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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocument Translattions
Yes you can. I am doing the same for my wife for AOS.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMaking sure petition isn't lost

"...grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..."

Instead of worrying about something that is currently out of your control, start preparing for the post-NOA2 activity. Get your tax transcript ordered, line up the letter from your employer, put together the ongoing relationship information if that's required of the embassy...


:thumbs:

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths." (Proverbs 3, 5-6)
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMaking sure petition isn't lost

Well that's sobering. So what happens six months after the NOA1, I call, and it is lost? Do I have to re-file and wait another 5 months? Or maybe they can expedite in that case?


Don't get paranoid. It happens very rarely that it get lost. After six month you will be able to put a service request and contact your congressman, who can put in a request as well with USCIS. But yes you would be able to request an expedite based on the USCIS error.

Hopefully you will get approved fast and will not need all those steps.

Edited by Oksana & Max, 29 March 2012 - 12:47 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMaking sure petition isn't lost

Surely the chance of them losing the petition after the NOA1 but before the NOA2 isn't 0. It is sent from the Texas lock box to the service center after all. Or is the NOA1 sent from the service center, not the sorting facility?


Well there is always a possibility. But nothing much you can do and as Baron mentioned just wait. The infopass will not help you, as you will get always the same answer you are within the processing time.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal check with my K1 Application

sorry i forgot to include her G-325a with her signatuire on it, and i have her passport photo too also but no signature of her just her name. is this ok for the photo??



yes thats what i did and now just asking some questions here and posting what i have too so im not missing anything, and i'll have my supervisor check it too because he did use k-1 also.


The name on the photo is ok no worries on this one.

court certified?? can you clear thios one for me please? i have on where its say filled, and have a judge from the court signed it and some attorney..


As long as it have court stamp and signature you are fine. What I meant is Certified Copy sorry for the confusion.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal check with my K1 Application

this is what i have on my packet for the k1,

cover letter (table of content of whats inside)

  • 1. payment
  • 2. I-129f
  • 3. G-325A and passport syle photo for me (i signed the g-325a, i wrote my full name on the photo do i need to sign it too)
  • 4. attchment of my employer of last 5 years, (i wrote see attachment on g-325a)
  • 5. my whole copy of u.s. passport and a copy of my citizenship (do i need to sign this somewhere)
  • 6. letter certifying intent to marry from me and her both signed
  • 7 proof of having meet in person, ( i have my itenarary, my passport stamp, and about8-10 pictures of us together) do i need to add?
  • 9. proof of ongoing relationship, ( i have some letters from her 3 letters with stamps, i printed out couple of conversations on yahoo, and copy and paste some skype logs to word document around 10 pages)
  • 11copy of my decree of dissolution of marriage, ( i was divorce so this is the divorce paper works)

is there anything im missing? please help and let me know im just final checking now and getting ready to send

1. How about G-325A and passport style photo for your fiancee.
2. Proof of ongoing relationship is not required to file it, it will be needed at the interview stage.
3. Make sure you have a court certified divorce decree just a regular marriage dissolution will result in RFE.

Do you have the G-325A from her with her original signature? And her passport size picture?

Oh and while the G-1145 is optional .. I suggest you include it too, so you can get email and text notices

:thumbs:
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-03-29 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending the 129F documents this week
How about some pictures of both of you together.....

Also optional G-1145
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-09 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDV lottery and K1 Visa petition
No it will not don't worry
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-06 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdetails for interveiw

what i ment by 3rd party is the translator in cherkassy as i pay him for her english lessons he also provides other services as help her with docs, flowers, gifts and he to some point still helps translate only on skype

also not planning on use a co-supporter


DON'T include any evidence of financial support you provide to her. Only the documentation you will need for I-134.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-10 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdetails for interveiw

or maybe copy os all my 1099's for past 3 years rather then tax returns



Get the Tax Transcripts. They are not that many pages as the return. 1099's could help since you don't have pay stabs. 12 Month Bank Statements might be an overkill. Get 3 month prior to interview. Kyiv is pretty easy embassy, as long as you can show them your current income you will be just fine.


