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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 24 2009, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LOL. I met her in Prague, of all places, when she was struggling with getting her luggage on a bus. I helped her out, being the "knight in shining armor " that I am.

Now she tells her friends, "If you are ever in a foreign city and an American man offers to help....RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL I use this as evidence of a legitimate marriage!


Hah! You said it brother!

After I shared the details on my past she decided to take a week "off" from getting to know me. She finally called me and asked why I hadn't called. "I did call you and text you many times." She tells me I didn't try hard enough.
Gotta love them Russian women. wink.gif
AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-24 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 24 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, those and Russian women (Alla is Russian, though a Ukrainian citizen) are pretty fast to pick up on a good thing when they see it!!!! laughing.gif


So you had to pretty much tie her down and show her the light too? laughing.gif
AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-24 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 23 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AKguy @ May 23 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Only thing I thought might bring questions is explaining how and when we met. I guess I could always say I didn't ask her to start dating me until the other thing legally ended.
I just don't want to create more questions and delays.

Thanks for replies!


No need. Just be honest. They do not care about these things, really. Worst case, they may ask your fiancee about it at the interview, I have heard of this often enough. Something like "Was he married when you started dating?" Or "did you know...?" Just make sure she is aware of everything. If she knows the truthful answer it is not a problem.


Yup, she knows everything. That was out first "issue" before we started dating. I have somewhat of a more detailed past than she did. She got over it though once she realized how perfect I was. tongue.gif
AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-24 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
Excellent responses! Thank you all for your input!
Nothing like a little peace of mind.
I'm sure my SO or myself will come up with something else to worry about soon. wink.gif




AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-24 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
Only thing I thought might bring questions is explaining how and when we met. I guess I could always say I didn't ask her to start dating me until the other thing legally ended.
I just don't want to create more questions and delays.

Thanks for replies!

AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-23 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping timelines. Separated at the time.
So I didn't think about this until last night when I was gathering up the K-1 petition to be.
I actually started to date my fiancee while I had been separated from my ex for over a year & my divorce was finalized 3 months after I started to date.
The ONLY reason I was still married at the time was the ex and I were in the process of selling our home. We had lived apart from one another for well over a year.

Will this be an issue for the K-1?...

Edited by AKguy, 23 May 2009 - 08:28 PM.

AKguyMaleRussia2009-05-23 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone had a problem at POE????
I wish you luck with this for sure. I am in a similar boat sans the K-1. We decided to wait to file for it until after she gets here on a tourist visa, we didn't want to muck up the process. She just got the tourist visa and now the last stressor is the POE... which is complete #######... The only time someone should be turned around at the POE (after convincing the embassy to issue the damn visa in the first place) is if the border patrol agent thinks someone is going to blow something up. That should be it. Quit f'n with people! sorry... smile.gif
AKguyMaleRussia2009-06-12 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on K-1 petition paperwork
Yup, that's what I was quoting from.

That was a good read too.
AKguyMaleRussia2009-09-29 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on K-1 petition paperwork
Yeah, I can't argue with that.
AKguyMaleRussia2009-09-29 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on K-1 petition paperwork
QUOTE (baron555 @ Sep 29 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gary didn't say anything about leaving off her signature from the G-325A. That would be an RFE for sure.

I'd suggest to just get updated dates and signatures and be done with it. For a few dollars, she can FedEx them to you quick and you can get started.


"G-325a, Signed or Unsigned? Unsigned."

Am I misunderstanding it?

AKguyMaleRussia2009-09-29 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on K-1 petition paperwork
Uh, yeah... about that. I'm ashamed to say we were both slackers while she was here and didn't redo the paperwork...

From reading Gary and Alla's post about the K-1 petitions I should be ok leaving the signature off a reprinted G-325a, right? The only thing that would have the old date and her signature is the letter of intent. Other option is to wait for Anna to get back home and resend the forms to me. (she's enroute)
We don't have to include her resent time here in the petition, fortunately we have a lot of other relationship evidence.
AKguyMaleRussia2009-09-29 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on K-1 petition paperwork
Would I be asking for problems if I submitted the I-129F, Fiance letter of intent & G-325A forms that were signed and dated 5 months ago?
AKguyMaleRussia2009-09-28 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious marriage information - Relevant ??
Should have been something submitted with your petition.
Have you read the guides located at the top of the page? Very helpful!


AKguyMaleRussia2009-10-30 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving from NVC to?
That's exactly what the letter said. :)
NVC, "According to our records sir, on February 19th your case was forwarded to Moscow."

:dance:
AKguyMaleRussia2010-03-01 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving from NVC to?
Now if I could only get them on the phone so they can tell me the same! .. stupid always busy number...
AKguyMaleRussia2010-03-01 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving from NVC to?

it depends, really, on whether or not there is any additional processing or namechecks still to do, at the nvc stage.

