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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTrying to understand

But why most of the time Its CSC


Nope.

When I applied CSC was VERY quick. Even when I did my AOS last year CSC was quick and VSC was backed up. It could change.

Don't get disheartened,you'll get approved soon. :)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-21 13:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaWedding plans

So, my fiance arrives this Friday the 10th. I secured the United Nations and our marriage officiant for a short, funny ceremony on the 19th..... but that's it. The anxiety of having everything perfectly organized for his arrival has been overwhelming, I've totally put aside anything regarding a wedding ceremony. Our reception is scheduled at a later time, so I'll worry about that later.
Can someone list a couple of simple points on how to tackle that day?


Make sure you get your marriage license as soon as your fiance arrives! I don't know how long it takes in your state. :)

Relax and have fun! :)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-02-06 19:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS question

I am under the assumption that they are looking at current income, but just want to ask will it be ay problem if the last two years tax returns are only a little over 12,000? 2010 year is over 24,000 and also showing all income for this year with paystubs... will I have a problem with the previous years being so low?


Hopefully not! I hadn't really thought about this.
My husband was a student in the UK for 2008 tax year and made nothing in the US. He worked remotely from the UK in 2009 while still a student. 2010 tax return reflects the job he currently has here which is well paid.

We did not encounter any issues while doing the Affdavit of support for K1 and (touch wood) haven't encountered any problems with Affidavit of support for AOS either at this point). We had assets to list also.

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-13 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse added to lease- he isn't here to sign?
When I was in Scotland my husband and I had a dropbox file where each of us could upload documents that we both needed access to.

With our lease, he sent me the blank back page, I printed it, signed it, scanned it so he could see it and sign it himself to show the landlady.I then mailed it back to him and he signed it. This meant the landlady didn't have to wait around for my signiture and we had a copy with both of our actual signatures on it,rather than one being a copy.

Definitely don't forge it...it's probably fine in other circumstances...but when dealing with USCIS I wouldn't take that chance.

Good luck
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-05-09 07:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and Employment Authorization?

How long does it take to get the employment authorization and change of status? We sent our forms I485 and I765 to USCUS 30days ago. We called and they state they have nothing although I have a tracking number from the USPS saying the package was delivered. Also, the check for 1200.00 has not been cashed. Has anyone else experienced this. Feels like the good old days of K1visa waiting....


Best wishes that they will process it soon. I hope someone can giveyousome advice onthis.

Ijust wondered why yousent a cheque for $1200? I-485 is ($985+$85=$1070) and no filing fee for the I-765 when filed with I-485.

Could the wrong amount on cheque hold you up? Or is there another reason forsending $1200?

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-05-30 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschange my last name on my marriage certificate

I am new to this forum.

I am a Canadian citizen and going to marry an American citizen. I am thinking taking his last name when we get our marriage certificate (probably in a week or two), and then apply for the green card for me. I am not going to change my name on my passport yet, would it be ok to have different last names on my marriage certificate and on my passport?

When we apply for CR1, what name should I use?

Thank you!

Helen


Nowhere on my US marriage certificate does it ask for my married name. When you get married you use your maiden name and you can use the certificate to change it after you are married. I don't know if this is different in Canada.

When I asked USCIS about this issue (I didn't want to change it on my passport until I got my greencard so that I was not without ID at any point.) They said that despite my passport still saying my maiden name, file all USCIS documents since we got married in my married name. I just filled out the G-325A with my married name and put my maiden name in the space for 'Other names used'.

Good luck and congratulations!

(the difficulty comes when you have different names on your passport and your visa, when that is issued to you, so get it changed as soon as you can on your passport.)

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 20 April 2011 - 11:35 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-20 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInfluenza Vaccination

You're right... sorry

I'm 28 FYI



I am 27.
Many on the list were 'Not age appropriate' for me.

Make sure you've had your MMR (I had to have it at my medical and then I was tested for immunity for AOS). Get a Tetanus shot (they checked I had had 2 in recent years).

Also check whether you've had Chicken Pox. If you have not they will require you to get the Varicella vaccine.

Also make sure you have a copy of all your childhood vaccinations.

The UK will accept vaccinations performed by your own GP, not just those given by the approved medical. Knightsbridge Doctors will fill out the form stating the vaccines they have records for.

Seems like you are being organised! Good luck! :)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-09 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInfluenza Vaccination

Hi guys,

I called my local GP about getting some of the vaccinations I need.

