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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Spain
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Hi everybody!

My fiance and I just started to fill the forms for our fiancee visa. We are trying to do it carefuly. We are having a hard time cause we are so concerned about the RFE and we have so many questions about how to fill the forms and all that. We have been reading this forum and It's been really helpful! Thanks so much! It also feels good to know that you are not alone in this and that there's other people doing the same paperwork and being away from their loved ones.

I would like to ask if someone knows how to fill the city and country of birth if you were born in a village, do you have to write the name of the village and the country or name of the village, province or state and country?

Good luck guys! and thank you!

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Welcome to VJ, si man! It's great that you're studying the forums -- keep it up.

In regard to forms, one of VJ's wisest members has said, "Read carefully, interpret literally, and answer completely and honestly." Give the required information plus any extra if it would alleviate doubt or difficulty in identifying the location. No need to go overboard.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Thank you! I am so concerned that I am going to make any mistake... I don't want a RFE (I guess we all feel the same way)

Thanx!

Just fill in all the applicable column! You will be okay! good.gif

believe in yourself!

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K1 (I-129F) petition filed in August 2013 (Approved Feb 20th 2014)
13th May 2014: AOS (I-485) & EAD/AP combo card
21st May 2014: NOA 1 and biometric letter
11th June 2014: biometric appointment
13th June 2014: RFE received via mail
16th June 2014: replied to RFE
6th August 2014: EAD Approved, AP still in initial review
12th August 2014: got tracking number for EAD
( ) August 2014: Received EAD (I forgot what date I got them but I did receive them less than 5 days from the 12th)
10th September 2014: Interview Waiver received (I wished I was interviewed)
April 23, 2015, we registered your permanent resident status and mailed you a Welcome Notice
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I totally understand how you feel. I was very scared to get an RFE too when we sent our petition. My best advice is keep it a team effort. Get your fiance to go through the directions and forms with you. Try not to second guess yourself too much. And if you do get an RFE, don't be too hard on yourself. It happens to the best of us. The guides here on VJ are extremely helpful, and so are the members. We are here if you have more questions. Good luck :)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Spain
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I totally understand how you feel. I was very scared to get an RFE too when we sent our petition. My best advice is keep it a team effort. Get your fiance to go through the directions and forms with you. Try not to second guess yourself too much. And if you do get an RFE, don't be too hard on yourself. It happens to the best of us. The guides here on VJ are extremely helpful, and so are the members. We are here if you have more questions. Good luck smile.png

I usually get worried about paperwork. My fiance is going through the forms with me but he feels the same way! hahaha we are such scary cats about doing something wrong! Although the more I read your comments the better I feel : ) thank you!

I really apreciate all the support you guys give to the newbies!

Thanx!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Poland
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As soon as you get the first approval you'll surely get more confidence. Just do as much research as you can to answer all your questions.

I have done A LOT of Google searches beginning with "visajourney". lol

03/xx/2013 - Met eachother

08/02/2013 - Proposed

08/12/2013 - My baby flew back to Poland sad.png

08/14/2013 - I-129F Paperwork sent

08/20/2013 - NOA1 Notice Date

08/29/2013 - Fly to Poland for two week vacation to see her, meet the family, and drive the Nurburgring!

09/20/2013 - NOA2 Notice Date

09/25/2013 - Sent forms and paperwork to fiance to prepare for next step

In meantime - Fiance gets papers translated and gets police record.

10/30/2013 - NVC Recieved Case

10/31/2013 - NVC Forwarded Case to Embassy in Warsaw

11/05/2013 - Submitted DS-160, paid visa processing fee, set medical appointment date, and set interview date

11/07/2013 - Medical appoinment date in Warsaw (apparantly only available in Warsaw or Krakow)

11/14/2013 - Interview date at Embassy in Warsaw. Purchased airplane ticket once we knew we were 100% approved.

11/21/2013 - The date of her flight to AZ. smile.png

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Hey AnnaK1,

My fiance and I recently got NOA2 approved and I was a nervous wreck over the paper work & submissions for I129F.

