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Hello, I have a few burning questions that I hope can be answered :
1. The first and most important question is please tell me London accept cosponsers without problem. We transferred due to my orignal embassy declining sponsers. #verystressful
2. Hoping to use my fiance's (petitioner) father as the cosponser, but he retires this March. Does he still need to show proof from his previous job or just a retirement income statement?
3. My fiance is still a student and hasn't worked since Dec 2018, does he need to complete the I-134? too?4. Will the beneficiary be asked to show personal income as well? Savings? Job?
5. As I'm relocating back to Britain, the inital address I gave is of a family member. Once I find my own place closer to London:
- Could I change the address? Will it have any impact on the embassy?
- I have read it's possible to arrange visa pick up from a depot? How does that work?
- I have also read the address I give is between the courier service and I, therefore I could choose any address?
6. Once the embassy recieves the case, will I be notified by mail to send the packet 3?
Does anyone have any experience switching embassies, and if so did that affect you negatively in any way? ie. asked about the transfer? Anything I should know?
Thank you very much!
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3 hours ago, debbiedoo said:
for all consulates, it is considered case by case for co-sponsors for the K1. MOST accept them without issue, there are a few that do not really accept them.I know the Phillipines is one, I am not sure of Thailand. The CR1's as far as I know, don't have co sponsor issues at any consulate.
Can he not find a job that pays more? Or a second job? Depending on how far in you are, it may be better to try to do that and see what happens rather than cancelling and starting from square one.
That said, the CR1 is generally the better option as far as work and travel go. And if hes not making much, you not working may certainly be an issue. So if you just filed, getting married and going that route may be in your best interest.
From what I've ready Bangkok majorly decline joint sponsors. He is still a student and doesn't graduate till May 2019. He can only work a part-time job due to his school schedule. We are basically done for...
2 hours ago, missileman said:An advanced search of this subject and consulate doesn't get but a few results within the last year. But one poster received an email from Bangkok which said that each individual CO makes a decision about joint sponsors. You are already about 10 months into your journey. I would expect things to speed up soon. Is his father a strong joint sponsor?
We are absolutely devasted to be in so far and only knowing this news now! His father is an EXTREMELY strong joint sponsor, 30 years working for the State and many land and house assests. I don't know if we should risk it and try or withdraw now
either way we are losing hope.
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Hello everyone,
A while ago I made a post about this and recieved information that this wasn't the case. I was too naive to call and check myself, the thought didn't even cross my mind.
Now however, I've recieved some new information from visajourney peers and outsources that the embassy mostly decline K1 cases with joint sponsors. If this is true, our case is in peril. My fiance and I are a young couple and he is using his father as our joint sponsor.
Are there any considerations to the case? Shall we pull out now? We still haven't recieved our NOA2 yet and are considering withdrawing.
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14 minutes ago, belinda63 said:
I just don't understand that with all your frustration with the process why you would want to start all over again.
We all have our valid reasons, I don't think mine need to be paraded but we have gotten no answers and so that makes up feel hopeless. I'm sure we've all been there. We could be waiting a year, over a year with still nothing? But if we get married, that's an accomplishment in itself. We have the option of going to the UK too, not just the States. Anything is better than waiting for nothing. But like I mentioned above, we're going to wait it out and see what happens. At least till the 1 year mark.
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2 minutes ago, Unshakable Faith said:
Have you spoken with anyone in Tier 2 or just the CSR at USCIS?
They refuse to transfer us, even with all the BS referal numbers and Senator inquiries we've made. Any answer would be good.
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Thanks for your comments everyone. I understand that the general consensus is to wait it out and that the uscis procedure will be long and irritaing for both types of visa. We're going to wait it out and perhaps reconsider if it gets over the year mark.
In terms of calling, we don't call all the time. We have called maybe 4 times with either a reference e-mail OR assigned number. None of the reps know what they're doing, some of the same people who assigned us referal numbers told us they had no memory of it. If that isn't fustrating, I don't know what is.
Whatever the case, I know people who are still waiting longer, so here's to the long wait.
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13 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:
What do you think a lawyer would do for you that you can't do yourselves?
From the outside, I do not see why you would need the assistance of a lawyer since your application seems to be processed normally so far, but maybe you know your situation requires legal help.
