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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfees the day of interview

We noticed there is a fee of $350 dollars the day of the interview. Is this one fee of $350 or will I have to pay one for my fiance and her daughter equaling $700 dollars?

The fee is per visa applicant meaning one for fiancee and one for daughter, $700.

Double check the instructions. Usually most Embassies/Consulates don't deal in money and require you to pay at a bank or a post office and bring a receipt to the interview.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-30 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG Do I really need this...?
No it is not absolutely necessary although you might want to start thinking about it because after you bring your fiance(e) here you will need to show a co-mingling of finances in many ways. Bank accounts are one way.

What matters for the Affidavit of Support (I-134) is current income for the year 2010 and/or income in the preceeding one to three years.

Different Embassies and even COs at the Embassies might have differing opinions. They will want to see an overall total picture of financial stability. If your provable income now by pay stubs and letter of employment is sufficient, then you only need one year of tax returns or transcripts. If less than solid you might want to present three years of tax returns or transcripts.

Since you have had a few years of unemployment, hopefully you can demonstrate a sufficient current income.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-29 01:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter 20 months my K1 petition journey has ended

The worst experience was 7 months administrative review and communication with the embassy. They are pure evil.

What additional documents were requested, especially the last document from the second request? That might be the explanation.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-08-22 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo Co-Sponsor or Not to Co-Sponsor?
In general, Embassies/Consulates do not accept self-sponsorship which means considering the assets of the beneficiary although from some postings I believe London will accept self-sponsorship meaning the 20K could be counted.

You do not seem to need the cash assets as normally the income flow alone you mentioned is sufficient for the affidavit of support as long as the loan information is not converted to a lien by the Federal government as previously mentioned by another poster.

Also, yes you have the option to give your fiance(e) the I-134 for a joint-sponsor with out sending this in advance. The I-134 of the joint-sponsor can be held back by the fiance(e) until/if and when it might be needed. Again in your case it does not seem likely you will need it.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-09-10 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support..When?

Thnk you so much for this info guys..Hey Audy_Rob..i could noticed on your timeline that you knew when the embassy had the petition, how did you find out?

First, I called the NVC telephone number about 7 days after receiving NOA2 from the web site. When I called the NVC number they told me when they were mailing out the Packet. I waited 7 days after the Packet was mailed. I emailed the Embassy in Bangkok and they told me they had received the case.

Every Embassy is different which makes it difficult to answer this question in general.

If you look at the NVC forum. There is a discussion about how to guess/track your Packet from NVC to the Embassy/Consulate using the DHL (delivery service) web site.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-22 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support..When?
Both you and the joint sponsor must each fill out separate forms I-134. They are submitted either when you return Packet 3 or when you arrive at the Embassy/Consulate for the interview.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-21 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate for Beneficiary

Thank You so much to everyone who posts on this site!! It is great to know that people are willing to help others with the same common goal!! :thumbs:

Ok, so I asked before about a Birth Certificate question for my cousin which led to one for myself...

I could have sworn I read somewhere on here that both parents need to be listed on the Birth Certificate. My fiances Birth Certificate only lists his mother. Is this going to be a problem? I don't understand why his father is not listed on it, and he doesn't know why either. His parents have been married over 25 years (he is 23) and he has an older brother...so it's not like she didn't know who the father was. Anyway....is this something we need to worry about? Thanks Again for Everyones help, I would be lost without this site!!!

Yes, this is kind of strange. Now the fiance with this birth certificate, is he the Alien Fiance or Beneficiary.

Becuase in some countries it happens but you need to know what the US Embassy/Consulate would want to do. You will either need to read the Packet 3 directions or see if you can contact them by email for a question.

It is normal to not have the father listed if it is out of wedlock and the mother did not list the father at the time of birth. There are requirements for that situation with many Consulates or Embassies.

