K1 Visa Process 2024 | EVERYTHING EXPLAINED | Complete Step-by-Step Guide for the Entire Process

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • If you’re as confused as I was about the K1 Fiancé Visa Process, I thought I’d create this video to break EVERYTHING down for you into 13 STEPS from START to FINISH!
    I searched through countless amounts of material online and did extensive research on the entire process as my partner and I decided to go through the process without the help of a lawyer.
    I thought I’d share the entire up-to-date timeline & everything you need to do for the entire process as well as all my own tips & tricks. I have covered SO many topics - so I hope this video helps you on your journey!
    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 Where do you begin?
    00:55 Step 1 - I129F Requirements & Checklist
    06:40 Step 2 - NOA1 & Processing Timeline
    07:22 Step 3 - NOA2/RFE & What to do next! & Medical Requirements
    09:50 Step 4 - USCIS to NVC
    10:03 Step 5 - NVC Timeline & Processing
    10:15 Step 6 - NVC - Case in Transit
    10:20 Step 7 - Your case is READY!
    11:12 Step 8 - DS160 Form & Medical Interview
    14:12 Step 9 - Embassy Interview & Checklist
    17:00 Step 10 - Visa on hand
    17:07 Step 11 - Visa Document Tips!
    17:35 Step 12 & 13 - Apply for your Green Card
    17:47 What’s next in the USA?
    Update: The current processing time is approximately 3 months. USCIS has sped up their processing speed. So it is faster than mentioned in the video :)
    Note: I am not an immigration lawyer nor associated with USCIS. All the information provided are our personal tips based on our own journey for the K1 Visa Process.
    #k1visa

КОМЕНТАРІ • 694

  • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
    @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +49

    FROM APRIL 1ST 2024 THE NEW FEE FOR THE I-129F FORM WILL BE $675 (INSTEAD OF ITS PREVIOUS AMOUNT OF $535). Here's a step-by-step guide to ASSEMBLE & SUBMIT THE K1 VISA PACKET! ua-cam.com/video/iKwsAFZvgCk/v-deo.htmlsi=m7iyTQqdxr3ZDSqX
    The current processing time is approximately 3 months (USCIS has sped up their processing speed) :)

    • @gaelglory3372
      @gaelglory3372 4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for your video 🙏🏽🙏🏽 my fiancé and i started our application a week ago !! how long did it took y’all to have your petition approved ?

    • @user-tc7gr1mo4p
      @user-tc7gr1mo4p 4 місяці тому +1

      Me and my fiancee are getting ready to do this process she is in the UK and me an American in USA. Can she still travel here to see me while we wait for approval also I have a criminal record but no windows stuff that bans us. Is an attorney best for me to navigate that or is it not a worry because she is the one applying for status to come here. Your video is so awsome and informative. My fiancee Sent me the link. Thank you

    • @beverlybrown4699
      @beverlybrown4699 4 місяці тому +1

      If she has a visa to visit yes it will help your case with USCIS..

    • @user-tc7gr1mo4p
      @user-tc7gr1mo4p 4 місяці тому

      @@beverlybrown4699 thank you

    • @NgocAnhNguyen-ec4ps
      @NgocAnhNguyen-ec4ps 4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for your sharing and it’s very helpful

  • @cozymoth
    @cozymoth 6 місяців тому +57

    Wow! This video is so underrated, i really would've expected this to have thousands of likes with how professional and easy to understand you made this! After weeks of researching, this video managed to easily help me more than anything. Thank you!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻 That was our intention! ☺️

    • @jselena6137
      @jselena6137 3 місяці тому +1

      Wow amazing I really appreciate the step by step important information. May God Continues To Bless You & Your Family.

    • @alendsouza
      @alendsouza 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for the detailed video. Many blessings to you (Especially how much God loves you and his lovely plans to you)@@S.Y_K1VisaJourney

  • @zahmusankofa5456
    @zahmusankofa5456 5 місяців тому +44

    My fiance' and I are currently in the midst of the K1 Visa process! I have watched MANY K1 videos on UA-cam to learn, confirm, and reaffirm what to expect. THIS IS TRULY WONDERFUL...and I can say THE BEST! Thank you so much! Your ability to share information and make it palatable is amazing! PS: SO HAPPY to report that we just got approved!!!! 🥰 I know there is still SO MUCH more to do before travel to the USA and a wedding happens, but we're on the pathway! Really appreciate your help and guidance!

