ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEAD & TRAVELING PERMISSION BEFORE AOS
It will only be valid till the date on the I-94 and then expire the same day that expires. Not really worth the fees and time it takes to process for how quickly it expires.

I would just file the AOS where the EAD and AP are free when you file with it and they last a whole year.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-11 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is our NOA1?
A lot of times they do not use the form or it gets disregarded and you get no email or text.
NOA1 can take 2-3 weeks in the mail sometimes to arrive. Relax no need to worry.
If there is a signature request on the package then they will leave a note and the USCIS person will go pick it up and sign for it.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-11 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDon't Lose your NOA2! Make copies!

But here's something I really don't understand. Perhaps one of you experts can give me a logical explanation. You can't get I-485 approved if you don't show your K1 visa... but you also can't get a K1 visa if you don't submit your NOA2. So logic says "If person has K1 visa then NOA2 was already submitted". Isn't that just common sense?


You only need to submit a copy of it for the K-1 not the original.
Same for the AOS. Only ever submit copys keep the originals.

Pretty sure asking for the NOA2 proof of approved petition likely has something to do with scamers who fake visas.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-13 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa expired how do I travel in the U.S.

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I agree... so how does one fly around the states with only a Russian passport on an expired I-94? Will it work if we bring a marriage certificate? If so, that's a pain in the butt.


Can do that or state ID or bring the noa from aos filing. Basically they just want a valid photo ID for airline check in. They don't have to see the passport for flights inside the USA. Part of why getting drivers license and stuff before the I-94 expires is good to do.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-15 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa expired how do I travel in the U.S.

You are not illegal, as a K-1 does not expire. You have an I-94


Uhmm the K-1 expires the moment you use it. It is a ONE TIME USE ONLY visa. Then its gone.

The I-94 is only valid for 90 days. Then it is expired.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-15 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa expired how do I travel in the U.S.

OK... I-485 filed with I-131 and waiting for approval but K1 visa expired. How does one fly in an airplane in the states?


A US driver license or US state ID or your passport with NOA1 from the AOS application.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-15 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChecking Status online after NOA2

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Ah OK, Could you tell me what DOS is? My fiancee and I are both in Australia at present so it is a bit difficult to call the US. Do you think it is worth trying to call or email the consulate here in Sydney?

Thanks a lot for your time.

David



DOS is department of state.
Calling or emailing the consul in Sydney, you would have to check on their website as to their requirements. BUT they won't know anything about the case until they have it and you have to get the case number from nvc or dos first. So either way you have to call nvc or dos for info on the case status.

Edited by Inky, 15 February 2013 - 10:34 PM.

InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-15 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChecking Status online after NOA2

Hi All,

Does anyone know if there is a way to check the status of your case online after you receive NOa2? We are waiting for packet 3 and would like to see where it is, if it has left NVC, has been recieved by consolate etc...

Thanks


No, after NOA2 there is no more online status checking. You have to phone the NVC or the DOS to find out information on your packet and its location/status.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-15 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE AUGUST 2012 !!! HELP

Im trying to think of possibilites.. I did not send orginal birth certificate i send a copy of front a back though.. On the 20 pics i had i did not write our names on the back.. I did not send my passport because i am a us citizen and had birth certificate. Thats all I can think of..


You are not meant to send original documents ever for the K-1 process. You only send copys.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-19 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE AUGUST 2012 !!! HELP

I just got the rfe 2/19/2013 ... My no1 was aug 13 2012...


Okay the title of your topic is confusing. It sounds like you got the RFE in august 2012.


You need to wait till you get the RFE in the mail, it should be in about 2 weeks.
You wont be denied just because you got an RFE - thats the point of getting an RFE, they are giving you time to give them what they need so they can continue with your files.
As I said an RFE can be anything, they might want more evidence or maybe you forgot to sign something. Just have to wait and see.
A set back from an RFE can be a few weeks to a month usually. But it also depends on how quickly you can reply to them with what they want/need.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-19 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE AUGUST 2012 !!! HELP
When was the RFE issued? was it august 2012?

An RFE could be anything you need to relax and give us more information about when this RFE was given so we can help you better.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-19 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS156
What do you mean what should the answer be? you just answer it. Are you going to work or not when you move to the USA?

Not sure why you posted this in the CRBA section?
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-18 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC?