Absolutly nothing for our K-1. But if we decide to withdraw I thought getting a lawyers help for the CR-1 might be a good idea.
6 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:Getting married starting all over puts you at the back of the line and a 10 to 12 month wait soo you gain nothing. I know a few K1' waiting so wait you must it's actually normal processing.
Hang in there it will come. Just be ready to run like the win when you get that approval.
The 7-14 month average tells me nothing, but we've done everything in our power to get answers. We have no choice but to wait but at this point being backtracked another 12 month feels more accomplishing than waiting with no purpose lol
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2 hours ago, G Walters said:
Has the US petitioner contacted his senator in WA D.C. This could help jog it though the system. At least you might get a better read on what is happening.
He has and the office got the same generic answer as us.
1 hour ago, gregcrs2 said:Have you done an e-request for outside normal processing time?
https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayONPTForm.do?entryPoint=init&sroPageType=onpt
We've done 2 of these and 2 submitted by the office themselves.
1 hour ago, NuestraUnion said:Based on your timeline you are at 9 months, not a year. Nine months is actually not unheard of.
Yes, K1s are taking longer than usual.
You are more than half way of the process so better to waiting it out.
Patience is key.
I say we are borderlining because there are people with very similiar case structures at a year and still waiting. Not to be pestimistic, but I have a feeling ours will be the same with the generic answers. If it does get to a year, do I still wait it out? That's the question.
1 hour ago, JFH said:You’re not even at 9 months yet (but you will be next week). Looking at current trends, it’s not that far off the mark.
If you were to start over, you’d still be dealing with USCIS, who you have found to be rude (that was never my experience so I’ll say it was just bad luck, maybe?) and a lawyer will not speed things up or improve your chances of being approved.
Bad luck must run deep in our roots then haha, we've had horrible people every time.
1 hour ago, missileman said:One more thing: For a straight forward case, an attorney mean nothing but added, needless expense.....In our case (as straight forward as a case can be), I feel the attorney's negligence caused us a 12 week delay.
Wow, I'm very conflicted on seeking advice from a lawyer now. The whole system is blotched.
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Hello everyone,
Our K-1 case is over the normal processing time for noa2 and bordering a year's wait. This would be fine, but uscis are both rude and extremely unhelpful.
The amount of times reps have slammed the phone down on is actually disheartening (my fiance isn't rude in the slighest).
We have no reason for it to be delayed (no criminal records, same surnames etc.) and have been running around in circles with the same generic e-mail "awaiting officer assignment please wait 30-45 days" at least 4 times now. We're in a pickle, if it gets to a year with the same e-mail, we're lost?!
Very much regret not going through a lawyer (although they can't help with the processing), so the only option is pulling out, getting married and CR-1ing it.
Knowing what we know now about backlogs and waiting times, is the CR-1 still worth it? Is going through a lawyer a sensible option?Confused, agitated and losing the will to function.
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11 hours ago, Nixando said:
I’m so sorry for you guys @Orientalelf. Any update? I’ve seen a few comments about if you or the beneficiary have common surnames etc. I’ve also seen some say if you have ex military background it could hold up background checks. So hard to tell. We are May filers and still waiting as well. Hoping you’ve heard.
Thanks for your concern, nice to know there are still peeps supporting us
It's been 268 days and still nothing. We're definitly in the line of 365+ days. I agree it is tough to tell (no common surnames or any military ties here). I'm sure yours won't be a hellfest like ours, I've seen a lot of May approvals, yours will be soon!
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9 minutes ago, VanillaCats said:
Did they not respond to your case inquiry??? We are on 258 days with RFE, sent everything and now just waiting.
Nope. Just same old bull, wanting us to make another inquiry.
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On 11/21/2018 at 11:24 AM, Nov2017AD said:
I'm about to join the 400 day club because of security checks with no criminal history. USCIS is the best! =D
What the actual F***? A year? THAT'S BASICALLY A CR-1!
