ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHypothetical question K1 to K3
If you get married during the K-1 process, then you forfeit the K-1 and you will have to refile. The I-129F does not carry over. This also means paying the filing fee again

The I-129F does not need to be filed with the I-130. You have the option of doing that if you want to go the K-3 route but if you have been doing your homework, K-3 is virtually obsolete and not worth your effort (unless you'd like to post what country you are from then maybe the answer would be different)

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-21 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Personal Questions =)
Don't be sad. USCIS is not unreasonable. I am sure as long as you have your asylum papers, maybe even a letter from family explaining what happened (sworn affidavits) it will be OK. I mean not everyone comes from perfect, record keeping backgrounds.

Just take it one day at a time, keep trying to get your birth certificate (perhaps get a family member to try in Vietnam). You'll be ok

Good luck..
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-08-15 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1, CR-1, K3 and other random questions.
tri_gear - estimate on 6-10 months. Montreal is horribly backed up so if you are interviewing there then it will be a while from NOA-2 to interview. Vancouver is quicker however. Where is the beneficiary from?

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-27 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1, CR-1, K3 and other random questions.
Nope your contested/non contested divorce, it does not matter. But you will have to be able to legally marry (obviously) no matter what visa you apply for. So you'll have to wait until you're divorced before you can file

I'd go for the Cr-1. It is cheaper and it allows for immediate work and travle (unlike the K-1 and the K-3 is useless in your situtation). But yes, sadly Montreal, where she will interview, is dreadfully backed up so speed in this situation is moot since the consulate is at a snail speed.

Good luck.

Edited by canadian_wife, 26 October 2009 - 04:50 PM.

canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-26 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual citizenship & passport stamps
In the I-129F I would make note of the dual citizenship, either in question 3b of the form or on the cover sheet. However, I'd also note that the interview will hopefully take place in Taiwan. It shouldn't cause a problem as I am positive your fiance is not the only dual citizen to apply. They can question her about anything they want to, as long as she is honest about why she uses the Canadian passport (obviously the absence of a formal visa, better reciprocal agreements between Canada and the US)

As for visiting you, my stock answer is - no guarentees. Duration of stay and admittance is up to the CBP upon entry.


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-27 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i go to the US while my K1 is in procees?
Yes proof of your relationship is important. So is proving you've met. So gather LOTS of evidence on this first trip. Focus on primary evidence like passport stamps, boarding passes, hotel receipts, etc. Get your cell phone logs and e-mails as well.

Interivews will be in your home country and can have the petitioner there if you want to.

If this is your first meeting EVER and you've only known him since May, I strongly suggest you do not marry on this trip - it may raise some red flags.

Good luck.

QUOTE (layla40 @ Oct 28 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok thanks for your answer again!

and what about the proofs of our relationship? i mean...i know this person since may and the only contacts we have is in chat and some call phones and nothing else...thats why im going there in december to met him in person and then i want to go again in march when hi has start k1 procees ....while i ll be there ill take photographs..going places ecc but it will be few things ...are proofs important?

and what about the interview? i heard that they will interview us together ...but where? when i ll have the interview here in my country? or they were talking about other interviews in the future?


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-28 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i go to the US while my K1 is in procees?
No - a K-3 visa is for people who are outside the US. You don't need a visa once you are in the US. Visas are for people who want to enter the US. You can go to the US, get married, cancel your K-1, forfeit your filing fee, apply for the K-3 and then return to Itally. That's no problem.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-28 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVWP overstay - how will it affect K-1 visa?
212 (a) (7) (A) (i) (I) = http://www.americanl...m/exclude8.html

I wouldn't make any attempts to visit the US anytime soon and as long as you didn't misrepresent yourself and you didn't stay longer than 6 months I think you are Ok for the k-1
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-29 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVWP overstay - how will it affect K-1 visa?
You said you signed a form, what form did you sign and what did it say? Did they write anything in your passport?
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-28 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBrit aiming for SD
Hi Ric! Welcome to Vj?

less painful route? well that depends on your definition of painful! The fiance visa is certainly quicker, however I've noticed a lot of complaints from people entering on a K-1 as they sit at home for 3 months not being able to work or travel. Plus it is an expensive visa, requiring $1010 after entrance into the US for adjustment of status; this is on top of all the filing fees

The CR-1, spousal visa, is a little bit longer - which is painful - but it is an automatic green card once you enter. This allows for work and travel.

Both visas have great benefits but also both have drawbacks. Read the guides for a more comprehensive breakdown of the process and the visas

Good luck - congrats on your upcoming engagement
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-31 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa, got the ssm but can't get an id?!?
In GA you have to be a legal resident in order to get a driver's licence. Each state is different. I suggest you contact your DMV and found out what you need to do in order for a driver's licence to be issued

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-02 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa, very confusing to me...
We used a lawyer, and th significantly slowed our petition down. They simply aren't invested in the process so it takes them days to send back mail which you could do yourself the following day.

