ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan i manage the paperwork alone?
If it's any help I did all the forms for our petition myself as my fiance is overseas. I just let him know what he needed to sign etc.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-21 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPrivious marrage or Out of Wedlock
QUOTE (HaoRan @ Feb 11 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.


So she's married to you and her previous husband?
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-11 09:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHPV Vaccine
You could try the doctors/NHS however mine will charge me £140 a shot as I am too old to get it for free (I'm 24). But because I'm entering on a K-1 I don't need it until I adjust status.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-10 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAm i allowed to go to the USA to visit my husband??
Not sure if it's the same if you are petitioning for a spousal visa but those with a petition for a fiance(e) visa can visit. You will probably have to show sufficient ties to your home country though.


Edited by Laura+Tom, 12 January 2009 - 06:56 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-12 06:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 application quicker for military personnel?
I think I've just answered my own question anyway. Just found some info that if your a spouse you can, but I won't be a spouse.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 application quicker for military personnel?
I've just been told that the K-1 application could be quicker for military personnel. Is this true because during all of my research this hasn't come up anywhere. Grateful for any help.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFather's name on G-325A
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 22 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jun 22 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone. We never even thought of the Birth Certificate. It's the simplest things that get you.


Then this may sound like a novel idea to you but here goes. Tell the truth. The biggest danger I see here daily is when people try to overthink things. For the most part, there are no tricky questions. Read the instructions for the forms carefully and interpret them literally, then answer accurately and honestly.



QUOTE (truffles @ Jun 22 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Laura !

My Mother is deceased and I ended up putting that on the form....I appreciate where your coming from though - somethimes you are so desperate to get it right that you look at it from all angles. Please dont ever be put off from asking a questions though, after all that is exactly what this forum is all about - who knows if others are querying the same issue?.

We are here to help each other - and usually you will receive a lot of useful information - however you will have to, from time to time, brush aside pointless sarcastic remarks such as " Then this may sound like a novel idea to you but here goes. Tell the truth".

Good Luck with your visa journey.


Pushbrk - I always plan on telling the truth. Not sure what you're implying there. I only wanted a little clarification on something I wasn't sure about.

Truffles - I know what you mean when you look at a question from all angles. Sometimes it better just to go away for a bit or get someone else to look at it. They'll probably say something like 'it's simple, the answer is....'

Thanks for your responses even though the thread did get jacked a little lol.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-23 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFather's name on G-325A
Thanks everyone. We never even thought of the Birth Certificate. It's the simplest things that get you.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-22 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFather's name on G-325A
Hi, we are currently filling out the G-325A for both myself and my partner. For the fathers details on my partners form we are a bit confused on who we put. His real father died just before he was born and his mum re-married when he was 7. His stepdad has no legal guardianship of him and as put by my partner 'just a dude my mom decided to marry.' Do we put his real father or stepfather on the form? I tried searching but didn't come up with much. Thank you.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-22 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Employeement History Address
I was writing out mine tonight and I too couldn't fit my employer's address so I've written in the box 'See attached supplement' and just typed on a piece of paper 'G-325A Supplement - applicant's last 5 years of employment' then I listed them with the most recent first.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-23 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill in the I-29F and compile the evidence
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Jun 26 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Laura - I was in exactly the same boat as you. We put off filing the paperwork, because the very idea of it was stressing my fiancé out, until I was able to go and visit him and do everything for him. All he had to do was sign his name where necessary; our petition was approved okay and we've encountered no problems. Like stardusted I am obsessive about details and would've much preferred to do the paperwork anyway, regardless of how my US fiancé felt.

QUOTE (Skeeter211 @ Jun 14 2008, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It doesn't matter who fills it out or gathers the evidence as long as its genuine evidence and he signs the papers. I think the bigger question is....does he really not understand the paperwork, or is he just not ready to make the commitment that paperwork represents? Forgive me, just a question that popped into my head when I read your post.

Scott

To be honest this concerned me at first. I was slightly irritated with my fiancé's apparent complete lack of interest. However, once I visited him I could see that he really does care, and honestly the paperwork really was stressing him out; it was an alien concept to me (I love forms!) but he is genuinely worried by pdf files. biggrin.gif And once the ball was set rolling and our petition was sent out he did manage to fill out the affidavit of support on his own. wink.gif


Exactly the same as me!
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-26 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill in the I-29F and compile the evidence
QUOTE (GrenadianCrix @ Jun 24 2008, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You'll be fine going it alone. If you are comfortable with the amount of research you'll end up doing!

