ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlack out SSN?
If your parents are co-sponsoring on the I134 you must include the SS#s. Blacking out would not be OK.
*julez*FemaleEngland2008-09-19 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Income Question
The signed and dated I-134 and supporting documentation are valid for a period of one year.

Edited by *julez*, 26 January 2010 - 01:43 PM.

*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-26 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process

This information is as verifiable as any other 'evidence' that is offered by any other member of VJ. This site is about personal experiences and yes, some of those do turn out to be faulty. Many of us have been given mis-information from various consulates and USCIS - but by the same token, many of us have also been given accurate information. Would you be so upset if the individual involved had actually come here and said this is what the Consulate told me when I called instead of how it was recounted? Would you have been as upset if someone said, 'my friend was told this by the Consulate'. Would you still be telling them their experience was a 'worthless piece of rubbish' and irresponsible?

Your comments were a personal attack against another member of Visa Journey and that is what was uncalled for. There are ways to disagree with information that was presented that do not attack members.


Personal attack? Where Kathryn? You're really grasping at straws here.

Those of us who are familiar with the London consulate can tell you that there is no anecdotal evidence to suggest what the OP has posted to be true. The pay # of the consulate does not routinely provide any specific reasons for anything, nor do they give information. They provide the caller with an email code so that an email can be sent. If anybody posted the erroneous information, I would have questioned them. But for a seasoned member to pass gargage off as useful information is irresponsible.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-06 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process
No, Kathryn, its not uncalled for. The information CANNOT be verified and it IS irresposible to treat this as a matter of fact. I'm disappointed that you believe erronious information is harmless.

VJ is utterly pathetic these days.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-06 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process

The fact is that the beneficiary, with a connection to me personally, reported his experience directly to me. If the Consulate lied to him, so be it. That was the direct report. Please simply take it for what it may be worth to you in your situation.


This is a worthless load of rubbish and you shouldn't post unsubstantiated information. It is irresponsible to do so and will likely lead to unnecessary panic in other members.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-06 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process

More than two months after returning the P3 and no P4, the beneficiary called the Consulate and asked. That's what he was told.


I find that information to be highly suspect and unreliable. Unless it was in writing, I would not believe that to be the true reason. London occasionally takes longer in scheduling interview appointments, for whatever reason. Mostly due to mislaying a file, which is much more likely the case here. Furthermore, the embassy 800 number does not give information over the phone. They give the caller an email code so that he/she may write to the embassy and wait for an email response.

Get the facts before posting misleading information.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-06 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of Entry - Impact on Process

I just received word of a delayed interview that was a result of the Consulate waiting for a report from the POE that denied entry on the VWP. I doubt it will impact the result but it has delayed the interview at least 60 to 90 days.


How was the individual involved in being delayed informed that his/her interview was delayed specifically due to the VWP entry denial? More detail would make this post more useful.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-01-06 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support + tax returns?

I think it's always been there - not that I'm questioning your eyesight at all! I just know it's always been standard procedure to have 3 years of tax returns and an I 134 ready for the interview at London. It most certainly was when (now) hubby interviewed in 2007 and I'm sure it was in place for some time before then.


Ditto for us in 2008. I'd be very surprised if the removed that requirement.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-02-17 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassports scanned or recorded at the border?
I live in Buffalo and travel to Canada fairly often. I've never had my passport scanned when entering Canada, but the US border agents do take them into their little booth and it seems like they are scanned. Not sure why they don't bother stamping.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-02-23 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime frame
Since the OP has deeper issues than simply updating the group on progres, or lack thereof, I am moving this back to K1 Process & Procedures for more targeted responses. I don't want this to get lost in the shuffle of K1 updates. :star:
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-02-23 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiace Refused For Reason of "Other"
A few years ago there was a member brnidokie (or something like that) who had her fiance's visa denied through Casa. She went and married him and the subsequent marriage based visa was approved. There is no longer a K3 visa, so you have to file for a CR-1, which does take a bit longer, but comes with a 2 year green card, so no AOS would be necessary.
*julez*FemaleEngland2010-09-01 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, meeting in person
You need to describe how you met, for example, "We met online playing War of Worls in 2004. We communicated via email and phone, until we met in person on on X date in Florida. He visit me in the US on the following dates: and I visited his coutry on the following dates."

