Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiances child question	Hi Everyone. We are finalizing the petition for K1 Visa, hoping to send it in early February. We listed my fiances 6 year old son on the I 129F form. Is there any other form I need to complete in order for the child to be included in her immigration to the U.S.? Do we need to send passport photos of the child too? I have been reading the guides but they don't address this issue clearly. Please advise Chris Welcome to the forum. You are on the right track. There will come a time, at the interview at the consulate phase, where more forms, photos, fees and information will be required about the child. Refer to the DoS Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) (K-1) Visa FAQs for more information on the process: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-25 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How hard is it to get an extension of the K1 visa?	Sure, lots of people have had extensions on the visa before it is used. Just email the Embassy once you have it in hand. Great idea! Another current same-themed thread: http://www.visajourn...ent-of-k1-visa/ Good luck!	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-26 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How hard is it to get an extension of the K1 visa?	Hi everybody! So my fiancé (USC) and I were about to file for I-129f until last week when I got a call for a great job in Europe. It'd be a 1 year contract from March 2013 until March 2014. I just took the interview so I'm not even sure I'll get the job. But we thought we should wait for the answer of the employer and then, if I get the job, wait to file for I-129f until March or April 2013, to be sure I won't get the K1 too early (I wouldn't want to quit before the end of my contract). But I just read that sometimes it is possible to get an extension of the validity of the K1 Visa. Is that true? Is it easy to get it and do I need to give some kind of serious reason? That would actually be great, we could file for I-129f right away and then let the process go on and adapt to USCIS' speed. Did anybody go through the problem of not being able to move to the US within 6 months after getting their K1? Welcome to the forum. Here is some information about visa validity dates from the DoS Nonimmigrant Visa Fiance(e) (K-1) FAQs: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck with your job.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-26 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 A# question	Thanks, is the A# and the I94 number the same? No. The Alien Registration (A#) number can be found printed above the beneficiary's name on the I-797 K-1 petition approval (NOA2), and in our case, was handwritten by the CBP officer at the POE on the back of the Form I-94 (attached to the passport). The Form I-94 number is machine-printed, under the term "Admission Number" on the front of the Form I-94. The Nonimmigrant Visa Number is the red stamped number on the K-1 visa that is affixed in the beneficiary's passport. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-29 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	August 31st Wedding	Hi guys I am pretty new to visa journey, but my fiancee and I are in the process of applying for a K1 visa to bring me down to the USA (from Calgary, Alberta, Canada). We have sent in the paperwork, etc, and received an NOA1. We have set the wedding for August 31st, 2013. The big question is will we have enough time for this wedding date to work? I just filled out the timeline today, and it is predicting our 129F may be adjudicated between June 22, 2013 and July 30, 2013*. Is this a pretty good estimate? Or are these playing on the safe side of things? If you have been in this situation before, please let me know how things turned out! Thanks, Mark Welcome to the forum. You may be okay, or you may not. The general recommendation is to NOT make ANY wedding plans until you have the K-1 visa affixed in the beneficiary's passbook, and in the beneficiary's hand. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-28 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-2 Visas	You should certainly contact your interviewing embassy/consulate for any specific K-2 visa requirements. We found the DoS Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiance(e) (K-1) FAQs to be quite informative about the K-2 visa requirements for my 19 year old stepson. http://travel.state....types_2994.html Gary and Alla are also a great source of information about K-2 visas. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-30 04:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Service Center address on letter of intent.	What's the service center address that needs to be on the fiance letter of intent? Is putting the address of location that we sent the letter to okay? YES. like... USCIS Attn: I-129F 2501 South State Highway 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067 It seems like Vermont would be the service center for me, but I dont know which address I should put on that letter of intent. Thanks. Welcome to the forum. The address of the Lewisville TX lockbox location (the one you mention) will suffice. The inclusion of signed letters from the petitioner and the beneficiary in the petition packet is the top priority. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-31 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Document Intake Questions	Congratulations!!!! Remember: When you are wrong - admit it; when she is wrong - keep silent………	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-31 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Document Intake Questions	My fiancé had her document intake today in Guangzhou and everything went smoothly but they didn't take all the documents I thought they would. They didn't take the Letters of Intent to Marry; the Evolution of Relationship; the second set of income documents for the I-134 (the instructions say to submit duplicates) or the second copy of the DS-156. I'm not sure what to think of this but we'll take them back to the interview tomorrow in case they request them then. Or should I have her set them in front of the CO and ask them why? Should I be worried? Have her take all of the evidence and documents to the interview. They may ask for it. It is much better to have it ready for presentation then to not have it. Try to remember the CO is one doing the asking, not the other way around. Doesn't sound like anything to be worried about. Good luck!	