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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverwhelmed

Well, since this is my first time preparing the paperwork, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and would be eternally grateful for any advice or help!

I've read the gov site, googled, and read as many threads as I could from this forum, but I may have missed a few things and I'm just too darn slow sometimes -

1. Should I leave spaces on applications blank (when not writing "none"), or is filling every blank space with "N/A" ok? Do they find that annoying?

2. I make only 16k a year and have very little in my savings (due to the trip I made to see the fiance.) Will they deny our request because of that? He intends on getting a job as soon as he can, and my parents are giving us about 3k (dollars) while his parents are giving him 10k (euros). But that's not until after things are approved, so I won't be able to prove we have access to that.

3. Proof of an ongoing relationship - we never e-mail, chat on the phone, and barely chat on MSN - we use skype video to talk (it's free). I'm not really sure how to go about proving our ongoing relationship. Our MSN convos consist of "Are you awake? Get on skype." And that's it.

4. Pictures of us - are mostly up close, because we took the pictures ourselves. Will this look bad, without much of a background to look at?

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.

Some spaces are OK if you have indicate a section answer is None already such as Previous Spouses's name, you could put NONE, then leave blank any spaces asking for date and place of marriage, date of divorce, etc... You do not need to get carried away and cover every blank spot with N/A or NONE. Use common sense.

You have until the Embassy/Consulate stage to either increase your cash flow, income, or find out if your Embassy/Consulate will accept a joint sponsor and find a joint sponsor. The 16K will not be sufficient income and the cash amounts you mention won't cover up the shortfall. His potential to find work will not be considered. Even if he had a job offer in writing it could be refused.

Technically you don't need proof of ongoing relationship although you did not mention your country Embassy/Consulate. Some you might Front-load as some people insiste you must. Start collecting and logging all communications. Start diversifying communications. I have read people have logs or records from skyp communications. Find out if you can figure it out.

If you have no other pictures what are you gonna do?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-17 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

Again, this is not necessarily true. Please avoid stating absolutes on the basis of assumption.

I simply would not believe anyone has had a face to face interview with a Consular Officer where the CO did not take 20 minutes or more to sit down and review the name checks, the police certificates, the medical exam report, the Affidavit of Support, all of the Visa Applications, reports of previous visa status and relatives on visas until the CO is at the window with the Alien beneficiary.

To say the I-134 when applicable is not adjudicated by DOS simply cannot be stated with any credibility as that is an enormous responsibility on the CO before granting the Visa. I am stating the obvious, the CO spends time reviewing the documents not in the presence of the Alien beneficiary. I do not think any reasonable member could deny this statement because one Alien beneficiary did not witness the adjudication themselves.

No assumptions here.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

How can it when the affidavit isn't even presented UNTIL the interview?

The face to face interview will occur after the Consular Officer has studied all of the forms and evidence. The documents are not submitted at the same moment there is the face to face interview with the CO.

I'm more confused now than I was when I opened the thread, seems this isn't an issue with a set answer! Sorry for kindling an argument, everyone.

Assuming the expiry date on the NOA2 gets extended I'll just show up at the interview with the I-134 and hope for the best!

I am sorry that you do not believe this was of any help. If you do not mind, I would appreciate it if you either post the outcome of your experience here after the interview or you can PM me if you do not want it public.

Thanks very much and good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

Agree with JohnnyQ on this one. Guayaquil (Ecuador) may not even look at the I-134. No interviewees there have even had it mentioned one way or the other, to my vigilant knowledge. JQ is correct on this issue.

I would have to believe that meeting the requirements of the I-134 to prove that the intended immigrant (K-1s are non-immigrant visas but the DOS states are treated as intended immigrants) will not become a public charge. It simply is not reasonable that the I-134 has already undergone scrutiny before the face to face interview process.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

And no DOS doesn't adjudicate the I134. The visa unit at individual consulates don't even have to use the form. Many do not.

It is absilutely positively certain that every single I-134 submitted to a US Embassy/Consulate or Mission is adjudicated by DOS. DOS typically requires I-134 for Non-immigrant Visas and the I-864 for Immigrant Visas.

I did not use the 864 instructions.

As far as numbers, other People including myslef who self sponsored

So for a total of 4,000 GBP, the DOS let you self-sponsor yourself into the US? Your lack of credibility is extended with each posting you make.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-30 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

Perhaps that is because it is down to the Consulate, not USCIS?

