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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photos for the I-129F

The UK still has different sized photos, so no, they did not change to 'meet' the US.

As mags noted, there are several places in the UK that can do US sized passport photos.


Snappy Snaps do UK sized photos but they are accepted by the US Embassy in London. :thumbs:
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photos for the I-129F

thanks for the speedy replies, guys.

i just checked and the passport photos were indeed british sized 1.5" x 2" - it's encouraging to hear YuAndDan that this caused you no problems. :) i wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience?

DakotaK1 yep, ours were taken with a white background as well (and i didn't smile either :thumbs:). however, while we did write our names on the back of the photos we didn't date them - jeannie doesn't remember reading that this was a requirement - could this be a potential problem?


... god, who would've thought filling-in forms could be so nerve-wracking! i need a lie down. or a beer. actually i'll just have a beer.


Well, when you get to the Embassy for interview you have to submit more photos. Considering the beneficiary is from the UK in this instance they would hardly fly to the USA to get their photos taken! So, in answer to your question, I'm sure it would be fine.

Snappy Snaps is one of the recommended retailers for getting the photos done for the Embassy and theirs would be British sized.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending original evidence in extreme cases?
The airline luggage tags are also good, they have the date, your name and destination on them. Could always be used as back up if you're really worried and still have them.

Edited by mags, 17 April 2007 - 05:01 PM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-17 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny success filing K-1 Independently?
My husband and I filed without the help of a lawyer. All in all our K-1 process, from NOA1 to visa in hand, took 6 months and a lawyer wouldn't have been able to speed that up at all.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-22 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs The Interview All That Is Left?
Once the NVC dispatches the petition to the US Embassy in Thailand your fiancee will receive Packet 3. This will have all the information she will need to continue with the K-1 application. In a nutshell, there are forms in there for her to fill in, a medical to schedule and then the interview.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-14 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAccidently sent just forms, NO EVIDENCE SENT!

Update: got my case number! :thumbs:

For right now, I'm just getting all our evidence of our relationship for the past two years together (So far I have: phone bills, bank records, flights itinerary, bus and train tickets, photographs, individually signed letters stating our intent to marry each other, and another letter stating how we met.)

So, it seems the general consensus from everyone is that I should wait.. :blink: this is going to kill me. And he feels so bad now cuz he feels like he royally messed up and that I should do all the paper work from now on!


You don't need all of that for the initial petition. You just need evidence of meeting within the last two years and a letter of intent to marry. The other stuff you listed is needed AT INTERVIEW.

But, wait to see what they ask for in the RFE. That's the best course of action.

Edited by mags, 15 April 2007 - 11:26 AM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-15 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAccidently sent just forms, NO EVIDENCE SENT!
When you send off the petition initially you need to send evidence of meeting within the last 2 years. Proof of ongoing relationship is what you take with you to the interview.

If you send off any stuff now there is a chance it will get lost and will never meet up with the initial petition. Wait for the RFE.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-15 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLet me know if this is the one ?

if you want to remove the post, you'll have to PM a moderator cuz it's too late to edit it now..

do it soon.

Here's Mags, she's great: Mags' profile
Click! and send her a message


I can't edit posts, but until the OP contacts the Captain (who can) I've made the initial post invisible. This protects the private information contained in it.

Thanks for understanding everyone!
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-26 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon
I personally think this topic is fine where it is. The rules for moving topics clearly states that this is a grey area topic, therefore it can be left where it is.

;)
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-12 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent
Ladies ~ You have already been warned by Yodrak, keep to the matter at hand, NOT each other. Carry on and this thread will be locked.

Take it to PMs if you wish to continue this current line of thinking.

Edited by mags, 12 July 2007 - 12:51 PM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-12 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne-Way Plane Ticket and K1-Visa

One way tickets are cheaper than round trips, but two one ways tickets are more expensive.


That really depends on the country and airline. There are many occasions where returns are actually cheap than one-ways.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-13 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne-Way Plane Ticket and K1-Visa

You can buy whichever is cheaper, one way or round trip, it doesn't matter.


