K1 September 2014 Filers (TSC)

[kaisara 28]

A year?! Oh my gosh! You two deserve an award!

Yep, he was here last August and left September 7th if I remember correctly. I wrapped up the paperwork, and it was shipped off on September 18th, with our wedding set for this September 12th. At the time, it seemed so far away.

We didn't want to risk any issues with visits in between, so we decided that we would use that as time for him to save some money, especially since he will have to travel to London twice - once for medical and once for interview.

It was hard to go through Christmas without him, as we've been together 12 years and he has been here every Christmas. Though, the waiting was livable until we hit about the 6 month mark in TSC, the next two months were difficult. Mostly because as we waited and waited, the wedding date was creeping closer and becoming more in question. Even though we have NOA2, I will feel better once we get out of TSC permanently.

Here's hoping that the end of this week brings good news for everyone still waiting for something

[TanguyAndJuliet 8]

Yep, he was here last August and left September 7th if I remember correctly. I wrapped up the paperwork, and it was shipped off on September 18th, with our wedding set for this September 12th. At the time, it seemed so far away.

We didn't want to risk any issues with visits in between, so we decided that we would use that as time for him to save some money, especially since he will have to travel to London twice - once for medical and once for interview.

It was hard to go through Christmas without him, as we've been together 12 years and he has been here every Christmas. Though, the waiting was livable until we hit about the 6 month mark in TSC, the next two months were difficult. Mostly because as we waited and waited, the wedding date was creeping closer and becoming more in question. Even though we have NOA2, I will feel better once we get out of TSC permanently.

Here's hoping that the end of this week brings good news for everyone still waiting for something

My fiance and I usually see each other every four or five months; we are now going on six months and don't plan on making the (expensive) trip until he immigrates here, which we are expecting to be September because he is finishing a contract with his employer. At that point it will have been nine months. It's comforting knowing we are not the only couple being apart for so long; most of my friends are so shocked that we can go long and sometimes it almost makes me feel like a bad person for not being physically together more (even though we are constantly in contact via Facebook and Skype). However, we are both young and don't have a lot of money, and the visa process makes it very difficult and risky to plan trips overseas. I'm with you on this, it take a lot of strength to get through this but I don't have to tell you that it will be so worth it in the end.

[Mewbear 20]

I didn't seen mine for over 1 year now..that's the army life you get used to it

My fiancé is in the Army too so I'm used to the coming and going, but this process has been just awful.

He is leaving for field training in July, and knowing he might not be there to pick me up at the airport just sucks.

[eldary305 0]

It is a common RFE. Did you provide letters of intent to marry from both the petitioner and the beneficiary with your original filing?

Thanks for answering. I'm not sure about me, I don't remember, but she definitely did. Should I get the banquet hall contract, wedding announcements, etc, with a fictitious date on them or should I have them drafted with "a potential date" pending USCIS/embassy approval?

[Mewbear 20]

Yep, he was here last August and left September 7th if I remember correctly. I wrapped up the paperwork, and it was shipped off on September 18th, with our wedding set for this September 12th. At the time, it seemed so far away.

We didn't want to risk any issues with visits in between, so we decided that we would use that as time for him to save some money, especially since he will have to travel to London twice - once for medical and once for interview.

It was hard to go through Christmas without him, as we've been together 12 years and he has been here every Christmas. Though, the waiting was livable until we hit about the 6 month mark in TSC, the next two months were difficult. Mostly because as we waited and waited, the wedding date was creeping closer and becoming more in question. Even though we have NOA2, I will feel better once we get out of TSC permanently.

Here's hoping that the end of this week brings good news for everyone still waiting for something

My fiance and I usually see each other every four or five months; we are now going on six months and don't plan on making the (expensive) trip until he immigrates here, which we are expecting to be September because he is finishing a contract with his employer. At that point it will have been nine months. It's comforting knowing we are not the only couple being apart for so long; most of my friends are so shocked that we can go long and sometimes it almost makes me feel like a bad person for not being physically together more (even though we are constantly in contact via Facebook and Skype). However, we are both young and don't have a lot of money, and the visa process makes it very difficult and risky to plan trips overseas. I'm with you on this, it take a lot of strength to get through this but I don't have to tell you that it will be so worth it in the end.

