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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to file petition?

File form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility.

See the I-129F Instructions pg 4-5, under section "Where to File" for addresses.
i-129f instr.pdf



so i guess from there they send it out to the state wise service centres?
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 03:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to file petition?
i am confused as to where to file the petition?? is it supposed to be the service centre or the dallas lockbox? my US finacee lives in wisconsin which is controlled by nebraska service centre but i keep reading that the I-129F petition should be mailed to the dallas lockbox facility?
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 03:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresservice centre?

lately it appears texas and Ca have become backlogged. texas has been known to move pretty fast from time to time. The bad thing is YOU CANNOT choose where to send your file. It has to be based on your state of residence or if USCIS decides to make an exception due to circumstances.



i know we can't choose but i am asking whether NSC is dealing with I-129f petitions or do they pass it on other service centers....technically my fiancee is from wisconsin which falls under the jurisdiction of NSC.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresservice centre?
is it true that nebraska service center doesn't process I-129f anymore and instead it is either texas service center or california service center.and if they do then i also read that they are very slow compared to other service centers.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

Most of the time if you have a well qualified co sponsor you are fine. However they may look at your fiances history and if she has been a long term collector of public benefits they may deny you on the theory that you will follow her lead when you arrive. It would probably be best if you prepare yourself for this and know what you would do/say if they say that.



she was employed sometime ago but its been 3 months since she got in public house assistance.before that i think it was 3 years ago when she was on housing assistance but then she left it.She is looking for a job and applied where ever possible.may be she can write a letter declaring her will to work and that she is already in search for a job.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

If her mom meets the criteria as a co-sponsor, and she has really good finances. It'll probably be ok.

Another option could be waiting for your fiancee to find a job. I know it is frustrating to wait, but it could be prudent. If I were in that position, that's what I would. If she finds a job soon, gets hired, and then you file as soon as she is working. Then, as you are waiting for the NOA2, she will have 4-5 (or more) months under this new employment. She could then submit the paystubs as well as the letter from her employer at the time of the interview. It's really hard to say, as it's very clear that each consulate is very different and are looking for different things. And I personally don't know much about the UAE consulate.

In the end, do what you both feel is best for your relationship and fits both of your needs.

P.S. congratulations on your engagement :D


i don't think she will plan on waiting and would rather go for a co-sponsor and thank you very much and you too congratulations.in this world anything is possible...love still exists but in crazy ways lol
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

Check on the forums and with other people who went through the same consulate you'll be going through.

In terms of being able to prove your relationship. You're fine. I had the same question, as I met my fiance on a game as well. I asked around on the forum, and there are plenty of people who met the same way (or through myspace or facebook, ...basically the internet) and they get a K-1 visa approved just fine.

I would say look up the information regarding co-sponsors through the UAE Consulate.

I personally front loaded a little bit on my petition. I added some phone log and bills. I didn't send any chat logs. But when we get to the interview stage, I will be sending him off with some chat logs from the game we met on (and still play). All you need to do is show that this is your account/handle. It can be a simple statement. But, I also have a paid account with the game I play. So I'm sending in a screenshot of my account info including screenname (via the game website) along with a bank statement which shows my quarterly payment. All in all, it's not a big deal. You met. You even met her mom. I'm assuming you have pictures. All should be good.

Good luck with the filing :)



and as far as proving the relationship i don't think i will have any problems because we met on playstation network and we have all our messages saved and i can get screen shots of them...then we moved to yahoo chat and we have thousands of convos saved...also will take screen shots from facebook...and it was a very good tip to include all my account names on game or yahoo and facebook.thank you very much and good luck.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 00:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

Check on the forums and with other people who went through the same consulate you'll be going through.

In terms of being able to prove your relationship. You're fine. I had the same question, as I met my fiance on a game as well. I asked around on the forum, and there are plenty of people who met the same way (or through myspace or facebook, ...basically the internet) and they get a K-1 visa approved just fine.

I would say look up the information regarding co-sponsors through the UAE Consulate.

