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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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My fiancé in the Philippines is getting all her paperwork in order for the next step. As for the prep work for my initial K-1 visa, I just made sure I submitted everything requested, and a little extra as well. I went to different websites to get suggestions on what to submit. I also viewed videos on youtube, and gained a lot of insight on what others were submitting. I prepared my K-1 so whomever touched it would know that the relationship was genuine, that I could support her financially, that our marriage intent was mutual, and included a few other items as well. I sent in recent paystubs, and copies of my tax returns for the past 3 years. I also had my employer draw up a letter on company stationary stating: my income, my character, my work ethics, my job was a permanent one, and how long I have been employed by him. I submitted receipts for hotel stays, airline tickets, grocery shopping,clothes purchases, etc. I also submitted pictures of my fiancé and I visiting her family, and pictures of us in the Philippines around town on my recent trip to the Philippines (Dec 2013). I submitted a letter expressing my intent to marry my fiancé once she came to the U.S., and briefly touched on my feelings towards her, and my fiancé submitted a letter as well, in the K-1 visa process, expressing her intent and her feelings towards myself. I had my fiancé mail me her letter of intent to marry, and the other standard forms she was suppose to submit, and submitted the originals in her hand writing, and signed by her as well. I crossed all T's and dotted all I's. I made sure nothing was missing, and must have checked all paperwork for accuracy a dozen times. I wanted to convey, for whomever opened up my file, that I was well prepared, and it was executed professionally. As far as having "big money in my account," I stated that I had about $2K in a savings account, LOL. As far as "big salary" goes, no it doesn't apply to me. I stated that I average about $46K per year. I hope that info helps you. Good luck to you.

Oh wow.. Well I sent 2 letters to my fiancee and he put it as his evidence., but we don't have receipts of groceries. We just have tickets from skating and cinema etc. But I'm thinking, he is not working because he is a student but hehas money in the bank. I just hope we'll get fast approval as yours.. Thank you..

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-18

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-27

I-129F RFE(s) : 2014-06-04

RFE Reply(s) : 2014-07-07

I-129F NOA2 : 2014-07-29

NVC Received : 2014-08-04

Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2014-09-02

NVC Left : 2014-08-13

Consulate Received : 2014-09-02

Interview Date : 2014-10-20

Interview Result : Approved :dancing:

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We have sent our packet today!!! WOOOHOOOO... Now the wait begins! :)

Good luck everyone!

I sent ours on the 26th - crossing my fingers that we both have a speedy process! :)

3-26-14 Mailed I-129F via USPS signature confirmation
3-29-14 Signature confirmation (4am on a Saturday! ;))
4-3-14 Text message from USCIS saying that case was received (NOA1) and transferred to Texas Service Center
4-3-14 Check Cashed
4-3-14 Alien Registration Number changed
4-7-14 Official Paper NOA1 received in the mail
8-11-14 Notice of Transfer to CSC
9-17-14 NOA2 received by e-mail and text message
10-09-14 NVC received
10-10-14 Case # assigned
10-15-14 NVC says "In Transit"

10-16-14 NCV says "Ready"
10-17-14 DHL says package delivered

10-18-14 Received Paper NVC notice (with fiance's first name spelled wrong)

11-9-14 Received appt letter

11-19-14 Received E-mail with interview date for 1-7-15

1-7-15 Interview - Approved but medical exam was not at consulate due to holidays
3-11-2015 Finally received visa.
8-8-15 Traveled to the US together. Arrived in Boston with no problems.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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Felicidades! Congrats!! And yes, the wait begins lol

Thanks! Gracias! Obrigado! :)

I sent ours on the 26th - crossing my fingers that we both have a speedy process! :)

Excellent! I'll be praying for yours as well... :D My fiancee and I are very excited! :)

