ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImpact from previous K1 visa?
The most important thing you can do to prepare for this is give all of the relevant details to your fiance(e) that will be interviewing. The impact is very likely she will be questioned on this topic quite a bit. There have been some postings after an interview about this subject.

Tell your fiance(e) all the details and make sure she knows years, names and what happened.

Hopefully this was disclosed on the I-129F, I think question 11 requires that.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-02 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Pregnant.. question on statement
Yes, you know she is pregnant AND Yes, you still support her application for the K-1 Visa. Perhaps it is best if this letter is notarized.

The letter of intent in which you state your intent to marry withinn 90 days of her entering the US on the K-1 visa is still needed and does not need to be notarized.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-05 00:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need help please!
If a child or children are leaving their home country with only one parent it is common for the airlines in the United States to ask for a notarized permission slip from the absent parent OR a court order granting full custody to the single parent which is traveling with the child(ren).

I know that immigration authorities in Thailand are expected to check this for departing Thai children also.

I think it is a good idea to check before leaving.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-05 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need help please!

thank you for sharing! though me and my ex remained civil with each other, i still dont want to ask any favor from him.
i actually made a letter of consent for him to just sign it and he already signed it but i forgot to ask for a copy of his ID and i was wondering if its needed.. but as you said since were not married, even the letter is not needed :)
thank you again for helping me :)

Do you have some way of checking this with the US Embassy in Manila. I understand the circumstances might be quite different since you were never married. Normally the US Embassies in any country will be very strict and have their own requirements about permission to take the child out of the country. But as mentioned, that might just be in the case of their being a marriage.

Please try to check before hand. Normally, with a known marriage and father their should be a letter of consent not only granting full custody to the mother but also granting permission to take the child to the United States permanently with no promise of the child ever returning home and this should be accompanied by ID such as a copy of the National ID card and be notarized.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-03 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrior visa application
While it might have been an oversight not to have listed the Application for visa whether completed or not, there is sufficient reasoning that it was not certain if that constituted a Visa Application. If you were not certain, it should have been listed on the DS-156 to be on the safe side.

If it was omitted because it slipped the mind of the person filling out the form, then make sure the fiance(e) doing the interview tells the truth and says the application slipped the mind (was forgotten) by the person filling out the forms.

EDITED to add: What really matters here is, "Was this a material misrepresentation." No, I do not think it is material.

Good luck.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 05 August 2010 - 11:21 PM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-05 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Job for Petitioner/ I-134 info
No bank statements needed from joint sponsor. But make sure you have a copy of joint sponsor's birth certificate or copy front and back of green card. They must be a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resdient.

Midge, as far as your additional job information, you are right, it is not that important since you still do not qualify alone.

Good luck as always.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-07 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Expiring
You really should renew it to avoid any potential problems at the Embassy when it comes time to interview and to give you many years of a valid passport when you do arrive in the US under your K-1 visa.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-09 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry (header)
Dallas is only the intake facility to insure a more uniform acceptance process.

The address on the letter should be the Vermont Service Center since that is where your I-129F will be adjudicated based on the NY residence you mentioned.

You know, it isn't such a big deal if it is Texas or Vermont, it is the content they want, but Vermont would be correct.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-09 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStep by step Guide to getting a k-1 fiance Visa
Read the guides, study the guides some more. Read the instructions for each form carefully, I-129F and G-325a. Then read the question on the form three times. If you still are not certain, then you should post that question in this forum.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-09 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried after 90 days
You probably will be fine as long as the Alien beneficiary (fiance(e) now wife) stays in the USA. Do not let her leave.

You can as you suspected directly adjust status. You need to file the I-130 petition and the cost is about $355 (I am not certain that is correct to the exact dollar).

With the I-130 petition you can file the I-485 to Adjust status.

Be prepared in advance to answer questions as to why you did not comply with the requirement to marry within the 90 day period. If everything is acceptable, you should have no problem.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-09 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill this affect my K-1 visa?
Be sure to disclose the visa denial at the next step, filling out form DS-156 for the Embassy/Consulate interview. That form asks about all visas approved, denied, entrances denied, etc...

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-07 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBangkok interview

i know that they are a few of us on this forum waiting for the k1 visa interview at the Bangkok embassy.What are the chances that those of us who send our packet 3 in july will not be able to get an interview date in September.It seems as though the interviews are becoming less for the last month and it is kinda frustrating. :unsure:

It seems early September has already been assigned to people that sent Packet 3 in late June. My fiancee returned Packet 3 on June 29 received by the Embassy mail room July 1. We have not gotten an appointment yet.

