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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal birth certificates, etc.

Thank you. So would you suggest that I have her go back to the Amphur and have all the copies stamped again with fresh stamps? Then those can be considered the certified originals? She doesn't have the originals. I want her to be prepared in case the CO does ask for any, and this is the next best thing I would think. From what you said, it sounds like you haven't heard of any CO asking for originals?


"Original" means the original document obtained from the government office; i.e., the paper which was stamped when it was issued. They realize the Amphur isn't going to give her the actual original document from their files.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-08-19 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee had a tourist visa cancelled under 22 CFR 41.122(h)(3)
22 CFR 41.122(h)(3):

http://www.uscis.gov...0aRCRD&CH=22cfr

(3) The alien is notified pursuant to INA 235(b) by an immigration officer at a port of entry that the alien appears to be inadmissible to the United States and the alien requests and is granted permission to withdraw the application for admission;


22 CFR 41.122 deals with revocation of visas. The paragraph they cited says the CBP officer determined she was inadmissible and she withdrew her application for admission. The most common reason for this is that the CBP officer believes she intends to immigrate. Based on your description of how she previously used her visa, I'd say this is almost certainly what happened.

It won't affect her K1 visa application. The K1 visa specifically allows for immigrant intent. Basically, by revoking her visa the CBP officer was telling her to get the right visa if she intends to immigrate.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-08-18 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax returns
Many people file electronically now, so technically there is no "original" copy. All of the data exists only in computers. If the sponsor filed electronically and they choose to submit a copy of their return rather than an IRS transcript then they'd be printing a fresh copy from their computer (or their tax accountant's computer). Consulates usually insist that the 1040 form be signed by the sponsor, and some consulates ask that the signature be notarized. If the consulate's instructions (in packet 4) say to provide a notarized copy of the tax return then the sponsor should sign the form in front of a notary, and provide the original notarized form to the consulate.

This is a lot less complicated if you get a transcript from the IRS.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-08-21 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHey guys
You only answer "yes" to question 11 if you've previously filed an I-129F. The question says "fiancee or husband/wife" because the I-129F can be used for K3 visas, as well. The question is specifically about tracking multiple I-129F filings for the IMBRA. If you previously filed an I-130 for an immigrant spousal visa then DO NOT answer "yes" to this question. As Rene pointed out, if you answer "yes" then they'll presume you previously filed an I-129F.

I recently got a PM from another member with precisely the same problem - they previously filed an I-130 but answered "yes" to question 11. Their NOA2 mentioned that the IMBRA multiple filing database had been updated with their info, and they'd need a waiver if they ever filed another I-129F, even though this had been their first one.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-08-22 02:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJamaica! N I M???
You order it from the Records General Department in Jamaica (RGD)
They will deliver it to you depending on where your fiance' is.
At this point I would have him request rush processing, the RGD is slow!


http://www.rgd.gov.j...cate_production

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

I don't remember what the price was, The website says you can contact the RGD:

via email at information@rgd.gov.jm or by telephone between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm or between 9:00pm and 5:00 am Mondays-Fridays at 876-749-0550 or 876-619-1260




9:00pm and 5:00am?? :blink:
JAPrincessFemaleJamaica2011-08-03 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJamaican Birth Certificate
hmmm... my husband got his passport in 2009 with the old style birth certificate :unsure:

He did not get the new blue birth certificate until this year.

Yes Lexi have him get on it, did you guys get the non-impediment form from RGD already?
JAPrincessFemaleJamaica2011-08-16 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSTARRRRTTTT

i recieved my I-129 today, let the fun begin... Step one...and i want be sure i do everything perfect (As well as i can)
soo help me out what are some tips and pointers that absolutly can not leave out
or forget.!! =]


thanks to Everrrry oneee!

