ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich Service Center??
It says on the mail they send you where it is. Either CSC or VSC.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-01 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 - 4 months for Divorce to be final
You need to include the divorce papers with your petition.

Do not file before you are divorced you will be denied.
You need to prove that you and the beneficiary are both free to marry. Currently you are not free to marry.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-05-30 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Service Center
EVERYONE sends their papers to Dallas. It is a sorting center.

After Dallas they are sent to either VSC or CSC.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-05-29 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE I'm LOST!!
They could be asking for copy of passport to view passport stamps from traveling as proof of meeting but generally Canadians do not get passport stamps when crossing to the US.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-05-31 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth certificate questions
You need an original long form birth certificate at your interview.

You also need one for AOS packet after you are in the US.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-02 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion...(Which Service Center did my petition go to?)

Do they send them to service centers based on where the petitioner lives, or is it random?


yes based on where you live. If you go look at the ROC page on USCIS website. You can see a list of where you have to send your ROC based on where you live. Its the same list that was used for mailing k-1 petitions before they implemented the Dallas lock box.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-02 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion...(Which Service Center did my petition go to?)
It says on your NOA1 where its being processed at.

CSC or VSC.

if it doesnt say on your NOA1 and only has a case number, a WAC case number is at CSC.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-02 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSupport Letter
Maybe, maybe not depends if they deem it necessary to do so.

Embassys call people sometimes to check facts etc.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-03 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotice of Receipt I-129F
Sorry but you wont hear anything from them unless you get an RFE or an approval ( NOA2 ) your going to end up waiting 5 months or more if you have no RFEs. This is the norm.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-03 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate, what is the deal????

Do I need to include my fiance'e Birth certificate too??? (Is it required??), if yes, it have to be notorized?.. Which version? the english version or the french version??.. Please let me know.
Thank you, i appreciate it!


This is only needed at the time of her interview. She needs a long form birth certificate that includes parents names. It must be translated and a copy of both translated and not taken to the interview.

All documents that are not in English must be translated.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-03 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA, will the consulate contact my employer
Its more likely that they would contact the USCs employer because they are the ones that are petitioning you and have to prove ability to sponsor you.

I wouldn't worry about them contacting an employer for you.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-04 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHad Interview - Embassy Still Reviewing but my I-129F petition expires in 3 weeks!!!
She already had the interview the petition is not going to expire. The embassy/consul extends it until a decision is made.

It is a non-issue.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-03 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I send for I134
K-1 visa does NOT pay the NVC.

You have a visa fee coming up which is paid to a special bank or the embassy in USD.

You will have a 1070$ fee coming up for AOS once in the USA and married.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-04 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat next after K1 NOA 2
What consulate, what country?

How come you have waited so long to ask about this if it was at the consul in April?

Missing information to help you with this.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-04 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter on intent
You do not need to put the address.

You can omit the address as all petitions are now sent to the Dallas sorting facility then sent on from there to the actual place it will be reviewed at.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-05 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre photos enough proof?
All pages of passport including bio page and stamped pages.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-06 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre photos enough proof?
Photos are generally secondary evidence because anyone can " create " a photo.

They want things like lease statements, rental agreements etc showing both names, airline tickets and itinerarys showing trips together or to see each other. Passport stamps are another big proof.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-06 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd day of medical? (PI)
Some countrys do the medical in 2 appointments because there is a lot to be done. Also because of the TB testing its done differently in different places.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-08 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStay in country during process

How long does the K-3 Visa process take? Is it something we need to apply for now? Or something we apply for once we get married in September?


K-3 is obsolete.

You would file a Spousal CR-1. If she is staying in the US you must file I-130 and the AOS package together in the same envelope.

You need to find out if she has a 2 year home residency requirement though.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-08 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStay in country during process
Does she have a 2 year home residency requirement?
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-08 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCNCC
By personal check or money order.

To the address listed in the instructions.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-07 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSN "Valid for Work Only" from previous J1 Visa
Yes it is a valid SSN.

An SSN when issued is yours for life, they will not issue a new one so you should be using that SSN on forms or to add to bank accounts etc.

You just cant use it to work without DHS authorization.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-05-31 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE before the entry date you put on K-1 application
Your K-1 petition was approved or your K-1 visa was approved.

