Kwagga

It is a pity that all of us here (on both sides of the various borders) have to endure such long timelines to be able to get the chance to be together on a daily basis. I think that for many of us, especially those of us who have been through marrriage and divorce and DEFINITELY those men (and a few women) who lost their a$$es in divorce settlements, the 90 day period between arrival and the "deadline" is really the final test. Sure, we are all committed to getting engaged and married, but the 90 days is a final test. Having been involved in many long distance relationships, you can never be certain how your relationship is going to be on a day in, day out basis. If you and your fiance had actually spent much time in a "normal" dating situation, you might have found out you were not right for each other much sooner and certainly wouldn't have had to endure the USCIS torture test. Be glad that your fiance' had the fortitude to be able to make the tough decision to stop what he felt was not the right thing for him. In the long run it will be less painful for you. But do not lose hope that the right person is out there for you.

Good luck healing and then finding the right one for you.

Just a correction to your statement above: I was the one that made the "tough decision" to return home, to make things easier for him. We are both still very much in love with each other and want to be together, bearing in mind we've known each other for over 10 years and have spent "normal" dating time together, but due to medical reasons, like panic and anxiety attacks when he realized the 90 days were counting down, it made life very difficult for both of us, so it was either me coming home or the risk of being deported.

Just a quick question to give me peace of mind.

I went to the US on a K1 visa to marry my fiance. Well to cut a really long story short, things went a bit pear shaped and he got cold feet and panic attacks about getting married as it got closer to the time.

I have now returned to my home country...can someone confirm if I have to notify USCIS or can I just let it be.

Advise would be appreciated

You do not have to notify anyone. I presume you turned in your I-94 at exit? Job done.

Thanks Gary, I thought as much, just wanted to make double sure.

Yip, I-94 turned in on departure.

Thanks to everyone for advise along my 9 month journey to getting my K1, you were all super fantastic, just heartbreaking that it had to turn out this way, but I guess everything happens for a reason.

Much love and happiness to you all!

Just a quick question to give me peace of mind.

I went to the US on a K1 visa to marry my fiance. Well to cut a really long story short, things went a bit pear shaped and he got cold feet and panic attacks about getting married as it got closer to the time.

I have now returned to my home country...can someone confirm if I have to notify USCIS or can I just let it be.

Advise would be appreciated

WOO HOO!!!!!

Visa was approved at interview on July 27, 2009!!!! Visa was in hand on July 28, 2009!!!

Thanks to all for the wonderful support network! Reading all of your posts helped me with my journey through long days and even longer nights and the mounds of paperwork that required my attention... Thanks to all!

CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm now seriously confused after reading the guides, so a bit of guidance from folks that have been through the process would be appreciated.

I received my K1 visa on 29 June '09. On the day I found out that my son that was on the I-129F petition as a follow to join has to travel within one year of my K1 being issued if he wants to travel on a K2, which means he will have to leave SA by the end of June 2010. He will be finishing his final year at school in SA before he joins us, which will be in December 2010.

I was told that my fiance now has to re-petition for him to join us. Is this the I-130? And what kind of visa will he then travel on? I'm seriously confused. My son will still be under 18 when I get married and adjust status.

Finally got my NOA2. woohooooooooooo.

After the RFE, I waited the 60 days w/o any reply, then submitted a Service Request and within 5-10 days, i received an e-mail saying my NOA2 is on its way and that I should follow instructions that are written on it.

Awesome! Congratulations

Woohoo! The news I've been waiting for!

CONGRATULATIONS NatPatBen

Natalie, you must be breathing a sigh of relief... I'm SO happy for you!

Cereza Congratulations! Your patience and perseverance has paid off. This is awesome news!

BR_Joshua Wishing Angela a safe journey home. Take a deep breath, and enjoy every moment. All the best for a beautiful future together.

December filers still waiting for NOA2 Two approvals in the last two days, and still two days of the week to go. Crossing fingers and toes here for you all. NatPatBen, yours has to come now, I need to take time out from packing and p.a.r.t.y

Awesome! Congratulations

You only send the signed DS-230 part one back either per fax or email. Then the OF-169 to get your interview date.

If your interview date has been booked, then you just take all your paperwork with you to the interview with your medical docs.

I just followed the order that was on the packet #3 list and all the supporting evidence behind that. I literally just gave them a wad of papers and the CO made her way through everything.

WooHoo! Congratulations JIM & A.D

I received my visa yesterday...it was the greatest birthday gift I could ever have received.

