September 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Bianca89 166]

5 minutes ago, Naes said:

The first person you talk to actually knows less than us right now. 

They only know the information provided on the website (They used to didn't even know when there is a silent noa2...)

Oh gosh okay  So next time he calls he should ask for a tier 2.... Will they just forward you to one of them if you ask?

[Naes 12,205]

8 minutes ago, Bianca89 said:

Oh gosh okay  So next time he calls he should ask for a tier 2.... Will they just forward you to one of them if you ask?

Request a tier 2 sternly, for more information. 

[LoveTakesOver 100]

Congratulations to all the approvals!

 

For those of you who are still waiting for approvals, do not lose hope. 

 

After watching this important briefing on K1 Visa Fraud, now it made more sense to me as to why USCIS are operating the way they are now with longer delays and why cases get approved in a seemingly random order. 

 

The first panels were Citizens or petitioners who testified to the Members of Congress of Judicial committee. The 2nd panel were Head Directors of each Agency that deals or  gets involved with K1 visa. 

 

From what I learned from the 2nd panel, usually applicants must undergo a screening security check. I’m thinking that screening security check are done at the first stage to identify cases that are potentially fraud or just indicators but not necessarily fraud. These indicators are usually being referred to the other Agency to do the background checks and investigations on both the petitioner and beneficiary. Those cases without any indicators after passing the screening security check will usually get a petition approval but it does not end there. Usually an interview with the consulate and then the AOS to remove conditional status will determine whether the two have a real bona fide relationship. 

 

Now I can see why they made it hard for the applicants to contact Tier 2 to inquire on a case because they have to lock it down. It is concerning National Security.

 

https://www.c-span.org/video/?425416-1/immigration-officials-testify-procedures-prevent-fianc-visa-fraud

 

What bothers me on the testimony is how did the San Bernardino shooters got approved with fake address on their K1 visa? You can tell that Mr. Nolan is covering up for their failures..lol

 

 Because of their failures, we have to pay for the price...lol

[Puneet12 16]

Hi @Naes

 

now what’s next step after getting noa2 ??

 

could you please send me the link of nvc forum 

 

thanks in advance 

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 hour ago, LoveTakesOver said:

Congratulations to all the approvals!

 

For those of you who are still waiting for approvals, do not lose hope. 

 

After watching this important briefing on K1 Visa Fraud, now it made more sense to me as to why USCIS are operating the way they are now with longer delays and why cases get approved in a seemingly random order. 

 

The first panels were Citizens or petitioners who testified to the Members of Congress of Judicial committee. The 2nd panel were Head Directors of each Agency that deals or  gets involved with K1 visa. 

 

From what I learned from the 2nd panel, usually applicants must undergo a screening security check. I’m thinking that screening security check are done at the first stage to identify cases that are potentially fraud or just indicators but not necessarily fraud. These indicators are usually being referred to the other Agency to do the background checks and investigations on both the petitioner and beneficiary. Those cases without any indicators after passing the screening security check will usually get a petition approval but it does not end there. Usually an interview with the consulate and then the AOS to remove conditional status will determine whether the two have a real bona fide relationship. 

 

Now I can see why they made it hard for the applicants to contact Tier 2 to inquire on a case because they have to lock it down. It is concerning National Security.

 

https://www.c-span.org/video/?425416-1/immigration-officials-testify-procedures-prevent-fianc-visa-fraud

 

What bothers me on the testimony is how did the San Bernardino shooters got approved with fake address on their K1 visa? You can tell that Mr. Nolan is covering up for their failures..lol

 

 Because of their failures, we have to pay for the price...lol

Thanks to sharing the video. Appears there gunna attempt to put a strangle hold of the k1 visa processes. Hopefully it's something that will happen after we have completed ours. 

Sucks seeing people take advantage of something and the rest of us who truly r in love and wanna marry pay the price for this. 

With that said, I'm willing to wait a tad bit longer if it stops people from getting in thst r doing it for all the wrong reasons.

[VisaCode 72]

So, we're filling out the DS-160 and came across something I had a question about. I figured others might as well when you get there. There is a question on the form that asks, "Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance withUS law?" For various reasons, we were not sure how we should answer the question. (ie: some documentation but maybe not all, etc...) So I searched the board and found this thread. The best answer, and obvious in hindsight, is yes, because:

 

(Italics are my comments)

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Because at the moment of your interview [when you hand over your paperwork] your medical exam will be at the consulate, so you have documentation that show you have vaccinatons required.

 

[ana e jordan 140]

10 hours ago, Bianca89 said:

Oh gosh okay  So next time he calls he should ask for a tier 2.... Will they just forward you to one of them if you ask?

Just so you know, with Google hangouts app you can call US for free, at least from brazil. So now we can share the mission of calling NVC. 

[esyoue 10]

Hi Everyone! finally got our approval!! 

NOA1 received date : 9/28/2017

NOA2 Notice date : 4/3/2018

Consulate: Montreal, Canada!

 

Good luck everyone!

[Lucas T 1]

Is the letter from the embassy with case number and instructions a requirement for the medical exam? 

Thank you

[Naes 12,205]

13 minutes ago, Lucas T said:

Is the letter from the embassy with case number and instructions a requirement for the medical exam? 

Thank you

Depends on the country.

You should check with your clinic just in case.

 

Japan was ok with the printout of the mail from NVC even though they said they wanted the letter from the embassy on their website.

[Bianca89 166]

Good Morning Berries ☀️ Another week, another chance for the people still waiting 👍🏽 Let's get this approval 😅😎

[zamardii12 25]

15 hours ago, esyoue said:

Hi Everyone! finally got our approval!! 

NOA1 received date : 9/28/2017

NOA2 Notice date : 4/3/2018

Consulate: Montreal, Canada!

 

Good luck everyone!

Congrats! How did you find out? Did you use the app, new or old website, or did you get the letter?

[emekus94 1,125]

On 4/6/2018 at 1:17 PM, Olumide & Funlola said:

How does the embassy slots look like for Nigeria right now? Are the soonest opened slots available in June too? 

Sorry for the delayed response-
I am only seeing this now-

Yes oo
As of Friday, it was Mid June. nothing before then. You can always make an account and log in to see what the earliest date available is. It won't show you the full calendar until you pay but it will always alert you to the first available date.
As always, perhaps earlier slots will open if people cancel but I doubt it.
I'll advice anyone getting approved now to anticipate a June/July interview slot

[Bianca89 166]

Looking for opportunities to expedite our case later on (after NVC) I was looking for the Embassy in Tokyo  @Naes.

 

Maybe that helps:  http://www.ustraveldocs.com/jp/jp-niv-expeditedappointment.asp

[esyoue 10]

2 hours ago, zamardii12 said:

Congrats! How did you find out? Did you use the app, new or old website, or did you get the letter?

@zamardii12- we got the letter, however the app or the website still say our case is received though.