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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa Question

This is absolutely incorrect. OP already shown immigration intent and when you are entering on B2 you are stating that you are not planning on staying. Obviously, if she enters and stays she was planning on staying. This is not a court room, they do not have to prove conclusively. I researched this matter very deeply. Please, do not give advice that will hurt OP on the long run.


It's irrelevant. They can't deny solely for preconceived intent. That practice ended with the BIA decision in Matter of Battista in 1987:

http://www.uscis.gov....html#0-0-0-310

Preconceived intent is a serious negative factor. Being an immediate relative of a US citizen is a positive factor that outweighs that negative factor. USCIS won't deny AOS solely for preconceived intent even if they have concrete evidence of the intent. They will deny AOS if they have evidence that the alien lied about their intent to an immigration officer. Material misrepresentation is serious enough to outweigh the positive factor of being an immediate relative of a US citizen.

Further, preconceived intent specifically refers to an intent to remain permanently at the time of arrival as a non-immigrant (from Matter of Ro, 1977). This means they are entering as a non-immigrant with the intention of becoming an immigrant before they leave. An approved petition is evidence of an intent to immigrate, but it's not proof of a preconceived intent to enter as a non-immigrant and become an immigrant before leaving. That evidence must exist at the time the alien enters as a non-immigrant. If CBP finds evidence of this intent then they'll enter this information in the alien's record. This is where the secondary inspection mentioned by Bob comes into play. They know they can't deny for preconceived intent alone, so they'll press the alien to get them to make a statement contradicting the evidence. If the alien subsequently applies for adjustment of status then they've got them for material misrepresentation.

If you have research that contradicts what I've said above then please share it, especially if you have evidence that USCIS is denying AOS because the applicant had a previously approved petition. That would be a bombshell to some of the people in the second AOS forum here on VJ.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-25 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffadavit of Support
The I-864 affidavit of support remains in effect until one of the following occurs:

1. The immigrant accumulates 40 quarters (10 years) of work credits through Social Security.
2. The immigrant becomes a US citizen.
3. The immigrant loses their LPR status and leaves the United States.
4. Either the immigrant or the sponsor dies.

If none of the first three events ever occurs then you could potentially be "on the hook" for the remainder of your life.

The contract becomes binding and enforceable when the requested immigration benefit is granted. You can't transfer sponsorship to someone else after that.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-27 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChances on a 3rd K-1 Visa

Thank you Casprd that is a good point. My ex's are from different countries and not related in any way at all. I am thinking about the K-3 versus K-1 route, but just that I would prefer having the 3-month window to help adjust before nuptuals. I didn't do that first time...I just scheduled the marriage right away. I believe that time is important.

Again, I appreciate all the helpful feedback. Thank you all.


If you were sincere about the statement bolded above then you're not ready for a K1 visa. You should be absolutely positively sure that you want to marry before you send the petition. Three months is not enough time to "adjust before nuptuals", and that's not the purpose of the three month window. It's enough time to arrange an informal wedding - that's all.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-29 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

He owns a C-Corp specialized in software development. He provided a letter that he is the CEO and that he is paying himself. He had this business since 2002. He also provided current and quarterly payments of his company for state employee withholding and sales taxes. He also provided a filing history of his business from 2008 to March 2011 from the department of revenue. I just want to know if these are convincing enough. Thank you.


If it's a "C" corporation then all of the records of his company are not really relevant - he's an employee, in spite of owning the controlling share of stock, because his corporation is taxed separately from his personal income. His business filings will not be considered because his company is not sponsoring you - he is. It would be different if he was self-employed or owned an "S" corporation.

Consulates do not like complicated affidavits of support. They're not accountants, and they're not going to audit his books to see if he's a qualified sponsor. If he can show a consistent record of payments from his company in the form of wages then they'll accept his affidavit. Likewise, if he can show a history of income evidenced by his tax records then they'll accept his affidavit. If they have to analyze financial documents from his company, which is legally a separate entity from himself, then they probably won't accept his affidavit.

Since his 2010 tax return is not sufficient, he should focus on getting the pay records.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-29 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
His 2010 tax return is a problem, but it won't mean the affidavit of support will be denied for being insufficient if he can convince the consulate that his current income is better. In addition to the paystubs, it would be a good idea if he can get a letter from his employer stating when he was hired, how much his annual wages are, and that his position is full-time and permanent.

Insurance is only an asset if it can be cashed out, which usually means "whole life" rather than "term life" insurance.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-29 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBefore I send everything away...

