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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis applying for fiance visa really worth it?
QUOTE (DanielParul @ Jan 4 2009, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ARTY AND LILI @ Jan 4 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K1's and new tourist visas should not be mixed together. If you apply for a tourist visa and then a K1 it raises red flags. If you apply for a tourist visa and are not accepted it makes the k1 look suspicious. Lots of risks involved.


Applying for a visitor visa and applying for a fiance visa are 2 separate things. One does not usually affect the other.
Applying for a visitor visa with the intent to visit the Country and go back does not raise a red flag (whether you get it or not) for a K1 because the purpose of both is different. It does not make the K1 look suspicious.
The risks are involved only if the person attempts visa fraud by applying for visitor visa with the intent of settling down in the Country.

I totally agree... applying for a tourist visa (and having it denied) and then applying for a K1 visa doesn't imply fraud. I know because we tried for a tourist visa & were denied (the thought of waiting for 9+ months for the K1 to make it through the system was unacceptable). The wait was horrible, but the K1 was eventually approved & my fiancee is here in the USA now.

The moral of the story is (like many have stated) that if the relationship is worth the wait then wait! If you are looking for a short cut you will probably just find dead ends or even a U-turn (i.e. if you try to beat the system your fiancee may end up deported later on).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-04 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion 18 ON HOW WE MET
If you met via an online dating service you are required to state that. With that being said I can't comprehend a reason why anyone would have to write an entire page describing how they met.

It would be something like "I met my fiancee on 1 August 2008 through www.internationalmatch.com. After numerous emails, chat sessions & phone calls I flew to Manila on 1 October 2008 and spent 10 days visiting Mary and her family. I flew back to Manila on 21 December 2008 to spend the holidays with Mary and her family, for a total of 12 days. On 31 December 2008 Mary and I became engaged to be married. "

I wrote a paragraph similar to the one above & it worked fine for me!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-13 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this gonna hurt us?
You may have mentioned this in your story (sorry if I missed it, but it was really long) but was it the other guy's kid that she was pregant with? If so it could be that she made the guy out to be a complete A-hole to get your sympathy. I might be off base, but that was running through my mind as I read the story.

Anyways I hope it all works out for you.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-07 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe requirement of seeing eachother hasn't happened yet!!
To the OP: The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.


nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-27 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi 129f domestic violence waiver?
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QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 29 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Len* @ Jan 29 2009, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Indeed, it is a crime of moral turpitude. I also wonder if this falls under the jurisdiction of the Adam Walsh Act.


This discussion is going all over the place. IMBRA is about informing the immigrating K visa applicant about certain US citizen criminal records. Petitions are not denied based on IMBRA. Crimes of moral turpitude are an issue for immigrants, not US citizens. A convicted murderer on parole can get a petition approved as long as the crime didn't fall under the Adam Walsh act.

There are two kinds of IMBRA waivers.

1. Waiver of the filing limitations for multiple beneficiaries. (not applicable here)
2. Waiver of reporting the crime to the intending immigrant. (that's the applicable one here)

Unless the petitioner wants to conceal the record from the fiance(e) or spouse, the second waiver category isn't needed.

thanks for all your responses so far and i will tell her about it. The actual charges we plead nolo to were called (affray) a lesser misdeminor charge defined as "a scuffle" but still falls under domestic violence.

Yea it was probably called "Simple Battery" or perhaps Assault in the 3rd Degree. Nolo is considered a conviction but it's not an admission of guilt & it usually protects someone from a civil suit on the same charge.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-30 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi 129f domestic violence waiver?
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QUOTE (payxibka @ Jan 29 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (joethrill @ Jan 29 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
first thanks to all who respond im usc appling for k1 visa i fall under the catagory of domestic violence 13 years ago
both my exwife and i were charged and plead guilty to assalt on each other it is a misdemeaner and i will submit all court papers. i was acting in self defence and it indicates that in my statement in the police report My question: Do i need a waiver when filing I-129f if i check the box i was acting in self defence?


i do not think self defense is the issue but the guilty plea

He's right... if you plead guilty your claim that it was in self defense is null & void. Although domestic violence can be a misdemeanor it is considered more serious than most other misdemeanors (much like driving under the influence). You may need a lawyer's advice on this one.


My question is do i need a waiver? Does anyone have some insite on that pls?

