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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visits while paper in process

Hmm, I'm not sure but the advice I've gotten on this is no, not to file the K1 while the fiance is here and that once you file the K1, the fiance shouldn't come into the US until the K1 comes through.  I think the reasoning is that once you've expressed an interest in immigrating by filing the K1 visa, the authorities will be dubious about letting you in on a tourist visa.

 

overstaying i believe would mean overstaying what her limit is on her tourist visa.


Edited by emmaandcarlos, 10 January 2014 - 12:51 AM.

emmaandcarlosFemaleNicaragua2014-01-10 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturned 1-129F petition for fiance

but from what i heard it is an automatic denial when it says wait 120 days that is when visa expires and end of case and it is closed



Salaam, have you heard anything new about your case? I had contacted my state congressman and senator regarding my issues and I received an update from USCIS sating they have received my case and are reviewing it so I'm glad I got a response from them this fast. Insha’Allah, they will reapprove it and send it back. I also hired an attorney to handle my case from here on and he will deffenitely get me the reason why the embassy sent my case back. Also I advise you to also request a freedom of information act from the department of state and USICS. Ask them specifically for the consular notes on your returned petition. I also wanted to ask you if could ask your fiance to describe how this Mansoor guy looks like because my fiance did not ask for his name. I am curious to find out if it is the same guy.
TammmyNot TellingAfghanistan2013-04-11 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturned 1-129F petition for fiance
Did they give your fiancé a letter with the reason of denial? They are suppose to tell them the reason verbally and in writing. You can check out this link from the Department of State:

When a visa applicant applies for a visa, a consular officer at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States determines whether the applicant is qualified, under all applicable U.S. laws, to receive the particular visa applied for. Applicants found qualified are issued visas after all necessary processing is completed. However, when the consular officer determines that the applicant is ineligible to receive a visa, the visa application is denied. The applicant is informed verbally and in writing of the reason for denial based on the applicable section(s) of law.

I have sent the embassy several emails for over a month know but, have not received a single reply. I will be speaking with a very good attorney this up coming week and if I have to I will go to court. I called USCIS and they told be it will take up to 120 days which is 4 months I can't wait that long, I know they won't review my case and at the end of the 4 months will sent me a bull ###### denial letter.

I will keep you updated and wish you the best of luck. Are you also in New York?
TammmyNot TellingAfghanistan2013-03-31 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturned 1-129F petition for fiance
Walaikum salaam,

I am sorry to hear you are going through the same thing, Inshallah we will find justice. My fiancé was integrated like a criminal after his interview with the American officer, he was brought into a different room and told by an Afghan that he is lying and that we are married. I don't know what kind of people they have working there but, I am sure it is because, of this kind of people that Afghanistan is what it is today, a corrupt country!
TammmyNot TellingAfghanistan2013-03-31 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturned 1-129F petition for fiance

Salam Tammy
I believe me and you are in the same both my fiance case was approved too in September but after my fiance interview which she had in Kabul out of nowhere the person who interviews her said u guys are married without any evidence but I showed them evidence engagement party and after all evidence I showed them they sent the case back to uscis and no word so far contacted my lawyer only response I get is wait. Still under AP everytime I check case status. Nafar ke case hay besyaar afghanha ra AZ Kabul pas rawan karda namesh mansoor ast khanesh kharab shawa tamam Afghanha azesh shekayat darad wa makeshift mansoor ast I think case khudat Ham mesle man shuda wa anyway good luck. Only thing we can do is wait


TammmyNot TellingAfghanistan2013-03-31 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreturned 1-129F petition for fiance
My approved petition for my fiancé has been sent back to USCIS by the embassy in Afghanistan where my fiancé is. After his first interview they asked him to come in for a second interview and to bring our engagement video which was already sent by me to USCIS with additional proof of our engagement. After my fiancé had his second interview I received an email from the embassy stating they have sent our case back to USCIS for reconsideration and disposition. My fiancé was never notified or given a reason I have sent several emails to the embassy for over a month now and have not received a single reply. USCIS has told me to allow 120 days after it has been returned for them to review. I am afraid they will not review it and just send me a letter that is will be revoked because our petition was approved in September of 2012 and finace visa's are only valid for 4 months. I have contacted my congressman but, he was no help. What are my options should I hire an attorney and take them to court?
TammmyNot TellingAfghanistan2013-03-30 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThinking of filling out the I-129
Well I think its best if you just marry him and get it over with , I did alot of research before I married my husband and it was alot cheaper doing the I 130 than the fiance visa either way you have to marry him here in the states.

I just married my husband in august 25,2012 and have only received the NOA1 no approval yet! the wait is horrible and frankly if your going to marry him here just go ahead and do it now. Life is too short, live , love and laugh (L)
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-01-14 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Close YAY

In the DR we only receive packet 4 so all of the information that is requested i.e police cert. etc. has to brought to the interview and you give it to them then. Not sure what country yours is for but in the DR you will need more than what you posted.


