Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Being a petitioner as a student and having 0 income for past few years?	Current income is key.  Debts are not included.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-28 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE - evidence of having met in last 2 years.	I guess we briefly said how we had met  and listed the times we have met since. I guess they want more detail.     Describe and include evidences for ONE meeting.  You don't get extra credit for more meetings.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-19 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 or I-864?	The petitioner and the cosponser EACH complete a 134 form and attach documents and send for the K-1 interview.   Then for AOS they will do the same but use the 864 form.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-29 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Start k1 procedure	You did your "time" and all is over.  Those will be uncovered during the background checks and may make the process a little longer but not impossible.   Felony crimes, domestic abuse, terrorist activities are much worse.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-30 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129f: Missing letters of intent to marry	Hi Everyone, I'm going to skip ranting about how angry I am at the Visa service that my fiance and I paid for and myself for not catching the error, but my I-129f petition was sent with all of the necessary documents except for the intent to marry letters. I realized this after speaking with a friend yesterday. Today I received "USCIS Acceptance Confirmation" stating that "Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS California Service Center for processing..." I have a feeling it will be denied because of this error, but now I assume I need to wait a few months to find this out. Are there any courses of action I can take now to either speed things up or fix this error? Thank You, Sean Nothing you can do but have the two originally signed letters ready when you receive the RFE, that you will in about 5-7 months.	baron555	Male	Russia	2013-03-07 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Initial K-1 application process	Yes, Read the Guides.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-02 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Does fiancé's child need to be listed?	Don't need the BC, only the name.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-02 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i 134 fill out help	Follow the Example Forms	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-02 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Apply for fiance visa while in USA on a tourist visa?	If my fiance is in the USA legally on a B1/B2 tourist visa, is it possible for us to apply for the K-1 fiance visa for her while she's still in the USA, and then when she has to have the interview at the embassy in her home country, she can go back to her country at that time and come back to the USA if/when she gets her K-1 fiance visa? Yes   Or is the case that the non-USA citizen must be outside the USA at the time the USA citizen files the initial paperwork in the USA? No	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-03 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	applying for k1 while fiance is in the country	Another question is can we file for a fiance visa while I am in the country?   Yes and you can stay as long as your visa allows.  You'll have to go back for the medical and interview and wait for the K-1.  You may or may not be able to revisit during this period.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-03 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Conviction in I-129F	Yes full disclosure.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-01-28 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to send with i129 f package	Read the Guides and follow the Example Forms	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-06 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance Received VISA, but Sponsor Have to Live/Work Outside USA	My fiance from Chile received her VISA 2 Jun 14.  She will be in the US by 24 Jun and a week later we will marry.  I am scheduled to leave the USA on 10 Jul 14 to live/work for at least a minimum of two years.  I can bring her along as a dependent, but she will still be a resident of Chile.  I would like her to get a US Permanent Resident status while living abroad because she will be able to work. Can't do that.  She needs to permanently be residing in the US to receive that.    Is that possible while living abroad in processing paper work to get her a permanent residence? NO    I will be working on a US Military Installation.  Can I apply for her permanent residence while we're still here in the US and then get it modified due to my status? No, she needs to reside a minimum of 6 months per year to maintain the GC.     Please advise...     Get married and do not adjust status.  You two move to the new country and when you are ready to come back permanently, you file for a CR-1 visa for her......or....you leave her here and come back to visit every so ofter (good friends of ours do this).	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-05 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-1 visa rejected because I used wrong form. Please help	that 2 year mark has passed. i went overseas in may 25 2012 .  What you think of the situation now?     You HAVE to meet again...before you file any new petition...regardless of any reason the first petition was denied.   You MUST meet again.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-06 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F, Am I Doing It Right? Story in topic.	Signed Letters of Intent from both.  Read the Guides.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-05 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence	Read the Guides and the Sticky Notes	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-03 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 VISA HELP - G-325A	Hey, everyone.   