Paulo-Ayen

On 4/21/2019 at 7:30 PM, aroundtheworld19 said:

That’s amazing!! So happy to hear you got your interview scheduled!!

Can I ask the reason for the expedite and your local office? We’re trying to do the same! 

Thank you! Expedite was under Severe Financial Loss. 

17 hours ago, josef04 said:

Thank you! We just checked the status and it is now "ready" after being "in transit" for 2 days. I got the interview appointment on March 14 but I checked regularly and I am able to get the interview rescheduled on February 14. I'm quite nervous but I'm ready.

That's great to hear! Make sure to have all your documents ready for the interview. I was more anxious as the petitioner than my fiancé for his interview haha. You'll be fine. Good luck. Looking fowardfor your approval. 😊

On 1/22/2019 at 2:32 PM, josef04 said:

Our status on CEAC just got updated a couple of hours ago. From "at NVC" it's now at "in transit"! Can I schedule my medical exam now or submit the ds-160?

Yes, definitely. Sorry for the late response. But yes you can do everything now as I assumed yours will be ready by tomorrow. Mine was "READY" after 2 days @IN TRANSIT. My fiance just picked up his Visa earlier today @2Go MOA. I pray for your approval. 

1 hour ago, josef04 said:

Hi there

 

It's been 31 days since we received our NOA2 (December 19, 2018) and we still haven't heard from NVC that our case is on transit. We checked the status online on CEAC and it still says "At NVC." But we got the MNL# about the start of the year. We still haven't paid the visa fee on the bank because of this and we still don't have the appointment confirmation so I can't schedule the medical exam yet. I need some advice please.

Hello. When exactly did you get your MNL#? As mine took almost a month from getting the MNL# to "IN TRANSIT". Having your status @READY is always the best time to schedule your interview. But you can always do your medical beforehand. If you need anything else with the process this site is full of informations, very helpful. Let me know if you need anything else. 

K1 VISA TIMELINE (PHILIPPINES)

June 6, 2018 - NOA1

November 24, 2018 - NOA2 (Date on the Approval Notice)

November 26, 2018 - Received Text Message Notification (Monday, 11:30am EST)
December 6, 2018 - NVC Received (I called NVC everyday, the day after I got the Text Notification. Haha.)
December 17, 2018 - NVC Case Number Created (I got the number by calling them. Like I said I called them everyday. I just feel like doing it as it somehow relieves the anxiety I was feeling during that time.)

My fiance and I were hoping that our case will make the NVC shipment on Dec 12-13,2018 but unfortunately it did not as NVC just received our case a few days before the shipment. We waited again for the next shipment on Dec 26-27,2018 but it still has not sent out. 

I kept on calling NVC to inquire about our case and asked them why was our case still with NVC. I got different answers every time I called them. One lady would say it was AP, Administrative Processing asked her why she said she can't give me a definite answer. I would call again to see if I would get a better information about our case. I asked her, mind you that this was another lady as I will end the call if I hear the same voice I just called a couples minutes ago, I know I sound crazy, but they all gave me different answers so I want to make sure nothing is wrong with my case, but going back, this lady told me that I shoudn't worry as there's nothing wrong with my papers and that it just takes time in order for them to send out cases to different Embassies. I would call everyday, maybe 2-3 times a day but I make sure I talked to different representative as I've noticed that the very first lady I spoke to would always tell me so little information where others were too haapy to ease my anxiety. And a week or so before the next batch is going to be send out, I spoke to 3 different agents, one who gave me so little to no information and two different agents, one who said my paper works were all good and just waiting for when it is scheduled to be send out and another lady who went above and beyond her duties, she told me not to worry that she can see that my case was on the list for the next shipment. As the next shipment approaches. My fiance and I decided that he should get his medical done @St.Lukes. We scheduled his interview first, and then proceed to medical. Our case status at that time was still "AT NVC". I only did this as I am confident that our case "will" be on the next shipment, January 8-9,2019. I do not recommend this though. 

January 2-3,2019 - Medical @St. Lukes

My fiance's medical was all good. Immunization done on the second day. He had all the paper works he need for the interview.