Or,

"We met while he was vacationing in Florida. We kept in touch....yadda, yadda, yadda."

You get the idea. No need for hearts and flowers. they want to know how you met and that you've met in person within the last 2 years. be sure to include evidence that supports your little statement in Box 18.
*julez*FemaleEngland2008-03-11 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo, you CANNOT file a I-129F and marry while waiting.

Good thinking Lisa, since this does come up so frequently. If it can't be stickied, it should be added to the K1 FAQs.

P.S. I'm happy to see that both you and I are July filers!! About time for both of us, eh???


Yeah, isn't it great!?!?!?! About freakin time no kidding!!!! I'm going to be hittin your timeline like a mofo, you do realize that? lol

HERE WE GO!!!!!!

Tara....this thread was for YOU, hon! (L)


Yay for filing buddies!!! I'll be watching you like a hawk too!!! :D
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-07-26 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo, you CANNOT file a I-129F and marry while waiting.

The F stands for FIANCE(E).

If you marry whilst waiting, you are considered abandoning your fiance(e) visa, and you will have to start over with a SPOUSAL visa.

Anyone wanna add anything?


This doesn't apply to me at all, but now I'm curious. I see a lot of people who are filing for the Spousal and Fiance visa at the same time. why is that? :):):)

thanks for appeasing my curiosity :)

Wioombeen


The I129-F is filed in conjunction with the I-130 for K3 visas.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-07-26 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo, you CANNOT file a I-129F and marry while waiting.
Good thinking Lisa, since this does come up so frequently. If it can't be stickied, it should be added to the K1 FAQs.

P.S. I'm happy to see that both you and I are July filers!! About time for both of us, eh???
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-07-26 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Aug 29 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
biggrin.gif

Thank you.

I haven't spent an awful lot of time over there this year sad.gif Just a week over New Year and a week in April. Sooo not enough. Last year was a different story though, I think I spent a total of just over 6 months there. But I don't think that will come into it though.. Hope not anyway.

They have let me through with no problems everytime but one. (When I flew last year into Philly, I was stopped and made to go to secondary inspection as I was back so soon after spending 3 months, but even that was only for half an hour tops.. Forgot about that one!)

Ok, so i'm beginning to ramble now! lol Just thinking outloud.

I should be ok this time. biggrin.gif


Since your visits have been shorter and further apart I don't think you'll have a problem. Just be honest when answering questions. Just relax! Take a feng shui approach, or do yoga. They're bound to let you in! laughing.gif

Incidentally, my fiance was grilled horribly in May at Philly airport. Told him to get a Visa if he wants to visit again. Though we have finally started the K1 route, he still toys with trying to get a tourist Visa. I hate all this long distance stuff!!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-08-29 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Aug 29 2007, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just been reading through this thread again, it is extremely helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing their experiences good.gif

I am flying into Washington DC (Dulles) on September 13th for a week. Has anyone had any experiences of flying here whilst the K1 is pending?

I have a letter from my employer, it also states on there that where I work is my permenant address and I pay weekly rent etc etc... Should I get my fiance to write a letter too do you think? Saying that I am going to be staying with him and what dates to and from? And I should probably print out some bank statements showing that I have regular money going into my account too huh? And I will have my return flight details.

I dont have a copy of the I-129F package as Chris has all of that in America! Should I ask him to send me a copy of the NOA1 or could I just print off the case status online?

I have never had any problems flying in before, but I haven't actually flown since we filed the K1... Before I used to say that I was visiting my Dad and some friends etc... Will this matter?

Am getting worried! Probably shouldn't be.... But I can't help it!

Thanks again!


I think you'll be fine. You could now say that you are visiting your fiance and your Dad. AS long as you haven't been spending lots of time in the US you shouldn't have any difficulty whatsoever.

Good luck!! (And, of course, have a wonderful trip!!)
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-08-29 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

For instance, it never occurred to Adam or I that Border Patrol would question whether Adam actually knew the person he was claiming to be coming here to see. So, from that experience, I'm going to give Adam a short letter from me w/ photo of us together attached to show to customs saying yes, Adam is my fiance, I know him!

Good idea. Has anyone done it? I'd be interested in reading experiences.

To expand on that idea, I'm wondering if I should ask my fiance to write a letter stating that we are engaged, that I'll be staying with him, and that we plan to get married after our K-1 is approved and only then. Would having the USC put that in writing help show that we aren't trying to do anything illegal?

