ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending without Criminal history?
I am applying for the K1 fiancee visa. I 'm the petitioner and I'm not sure wether or not I will need to send in the criminal background check. I have a 2 convictions for driving under the influence and a couple of probation before judgements. Probation before judgement in Maryland is not a conviction. I have called and e-mailed over 100 lawyers and got mixed results. Some say the probation before judgement is considered a conviction on the federal level and others say it's not. So, some lawyers say I need to send it and others say I don't.

I'm gonna go ahead and get the background check from the state police department but it takes 30 days to receive it. I want to send in the application now and see if it flies or not. If they give me an RFE I hope it will be around the same time I would be receiving the background check and I can send it in.

What's all of your opinion?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-06-22 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting period for 1st RFE
I know this question is going to have a broad possibility for answers. I am just asking for your experience or the average time you've seen people spend waiting.

Here is the question:

About how long after mailing in the I-129F petition does it usually take to receive the 1st RFE if needed?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-06-22 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPre-Mail Jitters!!
Well I mailed in the application to Vermont today!! and Ohh! my god!! I was so nervous driving to the post office "did I do everything right", "do I have all the information", "what if I missed something". I checked over this petition about 20 times, I rewrote, reworded, and stressed through the whole process of putting it together. The end result was one of the greatest pieces of art I've put together yet!!

My situation is a little different because I actually needed to send information regarding IMBRA, since I have 3 or more convictions relating to alcohol..stupid Andy (smack) stupid Andy. Well, I figured I would type a full page letter for each conviction explaining all that happened and put court terms into understandable terms. I really outdid myself. I only sent in certified court records with charges and disposition, I hope all will go well. We surely will see......sooner or later!!

Well, It feels good either way to finally have the process started. I guess it's time to sit back and react!!

good luck to everyone!!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-06-30 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
Well I'llbe!! your right!! that's great!! I'm driving myself crazy over nothing, Deep breath.... Deep breath.....

Thanks a lot!! now I can kick myself for being a worry wart over nothing.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-04 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
I filled our my G0325A and I filled out her G-325A. I signed mine and she signed her's.

The problem is I didn't put my name at the bottom of her form stating that I filled out the form for her. At the bottom it say's if someone else filled out this form please have them sign here. I did not do this.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-04 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
yeah we did. I filled one out for me and signed it. I also filled one out for my fiancee and she signed it.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-04 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
Oops!! after replaying the filling and mailing of the application over and over in my head. I realized I should have signed the G-325A as having filled it out for my fiancee the beneficiary. I filled it out and she signed it.

Well, now what?

I guess I'll just wait for the RFE.

Can you tell me how long it would take for them to send an RFE?

Has anyone done this and had no problem?

Hook a brother up with some advice as to go about this.

Thanks!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-04 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches may be bad
I think it's funny how people draw up so many conclusions about a process that's more or less a mystery.

"Give me strength to except the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference".

Your application is in... now you sit and wait, you can't change anything by wishing it through with positive or negative thoughts, or assumptions. I'm learning to relax and accept it for what it is.... A process that I consider myself lucky to be involved in. It's amazing to think that I even met my wonderful Ania.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-05 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport-type photograph
My pictures didn't come with a date on them. I didn't put a date on them. Is this a problem?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-06 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f finally mailed away... uffff
Good Luck!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-07 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt Number
Thanks!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-07 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt Number
I see that some of you got your NOA1 dates soon after mailing the application. Some cases it looks like as soon as 1 week or less.

Did you get your Receipt Number that fast? or is there a way to get that number before receiving it in the mail? Is there another way to check the status? and finally, how long did it take you to get the notice of receipt for Vermont?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-07 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving Military Service Blank
Yea! it's the "wait and see" that kills you. Thanks for you help.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-09 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving Military Service Blank
I followed the example I-129F on ***removed*** before sending in my petition. The example form on there site leaves the question in Part C #1 (If you are serving overseas in the Armed forces of the united states, please answer the following:) blank. I did not put anything in this block I just left it blank as the form suggested.

Did or has anyone else done this? what happened? did your case get an RFE or did it go through? Has anyone heard about someone doing this?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-09 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about filling in I-129F
I guess you should fill in all blanks with N/A if it doesn't apply. I followed the example form on ***removed*** and they left the armed forces question blank. I wonder what will happen with my petition? because I left it blank as well.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 08 July 2006 - 03:38 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-08 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo, it seems that at of now...
Wow!! I hope mine will go just as fast!! that's great!! congrats!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-11 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBi-Polar
It's true!! I feel this way everyday when I come home from work with excitement to open the mail box and the depression of no news. Then comes the 1,000 mile walk back to the house. I can't wait until I know they have the petition and give me the NOA1
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-11 06:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother VSC NOA2 APPROVED!!
That's great!! good luck the rest of the way!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-11 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from Vermont



Looks like an NOA2 comes soon after they receive the RFE back. Is this usually the case?



Well for the people whose petitions weren't recalled VSC is back to processing petitions very quickly. Most of those who were recalled still seem to be in waiting for another approval.