I need some help witht the G-325A form. It's kind of easy, but still I'm scared TO DEATH to do something wrong (really don't wanna receive a RFE).   - My last name doesn't fit in the box. Can I write it down after printing the form, EVEN if all the rest is typed/printed (including first name)?   Yes   - I don't have a middle name! Do I leave the box blanket? Should I put "none"?   Leave it blank unless you want to give yourself the middle name of None.   Thank you!!!	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-02 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should we get a website?	My fiancée and I are getting ready to just start the process. Our attorney said that we will need photos of us together and affidavits from friends as proof that it is not a sham marriage The K-1 is for fiancé visas, you need a CR-1 if you are already married. . Would it make sense to also setup a wedding website too?   We looked at http://weddingbeacon.com. They have Facebook and Twitter comments. I am thinking the comments can be used to verify that the wedding is real and that our friends and family are involved. What do you think?   ~JR	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-12 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Meeting within 2 years requirement.	I am aware that the petitioner and the benificiary are required to have met within 2 years before filing for a petition. I'd like to know if there is anyone who personally knows of a case where someone filed just a few days outside of the 2 year requirement, and what the result was (approved or denied).   Thanks in advance.   I personally have NEvER read about a case that was approved where the two had met outside the two year requirement.   Are you one of those?	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-16 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa questions	-Should it be the person with the largest income in the household? Any USC that has sufficient income for the new household size. -Should it be both or will one person suffice? You and your cosponsor each fill out and submit 134 forms with as much documentation as you can. -*Do I* have to file the same form in addition to them even though I am not employed? Yes -Is the 134 sent at the same time as 129, or am I only to file the 129, wait for approval and send the 134 to my fiancé? Latter -I am told that after approval to marry in the US, once we are married he then would need to file to adjust his status, which would then require another affidavit of support. Again since I am not employed, would this require either my father or sister to file as supporting sponsor? Yes but then you'd be using the 864 form.  Same deal. -Do we really need a lawyer to help us with this process? It seems so complicated and challenging, both of us.. including our families would finally like to see this through as smoothly as possible. No unless you have money to burn. -And finally: I looked to see what the marriage regulation in my Maryland county was. It states the need for a SSN. As a US citizen I obviously have one, but if my fiancé has only been granted a K1 so that we can marry within the 90 day period, how could he obtain a SSN -- or is there not one needed in this case? Shouldn't be needed for his special case.  Call the county clerk.  SSNs can be obtained in about one to two weeks.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-17 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa questions	I   My questions are as follows: if I require a co-sponsor for this process -- WHOM should file this form? You and the cosponsor each will send a 134 form and any attaching documents to the interview.   -Should it be the person with the largest income in the household? Any USC with sufficient income for the new houseold size. -Should it be both or will one person suffice? You can only have one cosponsor. -*Do I* have to file the same form in addition to them even though I am not employed? Yes -Is the 134 sent at the same time as 129, or am I only to file the 129, wait for approval and send the 134 to my fiancé? No, for the interview, Read the Guides.   -I am told that after approval to marry in the US, once we are married he then would need to file to adjust his status, which would then require another affidavit of support. Yes, the 864 form this time is used.  Read the Guides.   Again since I am not employed, would this require either my father or sister to file as supporting sponsor? Yes, same as before, both file the form.   -Do we really need a lawyer to help us with this process? It seems so complicated and challenging, both of us.. including our families would finally like to see this through as smoothly as possible. Only if you have a lot of money you wish to part with.   -And finally: I looked to see what the marriage regulation in my Maryland county was. It states the need for a SSN. As a US citizen I obviously have one, but if my fiancé has only been granted a K1 so that we can marry within the 90 day period, how could he obtain a SSN -- or is there not one needed in this case? Apply for one about two to three weeks of his arrival.  Takes a week to get.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-25 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa questions	My questions are as follows: if I require a co-sponsor for this process -- WHOM should file this form? The cosponsor fills out one 134 and you fill out another....plus attach all supporting documents.   -Should it be the person with the largest income in the household? Anyone with sufficient income per the guiidelines for the new household size. -Should it be both or will one person suffice? Both -*Do I* have to file the same form in addition to them even though I am not employed? Yes, it kinda proves you need the cosponsor. -Is the 134 sent at the same time as 129, or am I only to file the 129, wait for approval and send the 134 to my fiancé? Send for interview......along with other stuff.  Read the Guides.   -I am told that after approval to marry in the US, once we are married he then would need to file to adjust his status, which would then require another affidavit of support. Again since I am not employed, would this require either my father or sister to file as supporting sponsor? Yes   -Do we really need a lawyer to help us with this process? It seems so complicated and challenging, both of us.. including our families would finally like to see this through as smoothly as possible. No, most likely not.  Most here on VJ do it themselves.   -And finally: I looked to see what the marriage regulation in my Maryland county was. It states the need for a SSN. As a US citizen I obviously have one, but if my fiancé has only been granted a K1 so that we can marry within the 90 day period, how could he obtain a SSN -- or is there not one needed in this case? Apply for the SSN about two weeks after arrival.  It should come in the mail within a week.  Inquire to the local court clerk as to the need for a foreign fiance.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-04-01 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	didnt meet the my parents	.. now we are preparing for k1 visa and i want to know if there will be problem if he didnt meet my family. before we met, !   No need to meet the family, only the fiance(e).	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-17 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	IRS Transcripts	Yes	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-17 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Company letterhead question	Yes	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-18 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	fiance worked on b2 visa, will they deny us k1?	but is this a reason for us to be denied k1 visa?   No	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-17 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to Mail the I-129i , binder, folder, protective sheets?	I am making a binder with all my docs but is this acceptable? How you prepared your documents?   Binder clips, paper clips, rubber bands....only.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-19 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit Poverty Line Requirements	Hi all. I'm back with another question, which I'm fearing the response to. My fiancee (US), who is also the sponsor for our K1 visa, re-entered the education system last September and consequently left her old job. At present, she is not working -- taking summer -- but looking for part-time employment. Am I right in thinking that when I attend my interview at the London Embassy we are likely to have our application denied based on the affidavit, as she does not fulfill the 125% poverty line requirement? I'm extremely worried now as I imagine I will receive my interview date within the next few months... London allows the beneficiary to sponsor themselves, if they can. If we were to add an additional sponsor (which I believe you're able to do), does this sponsor have to be an immediate relative, or can they be a close friend/ past work colleague etc? Any USC can be a cosponsor.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-19 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Traveling after visa granted	Thank you! If we waited to play it safe until after the holidays, or if just in general we didn't apply for a reentry permit into the US, does adjusting his status after we marry allow him to travel freely as well as work?    Yes the GC grants all those.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-20 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Traveling after visa granted	My question is this: if we were to marry immediately upon his arrival in, let's just say early November, how likely is it that he will be able to return home in December for the holidays? Not at all likely.  Once you file for AOS and the AP after you get married and have the marriage certificate in hand, figure about three months to receive the AP which allows him to re-enter the US once he leaves (anyone can leave at any time, it is the getting back in that is the tricky part).     Being home for Christmas is a very important item for him and would be heart breaking if he is unable to be there because of admin details over here. Then have him delay coming to the US in the first place until after Christmas and then you guys get married and proceed along the process.   Can we file the permission to travel document prior to him receiving his visa? No   I asked this same question a few times to USCIS and got mixed responses from them.  Of course, like talking with the IRS>   Thank you in advance to anyone who can answer this question!    International relationships and immigration to the US to become married and permanently reside here require couples (and their families and friends) to understand that things have to be done differently.  Most will understand this and not hold anyone hostage over the requirements.  Also priorities must be made and set and followed.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-19 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this case straightforward enough or do I need a lawyer?	My fiancee and I are both students, she's 21. Not an issue. We saw each other twice in the last 2 years, with the last time being a couple months ago. Great I tried to go to the U.S. on a J-1 visa (student exchange work visa) this summer but I got denied because I failed a year on my faculty and had breaks in my studying. Happens And that was the only reason, I have no criminal record, not even a point on my driver's license, never tried to go to the U.S. before and other people got denied for the same reason. Not an issue. I'm from a country in Eastern Europe for which I heard the K-1 visa is a bit harder to get. Depends, but usually not an issue. And we've been together for about 8 months. Not an issue   So, are any of these major problems that would require a lawyer's help to get through? No We're both young, we're still students, May need a financial cosponsor. we haven't been together for that long, My wife and I only met in person for 10 days. I got denied for a visa (even though it's for ridiculous reasons) Not an issue. and I'm from Eastern Europe. To me, that means your special.....like my wife. What do you guys think? Should we do it ourselves or go with a lawyer? Yourselves Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone! You'll be fine.