biggish data

It should. There's a section in the I-864 instructions that explains how a beneficiary would need to prove that the income would be continuing and some other things.

In that case, the offer (or renewal) letter used for getting the TN-1 in the first place (I had two original-issue and three renewal-by-mail TN-1's¹--the letters have to show the employee's salary, and the planned duration of the job^2,3).

two of which were due to my chop**** attorney's misfiling my case as EB-3 rather than EB-2 (which caused a two year time of "hurry-up-and-wait" when I could not do final-stage filing)
up to 3 years (since Oct 2008, limit on TN-1 term), prior to that (such as my own 1994-1999) 1 year
there is a stack of rules the offer or renewal letter has to follow to be correct in USCIS' eyes

Edited by Saddle Bronc, 01 October 2010 - 10:09 AM.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-01 10:08:00

If he lives with someone and gets that person to complete an i-864A then he can combine his income with that persons.

If he gets a joint-sponsor to complete an i-864 (they don't live with him) then the co-sponsors income must alone meet the 125% requirement for their household size.

I'll rephrase the question--can her income (from the TN-1 job) be used in the combination?

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-01 09:42:00

Her fiance would still need to meet the income requirements when they filed AOS. Or do you mean TN-1 until he finishes in 6 years?

Does her fiance's income ALONE have to exceed it, or can combined income be used?

Another option would be to get a student visa or something, bearing in mind the costs there.

Which opens up the precise reverse option, of him getting a student visa to Canada (rates lots cheaper than US, even for total non-resident).

Basically co-sponsor if you want a greencard (unless he has assets that will fill the void). Doesn't need to be a family member. Yes the obligations are large but your fiance would also be a sponsor, the family member/friend would be a joint-sponsor.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-01 08:56:00

Hey everyone!

I'm just going to keep this short and to the point unless otherwise asked. I am from Canada and I'm engaged to a man from Virginia. We have all the proof in the world that the relationship is true; we've been dating for 4 years and see each other at least 3 months a year if not more! Anyways, the only thing stopping us from filing a K1 Visa is that he doesn't make 125% above poverty line. His parents approve of the marriage, but are not willing to sign due to liability reasons. He is a full time student working 2 part time jobs at $8.00/hour. He really is trying hard, but is there another way around this? I don't know what to ask... just is there something we can do so that we can be with each other? Otherwise, we won't be able to get married for another 6 years (when he's done with school, finds a job, applies for application, waiting period, approval, etc.).

If I filed for a K3 Visa, would it be any different?

Please help, I really appreciate it.

~ Amy-Rose

What are your quals and your profession, Amy?

Another possibility may be for you to apply for a job in VA, get a TN-1 for it--and then move down to VA, get married (in US, not Canada) and file AOS full-packet (I-485/I-131/I-765).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-01 08:24:00

Why it takes so long?

I suggest much prayer Bulut, as:

it helps coping with the wait
also, may improve chances

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-06 14:50:00

Legal wedding and then a church wedding

A solution AlinaH.

Since you will want to attend a church in CA, check with the county where that church is located about the licence. Usually, counties will accept the signature of authorised ordained clergy as official--and it will combine both.

If you wish to involve your "home" church in Canada anyway, an avenue I will suggest is to have a fancy engagement/betrothal there.

Edited by Saddle Bronc, 07 October 2010 - 01:08 PM.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-10-07 13:07:00

My child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

Given that you are dealing with bureaucrats, "better-safe-than-sorry" approach is warranted--so include all (plane tickets, photos, ...).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-12-07 09:03:00

SSN to get Married?

Solution simple--marry in a state other than MN (Pras and I married in MI, which doesn't).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2010-12-20 18:17:00

Mom diagnosed as terminal

How about do a fancy engagement/betrothal in England now so that she can at least see that?

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-02-28 15:30:00

Marrying a Canadian

What are her quals?

