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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees confusion

The new fee doesn't apply to K-1 because K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa :)


That's my assumption as well, but I read a discussion on here the other day where someone with a K-1 was being asked to pay it. I am figuring that t's not a fee I'll have to pay, but I figure it's better to be prepared to pay it and not owe it then not be prepared and find out that you do. Since the OP seems to be attempting to figure total costs, I figured it would help to have that number. Certainly won't hurt :)

Once you're done with the AOS you have the ROC fee too. They get you coming and going!


I'm still early in the journey, what exactly is the ROC and when is it due? Thanks
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-01 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees confusion
Here's a PDF with a list of fees by form. If you know what forms, you should be able to figure out the fees

http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-1055.pdf

I'm sure I will miss some, but off the top of my head, these are the fees I can think of as far as filing goes. There will be additional fees for police certificates, you may need certified copies of birth certificates or divorce decrees, and there's the medical as well. These will vary by person and country.

I-129F filing fee - $340.00

I-485 AOS fee - $985 + $85 for biometrics

There are also forms you may file so you will be eligible for employment and so you may travel outside the US while waiting for your greencard, there may be fees for these, but they are waived if you apply along with the I-485.

There are also fees paid by the beneficiary

I don't know if they may vary by country, but here's the link to the london embassy where I found our fees. You can probably look at the embassy page where you are filing and find out your exact fees.

http://london.usemba...as/iv_fees.html

K visa applicants - $ 240.00


I believe there is also this new immigration fee, although I'm still confused about whether it is charged for K-1 applicants or not, but it won't hurt to add it in just in case.


http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ad70f58f7529b310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD


On Feb. 1, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin collecting a new USCIS Immigrant Fee of $165 from foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States


That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Hopefully others will be able to add further for you. Hope this helps
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-01 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI29F may be adjudicated
The posts above are correct, it's the estimated time that the USCIS will get to your case for an NOA2 or RFE (if necessary). What needs to be said, so it is clear, is that this estimate isn't based on anything official from USCIS, but it's an estimate that is derived from using other people's information from this site with similar circumstance and how long it may take you based on that. So the short of it, is the timeline on here is based on the statistics of all the VJ timeline's. It's a pretty good indicator, but far from a guarantee.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-05 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding the Cover Letter for the I-129F Package
Well honestly, if you file in early may (the first week), you should have the NOA 1 before June 1. But if I were in your shoes and had a more permanent address to send things too, such as his parents I'd just make that the mailing address for him.

Also, be sure to fill out the form to get electronic notices. This would mean you'd get your case number via email and could then, if necessary, adjust the address online.

Good Luck to you
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-08 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFacebook/ Skype chat
If they don't request more evidence from you, then I wouldn't send them anything at this stage. if you want to use Skype chat logs, you could print them up and have them available for the embassy interview, but without an RFE, you likely won't need to send anything else into USCIS. With an October date and going through California, I'd guesstimate that your NOA2 may be a few months away. Waiting sucks, but be patient, your time will come.

I'm not sure a lot of people truly understand, that the process taking longer has nothing to do with what information they may have or may not have. Your case is sitting somewhere with a group of cases waiting to be looked at. Sending in information more than was asked for after you file isn't going to do anything to speed you along, no matter how much we want it to. When the time comes, they will look over your file and they will either approve or request more evidence. If they approve you get your NOA2, if they need more evidence, they will tell you what you need to send, and then it will be up to you to get it to them, then they can approve the case and things will move on.

I hope if nothing else, this post can help alleviate your worries
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-08 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition requirements

I'm filling out a i-130, it is necessary that I also fill out a G-325A? Please let me know I need to send all the documents on Monday 3/11/13. What else do I need to send out.


you will probably get better answers in the proper forum, I filed the I-129F for K-1 visa, so don't know the answers to your particular case. The guides here are very helpful. Between the proper forum and the guides you should be set.

Guide:

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

I-130 Forum:

http://www.visajourn...ess-procedures/


Hope these help
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition requirements
Sorry, I can't answer that with any certainty, but I will say that I met my fiance after deciding to divorce from my ex-wife, but before the divorce was finalized. My ex took her sweet time doing each of her portions of the divorce as well, so it took some time to get done. I don't expect it to be an issue, but you have raised my curiosity now. I'm sure some folks here have finished the process and can assure that it is ok

If it were a spousal visa, I think that might raise some flags, but it shouldn't IMO for a fiance visa

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 08 March 2013 - 06:21 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-08 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlien Registration Number Received, But No Update 2 Months Later

Hello All,

My fiance and I applied for a I-129F in early December. I called for a status update last week and learned that my fiance received an alien registration number on December 7th. That's two days after the application was received and about three months before the day that I called for an update.