    • @lillucky4967
      @lillucky4967 5 місяців тому +1

      How long did the process take for you? I'm starting the first steps tomorrow

    • @zahmusankofa5456
      @zahmusankofa5456 5 місяців тому +11

      ​@@lillucky4967 I was informed that the quickest processing facility is Nebraska (average time 5 months) and the longest processing facility is California (10 to 15 months.) When you mail in your application you have no control over where they will send your application packet. Of course, I was hoping for Nebraska, LOL Having watched MANY K1 application videos, I decided to send "everything" I had and could think of to prove the authenticity of our relationship, which was definitely more than the USCIS website seemed to require. I felt like if I gave them all I could, they might not need anything additional to approve the application. As the universe would have it, my application was sent to "California!" So, I readied myself for the long "at least a year" wait for a reply. To my utter amazement, my application was approved in "56" days! Perhaps the K1 gods were looking out for me! ...but of course, I am extremely grateful! My experience may be unique, but I am anxiously awaiting the next steps so we can prepare for a successful interview and begin writing the next chapter of our lives.

    • @lillucky4967
      @lillucky4967 5 місяців тому

      @@zahmusankofa5456 that's great to hear thank you. My girlfriend is from the Philippines and we've waiting 4 years to be able to start the visa process so we were both crushed when he saw it could take minimum 15 months

    • @rozzeinegarcia8780
      @rozzeinegarcia8780 5 місяців тому

      Hello.. Can I ask.. Did you send all the requirements one time? With the 129k form?

    • @shirohanakurohana
      @shirohanakurohana 3 місяці тому +1

      I think so, too. I have read so many documents from my country and the US, but overall it is all so very confusing and we had no clue about the G11smth that gives you e-mail updates... I wish we had known. It was never mentioned anywhere. I am so glad I found this channel and video. This helped me feel a bit less stressed.

  • @thomashorrock7221
    @thomashorrock7221 5 місяців тому +7

    The best video on this, thank you

  • @DrineThePoet
    @DrineThePoet 3 місяці тому +3

    This is so very helpful, thank you for this video! This was so detailed and the visuals and clear step by step instructions helped so much. Thank you!

  • @juanquinones221
    @juanquinones221 5 місяців тому +4

    Very nice,well said,no script reading.

  • @mb6913
    @mb6913 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing all these. I had watched many k1 visa processing youtube channels and yours is the most thorough, concise, and easy to follow.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!! I'm so glad it helped!! ☺️

  • @SearchingForLoveOverseas
    @SearchingForLoveOverseas 19 днів тому +1

    I’m downloading this video. I’m saving it. I’m bookmarking it. This is the best video i’ve ever seen explaining this information thank you for putting the work into this!

  • @rulatilfah9173
    @rulatilfah9173 5 місяців тому +3

    The most helpful, organized and well made video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Currently waiting on NOA2. THANK YOU!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Hope you hear back and get your NOA2 soon! : )

  • @kennedyjrmuzik6407
    @kennedyjrmuzik6407 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome job this is the most detailed video I've seen thank you 🙏🏾

  • @johnhinston958
    @johnhinston958 5 місяців тому +2

    I love your video. So direct, organized, and right to the point. Thank you. My fiancé is waiting for the paperwork to get a interview

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped!! : ) Good luck to both of you!

  • @rekerr2317
    @rekerr2317 5 місяців тому +7

    This video and the one you made on the I-129f form have been so reassuring for me. These were the most relatable and usable presentations I have come across and I have been researching this for months. Thank you!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! We also put months & months of research into this!

  • @gfa527
    @gfa527 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for recommending Track My Visa Now! I signed up for it and it worked beautifully. They even alerted me via email that my fiance's visa approved! Lots of great info in your video and I'm using it as guide for what to expect and do next in the process. Thank you!!

  • @jasonlyleblack
    @jasonlyleblack 4 місяці тому +4

    Fellow US/UK couple here, just discovered your channel, this is amazing! Thank you!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much!! Wishing the both of you good luck with your journey!! Hopefully it won't be a long wait for you guys 🫶🏻😊

  • @dayle1341
    @dayle1341 5 місяців тому +5

    My Word people like you amaze me and I am so glad wonderful souls like yours exist in this world. What a fantastic video that you absolutely did not NEED to make but I know has helped so many people and is currently helping me and my Fiance. Thank you so much for thinking to do this, it means the world to so many.

  • @jamiecloud9245
    @jamiecloud9245 4 місяці тому

    Amazing step by step video and support. Thank you. It is March 29th and I just mailed my I-129F. I am praying it goes smooth. Thank you again for your video.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for watching! Fingers crossed for you both that you hear back soon!