We deserve a big bottle of wine and some chocolate ladies! The airport reunion is going to be amazing though! So much happiness

[Sabrina&Chuck 32]

My fiancé is in the Army too so I'm used to the coming and going, but this process has been just awful.

He is leaving for field training in July, and knowing he might not be there to pick me up at the airport just sucks.

Oh ya ? that isn't a good feeling i know. I'll go for a visit at the end of June planned since March ?..we'll see how fast or slow everything will work. Just not sure what to say them at the POE when I'm visiting ?. Cause everyone says prove of home ties..well the cat will be still in Germany etc.

[yuna628 9,697]

Thanks for answering. I'm not sure about me, I don't remember, but she definitely did. Should I get the banquet hall contract, wedding announcements, etc, with a fictitious date on them or should I have them drafted with "a potential date" pending USCIS/embassy approval?

No, that's being dishonest if there is no actual or real date. Send a written and signed statement from each of you again stating that you are able to and that your intention is to marry within 90 days with approval of a K1 visa. If you didn't send one then that's what they want. If you both did, then it's possible they lost it or are being.... stupid.

Edited May 29, 2015 by yuna628

[Mewbear 20]

Oh ya ? that isn't a good feeling i know. I'll go for a visit at the end of June planned since March ?..we'll see how fast or slow everything will work. Just not sure what to say them at the POE when I'm visiting ?. Cause everyone says prove of home ties..well the cat will be still in Germany etc.

I went over for Christmas, I had brought a copy of our NOA1, a letter from my job saying I was expected to be back at a certain time and the proof of my flight back. The agent didn't look at any of it! I told him right away that I was in the middle of a K1 visa, he asked me if I knew I couldn't get married on this trip, I said : "yeah, we're doing things by the rules" and that was all

He wished me congratulation on my engagement, and said we were brave to spend so much time apart. I know it's a stressful moment (I was SO worried to be denied) but it went really smoothly.. and I went through JFK which is known to be somewhat strict.

Breath and enjoy your time over!

[Sabrina&Chuck 32]

I went over for Christmas, I had brought a copy of our NOA1, a letter from my job saying I was expected to be back at a certain time and the proof of my flight back. The agent didn't look at any of it! I told him right away that I was in the middle of a K1 visa, he asked me if I knew I couldn't get married on this trip, I said : "yeah, we're doing things by the rules" and that was all

He wished me congratulation on my engagement, and said we were brave to spend so much time apart. I know it's a stressful moment (I was SO worried to be denied) but it went really smoothly.. and I went through JFK which is known to be somewhat strict.

Breath and enjoy your time over!

I'll be at EWR ..so eh the Jersey side ^^ the JFK isnt far away

[av8or1 246]

Good luck to y'all tonight!

[Mag&Chef 17]

Good luck to y'all tonight!

Good luck to all of us still waiting.

[kaisara 28]

I am hoping that some other people received some good news tonight. Got update today that we are finally off to the NVC!!

[Mewbear 20]

No luck for Rich and I last night. On to June. I hope patiandjoe and Mag&Chef got some good news last night!

[AirConditioner515 15]

I'm a Feb. filer but, just wanted to speak my mind. I still have a long way to go. But seeing others who've been waiting for so much longer and have been struggling for a long time.

Seriously TSC!! Come on!! Enough is enough already!!! This is beyond ridiculous now!

Edited May 30, 2015 by AirConditioner515

[patiandjoe 9]

No luck for Rich and I last night. On to June. I hope patiandjoe and Mag&Chef got some good news last night!

Unfortunately we did not get any news. I'm so sorry for us Mewbear and Mag&Chef.

Onto the 9th month of this ridiculous waiting.