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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations
I have seen other posts where members have included another coversheet for their evidence. Perhaps that could be useful for you.....that way you're mentioning them together there and/or write on the back of the photograph
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-29 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations

I don´t think they have to be translated, if the dates and location is shown and can be understandable for them, I think it´s fine.

I wrote down (well, my fiance will write down on the bottom of the certificate copy).

"I am submitting Laura´s certificate (copy) and translation (original) to further evidence that I met her in person on 01/13/2006 ( as seen on her graduation´s pictures)"

Do you think that´s alright?

Yes. You have to use what you have and this puts you in the same place at the same time.


Ja Ja JA JA :lol: Its overkill in my opinion as I only sent in 2 pictures of us together and a copy of my itinerary - ah yes I did write one line "I went to Colombia and met her from Feb 3 to Feb 21" on the petition. So! Go ahead and send in as much as you want and notarize and certify and do all that which makes you feel good. Just remember you are killing another tree in Brazil (or Costa Rica.)

Tell that to the member that posted here yesterday when they only sent photographs as the main evidence and received an RFE to supply further evidence as well as further written explaination of how they met, obviously because the one sentence answer to question 18 hadnt surficed. And there has been plenty of others. Just because you were lucky enough to only need what you supplied does not mean others wont need more. There is plenty of members on here past and present who can vouch for that. Why risk it when one has further evidence to submit. Overkill.....hardly, when it could mean the difference between an RFE and not.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations

I don't underestand why you are using a college diploma (certificate) that surely doesn't qualify as a substitute for a birth certificate - if that's your intent. If that's not the intent then why submit it at all - they don't care for your college diploma etc.? Good Luck

She is submitting the certificate which is dated along with pics of her and her fiance who attended the ceremony, as part of their evidence of having met.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations
How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents?

Applications and Petitions must be submitted in the original.

The USCIS requires documentation to prove the existence of relationships and facts in support of petitions and applications. The following will clarify when originals are required and when photocopies may be submitted.

Submission of Supporting Documents - Original vs. Photocopy - If a supporting document is prepared by the issuing authority solely for the purpose of presentation to USCIS, an applicant or petitioner must submit the original document with the application or petition. Examples of supporting documents which must be presented in the original are:

Form I-20 issued by a Designated School Official to a foreign student

Form DS-2019 issued by a Program Officer to an Exchange Visitor

Labor Certification issued by the Department of Labor

Labor Condition Agreement with the Department of Labor endorsement

Form I-693 Medical Examination issued by a authorized civil surgeon

Vaccination Sign-off Supplement to Medical Examination Certificate

Attestations, formal consultations and advisory opinions (e.g., a letter from a recognized expert attesting to someone’s extraordinary professional skills)

Affidavits prepared in place of unavailable documents (e.g., an affidavit in place of a birth certificate where the official records were destroyed by fire)

Translations of documents (even when the rules allow submission of a photocopy of the document itself.)

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/hdiorig.htm

Edited by aussiewench, 28 March 2006 - 09:18 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations
Not my exact words but close enuf ;)

A photocopy of the original in foreign language along with the translation submitted as an original.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-28 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of having met in the past 2 years and ongoing relationship
Validating what kaydee mentions........Use the statement re question 18 on the I-129F to detail the circumstances under which you met to establish the relationship........the evidence you then have supports those details.

All the best to you.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-31 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations

I Mean, a letter from a friend in spanish stating that she knows about our relationship needs to be signed by her.
but when i get it translated.... does she has to sign again?

The translation is of the document etc itself so I doubt it would be necessary for the original writer again having to sign. If that was the case then all translations of Birth Certificates etc signed by the registrar or country equivalent would also need to be resigned. Imagine the logistics in that.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-31 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLittle evidence of having met

And I had no idea of filing a I-130 at the Consulate in Amsterdam. I'll look into it. Can somebody tell me a bit more of the chance of a visa getting granted this way? What do they look for when a nonresident files? Thanks.

Have a read of the DCF Guide There are links within as well.

For future, you can find this in the Guides tab at the top of the page.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-31 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes everything REALLY have to be in ENLISH??

All documents that go to USCIS must be in English or have an English translation.

Typically, all documents that go to the Consulate may be in English OR the local language. I'm surprised at the number of replies to this that don't mention that!

Im a little surprised to :unsure:

desert_fox is also correct...
Note: All documents not in French or English should be translated into either language by a sworn translator. All submitted documents should be originals or certified copies.
http://www.amb-usa.fr/consul/iv/filingparis.htm
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-04-01 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 years before starting the I-129F???
Right at the present I would say that you have enough evidence, including the engagement paper signed. What you must keep in mind though is that all of that evidence means nothing if by the time you file it falls outside of the 2 years prior to the petition being submitted to the service center.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-20 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 years before starting the I-129F???
In the mean time look at ways of strengthening evidence that you will send in to support the fact that you have met. Can you visit with her again, this time keeping boarding passes, and anything else whilst there, such as hotels receipts, credit card purchases etc. Other then photos is there anything else that documents your engagement. Waiting is hard but you will get there (F)
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-20 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 years before starting the I-129F???
You only have to show that you have met within that 2 years. It dont matter if that was a month before filing or 18monts before filing. As long as you can show with evidence that you have met, that is what is required.