  • @clarissathompson7250
    @clarissathompson7250 2 місяці тому

    Thank you sooo much for creating these! I was feeling so stressed about this process with my partner and now I am feeling more hopeful than ever. You really are the best!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  2 місяці тому

      I am SO glad it helped! 😊

    • @ironwill2352
      @ironwill2352 2 місяці тому

      and my fiance, in the Dominican Republic, just told me today how stressed she felt yesterday. The email I received says she has to make 2 appointments at the VAC AFTER she registers and creates a profile. She doesn't want to make any errors to prolong our case, and I am doing all I can do to help. I am researching and watching youtube videos everyday trying to give her more comfort in the process. I am always open to suggestions/answers. Our lawyer is currently working on the DS-160. I don't see how it wold take him over a week to fill it all out when he has all the information required. I gave him all the info for the I-134 too.

  • @emperorgamer306
    @emperorgamer306 5 місяців тому +7

    Hi me and my partner are looking to go through this process, this video was so informative and helpful. Thank god for people like you!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому +2

      So glad it was helpful. We wish we had someone who could guide us through the process hence why we decided to document it and make a video on the process : )

  • @donjuce
    @donjuce 5 місяців тому +3

    Best video so far, Thank you

  • @maealenton8135
    @maealenton8135 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video. It's very informative and well-presented.

  • @expat8460
    @expat8460 18 днів тому +4

    My K1/K2 Visa petition will be ship next week. I hope my fiancee and her kids are here with me before May 2024.

    • @XaldoRejino-es1ph
      @XaldoRejino-es1ph 11 днів тому

      Im gonna do it soon I pray for you please hit like when that day comes so we can say happy and I’m glad for you ❤

    • @zenabumusah1826
      @zenabumusah1826 3 дні тому +1

      hey please does the form has a barcode because I printed it out and mine doesn't. does yours has a barcode and if yes can you please help

    • @expat8460
      @expat8460 21 годину тому

      @@zenabumusah1826 I pay a company to do the application for me to avoid errors. The company I use was RapidVisa.

  • @dee_tracy5863
    @dee_tracy5863 2 місяці тому

    Very thorough information. Thank you 🎉

  • @theclausenvlogs
    @theclausenvlogs 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much! This is a great help for us. ❤❤❤ 🙏🏽

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +1

      You're so welcome! Wishing you luck on your journey ✨

  • @AhPhoey
    @AhPhoey Місяць тому

    Great video!!

  • @nikiyahcrosdale9451
    @nikiyahcrosdale9451 3 місяці тому

    Great info, thank you!!

  • @YourFaveLifeCoach798
    @YourFaveLifeCoach798 4 місяці тому +2

    This is so valuable! Thank you sooo much!!!

  • @spacejam2316
    @spacejam2316 3 місяці тому +1

    This video it's so helpful. Thank you for making this video.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  3 місяці тому

      I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for watching ☺️

  • @benellingson4739
    @benellingson4739 2 місяці тому

    Thank you.. this is very helpful!

  • @kalaniware2853
    @kalaniware2853 Місяць тому +1

    Jesus ! this is so helpful. Thank you so much. This process is wild. We will be starting this year and I will be studying this video along the way.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому +1

      It is a crazy process! Just an update.. the wait time is approx 3 months now, so it's sped up a lot. Wishing you lots of luck! ✨

    • @kalaniware2853
      @kalaniware2853 Місяць тому

      @@S.Y_K1VisaJourney whoa, wait the entire Process? Like a year and a half to 3 months?

  • @missjhurievlog4175
    @missjhurievlog4175 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your very informative video ❤

  • @vonfluffinstuff5796
    @vonfluffinstuff5796 3 місяці тому

    This video is amazing!. I have my medical on Monday and interview at the end of the month. I don't feel ready at all, we used the company rapid visa to help us with the process and its been a shambles from day 1. Now its time for my interview and I'm scrambling to get all the correct information from them, that I need to take. Had no idea that I needed to bring so much paperwork with me.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  3 місяці тому

      I'm so sorry to hear! Yes, a lot of paperwork is needed but some aspects are country specific. We tried to include the items that we took and a broader range just incase it might be needed for others too. Of course at your medical they may not need certain items.. but there is a set requirement of vaccinations you must have to immigrate on the K1 and also for adjustment of status

  • @johnniewilliams9199
    @johnniewilliams9199 Місяць тому

    Thank you so, so much for the specifics on the information 😊 This was very helpful.

  • @RickR_in_WA
    @RickR_in_WA 3 місяці тому +2

    This is the most helpful and professional video regarding the K-1 Visa process on UA-cam. Thank you.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!!! : )

    • @donventi3567
      @donventi3567 Місяць тому

      ​@S.Y_K1VisaJourney you said the first step has sped up, is this case true for Iranians too? Also how come the average wait time even for Nebraska is 8 months still if it's 3 overall?