Yup. Whatever is easier on the purse strings. There is no issue at all with POE if you only have a one-way ticket.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-13 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi mail out tomorrow...

OP-

I know you've posted a lot of questions in the past yet you failed to date your photos or make a copy of the package. I'm wondering if you read the guides or followed the VJ guide for K1s?

There is a wealth of info there for the consulate & beyond stage as well.


Do you have a spanking paddle too? Wow. :whistle:


Let's keep those sort of comments under wraps, eh? Thanks!
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-22 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEWBIE STARTER KIT!
Just to let everyone know that the Captain has incorporated LisaD's idea into the general pinned guide at the top of this forum:

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=300

:thumbs:
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEWBIE STARTER KIT!
Actually, although we already have guides, I think this post is rather good. It is simple and not overwhelming in the slightest which the guides can tend to be for some.

The added advantage that we have here is that Lisa is actually at this stage right now and she is seeing things through a new filers' eyes, but with the added advantage of knowing her way around VJ. We don't get that very often.

Edited by mags, 26 July 2007 - 05:17 PM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-26 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!
Niagaenola (Kezzie) came in on the VWP and adjusted status from there. Her intent was also not to get married so she was able to stay here in the USA and file for AOS that way.

It can be done! :thumbs:

Edited by Mags, 30 July 2007 - 02:15 PM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew fees... possible mess??

Hello everyone!

I sent off our petition on July 25th postmarked and recieved certified on July 26th, so thankfully on the old fee schedule. However.... I was wondering what kind of mess this new fee structure will have on the timeliness of proccessing our petition. It seems that there are only two processing centers now . :( I'm hoping that there is a lag in new applicants because of the high fees... wishful thinking??? Anyways, I would love to hear your thoughts during this tumultuous time.

Hope all is well and speedy proccessing for all!!!

Shannon


I would have thought that there may be a possible slowdown in processing times, simply because of all the people filing before the fee increase. There have certainly been many members of VJ who have been submitting their petitions before the 30th of July.

There is no way to be sure of this though...we'll just have to wait and see. ;)
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoh! I Forgot to Send the Check!

Thanks for the quick responses... Does someone have the phone number I can call???

I hope these bastards don't reject the doggone application. Is it too much to ask for someone to send and email or even call me and say, hey you forgot the check, send to address etc etc...???


USCIS is not known for it's understanding and tolerance but in this case they do have every right to send the application back. As much as we hate it, they are providing a service and in most places you don't get things done without being paid.

For example, say they process your file and then request the fee; how can they then guarantee you WILL pay them? Even the initial processing would have been a waste of manpower; they could have been processing someone who DID enclose the cheque instead. They could also do the initial processing and then stop if they didn't receive a payment but, again, they will have still wasted manpower up until that point.

Yes, it's a pain that you've forgotten the cheque and even more of a pain that you'll more than likely have to pay the higher fee; but at the end of the day it is up to US to make sure we have submitted everything properly; they are not at fault here, whichever way you look at it.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of giving Money to Fiance

If you are hoping to use that as proof of a relationship, I'd think again about that. It only shows you are giving money to someone who may or may not be using you.


Exactly! As stated before, USCIS is more likely to care that you've met in person, spent time together and know each other well enough.

I understand WHY you wish to give cash, I guess you are supporting your fiancee and wish to show this support, but better supporting evidence to supply at interview is telephone records, emails etc etc.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to hire an attorney?
Excellent advice in this thread from both pushbrk and Becca. :thumbs:

I think the thing to remember here is that we all vary in our ability to handle paperwork. Some people find it difficult, others find it easy. It isn't a slur on their personality if they find it hard, nor should we judge them if they choose to go the immigration attorney path. But we also shouldn't make this decision for them; we don't know them personally nor where their strengths lay.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-06 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVWP - Proving ties to Australia
I think what you are planning to take with you sounds more than adequate. You actually remind me of me when I visited my fiance, I took a big folder of stuff with me. :D
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-16 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever met my fiance but sent in the K-1 application

