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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescopys
one more question. when copying Receipt, do I need to make one per page or can I put many on a page?
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started

You definitely do not need a lawyer. However, why not get married in Russia and do a CR1 visa? It's cheaper I've heard.

The K-1 is faster, not much but a bit. Plus, Im not sure I want to deal with ZAGS
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started
Thanks for all the advice, After reading into it, I think I can do this on my own.... Well with a little help from you all as well
thanks again
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started
Hi all
Just found VJC yesterday and all the info here has been very helpfull. I have met three times with my fiance, twice in Russia and one time in Spain. Just popped the question to her on 10-2-2011 while in Gran Canaria Spain))))))). Now I get to start the K-1 jorney. I am in the prosses of getting things together but am stil on the wall on wether I should do it myself or hire an imigration attorney. Part of me just wants the peace of mind to let sombody else handle all the paperwork. Any imput would be helpfull. Thanks.
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-09 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoc. translation

When it says all documents must be translated to english, does that mean the receipts as well? Proof of meeting. thanks

one more question. when copying Receipt, do I need to make one per page or can I put many on a page?
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoc. translation

No, when they say documents, they mean oficial documents, birth certificates, name change certificates, divorce decrees, marriage certificates, custody papers, etc...

Thanks
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoc. translation
When it says all documents must be translated to english, does that mean the receipts as well? Proof of meeting. thanks

Edited by allen.rkc, 10 October 2011 - 11:14 AM.

V and AMaleRussia2011-10-10 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjob gaps in g325
In the example g325 form it says to leave no gaps between jobs, Is this a big deal. My fiance has a gap between job. I just filled in the gap but she is worried this would be something that will be checked
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-11 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHappY haPPy Happy interview approved

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V and AMaleRussia2011-10-11 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHigh lighting dates on proof of meeting?

I highlighted the important items on the supporting documents. I thought it would might expedite review and maybe even be appreciated by the employee. I've not read anything saying highlighting is not allowed. We are waiting for NOA-2 if Cali ever gets back to processing 129f applications.

Congratulations! Russian women are the best :thumbs:

Thanks for the help. Good luck. I worry about hearing things about CA. that is where im at
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-12 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHigh lighting dates on proof of meeting?
on my proof of meeting papers, should I highlight dates?
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-12 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRussian police record problem

Maybe you can inquire about this in any police station in the town or city that was adjacent to her place.They may have maintained records of your Fiance's village. Where is your fiance currently staying?

She lives on the outskirts of Moscow
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-13 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRussian police record problem
I can see a problem in the future. When it comes to getting my fiance's police records. I know that we will need them as far back as age 16. She was a military brat. She and her family lived in a Russian military village on Kurl Islands, a border zone with no police. Help
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-13 03:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHere we go
Well, here we go. Just sent in my paperwork. Hope it is all good, I must have went over everything a dozen times. Now let the waiting begin
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-19 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent I-129F Packet
I know how you feel, I just sent my I-129 in this week. Best of luck
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-22 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments signed over 30 days??

I do not think those documents with the signature can be emailed. I think they have to be the original signature. Somebody correct me if I am wrong.

OP, if you have not received them I think you might have to have your fiance resend to you. I remember Pui and I sent a few things back and forth to each other. I think the longest anything ever took was about 10 days.

Yes, those have to be original signature and cant be emailed. What mail service did he use? If it was a reagular mail serv. and not DHL or UPS or such, it could take a very long time for mail to arrive>
V and AMaleRussia2011-10-26 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCountry of both question

There's no need to over-think these questions. My grandmother was born where she was born, but on the day she was born, her community was part of Texas. A few years later, the border was re-designated as another fork of the red river, making her birthplace a part of Oklahoma. Was she born in Texas or Oklahoma? Either answer is correct, as there would be no birth certificate. In the OP's case, where will the birth certificate say she was born? The question is only a curiosity, as either answer would be both understood and accepted.


Thank you for all e the help. cant say how much this site means to me. when ever i go into panic mode, i have many people to walk me off the edge
V and AMaleRussia2012-03-24 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCountry of both question

She was born in the UKR. That is the country you put down. My wife was born in Belarus when it was part of the USSR but her country of birth is still Belarus.

