ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused with police cert for I130 visa app
Just to clarify.........An I-130 is a petition not an application for a visa.

As for police certificates, these are required when

* is living in their country of nationality at their current residence for more than 6 months - from age 16
* lived in a different part of their country of nationality for more than 6 months - from age 16
* lived in a different country for more than 12 months - from age 16
* was arrested for any reason, regardless of how long they lived there - any age.

Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the U.S.


Can you please fill in your timeline so members can best respond to you and it is also important for the statistics which are linked where information is gained by all members.

Edited by aussiewench, 27 March 2006 - 10:21 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor clarification

Thanks Guys..Thanks for all the info Aussiewench.. Id like to hear from anyone who has gone through the process where 3 years of income taxes were required, while not having all years above poverty level due to a new job or some other reason. Since his job is very steady and has potential to earn more in the future gives me confidence but I would hate to get all the way there and have it be a problem. Would they give metime to find a new co-sponsor in that case or would I simply be denied? I will give the consulate a call on monday and see what they have to say. I wonder if they would really give me a definite answer though or if its all up to the interviewing officer´s discretion.

From reading other posts from other embassy interviews they will just withhold the visa until you can submit what they require if you are otherwise approved.

Let us know what the consulate says after you call.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor clarification

Hes not a medical doctor but is an assistant proffessor in psychiatry. His salary for year one was 56k and goes up about every year. Im just concerned because it was said many times that some embassies require 3 years of tax returns. Im wondering if the one in rio de janeiro is one of them. thanks for all your help guys!

Have a look a the links I posted for Rio....it lists what is required and yes you require 3 years. Whether the prior two years need to meet the poverty guidelines though is another question and something you need to find out from others that have gone through their interviews already. I imagine they will look more at the current and future capacity then the past, but who knows.....check with others or even give the consulate a call or email to find out. In the I-134 pinned thread here on VJ in the Foreign Embassy Forum, it talks about doing a statement in the form of an affidavit in addition to the I-134. Perhaps that is something YOU can look at doing.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor clarification
You probably have these links already but just in case not........

Instructions for Fiance Applicants - Rio De Janeiro

Fiance Forms for Rio De Janeiro
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor clarification
Paul
Have you checked in the Regional forums for specific info on the country your fiance will be interviewing through. That way you can find out what is required by that particular embassy. Have a look HERE
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOh my God!
:dance: Congratulations on getting the interview date and wishing you both all the very best. This journey is long and hard no matter how much time it takes...to each of us it seems like forever. Good to hear yours is almost over and you will be together again soon.

Lorelle
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-25 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAssets Question on Affadavit of Support


I have a master's degree -- I'm not going to end up on food stamps. But that settles it. I won't be able to find a co-sponsor then. The only people I could ask are my parents, and they wouldn't co-sign for a car because it might make them liable. "I guess it's just not meant to be!" chirps my mom.

I guess that's it. No point in applying just to get denied. I'm ridiculously upset at the moment, but I suppose this is premature. We've discussed marriage, we're not even engaged, so no ###### point.

Caladan, slow down! :luv:

You have to put more than 15 minutes of research into this thing, and don't give up nearly so easily!

I just wrote a bunch of stuff and scratched it out. Maybe you two do not need this pressure on you now, but suffice it to say that when you're ready to look at it again, you will find that your situation is NOT dead in the water, you just need to learn some more.

Hang on, little tomato!
Don't go to bed sad. Really, your situation is not as bad as you think.
:) mo

I agree with Mo.

For starters....

Federal Poverty Guidelines: The Department of Health and Human Services publishes a list every year giving the lowest income acceptable for a family of a particular size so that the family does not live in poverty. Consular officers use these figures in immigrant visa cases to determine whether a sponsor’s income is sufficient to support a new immigrant. For sponsors using the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support the income must be above 125 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For sponsors using the Form I-134, Affidavit of Support the income generally should be at or above 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
http://travel.state....ssary_1363.html

The I-134 is not required for K visas but is often used. When used, the I-134 is only one thing that a Conof will look at when determining if an applicant will become a public charge. It's totality of circumstances.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa in Jamacia
The USC submits the I-129F petition........take a look at the K-1 Guide

Once approved at service center it is then forwarded to NVC where it is assigned a case number and undergoes further security checks. It is then forwarded to the IV Post/Consulate. Packet/s are then sent out which includes the application for the visa. Cannot just complete the forms in the packet, walk in and get the visa. An interview date has to be scheduled. Have a look at the timelines for Jamaica HEREwhich will give you an idea of time between NOA2 (approval at service center) and interview.

