I-129F May 2017 Filers

[Shoegum 2,391]

WOW 8 RFE today so far - all have receive date of May 1st

 

WAC1790314254	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314311	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314389	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314394	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314402	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314405	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314416	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
WAC1790314537	9/29/2017	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed

Edited September 29, 2017 by Shoegum

[JohnAna05823 330]

2 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Top 10 Mistakes at Visa Interviews

The Visa interview is the most important part of the whole visa process. A successful interview has a positive impact on your visa being granted. Following are some of the most common mistakes people make during their interview.

 

1. Not Prepared Well for the Interview

Being prepared for interview can better equip you for the interview. Prior research and preparation for commonly asked questions and their appropriate answer will be helpful during the interview.

 

2. Not Providing Complete and Truthful Information

It is very important that you provide complete and truthful information. Any incomplete/false information can lead to unnecessary delays for you being approved. False information can have severe impact on your future ability to apply for a US visa. It may also cause you lot of frustration and legal actions against you.

 

3. Providing Incomplete Documentation

Have all the required documentation with complete and authentic information. Read all the prerequisites and prepare all the documents accordingly. Keeping your documentation well organized can also leave a positive impression on the consulate officer.

 

4. Not Carrying Appropriate Fee

US consulate has a strict method for payments. Make sure you know the method and the exact amount of the applicable fee. For example, most US consulates don't accept cash as the payment method and would prefer separate bank drafts for visa application and visa issuance fee. Refer to an appropriate source for more detailed information.

 

5. Providing Unnecessary Extra Information

Do not give away any information voluntarily which is not being asked. In many cases, people trying to be over confident and over smart give out more detailed answers than is required. This may trigger additional related questions which may not work in your favor.

 

For example:

Question: Why do you want to go to the US?

Wrong Answer: I want to see how USA is and if I like it I want to stay back with my son.

Preferred Answer: For tourism purpose and/or to spend some quality time with my son/daughter.

 

6. Inconsistent Information

Inconsistency in the information about what you provide in the documentation and what you say during the interview can go against your case.

 

7. Arguing with the Consulate Officer

Never ever make any arguments with the consulate officer. If you want to know more or need additional information ask in a polite manner.

 

8. Having Poor Communication

Poor communication is the number one reason  that affect your case in a negative way. If you're not good in English, you should request for a regional language interpreter.

 

9. Having too Much Communication (talking too much)

Remember, you are the one being interviewed and not the other way around. So, keep your communication brief and to the point. Speak only when asked for an answer. Give answers that are brief and don't go on and on.

 

10. Appearing to be Nervous

Being confident can bring positive results. Especially, in case of visa interview where a consulate officer has to rely on limited information provided by you. Their judgment is highly influenced by the way you react to questions, your body language, and the authenticity of you answers.

Thanks!  I'm really hoping we get her here before Christmas.  I'm seeing my attorney on Monday to know what's next and what is needed from each of us.  I did get all her documents together but know we each have forms to fill out still.  Want to make sure I don't miss one thing.

 

How quickly did you get the visa (heard takes 4 days to print)?  I was gonna have them keep it in Manila at a pick up location instead of mailing to her house.

[PilgrimUS 15]

9 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

 

As being as objective as I normally am when there's "tension",  while everyone is free to be themselves and speak their minds (or as I say "speak your truth"..lol), we all need to be respectful to one another as we are all going through this process REGARDLESS of where our petitions may be during this process. There is enough stress and tension being created by the "waiting game" that we do not need to add on any further negativity in these forums.

 

PilgrimUS...feel free to speak your mind of course, however, negativity brings on negativity. I have read some of your previous posts prior to this "exchange" and at times, you do come off as if you have an attitude. Not saying you do or accusing you of anything, because anyone can misconstrue a person's opinion when it's been typed - we all read things to "our own understanding and interpretation".

 

At the end of the day, we are ALL HERE for one purpose only, and while LabOz has went through this process before, NO ONE is an expert of everything - you only become an expert of your OWN experience. All we do here is provide advice, opinion and feedback and at times a shoulder to cry or vent on.

 

But all should be able to agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

 

*Shrugs*  again. Thanks for your input. However non of this is useful information pertaining to the I-129f and where it is currently. 

[Shoegum 2,391]

For people who have May 1st as receive date what is your NOA1 date? 

[mcs 686]

3 minutes ago, Shoegum said:

For people who have May 1st as receive date what is your NOA1 date? 

Receive date is May 1, NOA1 is May 3.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, JohnAna05823 said:

Thanks!  I'm really hoping we get her here before Christmas.  I'm seeing my attorney on Monday to know what's next and what is needed from each of us.  I did get all her documents together but know we each have forms to fill out still.  Want to make sure I don't miss one thing.

