ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Dates
I agree, I wouldn't risk having to cancel the reservations. Better you wait until the K1 is in your hand to book for the wedding.
for example, what we plan to do is, after we get the visa, go to city hall, get the legal part out of the way and the 90 days limit off our backs, and then plan with more time the actual big wedding ceremony. we think we can't plan that on just 90 days, plus this way we can have some time to save a little money.
I know how you feel, I hate USCIS everytime I see a white dress, I wish we could get married tomorrow, but oh well, we just decided to play it safe.
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-05-14 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeginners here, we need help, we want to get married!
Welcome to VJ and congratulations on your engagement!
Adjusting status does sounds like the best option for you. Here's an abstract from the uscis web site

"Another option is if your fiancé(e) is already in the U.S. in another
lawful temporary status and you want to get married in the U.S.
While you may marry and file the I-130 for him/her, there may be
additional requirements that he/she will have to meet before being
able to adjust status to permanent residence in the U.S. For more
information about the I-130 relative petition for a spouse, please
see Fact Sheet A11."
Source: http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A2.pdf

check the guides for AOS, and Good luck! :)
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-05-18 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I have enough evidence to file k-1 forms?
If someone remembers my posts they'll think I'm a broken record, because I always give the same advice
my favorite thread is the RFE masterlist http://www.visajourn...?showtopic=4725
you'll see what caused an RFE for others and you can double check your application so you don't make the same mistakes.
It's a little bit long, but there's some very good information there.

Good luck in your journey,

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-06-04 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFriends Fiancee Pregnant-Exceptions?
Since the USC and his fiancee live overseas, maybe they could apply through direct consular filing?
http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=dcf
that's usually faster than K1 or K3

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-06-14 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number Typo
Hi Charlie,
First of all welcome to VJ! :) and sorry for the delay, I just came across your post.
I'm afraid I can't help you with questions 1 and 2. Regarding question #3, we sent our application on 03/27/2007 and we received our NOA1 on 04/14/2007. Since Nebraska SC is no longer processing fiance visas, your application will be forwarded to California SC, and that's known to cause some delay.
Have you had any updates?

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-06-15 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 better option in my case?
If I were you...I'd meet with an Immigration Lawyer.

but also look around the waiver forum, to complement the information and help you get from the attorney, because I assume you'll have to ask for a waiver on the overstay.

Prepare yourself for a long, difficult journey...I think it's not impossible, but it won't be easy. Be careful, a lot of couples fall apart from the stress of separation and a bumpy visa road. Factor that into your decision and protect your relationship.

Good Luck,
Caro

Edited by JVKn'CVO, 26 June 2007 - 10:33 PM.

JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-06-26 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRunning Out of Time
AWESOME NEWS!!!
congratulations on the touch. :dance:
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-05-01 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRunning Out of Time
I'm really happy to hear that you found the information useful :)
And I agree with the rest, we are all helping each other out here, and it's a valid question what you had (I don't think USCIS would have posted an specific answer to it, if it wasn't a commonly asked question, right?).
I think that, you've already gone this far with the K1 visa...getting married abroad would be an option, but then, like TimDaisy explained, you'd be stuck at the beginning of the process again, because you'd have abandon the K1 and start the K3 visa (doesn't sound good, does it?)...Still a valid option though, if you really can't change your wedding plans. And like Karen said, with the K1 you have to get married in the US.
According to the timelines, it's taking about the same amount of time to process for the K3 than it does for the K1.
http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php
One advice I can give you, if you decide to continue on the K1 path, is start getting ready for the embassy interview, that would save you some unncesarry delay. For example, I am making an appointment with my doctor this week to start getting my vaccinations certificates in order for the medical examination (I'm the beneficiary)...The guides and the embassy reviews are an excellent source of information for everything that you'll need for the next steps.
keep us posted on your progress!
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-04-30 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRunning Out of Time
I don't think CSC would move the case forward, unfortunatelly USCIS specifically says on their web site
"we process fiancé(e) cases in the order we receive them.
We cannot pull a case out of order to accommodate wedding plans.
In addition, once we complete processing, the U.S. Consulate must
process your fiancé(e) for a visa; so factor this into your plans. "
(http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A2.pdf)

