Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	phone no	Hi all, can someone tell me what number do I have to call for making appoiment for the K1 visa interview at the USA embassy ? also is a K1 visa nonimigrant ? thx Welcome to the forum. Here is the link to the VJ Embassy Info page for Bucharest: http://www.visajourn...a&cty=Bucharest Here is the link to Department of State Nonimmigrant K-1 Fiance(e) Visa FAQs for your review: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-27 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	interview office location!	Hi everyone we file Nov 1st and sent our package to Dallas lockbox. From there it was sent to Vermont. I know we still have a ling wait but I have a question on my form at the very bottom of I129F on box 20. your fiancee will apply for a visa abroad at the American embassy or consulate at: I wrote down Guadalajara thinking we could get it there, but I know now that it can only be in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. How do I correct that? Can I give them a call right now to correct it or should I wait until they touch our case and send our NOA2 so they can send it to Juarez instead of Guadalajara? When your petition is approved and sent to the NVC, they will send it to the correct interviewing embassy/consulate. They should then send you a Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs informational letter to that effect. Please bear in mind, it is their ballgame, their ballpark, and their rules…. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-27 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Section 212(a)(4)	It looks like you have submitted everything that seems to be cover for the I-134, the only thing i could see is that you are not making enough or below poverty. Pls share more information as you can get more helpful answers..	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-28 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Inquiry about K-2 Visa for stepdaughter	Thank you for your reply So when I turn in the I-129F a passport style is not needed for my future stepdaughter...and for the address use a supplemental sheet. Got it We will need a quit claim form for her and get that notarized. Correct, the initial I-129F petition filing is to show that the petitioner and beneficiary have a genuine and ongoing relationship. through meeting the visa requirements, filing the petition and providing necessary/requisite evidence. Here is an example of the notarized "Parental Custody Certificate" that we were able to use to obtain permission from the father and provided to the interviewing consulate in Guangzhou: STATEMENT Date: Dear Sir or Madam: I, <father's name> (<Date of Birth> <ID #>), father of <child's name> (<Date of Birth> <ID #>). His mother and I were married <date> and divorced <date>. <child's name> has lived with his mother since the divorce. Please accept this statement as my authorization for my child, <child's name>, to join his mother and immigrate to the United States. Sincerely, <father's signature> <father's printed name> (The notary statement/information is then included here.) For our purposes in China, we had this document prepared in "White Book" format, refer to this link for more information about contents of Chinese "White Book(s)." Please use this as a guide only. Requirements may be different for your situation. Please check with your intended interviewing embassy/consulate, and regional forum here for more specific requirements (including translation). Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 25 November 2012 - 01:42 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-25 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Inquiry about K-2 Visa for stepdaughter	My fiance and I were introduced to each other by our parents. He's in Vietnam. In Vietnam they have what's called the Ho Khau, basically a residence listing of all who resides in the house. I have a few questions pertaining to his 7 year old daughter. 1. My fiance has never been legally married with his daughter's mother. More a commonlaw marriage. He is listed on her birth certificate. According to Vietnamese law, if the mother has a child and its out of wedlock, the child follows the mother. Therefore, my future stepdaughter is listed with her mother's Ho Khau and not with her father. However, she is listed with his mother because she currently resides there for school. My fiance and his daughter's mother split when his daughter was 2 years old. He's been her primary caregiver. He is not listed at his mother's Ho Khau. So technically, there is no same residency between father and daughter. He does however have school record indicating that he's the the guardian of the child ever since she was old enough to attend. Does anyone experience any issues when child/parent are not listed on the same Ho Khau? 2. I am aware I need to list her on the I-129F form. It also states we need passport pictures of the beneficiary. Does this mean I am to include a G-325A form and passport photo for my future stepdaughter as well? I figured I can send it in as a precautionary stage. 3. What happens if the address does not fit on the line on the form? Vietnamese addresses are long and lengthy Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance, Kay Welcome to the forum. I think I can offer some advice for a couple of your questions. At this point in the petition process, list the child on the I-129F. For a K-2 visa for the child, there is no need for a separate G325A or photo for the child at this time. Photos, and other documents/forms will be necessary later on after NOA2 step, refer to the Guides for more information about that. For lengthy responses use a supplemental sheet, referencing the specific line of the form. That is what we did for many requisite forms. Chinese addresses, when translated into English are also long (but relatively short when using Chinese characters). My wife got a notarized letter from her son's father authorizing the son to immigrate to the US. Not sure if that is applicable, or necessary in your situation. YMMV. Check your regional forum and interviewing embassy/consulate info for more details. Hopefully someone with a similar situation that has immigrated from Vietnam will be able to respond. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 25 November 2012 - 12:18 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-25 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i-134 form help pls.	Do you exceed the established poverty guidelines? How? Do you have sufficient income?	