My hubby is in the same boat as your fiance, that distant glossy look at anything that is hyphenated (G-325a, I-129F, Etc.)

I did all the paperwork for each step of the way. Just make sure you make a nice simple chart with all the info in it so he know what to expect at the interview. I made my hubby a study guide and quized him...hahaha.

Butit was worth it at the interview because we knew how to handle ourelves.

We just competed AOS but if you were to ask him one form I submitted he wouldn't have a clue!

I suggest having your fiance sign SEVERAL copies of each form to send to you, that way you have some back ups if you make a mistake. He'll also need to send you passport photos, copy of birth cert. and such. You can mail the packet from abroad but it just might take a bit more time and money (I highly suggest a carrier like DHL or FedEx).

Good Luck!
Suzanne


I will be seeing him in August so we'll be able to gather the passport photo, birth cert etc, go through all the paperwork together and he can sign where he needs too. It'll just be me attending the interview as I'm the one getting the K1 so he doesn't even have to worry about that.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-24 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill in the I-29F and compile the evidence
QUOTE (joanie @ Jun 24 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Laura,

My fiance is also in the US. When we decided to marry he booked an immigration lawyer to help us navigate through the 'petitioning' paperwork. We just didn't want any unnecessary delays. It only cost about $1500. If it's possible, I'd highly recommend it. It took over a year to get the result of the petition but the lawyer kept in touch along the way and was patient with our questions.

In Feb we received the approval notice and a packet from the US embassy came straight afterwards. There were some online forms I needed to complete, online, and forward to the embassy to start the process. Then over the coming months, I gathered the required information: Police Certificate (takes 40 days to obtain); notarised support document (I-134); letter confirming employment details (fiance); tax returns etc. Then I had to arrange the medical.

The medical took place in Knightsbridge and cost one hundred and seventy pounds - I believe the price has been increased. They took bloods, X-rays and there was a physical examination and 'interviewed' by a doctor who filled out a form. All these details are depatched to the embassy.

I had the interview last month and was approved pending notarisation of a document. That's now done and my passport and required document is with the embassy - I'm hoping to receive the visa and passport back within the next two weeks. Then we can start planning the wedding and my flight over to my new home in the US.

Good luck!

ps: Be sure your fiance isn't having 'cold feet', cos I know mine couldn't wait to get hold of forms and engage an attorney to begin the process...This is a big step for you both...be certain about his feelings.


We arn't going to use a lawyer as I've read all the guides so many times I think we'll manage by ourselves. Plus I know someone on this site who used a lawyer and said she would have managed by herself.

I sent my OH a link to the K1 flow chart from VJ and he understands it alot more now. I think he's one of those people, and he agrees, who can't take in a lot of info when written down but can understand it then presented in a form of diagram or chart.

He was getting excited when we made the decision to start the process. We were origianlly going to start it Feb 2009 as thats when he returns to the US from overseas but he said he wanted me over there as soon as I can. So it's def not cold feet!
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-24 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill in the I-29F and compile the evidence
I thought someone might mention tthe commitment. He is commited to me going to the States. I just don't think he understands the paperwork trail, and because he is on 12hr shifts he hasn't the time and is usually too tired to try and digest it. I also think he just thinks since I've done all the research etc it might be better if I did it.

Yes he does read and write English.

Edited by LauraUK, 14 June 2008 - 10:34 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-14 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill in the I-29F and compile the evidence
I live in the UK and my OH lives in America so I am going to be applying for a K1 visa to go over there. The way I've read guides and such it seems like the petitioner (which would be my OH) has to complete all the paperwork and compile the evidence to send off. Now my OH, bless him, doesn't really understand all the paperwork and all the processes. I have tried numerous times to explain it to him and have even sent him the link to this site. He understands the evidence stuff but that's about it. Can I fill all the paperwork out etc and just get him to sign the bits he needs to? I've been really swotting up on it and it would be better if I did it all. Thanks.