I signed my forms and attachments and dated everything on the 22nd of July.

I am sending the package in next week. Early August.

Does this gap between signing and sending pose a problem for me?

Also, ONE passport photo EACH with name printed and signed on the back, right?? Dated??

Thanks!

Oh! And my USC, American born fiance copied her birth cert. One copy of the front and one of the back. 2 seperate sheets of paper.

Why both sides??


As long as you didn't date any of the forms AFTER the date you send the petition then you're ok.

One passport style photo each.

They want copies of both sides as evidence you have an actual certified copy of the birth certificate in your possession. If you had a photocopy of someone elses birth certificate you likely wouldn't have a photocopy of the back side. Many certified birth certificates don't have anything printed on the back, but some do. Mine has a document number stamped in red on the back of it. Some certified birth certificates have an embossed seal on them. This would also be visible from the back of the document. If they have any doubt that you might have sent them a second generation copy then they'll send an RFE for the original document.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-29 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcess to cancel K-1 petition after interview

Waiting is hell and it has only been 4 days. It feels like a blackhole of which there is no return. Nothing is for sure as far as moving goes, we are just exploring options for now. I read somewhere before that if you cancelled your K-1 you would have to file a waiver to be able to file for any type of visa in the future. Something about when you initially filed you two were saying you wanted to do things one way and then after having gone through the better part of the process you cancel it is almost as if you were lying about your intentions in the first place and so you have to go through all this other stuff just to file a different visa. Do you know anything about this? I'm sorry if I didn't explain it right, my memory is very vague concerning this info and I cannot seem to find it again. Thank you for your time.


The US citizen petitioner can withdraw the petition anytime up until the beneficiary enters the US with the visa. There's no form for this. A written letter signed by the petitioner is all that's required. Since the petition is already at the consulate it would be best to submit similar letters to both the consulate and the USCIS service center where the petition was adjudicated. Be sure to mention the DoS case number in the letter to the consulate, and the USCIS case number in the letter to the USCIS service center. The petitioner should explain the reason for withdrawing the petition. Withdrawing because you've married would raise no suspicions whatever.

There is a statutory limit to the number a K1 visa petitions a person can submit - no more than one approved petition within a two year period, and no more than two petitions (approved or not) within your lifetime. It's possible to get additional K1 petitions approved by requesting a waiver of the filing limitation in a letter included with the petition. These waivers are usually granted. The filing limitation affects only K1 visa petitions. It doesn't affect any other sort of family based visa petition, including spousal visa petitions.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-29 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for unsigned fiancee letter of intent

dont use angency as they are not a good help at all,they have no access inside the US embassy and they dont even know what would be the officer questions would be to u..they are just after ur money they will says this and that but the truth is they are 0% on helping u..just prepare all the documents that u need,better write down everything so u wont forget anything.
i recieved my visa today,i was given 221g form after my interview since i forgot to bring our married license..my daughter tho,1 yr old got approved right away.
i am married to american guy btw..the only question the officer asked me was,why we didn't apply for the fiancee or immigrant visa since we are married..then the only document he wants to see was our daughter BC and our married license,unfortunately i forgot our ML,so i got on hold and given 221g form,5 days after i sent it,they sent me back my passport with multiple visa valid until 2021,our interview was last july 19 only...i was watching those people got interviewed with those 100 people i was watching,no body got approved all denied,my daughter was the first one to got approved that day,its very stressing going on interview but just pray to God,nothing is impossible with him...


Ummm.... a 10 year multiple-entry visa is a tourist visa. The CO was right - why didn't you apply for a spousal visa? You DO understand that you can't use the tourist visa to immigrate, right? :unsure:
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-28 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions :)

Thanks for all the help!

I've got another question for you guys! :innocent:

My birth certificate is WAY too big to copy on a normal sheet of paper... is it alright to copy half and half? Like, top half and bottom half? Or should i just go and copy my passport as well to be safe? (I was hoping i wouldn't have to copy my passport, a million blank pages, blah)


What kind of birth certificate is too big to copy to a normal sheet of paper? Was this birth certificate issued by the government of the state where you were born?
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-28 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's son emptied his bank account

I dont understand the responce when I look at what you just said in another post which I copied below. Here you begin with the " blanket statement" about ignoring the instructions. I am not trying to argue with you about this just trying to understand.
"Understood, but the experience of one person with one consular officer at one US consulate doesn't necessarily justify a blanket statement about all consular officers at all consulates. There are a great many VJ members who have successfully gotten a K1 visa from a US consulate after submitting an I-134 that was insufficient on income, but had adequate assets (with the requisite evidence) to offset the income shortage. What you say about assets being essentially ignored may be true for that one consular officer at that one consulate, but it's apparently not true of all consular officers or all consulates. The law allows them the discretion to consider assets, and many of them do."


