ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos Submitted with I-129F
My photo wasn't very glossy, but his was. No RFEs before approval. I don't think they really care as long as they're not computer printouts on paper.

Good luck!
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-22 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa
I sent them the engagement ring and wedding reception contract (and cancelled check) in our I-129F. I like to think that it helped our speedy approval, but that might just be a fluke. I plan on sending those abroad for the interview as well though.

PS - I didn't send them the actual engagment ring, lol. Just the receipt.
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-25 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa
No worries. The whole K-1 process puts a lot of strain on a person, and a lot of people don't want the stress of wedding planning on top of that, which is completely understandable. But I'm pretty low-key about the whole thing (i.e. not a Bridezilla) and we want a church wedding, which we really didn't want to compromise just because he's not a U.S. citizen.

Just remember the thing about getting those FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS IN WRITING and you should be fine.

Have fun with your wedding planning! You deserve it! smile.gif
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa
You can have your amazing wedding (which does require advance planning and money), don't let everyone tell you that you have to do it quickie-style if you don't want to, SMASHROX, though it's certainly an attractive option for many.

I would make sure, however, that when you're contracting for services and goods, you get written contracts which are flexible about postponing the date. A lot of deposits are non-refundable, but even if it's non-refundable, it should be fine to contract for goods and services if you can change the date if need be.
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting a marriage date whilst waiting for the visa
I sent in October and set my wedding date for August 16, as I wanted to have a traditional wedding and wanted to plan ahead. I'm a bit of a gambler though.

But it looks like we'll be okay - just got our NOA2. I would give yourself till the end of the year though (maybe closer to November than September) if you really want to set a date.

Good luck!
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOCTOBER FILERS?
Some of us got ours, but there are still plenty waiting. Here's our official thread here:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=90298
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPREFERRED ATTORNEY SUGGESTIONS?
I'm an attorney, and I can honestly say, you don't need me or anyone else to do this petition for you. I don't want to be made extinct dry.gif and there are lots of immigration matters where attorneys can come in handy (usually business related), but this isn't one of them.

Read all the guides on this website and triple check your application to make sure you have everything on there. Be honest about everything. Many of the delays are usually because a person omitted a prior address or place of employment or didn't have all the divorce decree stuff together.
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-17 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite Request Based on Family Medical Emergency
I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's illness. I wish I had more to offer you in terms of advice and experience, but I will just pray that your request goes through and you are able to share your wedding day with your family.

Chohk dee kha!
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-18 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I Report a Scam Artist to INS?
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 6 2008, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BoyScout74:

Let me make a suggestion:

Don't meet people on-line, the Internet has become a breeding ground for scammers.

Book a trip to Philippines, it will change your outlook on life.

So many beautiful woman there , and the people in general are very friendly and happy.

For me it was refreshing to look at a crowd and see the woman all with coke bottle figures.

Good Luck


What a thing to say, for so many people with happy marriages who have met online. For every one sad story like the OP's there are hundreds of bonafide couples living happy lives together. Not to diminish your happiness, but your story is not the end all be all to meeting the woman of your dreams. I also hope you see more in your fiancee than just a "coke bottle figure."
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-06 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney vs. filing yourself
I am really sorry for those of you that have had bad experiences with your attorneys. Unfortunately, I have seen a high level of incompetence and a low level of customer service in the immigration field. This is not official legal advice, but here's the thing from an attorney (albeit a new one) who filed her K-1 herself and helps others to do the same. If you have a relatively straightforward case, it makes sense to file the K-1 application yourself and use the money you saved on attorney's fees to visit your fiance. BUT, there are instances where I recommend you seek COMPETENT legal counsel prior to filing:

1. You don't speak/read English well. There are tons of little details, etc. in the filing process and it requires a keen eye and a good understanding For detail. In this case, I think it is well worth the money to hire a competent attorney.

2. There are "red flags": previously married to a US citizen, prior visa overstays, high number of K-1 applicants from the region, high incidences of fraud in the region, criminal histories, lack of evidence that you are a bonafide couple, etc.

Finally, before shelling out the money for an attorney, I suggest you spend $50 for a consultation, give a succinct explanation of your case and some of the relevant facts and "red flags," and ask a number of questions:

1. How often will I receive updates from you regarding my case? Are you readily accessible by phone or email?

2. What can you do for me that I cannot do by following the instructions and filing the I-129F myself?

3. Will you charge a flat fee for your service, and if so, what level of attention will that entitle me to? Will you handle RFEs and other requests from USCIS?

I hope this was helpful!
kgasFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 09:39:00
IMBRA Special TopicsThe secret meaning of IMBRA...