Remove the following two:

support to sveta
support for sveta thru 3rd party

You already have sufficient evidence of ongoing relationship, and those types of evidence are usually not recommended.

Put the photos first. This is most likely what they will look for anyway. And don't try to arrange it all nicely, as they will ask her to take it all out anyway.

Edited by Oksana & Max, 09 April 2012 - 01:18 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-09 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMixed stories about petitioner and affadavit of support,someone please clarify.

My petitioner is my husband who does not pay taxes and gets paid off the book.Again,he works for nightclubs doing promotion for their events.The club owners did not ask for his social security number and his checks are not under his full name.They did not issue him any form related to tax or anything.He does not get paid on the same day every week and the amount varies.He lost his "real" job in 2009 and thats the last year he paid taxes.In 2010,we were broke and were financially suported by family.He did this promoting thing on the side and was paid mostly in cash.In 2011, he started getting paid in checks...Now we ordered transcripts from 2007,2008 and 2009. Should we send them ? Should we write a letter explaining why he did not pay taxes for the last. 2 years ? Aside from him cheating himself of future benefits,and not following tax rules...Will my adjustement of status be jeopordized ? My sponsor has a salary way above the poverty lne and has been working for the same company for 20 yrs.Will that be taken into consideration ? can my joint sponsor be responsible for my full support ? any advice will be appreciated.Im ready to send this application now,but this tax issue is bothering me and I dont know what to do ! Also keep in mind that Ive been here for 19 yrs,I have a social,work permit,and legal status as of last yr.Will they take this into consideration?


You have several issues going here.

By working under the books, he is not only cheating himself, but it is illegal as he is lying to the government. You do need to come clear with IRS, even if you don't make any money you are still required to file taxes. I would recommend hiring a CPA, who can do your taxes for missing years.

While having a co-sponsor is helpful, your husband will still need to file an I-864 for your sponsorship and he will be required to show documentation. The co-sponsor will be used if he doesn't make enough to support you, but he is still responsible to provide the documentation. I don't see how can you explain that you didn't file taxes, the law is pretty clear. Back file the taxes and then submit your paperwork. Don't lie to the government they will find out and hunt you, as well as they will penalize you for that.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-09 06:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressome countries

thought took 10 years for citizenship guess i was told wrong in anycase happy for you and alla fyi gary i do think about the advice you had given and I talk to sveta often about what she would like to do once she is here and i advice her things that i feel should be done ( from advice from you )


Took me 8 because I was too lazy to file for citizenship for 3 years. If you enter on K-1 Visa your are eligible to apply 3 years after AOS is approved. In my case I entered by DIV Lottery so I was elligible after 5 and still took another 3 to file :)

What part of country you are from?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-10 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
1 year :)
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-11 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForward Case to Another Embassy
You will get eventually mail from the NVC that your case is forwarded to the embassy. It might take about 2-4 weeks for NVC to do that. Most likely they haven't even got your case from USCIS.

As far as transferring the case, you are out of luck. You will have to interview in Abu Dhabi, they will not transfer the case because you are not a resident of Philipines.

Good luck and just hang there the longest wait is over.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-11 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoint of Entry Question

I have a point of entry question. My fiance's airline itinerary takes her to New York JFK and then on to Florida. Does she go through passport/visa control at JFK or Orlando? She has a 2.5 hour layover at JFK. If she has passport control there. will she have time to make her next flight which is in a different terminal? I appreciate any help...

Richard


2.5 hours in JFK it is a little bit of a pushing. I am a USC, and allowing extra time for myself if I fly thru JFK. Also if your fiancee is flying on Aerosvit, they usually late by at least 1.5 hour. I would explore the possibilities changing the JFK to ORL flight to a later time if possible.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-11 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost Interview Wait Time, Paris
Getting Visa after the interview is usually not a big deal. Most of the time it is delivered within 7-10 days, unless your case get put into AP (Administrative Processing), usually applied to high fraud and middle eastern countries, which France is not (but could happen). If you do get put into AP there is no time on how long it will take. It could take from months to years. But I wouldn't worry, if you are approved you should get your visa pretty quickly.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-12 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresds forms

i see the ds230 on the site as needed also the ds156k is web based and i read it says has to be filled in online and when complete it makes a pdf file with a bar code does this get sent to nvc/keiv main office once complete? or can i still fill it out for sveta and print when done


We had our interview in January and we did filled out the DS-230 Part 1. Nothing is getting sent to the embassy, you just fill it out and print it. What I did, is filled out those forms printed them and took it with me when I went to visit. Since we already had the interview date, I just couldn't stay any longer, we signed the forms that needed, and the rest of them she signed in the embassy.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-12 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the Consulate have the initial file?
While the consulate will have your initial file.

