May 2011 Filers

[NelKel 0]

Awesome NelKel!!! Congrats!!!

thanks Team Katman!

[southcalhog 43]

thanks Team Katman!

On to NVC.....Nelkel!

[Nicoco 26]

Well! Since we have several people here who will be doing the next steps, can someone verify what things we need for the actual packet 3, 4, and what we need to bring to the interview?

I know it's different for every country, and I've been in contact with people for Thailand (and I think they hate me because I keep asking stupid questions).

And Sabrina said we need DS 156K, DS 156, and DS 157.

I'm pretty sure everyone also needs these things:

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.

3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

And I got this list specifically for packet 3 Thailand from this website:

-Instruction for “K” Visa Applicants (checklist) (PDF - 197 kb)

-I-134 Affidavit of Support (PDF - 113 kb)

-Medical Exam Documents: Medical Forms (PDF - 95 kb), Medical Instruction (PDF - 354 kb)

-Special Instructions for Thai Applicants (PDF - 49 kb) This is the police certificate

-Photograph Requirements (PDF - 1.41 mb)

And what is packet 4????

Is there anything that I'm missing? Let me know what you all think. I'm so confused.

[hiswifey73 0]

Hello beautiful people!!! Haven't been here in awhile and I missed you all! Been busy with kids, their first monthly exam is tomorrow and we've been studying for 2 weeks now. And they starting to complain already! Told them, they'll thank Mama later once they get high scores in their exam.

My boo is getting better and stronger everyday. Thank God. So he's back to being makulit. I see SouthCal, Ray, NelKel got their NOA2! Congratulations guys!!! You guys are making me nervous though. I checked our case via USCIS website and we were touched today (7/19/2011) I hope we'll have some good news soon...

[hiswifey73 0]

Hey Nicole!!! I had a great time chatting with you the last time. Thanks for making me feel better Lil sissy. But I had a horrible dream AGAIN, with USCIS. I received a call from them to let me know that our application was denied due to my father being an American. The person I talked to instructed me to work on my citizenship asap and I WILL NEVER BE ENTITLED FOR A FIANCE VISA!!! Omg! I woke up in tears!!! We got touched today for the first time. And I'm nervous. Hopefully, we'll get the approval next and not RFE or denial...

[southcalhog 43]

Well! Since we have several people here who will be doing the next steps, can someone verify what things we need for the actual packet 3, 4, and what we need to bring to the interview?

I know it's different for every country, and I've been in contact with people for Thailand (and I think they hate me because I keep asking stupid questions).

And Sabrina said we need DS 156K, DS 156, and DS 157.

I'm pretty sure everyone also needs these things:

And I got this list specifically for packet 3 Thailand from this website:

-Instruction for "K" Visa Applicants (checklist) (PDF - 197 kb)

-I-134 Affidavit of Support (PDF - 113 kb)

-Medical Exam Documents: Medical Forms (PDF - 95 kb), Medical Instruction (PDF - 354 kb)

-Special Instructions for Thai Applicants (PDF - 49 kb) This is the police certificate

-Photograph Requirements (PDF - 1.41 mb)

And what is packet 4????

Is there anything that I'm missing? Let me know what you all think. I'm so confused.

You Pretty Much got everything covered as far as I can see...but the DS forms Sabrina told you is correct but its slightly diferent for Thailand Embassy, that I couldnt tell you about but You seem to have everything covered!

[southcalhog 43]

Hello beautiful people!!! Haven't been here in awhile and I missed you all! Been busy with kids, their first monthly exam is tomorrow and we've been studying for 2 weeks now. And they starting to complain already! Told them, they'll thank Mama later once they get high scores in their exam.

My boo is getting better and stronger everyday. Thank God. So he's back to being makulit. I see SouthCal, Ray, NelKel got their NOA2! Congratulations guys!!! You guys are making me nervous though. I checked our case via USCIS website and we were touched today (7/19/2011) I hope we'll have some good news soon...

Hello Britt, good to see Dee is doing ok, and your Kids doing great!Thanks for the Congrats! Now another waiting time but at least hopefully this wait wont be as long :whistle:Take care of yourself and the Kids and also "Dee"!! Good Luck! you been touched, good thing hopefully!

How exciting!! Congratulations!!

Thank You!