LOL! Do you even know what feminist means? I doubt it. I think you meant government. Feminism is about equality not female superiority. The last time I looked under my hairy armpits, I found out that there are a lot of women (as well as men) inconvienced by IMBRA.

I hope your wife meets a few "feminists" when she gets here. Or do you plan to just knock her up and chain her to the stove like all good southern boys?


...."all good southern boys" was an example of your gross generalizations. Not the way I really feel. Offensive, eh?



Kudos to you, MrsWhizz! I thought to address Zed's ignorant comment, but instead I chose to ignore him and stick with the subject. Glad to see that someone attempted to educate him. :bonk: And righto, not all men from the South have their women knocked up and tied, but I think we might have a live one here.
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-22 06:20:00
IMBRA Special TopicsThe secret meaning of IMBRA...
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants. Well, look at that. Who would have thunk it - a saint, just for us. :P
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-21 08:49:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Come back to the U.S. to marry or as Spouse in spite of overstaying previoius tourist visa?

Okay, thanks! Yet another form, more $$$, and more wait time. :wacko:

Overstaying a visa can be a costly mistake.

Marco is not doomed, just will hit a speed bump.



Hey thanks again. Yea, I've warned him that it'll be a "major hurdle."

I wonder: Do people in this situation have to file a letter of "extreme hardship" along with the I-601? Is this always necessary?
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2007-07-18 17:27:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Come back to the U.S. to marry or as Spouse in spite of overstaying previoius tourist visa?
Okay, thanks! Yet another form, more $$$, and more wait time. :wacko:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2007-07-18 16:02:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Come back to the U.S. to marry or as Spouse in spite of overstaying previoius tourist visa?
Hello VJ Peeps,

I’m writing for some friends of mine, in hopes that someone reading this has been in similar circumstances and can offer suggestions as to best handle the following situation. Here’s the story:

Marco came here to the States from Brazil , on a tourist visa. I do believe he overstayed the visa (probably more than a year…). While here, Marco met and fell in love with Lisa – a U.S. citizen. They’ve been together for about a year and a half now. About a month ago, Marco had to go back to Brazil , as his dad was very ill (and passed away a several days after Marco got home). Lisa and Marco had been thinking about getting married, but hadn’t made any solid plans. Now they’re wondering: Should they go ahead and file for Marco to come back on a fiancé visa? Is this possible? Or should they get married in Brazil and then file for a spousal visa?

Is Marco automatically doomed, seeing that he overstayed his last visa??? He wasn't deported - he left on his own...if it matters.

[If only Love would conquer the government...]
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2007-07-18 15:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview for K3!!

I'm a relative newbie too, but the answer to your question is yes, if you decide to pursue the I-130 route. You could always choose to withdraw your I-130 once you get a K3 for your spouse. (Or do people just simply ignore it?? I don't know.) But as you may know, with K3, you have to apply for an AOS, whereas with I-130 you get a greencard directly.



Hum... I don't think you can withdraw the I-130, Joe. In fact, you have to file it even before you can send in the I-129 for a K3. I think it's a matter of "stalling" the I-130 if indeed my husband is granted a K3. But the question still remains: Will he have to go back to Australia for the interview if he comes here on a K3? I thought the interview would take place here, if he's here. But I've seen two different posts (including this one here we're tailing on), where people talk about going back to the spouse's country for the interview, if they are in the U.S. on a K3.



He would not have to go to Sydney for the interview, it is just an option. The other option is to AOS so that he would have the interview in the US. More paperwork, more time waiting. We'd rather not go that route so that we can get it all done with ASAP. ;)


Thanks, Rebster! :D
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-17 12:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview for K3!!

The best thing to do is look at other people's timelines and see what is happening at your Embassy. Right now it is looking like we will probably get our I130 interview sometime around October. (We will be coming back to the UK rather than AOS since it is quicker)


Hi all,

Does this mean that, if my spouse was here in the U.S. on a K-3, he would eventually have to go back to Sydney for his I-130 interview?

Thanks!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-17 10:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 APPROVED! [NOA-2]

I opened my e-mail this morning thinking I was going to see "RFE" but I really got a letter of APPROVAL for my I-130! Yipeeeeee! So the K-3 is being held up for quite some time so I think we will be going just with the CR-1 from here on out. Good luck to everyone and I'll probably be posting more in the CR-1 forum from now on. Good luck on a bunch of speedy journeys!



Congrats!!! :dance: So happy for you both!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-18 16:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f approved in 4 months
Happy for you, Jersey Girl!!! Pass the vino, please, but make mine Australian... :dance:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-28 07:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHell has frozen over!!!!
YAHOO!!! Congrats, MrsWhizz!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-08 08:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 SINCE 04/20/06 BUT NO NOA2????