From posts on this forum, I gather that this is good news; it means that things are moving forward. But I also gather that I could have expected to hear back from the USCIS shortly after the number was assigned.

When I asked about this they told me that the application is still pending; that the California center which is processing my application is backed up and currently processing applications for July of 2012, and that it will likely be a matter of months before I hear anything about the application.

I called a few times. One person expressed that it is unusual that I have not heard back yet, another said that the case is actually still pending and that I was misinformed by their automatic notification service, yet another told me that the case is still pending and that this wait is to be expected because of the back log in the CA office. sigh....

Is it strange that my fiance received an alien registration number three months ago and that we have still not heard anything back about the next step? Is there anything I can be doing at this point to move the process forward?

Thank you for your time. This forum has been an incredible source of useful information and stress relief throughout this whole process.

Chris


All I-129F applications receive this Alien Registration number shortly after applying. This is not a sign of anything other than the fact that they have received your application and put it in the queue. As far as when you might see some action, CSC is all but dead lately. There has been some movement, but they still have work to do in July although a few from August have gone through. You are looking at a very real possibility of anywhere from 2-5 more months depending on when California decides to start actively processing these types of applications again.

I'd like to add, that it sounds like you talked to standard operators, who are basically there to quote to you from a list of possible generic answers. Sorry there isn't better news for you. I'm a February filer, so I'm anxious to see movement there as well

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 11 March 2013 - 06:25 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmore evidence
If they requested letters of intent because you didn't include them, then what you have listed is more than enough to fulfill that. When they ask for the letters of intent, honestly that is all they really want (from what I've read here). If they want evidence of an ongoing relationship they'd ask for that specifically. Best of luck.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphilippines accept co sponsor or refuse?
I cannot answer your question for certainty, but I have read others on here who have said that they do not accept co sponsors....Like I said, don't take my word for it though. Check out the regional forum for the Philippines I'm sure you'll find this to be the best resource for your needs
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo vaccination records

The vaccinations are *not* required for the K1 (because the K1 is a "non-immigrant" visa), but they are for AOS. The reason people tend to get them at home, particularly if you're somewhere like the UK where you can get them for free from your GP, is because it's a pain-in-the-butt to get them done in the US as you have to find a chartered physician and they're expensive/faff etc. and they may want to do a whole new medical. If you get the vaccinations done during your K1 visa process, they'll supply you with a form that you'll only need to get notarised by the american doctor, instead.

As she's in the UK, she'll be fine at the medical without records. The doctor she'll have to see for the visa medical will be able to offer the vaccines (for a fee) if she doesn't have them and would like them then. I don't have my records at the moment - they're currently lost between two surgeries - but I just got my MMR done (because I knew I hadn't had that one) and if they want me to get the dtap, I'll just have that done at the medical and pay for it. I'm going back to my GP in a couple weeks to see if they've found my records, and if they have and it shows I'm out of date on my dtap, I'll have them do that too.

If she speaks to her GP, she can probably get them done for free. The most they may charge is a prescription for each vaccination (which is like, £7.65 at the moment). I'd really recommend she do them before the medical if it's a money thing, because I'm certain it'll cost you more in the long run if you do them in the US. Take a look at this thread about medicals, btw: http://www.visajourn...bridge-doctors/

Here's the document about the medical from the London embassy too: http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf

See:
"Special notice for K visa applicants: K visa applicants are not required to meet the
vaccination requirements at the time they apply for a visa. However, they are required to
meet them at the time they apply for an adjustment of status in the United States. If you
take your vaccination records to the medical appointment, it may be possible to use the
results of the medical examination in the United States."




Thanks for the response. That's pretty much what I'd ascertained, but you gave better specifics. I'm not as worried about it as she is. She's painfully shy, and not a big fan of seeing and talking to strangers, including doctors, so she's a bit overwhelmed, so knowing that she can't mess up no matter what she does with this will ease her mind.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo vaccination records
I have heard different replies to this in the past, so hopefully someone here can clear it up definitely for me...

Is it a MUST to have the vaccines BEFORE your medical and interview when applying for a K-1 visa or can you defer them until after you have gotten married and are in the USA?

The reason I ask is that my fiance may need some as she has lost her records and she isn't sure that NHS (I think that's correct) in the UK will give them to her in preparation for immigrating to the US. If she can't get them at her next regular check up will she need to pay for them when doing the medical or can she do them here once she's on my insurance policy?

