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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresError while checking passport status at VFS (India) website
Hi,

Till yesterday my passport status on VFS website was "Your passport has not been handed over to VFS". I called Chennai consulate today and they said they have dispatched the passport today. I checked on VFS website and now it shows the status as "Error in the application. Please contact administrator."

Does it mean my passport has some problems or there is any kind of technical error on their website? Has anyone ever had such status on the VFS website? I am way too nervous about this now. :(
SalJoyMaleIndia2010-10-06 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIRTH CERTIFICATE !!!!! Need help its really urgent
You need not to worry. If you have employer letter or PAN card or Driving license which can mention your birth date then that will do. They asked me the same thing at Chennai consulate and i showed them my PAN Card and they were cool with that. All they need is 2 secondary evidences in case of no birth certificate and they could be anything.
SalJoyMaleIndia2010-10-01 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo they ask Marriage Date at POE?
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your help.
SalJoyMaleIndia2010-10-12 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo they ask Marriage Date at POE?
Hi,

I will be traveling next month. We have not decided the exact marriage date bcz we are yet to check the availability of family and friends on the dates we have in mind. Do they ask at POE abt what date are we getting married or any proof of marriage arrangements made? Can that be the problem at POE?
SalJoyMaleIndia2010-10-12 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expired while Waiting for Normal Processing??
Since his passport was issued from Patna and he is going to Patna to get PCC, i think it should be pretty quick. May be one day as they will have all his records. (Speaking of with my experience with Bangalore Passport Office).

Make sure he carries more than enough documents to prove his Identity like Voter ID Card, Driving License, Ration Card, PAN Card etc.
SalJoyMaleIndia2011-11-22 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expired while Waiting for Normal Processing??
Where was his passport issued from? Mumbai?
SalJoyMaleIndia2011-11-22 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expired while Waiting for Normal Processing??
Thats right. Please read "Packet 3" as "Packet 4" in my previous post.

Not all Passport offices require Interview letter in order to process PCC. Dont wait for the interview letter to come. Apply and request them to expedite.
SalJoyMaleIndia2011-11-21 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expired while Waiting for Normal Processing??
Check this link if it helps:

http://www.visajourn...isa-experience/
SalJoyMaleIndia2011-11-21 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expired while Waiting for Normal Processing??
You have plenty of time and you are worried for no-real reason. 68 days is a long time. Your fiancee has to plan things little better.

Physical takes 2 days but that doesnt mean 2 consecutive days. I had the same problem. I gave my physical and returned back. I collected the report day before the interview. Hospital will keep his report safe. Also he can request them to send it to his address by courier but that depends if they will do that or not. I dont think it is correct information that you have to wait 7 days for the result. Generally they give it the next day.

PCC from the passport office is again looks like a big deal to get but really it isnt provided there are no negative reports. As a matter of fact, PCC from Mumbai is faster than any other place that i know. it takes 1 day to get the PCC from Mumbai.

I am not sure how you can send Packet 3 to the consulate before receiving the interview letter. I am still confused here.

The consulate the best way send packet 3 is go in-person to VFS office. Generally they ask to send everything in the packet but if you dont have PCC or medical reports then its OK. They are not going to reject you for that. Just hand it over when you for there for the interview.


P.S.: it is really hard to believe there is no way to get to Mumbai from his village except train. Seriously?

Edited by SalJoy, 21 November 2011 - 03:40 PM.

