BahamaMama

Hope to be there soon! 30 mins. away from Charlotte and also 30 mins. away from Lake Norman.

Hi Bahamamama, KayArt and Aleramsey!

I am from Charlotte NC too, approx 10-15 min from Concord Mills!!

We should all meet up and get together someday!

That would be great, sorry for replying so late but we have been trying to get settled and get married.

Anytime is great for me, what are you doing for the 3 day weekend, Are you going to the Renaissance Festival starting this weekend? Maybe we can meet up there.

ALL I CAN SAY IS WE GOT APPROVED......................YES LORD THANK YOU, AND THANKS TO ALL THE VJ MEMBERS THAT HELPED ME THROUGH THIS PROCESS.

THEY ASKED MY FIANCE` 1 QUESTION AND THAT WAS "HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DEPORTED" HE SAID NO AND THEN THE IO LOOKED OVER THE PAPER WORK AND SAID "WAIT HERE I WILL GET YOUR VISA"

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WE ARE APPROVED!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 INTERVIEW.....NERVOUS

NSS: 2007-9-12 APPROVED......AM I DREAMING

ALL I CAN SAY IS WE GOT APPROVED......................YES LORD THANK YOU, AND THANKS TO ALL THE VJ MEMBERS THAT HELPED ME THROUGH THIS PROCESS.

THEY ASKED MY FIANCE` 1 QUESTION AND THAT WAS "HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DEPORTED" HE SAID NO AND THEN THE IO LOOKED OVER THE PAPER WORK AND SAID "WAIT HERE I WILL GET YOUR VISA"

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WE ARE APPROVED!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 INTERVIEW.....NERVOUS

NSS: 2007-9-12 APPROVED......AM I DREAMING

Hey guys anyone living in the Charlotte, North Carolina area?

Just curious...I don't have a any friends here and when my finace` gets approve (staying positive and optimistic) he won't have any either, and I thought it would be great to have some buddies that went through or that will be going through the same things we did...and we would already have something in common ;-).

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 INTERVIEW.....NERVOUS

CONGRATS ON YOUR APPROVAL, AND ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 INTERVIEW (SOOOO NERVOUS )

Congrats on your approval, and enjoy your new life!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 INTERVIEW (SOOOO NERVOUS )

Hello guys, I am so nervous and just needed some support...my fiance` interview is Wednesday and I am so sick. Guys I just pray that everything goes okay and that we will be together finally. I guess the reason why I am so nervous is there are hardly anyone from my country that experienced the process of K-1 visas....I am just asking for everyone's prayers and support, thanks!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

Congrats.....our interview is next week....

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 Interview for K-1 visa (I am sooooooo nervous )

Sleep well Vann, WOOOOHOOO!!!! indeed I couldn't express more then that.

I can't promise updates (obviously after years of 0 posts).

You have a lot ahead of you..I think you could help a lot of people.

I had a bad day, and you gave me that uplift I needed, a success story, I was a small part of that experience. I thank you for that

My best regards to you and your Pinay, (I think thats lady in Phino?)

Congratulations

winters

Hello! Well, posting on this forum, believe it or not, helped me get to where I am today. It always gave me comfort when I needed it most. You're surrounded by people here who can help you.

I honestly hope all goes well for you.

All of you kept we quite calm last night and I appreciate that.

Hello all! My fiance is dead tired and recently got home. She sent me a relieved, happy, yet exhausted text message then plopped down to bed for some much-deserved rest. I'll keep you all updated!

:dance: APPROVED!!!! :dance:

Congrats to you and I am happy for you, our interview is next wednesday and I hope that I can also come on and say we were approved as well. You placed a smile on my face today...good luck with the rest of your process.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

NSS: 2007-9-12 Interview for K-1 visa (I am sooooooo nervous )

I know it depends on the actually Embassy and Country, but has it been heard of to go into the interview with your fiance` or you will just be in the lobby waiting?

Our interview is coming up soon and I wanted to know if I should go down for that.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

NSS(BAHAMAS EMBASSY): 2007-09-04 Fiance` SENT PACKET 3 IN

Another visa approved today!! Yahoo!

Congrats....I am excited for you....wish you all the best!

Hello, as you can see it took my package around 3 weeks to get to the NVC but it was sent out less than a week later to my fiance' embassy.....good luck and hang in there, you will hear something soon.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

Hi friends!