It is recommended to bring all the evidence again, in case they want to see it.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-16 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 CO SPONSORSHIP - NEED HELP

@ gary and alla: thanks for your reply, so the paperwork i mentioned (i.e reference letter from my work, my payslips, my bank statement is required or not?) if required, in addition i-134 from my fiancée's mom is sufficient for affidavit of support right? or there should be two forms one from my fiancée and one from her mom???


Everything you mentioned, is also required for I-134. And both your fiancee and your fiancee mom, have to fill out a separate form. So two forms, your fiancee as primary, and your fiancee mom as co-sponsor.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-16 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSolution- How to get my fiance over to America with the K1 Visa
Attorneys are just waiste of time and money. They will guarantee a lot, but can't do nothing really. VJ have a lot of members who are always willing to help.

You have to interview in a country where your fiance/fiancee is legally residing. So if he/she is not a legal resident in Italy, you will have to interview in their country of birth of any country where he/she can be legal residents.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-23 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa
For high fraud countries like Nigeria. It is not only a plus I would say it is pretty much mandatory that your fiancee would come over. It could make a huge difference on the CO decision.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-23 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill this cause a denial
I don't see any issue with that. They don't really care what was before. What they want is to proof that your relationship is bonafide. Frequent travel only shows a stronger ties.

Don't worry you will be just fine.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-23 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverlapping dates on G-325A - Address and Employment
The way you got in image 2 would be correct. This wouldn't consider an overlapping as you are within the same month. If your monthes were crossed like you really had 2 addresses during several monthes this would be an overlap then. I think you are totally fine.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-25 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDO YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR NOA2 BEFORE FILLING OUT THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT?? THANKS
You will not need an Affidavit of Support till the interview stage.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-26 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYour Attorney & Your Interview!
None of it is true. Embassy doesn't communicate with the attorney. All the heads up he will give you is the same as you can read on this forum just by going to your country portal, and read embassies reviews. This is not an exam, so what kind of thing it is 1 question wrong??? The CO is just trying to establish whether this is a bonafide relationship, so you have to make sure to provide plenty of evidence. Being from high fraud country doesn't help a lot. And if it is a bonafide relationship, why would you need any heads up, you should be ready to answer any questions related to your application or significant other.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-24 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused little about poe

i read different things about poe since i will be acompanying sveta to houston what line should be get into? and yes i am thinking ahead as i know have few months before this takes place


I went thru USC line, as it was the shortest one and had no issues.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-30 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Denial
You can get married now. But others mentioned make sure you cover all the red flags. Just getting married doesn't qualify you for visa automatically, so make sure you travel more often. And collect sufficient evidence to show bonafide relationship.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-01-03 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo I need a SSN for getting married in Maryland or DC?
Or you can get married in City of Alexandria, VA. Nothing is required the easiest process it can be.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-01 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled

Everyone gets questioned / interview at airport – severity of the interview depends from case to case and person to person.
You need to provide little more detail about as what the conversation was, what were the questions and what were the answers.
Just officer by himself cannot put someone back on the flight and cancel a visa, it has to go to chief immigration officer on duty at that time and his approval is required.


This is not true. My fiancee (now wife) haven't being asked even one question!!!


However I do have to mention that CBP can refuse entry to the USA even with K-1/CR-1/IR-1 or any other Visa. Visa doesn't guaruantee admission to the US, it is an authorization to go to the US. It is up to the CBP officer to allow or deny entry.
While questions about how the house look sounds weird, I think there is more to the story.

Edited by Oksana & Max, 26 April 2012 - 06:45 AM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-04-26 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA dated february 2012
I guess I did something wrong in my life by getting PhD, and spending all this time learning.