  • @careenasmithcrawford6819
    @careenasmithcrawford6819 3 місяці тому +5

    I am working on my application now. This is sorry helpful, I was dreading doing it myself. But getting a lawyer is way too expensive at the moment. This is so helpful

    • @DrineThePoet
      @DrineThePoet 3 місяці тому

      I agree with you! Videos like this helps many of us save money and empower us to do it ourselves. Good luck with yours!🥰

    • @anyany19
      @anyany19 3 місяці тому

      You can do it yourself. I did it. Submitted it in December of 2023 and was approved in just 4 months. Now I am waiting to hear from the National Visa Center.

  • @lamberae324
    @lamberae324 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video, and congratulations! My fiancé is also from the UK and we're in that period between NOA1 and NOA2. Your tips on things to do during this time were super welcome - having something to be proactive about right now makes the wait a little less unbearable!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ☺️ I wish you both the best of luck too!!

    • @khadijasultan7879
      @khadijasultan7879 2 місяці тому

      Where did u reached??

    • @lamberae324
      @lamberae324 2 місяці тому

      ⁠​⁠@@khadijasultan7879 We got our NOA2 January 17, he had his visa interview April 18, and he’s arriving in the US on June 14!

  • @user-bn8wj5cx1f
    @user-bn8wj5cx1f 2 місяці тому

    This is the great Vedio I’ve ever seen .. I’ll keep watching and ask my fiancé to watch and follow too .. this is soo much help 🙏 thank you 🙏

  • @absolutely_not_madi9215
    @absolutely_not_madi9215 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video! My k1 interview is in a couple days and i am so nervous!! Thankfully, I am making sure I have everything you have listed :) fingers crossed!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  3 місяці тому

      Wishing you lots of luck 🤞🏼🥰

    • @DrineThePoet
      @DrineThePoet 3 місяці тому

      Aw how did it go?

    • @madatouillee
      @madatouillee 3 місяці тому

      @@DrineThePoet It went super well! They didn’t even ask me for many of the documents and now i have the visa!!

  • @Mr-Iyen
    @Mr-Iyen 2 місяці тому

    OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! this really helps me to start my application !

    • @Mr-Iyen
      @Mr-Iyen 2 місяці тому

      It's definitely worth a sub!!!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm so glad it helped! Thank you so much!!

  • @Msdwan23
    @Msdwan23 Місяць тому

    This is the best detailed video ever

  • @denyashasparks3358
    @denyashasparks3358 5 місяців тому

    Best video. Thank you so much!

  • @diegoarevalo5041
    @diegoarevalo5041 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the best and easy to understand videos and how to apply for the k1 ❤ thank you .

  • @flyhighsj6394
    @flyhighsj6394 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this very detailed tutorial, currently where in the process of preparing documents for k1 visa

  • @myrnagarcia241
    @myrnagarcia241 Місяць тому

    One of the best videos I've ever watched, very informative, we just got approved yesterday and currently waiting to receive the NOA 2.
    Thank you!

  • @michelejara1761
    @michelejara1761 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for making this process so much easier. I was able to send my packet feeling confident. Thanks again for making so many videos explaining everything there is to know about the process. 😊

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  2 місяці тому

      You're more than welcome! Thank you so much for watching! Wishing you all the best on your K1 journey : )

    • @zenabumusah1826
      @zenabumusah1826 3 дні тому

      Can you please help me with the form. mine doesn't have age barcode when I printed it.. they said it will be rejected without

  • @michaelta1680
    @michaelta1680 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing. This video is very helpful and informative.

  • @razelapil5490
    @razelapil5490 2 місяці тому

    Btw, thanks for sharing your videos! This is a big help for me and for other who are planning to apply k1 visa❤️🙏

  • @ThatOneYouHate
    @ThatOneYouHate 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! Very detailed. Liked and subscribed.

  • @daveallen3607
    @daveallen3607 Місяць тому

    Im from England! And my fiance is from michigan we are just watching your videos so we can start the visa process! Thank u for all this help as we were going to go to a lawyer !

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому

      YAY! Wishing you lots of luck! If you need any help just feel free to reach out : )

  • @beckysblog839
    @beckysblog839 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much lots of lawyer telling us to pay thanks for this eye opening I just subscribed and like

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for subscribing. We love sharing any information we've learned & experienced as we were misguided so much by lawyers when we started the process. So I'm glad we can help!

