ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEarnings and Leave Statements?
If your income is currently at 125% of the poverty line, you do not need to list the assets. They are not interested in that unless you are using assets to cover a shortfall in income to reach the 125% of the poverty level. If you are at or above the 125% line, you do not need bank statements or 401K listings or anything of that sort.

You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and go through the automated system to request a tax transcript for 2008 (and even 2009 if you want) which makes the W-2 unnecessary. I believe if you are in a hurry to get the form you can have it faxed to you within the next business day.

I just had three years mailed out to me and it took 10 days to receive them.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-22 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSignature for G-325A and Letter of Intent
I think that is perfectly acceptable. It is not up to the USCIS to decide if it is a signature representative of his name, they will look to see if it is a signature. It looks like a signature. My signature doesn't spell out the individual letters of my name.

My fiancee had no signature in Roman Characters. Her alphabet doesn't really have the concept of signing documents. So I taught her and then had her practice. Now she has a signature of perhaps a second grader. This was accepted.

You will not receive an RFE for this unless the Adjudicator is in a really bad mood and we all know that never has happened. :whistle:
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-21 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo year home country residence clause?

I don't think it means that your fiancé would have to go back to Ukraine and live there for two years - i think they just need to live outside of the USA following their departure from the States (expiry of J-visa). Basically if he was in the States for some time on J-visa he wouldn't be able to re-apply for the same visa and perhaps K visa within the first two years of his leaving the States. I would be worth to find a document to corroborate it though as i'm not entirely sure.

Cannot Apply for the K, L or H class visas. Clearly listed in the J-1 visa information on the DoS web site.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-18 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-230 Concerns
Correct. For a K-1 Fiancee Visa there better not be a Spouse.

For Question 14, Enter "NONE."
Leave 15 - 18 blank on the latest DS-230 form.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 fiance visa
This is good news. Essentially the Visa is approved and is being added to the passport. It would be impossible for someone to coma along and tell you how much longer. Be patient a little longer.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of ongoing relationship

...But I think that's good enough for USCIS.

Typically this level of detail is not required for the I-129F submission to the USCIS. You do not need to submit proof of ongoing relationship with the I-129F petition which is submitted to the USCIS.

On the other hand you do need to submit a great deal of evidence to substantiate an ongoing legitimate relationship for the interview at the Embassy in Manila which is under the auspices of the Department of State (DOS).

Manila is not one of the Embassies in the class where it is neccessary to "front-load" the petition or submit proof of an ongoing relationship in the I-129F petition.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts

Thanks!

Ghana does accept co-sponsors thankfully (or has been for the past few cases- but you never know!)

So the letter will "high-light" the things I want to point out instead of actually highlighting them?

Thanks!

Yes, again you are correct on all counts. Simply point out the corrected income for the joint sponsor alone in a short cover letter. You do not actually need to highlight it in yellow.

Please plan on accumulating a large amount of all types of evidence for your Embassy interview. It would help a lot if your fiance(e) could be there for each other at the interview.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts

Also should I highlight anything on the W-2s, 1099s, tax transcripts to make it easier for them to locate things or just leave them be? I have a co-sponsor so it would be more important that his are seen. He filled jointly with his wife so I have the w-2s to show his income and not the combined shown on the transcript.

So there are two cases here.

1) You have tax transcripts. You do not need 1040s W-2s or 1099 copies. Tax Transcripts prove all of that.

2) But then your income is apparently not enough so you have a joint sponsor. Hopefully your Embassy/Consulate will accept joint sponsors. In the case of a joint sponsor that is married and filing with joint income from his wife, you are correct to provide his W-2 income only. He also needs to fill out an I-134 listing your Alien Beneficiary as a dependent and his dependents.

You should write a short cover letter to the I-134s (yours and joint sponsor's) and explain his income is shown on the W-2, the tax transctipt includes income from the spouse that is not a joint sponsor.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-22 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturning Packet 3 before consulate sends it out
Usually, you do not need to wait for Packet 3 to be shipped to you but you do need to confirm that the Embassy/Consulate has received at least your Electronic Files from NVC with you case number and other relevant information.