Normally an Embassy wants what is called the Long form Birth Certificate with both parents listed. I am sorry, I think you need to contact other members who have gone through the same Consulate/Embassy or contact the Embassy yourself.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-17 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled

Our K1 was denied a year ago in Ukrainian consulate, and we got married and filed for CR1 in November 2009 (CSC). After filing the second petition we got a written respond from VSC (where our K1 was filed) with the reason of denial - they suspected I was in a relationship just for immigration reason. Well, the total weight of our new petition was about 4 pound and for this time we sent them more than enough evidence of our relationship, including third-party affidavits. But even so we are now the only ones left among the November filers who are still with USCIS, all the others are either in NVS or have already gotten their visas... So, there is a reason and it looks like a described above 'rule' at CSC really works. We wish you two good luck and hope that the second interview will be much more successfull.

But you have not been denied yet. Also you are filing the second time for the CR-1 instead of the K-1.

If you can, could you please write why the thought the relationship was not a genuine relationship and was for immigration only.

Thanks and Good luck to you this second time around.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-26 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled

Actually it is better to front load the petition itself. The only reason a petition is SUPPOSED to be denied is if they uncover something in the interview that was undisclosed in the petition when it was approved. If you put it all up front then they have less to uncover and issue a denial. Sending in tons of stuff later on won't help the newly discovered aspect of a denial.

The problem with Front Loading the petition is the USCIS is perfectly free to dump it in a Trash Can. The petition was approved. It was not denied as you wrote. The K-1 Visa was denied at interview. The Consulate acts independently of the USCIS at the Interview stage and does not consider that information.

At this stage, there is no assurance any of the material comprising Evidence of a Relationship will even show up in Brazil.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-25 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled

What if they refuse to look at the application ? Do they actually go thru the application at the interview ? I dont remember.

You do not need to "Front Load" the K-1 petition which is the I-129F. That will probably be ignored at the Consulate where you interview.

You will want to Front Load the interview material at the Consulate which you can do by sending ALL of your evidence of relationship back with the Packet 3 forms used for scheduling an interview assuming that is how your Consulate does it.

So Front Load your Packet 3.

EDITED to add: Good luck.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 25 April 2010 - 09:20 PM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-25 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled
It certainly seems like they had found something else or come across some other information and their mind was made up. It just seems like for some reason they believe the relationship was not genuine and was perhaps for immigration fraud.

If there is anything you know of or can think of, it might still be there or still discovered the second time around. You really need to address that issue because it could have been documented in records by the Embassy or Consulate and will not be altered the second time around. It should be a concern.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-25 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled
Well, I hope you will talk with him and make sure that it is fixed for the next interview.

Did you have the usual types of things for evidence of a relationship. Photos together, email, chat logs, telephone bills showing your telephone calls, a recent trip between the time you file and the time you interview, etc...
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-25 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSchool and K-1 visa?

...BUT a LPR does not qualify for a USC rate be it in-state (resident of that state) or out of state until they have received their GC.

Isn't this really just a matter of a short time period for the GC to arrive in the mail after approval? When you are in AOS, you are not an LPR. I believe if you are an LPR, you should have a GC or ALL LPR's are entitled to GCs by definition.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 01:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-129 F
All the information about the first time you met and living in different states and so on is irrelevant for the purposes of Question 18. The most important information is the time you met in the two years prior to filing the I-129F. So anything before this time of 2008 is off the topic.

Next they want documents and evidence of this meeting that ocurred within the past two years. You can use part od question 18 to refer to an Additional Sheet where you document the proof of having met within the last two years or perhaps the Feb 2010 meeting. List the pages of copied used airline boarding passes, hotel receipts if any, visa stamps from your passport showing entrance and exit to/from her country, photos of you two together.

The evidence of a bona fide relationship since 2004 is extremely critical at the Embassy Interview stage and you should be prepared to list and document and show photos of every bit of evidence since 2004.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturn Reciept issue
Those aren't really additional processing centers. They are only intake centers to ensure better standardization of the first process of review, checking foor signatures and making sure the check is correct.

I don't think you will see an EAC nor WAC number on the cashed check anymore. This is because it will be cashed in Texas (or Arizona) and then sent to VT or CA. In those places you will have the EAC/WAC number assigned.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-30 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 fees

Do you know when the $350 Visa application fee is payable? At the time of the interview at the consulate?