I'm so sorry you're going through this utter Bull! Reading all your posts I can't even imagine the hell you're going through, it terrifies me to have the same fate. (We're 263 days now (cali) with no RFE's, no criminal record and no response from uscis either). As much as the law-suit seems like an option, I'm praying that you get an answer soon. I just DON'T UNDERSTAND why some are done within 7 months and some are dragged out?! WHY IS THERE NO SYSTEM!? WHY IS IT SO HARD TO PRIORITIZE LONG AWAITED CASES FIRST!?
Those that have recieved RFE's don't know how lucky they are...
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11 hours ago, VanillaCats said:
253 days and still waiting 😞
Our timelines are super close! Praying my hardest for something next week!
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1 minute ago, Kyle&Ana said:
OMG that is why i get angry how is possible they cant give an certain answer..like your file is in this stage...an at least we take it easy but know nothing and when u are away is just crazy!
I will have u in my prayers! we stick together!!!!Exactly. The process is disgusting and thank you! We need all the prayers we can get...
1 minute ago, Cloud29 said:We got letter saying we are on security check but it's 256 days already and still no update
The senator might be able to help with that, I'd still contact them. And hey, AT LEAST something is happening with your case. You're almost there.
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15 hours ago, Cloud29 said:
Me too 255 days here and still nothing no rfe no update someone advice me on the 275th day you can contact a senators office for help
(256 days here too) We're the real unlucky ones. Some of my experiences for you to consider;
1) 230 days we sent a letter to the senator (they called but got the same response we did "still awaiting an officer assignment).
2) Filed 2 online forms for outside normal processing times (both times saying "still awaiting an officer assignment).
You might get further than we did, so I'd say give your sentator a try.
Some people filed online requests and got approved a little after (except us bc we're being trolled lol).
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17 hours ago, TriniGirl2 said:
272 days and counting......
Hopefully we shall see some approvals this week.
Same here, praying for miracles...
8 hours ago, Yesica said:I would call and submit an inquiry online or have your congressman's office submit the inquiry for you. In the meantime I am preparing by scheduling an infopass appointment ASAP. If the NOA2 comes before the infopass appointment date then I shall cancel.
An infopass? Isn't that just for greencards? Can you use it to inquire about K-1's? Trinigirl2 and I are both in the 250-280's now.
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On 11/11/2018 at 2:36 AM, Katherine Vega said:
Yeah! A lot of times.. last time they hang up on us😡, and they keep saying that our case is being adjudicated. Our inquiry was made but they said that we have to wait 45 days, so it means nov 19 for an answer... who knows if it is true or we will have to wait a year!
Be hopeful, at least it's -in the process of being adjudicated- the only info we can get on ours is its waiting to be picked up by an officer.
On 11/11/2018 at 3:23 AM, TriniGirl2 said:We are at 269 days, no approval no rfe just waiting.
I'm so sorry it's taking so long for you! There are a few of us still waiting so you're not alone (252 days here).
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17 hours ago, Katherine Vega said:
😔😢😩 255 days! And nothing not even Rfe.
Goodness, I thought I was the only one in the 250's. -virtually hugs screen-
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29 minutes ago, Pauie18 said:
Yeah. I know. 227 and I'm feeling so tired. Do u have a theory on why it's taking your case so long? Do you think you did something wrong on the I-129f?
All I'm able to decipher is that uscis have no system. Like sticking a hand down a bag and picking out random cases to approve.
Out of all the 200+ days people I've spoken to within the past 2 weeks, all have been approved/rfe'd and ours is left behind.
We both don't have criminal records. We're just a young couple trying to start a life.
But enough complaining on my part...
Pertaining to your case, I'd say don't stress. It can't be worse than mine lol Plus, you've already made an inquiry, so they can't hide for much longer. I know it's very stressful but like I mentioned above, everyone I talk too gets approved sooner or later! Just have hope and try to keep busy.
- icanbenobody and Helike
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42 minutes ago, VanillaCats said:
Hey guys, we've been waiting for NOA2 for the last 246 days - it's crazy! We've sent case inquiry and just recently gotten a reply saying our case is now in the process of being adjudicated and that we will receive a notice of action within 45 days.... so it's just the final waiting game... hopefully. Our case has already taken way too long though compared to all these other people and I can't believe May filers are being approved and I filed in March and still waiting. Really unfair. Don't know how so many people don't have issues with their applications and then it comes to us and it doesn't go smoothly. UGh.