HI,

COULD SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME ON WHAT NUMBER CAN I CALL USCIS FOR MY PENDING K3 APPLICATION I HAD GOT MY NOA1 ON 04/20/2006 BUT SINCE THEN NO NOA2.
THEY RECIEVED MY RFE ON 7/29/06 ITS BEEN ALMOST A MONTH NOW BUT NOTHING.
I TRIED THE 1-800 NUMBER BUT IT DOESNT CONNECT FROM HERE SINCE IM CALLING OUT OF THE UNITED STATES IS THERE ANY OTHER NUMBER ?
AND WHICH DAY IS BEST TO CALL THEM CAUSE IM NOT SURE IF THEY ARE WORKING ON WEEKENDS

PLEASE TELL ME AS PER THE VJ TIMELINES WHEN CAN I EXPECT MY NOA2????

THANKS IN ADVANCE

REGARDS

BOMBAY.
:help:



Hello Bombay,

I dare say to sit tight...it's a little too soon to be stressing yourself out with trying to reach someone at the USCIS. Still, the waiting is hard :clock: , we all know. Just keep busy, say your prayers, and know that your time will come. And let us know when it does so we can :dance: with ya!

Cheers,
Cheryl
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-26 14:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS
Ahhh...we may have the approval, but you get to be with Ian...Lucky you, jealous me...

;) :)

Edited by NorthernGirl, 27 August 2006 - 11:56 AM.

NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-27 11:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT OUR APPROVAL!!!!
:dance: YAHOO!!!!!!!!! Great News, Laura!! Knew you probably weren't too far from it, as our timelines are so close. So happy for you! :joy:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-26 14:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetition for I-130 approved
Congratulations! :)
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-09-28 16:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 Part I
Jen, Did you notice? Your post was posted at 11:11 ... your proposed wedding date :D

PS: Question#20 - for males only???? (As globetrotter mentions, in this thread.)




I was gathering the forms for Packet 3 because I figured I might as well get Darcy started on the forms he needs to fill out. Well I was reading through DS-230 Part I. Question #20 says "List below all places you have lived for at least six months since reaching the age of 16." Well he is going to freak. He has moved over 25 times in his lifetime. I realize it is after he was 16 but I can guarantee they won't all fit on this form and will have to attach a sheet.

This will just make his day....NOT! :P


NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-23 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSignature needed on G325a continuation page?
Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, I have each of our names printed at the top of the continuation page(s), along with "G-325a Bio...(continued)" as a heading. Great to hear that yours went through without a hitch. I think I'll follow suit and send mine in, as is. (And not sign my continuation pages, as this will call attention to the fact that my husband didn't sign his!) After all, the official forms that the pages are attached to have our signatures. I should think that would suffice!

Thanks again for your help,
~Cheryl
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-13 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSignature needed on G325a continuation page?
Hello all,

I was just about to assemble and mail out my I-130, when I noticed that, according to the I-130's general filing instructions, continuation pages (needed to complete items, such as employement history, etc., if one runs out of room) are to be signed and dated. I do indeed have a continuation page attached to my petition, but somehow I had missed this "signature needed" detail. Okay, glad I caught this before shipping everything out. But then I realized, both my husband and I have continuation pages attached to our G-325a forms, and mine is easy enough to sign, but hubby's continuation page does not have a signature, and, well, he's 12,000 miles away. He pre-signed all four copies of the G-325a, when we were together in Australia last month, but he didn't fill in the form at that time, as I had volunteered to do the job once I got back to the States.

We didn't give the forms a second look, as we were too busy looking at each other :P So we missed the point that all four pages were to be submitted. Oh, THAT'S WHY 4 pages printed out...I had him sign all four pages, thinking the other three were "spare" copies, silly me! Good thing I had him sign all of those "spare" copies. So it worked out, after all, though I had to fill in all four copies by hand...UGH. But the question is, does he need to sign the continuation page that's attached to the G-325a? There are no instructions for the G-325a, no mention that a continuation page should be signed and dated, but should we play by the same rules as the I-130, to be safe? Or is it really such a big deal?

Oh, all these details :wacko:

Thanks everyone!
Cheryl
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-12 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview !!!!!
Congratulations to both of you, and best of luck with the interview!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-23 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved and now I am confused with options
[quote name='Ken Pathak' date='Jun 23 2006, 12:56 PM' post='269843']
aussie -- I really appreciate the time and effort you put in for this response -- that was really awesome. I'm mad at the atorney for not knowing better about the afidavit of support though :ranting:

I just got a notice for a RFE for the I129F in the emial this morning, so I bet it's that affidavit of support.

