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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-"Plan to marry within 90 days"
Thank you. Sorry I should have looked at the VJ Guides more closely.
Steph0814FemaleCanada2008-09-04 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-"Plan to marry within 90 days"
Hi all!

I am helping a friend with her K-1 visa and I had a question in regards to the section where it 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; "

Is this just a letter stating that they need to marry within the 90 days, or a set date for the wedding? What would be "evidence" of the mutual intent?

Thanks for your help Y'all star_smile.gif
Steph0814FemaleCanada2008-09-04 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration misinformed USC ?
You are right. NO, this is not legal, an IO I spoke with mentioned that it did use to happen a lot canadians would come here and then adjust status and they would look the other way. They are getting a lot stricter....
Steph0814FemaleCanada2008-09-26 17:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
Congratulations!!! The JV timeline was way off.
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2008-12-13 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDont want to go to USA
Just be honest at the interview, tell them that you don't want to live with him anymore. He will will never know why they denied you. I am sure you can make up something for your fiance.
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2009-01-16 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow accurate is the processing time frame from Visa Journey.
Hello JV members
Would anyone know how accurate is the JV NOA2 graph. http://www.visajourn...1vschistory.gif
The website says that VCS is now processing August 12, 2008. Anyones opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2008-12-12 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow important is fiance address?
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QUOTE (conny @ Jan 18 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just to make sure - are you sure they will be sending all this to my fiance in Ukraine and not me here in US? If that's the case, which address they will be using for fiance - one in my I-129F or his G325a? The problem is he didn't specify apartment # in his form by accident and I'm afraid that could cause problems...


ok, i understand now....

The USCIS will be sending you the NOA 1, NOA2, and the NVC will be sending you letter to let you know that they have sent your petition to the consulate. and for your Fiancee (overseas) they will be sending out packet 3 and 4 to him.



Can the packet 3 and 4 be picked up physically from the embassy by my fiancee or does it have to be mailed to her my mail???? thanks
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2009-01-19 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow important is fiance address?
QUOTE (conny @ Jan 19 2009, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just to make sure - are you sure they will be sending all this to my fiance in Ukraine and not me here in US? If that's the case, which address they will be using for fiance - one in my I-129F or his G325a? The problem is he didn't specify apartment # in his form by accident and I'm afraid that could cause problems...


I have the same problem as you do. The city where is my fiancee mailing system is horrible. They do not have a postal system. Can my fiancee pick up her packages from the embassy physically instead of being mailed to her??
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2009-01-19 02:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter the packet leaves NVC.........
After my paper work leaves NVC it heads to US embassy in my fiancee home country. Will the embassy notify the petitioner, me that they have received her paper work from NVC?? Will they send me paper work telling me instructions for the next steps? Thank you
HabibiMaleUzbekistan2009-02-17 09:43:00
Middle East and North AfricaReturning Petitions to the United States via 221g
Hi everyone Hope u r all feeling loved and blessed . My name is miriam and i am really looking for ideas on our next step. My boo went for his interview on jan. 8 and was denied, on the white paper given to him it says they r returning our case because marriage for immigration. Now i have contacted my congressmen and my senator but both havent gotten anywhere so far. My boo's brother thinks i should go there and marry him, i however dont know if that will help or hinder us. When he went for the interview we had all kinds of proof letters, cards, phone records, emails, IM's and even emails between him and my sister and my oldest daughter. I know the CO asked him why we didnt marry when i was there and he explained to her that my divorce wasnt final and i wanted to be married here with my family. I went there in feb of 2009 my divorce was final in june of 2009 and we filed in aug of 2009, so how could i marry him and not go to jail. She also asked why would he want to marry someone my age (38-31) like im 20 years older than him. Anyway can anyone please advise me. Be blessed
momov31FemaleGambia2010-01-13 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (forchika @ Feb 27 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Luck momov31... some people can be so ignorant and insensitive headbonk.gif headbonk.gif I think you should read in the Sub-Saharan Forum also as many of your questions have probably been asked already here's a link to the forum : http://www.visajourn...h...amp;s=&f=89, .


thank you so much.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-27 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

having a bad day? blink.gif geez .... lets think about this

if you're not making ends meet today without gov't support where will the money come from to complete the k-1 visa process which includes proof of relationship and having met? how will you survive if/when he makes the journey to the US? his "lot of money"? (hope you've factored in the exchange rate). it will be more than a few weeks after he arrives until he will be able to work, will the money last, or will he be eating off your food stamps too?