I am trying to open new thread for approved March filers and the time it take them to be forward to NVC. We have not yet checked if our papers are received by NVC because it is too early. I am so angry to see that the waiting begin again. It is not fair. USCIS is mocking with us :crying:

Thanks for all the responses...I hadn't eaten all day because I was so stressed about this but now I at least feel better that I might have a chance.

Yes I have worked with this agency for this year and before this have had a permanent job for 5 years with the same company I am a contractor at right now.....I just left to spend time with my fiance` in his country and was displaced. Any tax return that they need (i.e. 2006, 2005, 2004....) are all way over the poverty line and like I stated I have at least 40-50k in equity in my house, plus savings and life insurance. So I guess those will also qualify me....once again thanks!

Hello to all

My fiance` just received his packet 3 in his country and I am preparing my information so when my packet comes I will be ready.

Question for the letter (affidavit of support) has anyone ever had a temp job and placed that on the letter and got approved?

I know that is important whether you are perm or temp, and I am afraid we will get declined because of it.....

Oh yea...my income is tripple the poverty line and we have money in an account and I have a house and life insurance. Will they consider all of these things?

First, as I understand the interview of the i-134 is usually less strict than the i-184 (completed during AOS).

You need your 2006 tax return for sure.

Have you worked for one agency mostly this year? If so, you could include a recent paystub with year to date amounts -- you may have already passed 125% of the poverty line this year.

You only need other assets if you do not qualify on income alone. If your 2006 tax return is strong, you should be fine.

Anybody?

Hello to all

My fiance` just received his packet 3 in his country and I am preparing my information so when my packet comes I will be ready.

Question for the letter (affidavit of support) has anyone ever had a temp job and placed that on the letter and got approved?

I know that is important whether you are perm or temp, and I am afraid we will get declined because of it.....

Oh yea...my income is tripple the poverty line and we have money in an account and I have a house and life insurance. Will they consider all of these things?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

Hello to all

My fiance` just received his packet 3 in his country and I am preparing my information so when my packet comes I will be ready.

Question for the letter (affidavit of support) has anyone ever had a temp job and placed that on the letter and got approved?

I know that is important whether you are perm or temp, and I am afraid we will get declined because of it.....

Oh yea...my income is tripple the poverty line and we have money in an account and I have a house and life insurance. Will they consider all of these things?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

Hello to all

My fiance` just received his packet 3 in his country and I am preparing my information so when my packet comes I will be ready.

Question for the letter (affidavit of support) has anyone ever had a temp job and placed that on the letter and got approved?

I know that is important whether you are perm or temp, and I am afraid we will get declined because of it.....

Oh yea...my income is tripple the poverty line and we have money in an account and I have a house and life insurance. Will they consider all of these things?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

NVC: 2007-08-21 (FIANCE` PICKS UP PACKET FROM EMBASSY)

Hello to all, I have a some questions.

I have been reading numerous postings and am still unclear, my package has left NVC on August 13, 2007 to go to the Bahamas...is there anything I can do until me and my fiance` receive the package? I saw that some people fill it out before they get it in the mail. Just to confirm as well we both will get a package with info to complete...right? Also is there any other fees that I have to include with these forms?

Sorry I guess I am starting to panic because I want everything perfect so that we can get approved and he can be here.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

NOA2: 2007-07-22 (HARD COPY)

NVC: 2007-08-09 (PACKAGE RECEIVED)

NVC: 2007-08-13 (PACKAGE LEFT FOR EMBASSY)

more than 500 Days ago and we are still waiting for NOA2,My Fiance Called uscis yesterday and they told her:that maybe can take 5 or 6 years .please who heard of a story like this?how that can happen?some they get the visa after 5 months and some after 5 years!!!is that right???

All I can say is that I will pray for you, I feel awful that you have been waiting this long....but you are saying that you never received anything that would cause this delay? What have you been doing in the mean time....I mean with your relationship?

Just received a letter today (dated August 2nd) from NVC saying they "recently" received our I-129 and that "within a week" it would be forwarded to Montreal... now our real wait time starts...Montreal's current timeline for interviews after receiving Packet 3...5 to 7 months!!!

good luck to everyone waiting for their interviews!

At least your's got to the NVC, I am still waiting and my case was approved on July 17, 2007. I can check to see how long it takes for my Embassy to process the visa under Embassy Info?

I have a little question, I am looking at the I-134 form and I am going to tell my manager to get a letter ready, but the only thing I am worried about is the fact that I am a contractor or temporary and it wants you to list specifically if you are permanent or temporary, do you think this will hurt me?

