ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage to H1B Finance from Japan
Hi folks, you've all been so kind. I really appreciate everyone's quick response.

So my understanding at this moment is...
I won't need a K1 visa; the H1B visa is dual intent and we can get married this summer. Phew!
After we get married, we'll simply file to change the status.

As long as the H1B visa exists, we should be okay. We're also debating for her to quit her job and come to Massachusetts during the process. I assume if we do so, the H1B visa terminates and we would have to apply for the K1 visa.


Thank you again for everyone's generous efforts.
NormcNot TellingJapan2008-03-03 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage to H1B Finance from Japan
Hi, I am new to this site. I've been banging my head to find out how to exactly marry the love of my life.

My current situation:
I am a US citizen working and residing in Massachusetts.
My fiance is Japanese currently holding a H1B visa from and working in Texas.
We live in two seperate states and planning to get married this coming summer.
After we get married, we would still be living in two seperate states until she can find a job in Massachusetts.

Questions:
I have no idea what the best process is to get married and the obtain the change in visa status.
Will my fiance need to give up the H1B visa before we can get married?
Will we have to apply for a K1 visa before we can get married?
Will my fiance eligable for work with just a marriage certificate?
Will my fiance need to leave the country to get her visa status changed?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
NormcNot TellingJapan2008-03-03 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMEDICAL EXAM PLEASE HELP!
Currently, there isn't a doctor in Cape Town. You will need to go to either Jo'burg or Durban for the medical exam.

PM me if you have any other questions - we are in the process right now.




QUOTE (gethere @ Nov 15 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for all the help! Is there anyone out there who had a medical in Cape Town for South Africa??? We are trying to budget and 2 trips to Joburg are going to cost a lot so we are hoping there is one is Cape Town???????

lmarieFemaleSouth Africa2008-11-15 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice clearance SA!
It is valid for only 6 months in South Africa, so you are going to have to get another one!

QUOTE (gethere @ Nov 13 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know how long a police clearance in South Africa is good for? My fiance and I received his in August 07. We really need to know this b/c we may need to go ahead and get another one if it's not going to be valid for his interview! THANKS!

lmarieFemaleSouth Africa2008-11-14 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me
Yaaaaay!!! and a giant phew.
canadalauraFemaleCanada2006-03-14 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me
eeek! Did you have a look at other timelines through England - i don't think they have much sympathy for people that have gone ahead and booked their weddings, sorry.
canadalauraFemaleCanada2006-03-14 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreasons for slow processing??!!!
Wait till you file for your greencard - a lot of centers are still processing from 2004! hahahaha :D
canadalauraFemaleCanada2006-03-31 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshope this wount be a problem

No, it wount.


That's mean. :D

But I'm still giggling about it, thanks.

I also think it may be an issue - as was mentioned before, be prepared to explain it.

Edited by canadalaura, 17 May 2006 - 03:34 PM.

canadalauraFemaleCanada2006-05-17 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 via email, no letter yet, should I call?
I'd give them a call if I were you. At least then you'll know if it's been sent out or not, and if it has been, and should have arrived, you can ask about getting a second copy sent. Hopefully if you explain it got lost in the mail, they won't charge you a fee to send you another copy!
Chicken_LittleNot TellingCanada2006-04-09 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling during wait time for K1
G'day
My fiance sent away the package to Vermont and was recieved May 17th so we are in waiting mode. But this little vegemite has to see his fiance. so i was just wondering if its ok for me to fly over there to do that while the forms are being bounced around the US and Australia? I do realise i have to be here for the interview and medical.
Thank you
Jon
ashleyandjonozNot TellingAustralia2007-06-05 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! as k1 can i work in the US??
Gday
So does this mean i would just need a SSN to work, therefore be able to earn while i waited for the AOS to be approved?

By the way 'bszoom42' you are a legend all the work you do on this forum is great stuff, thank you so much

Cheers Jon
ashleyandjonozNot TellingAustralia2007-07-08 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! as k1 can i work in the US??
So is the POE EAD stamp just a myth?
ashleyandjonozNot TellingAustralia2007-07-08 08:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny additional fees
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 20 2007, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 20 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dimples876 @ Dec 19 2007, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 19 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's alittle different in Jamaica....since the OP paid her visa fee $380 all she will have to pay now is her medical fee and visa delivery fee....


how much for the medical fee?


WE PAID ...about a little over $7000 JA when we did ours and he didn't have any vaccine records


Will he need to have US$ or JA$?

Thanks smile.gif


for the medical or the visa delivery fee ? I say have $JA money for both


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Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-20 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny additional fees
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 20 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dimples876 @ Dec 19 2007, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 19 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's alittle different in Jamaica....since the OP paid her visa fee $380 all she will have to pay now is her medical fee and visa delivery fee....


how much for the medical fee?


WE PAID ...about a little over $7000 JA when we did ours and he didn't have any vaccine records


Will he need to have US$ or JA$?