Thanks again,
KP


Ken,
The RFE is most likely due to the new IMBRA laws - not to do with an affidavit of support.
Be sure to check out the special IMBRA forum here on VJ
http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=126
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-23 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 to California


I've been getting touched a lot lately too , sure hope it means good things.



name..................................NOA1........................Transfered on.........TO
doodads.............................03/06/06.........................07/06/06................CSC
legolas...............................03/08/06.........................07/06/06................CSC
Dinu..................................03/24/06..........................07/06/06...............CSC
Raevin13............................3/25/06 .......................07/06/2006............CSC
desperatewife.....................4/13/06......................07/06/2006............CSC
languageladki.....................04/13/06.........................07/07/06................CSC
jazzy.................................05/05/06.........................07/12/06..................CSC
NEWHAMPSHIRE.................03/01/06.........................07/12/06..................CSC
Sachinator.........................04/18/06.........................07/06/06...................CSC
NorthernGirl.......................06/20/06.........................07/18/06...................CSC

finally recieved the snail mail I797 that the case was transfer with a notice date of July 6,2006 at least the receipt date stays the same ( 4/8/06).
Ane of you guys got word about the K3 RFE?

I got touched so many days since the transfer you guys think we might be getting approved soon????


Hello all, I just added myself to the list as well. Has anyone been able to speak with a live person about this at all?



Hello VJ Peeps, just added my name to the list. No telling how this will work out - could be to our advantage? Guess we all need to be patient and stay positive!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-18 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVAL OF I130!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Yipee-Yahoo, so happy for you!!! Congratulations!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-25 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmailing NVC

I have seen in multiple people's timeline that they email the NVC about their choice of agent. This surely beats sending in the physical form. :thumbs: Whats the NVC email address for accomplishing this task? :help:



Email address for NVC: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov
Don't forget to include your case number in the subject line of your email message.

Have you seen the Time Savers thread?
http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=117
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-26 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!

I can't help but to be OPTIMISTIC because I keep reading about ppl getting approved shortly after their transfers.



Hey, LJ - Me too, Me too!!! :yes:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-28 07:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved!
Hello everyone,

Gotta share: Got back from lunch today, back to my dreary corporate cube, and decided to login to USCIS for the umpteenth time this month...BEHOLD! Touched last night, I knew, but again today...so I click on my case number and nearly fell outa my chair when I read: "This case has been approved. On August 21, 2006, an approval notice was mailed." Hubby just happen to call me, right as I was clicking my way to the website. What timing!!! So great to share with him, at that very moment.

The puddle is shrinking :dance:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-22 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 APPROVED!!
So, we did it! Paul went for the interview yesterday (Friday the 13th..heehee), and walked out with his "Welcome to America" paperwork! Yippee-Yahoo! Just some loose ends to tie up in Oz, and he'll be on his way home. We're shooting for his arrival on the weekend of May 12th, as our anniversary is on Sunday, May 13th.

Lucky #13 :dance:

Thanks to All for your support and well wishes and the best to everyone on their visa journey!

~Cheryl
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2007-04-14 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT OUR VISA!
:dance: Congratulations, the best to you both! :dance:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-06-20 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding I-134
Hello again, Luis,

I meant to tell you, too, that you should put the petitioner's name somewhere in the heading of that extra page you'll attach (with the continuing list of dependents). Just in case it gets seperated (let's hope not!) That way, the good folks at the service center will know which petition(er) it belongs to.

Best of luck on the journey!
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-24 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding I-134

Hello, guys!

Well, this is Luis...I'm sort of a noob in the asking stuff...Laura is the one that handles much more of the forums and stuff. But she is netless at the momment and I have a few quesitons regarding the I-134 :blush:

1) My dad is co-sponsoring but he has 5 dependents including me my mom and 2 sis. So there's not enough space for all in the form. So my question. He should file 2 forms? and if so he has to fill all out and sign again?

2) I have to print this form and fill it out by pen? cus I can't seem to write on it like the I-29 one.


Hmm...that is pretty muhc all for now..please :help:



Hello Luis and welcome to VJ! I think you're referring to Question #8 on the I-134, yes? I see that there's room to list 3 dependents. What I would do: List the first two, and then in the box for the 3rd, write (or type) "Continued - Please see attached." And then attach a piece of paper to this particular page of the I-134 with the rest of the gang listed. Maybe type some sort of heading on the page like "Item #8, Continued".

Hope this helps,
~Cheryl
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-22 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHOA......OMG...I got approved too - CSC
Wow, speedy! Congratulations! :dance:
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-07-26 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to get approved in one week?
Patience, Grasshopper.
NorthernGirlFemaleAustralia2006-08-12 11:37:00