you might be better off to find a better paying job and a least get above the poverty line before beginning this process.

ymmv


no im having a blessed day. thank you. negative people cant nor will they have any affect on my life or my attitude. we have thought and discussed all this at length and i just got my second job which if i need to get a third i will do, so he can be here with us. because i do believe he is a blessing and i should fight for my blessing. my thing is why couldnt you say something productive in the first place instead of trying to make a lame joke. i would hope if you had a question you wanted answered you didnt get jokes and got some constructive answers. im not worried about the money for the process i have that, i was asking if i could apply if my job income is below the poverty line. not once did i say we couldnt afford the process. thank you for your concern.


You are asking legitimate questions and with an exception or two, you are getting the needed answers. Now, IMO, it's time to learn from the answers you are given so you can prepare as well as possible for success. I'm going to just assume the relationship is a genuine one with the best intentions of all concerned being foremost. However, that's my assumption. It will probably not be quite a different initial assuption a Consular officer in Lagos has. It's your job to overcome the challenges, if you want success.

First, learn the process. First thing is you file a petition. You, the US Citizen never "apply" for anything. If you are a US citizen, free to marry, you can file a petition. If you've been together in person during the past two years (Have you met in person already? If not, that's required.) with the beneficiary and he can show evidence he's free to marry along with you both sending the appropriate documentation including letters of intent, (See the K1 guide) then, you can actually get a petition approved. That's the easy part. After petition approval comes the hard part.

The initial financial requirements can be met with a co-sponsor but this is dealt with after petition approval, so yes, the poor can petition.

Now come the red flags and challenges to deal with. Here's a partial list. They work against you in combination with only "Lagos" being of critical significance on its own.

1. You have a low income.
2. You met though his brother who already immigrated.
3. He's paying the expenses of immigration and I assume any trip(s) to visit him.
4. You'll be going through Lagos Consulate, with a unique history of high fraud.
5. If his brother instead of your family or close friend is the co-sponsor that's another mark against you.

This whole set of circumstances fits a common fraud scenario. It fits regardlesss of how genuine your relationship is. As such, you'll need enough (and nobody can tell you what "enough" is) evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship to overcome the initial conclusion the relationship is one HE entered into for no other purpose than to gain an immigration benefit.

The very best evidence of a bona fide relationship is the time you spend together before the interview. With a passle of kids, that's not going to be easy but you'll need to arrange at least two and better three visits with the third being at interview time. In addition, see the guides and other threads for examples of gathering evidence of ongoing regular communication. You may even want to include a few selected pieces of evidence that address the red flags along with your petition even though they are not required. We call this "front-loading the petition" and it can be critical in situations like yours.

Why not start now but telling us what you already have for evidence including your evidence of meeting and how long you spent together, so we can help you gauge whether you're ready to file.


First let me say thank you. my mom or my sister will be the co-sponser, they both make good money. we have been dating since july of last year and i went to nigeria last week to visit him. we do have a lot of letters and emails. we took over a hundred pictures and i do have phone records and cards. i have the hotel receipt. please tell me if i need more.


For filing, you've got plenty to get the petition approved but need more details for front-loading. How long were you there? Tell us about the pictures. Who else is in the pictures. Is it clear pictures were taken in multiple locations, some with family and friends. If we saw the pictures would be be impressed the relationship is genuine?

FYI, your mom or your sister may co-sponsor, not both.

i was only there a week couldnt stay longer i wanted to but i had to get back to my babies. i have pics with his brothers and his friends. i didnt get any pics with his mom because her lights were out and we got to her very late. yes we have pics at several different locations. yes i know only one of them can be it but they both said they would help. thank you again.




Can you think of anything else that could evidence the bona fides? If not, a carefully drafted letter describing the evolution of the relationship could help front-load the petition. Don't underestimate the factors working against you. Can you visit once or twice more in the next few months? Can you arrange to be there at interview time?


can you give me an example please. of what might be bona fide. il let him know i need to visit him again. we have to schedule it when my kids have break from school. im taking all this very seriously, and im very scared that because of me he wont be able to come.