The email I received from the Embassy says they are taking 8-10 weeks from receipt of P3 to scheduling the interview. That just means being notified of when the interview is. Then it will be some additional time after that to the actual interview date.

Join us in the Sawasdee 4 Thread located in this forum for Thai specific discussion.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-10 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support question

So I'll just be to the point on this.
1. Where do I state which affidavit is mine and which is my co-sponsor's (assuming I have to state it)?
2. My co-sponsor makes/has in assets enough for the requirements, but he's self employed and works mainly at home. What is he meant to write in question number 7?
3. I live in Puerto Rico, so my tax forms aren't the same as those in the US. I think they're in Spanish (I'm unemployed so I don't fill out income taxes) and we don't fill out federal income tax, etc. We do however get the W2's and such. Anyone know about how territory citizens go about providing the tax info for the affidavit of support?

Thanks, as always.

1) You don't have to state it although it is known in many ways. The CO knows your name. Later the relationship of the sponsored to the sponsorer must be stated on the form etc...The joint sponsor must be a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States. Be sure to provide a copy of their birth certificate or copy of Green Card (front and back)
2) Self-employed
3) Sorry, you will need a tax expert to answer that.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-11 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-134
You could write "See Additional Sheet" and then provide the additional sheet with the information for both jobs. One person posted that they just wrote in very small the information for both jobs.

If you submit an additional sheet be sure to sign and date it.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-11 01:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransfer to Dallas Lockbox

We are about to submit the K1 petition package and during the last minute my boyfriend read the instructions at the USCIS website. It says there that the package should be ship to Dallas Lockbox. We revised the letters of intent because the previous the address that we use was California Service Center.

Is this right? and would this affect the processing time???

Effective August 3 I believe, packets were to be sent to Texas for uniform intake procedures. It will still be sent to CSC or VSC for adjudication. The Letters of Intent should still have the CSC/VSC address on them since that is where they are adjudicated.

In the big picture, it doesn't matter if the letters have the Texas address or the California address. It is the content that counts.

This change to have the packets sent to Texas and/or Arizona might add some time to the overall process in order to give you "a more high quality intake process."

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-11 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE READ ASAP~*!*!*!*!*

OK.... slightly confused now.....So do I need him to send me his letter of intent, bio form, and pp photos BEFORE I send the petition? Does his info get obtained after APPROVAL....?????

As far as I knew I send those things from him along with the petition?!?!?!?!

HELP..

You are correct from the beginning. Those items are needed for the petition which is the I-129F form. Then people misunderstood your question and started adding other things not required from the foreign beneficiary.

Depending on circumstances, the only other thing that might be required from the alien beneficiary is proof of eligibility to marry if he/she was previously married. So that means providing a death certificate if the spouse died or a divorce certificate if they divorced. You must state both people are eligible to marry NOW and if one or both were previously married, provide documents showing why they are now eligible to marry.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-10 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134
Only one of the two parents can fill out the I-134. They are going to have to figure out their individual income NOT using the income of the spouse. Divide investments in half and the one joint sponsor claims half of the investment income. The mortgage is irrelevant unless you think they will list home equity as an asset to use some assets.

Hopefully one of the parents is still employed and well above the threshold.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-12 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform 156
15. Hong Kong
16. Hong Kong
20. The name and address of where she goes to work even if she also lives there.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-12 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust curious
Start worrying at 30 days. Call the NVC number and DO NOT use the automated system. Be sure you speak to an operator/live person to ask if your case has made it to the NVC yet.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-12 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS return receipt shows delivery to a different center
Petitions have been rerouted to Texas or Arizona since about mid-May to make the intake process more uniform.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-09 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help with Evidence
The evidence of engagement is usually the Letter of Intent which is required by the Embassy/COnsulate, not just a recommendation.

The types of evidence you listed for the engagement actually would be considered Evidence of an Ongoing bona fide relationship which most Embassies will want to see some thing for that category of documents.

Tax forms and W-2s or Tax Transcripts which don't need W-2s.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-13 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnnulment Question, as Relates to K-1 Process
This will not cause anyone any type of problem. It will very likely go unnoticed.