The consular officer thought he was real funny when he called me to the window and said "Im sorry, it still hasnt arrived yet" (bearing in mind I was told it would have been ready for collection last Thursday already) I didnt know if I should laugh or cry at that moment. He then slowly brought my passport out from under the counter, opened to the page where my visa was, started giggling and said "It's all yours, what date are you leaving"

To those of you still hanging in there for your NOA2, you're in my thoughts and prayers

I appreciate your replies.

My K1 visa was issued on August 15, 2008, and that means I have less than 2 months. I should have checked on this matter earlier

Btw, I am planning to visit home end of August and likely to extend my stay.

OK, thank you.

Your daughter is eligible for a K-2 for up to ONE YEAR after your visa was issued. This means hers needs to be issued before August 15. Call the consulate and make an appointment for an interview, use you case number as you did for your visa. Your daughter needs a medical exam. When you go to the interview (you or the petitioner will have to attend, your daughter is optional under age 14) You will submit visa applications, just like you did, an affidavit of support, birth certificate (no police certificate required under age 16). The petitioner needs to write an "acceptance letter" accepting the child into the US. You will pay the visa fee as you did. It is basically a carbon copy of your visa application minus a few items due to age. You can schedule the appointment any time the consulate has available, so I suggest you get after it now. Waiting until your planned visit is too late, you or your husband will need to be present. You will also have to submit a copy of your marriage certificate, copy of the NOA2 approval of your K-1, and copy of your AOS filing receipt OR Green card and "Welcome Letter".

I just did one of these last week for our oldest son. No problems, but the 1 year time limit is carved in stone.

I was put under the misconception that the K2 had to be issued within a year of the K1 being issued and that it would be valid for 6 months (like the K1) in which to travel.

The K2 is good for issue and travel within the year.

I had a rude awakening last week when my visa was approved, and I was told we would have to go the I130 route for my son if he only intends joining us at the beginning of December 2010

Hi and welcome to VJ, the place to be!

Good luck and may you have a smooth journey

Awesome!

Woo hoo.. Congratulations BR_Joshua Wishing you guys all the best on the next transition.

Update.... Well I'm excited too. After plenty tries of calling the freetown embassy, and being transfered to answering services, none working numbers and people that just take a message and say i'll be contacted. By the grace of God i was finally able to talk to the right people and it literally took only 10 minutes for him to look up the schedule on the computer, take my case number and boom i was assigned and interview date Monday 6/29. Well i'm not even gonna ask question of what have been taking them this long. We are so ready !!

awesome news, and on my birthday to. All the best of luck

CONGRATULATIONS :dance:

Now you and Angela can take a deep breath and start relaxing for a bit. So happy for the two of you!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Awesome! Congratulations

What a loooong day it's been for me, but worth every moment... Visa approved!

Must admit I was a bit confused because I wasnt told I was approved, I was just handed a little green slip and told to go back on Thursday at 2pm...untill I read futher where it said, 'to collect immigrant visa.

Awesome!! Praise God. I'm so happy for you. Wishing you all the best the rest of the journey. Congratulations

Thanks JIM & A.D

Still no word on your date yet?

What a loooong day it's been for me, but worth every moment... Visa approved!

Must admit I was a bit confused because I wasnt told I was approved, I was just handed a little green slip and told to go back on Thursday at 2pm...untill I read futher where it said, 'to collect immigrant visa.

My case was touched again today! That's twice in 3 days.

Oooh I so hope all these touches are your NOA2

I have my interview tomorrow at 1pm. I've checked all my paperwork about six times today just to make 100% sure I have everything.

I'm feeling extremely emotional and totally stressed out

I now need to try get a good nights sleep knowing that this will be the last night of uncertainty before our future is determined for us.

Awesome! Congratulations

Congratulations Maset09 And all the best for a beautiful future.

BL2B...3 days til your interview. I'm so excited for you! Are you freaking out yet?

Yup, Monday is the BIG day

I guess I am freaking a bit and my mind is in 101 places right now thinking of everything that needs to be done after the interview in limited time.

Went to the mall today... I take this route EVERY weekend. Goodness knows how I got where I did, but I sure wasn't at the mall. I got hopelessly lost within 10 miles from home. Im seriously losing it, but all will be fine after Monday and I can get back on track.

NatPatBen that touch sounds promising. Crossing fingers that your big moment will be in the coming week.