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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
I think sending evidence of relationship at this point only serves to alleviate the anxiety of the couple, but does nothing to increase chances of approval.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2008-05-16 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSome ways of meeting are frowned upon? Which are okay, then?
They can be suspicious of meeting through family members because that's how fraud works sometimes. You know, I'll give you $x if you'll marry my brother so he can come here, etc.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2008-06-30 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresknowing your fiance!!!
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well i really dont know what they look for in processing the noa2...


That was my point as well as there's more to a visa than the NOA2. Most of the confusion here come from people posting about what they don't know, instead of reading so they DO know.




sure there is but unless u can get the noa2 u can not proceed to the point of interview and one of the many things u have to send for the application to get permission for that is proof of meeting with in two years and also a relationship so just at the interview it is suppose to be viewed and u have to convince the interviewer thats its real and there is an on going relationship..........and if that is not the case then ur right i dont know anything


There you go again. You don't need evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship to petition. You don't need that until the interview. What you posted earlier was that how long the couple has known each other doesn't matter because you've seen short relationships get NOA2. NOA2 isn't a visa and the bona fides haven't been evaluated yet. Getting an NOA2 doesn't have anything to do with whether time in a relationship matters.

You could have met once for an hour at an airport and still get an NOA2.



then why do u have to send pic together some chats or emails?


Chats and emails are not required. Pics together can help prove that the couple has met within 2 years.

Regarding the issue of how long you've known each other being an issue - that would vary between consulates. It might be an issue at some high-fraud consulates if the couple has known each other for a short time.

Edited by Jenn!, 28 July 2008 - 11:07 AM.

Jenn!FemaleMorocco2008-07-28 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot married, the 90 days expired
Topic closed until further notice.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-01-26 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP?? MENA?? OMG!!! HELP!!!!!
http://www.visajourn...Acronym_Summary
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-01-31 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP US! K-1 QUESTIONS
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well then lets just give way with the K visas blink.gif

I don't understand your meaning. As I understand it, the OP now intends to file DCF.

it was for a remark about "anyone can come in on a tourist visa and just get married"


The only problem is that anyone can... destination weddings is quite a tourism business not only around the world but in the USA as well...


Exactly. And since they are so common, I also don't see a need to omit this detail at POE.

That said, I would like to ask that people still try and be respectful of each other, even when they disagree. I don't believe that any advice given in this thread has been against the TOS, even though it might not be what I would advise personally.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-02-02 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresright to deny because of age
^^ YES

The consulate in Morocco is a whole different ball of wax. It's really misleading to say that as long as you have proof of relationship, you will be fine, because that's not necessarily true in Casablanca.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2008-02-04 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1- visa - Are photos realy needed
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To sum up laughing.gif

Only pictures and no boarding passes/passport stamps, etc. in your petition = bad
Only boarding passes/passport stamps etc. and no pictures in your petition = probably OK

No pictures at your interview = bad


YMMV but we did just that... No pics presented at the interview... on top of that absolutely no questions were asked at the interview...


Oh, of course, lots of people go through interviews without being asked for pictures, but I would not want to be without photos if you are asked to present them!
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-09-07 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1- visa - Are photos realy needed
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Actually, boarding passes, passport stamps and the like are better than photos at the petition stage.



True to a point. People have gotten petitions approved with no pics, but with other evidence proving they met. Has anyone gotten denied with no pics - I've not heard of it but then again I'd say about 99% include pics with the petition.

However, earlier in this thread one person said they had no problems with no pics, yet they have not interviewed yet & received the actual visa. It's a bit misleading.



You're right. I would never suggest trying to interview without pics. I think they're crucial as evidence of an ongoing relationship. But as for the petition stage, pictures aren't as good as boarding passes and passport stamps for proving meeting within the 2 years.

To sum up laughing.gif

Only pictures and no boarding passes/passport stamps, etc. in your petition = bad
Only boarding passes/passport stamps etc. and no pictures in your petition = probably OK

No pictures at your interview = bad
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-08-31 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1- visa - Are photos realy needed
Actually, boarding passes, passport stamps and the like are better than photos at the petition stage.

Edited by jenn3539, 30 August 2007 - 01:47 PM.

Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-08-30 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical...how much to say?
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I wouldn't tell them.

If they have evidence, Just tell them it was long ago and you forgot.......


Please don't advocate lying to DHS. That is against the Terms of Service.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-02-19 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPosting Safety at VisaJourney
Off-topic posts have been removed.