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-19 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS 160, Previous Visas denied	My Fianceè just filled out the DS 160, and she has tried to apply for both a tourist visa and student visa from Ukraine, she was found Ineligible both times, will this have an affect on our K1?   Has anyone had this issue? Or is it even an issue?   Not an issue at all.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-23 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What documents are needed when entering on the k1 visa?	The DS-3025 form from the medical	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-23 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Withdrawing K1 petition	Is it possible for the beneficiary to close the petition. I have read before that the petitioner must be the one to send a letter to the embassy. What happens if one can't get the petitioner to send off a letter? I want to apply for. b2 visa later in the year to go on holiday with friends ( can't use the VWP due to a 60 day overstay several years ago)   As the beneficiary, you can just not go to the interview.  You have to wait out the process before any other visa will be considered.  Sucks but that's the deal you have.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-06-24 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much will age difference, prior marriage, health issues, and an overstay count against us?	Firstly, I'm a few years older than he is; I'm in my 30s, he's still in his 20s. Not an issue, my wife and I have 17 years between us and it's not a problem. Secondly, I was legally married to someone else when we met. (I'd been separated from the ex for a long time, but hadn't filed divorce paperwork yet because, well, I hate paperwork. The divorce is all finalized now, though.) You both have to be legally able to marry when you file the petition; what happened before that USCIS cares less about. Thirdly, I'd had a B-1 and spent quite a while in the US, but it ran out last year. So they might be suspicious that I'm just trying to get another visa? (Though if that were the case, I would've got my B-1 renewed, which would've been much easier.) Sure, but shouldn't be an issue.  Many folks had a visa prior to a K-1. Lastly, we haven't had a big engagement party or even really officially announced it. Honestly, we would probably keep 'living in sin' at least a couple of years longer, except he's missing his family a lot and wants to go home. Only need two signed Letter of Intent to Marry; no other requirement.   Also, if all that weren't enough... I have serious health issues. Nothing communicable / on the exclusion list, but bad enough that I get disability pension here in Australia, and am not physically able to work a normal, 'go to the office every day' job.   The USC petitioner is the one that has to provide the financial support.   AND last time I was in the US, I might've technically overstayed by 2-3 weeks. I left before my visa expired, but after the date written on the entry stamp. I did have genuine reasons, and put in the application to extend my stay, but I've never received the response (which arrived after I'd left the country). So I don't know whether they said OK, or whether they said no and I'm now in the system as an over-stayer.   Usually is not an issue.  Make sure all the dates of previous visits are honestly portrayed.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-04-20 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much will age difference, prior marriage, health issues, and an overstay count against us?	Firstly, I'm a few years older than he is; I'm in my 30s, he's still in his 20s. Not a big deal. Secondly, I was legally married to someone else when we met. (I'd been separated from the ex for a long time, but hadn't filed divorce paperwork yet because, well, I hate paperwork. Better get used to it, there's tons of paperwork and the K-1 is just the beginning. The divorce is all finalized now, though.) You need to be legally divorced PRIOR to filing the 129f form. Thirdly, I'd had a B-1 and spent quite a while in the US, but it ran out last year. So they might be suspicious that I'm just trying to get another visa? (Though if that were the case, I would've got my B-1 renewed, which would've been much easier.) As long as you abided by the requirements of that visa, ti should not affect a K-1. Lastly, we haven't had a big engagement party or even really officially announced it. Honestly, we would probably keep 'living in sin' at least a couple of years longer, except he's missing his family a lot and wants to go home. USCIS doesn't care about all that.....they only need two signed Letters of Intent.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-03-31 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Words of encouragement...	We're all on the same journey... some of us a little further apart from our fiance/e than we want to be.  Does anybody want to share any words of encouragement.  I know I'm loosing it.  I havent seen my fiance since October and hes a good ol 9000 miles away...  not possible to travel and see him as of now.  I guess you could say I'm reaching out to those who are in the same boat.  Thanks    Skype video is your friend.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-05-07 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to get a U.S criminal record check	You do not need a police certificate from the US.   There is no such thing.  The background checks handle this part.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-07-01 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	divorce papers	Save the originals for future use and only submit copies.	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-07-01 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question regarding I-134, Line 10	No then Yes	baron555	Male	Russia	2014-07-01 19:32:00