ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited processing for Military personnel
Expedites are usually, not always though, granted for those about to go on deployment or those on deployment. If you think you are eligable you can always give them a call on the number provided to check.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 19 January 2009 - 05:18 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-19 05:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS, you win...sort of...and a question about canceling the K-1
SO = significant other!
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-12 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
Probably because they never mentioned the divorce.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-06 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (honey143 @ Feb 6 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can answer everyones concerns! The approval here in the US is easy. They basically just looks at the papers given and may do a background check on the petitioner but they are not really checking the beneficiary, that is why u have an interview at the US embassy of the beneficiary's country. that's when they check everything about the beneficiary. It happened to us also but we did not lie or anything on the immigration form. My husband was not married ever but at the time of the interview, his CENOMAR in the Philippines showed up a marriage record so his VISA was not denied but put on administrative review. after 6 mos w/out hearing anything from the US embassy, i canceled the petition. to make story short, we had to go thru the annulment process even if it was identity theft. it's philippine law to go thru an annulment to get the marriage null and void. the court discovered w/ the priest as witness that it was not my husband that he married but a much older person using my husband's name. when the annulment decree was issued, we got married and so i re-petitioned for spousal visa.

so, u have to refile once ur annulment has been issued.


Your situation was rather different.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-06 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny one planning to filing a k1 without meeting in last 2yr should read USCIS case they have posted
Good link, though they really should have blacked out the case numbers too.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-07 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2
Don't forget when you call NVC to select the button to speak to a person as K-1/I-129F are not on the automated system.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-13 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2
I could never get throught to the NVC so two weeks after the NOA2 I called the embassy to see if they had it or not.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-13 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out a green I-94 piece of paper (commonly thought of as the Visa Waiver form)
QUOTE (SDARCY13 @ Mar 20 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Mar 20 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but you will now prepare the white I-94 upon arrival


Which I fillled out anyway, correct? (sorry it's been ages since I went to the states)


No, you would have previously filled out a green I-94W and a white/blue customs form when you visited under the VWP. When you enter on the K-1 you will need the white I-94 and the white/blue customs form.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 20 March 2009 - 09:43 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-20 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out a green I-94 piece of paper (commonly thought of as the Visa Waiver form)
QUOTE (SDARCY13 @ Mar 20 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Mar 20 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
your K1 visa will be in your passport. no worries


Hi there I understand my K-1 is in my passport, but do I need to fil the form out?
Thanks again, Shaun.


No as you are not visiting the US as a tourist. You are staying for longer than 90 days, you are not travelling for business or pleasure and you have a visa in your passport.

There are individuals who have just done POE in the UK forum. For peace of mind you could ask in there and see if they filled out the form.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-20 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out a green I-94 piece of paper (commonly thought of as the Visa Waiver form)
As a side note, please be aware anyone travellling under the VWP will still need to fill out a green I-94W as well as complete the online ESTA form. They haven't got rid of the green form just yet.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-20 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMissing NOA 2
We haven't received our NOA2 yet either. Either it is missing or is taking a very long time to be forwarded from Bahrain.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-24 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice for K1 for couples who were never married & no children
In response to the original poster, my fiance (USC) is divorced and the process isn't any different for those that have been divorced. You just need to provide a copy of the divorce decree with the petition. And if it's the beneficiary that's divorced they may need to show previous marriage certificates at the visa interview to show any name changes.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 25 March 2009 - 04:04 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-25 04:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFRUSTRATED!!
Took them 4 months to touch my case.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-27 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview
Yes, you can be interviewed in your country of residence. I assume you will be staying in the UK until you emigrate to the US.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-03 04:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecurity Clearance job
Security clearance did not make any difference to our case.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 04 April 2009 - 04:25 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-04 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Photo
Ah like the AA but with an extra A!
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-29 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Photo
Whats AAA Platinum?
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-29 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Photo
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Jun 29 2008, 05:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jun 28 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where can you get 2x2in photos done? I know my local photo booth won't do them.

In London near the Embassy in a pharmacy, some say inside the Embassy, a photo place on Oxford St.
London Packet 3 gives a list of about 12 places.