Should've just become an attorney and collect all the fees they do (no education, no bills)!!! :rofl:

Never used an attorney for any purposes neither will ever use one!!!

This site is the best attorney you can get!!! Very informative, helpful and FREE!!!

Edited by Oksana & Max, 07 May 2012 - 04:35 PM.

Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-07 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA refused - Please advice on what to do

My understanding is that proposing while officially separated is not a crime. Is it? So if DHS is aware and they approved the petition, i dont know why CO will refuse visa. should I email the consular office in Lagos and explain to them with evidence of separation?



The DHS and DOS are two different entities. While DHS is approving it, the DOS still can refuse the visa. The DHS will not care about all those small things, as long as you provide documentation satisfying the requirements you will get approved.

As far as DOS is concerned you will have to provide sufficient evidence of bonafide relationship. And for some embassies and Lagos, would be one of them age difference is a huge factor. Were you presenet at the interview?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-08 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Much Evidence of Relationship at Embassy?

Thanks. Yes, I have the I-134 for myself and we have co-sponsors that filled out the I-134 and I-864. I also have a number of documents proving my domicile in the States (you can live abroad and still maintain domicile). I have a mailing address in the States (my parents house) and I currently work remotely from wherever I am and have a letter from my boss saying that I can continue working from the States. The above list is definitely not all that I have! It's just the relationship stuff that I was less certain about... Thanks again!

(sorry would rather not fill in country or any person info... I got stung before and am cautious now)



Thanks! I'd rather not say the country, but it's not considered high-fraud or more strict.

While you seems to be fine with the evidence you have.

As was stated earlier it would be fine for normal country, however high fraud countries can be more strict, and you should prepeare for it.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-29 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Much Evidence of Relationship at Embassy?
If you would fill the country it would help us to give you more in depth information. Seems like you have sufficient evidence. What about I-134, since you leave overseas you don't have US domicile or income. Do you have a sponsor aligned and a place to go to when you move back to the US?
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-05-29 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuscis website

should i call weekly now i am in the 3rd month since their site is not trusting? as of now i have a 30 day stay planned for ukraine starting aug 9th i am hoping during this time interview will take place as this will be the 6th month


You are just in the third month, you will have to wait at least till you are in your 6th month. It usually takes about 5 month for application approval.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-05 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuscis website

this 3 part question


1. how quickly does uscis update case status on their web site

2. should uscis approve k1 what chance is there nvc not approve as not hear of nvc not approve as of yet

3. when sveta goes for med exam will they mail her the papers or she has to wait in kiev as i am hoping she goes for med exam week or so before interview


Ron,

As other members already answered the other 2 questions I will answer the third one :)

The medical exam is usually done in the morning before noon. The paperwork will be ready for your fiancee pickup around 2:30-3:00 PM on the same day. So she will have to wait for a few hours and come back to pick it up.

Its best provide an email address and phone number so you can get text/email updates than relying on the website alone...


This doesn't guarantee anything. If they don't update website you will not get a text or email, as it is all synchronized.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-05 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFailed K-1
There is no such thing as "responsible".

As a future family those things should be discussed especially when dealing with a LDR, and beneficiary leaving his country and everything behind. Just little common sense.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-05 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyer
No one on VJ will recommend you a lawyer. Lawyers are just taking your money and definitely not speeding up the process, but in many cases slowing it down.

This site have plenty of information on how to fill up the forms correctly on-top that members are really helpful. I did it myself and never regreted even a second going thru this process without a lawyer.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-06 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Do I Cancel I-129F Appliation Process

It's been crazy bro!!
Long distance relationships is a bi***c


This is not true. If it didn't work for you I am sorry, but it DOES work for many people.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-05 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC lost my case
Try to contact consulate or USCIS. Sometimes case may bypass the NVC stage and go directly to consulate.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-06 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about the k1 visa
There will be a question on the interview paperwork if she ever been denied Visa to the US. Make sure she answers honestly. As long as you relationship is legit, and you have evidence it should not be a problem at all.
Oksana & MaxMaleUkraine2012-06-07 11:10:00