The payment of the $350 per Visa Applicant is dependent on the Embassy/Consulate. If you know the Embassy/Consulate the foreign fiance(e) needs to interview at, then you could probably locate the information at that web site.

You do not need to pay it during the I-129F Petition adjudication by the USCIS here in the USA. After eceiving approval (known as NOA2) you would then need to assemble a Packet of papers, applications and documents to arrange for the Embassy interview. It is typically in this time shortly before the Embassy interview you would pay the fee at a Post Office or a Bank which gives you a receipt and forwards the funds to the Embassy.

The answer is shortly before the interview or shortly before the interview Packet is sent in for scheduling. Again it depends on the Consulate/Embassy.

Examples:

1) Thailand - shortly before sending Packet 3 to Embassy to ask for Interview appointment.
2) Colombia - at a Bank shortly before the day of the interview.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-30 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 fees
I did not see the fee amounts specifically listed in the K-1 Visa Guide nor the K-1 Visa Flowchart here at VJ.

I-129F Petition Fee: $455.00 one family (fiance(e) and dependent children)
K-1 Visa Application Fee: $350.00 per Applicant effective June 4, 2010

Medical Exam - varies by country
Vaccinations not needed until AOS
Passport Photos
Document Translations if needed by professional service
Document mailing or courier service if neede to foreign fiance(e)

AOS - $1,010 per Applicant


Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-30 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWarsaw Embassy Checklist

Hello, I know I saw on the site earlier a copy or link to the actual checklist that Warsaw Embassy sends the beneficiary. I cannot seem to find it now. Just trying to get a start ahead of time. Thanks

You can always go to the web site for the US Mission in Warswaw. Under Fiance(e) Visas is a link to the IV-F04 whihc lists the documents required.

At the following link, go down near the bottom of the Page and click on IV-F0R

http://poland.usemba...ing_fiance.html

That IV-F04 form will tell you what you need to schedule the K-1 Visa appointment.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-30 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
You correctly pointed out in your own first posting that you filed with the VSC and Vermont is taking longer to approve the I-129F petition compared to the CSC. However, at 70 days you are very close or should be close to hearing something soon. I think 85-105 days was about the right average time for Vermont Service Center with a few faster and a few slower.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm confuse Pls help!

@ Andy i would like that but it says that if i change the address i have to notify USCIS within 30 days that i moved by filing a form i think! I dont wanna go through that anymore if its possible. If we will put the new address in the visa application will it not confuse them because the address they have for me is my previous address. Thanks for the reply.

You have two options, neither of which is illegal nor a misrepresentation of material facts.
1) Keep using your Aunt's "permanent" address.
2) Update the address on the DS forms used for applying for the Visa. It is not going to be a problem. The DOS (Department of State) will see your forms from the Visa applications which you have updated. It is best to tell them the true address where you and fiance(e) will live.

Now for Option 2, which is the better option you do need to change the address with USCIS. But you already have NOA2 so changing the address will not slow down or affect the process.

The DOS will really not care if the address on the visa application form is different from the I-129F. If they ask, tell your fiance(e) to always answer the truth which is his fiance(e) in the states has moved recently.

Eventually you change your address with USCIS either doing this on-line at their web site or use Form AR-11 but the good part here is you are not changing the address in the middle of a USCIS process. You will be changing the address after USCIS has finished and at the start of the DOS (Embassy) process.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm confuse Pls help!
That is fine to keep the same "permanent" mailing address for the process. The USCIS will not know that you have an apartment address.

However you might want to think this over for the filing of the applications for the Visa. Those application forms do ask at what address the Alien beneficiary will be residing at. While you could probably put the Aunt's permanent address, if you believe your fiancee will live with you in the apartment, why don't you enter that address on the DOS forms used to apply for the Visa. This will not be a negative impact on the approval process.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresok, one more FEE question
I made an assumption you were asking about the I-129F petition and K-1 and K-2 derivative visas since we are in the K-1 Process and Procedures forum.

I will tell you a little about one prior experience I know of where an Alien fiancee brought her three daughters to the US ages of the three girls was 10, 13 and 15. My suggestion was to enroll the children in a private English school for one year then send them to the regular public schools.