We have been working under the assumption that the vaccines would not be mandatory until she tries to adjust status here, meaning we could feasibly get married, get her coverage, get her vaccinations and file for AOS.

Hoping someone here can clear this up for me, thanks.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS online costumer services tools will be Unavailable this Sunday
Seems they said the same thing for March 10, but there was no change. I am hoping that they just had a delay and moved it back to the 17th in hopes of having some of the CSC casework done so they actually have something to update this weekend. Of course I'm forever the optimist
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-14 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis there any way to follow up or check status?

thank you so much for the fast responses. I just wanna be with my future wife. :D


We all do, and apparently we need to be even more patient than we had originally thought, just keep reminding yourself that it will all happen eventually, and it is going to all work out for the best
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-17 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis there any way to follow up or check status?
Don't take this delay as personally related to your application. If they had questions or issues they'd send you an RFE (Request for Evidence). California is several months behind standard times. Here is a link to Igor's List here on VJ. if you look, most of the california filers around your time still have not had any action on their cases either. About a week ago they transferred alot of DACA cases out of California. I am hoping this will mean an increase in K-1 activity at the CSC.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-17 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support -- Am I able to show ability to support myself?
Since the K-1 visa is NOT an immigration visa, you cannot "support yourself" in the eyes of USCIS when applying for this. Either the petitioner or a co-sponsor must show enough income to be able to support you when you arrive. Remember, K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa for the purposes of getting married, so until you actually get here and get married and apply for Adjustment of Status, you are not legally allowed to work and your sponsor must be able to support you (even if it's not necessary) until you are able to work yourself.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-17 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
G-325a Form

Is that what you are looking for?
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-18 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
Congratulations. Slowly but surely, CSC is starting to move. Hope all goes smoothly and you get your NOA2 quickly
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-19 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlien Registration Numer
I have heard it called a glitch too, but honestly, I think it's just that eventually everyone immigrating will receive an Alien Registration Number. They used to attach it to the files later in the process. It just appears that they attach it to your file earlier in the process. Until your case is complete though, it means nothing more than getting the NOA1 did.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! K-1 Visa Taking too Long

Just to let everyone know! On March 19, 2013 they have mailed the notice that we have been approved!!!!! I haven't even told my Fiance yet (texting him now)....I just checked the online status! There is still hope. :D well that's made my day


Congrats. I really hope you are able to zip your way through the embassy process fast enough to still make everything happen for you in time. Best of Luck to you
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa denied while K1 Visa pending
It's a little late now, but not being in a VWP country, it would have been best to get the tourist visa THEN apply for the K-1 after the tourist one was approved. I'm guessing that the expense is too much for a family visit the other direction, so all I can do is wish you the best of luck and a speedy process.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Questions!
I can't really help you out too much, but there is a place where people review POE locations here on the site. Here's the link POE Philadelphia

Hope that helps somewhat
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-20 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswould it be ok to send a scan copy of the intent to marry (RFE)
I'm slightly confused. People are saying that they MUST send the original, but the OP seems to be saying they sent the original when they applied. I am assuming here that the form was lost by USCIS. In that case is the consensus that they must now send a NEW ORIGINAL or would a scanned copy of the original suffice with a note explaining that they sent the original with the application?

Just want to note that I do understand they require an original, but am curious what the consensus is if USCIS is the one who lost the original

hmmm I re-read the OP and it seems they scanned a copy of a NEW intent to marry letter. This I completely understand would not work, but would appreciate any insight into my query as I'm sure someone may be able to benefit from it (perhaps even myself if USCIS loses any of my documents)

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 22 March 2013 - 12:20 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-22 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOutdated G-325A Form on USCIS webpage
According to This page: USCIS Form G-325a information USCIS says there is a new form in the works, but that form may continue to be used until they have a new form ready.

Purpose of Form :To provide biographic information on an alien. You file this form only as instructed on another Immigration application or petition.

Number of Pages :2

Edition Date :08/08/11.


A new edition of this form is coming soon. In the meantime, customers may file using the 08/08/11 edition.


I used that form, and if it's wrong then the worst that should happen is needing an RFE You could print and save that page of the website to offer as proof if you need it, as the page states that the version is current.

