May 2018 K1 Filers

[Sabrina02 108]

@NicholeT p&c from jamaica just got noa2...so there looking at Jamaica finally. Morning luv

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

FYI - This morning's look at VJ May timelines says 102/302 I-129Fs at CSC have NOA2, so we're over 1/3 done (and usually things trail off somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4 done, between people not updating timelines, withdrawn petitions, denials, and the handful of petitions that just end up taking a very long time). Still only 5 RFEs.

[PA2DR 140]

5 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

FYI - This morning's look at VJ May timelines says 102/302 I-129Fs at CSC have NOA2, so we're over 1/3 done (and usually things trail off somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4 done, between people not updating timelines, withdrawn petitions, denials, and the handful of petitions that just end up taking a very long time). Still only 5 RFEs.

Wow!!!!

[NicholeT 157]

29 minutes ago, Sabrina02 said:

@NicholeT p&c from jamaica just got noa2...so there looking at Jamaica finally. Morning luv

Wow really!! I pray that we're up next, 185 days today smh and I'm starting to get stressed! Good morning and thanks for the update!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

13 hours ago, cloquis said:

Hi Greenbaum

Someone in another group specific for colombian fillers interacted with a person from the american embassy in Colombia. 

They told this person that most of the interview dates are set by NVC - eventhough we can select two dates in the website provided by the embasy. 

Someone was asking whether it was possible to change his /her dates or not.

It was not possible.

That is the source of information I have. 

 

That's interesting. This person was applying for a K-1 visa? That is the key that unlocks where you will schedule your interview. K-1 normally with Embassy and CR-1 with NVC. Then again, it could be something that is only Colombia specific but what the K-1 P3 letter states which conflicts with your knowledge is:

 

Pay the application fee and schedule your interview at https://ais.usvisa-info.eom/en-co/iv/information/k visa. NOTE: You must schedule two appointments through this online system - (1) at an Applicant Service Center for fingerprinting and (2) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota for your consular interview. (If you have questions about how to use this website, please follow the instructions on page 3.)

 

So, I think the information is wrong that is being given. You have to determine if the person is a CR-1 or K-1 and that will answer this dilemma. Let me know what you find out. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Poohnispongy said:

That’s what I thought but she ask her agency they say it’s a different case 

I cannot find information that will justify my belief coz she trust her agency when they say she don’t need a 2nd job to meet the financial requirement

@debbiedoo is correct in her explanation. I will lay it out a little further. I suggest you share this with your fiancée and your "Agent" who is misinformed.  Jeez I need to start charging when I am correcting a lawyer, Agent or friend.

 

To calculate total family income, the incomes of all related family members that live together are added up to determine poverty status. If an individual or group of individuals (such as housemates) are not living with family members, their own individual income is compared with their individual poverty threshold.

 

Thus, all family members have the same poverty status, and some families may be composed of single unrelated individuals.

 

If total family income:

Is less than the poverty threshold for that family -  that family and everyone in it is considered to be in poverty.

Equals or is greater than the poverty threshold -  the family is not considered to be in poverty.

 

Example

 

Situation

Family A has 5 members: 2 children, 1 mother, 1 father, and 1 great-aunt.

Step 1: Determine the family’s poverty threshold for that year

The family’s 2017 poverty threshold (below) was $29,986.

 

Step 2: Calculate the total family income for the same year

Suppose the members’ incomes in 2017 were:

Child 1: $0

Child 2: $0

Mother: $11,000

Father: $10,000

Great-aunt: $10,000

 

Thus, Family A’s total income for 2017 was $31,000.

 

Step 3: Compare the family’s total income with the poverty threshold

 

The total family income divided by the poverty threshold is called the Ratio of Income to Poverty.

Income / Threshold = $31,000 / $29,986 = 1.03

 

The difference in dollars between family income and the family’s poverty threshold is called the Income Deficit (for families in poverty) or Income Surplus (for families above poverty).

 

Income – Threshold = $31,000 - $29,986 = $1,014

 

Conclusion

Since Family A’s total income was greater than their poverty threshold, they are considered not “in poverty” according to the official definition.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, A_A said:

Hi All, 

 

I received the hard copy of my RFE and it was for acknowledgment of criminal record. I went to the court and received my certificate of disposition for multiple cases. My two questions are, should i send in a cover letter explaining what each copy is? and Should I put my case number on each disposition? 

