Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Application details	I can't believe I'm going to say this... but the full frontal won't work! I personally love full frontals!!! The USCIS on the other hand... doesn't. As for signature, as long as it's consistent with how she always signs, it will be fine. Since when are signatures meant to be ledgable?! you been in those porn threads again havent you Hawaiiguy Full frontal pics are fine (my favorite too ) How much smaller then the specified size is the pic? If its only a matter of a very slight difference I wouldnt worry at all as I have seen other posts of same and they have been accepted just fine. As for signature........a signature is a signature, its not meant to necessarily contain the exact number of characters as the written name.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-27 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Three Questions about I-134	Follow the example HERE	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-29 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	birth certificate	I have an official Illinois certifide copy and the back in blank. How different is it among the states? How about Canadians' birth records. My fiance was adopted and has what they call a birth card I think. Gene Photo copy front and back regardless if it is blank or not. Have seen members get RFE's for not supplying the back even though it is blank. Makes no sense but that is what they ask for. As for your fiance, a birth certificate is not required with the initial filing of the I-129F. Birth cards are usually not acceptable when it is required. As your fiance is adopted they may very well require the adoption decree. I noted in another thread a little while back where this was asked for at interview stage. Do a search of the forums for 'adopted'	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-30 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	birth certificate	Photo copies of documents is all that is required. If they wish to see the original certified copy they will request it.....but this doesn't happen too often.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-30 03:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	visa waiver	My lawyer mentioned my fiance coming in on a visa waiver, which can be changed to a fiancee visa after 60 days... Does anyone know anything about this? Did you perhaps misunderstand what was mentioned Some lawyers openly suggest coming on a visa waiver and then doing adjustment of status. Not a legal way of doing things by any means as there is intent on entry to immigrate. The 60 days is often thrown around then as being the optimal amount of time to wait to marry and then file, when adjusting status under those circumstances. I would suggest doing things in a manner that is not going to run the risk of being denied based on intent to immigrate. Is it worth it?	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-29 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 paperwork	There is no example as each case is different. I would suggest gathering all the evidence you have of having met and then drafting up the statement. The evidence then supports this declaration and you have the opportunity to expand in some detail on the accompanying evidence.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-29 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We got our interview date.	Great news Congratulations and all the very best for the interview	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-02 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-1229F Question #18	mizz There is no set format. Some do it formally, some do not......and some do a mix of both. On the top of the sheet write as suggested in the example form..... [mark additional sheet as: "I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18: Has your Fiance(e) met and seen you?"] Edited by aussiewench, 02 May 2006 - 08:44 AM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-02 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-1229F Question #18	This may help a little http://www.visajourn...wtopic=8165&hl=	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-04-30 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129f question	What the heck is "A#" ?? Thanks Yodrak! So are you saying that "A#" = "Alien regstration Number" ? "A#" is just 'shorthand' ? JB sure is Edited by aussiewench, 02 May 2006 - 08:36 AM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-02 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Acquisition of citizenship (petitioner)	If you look at the example form in the tab at the top of the page........the certificate number it is requesting is if one is using a naturalization certificate to show US citizenship.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-02 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got interview date	OH WOWIES Great news Anita.......YEEHAAAAAAAAA 2 days after mine SO SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU GIRL Lorelle	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-02 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THANK YOU ALL	Hi Chris and welcome to VJ. Continue to read, read and do more reading....the more you read the more you know and knowledge is power In the 4 months before we filed our I-130 I did nothing but read and learn (aside from running amok in Off Topic that is ) It does help some, to know and understand the process. Lots of info & links in the nooks and crannys of VJ....Have fun.....All the best to you. Lorelle	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Birth Certificate and Employment Question	If your fiancee is the USC she can submit either to show US citizenship. They do however require the long form birth certificate and members have received RFE's for providing short version. I would go with the passport (all pages including front and back) as either can be submitted to satisfy this requirement. It states clearly on the form that if there is no employment to so state. It will not get you an RFE or a denial of the initial petition. Employment is not one of the requirements for an I-129F petition to be approvable at USCIS.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 02:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	address final step!	Hi Lorelle. WHat is the overnight address for Nebraska? Thanks! I have included both address. The bottom one is overnight. U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Nebraska Service Center P.O. Box 87130 Lincoln, NE 68501-7130 NOTE: If using overnight delivery by any private service provider, send your package to: USCIS Nebraska Service Center 850 S Street P.O. Box 87130 Lincoln, NE 68508 Be sure to include the appropriate P.O. Box number on the shipping label too. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/nebraska/aboutus.htm#anchorMAIL	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	address final step!	Ok I'm going to go send my I-129 packet and I just have to address the envelope. I live in California so the exact thing that I write on the envelope should be USCIS California Service Center P.O. Box 10130 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1013 right? Do I have to write department of homeland security? Thanks As per your other thread.....you should address it... U.S. Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship and Immigration Services California Service Center P.O. Box 10130 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1013 The following address is used for overnight delivery (Federal Express, UPS, etc.) or bonded courier delivery: California Service Center 24000 Avila Road, 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 All the best to you. Wishing you a speedy journey Lorelle Edited by aussiewench, 21 February 2006 - 09:23 PM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-02-21 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Really unsure	From what I understand, the K-1 is faster than K-3 generally. And if you are on a visitors visa or on the VWP, yo uwill have to return to your country if you get married. If you try to get married then adjust status here, you'll have to prove the marriage was spur of the moment, which seems practically impossible. Why does it seem practically impossible when that's exactly what he said happened? Totally with meauxna. Its done all the time and is a perfectly legal way to enter on a vistors visa or VWP, get married and to do AOS. What is illegal is if one has intent on entry to immigrate. As the OP stated that he was visiting, decided to get engaged.....if they wished to marry and do AOS it is well within the realms of possibles. I'm not disagreeing with anyone, it's just been my understanding that it's extremely difficult to prove that it was spur of the moment, and not planned. I know it's happened and people have been successful. Just giving what I've understood the process to be, and what I understand to be the "safest" way to go about things. Again, just my understanding and opinion, I'm not a lawyer or anythign so, take it for what you will. didn't mean to upset anyone. You havent upset anyone so dont worry about that I just think that you would be surprised just how non complicated it is. If one is inspected on entry to the US, hasn't lied, it is more then not unlikely that an AOS will be denied if otherwise eligible.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Really unsure	From what I understand, the K-1 is faster than K-3 generally. And if you are on a visitors visa or on the VWP, yo uwill have to return to your country if you get married. If you try to get married then adjust status here, you'll have to prove the marriage was spur of the moment, which seems practically impossible. Why does it seem practically impossible when that's exactly what he said happened? Totally with meauxna. Its done all the time and is a perfectly legal way to enter on a vistors visa or VWP, get married and to do AOS. What is illegal is if one has intent on entry to immigrate. As the OP stated that he was visiting, decided to get engaged.....if they wished to marry and do AOS it is well within the realms of possibles.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	has anyone lived in the foreign country with fiance?	devilette I will stick to your other thread lol it will be easier	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	has anyone lived in the foreign country with fiance?	devilette, Should make it easy to come up with evidence of having met and evidence of relationship. But surprisingly some people - who look only at the types of evidence routinely suggested by those who have not had such opportunity - find it rather difficult. Yodrak I lived in the UK for 2 years(went to college), where i met my fiance. Does it help me at all with the K1 process? OH well. Worth a shot anyhow! I did highlight my student visa in my passport so it pops out. I agree with Yodrak as it should make it easier for you. Can you show with evidence that you both went to the same college eg? Edited by aussiewench, 03 May 2006 - 11:48 AM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	include diploma from UK college?	Is that where and how you met? Nope. I included a pic of us at graduation though. OK, the consensus is not to put it in! IMO use it as it supports the photo as proof of you being there for college. Evidence is about creating a whole picture if one can. Use what you have to prove that you were in the same place at the same time. Make mention of all this in your declaration (Q18 of the I-129F)	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	include diploma from UK college?	Is that where and how you met?	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	fingerprints/biometrics request	excerpts from Security Check link in my signature which explains what can happen at consular level as security checks are done at all levels including consulate. [Consulate has option, if warranted, to run full gamut of checks, such as CCD (past visa applications & results), TIPOFF (DOS Bureau of Intelligence), NAILS (Nat'l Automated Immigration Lookout System), TECS II (Treasury Dept. database), TSC & TTIC (DOS Terrorist screening)]. "False Hits" Problem: Consular posts however have recently been inundated with "false hits" from 7 million new names added to the NCIC database, including persons with convictions for minor offenses such as simple DUIs and shoplifting. Many visa applicants with common names with those in the database get a "false hit": the refers to when a visa applicant's name matches a name in the datebase but is NOT actually that same person in the database, just a person with a common or very similar name. This places the case into what is called "Administrative Review". Under current rules, the Consulate is required in this circumstance to receive full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) before Consulate can issue the visa. It may require a full fingerprint check and customized investigation. Full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) in most cases can take 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases much longer and even months. "False hits" have become a major problem for some visa applicants. There are reportedly an alarming number of false hits caused by similar or identical or very similar names, or errors, inconsistencies or discrepencies in listed names in official documents. This is true especially in countries, such as the Latin countries, where there are only a few surnames and name-similarity is common, or record-keeping accuracy in official documents is dubious. Reportedly, approximately half of all names in the NCIC database are Latino, and this has resulted in a high number of false hits for individuals with common or very similar last names at Consulates in the Latin countries. Applicants presently are not allowed the opportunity to prove that they are not the same person as that on the database, nor is there a way to initiate security checking in advance of the visa application. Edited by aussiewench, 03 May 2006 - 09:33 PM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	proof of continuing relationship	Do you still have anything such as rental contracts, receipts etc that show you were living together?	