Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	German Citizen	That lawyer needs to lay off the crack!!! Seriously, no issues specific to German citizens (in fact most Western European countries are fairly straight forward as they are considered low fraud)...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-07-25 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do we need co-sponsor?	Although I might take that as a subtle hint that your fiancé want you to get your own place....	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-07-27 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Traditional Wedding	Yes, you're right, it's better to be safe than sorry and I think they're going to play it safe now. The most important thing for them right now is securing a life in America and everything has to orientate around that.    Off topic but I just want to say you are one of the best wedding photographers I've seen. You have such attention to detail and I'd definitely be getting you for ours if you were based in Oregon. Wow... thanks! I did not expect that...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-06-30 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Traditional Wedding	However, it could be considered a real marriage by uscis... If it smells like a wedding....	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-06-30 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Traditional Wedding	Thank you everyone for the discussion. I rather be safe than sorry to hold off the original wedding until my fiancee get to the US and return to Cambodia once obtain AP to complete the family tradition. Once again, thank you very much for the help everybody.    I think that is a wise and prudent decision... You have a lifetime together, and this process is difficult, do not add more roadblocks or stress... Have a good and speedy journey	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-06-30 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travel While Applying for Permanent Residency	Since you would have to leave the country immediately, I do not think that the K1 is for you... My 2 cents and a different idea is to do a civil marriage now or in the near future and file for CR1 .. It will take about 10-12 months, you can travel to the USA for your work on VWP, and then finish working... They, by next July or so, your all ok to move to the USA. Upon this entry, you will have your green card, no AOS necessary and travel as you need to... Just a thought...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-08-17 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Waiver for not meeting. What is required?	No, he can pay for your trip... You are the USC and he is sending the money, not you sending it to someone in a foreign country (which is the usual scam route) plus I would think the cultural norm would be for the male to support the female and be the one sending money, not the other way around (although I admit i could be wrong since I am not Muslim ) but either way, that Should not be an issue.	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-07-10 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Port of Entry	Yes, feel free to enjoy Hawaii! It s beautiful...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-09-08 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can i still travel outside the Philippines while waiting for the K-1 visa?	Yes, you can travel...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-09-30 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can I marry my fiance in Cambodia first with an approved K-1 Fiance Visa?	Be careful with this advice... There are several threads dealing with people denied because they, uscis, considered them married even though it was just a "ceremony" and not "legal" and thus not eligible for K1... If it walks like a duck!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-10-01 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can I marry my fiance in Cambodia first with an approved K-1 Fiance Visa?	No, no and NO! If you marry in Cambodia then you are MARRIED not engaged... You can't get second married since the Cambodian marriage will be legally recognized... You would have to start over from scratch filing for a spouse visa... Must get married FIRST in USA... Then travel later to celebrate!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-09-30 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age Limitation to file I-129F	No problem filing... However I have read in other threads of cases where someone filed for foreign parents and because of the risk for medical issues, they required showing proof of medical insurance.... Just a thought...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-08-25 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 affidavit of support--K-1 visa Fiancee unemployed--need help!!	However, unemployment is a TEMPORARY income source and does not bode well for HER ability to sponsor her husband to ensure he does not become a public charge. To the OP... All I can say is since there seem to be some sugar coaters on this thread, you can go to the interview and if they deny, you can transfer the money to her and submit that as proof after the fact.. The only thing it costs is time... If they say ok, then you are in the clear for the K1 (but will have to have other financials for the AOS portion when the 864 is filled out). But I might advise, applying from the UK is much different then applying from India... Check with the India regional forum or the India embassy reviews to get a more accurate idea of how struck India is for the financials...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-07 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 affidavit of support--K-1 visa Fiancee unemployed--need help!!	But petitioning through the UK is different than India... Plus you made a over poverty level, the petitioner is not working and thus does not have any current income to,show... Different situation. Without income or co-sponsor (due to fact he is not USC or LPR) the petitioner will need to show assets in HER name and account... Glad it was easy for you but many others have been tripped up by income issues...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-06 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 affidavit of support--K-1 visa Fiancee unemployed--need help!!	In my experience and from what I have seen over the years here, money being in your name and money in her name are very different... The k1 is a non immigrant visa and your money only becomes "our" money after you are married... You are coming over UNMARRIED, so it is still "your money" . The USA is concerned that the petitioner has the means to support you wen you are here, therefore they look at "her" money... So to use assets, it would be in your interest to move money under her name... We had a cr1 and had to show proof of assets under my name and we were already married...