ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you want to work in the US AND want to get married?
^^ Agreed! The waiver so SO much more than a form or a simple letter. It is an entire packet containing doctor's letters, financial statements, etc. A qualified lawyer can help you organize a great argument and packet, going into that interview will give her much more confidence if she has an excellent packet.

Agreed that it can be done yourself and this is an excellent site for help, but so is immigrate2us.net. They are specialists!
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-16 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding party
wait, a traditional wedding in Europe? Will you be legally married on that day?
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-17 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLine 11?
I don't think the question means YOU personally, but more like on your behalf. Since you mention a foreign wife and lawyers and paperwork, I'd answer yes on this question since you likely filed a petition and an adjustment of status for your previous wife.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-17 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1, K3, CR1 or DCF???
I'd go for either the Cr-1 (filing for both child under 18 and your wife) or file the I-130 for your wife and then the I-129F for a K-3 and K-4.

And I think Jim is right, the 18 year old will be more difficult since the marriage must occur before the 18th birthday.

But no, it does not look like you can DCF.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-12 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinfo for the G-325a Biographical form
I'll never advise anyone to lie on any form, especially ones that say at the bottom of the page:

Severe penalties are provided by law for knowingly and willfully falsifying or concealing material fact.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-23 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's Dad Opened Envelop That Says "DO NOT OPEN"
Excellent news! Congrats!
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-24 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's Dad Opened Envelop That Says "DO NOT OPEN"
Geoff, since she lives in Windsor, try calling the Toronto consulate to see if they can reseal it for you, since the visa has already been granted, I wonder if they may be able to help you. Here is the website with their contact information. Worth a call if you ask me, Montreal is far from Windsor

http://www.consular....gov/toronto.asp
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-15 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting photos together
We sent about 10 photos, not originals but copies of the photos.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-07-27 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion: Touched / Processing ?
QUOTE (gsebia @ May 17 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I noticed that USCIS updated their site to show they are now procesing apps as of March 31, 2009 and, K1 still states 6 months..Does that mean those that are processed as of March 31 will take 6 months ? or, is the 6 months from the dates NA01 recieved..

also, when an app is "touched" will it actually state on the website I registered for w/ reciept # ? and, does it state why or, what they did with it ?

Date I 129F Sent - April 28
NA01 from VSC May 1 (Na01 letter actually recieved May 7th)


March 31, 2009 as posted on the USCIS site is referring to the last time the website was updated, this has nothing to do with the k1 specifically. 6 months is still their bottom line, that applies to the date of your NOA1.

When you log into the USCIS website and view your files it will say update : "some date". If that date changes that means your case was touched. If something important was done then when you click on your reciept number the description of the last action on your account will have changed, if it was merely a touch it will not have changed.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoke from USCIS
QUOTE (Howard & Leny @ May 15 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey does someone what to comment i heard from a Customer Service Worker at the USCIS.

She said "The USCIS has a system that works! Trust them it works and they have many Happy Customers".

I cant believe they say that because it is large government corporation of 17,000 people that have wasted money without updating there processes to make the process of immigration FASTER. Everyone knows that your User Fees it used to fund the USCIS. Your User Fees that have increased dramatically the past years will be used to update the system that other people with benefit from in the future.

I personally cant fathom a HAPPY CUSTOMER of the USCIS. Maybe a relieve customer that is glad the IMMIGRATION POLICE is finally stop dragging there feet and allowed them to bring there fiance to the US. GIVE ME A BREAK USCIS. I think an appropriate think for the USCIS to do is remove the S from the title of this department since SERVICE is not what they do!

Please comment.


I personally believe that the system is slow for a reason, if cases were approved overnight than everyone and there dog would do it. The length of time makes people really think about if this is what they want before they invest lots of time and money into the process.

If the USCIS actually had time managment problems then the processing times would increase over the years as the backlog became bigger and bigger (ie. fewer applications being processed daily than received). Instead the processing time holds steady which tells me the goverment wants it to take that long.


JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-15 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter from employer
QUOTE (L_0_V_E @ May 17 2009, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
for affidavit of support.. k1


I'm not aware that a person is required to have a letter from their employers for the i-134. You might want to wait for someone elses advice but the form itself doesn't ask for a letter from an employer mearly your current employment information.

If he's no longer working at his full and part time job than it would be incorrect to include them as his current employment.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 01:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter from employer
QUOTE (L_0_V_E @ May 17 2009, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im confused with this....

my fiancee have 1 full time and 1 part time job.. and his monthly military drills (because he is a reserve).. BUT comes MAY 2009 he was activated and now a full time military personnel ...

so my question is...

will he get a letter from employer from his 2 jobs?

or

will he just get the letter from the military??