A&B	Male	China	2013-01-30 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New K1 Fees?	USCIS link about the newly implemented fee: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-01 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After I129F NOA2 approval	Hello, everybody, i received approval from Noa2 since november and i'm still waiting for the package 3. What can i do to make it faster ? Welcome to the forum. Please consider posting in a new thread, rather than one dated from 4 years ago.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-01 02:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Strong Ties	My fiance intends to visit from Montreal in a few weeks. She has been in Canada for approximately 7 months. She was denied entry because they stated she spent more time than they would like and wanted her to re-establish residents in Canada. They said she "should" remain in Canada for a year...but the official said as he escorted her out of the airport..."wait 5-6 months and you would have no problem getting in" My attorney has expressed that she show up to the airport for customs with paperwork showing strong ties. She does have a return ticket she is printing and bringing with her,just a carry on luggage enough for the 28 day stay. Also she will have a bank account statement. She lives with her mother, and currently does not have job. She will also bring a copy of the NOA1 to show the official that she is in the process of K-1 visa application and if she does not return or decides to get married while on visit she is commiting immagration fraud. What other forms of strong ties are valid (i'm taking into account that ever borders official is different and it all depends on how they woke up that morning) MY NOA1 was September 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Check out the pinned thread at the top of this forum page, "Yes, you can visit!" In there you will find more great VJ info and experiences on this often-asked topic. http://www.visajourn...-you-can-visit/ Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-02 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-1 I-129	Hey everyone, I wanting to start my petition for my fiance who lives in Curitiba. We met as missionaries for our church and I have already been back to see her just these last couple of weeks. We have plenty of photos and e-mails so now it is just processing the paperwork. As I have been trying to file the paperwork I´ve been stuck on which Consulate I am suppose to put. Am I suppose to put the consulate in São Paulo since that is the closet one to her or the embassy in Rio since that is where the interview will be? Also when sending in our letters and e-mails which are all in portugues, do they all need to be translated as well or just her documents? If there is anyone who can help me I would really appreciate it! Thank you!!!!!! Welcome to the forum. Be sure to file the correct form. Form I-129 is for a Nonimmigrant Farm Worker, Form I-129F is for a K-1 Fiance(e) visa. and the regional forums for more great information. How are things going in the City of Salt this time of year? Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-06 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of education and degree	Not necessary.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-07 03:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Required documents	Hey VJ family I have a question my fiancé file has been send to consulate and NVC told me to wait on the embassy to contact us. I wanted to start putting the paperwork together, can you guys tell me what do I need to send to my fiancé for the visa interview. Thank for your help. Welcome to the forum.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-07 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Expedite K-1 Visa based on severe stress\depression	My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed. I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in. I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process? If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines. Thank you Welcome to the forum. Here is the USCIS expedite criteria: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-06 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Looking for Advice	Hi, I'm a Canadian recently engaged to a US citizen from AZ. We're planning to file for the K1 visa soon, but aren't sure whether using a lawyer would be better. My case is a little complicated, so I feel kind of lost about how to proceed. I currently live with my mom and work part time (not enough to support myself ). However, life at home is very unstable (she is abusive) and has told me that once we file, I have to leave home, even if I end up on the street. I Also must leave most of my possessions for her. So, I don't even know what address to file or where I will be located at any time, as I have no friends or family I could stay with. Would I even be able to visit him during the process without proof of a living place? If So, any chance I could go for many months So I'd at least have a place to stay? Due to the amount of stress at my end, we figured hiring a lawyer might help. It would take pressure off us and help to ensure this process doesn't take longer than it needs to, due to our lack of experience. Is this a smart move or waste of money? Are there any lawyers you guys could recommend? Also, what are the current general wait times for Canada to US? I've tried looking and am just confused by the whole thing. Thanks for any help. Welcome to the forum. Since this is primarily a DIY site, you won't likely hear too many positive or encouraging postings about immigration attorneys. There may be some good ones, become acquainted with the forum's Google search function, it can be your friend. Located at the top of the forum page. There is a world of great immigration info, including a comparison guide with estimated time frames for the various visas. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-05 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Which office do I send the petition to?	I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I am going to start a K1 petition for my girlfriend. She lives in the Dominican Republic. Where do I mail this petition off to? The California Service Center? Welcome to the forum. When in doubt, follow the instructions. http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-07 03:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K2 VISA	Need help , 'Im here in US for almost 8months now (k-1 visa) and I have daughter who is still in the Philippines , we are planing to get her over here in the US. . At this moment we are processing her passport. By the way my daughter is 3 years old and my sister is going to accompany her during medical and interview. My question is what are the papers that my sister is going to bring during medical and interview? Answer are very much appreciated . Welcome to the forum. Another good source about K-2 visa requirements is the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Fiance(e) Visa FAQs: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Certificate of Naturalization	As it stated in the instruction/guide, front and back required to be copied? However there's nothing in the back of it. Is it really important to copy though? The information in the instruction/guide is the culmination of many, many people that have already successfully been through their visa journey. Perhaps the recommendation for the copy of the front and back of the document is to not only show what is there, it could also show what isn't there?..? Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 08 February 2013 - 08:19 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I made a second Visit.	Hello. Good Morning I paid hell getting logged on this site. I have no idea why. I guess I'm looking for a little support. My status is still unchanged. From Filing in August. And I'm reading on here. All these things that people are going through. And people fighting. Wow!! I just made trip two in November. And traveled around . We are getting along just fine. I definately did my homework. I'm wondering how much documentation I should be keeping. Should I be copying every card or letter I send to China. Should I send things just to send them. And get more paper. My girl speaks good English. Our primary commmunication is QQ with cam. She hasn't mailed anything. Because she doesn't write English too hot. Its just ok. Other then that. I'm still waiting like everyone else. Have a Good day. Vern. Welcome Vern, The more visits the better. I was fortunate enough to be able to make three, including to support her at the Guangzhou consulate interview. Here is some more homework on relationship evidence, , in particular, the K-1 Guide evidence section: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide Here is some more homework for you in your spare time, check out the China regional forum, and the Guangzhou consulate info and the consulate reviews. Happy trails. Edited by A&B, 08 February 2013 - 10:50 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Adjustment of Status Documents checklist	My K1 fiance visa has been approved. I will be traveling to US soon to marry my fiance.Can anybody let me know what documents are required for Adjustment of Status (AOS). I am from India , do we need any documents from India. Please help. Thanks Chiranjeevi Welcome to the forum. in particular, the AOS K-1 guide: http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos There is also a good AOS forum: http://www.visajourn...ly-based-visas/ Good luck on your immigration journey.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-09 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question in resubmitting I-129f	Yes, you'll answer yes to that question.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-11 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 expiration during providing more information	Now I have to provide more information as it's required by VO after my K1 interview. But my NOA2 was approved at the end of Nov, so when will my NOA2 expire? Do I have to extend my NOA2 before my case is completely done(deny or approve)? You should be okay. Take a look at the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Fiance(e) Visa FAQs about I-129F petition expiration: http://travel.state....es_2994.html#11 Perhaps an email confirming petition expiration extension would be re-assuring? Consider emailing the GUZ IV unit: http://guangzhou.use.../contactiv.html Happy New Year!	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-10 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Provide more information after interview	But I was rejected by 221g item with a blue paper. Does anyone go through this process with 221g item? I'd appreciate a lot if you'd like to share your experience. Ah, now is the rest of the interview story. Sorry, to hear about your 221g blue paper issue. You can read our Guangzhou consulate interview review through our timeline or the VJ Reviews section. However, we had a different experience, we were approved after the interview. The gods were smiling on us that day.... There have been other threads speaking about 221g blue paper rejections and the Guangzhou consulate; consider reviewing China regional forum threads, or utilize the forum's Google search function - try "221g China" as a start. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Provide more information after interview	I got through the interview in the beginning of Feb, but I didn't get approved right away as the officer asked me to provide more information. I wanna know how long it will take me to receive the final decision after I provided more information. Does anyone know the time? Thank you It can be quite variable, and Guangzhou often takes their sweet time. If you had your interview on the 1 Feb, today is only seven calendar days since your interview. Have you sent an inquiry email to the GUZ IV unit, confirming that they have your requested additional information? Additionally, it is Spring Festival holiday time in China, I would suggest contacting the consulate in a week or so. Have you inquired about the receipt of the additional information and visa status with a visa specialist at the Department of State? It helps everyone that uses the site. Hope that you hear good news soon. Edited by A&B, 08 February 2013 - 11:14 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tricky k-1 situation	So, on the question about timing. We will probably send the initial I-129F package to the USCIS on February 15, 2013. She needs to leave Korea July 10, 2013. Is that time frame too much, too little, just enough or doesn't matter? Meaning can we process it the now and if it get to the Manila Embassy quickly, will they hold it until she comes back to the Philippines? Or can we schedule her interview while in Korea? Or is that NOT enough time to get it seen by the Embassy before she comes back? She is going back in July but can't be without work for a long extended period of time. Be home in Philippines tops 1-2 months. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Take a look at the Visa Comparison Charts and the K-1 Visa Flow chart to get some idea of the timeframes involved: http://www.visajourn...content/compare http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow Bear in mind, the entire visa process is dependent on the government's (DHS, USCIS, DoS, etc) time schedule, not yours. There are far too many variables and possible delays to be able to make any definite plans. The more complicated you try to make the process, the higher likelihood of delays in your visa journey. For example, if you submit your I-129F petition in mid-February, without any delays, you may get your petition approved in 5-8 months. Then the visa interview process at the embassy/consulate could take another 3-4 months, barring any problems/delays/issues, etc.; then there is receipt of the visa, then AOS, then ROC. Take a look at other folk's timelines to get some idea of the real time involved in these visa processes. For example, our visa journey took us over 200 days to complete, and that was without any problems/delays/issues. Happy trails.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-12 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tricky k-1 situation	Thank you all for the replies. Essentially, k-1 route (completely..AOS and everything) or nothing...bummer. I've been trying to find out if we can file for the k-1 visa while she is in Korea up to the point of needing the medical exam and interview. Then schedule the exam and interview (With her in Korea) when she CAN do it..have her go back to the Philippines, exam, interview...plane. Is that possible? I've seen a lot of time frames of statuses but not really what I'm asking here. Keep in mind the statement after question 20, page 2 of the Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e): NOTE: (Designation of a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the county of your fiancé(e)s last residence does not guarantee acceptance by that foreign post. Acceptance is at the discretion of the designated embassy or consulate.) Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-08 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tricky k-1 situation	Hello, Background info: I'm in the States and she is working in Korea but from the Philippines. We want to file for a k-1 visa and have her do everything while in Korea up to the point of needing to schedule the appointment at the Embassy in Manila. Basically, have her schedule the appoint in Korea, go back to the Philippines for one month, do the interview and hopefully fly to the States. Okay, after that. We will get married quickly but we do NOT want to pay the AOS fee of 1000$ because we are not staying in the States passed January 2015 (or even November 2014). I'm awaiting for a contract to run out then we are both moving back to the Philippines. But, she needs to have a work permit though, so we will file that right after we get married. My question, is it possible to file the I-765 (work permit) and have that allow her to work until early 2015? Also, can we get away with NOT filing the AOS and just allow the k-1 visa to expire? Or can we file something else so we don't have to pay that fee? She'll be in country just over 2 years then we will BOTH move to the Philippines. And if that is the case? Can she get back in the country later (10 years down the road)? or would we have to do a k-3 visa or something? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much. Reilly/Hanna.. Welcome to the forum. The K-1 visa is a one-time one-way visa. Once the beneficiary enters the US using the K-1 visa, the K-1 visa is null and void. Good luck.	A&B	Male	China	2013-02-07 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325A and other forms, all English?	?????????????????????????????????????? (All we did was follow the instructions and the form requirements, as necessary, use our computer, and had no issues.) ??????????? (Good luck on your visa journey.)	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-24 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 or I-134 or both for K1 Brazil Interview in Rio	The appointment packet online lists the poverty guidelines link, which is the I864P. Do we bring the I-864 in addition to the I-134? Also, does the I-134 need to be notorized? It appears that the only documents requiring notary are the Federal and Civil Police Certificates and the Sworn Statement. Is this correct? Welcome to the forum. Have you had a chance to review the Rio embassy/consulate info? It was last updated 15 Aug 2012, so it should be current. You may also want to check the regional forum. http://www.visajourn...io De Janereiro http://www.visajourn...-south-america/ Perhaps someone who has recently gone through the Rio embassy/consulate will soon reply? Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 24 November 2012 - 12:27 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-24 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help! Fiance didn't complete Part II of DS-230... need social security card to get married	Not sure about other locales. However, this was our experience in Washington State: My wife (then fiancee) had her POE at SeaTac airport on 26 July 2012. She and her son were able to clear CBP after two hours, we rushed down to the King County Recorder's Office in downtown Seattle right before closing time. The clerk asked for our IDs, she furnished her Chinese passport, I furnished by WA State driver's license and $64 cash. We had to fill out some forms, SSNs are NOT required in Washington State. We received our marriage license, however there is a 3-day waiting period until it is valid for use. We were married on 30 July 2012. The rest is history. http://www.kingcount...agelicense.aspx It then took her six weeks to receive her SSN, but then that is another story, refer to our threads in the VJ Social Security sub-forum for details. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 24 November 2012 - 11:07 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-24 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa Envelope open	Many VJ members have commented on the corner being cut, seems standard practice at some embassies. Agreed, a lot of folks put the snipped-corner envelope into a sealable plastic bag for transit.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-21 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Extension	How long is the k-1 visa valid for entry into the USA? How does one extend the validity of the visa from say the normal of six months to 10 months instead? Thanks! You have six months from the issuance of your K-1 visa to enter the US using your K-1 visa. Period. Check the DoS Nonimmigrant K-1 Visa FAQs for more information. http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck on your immigration journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-25 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - how long will it hold up the process?	Hi, I just saw online that we will be receiving an RFE, so I am waiting for this letter to come in. Does anybody know how long this will approximately hold up the process? Will they proceed immediately when they receive the requested information or will we have to wait another few months again? Thanks! Sorry to hear of your getting an RFE. Hopefully it will be something that will be easily remedied. It is hard to say how long it will hold up the process. There is a fair amount of correspondence back and forth…. i.e., you are notified about the RFE, a hard copy RFE letter is generated, it is mailed to you, you quickly prepare your response, following exactly the return instructions, you mail your RFE response, they receive your RFE response package, they sort and deliver your RFE response to the appropriate adjudicator for follow-up. It could be a couple of weeks (hopefully so! ) or a couple of months (hopefully not! ) Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-20 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-894 I-129F Reusing Suport Documents	Not much had materially changed between the time we submitted the I-134 at the consulate and when we filed the I-864 for the AOS process. I believe that I submitted more current pay check statements, but the rest was essentially the same.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-26 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa refused or RFE	Hi I am New to this process and I am in that situation. I am starting this process by sending the package today or tomorrow. However, I am a college student and I am unemployed at the moment. How would that case be handle? would I have to start working or can I simply use a cosponsor? Also, if I have medical bill still on file would that affect in any way since they have my social security? Welcome to the forum. You present an interesting situation, though seen here fairly regularly. If you haven't already, take the opportunity to review the I-134 Financial Affidavit section and FAQs, located in the step-by-step K-1 visa guide. This can be easily accessed by hitting the "Guides" button at the top of the forum page. There you should be able to obtain more information about the financial requirements of the K-1 visa process, Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-01 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa refused or RFE	Unfortunately, it isn't necessarily right or wrong, it is the way the immigration process is. The interviewing consulate officer has the authority and duty to determine, to their satisfaction, that the intended immigrant will not become a public charge in the US. If you want to get the visa approved, I would suggest that your comply with the consulate officer's request. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 01 November 2012 - 12:38 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-01 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Processing visa at consulate in third country...	Thanks for the response Jay Kay. Can anyone add anything further? Is it really that black and white? Welcome to the forum. Please remember the statement at the end of question 20, on page 2 of the Form I-129F petition: "NOTE: (Designation of a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the country of your fiancé(e)'s last residence does not guarantee acceptance for processing by that foreign post. Acceptance is at the discretion of the designated embassy or consulate.)" Additionally, there have been recent forum threads about folks attempting to move their interviewing embassy/consulate, only to have the petition sent to the wrong consulate, resulting in further grief and delays in processing. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-27 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	serious answers are v. much appreciated.	I would suggest that you get the items corrected as quickly as you can and wait for an RFE. There is not a very good chance that if you sent in more information to add to your petition, at this stage of the process, that it would get attached to your petition. It is akin to finding and matching up two needles in a VERY large haystack. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-27 12:43:00