MOST do not need AP or namechecks, so get bundled up to go to the IV Unit at an Embassy.

here's a comprehensive thingie on AP and namechecks - have a read?

http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html


Great link and thank you!
AKguyMaleRussia2010-02-28 02:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving from NVC to?
I got a letter in the mail from the NVC yesterday and it states the following.


"February 20, 2010
The state department's national visa center has recently received an approval I-129f petition filed on behalf of your fiance. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place."

What exactly is this saying? It's just going to sit there and week and then go? Or does the NVC still need to review it and the week they said it will take might take longer?
AKguyMaleRussia2010-02-28 02:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa petitioner application
And don't forget not to worry about it too much after you provide them with the court records. I was worried for the exact reasons you might be, but it's all worked out thusfar. Just make sure your SO knows about them, don't want that type of a surprise in the interview.
AKguyMaleRussia2010-03-10 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Affidavit of Support form
I took the simplistic route with that question, I checked I intended to support her with room and board. No need to get all wordy with it.
AKguyMaleRussia2010-03-31 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForeign Fiance flipping out...
Some people are a little harsh.

You can always tell her that this is still such a small step and that in the future you both will be able to look behind, and laugh at what you once were so worried about. 2-3 months extra "waiting", when the one you were waiting to be with is right there to do the time with you.

Help her find something to occupy her time as previously said. Get her a hobby. Some English classes if needed. Volunteer work. Both of you need to be creative here.
AKguyMaleRussia2010-05-06 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments Needed at POE?
"Officially" you are supposed to carry around that stupid chest X-ray picture as well....but I know of NOBODY who ever had to show it :(

Just wanted to add this, since that's what my official K-1 visa instructions listed as necessary to bring to the PoE :)
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo scared right now
I have a feeling the poster was worried less about the visa side of things (e.g. the sponsorship, affidavit of support, etc).....He probably hasn't even researched that far ahead in the visa process.

I understood from his post that he is just very concerned about the job chances for him in general. Meaning: He would like to provide for his wife after they are married, but he is afraid that because of his not having a college degree he wouldn't be able to provide for her the way he wants to.

Basically, of course, the advice would still be the same: Don't worry. :D
Get through the visa process, find a co-sponsor for the affidavit, etc. and then -after all is done and you're living in the US legally- start looking for a job. In my opinion, a background in banking sounds pretty promising to me, even without a degree. Also, you can always start at a lower paying job and then get a degree on the side or at least take some classes for advancement....many employers even pay the fees for something like that. On the whole, even if you don't land your dream job right at the start, just look around and make the most of your chances :)

Good luck with all the paperwork first,

CW
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F

I know this is asked like a million times but I am really nervous about this question on the I-129F. This is the question that asks how you met. Since it doesn't give you much space, I was going to type the following:

We met in an on-line chat room. See evidence of meeting letter attached.

I think that's perfectly fine :)

Stop worrying :D

CW
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-04 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCosts?
Also, don't forget that for many there are travel expenses for going to the interviews.....at the very least, money for gas or for train tickets, but maybe even for an overnight stay, depending on the circumstances and the country.

(For example, I had a 7 hour drive each way to the consulate in Frankfurt/Germany, so I combined the interview with the medical and stayed overnight.....thereby adding around 80 $ to my "bill" :( )

Over here, luckily, I only have to drive 2 hours each way for the biometrics appointment and then later to the interview. But with gas prices as they are, even those costs should be counted....

Edited by CWR, 03 April 2006 - 08:48 PM.

CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Out

Completely not taken as if you were actaully suggesting doing that!
I didn't take it as you were. i took at as ur were just pointing out the only or technical reason in getting green card now. :) your counseling idea was good!

Oh, good :D
I guess I really just wanted to make sure no one thought I actually suggested going that route.......it's so easy to misunderstand things on internet boards :blush:

And I do think that counseling would work if both wanted to give saving the marriage a try. I'd just hate to see a marriage end for people who just one short year earlier were in love enough to make the marriage commitment. There should be a way to rekindle the feelings and/or work on the problems so that they are able to stay together. (L)

CW
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Out

I wouldn't go with hitting or abusing option. from what u posted i wouldn't think this is an option.

Ahem, since you quoted me in your post, I'd just like to clarify that I as well did not consider the "abuse possibility" for this particular poster, since I wrote:

"But from your post I would say that's about the furthest thing from your mind".

Just wanted to make sure I was not misunderstood :)
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Out

I got married about a year ago to a wonderful woman from another country. We applied and recieved a fiance visa and eventually she got a temporary greencard. This card is provisional, as I understand it, upon her remaining married to me. Eventually I have been told that she can replace this with another permanant greencard that is not dependent upon her being married to me. In the last several months our marriage has turned quite bad and we are considering divorce. However, I don't want to force her to get deported and loose both her life here, which she enjoyes, and her provisional greencard. is there any way to accelarate the process of turning her provisional greencard into a real greencard?

