LeoLaLit

Hey Leenie-

We have the same problem with my Fancie, we don't have a ring or something formal, so is kind of weird to say here in my country that u are engage, my friend ask me ohh let us see the ring there is no ring....or when did u do the party?.......but anyway

You know what im a little worry, that i have seen here thats sometimes in the consulate they ask for a ring receive.....thats will be a problem for us?

No, it's not a problem at all if you don't have a ring by the time you get to the consulate stage. Lots of couples never get engagement rings. What proves your engagement is the letters of intent that you send with the I-129F!

In regards to the NOA1, but the way, most people don't actually receive their HARD COPY in a few days. We actually got our hard copy 13 days after we sent our package. It's just that the hard copy has a "notice date," and this is technically the "NOA1 date" you might see on some timelines, like mine. It sounds like you are on schedule.

And ... welcome to you and visa-visa!!!

And HAPPY HALLOWEEN to everyone

hi keydymenro! welcome aboard the thread!

Leenie is correct, the actual NOA1 is based on the Notice date on the I-797C that you received. As for me... i didn't get the hard copy until after a week i sent out packet... but my Notice date was the day after the CSC received my packet.

And yes, you shouldn't be worried about the engagement ring... as long as you prove that you have a real relationship and intend to marry within 90 days after the beneficiary's arrival in the US, then you should be fine...

goodluck to you and to all of us!!!

go CSC! go go go Otoberians! :dance: :dance:

Hello all! I LOVE this thread!!!! I filed today (10/28) and am sooooooooooo happy to be done with that packet for a little bit! It was doing my head in, and I need a break! I've been working on the thing since the 13th!

Carl and I met working at Walt Disney World and have been inseparable (emotionally) ever since. We're so tired of being apart, so we're hoping for some quick processing with all of this! So glad to have a place to go and vent with my fellow Octoberians!!!

Wish us luck that we get our NOA1 soon!!!

Welcome Jessica&Carl!

Yeah, i know how you feel... sending that packet gives you an amazing feeling of accomplishment! But we've all got a long way to go... lets just all hope for a fast and smooth journey ahead...

Go Go Go CSC!

CHEERS!

Welcome aboard LeoLaLit !!!

Thanks jhay! I really like the enthusiasm and excitement here! Having this kind of support from fellow vj-ers is pretty awesome!

Welcome LeoLaLit

You sent your package in a day before me - I bet they are cashing your check now or the bank has cashed it and just hasn't put it on your bank statement yet! Mine cashed yesterday but didn't show up until this morning..

Thanks Mitch and Bruna. Yeah, as of last night, my check hasn't been cashed yet... haven't checked today... if they cash checks by batch... i'm pretty sure they've cashed my check already when they cashed yours... you're probably right, it's probably not reflected on my online bank statement yet... Thanks!

I don't think having a fiance in the US is a red flag. Besides, the K-1 visa application requires couples to meet at least once in two years.

However, having your parents and siblings here may be a problem for your tourist application. My older brother had that exact problem trying to visit us here in CA. He is a nurse there in the Philippines; Has assets (house and land) named after him after we left for the US and he also has several passport stamps from his visits to other countries... but then again, he didn't get that "mabait" na consul...

so hey, it's still worth a shot... just be honest.

good luck

guess what i got my fiance visa approved .. i waiting for the later to come on the mail what should i expect or whats next?

...and you were getting really nervous and anxious there eh!? hehehe!

CONGRATULATIONS!

always remember... patience is a virtue

hope the rest of your journey goes smoothly!

oh wow! congratulations! that's great news for you and for us CSC filers!

hope the next part of your journey goes as smooth and fast.

have a safe trip!

YAY!

Congratulations! Can't wait to be in the same boat as you... but we still have a long way to go...

God bless!

Hello all,

I love all the excitement on this thread. Reading the comments takes away some of my own I-129F anxiety!

I mailed in the package on 10/22 so I'm expecting to get that NOA1 here soon. That thing took forever to put together, but kind of fun deciding what pictures and what to share about our relationship.

Best of luck to all!

Welcome Mitch and Bruna !!

Glad your package was recieved successfully!!!!!

Go California ! Go Go go gogogo go............. I have my good luck idol out on my desk now!!! maybe ill use it to type and mouse click with

.....I have noticed a few 2 month approvals on the top of Igors list...... Weeeeeeeeeeeeee heres hoping for a NOA2 in my X-mas stocking

Hi Everyone! AWESOME THREAD!

We are "Octoberians" as well! I sent my I-129F package to the CSC on October 21 via UPS nextday air. The package was received and signed by LOU on October 22 @ 9:41am. Unfortunately, USCIS hasn't cashed my check yet . -- maybe because it was the weekend???

How long does it usually take them to cash a check? I'm getting a little anxious (as most of you probably are)...

Go California! and best of luck to all of us!

Hi everyone.

First of all, my compliments to this website, its creator and to the members that willingly provides excellent feedback, advice and support to both the petitioners and beneficiaries. With all confidence, I have made this website my primary source of reference as I put together my I-129F packet.

Although I only recently registered as a member, I have been regularly visiting this website for about 4 months now; trying to learn and understand the process of filing a K-1 visa application for my girlfriend in the Philippines. Yes, we are not officially engaged yet, but will make it official during my visit at the end of this month. My plan is to have the packet ready by the time I leave for the Philippines with the intention of sending/filing it as soon as I get back after 3 weeks.

As a little background: My girlfriend and I have known each other for about 11 years. We actually dated for a short period of time in 1997 when we were in college. But due to both our immaturity at that time, we decided we were better off as friends. When I moved to the US in 1998, we remained friends through different online networking sites (Facebook and Friendster). When we personally met again during my vacation in the Philippines in December 2008, sparks flew and old flames rekindled. We made our relationship official and we have been growing together in spite of the tough challenges of the distance between us. We both know we’re meant for each other and can’t wait to be finally together. So, like most of you, I’d like this I-129F packet to have no unnecessary delays due to carelessness or petty mistakes.

Now for my questions: (I apologize if this question had already been asked – I tried searching for the answers but couldn’t find it)

1) I am using an older version of the G-325A (exp 5/31/09) as I have noticed that the newer version takes less characters in each field (or I think the font is just bigger). The USCIS website states “prior editions accepted” – does anybody know if it is indeed accepted? Should I use the new version to be on the safe side? If I use the new version, how do I deal with information that are cut-off in the field (ie. long street address where the last 5 letters gets cut-off)?

2) I am attaching a supplement to the “Applicant’s employment last five years” section – do I print 4 copies of this supplement as well? And when I insert it in the packet, do I put the each supplement after each G-325A form? (ie. G-325A, supplement, G-325A, supplement etc.) Or do I just put the 4 copies of the supplements after the 4 copies of the G-325A?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.