They are two different things and if only the petition was approved you will not be moving to the USA yet. You still have all the rest of the process to do.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-10 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs the wedding allowed before the completion of process

It would simply be a religious marriage unless we choose to do a legal civil one as well which we wouldn't until we get to the US.

I see what you mean, Canadian wife. However the delays in the process have made it really difficult for us - as everyone here is or has experienced. I guess we went into this being pretty niave of the length it could take. Even now, waiting for the packet to arrive is taking forever!


Packet 3 is located online for Montreal now. Why not just use that do it all and then send it back instead of waiting for P3? http://montreal.usco...ument=visa_pkt3

There have been quite a few recently who never even got P3 in the mail and went ahead using the website and have their visas now and still no P3 arrived for them.

Edited by Inky, 10 June 2011 - 05:44 PM.

InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-10 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy changed appointment without knowledge
You are booked for an interview your application is not going to expire.

The embassy extends the application automatically.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-12 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracking passport post-interview
This would do better posted in the Canada section.


I believe you can only email Vancouver but that they have a really good response time to emails, much better than Montreal.

You should be able to collect the receipt number from online and use it in the DHL.ca tracking website according to other posts in the Canada forum about this.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-13 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis that ok to send docs to the consulate before receiving packet 3?
You have asked this same question twice already in other threads the information is the same!! You only need 1 thread.

http://www.visajourn...63#entry4720063

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4720135
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-13 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many weeks or months did the homeland security send you a notice if they receive the AOS, EAD...

While others are reading this, I have a similar situation.... while we are waiting on the AOS, AP, and EAD response what documentation proves they are still legal once the 90 days expires? or are they? I assume so but.... just checking. Thanks!


The status is considered PENDING. They would carry a copy of their NOA1 and ID with them at all times.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-13 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many weeks or months did the homeland security send you a notice if they receive the AOS, EAD...
Well your k-1 visa expired the moment you entered the USA with it. So that is non-issue.

Your I-94 is the thing you want to pay attention to but since you married within the 90days time frame after entry that also is currently a non-issue.

Did you send your AOS to the DHS? because it was supposed to go to USCIS in chicago.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-13 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa holder returning to Philippines for family emergency
She can go home to the phils but, her K-1 visa will be void and you will have to file a new K-1 visa and start all over again since you did not marry and did not file AOS.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-06-13 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa is Rejected what are the alternatives? Can i apply for spouse visa?
Probably a good idea

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-21 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa is Rejected what are the alternatives? Can i apply for spouse visa?
I light of the regional answers, I retract my 'why don't you appeal' suggestion since it appears you are legally married

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-20 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa is Rejected what are the alternatives? Can i apply for spouse visa?
I am sorry, but sadly this is not the first time it has happened. This is genreally why it is advisable not to have any sort of ceremony that may be interpreted as a wedding when applying for a K-1

Since you were rejeted under the presumption of being married, the denied K-1 shouldn't affect the spousal visa

have you thought of appealing? Not sure if this would work depending considering your 'wife' (as you call her even though you aren't married apparently) admitted to a wedding (but it depends on what she admitted to

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-20 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel for Petitioner on i-129F
No, as long as you disclose and are truthful about the flag and the denial, you'll be fine

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-22 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel for Petitioner on i-129F
Of course the petitioner can travel. The USC can leave the US at any time. Being admitted into a foreign country is up to the specific country however

Good luck

PS - umm...why can't you leave your home country? Do you have a flag on your passport preventing you from traveing internationally?
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-22 04:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee and i have a baby
He won't be issued a visa if he has claims to US citizenship. File the CRBA with the consulate to get the child a US passport if the father meets the residency requirements

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-17 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter marriage Fiancee in US what is next
http://www.visajourn...m/content/k1aos

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-21 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe best text of my life
Excellent news, congrats
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-22 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill be a bad thing to not have seen my lover in son long "for the interview?

:ot: I would avoid using the word "lover." In English, that means a mere physical relationship and often has overtones of cheapness. I would opt for "my love" or fiance, etc. Just a translation issue :)

I think as long as you have proof of an ongoing relationship, all should be fine. Good luck.


:thumbs:
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-26 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill be a bad thing to not have seen my lover in son long "for the interview?
I have seen it be an issue in the past where the CO wants to see more ongoing relationship evidence to combat the long time apart. Perhaps go prepared at the interview with that to make your case easier

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2011-04-26 07:03:00