My friend talked to an assistant to the Superindent of schools and was told that is illegal. The children must be enrolled in school. They said the children do well and learn the language rapidly. They are very flexible and adapt rapidly.

Well the 15 year old did not lose a year of school but her grades were not good. Some (not all) classes needed to be repeated. I believe it is simply a law, the children under age 16 (depends on the state) must be enrolled in school. The school's attitude was, we take 'em and and let them sink or swim.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresok, one more FEE question

I know that Kids are included in the $335 fee to file in the US for the original pettition, the information I cannot seem to find (or maybe I just don't understand the language) is when arriving at Cuidad Juarez, Mexico Consulate do we need to pay seperate fees for the kids?
Like approx. $400 each? or are kids included under mom again? (I realize medical fees are all seperate, just wondering about the visas fee)
Need to get an idea of fees so money can be saved up!
Thanks everyone!

The I-129F petition fee which includes the children is $455. (Not the $335 you wrote)

The K-1/K-2 Visa Applicant fee is PER PERSON(per Visa applicant) meaning you must pay that fee for each of the applicants. $350 for the Alien Beneficiary. Then $350 for each child dependent asking for a K-2 derivative visa. Simplest terms...Kids not included.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about my birth certificate

Oh #######... I thought the same thing and entered my U.S. birth certificate number in that space! Surely I can't be the first person to have made this mistake... does anyone know if this will cause a problem in our processing?

Hopefully they will ignore the entry since you are a US Citizen by birth and did submit a copy of your birth certificate. A good adjudicator will take a moment to realize the very insignificant mistake and just move past it without any questions or issues.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about my birth certificate

I am filling out my side of the form of the I-29F. Under the part where it asks me the number of my certificate, do I enter the local file number thats on the upper left hand side of my birth cert? Or do I enter the birth number thats on the upper right hand side? Thanks for the replies everyone.

They are not asking for the Certificate Number for birth certificates. Do not enter anything. The people that became a US Citizen through Naturalization, they are asking for the Naturalization Certificate number.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-30 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to post a touch in the time line?

I posted mine in the comments section in the timelines.
Seemed like a good place for it.

Hey, that is an idea I hadn't thought of. It would work but keep in mind, they derive duration of time statistics automatically from those timelines and the touches even in the comment section won't appear anywhere in the statistics.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to post a touch in the time line?

How do you post a touch to your time line? I see all the preset blocks for everything else, perhaps I am missing or overlooking it? Maybe someone here can enlighten me. Thanks :thumbs:

No, you are not missing anything. You cannot post a Touch to the timeline, only enter it in your signature timeline. Generally there could be many touches when received and when approved or there might be none so it is not very significant for time lines.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswould the interviewer ask ?
It is required that you disclose this informaition in Part A, Question 11 of the I-129F when you filed this second time.

It is expected that your Fiance would be aware of all information that appears on this petition and is prepared to answer questions regarding that information. You should tell your fiance and make sure he is prepared to answer any questions that arise in the interview.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 in duplicate

According to the I-134 form, there is a section called "Supporting Evidence". Under it reads.

"You must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:"

It includes items such as a statement from an officer of bank and statement of employment.

So does this mean I need two original copies of each now? Two signed letters from work, two signed letters from my bank? Or can one be original and one by a copy?

I have not noticed that one word until you pointed it out. I have never heard of a member mentioning having to send evidence in duplicate and have not read of a 221(g) issued by an Embassy/Consulate for not having the information in duplicate.

I think you could be right about one copy and take an original. You should submit one set of copies of all evidence such as pay stubs, tax forms or tax transcripts, letter of employment etc... Then you should give your fiance(e) the originals for the interview at the Embassy. Then if and only if the CO wants to see the originals she is prepared. She should ask for the originals to be returned to her.

