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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Embassy Interviewers
See my timeline!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petition
That's a good start but that shows that you met, not that there is a relationship. Feel free to give them LOTS of information and let them say when enough is enough. A plane ticket, passport stamp, pictures, emails before and after the visit, things you did together while visiting, your next planned visit in email... it is a process, not an event, so you can be helped by showing that the meeting you had was part of an ongoing process, which it is.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes embassy contact father of stepchild
We had the same thing. We had him sign papers and wondered if he may show up at the Embassy and revoke his statement. We had the paper notarized and the Embassy staff took it in back and said it was fine.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-06 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1
For some reason people think because you are married to a USC you get the express lane. Not so. Even though Canada is an ally it is still another country and there is a process to follow. We decided to marry AFTER immigration as it would get her here faster. YMMV.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo documents required.. ?
Bring it all even though you sent it in before. It may be lost, misfiled, whatever. Better that you carry birth certs that are not needed than you hear them say gee they cannot find your birth certs please give me a copy. Do not count on one American office talking to another office. Heck do not county on two people talking if there desks are right beside one another and one of then has your documents and the other person needs them. I even had Karen bring copies of things already submitted just in case. Be prepared, it's a long way back home for a reschedule.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Pregnant, Please help!
I think when you are pregnant they do that math for the household size including the baby when it comes to the 125% math.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-08 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent!!! please help us!!!
As a former Embassy employee I can say that it is the norm to NOT get US government documents right the first time around. A few are perfect, and you have to wonder who 'really' wrote them out. And a few are almost blank, like yours may be. We understand the communication limitations. In the end it will indeed delay the process, but I don't think it'll kill it. Think of it this way -- you are moving slowly, but at least you are moving!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-12 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa - Things to be aware at customs?
If you have a group of people traveling, go to the line which related to the strictest person in the group. If you have a US Citizen, a foreigner, and a "person of interest" then everyone go to the line with the POI. They can easily speed along the USC. Of course you can split into your own appropriate lines but you will wait for the slowest line.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-12-22 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started
Everything you send, scan it. Everything you get, scan it. Scan birth certs, passports (ALL pages, even blank ones), anything you can. Now email it to yourself and keep it on the email server (gmail, hotmail, etc) so that it is accessible anywhere in the world.

Plan on several thousands of dollars of expenses. I did not look at the costs to start, I incorrectly assumed that the monies paid at the start were all that they needed. Nope! I am glad I had the cash set aside. Physicals, plane tickets, train tickets, it all adds up and fast.

You WILL have very thick envelopes to send. one of mine was about three inches thick with all different sized paperclips and alligator clips trying to keep it all organized.

Fill in every blank. If you leave a question blank it will probably be sent back to you. Use NONE or N/A if proper.

Start gathering paperwork NOW. Birth certs, passports, old addresses and employers, you will need it all. Start now so you are waiting for them rather than they are waiting for you.

Charge on. It is very easy to quit and settle, but this is just another anybody you met. You KNOW this is different. You KNOW this is right.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-09 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started
You came to the right place. The sheer number of forms scares folks into running into a lawyer's office, but you can do it!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-09 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Attorney
You are paying for a glorified secretary. The only results they can promise is that what you tell them will be put on the forms and mailed in. YOU are the one to do all the legwork because it is YOUR information.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-11 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFront & BACK??? copy of birth certificate??
At least they only want the front and the back. Imagine if they started asking for the sides. :blink:
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-14 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFront & BACK??? copy of birth certificate??
Same for the passport, they want all pages even if blank. Just do as they ask.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-12 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i start k1 without attorney?
Download the forms and see if you can answer the questions. They are straightforward and if you need help the entire forum is here. If you are single and your fiance is single and there is no drama like kids, unemployment, criminal charges, etc, then I see no need for an attorney.

You can always get one later remember!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 request packet sent, can finally relax a little.
I remember when my timeline looked like your and seeing folks with filled out timelines made me wonder what I was in for. You started off great, you have friends and support here. We were all in your shoes once, and soon you will be an expert. Congratulations on finding the love of you life!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-20 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Missed the two year deadline by 5 days?

Awesome - thank you.

I feel a little better about it. I just don't see them making a big stink about 5 days. I served this country for 14 years in the army. They could cut me a little slack :thumbs:


I think being Army they'd expect you to follow directions!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-22 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreally scared!!
If he went back when he was told and he stayed there as required, it sounds to me like he completed his requirement. You all need to be 100% honest on the forms. You do not sound like he is banned but only had a short block. I'd offer all the data you have and explain that he has done what the USG required of him, and hence you are doing this all legal and right from our point of view.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition Doubts - Your Input Requested Please
The initial I-129F is rather simple compared to the rest of the process, but as time goes by you will become more familiar with it and the workings of the system. When I first found this place I was terrified of the work ahead of me, but now I see that it was easy to do, especially if you have a question you can post it here and get an answer rather soon. You can also search for timelines close to yours and make friends with folks who are 4-8 weeks ahead of you in their process and watch them to see what will be expected of you.