Edited by LauraUK, 14 June 2008 - 10:16 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-14 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescost of the k-1
I have estimated about $3500. I'v added on about $500 to account for anthing unexpected. If you go to this link from the UCIS it lists all the forms plus their costs.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

I would also read the guides on this site as there are some handy flow charts.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-08 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA question for the experts
Hope that doesn't happen to me too.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-08 03:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen's passport issued with a validity of at least 5 years?
I must have missed that in the guide, my OH's passport is only valid for a year as it's a temporary one. Luckily we are submitting his birth certificate instead.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-17 05:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe payment to US Gov for K-1
I thought the cheque was to be made out to US Department of Homeland Security. Thats what is says in the I-129F instructions.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-19 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
For the time being yes, you will need a photo for the medical but I understand they will accept a UK style one. You won't need any US styles ones until AOS.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-19 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
All Snappy Snaps do them. They charge £9.99 for two.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-19 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary fiance in Iraq
My fiance is serving in Bahrain at the moment. We put his APO address in the first box, what goes in the one next to it?
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-21 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about rfe for divorce papers
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jul 23 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jul 23 2008, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My other half had to send for a copy of his divorce decree from Florida. He got a certified copy back and it was 11 pages long. However there is no raised seal only a stamp. I suppose they vary from state to state. Also whats the difference between a Divorce Decree and Decree Absolute or are they the same thing?



Usually when something is certified, the raised "seal", or stamp...sometimes not all that raised however, are around the area where it says it's certified, or at the end of the document. Personally, if there isn't a seal or something raised like a stamp, I'd be calling where he got the decree from and asking if he has the right thing. While you only send a copy with your submission, you have to have your "certified" copy to show them at the interview, and/or at AOS etc.



He got it from the Florida version of what you would call the General Registry Office (births, deaths and marriages) in the UK. He had to pay a little extra for a 'certified' copy. I'm going to ask him tonight if the stamp is raised and get him to scan it in so I can have a look.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-23 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried about rfe for divorce papers
My other half had to send for a copy of his divorce decree from Florida. He got a certified copy back and it was 11 pages long. However there is no raised seal only a stamp. I suppose they vary from state to state. Also whats the difference between a Divorce Decree and Decree Absolute or are they the same thing?

Edited by LauraUK, 23 July 2008 - 02:56 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-23 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got back from the US
It's always hard, after being with my OH for eigth months straight in the UK I cried for days when he left for Bahrain. It was worse because we both knew he wouldn't be returning to the UK after his tour. But I've learnt to deal with in whatever way I can. We try and communicate every single day whether it be my email or IM. We also talk alot about what our house will be like and how he's going to teach me how to work on cars! Luckily I managed to go and see him in April for three weeks and I'll be seeing him again next week when we both visit the States. Unfortunately due to work commitments his end I probably won't see him for six months after I come back from the States. He's going to try and stay in the UK for a week whilst on transit between Bahrain and the US. Hopefully by then I'll be close to getting my visa.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-23 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport pic
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jul 30 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
See, that's what we said!

It makes sense to wear glasses in the pictures since he wears them all the time... but the people at CVS were convinced that this was the new law.


I'd wave a copy in their face lol.

Edited by LauraUK, 30 July 2008 - 06:05 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport pic
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jul 30 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think it matters as it's just a picture of your face, really!

Also, my fiancee was told that all US passport style pictures need to have glasses removed since a new law came in. Is this true?? So we took one with and one without glasses just to be sure.


Eyeglasses should be worn if normally used by the subject- http://travel.state....de 10-01-04.pdf

Edited by LauraUK, 30 July 2008 - 05:49 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 05:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFear of it not working out
QUOTE (Scarlett @ Aug 1 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jul 29 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder where I've heard that before?! I'm like 'what if I can't find a job I like, you know how long it took me to get this one' or 'what I don't like where we live?'. He keeps telling to stop worrying and that it will be fine. It's strange, one day I'll be like I'm sooo excited, the next I'll be omg what am I doing? Sometime's it only takes one little thing for me to swap between the two.


Oh yes, I recognise this neat little description.

I can be very happy and confident and then if there is a little trigger (like once these guys were learing at me in an american bar) and I get this kind of darkness come upon me where I hate: America, Americans (sorry - i don't really), his home town, the lack of "culture", his friends, his ex-wife (well naturally wink.gif )... And usually I have to have a good rant and cry to feel better.

I had a good talk with a friend who lived in Japan for 5 years and she said that this happened to her about every 3 months or so. She thinks it is just a reaction to having your sense of identity threatened, when you are out of your culture.

I guess this is the flipside of Baxxy's original post - this is the insecurity of the ones who have to leave everything behind...eeek. And maybe something for the USCs to be aware of, and be tolerant of if they can.



QUOTE (Gemmie @ Aug 1 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm so pleased to hear that, I experience the same thing!

When I visit Bill, one day I can be excited about moving over and we'll be discussing our future. And the next day I'll be pointing out all the things I dislike about his country and a million other things will come up like how I'm not going to be with my friends because of this stupid process and I hate that we're going to be living in a suburb... and we'll end up arguing!

