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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUpdate + Question about Tax Records
So! I've told one parent! It went better than I thought- kind of. She said I should wait to tell my dad after I'm already comfortably above the poverty line. Well this is how it went:

Me: I don't really know how I should tell dad.
Mom: Well, what kind of timeline are you looking at?
Me: Well, I guess I'll go talk to the people at La Cabana to see if they could give me some extra hours.
(I had told her that I needed to make a certain amount of money and that's when she said I should wait.)

Off-Topic2.gif Well, my six month evaluation is coming up and I plan on telling them our situation and hoping and praying they'll have mercy on us! (I think I've done a pretty good job, but I don't know if they'll think I've done $2 per hour worth of a good job, but I'm praying!)

I also heard about this other job that said they are hiring and will be paying $8-$10. So, I could go in there and let them know I do a good job, but that I woud need $10 an hour or else there'd be no reason for me to leave my current job. (I really do enjoy my current job).

My question is will I need to have worked an entire year at $10 in order to be considered meeting the minimum? I ask because I just started my two jobs late last year. In fact, I only made $8,000 in 2009- not even enough to file federal taxes!

We've been reading a lot lately and we're really eager to file, but I want to know if I should wait to file until I for sure meet the minimum long enough to show up on my tax returns because my 2008 returns will disappoint them!

Thanks for all the help!! luv.gif
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-04-27 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat to send to my fiance (petitioner)
Hey everyone

This is Gabriel (beneficiary). I'm done filling out the forms and I'm planning on sending them to my Fiance in a few days so we can go ahead and file, but I want to make sure I'm sending everything she will need from me for the package I-129F. I'm sending original statements of intent to marry within 90 days signed, form G-325A, one passport photo. so beside those things, what else do I need to send her? or is that it?

THanks
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-05 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshi there everyone
QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Feb 12 2009, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tedjen @ Feb 12 2009, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I decided to post not to judge the thread starter nor to be at her side...

First, there must be a reason why is she doing it (having another bf), probably she's no longer in contact with the first bf..? Still, it's wrong... you need to end the first relationship before getting into another relationship... in short, the first bf should also know that you have a closure...

Then, you can ask some advice here... on how to cancel the petition your first bf filed...


**You know what girl, I don't want to blame you why there are lots of filipinas who are into a genuine relationships but having a hard time issuing their visas...

I pray that God will enlighten your mind... remember that God knows the desire of our hearts... God bless...


I just read that... Well even if she is no longer in contact with the first poor guy do you think that it is fair to ask to an other USC to file a petition straight away ? That is BS ! She just want a green card that's it and VJ is not for that kinda situation.


I totally agree with you
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-02-12 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshi there everyone
OMG

Are you seriously asking for advice here??? okay well my advice is .. stop playing with people's feeling.. Getting married is not JUST A GAME you play for fun.. you know??

I feel so bad for those guys who are willing to petition for you... they have no idea waht they are getting into...and it wouldn't surprice me that you're doing this only for the greencard!... I really hope they find out!... If I could I would even call them and even call the Embassy and let them know about this...

Bad bad girl!

QUOTE (clyn @ Feb 12 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.....i need your advice friends in here.... or im about curious about the K-1 visa

ok heres the situation, i have a bf from USA....he been filed as a being petitioner since august 2008 till now yet havent heard from approval from his side and im waiting too.... and now i found a new man which they both same country but different state .....then who is also willing to petition as same petition with my old bf.... but the question that really bothered me is that, is it okay two petitioner do petition on me? though both sides on them havent know the real situation and i dont have plan to tell to them coz its very complicated and i dont want to hurt one of them.....does the NVC or USAID or USCIS, wont trace up for my side? that i have a two petitioner?

some friends told me it wont trace up my side coz it just trace up for there own each profile of the men, is it true?

please help me .........or do send me a private message
thank you
hope i can hear alots of opinion or advices
clyn


GJenMaleVenezuela2009-02-12 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - How I made the application package
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Apr 29 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (suka330 @ Apr 29 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question: At the beginning, you mentioned that they need to send in their birth ceritificate with the petition. Is this the original birth certificate of the petitioner or beneficiary?