He could always visit during the process, admittance and duration of stay is up to the CBP at the POE

Good luck
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-10-26 04:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill a TN visa make it harder for my Canadian girlfriend if we decide to marry?
You need to make sure you guys aren't using the TN visa to get around formal immigration laws. If your fiance truly wants to go to the US to work (and keep in mind a TN is not a guarentee) then by all means she should apply. If you are using it in order not to be separated during this time, then you should apply for the K1 since misuse of a non-immigrant visa is fraud and can result in deportation and a ban

If you go for the TN route, have a work visa should not affect her adjustment of status.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-03 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT! Please clarify this for me!!!!
You will have been in the US for 183 days by the time you leave on the 22nd?

NO real difference between 183 days or 181 days, but I wouldn't count on another trip to the US anytime soon

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-18 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT! Please clarify this for me!!!!
Canadian's don't need visas to visit the US. As long as you passed through an inspection point (land or air) you're fine

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-18 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmergency from Earlier - Flight Changed day 181
It will not affect your K-1 application. You're fine!

A 1 day overstay is not a big deal. If you are asked about it, it will be at the interview and simply tell the truth

Any chance you can leave before day 180?

Good luck.

Edited by canadian_wife, 18 November 2009 - 06:35 PM.

canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-18 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying a US citizen with goals to work and go to school
I came to the US initially on a student visa, and although your work is restricted on a student visa, it can be done.

I agree, if you both are just starting your studies a student visa might be the way to go.

Full immigration is a huge investment in time and money, not something to be taken lightly - and it is certainly not an easy process.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-11-19 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa approved
Has it been through the NVC stage yet?

Edited by Rhiann, 12 October 2009 - 12:31 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-12 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian police clearance check !!!
I believe the police certificate is valid for one year.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-13 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGet Married in HK AND US?
If you're going to get legally married before applying for a visa, you have to do K-3 or CR-1. CR-1 is faster from what I've seen and you get a green card a few weeks after arriving in the US, unlike K-3 where you have to adjust status in the US.
CR-1 is also cheaper.

If you don't wish to get legally married in Hong Kong and just have a ceremony with nothing legal binding it, you can then file for K-1, since you're still engaged and not legally married. (Since you didnt sign a marriage certificate)

I'd look into the visa options for your country in the other sections, they'd usually have better advice since the consulates vary as to what they're looking for per visa type.

Edited by Rhiann, 12 October 2009 - 09:44 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-12 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee visa
The K-1 visa is really easy, pretty much everyone here's done it themselves.
Just take a look at the guides and the example forms at the top of the page, they're really helpful.

Otherwise, it depends on the area of the US you're in.
You might want to post that so people can suggest something for someone in your area.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-15 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFrustrating wait for NVC to receive NOA2
Well, it's not NVC that gets the NOA2.
You get the NOA2.
NVC gets your petition, assigns a new case # to it then sends it to your consulate.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-17 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview date
QUOTE (steflovesbran @ Oct 24 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well i booked my vacations back in april before my fiance even proposed to me. if i wasn't able to change my interview then i would obviously cancel my vacations. but that's good to know that they will prob not be january. i haven't received my packet yet, i just get paranoid but as long as it is after january and before may then i'm good, which it should be. if not, i have done more research and have seen that people are able to change their interviews to specific weeks. thanks for your help!


You might not want to change your interview with Montreal.
They could make you wait a few more months.

Of course, this is just the way it is now.
It could change by the new year, since I think they're hiring more staff.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-24 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview date
I think they're done booking November interviews, so I wouldn't really expect anything until December or January.
Maybe even February, Montreal's known to be sorta slow from time to time.

Edited by Rhiann, 24 October 2009 - 07:20 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-24 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBritish Fiance
Touched is when your file is physically touched by one of the employees there.
It could be them taking the check out, it moving from desk to desk, or they're working on it.
Most of the time it really doesn't mean much, but it's a good indicator that they are doing something to your petition instead of it sitting in a pile.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-15 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBritish Fiance
QUOTE (ersngaz @ Oct 15 2009, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW, so much feedback so quickly, thank you thank you thank you to everyone!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your helpfulness and support!

-So once the paperwork is sent in, he can visit? Even if the visa is not 100% processed and issued yet? He was planning on coming in December for my birthday/graduation/Christmas so it would be wonderful if he still could!

~ Yes, he can visit. Nothing's stopping him from visiting at all.

-In regards to the minimum income requirement: No proof of this is necessary until filing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, right? Or am I incorrect in assuming this? Also in regards to the Affidavit of Support, I do not have to be the one pledging the support do I? If we are getting help from my parents financially at first? (Since I will be just out of college, paying student loans, filing fees, etc. and he is unable to work here!) Yikes, I hope this is the case!

~ He will need this at the interview stage. If you can't support him alone, your parents can be co-sponsors and they have to fill out another sheet with their income and such. Worry about getting your petition in first before you think about this.