Edited by momov31, 25 February 2009 - 03:54 PM.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

having a bad day? blink.gif geez .... lets think about this

if you're not making ends meet today without gov't support where will the money come from to complete the k-1 visa process which includes proof of relationship and having met? how will you survive if/when he makes the journey to the US? his "lot of money"? (hope you've factored in the exchange rate). it will be more than a few weeks after he arrives until he will be able to work, will the money last, or will he be eating off your food stamps too?

you might be better off to find a better paying job and a least get above the poverty line before beginning this process.

ymmv


no im having a blessed day. thank you. negative people cant nor will they have any affect on my life or my attitude. we have thought and discussed all this at length and i just got my second job which if i need to get a third i will do, so he can be here with us. because i do believe he is a blessing and i should fight for my blessing. my thing is why couldnt you say something productive in the first place instead of trying to make a lame joke. i would hope if you had a question you wanted answered you didnt get jokes and got some constructive answers. im not worried about the money for the process i have that, i was asking if i could apply if my job income is below the poverty line. not once did i say we couldnt afford the process. thank you for your concern.


You are asking legitimate questions and with an exception or two, you are getting the needed answers. Now, IMO, it's time to learn from the answers you are given so you can prepare as well as possible for success. I'm going to just assume the relationship is a genuine one with the best intentions of all concerned being foremost. However, that's my assumption. It will probably not be quite a different initial assuption a Consular officer in Lagos has. It's your job to overcome the challenges, if you want success.

First, learn the process. First thing is you file a petition. You, the US Citizen never "apply" for anything. If you are a US citizen, free to marry, you can file a petition. If you've been together in person during the past two years (Have you met in person already? If not, that's required.) with the beneficiary and he can show evidence he's free to marry along with you both sending the appropriate documentation including letters of intent, (See the K1 guide) then, you can actually get a petition approved. That's the easy part. After petition approval comes the hard part.

The initial financial requirements can be met with a co-sponsor but this is dealt with after petition approval, so yes, the poor can petition.

Now come the red flags and challenges to deal with. Here's a partial list. They work against you in combination with only "Lagos" being of critical significance on its own.

1. You have a low income.
2. You met though his brother who already immigrated.
3. He's paying the expenses of immigration and I assume any trip(s) to visit him.
4. You'll be going through Lagos Consulate, with a unique history of high fraud.
5. If his brother instead of your family or close friend is the co-sponsor that's another mark against you.

This whole set of circumstances fits a common fraud scenario. It fits regardlesss of how genuine your relationship is. As such, you'll need enough (and nobody can tell you what "enough" is) evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship to overcome the initial conclusion the relationship is one HE entered into for no other purpose than to gain an immigration benefit.

The very best evidence of a bona fide relationship is the time you spend together before the interview. With a passle of kids, that's not going to be easy but you'll need to arrange at least two and better three visits with the third being at interview time. In addition, see the guides and other threads for examples of gathering evidence of ongoing regular communication. You may even want to include a few selected pieces of evidence that address the red flags along with your petition even though they are not required. We call this "front-loading the petition" and it can be critical in situations like yours.

Why not start now but telling us what you already have for evidence including your evidence of meeting and how long you spent together, so we can help you gauge whether you're ready to file.


First let me say thank you. my mom or my sister will be the co-sponser, they both make good money. we have been dating since july of last year and i went to nigeria last week to visit him. we do have a lot of letters and emails. we took over a hundred pictures and i do have phone records and cards. i have the hotel receipt. please tell me if i need more.


For filing, you've got plenty to get the petition approved but need more details for front-loading. How long were you there? Tell us about the pictures. Who else is in the pictures. Is it clear pictures were taken in multiple locations, some with family and friends. If we saw the pictures would be be impressed the relationship is genuine?

FYI, your mom or your sister may co-sponsor, not both.

i was only there a week couldnt stay longer i wanted to but i had to get back to my babies. i have pics with his brothers and his friends. i didnt get any pics with his mom because her lights were out and we got to her very late. yes we have pics at several different locations. yes i know only one of them can be it but they both said they would help. thank you again.


QUOTE (shamrock21 @ Feb 25 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should know that many people here at VJ are extremely knowledgable about the visa filing process and are an invaluable source of help for people who are just becoming firmiliar with the whole immigration thing. You will slowly find out with research on VJ that this process with be one of the hardest thing you ever do- its not as easy as we all wish it could be. The reaction you get here in the forum will most likely be the reaction of immigration so be prepared. Your story is not unique but at the same time, we dont know what is real or what is fake but the best advice u will get here, is to be prepared for every possible obstacle this immigration process will put in front of you.