So you quoted numbers, you expect presumably the OP to act on them, where do you get them from?

You know the OP does not have those resources.

The DOS always adjudicates the I-134 a USCIS form. Every single person at VJ uses the I-864 instructions and I-864P when making the I-134 decisions such as using a joint sponsor since the I-134 does not anywhere reference a joint sponsor.

Well it definitely is NOT even close to GBP 4,000.

Where did you get your numbers?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

Why would you think that? Pray share the source of your expertise.

Read the I-864 Instructions for using assets to replace income. This link:

http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-864.pdf

Page 9, Sections 28 and 29.

I do not claim the I-864 is the proper instructions for applying assets to the I-134. There is no such instruction as stated earlier.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

The last number I saw mentioned about self sponsorship was c GBP4,000, I do not know the current number.

Ask the Consulate.

GBP 4,000 is currently about $6,000 which is approximately nothing in terms of self-sponsoring which is essentially having the alien beneficiary meet the I-134 requirements without relying on work in the US.

I would think for a household of two - no other dependents, a pure cash amount of US $91,060 is the correct (safe maybe not correct) number. 5 x 18,212.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-24 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems

Co-sponsor?

Already mentioned in this thread and the OP stated they were not able to obtain a joinr sponsor.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-24 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems
In general I think Nik+Heather did OK covering the issues about unauthorized employment in the USA upon arrival. You will not want to mention doing active work earning money as soon as you arrive and of course you should not actually be doiing the work to comply with the law.

The $12,000 figure mentioned is a rather small number when it comes to self-sponsoring.

You can apply cash some assets towards an income shortfall for the purposes of the I-134 and later the I-864 for AOS after marriage.

The I-134 does not say at what ratio to apply assets to income. Diferent numbers are used here at VJ. Roughly think of it as dividing you assets by 3 to 5 to get an income level. So 12,000 divided by 3 to 5 gives you an income range of 2,400 to 4,000 per year. You will require at least $18,212 per year and maybe more if either of you has children.

The only real question Heather brought up is questioning the logic of using different methods of qualifying for the I-134 as for the I-864. I see absolutely no issue as it is perfectly legal and done all the time. Any method that works and is legal is acceptable. Neither DOS nor USCIS will deny on that basis.

This might be a moot issue since there is currently no joint sponsor available.

Extend the NOA2 date by email and wait for your fiance(e) to obtain a new position.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-24 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems
I am still not sure from the wording of the OP that the interview was ever scheduled. So there might night be an interview to attend or postpone.

It is much easier to delay by extending the interview date to begin with rather than postpone an interview date already granted. The extension of the interview date is automatic as mentioned earlier.

However "Otto und Karin" did make a very good suggestion about getting a joint sponsor. A joint sponsor is another person typically a friend or relative of the USC that is a US Citizen US National or Permanent Resident that qualifies to sponsor the Alien Beneficiary in terms of income.

Then when it is time to file the I-864 Affidavit of Support in the US after marriage, you could either ask the same person to joint sponsor again or your USC fiance(e) might be back on their feet again by that time.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJob problems
It sounds like you have not actually scheduled the interview although I am not 100% certain based on the use of the word "sorted" followed by "about to get in touch..."

The expiration date is not the issue. The Cos (Consular Officers) can and will routinely (automatically) extend the I-129F NOA2 expiration date. The printed expiration date is always four months from the approval date. They will typically grant you another four months. This is printed on the DOS web site.

While not absolutely necessary, you could send an email to the London Embassy requesting an extension of the NOA 2 expiration date. You would need to call the telephone line to request a PIN and then send the email with the PIN. This is simply a formality to cover your bases.

Following other advice while good intentions, might lead to serious misrepresentation of MATERIAL facts in the filing. Those misrepresentations might not ever be noticed on the other hand, something could show up when you try to do AOS.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor without income

Hi guys,

thanks for the info, it seems we don't have any luck to have this friend to co-sponsor my fiancee. this friend depends on her wealthy husband, however, the husband doesn't want to co-sponsor because he doesn't feel comfortable to reveal how much he makes. we thought as long as the co-sponsor has more than enough money would be fine, guess it's not that easy.

appreciate you all.

Chris

If that is the real reason for his decision to withdraw as a joint sponsor, he can prepare the packet oo I-134 form with documentation and mail it directly to the Consulate and they will treat it confidentially. However he will still be revealing the information to the Conmsular Officer and anyone else that might look in the folder. Basically you would never see the information.

