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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist visa was denied months ago/will they think that i lied before
I don't think it will affect your K1 because you became engaged after you filled out the original tourist application and were denied. I would concentrate on gathering evidence of your relationship to support your K1 application. Good luck and congratulations!
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-04-18 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 interview London Question!!
My fiance had to leave his phone at home and took the Underground for about 45 mins to an hour to get there too on his interview day.
Good luck on Wednesday!
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-04-25 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWriting to US Senators regarding case, anyone received any assistance or reply?
I contacted my local Congressman after our case had been in AP for 5 months. They did respond about a week later saying they were going to contact the embassy in London and see what the problem was. About 2 weeks later (roughly) they(Congressmen's office) sent me an email saying that our case was in AP and we just need to wait. Well, I had told them from the beginning that our case was in AP so they weren't telling me anything I didn't already know! So basically in my case it was not helpful. I think it is helpful for those who are in the pre interview phase but once you get put in AP you are stuck in a void that nobody can help you with. It takes them ages to run the name checks and if your fiance has a common name it can take months. We are almost at the 7 month mark and I hope you hear something soon and do not have to wait much longer.
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-04-20 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying for k1 visa for fiance in Pakistan

It sure seems that way. Any updates on the AP?


No changes :( I call DOS every week and they same the old thing "Your case is still pending".
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-05-09 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying for k1 visa for fiance in Pakistan

Wow we're doin' great with names!!!! Mohammad, Khan! I have a Hussain! :D


Oh boy!! We are all in the same boat!!
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-05-09 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying for k1 visa for fiance in Pakistan

AP can possibly be based on names that come up as "hits" on the system? That is such a bummer, seeing as it seems like all our names are so common! I mean, a name like "khan" would pop up EVERYWHERE! thanks for your input...what a drag!
Let's hope that you'll be out of AP before the 8th month (: good luck to you as well.


Thank you so much! If he gets out of AP in the next month I will feel like I've won the lotto! Yes, it's a bummer that name hits can cause AP. My fiance's middle name is Mohammad so it's scary to think how long it will take them to process our case :( Khan is also quite common, like you said many names are common from Pakistan.
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-05-06 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying for k1 visa for fiance in Pakistan
I think it's smart to prepare yourselves for AP but not obsess over it pre interview as it may just make the interview even more nerve wracking. The truth of the matter is AP is very likely. The US is has such a huge database of names that "hits" are very common and cause further delays in processing the visa. My fiance has been in AP for 7 months now. He is from London but family is originally from Pakistan and he has a common name. Everyone's different and some get through it in a week and some in a couple years!
Sorry if this is a "downer" answer(I've responded on both posts since I'm in the same situation), but since you are asking it's best to know the truth rather than get the rug pulled out from under you at your interview like we did.
Wishing you the best!
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-05-05 00:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 administrative processing delay at six months

I dont get it. If there is a false hit can't they compare DOB check job histort etc to confirm it isnt same person pretty quick?

My senator's aide has been very unhelpful and rude to me throughout this process. She will not even answer my emails anymore. I think she is mad I was bugging her about my case for so long.

What a nightmare. I have heard this can take years...seriously? I would go back to mexico to live before I would just stay in limbo that long even tho I dont want to. How can they expect couples to deal w this for yrs? If we get thru this initial stage will we have same problem after interview?



Yes, it is most likely due to your fiance having a common name. Each time a hit comes up in the name check it requires a "human being" (I use the term loosely!) to manually remove it. This is why some cases take years. I guess on the bright side they are putting you through this before his interview so that perhaps he will get his visa at the interview rather than getting put into AP. Our interview came quite quickly and we thought we were doing alright but were nabbed with AP at that point. It has now been over 6 months in AP with no end in sight. If I could move to London I would have done that at this point becuase this process is beyond ridiculous! I completely relate to your frustration and hope you hear something very soon!
AMteamFemaleEngland2011-04-13 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe red flag??

Hello to everybody! Me and my favourite we wait visa ?1. He has children. And 13 years ago he has made vasectomy. He is US citizen.
I don't have children.
This fact will be a red flag for the consul? What could i to expect on interview? How to be prepared in this case? I very much nervous. I will be glad to any advice.