  • @skymiles.2022
    @skymiles.2022 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for your information ill been waiting for medical appoitment and interview

  • @JeremyHaslage
    @JeremyHaslage Місяць тому

    Just submitted our paperwork Today thank you so much for the video wish us luck 🍀 hopefully processing is faster

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому

      Wishing you both lots of luck! 🫶🏻 It's such a worthwhile process :)

  • @wishm..r..1245
    @wishm..r..1245 7 місяців тому

    Thank you fo sharing ..its very helpful

  • @DJTek
    @DJTek 2 місяці тому

    New sub!!! Amazing video! Thank you so much 🫶🏾

  • @onisaiyan2208
    @onisaiyan2208 7 годин тому

    The best video breaking down the steps to file for a K1 Visa, thank you 🙌

  • @lenmaevlog9675
    @lenmaevlog9675 7 днів тому

    Very helpful me and my petitioner dont know how to start...thanksss this videos DIY here🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @ChristianneAnnette
    @ChristianneAnnette 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much I really appreciate this video , I plan on starting the K1 visa soon.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому +1

      Yay! If you have any questions please feel free to ask :)

    • @ChristianneAnnette
      @ChristianneAnnette 4 місяці тому

      Actually I do have a question and it’s a bit frightening for me but I will ask anyway. My fiancé is from Ivory Coast but he came to Morocco to work however he did not obtain a legal status in Morocco and he has been here for about 7 years now . I just came to see him for the first time and I’m sure I will need to show evidence of that while applying , however my question is will that be an issue while applying for the K1 visa?.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому +1

      I'm probably not the right person to ask as I'm not a legal expert, so it may be worthwhile consulting with one. However, my advice would to just be honest when filling out the forms. The forms don't specifically ask for proof of employment or status. All they're asking for is that you've met the requirements for the I-129f petition - and that you're in a genuine relationship who are willing to marry each other in the USA

    • @ChristianneAnnette
      @ChristianneAnnette 4 місяці тому

      @@S.Y_K1VisaJourney Thank you so much I really appreciate you taking out the time to reply back to me .

  • @steviempongo2856
    @steviempongo2856 2 місяці тому

    Thank So Much for all does information Thank You 🙏

  • @aakritidhiman54
    @aakritidhiman54 5 місяців тому

    wow!! this was so great!!! but can you please share the next peocess of filing adjustment of status in detail?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Yes we will be sharing it in extensive detail :)

  • @khalidislam8875
    @khalidislam8875 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for good. Information for k 1 visa

  • @nayborhood169
    @nayborhood169 Місяць тому

    THANK YOU!!!

  • @cheezwheez4728
    @cheezwheez4728 6 місяців тому

    Thank you its amazing explanation

  • @googlestinx
    @googlestinx 6 місяців тому +6

    This is the clearest guide ive watched for a long time. As a current uk Beneficiary, I believe that a UK ACOS police certificate UK 'copy' has to be included in K1 folder and then ACOS updated closer to the visa interview in London embassy, approx 14 months later (or however long it will take) So it will be 2 purchases of this ACOS document. But I might be wrong!!!!! 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

  • @danielasantos2577
    @danielasantos2577 6 місяців тому

    thank you so helpful

  • @josiah33118
    @josiah33118 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for making this so clear. I just got the NOA 1 today and we are super excited. God bless you for sharing the correct information. I agree with the other comments, you should have way more subscribers.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Thats so kind of you to say! We wish you and partner all the best - hopefully the wait won't be too long!

    • @vimmylawla2422
      @vimmylawla2422 4 місяці тому +1

      How long do you have to wait for NOA1?

    • @josiah33118
      @josiah33118 4 місяці тому

      @@vimmylawla2422 mines was mailed off 3/15, we got our NOA 1 on 3/21

    • @NiqT
      @NiqT 2 місяці тому

      How long did it take for you to get the NOA1 after you mailed the application?

    • @vimmylawla2422
      @vimmylawla2422 2 місяці тому +1

      @@NiqT mine was only 2 weeks

  • @claraclars8026
    @claraclars8026 3 місяці тому +4

    We got approved within 3mos DIY filer here 🥰 thanks to this video 🎉

    • @sophiahanke4643
      @sophiahanke4643 3 місяці тому

      Filed November 16, approved May 6th! DYI filed as well!!! 🎉 congrats

    • @RustemAliyev-fl8ij
      @RustemAliyev-fl8ij 3 місяці тому

      Which service center if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks

    • @claraclars8026
      @claraclars8026 3 місяці тому +1

      @@RustemAliyev-fl8ij California

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  3 місяці тому

      Wow that's fantastic!!! :) So happy for you!! :) 🎉

    • @claraclars8026
      @claraclars8026 3 місяці тому

      @@S.Y_K1VisaJourney thank you so much🙏🏻 please keep making videos like this to help others 😍