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-03-22 10:13:00

K-1 Visa Denial Possibility by CO

Here is the scenario:

-Found out the ex-wife is seeing someone else Jan of 2009. Tried to work it out, but to no avail.
-Oct 2009 the ex-wife moves out.
-Apr 2010 I tell my ex-wife I am filing for divorce
-May 2010 I meet my Fiancee and have on going relationship
-Jul 2010 I file the divorce papers
-Oct 2010 I visit her and spent 3 weeks w/ her and we got engaged
-Mar 23,2011 the divorce is final
-April 1, 2011, I filed the I-129F, CSC, (in review status)

I have read a post by someone who got their Visa denied because the CO said you cannot be married and engaged at the same time.
I believe the beneficiary was from Colombia. Is this a standard operating procedure for CO's or does it depend on the beneficiary's country?

Any insight is appreciated. I just can't believe you would be denied for that reason even though you've been separated.

You ain't married, as your divorce is final, and your marriage is indispuably over as of 2011/03/23 (and you filed after that date).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-04-15 14:35:00

Canadian to apply for a K-1 with a concern about the Affadavit of Support

The I-134 needs to be filed by the USC well prior to the interview; the Consulate doesn't ask for it (though you could, if you wish to settle doubts, have your fiance mail you a copy of it). On the surface, I think you will need a joint-sponsor--as you will not be able to work for awhile (basically till you have EAD in hand) after entering US.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-05-25 14:38:00

Payment

Also, the $340 check should be written to "US Department of Homeland Security" DO NOT abbreviate it to USDHS.

Minor correction, you can write to "USCIS" (but not USDHS, the chop****'s).

If you didn't know about the fee, I would suggest you go through the links and your package very carefully. Last thing you want is to send it in, wait 7 months and get an RFE. I checked my package 3 times and even waited a day to review it again before I sent it. Its very doable, but you should go through it carefully.

Eh, you won't get an RFE for not sending the cheque--the form will be returned along with a nasty note whose gist will be "[b}send cheque for $340 NOW[/b]".

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-05-26 08:46:00

Payment

I'm just starting the visa process now for the K-1 visa for my fiance in Ecuador. On the information about assembling the I-129F package provided by VJ (thanks!) it says I need to include a check for the payment as required by USCIS. But I can't find anything on their website about a payment going with teh I-129F form. Any ideas of how much it should be or any information you all can give me? Thanks!

Did you miss the "fee" mentioned beside each form on the forms list page? You ain't receiving no services from USCIS until you pays the fee (for I-129F, $340).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-05-25 12:37:00

some US airports not listed as POE?

Hello VJ family,I have finished my interview on the 17th, received my approved K1 visa 3 days after, and now ironing out last minute kinks before my departure.

May I ask if the the airports listed as POEs are the only acceptable ones?

No, there are alternatives (probably not practical in your case) such as going through Canadian airport with US-destinations PFI (where you clear immigration & customs) or going through Dublin or Shannon airports in Ireland (both equipped with US mmigration, but not customs, PFI's).

I am looking to book for July, and I favor Continental Airline for the airport most practical for me and my fiance-1 short lay-over in Narita, then non stop to US; with only 16 hrs of flying time, plus its the nearest airport for my fiance's installation. The airport is not included in the list I found here however, so I was wondering if that is fine for K1 visa holders?

Much thanks again for the help.

If the airline lands there after nonstop flight from Narita, it is a POE.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-05-27 11:39:00

How soon before K1 interview should medical and police report be done?

As this looks like it's in wrong forum, I've reported the thread for move.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-05-31 09:17:00

K-1 Passport Style Photo

Well, she will need a passport when she goes to the Consulate/Embassy (and later to enter the US).

Is there another document which is issued to Mexican citizens (only) that can serve as ID?

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-06-01 11:32:00

Rescheduling interview (Guangzhou)

You can ask for a postponement of the interview--unfortunately, you don't have a say on the timeframe.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-06-03 14:07:00

Do all signatures for a K-1 petition packet have to be signed within a certain time of each other?