Don't really fancy going all the way to London just for some photos. The list in Packet 3 won't help me as these photos are to be included with my I-129F.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-29 02:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Photo
Where can you get 2x2in photos done? I know my local photo booth won't do them.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-28 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please :)
I suggest that this is moved to the appropriate forum once it is determined which visa is to be petitioned for.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-29 03:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshi there everyone
QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Feb 12 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
People like you are the one of the reasons that people like me have to wait so long to be with our loved ones.

I hope they do both file so that you are exposed as the fraudster you are and are never able to get a greencard.

I hope you feel guilty that I have to wait so long to be with my partner.

I really do.

Good luck. I hope everything turns out exactly the way that Karma intends it to.


x1000000000


The OP has got to be a troll or seriously hasn't got a clue.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-12 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeginner thinking about K1 for cuban fiancee, please help.
Remember though if you file for the K-1 you will have to get married in the US. I mention that just in case you were set on getting married in Cuba.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 20 September 2008 - 02:47 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-20 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Oct 22 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Oct 21 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Say you tried drugs once when you were young. I think the general feeling is, if there is no proof you have taken drugs in the past, any convictions or anything, don't mention it at the medical.



Actually if you read the above, it's Laura+Tom that made mention of one piece of my response, as bolded. Don't mention it is well and fine, but during your medical as I said earlier, you will be asked by the Dr. if you've EVER used non-prescription drugs. So, "not mentioning" it is what?

I didn't quote you either Guily and Rocky, and your response is a little over zealous. I'm from Canada, where they've had studies done to show TONS of teenagers experiment with drugs. I know you did not say everyone. I think it's important however, not to minimize drug use by suggesting that LOTS of teens do it.

At some point, I'd like to see that it isn't held against people, and doesn't deny people from a visa, particularly when it happened as experimental use, or the person used years ago and has made changes in their life.


See the part I bolded. Didn't say whether I agreed or not, though I admit I should have elaborated on that part. The reason I said it mainly stemmed from a particular thread where the general feeling was that the person should not mention it. But it's up to the beneficiary or not and they will have to accept any consequences.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-22 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
Me too I'm not encouraging anyone to lie, I was just repeating what other people on the site have said. Luckily I'm not in that position as I have never tried drugs, though anyone that has, has to seriously think about what they are going to say.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 22 October 2008 - 07:39 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-22 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
QUOTE (edmon59 @ Oct 21 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Oct 21 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BermyCat @ Oct 21 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The TB skin test is well known to give a lot of false positives so a positive skin test is always followed up by a chest x-ray. So if you are one of those that tends to get false positives, don't worry.

~ Catherine


Yes this is sometimes down to if you have been given the TB vaccination sometime in your life.



My wife and I just completed her Medical exam in Puerto Rico about an hour ago. She was given the TB skin test, if she is positive she gets the x-ray, if not, then nothing. They test for syphilis, ghonnorea, HIV, Leprosy and some other stuff. Since my wife has no vaccination records she will be given a bunch of vaccinations.
What they are looking for is made really clear in the instruction portion of the I-693 med exam form. And yeah...."Drugs? No, never!"
FWIW, they are also supposed to check to see if you are mentally imbalanced and pose a risk to others....our doctor didn't ask any questions at all......

-Ed

Good to know.

When it comes to seeing if you are mentally imbalanced etc they just ask general questions or light conversation. The probably test for this the whole of the exam whithout you really knowing.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-21 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
QUOTE (BermyCat @ Oct 21 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The TB skin test is well known to give a lot of false positives so a positive skin test is always followed up by a chest x-ray. So if you are one of those that tends to get false positives, don't worry.

~ Catherine


Yes this is sometimes down to if you have been given the TB vaccination sometime in your life.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-21 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
Say you tried drugs once when you were young. I think the general feeling is, if there is no proof you have taken drugs in the past, any convictions or anything, don't mention it at the medical.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-21 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
As far as i know not everywhere does the skin test. I think this is done in countries where the risk of TB is high. I think in the UK you only have the X-ray.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 21 October 2008 - 09:06 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-21 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes fiance living in UAE need to go home to apply?
QUOTE (beejay @ Oct 19 2008, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Oct 18 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes she can have her interview done at the embassy in Dubai.


Just a small correction, they have a consulate in Dubai but the embassy is in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is where she will have her interview.