I would guess they have an age also where they figure a filipina will not want kids. We have a 19 yr age diff but she is 35. Along with the vasectomy I also have 3 divorces which I am surprised did not make their red flag top 10 list. Proof of a bonifide relationship covers a multitude of sins. There are women out there that are content to be wonderful step-mothers or adopt children. If you can prove time together and communication consistent with being a couple I think you are set.
azopenmicMalePhilippines2011-07-12 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespetition DENIED

In some states the day your divorce papers are signed by the judge and filed is NOT the day you are free to marry again. You have to consulte the marriage requirement. Many states have a period of months before you are free to marry again.


I was surprised when you said in some states one cannot remarry immediately after divorce is final. I did look it up and you are right. As of Sept. 2011:

Alabama - 60 days
Kansas and Texas - 30 days
Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin - 6 months

All other states had no requirement at that time. Apparently the wait is for either party to appeal the divorce decisions. Here is the site where I found the info http://www.totaldivo...ing-period.aspx
azopenmicMalePhilippines2012-01-23 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant


And again I ask how is this different than people with children?


I'm not talking about people with older children. That's not the issue here.
But, that issue also highlights the unreasonableness of the American family-
based immigration process. Why does it take months and months to come
to America when I could've brought my USC fiancee to the British consulate
and obtained a visa for her in an afternoon?

Being together for pregnancy is not a NEED it is a want.


Look, I think you're being a little unfair. There is a real need that both
partners should be together in order to establish a supporting environment
for the mum and baby when it arrives. Newborn babies need much more
care and attention than older children, and post-natal mums need the
immediate care and support (financially and otherwise) of their partners.
Yes, this isn't a life or death situation, but there is still a strong moral
obligation on the USCIS to expedite petitions for pregnant couples as
the well-being of mum and baby is strongly tied in with dad being present.

Regardless, I think we can all agree that the current American family
visa process is a monstrosity that needs severely reviewed.

I completely disagree. An older child needs their parents as much as and even more than a newborn. A newborn sleeps, eats and poops. One person can do it. I did it alone with twins and a 22 month old. It is not life and death. It is not a need, it is a desire. Sure it is best if families can be together.
This is about children....new or old....to say a pregnancy should expedite it over people with older children is just ridiculous.
Of course if you are in the situation you can make a ton of arguments for it. But in reality a pregnancy is no more of an emergent situation than almost anyone else on here.
If they open gates to speed up for pregnancy then should then do it for people with kids, people with illness....etc...the list goes on.
We all want to be with our SO and our kids..... we just have to wait.
CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant

The bottom line is that it is fundamentally wrong and unjust NOT
to expedite K1 petitions for pregnant couples. They do deserve "special
treatment" because a child is no small matter, and it is for the greatest
good of the baby that the USCIS ought to see to it that the parents are
brought together ASAP.



And again I ask how is this different than people with children? A few here have children who are missing the other parent, parents missing birthdays....etc.
I have just been diagnosed with a debilitating disease, should I get there sooner than someone who is healthy?
Can I make a special case because school starts end of July and I don't want my kids to be starting school late, in a new country, in a new home, away from their friends and family?
Everyone has special circumstances.
Being together for pregnancy is not a NEED it is a want.

Edited by cristy, 18 May 2006 - 02:57 PM.

CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant


The reason i am concerned is that a visa once it is issued is only good for 6 months and the airlines wont allow a pregnant paasanger after they are 7 months and there is some concerns of flying a newborn baby until it reaches 6 months of age so i am worried we might lose the visa during this short window of oppertunity.
From the way

Congrats on the pregnnacy and I just wanted to let you know this is not true. Newborns fly all the time. And most doctors will let you fly pregnant into your 8th month as long as there are not complications.



the doctors might, but the airlines might not.

Would depend on the airline. In the world of surrogacy pregnant women are flying all over the world and so are newborns. I think the OP might have a 1 month window where she can't fly.
CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant

The reason i am concerned is that a visa once it is issued is only good for 6 months and the airlines wont allow a pregnant paasanger after they are 7 months and there is some concerns of flying a newborn baby until it reaches 6 months of age so i am worried we might lose the visa during this short window of oppertunity.
From the way

Congrats on the pregnnacy and I just wanted to let you know this is not true. Newborns fly all the time. And most doctors will let you fly pregnant into your 8th month as long as there are not complications.

Edited by cristy, 18 May 2006 - 01:20 PM.

CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant
Well lets all go get pregnant. lol If it really did have an impact then explain why people with children don't get expedited. If an unborn child needs both parents for development surely out of womb children do too.
CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant
It won't have any effect on your case.
CristyFemaleCanada2006-05-18 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Feb 19 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kampong received her Packet 3 @ 2 AM my time. Needless to say, she called me all excited an woke me from a deep sleep and I ended up working today on only 2 hours sleep.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I couldn't get back to sleep because I was going through the checklist over and over in my head and then something clicked in my head.......I realized that she needed to renew her passport, DAMN!! It expires in September and it needs to have 8 months validity on it prior to the issue of visa. #######!!

She is going to head off to BKK this weekend from Lamduan and apply for her new passport, fortunately it only takes 3 days for the new passport and she will also get her police check done while she is there. Once she has her new passport, she will send in the DS-230, pictures and copy of the photo page of her new passport.

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, I hope that she will have her interview by the end of March but that may be just some wishful thinking.

Chok dee to all............. kicking.gif


You are probably looking at mid to late April for an interview.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-02-22 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (George-Joom @ Feb 12 2008, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All.

It is great to see a Thailand thread.

My Fiancee is a native of Thailand but right now she is studying English in England.

A couple of questions on the G-325A. I am completeing her work history and some of the addresses in Thailand are very long. Do you shorten the address or use additional pages or what?
Are some of the addresses very long or am I misunderstanding her?

2- Native alphabet? Is this something I do by copying and pasting from translation sites?
But I have to send the G-325A back to her to sign anyway so can she fill it in herself?

Thanks so much

George


Either. She can fill it in, or you can have her spell it out in her native alphabet and then you can copy and paste
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-02-12 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (Tmc225usc @ Feb 10 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is so wonderful that so many have been approved at the interviews as well as many of you now have dates!
Wont be long now.


To anyone who has recently went along to the interview, what did you wear? Or what did you see people wearing?
I'm really trying to pack light so that my fiancée can use my second suitcase for more of her stuff. Because of this, I'm trying to only bring what I would need for the interview, and a couple other sets of clothes.

Suit, Tie?
Nice Pair of pants and a tucked in white shirt?

I'm just wondering what everyone wore, or saw people wearing while they were there.


Attached File  77_4_1_.jpg   15.22KB   11 downloads You can't go wrong with this ensemble. good.gif
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-02-11 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Feb 6 2008, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone else have a fiance(e) get their interview on April 3rd? My fiancee's is at 7 am. kicking.gif



Awesome Jamie! I am really happy for you and your siamese kitten ; - )


Thank you SqdnGuns. I am sure yours won't be too far off either. Just think, when started this journey, we thought we would be over this by December wacko.gif Just glad this part of the journey is almost over.

Thank you too ThaiStyle
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-02-06 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Anyone else have a fiance(e) get their interview on April 3rd? My fiancee's is at 7 am. kicking.gif
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-02-05 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Jan 27 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am getting frustrated now because I had sent several email to embassy asking for the status of my case and still no answer. Does anyone know what is going on at the Bangkok embassy?


Any luck getting a response from the embassy? I just sent them an e-mail asking them if they received packet 3 from my fiancee. I couldn't believe that they responded in less than 10 minutes.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-28 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Jan 27 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am getting frustrated now because I had sent several email to embassy asking for the status of my case and still no answer. Does anyone know what is going on at the Bangkok embassy?


Interesting. I've wrote the embassy twice in the last few weeks and they got back to me right away. The first time within 30 minutes. I plan to write them this coming week to see if they received our P-3.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-27 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (bigsky @ Jan 27 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,
We should be getting close and I'm trying to get a jump on the Packet 3. I've found the forms needed thanks to some help from the forum but I find the instructions confusing. Don't want to mess it up now after all this wait so would appreciate some help.

1.It says to immediately send in the D-230 Part1 to the BKK Embassy. Is that all that is initially sent? I assume that I can send this as soon as we receive our NOA2?

2.Next to be sent would be the checklist when all requirements have been met. Should we wait until we have the police certificate in hand and the medical exam completed to send in the checklist, or can we return it while those are in process? I'm guessing that it's just timing and as long as you have them by the interview you're OK.

3.Verification of unmarried status: is this required of everyone? Neither of us has been previously married.

Thanks in advance for your help and best wishes and patience to all. Chok dii!!

You may see this also in the general forum, I clicked new topic instead of reply and can't figure out how to edit?? I'm not very good with this stuff!


You really don't want to send anything to the embassy until your petition is sent from the NVC to the embassy. My fiancee hasn't scheduled her doctors visit yet and won't until we have an idea when her appointment will be. The police certificate takes about 3 weeks to obtain. Although it won't expire for 6 months, you really want it as recent as possible.