They said they only do Influenza when its the season, I have never had the Influenza shot before. Is there no way I can get it before flu season?
anyone got experience with this.

I guess otherwise I just get it done when I get the medical? Correct?


Are you sure you need the flu shot? Some of the vaccines are only required if they are age appropriate.

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD

If you do need it:
Your GP is not obilged to vaccinate you under the NHS if the vaccine is not a necessary one. (i.e. is for travel purposes) You can ask about having it done privately, or wait until you have your medical at Knightsbridge and they may be able to do it there.

Good luck! Helen

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 09 June 2011 - 02:52 PM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-09 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130- Which country name to put?
Until we can issue our own passports, put United Kingdom :) I am sure there's no penalty, but since the consulate in Scotland does not process these types of visa, put UK.

When I had my biometrics for AOS they listed Scotland as my "country of citizenship" as apparently the FBI recognizes the country you have lived in predominantly as determining your "Citizenship". (your husband might like that, I did.) But everything else was UK.

Helen

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 15 June 2011 - 07:49 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-15 07:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWant to visit hubby in England

Since we are now married do I need to change my new married name in my passport if I want to visit my husband in England while we are waiting on noa2?Can I just leave my passport in my Surname from b4 I married?Will there be any problems and do I need to supply evidence that we are in CR1 visa process when I come into UK?Crazy questions I know but I've heard of wives being denied entry in the UK for visiting their British husbands because they think they are going to stay and not go back to their own country lol....Thank you Amy and Colin


You definitely do not need to change your name on your passport before visiting, not everyone decides to change their name when they get married. Of course you have to book your tickets in the same name as your passport.

I would take your NOA1 with you and your marriage certificate (maybe) if your CR1 application is in your married name.

And then the same as normal...only take enough stuff for a visit and perhaps take evidence of ties to the US.

Good luck! Have fun!
Helen
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-11 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Questions from previous post

As the above member stated, having a long distant relationship is very different from those who see their significant other daily.


Remember, some people here never had a long distance relationship. My husband and I never had one. But we still would get questions wrong in an interview :) Perhaps the sign of a real relationship is that you would disagree on some questions, rather than get everything right.

Richard: We would probably disagree on colour and actors too. Who discusses favourite colour or favourite actor with only one definitive answer??? I have many.

I wonder how my husband and I would do in an interview now...I guess I will find out when it comes time to file ROC. Fun.
:)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-16 11:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Questions from previous post

Not too long ago a person asked what were the questions that would be asked to him during their interview.
This person has already gone through an interview and apparently denied.

While I know many here want to help I think sometimes the help goes too far. While you may have helped one, you possibly hurt many others in the process.

I read this person's story like everone else. I felt for them.
My opinion changed somewhat after the "Questions" topic started.

This person was denied by the CO for a reason.
While they can write what ever they wish on this forum, no one knows why the CO denied. but the CO felt they had good reason to do so.

My wife will have her interview shortly. The only preperations we have made for the interview is to make sure she had all paperwork.
No where did we ever make plans to go over answers for "Questions".
We know each other. We are married. Neither of us is worried about any questions.

I felt this person came here more or less asking for a cheat sheet. They needed the questions so that they could study for the answers.
My wife does not have to study.

I am not going to say for fact this is what the person is going to do. However if they knew their spouse they would not need to know such information in advance.

My simple point in all this is.
Fraud cases is one of the reasons why this process is hard and long. If we removed the fraud cases the process would be faster and easier for the real couples.
If the person mentioned above has a real relationship then the questions should be no problem. However do the rest of us truly want to leave a road map for the fraud cases??
Giving this type of information as I said above will only hurt many others in the long run.
Real couples do not need this information in advance nor need to study ahead of time. Lets not help those who made this process difficult and long for the rest of us.


I can see your point...

I think people post their experiences in order to help others know what to expect,rather than help someone rehearse their deception.

My husband and I have a real relationship and lived together in my country before marrying. We know each other well. We've never been interviewed (apart from my K1) but if we had to prepare, I'd like to know what to expect. I would not consider this "Studying"

I just looked through the example interview questions provided http://www.visajourn...nt/exampleq#aos and they are clearly questions designed to see that a couple actually share a life together. However, I can see my husband getting a few wrong :D (ie. Spouses favourite food...mine changes quite often!). Questions like "How does your spouse take their coffee? Did they drink coffee this morning? "Did they shower this morning?", "Who went to bed first last night?", "What TV shows did you watch last night?".... questions about the mundane details of your married life together :)

I can see your point...remember no-one here advocates visa fraud. But you cannot 'remove' fraud cases and it is certainly not VJ's job to restrict information from those of us who are interested, just in case it is used by a person trying to commit visa fraud.