SalJoyMaleIndia2011-11-21 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 copies
Hi there. Me and my fiance are new to this forum. Already the information here has saved us a couple of times. We are in the beginning stages of the I-129F and I have a question about the G-325. We have the 4 copies. Do we need to completely fill out all four for each of us... so eight forms??? The I-129F info pages say to just fill out one and sign and date the rest. Filling it out was a piece of cake but this copy thing is confusing me so much! :wacko: Basically what do we do with this form. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2007-07-12 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me!
thank you so much everyone!! :dance:
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2007-07-26 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me!
hi everyone!

when me and my fiancè were filling the I-129F, we wrote "Rome" (question number 20) as the embassy to refer in Italy. But after some research we found out that is the Naples embassy in Italy that releases the fiancè K-1 visa.

i just sent the petition to the Vermont office. Can it be a problem if we wrote Rome instead of Naples? Will they redirect my fiancè to Naples automatically? Will they reject my petition for this mistake?? i really hope not! But, please, someone can tell me, if know, what will happen?

thank you so much, your support is really appreciated!

Shannon
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2007-07-26 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew fees... possible mess??
Hello everyone!

I sent off our petition on July 25th postmarked and recieved certified on July 26th, so thankfully on the old fee schedule. However.... I was wondering what kind of mess this new fee structure will have on the timeliness of proccessing our petition. It seems that there are only two processing centers now . :( I'm hoping that there is a lag in new applicants because of the high fees... wishful thinking??? Anyways, I would love to hear your thoughts during this tumultuous time.

Hope all is well and speedy proccessing for all!!!

Shannon
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2007-07-30 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLife after K1
Hello everyone!

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Me and my fiance were discussing what comes after getting approved for the K1... more specifically his ability to work here. I've read that if he comes through the JFK poe, he may get stamped to be able to work. If so, how long is this good for? Does it cut off after we're married and we have to then apply for a work permit? It just doesn't make sense to him to be allowed to work, then have to stop working, to wait to work again. Any thoughts on this? We're trying to get organized for life after K1, but it seems to be more frustrating!!! wacko.gif

Thanks and speedy processing to all!

Marco and Shannon
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2007-11-12 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNaples..Sounds Strange..Please Help!
hi,

just looking at some posts in here, we found out that Naples should send the packet 3 forms even via email.

i tried to send them an email but, at the moment, there's no answer.

Today my mate will try to call them and listen what they're doing. I tried to call them yesterday but the telephone lines were really bad so i didn't understand. She can call and try to explain the situation (because she moved all the papers from there). It sounds really strange that it's taking so long, but here in Italy everything's working bad, postal service included. And the willing for work in here, i guess everyone knows, it's really bad as well, everything's getting really slow...

let's see. I'm sure everyone of us experienced that being far far away isn't that good....

thank you anyway for your reply smile.gif
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2008-02-06 05:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNaples..Sounds Strange..Please Help!
hi there everyone

please, i would like to know if anyone of you (i really hope everything's going ok for all of you guys!) found any problems in this period, waiting for the package #3 from the US consulate in Naples, Italy.

We got the NOA2 from Vermont the 5th of Dec. 2007, and the 12th of Dec. we got the confirmation that they were sending everything to Italy.

Now, 2 months are passed (today is the 5th of Feb.). I tried to call the embassy giving them our case number (NPL xxxxx...) and they told us that they still have to file the petition on their computers then sending the package #3.

How come? is there any problems with them in this period? Is anyone having troubles like we have with Naples?

Looking at the time line, trying to calculate approx a date to receive the #3, it should be sent.

We also called 2 weeks ago and they told us the same, filing the petitions on their PCs then starting to send everything...

Please, if anyone knows what's wrong there or anyone (unfortunately) is having the same troubles, let us know!

Is our petition being trashed and now in a bag on the Naples streets into millions of tons of garbage??!! tongue.gif

Thank you everyone! smile.gif

S&M

Edited by ShannonandMarco, 05 February 2008 - 11:21 AM.

Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2008-02-05 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 and Packets
QUOTE (pdcvcm @ Jul 16 2009, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Couple quick questions:

1) First good news: my check is being cleared at my bank as we speak. kicking.gif That being said, I noticed on the timelines of some individuals that a date is entered for the NOA1 before the check clears and then they have a second date when the NOA1 is in hand. Until you get the NOA1 in hand (assume they send in the mail), how are individuals getting the NOA1 date before the check clears? Hope this is not confusing due to wording.

