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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a question please
You must use all 4. If you look at the bottom of each they are slightly different even though the body of them is the same.

Edited by aussiewench, 25 March 2006 - 06:36 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134
Have a read HERE
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a questions

Hi, I have several questions about the g-325a. My fiancee is filling hers out and if someone from a latin american country puts a ``De´´ before their last name as many people do there, is that part of the middle name? or does she even need to put it? she has it in her passport under her given name.

What does the 'De' mean?? Does it appear on her birth certificate as well?



what is the file number?

??????



if she lived at her apartment since she was 3, does she really need the month she moved in?

Have a guess at it. As long as she remembers what was put on the form IF asked a related question at interview.



Should student be listed under occupation? before that she worked for a few years as a trade show model and translator. she worked for way too many people to list and probably had over 50 different bosses, since trade shows last for about a week. what does she put for address of employer and for the dates? and what is the alien registration number? sorry about all the questions, im just having trouble opening the examples on this computer.

Some members have put student but IMO it is asking for employment not school history. That is asked elsewhere. One is either employed or unemployed.

It sounds to me like self employment where she contracted to work for various events for various periods. If that is the case she could put the date she started this type of work and the date she last worked. Under employer I dont see that she couldnt put 'Self Employed'. I had to do similar.

'A' number is Alien registration number given to immigrants, those in the US on most working visa's, and to J-2's. If you do not have one put 'None' The beneficiary will be assigned one by USCIS during this process.


and for my g325a, I work seasonal and my job ends during fall and starts in the spring. Ive done this the past 2 years but its kinda like temp work since there is no guarantee you will get hired back the next year. Do i say 2 years ago was my start time or do i list the same job twice with my start dates and end dates?

List the same job twice with start and end dates as you were unemployed in between.


Edited by aussiewench, 22 March 2006 - 03:33 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-22 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa question on police certificates



I guess my fiance can start on it already(the certificate), the NOA2 was approved, and the packet is on its way to the embassy. Or am I wrong here too?


No - you are right on this. Have him also get his birth certificate, vaccination records etc. and you can start on the sponsorship papers (I134 or I864 depednign on what they require.) Good Luck



The birth certificate, does that have to be translated? He wasn't born in Israel, he's birth certificate is in Russian, so does he need it translated and notarized in English, in Hebrew or in both? Also he finished the Israeli army, does the certificate of completion have to be in English or can it be in Hebrew, he is undergoing the interview in Israel :unsure:

From the US embassy telaviv website

Proper documents, complete translations, and copies of original documents. All applicants must submit certain personal documents in association with their application, and these are listed in the instructions included in each set of forms mailed to you. At the time of the interview, bring all requested original documents, translations, and one copy of each with you. English translations are required for documents written in all languages other than Hebrew

Have a look around here.....its the Immigration Visa Unit in Telaviv
http://telaviv.usembassy.gov/publish/imvisa.htm
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa question on police certificates

thanx, I'm reading up on it now, I guess my fiance can start on it already(the certificate), the NOA2 was approved, and the packet is on its way to the embassy. Or am I wrong here too?

He can start organising it now yes.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa question on police certificates
From US Embassy Telaviv..Consular section (IV Unit)

Make sure you have requested the police clearance certificate for Israel. It will be sent directly to the embassy. However, if you lived in any other country for a significant period of time (approximately six months or longer since the age of 16), you will need to bring that police certificate from those countries as well. Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the U.S.


Aquelunya,

The second link scy posted will show you where to go to get the police certificate.

Edited by aussiewench, 26 March 2006 - 11:41 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa question on police certificates
The beneficiary organises getting the police certificates from all countries they have lived for x amount of months from the age of 16.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 confusion


You can use a downloaded one. Just make sure its current as on the USCIS site. You can find a fillable version on visapro.com that is the same version as on USCIS site.



Thnk you so much... That was fast.. I swear I just click the 'post' button :lol:

hahahaha thats me :P

Oh and I just checked and the example form here on VJ for the I-134.....it is the current version. Should be able to use that one.