Thanks smile.gif
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-20 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny additional fees
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Dec 19 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's alittle different in Jamaica....since the OP paid her visa fee $380 all she will have to pay now is her medical fee and visa delivery fee....


how much for the medical fee?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-19 20:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny additional fees
QUOTE (Jigi @ Dec 19 2007, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,

If you have payed all the fees to the NVC , then i guess there is nothing to Pay

Jigi


Yes I did pay $380 to NVC. So my husband doesn't have to pay for the delivery of visa when he pass the interviewed?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-19 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny additional fees
I'm waiting on my interview date for my husband in Jamaica.

I want to know is there any other fee's we should be worried about?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-19 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE whats next in line
QUOTE (bsuboyus @ Dec 18 2007, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Hey guys i called the NVC and the automated sysytem told me that my case was completed on 10th December. I am jummping. But now the question i have is how long before i get papers for my medical examination and interview. My processing post is New Delhi India. The next thing is what all would the be asking from me in the interview (FAQ's). What all documents i need to carrry for the same .

Thanks
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! jest.gif

I'm kind of in the same boat. My case was completed on 11/28/07. I called NVC and I was told that Jan 08 I should rcv interview date for Feb 08.

Do anyone know of a good website where I can get some interview questions?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2007-12-19 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 Interview at Embassy
QUOTE (WWW @ Jan 21 2008, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could anybody explain me, whats happen after NVC compite the package? Do the Embassy notify beneficiary or petitioner about upcoming appointment at embassy?



yes that's what's suppose to happen. i'm still waiting to be notified since case was completed on 11/28/07.
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-21 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswho did it?
QUOTE (sharif @ Jan 25 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WWW @ Jan 25 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, but i do not want to have a problem returning back ...



you should US Passport and then you will be fine



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Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-25 18:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswho did it?
QUOTE (WWW @ Jan 25 2008, 01:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it ok to travel outside of US within one year after naturalization?


you can travel the day of your naturalization they can't stop you from going out of the country.

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Edited by Dimples876, 25 January 2008 - 08:37 AM.

Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-25 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE GOTTEN IR-1 INTERVIEW DATE LATELY
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 30 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, sorry. blush.gif Just saying that you'd probably get your question answered over in the regional Yardie threads where more Jamaica petitioners are. Being that you want to know about interview dates coming out of the Jamaica Embassy, mostly only Jamaican petitioners can truly answer that best for you. Once your waiting for the Embassy your case gets very country specific with how it handles things, so the Yardie thread could probably help you out. I know Jason&Marla and Deyoungting are waiting for interview too.



all i know is that if feb. 15th come and i don't an interview date i'm going to be one upset mofo!!!!!!!!!!
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-30 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE GOTTEN IR-1 INTERVIEW DATE LATELY
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 30 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You'd probably get more info on the JA Embassy scheduling in the regional forums.


I'm lost I don't understand what you mean......i'm a little confused @ the moment?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-30 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE GOTTEN IR-1 INTERVIEW DATE LATELY
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 30 2008, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't understand....does NVC make the interview appointment at the embassy or does the Embassy make their own appointments? Are you waiting to be in a "march pile" to leave the NVC or March pile at Jamaica embassy for interviews?



I was told that the NCV makes the appointments for the embassy in Kingston. Every time I call NVC I am told that Kingston was all booked up.
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-30 16:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE GOTTEN IR-1 INTERVIEW DATE LATELY
QUOTE (bearmirus @ Jan 30 2008, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dimples876 @ Jan 30 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just thought i would start this topic

it's been over 2 months since my case has been completed....called NVC was told to call back on Feb 15th to see if my husband got into the March pile....anyone in the same boat?


My case was completed in mid-december and was told to call back on the 15th of Feb as well.



SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-30 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHAS ANYONE GOTTEN IR-1 INTERVIEW DATE LATELY
I just thought i would start this topic

it's been over 2 months since my case has been completed....called NVC was told to call back on Feb 15th to see if my husband got into the March pile....anyone in the same boat?
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-30 10:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the NVC backed up too?
QUOTE (WyoDusty @ Jan 22 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if the NVC is back Logged, similar to what USCIS has been? We received are NOA2 on 12/21/07 but haven't received anything from the NVC.

Just curious, I am tired of waiting already. crying.gif




I called last week and was told that they were backed up.
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-22 19:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe are thinking about not getting rings....
I think for embassy purpose you should get wedding bands. We couldn't afford what i wanted either but i settled for less and i don't think i would change it now. the pastor told us that no matter how lonely we feel to look @ my wedding band and we will be right there for each other. this may will be 6 years since we've been married.
Dimples876FemaleJamaica2008-01-17 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!
good luck on your interview energy.gif
Mr. LeggsMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-01 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa to K3 Visa ( SPOUSE VISA )

:wow: I mean...WOW!!!

Your story is inconsistent from "I met my NEW LOVER online' to "my FRIEND's PROBLEM' and now YOU met your NEW HUSBAND "through your UNCLE'?

I can't find a perfect word for you!