I wish u the best of luck.


thank you
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

having a bad day? blink.gif geez .... lets think about this

if you're not making ends meet today without gov't support where will the money come from to complete the k-1 visa process which includes proof of relationship and having met? how will you survive if/when he makes the journey to the US? his "lot of money"? (hope you've factored in the exchange rate). it will be more than a few weeks after he arrives until he will be able to work, will the money last, or will he be eating off your food stamps too?

you might be better off to find a better paying job and a least get above the poverty line before beginning this process.

ymmv


no im having a blessed day. thank you. negative people cant nor will they have any affect on my life or my attitude. we have thought and discussed all this at length and i just got my second job which if i need to get a third i will do, so he can be here with us. because i do believe he is a blessing and i should fight for my blessing. my thing is why couldnt you say something productive in the first place instead of trying to make a lame joke. i would hope if you had a question you wanted answered you didnt get jokes and got some constructive answers. im not worried about the money for the process i have that, i was asking if i could apply if my job income is below the poverty line. not once did i say we couldnt afford the process. thank you for your concern.

congratulations on the 2nd job. hope this helps you make ends meet.

so you can afford the process and still be on gov't assistance? ... ok


thank you.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

having a bad day? blink.gif geez .... lets think about this

if you're not making ends meet today without gov't support where will the money come from to complete the k-1 visa process which includes proof of relationship and having met? how will you survive if/when he makes the journey to the US? his "lot of money"? (hope you've factored in the exchange rate). it will be more than a few weeks after he arrives until he will be able to work, will the money last, or will he be eating off your food stamps too?

you might be better off to find a better paying job and a least get above the poverty line before beginning this process.

ymmv


no im having a blessed day. thank you. negative people cant nor will they have any affect on my life or my attitude. we have thought and discussed all this at length and i just got my second job which if i need to get a third i will do, so he can be here with us. because i do believe he is a blessing and i should fight for my blessing. my thing is why couldnt you say something productive in the first place instead of trying to make a lame joke. i would hope if you had a question you wanted answered you didnt get jokes and got some constructive answers. im not worried about the money for the process i have that, i was asking if i could apply if my job income is below the poverty line. not once did i say we couldnt afford the process. thank you for your concern.


You are asking legitimate questions and with an exception or two, you are getting the needed answers. Now, IMO, it's time to learn from the answers you are given so you can prepare as well as possible for success. I'm going to just assume the relationship is a genuine one with the best intentions of all concerned being foremost. However, that's my assumption. It will probably not be quite a different initial assuption a Consular officer in Lagos has. It's your job to overcome the challenges, if you want success.

First, learn the process. First thing is you file a petition. You, the US Citizen never "apply" for anything. If you are a US citizen, free to marry, you can file a petition. If you've been together in person during the past two years (Have you met in person already? If not, that's required.) with the beneficiary and he can show evidence he's free to marry along with you both sending the appropriate documentation including letters of intent, (See the K1 guide) then, you can actually get a petition approved. That's the easy part. After petition approval comes the hard part.

The initial financial requirements can be met with a co-sponsor but this is dealt with after petition approval, so yes, the poor can petition.

Now come the red flags and challenges to deal with. Here's a partial list. They work against you in combination with only "Lagos" being of critical significance on its own.

1. You have a low income.
2. You met though his brother who already immigrated.
3. He's paying the expenses of immigration and I assume any trip(s) to visit him.
4. You'll be going through Lagos Consulate, with a unique history of high fraud.
5. If his brother instead of your family or close friend is the co-sponsor that's another mark against you.

This whole set of circumstances fits a common fraud scenario. It fits regardlesss of how genuine your relationship is. As such, you'll need enough (and nobody can tell you what "enough" is) evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship to overcome the initial conclusion the relationship is one HE entered into for no other purpose than to gain an immigration benefit.

The very best evidence of a bona fide relationship is the time you spend together before the interview. With a passle of kids, that's not going to be easy but you'll need to arrange at least two and better three visits with the third being at interview time. In addition, see the guides and other threads for examples of gathering evidence of ongoing regular communication. You may even want to include a few selected pieces of evidence that address the red flags along with your petition even though they are not required. We call this "front-loading the petition" and it can be critical in situations like yours.

Why not start now but telling us what you already have for evidence including your evidence of meeting and how long you spent together, so we can help you gauge whether you're ready to file.