There is no qualifying period in order to file after a marriage.

In order to petition for a fiance the petitioner must be a USC or Naturalized.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-20 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do?

I'm actually ignorant as to what the wedding ceremony looks like. I thought our engagement ceremony felt a lot like a marriage and indeed my wife called me chong from the day we got engaged until now, and often she refers to it as our marriage. I'll bet he can produce pictures that look like an engagement party. He just needs to leave home anything that looks like a marriage-whatever that is.



...Back from talk with wife...

Well, after more than 2 years of blissful ignorance, I have just discovered that the reason my engagement ceremony felt so much like a wedding to me was because in actuality, we DID have the wedding ceremony.
I guess the key is just not to tell the husband. :lol:

Posted Image you wally hahahahahaha too funny
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-04-01 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 I'm so very happy:-)

Hey everybody...

after going through a couple weeks of worries, I finally got an Email from VSC:-)
Now my w-end will be perfect.

But can someone tell me what to do now? Or do I have to wait until I will recive packet 3

You all have a great w-end

Nina

Congratulations :dance: I know from your posts that you had concerns because of the RFE....Great news and well done :thumbs:

Now you need to make sure all is in order for the interview. That you have a complete copy of the intitial package, and everything sent back and forth re the RFE and also the NOA's. Originals of any documentation etc that was sent as photocopies should be on hand as well. Also anything to show you have a bonafide relationship. All the very best to you.

Lorelle
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-04-02 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresToday is our wedding!
oh wow......cool :thumbs: Have a wonderful, magical day MrsDarby. All the very best to you both on this your wedding day (F) (F) May your marriage be filled with love, happiness and wonderous adventures.

Now get out of here girl hahahaha shoo....more important things to do I imagine :P
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-04-01 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious Petition History

What happened at the previous interview? Was the visa denied and for what reason. I don't think anyone can say you won't have problems down the road without more information.

Is why I said 'if all factors regarding eligibility are met.' ;)
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-17 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious Petition History
There are quite a few members present and past who have had prior petitions and had no issues that I am aware of. I imagine there will or could be questions at interview stage but a prior petition should not affect you any regarding the visa being issued if all factors regarding elligibility are met.

Lorelle
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-16 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help filling out I-129F
All children should be included regardless if they are remaining in their home country or not.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-04-03 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginals for the interview ?
Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1)

Applying for a Visa

The consular section at the embassy or consulate where you, the fiancé(e) of an American citizen, will apply for a visa tells you of any additional specific requirements, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination. The following is required:

A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.
Birth certificate
Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner
Police certificate from all places lived since age 16
Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)
Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support may be requested.)
Two Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (A Form DS-156, prepared in duplicate.)
One Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K
Two nonimmigrant visa photos (each two inches 50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)
Evidence of a fiancé relationship
Payment of fees, as explained below.

The consular officer may ask for additional information according to the circumstances of the case. Documents in foreign languages should be translated.

Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the interview. Original documents can then be returned to you.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...es_1315.html#6d



NOTE: If the applicant or petitioner has already submitted the original document to the USCIS in connection with another matter, he or she may submit a photocopy along with an explanation of when and why the original was previously sent to the USCIS.

For all other documents, the applicant may submit a photocopy of the document required; however, he or she may be required to present the original:

* in person, upon the request of a USCIS or consular official during an interview, or

* by mail, in response to a written request from USCIS.

An original document submitted under these circumstances will be returned to the petitioner or applicant when no longer required.

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/hdiorig.htm



This is why it is always advised to have originals of certified copies of anything that is submitted to USCIS with the petition, on hand at the interview. If it is requested to be sighted and it is not available, the issuance of the visa could be delayed.

Edited by aussiewench, 08 March 2006 - 11:10 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-08 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe Got The Visa!!!
Wonderful news Peter.......All the best to you and Johanna

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aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-03 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoctor Problems

What? That is your dr and your info. Did you give permission to release it to anyone else? If not doctor patient confidentiality has been breached and I would be calling them to say that. If you want a copy of anything in your file it is your right to get it.

I would definately agree with that. If a patient asks for something like that, what right does your own doctor have in taking it upon themselves to forward it elsewhere. Damm I'd be furious.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 03:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS
There is nowhere on any forms to list debts. The I-134 is income and assets. Debts and bankruptcy do not figure into it.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-06 05:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got real bad news
As long as the divorce is final and a photocopy of the original certified copy of the divorce decree is submitted with the I-129F, that is all that is required to show that one is free to marry. Whether its one year or one day from the divorce being final and the filing of the I-129F would have no effect on a petition.

Im sorry that this has happened. Wishing you a speedy resolve to this so you can begin your visa journey.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-08 03:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on how to get updated on status of I-129F

Can both of us create accounts and ask for email updates or is it just the petitioner (USC)? I am an anxious bunny lol rather then wait to hear from my hunny I like to check myself lol.