I'm concerned because as a self-employed person, I can't get a letter from an employer, and because I live in a suite in a house, I don't have a lease or a mortgage. I'll bring a letter from my landlady for my next trip (for 3 weeks in July), and I'll bring all the K-1 paperwork I have so far. I did get through with this evidence in March, but barely, and I need as much as I can to help. The next border guard might be less understanding.

This next trip is actually a sort of business trip that a company is paying for (which I extended into a 3-week trip because my fiance doesn't live far from where I'm going), so I have to get into the US for them as well as for myself. (And no, the timing of this trip can't be changed.)

So all these replies kind of begs the question.... What were the Points of Entry that everyone went through?

When I went to the US in March, the POE was the Blaine border crossing near Vancouver, Canada. So much for the theory that land crossings are easier than airport POEs, at least for me. This time, I'll be flying out of Vancouver.

Thanks everyone for sharing your stories. If those who were planning trips to the US earlier in this thread could post about their experiences if they've entered the US by now, those stories would be useful for the rest of us. :yes:


For the business aspect of your trip, I'd suggest that you try to get the company funding the trip to write a letter on your behalf, detailing the trip. Then you could just tell them that you're adding on a bit of holiday for yourself.

I agree with you completely that the land borders from Canada into the US are really tough. My fiance had a rough go at the Peace Bridge last July, and when we popped over to Niagara on the Lake last week for a spot of lunch we were hassled at the Queenston-Lewiston bridge, despite the fact that he had a vaild I94 in his passport. They keep accusing him of living here! We've made the decision to make no more trips to Canada until after we're married and he has his greencard!

Good luck with your trip! Hopefully, since you're flying in, it won't be as difficult.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-06-22 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Do you think so many visits is a bad thing? On one hand, they seemed to be concerned the past two times how he could afford to come so much and stay so long, etc. On the other hand, that's three times now that he came and left exactly when he said he would, and within the allotted amount of time on the visa.

Hmm...

We're just trying to decide if we should chance a two month visit around August, and that's the main thing we're concerned about. That'll be around six months he'll have stayed in the US in about 11 months.

The part about 6 months in the US over 11 months could be a problem. My last visit was my second 2-month visit in 6 months. The customs officer totalled up the time I'd been and would be in the US within the year including that trip (1 week + 8 weeks + 8 weeks = 17 weeks), and he said that it was almost like being a resident of the US, or something like that. When I said that I was planning to attend a conference in the US in July and extend that trip beyond the conference, he advised me to keep it to 2-3 weeks.

I don't think the number of visits is a problem. Canadians living near the border sometimes go back and forth a lot. But in my case at least, they did look at the amount of time I was spending in the US.

A shorter visit might be safer in terms of getting into the US. But I'm going only on my experience.

Good luck, whatever you decide. :)


My fiance arrived in the US on 17 May from the UK. This is his 3rd long visit since last July. Last July he was given a hard time coming in through Canada, but was eventually allowed in. He stayed from 9 July through 30 Sept. Flew in the next time to Philly and stayed from 22 Nov through 10 Feb. No questions asked. When he flew into Philly last Thursday he was taken into secondary and grilled for a very long time. The big issue is not that they think he is going to stay (he's always left before the 90 VWP allowance) but they believe that by visiting here so frequently that is actually constitutes his living here. They didn't even look at his evidence. The agent advised him to get a tourist visa if he plans to come again as next time he might not be so lucky to be granted entry to the US on the VWP. **Please note we have not yet filed our I129F**

So, who knows, you can keep tempting fate, just be prepared that it might not have a positive outcome! We're filing the I129F while he's here and plan for this to be his last visit until the K1 is issued. Sigh.

Anyway, good luck to all during these trying times!!!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-05-23 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I have a crazy idea for you. You go to Canada first and then get a round trip ticket to the US. Since you clear US customs on the Canadian border, you do not have to deal with flying back if turned down. You go back to a hotel room in Canada and have your fiance fly up for a few days.

On the bright side, you might get in otherwise you still get to see him in Canada and then fly back with your regular return ticket to Germany.

i know the planning is bit more complicated but just wanted to mention the thought.