Of course I don't actually *dislike* the US really, it's just that I'll go through a day where I'm not feeling positive about changing my whole life for somewhere "unsure", and the more Bill tries to defend his country, the more it annoys me at the time. Once we've had a little fight and made-up, it's usually back to normal and I'll see the positives again.


Yay, I am not alone!!
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-01 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFear of it not working out
QUOTE (Damian P @ Jul 29 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jul 29 2008, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Jul 29 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Damian P @ Jul 29 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Jul 29 2008, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen. We all have fears and I asked my SO what if he hates it here? He said "then I leave" with a shrug.


laughing.gif

Don't sugar-coat it, Matt, just say it like it is! laughing.gif

Fair play to the bloke!



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I should have gone on to say he follows that up with "It will work, I will make it work and I won't hate it there, now stop WORRYING, you worry too much."


I wonder where I've heard that before?! I'm like 'what if I can't find a job I like, you know how long it took me to get this one' or 'what I don't like where we live?'. He keeps telling to stop worrying and that it will be fine. It's strange, one day I'll be like I'm sooo excited, the next I'll be omg what am I doing? Sometime's it only takes one little thing for me to swap between the two. I think it's mainly because I'm not going to be able to visit the area before I move there for keeps. Even though we will both be in the same boat, I tend to worry more than Tom.



That's an interesting point, Laura - has he been the one to make the trans-Atlantic crossings, then? Exclusively? Or is it just that he's moved to a new area? Either way, you definately wanna check it out first before actually living there.

I lived with 'er indoors for 2 years in the one-horse, shitsplat town she lived in. I made it crystal clear that if we were going to do this, then we would have to move somewhere more civilised and she agreed. We shall see what actually transpires if and when bloody CSC ever get their act together.


Tom is currently in Bahrain and will be going to a new base in Alabama in February. Because we are sending of the I-129F in August there is every chance (looking at timelines) that my interview will be around Jan/Feb/Mar time therefore not giving enough time for me to go and see him. We are kind of playing it by ear so a visit may be possible. There is also an issue with my leave entitlements, so far I've had three weeks off this year to see Tom in Bahrain and then when he has two weeks R&R in PA next week. Really we just have to wait and see.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFear of it not working out
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Jul 29 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Damian P @ Jul 29 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Jul 29 2008, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen. We all have fears and I asked my SO what if he hates it here? He said "then I leave" with a shrug.


laughing.gif

Don't sugar-coat it, Matt, just say it like it is! laughing.gif

Fair play to the bloke!



rofl.gif

I should have gone on to say he follows that up with "It will work, I will make it work and I won't hate it there, now stop WORRYING, you worry too much."


I wonder where I've heard that before?! I'm like 'what if I can't find a job I like, you know how long it took me to get this one' or 'what I don't like where we live?'. He keeps telling to stop worrying and that it will be fine. It's strange, one day I'll be like I'm sooo excited, the next I'll be omg what am I doing? Sometime's it only takes one little thing for me to swap between the two. I think it's mainly because I'm not going to be able to visit the area before I move there for keeps. Even though we will both be in the same boat, I tend to worry more than Tom.

Edited by LauraUK, 29 July 2008 - 07:29 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFear of it not working out
QUOTE (Staashi @ Jul 29 2008, 03:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jul 28 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Staashi @ Jul 28 2008, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baxxy @ Jul 25 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scarlett @ Jul 25 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, this is a good thread. Well done for being so honest.

You know, I would love to see some stats on how well immigration marriages last compared to the 'norm'. I would like to think that we work so hard at being together in the first place, that working at having a happy marriage will be second nature.

And bear in mind, that in the old days no one lived together before marriage, and it seemed to work just fine, perhaps better?



I also would love to see some stats, anyone have any idea where we could get this information? I liked what you had to say Scarlett, however your comment about the old days, well, i dont entirely agree with that, people back then stayed in miserable marriages because they felt it was the right thing to do and put on a happy face for the rest of the world.


I remember this from a class a few years ago...1 out of 2 marriages will end in divorce, but marriages where the couple lived together prior to marrying have an 80% chance of ending in divorce.


So I have an 80% chance of divorcing my OH. That's reassuring.


Yeah, it's a lovely statistic...after learning about it, I advise my friends not to live together before marriage if they want to have half a chance.