 

How quickly did you get the visa (heard takes 4 days to print)?  I was gonna have them keep it in Manila at a pick up location instead of mailing to her house.

You can cut two days for delivery if you have it sent to the mall in Manila. It's the big one. I forget the name.  You can pick it up there. 2-4 days for printing. 

 

Use this website to double check that your lawyer is giving you the best advice. Hank has been around for over 10 years and is very knowledgable and has created a website with just the fact of how to process through USEM in Manila.  http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/index.html  It's free to use.

[LabOz 915]

1 hour ago, bcoakley06 said:

Any news for May peps today? Sorry under the weather to lazy to read the last 7 pages lol.

Nothing on this end.  USCIS Android app is quite except for occasional RFE's.

Searching for my old Iphone here so I can run a scan.

Get well soon!

[smilei 381]

10 minutes ago, Shoegum said:

For people who have May 1st as receive date what is your NOA1 date? 

May 3rd. 🙂

[LabOz 915]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

The filing costs for 3, the visa costs for 3, the medical costs for 3, the CFO costs for 3, the NBI costs for 3, the flight costs for 3, the AOS costs for 3 the GC costs for 3...yes, very expensive and worth every dime...

 

It would be great to see all the costs laid out in an easy to understand format.  I'm guessing that would stop some people from even filing!

No money no honey  sad but true. 

As you say worth it in the end though.

[LabOz 915]

1 hour ago, K1VisaApplicant05 said:

yes, there have been approvals and RFE's today. @Shoegum's post is the most informative

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/633109-i-129f-may-2017-filers/?page=194&tab=comments#comment-8816965

 

yes true that is yesterday approvals 9/28.

Still hoping for some action today 9/29 for VJ members.

 

[Shoegum 2,391]

5 minutes ago, LabOz said:

yes true that is yesterday approvals 9/28.

Still hoping for some action today 9/29 for VJ members.

 

yup today's action is 8 RFE's so far.

 

 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

28 minutes ago, PilgrimUS said:

*Shrugs*  again. Thanks for your input. However non of this is useful information pertaining to the I-129f and where it is currently. 

It doesn't have to be useful to you just like your condescending attitude is not useful to this process but yet you choose to share with us. 

 

I can tell from your post that don't lack in comprehending things so I don't have to repeat myself. You lack of respect for others and their opinions in this forum isn't useful whether informative or not.

 

Should you feel what is provided here is not informative or factual to your liking of the current K1 status/process, feel free to call USCIS and see how much useful information you're able to obtain from them (good luck on that).

 

But in the interim, your tone and disrespectful sarcasm, please point it in another direction because I wasn't being disrespectful to you in my last post...but I can be if pushed. 

 

 

Edited September 29, 2017 by Trinab80

[LabOz 915]

38 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

 

As being as objective as I normally am when there's "tension",  while everyone is free to be themselves and speak their minds (or as I say "speak your truth"..lol), we all need to be respectful to one another as we are all going through this process REGARDLESS of where our petitions may be during this process. There is enough stress and tension being created by the "waiting game" that we do not need to add on any further negativity in these forums.

 

PilgrimUS...feel free to speak your mind of course, however, negativity brings on negativity. I have read some of your previous posts prior to this "exchange" and at times, you do come off as if you have an attitude. Not saying you do or accusing you of anything, because anyone can misconstrue a person's opinion when it's been typed - we all read things to "our own understanding and interpretation".

 

At the end of the day, we are ALL HERE for one purpose only, and while LabOz has went through this process before, NO ONE is an expert of everything - you only become an expert of your OWN experience. All we do here is provide advice, opinion and feedback and at times a shoulder to cry or vent on.

 

But all should be able to agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

 

Fair enough !  Yup I'm far from an expert.

I'm OCD so these timelines are enough to drive someone to drink....well that will be my excuse later tonight 

[Lilly2302 302]

42 minutes ago, Daphney said:

Hello, I'm from Haiti, but I live in Dominican republic ,so I received my noa1 may 16th, so I will update you if I have something new.

 

1 hour ago, LabOz said:

Regarding the DS-160 there is a part where they ask you if you have had all the required vaccinations.

You will just answer YES in this spot even if you have not had them yet as by the time the interview is held you will have had all your vaccines during the required medical exam.

If you have any vaccine records of any kind from the past you can bring those to the medical and present them however you will more than likely still need some vaccines. 

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican Republic&cty=Santo Domingo

 

Good luck there.

Thank u

[LabOz 915]

41 minutes ago, Shoegum said:

For people who have May 1st as receive date what is your NOA1 date? 

May 3rd