On the bright side, January fillers are getting approved around this time, so hopefully your application won't take much longer. You can check the status updates on this thread http://www.visajourn...showtopic=66059

Still the safe thing to do would be to change the wedding date, and whatever you do...don't get married before the visa is approved, because it could end up in dissaster, check out this case http://www.visajourn.../2007/04/07/17/

Hope your application is approved soon, good luck! :thumbs:
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-04-29 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent
Here's what Justin (USC-petitioner) wrote on his letter of intent


(home address at the top)
(then USCIS office and address)
(date)
Dear Sir or Madam:
I, (name), do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (name), and intend to do so within 90 days of her arrival into the U.S. using the K-1 visa.
Yours truly
(signature)


Good luck!
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-07-12 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is age limit for US citizen to File K1 or K2 for his or her Fiance in India
mmm good question!
At the end of the fiance visa application the USC has to sign a declaration stating "I am legally able to and intend to marry my fiance(e)...."
so as long as she can legally marry him, and they can comply with the affidavit of support requierements -and all the other ussual requierements like having met within the last 2 years and so-...I think they should be fine. I don't know about the legal age to get married where she lives, she should look into that. It also says that if any of the two is of an age that requieres special consent or permission for them to marry, then they have to submit proof of that consent.
(Do her parents agree with the engagement?)

Saludos!,

Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-06-02 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant Fiancee
Congratulations on the baby!

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-08 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis was extremely romantic...
Thank you all!!
These papers are burning a whole through my desk, I can't wait to send them out!!

Saludos,
Caro

Edited by JVKn'CVO, 14 August 2007 - 03:41 PM.

JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-14 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis was extremely romantic...
Justin sent me the affidavit of support, and for question 11 "indicate the exact nature and duration of the contributions"...He answered:
"this is my fiancee and soon to be wife. I will support her for life"
(big aaawww :wub: )

but after several hours of saying aaww...I started thinking that this may not be an "exact nature and duration"
Should I ask him to rewrite this? or do you think it will pass?

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-14 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview tricky question
QUOTE (gchagui @ Aug 27 2007, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gracias Caro..
What about the question """ Are you planning on working in the US?"""

My answer to that would be: As soon as we get married, we will be applying for an employment authorization.
Is this ok??


As a humble applicant, I can't tell you what is ok, I can only share my experience blush.gif

But I wrote "yes- with work authorization- place is unknown"...so preety similar to what you're writting.
Here's the link to K1 interview sample questions
and THE K1/K2 VISA APPLICATION PROCESS completed by the Fiance(e)

Hope this helps!!

Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-26 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview tricky question
QUOTE (gchagui @ Aug 26 2007, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you just get married in Colombia?
If you go marry in the US, will you stay there to live?


*That's every couple's personal choice, I don't think they would ask that. If they do ask you that, like with everything else, just answer truthfully why you chose to file for a fiance visa instead of getting married and applying for a spouse visa
*The answer to that is...yes yes.gif I will establish permanent residence in the U.S. That's the point of a fiance visa
"How Does a Fiancé(e) Visa Work?
If you are an American citizen and you want your foreign fiancé(e) to travel to the United States to marry you and live in the U.S., you must file Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) in the United States. "
travel state - fiance visa

Good Luck!

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-26 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got the visa!!!!!!!
OMG futuremrs I'm so happy for you!!! wish you both all the happiness in the world rose.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-29 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGreetings and My Situation
Hi South! Welcome to VJ smile.gif

Have you considered direct consular filling, since you will be in Cambodia during the process? it's the fastest immigration choice by far

I'm sending you a few links, hope this helps

Immigration choices

DCF (Direct consular filing)

K1 overview - travelstate

USCIS- How to guide

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-31 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Together!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!! kicking.gif

Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-08-31 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE WERE APPORVED!!
That's great news!
Congratulations and best wishes for the future good.gif

Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-09-09 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Original Submission: assembly and evidence
WELCOME TO VJ!!!!! kicking.gif