Your verification of unmarried status is just the form you sent in with the I-129F stating that you and your fiancee are free to marry.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-27 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Jan 25 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received NOA2 in the mail today!! kicking.gif



Good to hear good.gif It's about time.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-25 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Jan 16 2008, 02:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (heyx2rr @ Jan 16 2008, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks! I have good news - we're approved! My fiancee was up before 6am to get ready and catch a taxi to the Embassy for an 8am interview. She turned in her paperwork at 8am, and had a quick interview less than an hour later. The interview consisted of only a few questions - when did we first meet, where do I live in the US, etc. The Visa was approved and she will be able to pick it up on Friday.

Wow... It's been a stressful and exciting ride after submitting our I-129F package at the beginning of June. I can't wait to fly to BKK on the 26th - and to fly back together to the US on the 30th. Fabulous.... Life is good.

- heyx2rr



Congrats my friend..........I'm still waiting due to USCIS being incompetent.


I was wondering what had happened to you. I can't believe you are still waiting. You sent the requested information back in November. Totally ridiculous. Have you called to see if they lost it? It wouldn't surprise me with that place. If you still have time, you may want to think about resubmitting.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-16 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (Texas Farang @ Jan 8 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I posted this a few days ago in another thread -- wanted to make sure everyone was aware and able to plan accordingly...

QUOTE(Texas Farang @ Jan 4 2008, 12:12 PM)
Just found this out last night: There will be no immigrant or fiance visa interviews at the Bangkok embassy during the month of February. Interviews will resume in March.

Good luck to all!


Could you add the link where it shows this? I heard this as well but was hoping it was not true.
Jamie76MaleThailand2008-01-11 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I will add what I do know...others can chime in with whatever information they have:

Your tax return does not need to be notarized. If you can bring more than the recent, like from years past that would be good. The year you were in the Philipines you could probably write a short statement giving the reasons why you did not have a tax return for such year.

You don't need to notarize the employer letter

I have heard that you can just do a few pay stubs, but I would rather have as many as possible. Six months would not be bad. They do not need to be notarized.

Edited by Jamie76, 03 September 2007 - 09:03 PM.

Jamie76MaleThailand2007-09-03 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Sep 2 2007, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks afterforever!

I have been spending some time today prepping the packet 3 that I downloaded from the BKK Embassy web site, I hate paperwork but this is well worth it.

Chok Dee!!


Have some mangosteen and durian for me good.gif
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-09-02 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Aug 29 2007, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Swatdee khap!

I will be leaving for Thailand next Friday, the 7th, spending a few days in BKK and then off to Surin. Anyone else going to be there around then? Anyone have any request while I am there? I'll be returning to SoCal on the 16th, short trip but better than nothing.

Let me know via PM.


Lucky. Looks like the next time I go will be around the time of fiancee's interview.
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-08-30 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2

Yeah, it's at the police department ready for pickup, she's just on holiday in koh samui right now so she's gonna pick it up when she gets back to BKK. As for the medical, we're also waiting to get the interview date scheduled first, and then she'll schedule it.

Haha, I've been looking at the interview schedule everyday now for it to be updated, even though I know it won't be till next week, and depending on how fast they process the Pkt 3's they receive, we might not be on there till the following week...we'll see:)



It must be a fantastic feeling knowing that you are in the home stretch. Good luck to both of you!



Definitely. I can't wait to be that far along in the process. We are only about 43 days in to the whole thing if you go by when NOA1 was issued. I love the summer, but I'm hoping this one goes by quickly as our NOA2 probably won't be issued until Sept/Oct.
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-08-04 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Yes, we need those that post to this thread to make their voice heard, if they are interested. Not sure if anything will come of it, but all we can do is try.
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-07-09 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
What would be the chances of us getting a subforum set up in the "Regional Discussion" forum? There are a lot of filers that have a fiance(e) from Thailand. I think it would be a great way to share stories, post advice and questions specifically geared towards Thailand. A number of countries have their own subforum...how about us? Going through 100+ pages of one post can be someone difficult and time consuming.

I wrote to VisaJourney, but so far haven't gotten a response. Maybe there needs to be a poll? What does everyone think?

Edited by Jamie76, 08 July 2007 - 03:02 PM.

Jamie76MaleThailand2007-07-08 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (LisaD @ Oct 25 2007, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Oct 25 2007, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LisaD @ Oct 25 2007, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As if anyone is without judgment!