It seems you might try to find a more helpful joint sponsor.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-09 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor without income
A lot of this isn't documented, certainly not for the I-134 and as Darnell mentioned, many people refer to the instructions for the I-864 when making estimates for the I-134.

First, you need to check if and why the joint sponsor has not filed any tax returns. Is her total income from interest, dividends etc... not require a tax form. Is she a dependent on someone else's tax forms.

As far as assets, if you read Section 29 on page 9 of the I-864 instructions, it just plain says assets count as 5 times that amount of yearly income. Forget a 2 year or 5 year period, that is not right.

The joint sponsor would need to include herself, your fiance(e) and any of her dependents. So take her household size and figure out what 125% of that is from the I-864P poverty guidelines. That is the required income level. So she will need 5 times that amount in cash assets.

Without tax returns she might not qualify. She also needs to be a US Citizen, US National or LPR.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-03 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee signing

I live in America and my Fiancee lives in Chile. Can I fax her the papers she needs to sign and then can she fax them back, or does it have to be the originals? I don't want to mail them because it takes 2 weeks to travel. Thanks for you help Any other way I can do it?

If you use FedEx International Priority with Tracking it will cost $57. It will yake 2-3 days.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-09 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCO Request for Impossible Document

I doubt it has anything to do with the age deference and everything to do with the request for additional documents. What exactly was the request for? What is the impossible document? Give the CO what they are requesting and you’ll be on your way.

I agree it has nothing to do with the age difference as this is very common in the Philippines, even that large of an age difference.

The allegedly "impossible document" refers to the passport stamp showing the USC Petitioner was in the Phils on January 19, 2008, which he was not, because the DOS wants to see that the Petitioner was in the Phils. in the two years preceeding the NOA1 date.

I believe that the DOS may be technically correct in this regard and that the two years before the petition is filed starts with the date of NOA1, not the date the form was filed.

The CO at the Embassy is saying the USC had not met his fiancee in the two years prior to filing the I-129F petition.

You have a lawyer, just follow his advice.


Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-16 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImplicitly dated photos -- how useful?
Nobody (or almost nobody) puts dates on the photos. Print the photos on some regular paper and add an annotation of who is in the photo, date, time, place. Etc...

The evidence you described should be enough.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-08 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForms that need to be translated

Hello,

I am wondering which forms does my Fiance need to get translated in English for his interview? Birth certificate? Police report? These are all in Spanish. Also are these the same forms we will need to be translated once we get married and he files for a AOS?

Thank you!

None of the forms need to be translated if they are in the language native to the country in which the interview will occur. So if the interview is in Buenos Aires, then there is no need to translate any of the documents. If the beneficiary currently lives in a non-Spanis speaking country and will interview at one of those Consulates such as Australia (for example only), then all the documents would need to be translate to English.

For AOS, the birth certificate needs to be translated. You won't need the police certificate for AOS.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-15 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-129F from Thailand
Wait a little longer before worrying. Things have changed since they are using the intake centers. You need to see the back of the check to get your case number or receive NOA1 which will also have the WAC####### on it.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-15 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-129F from Thailand
I believe that Myanmar citizens can interview at the Thai Embassy in Bangkok. I know that Myanmar citizens have done this before but I do not know if the rules or policy has changed in the past few months.

The only other issue with the Bangkok Embassy is your fiance(e) needs to be conversant in either Thai or English. (I do not know the language of Myanmar (Burmese?) but they probably cannot accomodate it at the Thai Embassy.

You are good to go on the income. I just wanted you to be aware in advance as we have had two Thai members denied.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-14 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-129F from Thailand

I live in Thailand and on July 7, 2010 I sent , by DHL, my I-129F to the California service center. Does anyone know if they send the NOA1 by Email or snail mail to overseas applications ? Snail mail seems to take about a week to get here so if I receive a "request for evidence" is there some kind of time limit to respond ?
One more silly question -- I see others say they got a "touch" what does that mean ?

You should read a little more about the K-1 and I-134 process. Particularly the I-134 at Bangkok. In general the K-1 visa is for those intending to settle back in the US and make a domicile.

The I-134 asks that you shoe how you will support the beneficiary if granted the K-1. If you have been working in Thailand, and then propose to move to the USA, you will have great difficulty showing your employment record and ability to support you and your fiance(e).