Service Center: Texas Service Center; Consulate: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I-129F Sent: 2014-03-27; SMS Text/Email of NOA1: 2014-04-03; "Change of Alien Number": 2014-04-03; NOA1 Hard Copy: 2014-04-07
Transferred: Yes, to CSC 2014-08-11; Transfer Hard Copy: 2014-08-15
SMS Text/Email of NOA2: 2014-08-29; NOA2 Hard Copy: 2014-09-05; NVC Received: 2014-09-19; NVC Left: 2014-09-23
Consulate Received: 2014-09-25; Packet 3 Received: 2014-10-02; Packet 3 Sent: 2014-10-05
Interview Date: 2014-11-18 APPROVED!!!! :joy:
Visa Received: 2014-11-27; US Entry: 2014-12-08 Via EWR (Took about 15 mins)
Marriage: 2014-12-11

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Adjustment of Status Application

Local Office: Boston

I-485, I-131, and I-765 sent: 2015-01-09; Delivered (According to USPS website): 2015-01-12; NOA1 for all 3 forms: 2015-01-15

Biometrics for I-485 and I-765: 2015-02-04; Text and email for I-765 approval: 2015-03-06

Received AP/Work Authorization card in the mail: 2015-03-16; Received letter explaining a decision will be made within a year for our I-485: 2015-05-??

Received I-485 approval email: 2015-08-12; Received Resident Card in the mail: 2015-08-20

 

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Removal of Conditions (Form I-751)

Service Center: Vermont Service Center; Local Office: Boston

I-751 mailed: 2017-07-11; Delivered (According to USPS website): 2017-07-13; NOA1 received: 2017-07-20

Biometrics appointment completed: 2017-07-28; Extension letter received: 2017-08-10

Local Office received case: 2018-04-09

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Filed: Country: England
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Wow, congratulations! Did anyone else include information regarding finances or employment with their I-129? We didn't :unsure:

My fiancé in the Philippines is getting all her paperwork in order for the next step. As for the prep work for my initial K-1 visa, I just made sure I submitted everything requested, and a little extra as well. I went to different websites to get suggestions on what to submit. I also viewed videos on youtube, and gained a lot of insight on what others were submitting. I prepared my K-1 so whomever touched it would know that the relationship was genuine, that I could support her financially, that our marriage intent was mutual, and included a few other items as well. I sent in recent paystubs, and copies of my tax returns for the past 3 years. I also had my employer draw up a letter on company stationary stating: my income, my character, my work ethics, my job was a permanent one, and how long I have been employed by him. I submitted receipts for hotel stays, airline tickets, grocery shopping,clothes purchases, etc. I also submitted pictures of my fiancé and I visiting her family, and pictures of us in the Philippines around town on my recent trip to the Philippines (Dec 2013). I submitted a letter expressing my intent to marry my fiancé once she came to the U.S., and briefly touched on my feelings towards her, and my fiancé submitted a letter as well, in the K-1 visa process, expressing her intent and her feelings towards myself. I had my fiancé mail me her letter of intent to marry, and the other standard forms she was suppose to submit, and submitted the originals in her hand writing, and signed by her as well. I crossed all T's and dotted all I's. I made sure nothing was missing, and must have checked all paperwork for accuracy a dozen times. I wanted to convey, for whomever opened up my file, that I was well prepared, and it was executed professionally. As far as having "big money in my account," I stated that I had about $2K in a savings account, LOL. As far as "big salary" goes, no it doesn't apply to me. I stated that I average about $46K per year. I hope that info helps you. Good luck to you.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Wow, congratulations! Did anyone else include information regarding finances or employment with their I-129? We didn't :unsure:

That is only necessary if you are trying to 'front-load' your application for certain consulates. Not necessary for UK with I-129F to send any financial info at all with that packet... and for quite a lot of other consulates too. Search 'front-loading' if you want to know what that is...

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Filed: Country: Canada
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Joining in!

My fiance sent in petition March 3, we got NOA1 March 7. Fiance got official letter in the mail March 18.

