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My fiancee's visa appointment is set now for June 13!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Visa type: K1

I-129F Sent : 2007-10-10

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-10-12

I-129F NOA2: 2008-04-25

I-129F NVC Recved: 2008-05-05

I-129F NVC Left (for Manila): 2008-05-07

I-129F Embassy Received: 2008-05-12

I-129F Interview Appointment: 2008-06-11

I-129F Visa in Hand: 2008-06-19

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My partner had the interview today and was approved!! woo hoo!!!

xx

Halle

  • Timeline:

[*]Oct 23, '07 - I-129F sent to Vermont SC via DHL

[*]Oct 24, '07 - I-129F received & signed for at Vermont SC

[*]Oct 24, '07 - touched

[*]Oct 26, '07 - NOA1 hard copy received

[*]Feb 12, '08 - touched

[*]Feb 15, '08 - RFE request for more info received

[*]Feb 16, '08 - RFE w/ info sent back to Vermont

[*]Feb 18, '08 - Touched - Notice via email that RFE information was received

[*]March 07, '08 - Touched

[*]March 07, '08 - (later that evening) NOA2 via email that Petition had been approved

[*]March 09, '08 - USCIS sent application to NVC

[*]March 11, '08 - NVC received application

[*]March 13, '08 - NVC sent to London Embassy (so they tell me, no letter received as of yet!)

[*]March 14, '08 - NOA2 hard copy received

[*]March 15, '08 - London Embassy says they have received our application on this day, it is in the

system and being dealt with.

[*]March 25, '08 - Letter from NVC confirming our case has been sent to London Embassy

(letter dated 14th March)

[*]March 28, '08 - Packet 3 arrived!! WOO HOO!!

[*]April 03, '08 - Sent packet 3 to Embassy

[*]April 07, '08 - Medical exam @ 1p.m.

[*]April 18, '08 - Received letter of when interview is!!!

[*]May 20, '08 - 9a.m. Interview!!!!!!!!! 11a.m. APPROVED!

[*]May 28, '08 - VISA FINALLY IN HAND! 5-10 day wait with London Embassy!

[*]June 27, '08 - Partner arrives in USA

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My partner had the interview today and was approved!! woo hoo!!!

xx

Halle

Woohoo!! Congratulations, Halle!!! :thumbs:

AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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CONGRATS!!!!

K1-Visa

10/18/07 - Mailed I-129F Packet (VSC)

10/22/07 - NOA 1

1/28/08 - APPROVED! (NOA 2)

4/3/08 - Medical

4/7/08 - Interview in Barbados!!!

4/7/08 - VISA APPROVED

4/16/08 SVG - DFW (US Entry)

5/31/08 - Wedding

AOS, EAD & AP:

6/16/08 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP paperwork

6/24/08 - NOA 1 (AOS, AP)

7/18/08 - Biometrics Taken

7/18/08 - Case Transferred to CSC (AOS)

7/29/08 - Resubmitted EAD (They LOST the application!!!) #######?

8/18/08 - EAD Touch

8/18/08 - AOS APPROVAL

8/19/08 - NOA 1 (EAD)

8/19/08 - AP Approval

8/23/08 - AP arrived in the Mail and Biometrics Apt for EAD

8/25/08 - Greencard card Production Ordered

8/29/08 - Approval Notice Sent as Per CRIS Email?????

8/29/08 - Greencard Mailed

9/02/08 - Greencard received in mail!

9/03/08 - Got TX Drivers License

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Halle---CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Lucian's, yours is today!! Good luck!

Klaire and Martin, congrats on getting an interview date and best of luck!

K1

10/02/2007 ~ Sent I-129F to CSC

2/27/2008 ~ NOA2!!! (148 days)

5/27/2008 ~ Interview --- APPROVED!!

5/28/2008 ~ Visa in hand (239 days)

7/17/2008 ~ POE Portal, North Dakota

7/26/2008 ~ Marriage

AOS

8/26/2008 ~ Sent AOS/AP/EAD to Chicago lockbox

9/18/2008 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

9/22/2008 ~ Transferred to CSC

11/05/2008 ~ AP/EAD approved (71 days)

1/20/2009 ~ AOS approved!!! (147 days)

1/29/2009 ~ 2-year GC arrived (156 days)

Removing Conditions

11/18/2010 ~ Sent I-751 to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ I-751 delivered to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ NOA1

12/10/2010 ~ Received biometrics letter

12/21/2010 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

12/29/2010 ~ Touch

1/04/2011 ~ Case status finally available online

2/16/2011 ~ Approved!! (89 days)

2/22/2011 ~ 10-year GC arrived (95 days)

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My fiance just called me from Barbados. The denied his visa because the consulate officer said that he wasn't convinced that we have a bonafide relationship. He questioned why I wasn't with him at the interview. He told them I have to work.