This is an important point, let's please not let it be lost.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-02-21 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPosting Safety at VisaJourney

To those that do PM for immigration advice

The risks

No single member has all the correct information. No single member is knowledgeable or has experiences in all areas of immigration. By relying on a single member in a PM for an answer to a immigration issue you risk getting wrong information that can't be corrected by other members like it would if posted in the forums. Immigration can change like the wind, policies/rules change, information upgraded, etc. Other members may also have direct experiences that differ than what is commonly known. Consulates also vary in their requirements.
When questions are asked in PM's and answers given it also takes away the opportunity for others to learn. This is afterall a site for sharing information and experiences.

Questions you should ask yourself

How important is your immigration process?
Who is responsible for my immigration process?
Should I rely on one members opinion given as advice in a PM?


To those that feel they are ridiculed....This is a message board, other members cannot hurt you. They are words. Wade through the ####### that is often thrown around, until you get to the posts that are helpful and that do not judge. You OWE that to yourself. By reverting to PMs you HIGHLY RISK misinformation that CAN'T be corrected, which CAN screw up your case. What is more important....avoiding some hurtful remarks or finding the information that WILL help you.


Thank you, aussiewench. Very sound advice! :thumbs:
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-03-03 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPosting Safety at VisaJourney
This needs a bump. Apparently PM's have become for some the preferred mode of giving/receiving visa information...
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-03-02 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPosting Safety at VisaJourney
Why are people "afraid" to ask questions? I just don't get that. This is an anonymous forum. What do you care if someone attacks you for asking a stupid question? Chances are, at least one person will respond with a good answer. So ignore the "arrogant veterans" and get your info.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2006-03-31 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
We can say what people *should* do until we're blue in the face. It doesn't change the fact that a lot of people are bringing fiance(e)s over here that they really don't know as well as would be ideal. For people who fall into this category, I think waiting the 90 days and using precaution is not ill-advised. Personally, it's not a situation I would put myself in, but who really cares what *I* think is right?
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2007-10-25 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant

Pregnancy was your choice.... its not an illness, could have been prevented...


Jenn!FemaleMorocco2006-05-18 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoctor told her that MMR 3rd shot cant get pregnant for 6 months
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No, they told us that MMR gets administered in 3 sessions, the last being Rubella, and from that point you need to wait 6 months before getting pregnant. This was coming from a Packet-3 listed Doctor from the embassy.


Here in the U.S., the MMR is usually administered as a single shot, and like I said, you should wait 4 weeks before getting pregnant. If it's done differently where you are, then I guess there's no choice. Maybe you could see if a different doctor administers the combined shot.

If you're doing a K1, the vaccinations are not necessary until adjustment of status in the U.S., so you could get them done after arrival. I'm not sure if this would help the timeline with pregnancy, however.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-08-06 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoctor told her that MMR 3rd shot cant get pregnant for 6 months
What do you mean by the "3rd shot"? The MMR is a single shot.

Getting the shot doesn't mean that you won't get pregnant, but that the vaccine can be dangerous to a fetus. Most doctors along with the CDC recommend waiting 4 weeks after the shot before getting pregnant.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-08-06 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSuddenly Confused "R We Surprised?"
Follow the instructions you received in your packet. There are different procedures for different consulates and visa types. Procedure for a CR-1 in Casablanca differs from a K1 in Casablanca. Procedure for a K1 in Egypt differs from a K1 in Casablanca.
Jenn!FemaleMorocco2009-10-08 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWork authorization at some port of entries
I agree, it's not worth it unless you have something lined up. My husband went out of his way to go through JFK POE to get the stamp, but most places won't hire until "permanent" work papers.

So, now we wait for EAD.

Hello everyone,

I've read here under the K1 visa chart, that some port of entries will stamp your passport with a termporary work permit if you ask them.
It mentioned JFK and NY airports. Does anyone know if these are the only POE that will issue this, or are there any others. I fiance would be coming from Central America so most likely the POE would be Miami or Houston. Has anyone entered any of these and received this work permit.

Would appreciate any insights. Thank you,

Kitkat


No other airports that I know of give the work authorization stamp.


i have heard that jfk is the only one that issues the stamp...one option is simply to take a detour and make a connection in nyc...just make sure than jfk is the first airport that you enter on us soil...it might be worth the inconvenience (is that spelled correctly?)