Please advise. Thank you! innocent.gif


doesn't really need to be the actual origianl, but a certified copy, and this is for the petitioner, beneficiary birth certificate is needed at a later stage.


You can send copies of your passport instead of your birth certificate, can't you?
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-04-29 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 24 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jen:

It is true that just meeting the guidelines does not mean a "win". Though in most cases I think it does. I also do not know why so many people worry about 3 years tax returns, I have never submitted those and we are past the AOS stage, so done with that. I submitted only one year tax return for each affidavit. VJ will tend to be conservative in their guides and I think it is good.

You are young, hey, it is normal for young people to struggle a bit, lord only knows I did. Not to date myself too much but I can recall budgets with like $12 per month for "disposable income" and it is absolutely true more money is deducted from my pay every week now, than I made for a week when I was 19-20 years old. I could meet the guidelines with what they deduct!!!! The consular officer can look at the fact you are both young and have your best years ahead. An old fart like me better have a good job. smile.gif I think if you can show you meet the guidelines you have a good chance of approval, don't be so fatalist. YOU CAN DO IT!


Thanks for the encouragement. However, we have a friend who recently went through the process in Venezuela and she was asked for 3 years tax returns. What I wonder is if they accept me not having 3 years worth of tax returns because I was a full time student prior to last year. Sigh... I dunno.. I guess we'll plan out our future as we would have it if we did meet the requirements, show my parents, and hope they would be willing to help us. If not, I guess I'll be heading to Venezuela. I love Venezuela. I just don't love knowing that me going there means he will never be able to come here, even to visit. But I'll get everything together and see what my parents have to say about it.
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-25 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 24 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GJen @ May 24 2009, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 24 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ May 23 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Empower by giving them knowledge. That's how.

She has had multiple threads on the topic because she's trying to figure out what to do. She's learning. She's young.



Giving knowledge is exactly what I'm doing. Notice I mentioned, not criticized the multiple threads, as evidence of knowledge she already possesses. A critical piece of knowledge will be evident to me when the focus of the questions changes from how to get around or just barely meet the requirements to how to ensure success. In this case, that's probably going to entail a better actual job, which might entail waiting. She's already discarded her other options in favor of independence. I admire that but it's likely to have a delaying consequence, sort of like delaying a purchase until you can pay cash.

Responsible young people often find they need to delay marriage for one practical reason or another. I understand young as there are three young women I call "daughters", two married and one nearly 21 with marriage yet in the future. Each understood or understands and has dealt or will deal with the practicalities before the marriage. Each has or will have involved their parents in the planning but took or will take responsibility for their own financial lives during those times.



Pushbrk,

I'm not trying to just barely make it. Believe me, if I could find a job that made $60,000 a year and would secure our financial future, I would jump at it! I'm being independent not because I'm too proud, but that I know the reality of finding a co-sponsor is about .001%. There is a sense of urgency because Gabriel and I have already been "together" for 3 years and ten months. Three months and one week of which we've actually spent in the same continent. Our options now are simple: I meet the requirements, he comes over here, we go through a pretty rough financial time and are very frugal for as long as it takes to get a good solid foundation or we get a co-sponsor(and I've already explained the chances of that happening).
If that doesn't happen, I will go to Venezuela and never make even close to the minimum requirements and then he will never be able to meet my family or experience my country and culture.Then, who knows what will happen with relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, I may not even be able to see my family either.
So just that knowledge right there is why I'm fighting so hard to get him over here, no matter what it takes.


If I've misunderstood the purpose of this thread, I'm sorry. My impression is that you were arguing the fine points of the minimum requirements in order to satisfy yourself as to what must be done to "meet" those USCIS described "minimum requirements". It's the wrong focus BECAUSE Consular officers, not USCIS guideline writers, actually issue fiance visas. I have no criticizm for your desire to be with your fiance in the USA. I'm just telling you that your current focus is not the best method to accomplish your goal.


Well, I have switched focus! I've looked at the consulate reviews for Venezuela. Most of them are positive, some say they didn't even ask any questions or ask for medical documentation or police clearance. I guess to find out what they really require, I should just call up there and ask?
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-24 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 24 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ May 23 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Empower by giving them knowledge. That's how.

She has had multiple threads on the topic because she's trying to figure out what to do. She's learning. She's young.