Edited by aussiewench, 28 March 2006 - 05:32 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKingston Jamacia and Help Please..
Question.......why start another thread and post exactly the same question when the first thread is only a couple of threads below this one and posted under an hour ago :unsure:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7332
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunemployed

Sorry to keep recycling this thread to the top.. I decided to put ``Unemployed (in training)´´ on the form. I dont want to use in training by itself since I took long trips to brazil during my unemployment period. Now, I only get 5 lines to fill everything in and its completely full and im only on year 3 due to periods of unemployment. what now? Do I type a continuation page in graph form just like this page to do the other 2 years and staple it to the back or just stop?

On a seperate sheet of paper write "Form G325A, Q: Employment last five years" You should also put your first and last name at the top. Answer the question just as set out on the form.

Sign it.

On the form make a notation to 'see attachment'
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunemployed
Paul, this is the I-134 not the I-864 which is more stringent........and you are honestly worrying too much :P I know that sometimes that is hard not to do in this process but you are fine. You have your cousin lined up.....they meet the requirements for the I-134.

Have you read here on the I-134 http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=305
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-24 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunemployed

We left gaps in my husband's employment record on the G-325A. No problems.

I have also noted posts of members receiving RFE's for gaps in time frames and overlaps. Its all up to the adjudicator. Why risk an RFE when it can be avoided.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-24 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunemployed

Thanks for all of your suggestions! So when income does come into play during the interview, then what? it all falls on my co-sponsor? The co-sponsor I have makes more than enough, im sure.

Id like to know more about the suggestion of the statement about me being unemployed. Isnt saying ``unemployed´´ enough?

Yes. If you look at the form it even clearly states 'If NONE, state so'. Using 'None' though IMO would be entered if there was no employment at all in the 5 year time frame. If umemployed in between working one would just put umemployed ........with no need to verify such with any documentation.

Sponsorship (income) comes into play with the I-134. Keep in mind that the I-134 is only one thing that a Conof can use to determine if the applicant will or wont become a public charge.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-24 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunemployed
Paul

Just make sure there is no gaps in the 5 year timeframe. For periods of unemployment put 'unemployed' and the dates to and from.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-23 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, conflicting information

Is this a problem?


Entering the US with intent to immigrate is illegal and no-one on the board should advise you on implementing such.

You could go to a third country and marry......the interview for a K-3 visa would then be at the consulate in the country of marriage.

Edited by aussiewench, 28 March 2006 - 01:07 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPeople in Paris please HELP ME!!!! They sent Packet 3 twice

Notification of applicant readiness


Isn't that the form that lets them know that you are ready for interiew? If you are ready...send it.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood news
Gorgeous dress Anita.....you are gorgeous. Great to see you so happy :thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood news
Posted Image hahahahaha I have the biggest smile on my face and SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY for you darlin'.....you gotta be jumping outa your skin....YEEHAAAAAAAAAA :thumbs: :D
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Number Not Working?

Hi all, got my NOA2 a couple of weeks ago and have not heard anything from them yet. I have been trying to call them all day, but at the part when where it asks you to press 1 for English I press one and it just hangs up on me. I called from my home phone and my cell and same thing everytime.

Can someone else please try and let me know if it is just me or not?

NVC # = (603) 334-0700

And before you all yell at me about filling out my timeline, let me say that I did, just not sure what to do to make it appear.

Its been playing up something severe last couple of days. It did this a few weeks back too. The odd time you can get through by pressing 5 straight away to talk to an operator, otherwise its just been hanging up.

:D You seem to of gotten your timeline working :thumbs:

Edited by aussiewench, 29 March 2006 - 04:41 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 04:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-234 or I-864


Hi! I found this on the visajourney website for what is needed after receipt of the NOA2...
"I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a public notary), with all required supporting evidence. Some consulates may require a different form. Some require an I-864."
Can you let me know which one is required for the UK embassy?
Thanks!!!

Can you give us the link for where that is posted?

I think I know why this is a new FAQ (and wrong, btw). We need to correct it.

DO NOTE: you will be required to submit an I-864 for your Adjustment of Status!

Mo, its in the K-1 Guide itself, in the bottom section under 'What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved'
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGiving up K1

THANK YOU ALL!

I will stay on the K1 route... I really appreciate all your help
the letter of intent.. is there any wayi can download it from the web, or do i have to make one up?