No they don't

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-06-09 07:58:00

not going straight to fiance after POE

So long as you can prove you are married as of 23:59 on day 90, it is ok.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-06-17 21:54:00

Is it possible for my fiance to get a tourist visa while waiting for K-1 approval?

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-06-22 07:41:00

TAKING MY FIANCEE FOR INTERVIEW WOULD A GOOD IDEA FOR K-1 VISA

Having your USC fiance(e) with you for the K-1 interview is unlikely to make much difference.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-07-05 13:12:00

Is a K1 visa really necessary for Canadians?

Hey all,

I'm a US citizen and my fiance is Canadian. I was just wondering if the K1 visa is really necessary for Canadian citizens coming to the US. What I mean is, since he can legally come to the US for up to 6 months with no visa, what would be wrong with him just coming to visit and us getting married? If we start the application process for his greencard right after we get married would it matter that we hadn't bothered with a K1?

USCIS is more likely to red-flag this as "marrying to seek immigration" than if you did K-1.

However, you do raise other ideas--that Dante could possibly enter on work-visa (TN-1), and then you get married AFTER he enters.

I ask because this whole process is expensive and getting married (even without one of us needing to immigrate) is expensive enough as it is, we'd like to cut down on the cost wherever we can, so if we don't have to file for a K1 I'd like to skip it. That said, if it provides some benefit that I'm unaware of I don't want to make the process harder by skipping it.

I understand that people from countries that require a visa to visit the US at all would certainly benefit from a K1, but when you can come and go as you please with no visa anyway (well as long as the INS folks are feeling generous), I don't see the point. Thoughts?

Thanks for your help!

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-07-05 07:47:00

leaving country for honeymoon?

Two solutions:

find a place in the US to do the honeymoon
delay the honeymoon until after he receives AP--then go out of country

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-08-24 11:15:00

Fiancee's daughter

She is eligible for a K-2--and derivative-child GC when you file AOS for him post-marriage.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-10-14 10:04:00

Working on K1

If you got the 90-day EAD (valid exactly as long as the K-1, nonrenewable), then yes.

Otherwise, you need to wait till you have your proper EAD in hand.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-10-12 15:15:00

K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?

I am Malaysian. My fiance is Malaysian + green card holder + living in US.

So does the K1 Visa apply to us too? Or just to US citizens?

If the K1 Visa does not apply to green card holders - what Visa should I apply for?
We are engaged, and prefer to marry in the US.

Best solution for you may be to try for H1-b (work visa) and then come to US and then marry.

As others have stated, it will take you 2-5 years to get IV-number.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-10-20 15:04:00

POE overlay

I Purchased a ticket for my fiancee and her POE will be at LAX and will have a connecting flight to houston but not after 11 hours. That means she will be staying there in california for a while before she travels to houston. Is it okay? or is there any problem? Please reply asap...need help....

This is way more time than needed for ongoing LAX->IAH connexion.

An idea for her--she can bug the airline to get a standby on an earlier flight; best-case she gets to Houston earlier, worst case status-quo.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-10-26 09:39:00

US citizen marrying Foreigner that alreadys is in the US

You don't need to do K-1, here is the forum for your query.

http://www.visajourn...-tourist-visas/

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-11-01 11:13:00

Approved! Now, one-way or round trip?

Whichsoever is cheaper.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2011-11-01 11:45:00

The RFE Master List

Also, SEND (or TAKE) prefilled copies of the G-325A with foreign fiancé(e)'s data, and ask that these be sent back to you signed (preferably in native script--which can also be used to fill the "name in native script" area) along with 2"x2" (5 cm x 5 cm) passport-type colour photos with date.

(as I got an RFE for using signature samples)

Saddle Bronc

Male

2006-04-03 11:01:00

Muslims and pork

.... When did Christians decide that since there is refrideration pork is ok to eat? Guess I'm now a bit confused wtih the whole matter now.

Actually, that issue turns out NOT to be about refrigeration.