Some airports outside the US, particularly in Canada and Ireland, do preflight immigration. But really I don't think its worth it, unless you either have a job lined up, or you have skills in a profession that will allow you to get a job right away.


bostonparisFemaleFrance2007-07-27 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 or I-130
Ops I guess I forgot the F in the form.. LOL
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-14 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 or I-130
What do you mean my bf is neither ?
My bf is also my fiance. We are planning on getting married so I-129 I can apply for !
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-14 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 or I-130
I kinda get the idea.. but we also have a special case so it may take a bit longer anyway - infact I know it will.
I just dont know which way to go.. still think I-129 maybe the faster way for me.

OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-09 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 or I-130
Hello Everyone:

I am trying to figure out which way is the best way to go for me and my bf and to tell you all the truth I am confused with all the forms. Where can I can info where it is a bit easier explained ?

What is quicker.. I-129 or I-130 ?


Thanks
Oasis

OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-09 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Process
Ok, I am done filling out the I-129F form moving on to the G-325A from.
Do I need to fill out 2 G-325A forms ? One for me and one for my BF?

Please advice,

Thanks
O wink.gif
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-19 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Process
Ok, Thanks guys.
I guess I need to read the guide over again .. I am just a bit confused sad.gif
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-18 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Process
Hello everyone:

I would like to start getting my papers together to send out for my bf. We decided to go with the finance visa... rather then getting married since I hear I-129F is a bit faster.

I been reading the guidelines and I just wanted to doublecheck with you guys.. I send out
I-129F and coverletter, pictures, copies of birthcertificate, my naturalization, divorce degree. Is that all ?
At what point do I send out G329A ? Any other forms I need to send to with the first package?

Thanks
Oasis

OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-18 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocumentation
Thats what I am doing now - printing out all the instructions and checking it off. LOL
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocumentation
I guess I have been reading to much information and I forgot. Sorry for even asking.
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocumentation
I am about to send of my bf's I-129F application just wanted to check on the documention that I need to send in:

For me:
I am german born. Does my Birth Certificate need to be translated ?
Also I have previously been married. Do I need to send my Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Name Change ?

What about for my bf ?
Copy of Passport. Is that it ?
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to send out application
Well the boxed are so small - if I dont have room to type it in how can I have room to write it in by hand ?
I have heard for people send it in like this.
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to send out application
So I am pretty much done with the papers but I do have one concern.

On my application.. some of my words are to long and dont fit in the box.. so it leaves a little black box on that part.
Does this matter ? Can I send it like that ?

Thanks
Oasis
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F and Check Cashing
No check cashed as of yet.
I am just a bit worried since I leave for Brazil on Thursday.
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-07-13 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F and Check Cashing
Oh so you get the NOA1 before the check is cashed ?
NOA1 is just stating that they received the case.. Right ?
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-07-11 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F and Check Cashing
Vermont Service Center gor my application.. how long does it usually take for them to cash the check.
I send my application last Monday. When would I get my NOA 1 ?

Thanks
O
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-07-11 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long for NOA2
Thanks for the info this really helped. Maybe my approval is right around the corner ..
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-09-24 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long for NOA2
Hello..

Just wanted to see if anyone could give me a timeline on when I would have my NOA2 and perhaps my interview ?
I filled thru the Vermont Service Center... perhaps in December ? Just trying to figure things out and making plans.

Thanks
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-09-24 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

Thanks for your help.
They never actually gave me a case #. But I did not ask either since I really did not know.
I called again last night and it still says says case not found in the automated system.
I call again today, if they are open.. if not Saturday to talk to someone.
Hopefully its already on the way to Brazil.

Merry Christmas smile.gif
OasisFemaleBrazil2009-12-25 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
Hello all:

So I got my NOA2..saying that the petition has been approved and that the application is not sent to the NVC.
The NOA2 has a date on it of Dec 11.
I called the NVC the other day.. to find out but it said in the automated system that the case is not found.
( in entered the Receipt # )
I finally spoke to an operator and she said something like the case is under review.. What does that mean ? What do they actually check there. I thought it would be at the NVC for a few days and then it would get sent to the Consulate in Brazil.
Do I suppose to get a Case # from NVC ?
I was wondering where the Interview letter comes from.
Consulate or NVC ?
Sorry for all the questions, still trying to figure things out.

Merry Christmas to everyone smile.gif


OasisFemaleBrazil2009-12-24 17:40:00