How you verify this varies widely with the Embassy/Consulate but if Madrid takes Email you could send them an email with your Case number, names and dates of birth to properly identify yourselves and ask them if they have received your case. Hopefully they can email you back rather soon with the information regarding receipt of your case and how and when to return Packet 3.

I emailed the Bangkok Embassy and they emailed me back 35 minutes later. Great service.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-13 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNews

This news just came out. How does it effects us?

From what I read today, depending on when you sent your I-129F petition and where you sent it, you might incur a slight delay (on the order of days, not weeks) and/or receive a notice saying your petition was transferred to Texas as part of this integrated incoming review for the affected petitions such as I-129F.

One member posted receiving a notice that their petition had been transferred from Vermont to Texas. That was just because of this change. It will end up back in the proper Service Center and be adjudicated. But I would think the transit time alone will add a minor delay.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 hard copy not received
So some people never receive the NOA2 hardcopy. You will need it in the USA possibly for AOS after marriage. You do not need it for the Embassy/Consulate. Print the email and use that.

You need to contact USCIS again if you have not received it in 30 days. You should not have to pay the fee to issue a duplicate NOA2.

Good luck.

EDITED to say:
You should not have to pay to issue a duplicate NOA2 when the first NOA2 was never received within 30 days of the mailing and you contact USCIS in a reasonable time frame from that 30 days.

If you then lose NOA2 later, and need it for AOS or some other purpose, yes you will have to pay a fee to get a duplicate issued at a later time.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 25 May 2010 - 11:38 PM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponse to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

Nope,... and its 25 days now since our RFE rcvd by uscis still no news.. :(

I am sorry about this delay for you and your fiance(e). I have to believe that since biometrics were requested, there was a flag raised in a computer about one of the two names, more likely the USC's name since the USC had the Biometrics to help establish proper identity and no confusion with other individuals having a similar or same name.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponse to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.
Looking at the printed timline in your signature, you had to do Biometrics in November 2009. Something or somebody probably came up with your name in a computer system that warranted further information to ensure the identity of the person (you) which is being investigated. That is usually why they would ask the US Citizen to come in for Biometrics.

You have been going through an unusually long wait for this name check as some people call it. I would say that either you will be cleared soon or else you should try to take action to escalate the adjudication of your case (Congressman/woman, etc...)

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the NOA 2 in the mail but ....

ok I will do that. Thanks so much!!

Did you read all of the NOA2 and make sure it says approved and that the notice is not for something else? If it was an RFE, they still should have moved the status indicator on the web site.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-sponser question

Im going to have a co-sponser just to be in the safe side even though I mande enough moeny to sponser my fiancee.

Since my mother will be my co-sponser

1. Question #3 it says, "relationship to sponser" Should I put "future daughter-in-law"?

2. #11 says "I (box) intend (box) do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item 3...Are we suppose to put like how will she co-sponser her like with housing, food, ect.?

And last the part that says "Oath or Affirmation of Sponsor"
<div align='center'> Signature of sponsor, day of ____
Subscribed and sworn to (affirmed) before me this at _________</div> but "at" where? at home or office?

Does it have to be stamped by a sworn officer?


Please check the dates on your I-134 form. I think you are using a form that is out of date. The current version (10/30/08) does not have the requirement to be notarized or affirmed by the CO. You are allowed to use older versions of the I-134 but it seems unneccessary and certainly not recommended.

It specifically states you do not require notarization.

See page 1, lower left corner of I-134 instructions for this form.

For relationship you could put "Fiancee of Son."

Good luck.

"Uncle of fiancé (petitioner)."

No, the question asks for the relationship of the beneficiary to the sponsor (joint-sponsor). So the correct response id "fiancee of nephew."
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-27 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBank Statement for Fiance application
In general, if you document your current income as 125% of the poverty level for your household size, then the bank statement isn't needed or considered. Many people have trouble getting this from their banks anyway.