Edited by aussiewench, 26 March 2006 - 01:08 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 confusion
You can use a downloaded one. Just make sure its current as on the USCIS site. You can find a fillable version on visapro.com that is the same version as on USCIS site.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanother I-134 question
The I-134 is used for many types of visa applications. When used for K-visas it is only one thing that a Conof may use to determine if an applicant will or wont become a public charge. It appears that each Consulate is different on what it requires as supporting documentation and there are Consulates that even like to see 3 years as opposed to one year. Having tax returns on hand can do no harm. You can check with others going through Canada to find what is being asked for.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance traveling to the U.S. after K1 process has begun

Looking back, though, I think not knowing so much was a great bonus. LOL. :lol:

I agree lol When I travelled I had no idea of needing ties to home country just in case I was asked to prove such. I travelled on the VWP and waltzed through. Must admit it was my first and only time out of australia but damm I had a hell of a lot of luggage with me and travelling alone.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-24 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question on AP
bump :P

I have no idea yet on AP :D but someones gotta. Hate seeing a thread go unanswered.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 04:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have a dilemma
She may now find herself in a difficult situation as the I-129F was approved without the prior marriages and divorces being disclosed. The other factor being that you had no knowledge of the prior marriage. Red flags. She can take the documentation along to the interview and hope for the best. Not sure how it is going to be explained away to a Conof at interview, when it clearly on the I-129F and the G-325A that she completed and signed, asked for details on previous marriages if there was any.

All the best.

Lorelle
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 04:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
1. question 10 asks you to put address 'if known'. As you dont know you do not have to put an address. I would be more inclined to put 'not known at this stage' or something to that affect, as opposed to 'none' as you will have a residence eventually.

2. I have noted other members grouping their visits when they have been numerous.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 or I-864 for co-sponsoring ?

Thanks aussiewench,

I've been looking at the same page for the last 2 days and it doesn't have any mention of the I-864. I guess the I-134 is the right form.

:thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 or I-864 for co-sponsoring ?
http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/required_documents2.html
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp - residence question - K1-Visa / Form G-325A

Thanks for the fast response - as always helpful.

Ok - now I know I'm just freaking out a bit but here's another question.

My fiancee comes over on a student visa (stamp in passport) 4/20/05 and we sign a lease together 5/01/05. She stayed with friends from 4/20/05 thru 4/30/05.

Sooo.. We have her german address from: 01/04 to: 04/05
Then... We have her US address from: 05/05 to: 12/05

We're sending the passport stamp dated 4/20/05 and our signed lease 5/01/05 in as part of our proof of ongoing relationship. Now she has 10 days unaccounted for. Is this going to send up a red flag???

God this thing has got my nerves fried :)

thanks again
wado1971

short answer.......no

Chill hahahaha :thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp - residence question - K1-Visa / Form G-325A
I answered mine eg

June 2005 to Present
May 2004 to June 2005
July 2003 to May 2004

Its not an overlap as the months have more then 1 day ;) Just dont leave gaps in the time frames as there has been RFE's for such
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome Guidelines
Have a read HERE For future reference you will find it in the Foreign Embassy Forum, pinned at the top.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome Guidelines

Here's the law on the affidavit of support

http://uscis.gov/lpB...ument-frame.htm

Only applicable with the I-864. The I-134 is not enforcable and is only used to assist in the public charge issue, if and when required.

Edited by aussiewench, 26 March 2006 - 11:09 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemployment and education on DS-156, need advice please

That is a good question indeed, I was reading stuff forward that I´ll have to do as well and I wondered what to put on those, ´cus I plan to study and work, but I won´t have a job or school before I go.
By home duties you meant that you´d be a house wife?

Lady of leisure I call it :yes:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemployment and education on DS-156, need advice please
You can answer No and still pursue school once in the US.

For employment I answered 'home duties' on my DS-230 which I guess is the immigrant equivalent. I dont believe it really matters.

Others may have a better answer for you regarding the employment question.....at least now its bumped back to the top :P
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

There was a member here last summer who sent all the rudimentary photos, tickets, and other minutia. What she was lacking was a statement in her own words of when they met.

I agree. Question 18 asks to describe how they met in person. The opportunity should be taken to answer the question in some detail with the evidence then to support that statement.


And do they do those more often? RFE´s I mean.

I dont believe its any more or less then any other service center.

Relax girl....you should be fine.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

Hmmmm, only problem is that it will delay our application lots 'cus I'd have to send him the certified translation with the signature, and it can't be a copy of it, can it?

the certificate can be a copy but any translation should be an original with original signature.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

So I can supply my certificate? Can it be translated by me?

In his declaration he then should add he was here for my graduation.
Btw, my ava is us on my graduation day. :P

Of course you can supply a copy of your certificate. Anything that supports other evidence and can show you were both in the same place at the same time. Technically it doesn't have to be translated by a certified translator but it could hold more weight having it translated by someone other then yourself. And yes include it in the declaration.

Edited by aussiewench, 26 March 2006 - 09:15 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

Ok, we have his tickets of 5 trips here, we'll submit that (those include boarding passes), we have our passports, with the visas and stamps (his 5 trips here and mine there).
Then we have pics, e-mails and letters.
Other than that, I can think of translating my degree certificate, that states my graduation took place on Jan 14th this year, and then I'm sending a picture of us together, on my graduation, with me wearing the cape, the silly hat and the diploma. I'm not sure if my own translation and statement I'm fluent in english is enough, or if I should write down that I'm submitting my diploma for proof of having met in the past 2 years.
Any other ideas?