First let me say thank you. my mom or my sister will be the co-sponser, they both make good money. we have been dating since july of last year and i went to nigeria last week to visit him. we do have a lot of letters and emails. we took over a hundred pictures and i do have phone records and cards. i have the hotel receipt. please tell me if i need more.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

having a bad day? blink.gif geez .... lets think about this

if you're not making ends meet today without gov't support where will the money come from to complete the k-1 visa process which includes proof of relationship and having met? how will you survive if/when he makes the journey to the US? his "lot of money"? (hope you've factored in the exchange rate). it will be more than a few weeks after he arrives until he will be able to work, will the money last, or will he be eating off your food stamps too?

you might be better off to find a better paying job and a least get above the poverty line before beginning this process.

ymmv


no im having a blessed day. thank you. negative people cant nor will they have any affect on my life or my attitude. we have thought and discussed all this at length and i just got my second job which if i need to get a third i will do, so he can be here with us. because i do believe he is a blessing and i should fight for my blessing. my thing is why couldnt you say something productive in the first place instead of trying to make a lame joke. i would hope if you had a question you wanted answered you didnt get jokes and got some constructive answers. im not worried about the money for the process i have that, i was asking if i could apply if my job income is below the poverty line. not once did i say we couldnt afford the process. thank you for your concern.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Feb 25 2009, 05:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am married to a respectful, honest, and dedicated Nigerian and I too have received those emails from his homeland and also other countries abroad. This email does not remind me at all of those emails. Your implications are not what she is requesting information on.

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why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif

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QUOTE (soon~tobe @ Feb 24 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you also need to understand that there a A LOT of expenses with filling a petition, to file the petition it is 455, (this not include all the money spend photo copying, gather evidence (copy of birth cer., pictures, ext), then there is the interview fee 131.00, plus medical (hopefully if he really is rich he will be paying for this, but most of us with African fiancés have had to help at least a little with this). Then airfare (a one way ticket from Africa is almost as expensive as a round trip) and finally adjustment of status which is over 1,000.00. If you are struggling for money now, you really need to be aware of how expensive this all gets. I am struggling to make it, and I work full time and have no kids.

Unfortunately this immigration process is not made easy or cheep, so if you are poor it is really hard to do.

You also should look in the regional sub Sahara form, the people there are pretty honest, and you will hear the successful stories of those marrying an African and also the stories of fraud.

Also, the Lagos embassy is one of the hardest to go through; it is a very long process for most.

One more thing is even if your fiancé is has a lot of money there, his economic status might change in the US. Most schooling or job experience will pretty much count for nothing here, and will probably have to take a job he would consider to be menial in Nigeria. He will probably not be making the same competitively, especially when things are so expensive here.


PS. Don't take my word on any of the price quotes, they could be more now, ready the guides, do the research, so you know what you will be getting yourself into.



thank you. im glad to see someone has something positive to say. this man has treated me way beter than all the american men i have dated. i do know sometimes you get a bad egg but i am grown enough to know i cant judge anyone. i can only give them a chance to prove me right or wrong.

Edited by momov31, 25 February 2009 - 07:20 AM.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (Natty Bumppo @ Feb 25 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why does this thread remind me of someone asking for my bank account number to help them "save" money? unsure.gif


it amazes me how people can joke about other people lives and not look at their own. you may be in a bad relationship and not know it til its to late. i only wanted to know if i could apply. i have heard all the fraud jokes and warnings. so please keep your unproductive answers to yourself.

Edited by momov31, 25 February 2009 - 07:09 AM.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (soon~tobe @ Feb 24 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you also need to understand that there a A LOT of expenses with filling a petition, to file the petition it is 455, (this not include all the money spend photo copying, gather evidence (copy of birth cer., pictures, ext), then there is the interview fee 131.00, plus medical (hopefully if he really is rich he will be paying for this, but most of us with African fiancés have had to help at least a little with this). Then airfare (a one way ticket from Africa is almost as expensive as a round trip) and finally adjustment of status which is over 1,000.00. If you are struggling for money now, you really need to be aware of how expensive this all gets. I am struggling to make it, and I work full time and have no kids.

Unfortunately this immigration process is not made easy or cheep, so if you are poor it is really hard to do.

You also should look in the regional sub Sahara form, the people there are pretty honest, and you will hear the successful stories of those marrying an African and also the stories of fraud.

Also, the Lagos embassy is one of the hardest to go through; it is a very long process for most.

One more thing is even if your fiancé is has a lot of money there, his economic status might change in the US. Most schooling or job experience will pretty much count for nothing here, and will probably have to take a job he would consider to be menial in Nigeria. He will probably not be making the same competitively, especially when things are so expensive here.