It more than likely comes under the umbrella of "moral turpitude", which would require a waiver. http://definitions.u...moral-turpitude. Again you really need to get the advice of an attorney on this one.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-29 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi 129f domestic violence waiver?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jan 29 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (joethrill @ Jan 29 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
first thanks to all who respond im usc appling for k1 visa i fall under the catagory of domestic violence 13 years ago
both my exwife and i were charged and plead guilty to assalt on each other it is a misdemeaner and i will submit all court papers. i was acting in self defence and it indicates that in my statement in the police report My question: Do i need a waiver when filing I-129f if i check the box i was acting in self defence?


i do not think self defense is the issue but the guilty plea

He's right... if you plead guilty your claim that it was in self defense is null & void. Although domestic violence can be a misdemeanor it is considered more serious than most other misdemeanors (much like driving under the influence). You may need a lawyer's advice on this one.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-29 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis attorney needed?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Feb 4 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Feb 3 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am saddened to see some of the comments in this thread. I have always found the forum to be open to all opinion so that each of us can draw our own conclusions based on the individual experiences. Now it seems that we are being told to keep our opinions to ourselves if they are not shared by some.



This forum IS open to all opinions, as you say, therefore my opinion is as good and welcome as any. I never suggested, and never would, that anyone keep their opinions to themselves. I gave my OPINION, I also gave my reasons for my opinion. If someone has another opinion, state it and state the reasons for your opinion.

You can use my opinion to draw a conclusion, because I give definite and detailed reasons, whereas the people defending attorneys can only say "It is a personal choice" and not list a single reason to use an attorney. What conclusion do you draw from that?

PLEASE, someone, state an opinion in favor of attorneys for this process and tell us exactly what they can do for someone. Just one thing. Tells us how they can help someone with "red flags" LOL. Which of you can give even anecdotal evidence your case was assited by an attorney. Really, if someone is charged with this very important personal decision, attorneys and people who think they shouldn't be jailed for fraud, should be able to tell us why. In thier opinion of course. I am open to all opinions, maybe you will change mine,

The bottom line is that unless someone has unusual circumstances there is no need to consult a lawyer. The caveat to that is that the process can be confusing & it's easy for someone to make a minor mistake that will delay the reunion with their significant other (been there, done that). After someone has completed the process you can look back and say "anyone can do this" but it can be intimidating at the beginning when you don't fully understand how the K1/K3 process works.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-04 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis attorney needed?
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Feb 2 2009, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Feb 2 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LaL @ Feb 2 2009, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No one should be telling anyone they shouldn't retain an attorney. Its entirely personal and based on the nuances of their own case. None of which can be ascertained by a few lines in an opening post.




uhm excuse me..the person was asking about having attorney or not...so we just answered what we think is better thing do to..whats the purpose of this forum if you dont get any answer right. thank you.


I wish I had a nickel for every wrong answer I have ever seen on here.

I could freakin' retire.

Yea but apparently lawyers have given plenty of wrong answers too. Also I'm guessing "Lal" is a lawyer... he/she is defending lawyers a bit too aggressively.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-04 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground Checks, How Long?
QUOTE (Laura & Lyle @ Jan 29 2009, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is the average duration of the background checks?
We receive our NOA1 on August 25th and are currently behind the curve judging by Igor's list? We have been told our petition is currently in background checks and due to the high volume of cases in background check there is no estimate of when ours will clear background checks.

Whom is it the background checks are performed on?
Thanks for looking.

Usually just a few days. I'd imagine both the sponsor & the foreign spouse/fiancee are checked, but I'm not sure.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-01-29 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 10 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Feb 10 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Charles: We don't agree on much but this time it's good.gif

Sinergy: The truth hurts... maybe not as much as jumping on a bike with no seat, but it hurts.

im sure you will find a bandade to take care of that for ya.

rofl.gif And I'm sure if you say the same thing a few dozen more times you can get this thread to around 30 pages. Now go spam another thread!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-11 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
Charles: We don't agree on much but this time it's good.gif

Sinergy: The truth hurts... maybe not as much as jumping on a bike with no seat, but it hurts.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-10 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
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QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 6 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it looks like the gang is all here

After 20 pages of everyone saying the same thing, in-fighting over nonsense and the OP not posting since Feb 6th this sums the whole thread up. Thanks Charles.

i would hardly call any of this nonsense. pointing out fraud and lieing on government forms is not nonsense and a good learning tool for ppl who are just begininng the process.