As far as I know, the only real possibility would be if you were hitting or otherwise abusing her....then she could file for removal of conditions right away and would not need you at all.

But from your post I would say that's about the furthest thing from your mind (I actually think it's very nice of you to consider her future in the event of divorce).

So you basically would have to wait out the two-year-period of the conditional greencard (you can file for removal of conditions three months before the 2 years are over).....unless someone else knows of any other possibility? :(

May I suggest something totally different? Since you still seem to care about her, and you wrote that you are only just "considering" divorce, isn't there the possibility that marriage counseling might get you two "on track" again....? It would be a shame if you gave up after only one year of marriage...... :(

Good luck,

CW
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGerman identification number!

And to top it, they said I had to write a letter to the consulate because they don't have a phone or a fax machine. Calling the consulate on their non-existing phone solved the problem. :lol:

Oooooooh, that's a good one :lol:
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-06 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGerman identification number!

No numbers for Germans.... And I'm through this process..... N/A

Yep, same here :D
And I put N/A as well :)

Edited by CWR, 03 April 2006 - 04:24 PM.

CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-03 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petition denied...need help plz!

need some help plz! does anyone encounter similar case? what shall we do? do we need to redo it again, back to square 1...send another application. reason why denied...my fiance was unable to submit certified true copy of his divorce decree.

can anyone give an input or advise on what to do to resolve the problem. thanks in advance.

Well, first of all you probably should tell us WHY your fiance wasn't able to submit the certified copy of his divorce decree (and what he submitted instead), otherwise we wouldn't know what to tell you at all.......

Since you will need the certified copy again and again, there has to be a way for him to obtain one, and it wouldn't make sense to re-file if he was rejected again for the same reason....

Edited by CWR, 06 April 2006 - 08:25 PM.

CWRNot TellingGermany2006-04-06 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich affidavit of support?

She does not have a job yet, but her uncle has said he would sponsor us. Is this OK?

She would still be your official (main) sponsor, but since she does not fulfill the requirements, you'll need a co-sponsor. And yes, that could be her uncle.

Good luck,

CW
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-03-03 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich affidavit of support?

Phil,

The age of consent to marry in the USA is 18 or older, except in Missippi.
Your girlfriend may need her parent's consent to marry in order to petition for you - do you have their blessing?

Probably not only their consent is needed but their money, too.....unless her income is high enough that she can support herself AND a husband at the tender age of 17/18....? :unsure:
CWRNot TellingGermany2006-03-02 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for K-1 Petition
She put N/A in her middle name box because she doesn't have one, is that okay?
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2011-12-19 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for K-1 Petition
Me and my fiance' are presently working to get our package together for the initial petition. I just got deployed so I sent all of my paperwork back to my sister and my fiance' did as well. Going through the RFE master list I noticed a few things I'm going to have to change and a few things I may or may not have to. Here are a few of my questions:


Do I need my fiance's birth certificate from Thailand?

She put N/A on her G-325A forms, is it okay for us to put a line through it and write NONE or do we have to redo the whole form?

Also we left the Alien registration number blank do we need to write NONE there as well?

Do we need a copy of her Thailand passport?

Also do we need to write NONE in EVERY single blank on the form? IE. we dont have children, do we need to write none over and over again or is just the first box okay?

I'm really worried about the little things because at this point it will take a LONG time for me to fix them as I will have to send the paperwork from here in Kuwait....which is proving to be extremely slow.
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2011-12-19 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould recieve NOA2 soon, can I delay interview?
from what I have read around here the approval (noa2) is good for 4 months, after that you will have to apply for an extension or have it revalidated
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-12 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum Yearly Salary Question
Call the military help line and they may be able to help you Sir. I really hope they can assist you

877-247-4645
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-13 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2
Read through this thread a bit

http://www.visajourn...cket-3packet-4/

and check the embassy website as well ^_^

http://bangkok.usemb...howtoapply.html

or if near Chiang Mai

http://chiangmai.usc...for-a-visa.html
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-12 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding advice
it being established is interpreted by me as the petitioner establishing with USCIS the extreme hardship that would result from meeting the foreign fiance'(e). Proving to them or explaining to them the situation as to why they can not meet.
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-13 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding advice
They can file an I-129F petition without meeting withing the last 2 years under 2 conditions

1: The requirement to meet your fiance'(e) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of you or your fiance'(e)'s foreign culture or social practice. OR

2: It is established that the requirement to personally meet your fiance'(e) would result in extreme hardship to you.
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-13 02:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding the I-134
best way to find out exactly what the embassy where she is going to interview wants, is to try to email them and ask. I emailed the embassy in bangkok and asked them what exatly they wanted for supporting documentation for the I-134 and got an email back a few days later with what they wanted to see.
JJ and PattyMaleThailand2012-01-14 04:27:00