Visa Journey itself provides most everything you could possibly need.
The Alex&Mari is right, MAKE COPIES! We just had our interview and those copies really came in handy.
All the other info given was great too, just one more thing I would like to add is: CHECK, RECHECK, HAVE SOMEONE ELSE HELP YOU CHECK and CHECK AGAIN!!! The last thing you want is an RFE for something dumb. Also one more thing, send it FedEx asking for a confirmation of receipt.

Good luck to you and the yes that wait totally sucks, but it is worth it. When you get down, come here, we will help you. :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-05 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL QUERY

Hey guys,
I just got my NOA2 and am gathering all the documents so we can send package 3 in right when it arrives. I was hoping to get some advice about the police report and the medical.

My fiance (the beneficiary) has a old police report from 2008 already. Does he need to get a new one? I can't find anywhere where it says how recent it needs to be. Anyways, we are going on monday to the police station to get another one. But, I was wondering do you need to send that in with package 3 in order to get a interview date or do you bring that in to the interview? I was just thinking maybe we could send the old one in and say we are waiting for a new one? and what type of police report do we need?

Also with the medical...do you have the doctor send the records or can you take them yourself?

Anyone recently schedule a interview in sydney? how long did it take? we are trying to get him to the states as soon as possible! Sick of waiting! also, is sydney the only place they interview in australia?

thanks for your help in advance.

does anyone know what thread it is where someone lists everything in package 3? what forms and what documents you need to send through. thanks!

I'm not familiar with Australia but I am sure someone will come along that is. However I am pretty sure the police report should be no more than 6 months old. I could be wrong, but I will say this, it is best to have the most recent of EVERYTHING. We applied a 30 day rule to ourselves, nothing more than 30 days old. Better to be safe than sorry. As far as when to turn it in, in our case it was to be brought to the interview. Look up consulate specific info here on VJ. Best of luck to you.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-05 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnd so begins the wait...

After weeks of gathering and signing and checking and re-checking and checking again and MORE checking... the I-129f has been collected by FedEx. And so begins the wait...
God bless all of you on this Journey.

Now I need a drink!

Filling out these papers and going through this process is a tremendous task and even after all is said and done with the initial petition it still goes on from there. More paper work and more fees. But in the end we all do it because what we have is worth it. It sucks, I know. It is long, I know, but is so worth it. I wish you the best! As well as all of you here that are waiting for your NOA2s. I swear the great feelings are yet to come!!!!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-05 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinishing up Process
We were in AP for 1.5 weeks, the consulate website said AP was over and to turn passport in to receive the visa. So this past Sunday my fiance did just that and he as given a white paper that said, "Your case will be reviewed by a consular officer who will make the final determination on your case. Your passport may be pickup at 1:00pm August 15."
Sounds like he's getting the visa. But the first line is throwing us off. Can anyone clear this up for us? Is this just standard form or could the visa not be issued? We're afraid to get too excited and just want to know if anyone has seen this before. Thank you so much!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-08 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with G25A

Hi There-I am completing the G325A for my fiancee. There are several addresses over the past 5 years where she does not have the complete street address, but has the name of the city and Provence where she lived. Any suggestions on how best to handle this? None of her friends or relatives she stayed with are still there and can not provide address either.

Many Thanks

Where my fiance is they really dont have addresses, so we wrote what we could provide them with. This was not a problem for us, but I will say that I am sure that the Consular Officers are aware of this at interview time. Your forms need to be as complete as possible. If there were actual street addresses I would advise you to do your very best to obtain those addresses. If actual street addresses are not very common there it will be understood. Advice for your entire case as a whole BE AS THOROUGH AS POSSIBLE. I cannot emphasize that more. Do not leave anything up to question and you should not have any problems.
We wish you both the best of luck on your jouney!!!! :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-08 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious petitions - how much of a red flag?

Some of the responses to Sannybel's thread about the rejection in the Dominican Republic got me wondering, how much of a red flag is a previous K-1 petition?

In my case, I petition for my then Canadian fiance in 1998; the K-1 was accepted and we went through the AOS process with no issues (and it was much quicker). The marriage ended in divorce in 2007. There were no children. She did not become a citizen, but as far as I know, still resides in the US as an LPR.