PS. Don't take my word on any of the price quotes, they could be more now, ready the guides, do the research, so you know what you will be getting yourself into.


he is aware of the cost, his famly here and him have and will continue to pay for everything. he knows about how his income will change his brother has told him about the struggles we will face. thank you for your help.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-25 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (Craneman @ Feb 24 2009, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marty J @ Feb 24 2009, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (momov31 @ Feb 24 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we got engaged in nigeria when i was there last week. so can i apply or him am so confused.


You can petition for him no problem. Whether or not he will be able to get a visa depends on you finding a co-sponsor with a high enough income.



I get emails all the time from people with lots of money in Nigeria.
Even job offers, all I need to do is send a small processing fee.


its really nothing like that. he has been very good to me and my girls. has never asked for anything from me.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-24 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Feb 24 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Beware.



no he is one of the good ones we wereintroduced through his brother who is here in the states. his brother thought we would be good together after my break up with my ex. his brother has been here five years through lottery.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-24 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
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QUOTE (momov31 @ Feb 23 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if my job has me below the poverty line and i get food stamps and Medicaid. I'm a single mom of three can i still apply for a k-1 visa for my boyfriend in Nigeria. he has a lot of money but i read his income wont count. my mom says she will be a sponsor for me but can i even apply for him with me getting government help with food. my ex husband don't pay child support anymore since he was laid off. please help i really want him here. crying.gif



If your mother can show enough income for you, your three kids, and your boyfriend, plus herself and anyone else living in her household, then yes, you can apply for the K-1.


Actually, she could petition for her fiance. She can do nothing for a boyfriend. No financials are included with the petition. Once the petition is approved, the "fiance" not "boyfriend" will be invited to apply for a visa. It is at that time, the financial documents are used. Whether the fiance's visa application will be approved will depend on a number of things but as far as the financial aspects, yes a qualified co-sponsor is generally sufficient. The co-sponsor would need $32,237.50 in income for a household of 5. That's a minimum of mom, three kids and the fiance.

Please note there are for generally recognized levels of fraud incidents at US Consulates abroad. From lowest to highest, they are:

1. Low
2. Medium
3. High
4. Lagos Nigeria.




we got engaged in nigeria when i was there last week. so can i apply or him am so confused.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-24 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 help
if my job has me below the poverty line and i get food stamps and Medicaid. I'm a single mom of three can i still apply for a k-1 visa for my boyfriend in Nigeria. he has a lot of money but i read his income wont count. my mom says she will be a sponsor for me but can i even apply for him with me getting government help with food. my ex husband don't pay child support anymore since he was laid off. please help i really want him here. crying.gif
momov31FemaleGambia2009-02-23 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupport proof
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 1 2009, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (momov31 @ Mar 1 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (momov31 @ Mar 1 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok hi all sorry if not posted in the right spot, still learning as i go. my question is if my tax papers for the last three years dont include my kids, do they still consider me as supporting them and consider them as part of my financial responsibilty. i dont know if i worded it right. anyway my ex husband has been claiming my kids on his taxes all their lives so i guess im wondering how this will effect my income reporting. he hasnt paid any child support in over 6 months but he still claimed them again.



If the children live with you, they are your dependents. That you allow someone else not supporting them to claim the tax advantage is none of the USCIS business. That you do not collect child support which could be counted as income for your I-134 and benefit your children is no fault of the USCIS.

Are you asking "could I get away with it?" Yeah, maybe. The penalty for visa fraud is your fiance gets deported and barred for life and you could go to prison.

Correct me if I am wrong as I am not being judgemental. If you include you children as dependants you will not qualify under the poverty guidelines, but if you conceal that you have other dependents. maybe you make enough. Right? My advice is don't so this. You would be taking in another person who cannot work, at least not for a few months, plus the obligation of AOS costs and all the other costs of a person moving to another country. My advice is get the child support you deserve first. Now I will butt out as it really is not my concern.

If your fiance is suggesting such a thing he is certainly interested only in a green card. Be careful.


ok thank you for your answer but im not sure where you see me or him trying anything untrue here. i was asking about what or how to do for the support and the tax report. since i havent claimed my kids and i am putting them in the papers they are my babies, im trying to find out if its a problem if i have never claimed them on my taxes. will that be a problem when the time comes for the support part of this.


It will not be a problem to claim them on your I-134, it is the truth. If you haven't claimed them on your tax return it is not their concern. Taxes and USCIS documents are not one and the same. For example, child support (which you should be getting) is not claimed as income on the 1040 because it is non-taxable. But if it is court ordered the USCIS will consider it on your I-134 and you must support it with the court order and check stubs that it has been paid. You don't get credit for deadbeat dads.