You will find an example one right here....
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page;=examples

You go girl :thumbs: :D
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGiving up K1

Ok, I got an RFE asking for more evidence, I guess most of you read it. But since we live so close together and i have family where he lives, we dont have that sort of evidence...

Karol,

You can do this.....They are asking for 3 things from memory

CIRCUMSTANCE OF MEETING:

1. Submit further info regarding the circumstances under which the petitioner and beneficiary met to establish the relationship

A statement outlining how you met and your relationship. This is where you can also put in how you live close to each other etc....EASY

2. Submit original statements from you and or your fiance to establish mutual intent to marry within 90 days of their admision.

A Letter of Intent from both of you.......EASY

3. MEETING IN PERSON: Though you have submitted photos, they alone do not establish that you have met your fiance in person within the two-year period. therefore, submit evidence of meeting between you and the beneficiary in person

Look at the wording Karol.......... they alone do not establish .....All you need to do is supply something else. In your other thread you mentioned car permit..what is that??? You also mentioned a declaration from a Pastor. Charmac also suggested records of border crossings....is that possible??

You gotta try, please :( What you are talking of doing is rife with danger....For your fiance to apply for a non-immigrant visa, come there, you get married, then AOS is asking for trouble when you had an petition in for him and withdraw the petition after they sent you an RFE for more evidence.

YOU CAN DO THIS.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration of how you met in person in the last two years.
What does surprise me is that Q.18 is treated so lightly by offering up a simple one sentence when it asks you to describe how you met.

When Q. 6 asks for Marital status, and when one is divorced or widowed they must submit documentary evidence to support that answer. (A requirement to prove that you can legally marry?)

When Q. 10 asks for how one acquired citizenship, one must submit the respective documentary evidence of such to support that answer. (US Citizenship is a requirement for a petion to be eligible)

18. Has your fiance(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately preceding the filing of this petition? Yes No
Describe the circumstances under which you met. (One must submit documentary evidence of meeting this requirement in order for a petition to be eliglible.)

Documentary evidence is submitted in support of answers on the I-129F. Whilst some have only put simple one line answer to Q.18 and its been accepted, another may not. Use the question to describe in your own words how you met....at least in some detail. The evidence one then submits supports this statement. Remember you are trying to create a picture in the minds eye of an adjudicator that doesn't know you or your fiance from a bar of soap. Give him something to read by way of some detail whilst using the evidence you submitted to support what you are describing. Create the whole picture. A little more detail in ones statement perhaps is all that an adjudictor may require to complete that picture. Why leave it to chance. Use the question to your advantage.

Edited by aussiewench, 27 March 2006 - 09:20 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens if I get deported?
One can visit whilst a petition is in process .......but one can also be denied entry as is always the case on entering the US. They will look at the amount of time you have spent in the US for one. From other posts.....a denial at POE wont affect the gaining of the visa.

Edited by aussiewench, 27 March 2006 - 11:20 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSC Financial requirements

he can include the older stuff from his old bank as WELL as the new stuff to show continuity of earnings..
As for his 'debts'..someone will correct me Im sure but I think that they aren't interested in debts - just how much he 'earns'.
(I know how whacked that sounds but AFAIK thats the case)

You would be correct JB :thumbs: They dont even appear to care if taxes aren't paid....only the income....I read that somewhere too :unsure:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSC Financial requirements
Curious.......when you say he doesn't get a salary.....is it a business?

The I-134 is only one thing that a Conof can use to establish that an applicant wont become a public charge. Totality of circumstances will be looked at and every case is different.

Here's some reading......

Overcoming the Public Charge

While an applicant for a fiancé(e) visa is not required to file an affidavit of support (I-134), it is nevertheless useful in proving the applicant is not likely to become a public charge. The Immigration and Nationality Act does require the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at the time of the application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the time of application for admission to the United States, that he or she is not likely at any time to become a public charge.