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-25 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Booking the flight	I have my interview on the 18th of December, and God willing if we get approved, I hope to fly out on the 30th of December. Considering it's Christmas time and the 25th and 26th are public holidays, is it likely that I would get my Visa sent to me in time. I assume if you send something Guaranteed next day delivery, Auspost will honor that regardless of it being a busy time of year. However I don't know if or when the Consulate goes on holiday over the Christmas period. I would like to think they would get my Visa processed and sent straight away after my interview, but is there a likelihood of them leaving it until after Christmas to send me my Visa? I haven't booked my flight yet, but if I do it is refundable or I can rebook another date, but I have looked at flights all through January and there is very little available with weird routes, lengthy layovers, arrival times after midnight and the prices go up....go figure. I can get a flight on the 30th which is ideal.... 6 hours in LA (plenty of time to get through immigration) and arrival into my new home at 7.15pm.....it's perfect! I don't want to miss out on the ticket and am thinking I should just book it and worst case get a refund if I'm not approved or re-book if there are any delays with the Consulate. Thanks heaps, I appreciate any advice Not trying to put a damper on your "what if" plans. The general recommendation on the forum is to not make any travel plans until the visa is in your passport, and your passport is in your hands. There are far too many "ifs" and variables that could happen. The big one being.....that you have a successful visa interview. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-29 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What did you write for the I-129F-if fiances native alphabet is diff then roman letters...."	For the I-129F question 16...I kept coming back to this on my form and it still bothers me..do I need to write whatever words have letters like ö or ü in the space there because they arent roman letters? also for where it says "country" do I still write the country name in english or the native language? cuz i mean if they are using that to send things to his house and they want it in native alphabet then you would think you should also write the native language? Cuz I can imagine if , for example, your fiance was from Korea, you would write everything in korean and when you wrote the country you would of course write it in korean meaning..if that makes sense.. Just a bit confused. Hope I make sense! Thanks in advance! Also one of my addresses is too long. For the part where it says list your address for the past 5 years. I read that someone who attached a sheet got an RFE..what should I do? Follow the instructions, literally. Add a supplemental page, referencing the the initial question. That is what we did with no issues. (FYI: Chinese addresses are shorter when in Chinese than in English. ) Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-30 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travel to the US on tourist visa after receiving packet4	If it says "Do not leave the country"... then don't leave the country.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-30 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying for K-1 from China	I'm not sure why, but when I try to change my address on the USCIS Online Change of Address, it makes me need the receipt number, but I don't have that because I just sent out the I-129F a few days ago. You aren't supposed to need a receipt number, but it won't let me get past step 1 unless I give a receipt number. According to the instructions, if you don't have a pending case (technically, you don't, since they have yet to acknowledge receipt of your petition, you don't have a Form I-797c Notice of Action-Receipt), it seems that you can either fill out a Form AR-11 and snail mail it to them, or wait until you get your Form I-797c, then do it online. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-30 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying for K-1 from China	Very helpful, thanks. I put my address as my China address because I am currently living there. I would like to change it to my parents address before they send me the receipt, so that I can receive information quicker. Could someone tell me the fastest means of changing my address over the internet? I looked around and couldn't find the place to do that. There is this site: https://moversguide.usps.com/ and this site: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Found through a Google search. Google and Bing can be your friend. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-29 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying for K-1 from China	Thank you all for your help. Does anyone believe it's a decent chance for me to get the visa approved in under 9 months, or is it a bit risky? MAYBE..... A big MAYBE! There are far too many variables and potential delays to predict with any degree of certainty. Check the forum stats for length of time for visa approvals processed through the Guangzhou consulate. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-29 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying for K-1 from China	I noticed this thread from 2011, sounds like it might help you, http://www.visajourn...-living-abroad/ Welcome to the forum. Informative thread. Here is another link, the Department of State Nonimmigrant Visa for Fiance(e) (K-1) FAQs: http://travel.state....types_2994.html IMHO, a spousal CR-1 visa should also be considered as a viable option. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-28 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How Long Before Filing	Thanks. That was helpful info. I didn't realize the requirements until I got back home and did some research. It was not my intention when I first met her. So, I'm kind of starting from scratch as I didn't keep anything. Just dig up what I can like ATM/CC statements showing transactions in the Philippines and start keeping records of skype, email, phone calls... Boarding passes and photos of you two together is helpful. For more details, check out the step-by-step K-1 visa guide, assessable at the "Guides" located at the top of the forum page. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-30 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129-F	OK thank you were going to wait....so just to get this straight once the i129-f is approved and he comes here so we can get married ...can we go back to Belgium while the i-485 is processing? or are we stuck in the USA? The K-1 visa is a one-way, one-time entry into the US. For him to leave prior to having his Green Card, he will need for have his Advanced Parole, as Operator mentioned in his posting.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-01 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129-F	thank you so much...i was told by a college today that if we got married in dec. it would be no big deal because we were going back to Belgium while the paper work for the i129-f processed...he said than just file the AOS when he comes back in may 2013 That is incorrect. Follow the advice already given by forum members. You cannot use a K-1 Fiancee visa if you are already married, that is immigration fraud. Check out other similar-themed threads.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-01 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129-F	I am not trying to...so it is better if you allow the I129-f to process first..than get married and then file the I130? what other forms do I need to file when I file the I130? Welcome to the forum. If you are able to complete the I-129F K-1 Fiance(e) visa process, immigrate to the USA, get married, file for Adjustment of Status, there is no I-130 associated with the K-1 visa process. Should you choose to get married prior to completion of the I-129F K-1 Fiance(e) visa process, that will make you ineligible for the fiance(e) visa. You will have to do as baron555 describes, and start all over with the CR-1 spousal visa process. Take a look at the K-1 visa flowchart, located in the "Guides" section, found at the top of the forum page. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-11-30 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	ACCO fasteners	Dahlia is it a problem because we have used ACCO fasteners with two-hole punching the left of the material insted of the top? ( Use ACCO fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated. ) ((( I am so worried now if we have done it wrong. Do you realize that you are posting on a thread last active on 2 March 2011? The member that you replied to hasn't been active for over a year?. The tips section in the "Guides" (found at the top of the forum page) has good information. Suggest that you consider posting a new thread with your inquiry. YMMV. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 02 December 2012 - 11:41 AM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	When to file for fiance Visa?	Hi, I have a question concerning how long prior one can file for the fiance visa when the aline fiance is still in the USA? Right now, I am doing an internship here and won't leave the states until mid February. I was wondering if we could already file the fiance visa, so that I can get it earlier because we would really like to get married in the Summer. Are there any complications to file it when I still have about 2.5 months in the USA before I go back to my country? Thank you!! Welcome to the forum. When to file? When you have properly and completely filled out all the requisite forms, collected all of the necessary information, and followed all of the instructions. Realize that the beneficiary will have to return to their home country to have their visa interview. Take a look the K-1 flowchart, located in the "Guides" tab, accessible at the top of the forum page, for some general timeline information. Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can fiance stay for 3 months, and still be allowed the 90 days to stay that he has to get married within when he comes with the visa?	Hi, I know people in the UK have a 3 month limit for how long they can stay in the states on their normal tourist visa. My question is, can he come over here and stay with me for three months, in the same year he will be coming over with the K-1 visa, and then still get to stay 90 days before we have to get married? Or will those 90 days be used up because he was here that long earlier in the year? Any info on this is appreciated, thanks so much!! Welcome to the forum. Likely, check out the sticky at the top of the forum page, "Yes, you can visit!" for more information. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bringing fiance to US	Hi Everyone, I have been spending alot of time on this trying to find the quickest method of bringing my fiance to the USA. There is a great amount of info, some of which contradicts the US state pages. (That I can only assume reflect current regulations) What is the quickest method of obtaining a visa for my fiance to enter and stay in the USA? Please note, I am able to travel to Japan and marry there, or bring her on tourist visa and marry here, my options are open, just looking for most efficient route. Thanks for any and all help! Welcome to the forum. There are many variables associated with going with the fiancé(e) or spousal visa process that can affect the time frame of each process. Take a look at the Quick Comparisons, located in the "Guides" section, accessible at the top of the forum page, for a ballpark estimate. The spousal visa may be a bit quicker, however, YMMV. Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Where to file my fiance visa documents?	Hi, my america fiance lives in Michigan and I wonder if the state you live in determines where you file your fiance visa i-129f application. How do I choose or find out where to file the documents? Thanks a lot! Welcome to the forum. When in doubt, follow the official instructions: http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 Received	Congrats!!!	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 00:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance visit from Mexico into the U.S while k1 visa is processing?	Why does the language issue keep popping up? It's really upsetting. Members who are ANSWERING aren't at fault in which forum the OP posted IN. Yes, okay, fine - the OP should post in "English" but the replies ... Good gosh. Forget it. Uphill battle in daily life and looks like here as well. Good day to all. Xie xie. (Thank you) Edited by A&B, 03 December 2012 - 01:38 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance visit from Mexico into the U.S while k1 visa is processing?	Sip, mi novia me visitaba con su visa de turista hasta que su K1 fue aprovada 7 meses despues en Juarez. Please, English only in the main forum. Other languages in the regional fora.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance visit from Mexico into the U.S while k1 visa is processing?	