  • @melissacedanorondon
    @melissacedanorondon 4 місяці тому

    I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO!! Thank you so much for all of that valuable info. I do have a question: what kind of proof of wedding planning did you submit? There’s but so much one can plan for a wedding when you have zero idea when it’s happening. 😭

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻 We didn't submit any proof of wedding planning. But if you are going to, then you can always add a receipt of a wedding dress purchased, a template of the wedding invitation you intend to use etc. Anything that shows that you are planning on getting married.. or anything that conveys a genuine relationship.

  • @royalgreenlantern
    @royalgreenlantern 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank me and my Finace started this last year around March

  • @user-ff8eq8qg2p
    @user-ff8eq8qg2p 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

  • @mariof7651
    @mariof7651 7 днів тому

    Thank you so much for the video! Do you suggest working on the medical stuff prior to or after receiving NOA2?

  • @ctjewett
    @ctjewett 6 місяців тому

    This has been a pretty good overview video for me. Thanks for putting in all this effort. We're still waiting on our petition, but it looks like they're processing the cases from last March-May right now, so... as soon as next month I could hear something! So much to prepare. Seems like it's going to be a lot of running around from here on out, and a lot lot lot more paperwork (and money.) Something logistically I've been curious about... Often times, a lot of these documents require signature of both petitioner and beneficiary... except when you're base of operations is in different countries it can be a bit of a mess to do all this. It's been exhausting travelling many thousands of miles back and forth to see my fiancé, so I'm looking forward to this process being completed, but I'm wondering how others work through that issue. Finally, if you could update the comments of this video to include some of the helpful links you mention, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I'm no expert but we did everything in person similarly to you. If we weren't able to we would have just signed documents and then scanned & emailed any paperwork to each other.. or just mailed documents by postal service.

    • @ctjewett
      @ctjewett 6 місяців тому

      I’ve been flying a lot back and forth between Mexico. Shipping documents between here and there is shockingly expensive and the mail service is painfully slow here. Mail takes 6-8 weeks. If I want to use DHL or FedEx, it’s about $70 each way just to send a standard 8.5x11 letter pack. I started the paperwork together with him, flew back to the states to mail it on my next trip. Passport photo sizes, too, I struggled with getting the right size in Mexico, so we just did our own photos on a blank white wall and I had them cropped and printed at CVS stateside. They sure don’t make this process easy, nor cheap!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому

      Such a smart idea with the photos!
      Wishing you both luck with your journey ✨

  • @user-og1px4nq3m
    @user-og1px4nq3m 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi there, thank you for all your suggestions. Can you please do a video for I-134 for K1 Visa.

  • @it5262
    @it5262 5 місяців тому

    I would be so lost without you. Thank you so much!!! ❤ One question, would it be acceptable to handwrite date/place of the photos at the back of each photos?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!! I would personally write the date & place on the front of the photo rather than the back. However, I'm not an expert on the way they do things.. all I know is that on their website they mention that they scan documents into their system - so ideally you want to make things easier for them so all the information is accurately recorded.

  • @user-vz1gf5ox3r
    @user-vz1gf5ox3r 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi, this video is so helpful! Thank you so much. Just wanted to clarify the ff also:
    1. We missed out to write our names on our 2x2 photos submitted. Is that ok?
    2. Will both petitioner and beneficiary receives notification on the status of the application via email/mail even if we did nit include the g-145? Thank you!

  • @johnniewilliams9199
    @johnniewilliams9199 29 днів тому

    Your videos are all awesome. Can you please make a video step by step on retrieving your CGI reference number and MRV. THANK YOU

  • @Garitosally
    @Garitosally 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the good information madam

  • @tryhealthyfoods
    @tryhealthyfoods 6 місяців тому

    A good video with Step By Step. Thank you for this. I have to ask you one thing should I need to submit the I 134 form with I129 or do I need 134 for my interview only?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +3

      The I-134 does not need to be submitted with the I-129F. You fill in the I-134 form and give it to your beneficiary to take to their interview. I'll make a video on the I-134 :)

  • @Victory69231
    @Victory69231 4 місяці тому

    wow your vdo is percious thank you so much

  • @johnmaclaim1
    @johnmaclaim1 5 місяців тому

    Actually your video is amazing and really helpful to avoid thousands of lawyer's fees......there is no way to fear as long as you really intend to marry your loved ones ...Thank you ...

  • @Aleksandra-yl6qf
    @Aleksandra-yl6qf 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ I’m sure now that I prepared the right documents 🙏🏼 did you visit each other during the process ? For how long your fiancé was in USA the longest at once?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому +1

      That makes me so happy :) We did! He luckily had a B1/B2 visitor visa so was able to visit frequently.

  • @user-oz2ko4gb6w
    @user-oz2ko4gb6w 5 місяців тому +2

    This is great information. Ultimately though once anyone gets to NOA2 and NVC, they must follow what their embassy guidelines are. Some countries cannot pay the DS-160 online nor can they schedule online. Again great resource but it’s ultimately the filers responsibility to do due diligence on what their country requires.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому +1

      I completely agree with you! This info is based on our personal experience only. Everyone's case & circumstance will be different :)

    • @user-oz2ko4gb6w
      @user-oz2ko4gb6w 5 місяців тому

      This was one of the most thorough videos though that I’ve seen. You broke it down very simple.

    • @One-12937
      @One-12937 4 місяці тому

      Should be the same, your comment seems kind of banal, just the payment method different but the process is still the same.

    • @user-oz2ko4gb6w
      @user-oz2ko4gb6w 4 місяці тому

      @@One-12937 actually it’s not. I could not pay online, I could not schedule my interview online, I had to get extra paperwork from the religious court for my country, scheduling medical was different and more. As I said, this was a very thorough video, but everyone has to follow their embassy instructions once they get to that step. There was nothing negative about this comment, it’s just adding the disclaimer as it’s shown through the comments advice that scheduling and paying online is possible, when most countries that’s not the case. Yes the process is essentially the same from the start, but after NVC to Embassy, it’s different.

  • @robertg7521
    @robertg7521 5 місяців тому

    Hi. This video was so thorough and complete. Thank you so much for uploading. My question pertains to police clearance certificates. My fiancée is an OFW and has worked in Quatar, Lebanon and Hong Kong ( as well as her native Philippines). Am I correct to say that she should wait to get these documents together until after we get a case number? I understand that some countries certificates have time limitations so we don’t want to get them too early. Thank you in advance

  • @user-ec5zd3rq2l
    @user-ec5zd3rq2l Місяць тому

    Hello! I finally received my K1 Visa!!! I will travel to the US next week! I was wondering how you were doing and if you have already started the adjustment of status process. I have all the docs ready for the next process and, honestly, the K1 Visa process seems more difficult (maybe because I will be with my future husband and it won't be as draining). I hope you are happy!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому

      YAY! We have already filed for adjustment of status and had our biometrics appointment today. Now we're just waiting for USCIS to issue us a green card :)

  • @SaraDeYoung-mp9tv
    @SaraDeYoung-mp9tv Місяць тому

    THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL UA-cam VIDEO EVER CREATED. Thank you.
    My fiancé and I just received the NOA2. We are wondering what the expiration date means on the form?

    • @melanyfma
      @melanyfma Місяць тому

      Hola Cuanto tiempo esperaron la aprobación de uscis?

  • @Allforkedupart
    @Allforkedupart 4 місяці тому

    I have watched all your videos great job. Would be great if you could upload a video step by step form ds-160 thank you so much just mailed my i-129 last week.

  • @stephanie5972
    @stephanie5972 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video!! Just a question when the beneficiary has the medical appointment will it be scheduled by the embassy or do we have to schedule somewhere? Thankyou so much

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  4 місяці тому

      I think it may be country specific. But in our case we had to book our own medical appointment (in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧)

  • @debg6886
    @debg6886 3 місяці тому +1

    A waiver can be obtained as a separate document for those who do not take any vaccinations for religious reasons. There is an extra cost for that.

  • @davidpech3490
    @davidpech3490 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! Its very informative! We had gotten our noa2 in January 2024. For the k1 packet i sent to the uscis, i should send my fiancée a copy of that packet correct? Along with a separate packet of other forms and items you listed in the video. Just trying to make sure! Thanks!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. Yes, personally I would send your fiancé a copy of everything. Although it's not necessary... in our case we decided both to have copies of everything just incase as you never know what will come in handy! Hope this helps!

  • @mosesjblues
    @mosesjblues 5 місяців тому

    thanks

  • @EduardoLobato
    @EduardoLobato 23 дні тому

    Hello! First, I need to say: Awesome video. It’s concise and really helpful to everyone on this K1 journey. I have a specific question and I’m not sure if you’ll be able to help, but let’s try.
    My fiancé is American, but she has been living outside the US since she was a child. We met here in Brazil, where we have been living together for the past two years. We are now planning to move to the US and start building our family. From what I understand, she would need to be living in the US to apply for the K1 visa. Do you know if there is a way she can continue living in Brazil while we wait for the K1 process to unfold?

  • @tomazevedo8318
    @tomazevedo8318 6 місяців тому

    My fiance and I still have have a long way yet. But I hired a immigration attorney for that
    Thank you for all the step by step process. Now I just need fiance to stay calm.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  6 місяців тому

      You're welcome! : ) Wishing you both the best of luck!!

  • @rafaelbuenaflor4695
    @rafaelbuenaflor4695 Місяць тому

    Love this video! Got our visa approved on June 12th, 2024, just waiting for it be issued uggggh! Praying it comes soon!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому

      Thank you! That's so AMAZING!! Not long to go now 🇺🇸

    • @rafaelbuenaflor4695
      @rafaelbuenaflor4695 Місяць тому

      @@S.Y_K1VisaJourneydo you know how long it would usually take to get issued?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  Місяць тому

      Normally a week! Ours took exactly 5 days

    • @madinamusazai3100
      @madinamusazai3100 Місяць тому +1

      How much time taken for your application to be approved ? How much time your process took?

    • @zenabumusah1826
      @zenabumusah1826 3 дні тому

      Can you please help me with the form. mine doesn't have any barcode when I printed it.. they said it will be rejected withou

  • @janeg6545
    @janeg6545 3 місяці тому +1

    Your video is great! I do have a question, my fiance and I received the K1-FTP on March 12. We paid all our fees on line by March 28 and the status is READY. We are using a lawyer for the k1 visa. Our lawyer told us we have to wait for the welcome letter from the usa embassy in Sydney. My question to you is how long is this process before I should expect the welcome letter? I understand it all depends on the us embassy and the queue for open spots for interviews. I know the medical comes first. So, can you give me an estimated time I should expect the letter from the embassy? Is it 2 months or 3 months or could be longer? Ty again 17:01 for your amazing video! 17:32 18:05

  • @rubenmavil1584
    @rubenmavil1584 2 місяці тому

    3:43
    This i a very VERY well done video thank you vdry much!!!
    I have a question. Where or when do i send the cheque.?

  • @sheerbd
    @sheerbd 29 днів тому

    Your videos are so informative and thank you for the correct informations
    Got Approved from USCIS and waiting for NOA-2. How long does it take normally?

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  28 днів тому +1

      Thank you! It should take 3-6 months as of today

    • @sheerbd
      @sheerbd 28 днів тому

      @@S.Y_K1VisaJourney @thank you so much 🙏

  • @aminamehdaoui5143
    @aminamehdaoui5143 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful! I was thinking to also include an upcoming flight that we have planned in October will that be helpful or it’s unnecessary.

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  2 місяці тому

      I don't think it's necessarily... but you could include it as it wouldn't do any harm to do so :)

  • @juanquinones221
    @juanquinones221 5 місяців тому

    440 subscribers come in you should have thousands,I just subscribed,if some blogger could get 23k in one year talking about boom boom and sizes then you should surpass that

  • @HAMMERTHROW-ei5rd
    @HAMMERTHROW-ei5rd 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much for all the information. My fiancé has been approved, and I have received the approval paperwork. I am now waiting for the next step.
    My question is about the DS-60 form. My fiancé lives and works in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Can I fill out the DS-60 form for her from the United States?
    The 2nd question: She changed to a new job. I heard you say we can fix this on the DS-60 form? And the last question: How and when do I start the next step after I get the approval letter? Do I wait 2 weeks, and they will send me the next step? Please help.

  • @jaycastellanos6635
    @jaycastellanos6635 5 місяців тому

    Is there anyway to get this translated to russian , my fiance is from kazakhstan and while her english is good she would understand more in russian and this is the best k1 break down i have seen so far

  • @AlexInChina2023
    @AlexInChina2023 2 місяці тому

    It is the best explanation video ever! Thdnk you so much, quick question. After the case is in status ready, you can submit ds 160 immediately or you can wait until all the documents are ready. I need police certificates from several countries, and I am worried for the time frames. Thank you once again!

    • @S.Y_K1VisaJourney
      @S.Y_K1VisaJourney  2 місяці тому

      I'd probably wait nearer the time because the DS-160 expires after 30 days.. but you could watch our video on the DS-160 and write all the info you'll need to fill out on a piece of paper so you can copy & paste when the time comes. Hope that helps :)

  • @sinamsabanachanu415
    @sinamsabanachanu415 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video..its extremely helpful..we got our noa1 on august 4th waiting for noa2..can you tell the approximate time of when could we receive our noa2?