:)

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 16 June 2011 - 10:44 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-16 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing times once interview is approved...

Hi Everyone

I wonder if anyone can help me. I have my interview at the US Embassy in London on 25th July. My husband is due home from his deployment anytime from the beginning to middle of August. I dont want to miss out on his homecoming so I was going to book my flight for the 4th August, thats 10 days after the interview.

Provided I was approved for the visa, is that enough of a time gap in order to get my passport and package back so I can fly on the 4th? I am worrying I wont make it there in time for homecoming :-(

I would ideally like to get my flight sorted etc as I am sending my dog out on the same day and am not able to book a flight for her with 2 days notice...

Thanks ever so much :-)


I had my flight booked for 9 days after the interview. It was all fine, I got my passport and package back in 3 days

...but they really can't guarantee anything (they tell you it will take 10 working days)....so you have to decide whether you take the risk or not.

If you do, pay for the fastest DHL delivery time and buy a ticket that you can change without too much hassle or cost.

Best of luck!

(ps,as the previous poster said...no-one here will tell you that it wil be fine because each persons experience varies so much)

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 14 June 2011 - 10:28 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-06-14 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will i recieve my visa and passport?

Ok so i had my interview in London on wednesday, and was approved, when i was interviewed i was asked when do i want visa i said as soon as i can my son has an op on monday, so she wrote on file urgent processing, but sadly either the courier website hasnt been updated or im not getting visa before the weekend, she did tell me id recieve it friday, but nothing yet :(


Did you pay for the quickest service with DHL?

They usually say 10 working days. Mine arrived in 3. DHL wasn't updated either. It's only been 2 days, I wouldn't worry too much. Mine also arrived in the afternoon so perhaps you'll still get it today.

I hope you get it soon, I hope your son is ok.

Take care
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-10-14 06:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed a little help starting
OP - it seems like you are trying to figure out a way to stay together during this process. I understand that. When we filed for my K1, my husband took a flight back to the US (we were living in Scotland) filed the paperwork and then I flew over a few days later and stayed for 3months I had no lease or mortgage or anything to prove I would return. There were no issues for me.

She must return home to attend her visa interview and her medical and to get ready to move to the US. If you accept that and make it part of your process you'll be ok. Time apart will pass quickly.

If I were in your position (and mine was similar) I would take the advice of a previous poster and file asap. Then I'd make sure she has evidence to convince CBP if they need to be convinced that she will return within 6 months (return ticket, employer letter saying they expect her back-I did have this, a copy of your I-130 if necessary and definitely definitely pack lightly! NO important documents or too many belongings)

If she comes over with the plan of staying and lies to CBP about her intention to return home then you will have problems and it's definitely not worth the risk just to be together a few months sooner. There are plenty of VJ posts about how to prepare for questions at CBP when you are in your situation.

Best of luck!! :)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-05 06:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslength of time CR-1 process takes
Checkout your regional forum to see embassy specific questions. And service center specific time lines.

My husband and I had to make this decision also. The K1 is more expensive, but when I applied in 2010 it was much quicker, we were approved by USCIS in around 50 days. We also decided on the K1 because we didn't want to have to be apart after we were married. But there are disadvantages since you cannot work right away and it costs more.

It was easy for me to visit for 90 days on vwp while we waited. Plenty of people visit while their visa is processing. Canadians can advise you best on that.

It's stressful trying to decide but once you do you can get started with everything! :) Best of luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-02 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-864 scares the hell out of me

Where in the vows do you agree to provide for your spouse forever ? regardless of divorce... until they decide to become citizens. Heck... I don't have to legally provide for my children after they are 18!

For us over 50... with good jobs, adult children, homes in two countries and a mutual prenuptial, this document is still flawed!



The 'As long as you both shall live" bit.
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-24 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-864 scares the hell out of me

the I-864 is a scary legal document. If I do not sign it, will the visa be denied?


Yes.