Well if she has a tough time keeping her story straight here on VJ, I guarantee that USCIS and the U.S. Consulate will have a tough time believing her too. I can bet that her chances of getting a Visa is an absolute ZERO. I had a little sympathy for her at first and then lost it all as her story unraveled and became completely inconsistant.
Mike&CherryMalePhilippines2010-12-11 01:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa to K3 Visa ( SPOUSE VISA )

Hello Everyone...
I just want to share my story here if there is some who has the same of my story.
Here is my story : I came to USA as a k1 visa full of love and happiness with my fiance but we didn't marry due to the complicated situations ( to make the story short ) After the bad situation happens i stay with my aunt and so on i meet a friend of my uncle and we became friends. Everyday he calls me sometimes he visit me in my Aunt's and Uncles house with their permission but at the times goes by we fall in love and we married 10 days before my K1 visa expired and we are happy living together as what i have observed he is a great guy he introduced me in his family and they are a very nice people and family oriented . So My Husband went to the one of the senator's office to file my AOS and one of the senator's lawyer entertain him but the lawyer said that he can't file the AOS because he is not the petitioner and that is against of the law so the lawyer said that since we are already married i have to go back to my home country and while he filed the K3 visa.My question is :

1. Are does someone have a similar situation? If has are the Embassy doesn't give you the difficulties? or can you still come back here?

2. Do i have to change my status in my home country as a married woman eventhough i marry in states?

3. Do i still have the assurance to come back in states and be with my husband?

4. I already have the records of fiancee visa is it possible that the consulate in my home country denied mefor k1 visa?


Thanks any advice would appreciated...

PS.. Im already here 100+ days but i have a waiver that i still have the 180 days here to stay eventhough me and my petitioner didn't marry but i marry with the USC. So i have to leave the country before the 180 days expired.:( :( :(


Are you from Mongolia or the Philippines? Also I thought you met your new husband online. Then in another thread you stated that you were looking for advise for your "friend".
Here's your previous post links http://www.visajourn...se/page__st__75

http://www.visajourn...ou-can-help-me/

Your story is not consistent based upon the statements you made here on Visa Journey. Based upon that I think you probably won't keep your story straight with immigration. By creating another thread your not going to get a different answer. You need to go home and your chances of coming back to the U.S. are slim to none. I don't know which story to believe so it's difficult to have any simpathy. If you are true to your word I wish you the best, but if your not then good riddance.

Edited by Mike&Cherry, 09 December 2010 - 10:35 PM.

Mike&CherryMalePhilippines2010-12-09 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter marriage which visa to file

I applied for k1 after almost 2 year time they send my documents back that they doubt we married, now my fiancée coming visiting me to Pakistan and we marry and file again case but please tell what visa to file after marriage ? and what is its fess in USD ?


File I-130. Please do some serious research and gather plenty of evidence. Travel documents, Passport travel stamps, pictures, phone records, emails, chat logs and any and everything you can get. If you want things to work out good then you need to do as much research as possible. And when you think that you did enough research then keep doing more. You can start by doing your research here on Visa Journey. Good luck.
Mike&CherryMalePhilippines2010-12-22 03:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Interview for spouse overseas
In addition to the documents you have, maybe you can get a affidavits from family members and friend acknowledging that your previous marriage was legit. Did you go to church together? If so maybe the priest can give you a letter to. Or the priest who married you, if you were married in a church. I know these letters are secondary evidence, but I don't think it could hurt to send as much stuff as you can. Good luck.
Mike&CherryMalePhilippines2010-12-15 07:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures( BAD STORY FOR REAL LOVE)
It really sucks that you and your wife got scammed. Now pick yourselves up and dust yourself off. Start researching the correct process and requirments. This would have not happened if you did your homework and actually went straight to the U.S. government. Also you can start by researching here on this website.


I would also suggest that your wife contact the FTC(Federal Trade Commission) to report that she got scammed. If she sent tax documents to these scammers they could have stolen her identity and could be using her social security number and any other info they got. Which will cause serious problems in the future.

In addition your wife should definately come to this website to do research and ask questions before sending in your valid I-130 forms.

Good luck to you both.
Mike&CherryMalePhilippines2010-12-23 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressent my i-129f off
My fiance just sent in ours today as well! Timeline updated as well. :)
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-04-11 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting my fiancee in the USA
I've also never been asked just business/pleasure when I've taken the bus down to Boston. My questioning has always started with "what is the purpose of your visit?" followed by "where are you staying and can you give me the address?" I regularly get "when was the last time you visited?" and "how long have you known each other?" or "how did you meet?" I've also been asked specifically if I have any visa applications or petitions on my behalf on file and cautioned against travelling once we apply. One of the guards congratulated me and admired my ring though, that was kind of neat.

When we've driven across together, we were almost always asked to go inside. I've spent as long as 45 minutes answering questions and they've called my brother to double-check my answers. That said, I've always answered everything truthfully and I've never been denied entry, although I haven't tried since we started the K-1 process.

Oh and I've also been asked questions on the way back into Canada... how long have we known each other, how frequently do I visit him, are we planning to get married, etc.
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-04-25 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother CSC Approval!
Congrats! :D
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-04-25 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 in email!
Congrats! :)
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-04-25 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is getting good ...
Good luck! :)
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-04-27 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW RESCHEDULED!!!
Great news! Good luck! :D
cdngirl06Not TellingCanada2006-05-15 21:57:00