced after 12 years.

14.b Family name - when petition was filed: <maden name>

14.e Date of filing - approximatly April 2003

14.h. Result - approved and married for several years <you can put her current status. i.e. now a us citizen; moved back to home country, etc)

<your name>

<todays date>

Here is some information specific to Vermont.

http://women.vermont.gov/sites/women/files/pdf/Chapter%209%20Name%20Changes.pdf

It does not explain about your situation, however, you might contact the Probate Division of the Vermont Superior Cour​t

It should not be a problem to first try to correct at the clerk office. Bring EVERYTHING that has her name as evidence.

However, it seems to me that it may be her right to change her name after marriage with 'common law' use (depending upon the state), regardless of what is recorded at the clerks office.

But anyway, if the clerk will not make the change, and USCIS will not accept documents as they are, the other option would be a legal name change.

http://www.wikihow.com/Legally-Change-Your-Name

Check that this would also be accepted by USCIS and that the processing time will match your requirements.

Getting maried before entry with a K1 is not the intended purpose of the K1 Visa. If you did not know you were doing something wrong at the time, perhaps immigration would understand and you could be forgiven. But another option would be to let that situation pass without bringing attention to it, while you secure a more stable status. You will need to discuss with an immigration attorney to make the best possible plan. It is certain that this may be fixed, but there is also potential for unpleasant consequences.

I don't know. Perhaps the decision will depend upon the interviewer. The letter from the employer will be very helpful. I think the more information you have, the better will be your chances. Perhaps it may depend upon additional factors, such as, savings in the bank, credit report, current assetts, insurance policy, if fiance has work experience/income, etc...

I think this is good news for you. In most consulates, they will keep your passport so they can put the visa inside. They then send you the passport in the mail the next week. When your file is complete, they can return to you original documents that have been accepted, such as your birth certificate.

There are insurance plans specifically for foreign visitors traveling in the United States. Search google for 'K1 traveler Insurance.' Be careful, much of these policies may be expensive and not provide much protection. Look for a policy underwritten by one of the major medical insurance companies. Also, to keep cost down, look for a 'catastrophic insurance plan.' These are plans that will ONLY cover accidents. They are much less expensive than insurance that cover doctor visits and checkups.

As expressed by the previous post, it would not make sense to apply for full coverage for a short time. A travel policy with a high deductible, however, to cover for accidents should not be very expensive and would prevent the problem of loosing your life savings because of an accident.

For the baby, yes, US citizen if born in US. Parents no, no, and no.

As of 2011, United States Federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1401) defines who is a United States citizen from birth. The following are among those listed there as persons who shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:

• "a person born in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" or
• "a person born in the United States to a member of an Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, or other aboriginal tribe" (see Indian Citizenship Act of 1924).
• "a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of five years, until shown, prior to his attaining the age of twenty-one years, not to have been born in the United States"
• "a person born in an outlying possession of the United States of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year at any time prior to the birth of such person"

You can check your case status online at USCIS.gov. Status probably shows it was mailed, in which case you should receive the hard copy within 30 days.

If you need a document re-sent, use the online application.

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDDForm.do?entryPoint=init&sroPageType=ndd

In the meantime, you do not need to wait for NOA2. The local embassy website (where you will schedule for interview), should have instructions on what you need to do next.

If you are married and file seperately, you will pay more taxes.

So,

Applying for an extension.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Extension-of-Time-To-File-Your-Tax-Return

Then apply for an ITIN from abroad

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Obtaining-an-ITIN-from-Abroad

VJ data shows that after TSC cases transferred to CSC, Texas times improved, while California times slowed. This may suggest that a case that starts in Texas is credited to Texas even if it was transferred to CSC.

My belief is that the only reason why Texas times improved was because cases were transferred to California. The Texas processing just takes much longer (perhaps because more steps are involved). And that cases are transferred to CSC for final approval and to forward on to NVC.

Now that CSC is processing at historic lows, there are two options. Close down the service center, or transfer more cases from Texas.

Because Texas is slow, I expect to see more cases transferred very soon. The effect of the last transfer has completed.

Yes, that makes sense.

But, both Texas and California receive about 2,000 cases each per month (Texas a few more; California a few less).

The Texas increase in pending petitions is because they completed few cases from Jan 2014 to July 2014; allowing these pending cases to build up.

Then we see in Aug 2014, Texas sent thousands of cases to California.

The good news is that VJ shows that California has cleared these cases and is back down to 35 day processing... Ready for another transfer. However, we can see from VJ data that NVC has been slowing each month (probably due to the increase in recent NOA2s).

FYI. looking at the last 50 most recent NOA2s (any service center and any transfer) on VJ.

We can see current processing is focused on 90 day processing 2/3 of the cases. But taking 6 months for the remaining 1/3.

64% processed within 90 days

32% processing between 5.5 and 6.5 months

Only 4% were processed between 3 and 5.5 months.

If Texas and California were running at full capacity, together they could do 7,000 cases each month. I think the problem is waiting for background checks and backup at NVC.

Sorry about the situation. I do not know what to tell you about divorce or visa. However, if you do not know already, at any time you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233

They have a trained staff 24/7 to deal with domestic violence issues.

A phone bill with cell phone calls to that number, although not proof, could be at least an indication of domestic violence.

Also be aware that with a simple dissolution of marriage, you may give up your right to any claims of property that you may be entitled.

Also, the USCIS chart shows between 3,500 and 5,500 cases received each month. Looks like most cases start in spring and fewest in winter. Looks to me like about 50,000 cases applied for per year. However, perhaps not all these cases are accepted.

Here is the USCIS chart you are talking about.

https://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm?formtype=6&office=2&charttype=1

It shows National data and by Service Center.

It is perhaps updated Quarterly, so maybe we will see an update in January.

At one time I estimated that about 4% of all k1 filers are posting on VJ.

I agree that it should be a mostly representative sample.

As I look at it now, If we are not California, not Philippians, and have not been processed in the first 90 days, It will take 5 or 6 months. However, since California has cleared the transferred cases and is back down to it's fast NOA2 processing; 35 days (see http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1historical )

It seems likely that there will be another transfer, as Texas is falling behind again.

says here that during Ted's last shutdown

(where I was sent home without pay, was not eligible for unemployment; and had my medical benefits cut)

USCIS did remain open.

http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/10/11/ongoing-government-shutdown-disrupts-immigration-processing/

Some Republican leaders threaten to shut down immigration in February 2014.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/senate-races-to-avert-shutdown-amid-tensions-between-cruz-leadership-20141213

I was scared about this for several days, however, I think K1 visas will continue to process.

K1 visas are funded by application fees. So the processing should continue, even if other immigration processes are closed.