Ok let me give you a brief background on this....I worked for this company that I am currently working at for 5 years, but I left to go and be with my fiancée in the Bahamas for 2 months then I came back the USA to get sworn in to become a citizen in January and I stayed in the USA. So when I tried to come back into my job there was nothing available permanent so I went to a Temp agency that ironically had a position with the company I worked with before I left but it was a temporary position. Now I hope that gives you a better idea.... !!!

Thanks!!

I have a little question, I am looking at the I-134 form and I am going to tell my manager to get a letter ready, but the only thing I am worried about is the fact that I a contractor or temporary and it wants you to list specifically if you are permanent or temporary, do you think this will hurt me?

Ok let me give you a brief background on this....I worked for this company that I am currently working at for 5 years, but I left to go and be with my fiancée in the Bahamas for 2 months then I came back the USA to get sworn in to become a citizen in January and I stayed in the USA. So when I tried to come back into my job there was nothing available permanent so I went to a Temp agency that ironically had a position with the company I worked with before I left but it was a temporary position. Now I hope that gives you a better idea.... !!!

Thanks!!

Hey CONGRATS, I told you I was praying for you, well we are in the same boat (NVC) I was going to give it until tomorrow and start calling to see if my info is there yet.

My I-129F was recently approved so now I'm just waiting the couple of weeks or so for it to arrive at the NVC.

Just curious if during this wait will I get any more emails from USCIS telling me it's been shipped?

Can I sign up at the NVC to receive notices like we did at the USCIS?

Or is this part of the journey where I just a sit back and wait for a regular snail mail notification?

I've read the flowcharts so I'm fairly familiar just wondering about the little parts that are not mentioned. hehe.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

:):):)

Wioombeen

Hope everyone is having a great day, I am leaving to see my finacee` tomorrow and the best gift I can give him would be to tell him we just received the email stating he was approved . I just got the email and I am crying, I know this is still the beginning but I am happy to be moving a little forward. Pushing for him to be here by September or at least by December .

Thanks everyone and I will continue to post my progress.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

You need to wait until your case file has left the NVC and sent to the embassy in your fiance's country. If you are going to visit him, you should get your financial support documents prepared and bring them with you. I believe you need a I-134 and it should be notarized.

Check the time lines under your embassy to get an idea about how long to process through them. It seems that the USCIS is still working pretty slow about sending files to NVC, but once there, the process speeds up usually.

September might be accomplished, but December is very likely to far away. You might be married by then.

The next fees would be for AOS (Adjustment of Status) which can't occur until after you are married. You could also be looking for EAD and AP (Employment Authorization Doc. & Advanced Parole) but that can be a decision you both should make later.

Thanks so much for that information.

I have another little question, I am looking at the I-134 form and I am going to tell my manager to get a letter ready, but the only thing I am worried about is the fact that I am temporary and it wants you to list specifically if you are permanent or temporary, do you think this will hurt me?

Ok let me give you a brief background on this....I worked for this company that I am currently working at for 5 years, but I left to go and be with my fiancée` in the Bahamas for 2 months then I came back the USA to get sworn in to become a citizen in January and I stayed in the USA. So when I tried to come back into my job there was nothing available permanent so I went to a Temp agency that ironically had a position with the company I worked with before I left but it was temporary position. Now I hope that gives you a better idea, maybe I need to call USCIS and see what they tell me.

Hope everyone is having a great day, I am leaving to see my finacee` tomorrow and the best gift I can give him would be to tell him we just received the email stating he was approved . I just got the email and I am , I know this is still the beginning but I am happy to be moving a little forward. Pushing for him to be here by September or at least by December .

Thanks everyone and I will continue to post my progress.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Nassau, Bahamas

I-129F Sent :2007-03-21

I-129F NOA1 :2007-03-29

Touched: 2007-04-04

Touched: 2007-07-04

Touched: 2007-07-05

Touched: 2007-07-10

Touched: 2007-07-16

Touched: 2007-07-17 (NOA2 aproved sent by email)

Congrats. Hopefully this will become a fad. :):) :dance:

Well I noticed your timeline and it is similiar to mine also you had a touch today....maybe they are processing you as well. I checked the site at like 9 this morning and got the email 2 hours later...so I am praying for you that you get approved today as well ;-)

I like the way you pray haha.

wioombeen

Question, what's next? Is there anything that I need to be doing or any other applications I need to complete and send in before the fee increase :-( or is it now the waiting game part 2?