I made that statement in response to the following statement made by you regarding assets:

It isnt required or needed especially if you have sufficent income. The assest are of no use unless they are liquid or can be liquidated quickly. If you want to use them just use the amounts you feel are correct. No supporting docs are required because they will disregard them anyway.


http://www.visajourn...ost__p__4809286

I'm sorry if I gave the impression that assets must be declared, even if the sponsor qualifies on income alone. That wasn't my intention. I was stating that if assets are declared then you must provide supporting evidence for them.

What you said about assets not being required if your income is sufficient was correct. What you said about just using asset values you felt were accurate and not providing supporting docs for the assets was not correct. As I pointed out in that thread, many consulates have considered assets with an I-134 when sufficient supporting evidence was provided. If you declare an asset on the I-134 then the consulate can demand supporting evidence for the asset or refuse to accept the I-134.

The instructions I'm suggesting should be ignored are the USCIS instructions for the I-134 form. If you followed those instructions then you wouldn't submit a copy of your most recent tax return unless you were self-employed. Most consulates will provide guidelines for the I-134 with packets 3 and 4, and most will insist on a copy of the most recent tax return (or IRS transcript) from every sponsor. Don't follow the form instructions - follow the consulate's instructions.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-30 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's son emptied his bank account

"If his current annualized income is enough then no need for the asset portion of the I-134"


Does this mean one can simply leave the other portions of the I-134 blank? I don't recall seeing anywhere in the instructions that you could leave things out - it seems like they want an exhaustive list of your financials. It would certainly be more convenient to prove income and not bother with bank statements.


Ignore the I-134 form instructions. They were written a long time ago when USCIS used the form as the primary affidavit of support. USCIS rarely uses the I-134 since it was replaced by the I-864 in 1997. Consulates still use it as a screening tool for the "public charge" requirement. In the case of a K1 applicant, they're trying to make sure that the beneficiary will have a sponsor with sufficient income (and assets, if needed) to sign an I-864 when the time comes for adjustment of status.

They neither want nor need an exhaustive list of the petitioner's financials. They're not accountants. They don't care. The only thing they care about is whether the petitioner is qualified to sponsor the beneficiary. If the petitioner qualifies on income alone then that's almost always enough information for them. The petitioner can prove this with a copy of their most recent tax return (or IRS transcript of the return), a letter of employment, and some pay stubs.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-30 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1: What's In A Consular Return Memorandum?

Thanks for the correction but it wasn't deliberate...My earlier post of April 22nd 2011 { http://www.visajourn...on-revocations/ } should confirm that credit is ALWAYS given as at when due .


People should not have to look through your other threads to find that you're quoting someone elses work. Quoting a substantial portion of someone elses writings without proper credit given is plagiarism. When quoting works which are posted on the internet it's also customary to provide a link to the source.

http://www.ilw.com/a...0713-Ellis.shtm

Without quoting the entire article, or giving a link to the original article, you also risk presenting information without the necessary context that might be provided in other parts of the article. For example, the preface you left out of your opening post was:

What follows is a pretty common list of consular allegations quoted in NOIR's that I've seen. I'm hoping there are immigration lawyers & USCIS adjudicators reading this article. I invite them to find a single material misrepresentation in any of these consular allegations.


You provided only a paraphrased version of the bolded text. With the additional context of the complete text, anyone who either knows of Marc Ellis, or reads his brief bio at the end of the article, will understand that these are allegations he has personally seen on NOIR's, and because of his extensive dealing with the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, many of these are peculiar to that particular consulate. For example, there are very few other consulates where the lack of a formal engagement ceremony and large celebration involving hundreds of people would be cited as a reason to deny a K1 visa. This "social and cultural norm" is unique to Vietnam.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-08-01 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange in plans..will this be a problem?
It won't be an issue at the POE, though it usually helps at the interview if the petitioner is there.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-07-31 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresblue slipped two weeks after interview
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JAPrincessFemaleJamaica2011-07-26 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresblue slipped two weeks after interview

He can try again in 2 years.

:unsure:

Not sure where you get 2 years?


The substance abuse ban has been reduced from 3 years to 1 year in June of 2010.