2) First packet is initial package sent with I-129F and G-328A, etc by the petitioner to either VSC or CSC. Later there is packet 3 and then packet 4. Is there a packet #2? Maybe I am just tired at this point.

Thanks all. I really like this website and I applaud the individual(s) who created it and everyone who contributes. good.gif



Hi there! Congrats on having your check cashed and your NOA1. Let me see if I can answer your questions. We did the fiance visa in 2007 so I hope I remember this right, its a ton to work your way through, and very confusing. I remember having the same type of questions abou the packets.

ok...

1. You can check your case status online at the USCIS webpage. You set up an account and enter in your information given on the NOA1 and you'll get updates on incoming post/rfe/touches. Typically if you set up an account to view your case status, you'll see a change online, then you'll recieve the hardcopy in the post.

2. I don't remember a packet 2... hmm. The way I recall it is NOA1-> NOA2 (approval and transfer to Consulate) -> Packet 3 --> then Interview date--> approval (you get a packet kind of when you get an approval at the consulate to give at POE, plus your visa/sticker in your passport).

I hope this helps. Like I said its been a while since we've done this, I hope it helps a bit.

Good Luck!
Shannon And MarcoFemaleItaly2009-07-16 00:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresproof of relationship

i m really sory to hear about that. but stil u hav chance to provide them some evidence to prove ur relationship is very true. if u stayed one and half years together obviously u should hav pictures with ur partner or some functions pictures with your family  members too. so provide them. best of luck.


prasilaMaleNepal2013-05-10 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusing situation
Gohead an file the original birth certificate. Name changed DO NOT harm petition/application as long as she can provided the new one at the interview if required. Do Not waste time!!!!!
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-04 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife arrived in US, what are next steps?
Yes I agree. She's already a legal permanent resident upon arriving in the US. She just have to wait for her green card in the mail anytime now...
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-07-26 06:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetition for a spouse and Child
You can include up to 5 children in the petition.
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-27 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetition for a spouse and Child
Just one petition including the chid.
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-27 17:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 NOW Include Evidence of Bonifde Marriage w I-130?
Always include proof of a bona fide marriage. Try to frontload your petition to avoid any RFE which always derail or delay your dreams. Why, why wait for USCIS to request anything you suppose to provide up front as a petitioner for your spouse? I disagree with your attorney in that front.
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-24 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got RFE
Initial evidence"" birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorced decrees, naturalization certificate must be submitted initially to establish relationship first before anything else.
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-04 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust got RFE
I don't know why you're saying birth certificate aren't required according to many people. It's amongst the most "initial evidence " that needs to be submit. Make a complete English translation if applicable and notarized. Whenever an RFE is issued it puts your application/petition on hold but it'll resume soon as they received it. Good luck!!
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-04 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving abroad while i-130 pending
Yes you can travel abroad anytime and live with your husband until your petition is approved. You can also check the status online but don't expect uscis to send you any approved petition aboard wich weren't DCF filled.
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-25 19:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding previous denial of visa
Yes the dwheels76 is absolutely and undeniably correct. There's a clear evidence that she wants to emigrate and the consulate officers know as well. So don't make it more difficult for her and for yourself when your petition is approved and she will have to face the same persons whose gonna interview her. Just chill out and let your petition get approved and she will get her immigrant visa. Good luck
makebalayesarrMaleSenegal2013-08-28 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbout I-864 and I-864EZ
Hi!

My interview is a month from now and we're preparing the documents that I would bring on the interview.

It is written on the guide that I need to bring the complete AOS package even we already sent this to NVC. My husband used the form I-864 but we weren't able to secure a copy that he sent so he'll just fill up a new one.

My question is can we use the I-864EZ form instead of the I-864 that he used before since based on the conditions of form I-864EZ we can use this instead of the longer form I-864.