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-06 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	will a prenuptial agreement help get k1 visa approved?	No, I do. To believe it will have any effect. To increase your chances, gather your proof of a bonified relationship, talk, communicate and visit as often as you can and have all your paperwork together... That is how you ensure approval! Good luck. The prenup is purely a personal decision..	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-09 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Port of entry	cause i heard some 1 say that he must b d 1 to pick me up and they are gonna ask me for his number to call i guess to make sure im going to him n nt some1 else Not true... Don't believe everything "someone says"... Once you clear customs and immigration they don't care where you go or how you get there, you exit the international terminal with all the other thousands travelers...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-11 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Throw in the Towel and Move to Fiance's Country Instead?	The grass is always greener (or for Norway, the snow is always whiter) somewhere else... Every couple has to decide what is best for them... But I think the OP has passed the frustrated throw in the towel point and can move forward... Best of luck!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-05 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Throw in the Towel and Move to Fiance's Country Instead?	Thanks Sharkano! Yes, that is the timeline we originally thought too. But CSC is now saying 8 weeks (although I think you are right about it being more like 40 days for most people, we are on day 33), and the NVC told me directly that when they receive it from CSC they now have up to 90 days to forward it to the Embassy in Norway. So, feasibly, it "could" take a full 5 months, but fingers crossed it doesn't and it just is the 5-7 days. Just trying not to give in to false hope thinking things will go quicker.   We do have our congressman's office involved, and did file an adjudication at the NOA2 process. We are now considering paying the money for an attorney just for peace of mind. But I will say that our congressman's office has been VERY responsive and helpful. I spoke to CSC this morning to inquire about when the NOA2 will be forwarded to NVC, and they had zero information to give me. I relayed this to my congressman's office, and they called 20 minutes after I did and found out it actually had been sent on the 25th of October (the NVC apparently just hasn't gotten it, although its hard to tell- the girl I spoke to there this afternoon was super rude and hung up on me). So, I guess there is progress.... but because of all the weird bumps along the way, it just is hard to tell.   Thank you all again for the responses, I really appreciate it DO NOT add a lawyer into this mix at this point! By the time they get up to speed and confuse things with notifying agencies it will really screw you up! I think your really looking at glass half full and worst case scenario... Getting this far, you might consider practicing your persistence and seei g this through, you are past the halfway point! Good move getti g the congressman involved... Patience is the key word. As far as movi g to Norway, that is a decision only you two can make based on your opportunities. Obviously there was a reason you choose USA over Norway to begin with, if the only reason you are changing is impatience, you might think twice...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-04 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Please Help w/ Advice: Upcoming K-1 interview one Semester of University Remaining	I vote for postpone the interview if it were me... The odds of getting advance parole in 1 month over the holidays is slim to none... So...if she comes now and you get married... After you get married and she goes back to Her country, you will have to refile for the CR1.. Which right now is taking 12-15 months due to backlog... So yes, she will be here this Christmas... But next year, while she is waiting for ANOTHER visa, think, do you really want to be separated for your first Christmas as a married couple? That is the risk you are taking.... Personally, I would rather suffer it out now for a few months rather than be apart for my first holiday as husband and wife...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-16 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bizzare complications when filling out immigration forms	Put unknown... Do not complicate with lots of over information... If you don't know, you don't know... Not everyone knows their parents and their info...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-21 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa	If you enter on a K1 visa, you have 90 days to marry... It is a sinle entry visa. After you marry, you file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) which will put you in process for a Green Card.	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-24 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Emergency Situation	Wow... A responsible couple that actually think about future and consequences and the reality of what it takes to start a familynon the right footing.... and put what is best in the long run (as opposed to immediate wants)... I congratulate you guys for the wisdom, strength and maturity such a decision like this takes. I hope this will give you the good karma for a good job! I wish you the best and this will make you both stronger and hopefully be a positive step for you both. Things happen for a reason...	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-23 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Emergency Situation	Meeting the in-laws to-be on a bad hair day is awful. Meeting the in-laws to-be in CBP detention pending removal is worse. I second that one... Nobody looks good in CBP detention... Hairdresser AFTER!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-21 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	havent met in person for 3 years	He needs to go over there before Either visa is filed... Once you have met in person again, whenever that is, you can either file the for the K1 or if you get married in the visit, file the CR1. But nothing can be filed till you have another visit.	