As I recall you had asked if "poor people" could apply for a K-1 visa. You are taking a lot of points off the board, or letting your ex-husband do so) by not claiming these children and getting the EITC plus the deductions. Child support aside, you are losing a couple thousand a year in tax benefits, maybe more. PLUS, for 2008 each child was worth an additional child care credit of $1000 each. Yikes. All you need to do is tell your ex "I am claiming the children on my taxes, if you do also YOU will be committing fraud" Unless there is a court order allowing him the tax benefit it is given to the custodial parent, period.

In your situation, your ex is harming you in two ways. He has denied you income you could claim on your I-134 to support sponsoring your fiance, and he has denied you tax benefits that should be putting food on YOUR table, not his.


thank you. i know i have lost out a lot by allowing him to claim them but to fight with him and go through all the h--- he would put me thrugh i just gave him what he wanted. not to put my business out there he is a very crazy guy and im just glad he leaves me and the girls alone. but again thank you so much.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 22:24:00
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QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 1 2009, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 1 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the children live with you, they are your dependents. That you allow someone else not supporting them to claim the tax advantage is none of the USCIS business. That you do not collect child support which could be counted as income for your I-134 and benefit your children is no fault of the USCIS.

Are you asking "could I get away with it?" Yeah, maybe. The penalty for visa fraud is your fiance gets deported and barred for life and you could go to prison.

Correct me if I am wrong as I am not being judgemental. If you include you children as dependants you will not qualify under the poverty guidelines, but if you conceal that you have other dependents. maybe you make enough. Right? My advice is don't so this. You would be taking in another person who cannot work, at least not for a few months, plus the obligation of AOS costs and all the other costs of a person moving to another country. My advice is get the child support you deserve first. Now I will butt out as it really is not my concern.

If your fiance is suggesting such a thing he is certainly interested only in a green card. Be careful.



Pardon me, but your post seems pretty judgemental to me. Nowhere in the OP's post did she claim she was intending to commit fraud or that she was trying to find a way to circumvent the law. Nor did she suggest that her fiance suggested anything so where that comes from is beyond me. She is simply asking if she is to list them as dependants and count them in her household total. I'm pretty sure she can do without the presumptions.

OP, I do not claim my children on my taxes but I did list them as dependants and as a part of the household size. Hope that helps.


thank you so much thats really what i wanted to know. i didnt want them not being on my taxes to slow things down.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 20:34:00
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QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 1 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (momov31 @ Mar 1 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok hi all sorry if not posted in the right spot, still learning as i go. my question is if my tax papers for the last three years dont include my kids, do they still consider me as supporting them and consider them as part of my financial responsibilty. i dont know if i worded it right. anyway my ex husband has been claiming my kids on his taxes all their lives so i guess im wondering how this will effect my income reporting. he hasnt paid any child support in over 6 months but he still claimed them again.



If the children live with you, they are your dependents. That you allow someone else not supporting them to claim the tax advantage is none of the USCIS business. That you do not collect child support which could be counted as income for your I-134 and benefit your children is no fault of the USCIS.

Are you asking "could I get away with it?" Yeah, maybe. The penalty for visa fraud is your fiance gets deported and barred for life and you could go to prison.

Correct me if I am wrong as I am not being judgemental. If you include you children as dependants you will not qualify under the poverty guidelines, but if you conceal that you have other dependents. maybe you make enough. Right? My advice is don't so this. You would be taking in another person who cannot work, at least not for a few months, plus the obligation of AOS costs and all the other costs of a person moving to another country. My advice is get the child support you deserve first. Now I will butt out as it really is not my concern.

If your fiance is suggesting such a thing he is certainly interested only in a green card. Be careful.


ok thank you for your answer but im not sure where you see me or him trying anything untrue here. i was asking about what or how to do for the support and the tax report. since i havent claimed my kids and i am putting them in the papers they are my babies, im trying to find out if its a problem if i have never claimed them on my taxes. will that be a problem when the time comes for the support part of this.

Edited by momov31, 01 March 2009 - 07:56 PM.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 19:55:00
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QUOTE (tomaranshabibti @ Mar 1 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (momov31 @ Mar 1 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok hi all sorry if not posted in the right spot, still learning as i go. my question is if my tax papers for the last three years dont include my kids, do they still consider me as supporting them and consider them as part of my financial responsibilty. i dont know if i worded it right. anyway my ex husband has been claiming my kids on his taxes all their lives so i guess im wondering how this will effect my income reporting. he hasnt paid any child support in over 6 months but he still claimed them again.