Anyone of you who used this form?
Thank you in advance!









chingkoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-16 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

I dont see any complication file i-130 and case should be straight forward.
Yes your new marriage was within 2 months of the divorce but you can show the same evidence you showed to judge that you been seperated since 2008.

Immigration might want to see some evidence how you got into another relation this quickly... but it should not be a problem.



Yes, I have evidence. I've been separated from my ex since 2008 and it showed on the dicorce filling documents as well. Started dating my wife in 2009
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

Boiler is correct in this one- it is not HIS claim that Nigeria is high fraud, or that you are a fraud, but that because of previous fraud from that country, you will face an uphill battle to get a visa. Whereas people from the UK interviewing in London may need a little evidence, Lagos requires a whole lot. The reason Lagos is used instead of Nigeria is because the US embassy in Nigeria who does most visa interviews is located there.

The DV lottery has nothing to do with fraud, it depends on the % of immigrants to the USA which are from that country.


If you read my post my wife is British. And nothing i've said sound fraud. I've got some pretty sensible answer here and thats enough for me. You answer didn't answer my question as well. Thanks
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

In US Immigration there are 4 levels regarding fraud:

Low

Medium

High

Lagos


Now I know why you told me to go consult a legal firm for something everyone here except said its no problem. Out of many Questions you said can be raised you are so confused to mention one. There are 2 Lagos in the world. Lagos, Nigeria and Lagos, Portugal. US immigration can't be that stupid and say just Lagos. I'm actually not from Lagos, Lagos is just one state out of 36 in Nigeria. If Lagos is the last level, why is Nigeria still being offered to play GC lottery.

I'm here to learn but you're here to make fun of people, people like you gives America a bad name. Quit doing that and be sensitive to people's need. If you cant help don't reply. I'm not here to read about Nigerian i knoe about my country than you do. i'm a Nigerian-American not only a Nigerian.

Why can't we be civil and respect people's feeling.

Edited by jckunle, 12 December 2012 - 12:00 PM.

jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

Aaron,

he's from Nigeria.
I'm sure he knows more about fraud then all of us combined.
Just sayin'.

Wanted to act like I didn't see this post and not reply you but............but readers can learn one or two things from this. (I know this is immigration and visa forum but I can;t just do with replying this )

Just bcos there are high level of crime in California where you live doesn't make you a criminal? Not all Nigerians are fraudsters and we are all diff, plus you can't even write one page history about Nigeria just a stereotype. I asked the question ofcos because I don't know which way. I'm a Network Engineer and I can proudly say I've never come close to fraud. Every country has its negative, i'm neither proud of it nor happy about it but our positive overweight our negative. You people should respect God and stop insulting everybody just bcos you have access to internet and you can type whatever you want. You post wasn't meant to help me but to pass unfair insult on me. A Nigerian student (Emmanuel Ohuabunwa, 22)recently broke all academic records at John Hopkins University and A Nigerian woman (Bunmi Awoniyi, 48) was appointed to the Sacramento County Superior Court in California why don't you talk about that why talk about fraud. Lets be positive in life and that's how America can keep moving up, negative minded people will sink America.
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 06:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

How did her father move to the US? Was he a USC living in Nigeria? Or did he win the GC lottery like you did?

**Edit - outside of those questions, I don't think you'll have any problems based on the info you have provided.


Yes her father won a GC lottery same way I did.

Both myself and my wife got divorced from our previous spouses about 3 months before we married and it was never even mentioned by USCIS.
We had both been separated for years and wanting to remarry was the catalyst for our divorces. I'm sure that's common.


Thanks Scotinmass, I feel much relaxed reading from someone with thesame experience as mine.


Thanks
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 05:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

Relax.

If your divorce was final under Maryland laws, then you have nothing to worry about. If your divorce was not final, then your marriage would be invalid because of bigamy. Since that is not the case and your divorce was final, you have nothing to worry about. Just file for her like everyone else who is bringing a spouse to the US. Nothing special about your situation, really.