Documents he brought with him during his medical were:

1. Valid Passport
2. Photocopy (1) of Passport Bio Page
3. 2x2 Visa Photos (4) 
4. Interview Appointment Confirmation (2)
5. Letter from NVC with Case Number (2) - This is not the NVC Letter. I made an inquiry to them for my Case Number through email on December, 24,2018 (I read this on Mr. Hank's page) and they responded back on January 2,2019 as my fiance was about to do his medical. So before he went to St. Lukes for his first day I forwarded him that letter and he printed that out so if ever he will be ask for a Letter from NVC with Case Number on it he have one to present.
6. CEAC "AT NVC" Screenshot (1)
7. St.Lukes Online Pre-Registration (1)
8. DS-160 (1) - This was asked from him on the second day of his medical.
9. Previos X-Ray Fims/Results, but they did not bother asking for it.

I made him bring extra copies of each just to avoid delays/problems. And not all of the above were required for the medical, we just felt like we needed them for our "personal" convenience.

From December 17,2018 to January 08,2019 our case still shows "AT NVC"

I called NVC, my anxiety was out of this world haha cause I might have caused our own delays/issues/problems from doing medical and scheduling interview too soon. But I was able to talked to the very nice lady from my previous calls to NVC, she assured me that my Case will be out that day. And that the status tracker is not being updated by NVC that's why maybe that though they are about to send the case that day, it still shows "AT NVC". 

Later that day, January 8,2019, I received email from NVC stating that NVC is forwarding the petition to the US Embassy/Consulate in the Philippines.

January 8,2019 - IN TRANSIT

January 10,2019- CASE READY

I did tracked the shipment made by NVC that day through DHL Express Tracking. And it says, January 14,2019 is the Estimated Arrival to the Philippines.

January 14,2019 - US Embassy Manila, Philippines signed and received 

January 17, 2019 - Interview (Approval)

Documents he brought with him on his Interview were:

1. Valid Passport
2. Photocopy of his Passport Biopage. It was due to my OCD haha but not part of the Requirements for Interview. 
3. 2x2 Photos
4. NBI
5. Birth Certificate
6. CENOMAR
7. MRV Receipt and Photocopy
8. DS-160
9. Interview Appoinment Confirmation
10. Screenshot of CEAC "READY" Status
11. NVC Letter
12. Affidavit of Support, Form I-134 along with 2015-2017 Tax Trasncript, Form 1040, W2, Employment Letter.
13. Proof of Relationship
14. I-129f Packet

I made him bring extra copies of each just to avoid delays/problems. And not all of the above were required for the interview, we just felt like we needed them for our "personal" convenience.

My fiance went early to the Embassy in Manila as he is coming from Bulacan. He went in line as soon as he got there. He said he had to go through to 2 Baggage Check. 

His Interview was scheduled @7:40am

@7:50a, Pre-Screening (Filipino Consul)
Asked for the:
DS-160
MRV Receipt
Medical Results from St. Lukes
NBI
Birth Certificate
CENOMAR

Asked the following questions:
Name of the Petitioner
Birthday of the Petitioner
Address of the Petitioner
Where does he intend to stay

Affidavit of Support was not asked. Returned his DS-160 and NBI and told to proceed for Fingeprinting

@ 8:20am, Fingerprinting 
Took his fingerprints and that was it. 

@8:45am, American CO

My fiance handed over his DS-160. The Consul asked him to scan his right hand, then asked to raised his right hand to make his oath.

Interview Questions:
Petitioner's Age
His age 
If I, the Petitioner, was married and have kids
Petitioner's Address
If where does he intend to stay
Where I work at 

During the interview the Officer told him "Do you know that she was married and has kids?"
My fiance said, "No, she's never married and do not have kids."
Then he said, "I was just messing with you." My fiance said that the Officer was very nice and that they were like just having a regular conversation. He even told my fiance that he lives in a neighboring state where I live.
Then the Officer told him, Congratulations and he is moving the petition for appoval. Asked him to take a copy of papers on his left. "Told him about Domestic Violence that even he is a guy he knows that there are feisty and naughty woman out there who beat the hell out of man. And recommend to call 911, and its his right and won't cause you anything." And he told my fiance to call the number on the paper whether he wants his Visa delivered or pick up. Which we already did when we set his Interview date. 