The "nonsense" is 20 pages of saying the same thing & the holier than thou attitudes of many of the posters (with the sophmoric in-fighting added to the mix). Since the OP is MIA and nothing new has been added since about page 3 the thread should be locked IMO.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-10 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 6 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it looks like the gang is all here

After 20 pages of everyone saying the same thing, in-fighting over nonsense and the OP not posting since Feb 6th this sums the whole thread up. Thanks Charles.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-02-10 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Expedited K1 Visa
QUOTE (meltinicecubez @ Mar 12 2009, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 12 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Typically a military expedite has to do with getting the K-1 visa approved BEFORE the soldier is deployed overseas, not to get the K-1 approved before the soldier returns to the USA. In this case more than likely they will say there is no reason to expedite because in any case sooner or later the soldier will be in the USA BEFORE the K-1 visa is issued.

Pregnancy is not a reason to expedite.


They've already agreed to expidite it. That bits done, its the next part im wondering about.

I am in the Army and we got our petition expedited based on the probability of being deployed (based on the type of unit I am in). To request an expedite call the dedicated USCIS Military hotline (1-877-247-4645). Tell them you want to request an expedite of the petition based on "National Interest/ Military Reasons". You will need to have the case receipt number USCIS gave you in the NOA1. They will ask for proof of the deployment, so be prepared to get a letter from the commander and a copy of the deployment orders would be helpful too.

Obtain a fax number and fax the requested info to them. I got an approval in 3-4 days & the petition was approved something like 44 days after they initially received it. Good luck & let me know if you need more info.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-03-12 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHey guys I am new here and I have a few questions.
QUOTE (cbarbosa1986 @ Mar 23 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys are all awesome and very helpful. I thought I would be told to "GO SEARCH" like in so many other forums. Thanks for the help.


Here is what I plan on sending in as my response to question 18. I put all that extra stuff about the air force so that they would see why it is hard for me to see her again before the interview stage and hopefully be a little more lenient about only meeting eachother once.

Please let me know if there is anything i should remove, rephrase or add to that. Thanks again !!!!

RESPONSE TO QUESTION # 18 ON I-129F

A MUTUAL FRIEND ( JULIAN HERNANDEZ) INTRODUCED ME TO MY NOW FIANCEE (MICHELLE DAVILA). WE SPOKE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THROUGH E-MAILS, INSTANT MESSAGES, PHONE CALLS AND LETTERS. I TRAVELED TO MEDELLIN COLOMBIA ON MARCH 1ST 2009. I PLANNED ON ONLY STAYING FOR 8 DAYS RETURNING ON THE 9TH. I ENJOYED MY TIME WITH HER AND EXTENDED MY STAY UNTIL THE 16TH OF MARCH. I WAS IN MEDELLIN FROM MARCH 1ST TO THE 16TH AND SPENT THE WHOLE TIME THERE WITH HER AND HER FAMILY. WE SPENT 8 DAYS IN AN APARTMENT WE RENTED IN LAS PALMAS, AND THE REST OF MY STAY THERE WAS SPENT EITHER AT HER PARENTS OR GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE IN ANZA. WE ALSO SPENT A DAY IN A CABIN THAT WE RENTED WHEN WE WENT TO VISIT "LA PIEDRA DEL PENOL" IN GUATAPE. WE DID LOTS OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GOING TO THE MOVIES, GOING TO THE PARK WITH HER SON, GOING TO THE AQUARIUM, MAKING BAR-BE-QUES, GOING TO CLUBS AND VISITING MUSEUMS AND OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN COLOMBIA.

I WOULD LOVE TO RETURN TO COLOMBIA WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH HER HOWEVER THAT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE AS I AM LEAVING FOR BASIC MILITARY TRAINING FOR THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ON APRIL 7TH 2009. I WILL BE IN BASIC TRAINING FOR 2 MONTHS AND AFTER THAT I WILL BE IN TECHNICAL SCHOOL (FOR THE AIR FORCE) FOR ANOTHER 6 MONTHS. ONCE I FINISH WITH TECHNICAL SCHOOL I WILL BE IN THE OPERATIONAL AIR FORCE IN ACTIVE DUTY STATUS. ONCE IN THE OPERATIONAL AIR FORCE I WOULD BE ABLE TO TRAVEL AGAIN TO SEE MY FIANCEE, HOWEVER I HOPE THAT BY THAT TIME HER VISA WOULD BE APPROVED AND SHE WILL BE ABLE TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES.