How much of a liability will this be for the petition I just filed? This was 13 years ago after all.

I was previously told and someone correct me please if I am wrong. You can file 2 K-1 petitions during your lifetime without a waiver. I have seen other cases on here where previous K-1s had been filed and it appeared that there was no problem.
I would say that considering your previous marriage lasted for nearly 10 years and I am assuming you didn't have any problems with it previously that it wouldn't be a big deal. You will just be asked about it. Provide as much info about it as you can. Be straight forward and honest about it, which I am sure you intend to do.
I honestly don't think you have anything to worry about. I wish you the best and hopefully someone that has some experience with this situation will come along and provide you with a better answer.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-08 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC case number...

On July 18th, my I130 petition for my hubby was approved. On July 22nd, I received the letter from the California Service Center regarding the approval. About 7 days ago, I called the NVC office and spoke with a customer rep there. All I wanted to ask them was what were the chances that they might already have my case number, but the automated service just doesn't have it updated yet. She told me if the automated service doesn't have a case number for me by August 9th that I should call again and speak to a human being. Honestly, I'm terrified to call them. This perticular lady was very nice and I apologized for bothering her. She said, "It was no problem". Now, my question is, do I call them on August 10th if the automated service doesn't have a case number for me or should I wait until August 18th like it says in the letter before calling them again??? Thank you!

Ashlyn&Grevin are right. The people at NVC are super nice. I called everyday, seriously, everyday. Call as much as you want. The way I figure it is I am a paying customer in this process, if I want to call everyday I will. So don't feel bad and like I said they are super nice.
Good luck! Hope you get good news soon!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-09 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 Question

Is DS-156 filled out online on website, and then printed?

Is there PDF version of DS-156 (like DS-230) we need to fill out?

The DS-156 is filled out online and then printed. There is no PDF version to the best of my knowledge. When printed, this form contains a barcode which I assume is why it is not offered in a PDF fomat.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-09 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious Visa Tries

My fiance and I are currently trying for a K-1 visa. Prior to filing we had attempted twice to get a visitors visa for him to come visit me in the US and both were denied. For the first visitor visa I went with him and we were upfront and honest about our relationship. The second time his company was asking for him to come to the US for training but due to his previous interview with me and him confirming that we had an ongoing relationship it was denied again. Now as we are waiting for an interview date I am becoming more and more worried that these previous visa tries could affect the decision on the K-1 visa. Am I being silly for worrying?

I don't have experience with this type of situation personally. But it appears that your previous visa attempts were denied based on the fact that the consulate thought that your fiance may intend to immigrate to the US and not just visit. With this petition the intent is clear that he does want to immigrate, so I don't think there is a reason to deny him based on that. I would provide as much information possible at the interview concerning the previous visa attempts. I would think that they would understand the previous attempts and see now that you two are doing what you need to to be together. I would recommend providing lots and lots of proof concerning the validity of your relationship, because they may be under the impression that he is just desperate to get to the US. All in all just try hard not to allow them to question your relationship in anyway.
I hope this helps in some way and I wish you two the best of luck.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-09 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo NOA2's ?

I haven't gotten one, and you have two. Can I have one?

Doesn't hurt to ask, right? :D

I got my NOA2 and the notice date was July 27th... I got another NOA2 in the mail yesterday and it was dated August 4th ? I went online and said the notice date was August 4th.. Was it a mistake on their part or what ?

That is crazy! I would just call USCIS and ask them what is going on. I have personally never seen heard of this happening.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-09 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 and 4??

Hi VJ community.

In reference to K-1 Visa,

I am hearing talk of "Packet 3" and Packet 4". Not so much Packets 1 and 2.

Would someone who has had this experience, please explain what "Packet 3" is and what documents it contains"? Also "Packet 4".


Thanks.