Judgment=opinion

We all have em good.gif


I am of the opinion that I don't judge. good.gif


the word 'judge' has gotten a bad rap! Cos I really doubt there's anyone without opinions.....


I really have no opinions on this matter, but that is just my opinion. whistling.gif All fun aside, I see where you are coming from.
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-10-25 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (LisaD @ Oct 25 2007, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As if anyone is without judgment!

Judgment=opinion

We all have em good.gif


I am of the opinion that I don't judge. good.gif
Jamie76MaleThailand2007-10-25 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many G-325A should be submitted with I-129F?

You make valid points but real information is available from reliable sources. Neither Vermont or California or any Consulate has been reported to request additional copies of a G325a form, in the years I've been around. They've had photocopiers for many years.

Specific requirements of Consulates are also available to those wishing to do only a small amount of research.



I sent one original for each ie petitioner and beneficiary based on the strength of what I was reading on these posts. I believe one will suffice. I've received NOA1 and am in the system awaiting NOA2 - hopefully I won't have any problem but I'm confident given all I've read that 4 aren't required today.
zenaxeMaleCanada2010-01-10 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process

London


Please excuse my ignorance, but could you kindly tell me what a VWP is?

Thnx :blush:
zenaxeMaleCanada2010-01-05 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling back and forth from Canada to the U.S. during visa process??

So were you and your husband married in the United States before obtaining a fiancee visa? Have you been allowed to remain in the United States? Thanks!



Hey there, we didn't obtain a fiancee visa. I'm in Canada and my wife is American. I went into the USA and we got married. I stayed about a week after we married; we filed our I 130 petition for the CR1 visa path shortly after we married, I left and returned to Canada. Since we got married I have visited her in the USA twice. I just got back actually. I intend to go back there at the end of June/early July for a few weeks for vacation. I'm hoping the next time I go down is to active the green card when I cross the border.

A fiancee visa petition is essentially a one time entry visa that allows you to go into the USA to marry and remain there. Once there you adjust your status to apply for the green card. But you can go to the USA , marry and return to Canada. The difference is that if you file for the I 130 (CR1 visa) you can't remain in the USA while the petition and visa get processed. That's the illegal part. You can marry but can't stay in the USA awaiting the immigration process. With a fiancee visa, once granted, it allows you to go into the USA and remain there ; but there are rules ie can't work or travel outside of the USA without getting additional documentation etc. After you marry you file to adjust status as I had mentioned before.

Also it costs more to go the fiancee visa route than it does the CR1 - once you get the CR1 visa, you are legal to work and travel. With fiancee visas you also pay to file the adjustment of status (approx $1000 for that form). You are adjusting from a non immigrant visa (fiancee) to an immigrant visa (Cr1).


I'm presently living and working in Canada and I visit when I can. I'm hoping to be approved to immigrate by September....we'll see how it goes.
zenaxeMaleCanada2010-04-10 02:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling back and forth from Canada to the U.S. during visa process??
The fiancee visa means you are not in the USA and have to wait to have this visa approved before you can enter. Once you get approval, you enter the USA, it's a one time entry visa, for the sole purpse of marrying the person you intend to marry. You have 90 days to marry once the visa is approved and once you cross the border into the USA. So you shouldn't be in the USA while you await approval of a fiancee visa, as far as I know.

The fiancee visa doesn't allow you to travel out of the USA , hence a one time entry visa, or allow you to work. You have to , after your visa is approved, also apply for employment authorization document (EAD) to work legallly, and if you wanted to travel you would require advanced parole (AP) otherwise if you leave the USA after entering, you cannot return. Once you marry you file to adjust status and work toward the green card.

Get familiar with the guides on visa journey, they are helpful.
zenaxeMaleCanada2010-04-09 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho recieves the NOA2?

Hey everyone.

We're still waiting anxiously to recieve our NOA2. I was curious who recieves the NOA2? Does the pentitioner or beneficiary get it in the mail? Or both? Our case was finally touched since December 1st, exactly a week ago. I'm hoping it's in the mail right now. I'm assuming we don't get an email or anything from the USCIS website, it just shows up?

Thanks!


I'm the beneficiary and i had signed up on the USICS site for case updates etc. I also had email and text for communication. The emails were mine and my wife's and the text had to be a USA number so it was my wife's. We were both chatting on skype when she got a text msg; and one second prior to that I had received an email msg saying we got NOA2.

So really both of you would be notified but technically speaking, it's the petitioner because it's his or her petition to get the foreign spouse into the country.
zenaxeMaleCanada2010-04-12 19:56:00