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-12-03 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting the us after applying for k1 visa	Thanks for the replies I don't think I will be crossing the pond anytime soon like you all say it's too risky. I just wanted to ask you all when you are refused entry under the VWP is this a lifetime ban to use this again? And do you think it will affect my chances of getting the K-1 visa? Thanks again. No problems for the k1... If denied on VWP,you cannot use VWP.. But BC you have K1 and marry and adjust, you can travel on your GC	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-12-10 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Losing sleep over K1	Wow... Some of you are bitter and harsh... Just cause someone makes decent money is no reason to question why someone chooses to use self help site! Many prefer to handle their own paperwork and such so they have control of the process... I believe in this case it was just ignorance of the process and thinking it was easier than it actually is... But saying use your money to buy happiness Is quite I called for IMHO... To the OP, yes, you have a situation which I think you are aware of... Given the cultural norms in Vietnam, there might be a chance you can get this through?? But at this point, I believe a lawyer would be in good order... Also, as others have suggested, a certificate of no marriage would be a good place to start.	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-11-14 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	can i request a second drug test?	Yes, passive inhalation can trigger a positive test.. It is not a false positive as you were exposed to it even though you did not personally or directly inhale... I am so sorry! It is an uphill battle for you for retest because you cannot after all say "I think it was being around smokers at my mad birthday party". You will most likely incur a 1 year ban and have to undergo drug tests every 3 months. Unfortunately, I think it might also void your ESTA and thus VWP (but that I am not certain of, you can still try). Unfortunatly, some decisions we make have very real,and very terrible consequences... I wish you the best.	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-12-04 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visitation Waiver	To even remotely think about any waivers (which are next to impossible to get ) your S.O. MUST have tried and been denied a tourist visa... Not wanting to pay for a tourist visa is NOT an acceptable reason why she does not come to visit you... Don't even THINK about it unless all possibilities of meeting have been exhausted.. You have not yet even tried!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-12-22 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS Denial… pls Advice	There is a small ( very very small )  chance that the senior officer will decide to allow the petition to continue.  An unapproved petition does not expire , that is only for petition that have been approved and you have an NOA2 with the expiration date.   Review however could take 6 months and is not likely to change the original decision.   You now have met with your fiance and hopefully have lots of pictures and primary evidence of that meeting.  Withdrawl and refiling  is the speediest route.  Make sure to cover petition one and the reason it was withdrawn when you submit petition two Good to know, however, would you agree that despite the remote possibility of overturning the decision, the fastest way would probably be to withdraw and refine with the new evidence? Given the wait time could be 6 months for the denial? Given that current k1 processing is 4-6 months I would think that would be the faster, more secure route?	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-04 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS Denial… pls Advice	Generally, the 129 gets sent back then expires... So waiting for the denial is idle months of waiting... You did not meet the requirements in your first petition, so I would withdraw and get moving with your new petition and include your new evidence... K1 is moving pretty quick at the moment, but that could change and slow down at any time, so I would get on it as soon as you can... Don't wait months for a denial (or more likely just and expiration)... That way you can be together sooner...	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-04 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick question...	No, the foreign citizens credit is not looked at (unless it resulted in charges being filed). No worries...	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-05 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The wedding :)	We'll see what we feel like when the time comes. I say you'll feel like Hawaii... Lol...	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-05 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The wedding :)	[quote name="Avery Cates" post="6735543" timestamp="   We're going to do a whole large "proper" ceremony a couple years out.[/quote] I have to smile... I have heard this several times... But after a few years, they think "why the heck spend all that money, were already married"... I say, have a ceremony and then take a big, nice trip before real life smacks you in the head and the bills start coming in, kids need this or that etc... You will remember the wonderful trip!	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-05 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The wedding :)	No difference, you can marry as you wish... No problems with your plan.	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-05 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa in process and pregnant?	Yes, the baby will be a USA citizen and you will file for a CRBA (check the VJ guides) which will authorize the baby to get a US passport. No you will not have to start over!	christeen	Female	Italy	2013-12-30 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Married Before.....Scared Of The Biographic Information	I read you never applied for any visa for the Ghana husband correct? Of course you will have so e extra scrutiny. I wou,d be prepared with a lot of proof of ongoing relationship as Nigeria is difficult. You can also provide a relationship timeline with the package. I recommend front loading your package with lots of evidence and hopefully you have spent some quality face time, including visits to Nigeria to meet his family...	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-09 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit of Support	It gets confused with household size (counts you plus fiancé) and income requirements... But bottom line, they need to see that you, the sponsor, can support your fiancé so any income he is making in a foreign country or money kept in foreign accounts are not counted... What counts is what you have, earn and what is in the USA ... They want to be sure he will not become a public charge once here in the USA. Good luck	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-10 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit of Support	His income (since he is immigrating) will not be considered unless it will continue after he comes to USA ... So you have to show that you have the income to support him. You and him are a household size of 2 ... You must make 19,388 or have cash/easily convertible assets 3x the shortfall...	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-09 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 big problem	Have you met in person? This is a requirement for the K1 , along with having to marry within 90 days of entering the USA.	christeen	Female	Italy	2014-01-12 11:05:00