July '08 filers

[Cham 3]

Doesn't seem like many approvals this week. Hopefully tomorrw we will hear of more people getting approved. I am getting so anxious.

Cham how are your wedding plans coming along I know you have a few things done and out of the way already? I am still trying to decide on where we are going to have ours.

They have been going really well (thank goodness) We have a minister whom I found and she is a blast! We were looking for someone with a bit of romantic humor and i had seen her once before. She is 150 total including gas; so not to bad. We also have a place and have to reserve the spot by jan 30th. It is the veterans VFW hall and I work for the Idaho veterens home SO getting a discount. instead of 250 I am paying 185 for the day! WOO HOO. Our flowers will be done by January 10 so I am SOOOO stoked!!!!

Here is the Bouquet and his flower SO far

and My tiara I found on ebay for 7 bucks instead of 25! LOL

Had I done this normally without hunting around OMG I would have spent about 400. I have spent a total of 100. We have a HUGE box of stuff now to. THANK YOU EBAY and dollar tree ( If you have a dollar tree they do carry wedding things for decorations..bells candy dishes and so on)

ANYWAY its going good!! How goes you?????

I wish igors would get busy. I clicked on them and its going from 2003 to 2006! ROFL We are not on there and neither are you all yet...I have NO idea what they were drinking tonight HA HA HA

I hope you all are doing wonderfully, keep your heads up because I have a feeling it will go BOOM soon and we will see heaps of approvals!!!

love you all!

Meri and Kai

[subguy812 1]

As you know I have been preparing my I-134 docs to get them to Colombia quickly. I did email the embassy and ask about check stubs etc... their response to me was it if isn't on the instructions(the I-134 formal instructions) don't send it, but it is fine to send it now there is no need to wait. Wish me luck on it arriving...

For 2 1/2 years now I have been using a company to arrange deliveries of flowers, cakes, and window serenades and such for my fiance, I called and also ask them about their experience with the K-1 process, it appears they assist(for a fee)in preparing K-1 packets. They told me in my I-134 package I send to include, letter from my bank, letter from my business partner, 4 months of bank statements and 3 years of tax transcripts and another lettter of intent. This could apply only for the embassy in Bogota I don't know.

I made photo copies of everything I sent in my original packet and will send a copy of everything I originally sent along with my I-134 paperwork. But if USCIS isn't sending all of that stuff to the embassy, then what is in the packet? I can't understand why it would be necessary to replicate the paperwork and add more for the embassy to fish through. I would think you would want the interview to be quick and not muddy the waters too much. To simplify it I will probably use 2 envelopes and label one I-134 and the other duplicate copy of original packet. My fiance will bring more hard proof of relationship with her such as Western Union receipts, things she has that weren't originally included in my packet to Vermont.

Now where in the hell is the approval?

Edited November 14, 2008 by subguy812

[Terri and Seb 0]

Congrats, CRS!!!!

[chadherm 0]

I am looking at my adjustication time, its moving to december,,,, so frustartatin!

really frustrating because i dont know how to spell now! hehehehe

[Naglfar 0]

Hello July Friends!

Next Saturday I'm going to see my SO. In the K1 guide its says to send your SO a complete copy of the packet with originals of all supporting documents. So when I see my SO, I plan on giving him the complete copy of our 129F packet. As supporting evidence of our relationship, I included copies of my passport stamps - proof that I'd been to France to see him. Do I really need to give my SO my passport just in case the CO asks for it? Does "originals of supporting evidence" refer to documents that establish identity like a birth certificate or a passport, if used as evidence of US citizenship? Or maybe the original of a divorce decree? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'm sorry, but where exactly did you see that you need to give your SO complete copy of the packet? I couldn't find anything remotely close to that requirement anywhere I looked. It also doesn't seem logical at all. If embassy would require a copy of the packet then we wouldn't need USCIS, since it's their job to work with the packet.

Yes you do need to send a replica to your fiance. here it is:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

a little beyond half way down the page:

IMPORTANT!

Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.

Yes, VJ says this... however my common sense tells me the important originals are stuff like plane ticket stubs, receipts, and that sort of evidence. Every review at the Frankfurt consulate they don't look at anything, so I have little reason to risk sending originals of sensitive documents, like my birth certificate, divorce papers, and the like. I sent Andy home with a copy of what we submitted and original signatures on the paperwork forms, and the original boarding passes. I'm confidence his lengthy presence here, a couple cards I've mailed, a couple pictures, and a followup letter of intent will be more than sufficient.

I love VJ, but I really do think the advice tends to lean towards overkill. I read over and over again about people presenting piles of evidence at the interview, and then they follow up with "they didn't even look at it." I think I'd only bother if I'd been long separated or coming from a high-risk country. Those are the ones I tend to see problems needing more evidence.