I also wouldn't get your hopes up since you pretty much just filed. The RFE most likely has to do with something you forgot to include or sign in the original submission. There are a lot of people from Vermont still waiting from April/May for NOA2s so I would think you have a little longer to wait.


yea! I agree that it would be very unlikely. I just thought most of the waiting was for the name check and the background check of the beneficiary. I've seen cases on here fly through. I know I'm missing something from the package because the adjudicator looks to see that it's all there. I mean the petition is pretty straight forward in what it asks for. I looked through everyone's timeline and it didn't take long after the RFE. I don't know, I probably don't know what i"m talking about, but it would be cool!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-13 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from Vermont
Looks like an NOA2 comes soon after they receive the RFE back. Is this usually the case?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-13 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE from Vermont
Well, I didn't avoid an RFE. I received an e-mail today that they are requesting evidence concerning our case. Does the USCIS do a good job of describing what they are asking for? or do you have to kind of figure it out? I can't wait to get the letter so I can fix whatever the problem is!!

Edited by AndyMisiu, 13 July 2006 - 05:05 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-13 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS e-mails


Well, I used the new form. I know I didn't fill in the military question (thanks to the sample form on ***removed***) I did my own visa style photo, and it might be due to more evidence for Drinking and Driving convictions. I guess I'll have to wait and see how to respond.


So your RFE is in regard to something incorrect or missing in your original petition. I'm not aware of a military question but for the photo it will depend on whether or not your photo complied with the requirements. If not, you will receive an RFE to submit new photos. Either way, I wouldn't waste time on the email (as you can see by the inane responses that are usually received). It will much less painless to wait for the actual enevelope! Good luck.


That would be the question asking you to fill in the following if you have served overseas in the us military.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS e-mails


Well, I used the new form. I know I didn't fill in the military question (thanks to the sample form on ***removed***) I did my own visa style photo, and it might be due to more evidence for Drinking and Driving convictions. I guess I'll have to wait and see how to respond.


Let's hope they ask for a simple thing, such as filling in the question you missed or having new passport pictures taken.


amen brother!!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS e-mails
Well, I used the new form. I know I didn't fill in the military question (thanks to the sample form on ***removed***) I did my own visa style photo, and it might be due to more evidence for Drinking and Driving convictions. I guess I'll have to wait and see how to respond.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS e-mails
I said " listen up motha fu**er! give......" no just kidding!

I got an e-mail stating they sent out an RFE. I sent an e-mail asking them to tell me what they wanted. I thought it was a reasonable request. I'm just trying to avoid the mailing delay.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS e-mails
Does the USCIS reply to all e-mail requests even if they can or not answer the question asked?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long's the wait??
Here, check my timeline
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-15 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Seriously though, dwar49 is a good source for information. Thanks for being here dwar49!!! :thumbs:





Okay let me check. YEP I AM A MAN!!!!


I bet you can't wait to put that thing to work!! and thanks for clearing that up :lol:

Yea!!! he really helped me with my question!! thanks to dwar49!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-15 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate

Okay let me check. YEP I AM A MAN!!!!


I bet you can't wait to put that thing to work!! and thanks for clearing that up :lol:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate



Here is the Immigration website that tells you how to get a police certificate from any country

Police Certificates


That was a great post!! thanks for that information!! really!! your the man!!! or woman!!!


dwar49's a man. He fell in (L) with Lisa :)


hey! anything is possible
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate

Here is the Immigration website that tells you how to get a police certificate from any country

Police Certificates


That was a great post!! thanks for that information!! really!! your the man!!! or woman!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Is the Police Certificate a World wide document? Does each country have a standard Police Certificate? or is it just a statement from the police departement that there is no record? because the beneficiary has no record.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 14 July 2006 - 10:39 AM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproval from VSC !!!
Rollin, Rollin, Rollin!! gongrats!! and good luck at the next level!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-15 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWell that sucks!!
Well, I don't know what the F*#k!! happened but all the e-mails I was saving in seperate folders in outlook express are gone!! over 500 e-mails between me and my fiancee from the start of our relationship. I guess I won't be using that as evidence at the interview. I'll just have to start saving the ones from this day on. I guess I'm lucky for printing a couple of them out a while ago. I have other stuff to give her for the interview but it would have been nice to have those!! computers can be the devil sometimes!!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-16 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThey've got it!!
Thanks for the support!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-12 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThey've got it!!
Well, I couldn't wait any longer for the NOA1. I called the USCIS and stayed on hold for 40 minutes before a nice gentleman came on the line. He told me when they received the petition, when they mailed the NOA1, and he even gave me my receipt # over the phone. Not only that, he said congratulations on my future marriage!! now that's service!! just hope the rest is as nice :no:

I got touched the same day I called, that must be from the phone call. I should trick myself into thinking there really doing something and call them everyday for a touch :D

Good luck to everyone
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-12 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Approval
Just testing my signature.........oh! yea! and congrats again.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Approval
Congrats!! and not so long considering IMBRA!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-14 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE


Ohh! shew!! that's good!! hate to see an unnecessary delay in the process. Thanks!!!



Wait, you'd rather have the RFE be non-IMBRA related ?

no I'm not saying that. I really would rather have no RFE. What I said was in response to dwar49's comment

"If you havent gotten the IMBRA RFE, you get that and then if there are any other issues you then will receive another RFE, possibly more than one."

I would hate to get an unecessary RFE for IMBRA first and then have to wait fot the real thing. I'm hoping it's the real thing so I can get moving.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE

Someone else here, I don't remember who, got an IMBRA RFE eventhough they sent the new I-129F. Way to go USCIS :thumbs:

yea! I remember reading that too! I think (hope) that was an isolated event.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 09:57:00