What's scary about it?
You are agreeing to provide for your spouse and if you're married, you've already made that vow.
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-23 19:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support question

I'm sure that is the most common scenario but I live and work outside the US, where I met and married my husband. Now we want to move back together. Are you sure it is a requirement? I wasn't under that impression. Confused now!


My husband and I were in a similar situation. He had to move back and set things up before we could properly move together. He had a job offer in the US when we filed and when it came time to actually show our financial documentation he'd been working for a couple of months and we were fine. I don't know when you have to show financial info for the spousal visa but you can move now and your spouse can join you when they get their visa. They can also visit you while the visa is being processed. Are you eligible to file DCF where you are?

We also realized that it was not set up for us to move together, it's a little frustrating but it worked out fine for us.
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-01-29 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOVERSEAS PETITIONS ARE NOT GETTING APPROVED IN 30DAYS! JUST A LIE!

No I was given this information by a VJ member.


Urgh that sucks. I have been given wrong information by a vj member...several actually...luckily I always confirm any advice given with an official source.

VJ is helpful, but no one here is an expert, just a bunch of people who have knowledge of this process. Don't take anything as factual unless you check it out.

I hope you get this sorted out soon.
Best wishes! :)
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2012-02-13 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf you had to get a replacement immigrant visa what did you have to do how long did it take how much did it cost?
I understand.

Can't you just chance it and say the damage happened on the plane? Is that wrong? I think that's what I would do.....IF it was very minor damage.

I know the embassy in London are difficult to communicate with and are expensive! As a previous poster suggested, I think I would follow the instructions they gave (theposter) for emailing the embassy and ask about replacement visa costs and waiting period. Just for information.

It seems like you are a worrier and getting the plane ticket might cause you a great deal of stress...so if you do decide to do that...do everything you can to relax and not have yourself all worked up when you arrive. I can be a worrier too but through this process I have learned that what will be will be,there is only so much you can do before you have to surrender control to the forces that be.

Good luck!! I wish you the very best!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-05-16 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf you had to get a replacement immigrant visa what did you have to do how long did it take how much did it cost?
Ok.
Your first post was rather confusing to me. It seems you say you 'know the answer' from 'people in the know' and you have been told to get a new visa.

You also said you called the embassy again hoping to get a 'new answer because that was unacceptable to you'

I understand your frustration at this situation. You should know by now that 'rules are rules' when it comes to this process. They have given you an answer.
They should have been able to tell you the cost for replacement visa too? I imagine it would be whatever you paid at the embassy for your initial visa. But I don't know for sure.

So your situation is:

Your visa is damaged. Rather than get a replacement visa, you want to try and travel on the slightly damaged one but you are worried about it.

You need to know how much a replacement spousal visa would be and how long this process has taken for other people so you can decide what to do?

Ok! :) That makes sense! Good luck! I hope someone can help.

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 16 May 2011 - 08:22 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-05-16 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf you had to get a replacement immigrant visa what did you have to do how long did it take how much did it cost?
You have been given a lot of good advice on your other thread.

First: Calm down. You are making this far harder than it has to be. Things like this happen in life.

I just searched for information and for what I would do if I were in your position.
I am sorry, you don't want to hear this but call the embassy or nearest consulate and schedule an appointment. Hopefully you can then take your visa there and they can look at it and assess the situation from there. There is also information in the link about what to do if you feel that you have incurred excessive charges while calling the embassy premium number. http://london.usemba...nformation.html

If it were me right now,in your position, I would call them, be polite and patient and understanding and explain your situation. I would stop panicking and realise that things aren't always as bad as they seem. And I would look back at the other thread and realise that people have given me so much good advice.

Well good luck.
Just my2 cents. I hope you can get advice from someone who has had this problem before.

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 16 May 2011 - 07:32 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-05-16 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Interview Questions About Proposal
I was asked this question at my interview in London for K1. I hadn't considered how to tell my story and I was nervous. I just said 'we'd talked about it and early this year he just asked me'. The interviewer asked me if I had a ring and i showed it to him. It was all very friendly. If you get a K1 visa you will be getting married very shortly. They have to make sure you do plan to get married and reside in the US! I agree with above posts, just be honest.

And good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-01-30 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanada -V W P
Hi,

Part B, Question 12 of I-129F requires that if your fiancee is in the US at the time of filing you provide them with her current status in the US, I-95 number and date of departure from the US.