If you are at or above the 125% then you might want to provide:
Three years tax returns with W-2s, 1099s OR Tax Transcripts
Current pay stubs for three to six months
And a letter stating your employment, start date, full-time/part-time, salary, company name, job title etc... can be added but is not as useful as documenting current income with pay stubs.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSimple K-1 Question or two! (perhaps)

Hey guys, just joined; trying to bring my Canadian fiancee to the USA - Virginia - to marry me! We have explored both the K-1 and the K-3; Our thinking is to go the K-1 route because it would bring us together quicker in marriage - having the legal ceremony in due time (90 days) and then having something nicer in Canada a bit later - when we file the correct papers so that she can travel back home; while she deems this option somewhat 'anti-climactic,' it seems to be better than planning a wedding (mostly long-distance planning, mind you) for Canada, getting married, and then having to spend the additional months apart (additional meaning including the months we spent to planning the wedding) waiting for a K-3 visa;

Okay, so maybe my questions are simple, but let me go ahead anyway:

1.) If we did marry in Canada, would she be barred from visiting me in the US as my wife while waiting for a K-3? I'm assuming here that this option is even available - I just thought I'd ask!

2.) Once she receives the K-1 fiancee visa & enters the country and marries me, how long typically would she have to remain here in the U.S. before being allowed to travel abroad - abroad primarily referring to her home in Canada! I understand there is a paper to file for her to travel abroad, but I know very little about this part of the process.

Thanks guys!

K-3 has been made obsolete. To read about being married and then filing for the Visa petition you will want to study the CR-1 route. If you are married in Canada, she would not be able to enter the US until the CR-1 visa is granted. With the K-1 visa, she could attempt to enter while the K-1 petition (I-129F) is being adjudicated and while waiting for the K-1 visa interview. I have read many posts from Canadians that have successfully entered the US during the process but make sure the Canadian has ample evidence of ties in Canada that will require the return of the Canadian to Canada.

If you go the K-1 route you could get AP in 2 to 3 months after filing the AOS. File all together, AOS, EAD and AP after getting married. However do not make any firm plans until she actually has the AP in hand. It could be longer for any reason.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-27 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K1 visa not applicable if person was here with J1 before?
Even if her J-1 Visa says not subject to the two year HRR, you could receive an RFE to provide the DS-2019. I read last week from one member that did get the RFE from USCIS because they did not accept the statement on her Visa, they wanted to see a copy of the DS-2019 form itself.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-27 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2
The only issue is the safety of travel if you are talking about meeting her in Afghanistan. Perhaps if you are of Afghani descent as well, than that is less of a concern.

There is absolutlely no legal issue with the USC traveling to stay with his/her fiance(e) outside the US for a four or five month period if the intended destination grants you entry. It would certainly give you a very strong case for a bona fide relationship when she needs to interview at the Embassy. I would suggest not leaving the US until you know your USCIS petition has successfully arrived at the Consulate where your fiance(e) will interview. You might need to stay in the US a little longer in case something happens transmitting your file to NVC or the Consulate.

From the time the K-1 Visa is granted, the Alien beneficiary has 6 months to enter the US or the K-1 will expire. After entering the US you will have 90 days to marry and file for AOS (Adjustment of Status).

Be sure to hang on to your passport with visa stamps, keep papers or receipts of where you stay to show you have been with her all that time and take lots of photographs of the two of you together hopefully changing clothes everyday and different backgrounds visible.

If you have the opportunity to meet her family, also make sure you get photos of you two with the parents as that is very important for MOST Consulates/Embassies.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support..When?
Not really crazy. Just relax.

May I suggest checking "I intend..." then on the three lines below, write something general, not specific in amount or timeframe as you are right, it is forever...

"to provide food, housing, other1, other2...etc... for beneficiary <enter name>."

They cannot issue a 221g for not checking one of the boxes as was just done at one Embassy. The COs really cannot argue this answer and really have no desire to argue a positive ongoing contribution of a general nature.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-23 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 797 VALIDITY DATE

[b][b]Hi all,

Please help me with this topic. Im getting cold feet with our K1 process but I still want to move foreward with it I just need time to clear my head. I have questions below and hopefully someone can help.