Thats exactly what I am referring to by looking at your own individual circumstances. A degree certificate supports the photo of you both with you in your cape, silly hat :P holding your diploma....in turn they both support the flight tickets, boarding passes etc. Its creating the picture. You can document all of that in the declaration of having met.

Maybe they're getting more strict after the new discussion about immigration in US. Which would be very bad news for us still trying to go through.

IMO its more dependant on who is the adjudicator. Some interpret differently to others. Whilst all cases submitted are different, so are adjudicators in how they see things.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

How are pictures secondary? it clearly shows that the two of you have been physically together.

What one has to remember is that the evidence submitted has to form a picture in the minds eye of the adjudicator. Photos submitted on their own, in many cases will not satisfy the requirement. Some have managed to send only photos with little or no other supporting evidence and been approved, but many have not. Photos can be doctored. Its the strength of your evidence overall that will have the better chance of not receiving an RFE for more evidence. Photos support other primary evidence such as what Kaydee mentioned. Each case is different however and one must look at their evidence within its own circumstances.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

@aussiewench

so what excatly do they want then? there is not much left to show them that we have met...right??

What you submitted with the RFE is more in line with evidence of having met. A mix of primary and secondary evidence to bolster up your initial evidence.

other plane ticket when we went on vacation together...a hotel receipt when he visited me in germany some other entrence tickets when we went to places here in germany. More pictures, a letter from his mom and his aunt

Other then that I concur with Kaydees post.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC

Oh I'm sorry!

We did actually send a lot of stuff out the first time. Pictures, emails, letters, plane tickets (when rusty came to visit me here in germany, and when I flew over to see him), phonebills...everything they asked for...

Thats why I don't really understand why we got an RFE...oh well...

emails, letters, phone bills are not evidence of having met.......and if you submitted little or nothing other then plane tickets and photos that is often not enuf to convince them. Sometimes it can be but each case is different. Photos are generally secondary evidence.

Evidence of having met and relationship evidence are two completely seperate things.

Wishing you all the best :thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from VSC
In general within a couple of weeks....sometimes longer. Hang in there (F)
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA Interview

Can you tell I am nervous? :P

Thanks for all the patience and help! I´m just trying to be the most prepared.

:lol: yeah.........this process does that to ya. You're fine :thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA Interview

You must actually have had an engagement? Some people marry without getting engaged. How would those people do?
Like Udiken, we just got the rings (no receipts ´cus my dad works with gold so he gave us the gold and I had the rings made) and did an informal family gathering on my b-day, I just have a pic of our hands wearing it and a couple of us that shows the ring either on my finger or his. I didn´t know they asked for those at the interview.

Every case is different, every consulate is different, every Conof conducting the interview is different. You gather the evidence you do have to prove the relationship and you have it on hand. The OP mentioned she had an engagement ring so I merely asked if she had a receipt. Many doing K-1 do not have rings yet.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA Interview

Have you sent the I129F yet??

Or do you have an interview date??

:yes: they have received the packets from consulate.

udiken,

1. On reading other posts they will withhold the visa until you submit the police certificate.

2. You can only submit what you have. Do you have the engagement ring receipt perhaps or congratulatory cards or letters from family and friends.

3. Being ineligible for a visa.....these include but not limited to, criminal history, medical, the belief that the relationship is not bonafide, public charge issue.

Relax :yes: Go over the list posted HERE by jasman0717 of possible questions you will be asked. At the interview if you dont know something just say so. Have everything in order that they require. Have as much evidence of a bonafide relationship that you can get together.

You will be fine.

Lorelle

Edited by aussiewench, 26 March 2006 - 06:17 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Centers Time Tables

I would like to ask you, do you think that congressman will help? We have been waiting for more than 5 months for our NOA2 and contacted the congressman finally last week, I know you have searched a lot, do you know how he can help us? Im loosing my hopes slowly, but still trying to be strong, its hard as Im sad and frustrated every single day seeing another people getting their approvals in 80 days now and beeing without my loved one for a long time.

awwwwwww *hugs* I can only imagine how frustrating it is for you. As for contacting your congressman....all they can do is get a lil more information then you can. If you are stuck in security checks there is nothing that a congressman can do to make it go any faster at this stage. Security checks will be completed when they are completed. You hang in there (F)
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 08:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Centers Time Tables

Does anyone have an educated guess as why Vermont kicks out NOA2 approvals within days after first NOA? Why doesn't Vermont take some of the heat and help out those other service centers that are inudated with K1 visa apps? We all paid the same fee in filing K1. I know others have waited a whole heck of a lot longer than me and they must be even more irritated at the disperity of the service centers approval days namely California versus Vermont.