Most people from other countries using different Embassies and Consulates will use a joint sponsor to provide the income until they are back in the US and settled with a new job. In general, the Bangkok Embassy does not accept the I-134 with a joint sponsor. There have been a few exceptions mentioned at another web site for new University graduates.

The Philippines is also another country that in general does not accept joint sponsors. There is a posting that has been up for about a week of a Visa denied because no joint sponsor allowed.

Think the entire process through.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-10 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about passport photos
The USC does not need to provide any more photos. For Thailand, she will need more for the Police certificate, the Medical Exam and the Embassy Interview.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-18 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy check was cashed but ......What ?

Hi,

I sent my k-1 packet off July 02, 2010. I see through my bank that the $455.00 was cashed yesterday, but thats all i know so far...What does this mean? Will I get NOA1 soon?

You probably will get NOA 1 within 2 weeks time. It could be a week. SOme people never receive a hardcopy of NOA 1.

Can you view the back of the cashed check on the internet access to your bank. If so you should be able to see a WAC or EAC followed by a number. This is your case number while the petition is with USCIS.

You can go to the USCIS web site and register using that case number. Then you can add extras like email or SMS text notifications. You should be able to see that your current status is "In Review."

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-17 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWant to co- sponsor but got criminal record

Thanks for the quick reply. I got another question. Is the guy who got convicted with a serious crime qualified to petition his asian girlfriend? He got more than enough income and assets and a US citizen?

He can petition but whether it will be successful is a more important question. I don't think any one here can answer that question. It depends on many factors which you did not specify. Some would be the type of crime for which he was convicted and any relevant past history. Violent crimes, certain crimes against women and children might be difficult to overcome.

He might want to see a competent lawyer.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-18 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSS#'s

I'm surprised, I mean I don't think you can get married without a SS#...

The foreigner will definitely need a passport as a minimum for ID and both or either party will need a divorce decree, anullment or death certificate to prove proper termination of any previous marriages as applicable to either of the parties, USC or alien.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSS#'s
As soon as she arrives here, she should apply for a SS#. No one will automatically supply her with one.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-18 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fee Increase

Hi,

I heard information about a fee increase that was in affect beginning July 13, 2010. I came across the fee for the K-1 Visa which is still at $455.00, but then read that there is a new fee of $350.00 which is the cost for the interview at the US consulate.
I also read on VJ that the K-1 Visa decreased to an amount of $350.00. I am confused. There is a lot of different posts I have been reading and I am not sure which is accurate. Can somebody confirm what is correct change with the charges for the K-1 Visa?

Greatly appreciated.


I-129F petition for the right to ask for a K-1 visa is $455.00

K-1 visa interview fee effective June 4, 2010 raised to $350.00 per visa applicant including each minor dependent child requesting the K-2 visa.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat need to Marry in USA

What does my Fiance need to marry me in the USA? Only her Passport? Or something else????

Marriage requirements fall under the state's jurisdiction. You will need to look up the requirements to obtain the marriage license at the county or state where the marriage will take place.

If she has been married before then she will need the divorce decree or anullment papers.

Again, you need to look up the requirements for your state or county.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question

I received my NOA1 on June 16 from the CA Service Center. I recently noticed that on Page 2, Part B, Section 15, of the I-129F that I had the address to my Fiance slightly incorrect compared to page 1 which is correct. Today, I sent a letter and a revised I-129F and signed and dated it with today's date. Will this change my priority level in the queue? Meaning, I received NOA1 on June 16 but just re-submitted a revised I-129F. Will they count my submission as of my new dated form. I already provided all my evidence, documentation, G-325, etc. with the original submission and simply asked the CA service center to just replace the old I-129F with the new one.

Any comments are appreciated.

1) They probably would not even notice the discrepancy.
2) Maybe if they are doing a name check or criminal check on the fiance(e). In this case they would issue an RFE to resolve the discrepancy which means you send back a letter of explanation.
3) I do not know what will happen with your second I-129F. I do not know if it will ever catch up with the original I-129F. Usually sending in additional unsolicited documents after the first submission does not catch up to the original submission nor change it. I just don't know if anyone has a definitive answer.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelay the interview?
Normally four months from date of petition refers to the Expiration Date on the NOA 2 you received. That expiration date is four months from the date of approval. Based on your NOA 2 date in your signature, I think it comes out to November 6 based on 30 day months.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDisclosure of Criminal Record non IMBRA or AWA

I have a Felony Theft conviction from several years ago. It is not related to any of the crimes listed on the IMBRA form, has nothing to do with the crimes from the AWA and it is not named on the I-129F section. How do I disclose this in the package when I submit it since I am sure my name will pop up on the Criminal Records Search? I want to be up front with the processors to avoid delays and conflicts because of it.