Hello, I was wondering... Can my foreign fiancee from Mexico come visit me in the United States while our k1 visa is in progress? If so for how long? And, what is the process he will have to follow? Welcome to the forum. Please review the sticky at the top of the forum page: "Yes, you can visit!" Good luck on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question, once we get married when can she go back on vacation.	Before you asked all these questions, did you read the Guides? Did you search the forums? Did you comprehend what you read? VisaJourney will be of the most help to you if you search, read, and study on your own first, and then return to ask unanswered questions. si man.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question, once we get married when can she go back on vacation.	file for, and receive, a green card.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More then 3 Marriages	No they were not, as i mentioned they were from different countries n they were not US citizen at the time of marry. Yes, you did mention. Sorry, I was a bit confused by the grammar and jargon used in your previous statement. "Married with 3 different nationalist in the States n this is first time filled I-129F. now any help to clearfy my case?" Depending on your specific circumstances, you should consider reading up on the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA). It may have implications for you and your intended filing of a I-129F K-1 petition. There is a sub-forum on VJ, IMBRA special topics, that may be of help for you. EDIT-Addition: You may want to consider seeking legal counsel to assist you in this matter. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 02 December 2012 - 01:22 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More then 3 Marriages	See, all 3 previous marriages were involved in Immigration, n my fiance knows everything n there was no any domestic violence, but currently i filled first time K1, with all three previous married in States but from different countries. Thanks. Were your previous spouses US citizens when you married them?	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More then 3 Marriages	Married with 3 different nationalist in the States n this is first time filled I-129F. now any help to clearfy my case? Thanks. If, there was NO immigration involvement with any of the previous marriages?? AND NO domestic violence issues associated with any of the previous marriages? Then, should not present a problem as long as you are able to present copies of ALL your divorce dissolution certificate(s) obtained from the respective state(s)/county(s) department of health/vital statistics/records/clerk (and are able to provide, for inspection, the original(s) upon request of an Immigration Official). Be sure to fill out the requisite information about ALL of the divorces on the forms as completely as possible. Consider composing a short narrative for you and your fiancé(e) disclosing the details of your previous marriages, discuss fully with your fiancé(e) as that they may be asked about it at an immigration interview. YMMV. Happy trails on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 02 December 2012 - 12:33 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-02 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	about tax return	If you send your tax return, include as forms and schedules?everything. Most folks opt for the tax transcripts. Consider using tax transcripts, available for free from the IRS, and they are accepted by USCIS. It has been mentioned numerous times in these forums, that folks join through Lagos should provide 3 years of tax records. Good luck on your visa journey. Edited by A&B, 03 December 2012 - 12:32 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-03 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	When kids can't travel with therir mom	Can any member please answer this question: My fiancee will receive the visa and her kids too, the question is if my fiancee come first with only one kid, how long is the maximum time to use the visa for the second one to travel to usa? Please help me with this question to make plans. Thanks Please review the DoS Nonimmigrant Visa for Fiance(e) K-1 FAQs for more information: http://travel.state....types_2994.html Happy trails on your visa journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Beneficiary change of address	Hi, we got our NOA2 November 27th. Still no hard copy on the mail! I moved , so now I don't know how or when to change my address, should I wait for the hard copy and then call? Or should we just fill in the forms with the new address ? Thank you! Refer to this USCIS link for Change of Address information: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Port of Entry	Thanks A&B quick question for you, when we are sending in our I-485 it says to send in the I-94 do we send in the actual I-94 or a copy of the I-94? Darren We sent in a front and back photocopy of the I-94s that were in my wife and stepson's passports. CBP usually staples the I-94 to a page in the beneficiary's passport, keep it in there. From the VJ K-1 AOS step-by-step guide: "6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)" (emphasis added) http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos Happy trails on your immigration journey.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Port of Entry	Welcome to the forum and congratulations!!!	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 or k3	VisaJourney will be of highest value to you if you read the Guides (see link atop every VJ page) before you ask questions. If you read the Guides and search the forums for answers, you'll need to ask less here, and you can post your unanswered questions for clarification. The Guides are here for a reason. Grande si, hefe!	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-05 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 or k3	can someone tell me whats the difference between I-129F for K1 visa and I-129F for K3 visa?? K1 and K3?? K-3 visas were for foreign-citizen spouse of a US citizen. K-3 visas are obsolete, and are administratively closed. The currently available foreign-citizen spousal visas are CR-1/IR-1. K-1 visas are for foreign-born fiancé(e) of a US citizen. http://travel.state....types_2993.html http://travel.state....types_2991.html Happy trails on your immigration journey. Edited by A&B, 04 December 2012 - 12:03 PM.	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	tax return	Previously answered in your similar-themed thread: http://www.visajourn...out-tax-return/	A&B	Male	China	2012-12-04 13:10:00