Acts 10:9-23

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

11And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

12Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

13And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

15And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

16This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

18And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

19While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

20Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

21Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

23Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2006-12-18 17:51:00

Muslims and pork

Not everyone in this forum is Muslim.

It's on VJ, so open to all registered VJ posters (including those who otherwise have nothing to do with ME/NA)

Edited by CherryXS, 16 December 2006 - 11:13 AM.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2006-12-16 11:12:00

Muslims and pork

Several reasons to avoid pork:

improperly-cooked pork is the biggest source of trichinosis (while it can be gotten from bear-meat, the total population of ALL species of bears combined is much lower than the pig population for China or US ALONE)
Pigs are OMNIvores (while the diet of farm pigs is controlled, you cannot assume that the same will not be able to escape the pen and eat other stuff) unlike cattle/goats/sheep/deer/antelope (reindeer are used as livestock in Scandinavia, and antelope are sometimes "ranched" in parts of Africa where cattle-raising isn't possible) which are obligate-herbivores
The muscle-tissue of a pig is shaped like a fishhook (which means that it will not be digested as quickly)
It has an awful smell, which pervades EVERYTHING that's cooked with it

Saddle Bronc

Male

2006-12-15 10:53:00

An Unbiased Report About The Middle East

We can blame the Bush administration's poor grasp of daily realities in Iran on an almost three-decade-longfreeze of contact between the American and Iranian governments. As a result of this isolation, so-called experts who have never been to Iran (or at least not since the Islamic Revolution of 1979) advise US government officials on the opinions of the Iranian populace. The comment by one influential US scholar comparing Iran to a concentration camp in which people would rather be bombed than live another day under such conditions, is a glaring example of misinformation.

Nowhere does it say the 3 decade freeze is the fault of the Bush Administration.

The only thing the Bush Administration is being faulted for is "poor grasp of daily realities in Iran" due to a three-decade long freeze of contact between the American and Iranian governments.

But the root cause of it was a belated reaction to the seizure of the American Embassy--with approval from the Khomeini government. One can also fault the current (and past up to 1979) Iranian leaderships of refusal to address this.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2007-01-20 17:10:00

Pregnancy and filing question

what if the baby is born on the airplane in between the two countries?

If the woman is not a USC, the baby may get citizenship based on the base-country of the airline.

A case like this actually occured 17 years ago, when a pregnant Indian Punjabi enroute to Canada on British Airways (on first leg of trip to London) gave birth inflight (while it was over RUSSIA). Child got British citizenship due to that.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2007-01-23 12:13:00

Pregnancy and filing question

...
My interpretation would be that you'd have to be USC and lived in the US before the birth of the baby (or maybe while pregnant?)

It's an interesting question... what happens to a baby if the mother is going through the process of becoming a USC- that would be worth a call at a US embassy or at the naturalization office (if there's such thing)...

if mum is in US at the time of birth, then baby is USC automatically (Mexican illegals have been known to cross the border to have "anchor babies")
I can only answer for selected countries (such as Canada) if mum is outside US at the time of birth (but this could necessitate a very migrainey I-130 petition for the child).

Edited by CherryXS, 23 January 2007 - 11:57 AM.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2007-01-23 11:56:00

Pregnancy and filing question

If the USC woman gives birth in another country, the child needs to be registered as USC through Consular Record of Birth Abroad.

The only issue is that she may need to get the ME/NA country visa--no functional affect on the USCIS petition.

For a PR woman wishing to file USCIS petition, the only one workable is the I-130--and FB-1 (spouse of PR) doesn't get all-that-quick an approval. She would have to be a USC to file K-1 (if unmarried) or K-3/CR-1 (married) petition. (note: this answer is general, not functionally related to cultural geography).

Edited by CherryXS, 23 January 2007 - 11:25 AM.

Saddle Bronc

Male

2007-01-23 11:21:00

Converting to Islam?

(for having done my duty as a Canuck to divert this thread towards food).

Saddle Bronc

Male

2007-01-24 13:44:00