thanks
V and AMaleRussia2012-03-23 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCountry of both question
We are currently filling out my fiancées profile on the Russian consulates website. She was born in Ukraine but while it was still the USSR. My question is what should we put down as country of birth Russian Federation or
V and AMaleRussia2012-03-23 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo pay or not to pay
OK , we got it figured out, you can pay online through the website. but now it says that there are NO appointments available. GOD this is driving me sooooo crazy, :wacko: :crying: Just when i thought we had gotten to the easy part
V and AMaleRussia2012-03-26 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo pay or not to pay
Ok my fellow Russian members, i need some help,im pulling my hair out. i would like to schedle my the interview but im seeing conflicting info. do i have my fiancee pay at the bank and get ther recipt number and do it on line. The instuctions on the Russian consulate page says that the fees need to be paid at the interview???? grrrrrr. we are working on a k1 visa
V and AMaleRussia2012-03-26 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 being sent back to USCIS. Anybody..?
So do I have to wait till I get NOID or NOIR before filing for K3 or CR1? That may take months.
I was hoping I can file K3/CR1 now and respond to the denial when I get the letter. Just to save some time.
saahebMaleIndia2009-06-09 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 being sent back to USCIS. Anybody..?
Thanks all for your thoughts on this. I am trying my best to hold the petition there at the consulate. Trying it through
the congressman and also sending them direct emails. I see no response yet and I am not very hopeful.
I am thinking of going back sometime soon and then applying for K3. Hope that gives them ample 'evidence of relationship'...
saahebMaleIndia2009-06-08 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 being sent back to USCIS. Anybody..?
Okay, I guess I have not been as lucky as most of the folks here.
My fiancee was first given a 221(g) 2 months ago. We provided the documents promptly.
Now the Mumbai consulate emails me saying that my petition is being sent back to the USCIS
for re-examination and for possible revocation. I checked with some attorneys and looks like
I have no other option but to start the process all over again.
Checked with the DOS a couple days back and they did confirm that it was being sent
back. However, when I called back again today, I am told the case is in 'Admin Processing'.
So, I am not sure what to make out of it. Will appreciate if anybody has any idea..?

Edited by saaheb, 08 June 2009 - 05:20 PM.

saahebMaleIndia2009-06-08 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of intent

Hello -
My fiance and I are filling the letter of intent, but the 'template' i found on this site reference the USCIS address. The address where i sent the completed 129F package is in Dallas but what address would i enter on the letter of intent? i live in TX , would it go to one of the USCIS offices in TX or some where else?

Thanks for your help.


Do you still have the link to the template for the letter of intent??? Can you or someone who know forward it to me?

Thanks
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support

Hey good luck with the interview. I'm sure you two will get your visa :yes: Please let me know what questions they ask ok? My fiancee should be getting her interview in March or April. At least, that's an educated guess. Again, good luck :thumbs: Have a nice day.


Thank you...will I have not even sent in the I-129F package yet but I'm working on it, just waiting til I finish a few stuff. Maybe later this month or early of next month. Are you Laotian? Just wondering?
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-15 05:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support

No. You do not send in the I-134 and financial documents with the I-129F petition. Those are needed after the petition is approved for the consulate and K-1 interview. Check the guide: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide and flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow


Okay thank you so much, I love this website.
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
Are you guys saying you don't need to include your proof of income like your bank statements and income tax with the I-129?
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-13 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

You only need one year. Three years is better. That is a change since we filed.

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-134instr.pdf



Okay sounds good. I feel safer now.
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-15 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

You can only send what you have. If I remember right, once you file a return, it takes about a month for the transcript to be available. You can check right online, and it will tell you when the transcript is available.

http://www.irs.gov/i...=232168,00.html


Okay so since I don't have income tax for 2009, I only have 2010, will file 2011 soon, should i write a letter explain why i don't have 2009?

If I am not wrong, I think someone here says I need to send 3 years worth of income since I am self-employed? Or that's not true? 1 year is okay? If they really need years will am I in trouble?

Let me know..
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

If you are self-employed, you try to minimize your tax liability. It is possible that you are not showing enough income to qualify, even though you made more that enough money. In order to get past that hurdle, some filers create false income tax returns showing sufficient income, and send copies of those with their immigration filings, hoping to qualify as a sponsor. That would be misrepresentation, and could get you in a lot of trouble, not just a denial if caught.

What you could do, that would be legal, is to file amended tax returns, or use income averaging, and pay any additional tax, fines, or interest.


Oh I got what u are saying, I wish I was eager and make $50K but I was kind of layback so I didn't make much...I just hope that after all the tax deduct I still have enough to show that I am above the poverty line for 2 people with the 2011 tax return. I make a little over 25k and don't claim any dependent although I do live with my parents and younger siblings right now. 2010, I make too little. It's too funny to even mention, okay under 4000, that's the net, the gross was like 7k something...cause I was new into the market...was slowly building my clientele...

Edited by paivaj_n_kubyaj, 14 January 2012 - 03:23 PM.

paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

Form 1040-V is just a payment voucher. If you are self-employed, you should be filing Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ with your return. Go ahead and order transcripts for the last three years to see what was actually filed for those years. They are available free from the IRS.


Yeah I just found that out right now, my sister showed it to me right now..I have it. I didn't work 2009 so I will get the 2010 transcript. Then after I file the 2011, how long should I wait until I can call to request the 2011 tax transcript do you know? So since I didn't work 2009, which that would make up 3 years, do I just write a letter stating that I didn't work that year? I went to school from January to April for my massage therapy certificate 09, then didn't find anyone I want to work with or for, so I started my own business in summer 2010.