My fiancee and I drove from Alaska to Vermont. While I was in the US on the VWP and we had filed the I-129. When we arrived the the Canadian customs they asked me how long I would be in Canada and why I was entering the country. We told them we were passing through and they did not stamp my passport or do any official paperwork. They just checked my flight from the East coast back to Scotland. When we re-entered the US the we explained the situation to the US customs agent and he checked my flight out of the US and he checked with me that I was not overstaying.

I was concerned about the officials thinking we were popping over to Canada in order to restart the VWP. I have no experience of how this is received. Personally I wouldn't chance it.

Good luck with whatever you do! You'll be together soon.
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-03-27 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHard decision to make, As many opinions as possible would honestly be appreciated
Sorry to hear about your situation.

It is very common for people who use the K1 visa to have a small, legal wedding here in the States to comply with the terms of the visa and then to have a second 'wedding' or blessing back home.

If I were you I would elope!

We kind of eloped as my Dad works in SE Asia and couldn't get time off work within our 90 day window. He couldn't be there so we had a very very small wedding in our house and we will celebrate later when we can all be together.

You have to do what's right for you and your fiancée and I would suggest talking to your Dad about it too. I am sure he will be sorry that this situation has occurred.

Good luck with your interview!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-03-27 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is "too much" and "not enough"?
Each country is probably different (and indeed each interview). I'd rather take too much than not enough, but when we put our packet together we definitely concentrated on quality of evidence, not quantity.

At my K1 interview in London they didn't ask for any proof. They just asked a few questions and asked for the appropriate forms. They did ask me if I had visited him since we filed (I had) and my interviewer brought up the picture taken of me at my POE on VWP as they must have access to this information through their network.

Good luck with everything!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-03-28 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this possible???
Sorry to hear about your situation!

While you are waiting for your petition I would get your fiancee to get her police certificate (http://www.acpo.police.uk/Home.aspx) and if possible get her medical at the Knightsbridge clinic in London (http://www.visamedicals.info/us.asp). I would also check out the documents and forms required for 'packet 3' so you can return this as soon as you are asked to. These are the things which took time to organise for me in the UK.

We received our visa 5 months after filing...but we got our NOA2 after 2 months.

I really hope you get your visa in time. Just make sure you guys are 'on the ball' and have everything ready before they need it.

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-03-29 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgettin things done beforehand ???

Okay, thanks for your information. He is working on his police reports now and ill be goin to my sherrifs department to get his police reports from the US becuase he lived here for a year under a J-1 visa. So, he can go ahead and get his vac history now, but what about his medical exam? Can he do it now or wait until we approved? Did you wait until you recieved your LPN from the embassy? I just wanna make sure Ive got all the right info, thanks x




They ask for your case number at the medical. I would call Knightbridge and ask, they will know.

They also ask you if you have an appointment date yet. I did not at the time of my medical, which is fine. It sounds like you guys are on the right track. As a previous poster said, look at what you need to have for packet 3 and get as much of it ready as you can. As soon as I got NOA2 and packet3 everything happened quickly. I hope it is the same for you!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-12 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgettin things done beforehand ???
Yes! Get everything ready that you can get ready!

Your fiance will have to make the trip to London for the medical which is a bummer from Scotland! I took the megabus down and back in the same day just to get it done as I had my NOA2 and case number. It's a pain but I wanted to have everything ready as soon as I could too.
http://www.knightsbr...s.com/index.htm

while you wait for your NOA2, you should get him to go to his local GP and dig up his past vaccination history also and, as the previous poster said, get all necessary vaccinations in the UK before leaving!

The police checks can take a couple of weeks to come back: http://www.acpo.poli...rtificates.aspx

Good luck!

Edited by Helen Louise Pile, 12 April 2011 - 11:17 AM.

Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-12 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Transfer ??

You're confusing processes.
AOS applications get transferred to California usually to get an approval without interview.
This isn't the case for K-1s.


Really?

My AOS application was sent to California just after I got my biometrics here in VT. I assumed it was because our K1 was processed in California?? (our location changed from Alaska at time of filing K1, to Vermont after it was approved)

The status of my application hasn't changed since it went to California. How long does it usually take from transfer, do you know?