I just got by NOA2, and my excitement turned to confusion when tackling the steps left for us to get the K-1. I see alot of timelines where people are like "oh yeah i just emailed the NVC for expedited processing and they did it" ...is this real? How do you just email them? And does requesting expedited processing work? Also what number do you call to get the case number?


No you cant just call and ask for an expedite, you need to have proper documentation to support the reason for expedite. http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

NVC phone number is : (603) 334-0700
NVC email is: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-20 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!!! my i129f address was changed????
Did you call to check with USCIS ? thats the best thing to do because you will only get speculation here on the forums as no one here really knows whats going on with your case.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-20 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Form

Hello everyone,

I am wondering what date I must put to affidavit of support- the same which was on our K1 pettition or maybe date which is closest to the interview ??

Thank you in advance!


The date you fill the form out - which is supposed to be close to the interview.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-20 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support question

How important is the employer letter saying you working for them? The issue I have is I not sure if they will give me one. I have bank statements showing they are paying me.


Taxes and paystubs should be fine if you have enough of them. We never used a letter from work, just taxes paystubs and w2.

If your income meets the requirement it shouldn't be a problem, but if its very close to the line of not meeting it then you may want the letter as added proof.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-21 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE status mailing date changed??

I hope its something small like that.. I just dont get why the date changed??


Because USCIS does that sometimes. Its not a big deal. Happens to lots of people.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-21 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to send?
The address is in the instructions. Please read the instructions on the uscis website as you may have missed other very important things needed in the packet.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-22 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbankruptcy
Take a look at the comparison chart. Disregard the k-3 info, the k-3 is obsolete.
http://www.visajourn...content/compare

InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-23 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOngoing Communication
I sent screen shots of my email inbox because we had pages and pages of emails. With the screen shots I picked out a few emails in different months printed them and sent those with it.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-23 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 or K3 (return on visitor visa)?

I don't know. Not sure where I can find this information. Now you have me thinking if she should just come back on another visitor visa. I was leaning on the K1 route. Hmm


She should be able to visit while waiting for the K-1 or a CR-1, basically comes down to cost / speed I think really.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-24 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 or K3 (return on visitor visa)?

Thanks. How long does she have to stay in her native country until she can return to the US on another visitor visa?


Is there a limit on visitation from her country? you might want to look up and see, many people will leave and come back a few weeks later without issue. Some have issue if it seems too soon or too many trips. Proof of returning home is always a good thing to bring so they have less suspicion of you intending to stay in the USA.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-24 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 or K3 (return on visitor visa)?
Basically no, you do not file a K-3 the K-3 is no longer available. You would file a CR-1 if you were to get married.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-24 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor k-1 do i need to get a passport ahead of time?

My fiancée is who needs the passport. So I guess I have to get her a passport and the so called "add visa package?" or something like that? Tht cost extra. Is this what everyone else has done? Get a passport and add the visa package, or just the passport itself.


Just a passport. At the interview for the K-1 she will hand over her passport to them if she passes.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-25 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFORM G-1145 HELP

lol i cant believe i did not think of that thank you it worked


welcome !
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-07 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFORM G-1145 HELP

I DO HAVE THIS AND I HAVE UPDATED YET NO LUCK


Hey thats cool but you never said you had it or what you did already to try and open it. The more info you give us the better we can help Posted Image

You may be using the wrong browser to try and open up the file. Try another type of web browser. Google chrome often blocks PDFs from being opened.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-07 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFORM G-1145 HELP

I need help with the "Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance"
i am unable to view this pdf on my computer because it keeps saying i need adobe acrobat reader but i do have adobe acrobat reader i have tried to open this on 4 different computers yet it dont work got a clue what i need to do anyone?


Download adobe acrobat reader for free and then you can open up the file. Posted Image
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-07 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures$350 Visa fee with packet 3.5? what the hell is this?
Question then - why is fiance visa listed under Immigrant visa fees for Pakistan? and saying that you have to pay the new feb 1 fee before going to the USA.
http://islamabad.use...ant_visas2.html

Giving advice from their own US Embassy at Islamabad they apparently consider it an immigrant visa and say you are required to pay the fee before leaving the country to go to the USA.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-02 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures$350 Visa fee with packet 3.5? what the hell is this?
Its payment for the visa.

How you pay for it is dependent on the embassy, some ask for it at the embassy, some require you to pay before hand at a specific location, some take cash or some take check only.