Giving knowledge is exactly what I'm doing. Notice I mentioned, not criticized the multiple threads, as evidence of knowledge she already possesses. A critical piece of knowledge will be evident to me when the focus of the questions changes from how to get around or just barely meet the requirements to how to ensure success. In this case, that's probably going to entail a better actual job, which might entail waiting. She's already discarded her other options in favor of independence. I admire that but it's likely to have a delaying consequence, sort of like delaying a purchase until you can pay cash.

Responsible young people often find they need to delay marriage for one practical reason or another. I understand young as there are three young women I call "daughters", two married and one nearly 21 with marriage yet in the future. Each understood or understands and has dealt or will deal with the practicalities before the marriage. Each has or will have involved their parents in the planning but took or will take responsibility for their own financial lives during those times.



Pushbrk,

I'm not trying to just barely make it. Believe me, if I could find a job that made $60,000 a year and would secure our financial future, I would jump at it! I'm being independent not because I'm too proud, but that I know the reality of finding a co-sponsor is about .001%. There is a sense of urgency because Gabriel and I have already been "together" for 3 years and ten months. Three months and one week of which we've actually spent in the same continent. Our options now are simple: I meet the requirements, he comes over here, we go through a pretty rough financial time and are very frugal for as long as it takes to get a good solid foundation or we get a co-sponsor(and I've already explained the chances of that happening).
If that doesn't happen, I will go to Venezuela and never make even close to the minimum requirements and then he will never be able to meet my family or experience my country and culture.Then, who knows what will happen with relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, I may not even be able to see my family either.
So just that knowledge right there is why I'm fighting so hard to get him over here, no matter what it takes.
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-24 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
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Also, there is no VJ vs. USCIS. In my opinion, VJ is a site devoted to helping people and is based on members experiences. It is not the holy grail but a guide, an information source and a really good one at that. But VJ does not make the rules. What you see here is the cummulative experience of hundreds or thousands of people in the process. Pretty damn good stuff. You will also see that VJ is conservative in advice, which is the only way they could be. I mean what of they said "Oh, don't worry about that meeting in two years rule". How would that be a service? No, the answers will be directed to the vast majority, the norm, and sometimes a specific case if specifics are asked.

I will add that I am not authorized to speak for VJ, per se. It is my impression and the way I try to answer questions and seems to be the rule of the day.


I was simply referring to what I was reading on VisaJourney versus what I was reading on the USCIS web site. I know that ultimately USCIS is the authority. My confusion started because it seemed like there were so many people freaking out about 3 years tax records and not being able to make the minimum when USCIS made it seem pretty simple. I like the VisaJourney gives us insight on things like the importance of having met within the past two years because anyone could see financial problems as being an extreme hardship. For that reason I think VisaJourney is extremely helpful! I just wanted to see if anyone else had noticed how, though USCIS is the authority, when compared to VisaJourney, their description of what is needed and the impact it would have on being approved/rejected (i.e. having met within the past 2 years) leaves much to be desired.
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-23 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
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For a fiance(e) or spouse the ratio is 3/1 not 5/1. Bear in mind that meeting the minimum requirements is a USCIS issue when using the I-864 for AOS after your marriage. Evaluation of the public charge concern in granting a visa is far more subjectively applied by Consular officers. It's dangerous to think count on "meeting requirements" in the visa process. It's far to subjective for that.
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-23 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS vs. VisaJourney
I found this on the USCIS web site.

(concerning Tax Records)
You are required to provide proof of employment and a photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued transcript of your complete Federal income tax return for your most recent tax year. If you were not required to file a tax return for your most recent tax year, you must provide an explanation. Failure to provide the tax return or evidence establishing that you were not required to file will delay action on your relative's application for permanent residence and, if not provided, will result in denial of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status.
You may also, at your option, submit a photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued transcript of your complete Federal income tax returns for your second and third most recent tax years if you believe these additional tax returns may help you establish the ability to maintain your household income at the governing threshold set forth in Form I-864P, Poverty Guidelines.

(concerning Meeting Minimum Requirements)
If you cannot meet the minimum income requirements using your earned income, you have various options. You may add the cash value of your assets such as money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. To determine the amount of assets required to qualify, subtract your household income from the minimum income requirement (125% of the poverty level for your family size). In most cases, you must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over).