Since the nature of your crime is not one of the crimes they specifically ask for in Section C of the I-129F, I would think you SHOULD NOT make a special disclosure at this time. Yes, you are right it will be discovered when the USCIS pulls your criminal record or very likely will be discovered. If they want any additional information it might be something very specific that you will not know in advance. The best thing to do is to wait and see if you get an RFE. Request for Further Evidence which will give you exactly what they want to know.

Do not worry, you are not hiding anything since their questions of Part C deal with IMBRA/AWA type situations.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-20 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to write a rebuttal letter for returned petition?

I was not notified by USCIS about returned petition but want to be prepared in advance. BTW, I still don't know the reason for return.

If you were not notified by USCIS, how were you notified by the retrun petition? Did your online status change to RFE? That is not exactly the same as a returned petition.

As far as preparing a rebuttal, I do not think anyone here can advise you until you explain how you know your petition will be returned and then the reason for the return, denial or request for further evidence or a waiver is needed etc...

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-18 02:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Visa Fees
The visa application fee took effect June 4, 2010. In general, if your interview was on June 4 or later, they already paid the $350 Visa application fee per applicant.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-23 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreaffirmed K1 sent back to USCIS again!!!
For the first time, from Octo '09 to Feb '10, was there a K-1 visa interview at a Consulate which resulted in a denial and the K-1 being sent back to USCIS??? I know you do not say that but I am just trying to make sure all the facts are present.

Also, did the USC get a request to have Biometrics done?

Thanks and Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-01 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with bad past

We are now waiting for our NOA 2 and all the fun that brings when everything goes to London.
My problem is with my past and whether it will catch up with me.
I was arrested for various offences that were petty and only involved fines and community service, the last offence being over ten years ago.
Will I have to go for a pre-interview to discuss this, or do I discuss this at the main interview in London?

Be sure to make the proper truthful disclosures on the DS-156 which may also cover some of the information. Failure to disclose material facts is a serious offense.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-05 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate at Juarez closed for security purposes
When they closed the Bangkok Embassy from May 14 to May 24 this year because of the political strikes and clashes, it has really screwed up the interviews. It used to be two weeks from Packet 3 in to interview done. It is now 8 - 10 weeks from Packet 3 received to sending an interview date out. No one has received an interview date yet so we don't know how far out the interview is after it is scheduled.

They said 1,400 interviews were affected by the closure. Just thought you might like some cheery news.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-07-30 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge and K1
I cannot find a minimum age for signing the I-134 affidavit of support which is required of the USC fiance(e) even when using a joint sponsor. I do not think there is a minimum age just for this reason.

You both will need to show the age limits for getting married in the state you intend to marry and if either or both of you are below the age limit for the state, then that person must submit parental permission (probably should be notarized).

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-01 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA FEE HELP
You might want to locate any Philippine member that has gone through the interview. You would be better off looking in the forum US Embassy and Consulate discussion which is appropriate for the Embassy interview and other processes. I know the Phils have a CFO seminar and seal required for the passport separate from the interview. You really need to contact a Phils person or read many Manila postings in the OTHER forum I mentioned.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-02 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA FEE HELP
The Philippines is a little more complicated and you should wait for answers from any of the numerous Philippine members.

For example, I am not sure what is included in the medical fee, if what you listed is all inclusive.

Additionally, inside the Embassy I believe there is an additional fee (although small) for the DHL courier (actually equivalent of DHL courier since the Philippines does not use that service) of the passport with Visa.

Keep in mind the $350 Visa applicant fee does cover the application, interview and processing but it is per applicant, which means if the fiance(e) has a dependent child that will be an additional $350.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-02 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petitioner fingerprinting appointment?
It is not done for every US Citizern. It is rarely done. Maybe it is done for a criminal record. Additionally, if the USC's name appears in a particular database or sets off a red flag during any search, the USC might be requested to go in for biometrics so that the identity is confirmed and their is no confusion.

This can extend the petition process depending on the type of hit in the database.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-03 00:50:00