Have you checked out the other costs you will have to be paying? The medical fee, the AOS fees for applying once inside the USA etc. You might wanna research the fees and costs so next time you wont be surprised when you have to pay for part of the process.

You also have to pay the new immigrant fee to the USCIS which came into effect Feb 1st - today. That is payed by going to the uscis website. BUT This is payed after you get your visa and before you move to the USA.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-02-01 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphilippines accept co sponsor or refuse?
Your duplicate topic has been removed, please post a question only once and then allow time for people to respond to it.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-13 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate from USA if fiance went to school here?
No police certificates from the US. Only from other countries.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-13 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre these good examples of the petition?

I just found these SAMPLE forms online of the I-129F and the G-325A.
Was wondering if these indeed are good examples of the way it should be filled out?


Sample I-129F
http://www.***remove...sa-petition.pdf

Sample G-325A
http://www.scribd.co...le/doc/50998526

For some reason the Sample I-129F isn't showing up ??

Sample I-129F

http://www.***remove...sa-petition.pdf


These links do not work they seem to be removed. You should be using the example forms on visajourney in the example form section for help on filling the forms out correctly. http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-16 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134: Affidavit of Support

Okay, so what are my options then?

Is the amount in my bank acct alone not enough proof?


Depends on what the US embassy in Manila is willing to accept. They can be hard to get past sometimes. If they believe what you list is not sufficient proof of her not ending up on some type of benefit or aid then you will have to try another avenue, and they will give you time generally to provide more proof to them.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-14 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134: Affidavit of Support

What?!?!?! Why is that? Where can I see discussion of this somewhere?


They are all over the VJ forums. Just pop it in a search.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-14 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134: Affidavit of Support

Thanks for the reply.

Is the amount in my bank acct alone not enough proof? How would I distinguish on the form my parents fill out that they are my co-sponsors? So the USCIS would look at not only my info, but also my parents and take the sum total of that? Because my parents alone make leaps and bounds more than enough without even looking at my bank acct balance...


Philippines generally does not accept co-sponsors for K-1 applicants. Be mindful of this.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-14 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUse of contracted forms in G-325A, I-129F

Where did you get this from? The standard formatting of addresses is to abbreviate. Try going to the USPS site and go to search for zip code and type in any address and they will show what the standardized version of it is.

Why would USCIS not let you use the standard formatting for addresses?


Because in the past people have come on here complaining that USCIS is mailing things to the wrong place due to the fact they wrote abbreviations on forms instead of full address.
People at USCIS are not very good at copying things over. Its always much safer to write out the WHOLE thing.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-16 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUse of contracted forms in G-325A, I-129F

Hello everyone,
Is it allowed to use contracted forms like Str., Ave., Apt. in G-325A and I-129F forms?
Have you done it? was that ok?
Thank you!


No you need to write out the full names of everything. Do not abbreviate words.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-16 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan someone else besides the person that you're going to marry be the one to sponsor you?

Yes so long as she is willing to complete the i134 for the embassy interview and again she will need to complete the i864(which is legally binding) when you file for you adjustment of status AND she meets the financial requirements then the answer is yes


The petitioner is still required to send the forms as well. So he and his aunt would fill out the forms. But they would go by the aunts forms for the financial aspects.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-17 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 and I-864 Household Count Question

Thanks. So my fiancee's name should be included on the joint sponsor's I-134/I-864 but not on mine, right?


Right.
InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-18 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 and I-864 Household Count Question

Hi everyone!

I am a grad student so I am basically depended on my student loans nowadays.

In order to bring my fiancee to live with me, I am planning to apply the K-1 visa for her. Since my income doesn't meet the requirement, I am going to ask a married couple to be my joint sponsor.

Because I am just making a small income, should both my fiancee and me be considered as a part of the joint sponsor's household for i-134 and possibly i-864 later?
In this case, the household count would be 4.

Or should only my fiancee be included as a part of the joint sponsor's household?
In this case, the household count would be 3.

If the second case is true, is it correct that I should not put my fiancee's name on my i-134 and i-864?

The couple's income would be able to support them plus my fiancee. Does it matter if I put my small income on my own i-134/i-864 that may seem like that I "cannot" support myself?

Thanks very very much for all your help!!! :help:


Only the immigrant is counted in the other persons house hold - the US citizen is not sponsored lol.
You have to supply the forms regardless of how little income, as you are the primary sponsor.


InkyFemaleCanada2013-03-17 23:19:00