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 25 March 2013 - 06:06 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-25 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForgot to Copy the Money Order
Did you save the money order receipt? I'd imagine that there shouldn't be a problem, because you wouldn't get the NOA1 if they didn't get their money. I've never heard of that being an issue in any of the reading I've done on here or anywhere else for that matter, but if you have a copy of the receipt, you would be able to file with whomever you purchased the money order for proof that it was cashed, if that becomes an issue. But like I said already, if they sent you your NOA1, then they most likely cashed it and they are good. The only way it should have been an issue was on immediate arrival. If there was no payment, they would have sent the package back rejected.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-29 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa.. or VWP..?
LEGALLY speaking, you cannot enter this country on the VWP with the intent to stay. If he does this, it is immigration fraud. Will they ever know for sure? Hard to know, but that is what the law is. Whomever told you that this is the way it could be done is at the very least, very confused.

You can marry if he came on the VWP with the intention of going home and you decide to marry while he's here.

You can marry and he can go home and you can file for the I-130

you can file for the K-1 and visit often under the VWP while you wait to be processed then marry

Those are the basic LEGAL ways to do it.

People have done it your way and it has worked, but it's not exactly legal and therefor I cannot personally recommend it.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-01 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 k3

Can someone plz tell me wat is a k1 and k3


K-1 Visa is filed to bring over a fiance(e) for the purpose of marriage.

K-3 Visa is/was used to expedite the I-130 process before the processing times got to be where they are today.

I-130 is filed to bring over a spouse

I don't believe the K-3 is actually used anymore, but as a K-1 filer, I am not 100% positive on that part

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 02 April 2013 - 04:03 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite

Ihope they don;t consider credit card biils,,, i make abt 38000 a year .. with a family of 3 so + her will be 4--i guess it should be fine..am just worrying abt my saving.. i only have abt $3000 on it


As someone else pointed out, take the time now to work a few extra shifts if you can or whatever you can to put away a few extra bucks. They aren't going to expedite for financial hardship. Honestly, this whole process is expensive and if they expedited for that, there'd be so many expedited that it would seem like the normal process anyway.

I'm actually kind of jealous because your time should be up soon. I am sure you are anxious to get moving, but patience is your friend right now.

Good luck, hopefully your last month or two will fly by and your betrothed will be here before you know it
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-25 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite
I was just looking at the timeline for the OP, and since you are an early September filer, you are likely looking at seeing some action on your case within the next 2 months without the VERY risky maneuver of requesting an expedite, which as the others have pointed out, will more than likely hurt your case instead of helping it. Best advice already came from above. Wait for your case to follow it's natural course, and take this time to get your Support documentation in order. Depending on your wages, you may need a co-sponsor, but either way you could probably start gather all your detailed documentation for yourself and/or your co-sponsor so you are ready when the NOA2 arrives.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-25 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
I would assume that having a child together would be helpful in getting through the interview process, as it would be much less likely that they would suspect a fraudulent relationship. If you are asking if it would speed up the process at all, I'd have to say that it will almost assuredly not change the wait at all.

Also, Posted Image The more members who accurately and completely fill in their timelines throughout the process, the more helpful it will be for other members.

Good luck to you, and I hope your journey is quick and smooth
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-08 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst package and check.

UPDATE: They cashed the check today! Now Im hoping that the next thing Im waiting for is the letter of acceptance to come in the mail by the 11th at the latest. Yay.


Sounds like everything is right on track. When you get your notification, please do create a timeline and keep it updated. Lots of us watch timelines and the more people who fill one out and keep it updated, the more accurate it will be for future VJers. Posted Image
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-09 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst package and check.
Yes, per the instructions for filling out your I-129F, the check is to be made out to "Department of Homeland Security"

Attached Files


Edited by UK-USA-K1, 08 April 2013 - 01:31 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-08 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst package and check.
all good information in this thread.

My personal story is that I sent mine Express and it arrived and was signed for on a Wednesday. It took until the following Monday for the check to be cashed, then later that day I got my email notification. I got the actual hard copy that following friday with the NOA1 date of the previous Friday. So even though my check was cashed on Monday, my priority date was set that previous friday, 2 days after they actually physically received my documents.

Honestly, I think everything went perfectly smooth for mine, so I'd say that's about as fast as one should expect to get their details, and that's only with using Express Overnight Delivery. I'd guess with priority, you could expect to add 3-5 days onto that time frame, and standard postal delivery you could likely add 1-2 weeks on top. Hope you get your NOA1 soon and have a very smooth process.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-08 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 questions not in FAQ's

As my fiance and I are filling out our g-325a forms, we both ran into the same question; how accurate do we have to be on our previous residences? I know where I've lived in the last five years as well as the addresses, but for both of us, we can't remember exact dates.