Yeah that is an idea,but also involves alot of money,but thank you for bringing it up. I really think I will just wait,I am currently waiting for NOA2 and I am guessing right now that I should be back like September or October.


Besides, coming through via Canada seems to put you under greater scrutiny. They wonder why you don't come in directly to the US from your own country! Last summer, my fiance (then boyfriend) flew in to Toronto and we drove via the Peace Bridge to Buffalo, where I live. At the Peace Bridge, we were grilled terribly, and lied to by the border agent! He tried to tell us that the VWP allows people from foreign coutries that participate to come into the US for a total of 90 days in a 12 month period. Thank God I was well versed on the law, cos once I challenged (politely) what he said, he backed off and issued the I94 - otherwise we might have had a different outcome! He'll never fly in via Toronto again (despite the huge $ savings and time savings on the flight). Seems like the agents have the Peace Bridge have lots of time to hassel potential visitors to the US!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-05-15 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Well, all I can tell you is that is what was told to Adam each time he visited and said he was visiting his girlfriend (and also what I was told when I went to England). I can't really speak to why the officer would lie to us, if they did. I'm sure the intention of the warning was to not marry and try to stay, but that was not expressely said to either of us.

Here's the info straight from the customer guide from the USCIS web site, "I am a US Citizen, how do I...help my fiance(e) become a permanent resident?" http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A2.pdf

"What if my fiancé(e) uses a different kind of visa, or
enters as a visitor without visa, to come here so we
can get married?"

There could be serious consequences. Attempting to get a visa or
enter the U.S. by saying one thing when you intend another may
be considered immigration fraud, for which there are severe
penalties. Those penalties include restricting a person’s ability to
get immigration benefits, including permanent residence, as well as
a possible fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to five
years. It is not appropriate for your fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. as
a visitor with the intent to marry you and remain to try to become
a permanent resident. It is appropriate, however, to enter as a
visitor to have the wedding in the U.S. and then return to a foreign
residence for further processing for U.S. immigration as a spouse.
You should come prepared with proof of your clear intentions in
this regard.

So yes, it certainly appears that you are allowed to get married while you're here as long as you do leave, but you'd in effect be abandoning your K-1 application to start a K-3, right? (well, assuming you're not yet married and doing the K-1 route...)

Again, I am just reporting what our experiences were, I can't tell you why we were told that. Wish I could!



Thanks so much for your detailed response. I really appreciate the USCIS quote above. It make me feel much better about my plan being all legitimate. You are right about abonding the K1 and going the K3 route. I decided to do this so i can have a religious wedding in Canada in October and not have to worry about it confliting with the K1 process (just playing it safe at the expense of an extra month wait).

Cheers!

Great thread and input Michele but...

I am very concerned with what officers had told you on two occasions. DO NOT GET MARRIED THERE. IT IS A VIOLATION.

I recently started a new thread here and was advised by many members here that is perfectly ok and legal to get married in the US as long as the person leaves afterwards, and then files for a K-3. I know the officers are concerned that people get married, hang around and then adjust status.

I would love to get something in writing that tell me a visitor to the US can marry as long as they LEAVE the US after the marriage.

I would like to hear opinons and mostly REAL experiences from folks here on VJ.

thanks.

was told he can't marry me while he's here, that would be a violation. Adam assures officer he won't.

Was advised again not to get married while here (yeah, we know!)


I personally don't believe that Michele and Adam's experience wasn't real! Why make stuff up? Sheesh!


Huh? Who said anything about making stuff up?


Sorry if I misintepreted you! Above you stated that you wanted to hear about *REAL* experiences, which made gave me the impression that you doubted the POE experience quoted above. I do apologize. I think with all the bashing that has been taking place on VJ in recent weeks, I'm just a bit sensitive!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-05-15 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Great thread and input Michele but...

I am very concerned with what officers had told you on two occasions. DO NOT GET MARRIED THERE. IT IS A VIOLATION.

I recently started a new thread here and was advised by many members here that is perfectly ok and legal to get married in the US as long as the person leaves afterwards, and then files for a K-3. I know the officers are concerned that people get married, hang around and then adjust status.

I would love to get something in writing that tell me a visitor to the US can marry as long as they LEAVE the US after the marriage.

I would like to hear opinons and mostly REAL experiences from folks here on VJ.

thanks.

was told he can't marry me while he's here, that would be a violation. Adam assures officer he won't.