An applicant for a fiancé(e) visa may generally satisfy the requirement of the law by the presentation of documentary evidence establishing that:

the applicant has, or will have, personal funds in the U.S. sufficient to provide support for the applicant and dependent family members, if any, or sufficient to provide support until suitable employment is located;
the applicant has arranged employment in the U.S. that will provide an adequate income for the applicant and dependent family members;
relatives or friends in the U.S. will assure the applicant's support; or
a combination of the above circumstances.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:

bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, the number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large deposits, an explanation thereof should be given;
proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated);
letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or expected earnings indicated;
statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value;
proof of income from business investments or other sources.
If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided.
Source


TOTALITY OF CIRCUMSTANCES

a. In making a determination regarding an alien's eligibility under INA
212(a)(4), a consular officer must consider, at a minimum, the alien's:
(1) Age;
(2) Health;
(3) Family status;
(4) Assets;
(5) Financial status and resources; and
(6) Education or skills.

b. These factors, and any other factors thought relevant by a consular
officer in a specific case, will make up the "totality of the circumstances"
that the officer must consider when making a public charge
determination. As noted in 9 FAM 40.41N3.2, a properly filed, nonfraudulent
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the
Act, in those cases where it is required, should normally be considered
sufficient to meet the INA 212(a)(4) requirements and satisfy the “totality
of the circumstances” analysis. Nevertheless, the factors cited in 9 FAM
N4 above could be given consideration in an unusual case in which a
Form I-864 has been submitted and should be considered in non Form I-
864 cases.
Source
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn describing your meeting...

Well, in order to establish my relationship I am saying we met online first, and then in person, even to state the reason my fiance ended up in Brasil in the first place.
I find it more honest to do things this way, instead of saying, oh, he happened to be in Brasil and we met. Easier explaining the truth, don´t you agree?

Im not disagreeing with you at all when it comes to including having met online. I was disagreeing with you making that connection with the 'not having met yet' part of the question.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn describing your meeting...

I understood from question 18 that describing the circumstances in which you met should include the way you met, if online, personally, etc. Even if in this part of the process they just want proof that you met in person in the past 2 years, I still think they´re looking for forming the story of the couple, from the beggining to date, to establish their relationship. They even mention that if you haven´t met, you need to describe how the relationship was established.

And since at the interview you´ll be asked all this again, you might as well be honest from the beggining, so they won´t say or think you´re contradicting yourself with what you stated on the I-129F petition and the interview.

Oh no no no :no: The reference to the not having met is extremely difficult to be granted.....and a waiver of the not having met in the required 2 year period has to be granted in order for the petition to be accepted and ultimately approved. The not having met section of that question has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with meeting online as is being discussed. Id give you a link to the USCIS site for the pages and pages of denied petitions many of which failed to establish that should be granted the waiver lol but you dont need it hahahaha You are reading too much into that question. You have either met in person and can prove that, which is a requirement....or have not met in person and face an uphill battle to have the petition approved. Simple
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn describing your meeting...

Currently it makes no difference.

The International Marriage Broker Act of 2005, which was slated to start on March 6, 2006 requires a lot of extra disclosures if you met online and certain other factors apply. In part it requires that if you met through a third party, that party must take extra steps. You will be questioned about the company you used and if they followed the rules of the new law.

Fortunately, the law was challenged and a federal judge put a temporary injunction on it on March 3. A hearing was held on March 20 to determine the government's case, but the government attorney did not show up in court. This law might come back if the government figures out a valid reason to have such a law.

How does that inpact on Q.18, in what is answered on the form itself? One must of met in person and that is what it asks. Initial meeting online would be left to put in a statement as an attachment to describe the events and meeting/s as it doesnt meet the requirement of what the question itself asks. IMO if one just put that they met online with no further details it wouldnt wash in most cases.

The IMBA in its current form, does not include those that met online through the likes of yahoo, msn, forums etc.....only through marriage broker sites. It may however effect in other ways.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn describing your meeting...
For the purpose of the I-129F, they are not interested in you meeting online. Q.18 asks first if you have met in person in the 2 year required period. If you answer 'Yes' it goes on to ask you to describe how you met.

Meeting online has nothing to do with meeting in person, which is the requirement and purpose of that question.

Also read this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4666
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW

I am not from Russia I'm from Romania..... and yes I received the package 3 and they didnt mention anything about any translation of my birth or police certificates.

Sorry that was a typo....I meant Romania....it was that embassy site I looked at in the FAQ
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 04:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW
Most consulates don't require translations of documents. Do you have packet 3 yet? It generally states....

"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 accompagnied by certified translations'

I checked on the US Consulate Russia website and it does mention that but in my quick search it was mentioned for non-immigrant visas.....

Should I have my documents translated into English?