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-03 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Status	Hi Elizabeth. You can easily sign in for a case status update at the USCIS website. Just ask your fiance to give you the Receipt Number written on the Notice of Action (I-797C) mailed to your fiance. The receipt number starts with a WACxx-xxx-xxxxx. You just have to input it when you sign up at the uscis website. Hope this helps. Audrey Just a point of clarification.....as the OP is through vermont the receipt number will start with EAC	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	translation and notarised papers	congratulations Adele excuse my ignorance... but what is a public notary? Has the translation of documents changed. Before when I asked this question the advise I got was that the person who translated the form sign to say they were qualified to do so - nothing about a public notary.... guess it's another hoop to jump.. sigh... There is many difference with what can be required at consulate level as opposed to USCIS. A notary public is an officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	translation and notarised papers	Copied from my packet........ All documents not in English or in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made must be accompanied by a certified translation into English. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a Notary Public. Congrats on your approval Edited by aussiewench, 04 May 2006 - 02:35 AM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police record from two countries	Bo Check here for how to apply for a police certificate from another country http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police record from two countries	You need police certificates from all places lived since the age of 16 regardless of how long ago it was.... so if she lived in Moscow for 4 years she will be required to have it.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 01:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC or NCSC e-mail address?	CSC email address CSC-XII.129f@dhs.gov	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC or NCSC e-mail address?	Himaya Ko The K-1 visa is a fiance visa. If you marry officially either after or prior to the interview it negates the petition/visa. If you are wishing to marry then you would need to start again with the K-3 visa. It really doesn't get much simpler then that. A K-1 holder is entering the US as a fiance of a USC and marries within 90 days. If it is uncovered that an official marriage has already taken place prior to entry then it wont be taken lightly and could delay your being together. Wishing you all the best. Lorelle Edited by aussiewench, 04 May 2006 - 04:28 AM.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting further info on the status of your K-1	I also have a question.. if the US fiance was arrested even for a minor thing can that delay the application? The criminal status of the U.S. citizen does not affect your application. They are only concerned about the immigrant. Security checks are also done on the USC petitioner so if there is a name hit due to a prior arrest it will show up and still must be resolved before an approval will be given.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to mail K-1 package to CSC on Friday, last minute help!	There are plenty on this site including some in the link that I provided to you that have entered the US on visitors visa, VWP, J visas etc who married and adjusted status. It is not illegal to do so. It is only illegal and may create a problem if one entered the US with intent to immigrate.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-05 00:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to mail K-1 package to CSC on Friday, last minute help!	You can find a little more reading on it in the following link http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/LPReligibility.htm If you decide to take this path...what you would need to do is explained in this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums2/index.php?showtopic=62644&hl;=	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to mail K-1 package to CSC on Friday, last minute help!	why not just marry here and do an AOS here it only means you mostlikey cannot go back to canada intell it is finished. IT IS LEGAL SINCE YOU DID NOT PLAN IT SO I WOULD SAY STAY MARRY HERE AND DO AN AOS WHY HAVCE ALL THE SEPERATION WHEN UNNESARY Wow, are you serious that is possible? Can I ask how you know this? I mean, are there links to something we could read? I want to be SURE of this! We were going to get married, we WANTED TO get married, but we were warned that it would take longer by a friend (possible this friend doesn't know what he's talking about)? Anyone else know? As long as there was no intent to immigrate on entry and you were inspected and granted entry.....if you get married one can file for adjustment of status if otherwise eligible. The onus is on you to show that there was no intent if asked. I think in your case (but I may be off the mark) I would be somewhat careful as you have stated in your post that you do have a bank account here, a cell phone, a car registered, insurance, a credit card, apt lease etc. etc. etc. This in itself could raise a red flag that you did have immigration intent. Someone else may have more concrete advice in this regard as I am not familiar with what is allowable and not allowable as far as canadians in the US goes. All the best to you Lorelle	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to mail K-1 package to CSC on Friday, last minute help!	IMO you are ahead of the ball game when you have been living together. Just provide anything that prooves you were in the same place at the same time and omit anything that doesn't. eg the hospital bill even though came to the right address is not the address on the bill. The lease showing your name with him as the occupant is good evidence. Combined with passport entries, etc you are going to be just fine as far as your evidence of having met goes. Evidence of the relationship is not a requirement of the initial petition so be careful not to weigh the petition down with this evidence....leave the bulk of it for the interview where it is needed.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-04 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Suppllement example	stang_01 Have you contacted the US immigration attorney from the details that were posted in your earlier thread? It may very well be prudent to avoid any possible issues at the time the petition is forwarded to consulate for the interview. Lorelle	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-05 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to send the K-1 packet	IMO just using two hole punch acco fasteners and tabs would suffice....no necessity for a folder such as the one pictured. Staples are not recommended.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-05 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	adress change	In the past, our predecessor, the INS, required every alien in the United States to report his or her address annually, in January. This requirement was eliminated in 1980 and annual reporting is no longer required. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, the law still requires that you report any change of address change within 10 days of the change. Further info http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/address.htm	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-06 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Marriage while on a B-2 Visa?	Isn't it a condition of a B2 that on expiration the visa holder must leave the USA for a minimum of 2 years??? regardless of marriage status you would be forced to seperate for much longer than it takes to process a K1. You are confusing it with the J-1 where some are subject to the 2 year home residence requirement. That doesn't apply to visitor visas.	aussiewench	Female	Australia	2006-05-06 00:12:00