Many members report meeting their fiance(e)s while in a separation or pre divorce and that rarely raises an issue. Do not be concerned.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-13 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 (I-129F Questions) Please help.
1) You are required per the instructions on the I-129F to list all children of the foreign beneficiary. I believe it is children unmarried and under the age of 21 whether they will be following the foreign beneficiary or continuing to reside in the Phils.

For the most part USCIS will only scrutinize the I-129F with regard to children and will not ask questions.

For the Embassy interview where there is great scrutiny, you will have new forms to fill out where you do list separately only the children that will also be joining or following the alien beneficiary.

2) Two jobs does not say if it is enough or not. You need to look at the Poverty Threshiold for 2009 using Form I-864P (note the P) available at www.uscis.gov. Determine your household size and then look up 125% of the poverty threshold for that household size. For 2 people it is $18,212.

3) Usually not, but I would be a fool to say NO problem without question as I have read many cases where it is a problem but it is a problem for certain very specirfic reasons. If you have known your fiancee for such a long period of time, it should not be a problem. Many people file the I-129F shortly after divorcing with great success.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-13 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156K - Will Accompany / Will Follow
The daughter will need to pay the same $350 for the visa application same as her mother.

Accompany means the daughter must apply, get medical and have interview altogether. Now when daughter gets K-2, she has 6 months to use the K-2 to enter the US, she does not need to actually enter with mother's K-1 visa. Mother needs to enter first or together.

Follow means the daughter will apply at a later time, medical and interview, still receiving a K-2 visa. You have 1 year after fiancee receives K-1 visa to apply for the "To follow" K-2 derivative visa.

After the one year, it is more complicated. You file an I-130 to bring over your step daughter assuming you actually married the fiancee, then the daughter is now your relative (your step-daughter).

So how you fill it out depends on what time frames you expect to do things.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-13 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Guidlines??
A quick calculation for the two person case came up with $18,212.50 for the new 2010 thresholds. That didn't change.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-14 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 interview and job
Hey ryan,

No, the Embassy will not likely contact your Employer as decisions at Bangkok are normally made the same day unless there is something to concern the COs which would place your fiance(e) in AP.

People have different opinions about submitting an I-134 when you are now unemployed that you filled out when you were employed. Technically it is stating the true facts at the time you executed the I-134 on the otherhand it is a misrepresentation. I am not sure if it would be viewed as a material or non-material misrepresentation. Only the CO that reviews your case can answer that.

Normally Bangkok does NOT accept joint sponsors.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-14 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it takes for your embassy to schedule an interview?

Thank you, but only 3 persons make a statistic information there and its from God knows when so i hope to hear some recent experience, but thank you so much Leslie for putting effort and trying to help :) Congratulations for you receiving your interview date :)

For something like time to schedule an interview, timelines aren't that useful.

From January through April, Bangkok was scheduling interviews in 2 weeks. Then they went through a political crisis in the city, closed the Embassy from May 14 - May 24. Had to reschedule 1,400 interviews and are taking 8 - 10 weeks to schedule the interview. I don't know how long the interview date is after it is schedule. Probably 4 weeks.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-15 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs a previous A# necessary for i129 f ?

On section pertaining to previous applications and results from other k1 filed, will it be rejected if I do not have the A# from a previous marriage 10 years ago. I can recall the dates and places filed but no A#. Is there a place it can possibly be obtained? I have no contact or knowledge off my exs whereabouts to obtain it?

Are you the USC filing an I-129F petition? The missing Ex-spouse was the beneficiary. If so then there is no A# needed.

If you were the beneficiary, and are trying to track down the Ex-spouse to obtain the A#, simply put unknown or leave it blank if itwill not accept unknown. They can get it if it is really important.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 01:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question 3
Since he is thinking about following within about a years time, if the child is under 21 and unmarried, then you should list the child's name.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresP.O. Box?
The US Embassy in Bangkok did send a Packet 3 two page letter to the fiance(e)s. This letter directs the applicant to the Embassy's web site to retrieve Packet 3.

The letter will say go to the following web site and follow the instructions.

http://bangkok.usemb...ckage_may09.pdf

You can do what you want about actual address versus PO Box. It is more important for them to get the actual address then a PO Box. Do what the other poster said and place it on the next lines or additional sheet.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Question Dates
There is the NOA 2 date which is the approval date. Then there is a date 4 months later. This is the tentative expiration date. You want to try to have the interview completed or at least scheduled before the 4 months expires.