In particular I worried about getting a RFE, today I am pleased to say we did not recieve one.

There is a wealth of information available here on the " Guides" which is very helpful.

However I would admit it did fluster me a bit, my fiance kept me in check by esnuring we stick to what the I129F Instructions requested.

The process is a team effort, keep calm together & ensure to review for errors.

I wish you a great journey. goofy.gif

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Spain
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As soon as you get the first approval you'll surely get more confidence. Just do as much research as you can to answer all your questions.

I have done A LOT of Google searches beginning with "visajourney". lol

Thank you! I am doing so much research! I printed the FAQ, the tips, the instruccions and all the forms for the first step of the k-1 and I read them even on my way to work on the bus hahaha. I guess you all guys had the same feeling of wanting to finish the first step and get it sent so you could at least feel that something is done! :)

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Hey AnnaK1,

My fiance and I recently got NOA2 approved and I was a nervous wreck over the paper work & submissions for I129F.

In particular I worried about getting a RFE, today I am pleased to say we did not recieve one.

There is a wealth of information available here on the " Guides" which is very helpful.

However I would admit it did fluster me a bit, my fiance kept me in check by esnuring we stick to what the I129F Instructions requested.

The process is a team effort, keep calm together & ensure to review for errors.

I wish you a great journey. goofy.gif

oh! congrats!!! That is great news!

We are sticking together and he is being very supportive. I can't wait to have the first part ready to send it and feel a little bit more relaxed, at least feel as something is done already :)

Thanx and congrats for your noa2 again!

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Hi everybody!

My fiance and I just started to fill the forms for our fiancee visa. We are trying to do it carefuly. We are having a hard time cause we are so concerned about the RFE and we have so many questions about how to fill the forms and all that. We have been reading this forum and It's been really helpful! Thanks so much! It also feels good to know that you are not alone in this and that there's other people doing the same paperwork and being away from their loved ones.

I would like to ask if someone knows how to fill the city and country of birth if you were born in a village, do you have to write the name of the village and the country or name of the village, province or state and country?

Good luck guys! and thank you!

"Place of Birth” always means country of birth. I read this from the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/tips-filing-petitions-and-applications-national-benefits-center

I understand that birth certificates from different countries have different format but I think that as long as the country is correct, it should be fine.

Hope this helps!

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Thank you! I am doing so much research! I printed the FAQ, the tips, the instruccions and all the forms for the first step of the k-1 and I read them even on my way to work on the bus hahaha. I guess you all guys had the same feeling of wanting to finish the first step and get it sent so you could at least feel that something is done! smile.png

lol that is extreme but I am no different from you. I have it bookmarked on both my laptop and my phone. I read it all the time when I am siting around waiting for someone or something.

-I am the Beneficiary-
event.png

K1 (I-129F) petition filed in August 2013 (Approved Feb 20th 2014)
13th May 2014: AOS (I-485) & EAD/AP combo card
21st May 2014: NOA 1 and biometric letter
11th June 2014: biometric appointment
13th June 2014: RFE received via mail
16th June 2014: replied to RFE
6th August 2014: EAD Approved, AP still in initial review
12th August 2014: got tracking number for EAD
( ) August 2014: Received EAD (I forgot what date I got them but I did receive them less than 5 days from the 12th)
10th September 2014: Interview Waiver received (I wished I was interviewed)
April 23, 2015, we registered your permanent resident status and mailed you a Welcome Notice
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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Spain
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"Place of Birth” always means country of birth. I read this from the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/tips-filing-petitions-and-applications-national-benefits-center

I understand that birth certificates from different countries have different format but I think that as long as the country is correct, it should be fine.

Hope this helps!

Thanx! It does help!!. I sent a mail to the embassy here and they said country and at least a city, although the closer the information is to the birth certificate info the better :)

lol that is extreme but I am no different from you. I have it bookmarked on both my laptop and my phone. I read it all the time when I am siting around waiting for someone or something.

hahahaha, well It sounds extreme but I have not much time and I spend a couple hours a day on the bus so I always feel that is the best way to take advantage of it ;)

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