Get a new Birth certifcate it is better to be safe than sorry , you knw how DR is , they will tell you, you have to jump through hoops and ladders if they feel like it . So its better if you take all your documents and copies just in case. YOU NEVER KNW . By the way good luck with the interview.
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-01-17 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVJ Family HEELLLLPPPP!!!!
so sorry to hear that .. I know you was so excited but don't forget que dios aprieta pero no ahorca ... so just try to calm down and everything will fall in its place.
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-01-24 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhoto required?
she can send it through Fed ex
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-02-07 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestaking a break to delay the process
I understand where you are coming from I am also a teacher and it would be more convenient to go to the cita in the summer when school is out but i dont think the consulate gives a hooot about that , they just want to prove that you guys are for real.

Just take time out of your busy schedule and practice with your girl. Take turns answering any and every single thing you can think off. Remember to the consulate they are out to get you so any difference in your answers will probably have them thinking that shes in it for other reasons.

I am married and I practice with my husband all the time so that we are in sync.

I honestly wish you the best and i pray that you guys are approved and have a wonderful marriage.
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-03-28 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner present at cosulate interview!

Is it necessary for the petitioner to be present at the day of the interview? For K1 Visa, or are we getting interviewed when my fiancee arrives to the USA? I have read some other links stating petitioner weren't needed at interview?? :huh:


I was thinking the same thing but everyone ekeeps telling me to go when i get my CITA even though its going to interfere with work !! i guess its best to go than for them to give you a CITA abierta - which basically means they will delay until you decide to go !
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-04-07 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy foreign wife has bad credit
Am a little confused ??
Your wife is from DR lives in DR or does she live in US and has bad credit in US ?

Well i would like someone to answer this because i would just like to know how this can affct someones pettition

Hope u get answers so i can read them lol

Am a little confused ??
Your wife is from DR lives in DR or does she live in US and has bad credit in US ?

Well i would like someone to answer this because i would just like to know how this can affct someones pettition

Hope u get answers so i can read them lol










YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-05-07 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApril 25th NOA2, yet no word from the NVC. Package 3/medical/interview questions

you have to wait for NVC to get your case and assign you a number 

call USCIS and find out when they sent out your case to NVC or if they even sent it out to them already?

 

start there and then you can think about medical ect... 

 

i waited for a while till they recieved my case then assigned a number to my case so thats the first step - good luck


YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-05-14 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes my fiancée have to change her address in US

Hi everyone,

So my Fiancée is in America, when we filed our K1 paperwork she was living at her house but now the family as moved, What form if any would she need to send in to alert them of a change of address. I apologise if there was a post about this already and I missed it, I had a look.

Cheers in advance.

Murray


Just have her call USCIS to update the address information , they will update it and send a letter confirming your change in address !

Just be sure that they only change her address not yours !
YA 1127FemaleDominican Republic2013-04-07 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOctober filier VSC says call in June for SERVICE REQUEST!!!!!!!!
Hang in there and keep the faith. One morning you will wake up and look at your status and there it will be.......APPROVED!
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-04-30 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI was let go
So sorry. Sounds like your dad should be able to pull you through. Best of luck.
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-05-25 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor all those who got notice of transferred fiancé visa
Well, where ever it goes.....let's just hope the process is faster!
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-05-25 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you pay the Visa Fees for a K-1 & K-2 Visa

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ In the link Look for you country make a profile there and in that you will find all the info you need for fees and scheduling interview if you dont have one yet.


Thanks for this link, but I can't find the embassy that my fiancé has to go to (Barbados). Is this the only informative link as far as paying fees and scheduling appointments?

Also, do we schedule the appointment or are we given the date?

Thanks in advance





Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-10 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding I-134: Stuck on few questions
Do you have to list how much you have in savings if you meet the monetary guideline???
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-09 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

 
No. This page says you will complete and send in part 1 of the DS-230 after you receive instructions from the consulate, http://barbados.usem...-k_1_visas.html
 



Thanks so much. I was confused as to the immigrant and nonimmigrant applications


Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-21 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
Me again. Please clarify for me..... The DS 230--- that only has to be filled out if an extension is needed on the 4 months approval before the application is sent in???
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-21 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
Wheeeeew. Thanks for the quick response.
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-20 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
Does the affidavit of support have to be notarized???? I already sent it to my fiancé and it wasn't. HELP!!!
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-20 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent Question!!!!
I actually submitted one letter with both our signatures on it. Possible RFE for individual letters???
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-21 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent
I didn't put any address on the letter either..... Nor did I submit two. I sent in one with both our signatures on it and got approved in 4 months
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-27 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I 134

It would be good if you had something to show that your fiance still makes this income- after all, for all they know he could have lost his job since the last tax return was filed.  So a couple of recent pay stubs or a letter from the employer etc.