Just my two cents.

Thank you very much, Aubrey! I couldn't have said it better myself!

I, myself, tend to get pretty paranoid about the paperwork, but this is beyond paranoid. My three main sources of information are: USCIS site, embassy site, common sense. Then, when in doubt, I will consult VJ archives or ask questions. I love VJ as well, but remember, this was meant as an ADDITIONAL resource, not a substitute for official instructions.

Just my two cents.

[Naglfar 0]

As far as Igor's list goes, does anybody know who to contact about it? Perhaps one of the moderators? I really don't like seeing our case in 500s!

[Cham 3]

I am looking at my adjustication time, its moving to december,,,, so frustartatin!

really frustrating because i dont know how to spell now! hehehehe

I know I saw that GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

SIGH I need to get my ####### together on monday fill out all that ####### from work and give my son the letter for his boss on monday. THEN head to Social security as well and get copies of that adn my bosses letter so I can mail off the packet to Kai on the 1st.

I WANT HIM HOME!! COME ON CSC AND VSC!!!

igor still has list all screwed up LOL

[Koakland 0]

Hello July Friends!

Next Saturday I'm going to see my SO. In the K1 guide its says to send your SO a complete copy of the packet with originals of all supporting documents. So when I see my SO, I plan on giving him the complete copy of our 129F packet. As supporting evidence of our relationship, I included copies of my passport stamps - proof that I'd been to France to see him. Do I really need to give my SO my passport just in case the CO asks for it? Does "originals of supporting evidence" refer to documents that establish identity like a birth certificate or a passport, if used as evidence of US citizenship? Or maybe the original of a divorce decree? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hello all. I also posted in the main K1 forum and received some advice from others that have already gone through the process. You can check it out here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...161952&st=0

Thanks for your advice.

[Naglfar 0]

Moderators said they are aware of issue with Igor's list and working on resolving it.

[jokalu 1]

#######....igors list is crazy???? is bad look our names in 530..............

[Cham 3]

#######....igors list is crazy???? is bad look our names in 530..............

ROFL...it will be okay wee one as someone said they are fixing the issue:)

Igors has folks on there who are from 2003 HAHAHA go igors you goofy folks

[ErinMeetsJohny 0]

#######....igors list is crazy???? is bad look our names in 530..............

ROFL...it will be okay wee one as someone said they are fixing the issue:)

Igors has folks on there who are from 2003 HAHAHA go igors you goofy folks

im freaking out over this whole paperwork for the I-134 buisness....ahhhhh....any suggestions anyone???

[kiwiana 2]

Doesn't seem like many approvals this week. Hopefully tomorrw we will hear of more people getting approved. I am getting so anxious.

Cham how are your wedding plans coming along I know you have a few things done and out of the way already? I am still trying to decide on where we are going to have ours.

They have been going really well (thank goodness) We have a minister whom I found and she is a blast! We were looking for someone with a bit of romantic humor and i had seen her once before. She is 150 total including gas; so not to bad. We also have a place and have to reserve the spot by jan 30th. It is the veterans VFW hall and I work for the Idaho veterens home SO getting a discount. instead of 250 I am paying 185 for the day! WOO HOO. Our flowers will be done by January 10 so I am SOOOO stoked!!!!

Here is the Bouquet and his flower SO far

and My tiara I found on ebay for 7 bucks instead of 25! LOL

Had I done this normally without hunting around OMG I would have spent about 400. I have spent a total of 100. We have a HUGE box of stuff now to. THANK YOU EBAY and dollar tree ( If you have a dollar tree they do carry wedding things for decorations..bells candy dishes and so on)

ANYWAY its going good!! How goes you?????

I wish igors would get busy. I clicked on them and its going from 2003 to 2006! ROFL We are not on there and neither are you all yet...I have NO idea what they were drinking tonight HA HA HA

I hope you all are doing wonderfully, keep your heads up because I have a feeling it will go BOOM soon and we will see heaps of approvals!!!

love you all!

Meri and Kai

They are absolutely gorgeous Meri!!! And i agree you can certainly get some good buys on ebay

And I too wonder what the heck has igor been taking lately??? he is really out of sorts!! LOL!!

I think i was #552 or something last time i looked!!

[francie 0]

a lot of approvals today and yesterday but all of em are june filers...

[Señorita Tessa 1]

Our petition was approved on Nov. 12, 2008. Although the petition was filed on June 25, it was not received by CSC till July 8 and the NOA1 was issued on July 23. That's why we consider ourselves as July filers. Anyhow, good luck to everybody in the waiting room. :star: