Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After Approval	Thanks to everyone who replied. I looked all over the USCIS site, and all over this one too for the answer, sorry if it's a repost. Good info to know! Try here at the DoS FAQs for that info and more: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-18 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travel	There is no waiting period per se. Once you marry (your profile notes K-1), you want to file for AOS asap. You should also file for EAD and more importantly AP-advance parole. AP would be approved in 2-3 months after filing, your new spouse can then travel while the GC is still in process We received EAD/AP combo card as has been described. However, to be on the safe side, we waited until we had the 2-year GC until my wife traveled back to settle important business affairs.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-19 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 Approved K1-Fiancee	check this link http://www.visajourn...y=Santo Domingo BTW ConGraTuLaTions on the NOA2	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-19 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Contacting Col. Paul Cook, Local Congressmen	I am sure your congressperson is well aware of the immigration timelines, USCIS is under staffed, and there is nothing a congressperson can do or say to anyone to change that. Even if you do go beyond what is normal processing times, the only thing he can do is inquire on your behalf. You still have a few months before you even need to worry about it. As much as everyone hates the fact that they have to wait, USCIS processes millions of visa petitions every year. It is what it is. Good luck on the rest of your journey. AGREE!!!	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-21 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa expiry	hi everyone, i have my k1 visa approved,issued on feb 13,2013 and will expire on july 21,2013. but i dont have plans of moving til last week of june to settle some more things here.. question is, will it be okay? and im kinda confuse with the visa that states: PET FILED: 29Feb2012/REVALID TO 03JUN2013....... will it have an impact on my plan of POE-ing on the last week of June?thanking all in advance. one more thing, anybody who brought their dogs with them? what documents will i be needing? Read the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Visa FAQs for more information: http://travel.state....types_2994.html in particular- Animal Guide: http://www.visajourn...mals-to-america Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-22 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	would it be ok to send a scan copy of the intent to marry (RFE)	Send an original ASAP, its your application and waiting time that is affected. Finger Crossing is a general bad practice unless you like to wait or get a denial for failure to provide the proper documents.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Dates on I-129F Packet Documents	As long as you supply all the requested items their should be no issues. I would not submit any stale dated materials / forms and intent letter etc. Don't know what "things are either". Generally garagage in garagabe out on VJ, it pays to be specific, then sort out your answers. See prior Brazil K1 filers and their actions. Agree. You should be okay.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Dates on I-129F Packet Documents	Hey all, My fiancée and I began assembling our Visa packet back in the beginning of February. We're sending it out either today or the beginning of next week. Some things are dated towards the beginning of February. Will this raise any eyebrows at the NOA level or are the folks really just sifting through to make sure everything is present and accounted for? A Specifically what "things" are referring to?	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 document checklist	I am about to send my fiancee my I-134 and supporting documents, and I wanted to make sure that I haven't forgotten anything. This is what I have so far 1. Completed I-134 (two original copies.) My fiancee's son will be coming here with her, and I indicated this in part 3 of the document. Do I need to complete a seperate I-134 for him as well? 2. Tax returns for last 2 years 3. Letter from employer signed and dated verifying salary. Should this be enough supporting documentation, and do I need to complete a second I-134 for my fiancee's son too? If you haven't already, be sure to check for and follow the specific requirements of the interviewing embassy/consulate. There are instances of different requirements for K-2s. http://www.visajourn...kraine&cty=Kiev Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2013 Poverty Guidelines	Here are the new 2013 Poverty Guidelines from HHS: http://aspe.hhs.gov/...y/13poverty.cfm Additional information still has to be published.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-01 02:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No Hardcopy NOA1!?	Thanks for the perspective! I know 10 business days is normal... but I'm finding it hard not to get worried Thank you! Thank you - yes, I received the e-mail notification of our NOA1 as well as the receipt/case number. I am able to check updates and all that jazz... I just remember reading (somewhere?!) that the hardcopy was needed at the Embassy for the interview. Incorrect! Read the GUIDES - the NOA2 needs to be received, saved and presented as requested, NOT the NOA1! Think about it. The NOA1 is only the acknowledgement by USCIS of receipt of the the initial I-129F petition. The NOA2 is the notification by USCIS that the I-129F petition has been approved. Good luck! Oh, no... I hope you receive it soon! My USC purchased a bank draft... I will ask him to call and verify that it has been cashed. Thanks for the tip! Edited by A&B, 24 March 2013 - 11:41 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-24 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No Hardcopy NOA1!?	Hi everyone! I am the (hopeful!) beneficiary of the K1 Visa process we are going through. My USC has a somewhat complicated mailing situation. His physical address does not/cannot receive mail. We added a separate sheet in our i129f package explaining this, with header, large font and notating the correct address for mailing (a PO Box). Its been 11 business days since receiving the e-mailed notification of the NOA1 and to date, no hard copy in sight What do we do now (obviously in the event that is never shows up)? Can I call and inquire after 30 days, or does my USC have to? Is this where we are subject to some $400 fee to receive a second copy?! Thanks in advance for your help Did you receive your receipt number when you got your email notification? It will start with a EAC or WAC prefix, followed by a series of numbers (I forget how many,) If you did get it, then you are good to go. It would be nice, though not required to have a hardcopy NOA1 (Form I-797c). With your receipt number you can contact the USCIS and get updates on the progress of your petition. In contrast, you do need to make sure that you get your official hardcopy NOA2 letter (Form I-797). It will be necessary later on in your visa journey, during the AOS process. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 VISA	Hello everyone, I need help, I have all the documents required for the I129F form, and I am about to make the payment so i can send it in, so I was wondering, is there a paper that I need to print out to make the payment? or I just need to write the check and thats it? Welcome to the forum. Pretty-straightforward, make out a check exactly in the manner and amount prescribed on page 4 of the Form I-129F petition instructions: http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-24 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Who waits more	You are behind DACA.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What address to use for Fiance Letter of Intent?	This is the address that we used, United States Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas, TX 75266 That will work.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-26 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick question!	Can my fiancé buy my ticket for me to move to the US? Or do the tickets have to be bought with my card or my family's card? Is there any problem if the credit card is on his name? Is this a stupid question? If yes, I apologize! Shouldn't be a problem. Though, suggest that you contact the credit card issuer and the airline/agency to verify. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-26 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa Application	Thanks.. How about credit card debts?? Do they look at that too?? I have like almost $40,000 debts total with my loans, credit cards and auto.. But my annual is $90,000 and i don't support anyone.. So according to poverty guidelines, i think am okay but am just concerned about my debts.. I don't know if they consider that as a factor to determine ability to support.. Got no savings either ?? Income…..take a look at the forms for details.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	service request	http://www.uscis.gov...000b92ca60aRCRD	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-26 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Attending Interview	It really depends on the country. In some countries (e.g. UK, Canada) it doesn't matter; in others (e.g. Ecuador, Dominican Republic), the petitioner's presence is essential. Agree! Though in some countries, the USC petitioner cannot attend the interview, i.e., China. What about Pakistan? Likely a good idea. Check the instructions of the interviewing embassy/consulate: http://www.visajourn...n&cty=Islamabad	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa QUESTIONS - Newbie	Yes. You were a naturalized citizen and therefore have an alien registration number. That is exactly what the form is asking for. US born citizens don't have alien numbers, and this is why the example forms don't list one either. Agree!	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Photos question	We used regular copy paper and a color laser printer, have had no problems thus fur. YMMV	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-23 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bringing my son in US	Hi everyone good evening/morning i just wanna ask about the processing of my son's papers.. actually i came here in the US as K1 visa and i wanted to get my son here. coz it's not easy to be far from my son. my question is "Is there any problem bringing my son here in the US even if his using my ex bf's family name? and he sign tru his birth certificate? and if ever.. i don't know where to find my ex now coz since my son was born he never even get to see my son Welcome to the forum. Here is some information from the GUIDES that may be of use to you: http://www.visajourn...m/content/child Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-26 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting my K1 Visa Process, have question_	Well from my experenice, we tried the k-1 and was denied,it was sent back and expired,so i just recently returned from China .we got married and next week i will file the i-130.we lost 10 months waiting to see what USCIS was going to do with the returned Petetion.From what i've seen,the cr-1 is about as fast as the k-1.It is cheaper than the k-1...Whatever you do..FRONTLOAD YOUR PETETION...Guangzhouz Embassy never did look at any of the evidence we took to the Interview. GOOD Luck...we both need it! Excellent tip to "Front Load" your petition, no matter the visa type. A review of successful interviews of folks going through the Guangzhou consulate would illustrate that.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-28 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting my K1 Visa Process, have question_	Okay, so me and my gf(now fiance) have pulled the trigger and decided that we do indeed want to spend the rest of our lives together, so today I will be gathering up all the required paperwork to send in. I've read quite a few things on here and sorta understand the entire process already, but I do have a few questions that I can't find the answers for. I am an America Citizen, she is from China. We've been together for a little over 2 years now. I have visited her twice within those two years, once for a little over 2 weeks and another time this year for 3 weeks. I've kept all our chat message histories, photos together, my phone bills with calls to China, flight tickets, you name it_ I'm pretty sure I got plenty proof of our on-going relationship. The only question I have is I know I will be responsible financially, but I do not have a bank account to show any statements, (I have never saw a need for a bank account, now might be the time to open one eh? lol), All my checks are deposited into a company issued master-card that I use to access my cash(I'm thinking maybe I can use these statements to show income). My credit history isn't very good at a score of only 550 or so =[ You can say I made some bad decisions in college, but all my personal loans paid off. The only debt I owe is my student loans now, which I have been paying monthly for, for the past few years. I make a little over 24,000 a year before taxes and I'm only 25 years old, I'm just a little worried I might not qualify financially? I have a little over 3000 saved up and intend to save at least 800 a month to add to it each month. I know by the end of the year I should have at least a little over 10,000 saved. My real question is do I meet the financial requirements if not what else should I do to help meet those requirements. I do reside in the state of Alaska_ Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance Welcome to the forum. You may be okay. Check in the GUIDES K-1 section, in the "What to Send..." area for info about the I-134, financials, FAQs for details. There are some great tips to be found there regarding statments and requirements. There are also links in there that can connect you to the Federal poverty guidelines that USCIS uses to determine your potential eligibility. USCIS is not interested in credit scores. just show 'em enough money, or the capability to produce money. The possible steps you mention, opening a bank account, saving money, are all good things to do. Happy trails.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Validity of K1 Visa	Thanks guys for your kind reply I am an Indian but living in Italy for studies as i mentioned. Can I go through the process in Italy? It can be done, will likely depend on your residency, and the interviewing embassy/consulates. Also I see it takes 9 months around from the day I-129F is sent to the day one receives K-1 visa is this the case always? That has been generally the case in the past. However, due to increased workload at USCIS, those times have been extended. How much? Anyones guess, read recent threads in the K-1 progress forum for current issues. Whats the pulse minus time period needed for the entire process? There are too many possible variables to accurately determine a timeframe. A very approximate timeframe can be found in the GUIDES K-1 flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow ~Walter Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325a form for 2013- Expire date on USCIS Doc	Yep, some things about USCIS (and this whole process) are crazy, or can drive you crazy, if you let it get to you! Safest thing to do is to always get the "freshest" available form and instructions from the USCIS website. Happy trails….	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325a form for 2013- Expire date on USCIS Doc	Should be fine, as per the USCIS letter you previously quoted.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Letter of intent	I would wait and see if you get an RFE, and if you do send it in at that time. I would also go over your entire package that was initially sent it. If your lawyer doesn't even know that Letter Of Intent is a requirement, it makes me wonder what else they forgot. If you do get an RFE, I would have long talk with your lawyer about getting some of your funds back because of his/her incompetence. Good luck	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-28 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa Forms presentation	Hi all, Looks like I have all in order to send in the K1 Visa paperwork. Pretty much everything in the check list. Heres my question, for those of you that have been through the process and recieved the Visa, how did you present the paperwork? In a binder? Folder? Please let me know. I'm putting it togehter and want the best available presentation. Welcome to the forum. Here are the forum general assembly tips, accessible through the Guides tab at the top of the forum page: http://www.visajourn...ontent/assembly Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-19 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	taking a break to delay the process	Check with the interviewing embassy/consulate.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-27 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa and I-130 confusion	Welcome to the forum. Here is the link to the GUIDES section pertaining to Adjustment of Status (AOS) from K-1 visa: http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos Not sure what to make of the I-130 business, as that you are coming to the US on K-1 fiance(e) visa?? The letter seems to contradict the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Fiance(e) visa FAQs: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-30 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Photocopy of Passport	Legilbility is the key element, rather than color or not.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-30 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-! Visa and Work?	My K-1 Visa was approved and I am moving to the USA May 23! I know I can apply for my SSN right away but do I need a work permit to work? I didn't realise I may not be able to work right away! Can someone let me know if I need to fill out the work permit form at the same time as my adjustment of status, or let me know if I can just start work right away because I have a SSN. Thanks! Congrats!!! and Welcome to the forum!!! The next step in your immigration journey will be the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process. Take a look at the GUIDES section on AOS: http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos There you will find information about AOS process, including, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and Advanced Parole (AP). Another good place to start reading is the AOS from Family-based Visas Forum: http://www.visajourn...ly-based-visas/ Good luck, and as others have mentioned….. It helps everyone that uses the forum. Cheers.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-31 06:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Original Signatures	Welcome to the forum. Suggest doing it correctly the first time, and not slip-shod for the sake of expediency. YMMV. Aloha! Edited by A&B, 31 March 2013 - 06:04 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-31 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Deadline on submitting NOA3 back to the Guangzhou US Embassy	Glad to hear such a good news from you, I'm waiting for my NO2. Does your fiancee know our 001 forum? She can learn a lot of this K1 stuff there (all in Chinese), she could also join our K1 QQ group (the NO. is 13774119) , we got a few members who are waiting for their interviews already. We'll be glad to help her! Welcome to the forum. My wife had a great QQ group of ladies that were working on, or had gotten their K-1s through Guangzhou. Check the VJ China forum, there are quite a few of us that have had our time at the Guangzhou consulate. I could have sworn that I saw Darnell at the great park across the street from the consulate. The VJ embassy reviews are also quite informative. http://www.visajourn...forum/94-china/ http://www.visajourn...&cty=&dfilter=5 http://www.visajourn...a&cty=Guangzhou ??. (Good fortune.) Edited by A&B, 01 April 2013 - 11:48 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-04-01 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 question part 1 help	I have a specific question for this. On question 29, it says 'list names, dates and places of birth, and addresses of all children. well, my year old Son won't be on my visa as he already has dual citizenship, so do i fill it still or put N/A? ALL children.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-31 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2	hiiiii im new to all this and i was wondering if i can get response to my question. welll i was wondering if k1 is being processed much quicker because i would really love to get my NOA 2 next month since i've noticed some people are getting approved in less than two months. Maybe, but it is likely a long shot. Welcome to the forum. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-03-30 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	129F Processing Time....NOA1 on 08/20/2012 and still wating...	My case (129F for K1) was received by USCIS (Vermont) on August 20, 2012 (I received the NOA1 by mail on August 22, 2012). I've been waiting for almost 8 months without any news, even though the USCIS's website says that the processing time is about 5 months for 129F (between NOA1 and NOA2). Two weeks ago I asked for a Service Request and a representative told me that I would have an answer in 15 days or less ....I am still waiting... Please, there is someone else who is in this long wait (> 7-8 months)? Is there anyone who received the NOA1 in August 2012 and is still waiting without having received any other notification? Welcome to the forum. Here is a link to an ongoing thread, in the K-1 Filing and Progress forum, from fellow Aug 2012 K-1 filers, http://www.visajourn...s/page__st__345 Check out the many features and wealth of info available on the VJ site. Check out this thread at the K-1 progress forum about waiting: http://www.visajourn...proved-finally/ Hope that you hear some positive news soon on your K-1 petition. The entire immigration process is a massive exercise in patience and fortitude. Hang in there, the end results will be worth the wait. Good luck. Edited by A&B, 02 April 2013 - 12:25 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-04-02 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to track my case after been approved by Service Center?	It's been two weeks since our case been approved. We only got a letter I-797. It's saying been forwarded to listed consulate in the letter, but there's no consulate listed in letter. I didn't see any 'NVC number' either. Wondering how I'm gonna to check if it's arrived at NVC or Consulate...hope those who have experiences may help out a bit. Many Thanks! Welcome to the forum. Check out the K-1 visa Flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow and the excellent step-by-step VJ K-1 Visa Guide: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide For more information. These Guides are the culmination of previous folks that have made their immigration journey. Good luck. Edited by A&B, 02 April 2013 - 12:53 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-04-02 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	preparing to file for k1 and k2 visa	hi everyone.. i am a bit confused on the k1 k2 process. i am recently divorced and am planning on bringing my boyfriend to the states on a k1 and k2 visa for his son.. now my question is do i file two separate i-129 or how do i go about this? i am also going to teh dominican republic in a few days to see my bf and what documents should i ask of him before i come back and what items need to be signed and is a letter of intent to marry needed from me and him? or is just one fine? Welcome to the forum. Follow the excellent forum step-by-step K-1 GUIDE for complete information about the forms and requirements. Regarding the K-2, for right now, make sure that the child is listed as indicated on the I-129F petition.There will be more necessary for the child at the the embassy/consulate interview phase of your journey. http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-04-01 22:21:00