Example for a household size of 4:
125 percent of 2008 poverty guideline.....................$26,5000
Sponsor's income.................................................$20,000
Difference...........................................................$ 6,500
Multiply by 5.............................................................x 5
Minimum Required Cash Value of Assets....................$32,500


My situation:
Tax Records: I only have one year's tax returns because I only started working last year. (I was a full time student up until last year).I was way below the minimum last year because I only started working towards the end of the year. Do your tax records have to show that you met the minimum requirements or is it important that you be currently making at least the minimum?


Meeting Minimum Requirements: As it stands, I am $3,000 per year short from meeting the minimum requirements. (Though I am interviewing one that would put me over the requirements on Tuesday--wish me luck or say a prayer! or both!) Would that mean if I stayed where I am, making $3,000 below 125%, I'd need to have $15,000 in savings if I don't have any other assets?

USCIS vs. VisaJourney
I'm confused because according to the USCIS web site, I should be fine in the $ area, even if I don't get the job I'm trying for because of my savings. It also, says that 2nd and 3rd taxes are optional, which would work for me because I don't have them to submit!

However, a lot of the posts I see on VisaJourney neglect to mention the option of using your assets to make up for the difference. Is this because it's not accepted?

Another thing I noticed on the the USCIS website that differed from VisaJourney was the requirement of having met in the past 2 years. VisaJourney makes it out like it would be impossible to get approved without that. USCIS makes it seem like "oh, if meeting in the past 2 years causes a lot of problems ("extreme hardship" as they called it), it's not a problem". We have met in the past two years, but I was just pointing out that difference.

GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-23 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat should we do?? help!!!!
Hey this is G (Beneficiary)

Well some of you know a little bit about our story and well my fiances parents already know everything about our engagement and the Fiance visa. I think her dad took it way better than her mom did, but yeah they were okay with it. My girlfriend had an interview for a better paying job and she is still looking around to get better options. We emailed the embassy to figure out if the three year taxes returns was required and apparently yes!... I asked a friend of mine who get through the process here in Venezuela and she said they had to take three year taxes return, so My fiance doesn't meet that requirement, she only has one year taxes return and it doesn't meet the 125% poverty guideline. She talked to her mom last night a bit about it and she even mentioned about needing a co-sponsor and her mom said that she should wait Three years to get those taxes returns and do it herself because if she doesn't meet the financial requirements maybe that means she is not ready!! so Anyway my Fiance thinks her dad will think the same way so it's pointless to even ask and like we thought before we can't count on them as co-sponsors.

Right now I'm down in the dumps.. My fiance is so far away from me, I'm trapped here without a visa and she is working and she already took a break from work to come last April so she can't come again !!sigh!! I have no idea what I should do. I mean in a couple of weeks it will be FOUR YEARS of being together but at the same time so far away!. I swear I could wait for her forever but when I think of that waiting period I just think it's going to be so hard .. sigh

Any of you have an advice for us? any other option we haven't seen? I dunno I'm just desperate. sad.gif
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-05-30 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProblems with the G-325 form
So do you think it will be okay if I hand write it? I really don't want to get a RFE... plus a friend of mine is taking the forms with her to the USA and give it to my fiance since mail sucks here in Venezuela.. so I dont want to know later that the forms dont work! lol cuz thiis is our chance to get them up there soon!... so I just want to make sure that I wont get a RFE if I handwrite some of the answers...


I also have a doubt where it says "Applicant's last address outside the United States of more than one year." I'm guessing I just have to put my current address since I'm not living in the USA right now...and where it says "To Month Year" I'll just answer "present" is that alright?? and I guess I'll handwrite that too cuz it doesnt fit in the blank.. thanks


QUOTE (FinnLove @ Aug 16 2009, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GJen @ Aug 16 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I'm trying to fill out the form G-235 But I have a problem with the font of the form in my mother's birth date it should be 12/24/1950 ... but it looks more like 12/24/19 because the font size its just TOO big.. it's 12!!! so I try to change it and it's not letting me.. it's like they dont allow to change the font size.. what should I do? I already tried printing it off and see if it fits then but it doesnt.. I'm sooo about to throw my pc out of the window.. help pleasee!!!