I wish I'd seen this post before sad.gif

Congratulations on your engagement, wish you and Agustina a speedy journey, but most of all, a happy life together good.gif
Hope to see you around the forum

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-09-24 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do I get depressed while visiting VJ?
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 3 2007, 02:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 3 2007, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it gets boring seeing the same questions being asked, over and over again and all the negativity , we are not buying a" drive through visa" folks need to read the guides understand the process and timelines then we can move on to some decent debate and support


Not really talking about the new folks


Still applies, wether it's new or old members that ask the same question over and over again, we are all here to help each other. And share.
good.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-03 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do I get depressed while visiting VJ?
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 3 2007, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it gets boring seeing the same questions being asked, over and over again and all the negativity , we are not buying a" drive through visa" folks need to read the guides understand the process and timelines then we can move on to some decent debate and support


no0pb.gif

remember the purpose of this forum is to help each other. So what if new members ask the same questions a thousand times? I remember how confused I was the first night I stayed up reading USCIS, travelstate, and visajourney. Sure you had an obvious questions at the beginning, or at least can understand why people starting on the process would have such questions. Remember that feeling before you judge others wink.gif

And as for positivity...look around the forum. Look up the threads of VJ families being reunited, posting pictures of ther weddings, talking about trying to conceive, posting pictures of their new borns. I know it all looks dark now, the time between NOA1 and NOA2 is the hardest, most frustating part of the process. but it will be over in due time and you'll be thinking "I'll be leaving for the airport in a week! I'll be hugging my fiance(e) in 8 days! "

Like I am at this very moment kicking.gif

Saludos,
Caro

Edited by JVKn'CVO, 03 October 2007 - 12:27 AM.

JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-03 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do I get depressed while visiting VJ?
Remember some posters may be trolls, so don't believe everything you read smile.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-02 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 and getting married
Hi CrazySamurai,
Welcome to VJ and congratulations on your engagement smile.gif
Here's the link to a thread on this issue non-binding religious wedding allowed?

Good Luck! good.gif
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-02 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPls , i need some information about some expressions !
Hi EzzEldine, welcome to VJ smile.gif
K1 is the fiance(e) visa, K3 is the Spousal visa
NOA means notice of action. The reason everyone awaits for the NOA2 with much anticipation, is because it means that the USCIS service center has completed their part of the process. Then the case is forwarded to the NVC (national service center)...and all the rest that is listed more eloquently in the guides.

Here's some usefull links for you to become more familiar with the expressions and the process.

Definitions
UCIS fact sheet
VJ Guides

Good Luck!,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-03 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestourist visa and k-1 visa
Hi Seattle2Cebu,
When you apply for a tourist visa, you have to provide proof of significant ties to your home country, so that they would justify your return. That is tricky on itself, and more difficult if you have a fiance(e) in the US. Not "impossible"...but very difficult.

Saludos!

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-04 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCHECK UP ON YOUR ATTORNEY
QUOTE (ChristinaM @ Oct 8 2007, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's scary how many posts like this we see on here.....

I know that attorneys and paralegals are human and make mistakes too, but damn - this is someone's life you're talking about.

Good luck getting everything else filed right, and I'm glad you caught it in time.


Good post good.gif

Good Luck Queen Jenn on your journey, I'm sure with all the information available, you'll do great

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-10-08 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm not surprised
Thank you for the post Maipu! I'm sorry to say that I agree with this desicion, I think Argentina is not ready to be part of the visa waiver program yet. I say this with the deepest regret, but it's true...I hope our beloved home country continues on the path of growth, and we can soon be trusted with this responsability. good.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-11-16 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvalid Visa K1 for marriage?
QUOTE (Scott y Kemerlita @ Dec 8 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJs,
I have a questions right now. I got my K1 visa las sep 4th and it is valid until march 6 2008.
I am planning on travelling to US next February cause i need to finish some stuff here until then. So we are planning to get married in May (spring) since Winter is very cold in North Dakota.
I am wondering now if I need my K1 visa valid for getting married, cause in may it will have already expired... should i get married before march 6? On the other hand....should i need my visa valid to start my AOS process? o get my SSn and driver's license?