This is the link I found for your place http://www.visajourn...stan&cty=Almaty
Hope this helps. From what I read it appears your consulate handles the packets the same way our consulate did, so if you have more specific questions let me know.
Good luck!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-13 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to send in pasport stamps too?
It is best to send as much information as possible. You don't want to get an RFE. So I personally say it would be worth it to have her send you the copies. Can you just have her fax it to you, or scan it and email it to you? You are only sending a copy to USCIS anyway. It is always better to be safe than sorry when dealing with USCIS.
Good luck! :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-22 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NVC Case Number – What to do with that?

Hi everybody, I got my NVC Case Number and they told me they forwarded my Papers to the US Embassy in my Country but what do I have to do with the Case Number and will the US embassy in Switzerland contact me once they get the papers from NVC? :unsure:

Thanks for your help.

The case number NVC gave you is the new case number that will be used at the embassy. Your case number with USCIS is not necessary at this time. So if you need to obtain information about your case from now on you will use this case number. The embassy will send you packets 3 and 4 after they have received your case. Whether they send them both at the same time, I do not know. You can go find your Embassy through the Embassy Info tab and see if it tell you there.
Good luck!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 01:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance (Saudi Arabia)

Hello all. Me and my fiance just got our NOA2 approved lastweek and are preparing the necessary papers for her to bring to the interview. We're having concerns about her not having police clearance from saudi arabia(she worked there for 2 years). Has anyone gone through the interview without having police clearance from saudi arabia? Thanx.

Generally you are supposed to provide police clearances for any counties lived in for 6 months or more from the age of 16. Is there any reason why you cannot obtain a police clearance from Saudi?
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-22 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 QUESTIONS!!

My fiance doesnt work though - neither of us do, we are both fulltime college students. My father and and maybe his uncle will be our finacial support until I start my job once we are married. Will that be a problem? How do I go about doing this form then?

If the embassy in Australia accepts co sponsponers then you should be ok. Look around VJ and see if you can find a case where a co sponsor was used or ask in your portal and see if someone responds. You will still fill out the I-134 but your cosponsor will have to as well. Both of you must provide financial info, paystubs, tax transcripts, proof of employment, etc. The I-134 isn't sent to USCIS though.
Hope this helps! Best of luck!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-22 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHOW do the send applications?
Looky is right, DHL. And for an example time, it only took about 3 days to get our case from NVC to the United Arab Emirates, so no worries on time.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-22 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving on fiance's house

Im already living on my fiance's house here in the philippines, after his visit here. Do you think this would affect our application for K1?

I would not think so. Of anything it would make your case stronger. When you have to show proof of ongoing relationship it is hard to dispute a shared address as proof :whistle:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstuff i need to send for fiance interview

yes i do have the i-134! and yes my fiance has that! so thats complete and already good to send?

Sounds good to me :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstuff i need to send for fiance interview

hey guys. i just need some help with the stuff i need to send my fiance for the interview.
noa 1
noa 2
i-129f
w-2
income tax
birth certificate
certificate of employment
paystubs.

did i get them all? i will be sending all these tom.
if i missed some please help. thank you!

Original NOA1 - Check
Original NOA2 - Check
Copy of original I-129F - Check
W-2 and Tax Docs - Check
Original Birth Cert - Check
Employment Letter- Check
Paystubs - Check
I am assuming your fiance has all the proofs of ongoing relationship, chat logs, phone logs, pictures, etc. And of course all of the required forms. Your I-134? You are sending that right? :unsure:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-22 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP - Morocco

Hi All!

I would like to know why we were put on AP. My Fiance's interview went well with no problems. I hope everyone who is on AP can write about their experiences so we can find out why we were put on AP.