Don't worry-just correct it with a pen. I had to write some stuff in also (i.e. when I typed my occupation online, it didn't entirely fit in the space). I'm computer illiterate and didn't have the patience to try to fix it on the computer!

GJenMaleVenezuela2009-08-16 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProblems with the G-325 form
So I'm trying to fill out the form G-235 But I have a problem with the font of the form in my mother's birth date it should be 12/24/1950 ... but it looks more like 12/24/19 because the font size its just TOO big.. it's 12!!! so I try to change it and it's not letting me.. it's like they dont allow to change the font size.. what should I do? I already tried printing it off and see if it fits then but it doesnt.. I'm sooo about to throw my pc out of the window.. help pleasee!!!
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-08-16 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am currently with my fiance, is there anything we should make sure we do before I leave?
Thanks for all the advice and the encouragement! smile.gif
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-12-30 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am currently with my fiance, is there anything we should make sure we do before I leave?
I (Jen, USC) am currently visiting my fiance (G, Venezuela). We are planning on filing in January. I would like to know if there is anything we should make sure we do before I leave and we're apart again. I'm guessing the forms that both need our signatures would make things easier if we did them now while we're together.

Anything else you can think of?

Thanks for your help.
GJenMaleVenezuela2009-12-28 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschanging address on form G-325a
alright, thanks.

It's going to be critical to your success to understand that the information on forms must be factual on the date they are submitted. That's all the answer you need to this question.


GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-04 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschanging address on form G-325a
Seriously? anyone?

Hey everyone

Thi is G (beneficiary). my fiance came to visit me for Christmas and while she was here we started filling out the form G-325a, I made many copies and even print off some blank forms with my signature on them, it's never bad to have some spare forms... Anyway my Fiance is gone now and just a week ago I was told we are moving to a new apartment so I was wondering.. does it matter that my current address will not be the same that I put on the G-325a form? or do you think she should redo my form? and if so, would it be alright if she fills out the form with a pen for me?... like I said before I sent Blank forms with my signature again so she would have to put all my info there and just change my address!.. do you think that will be okay?.

Thanks in advance


GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-04 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschanging address on form G-325a
Hey everyone

Thi is G (beneficiary). my fiance came to visit me for Christmas and while she was here we started filling out the form G-325a, I made many copies and even print off some blank forms with my signature on them, it's never bad to have some spare forms... Anyway my Fiance is gone now and just a week ago I was told we are moving to a new apartment so I was wondering.. does it matter that my current address will not be the same that I put on the G-325a form? or do you think she should redo my form? and if so, would it be alright if she fills out the form with a pen for me?... like I said before I sent Blank forms with my signature again so she would have to put all my info there and just change my address!.. do you think that will be okay?.

Thanks in advance
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-01 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Form expired 01/31/10
Thank you!! I wanted to be sure! We're aiming for no RFEs! :D
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-05 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Form expired 01/31/10
How long does it usually take before they release the updated form?


Thanks,
Jen
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-01 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A

Of course. Your question indicates you have not read the instructions that come with the form. Doing so will be critical to your ultimate success.


You're wrong! I did read it. I was just thinking that if I were USCIS I prefer that it be typed. I even read their tips on assembling the package because I want to make it as easy as possible for them.

But yeah... I guess.. ask a stupid question, get a not-so nice answer! :]
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-05 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A

Also, you can abbreviate where possible.



Is it okay to complete the whole form by hand?
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-02-05 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid New Visa Fee's take effect yet?

For the K-1, $350.



$350.00 will be due at the interview? If I remember right it's $455 to send with I-129F.. anybody have a general estimate of the entire cost of the whole visa process? I know there's AOS and all that after while, but just a general figure and over what period of time?
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-03-06 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of address... help!

Personally, I wouldn't worry about the address on the letter of intent because both of you need to complete a G-325A and it lists previous and current addresses. Trust me when I say they look at the address on the forms themselves and won't send anything to the address on the intent letter if that's what you're worried about. I don't think they'll mind that he wrote that letter whilst at the previous address either as you said he "recently" moved. I think it would only be an issue if he moved say 6 months ago so it was obvious to them the letter was "old".

