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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
QUOTE (SunTiger @ Apr 4 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeremy&SioTo @ Apr 3 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The last thing for me to get a clear answer on is what does the Hong Kong Consulate want; I-864 or I-134.


Have you posted this question under the correct Regional Discussion subforum? I think you'd have more chance at the correct answer there.


Yes, I later re-posted the same post over there. Seems the only sure way to know is to what and see what is in the packet 3.
Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-04-04 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
Hi all! The November group is so quiet now, I guess everyone is busy gathering packet 3 docs, and getting sized for tuxedos and wedding gowns. tongue.gif

I finally got my NOA2 letter in the mail yesterday, I was getting worried that it was not coming, since I got the approval email a week ago.

I called NVC this morning and they said everything has already been forwarded on to Hong Kong, so that is great news. I have my employer's letter, letter from my bank, last 3 years 1040's, pay stubs, NOA1 and NOA2 all together ready to send over to Dora in Macau to prepare her for the interview.

The last thing for me to get a clear answer on is what does the Hong Kong Consulate want; I-864 or I-134. Everything on VJ and the WWW says that I-864 is for "immigrant visa apps" so it is not used for K1 visa applications, since they are non-immigrant, and that the I-134 should be used for non-immigrant visa such as the K1.

BUT! The Hong Kong Consulate website specifically states to file the I-864 for the fiancé to bring to the interview date:

http://hongkong.usco..._checklist.html
Applying for an Immigrant Visa
Document Checklist for Immigrant & K & V Visa Applicants
Please bring all applicable documents (originals plus copies if noted) on this checklist. Visas are often approved the same day for applicants who are prepared with these documents. Visas will not be approved until applicants submit all required documents.

6. Immigrant visa applicants require an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) with sponsors' federal income tax return that was current when the I-864 was signed if the affidavit of support has not been submitted to the National Visa Center. K & V visa applicants should provide proof of self-supporting in the U.S. or a job offer for you or a letter from the petitioner's employer. Form I 134 (not Form I-864) executed by the petitioner and his/her federal income tax returns for the most recent tax year may be required when the consular officer deems useful.

The Hong Kong Consulate website lists the K-1 Fiancé visa under the section for immigrant visa, and the 18 item checklist on what to bring to the interview begins with "immigrant visa" and later lists "K&V visas" in the body of the item, stating to use the I-864 for the K1, and also that form I-134 "may be required when the consular officer deems useful". That is confusing! I guess the only safe thing is to just do both the I-864 and the I-134, just to be safe.


Also, one other question about fees. The same 18 item checklist says this about the fee needed to apply for the visa:

For family-sponsored or employment-based applicants, the immigrant visa fee of US$400 (HK$3,200) for each applicant is required if the fee has not already been paid to the National Visa Center. The fee for Diversity Visa applicants is US$775 (HK$6,200). K & V visa applicants need payment receipt from the Dah Sing Bank Ltd.

This does not apply to the K1 does it? We paid our fee when we applied with our I-129, right?

Doing this part feels more stressful since I can not talk to Dora face to face about the docs and forms, so I want to make sure I send everything over to her so that the day she goes in to interview is as stress free as possible. I just wish I could be in Hong Kong to give her support at the interview, I would be stressed to go there alone!!



Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-04-03 09:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
I am happy to say we entered and lost the race in one day! We got our approval email this morning!!!! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif

I just told Sio To over the phone and she immediately started shouting to her sisters in Cantonese, it is such a huge relief! I had convinced myself there was a problem with the app or something.

Now I am off to start reading up on what to do next, I had stop researching during the wait, and suddenly feel unprepared for the next step!! I hope the rest of our November folks are also getting approved this week. And thanks to everyone for the positive vibes the past couple weeks, it really has kept me up as I was getting very low over this.
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Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-27 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Kevin&Leilei @ Mar 26 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bad news everyone. I'm out of the race. I got two emails, one this morning (last night, China time) that said my petition was transfered (to where?) and a few hours later, another that said it was approved. I was asleep, so I just got them a few minutes ago. Good luck to those of you still in the race.

Race standing

Kevin&Leilei
B&Y
bapacker
dalrin
just_friend
Jenn and Nick
together-forever
Ellie-and-David
juleali
SunTiger
Jeremy&SioTo



Big congrats to you guys!!!!! That is great. good.gif good.gif I saw you updated on the visa list just now, then came here to see if you had posted. And sure enough here is the good news! Maybe if I go to Macau I will get approved, traveling seems to do the trick for everyone.

Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-26 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Kevin&Leilei @ Mar 25 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (just_friend @ Mar 25 2009, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG OMG OMG. WE ARE APRPOVED. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
I just received e-mail from CRIS that today 3/25 they sent the aproval. The status in USCIS is updated too. I am soooooooooooooooooo HAPPY. I cried, laughed, jumped. It is such a great feeling. I can't believe its finaly happening. I was just txting with Erik and the new e-mail poped up. I called him and we both cried and laughed. OMG.
Thank you all for the support. You were amazing. Good luck to everyone still waiting. Kevin&Leilei, Jen&Nick and all the others I KNOW you are next. Maybe even today.


Congratulations!

Race standing

Kevin&Leilei
B&Y
bapacker
dalrin
just_friend
Jenn and Nick
together-forever
Ellie-and-David
juleali
SunTiger



Kevin,

Wow, not many racers left! Please add Sio To and I to the race, maybe getting in will bring some luck.

But, please wait until you come home so you can concentrate on the fiance, enjoy the rest of your trip! good.gif

Jeremy
Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-26 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
Wow, Great. good.gif I got our NOA1 on the same day as you, so fingers crossed our file was underneath yours star_smile.gif !!!!!

Edited by Jeremy&SioTo, 25 March 2009 - 05:48 PM.

Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-25 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember '08 K-1 Filers
QUOTE (wasabi @ Mar 18 2009, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got the NOA2 today.


Great! Congrats! You filed almost same time as me, so I am very happy to see you approved, maybe our file is under the pile next!
Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-18 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved 13 Days After NOA1!!!!!!
What the???? I am growing more dismayed with each of these posts I see that show CSC processing files in 6 days, or 30 days! It really makes no sense! Do they just dump the files in a pile and grab them at random?
Jeremy&SioToMaleHong Kong2009-03-25 17:41:00