Edited by Robert&Karen, 26 January 2012 - 11:08 AM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-26 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd RFE...:( so sad
Be sure to post in the RFE thread what the results are so that others may learn from your experiences. I had an RFE too, it was so frustrating waiting for the paper inn the mail!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-25 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History (Petitioner)

I do have 3 drug and alcohol related convictions: 2 possession of marijuana convictions (occurred as a juvenile) and a Public Intoxication (as an adult).


Sounds to me like you would say YES to: Three or more convictions for crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act. You can list that you were a juvenile for two of them, I don't know how they weigh that as they do not seem to ask if you were over 18 wen they occurred.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-11 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History (Petitioner)

When I was in the military, I saw a few cases where juvenile convictions didn't finally surface for weeks, or months after enlistment. The FBI is nothing if not persistent in looking for cracks in those brick walls.


Agreed. When I joined they did an ENTNAC (Entrance National Agency Check) where they run your info looking for hits. I knew a case when they found issues on a guy after he applied for a security clearance, many years after his enlisting. The sad thing is that there are waivers available (gosh how the Army loves waivers!) for those with a past and if taken advantage of, can truly make these issues a non-issue from a military point of view.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-11 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History (Petitioner)
You can always check no but then acknowledge in a separate note that you have 2 convictions. I'd answer questions exactly as they wish.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-11 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History (Petitioner)
You can request your "rap sheet" from the Department of Justice. They will reference all police interactions, ever under 18, and the arresting agency. There may not be all the details you wish but it is a start. I know folks who try to get records for incidents under age 18 for security clearance purposes and they hit brick walls, even if it is their own record.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-11 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich originals to bring for the K-1 interview?
My HR dept gave me a form letter stating my name, hire date, hourly wage, and amount earned this year to date.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-28 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich originals to bring for the K-1 interview?
Nothing "original" was ever supplied by us on the American end. It was all copies, nothing notarized or certified even. Now on your end, take the originals and make a copy too!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-26 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 for children
I put "Immigrate to US based on mother's fiance visa"
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-03 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
Yes he does, otherwise they won't know that he indeed needs the sponsor.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-09 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP without 221 g at London!!
It sounds like you have enough evidence, but your name may have been a database hit that warrants further checking. It may be mistaken ID or they just want to look into you in detail. If you are not the supervillian that they want then they have enough info for your visa. They will be in touch again either way.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-19 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother $350 at the time of scheduling interview
My fiance and her two minor children are now my wife and step-kids, so far we have spent about $13,000 for all expenses.

Filing fee
Visa fee
Medical in country
Air travel
Civil Surgeon to sign off on paperwork in USA
Shots and immunizations expenses
AOS fee

And this is by no means all inclusive. There are travel expenses from the trains to London to time off work for the AOS biometrics. There is all the paperwork needed, certified copies of birth, marriage and divorce papers, proof of custody, taxis to the airport, extra baggage fees, passport sized photos (more than you expect)... and then once they are here and life is well, there is ongoing expenses, food, phone calls home, and so on.

But she is soooo worth it!!!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-29 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshould i put all the email address i used to communicate with my fiancee
They want your email address to send you updates on the case status. Just give them one.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-27 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this going to be a problem at the interview???
In some US states like SC and RI if you do this it will actually be a legal marriage.

http://en.wikipedia....e_United_States

Edited by Robert&Karen, 28 February 2012 - 12:02 PM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-28 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresScarys?
The whole process is like walking up to a big brick wall. Some people see it and run away. Others see it and with great determination start the climb.

How far are YOU willing to go to be with the one you love?
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-02 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPackage 3
For us we simply got a letter saying to go to the Embassy website and download form, fill them out and let them know when they are ready. We were instructed to send off a one page letter saying we are ready with our papers for the interview then they called us in with our completed packet. In our case we were advised to mail everything in to speed things up. Your Embassy requirements may vary.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-05 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance or wife...which will be the best for us??
Look at the good news. March to August is FIVE MONTHS that you get to spend together during the process!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-05 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the NVC send you a notice when they forward your package to the Embassy?
Nothing for us until the Embassy sent the appointment letter.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-05 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaos packet and form I-693
If your first medical was complete then you are good to go, if more shots were needed then you should know what you need and get them when you are here.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-08 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestexaslock box
If you wanted to write DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY but there was only enough room to write DEPARTMENT OF HMLDSCY I'm sure it will be fine. If it said DAVID COPPERFIELD then you will have issues. I have yet to hear of any money order being challenged if it is not stolen. Intent goes a long way with checks, I have cashed them with my name spelled very wrong, and you can always deposit a check or money order with ANY name on it. No one looks.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-08 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI live in Los Angeles area. Why does this site tell me to send my I-129F to Texas?
Follow the timelines of others who have been in your shoes. It is very educational.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-14 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F-Request for Evidence
Well for mine they wanted a better photograph. I sent it off asap, and I am back on track!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-14 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F-Request for Evidence
Just got an email that I have an RFE awaiting me. I wish they could tell us online what to fix. I am overseas visiting my honey this week, it'd be grand to get the letter stateside opened by a friend and know what I need to do in case I can do it while here.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-02 16:39:00