AWWWWW I think you all scared the poor pup away , he hasnt even made a reply since the first post , lol you all rude ppl rude i tell ya , lmao this post had me in tears lmfao i think it was a joke to keep us ocupied give us something funny to read ,lol ( if it wasnt a joke I feel bad for the lost pup he coulda saved the cash bought a ticket to see his fiance and probly had a lil cash left to invite her for a big mac ) lol


I really don't think posts like this are necessary, especially considering that I requested people stop with the troll accusations just a few minutes beforehand.

sorry " I do feel bad for the op "


Okay, no problem. :D
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-17 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever met my fiance but sent in the K-1 application

AWWWWW I think you all scared the poor pup away , he hasnt even made a reply since the first post , lol you all rude ppl rude i tell ya , lmao this post had me in tears lmfao i think it was a joke to keep us ocupied give us something funny to read ,lol ( if it wasnt a joke I feel bad for the lost pup he coulda saved the cash bought a ticket to see his fiance and probly had a lil cash left to invite her for a big mac ) lol


I really don't think posts like this are necessary, especially considering that I requested people stop with the troll accusations just a few minutes beforehand.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-17 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever met my fiance but sent in the K-1 application

Does anyone really believe that this is NOT a troll? Yes there are a lot of dumbos out there -- but this is a case where the I-129F makes it CRYSTAL CLEAR that you have to prove you've met in the prior two years and describe that meeting. The form even clearly says "Explain also in detail any reasons you may have for requesting that the requirement that you and your fiancé(e) must have met should not apply to you".

I don't believe a real applicant filling out the form would just decide to skip that part.

My call = TROLL


I'd be inclined to agree except that I don't believe 90% of applicants read the instructions.

To the OP: if you haven't met in person, you'd have to demonstrate conclusively to USCIS why you haven't done so. You'd have to show either a religious or cultural reason that you couldn't meet (not just that you couldn't be alone together, but that you weren't permitted to meet), or you'd have to show something like a medical reason that prevented you from going to see her, and a reason that she couldn't come to see you, or that neither of you could go to a third country to meet. I don't remember the link, but there is a link that lists a bunch of arguments people have used. I can think of one success (disabled USC unable to travel at all, beneficiary unable to come to visit)... but who knows if they were able to demonstrate a bonafide relationship at the interview.


Thank you, Caladan for that reply. :thumbs: We must also remember that there are a couple of members of VJ who HADN'T met their SO at time of filing. Yes, they were denied initially, but they do exist.

I respectfully request that we please stop the "troll" comments in this thread. Thankyou.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-17 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLength of relationship a problem?
QUOTE (GabachaYucateca @ Aug 18 2007, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mags: I see her saying that they decided to marry in the US made you think that they might no longer be fiance/e, but I read it as: we made the decision to marry in July 2007 and that's why they want to start the K1 process. Not that they decided to marry and then did so.

Just the way I read it, especially because she said fiance. smile.gif


You're right! D'oh! I originally put it here, so it looks like it was the right decision after all. Thanks! biggrin.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-18 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLength of relationship a problem?
Could you clarify whether or not you ARE married already, or wish to get married at a future date.

If it is the former, I (or another mod/organizer) can then move this to the K-3 forum.

Thanks.

Edited by Mags, 18 August 2007 - 11:35 AM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-18 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSingapore
I'll also add that if she is coming over on the VWP with intent to get married and then return home, she should bring with her some ties to her home country. Job, home, bills etc.

Otherwise she may get turned away at Immigration.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-25 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSingapore
QUOTE (Melyssa @ Aug 25 2007, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm asking this on behalf of a friend - I'm hoping what she and her fiance plan to do is legal, but I have my doubts and am not sure where to look for information.

He is in the U.S. and she is in Singapore. From what I understand they have already set a wedding month. She plans to come to the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program in time for their wedding, process her green card during that time, and then leave the country, and return.

First of all, I am concerned that if she is honest about the intent of her visit - marriage - she may be denied entry.

Second of all, wouldn't she need to re-enter the U.S. with a K3 visa, because once she leaves she'd then be an intended immigrant?

Or is she legally able to come to the U.S. through the VWP to get married as long as she leaves, and will she be able to return?