Also, I noticed in the FAQ's, someone asked about where to get their forms notarized. I didn't notice in the filing instructions anywhere that it said forms must be notarized. Is this in fact required?

Thanks!


Honestly, I'd say the dates wouldn't necessarily have to be EXACT as long as you have estimated dates and all the actual addresses you should be fine. The idea is they want to know where you lived over that time frame. If you get all of the places you've lived listed and the dates all relatively close, you should be alright. The worst that should happen if they want more detailed information later, they would send an RFE (request for more evidence) and you could then get more detailed date information by maybe calling utility companies to see when you started utilities and ended utilities at those particular addresses.

As for notarizing, we didn't notarize our g-325a forms and they were accepted. If that's a problem later on, I'll get notarized ones, but as with you, I didn't see any requirement for that and am not worried about it in the slightest.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-09 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit Dates

I know Im confusing people on this post. When we sent the petition in I included his two visit dates that he was here. One for 2010 and one for 2012. The papers we provided as proof he was here were from my office where I rent from. The request forms go in their file as they require as a tenant we request permission for over night visits. The dates on the 2010 were different than what we put on our letter introducing ourselves, etc. I think it is okay since as you stated we just need proof we have met. If they need a correction then I will wait till they ask and provide it for them. I panic at first when I see a mistake!! Its going to be like this till we are married.. but I will take a deep breath and not worry so much. VJ is such a big help to have people who have been through what we going through and have someone to ask and talk to. Thank you !!


Anything in 2010 would be over 2 years and will be ignored by USCIS. Anything older than that doesn't fit into the 2 year timeframe for which they require you having met. The 2012 meeting, will fill this category for you as long as you have the required evidence.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-11 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit Dates

I just realized that the permission papers that I got from my rental landlord for my Fiancee to stay here with me in 2010 and 2012.. the one for 2010 is off about an extra two weeks and so is our letter of intent dates we put the one was 1 day off coming and going. We forgot that you dont add the dates he is flying but that he is actually here.. and then in 2010 his flight home was cancelled at the airport cos of a volcano eruption over Iceland which delayed his departure so his visit was extended about 2 weeks past the date the papers I have for his visit times. It was an emergency stay. We are allowed an overnight visit to be no more than 30 days so it was an exception. Will they see this and ask for a correction or should I notify them of the error? I just caught it today.

Edit: If I am confusing in how I wrote this I apologize. Im anxious about needing to correct it. Im sure it will be something that USCIS will put as a Request for Evidence?! Which I can get the corrected proof.


I'm not quite sure where the issue is stemming from. For the K-1 Visa, the requirement is that you met at least one time within the 2 years prior to you filing the I-129F form. As long as there was no illegal overstaying on his part, and you've given evidence the two of you have actually met within that time frame, there shouldn't be a problem IMO. Maybe someone else can see where there may be an issue that I'm not seeing.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-11 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F
Attached File  i-129finstr.pdf   76.96KB   3 downloads

I'm attaching a copy of the instructions I downloaded from the site recently. It's always best to download the newest instructions and double check that the fees are the same before actually mailing the check as they may change from time to time. The address for where to send it is in there.

BTW, some have said to put USCIS on the check, but the instructions are pretty clear to make it out to "Department of Homeland Security"

Anyway, read through the instructions for yourself. They aren't that long

Edited by UK-USA-K1, 11 April 2013 - 05:49 PM.

UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-11 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F

Write I-129F if you want. Or write nothing at all. That line is not important.


Moved from spousal visa to K-1 forums as the OP is not filing a spousal visa.


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That LIne is only if the check writer wants to make a note on the check so they remember what it's for later. It has no bearing on the actual cashing of the check
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-12 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange on my case Status Online K-1 Visa No Update In Mail
All that means is they assigned the Alien Registration number to the account. Cases used to get a number just before they were adjudicated, but a few months back (from what I've read on these forums) they started assigning these numbers upon receipt of the file, or within the first week or two. If you look at my signature you'll see that it happened with mine as well. This doesn't really mean anything more than the NOA1 does.
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-18 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletters of intent?
I didn't use them verbatim, but you could. The meaning of "original" in this sense, isn't words that have never been used in such a way before. What they want is the original document and not a copy. At least that's how I interpreted it.

I would recommend just writing up a simple letter of intent and signing it, have your fiance(e) do the same and make sure to send in both of the originals (of course, also make a copy for your records).
UK-USA-K1MaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-18 16:00:00