As a side note, double check that the versions of forms you have signed are still current. I haven't looked to see whether they've changed k1 ones but that have changed AOS ones in the last few months. In one case previous editions (of my form) were not accepted so I needed to be sure it was the right version.

Congrats on filing soon!



Thanks for the reply!

Luckily, they're still accepting the version we filled out. Thanks again!
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-05-04 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of address... help!
Hello, all! I know it's been a while and I know we've been "working on" the K1 visa for a long time now.. but we are planning on filing this week!

Last time I was with G, we signed originals of forms we had filled out, plus blank ones just in case. This is helpful because he recently moved and now has a new address! I plan on just handwriting in the information on all the forms, but the one thing we didn't think about was the letter of intent, the one of which he signed has his old address on it. What is the best way to go about making the change? Cross it out and write it to the side? Print out his new address and tape it over the old one? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!! Posted Image
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-05-02 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText/E-mail Notifications?

So.. I registered.. and when I click to sign in to my account, I saw this message:

YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO A U.S. GOVERNMENT COMPUTER. IF YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCESS THIS SYSTEM, DISCONNECT NOW. All attempts to access and use this system and/or its resources are subject to keystroke monitoring and recording. Everyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such reveals possible evidence of criminal activity or abuse of authority, the information will be reported to authorities for action. Unauthorized access attempts or use in excess of documented authority may subject you to a fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with Title 18, USC, Section 1030 or administrative penalties or dismissal.

Does that mean the government is going to spy on me?? lol


Hmm... G always asks me to post because he says no one ever responds to him.. lol.. but I'm not having so much luck myself!!
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-05-08 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText/E-mail Notifications?

This is in the K1 section. As such, you are either filed with Vermont/VSC or CA/CSC. Both provide notifications.
Go here:
https://egov.uscis.g...ectusertype.jsp
Have your NOA1 or case number in hand, fill out the form, and off you go.

Text or email notifications are in addition to printed notification (for NOA2).


So.. I registered.. and when I click to sign in to my account, I saw this message:

YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO A U.S. GOVERNMENT COMPUTER. IF YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCESS THIS SYSTEM, DISCONNECT NOW. All attempts to access and use this system and/or its resources are subject to keystroke monitoring and recording. Everyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such reveals possible evidence of criminal activity or abuse of authority, the information will be reported to authorities for action. Unauthorized access attempts or use in excess of documented authority may subject you to a fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with Title 18, USC, Section 1030 or administrative penalties or dismissal.

Does that mean the government is going to spy on me?? lol
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-05-07 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText/E-mail Notifications?
http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-1145.pdf

So according to that website, text/email notification are only available when filed at one of three USCIS facilities that are located in chicago, IL, Phoeniz, AZ, and Lewisville, TX...

Is that right or am I looking at the wrong thing?

Thanks! Posted Image

Also-- would they notify visa text/e-mail INSTEAD of a paper copy or IN ADDITION to? Thanks! :)
GJenMaleVenezuela2010-05-07 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need ur help for my friend...
Not good at all, i think they ll have to cancel one of the petitions as she cant have two different men fillling for her k1 at once. meanwhile be prepared for the big...huge...red flag! The Embassy wont turn a blind eye to this one...as they have both petitions already.
Important question, whats the time frame between the first filling and the last one?
Its amazing that she's also willing to switch asap since the visa had been approved. Does number 1guy know that shes been creeping while he's been sleeping or sending hard earned cash to uscis in the name of applications and running around to gather evidence?
There was no mention of love in this thing! Visa, visa visa! hey but who am i to judge? Hope someone comes out later to give you better advice but also be prepared to be whipped...vj crew especiially the ones in love and waiting since forever wont love your post
Beautiful_yearsFemale02009-04-14 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan he come back in?.....
My English Muffin has just spent the last three months here with me in the states. We have not filed the F129 yet, but plan on it in April. We are hoping that he will get to come back into the states with out issue, Just before we file the F129. My question is ....How long does he have to stay out of the country before coming back into the states with ESTA and not have some overly gun ho officer deny his entry? And he had never over stayed the 90 limit.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-24 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Much Info, But Not The Right Answers.