Was advised again not to get married while here (yeah, we know!)


I personally don't believe that Michele and Adam's experience wasn't real! Why make stuff up? Sheesh!

Edited by julezabelle, 11 May 2007 - 10:27 PM.

*julez*FemaleEngland2007-05-11 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

from the guides as well...


The guides here are great, BUT they don't give personal experiences, which is what I believe the OP was striving for in creating this thread. I, for one, think its a great idea! :thumbs:
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-05-10 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Dec 10 2007, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm trying to figure out how much Primary Evidence I sent in and if it was enough. I sent in lots of secondary evidence ie. photos and ring receipt that was purchased on my card in the uk, but the following I've assumed is Primary.....am I wrong?

Travel Itinary when we went on holiday together.
A copy of my UK work permit (stamped)
Copy of our lease with a signed witness
Copies of her's and my british driver's license and counter part showing we lived together (matching address)
Copies of some of our Council Tax with both of our names present.

and finally our letter of intent is notarized showing we were both present at the solicitors office to sign it and the notary witnessed it.

So are any of the above not primary?? Unfortunately i never kept any tickets or receipts as I didn't even know what a K1 was until 4 months ago.


Copies of Passports that show entry into countries you've visited together, or when you visited eachother's country, are also very useful. Thats one we used, and on the photocopy pages I just noted that he visited me from this date to this date, etc. You should be good with the other things you described, in addition to passport copies.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-12-10 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

Add this one to the list. The US citizen must show proof that they are a US citizen. We already know that but they are pretty picky so your birth certificate MUST show BOTH parents names. Fortunately I had already ordered the long forms and they arrived while we were waiting but my opinion is GO GET YOUR PASSPORT!!!!


I thought that we could send the copy of the passport in place of a birth certificate, I believe that was on the instructions for the I-129F? Is this correct or will I get a an RFE? Thanks, Milena.


I can top this one. I am still waiting on my RFE. Filed for NOA1 on 24 April (VSC). Called the VSC two weeks ago and they said that an RFE is in process. Not gone to clerical yet which they claim can take two weeks and then mailed another 2 weeks. I asked what on earth it was for as we have sent in everything. I mean everything. Long form birth certificate, passport stamps for the past THREE years (past the two year guideline), photos, (we have a website as well and have had one for two years), social security card copy, military ID copy with MY picture and Social Security number on that as well, statements from friends and family members as to our meetings in the past THREE years, letter from my employer (even though the Embassy is the financial decider), even though I am over the guidelines for finances we have a back up co-sponsor as well, my fiance' divorce decree from the UK and my divorce decree (signed and notarized by the Clerk of Courts with a current date). There response relative to the REF from the woman on the phone is that she does not have all of the details but she said that she is reading on the computer that my divorce was not final and that my name does not match up! Match up to what? A). you have my Birth Certificate, My military ID card with Photo, my passport photo...errr ummm am I a phigmant of my imagination? I pay taxes, I work full time, I have been part of the U.S. Military world (NAVY) for over 15 years! as for my divorce in question it was granted to me and signed by a judge of competent jurisdiction in 1997. I took it upon myself to go down to the court house this past Wednesday for another certified copy of my divorce papers and the clerk said you were here for this not too long ago and I said why yes I was and I explained why I was back. The clerk then said you are legally divorced and have been since June 3, 1997 and are free to marry per the laws that govern our state! So someone PLEASE tell me how VSC can claim that I am not! and that I am NOT ME! and lawyers they are not help. "We will just send them waht they need and in two weeks time or less after that you will have your NOA2. What kind of response is this? It still does not clear up how VSC puts out the info that they put and how they conjur up some of these things.
Frustrated is MY WORD for the day right now!