I sent my fiance 1" thick worth of evidence. Phone call receipts, boarding passes, money transfer receipts, pictures, emails, cards, and all of my financial documents. I sent EVERYTHING that they could possibly want or need. The CO said he is not convinced and told my fiance that he is denying it and that I should speak to the USCIS here in the US.

Please help me.....what can I do at this point? I don't understand why they denied him because I sent a lot of evidence and we do have a bona fide relationship. The CO did not give my fiance anything back. What happens next? How can an individual decide our fate?

Please help me....I am so desperate. I do not know what to do next. I am beside myself and sitting here in shock and disbelief.

AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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Roselinda   5

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Oh my goodness!

I'm so sorry to hear that. :(

I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through.

I hope once you call the USCIS, they will be able to give you some good news.

I don't know anything about the procedures that follow but I do wish you both all the luck in the world.

You've always been a great help to us.

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O wow.. i'm so sorry to hear that Luciansgirl.. =( surely you can appeal this though.. esp. given the amount of info you gave to them.. they didn't give the info back though?! Were they just copies (hope) and not originals? *hugs* I'm so sorry.. really wish I knew something more to say and the ability to help you out. Do hang in there, get on to the US Consulate!

xx

Halle

  • Timeline:

[*]Oct 23, '07 - I-129F sent to Vermont SC via DHL

[*]Oct 24, '07 - I-129F received & signed for at Vermont SC

[*]Oct 24, '07 - touched

[*]Oct 26, '07 - NOA1 hard copy received

[*]Feb 12, '08 - touched

[*]Feb 15, '08 - RFE request for more info received

[*]Feb 16, '08 - RFE w/ info sent back to Vermont

[*]Feb 18, '08 - Touched - Notice via email that RFE information was received

[*]March 07, '08 - Touched

[*]March 07, '08 - (later that evening) NOA2 via email that Petition had been approved

[*]March 09, '08 - USCIS sent application to NVC

[*]March 11, '08 - NVC received application

[*]March 13, '08 - NVC sent to London Embassy (so they tell me, no letter received as of yet!)

[*]March 14, '08 - NOA2 hard copy received

[*]March 15, '08 - London Embassy says they have received our application on this day, it is in the

system and being dealt with.

[*]March 25, '08 - Letter from NVC confirming our case has been sent to London Embassy

(letter dated 14th March)

[*]March 28, '08 - Packet 3 arrived!! WOO HOO!!

[*]April 03, '08 - Sent packet 3 to Embassy

[*]April 07, '08 - Medical exam @ 1p.m.

[*]April 18, '08 - Received letter of when interview is!!!

[*]May 20, '08 - 9a.m. Interview!!!!!!!!! 11a.m. APPROVED!

[*]May 28, '08 - VISA FINALLY IN HAND! 5-10 day wait with London Embassy!

[*]June 27, '08 - Partner arrives in USA

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O wow.. i'm so sorry to hear that Luciansgirl.. =( surely you can appeal this though.. esp. given the amount of info you gave to them.. they didn't give the info back though?! Were they just copies (hope) and not originals? *hugs* I'm so sorry.. really wish I knew something more to say and the ability to help you out. Do hang in there, get on to the US Consulate!

xx

Halle

Thank you so much for all your replies. I really appreciate it.

I sent the immigration assistant, Monica Maxwell, a couple of emails this morning after finding out about the denial.

I just go thru the embassy in Barbados hoping to talk to the CO who interviewed my fiance but he was still unavailable. Monica got on the phone and she assured me that it's not the end of the world and not to worry. She said she will forward my emails to the CO and to expect a reply from him this week. She said he will state what else he needs from me and that our file is not going anywhere until I provide him what he needs. If a second interview is needed, I will be there with my fiance. I feel a little better that we still have hope. I will keep you all posted with our dilemma. Please keep us in your prayers....we really need it right now.

AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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OMG...that is horrible! Hopefully they will straighten it out soon! What a shock!

Debbie & Barry

K-1 Timeline:

10-29-2007 Sent I 129-F to CSC

10-31-2007 I 129-F received CSC 9:48 AM

11-02-2007 NOA-1

11-07-2007 check cashed!