Fingers crossed NOA2 comes soon for us and all of you!

Good luck!

K1-VISA POE: February 20, 2015.

~Married: April 13, 2015!!~

AOS: I485/I765/I131 Forms Sent: 06/23/15
Notice Of Action for all forms: 07/01/15
Biometrics Appointment sent: 07/01/15
Biometrics Appointment date: 07/21/15

Case Status Via Online: As of JULY 28, 2015 we are ready to schedule interview.

EAD/AP Approved: 08/27/15

EAD Mailed: 09/01/15

EAD Received: 09/04/15

Green card interview : nov 2015

2 year green card received: 12/22/15

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Filed: Country: England
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Good to know, thank you!

That is only necessary if you are trying to 'front-load' your application for certain consulates. Not necessary for UK with I-129F to send any financial info at all with that packet... and for quite a lot of other consulates too. Search 'front-loading' if you want to know what that is...

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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My boyfriend our NOA1 on march 27 .. Less than 1 week.. :)

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-18

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-27

I-129F RFE(s) : 2014-06-04

RFE Reply(s) : 2014-07-07

I-129F NOA2 : 2014-07-29

NVC Received : 2014-08-04

Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2014-09-02

NVC Left : 2014-08-13

Consulate Received : 2014-09-02

Interview Date : 2014-10-20

Interview Result : Approved :dancing:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Turkey
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Hello everyone and good luck to all of you! :luv:

Our K1 package was delivered to the lockbox on 27th, and we're still waiting for our NOA1. :clock: Hopefully it'll be here next week! Fingers crossed!

K1 Journey: AOS Journey:

March 25, 2014: I-129f sent. April 16, 2015: Date filed.

April 1, 2014: NOA1 received & check cashed. April 22, 2015: NOA received.
April 2, 2014: Alien Registration Number changed.
Sep 16, 2014: NOA2 - Petition approved!
Sep 23, 2014: Case shipped to NVC.

Oct 01, 2014: Case arrived at NVC.

Oct 03, 2014: Got our case number!

Oct 06, 2014: Left NVC.

Oct 17, 2014: At the Embassy.

Oct 22, 2014: Packet 3 received.

Nov 03, 2014: Packet 3 sent.

Nov 11, 2014: Medical examination.

Dec 2, 2014: Packet 4 received.

Dec 8, 2014: Interview! (Approved!!!)

Dec 10, 2014: Visa received!!!

Jan 22, 2015: US Entry!

Feb 22, 2015: Happily ever after! :-)

April 16, 2015: Filed Adjustment of STatus.

April 22, 2015: AOS NOA received.

May 14, 2015: Biometrics appointment.

October 09, 2015: AOS approved!

September 05, 2017: Lifting conditions filed.

 
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Hello everyone and good luck to all of you! :luv:

Our K1 package was delivered to the lockbox on 27th, and we're still waiting for our NOA1. :clock: Hopefully it'll be here next week! Fingers crossed!

Good Luck ^_^ Let's us know when you get it :)


Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-18

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-24

I-129F NOA2 : 2014-09-09

(Sent to NVC: 2014-09-15)

NVC Received : 2014-09-22

NVC Left :2014-09-26

Medical : 2014-09-29

Consulate Received : 2014-09-29

Packet 3 Received : 2014-10-06

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2014-10-23

Interview Date : 2014-11-07

Interview Result : APPROVED!!