Here is a link to the change in law: http://travel.state.... - June2010.pdf

basically it says: The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)defines sustained, full remission as a period of at least 12 months. So now the immigration laws have been changed in accordance with this definition in such that the ban is no longer 3 years, but 1 year full remission (no drug use).


staceluvyou I am so sorry, but the answer is undoubtedly yes :( they can, and very well may deny your son's visa for admitted drug use, they have done it on many occasions.

I seem to recall reading that one time experimental use was not a cause for ban, I need to find that info again...

Truthfully, I would consult with an attorney before your blue slip interview :(
JAPrincessFemaleJamaica2011-07-26 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview coming up quick! Any last minute tips?
:thumbs:

Hi, I wanted to wish you two much success! My fiance's going to have his interview on Monday. We've been told he should stay calm, speak slowly, look directly into the CO's eyes, and not just answer yes or no to questions, but add on a little bit here and there to let them see he knows what he's talking about. Also, it should not sound rehearsed or memorized, but more conversational. If he can establish a rapport with the CO, of course that's the best. Good luck to you both!


That's good advice, thank you. I appreciate your well wishes and I wish you two the best of luck as well. :thumbs:
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-17 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview coming up quick! Any last minute tips?
Our interview is in 9 days, just trying to gather some last minute advice from our fellow VJers. Experience with MENA countries is greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone :D
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-16 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcess to cancel K-1 petition after interview

The US citizen petitioner can withdraw the petition anytime up until the beneficiary enters the US with the visa. There's no form for this. A written letter signed by the petitioner is all that's required. Since the petition is already at the consulate it would be best to submit similar letters to both the consulate and the USCIS service center where the petition was adjudicated. Be sure to mention the DoS case number in the letter to the consulate, and the USCIS case number in the letter to the USCIS service center. The petitioner should explain the reason for withdrawing the petition. Withdrawing because you've married would raise no suspicions whatever.

There is a statutory limit to the number a K1 visa petitions a person can submit - no more than one approved petition within a two year period, and no more than two petitions (approved or not) within your lifetime. It's possible to get additional K1 petitions approved by requesting a waiver of the filing limitation in a letter included with the petition. These waivers are usually granted. The filing limitation affects only K1 visa petitions. It doesn't affect any other sort of family based visa petition, including spousal visa petitions.

Thank you soooooo much! That was the exact answer we were looking for! We just wanted to know the process if that becomes our decision. We really appreciate it.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-29 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcess to cancel K-1 petition after interview

By marrying, you'd automatically abort the K-1 visa process. Sending a withdrawal letter to the USCIS would be customary and appropriate, given you'd be considering a Spousal visa in the future.

That being said, if the only thing governing your options is a desire to quickly be together, almost anyone's best advice here would be to give it some more time and see where the K-1 AP goes. I don't know the specifics of your case, or the nature of the AP, but that would be the most logical thing to do.

Waiting can be hell, but so can starting the entire process over for no other reason than impatience. If we all abandoned our K-1's for that reason, the service centers would have a very light workload...

And, of course, if you marry and relocate to Saudi under the impression to you can pursue a Spousal visa then you embark on an entirely different route. And cannot be certain you'd even get the Spousal visa, which leaves you married in Saudi. Which may or may not be feasible, depending on your intent and wishes.

Waiting is hell and it has only been 4 days. It feels like a blackhole of which there is no return. Nothing is for sure as far as moving goes, we are just exploring options for now. I read somewhere before that if you cancelled your K-1 you would have to file a waiver to be able to file for any type of visa in the future. Something about when you initially filed you two were saying you wanted to do things one way and then after having gone through the better part of the process you cancel it is almost as if you were lying about your intentions in the first place and so you have to go through all this other stuff just to file a different visa. Do you know anything about this? I'm sorry if I didn't explain it right, my memory is very vague concerning this info and I cannot seem to find it again. Thank you for your time.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-29 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcess to cancel K-1 petition after interview

I+H, I am not sure what you would have to do to cancel the k-1. I saw a post of yours from earlier in the week and it sounds like you got Standard AP and the visa will be issued once it is over(correct me if I am wrong if it was not standard AP). Even if you do a spousal visa in the future you will still have AP. If it were me I would at least try and wait out the AP for a little while and see if it is issued shortly or if it is not issued shortly then go about trying to cancel the k-1. Good luck and I hope you both can be together either here in the US or the UAE soon.