It is not required at all, nor is it a serious issue if they cannot get everything completed before the 4 month expiration date. The COs have the ability and will always grant another extension of four months the first time.

Do not take this for granted for additional extensions. If a problem arises the COs can continue to grant an extension for up to a year but they will tell you when the expiration date is.

Don't count on the Embassy sending a letter to schedule the interview. It depends on the Embassy/COnsulate of your friend as to what the procedures are.

Good luck to your friends.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support Question
1) You actually asked two questions and the answers are different. The tax year "typically" ends for a personal tax filer on Dec 31. A tax return is not required until April 15 of the following year and with extensions can be longer. A tax transcript is usually available within a few weeks of the tax form being accepted if transmitted electronically.

2) For most Embassies and COnsulates, a joint sponsor is allowed for the I-134 form. The COs are not forced to accept a joint sponsor and can deny the use of a joint sponsor. They can also suggest a questionable USC petitioner go find a joint sponsor to ensure meeting a threshold of income. Even at 125% or more of the poverty threshold, the Secretary of State issued a memo in 1997 stating COs do not need to accept the affidavit if there is any question that the alien beneficiary will become a public charge in the US.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress questions
The important matter here is you send it to the Texas service center for uniform intake and processing. While it will be adjudicated in Vermont or California it really isn't such an important matter for the address for the letter of intent or cover letters.

Just put the Texas address as it is obvious the USCIS is not revealing any longer where the adjudication will actually take place.

Think about the big picture.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support and worried
The 8,000 in saving counts as $1,600 to $2,667 per year in annual income depending on how the CO chooses to interpret the I-864 guidelines which are tyraditionally accepted to be the rules for the I-134. (So you would be at ($20,400 with your savings). Good for you for saving while young.

I think if you have a steady past work history, then definitely include three years of income tax forms with W-2s or tax transcripts and you won't need the W-2s. This will show good financial stability.

If you can do that, I think with the small additional assets (savings) you should pass, no one can give you any guarantees though.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-17 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee is pregnant. Is she still required to do all the shots?

well maybe in your place but in california it only takes 5-6 months :)

If she goes through with the interview while pregnant, she will need a statement from you, probably should be notarized, stating 1) you are aware she is pregnant and 2) you still support her application for the K-1 visa.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to apply?
You would only use ONE of his parents, not both for the I-134 which is applicable for K-1 visas.

The requirements for the joint sponsor are they must be a US Citizen, US National or LPR. They must qualify in income or assets as the joint sponsor and they must be domiciled in the US.

Your fiance, the American, is not the applicant. He is the petitioner, i.e. he files the I-129F petition asking the US Government for the right to allow you to be the applicant for a K-1 visa. You the Canadian are the applicant.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner past divorce
Dodi was wise to write, " I'm not going to say you WON'T have a problem, there are no guarantees..." because the p[roblems usually do not show up at uscis but do arise at the Embassy.

They often are because of the Petitioner's divorce if there is an issue at all. There are several examples posted in various places at this web site. Often there is some complication or circumstance that causes the CO at the Embassy to have a concern about fraud, legitimacy, marriage to import foreigners, etc...all the same thing really.

There isn't really anything unusual about your case so much especially if you have the very first filing with you. But as you know your country can be difficult and at times they can look for any reason to have a problem.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-14 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18: "Has your Fiance(e) met and seen you within the two year...?"

In terms of answering question 18 you are correct, however I would disagree about ignoring evidence prior to the two year mark in their petition. The prior evidence can be included as part of your front-loading of the petition and it will help to establish a clear and long-term relationship.

Yes, you are also right. But you are guessing that front-loading will be required for the Tokyo Embassy. I do not think it is relevant.

I know TBoneTX insists on it but I think it is a case by case basis. I don't think there are any many rules that apply in ALL cases here.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18: "Has your Fiance(e) met and seen you within the two year...?"

Sorry for asking so many questions! Just want to clarify and make sure I make no mistakes.
-Alex

In addition to just answering Question 18 as you have done, you need to submit substantial evidence to document the meeting (or one of the meetings that occurred in the two years before the USCIS will recive the I-129F submission. Evidence from 2006 and 2007 will be of no use at this point of the process. Technically the same applies to the answer to Question 18. Anything before mid-2008 does not apply.

Only use evidence of meeting from about October 2008 to the present.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-16 01:43:00