Did you include a copy of the marriage certificate from your previous marriage? If you changed your name with your first marriage, you should have included it in your I129f packet. If you didn't, that could be why they are saying that you aren't who you are ....the marriage cert shows your name changing from maiden to married name. As for why they state you aren't divorced? No clue! Just resend another cert copy of the divorce decree. Good luck!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-07-30 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview
I have the same question but its for my husband in Jordan....we have a 6 month old son and do not wish for him to travel internationally till one yr per reccomendation of his pediatrician anyways my husband hasnt met his son yet but it is verueexpensive to fly to Jordan on top of everything else and I was not requested to be there...can me not being there really affect their decision since we are already married have a child etc etc...
fiona8884FemaleJordan2012-12-04 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry
my husbands going through a CR 1 spouse visa but I sent info without a formal request. I was pregnant and was so absent minded and only sent the petition and money nothing else lol..so I contacted USCIS and they put in a request stating petitioner has papers ready and about a week later they sent me a letter with an address as to where to mail the papers i wished to submit and I never received a formal request for evidence after and all of the documents were linked with the petition no problem. Just make sure when you send the papers have a copy of your first NOA1 receipt with it that has the number linked to your case and a copy of the letter they send u as to where to mail everything and make sure the receipt copy is on top then the letter and you will be fine..
fiona8884FemaleJordan2013-01-08 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to fight a denial?how long does it take?
QUOTE (Kazan @ Nov 22 2007, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is the specific reason for the denial? By the timeline, it seems they did not like your response to the RFE. There is no sense getting upset until you learn why and then plan your attack.


If you look at one of the OP's numerous other posts about this situation you'd see that USCIS case status now states online that they have sent her a decision regarding her petition. I have seen another member with the same online notice and it turned out to be a denial. But I agree that before she can take action for an appeal or a new petition, she must wait for the reason for the denial.

Laura - did you ever get notice that the RFE was received and that case processing was resumed? If not, they mightn't have gotten your RFE and that would be the reason for denial. Just a thought!

Remember - keep your head about you. Panicking will not help!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-22 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiled in July and still nothing
QUOTE (lixtifur @ Nov 22 2007, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I have sent the I-129f in July and here it is Thansgiving and I am still waiting. Is this a joke. I am trying very hard to understand this rubbish. I cannot understand why two people who are in love and want to be together cannot. I wonder how those people who made this law would feel being seperated from their loved one. I can prove this relationship in two seconds. I already visited my fiancee in Peru and returning for Christmas. This is beyound stupid-This is peoples lives. Are they trying to get me to move to Peru? Has anyone who filed in July go their approval yet?

Thanks,
lixtifur



Please complete your timeline . It will help you get a better picture of when to expect your NOA2.

I've been waiting since July too. There are also many people who filed in May and June who are still waiting. It stinks, but you certainly are not alone.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-22 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfive months and STILL the cheque isn't cashed
I agree that a phone call should be made. I would also add that if they have, in fact, lost the petition, that you send them a copy of the signed proof that the TSC received the petition and lost. If you can do that, its likely that they will expedite your replacement petition, if a replacement is necessary! If they give you a hard time, do not hesitate to get yout fiance's congressperson involved. They should be able to help in getting an expedite if it comes to that.


Good luck!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-17 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWere Approved!!!
Congrats!!!!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-24 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPostponing/temporary delay of K1 process
QUOTE (poorbugga @ Nov 24 2007, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the replies.

I should've been a little more specific - I'll be posting to Germany (overseas) and may or may not be deploying from there. If I delay the process but don't have the embassy extend my petition, will I have to restart the process? Thanks again.


If you don't ask the embassy to extend your petition, yes, it will expire.

Another option is for you to keep going, get the NOA2 and once your fiancee receives packet 3 she can delay sending it back. Once she does send it back she could include a letter indicating that she wants an interview far in the future, giving them an idea of when. I know of a few others who extended things quite a while with this approach. You could also check with the embassy to see what they advise in your situation.

Good luck!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-24 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPostponing/temporary delay of K1 process
If you are being deployed you can apply for expedited processing to speed things along. Otherwise, if you choose to delay it you will have to ask the embassy to keep extending your petition until you are ready to move forward.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-24 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI -I29 F Sent
QUOTE (mox @ Nov 26 2007, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, that was my mistake. I confused EAC for one of the consulate numbers. It was late, I was drinking... smile.gif


Having an I-129f for a K1 pending will do that to ya! yes.gif
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStupid Question
Provided you get your NOA2 in the next couple of weeks, you should have no trouble getting through the embassy in 2 - 3 months.