I do not see any reason to submit duplicates of all the evidence. IMO (of course)
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-02 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-34 or I-864 affidavit of support
Hopefully you alone will qualify. There have been a few postings from members receiving 221(g)'s from the Embassy in Manila to document a higher income after the Consular Officer (CO) has rejected the use of a joint sponsor.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-03 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support Sponser

Hi,
I'm a filipino but i got the same problem but i found a co-sponsor
of my fiencee now and im waiting for myPolice Certificate from Lebanon.

good luck to both fo us and take care.

fhely

FSB, I am not sure your Alien beneficiary is from the Philippines and will interview in Manila. You need to be aware a few members from the Philippines had their joint sponsors thrown out and asked by the Embassy to show sufficient income on their own.

Not all Embassies/Consulates will accept a joint sponsor. The Philippines is one of them. Many in South East Asia will not accept joint sponsors.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 year home stay rule - UK

I would like some advice please - should I not go to the interview until I receive something back about the advisory opinion, or should I go anyway and see what happens. I am kind of thinking that it was the consulate in London's fault in the first place for checking the box when they shouldn't have.

You need to read ALL of the links from the DoS web site regarding the J-1 and obtaining a waiver.

When your fiance(e) filed the I-129F with the USCIS this should have been caught if there is an issue.

1) What does it say on the J-1 Visa in your passport.

2) Usually the USCIS wants to see the DS-2019 which is issued at the sponsoring institution over just the Visa in the passport.

3) Normally the process is to file with the DoS for a no-objection letter which constitutes a waiver to the 2 year HRR which it seems applies to you.

I have never heard of England being exempt from the J-1 HRR.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhonebill question

hi vj its me again..im currently gathering all evidences for my petition(I-129F) and I have come across a phone bill in which I used in calling my fiance overseas but the problem is, its under the name of my sister, is it possible to use it as part of my evidences even if the bill is not under my name? or can i used a marker and put my name?

For the I-129F petition you do not need to provide this type of evidence as it is not "Proof of having met in the two years prior to filing the I-129F petition."

However, after the I-129F is approved, you will want to collect this type of evidence for proof of an ongoing bona fide relationship. I would recommend you find a way to start documenting all telephone calls, emails, chat sessions, SMS Txt messages etc... If it means changing services or using other types of communication to specifically document communication starting at what time, ending at what time, on a specific date, etc... then you need to do that.

Maybe get your own card now with very detailed billing reports.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Application
Additionally, on this NEW DS-156, you or your fiance(e) will need to disclose the information regarding the denied visa.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-06 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A: 4 copies?
The old form G-325A used to require 4 copies per person. That is no longer the case. You can submit one G-325A form for the Petitioner AND one G-325A form for the Beneficiary.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStart of Visa process
You must have met in person in the two years prior to filing the I-129F petition.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-06 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion over fees for Colombian Fiancee
Each Visa Applicant must be the $350.00 Visa Application Fee. The children are visa applicants and will need to pay the fee, so it will be about $1,050 for the three people.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespoverty guideline

100% for military member and 125% for non-military member, am i right?

100% for spouses and minor dependents of military members. 125% for all other cases.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-134 - I only have two years of tax returns...

Ok, Thank you.
I have a letter from my employer, a letter from my bank, a statement from my 401k, an estimate on the approximate value of some property that I own, 2009 tax return, 2008 tax return and recent paystubs. I even have two performance reviews from my employer but I don't know how relevant those are. Shouldn't I be good to go?

Yes, but if you are required to submit three years tax returns, you should submit the two you have and a letter of explanation as to why you did not submit a tax return for 2007. Always send a letter explaining why a tax return is not available for submission.

In general it seems like you have sufficient evidence for the rest of it and will not have a problem as long as that evidence of current income is at or above 125% of the poverty threshold.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1

Your right, I am pretty anxious to get the process started. I have seen other user's time lines get a NOA1 with a couple of days. I'm glad to hear you are in the same boat.

Your filing might have been sent to the Arizonia or Texas intake centers. There was a change in the method of Package intake to help make it more "uniform" according to the press release. Numerous packets sent to the Service Centers first have simply been resent to the appropriate intake center.

It will be sometime before the process becomes smoother as new instructions are required to send I-129F petions to the proper address.

Be a little more patient than others right now. Do not be alarmed if you see notices of transfer to Arizonia or Texas.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 22:53:00