1. Our I797 expires in July of 2010, Can it be extend if so how and how long can they extend it and who do I need to call.

2. Does this affect the process besides delaying it?

Many thanks.

Yes, it is easily extended and is often extended. The Consular Officer adjudicating your Visa will routinely and automatically extend the Expiration Date shown on your NOA2. It will probably be extended in four month intervals but I do not know that it is written how long the extension will be.

You do not need to call anyone. You should, as a courtesy and matter of record, send an email to the Embassy or Consulate where the Fiance(e) will be interviewing. Give them the Name and case # and say you would like to extend the Expiration date on the petition. This is not absolutely necessary but is nice to let them know the petition is still active. Others will come by and say you do no9t need to do this, but I don't like the idea of not doing anything.

It will not affect the process in any other way.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-29 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find divorce decrees
You cannot be expected to go see the county clerk if you live very far from the jurisdiction you were divorced. You will need to locate the County Clerk for the County you were divorced in.

Also, you do NEED a certified version. That will have a signature or stamp of a judge or court officer or court clerk and should have some type of stamp or seal.

Do not send the actual certified Divorce Decree with the I-129F. Send a copy of the certified divorce decree. Make sure the fiance(e) interviewing at the Embassy has the original version of the certified divorce decree with them at the interview.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-27 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 a

What is the Alien Registration Number and where do I find it? can anyone help?

In most cases, especially if you have never been to the USA or not filed any papers with the US government regarding immigration, you will not have an A# or Alien Registration Number. MOST applicants do not. Enter NONE or leave it blank if it does not allow you to enter NONE as some of the electronic forms in Acrobat will not take NONE for many fields.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-29 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 a

Are you sure because I already was in USA last summer with J-1 visa ,so maybe I have this "Alien Registration Number" but I don't know about it.Please explain to me! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

Since you had a J-1 visa, you should look at the J-1 visa itself to make sure it says "Not subject to 2 year Home Resdiency Requirement." If it does not say this, then you might be subject to the 2 year HRR. If you are subject to the 2 year HRR, you need to apply for a waiver with the DOS before filing an H, K or L petition/application.

The alien registration number is an A# which you will have if you have filed some forms with the US Government before, I do not know if the A# is created for a J-1 Visa. When you get NOA2 for your I-129F Petition, they will give you an A# on that document.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-29 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTRANSLATIONS
Normally, the Embassy/Consulate will accept a document in English or in the language native to the country in which the Alien Beneficiary will interview in. If the Alien Beneficiary has a Birth Certificate from Japan in Japanese, then if they are interviewing at Tokyo Embassy, they can leave it in Japanese. But if they are living and will interview in New Zealand, then that would require translating the Birth Certificate to English.

If there are other documents that apply such as a Divorce Decree for the Alien Beneficiary, the same will apply. There should be instructions in Packet 3 from your Consulate/Embassy or on the Embassy/Consulate web site if you do not receive a Packet 3.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-30 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question

Are these required at consulate interview or just suggested?

I didn't see these cited anywhere in forms instrauctions or I missed something?

They are usually suggested evidence to submit supporting your claims of income for the I-134 Affidavit of Support. The I-134 is submitted at the Consulate/Embassy interview stage. This post is in the wrong forum so you might be confused if you are only at the I-129F USCIS filing stage.

When you get to Packet 3 and the Interview stage you will need to submit the I-134. It is suggested to submit a wealth of documents to support your claims of income or assets in lieu of income or obtain a joint sponsor if the Consulate/Embassy allows it.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-30 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question
I can still read Spanish fairly well I did a search for "Chile sponsor" in the Latina America Regional Forum here. From reading this thread it certainly seems other people have used a joint sponsor (co-sponsor) for Chile. I am sure either you or your Fiance(e) can read the thread and explain to the other.

http://www.visajourn...1

If the link does not work, do what I did, go to the Regional Forum for Latin America and enter the two search terms.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-27 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question

how do i find out if they accept a cosponsor in chile? i may get one just for back up

Try going to the Forum titled Embassy and Consulate Discussion because that is the proper place for I-134/AOS discussions. Then post a new question specifically asking people that have interviewed in Santiago if they use a joint sponsor. I have seen two postings over the weekend where the CO asked the USC to get a joint sponsor. One was Bangladesh and the other was Argentina. So far, the only place I recall where a joint sponsor was rejected was a CO in Philippines threw out the USC's mother.