Getting through the POE for a 90 day visit might be a bit tough if they have already grilled him. Especially if he can't show strong ties to the UK. He might be "flagged" in the system. While being denied at the POE on the VWP will not effect his chances of getting the K1, it would be pretty demoralizing. We decided that regardless of how much we want to be together, we didn't want to risk him getting turned away. The worst thing is that there aren't any hard and fast rules on how ofter and for how long you can come to the US on the VWP. So, he could come over in Jan. and they might not bat an eye, or they might turn him away. It stinks!

But we are both getting closer to the end of this journey! Hooray for that!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStupid Question
Just make sure he's prepared to answer questions at the POE. They may not bother with him at all, but they maty also grill him. That's what happened to my fiance when he came over in May. Granted, it was his 3rd longish trip to the US, but if they think you are coming too often or may stay permanently, they will turn you away. My fiance won't come back to the US until he has his nice K1 visa in his passport.

He'll also need to be in the UK for the medical, but maybe he can schedule them within a few days of eachother to minimize the time he has to be in the UK.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNumbers
QUOTE (Tinkerbelle @ Nov 27 2007, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much Bforbarree for the links. I hope to get mine soon.


VSC has been issuing NOA2s for some July filers - within the 1st 2 weeks of July. Looks like VSC is finally picking up the pace and we should hear something soon! You can also check out the VSC thread in the K1 announcements forum. You'll find lots of support there too!
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-27 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 26 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 26 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 26 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JenT @ Nov 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry Mods, but I'm with Becc on this one. I advocate diplomacy as much as the next person (well, ok, there are not many 'next people' on VJ) but there are a couple of members who continually jump on their holier than thou soapboxes with misinformation and accusations.... I don't see them being reprimanded and it's getting really, really old.

We are, for the most part, a blunt bunch here on VJ....


Becca ~ I can't say it any better than what LaL did, so I'l just say "what she said" in answer to your question to me. wink.gif

JenT ~ As I've said a million times, mods don't police the board. We respond to PMs telling us where the problem is and then we act. If you think people are getting away with things then report to us the post where the problem is and we can act. Don't assume we have seen it.

The problem here is that if everyone jumps in and fights fire with fire then we find it harder to actually take action. There is no one person responsible any more and we just tend to lock the thread in question. If you want us to act against the continual misrepresentation of information by certain members, and/or any attitude you may see that is out of line, by NOT responding yourself it makes it easier for us to reprimand where it really is needed.


So Mags, when one clicks on the "report this member" its not brought to your attention? We need to actively send you a PM? I just want clarification.


Yup, you don't even have to type anything, just C&P the link to the post and we'll have a look. I always send a response PM too, so you'll know I received it.


Good to know. So then, what is the purpose of the "report member" option? Again, for clarification. Thanks.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 26 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JenT @ Nov 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry Mods, but I'm with Becc on this one. I advocate diplomacy as much as the next person (well, ok, there are not many 'next people' on VJ) but there are a couple of members who continually jump on their holier than thou soapboxes with misinformation and accusations.... I don't see them being reprimanded and it's getting really, really old.

We are, for the most part, a blunt bunch here on VJ....


Becca ~ I can't say it any better than what LaL did, so I'l just say "what she said" in answer to your question to me. wink.gif

JenT ~ As I've said a million times, mods don't police the board. We respond to PMs telling us where the problem is and then we act. If you think people are getting away with things then report to us the post where the problem is and we can act. Don't assume we have seen it.

The problem here is that if everyone jumps in and fights fire with fire then we find it harder to actually take action. There is no one person responsible any more and we just tend to lock the thread in question. If you want us to act against the continual misrepresentation of information by certain members, and/or any attitude you may see that is out of line, by NOT responding yourself it makes it easier for us to reprimand where it really is needed.


So Mags, when one clicks on the "report this member" its not brought to your attention? We need to actively send you a PM? I just want clarification.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (JenT @ Nov 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry Mods, but I'm with Becc on this one. I advocate diplomacy as much as the next person (well, ok, there are not many 'next people' on VJ) but there are a couple of members who continually jump on their holier than thou soapboxes with misinformation and accusations.... I don't see them being reprimanded and it's getting really, really old.

We are, for the most part, a blunt bunch here on VJ....


I agree Jen. Many people have pointed out to D&N that his responses are over the top rude, insulting, and accusatory but he pays no mind and continues posting in the same manner making no apologies for his rude posts. Maybe something a bit more "in your face" was warranted in this instance.
*julez*FemaleEngland2007-11-26 14:21:00