I can only assume it is standard as well, though the women seemed much too interested in my past marriages and my children. When we started this process money was not a big issue. We are at a point now where I cannot take more time off of work and I don't have to money to come either. We plan to wait for now, but will probably not wait much longer than January. We too are afraid that we will make a haisty decision and as soon as I move he gets approved which would be great and terrible all at the same time.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-29 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcess to cancel K-1 petition after interview
We had our interview on Monday and received AP. This visa is not our lives and we know that AP can be a long process. We are just concerned with being together. Nothing is for sure yet, but if I do decide to move to his country, we cannot live together unless we are married (it's the law). Of course we do not want to break the law and would get married, thus invalidating our K-1. So my question is, what would we have to do to cancel the K-1 and file for the spousal visa? We are not trying to bypass AP. We realize that we can just as well get AP going the spousal visa route. We just want to be together and start our lives and eventually get to the US even if it takes a couple years, just as long as we are together.
I+HFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-07-28 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Income tax return (ITR) Present During Interview
just a piece af advice..

You need the copy of most recent ITR and W2. Even if we submitted the documents with NVC, I was asked a copy of the 2010 ITR. On the day before our interview, I asked my husband to fax the ITR (cuz i brought 2009 with me, good gracious!), and then I photocopied the faxed copy. And true enough, the IO asked me for a copy. Better be prepared, just in case.

We did IR2, BTW.
ezzieFemalePhilippines2011-07-13 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does TOUCH means?
Someone physically moved your file. It can be just from one place to another or it might be one someones desk.

Good Luck.
SupastarsaMMaleCambodia2011-07-22 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost Decision Activity (what)
awesome ! Congratulations !!! :thumbs:
Ide & SamFemaleCuba2011-07-07 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship for Interview
Yeah, my fiance can't do the internet cafe everyday. But we also use it like a chat :) Thanks everyone ! I am going to print out most of the emails. I just counted and we actually have 800 emails. I doubt they are going to read all of those :blush:
Ide & SamFemaleCuba2011-07-11 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Relationship for Interview
I'm probably just spazzing out :) But I was going through our evidence, getting all the emails and phone logs together. I'm a little worried because for the last 4 months my fiance hasn't had regular email access. In Cuba access to email and the internet can be difficult. We are exchanging about 4 emails a week right now (2 from him and 2 from me), I call 2 or 3 times a week (again this is expensive so I can't call more) and text messages. I have some old chat logs and extensive emails from when he had internet in his home.

We are trying really hard to get him an email or internet connection at home.

I would assume that the embassy will understand that few people in Cuba have the internet and therefore can't use skype and chat as much as people in other countries. I just get worried when other people on here talk about their 2,000 emails and 25 pounds of chat logs :blink:

What are people's experiences with this. I have about 500 emails right now plus some old facebook chat logs. I'm freaking out over nothing right :unsure:
Ide & SamFemaleCuba2011-07-10 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresContacting the London embassy to see if it's arrived?

Hi, I just now saw these posts. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you. My fiance says that you only need a signature on the police report but not the photos. He also says that the size of the pictures do not matter. They take both, so he could use the one at the consulate, but I would think it would be better to do it before time.
I am more concerned for you affadavit of support. It sounds like you have enough money, but just... They are more likely to turn you away due to this than anything. You may ask your mom to co-sign just to be on the safe side. For everything I see they want you to make $19,000 a year. I didn't read that,but Gary, my fiance did. As far as getting an answer without paying... you are out of luck. They charge and they charge well over there in London at our embassy. Sorry. What date is your interview? Ours is on August 4. I wish you so much luck. This is a long and scary process.
Sincerely,
Lezlee


I make a hair under $25,000 a year and our family size is 3. Too late to cosign. :( A has a lot of money in savings, so hopefully if things are doubtful he can show that we have assets.

Interview isn't scheduled yet, he had his medical on the 15th. Good luck to you too!!
CherieishFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-22 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresContacting the London embassy to see if it's arrived?
I wanted to call the London embassy to see if our case has arrived in the post yet. The NVC gave me our case number and the number to the embassy. When I called the embassy, she told me it was the wrong place to call and gave me the number to some call center (1-866-382-3589). They want to charge me $16 just to ask if it's arrived yet! No thanks! Is there another way to see if they've got it without paying this ridiculous fee?
CherieishFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-22 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got our interview date!
Thanks, guys! I have two coworkers who both brought their spouses over with family visas some years ago and both of them just filed for divorce in the last month. They've been so discouraging, telling me it wasn't going to work out because theirs didn't, etc. I needed to hear some encouragement!
CherieishFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-29 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got our interview date!
A called the consulate this morning (it's been two weeks exactly since his medical exam) and they told him that his interview has been scheduled for September 6!! YAYY!