Also you can check the Embassy web site for Chile and see if in the I-134 information they mention if a joint sponsor is allowed.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-26 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question

Should i include my YTD profit and lost for this year?

This year so far my P&L shows income of $15,000

This YTD sales $23,000
Last YTD sales $9,000

I am not sure if you already have a documented "income" of 15,000, possibly 18,000 by the 6 month point, and you have a CPA sign-off providing a sanitized P&L showing about 18,000 for 2010 (first 6 months), I would think you would be justified in listing that as your current income.

This is not a black and white area. It isn't for the applicant and is not for the Adjudicating officer. As pushbrk says, you may not be solid with any of the options.

Yes, you may have expenses come up in the second half of the year that alter your P&L so you don't even clear 18,000 or whatever the 6 month figure is. But you would have your current income documented to that point for 2010.

It is not much different for a salaried employee. They can list their current income and back it up with 6 months of pay stubs and previous tax forms (which you don't have). But the income is not guaranteed for the rest of the year. The employee can lose the job or go through a round of pay cuts.

Get an outside third party (CPA) to document your first half of the year and you can be justified in listing that as current income.

As an alternative, not all Consulates accept joint sponsors but many do, well over half, and I have seen posts from some where the CO asks the sponsor to go get a joint sponsor. This might be the safest alternative for you.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-26 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support question
I think "pushbrk" is suggesting (or telling) you to get a CPA to verify the current income stream and prepare a proper P&L.

If you do that, you probably will not need to list the 10,250 as your income but could list the current income as an annualized number. That just means to take your income for the first four months and multiply by three if the CPA will sign.

With this kind of proper documentation, you would not need to list 10,250. You could honestly list the higher estimate. But submitting the 2009 tax form will be necessary and might trigger a red flag depending on the Consulate and the interviewing officer.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-26 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Urgent Help Please!

Hi payxibka,

Thanks for the suggestion.
Do you know if my fiancee could run into any issues when she is being interviewd at the POE ? Could they ask her questions as to why the daughter isn't travelling with her or anything?

Thanks!

She needs to tell the truth. The daughter refused to go and stayed back in India with Grandmother, etc... I do not see how not joining her mother can be a stumbling block when attempting to enter at the POE.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-30 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPremium Processing
It appears the Original Receipt Date is May 29, 2009. It seems they think they just came across a petition that was lost or ignored for almost a year, and they want to expedite the processing.

Does the date of May 29, 2009 seem correct? Did you submit something in May 2009?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do Adjudicators Determine How to Process a Case
Never mind, I see #2 says two petitions PREVIOUS to the petition you are about to file, not that it is the second petition you are filing ever.

Yea, your right. I think she can skip the formality.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do Adjudicators Determine How to Process a Case

You need a waiver of the IMBRA filing limitations if:

1) You've had a petition approved within the past two years, or
2) You've filed two or more petitions previously, at any point in your life.

So, a second petition requires a waiver only if the first petition was approved within the past two years. Her petition will be denied, almost certainly. If the current petition is her first ever, then she won't need a waiver.

Wait a second. I will copy the instructions from item 2 of the I-129F instructions.

"If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver...."

Now I believe when she files the next I-129F petition, that will make it the SECOND K-1 petition she has filed at ANY time in the past. She will have the ONE denied petition and the SECOND hopefully to be approved petition.

No, I think she needs the waiver. She will be meeting your condition #2 above. It does not say approved or denied.

What are you trying to say ???