Fight that nobody that isn't giving child support should be claiming your kids yes yours,earned income credit is quite a bit of money for what nothing??I put in my divorce decree he wouldn't be able to claim them being I'm the primary care giver,time money ,love etc.. etc ...etc in all aspects makes sense to me.And being he isn't paying there are ways you can get this money back or at least let government know the situation.Take action and take care ;D


thank you, yes i will see about getting something back for them. he has had his dl suspended so ill find out how to stop him from claiming them. again thank you.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 19:50:00
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QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Mar 1 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (momov31 @ Mar 1 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok hi all sorry if not posted in the right spot, still learning as i go. my question is if my tax papers for the last three years dont include my kids, do they still consider me as supporting them and consider them as part of my financial responsibilty. i dont know if i worded it right. anyway my ex husband has been claiming my kids on his taxes all their lives so i guess im wondering how this will effect my income reporting. he hasnt paid any child support in over 6 months but he still claimed them again.



who supports your children now?

if it's you, then you need to include them in your support question, regardless if they are not on your returns.

they will ask that question.


i support them and they live with me. ok thats what i was wondering would i include them. thank you.

momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupport proof
ok hi all sorry if not posted in the right spot, still learning as i go. my question is if my tax papers for the last three years dont include my kids, do they still consider me as supporting them and consider them as part of my financial responsibilty. i dont know if i worded it right. anyway my ex husband has been claiming my kids on his taxes all their lives so i guess im wondering how this will effect my income reporting. he hasnt paid any child support in over 6 months but he still claimed them again.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-03-01 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOk have a co-sponsor
ty guys so much, was pretty confused.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-08-15 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOk have a co-sponsor
hi all

I know i just sent off my k-1 and may be a little ahead of myself, but my sister is in the air force and said she will be our co-sponsor. My confusion is does her income have to cover her and my SO and me and my kids along with my income. I hope that is not crazy sounding and someone understands what im saying. By the way she is single and has no kids. Also do i include her life insurance because i see it on the form. Ty everyone
momov31FemaleGambia2009-08-15 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho do i change my address with?
Ok i got it now. Ty so much, nervous and dont want to mess anything up.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-12-11 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho do i change my address with?
Ok ty. So i dont have to notify lagos of the address change.
momov31FemaleGambia2009-12-11 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho do i change my address with?
Hi all

Im confused as to who i would do a change of address to, since i just moved two days ago. My SO has his interview on the 22nd of this month and im not sure who to contact about my change of address. Any help pls. Be blessed
momov31FemaleGambia2009-12-11 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE nightmare - need advice!
The problem with this entire situation is that you had your passport stolen and with you reporting it being stolen had it entered into the system for every POE. The problem with you losing the passport in Latin America is that many times the passport is often sold to the highest bidder (criminal) where they use it illegally for example in your case a Driver's License. When the officer ran your name in the system a DL appeared but when you mentioned you never had one that triggered suspicion. This same thing happened to a friend of mine when he was visiting Brazil.

Edited by ThomKimQC, 03 May 2011 - 02:30 PM.

ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-05-03 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa situation
Thank you all for responses. It turns out my fiance's cousin petitioner is an attorney and the reason she went back home was due to his children did not accept her and caused issues within the house, so we are told by the cousin that they will reapply again for K1 visa. I just find it hard to believe that it will be so easy for them to re-apply and get approval again when they could have ressolved the issue while she was here for those 90 days.
ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-02-28 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa situation
Yes that is correct same man and woman reapplying.
ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-02-27 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa situation
Hi my fiance cousin K1 Visa was approved last June and she entered the US and was here with her to be husband for exactly 89 days and was sent back home to Philippines by her fiance without marriage. How possible is it for her cousin to be approved again for K1 visa by the same man petitioner? My fiance said her cousin told her that they will reapply for K1 Visa again now. Will they encounter problems by the Embassy for reapplying so soon?
ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-02-27 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont does it again!
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Congrats!
ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-03-01 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes NOA-2 Exist?
My NOA2 came 1 day before the 6 month mark...hang in there because it seems VSC is now starting to pump them out on regular basis now.
ThomKimQCMalePhilippines2011-03-01 19:51:00