Helen
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-12 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to meet him

Here's a couple more things you could take that, although some may be minor, could help:

Flight itinerary showing return flight;
Travel insurance showing dates that match your flights;
A signed letter from your parents showing rent payment and that they expect you back to continue paying;
Not sure if this applies to you, but any return coach/train ticket home for when you fly back to the UK;

Oh yeah, and don't pack too much! And make sure the things you do pack backup your claim that it is a short break, ie don't take 10 pairs of shoes! Or anything like a CV that would make it look like you are going to get work. Or anything that might look like you are not going to return, you know, belongings you might not ordinarily take on holiday. I'm sure you are already thinking all these things but thought I'd mention it :)


This post suggests doing everything I did! When travelling on VWP while K1 was pending. Good advice!

At my POE (Boston), none of it was looked at and they were very friendly. I hope everything goes smoothly for you too!!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-13 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInsurance between POE and marriage

Thanks for the advise. I think we will probably end up doing the same as you. I will just have to be super careful for that week.



There are lots of little things like this that crop up with the K1! :) Someone described it to me as 'immigration purgatory' and I liked that :)

I see your interview is coming up, good luck! I met a fellow K1 at the Goulds pharmacy where you drop off your belongings and chatting helped occupy me during the 3 hour wait at the Embassy. Good luck for your interview!!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-13 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInsurance between POE and marriage

Okay guys and girls. This is a question to all, but specifically Brits.

Anyone who has recently moved to the USA on a K1 visa. Did you insure yourself between the period of POE and marriage?

All being well we will be married within a week of my arrival, and on my fiancee's(by then wifes) medical policy by the beginning of May. But is there any way to insure yourself medically in the interim. Or do I just have to wrap myself in cotton wool for a week :rofl:

I don't think that regular travel insurance from the U.K would cover this. But I just wanted to ask other peoples opinions and thoughts first.

Thanks for reading :thumbs:


Hello!
I had the same concerns. When I tried, I was unable to get any travel insurance as I did not have a 'return date' to the UK.

My husband enquired about having me put on his insurance temporarily as a 'dependent' as the K1 requires the USC to be fully responsible for the intending immigrant. We didn't end up doing that but it might be worth checking with your fiancées insurance about that?

We took the risk and I was without insurance for a month. We had me added just after our wedding.

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-13 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused in i485
American's do tend to have their maiden name as their middle name after marriage. I didn't do this either.

You can submit another G-325A with the AOS (updated from the one you sent with K1 because now you are married!) There is a space on the G-325A for 'Other names used', I put my Maiden name in here and I used my married name on all forms for AOS.

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-19 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging petitioner address after NOA2

You are required by law to change your address with the USCIS.
https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa

We also had this situation. We listed my husbands parents address in AK on all forms then after we received the NOA2 we had an address in VT so we changed it and I took a copy of the change of address form to my interview at the embassy. You can give them a physical address and a mailing address when you change the address too.

Good luck!!


I cannot edit my previous post.

It should read, you are required to change it by law...once your fiancee is here in the US.

You should definitely change it before her interview though, in case she is asked where she will be living when she arrives in the US, so there is no discrepancy.

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-21 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging petitioner address after NOA2
You are required by law to change your address with the USCIS.
https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa

We also had this situation. We listed my husbands parents address in AK on all forms then after we received the NOA2 we had an address in VT so we changed it and I took a copy of the change of address form to my interview at the embassy. You can give them a physical address and a mailing address when you change the address too.

Good luck!!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-21 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter marriage Fiancee in US what is next

Holy #######.. for real??? Wow that was quick and it gives me hope that mine can be that fast too! Lol.. Congrats on that!!! :)


I hope so too!

We were organised as it seems you were too!

I am currently awaiting my card, the letter said it can take up to 3 weeks. I am so looking forward to being able to work! Our case was transfered to CSC and not updated for 2 weeks, then it was approved all of a sudden.

The original poster should take a look at your guide and follow it!

Good luck!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-21 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter marriage Fiancee in US what is next

Hi I have a blog in my signature where I detailed out the AOS process, feel free to look!


Good job!
Your AOS guide is exactly what we did and we were approved in 5 weeks!

Good luck with your process!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-21 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview prep

Your most meaningful replies will come from recent Haiti interviewees. Your best preparation, it seems, will include your presence on the consular premises during the FIRST interview, because your presence may head off a second interview.



We did no prep for the interview. We know each other.

If every consulate is different you should look at the reviews and see what people were asked and make sure you know the answers to those types of questions.

Good luck!!
Helen Louise PileFemaleScotland2011-04-24 20:34:00