May you be in that 20%! Good Luck! good.gif


Oh I read it as 'not living together'. So we'll be ok then lol.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 02:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFear of it not working out
QUOTE (Staashi @ Jul 28 2008, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baxxy @ Jul 25 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scarlett @ Jul 25 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, this is a good thread. Well done for being so honest.

You know, I would love to see some stats on how well immigration marriages last compared to the 'norm'. I would like to think that we work so hard at being together in the first place, that working at having a happy marriage will be second nature.

And bear in mind, that in the old days no one lived together before marriage, and it seemed to work just fine, perhaps better?



I also would love to see some stats, anyone have any idea where we could get this information? I liked what you had to say Scarlett, however your comment about the old days, well, i dont entirely agree with that, people back then stayed in miserable marriages because they felt it was the right thing to do and put on a happy face for the rest of the world.


I remember this from a class a few years ago...1 out of 2 marriages will end in divorce, but marriages where the couple lived together prior to marrying have an 80% chance of ending in divorce.


So I have an 80% chance of divorcing my OH. That's reassuring.

Edited by LauraUK, 28 July 2008 - 03:56 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-28 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThink I'm going to get a RFE...
Dammit! I've done that too. I haven't sent my I-129F off yet (going to in next few days) but mail takes an age to come from Bahrain.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-18 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments with original signatures
The I-129F and G-325A are forms which need original signatures. Any other forms that you need to fill out later on in the process will also need original signatures. Don't forget that the letter of intent also needs to have an orginal signature.

Supporting evidence can be copies as they keep these. The originals are needed later on for the interview. If you read the guides at the top of the page it will explain in more detail.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-24 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments with original signatures
QUOTE (reeses16 @ Aug 24 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I faxed the papers to my SO, he signed them and sent them to me via e-mail. We didn't have any problems.

I mailed him the paperwork and over a month later he hadn't received them. When I mailed the K1 application I copied: (1) fax reciept (I did it from Office Max), (2) the confirmation listing the international number it was faxed to, (3) my SO's e-mail saying "thanks for sending the fax, I signed the forms and attached them to this e-mail." (4) a short letter explaining the above and that he would be able to provide the original G-325A and letter of intent to marry at the interview.

Most people don't do this. We didn't have any problems, probably because of the evidence that it really was faxed to him, signed by him, then e-mailed to me. He wasn't even asked for the originals. We tried it figuring that if USCIS would accept "copies of original documents", why not a fax? A fax is just a copy printed on a different printer.


Most people don't do it as you are supposed to have original signatures on the forms. They'll accept copies of the birth certificate, passport and evidence but not the forms. I'm surprised they accepted it. I wouldn't recommend doing it though.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-24 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescountry of birth vs. country of citizenship--where to retreive birth certificate
QUOTE (truffles @ Aug 26 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is very interesting - personally I know friends who were born in a foreign country ( because the family had military service ) but because the hospital they were born in was seen to be British soil they considered themselves born in Britain.

Wonder if you have similar circumstances ?


Yes, that happened to my sister. She was born in a hospital in Germany, but my parents were both serving military. She was issued a British certificate but it was noted she was born in Wegburg, Germany.

Edited by LauraUK, 26 August 2008 - 05:51 AM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew here
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QUOTE (MichelleN @ Aug 23 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well we're still in the waiting phase, but my fiance is busy over in Japan saving every penny he can. [b]His goal is to save $10k before moving out here[/b]. Given the waiting period for getting the Visa I'm not seeing a problem in that happening lol


That's exactly my plan, too. I don't want to be beholding to anyone, and I certainly don't want to have do that JFK POE temporary stamp thing. No, at least $10k for me as well.


Snap with the $10K. I'm also doing a bit of research on the area I'm going to live, seeing what sort of job opportunities there are and what there is in the area.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Clarification Needed ASAP!
Yeah I anwsered as though it was for the petioner
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Clarification Needed ASAP!
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QUOTE (LauraUK @ Aug 25 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the first one just put None if they haven't had a job outside of the States. For the second I would do the same if he hasn't had a job abroad.


Hi, Thanks for your quick reply. I should have clarified. My fiance is in England. Not here. I should still list "none" right?!


Yeah I'm in England, that's what I did.

Edit: I've just looked at my form. Ignore all I've just said. I'm having brain freeze, i put my most recent address and job.

Edited by LauraUK, 25 August 2008 - 01:38 PM.

Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Clarification Needed ASAP!
For the first one just put None if they haven't had a job outside of the States. For the second I would do the same if he hasn't had a job abroad.
Laura+TomFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 13:16:00