If I had to take an educated guess...from all I have read it seems that each service center does do things differently to a degree which could explain in the most part. Over the years USCIS has forwarded many many memos etc to the service centers, many of which are interpreted differently between centers..each center operates then on those interpretations. Vermont operates very efficiently.....not that it necessarily has less petitions. IMO other service centers need to get their acts together on the top level so the centers run more efficiently. Forwarding petitions to VSC just because they do, is not going to solve the problem. There needs to be more of a standard across all centers. If I can find the source of my info in my files I will post it.

Those going through CSC in particular have a damm good right to vent.....it sucks. Perhaps instead of once getting the visa and forgetting about it, more should document and write their congressman. Even better, someone organising a petition so it can be sent to all congressman regardless of which state members live in, detailing everything. Nothing is going to change otherwise.

*hugs* to all waiting.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracking case at NVC
There is no online tracking of I-129F petitions at NVC. There is also no information about I-129F petitons on the automated response line. You can however call the automated number and follow the prompts to speak to a live operator.

Yes there are security checks conducted again at both NVC and Consulate.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-23 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslast question for a while guys about lawer

Thanks for the kind words Aussie and i am seeing this is a bit of a support site and i am so so appreciative of the help i am receiving here. I think i will sleep on this and make decision tommorow i believe i have everything i need just screwed this one form up. Just a quick review i have the following:

i-134 (need to get it notorized)
129f
g325 (incorrect but will get that sorted out this week)
income tax returns
bank statements
passport photos me & her
copies of both passports (to show proof we where together we lived together in indonesia for 6 months)
letter of how we met
letter of intent to marry
photos of us together (me fat, skinny, long hair, short hair goatee, to show the time we where together)
cover page

For right now concentrate on the initial petition and put the I-134 aside which is not required until the interview.

Cover letter
I-129F
G_325A (one from you and one from your fiance. Each 4 pages, totally 8 altogether)
Passport photos of each of you.
Birth Certificate or photo copy of each page of the USC passport to prove citizenship.
Letter of Intent from both of you.
A declaration by the USC of how you met.
Evidence of having met.

The example forms on VJ have been updated for the initial petition except for the G-325A (its coming)

Quick run through...
I-129F
Make sure you cross your t's and dot your i's and dont leave any questions blank. Follow the example HERE Note: there is an error where it asks to list all children.....if none put 'None'. Will PM admin to get that corrected. That was my oopsie.

G-325A
Dont leave questions blank. Ensure there is no gaps in time frames for residence and employment.

Proof of US citizenship
Much easier to use BC or Naturalization certificate then photocopy all pages (front to back) of passport including the blank pages :huh:

Declaration of how you met
Detail how you met and times spent together. You will then back this up by the evidence you submit of having met within the required 2 year period.

Evidence of having met
Along with your passport stamps and photos, do you have other evidence that can document your time living together? Receipts with both names etc.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslast question for a while guys about lawer

I don't want to sound retared either, but by one copy you mean one sheet of paper saying G-325A, as an example, not one copy of the 4 page form, right?
'Cus if we needed two copies of the 4 page form, totalizing 8 copies of G-325A for me, I'd have sent mine wrong as well.

If you submitted your G-325A (4 pages) and your fiance submitted his G-325A (4 pages) then you submitted correctly.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslast question for a while guys about lawer
If for peace of mind you feel you need then thats ok. You are more then capable though of doing this. So you made an error and only got one copy of the G-325A from your fiance. You are correcting it before filing. Thats what this is about.....we are a sounding board, a source of experiences, knowledge and advice. If you follow the example forms to complete forms and ask questions when you are not sure, or just to confirm, you can save yourself a lot of money. You still have to do the leg work for an attorney.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think its a new rule but whats it about????

What about the first part of that statement? It does not appear in line with other interpretations that I have heard about the K-1 requirements. I don't remember seeing a specific indication that restricts a petitioner from applying for a K-1 for a foreign beneficiary other than the question #11 on the I-129F that asks "Have you ever filed for this or any other alien fiance(e) or husband/wife before? Yes/No, give name, place, date of filing and outcome."
Maybe this statement posted was an interpretation of the rules, but I question its validity. It just does not seem to support the immigration law that if the applicant had applied for a fiance(e) that subsequently does not work out that they would have to wait 2 years to apply for anyone else. Any thoughts?

Read the law that was signed in.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1155
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 19:45:00