Now we have to decide if we're going to take the risk of booking everything now for our selected wedding date (November 18) or if we should wait until after he officially "passes." He's coming from England and I think the odds are really really good that he'll pass but... I'm still nervous about booking everything! We're going to discuss it later today.

In his cover letter for Packet 3, he requested an early interview date so he could be in America by the end of September for my son's birthday. I don't know if that helped speed the process, but we definitely got lucky!
CherieishFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-29 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 on it's Way!!!! Woohooo
"Post Decision Activity

On July 11, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

Can someone give me an air knuckle bump, hooteehoo.
AlienAmericanMalePhilippines2011-07-11 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone have experience with VisaJourney Timelines??
So excited, got approved to the day: 3 months, boooyeah!!!
AlienAmericanMalePhilippines2011-07-11 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone have experience with VisaJourney Timelines??
I saw this, and my heart skipped:

"Processing
Estimates/Stats : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between July 16, 2011 and July 30, 2011*. "

This puts our timeline at a little over 12 weeks for the NOA 2. I would like to know, if the Visa Journey timeline has been accurate for anyone else.
AlienAmericanMalePhilippines2011-05-25 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVJ timeline accuracy
My "time line adjudication" was very accurate. within a few days. Here is another way to track the time: http://cse.ssl.berke...ta/default.aspx
AlienAmericanMalePhilippines2011-07-25 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines Mailing Service G-325?
Not sure if you all want to test your luck like I did, but anything I needed my fiance to sign, She signed it in the Philippines, then just scanned it and emailed for me to print. I did not send anything with her original signature, just scanned copies. NOA2 was received in about 90 days.
AlienAmericanMalePhilippines2011-07-29 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresenough for proof of income?
Is it possible for the beneficiary to bring both my affidavit of support and a Co-sponser's as a backup in case the CO does not accept my information alone?
Tiger0422MaleSweden2011-07-11 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresenough for proof of income?
I made less than 10k on my 2010 tax returns due to school and traveling.
I've had a full time job since Dec 2010 making good money.
Will a letter from my employer showing YTD income over 40K, pay stubs & bank statements be enough for the interviewing CO?
Tiger0422MaleSweden2011-07-11 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill NVC didnt receive I130
I am in the same boat. i-129 approved and sent on 6/16. I called NVC last week and then said to give them unitl at least the 21st, then follow up again. I figure a lot of people are probabaly on vacation in July due to the holiday, and kids are out of school so they might be short staffed. I call the automated system everyday to see if they have logged my case yet, but nothing yet. This process is teaching me patience for sure. :-) Let's hope we both get the receipt notice before the 21st!!!!
es_mi_vidaFemaleNicaragua2011-07-14 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLas Vegas marriage...Stigma?
We are most likely doing the same thing!!!! Viva Las Vegas!!!
es_mi_vidaFemaleNicaragua2011-07-25 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease I need helpe with translation

Hello,
I am finishing up my pacquet for my 1297 application: Here is my question:
I have some documents from my future sister in la anf from my fiance explianing how bona fide is our relationship, but it is in our original language. I translated it into english. I wanted to notarize it. How should I do it??.. Should it be notarised? Does it matter??
Also, for the prof of having met during the past 2 years, I have my tickets itinaries and my stamps in my passports. Do you think that is sufficiant?.. I did not notarised the copies of the stamps.
I also have many pictures but they are not dated.
I will also include email as prrof as ongoing relationship.
Do you think I am ok?? What should I add??
Thank you vo much.. Please please answer, I need to kow so that I can send it ASAP.
Thank thannk you.


I assume you mean I-129F and not 1297.

Notaries in the US don't have the same authority they have in some foreign countries. Most notaries in the US can only witness signatures and administer oaths. They don't usually notarize a translation or a copy of a document. They can't certify that the translation is accurate, or that the document they're making a copy of is authentic.

Translated documents need to be certified by the person who performed the translation. The certification is a simple statement, signed by the translator, indicating that they are proficient in both English and the language of the original document, and that the translation is accurate. They don't usually need to be notarized.

Boarding passes and passport stamps are good primary evidence. Photos are good secondary evidence. You should write on the back of the photos the date each was taken, where it was taken, and who appears in the photo. Unless USCIS has any reason to doubt any of this evidence then it should be sufficient to prove the two year meeting requirement.
JimVaPhuongMaleVietnam2011-06-13 08:58:00