[Nicoco 26]

Hey Nicole!!! I had a great time chatting with you the last time. Thanks for making me feel better Lil sissy. But I had a horrible dream AGAIN, with USCIS. I received a call from them to let me know that our application was denied due to my father being an American. The person I talked to instructed me to work on my citizenship asap and I WILL NEVER BE ENTITLED FOR A FIANCE VISA!!! Omg! I woke up in tears!!! We got touched today for the first time. And I'm nervous. Hopefully, we'll get the approval next and not RFE or denial...

I still think you'll just get an RFE....if anything.... >< I'll pray for you Ate Britt....

[southcalhog 43]

Hello May Filers,I got my hard copy NOA2 in the mail today. It only took 2 days from Email/Txt on the 18th until today the 20th here. BUT.......It also helped that i live in California and "CSC" is in Laguna Niguel California, About an hours drive from me by the Ocean. So 2 days to get?:whistle:Im sure me living close had something to do with how Quick I got it and also to do the background checks here in State maybe? Also the FBI and other Checks took longer.Im waiting to hear from More May filers!!! NOA2 on You guys way!!!:dance:::dance:

Edited July 20, 2011 by southcalhog

[NelKel 0]

Hello May Filers,I got my hard copy NOA2 in the mail today. It only took 2 days from Email/Txt on the 18th until today the 20th here. BUT.......It also helped that i live in California and "CSC" is in Laguna Niguel California, About an hours drive from me by the Ocean. So 2 days to get?:whistle:Im sure me living close had something to do with how Quick I got it and also to do the background checks here in State maybe? Also the FBI and other Checks took longer.Im waiting to hear from More May filers!!! NOA2 on You guys way!!!:dance:::dance:

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hi southcalhog! i heared NVC is taking too long giving out case number i hope they work on it.

[Nicoco 26]

I hope the NVC is fixed by the time we get ours....hopefully Ray gets his case transfered to Manila soon. ><

[southcalhog 43]

YES Nelkel that what i heard also! they backlogged! we just wait. I called them today and just for my own satisfaction and talked to an Operator.I gave her my WAC case number and she told me its not there yet. I figured that anyway its only been 2 days.:whistle:She told me to call back on friday of next week.I told her ok yes I will.BUT...I will call everyday just to see.I told Grace a lil while ago to get ready to Fly to Manila for her medical soon.I have the NOA 2 today in the Mail! only took 2 days since I am in California. I will scan the NOA 2 and give her case Number and she can take the medical with the other things she need to bring there.

[southcalhog 43]

I hope the NVC is fixed by the time we get ours....hopefully Ray gets his case transfered to Manila soon. ><

YES Nicolette I am sure it will be fixed soon. Also i hope my buddy Ray_J get to Manila soon!!!! hes been waiting awhile now!:thumbs:Ray_J we hoping you get that case Transfered soon!!! GOOD LUCK to You and Amy....Nicolette and ICE!And ALL May 2011 Filers!!!!!!!!!!

Edited July 21, 2011 by southcalhog

[Ray-J 2]

YES Nelkel that what i heard also! they backlogged! we just wait. I called them today and just for my own satisfaction and talked to an Operator.I gave her my WAC case number and she told me its not there yet. I figured that anyway its only been 2 days.:whistle:She told me to call back on friday of next week.I told her ok yes I will.BUT...I will call everyday just to see.I told Grace a lil while ago to get ready to Fly to Manila for her medical soon.I have the NOA 2 today in the Mail! only took 2 days since I am in California. I will scan the NOA 2 and give her case Number and she can take the medical with the other things she need to bring there.

She won't be able to get her medical done until you two have you MNL number from the NVC. It's good that you scanned your NOA2. PDF format is the preferable form for emailing it to the NVC. Call as much as you wish, but give them 15 business days before you send the email copy of your NOA2. When you do send the email, make sure you have your USCIS receipt number in the subject line. There's no time frame given to the operators of when the research will be complete, but I had one tell me to give them a couple of weeks to complete their research. Apparently, when you email your NOA2 to nvcresearch@state.gov the email gets bounced from department to department looking for the file.

[Nicoco 26]

Thanks, Tom!

Ugh this has nothing to do with k-1, but I'm kind of sad cause on the last weekend in July, Ice has to go for a school trip up into the mountains of Thailand where there is no cellphone or technology.... have never gone that long without talking to him... I'm gonna drive myself insane those days... Anyone wanna sleepover? LOL