Lina(UKC)

One account to my knowledge.......either of you can create it.......both can access it. The email updates are the same as what shows online in the account.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on how to get updated on status of I-129F
https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

Create an account. You can also request to be updated by email as well
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for new fiancée

Maybe she found out that you had a 'new friend' in Denmark ??

*singing* you took the words right out of my mouth
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-08 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approval
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :dance: :thumbs:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCONGRATS
hahahaha :P

just send Captain Ewok a PM with a link to the thread and he can either lock it or delete it.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresless is more debate
Its not a matter of how much evidence you submit of having met within the required 2 years but the value of that evidence and whether it is found to prove this fact. As for an over abundance of relationship evidence, it is unnecessary at the petition stage. Whether it affects ones petition may be dependant on what, if anything that may be misconstrued by an adjudicator. Creating questions that need answering, perhaps resulting in RFE's that may not of been sent otherwise. Who know's. That is why many of us recommend to send what is required and to send what constitutes strong evidence of having met. Why create possible issues when there is no need to.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-08 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS156
The instructions on the packet from the embassy is what you must follow.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 question
The I-134 whilst not a requirement for K visa's is one thing a Conof in most cases looks at when determining if an applicant will or wont become a public charge.

A good reference for........

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.
Continued here


Also have a read here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=305
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStamp/notary for certified translations (129f)
hahahaha I tend to agree



aussiewench,

Interesting that the USCIS-approved certification statement does use the word "fluent". Fluency is not necessary for translating documents - literacy is.

Yodrak


It is not a requirement to have translations done by a certified translator. Anyone fluent and conversant in both the language and english is all that is required. However at interview level I have noted the odd member that has been asked to resubmit translations of a document such as birth certificate that were originally translated by someone not certified.

From USCIS http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/

Documents Not in English:

All documents that are in a language other than English must be submitted with a translation. The person translating the document must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he/she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English



13. Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I typed name , certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and type language languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled name document.


Signature
Date
Typed Name
Address



There is no mention anywhere with USCIS that a Certified Translator has to be used. So its up to you.


Edited by aussiewench, 10 March 2006 - 10:00 AM.

aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStamp/notary for certified translations (129f)
It is not a requirement to have translations done by a certified translator. Anyone fluent and conversant in both the language and english is all that is required. However at interview level I have noted the odd member that has been asked to resubmit translations of a document such as birth certificate that were originally translated by someone not certified.

From USCIS http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/

Documents Not in English:

All documents that are in a language other than English must be submitted with a translation. The person translating the document must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he/she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English



13. Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I typed name , certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and type language languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled name document.


Signature
Date
Typed Name
Address



There is no mention anywhere with USCIS that a Certified Translator has to be used. So its up to you.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about the whole visa process?

Damn, where's Tracy's popcorn smiley when you need it?

want some.....Ive got plenty

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do you understand what I'm getting at? I just feel hard done by because I was not aware of this option when I fell in love with my fiancee, and maybe if I had I would have pursued it?!

Now if that aint condoning it I dont know what is :whistle:
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about the whole visa process?


It is allowed to adjust status directly from some non-immigrant visas if the decision to marry and adjust was made AFTER they were already in the U.S.

It is not legal to use a visitor visa for the purpose of coming to get married and adjust status.



Yes I realise it is not legal............ but let's face it lots of people do it!!! That's what I'm getting at!

I don't know about the rest of you guys but doesn't anyone feel a LITTLE pi##ed off that people can go in to the US, marry there and then appply for the AOS, while the rest of us HONEST people have to go through the worry and stress AND seperation from our loved ones (that can take up to a year) that is the K1/K3 visa process????

Jubjub, I would question whether the former situation is MORE stressful than the latter!

And many more enter the US legally, spur of moment get married, do AOS.........does that make them less honest........I dont think so. There is other ways besides the K-1, K-3 option.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-09 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864
My mistake through bleary eyes. Sorry guys. Thank you for correcting that Yodrak.

And yeah it is a very well set out site with a lot of very clear, detailed information.

aussiewench,

I like those web pages - one of the better ones for accurately explaining what's needed I think. What I particularly like is that it provides OF-167 for the financial requirements information.

I do not see where the link says that I-864 is needed for fiance(e) visas.

Yodrak


Here is the link
http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/wwwhivfi.html
There is a link on the page for the fiance packet which does state the I-864 is needed.


aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 or i-864
Here is the link
http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/wwwhivfi.html
There is a link on the page for the fiance packet which does state the I-864 is needed.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN DOCUMENTS FOR EMBASSY
Personally even though there is nothing techinally stopping you from doing that.....it is possibly more likely if a Conof is that way inclined, to ask for it to be resubmitted as per a certified translator. At least having a sister or someone else do it may be less troublesome. Just my opinion.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN DOCUMENTS FOR EMBASSY
It is not a requirement for a certified translator to be used. There has however been the odd member who has had to have documents translated again by a certified translator when they have submitted documents translated otherwise. What you have posted is also on the USCIS website. All it asks is that a person fluent (conversant) in both the language and english certifies that the said documents translated are accurate.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-03-10 13:45:00