Q1 Yes and Q2 Yes. Follow the RFE to a "T". Return the original with your cover letter and court documents. Be sure each is labeled with the RFE # so if lost it can be put back with the "package". Make a copy of everything and keep it for your files. Return back to USCIS with some sort of tracking so you know that it was received and if need be you can prove it was sent.

[Cata&Ben 199]

10 hours ago, TJLhen_0117 said:

Heard that too. So does it mean that if it’s set by the embassy already (as shown in the NVC letter) no need to have an appointment of your own or should we call the embassy to double check if we really have an appointment to be sure? 

Hi 

Please follow embassy instructions on how to get the interview appointment.

Thye will give this information to you and in most cases they have this information on the embassy website

[Cata&Ben 199]

44 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

That's interesting. This person was applying for a K-1 visa? That is the key that unlocks where you will schedule your interview. K-1 normally with Embassy and CR-1 with NVC. Then again, it could be something that is only Colombia specific but what the K-1 P3 letter states which conflicts with your knowledge is:

 

Pay the application fee and schedule your interview at https://ais.usvisa-info.eom/en-co/iv/information/k visa. NOTE: You must schedule two appointments through this online system - (1) at an Applicant Service Center for fingerprinting and (2) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota for your consular interview. (If you have questions about how to use this website, please follow the instructions on page 3.)

 

So, I think the information is wrong that is being given. You have to determine if the person is a CR-1 or K-1 and that will answer this dilemma. Let me know what you find out. 

Hi Greenbaum

 

For clarification: 

1. Yes, our group is made by K1 fillers

2.  We get the K1 interview appointment via a webiste that is provided by the American Embassy

3. In the webiste we can choose from specific dates, only.

4. We are responsible for setting the appointment for the interview. 

5. According to the information I got from the group, these dates are set by NVC in advance (in the website provided by the embassy)

6. The embassy is the entity dealing with the whole VISA application process, including giving instructions about how to set up an interview date and requirements and documents.

 

I hope this helps to clarify what I have said before. Again, this was an information I got through a person who spoke direclty to someone at the embassy. The person in question was requesting another date for an interview, it was not possible  

 

 

Edited November 10, 2018 by cloquis

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, TJLhen_0117 said:

Heard that too. So does it mean that if it’s set by the embassy already (as shown in the NVC letter) no need to have an appointment of your own or should we call the embassy to double check if we really have an appointment to be sure? 

The Embassy doesn't set the appointment you do. Follow the links below as it will answer all your questions on what to do, who does what, how long it takes and even more. FREE. Please, Please go over to the sub-forum for the Philippines where there they can answer your questions. Why ask someone from Germany, Norway or the UK of what you should do in the Philippines. It's not logical.

 

Once you receive your case number and your case has been set to READY at ceac.state.gov it's time to be in charge of what time you choose when things get done. To smooth that trail for you I have a few things that will help you process your visa there in the Philippines.

 

You'll need your Eligibility Letter, which is emailed from USEM. Here is an example of what it looks like http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/embassy-letter.html

 

Start by visiting Hanks site where he has taken the time and research, and of course, it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps, he includes the what, when and why to complete the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next, you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like-minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread is processing through another country they would be hard-pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.

 

Edited November 10, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 minutes ago, cloquis said:

Hi Greenbaum

 

For clarification: 

1. Yes, our group is made by K1 fillers

2.  We get the K1 interview appointment via a webiste that is provided by the American Embassy

3. In the webiste we can choose from specific dates, only.

4. According to the information I got from the group, these dates are set by NVC in advance. This must be NVC and US Embassy Columbia as in all my years here answering questions I have neve once heard that a K-1 is scheduled by NVC or even the dates are set by NVC. I guess we will have to agree to disagree.

5. The embassy is the entity dealing with the whole VISA application process, including giving instructions about how to set up an interview date and requirements and documents.

 

I hope this helps to clarify what I have said before. Again, this was an information I got through a person who spoke direclty to someone at the embassy. The person in question was requesting another date for an interview, it was not possible  

 

 

 

[Cata&Ben 199]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

 

Yes, Greenbaum. 

This was an information I got from a fellow K1 Visa filler, one month ago.

I dont know about other countries, and not much about how this process works - it is a blackbox.

 

[Poohnispongy 58]

Thanks greenbaum you really knows stuffs

[taximan683 75]

Thanks Greenbaum. We all get a little nervous with all this paperwork. Nothing cures nervous like good information. NOA1 May 31. Waiting...

[Torch99999 6]

NOA1: May 11
NOA2: Nov 8

 

Now I need to go figure out what the next steps are to be ready ahead of time.