My fiance was interviewed no more than 5mins, and he's out by 8:50am

I was overjoyed to hear the good news. 

A few hours after his Interview, I went to look up the Status of our Visa. And it still says READY.
Then I looked again haha. It went from READY to ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING.

January 17,2019 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING 
    Date Case Created:  January 17,2019
    Case Last Updated: January 17,2019

CEAC site is not working as of this moment on my end.

During those dates above. I asked the expertise and knowledge of Mr. Hank and Mr. Greenbaum. They were accomodating and easy to talk to. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the both of them. Thank you Mr. Hank for all the answers you have given me. Thank you, VisaJourney for though the game of waiting was long, the informations I got from this community makes our journey somewhat easier. And in return, I made this timeline. I hope this can be of help to others as others posts have been a huge help to my fiance and I. 

And for additional information. I am a Filipina and naturalized after 5year of Permanent Residency, and my fiance is also a Filipino. 

I wish everyone good luck and approval. 

Yeah, I think so too. Glad to help.

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

In my case, the ASC was in Philadelphia in one building. Our field office is also with Philadelphia, but a different building.

 

Sounds like Philly is the ASC for that field office as well. That is the case with a number of field offices sharing an ASC. Thanks for the info.

I live in Cherry Hill, NJ too. I was naturalized February 2015. My Biometrics at the Philadelphia Office. Was interviewed @ local office in Mt. Laurel, NJ so more likely you'll have the interview there too. My 4 cousins did the same thing too last year. 

2 minutes ago, doyle1292 said:

You are wrong

 

It is 100% NOA2. I have already received NOA1. This letter states that the petition has been approved (not just received like NOA1), and it specifically states “The USCIS has completed all action, further inquiries should be directed to the NVC.”

Great for you then! I was just in a notion that you just received your i797 "today" as you have it wirtten up there. But that's really great you were approved way early than what's within timeline process nowadays! Good luck

17 hours ago, doyle1292 said:

Hi All,

USCIS received my i129f package on 6/29/2018 and approved it on 7/29/2018. I just received the i797 in the mail today (the status did not update on the website yet). I am petitioning to bring my Cuban fiancee to the U.S., and I sent a very much front-loaded and well organized accordion folder as my i129f package. This was sent to the California Service Center and somehow got approved in one month's time- not sure if it was purely luck, or if the very thorough and organized nature of the submission helped. Just figured I'd post here to inspire some hope that the 5-7 month timeline might be shorter than you expect! 

Is i797 the NOA1? If it is, it's just telling you that they received your Application but that is not the approval of the Application yet. Correct me if I'm wrong. 

1 minute ago, JimRaynor said:

Okay I'll wait for someone to answer this one. I see some people tick the not applicable box, some just leave it blank, so I dunno.

Yah, I've read that some ticked the not applicable box, and some left it blank. You might want as well wait for the expert to assist you on this matter. Are you filing within June? I see your beneficiary is from Philippines, I filed mine last June 6 and my beneficiary is from Philippines, too. I hope to see you in June 2018 thread. If you end up filing this month, you can check on June 2018 thread.

11 minutes ago, JimRaynor said:

Okay great. Got another question. Toward the end of the I-129F there's a section "Multiple Filer Waiver Request Information". Do I check the last box in this section "Not applicable", or do I just leave all options blank? This section doesn't apply to me. I am sending out the I-129F on behalf of my fiance, and this is my first time doing this.

I was having a hard time with that question too. I've read a lot about it before filling out that section. I was on the same boat as yours. What I did was left it blank as the question don't apply to me. But if you still want to wait and someone with more knowledge about it can answer your question better.

The Not Applicable box, was my first option but then again, the "the beneficiary is my spouse" threw me off..

4 minutes ago, JimRaynor said:

Thanks guys. So I'll just put N/A for the first field of any section I don't need to fill out.