I am very sorry my knowledge of the UAE is not quite up to scratch.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-19 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes fiance living in UAE need to go home to apply?
Yes she can have her interview done at the embassy in Dubai.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-18 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time of K-1 Visa
The filing fee for the I-129F is $455
Then theres the fee at the interview which is $131 (+delivery of the passport with visa if you can't collect it)
Then there's the cost of police certificates, any other documents you may need to provide, mailing items, US size passport photos, medical exam, any vaccinations you have to have, travel to and from the interview and medical etc etc. There may be more depending on what you need to provide.

Your embassy website should be able to provide costs.

And then there are the fees for when you adjust status in the US.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 28 December 2008 - 03:29 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-28 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time of K-1 Visa
QUOTE (KhanKhan @ Dec 28 2008, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for your prompt response. I understand when you say that it takes a little longer for Pakistani male.

I am still waiting for the answer of the second part of my question. Should I or should i not hire any lawyer/consultant? I can see that many applicants are on this forum so I would appreciate it if you can tell me your personal experience that did you apply for the visa on your own or you hired some professionals to prepare the case for u?

My fiancee might visit me in a couple of months so wht do you suggest that should we get married and then I apply for visa after marrige or shall I apply for K-1 Fiance visa now? Which one do you think will take less time and will be better for me?

Thank you.


With the K1 your fiancee can start appying now. She is the USC so she will be the petitioner and you will be the beneficiary.

Visit this page to see which visa is best for you http://www.visajourn...mp;page=compare


Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-28 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time of K-1 Visa
QUOTE (SunDrop @ Dec 28 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Dec 28 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, you may or may not be put in some kind of Administrative Processing after the interview. That can add on more months.


As a Pakistani male, you have to expect AP to take quite some time. If you look in the immigration timelines link above, you can narrow down the search to match the USCIS processing centre (according to your fiancee's state of residence at the time of filing) and your embassy (Islamabad) and get an idea of the amount of time that it's taken previous applicants for a K1 visa.

Unfortunately, expect it to take a lot longer because of your gender and origin.


Yeah I figured that. I had read it somewhere but couldn't remember which thread so I didn't want to say he would definately be put on AP.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-28 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time of K-1 Visa
Also, you may or may not be put in some kind of Administrative Processing after the interview. That can add on more months.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 28 December 2008 - 01:41 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-28 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (stiggy @ Jan 2 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This ESTA stuff... do Canadians have to fill it out now too before flying into the states?


No you don't as Canada is not part of the Visa Waiver Program. Only countries that are under the VWP have to complete ESTA.

Edited by Laura+Tom, 02 January 2009 - 02:44 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-02 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (Fre @ Jan 2 2009, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well she would be visiting me. I heard that you can only spend 180days a year in the USA under the Visa Waiver Program. So I would think it is safe for her to spend 90days again being it has been half a year since her last visit (which was her first btw)


There's no set amount of time, granted you should probably spend more time in your home country than the US. Ultimately it's up to the officer at POE what they see is as acceptable.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-02 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jan 2 2009, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After Jan 12 she will need to register her travels with ESTA because she is travelling on the VWP.

http://www.cbp.gov/l...tt/esta_faq.pdf
QUOTE
Effective Jan. 12, 2009, citizens or nationals from all VWP countries will be required to obtain an approved travel authorization via ESTA™ in order to be eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP.


She should be all set but again, it's ultimately up to POE officer.



Which is a piece of cake to fill out, I just did mine yesterday.

I have a bit of info which people might find useful. From experience I have found that you are likely to get more questions at POE if you are visiting some remote area in the US rather than a well known city or town which sees a lot of tourists. I think it opens up questioning along the line of if your not touristing, what are you doing?


Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-02 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerning G325a
Well that basically affects everyone on this site and anyone submitting an I-129F.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-04 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSupport Needed!
The lonliness can get unbearable at times but you just have to think whats a few months apart when you'll have a lifetime together.

At least here you'll be able to vent, ask questions and have a good old chit chat with people who are going through the exact same thing as you. So saying that welcome and good luck!!

Edited by Laura+Tom, 08 September 2008 - 06:33 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-08 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does the 'meeting in person in the last 2 years' mean?
You have to have met in person within the last two years of filing for the K-1 visa. Say you filed in August 2008, you need to have met at least once between Aug 06 and Aug 08. I would suggest that you make the effort in meeting before you file.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-10 03:49:00