Your write up is fine. Personally I would make it more concise, but other than that no issues.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-03-24 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHey guys I am new here and I have a few questions.
I don't have any info about the K2, but as for the engagement ring don't worry. As long as you have proof of meeting in person (pictures, receipts, etc) you will be fine. I proposed to my fiancee (now wife) the day after she arrived in the USA. Good luck!

P.s. I'm in the Army... don't you get weekends off at Air Force basic? rofl.gif
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-03-22 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help advice
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QUOTE (emilio delgado @ Apr 30 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi I am new to this and I think I made a mistake when I file my app
I only sent the application with the check I did not send any other information with it
can some one tell me if I am going to get request for all the other stuff or my application
or my k1 is going to be denied because all the info is missing


PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS good.gif

Did you get a receipt from USCIS? Usually a few weeks after sending in the application you get a notice from USCIS that they received the application. If it has been 4 months w/o a receipt and/or cashing your check there is definitely a problem.

no I do have noa 1 I got that 5 days after I file back in december , is been 4 months waiting for eather noa2 or request for papers

The NOA1 is the receipt I referred to. If it were me I would have sent in the missing info as soon as I realized I forgot to send it (with a copy of the NOA1 so they could link up the missing info with the packet).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-04-30 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help advice
QUOTE (emilio delgado @ Apr 30 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi I am new to this and I think I made a mistake when I file my app
I only sent the application with the check I did not send any other information with it
can some one tell me if I am going to get request for all the other stuff or my application
or my k1 is going to be denied because all the info is missing


PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS good.gif

Did you get a receipt from USCIS? Usually a few weeks after sending in the application you get a notice from USCIS that they received the application. If it has been 4 months w/o a receipt and/or cashing your check there is definitely a problem.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-04-30 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust starting and just wanting to get married
QUOTE (mrs.jayb @ Apr 30 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey!

Totally new at this but my fiance and I are just starting this long journey of visa processing. We want to have a wedding for my family in California but do not neccessarily want to live there after. Is the K-1 neccesary and as far as you know, would getting married first in his country better as far as visa processing or does it make a difference?

Thanks! biggrin.gif

Not really sure what you are asking, but if you get married you can't file for a K1 visa (married = K3).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-04-30 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRejected for non signature.... Help !!!!!
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QUOTE (CouscousApplePie @ Apr 29 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Apr 29 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they will send it back to you, this is why you should relax and take every step by step and not rush through things...

Thank you so much . I thought I was relaxed until !!!!! I am not sure yet if I did not sign it !!! Just a gut feeling .....
The call center did tell me I could again so maybe I will call again tomorrow to see ...


the call center don't have your petition in front of them, so they wouldn't know anyway, just wait a week or two and see what happends...

You would have better luck calling the local zoo and asking to speak to a random monkey then getting info from the USCIS call center.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-04-30 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 and Class A Misdemeanor charge.
QUOTE (yoyoma @ May 14 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just spoke to my sister whom is a lawyer. She told me that I don't have to check mark on the conviction. Since my case was dismissed after I completed the requirement. She told me to file a expunge record at the court house. But, she said the arrest record will be in my file for life.

If you have it expunged it won't be in your file for life... the purpose of having a record expunged is to erase it. However some offenses cannot be expunged (e.g. domestic abuse) so you really need to consult a lawyer on this. If you are eligible for expungement it should be a relatively quick & inexpensive process (if your sister is really a lawyer ask her about this).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-05-14 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen can we marry?
QUOTE (ghomnet @ May 18 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you all!

Apply for the marriage license immediately & like others have suggested plan to get married before the 90 days are up (not on the 90th day).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-05-18 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Expedite
QUOTE (Smacker @ May 21 2009, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we also got it expedited and we got a million "5 day timelines" wink.gif

First my boyfriend called, even before noa1. They said "yes your reason makes sense give us 5 days"

we did and got noa1. My bf called again "yes your reason still makes sense send us proof! Military ID and Deployment Orders. Give us 5 days"

after 5 days my boyfriend called again "Yes we got your papers now give us 5 days to think about it again if we like the reason"

after 5 days my boyfriend called again "Yes we are still thinking about it give us 2 weeks"

on the next call it was 60 days. Funny thing. Somewhere inbetween those time lines the expedite and the petition were approved but the ladys on the phone could not see that for whatever reason.