-Also, I love seeing people's timelines, but I have no clue what half of the acronyms mean! helpsmilie.gif Can somebody clue me in?

~ NOA = Notice of Action
~ RFE = Request for Evidence
~ NVC = National Visa Center

Ask for more if you need it. laughing.gif

Thanks again!!

Edited by Rhiann, 15 October 2009 - 02:56 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-15 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBritish Fiance
The time is different between consulates and how fast you send paperwork.
Play around with this to look at other visas from the same country:

Visa Timeline Search

And yes, once it's filed you two can visit eachother.
My fiance's visited me and is visiting me again, because my consulate takes a long time with interviews.
I could have gone to the US, but we decided he'd visit me instead.
You just have to prove you're going back and not staying in the US permanently. The NOA1 is actually a pretty useful piece of paper that can help you show that you're not getting married and staying in the US, since marriage voids the visa out.

Edited by Rhiann, 15 October 2009 - 01:31 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-10-15 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Fiancée Marriage Questions
You have to have your legal wedding in the United States, there's no way around that. If her family can get there, they can be part of it by all means, but if they cant get there and you want to do a wedding for her family, after she gets her green card and is able to travel again, you can have a non legal/ceremonial wedding in Columbia.
It seems quite a few people do this, since it's hard to get all of everyone's family in one place.

Edited by Rhiann, 23 August 2009 - 11:35 AM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-08-23 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Nov 8 2009, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Smokey mountains, Gatlingurg, Tennessee


I agree. Gatlinburg is really nice.
I went there for new years once. It was super cold though.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-11-08 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo More Gardasil!!
I might just finish it anyway.
It feels like such a waste to spend 180 dollars that I wont get back for something that wont even be effective with just one shot.
I can get the 2nd shot for free and the 3rd one potentially very in-expensive.
May as well just finish it.

Edited by Rhiann, 16 November 2009 - 09:11 PM.

RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-11-16 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in 3 days.
Sounds like this child needs to stop going to daycare, or needs to go to a different one.
It's affecting his health. It could be something in the building.
RhiannercakesFemaleCanada2009-11-17 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting US after submitting packet-3 !!!
Sure thing, thank you once again! I hope the CBP officers are in a good mood on Christmas lol
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-09 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting US after submitting packet-3 !!!
Once again, thanks a ton...I am "Bookmarking" this post as it is so informative. Please don't forget to share your thanksgiving border-crossing experience and have fun !
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-09 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting US after submitting packet-3 !!!
Hey Ben and Sam, I saw your reply and I must say, thanks a ton for all that relevant information. You have no idea how much I am freaking out about this trip. I swear I have no intentions of staying there, I just want to visit before the interview.
I am currently in school so I will try getting 2 letters from my academic counselors stating that I will be returning as soon as the semester commences. Plus, I have a job so I will try and get a letter from my employer. Also, a copy of my return ticket.
Also, if we get into that "I-129F" questioning, I will keep the entire package with me just like you do. Is there anything else I can do to convince them that I will be returning to Canada?
Do they have any record of me already having applied for K-1 ? And hey, please let me know how it goes for you when you go for thanksgiving. I hope you just glide through past the customs.
Thanks for your answers, I really appreciate it !
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-09 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting US after submitting packet-3 !!!
Hey thanks a lot for your answer... I read one of your post in the Canadian forum that you were trying to do the same thing. I wanna know how would you deal with the CBP officer's questions:
Like if he asked you the purpose of visit.
Would you mention the words "visiting fiance" or you would rather say visiting friends and family for Christmas. Also, do they have a way of finding out that we have a K-1 in progress ?
I want to be completely honest with them but at the same time, I don't intend to divulge any "extra" information...If you know what I mean.
And is it true that if they make up their mind to deny you an entry, you are banned for a period of 6 months/1 year ?
Thanks for the previous answer ben and sam, I just wanna be completely prepared for anything.
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-09 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting US after submitting packet-3 !!!
Is it more difficult to enter US after submitting packet-3 to the consulate from Canada ? I read some posts on vj which said that after you submit packet-3, the consulate enters your passport # in the system which pops up at the POE. Would visiting on holidays like Christmas make it easy to enter?
Please help !!!
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-08 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa expiration
Once the visa is issued, the alien fiance has 6 months to enter the US. After entering the US, you have 90 days, that is, 3 months to get married. I hope this helps !!!
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-12 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian police clearance check !!!
Hey thanks for the answers guys...I had one more question though: Once issued, how long is a police clearance certificate valid for embassy purposes ?

slider100MaleCanada2009-10-13 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian police clearance check !!!
Hey thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it !

slider100MaleCanada2009-10-13 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian police clearance check !!!
Once the petition is sent to the embassy, we are supposed to get our police clearances, thats what I am aware of. For Canadian police clearance, how do I go about ? Can I get it from a local police station or is it necessary to get it done from RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)?
Thank you for all your answers in advance !!!
slider100MaleCanada2009-10-13 14:21:00