That's great, at least it's being decided upon, you're at the end game now.
20 minutes ago, Helike said:Nope, we wanted to. But right on the day, when they officially were working on our date, so we could have started the inquriy, they sent out our RFE. It took 8 days to receive it, and on the RFE they already writting, that it can take up to 60 days for them to check on the RFE. So at this point, nothing we can do again.
Helike - at least you got some sort of response! Waiting for the RFE to be sorted is peanuts. You got this.
36 minutes ago, Pauie18 said:I know I haven't been waiting as long as you, but hoping it doesn't work out is a little too depressing. Although I feel so stressed about this whole thing that my hair is falling out. I'm at the point where I don't really care whether it's an Approval or denial anymore. I just want something so I can move on. I bet your feeling the same too. 😔
Don't mean to be depressing but it's life draining lol 250 days is a joke. It's like our case is being used as a coffee holder.
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3 hours ago, Pauie18 said:
That scares the ####### out of me. 😢 I'm sorry that's your situation. 😔 I'm almost In the same. 226 days Called, submitted the inquiry. Just haven't called or written to the senator. 😔 Life sucks, but we'll hold on right? Personally, I'm starting to create a plan b. Go home in March if I haven't heard from them. Spend a year with my fiance. Get married and then come back to Cali and try the cr1 visa. 😔 I hope it doesn't come to that.
My plan right now is that I hope it doesn't work out. It's making me depressed. I want it to fail so I can find another way.
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250 days, no NOA2.
No rfe, no information, nothing.We called multiple times, never get an answer.
Made an online inquiry, told us it's waiting to be reviewed (that was a month ago).
Wrote to the senator, they called, uscis told them it's waiting to be reviewed.
They haven't even touched our case.
Sick and tired of this process.
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7 hours ago, MontanaEllie said:
So since we still haven't heard anything at all we decided to call USCIS on Friday (NOA1 March 26th). Well, as we expected we just got the standard answer of still being "within normal processing times" and that we're having to wait until 7,5 months have passed to start the inquiry. We will try the online inquiry on Tuesday anyways, as that is the date that we can start the inquiry according to the USCIS website processing times. I'm so frustrated at this point. Why is the website stating a different date for inquiry than they will tell you on the phone and why are May filers being processed now and we're being left behind? I used the tools from VJ to estimate our NOA2 date and it was way off, we should've long received our NOA2.
Does anyone know if it makes a difference to do the online inquiry vs just calling them, do both generally have the same outcome?
Here is to hoping that next week will be the week for all remaining March filers, if there are any left besides us 😩
We're still waiting (Feb 28/March 05), and went through the same concerns as you.
We called once, made 1 inquiry, called again, then again, but the same standard answer always applies even though we are over the processing times. It's up to you which method you decide, but bear in mind, if you make an inquiry - you have to wait 30 days before you can call and ask about the status again.It's very stressful, but my fiance and I have decided to just "pretend we never applied" and wait the 7-14 months average.- MontanaEllie and Stefannievs
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14 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:
Greenbaum's Tips:
Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture, there is a link to your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action. Try it. It really works!
And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.
I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing so I could judge if I was ahead or behind. It's pretty accurate, maybe within a day or so.
If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.
I appreciate your help but there are actually no other countries with similiar timelines as me.
And only 1 other (in the same country) who has an noa1 of January 2018.
Hence, my fustration. But there's nothing to do but wait as you mention, thanks for your help regardless.
K1 transferred to London, steps to take next?
in United Kingdom
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Hello @Wuozopo thanks so much for the great information. Helps put my mind at ease. I wondered if I could ask 2 more questions?
(1) Been reading up on GP summary's which sound like a nightmare. In my case, I haven't been registered with a GP since I was 13. I e-mailed knightsbridge who said, "...if you do not have a registered GP and have not lived in london please don’t worry, you will see a GP on your day of your medical and they will advise you further if they need to have anything further." However, from what I've read online this isn't the case? Should I be eyeing out a GP as we speak and ask to get a letter from them?
(2) I've been getting all the vaccinations I need (in another country) before I make the move to London. Will knightdbridge take these new vaccinations records from my GP here? Or will I need to get shots with them all over again?
Thank you!