Good Luck for you!

I involved my senator for good measure... don't know if he facilitated the process or not. I suggest doing the same.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-05-21 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Expedite
We got an expedite based on national interests/ military reasons and here's the deal...

1. You call the USCIS hotline set up specifically for the military members.
2. You ask for an expedite based on "national interests/ military reasons"
3. They WILL ask for proof... either a deployment order or a statement from your commander. If its from your commander use the unit stationery & proper military format (for the Army consult AR 25-50).
4. I don't recall if I got an RFE first and then faxed the proof, but I do recall that my request for expedite was approved very quickly (3-4 days).
5. Don't confuse approval of an expedite and approval of the petition (two different things). It took 45 days for the petition to be approved (could be faster or slower for others).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-05-20 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 2 2009, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gary,

Really, that's a bit much picking at someone's religion, don't you think?

You might find it odd that I sort of agree with you about 'two ceremonies'. To me, married is married. I don't understand many posts I read about people having one 'legal' ceremony and then a 'wedding' later - or before for that matter. It seems like placing too much importance on the 'party' aspect of weddings. But as I said - that is my opinion.

Insulting someone over their values is another matter, IMO.

Many persons are able to find an officiant who is willing to 'hold' the recordation of the marriage until a later time. Some are not. I suspect some of this 'luck' has to do with state or local law. In Canada, there is some wrinkle in the law (which a Canadian member might better explain) wherein officiants are forbidden to perform a ceremony without legally recording the marriage.

Actually I tend to agree with Gary... the OP wants to have his cake & eat it too. The OP is looking for some secret option that would allow him to have a christian marriage & still be eligible for a K-1 visa. I'd like to not pay taxes & find a zero calorie beer too. Problem is none of these things are going to happen.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-02 06:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist visa for family to go to K-1 wedding???
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jun 2 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For starters read here:

http://travel.state....nials_1361.html

an applicant does not need a compelling reason to come to the USA (wedding) they need a compelling reason to GO HOME.

This really depends on the applicant's country. My friend's fiancee is German & she has been back & forth to the USA many times to visit. My filipino fiancee (now wife) applied for a tourist visa & she was denied.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-02 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHomecoming from Iraq, can she visit
You could also meet in a 3rd country that Aussies can go to w/o a visa (just an option). I served in Iraq as well & there's an option to go on leave, but not to the USA.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-09 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I have to cancel my k1 petition, HELP!
Why would a new petition make a difference? Where are you getting your info from regarding the denial?
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-10 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited processing
Everyone is right... you have a very, very slim chance (if at all) of getting an expedite. The process is long & a royal pain in the butt, but USCIS could care less about most problems that people consider urgent.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-12 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 21 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 21 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 21 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.


Yeah, that make sense that individual statements are needed. Do they need to have originals? I guess I can call them and ask.

Here is what the instruction form says:

"Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e)
whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her
admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to
submit to establish your mutual intent;"

I was hoping she could sign and fax me a statement which I could include with my letter. I will call them about it.

It says "original statements". A fax by definition is not an original statement. Can you get by with a fax? Maybe... but why chance it?
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-21 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 21 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks. My fiance just asked me if we both need to each send the letter/statement that we will get married within 90 days of the visa, or if we just send 1 letter with both of our signatures.

Looks like I need to first find out where I need to send this if I'm from Maryland. Would it be ok if she faxed me the letter, and I printed it out?

Individual letters are needed... what I did is set up a FedEX account and my fiancee mailed me the required documents.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-21 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone, I am starting the K-1 process
QUOTE (Copperblade @ Jun 21 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I found this site to be the most helpful site in getting the K-1 visa done, so I really am glad it's here. I could have sworn I saw a little "how-to" list of steps on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost where that is.

Anyway, my fiance and I got engaged in January. We kind of had hoped to have the wedding in her country (Indonesia), and started right away with the religious preparations (required for marriage in Indonesia). I kept contacting the US Embassy trying to get information on how I could start the visa process, or if I could get a tourist visa, etc. so we could be together relatively soon after the wedding. The answers they gave were never really "to the point" i.e. they never explained that if we got married there, it would only be after the wedding we could start the process. We found that out from consulting a lawyer.