 

Got another question though. For the "Address in the US where your beneficiary intends to live" section for Daytime Telephone Number, is it okay if I put my cell phone number there or does it have to be the home phone number of the house? I'd prefer to put my cell phone number. Is this okay?

I think you can put your cell #. Cause that's what I did. We actually don't have a phone at home. Lol. All of us has cellphones so telephone was not a thing at home lol.

5 minutes ago, Zjazzy said:

Hello VJ, I will like to know if it is best for a K1 visa holder (now living in the US) to apply for a Social Security Number before marriage and before doing AOS or it does not matter much?  Thank you! 

Better get the SSN before marriage. I've read it somewhere here that they had a problem getting the SSN after marriage I am not quite sure about the details but I think because what they have with them was all K1 Visa which means that the visa is not for married but for a fiancé or something like that. Maybe someone here know better and can help you out better.

If you ever used a different name or changed name before you don't leave it blank. If not, then just put N/A on the very first question and just leave the rest blank for you have stated already that it was not applicable to you or that you have not used/changed name before. Like for example, Other Names Used: You can just put N/A on the Family Name (Last Name) and just leave the Given Name and Middle Name blank.

7 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

You need to reword the question cause I'm unclear what your asking myself... you said "K-1 visa and I came to the US"..... are you talking about the K-1 visa interview at the embassy in Manila or you talking AOS interview for the green card? by your timeline you're waiting for NOA2 still so yes, for the embassy the beneficiary needs to show a CENOMAR. for the AOS in the US if you have an interview, no then you don't for that.

I think he/she is the petitioner. And that he/she was originally from the Philippines and that if his/her fiancé/fiancée (the beneficiary) will still need his/her CENOMAR for the K1 Visa Interview.

I am hoping I got his/her question right. Lol.

59 minutes ago, marvinjane said:

Hi I’m a petitioner if a K1 visa and I came to the US when i was only 15 yrs old. My question is do I need CENOMAR for my beneficiaries interview? 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

See the attached link. As far as I know you won't need it if you weren't living for at least one year in the Philippines upon reaching 18yrs of age. I am the same as you but I was 17 turning 18, was born 1990, when we moved in the US, March of 2018, so I am still under 18 at that time. .

10 hours ago, Snicda said:

Isnt case number/recipient number and NOA1 same?? We recieves our case number on 11 th june. Is it that we still have to wait for NOA1?? I am alittle confused.

NOA1 is the Notification of the Application that it was received and will be forwarded to a specific Service Center where your petition will be process. The case number if I am not mistaken starts with a 3 Letters followed by numbers. And your case number should be in your NOA1. If you have been notified via text or mail it should be there.

11 hours ago, Monicalalfonso said:

I’m not 100% sure. I live in FL I saw that TX usually processes FL cases but I’ve seen many going to California. I will let you know once I receive confirmation! 

I've read that all K1 applications goes to CSC.. Thank you, still waiting for my NOA1 hard copy.

22 hours ago, Monicalalfonso said:

Just got the notification from fed-ex it was received and signed for! Woo Hoo! I am clearly TOO eager.

Great! I hope everyone of us will see great results ahead. Is California your Service Center?

Great. Atleast we have someone who knows more about the process. Was your previous K1 Visa Petition from Philippines too? My fiance and I are both Filipinos, and he's currently in the Philippines.

6 hours ago, Artelle2019 said:

Great news. Hope our waiting time isn't as long. I received my hard copy of my NOA1 on 6/9/18. So we are just waiting.  And yes, we are from the same area! Very exciting 😊

That's great. Just got our Notification via SMS and Email. Good luck. And thank you 

On ‎6‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 3:54 PM, Artelle2019 said:

I've been searching for a thread but haven't seen one yet. But my file was received today. Fingers crossed for the NOA1 soon!

I was looking for June 2018 Filer as well and came across yours. Mine was received on 06/06/2018, and checked my bank today to see that my check was on hold as of today 06/11/2018 and is going to be deducted any time soon, meaning to say that they have my application current on their system, I'm guessing. Just waiting for my bank to clear and post it. I saw that you're from Cherry Hill, NJ? I am from Cherry Hill as well. Hope to see notification today. Let's hope for the better and faster turn around time of our application.