Edited by Audy_Rob, 01 May 2010 - 01:50 AM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do Adjudicators Determine How to Process a Case

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate having this info. I guess my question at this point is that if my petition is denied, will I be allowed to try to meet my fiance within two years from the date of my filing without having to file another I129F all over again.

And if not, how soon can I reapply once I have meet this particular requirement.

Thanks again for sharing. :no:

LoveOverSeas

Hi LOS, The petition will be denied. No, you must have met your fiance in person in the two years PRIOR to filing the petition, not the two years since (or after) filing your I-129F. You will need to fila a completely new I-129F without prejiduce. You can reapply immediately after the denial, if the conditions have been met. You both must be eligible to marry and you must have met in the two years prior to filing.

If the second filing of the I-129F occurs within (inside) two years of each other, then you are subject to the IMBRA rules and regulations for filing two I-129F forms within two years. This requires an informal waiver that you can easily write and I believe has always been granted. That is the easy part.

Good luck and check back here when you are ready.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do Adjudicators Determine How to Process a Case
The probability of obtaining the Waiver is very low for the meeting within two years prior to submitting the I-129F petition. You did not spell out your argument and you do not need to. It has been extremely difficult to fight that requirement.

The A# and SS are immaterial. If anything that alone will be a major problem because it shows one way or another, he has the means to get to the USA or other country where you two could meet in person.

I know of two cases that have been successfully won in which the female was in Iraq.

AOS - Adjustment of Status
Affidavit of Support

POE - Port of Entry (usually into the USA)

VSC - Vermont Service Center where I-129F petitions and many other types of petitions are processed for the "Eastern" half of the country.

CSC - California Service Center.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-30 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor
No one has actually answered your questions so far.

1) I am not sure if Italy will refuse a joint sponsor. It is a low fraud country. They might accept.

2) Your Aunt can be a joint sponsor if she is a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR). Of course her income needs to be above the 125% poverty line for her, her dependents plus you.

3) How will they view this or perceive this joint sponsor by your relative. Well, you are right, the Consular Officer might worry you are entering into the relationship to get to the USA and be with your Aunt, etc. They do not ask you about an Aunt/Uncle living in the USA on form DS-156. That is the form where they do ask about relatives in the USA but only ask about:
Father/Mother, Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter.

They will know you have an Aunt when they read the relationship of joint sponsor to you from your Aunt's I-134. But I think you need to provide the same evidence as everyone else that you have a true and ongoing romantic relationship that has led to engagement and marriage.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPicture Presentation
There is a Colombian only group in the Forum on US Embassy and COnsulate Discussion. You should post this question in there to get answers from others that went through the same Embassy/Consulate.

Good luck.

Link to the Colombian Club ---------V

http://www.visajourn.../page__st__1440
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-01 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate requesting new or old passport?

Thank you so much. It really puts our mind at ease knowing that this is standard procedure.

In Packet 3 checklist for our Embassy, they request from everybody to submit old passports if it shows travel to the USA. Here is a copy of the Line:

PREVIOUS PASSPORT(S): Applicants who have traveled to the United States should also
present all previous passports.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-02 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do we find out info after I-129F is sent

Correct but in most cases the only email update is the approval notification. Consider you filed into a black hole and expect no information for about 100 days or so. Be happy if it is sooner but not alarmed if it's longer.

California Service Center has been averaging 50 to 55 days on approvals based on the VJ statistics and the approvals read in the February and March Filers progress forums. You should on average do much better than 100 days. I did it in 46 days. My friends in February K-1 CSC 2010 were all in the 50 day range. One or two petitions are still waiting.

If you go down one level in the Forums, below K-1 Fiancee Visa Process and Procedures is K-1 Fiancee Visa Progress Reports. Usually someone starts a thread shortly after the beginning of each month for people that have filed "I-129F" at CSC for the month of April, or May 2010. Same thing for "I-129F" at VSC (Vermont which you are not). Check down at that level of the forums for the right filing time for you and participate in the group. Get to know the other members and read postings and wait together. It did help pass the time.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-02 22:08:00