It is not necessary to have the documents translated for a nonimmigrant visa application. It is, however, helpful to bring original documents to your interview.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 03:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresour Current Status
Its a standard response to your fiance calling them. Its just not worded to cover all scenarios.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyesssssssss visa in hand
CONGRATULATIONS.......well done :thumbs: All the very best for your future together.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Initial Evidence Request

thank you guys for your advice...
I have my car permit to go into Mexico, as far as purchases made over there, i've never used my credit card. i always take cash, i dont need a big amount of money to go to Monterrey, only $100-200 usd, so there's no way to proof that. He just opened an account over there and put me as his beneficiary, but that was done this month. would that work?
Can a Pastor write an Affidavit?

Your being a beneficiary could be done without you being present so doesn't prove meeting. Even if it could, if it was done after the date on the petition it wouldnt count as was outside the required 2 years immediately preceding the submission.

Did you both meet with the Pastor at the same time?
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Initial Evidence Request

"Please respond to the items below:

CIRCUMSTANCE OF MEETING: Submit further info regarding the circumstances under which the petitioner and beneficiary met to establish the relationship.

This backs up exactly my post in another thread only an hour or so ago re answering Q.18 in more detail. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4666

submit original statements from you and or your fiance to establish mutual intent to marry within 90 days of their admision.

A requirement on submitting the petition. Easily remedied by submitting now.

MEETING IN PERSON: Though you have submitted photos, they alone do not establish that you have met your fiance in person within the two-year period. therefore, submit evidence of meeting between you and the beneficiary in person. the primary evidence may include copies of passport pages that show the identification page and admission stamps military orders letter from Commanding Officer, or any evidence that will help the Service to determine that the petitioner has met the beneficiary within the 2 yrs. "

If you dont have any passport stamps etc because of the close proximity to each other, the only thing I can come up with too is notorized affidavits attesting to you having met each other by family and friends. Use the statement regarding the circumstances that you met, that they are also requesting, to detail that you do only live 2 hours from each other.....list all the dates, things you did etc.

I wish you all the best

Lorelle

Edited by aussiewench, 27 March 2006 - 11:32 PM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Initial Evidence Request



Not that this helps you at all, but I would like to ask if this makes sense to anybody else.

I get that pictures are apparently not good enough for immigration, yea, sure we could all be photoshoping it up... BUT why then are airline ticket stubs and other pieces of paper worth anything?? I sent in pictures and airline tickets, and some other receipts of things from visits, but doesn't all that paper stuff just prove I visited Ireland? In my case, most of the receipts weren't even from the county that James's address has always been as most of my visiting was done while he was at college and a secondary address. If you were to take the pictures out of my pile of evidence, I would not think that it proved anything other then that I was in the country he lives in. Sorry, just a little rant about immigration...



Don't you pictures that show date. I believe there are many digital camera that you can set the date and time before taking pictures. You should have the 2 of you together with date printed when you have your pictures developed. That would show the USCIS that you 2 have met in person along with your passport exit/entry stamps and boarding pass...very important.

good luck to you

Bill


If you live 2 hours away I don't see a problem... Go see him and stay in a hotel.

Unfortunately that will not work. The evidence submitted MUST be in the 2 years immediately preceding the filing of the petition.

Not that this helps you at all, but I would like to ask if this makes sense to anybody else.

I get that pictures are apparently not good enough for immigration, yea, sure we could all be photoshoping it up... BUT why then are airline ticket stubs and other pieces of paper worth anything?? I sent in pictures and airline tickets, and some other receipts of things from visits, but doesn't all that paper stuff just prove I visited Ireland? In my case, most of the receipts weren't even from the county that James's address has always been as most of my visiting was done while he was at college and a secondary address. If you were to take the pictures out of my pile of evidence, I would not think that it proved anything other then that I was in the country he lives in. Sorry, just a little rant about immigration...

Its the overall evidence. Plane tickets, boarding passes, credit cards etc have an outside source and are looked on as primary evidence. Things such as photographs are something you do directly yourself (no outside source) and amongst other things are looked on as secondary evidence to support the primary.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-27 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A dilemma


My fiancee (in Russia) has been doing some off thebooks work for the last couple of years for a company headquartered in a third country. This work is not reflected in her Work Book (official record of employment) and we were wondering if she should put her complete work history into her G-325A. Of course if she did this would contradict her official record...


i'll probably be verbally beat up for saying so, but if there is no record of the work, why bother saying anything? it could open up a can of worms neither of you want to deal with. best wishes

You took a quick exit hu........ Im with you Posted Image
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-26 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in hand !!
:thumbs: CONGRATULATIONS and all the very best to you and yours.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 21:58:00