As Otto and Karen said - the short answer is yes, but re-entry is up to the discretion of the CBP. It may raise some flags that your fiancee is returning again (it will be for the 3rd time) after you file for your K-1, but if he can proove sufficient ties to the U.K. and the CBP doesn't have undue suspicions of your fiancee's intent to return home then he will be re-admitted.

I would advise your fiancee to not get caught with job resumes in his luggage on his subsecquent trips or anything which would make it appear as anything more than a normal visit to see you...

Alan

I swear if I could hug y'all I would....I have scrambled and searched wondering and wondering. And no job resumes in his luggage or back pocket either!
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-21 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Much Info, But Not The Right Answers.

The short answer is "Yes"

The link below will give you some valuable information regarding this.
http://www.visajourn...content/k1visit

Thank you. That was one I hadn't found. And answered lots of questions for sure. Some I didn't even know I had. LMAO.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-21 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Much Info, But Not The Right Answers.
I understand the 90 limit..... my question was can he return after leaving the U.S. for a period of time and returning for another 90 or less visit. And that would be after we have filed for the k-1.....
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-21 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Much Info, But Not The Right Answers.
Bryan and I met almost a year ago in a chat room. I have been over to the U.K. to visit him last fall. Bryan in turn came over and spent three months with me. He is returning in a few weeks to spend another three months with me. The week after his arrival we shall be filing the K-1 and taking a deep breath, holding on for dear life and hoping we do everything right the first time. The process is going to be at least 7 months. Of that 7 months he will be here stateside with me the first three of it. He would have been over here at that point approx 6 months with in a years time.

My question is this.....

Will he be able to come back to visit me before his visa is issued. I am dreading that four months. But will deal with it if need be. Hoping not to though. Thank y'all for any input and if I placed this in the wrong place sorry.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-21 07:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit

My fiance is coming over to visit for three months. The finances we have handled with a letter of support from me and his own banking information. My only hick up in his visit is, that he has little to nothing to tie him over there. Doesn't own anything, doesn't pay rent and his children are grown. His employment is of his own business.(That he can take anywhere.) He does have grandchildren and other family there that are much involved within his life. I am wondering if we were to get letters from them of his intent to return, would that be any help going through customs. Any other suggestions would be welcome. Also if I had to, I could go ahead and file our application for the K1 visa if getting the NOA1 would help any. But would wonder at how fast we would get the NOA1 and would we get it before his trip over here in 22 days.

Now am wondering too, If a letter from my Surgeon would help any. This is why he is coming over again to stay with me while I recoup.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-22 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit

If you can, I'd definitely file your K-1 petition. You've got 22 days, which is normally enough time to mail, have delivered logged, check cashed and get your NOA1.

If you use a check, when it's cashed you can get your petition number from the back of it. Even if your NOA1 takes a little longer than usual to arrive in the mail, you can at least show a case number.

Where does he live, to not pay rent or own anything?


He actually has lived with his folks for years. They like to go about quite a bit and having him there to care for the home is handy. Seems to work for them both well. I had even thought of them issuing him a lease of some sort but am not sure how that would or if it could help or work.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-22 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit
My fiance is coming over to visit for three months. The finances we have handled with a letter of support from me and his own banking information. My only hick up in his visit is, that he has little to nothing to tie him over there. Doesn't own anything, doesn't pay rent and his children are grown. His employment is of his own business.(That he can take anywhere.) He does have grandchildren and other family there that are much involved within his life. I am wondering if we were to get letters from them of his intent to return, would that be any help going through customs. Any other suggestions would be welcome. Also if I had to, I could go ahead and file our application for the K1 visa if getting the NOA1 would help any. But would wonder at how fast we would get the NOA1 and would we get it before his trip over here in 22 days.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-22 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried before

Many people go through this process having had been married previously, with no problems. It should not be a major problem (without knowing anything else about you guys).


Any previous spouse(s) that were immigrants (that you petitioned for)? If so, that could be something you'd want to keep on your radar screen.

nope no immigrants here....just back woods ridge runners and country boys.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-22 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried before
I have been married, widowed and divorced a total of 4 times.....with this K1 visa it would be #5. I am wondering will the folks looking at my application give me a issue over this or am I being paranoid.
yankepeachFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-22 20:33:00