My fiance is moroccan, his name is Youssef 33yrs old. His interviewed lasted 20 mins back June 30, 2011. Everything went well on his interview, he answered all the questions and the CO said everything is good you will have no problem. The CO didn't even wanted to see more supporting evidence of our relationship he said it wasn't necessary. He checked the computer asked him some questions then he told my fiance to go have a sit in the waiting room that he will be called again. He was called again and the CO checked the computer once again then he wrote on a small GREEN piece of paper and put it in between my fiance's passport then he said you will be put on AP. My fiance didn't know this will take long so he never asked why or nothing. Since then we haven't hard anything. We have emailed the consulate but all they say is that our case is still pending AP.

I really hope this AP doesn't last longer than 60 days :crying: . I will not stop bothering the consulate untill they process our case.

Contact DOS and see if they can tell you anything. Your guy is a MENA guy and AP is common for our men. Inshallah your AP will be over soon. In the mean time, call DOS and see what they say and check out the AP forum for some support. Best of luck to you both.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs that a negative point to have met online??

I would like to know if the consulates or USCIS consider to have met online as a negative point, and if so in what countries does it make it more difficult the process, Thank u!

We met on the internet and my guy is from a MENA country, so I have to say I think not. Internet dating has become more and more common over the last ten years. Many people go through online matrimonial sites even and apply for visas to bring their fiance or spouse here. Dont worry, you're fine :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC slowing down?

Looking at Igor's list (http://cse.ssl.berke...a/default.aspx and his stats page at http://cse.ssl.berke...data/stats.aspx) it looks like the number of NOA2's from CSC is dropping in the past 3 weeks. Anyone have an idea what might be up? Interesting that the processing time on VJ is holding steady in the 73 range.

I know it is easier said then done, especially when all you can think about is time, but don't read too much into the lists here. Don't get me wrong, they are helpful, but not always accurate. When we were waiting for our NOA2 I watched that list religously, every change gave me hope, but when it all came down to it, they were stil focusing on petitions for the beginning part of November when we got our NOA2 and then next thing you know the list jumped from beginning of November to tons of December filers being approved.
I promise you that this time passes before you know it and then you will be where I am now.....watching the clock......every second seems like an hour......just waiting for my honey to board that plane tomorrow (not my honey, yours :lol: ) and waiting to know he landed safely and I get to pick him up and take him home :D Sorry :o I trailed off at little bit there :blush: But it will go by before you know it.
I wish you both the best of luck and hope you do receive your NOA2 quickly.
And not just because your fiance is Armenian or so I assume (So am I :dance: )
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Applicant: Now that I've been approved..

Hi Guys!
I was approved last Monday...and I was wondering just how long does it take for your visa to arrive?
I want to get a clearer picture... looking at tickets and trying to plan this CFO thing

For your Embassy I am not sure, but since you haven't got any feedback I will try and help you out :D
Try checking in the Philipines portal and look at all the recent approvals. See how long it took for others to receive their visas after approval. Good luck!
And Congratulations on your approval! :dance: :dance: :dance:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnanct for medical?

They put a led vest over your belly for the xrays.

I wasn't sure that they would do it or not.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnanct for medical?

Hi there. Just found out today that I may be pregnant. I recieved my NOA1 on July 14th so I will be a few months pregnent by the time of the medical. Will they still do the medical in London?? Please Help!! This was NOT planned and I'm hoping it doesnt effect the process. Thanks.

I don't know the answer to your question, I'm going to say I don't think so. Medical is to determine overall good health to the best of my knowledge. X-Rays are taken though and I don't know how they will proceed with that.
I really just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :joy: :joy: :joy:
Maybe not planned :oops: but a blessing none the less. I wish you both the best of luck on not only your visa journey, but your new journey....PARENTHOOD. :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to change my address with USCIS?

We have been approved for the K1 visa and my fiance is coming over in 5 days. Do I need to change my address with the USCIS? I moved this past Saturday and the address that was on our petition and the one that my fiance was going to come over and live is not the one I just moved to.

Do I need to update? Or do I wait till we apply for AOS?