So although it feels kind of late in the game for us, we have decided to do an bethrothal/engagement ceremony in Indonesia, and go with the K-1 visa to get married here. Honestly, it turns out that this will make it easier for everyone involved, so it's a good thing. And I get to start the process right away.

So that's my story.... I guess I'll be browsing the site and gathering information along the way.

If you marry its a K3 visa, not a K1. If you do not marry your fiancee is eligible for a K1 visa. There are forums specific to the K1 & K3 process so please look there for more info.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2009-06-21 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCANCELLING K-1 APPLICATION
QUOTE (GueraKristina @ Mar 5 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why wont the woman just cancel the application if it didnt work out?

He and the woman lost touch when he called her numbers they don't work this application is from 2006
solsoeurFemaleJamaica2009-03-05 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCANCELLING K-1 APPLICATION
I want to know if the petitioner is the only one who can cancel a visa application. I have a friend who wants to cancel his application. He had a K-1 application filed for him but him and the woman did not work out he contacted the EMBASSY to cancel the application and was told that only the petitioner can cancel the application. What can the beneficiary do to cancel the application? He wants to apply for a vistor visa but it will get denied if there is a open visa application in his name.
solsoeurFemaleJamaica2009-03-05 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
I'm sure most of us have been through the "Tourist Visa" denial drill. To add my two cents I have a friend who tried not once but twice to come to the U.S. on vacation. She is 38 years-old and her documentation included:

Her work record of 20+ years at the same hospital
A letter from her employer stating that she is a great employee
Proof of ownership for two homes (A condo in Bangkok and another in Udon)
She owns a car
A bank account with a substantial sum of money in baht.

Even the above was not considered strong enough "ties" to Thailand.

During the second application we included a letter from my congressman on her behalf.

I've always considered it incredibly unfair that I can show up at the airport in BKK and I'm given 30 days no questions asked. I think Thai citizens should be given the same treatment.

My two cents.

Rich

Edited by LastSurvivor, 09 October 2006 - 08:36 AM.

LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-10-09 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2

Thanks for the replies & input everybody. I'm just gonna send in the Vaccination supplement and hope all goes well.

Kob khun sum-rup quam chuey lua khab


I'm going to give you slightly different advice. The requirements ask for the I-693A if you have already had the vaccintions. I would strongly recommend you give them what they are asking for. Call Civil Surgeons in your area and you can get one to fill in the appropriate info for about $50. You have to call several. You certainly do not need the exam again just the shots moved to the I-693A form. This is also supposed to be sealed in an envelope by the civil surgeon and included with you application. Please don't take the chance. I would be very surprised if you can get away with the from from Thailand.

Rich
LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-08-26 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
We were approved today. Painless interview and although this is the K-1 thread wanted to post our great news. Good luck everyone. I posted more on the interview and experience in the following thread under A.O.S.

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=26180

Rich and Thisa
LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-08-09 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2

Sorry to hear about the dog. Anyways, what are you supposed to take to the AOS interview when you already filed for the advance parole and work card. Most the stuff I already submitted. What should I use for supporting evidence of my relationship? So far I am taking
1 The wedding certificate
2 Birth Cert for both of us plus passport w/ I-94
3 Tax Returns
4 all the NOA's
5 Copyies of I-485
Am I forgetting anything??? Thanks for the advice
K n J


Well, my interview is Wed Aug 9th. I'm a bit nervouse and I have no idea why. Thisa will be 6 months pregnant at the interview so that should be more than enough proof. I have put together two books. One with all the originals of everything I filed in the original AOS application and another with copies of everything from the first book. I've updated my bank statements, payroll stubs...blah, blah, blah. Also note they ask for bills/bank accounts, insurance documents with your wifes name. I would suggest you bring those along as it is stated on the AOS appointment letter. I'm also taking pictures from several trips taken after her entry into the U.S. Bottome line: Take everything you can so you have nothing to worry about.

Rich
LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-08-06 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2

Just a quick update:

We are on AOS limbo. Processing dates have finally been updated for our local office, and now state they are processing applications with receipt dates from Feb 1, 2006, our Receipt date is December 29, 2005. Today we'll be customer service to try and find out what the holdup is, will keep you all posted.

Ty


Man, that is brutal. What is the delay? We submitted our paperwork in March and have our Interview on August 9th. Good luck. I know you are frustrated.

Rich
LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-07-18 08:06:00