Also doesn't it take a couple of months to a couple of years to process the green card?

(Oops, I wasn't sure where to post this; please move to the appropriate forum.)


If she is coming over on the VWP, with intent to marry AND immigrate (by applying for AOS), then yes she is committing fraud. However, AOS can take anything from 2 months to a year, to even longer.

If she was to return home, after marriage, without adjusting status (AOS) then she and her husband would then have to apply for a K-3 visa to enable her to come back to the USA.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-25 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance question
Clarification is good IMO.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-25 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFIANCEE WANTS TO RETURN TO KOREA!!
We can all guess about the case numbers here; we can say that it is correct or we can say that it is false. It isn't going to help in this case is it? Why? Because the only way that this number can be verified is if the OP sends his fiancee some form of clarification regarding it. Guessing just ain't going to help here, imo.

So, I'm going to suggest that although public laundry airing isn't against the TOS, that this matter would be better if the OP and his fiancee spent some time sorting this out between them privately. I can't see how continuing this discussion on VJ is going to help them at all. wink.gif

Oh...and enuff of the popcorn smilies, PLEASE! star_smile.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-24 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance unaware of previous marriage
There are alot of suppositions going on in this thread and a fair amount of bashing towards the OP's fiancee too.

Can we please stick to answering the questions, if we can, and keep everything else toned down a bit?

Thanks.

Edited by Mags, 22 August 2007 - 10:34 AM.

MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-22 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAirport took my documents
QUOTE (Melodyjeanne2003 @ Aug 28 2007, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
fwaguy is right about the affidavit of support form, should be current .

My only suggestion for the K1 Approval notice is to request a copy from the department of homeland security. In the future I would at least make copies of everything!

Good Luck to you !


They WILL charge you for replacement documents, btw.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHand-written Birth Certificates??
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 1 2007, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have my original birth certificate and it is hand written..... they did not have computers when I was born.... I had no problems using it for USCIS...

Kez


Handwritten here too. In fact, UK birth certificates still tend to be handwritten by a registrar, which I think is rather nice. star_smile.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-02 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst Time Post
No one here can really tell you if you need a lawyer to help you through this process; only you can answer that question to be honest. Think about where your strengths lay and weigh up the pros and cons.

Some people are naturally good at paperwork and filling in forms, others aren't and need additional help. Doesn't have any reflection on them as people - we're all different and good at different things.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. star_smile.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-05 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo they know at customs that you are a fiance and waiting for the visa?
Once you book in with an airline, and your passport is scanned, the information is then sent over to the USA whilst you are in the air. By the time you get to the USA all the information regarding the passengers on that flight will be in their computer system.

If you have a K-1 application filed then yes, it will more than likely show up. This isn't anything to worry about though. When I visited my fiance during the K-1 application process I informed the Immigration Officer that I had a K-1 pending. She was fine about it, to be honest she didn't really seem to care.

I'm sure that other Immigration Officers will act differently but, at the end of the day, this shouldn't affect you visiting your fiance.

Take adequate proof of ties to your home country with you and enjoy your visit. :)
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe whole process is outrageous
Okay. I can't see this progressing any way but even further downhill so I'm going to lock it.

Thanks.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-14 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe whole process is outrageous
Final request for the personal attacks to stop. Any more and I'm afraid this topic will get a lovely little padlock on it. wink.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-14 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe whole process is outrageous
Chill. Chill. Chill. Please.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-14 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe whole process is outrageous
Try to chill a little, people. wink.gif
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-14 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWell, we finally got our RFE ... It is for stuff we already sent
QUOTE (KarenCee @ Sep 14 2007, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Regardless if it is stuff you've sent in already, if USCIS has sent you an RFE for it you have no choice but to send it in again. Many of us have gotten RFE's for stuff already sent in with our packages - ours was for stuff in our AOS package and we just sent another copy of the requested items. Hope you or your lawyer made copies of the complete package. smile.gif


Same here (RFE for marriage certificate!) and no, OP, it isn't grounds for an expidite.
MagsFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-17 08:30:00