Edited by paivaj_n_kubyaj, 14 January 2012 - 03:03 PM.

paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

A tax transcript is the best way to do it if you are a sole proprietor. Your business income would be listed on Schedule C when you file your 1040. The tax transcript will contain all of this. This will show how much you make.

To verify your job, write a letter on your business letterhead explaining that you are the owner and operator of the business.


Okay got that, I found it where it says schedule C on my 2010 tax return Form 1040-V. Cool thanks. So you guys are saying I don't need to make copies of my business license, certificate, etc??? for additional evidence u know just in case they request for more evidence...then it's there already...
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

I have done both. They seem to like the transcripts better. Some people send the USCIS copies of tax returns they didn't actually file with the IRS. The transcripts are a little harder to doctor.


What do u mean by that "they didn't actually file with the IRS"??? Then who did they file their tax to?
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

You don't. Just supply three years of tax returns (or transcripts). If you have any 1099's, you can show those. My business was retail, so I just photocopied three years worth of returns and sent those. The new rules say one year, but I would send three years if you are self employed, rather than get an RFE.


Thanks for the info...will I just have 2010 and I will be filing 2011 sometime soon. I dont have 2009, I didn't work that year. I am self-employed in the massage therapeutic field, I don't have anyone working for me or I am not working for anyone. So I don't have 1099. The tax preparer used Form 1040-V for my 2010 tax return, someone say it should be a schedule C, what's the different? I'll look it up if u dont know. But I wonder if that will be a problem if I fill the 2011 tax return form 1040 schedule c and the 2010 is a V, will that be okay???

Tax Transcripts from IRS verifying your Business income, with your EIN number on transcripts, proving you have a business and you have earning and pay taxes. Simple.


Will I don't have people working for me so I think I'm not gonna have the EIN on the transcripts...

If you don't have employees, for example, you don't need an EIN.


http://www.irs.gov/b...d=97872,00.html


Yeah I read somewhere saying that too...
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?

You can use the sample format from this page if you wish to write your own letter: http://www.visajourn...ployment_Letter

Providing tax transcripts from the IRS is the best way to show proof of income for self-employed.

If you have not even filed the petition yet, then you have time to get your previous tax transcripts from the IRS. They are free. You can call 1-800-908-9946. There is an automated system to order them and they should arrive to you in the mail within 2 weeks. You won't need this information until it is time for the K-1 interview, which will not be for months after you file the petition.


Thank you for the link to the how to write the letter for self-employment. Loving it. I will use it for sure. No I have file the petition, I'm still new to the whole process, so I'm thinking I'm going to do it real soon if you guys are telling me that I don't need to worry about my income tax and 1-134 until later...then I would like to get the I-129 in asap to get something going u know what I mean, I don't want to wait another year anymore. Okay I will get the transcript then...then do I have to make copies of my 2011 tax returns too and sent the copies along with the transcript too? But I have not file my income tax for last year yet, but I do have my 2010 tax return but I'm thinking if I'm safe with just 1 year of tax return then I'm only going to request the transcript for the 2011 tax, is that okay? I didn't work the year 2009, so I have no tax return for that year.
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-14 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and my income?
I'm self-employed, how do I go about writing a letter that verify my job and how much I make? Does anyone know? Should I include copy of my business license, business permit? certificate? Etc.???
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-13 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134 - tax papers????

They want YOUR gross income, not the business. Line 22 of the personal 1040. They do not care about your business.

If you are writing off the revenue of the business as expenses, costs and depreciation you avoid paying self employment tax (you know this) but you also eliminate your personal income. That $8000 is not available for the family because it is business expense, NOT income.

Line 22! Remember, Line 22



Oh okay.....:D, get it now. Thanks. I'll cross my fingers and hope when I file my tax, I am still standing at or above the poverty line for 2 people.
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-19 05:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134 - tax papers????

They go by annual income, she makes enough. Attach the most recent year tax return.



What still bugs me is do they want the gross income or the net income since I am self-employed??

Say if I make about $28,000.00 and I spend $8,000.00 to operate my business for that year. Then I really just make $20,000.00. Which one is it for 2 people.
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-17 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo you think I need a co-sponsor?

http://laos.usembassy.gov/contact.html

conslao@state.gov

Email them the questions you have reguarding supporting documentation for you being a self-employed US Citizen. The only way you are going to find out exactly what they want, for your specific case is going to be to ask them. All K-1 visas, at all stages of approval are case-by-case. There really isn't a standard, we are humans capable of creating millions of different, but similar situations.


Thank you so much, you've been very supportive...Ill email them...will let u know what they say too okay..
paivaj_n_kubyajFemaleLaos2012-01-19 22:28:00