Her parents' citizenships do not matter.

You cannot "just let her come here and then change status after she arrives." It is fraud. She would be entering the US on a non-immigrant visa or the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with the intent to immigrate which is FORBIDDEN.


Yes the divorce was final in Maryland before the wedding, letter was even sent to confirm that.
Actually I can pull it off from the state website. This is it below:

Doc No./Seq No.: 12/0
File Date: 10/12/2012 Close Date:10/12/2012 Decision:Granted
Party Type: Plaintiff Party No.:1
Document Name: Judgment of Absolute Divorce
Decree signed 10/3/12 Case Closed
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-11 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

Was her father a US citizen at the time of her birth and if so, was the birth legitimate?


Her Father was in Nigeria when she was born and never been to US then. Her father moved to US over 10 years ago, she was 16 then.
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-11 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen

I could think of 20 questions, there may be more.



What are those questions coming to your mind
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-11 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHusband US Citizen and Wife British Citizen
Hello VJs,
I'm kind of new here and I have few questions to ask, sorry if my questions sound pathetic.(will try to give as much details as I can give and be precise) I'm an American Citizen, I and my Ex-Wife came to United states from Nigeria in 2005 after I won the Green Card Lottery, I live and work in the states. I've been separated from my ex-wife since Jan 2008 and I filled for divorce on 06/04/2012 and finally got divorced nn 09/15/2012. I got married to my new wife on 11/24/2012 just last month in Nigeria (She travelled to Nig for the wedding from UK , I did from US). She's a British Citizen as well, lives and work in UK. Since 2009 she has visited me in US more than 15 times using her British passport and has never overstayed even a minute. We came together to US for honeymoon, she wanted to stay but i advised her to go back to UK and will start filling for her. She left last Saturday. I want to start the I-130 filling process, i'm just scared if I won't have problem because the wedding took place just 2 months after my Ex divorce was finalized, In Maryland where I live, you can re-marry 24hrs after divorce. Will this be a problem or not.

Another question, Her Father is a US citizen and lives in US and her mother is a British citizen living in UK, does't the situation speed up the filling process or it doesn't affect it. I was hoping it would speed up the filling process. Should I file for the i-130 if there will not be any problem and if there will be problems should I just let her come here and then change status after she arrives ?


Advice plx.
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-10 23:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Error !! Please help

They do this occasionally. You need to contact USCIS ASAP and correct the error by talking to an ISO (tier 2 human.) If not, the case will be sent to the NVR instead of NVC where they'll need to recall it and send it in the right direction.

 

 

 

Okay, I called USCIS on Monday  (yesterday), I explained everything to a lady and she said it must have been typographical error and said they do make suchh mistake sometimes. She gave me a reference number and stated they will contact me within 30 days  (usually a week) and send me corrected approval letter. 

 

I asked if my file can been retrieved from NVR and she said the file will only go to NVC not NVR due to the fact that its a typo error. She advised I should write to NVC in a month to my approval.  I wont wait till that though


jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-30 18:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Error !! Please help

They do this occasionally. You need to contact USCIS ASAP and correct the error by talking to an ISO (tier 2 human.) If not, the case will be sent to the NVR instead of NVC where they'll need to recall it and send it in the right direction.

Was it intentionally done or why. I just don;t understand.

Has anyone had this experience before and what was the process like

Edited by jckay, 26 April 2013 - 11:05 PM.

jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-26 23:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Error !! Please help
Someone please help me. I'm really upset at the approval letter I saw today. My Wife came to US immediately after our wedding and left back to UK 2 weeks after. The I-130 Approval form i received said it has been approved but shows that the beneficiary is living in US too. (the petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in United States and will apply for adjustment of status) I don't have this on the form when i sent it to them and I don't know why they think she's here when she's obviously in UK.

I'm really upset , what Can I do please. USCIS is really driving me crazy... Someone help please
jckayMaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-26 22:45:00