rbrow5

On 8/19/2019 at 12:00 PM, rbrow5 said:

I called to submit my expedite request due to financial hardship (job offer) on 7/25, sent my documents on 8/5, received confirmation of fax on 8/8.

 

Today my local congress office informed me that the national benefits center need more evidence for me to prove financial hardship (i originally just sent cover letter and job offer). I am so frustrated by this entire process, all we want to do is work!!! 

 

Has anyone else experienced being asked for more evidence after faxing your job offer?

Update: after faxing them further evidence than just my job offer over the last month I was sent an rfe and my expedite request was denied

I called to submit my expedite request due to financial hardship (job offer) on 7/25, sent my documents on 8/5, received confirmation of fax on 8/8.

Today my local congress office informed me that the national benefits center need more evidence for me to prove financial hardship (i originally just sent cover letter and job offer). I am so frustrated by this entire process, all we want to do is work!!! 

Has anyone else experienced being asked for more evidence after faxing your job offer?

Hi,

Hope everyone's applications are going smoothly!

I just had a question about the process after entering on a k1 visa, i know that adjustment of status has to be filed, but my dad is getting married next spring in Europe (i know the adjustment of status takes a WHILE)- i read something about applying for advanced parole to leave the country? does anybody know anything about this or if it is possible to leave the country for a short period of time without negatively affecting the application?

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Hmm, we got our case # the same day that NVC received our approved petition.  But I called later in the evening.

Maybe they're just scaring me! I'm going to leave it until next week to call back anyway 

Just now, americaninlove said:

Wow, didn’t it used to be 2-3 weeks!?

I thought so! That's why i left it a little while before calling but he said they only received our case today

I got the feeling that 8 weeks is the worst case scenario, just wanted to update anyone trying to plan their next few months! 

Received my NOA2 over 2 weeks ago, just called the NVC to see if there was any progress, they told me the current wait time for a case number is 8 weeks. Just an FYI as i was on hold for a lonnnggggg time lol 

1 minute ago, Em&B said:

Ohhh.. so basically it only applies to people that may request a work visa only for example someone trying to come over here to work not to get married? 

I don't think it's a law and it's definitely not new but that's the only similar thing I can think of! I know there are a lot of issues with work visa's currently.

As far as i am aware you will be treated as any US citizen would be in the jobs department- so wouldn't worry too much!

39 minutes ago, Em&B said:

So I have heard that with some new law apparently that is making it really hard almost impossible for people to get a job/hired in the U.S. now ... that employers have to show that there is no U.S. Citizen qualified to fill the position? 🙄😒🤔 something about not being able to work until you are a citizen? Has anyone heard anything about this? This terrifies me.. if it is true, how are any of the fiancés coming into America going to find jobs! 

I'm pretty sure this only applies to people looking for work visas i.e they will not provide a visa for somebody to work in america if an american citizen can fill the position. You will legally be allowed to work in the US so this will not affect you 

Just doing some research about the next couple of months! Was wondering if anyone has any information on the health insurance situation- before adjustment of status and until i can be added to my partners plan, will standard travel insurance cover me or is there a specific type of health insurance for k1 visa?

Just now, AnnaR said:

When did you find it? Usually it takes 3-5 days for the paper NOA 2 to come to the mail box after the approval. It's been 2 weeks since 17 Aug!! 

We found it on the 23rd!

Not sure how long it had been there, we were both expecting an email!

2 minutes ago, T_P said:

If you have an specific question about your region, perhaps you want to take a look at the reginal forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/100-regional-discussion/

i didn't know this existed! amazing thanks

2 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

There's a few from U.K. And yes we started months ago. Best to get what u can now so ur not panicking when ur approval comes 

I know i need to get police records/medical history, but in terms of other stuff to get together, all we really need is more evidence of our relationship in case they ask at embassy right? 

Any UK people here who have started preparing?

(i haven't yet and should probably start working out what i need for next steps...)

1 minute ago, jakejon said:

Oh small world! Yeah, it’s been great.

 

Not going to rock the boat for another visit as December approvals should be starting in next week or two. But in general it’s a good call for any EU or Non-EU citizen worrying about any potential issues. Months I fretted over it. Glad I visited though. Roll on approvals, eh! 

 

Best, 

Jon 🍀

 

I've visited twice since submitting our application and had no issues- we have a friends wedding at the end of August which id love to be able to go to, but am a bit worried (an optimistic maybe) about hearing something that month maybe before I go. Do you know if visiting is more complicated if you do try to visit after receiving application approval (obviously before any embassy interview etc)? i cant see why this would be an issue but haven't read any experiences/advise on this

39 minutes ago, jakejon said:

Hey guys, 

 

Just thought I’d pop in as a December K1 filers to say hi! 

 

I always thought as a beneficiary from the UK that I couldn’t visit the US. Sat months thinking that and the reality wasn’t that. Took the balls and booked a trip (willing to through £400 up in the air) and went through preclearance in Dublin as I haven’t been to the US for 9 months, plus Dublin Airport is only 2 hours from me as I’m from Northern Ireland. Best and easiest experience. 

 

I’d really recommend pre-clearing in Dublin for anyone going through the K1 process wanting to visit whilst waiting for their NOA2 😊

 

Best, 

Jon 🍀

Hey! im NI too and i do the same!! we are so lucky to have pre-clearance!!

This question has probably already been answered in here somewhere!

I have already visited twice since receiving NOA1 in Feb and did not experience any issues, however i am planning another trip in a few months, which could potentially be after the NOA2 (it is to attend a friends wedding), is visiting still fine? (providing this is before my embassy interview)