I am pretty sure you should change your address now. But read this to be sure http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
Best of luck and Congratulations!
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i visit US with K1 visa

I got the K1 visa but because the process was too long, I decided to stay in Canada. I just have a baby and there are lot of benefits for the baby in canada than in US not to mention the free healthcare in Canada and the economic crisis of US. Im just wondering if i can still travel to US when my passport have the K1 visa in it. I have a visitors visa for US valid for 10yrs because im not yet a citizen of canada. should i wait for the expiration of the visa before going to US?

I don't see why you cannot go. On the K-1 you can stay 90 days without marriage. Plus you have a visitors visa, I think it should be fine.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-23 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill no NOA1 Notification received...
I feel your pain. We have been waiting 33 days for our NOA1. I tried calling USCIS a couple times after the 2 and 3 week points and they told me that I would have to wait 30 days to contact them. So 30 days passed and it was the weekend. I finally got my call escalated to an officer and they told me the post office returned the document as undeliverable (I moved here 3 months ago but the post office is well aware of my new residence). The officer gave me my case number and I ended the call and went online to check my status. It said this:

On October 14, 2010, the post office returned your document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) as undeliverable. We will hold it for 180 days from October 14, 2010 to allow you time to contact us. If you do not contact us at 1-800-375-5283 within 180 days, this document will be destroyed and you will need to file a new application or application for replacement with fee.

My blood was boiling and I quickly called them back to see if this was my NOA1 that was sent back to them or if they were actually sending me back my I129F, as their message states. Fortunately, it was the NOA1 that was returned. She gave me the date of the NOA1 and get me at ease (for now). I just hope that the info she is passing along to me is correct and they are not sending me back my I129F for error corrections.
dogspotMaleRussia2010-10-19 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app

She was talking about me. I apologise. I read waiver and the I-601 mentions K1 but I probably didn't read it thoroughly enough.

Regarding a limit I remember reading that many many times.. especially in relation to MCat and how there was a limit so he can't apply for anymore and his last was his 4th (from memory).

If I'm wrong oh well but the OP has his answers. Waiver filed with the K1 petition. Rate of success of the waiver is apparently fine. So good luck to him.


Thank you.
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app

I don't pretend to have an exact answer on how to file a waiver, only an approximate one, and I even missed a point, corrected by someone else, that you file the waiver request with your new I129f and not before.


Thanks for correcting yourself, Al.

It's just a simple letter; the 601 form is not used.


That's more like it. This thread is suddenly becoming more useful with some facts.
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app

I think it would be a good idea to include copies of your letters (which explain what happened to the two previous petitions) along with your waiver request.


Can you explain exactly what the waiver request is? Does the OP need to submit additional forms such as the aforementioned I-601?
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app
No, I saw the metaphor. But it's still irrelevant to the OP's question.

He is requesting information about a waiver in order to petition for a second I-129F in two years and 3rd overall. He's not asking for relationship advice. His is a serious and important question that doesn't get answered clearly around here, as is apparent from the responses in this thread.
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app

If you contiually filed paperwork incorrectly several times we would tell you to go back, take your time and do it right the first time. The same idea applies here.


I think the OP wants to make sure he does the paperwork correctly so he doesn't have to be told to do it correctly after the fact. Makes sense, no?

It seems nobody knows the answer to his question but I have read from other peoples' experiences that they simply included a waiver letter (request) along with the I-129F packet.
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd I-129F app

I don't know if that means you need two waivers but I doubt it. So you send the waiver WITH your petition. Figure that means you have to pay the fee of the waiver ($585) as well as the K1 fee ($340 - fees were changed Nov 23, 2010: http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD ) at the same time and if your waiver isn't approved you lose both amounts.

The waiver form instructions are here: http://www.uscis.gov.../i-601instr.pdf


I-601 for this? Are you sure??

I think Nigeria or Bust's answer is what I've read around here for your situation. Maybe someone who knows for certain can set the record straight. It seems like there is some bad information being past in this thread.
dogspotMaleRussia2011-01-31 10:36:00