Please... help me to solve this...

Kem


Hi Kem,
You need to
*Enter the US before March 6 (if you fly in February, then you'll be fine).
*Get married within 90 days after your arrival
*File for AOS as soon as possible after marriage
*No need to have your SSN or driver's license before filing for AOS. In fact, chances are you might not be able to obtain a driver's license until after you receive your EAD card or green card, depending on your state's regulations.

Good Luck!

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-08 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAyuda con Visa K-1
Staashi, Eunimar es la peticionante, ella es de Puerto Rico.
Eunimar, el paquete que le enviaran a tu novio desde la embajada de Buenos Aires son las instrucciones que debera completar y enviar antes de la entrevista.

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-11 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's Reaction to process
We both joined forces and faced this process with determination, optimism, and dedication. We took equal shares of the responsibility, and I think we make a pretty good team smile.gif
It helped us a lot being equally involved with the process, I think

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-16 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 costs ??
From travel.state.gov

Fees - How Much Does It Cost?

Fees are charged for the following services:

Filing an Alien Fiancé(e) Petition, Form I-129F
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee
Medical examination (costs vary from post to post)
Fingerprinting fees, if required
Other costs may include translation and photocopying charges, fees for getting the documents required for the visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.), and expenses for travel to the embassy or consulate for an interview. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.
Filing Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
For current fees for Department of State, government services select Fees.
(all sorts of good info on this travel.state page. One of my favorites, I highly recommend reading it to anyone about to start the process)

From personal experience:
Do the math thinking that you will have to support your fiancee for at least 6 months while she gets her work permit and finds a job. And hey, and if it's less than 6 months, then it's a nice suprise.
Consider the cost of adding her to your health insurance ($140 for us), and car insurance.
Consider means of transportation.
Wedding expenses.

and as you mentioned, travel expenses and anything else that applies to your specific case.
Good luck

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-20 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenial for length of relationship?
A short courtship followed by a quick engagement the first time you met in person is certainly a red flag, that will come up at the consular interview, but not a reason for automatic denial. Make sure you have a lot of proof of ongoing relationship by the time of the interview.

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-23 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile before divorce finalize?
QUOTE (MR2nice @ Dec 15 2007, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (awu25 @ Dec 15 2007, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My lawyer says I can start sending out my petition while she finalize her divorce. She just needs to be divorced before interview. Is that true?


You need to hire a new laywer because he/she doesn't know what's involved in the process. It is NOT true. You will need to submit a final Divorce Decree along with your petition.


yes.gif agreed.
awu25, read up on the guides and, based on your personal situation, make a decision wether you want to file with or without the help of a lawyer. A lawyer may NOT expedite your case, just advice you and guide you through it. If after reading the guides you still believe you'd feel more confident with the help of a lawyer, I'd look for one that is a member of the AILA (American immigration lawyers association) AILA

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-16 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCONFUSED and WORRIED...pls help...thnx
The original packet should include both the petitioner and beneficiary's letter of intent (see example here). If you did not include this in your original application, you will have to wait for a (possible but likely) RFE.
An RFE may delay your application, but they generally don't have a significant impact on your processing time.

Good luck,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2007-12-28 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot engaged before married
Do you mean "not engaged" as in "don't have a ring yet"?
If you are determined to get married, you are engaged. good.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2008-01-02 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate of fiance
Beneficiary's birth certificate, accompanied with an english translation, is requiered at the K1 embassy interview, and for AOS yes.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2008-01-03 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponser form I-134
Income requierments vary according to household size, and the State you will live in. You can find the requirements and instructions on how to fill the affidavit here
I'm preety sure marking "No" on question 11 would cause problems. Better fill it according to the example form good.gif

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2008-01-03 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134
1) You will be the primary sponsor, your mom will be the cosponsor. The petitioner is always the primary sponsor good.gif
2) No polish characters, only english yes.gif
more information on filling the affidavit of support here

Saludos,
Caro
JVKn'CVOFemaleArgentina2008-01-04 00:40:00