AP : 2014-11-12 (2 hours)

Issued: 2014- 11- 12

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Haiti
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I just got an email and text notification tonight that there was a change in our case status....checked the USCIS site.....NOA2!!!! Our petition was approved!!! I'm so excited.....now it's on to the next step :dancing:

Removal of Conditions Journey

April 3, 2017: I-751 sent, USPS delivered on Apr 5th

April 18, 2017: Check cashed

April 19, 2017: NOA1 received, dated Apr 5th, post marked Apr 17th

 

Visa Journey                                                                                                                           AOS Journey

March 4, 2014: I-129f sent (delivered March 5th)                                                                     December 8, 2014: Mailed AOS; I-485 & EAD, USPS delivered on Dec. 9th.
March 10, 2014: NOA1 received via email/text, file assigned to CSC/Check Cashed             December 11, 2014: NOA1 received via email/text
March 12, 2014: Alien Registration Number changed                                                              December 12, 2014: Check Cashed
March 14, 2014: NOA1 received by mail (dated 3/7)                                                                December 13, 2014: NOA1 Harcopy received by mail
March 31, 2014: NOA2/NOA2 received via email/text                                                              December 27, 2014: Biometrics appointment letter received, dated December  
April 3, 2014: NOA2 received by mail                                                                                                                         20th and appointment scheduled for January 5th.
April 8, 2014: Case received by NVC                                                                                       December 30, 2014: Walk-in biometrics completed
April 9, 2014: Case Number assigned by NVC                                                                        January 12, 2015: Status change - Ready for Interview
April 11, 2014: Case left NVC                                                                                                   February 12, 2015: EAD card in production                                    
April 17, 2014: Case received by Embassy                                                                              February 20, 2015: Update that EAD card was mailed
April 18, 2014: NVC letter received by mail                                                                              February 25, 2015: EAD in hand
April 21, 2014: CEAC Status changed to Ready for Interview                                                  April 10, 2015: Status update, interview scheduled for May 18th. 
April 22, 2014: CEAC Status Update/Embassy mailed Packet 3 to fiancé                               May 18, 2015: Interview and approval!!!
April 30, 2014: CEAC Status Update
May 5, 2014: Packet 3 received by mail (petitioner)
May 8, 2014: CEAC Status Update/Packet 3 received by email (petitioner).
May 15, 2014: Medical Exam with Dr. Buteau
May 21, 2014: Picked up Police Certificate
May 22, 2014: Picked up result packet from medical exam
May 27, 2014: Submitted DS-160 online
May 28, 2014: Paid Visa application fee at Sogebank/Packet 3 sent through Haiti Messager
June 4, 2014: CEAC Status Update, embassy received packet 3
June 6, 2014: CEAC Status Update, packet 4 letter received
June 8, 2014: CEAC Status Update
June 18, 2014: Interview, VISA APPROVED!!!!

September 10, 2014: POE

October 11, 2014: Got MARRIED!!!!

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I just got an email and text notification tonight that there was a change in our case status....checked the USCIS site.....NOA2!!!! Our petition was approved!!! I'm so excited.....now it's on to the next step :dancing:

Wow!! Congratulations!! Your post put a smile on my face and makes me feel all the more excited hahaha!! :dancing:

Hello everyone and good luck to all of you! :luv:

Our K1 package was delivered to the lockbox on 27th, and we're still waiting for our NOA1. :clock: Hopefully it'll be here next week! Fingers crossed!

Lilay, we are on the same page! :) Ours was delivered on the 27th too and still waiting patiently for our NOA1. Hope to receive it soon!! :dancing:

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Wow!! Congratulations!! Your post put a smile on my face and makes me feel all the more excited hahaha!! :dancing:

Lilay, we are on the same page! :) Ours was delivered on the 27th too and still waiting patiently for our NOA1. Hope to receive it soon!! :dancing:

Lilay and Paupau we got the same dates. I keep telling myself to wait patiently but waiting really sucks. However waiting for a few months means nothing once we get to spend the rest of our lives with out fiancés.

03/24/14 : I129-F sent

03/27/14 : I129-F delivered

04/02/14 : NOA 1

04/05/14 : Alien Registration Number changed

05/14/14 : NOA 2

06/09/14 : NVC letter (Manila Case Number)

06/20/14 : US Embassy Manila Interview (APPROVED)

06/27/14 : Visa on hand

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