11-09-2007 NOA-1 hard copy received

3-11-08 RFE

3-17-08 RFE received by mail

3-22-08 RFE reply sent from England

4-09-08 RFE received CSC case resumed

4-18-08 NOA2 by email (after 172 days)

4-24-08 NOA2 hard copy

5-01-08 NVC received

5-02-08 case forwarded to US Embassy London

5-07-08 received by London Embassy

5-08-08 Packet 3 sent from Embassy

5-15-08 Packet 3 mailed recorded delivery

5-21-08 Packet 3 received US Embassy London

6-02-08 Medical

6-13-08 packet 4 received

7-01-08 Interview London Embassy Approved!

7-04-08 Visa in hand! hurray!

7-13-08 POE Cleveland, OH

9-23-08 (AOS package sent)

9-29-08 NOA received I-485, I-131, I-765

10-21-08 biometrics appt

12-12-08 EAD and AP received by mail!

2-04-2009 AOS approved!

2-12-2009 card received

11-05-2010 I-751 mailed to CSC

11-08-2010 received CS, NOA1 date

12-20-10 biometrics

02-09-11 ROC approved

02-14-11 Greencard received!

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Canada
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I just go thru the embassy in Barbados hoping to talk to the CO who interviewed my fiance but he was still unavailable. Monica got on the phone and she assured me that it's not the end of the world and not to worry. She said she will forward my emails to the CO and to expect a reply from him this week. She said he will state what else he needs from me and that our file is not going anywhere until I provide him what he needs. If a second interview is needed, I will be there with my fiance. I feel a little better that we still have hope. I will keep you all posted with our dilemma. Please keep us in your prayers....we really need it right now.

Well that sounds a bit more encouraging, at least. You certainly have both of our prayers! If you haven't done this already, I would try asking others who have gone through the same consulate. They would know the mindset of the people you are dealing with perhaps.

K1

10/02/2007 ~ Sent I-129F to CSC

2/27/2008 ~ NOA2!!! (148 days)

5/27/2008 ~ Interview --- APPROVED!!

5/28/2008 ~ Visa in hand (239 days)

7/17/2008 ~ POE Portal, North Dakota

7/26/2008 ~ Marriage

AOS

8/26/2008 ~ Sent AOS/AP/EAD to Chicago lockbox

9/18/2008 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

9/22/2008 ~ Transferred to CSC

11/05/2008 ~ AP/EAD approved (71 days)

1/20/2009 ~ AOS approved!!! (147 days)

1/29/2009 ~ 2-year GC arrived (156 days)

Removing Conditions

11/18/2010 ~ Sent I-751 to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ I-751 delivered to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ NOA1

12/10/2010 ~ Received biometrics letter

12/21/2010 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

12/29/2010 ~ Touch

1/04/2011 ~ Case status finally available online

2/16/2011 ~ Approved!! (89 days)

2/22/2011 ~ 10-year GC arrived (95 days)

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Congrats to you, Halle! It's hard to believe that my British sweetie will be here for good in just two days.

I'm very sorry, Lucian. I would definitely post on the Barbados forum and ask others who have experience with that Consulate/Embassy. They should be sending you an official notice with the rationale for the denial, and hopefully they will give you more information on how to petition USCIS for reconsideration.

You might want to also post to the larger forum (not this thread) to see what any of the veterans think. Again, I'm sorry you have to go through this. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. :(

K-1 Timeline

Oct 5 07 - NOA1 issued

Jan 17 08 - NOA2 issued!

May 07 08 - VISA IN HAND!

Aug 16 08 - WEDDING!

View our complete K-1 timeline here!

AOS Timeline

Sep 08 08 - Submitted AOS/AP/EAD package

Sep 10 08 - Package received

Sep 12 08 - NOA for AP

Sep 15 08 - NOA for AOS

Sep 18 08 - Check cashed

Sep 25 08 - NOA for EAD

Oct 03 08 - AOS transferred to CSC!

Oct 08 08 - Biometrics for AOS/EAD

Oct 09 08 - AOS received by CSC

Nov 21 08 - AP approval notice sent!

Nov 29 08 - AP arrived in mail!

Dec 03 08 - EAD approval notice sent!

Dec 08 08 - EAD arrived in mail!

Mar 17 09 - Permanent Residence Approved!

Mar 25 09 - Green Card arrives in mail!!!