I personally front loaded a little bit on my petition. I added some phone log and bills. I didn't send any chat logs. But when we get to the interview stage, I will be sending him off with some chat logs from the game we met on (and still play). All you need to do is show that this is your account/handle. It can be a simple statement. But, I also have a paid account with the game I play. So I'm sending in a screenshot of my account info including screenname (via the game website) along with a bank statement which shows my quarterly payment. All in all, it's not a big deal. You met. You even met her mom. I'm assuming you have pictures. All should be good.

Good luck with the filing :)



wow its sooo good to meet someone else who met on a game too and congratulations....i will check with the embassy here and we plan to file the petition in the first week of january cause i want her to take a break for a moment for christmas and new year then we will get busy with the whole procedure.But my main question was whether her being on public assistance and on food stamps matter to the extent that i may get denied of the visa?provided she is looking for a job and her mom being my co-sponsor.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?
i need more opinions guys...please it will be helpfull
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

Also,
you can use Assets to be sponsor.
It has to be 5 times the required amount and it must be quickly accessible money.
So, if she has 2 kids, herself and you....you will need.....alot
it is 18,350 dollars (somewhere around there) for 2 people
so for just you and her alone you will need close to 95,000 dollars or a home
and each kid you will add about 16,000. not sure on exact numbers


no she has no assets....the only option for us is a co-sponsor.but your information is very helpful and also must say a lil scary lol.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-14 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

ok first some consulates do not allow co-sponsers. I do not know if Dubai is one of them

I have seen another poster approved with gf receiving benefits and they had a strong co-sponser.

I think you will be ok

Good Luck

thank you and i don't know very well but i guess that's the US consulate in manilla in Philippines that has all the strict rules for co-sponsors.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-13 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?

They were able to afford a trip for 2 to Dubai....but she gets food stamps and public assistance.

One person has to meet the financial requirements of your visa. So, for 2 people it is 18,400 (almost) but if her mom claims anyone else on her taxes then her income has to be about 4000 higher for each person??? I am not sure about the correct amount.



actually it was a trip for 3 all payed by me..my concern is not the poverty guideline but does her being on govt housing and on food stamps effect the k-1 visa?

Welcome to VJ!!! :)
so are you asking for:
opinion to marry her :blink: ?
opinion on whether to allow her mother and sisters co-sponsor you guys?
or opinion on how provable your relationship is?



thank you and i want to know from the provided info what are our chances of securing the visa thats all
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-13 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?
i will also say she just got on home assistance like 3 months or 4 months ago...she is willing to work and is looking for a job.
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-13 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow is my case?
hello everyone, i am new to this so i don't have a good knowledge on how to use it, anyway i will begin...i met my finacee(will be the petitioner) almost a year ago on a game and last week we finally met in person...she came here in dubai to meet me and i can truly say i love her, anyway we are planning on doing the whole k-1 visa thing...but here are my concerns!! she is unemployed at the moment and on low income home assistance and on food stamps....she is looking for a job though but her mom(who also came to visit me) is willing to be my co-sponsor and if needed my fiancee can also get her sisters to be my co-sponsors.So i want your opinion on my case. :)
Malik and ShawnaMale02011-12-13 23:33:00
United KingdomWish me luck!
I don't think it matters. you will not be carrying your suitcase with you while being interviewed at the POE. I went three times last year to spend my annual leave with my husband but there was never a problem with me having a big suitcase. I left some of my stuff there each time. This will only be a problem when you get pulled to secondary and they decide to search you but I never had that problem. Just in case I get pulled out, I have all the documents with me such as bank statement,Employment certificate, NOA1. But I didn't needed them all those times.

The POE officer was very nice. Just be confident and be honest but answer only what they ask. :-)My last trip the POE officer asked who lived in the address in my I94, I said my husband. He smiled and said, lucky guy! :-). so good luck and enjoy!
ladytechFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-02-05 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa 2 finally from vermont
Congrats!

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ladytechFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-03-09 17:09:00