So, if you make well over the guideline there is no need to answer all the questions regarding savings, bonds, mortgage etc???

I also mistakenly sent my fiancé the I864 affidavit of support. I have to send the I134 now??????

Thanks in advance for the responses.





Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-27 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed by association? Toss the K-1 and now what?
What?????? You got denied a k1 becausebof a family member being here illegally?????? Are you kidding me???? That could go for most of us!!!
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-27 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got my Interview !!! Do you guys suggest anything special ?
Can't he still go on the interview and then get the 221g to forward the remaining info after????? I don't know....just things I've read here.
Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-29 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 and the DS-2001

 
Did you just send DS 230? You also need to send DS 156, DS 156K and DS 157.
 
You also need to book your own Medical exam at Knightsbridge (results take 4 days to reach the embassy if there are no problems).
 
Read this: http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html
 
And this: http://london.usemba...xamination.html



What's the DS2001?????
 
 
Once the embassy has received all these things along with your DS 2001 and Cover letter stating your readiness to interview, will they schedule you an interview.














Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-29 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Interview

Denied? You exceed the U S govt poverty level by enough for two people which is 15,510 dollars for 2013. No you wont be denied based on your ability to support her.


Silly me. I don't know what I was thinking. I sent my fiancé the I864 affidavit of support instead of theI134.
I will mail the correct one this week. Are the poverty guidlines the same? Can anyone tell me how much it should be for a family of 5 please.

Also, my employer no longer issues letters of job verification. They use this site where people can go in and check whatever they need to verify. I did go in and print my information out. Will this be an issue as it isn't a signed letter? All requested information is on the print out.

My approval is only good for three months. I thought it was supposed to be four. Has the time frame changed??

Thanks in advance for the responses VJ fam








Spice1473FemaleGrenada2013-07-29 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE - I129F Request for primary evidence of meeting in person

So, I called USCIS yesterday and talked to the generic agent who can't tell you anything and she took my info for an immigration agent to call me back.

 

They actually called me back today, Saturday around 1pm, which is strange.  But she said that time stamped photos and photos of passport stamps would be enough to confirm the relationship.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-06-08 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 12 on I-129F

I had the same issue with my fiance as she was coming from Italy on the visa waiver program.  Just attach a document stating that she entered the U.S. on the visa waiver program therefore she didn't receive the document with the number.

 

USCIS told me to do this.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-06-09 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestions about old drugs convictions

Everything I have read states that if the beneficiary states that s/he has ever used drugs in the past even if it was for experimentation it is grounds for a denial of the visa.

 

I don't want to make you worry, but you should look into it more to be sure.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-06-18 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134 Inquiry

If it asks for the i-134 then you fill it out.  Follow the instruction and provide the forms and documents that they ask for.  No more, no less.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-07 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 for 2013 - only letters and space

What I did for the i-129f and am doing for the i-134 is typing everything on Adobe and then print off the form and use a black ink pen and fill in things that adobe wouldn't let me complete. 

 

 


Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-08 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 for 2013 - only letters and space

Ok this is the Nth time I've seen this example form linked.  It is just an unfilled form for me.  Is this so for everyone else?  If it is then it is a horrible example form.

 

And with regards to your question, I typed in adobe what I could and hand printed everything else if some thing wouldn't fit in a space.


Edited by Lux44, 08 July 2013 - 12:02 PM.

Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-08 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Adequate Income. Do I need to list assets?

So if my household income is at least 300% over the poverty line for a household of 1 then no need to list anything else?  I don't want to list assets if I don't have to.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-11 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 supporting documents?

I've been in regular contact with the Immigration Visa Department at the U.S. Consulate in Naples via email and I recently asked them about the supporting documentation.

 

Here is what I gathered:

  • Bank statements showing checking and savings account deposits for the past year, the day I opened my account, my current balance, my average 12 month balance.
  • Official letter from my employer on company letterhead stating that I am employed full-time and what my annual salary is and signed by my boss.

The IV Department said that I also need to provide my tax returns.  My company gave me my recent w2.

 

So that is sufficient according to Naples.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-12 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence to include with Affidavit of Support

I've been in regular contact with the Immigration Visa Department at the U.S. Consulate in Naples via email and I recently asked them about the supporting documentation.

 

Here is what I gathered:

  • Bank statements showing checking and savings account deposits for the past year, the day I opened my account, my current balance, my average 12 month balance.
  • Official letter from my employer on company letterhead stating that I am employed full-time and what my annual salary is and signed by my boss.

The IV Department said that I also need to provide my tax returns.  My company gave me my recent w2.

 

So that is sufficient according to Naples.


Lux44MaleItaly2013-07-12 09:41:00