APPLYING TO LIFT CONDITIONS

Dec 17 10

View our complete AOS timeline here!

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Thank you so much for all your replies. I really appreciate it.

I sent the immigration assistant, Monica Maxwell, a couple of emails this morning after finding out about the denial.

I just go thru the embassy in Barbados hoping to talk to the CO who interviewed my fiance but he was still unavailable. Monica got on the phone and she assured me that it's not the end of the world and not to worry. She said she will forward my emails to the CO and to expect a reply from him this week. She said he will state what else he needs from me and that our file is not going anywhere until I provide him what he needs. If a second interview is needed, I will be there with my fiance. I feel a little better that we still have hope. I will keep you all posted with our dilemma. Please keep us in your prayers....we really need it right now.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am in disbelief right now. I cannot believe this is happening to you. I am truly in shock. Those CO's are so full of it. I dont even know what to say to you, other than STAY ON THEM. I would call, write, and harrass Barbados till theyre sick of me. Im so sorry this is happening.

10/10/07 - I-129F sent to VSC

04/30/08 - POE Newark

07/06/08 - Wedding..... I'm Married Yall!!!

I130 for Minor Child

7/26/12 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

7/30/12 - Priority date

3/15/13 - NOA2!!!!!!!

3/25/13 - NVC received my case

4/08/13 - Emailed ds3032 template

4/09/13 - NVC case number and IIN number generated

4/11/13 - aos fee bill invoiced/paid/and pkg sent

4/12/13 - aos fee paid again after being rejected/ds3032 resent and accepted

4/15/13 - aos pkg delivered/iv bill invoiced and paid

4/16/13 - iv pkg sent express mail/ aos status changed to paid

4/17/13 - iv pkg delivered/ iv status changed to paid.

4/29/13 - Case Complete!

5/10/13 - Interview notice emailed.

6/05/13 - INTERVIEW

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I am so so sorry this is happening! I agree with lucy4 though, keep calling and bothering them. They are very moody over there... and it's sad to say but the do deny people just because they feel like it... I have had friends that have been denied for different visas over there for no reason. Keep strong and keep fighting it

K1-Visa

10/18/07 - Mailed I-129F Packet (VSC)

10/22/07 - NOA 1

1/28/08 - APPROVED! (NOA 2)

4/3/08 - Medical

4/7/08 - Interview in Barbados!!!

4/7/08 - VISA APPROVED

4/16/08 SVG - DFW (US Entry)

5/31/08 - Wedding

AOS, EAD & AP:

6/16/08 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP paperwork

6/24/08 - NOA 1 (AOS, AP)

7/18/08 - Biometrics Taken

7/18/08 - Case Transferred to CSC (AOS)

7/29/08 - Resubmitted EAD (They LOST the application!!!) #######?

8/18/08 - EAD Touch

8/18/08 - AOS APPROVAL

8/19/08 - NOA 1 (EAD)

8/19/08 - AP Approval

8/23/08 - AP arrived in the Mail and Biometrics Apt for EAD

8/25/08 - Greencard card Production Ordered

8/29/08 - Approval Notice Sent as Per CRIS Email?????

8/29/08 - Greencard Mailed

9/02/08 - Greencard received in mail!

9/03/08 - Got TX Drivers License

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I am so so sorry this is happening! I agree with lucy4 though, keep calling and bothering them. They are very moody over there... and it's sad to say but the do deny people just because they feel like it... I have had friends that have been denied for different visas over there for no reason. Keep strong and keep fighting it

Off topic. OMG, ur wedding is next weekend. Im going to check the mail for my invite today.

10/10/07 - I-129F sent to VSC

04/30/08 - POE Newark

07/06/08 - Wedding..... I'm Married Yall!!!

I130 for Minor Child

7/26/12 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

7/30/12 - Priority date

3/15/13 - NOA2!!!!!!!

3/25/13 - NVC received my case

4/08/13 - Emailed ds3032 template

4/09/13 - NVC case number and IIN number generated

4/11/13 - aos fee bill invoiced/paid/and pkg sent

4/12/13 - aos fee paid again after being rejected/ds3032 resent and accepted

4/15/13 - aos pkg delivered/iv bill invoiced and paid

4/16/13 - iv pkg sent express mail/ aos status changed to paid

4/17/13 - iv pkg delivered/ iv status changed to paid.

4/29/13 - Case Complete!

5/10/13 - Interview notice emailed.

6/05/13 - INTERVIEW

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