THANK YOU


Can you clarify, is this for the affidavit of support or for something else?

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 09 filer...some questions
QUOTE (ellabee @ May 17 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kate and Matt @ May 16 2009, 01:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ellabee @ May 15 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone,
we recieved our noa1 march 9 09. when i sent in the application i had -just- started working at a new job (less than 3 weeks at the job when i sent the petition out) and didnt include it on the app since it was all filled out prior to the new job (And tbh i wasnt sure i was even going to stay at it). is this going to be a snag or will i just update the info when we do the affidavit of support? i'm still going to need a co-sponsor regardless because the job is very part time lol. also, i told fh to not fly out for my graduation from college last week in fear that they would deny him entry because we have the k1 in process but im absolutely dying not seeing him (its been about 5 months since returned back to the UK). should he just come out here for a few weeks? he has been working for his fathers landscaping buisness since he returned back so he can get a letter from his dad saying that he expects him here and he has other things that he has planned like a driving license test etc. i just miss him terribly. advice?


Have a k1 currently being processed doesn't prevent a person from visiting the US. He can still come and visit you, he should bring proof of ties to home with him. I'm not sure how seriously a letter from his father would be taken I'd have back up documents prepared just in case they don't accept that, also bringing a copy your noa1 will help.

The i129f asks you to list all jobs that you've held in the last 5 years, I have no idea how that is going to affect your application in essence you lied. If you make it to the afiidavit of support without any questions being asked about your current job then yes definatly include it on your affidavit of support.



lol oh god i didnt LIE. I hadn't even gotten a paycheck nor was all my paperwork processed for the job. it was a second job anyways and i put my primary current job that i had been at for 4 years on there and the date that it said the form was completed was PRIOR to me even starting the job.
i swear some people can be so dramatic.


and to the poster that informed me that it will not be a snag, thank you good.gif


I'm sorry I wasn't trying to be 'dramatic' in your orginial post you said you had been at your job for 3 weeks when you submitted your petition. Whether or not you thought you were going to keep that job doesnt change the fact that you were in fact employed by someone other than what you listed on your petition.

My only reason for replying to your post was to assure about your fiances ability to visit you while your petition is processing.

Your welcome!
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 09 filer...some questions
QUOTE (ellabee @ May 15 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone,
we recieved our noa1 march 9 09. when i sent in the application i had -just- started working at a new job (less than 3 weeks at the job when i sent the petition out) and didnt include it on the app since it was all filled out prior to the new job (And tbh i wasnt sure i was even going to stay at it). is this going to be a snag or will i just update the info when we do the affidavit of support? i'm still going to need a co-sponsor regardless because the job is very part time lol. also, i told fh to not fly out for my graduation from college last week in fear that they would deny him entry because we have the k1 in process but im absolutely dying not seeing him (its been about 5 months since returned back to the UK). should he just come out here for a few weeks? he has been working for his fathers landscaping buisness since he returned back so he can get a letter from his dad saying that he expects him here and he has other things that he has planned like a driving license test etc. i just miss him terribly. advice?


Have a k1 currently being processed doesn't prevent a person from visiting the US. He can still come and visit you, he should bring proof of ties to home with him. I'm not sure how seriously a letter from his father would be taken I'd have back up documents prepared just in case they don't accept that, also bringing a copy your noa1 will help.

The i129f asks you to list all jobs that you've held in the last 5 years, I have no idea how that is going to affect your application in essence you lied. If you make it to the afiidavit of support without any questions being asked about your current job then yes definatly include it on your affidavit of support.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-16 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to pay the fees for K-1 as we are going to send it I129F and G325A soon ?
QUOTE (SD_A Happy Couple @ May 10 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I look at many people's timeline on K-1...I see many people's case take almost a year or even more than a year to recieve a fiance visa. That takes so long. I hardly see anybody's case that takes shorter than 6 months.

I heard that K-3 may take a year or almost. And people recommend me to apply for K-1 because it is quicker...it sounds to me like they are not that different in their timelines.

I wish that i could go back to finish my school that will start in January, but for some reason we need to apply for fiance visa and we have not submited the forms yet...I just hope i will get it within this year.



January will be cutting it close but the sooner you get those papers mailed off the better your chances of making it by January.

Good luck!
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary Fillers status
QUOTE (joe_guillen @ May 17 2009, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filled at Vermont Service Center and still waiting NOA2.......What about the rest of U? whistling.gif


Click here to go to the forum for February 09 VSC petitions.

Good luck!
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreceipt dates vs received date vs notice date


QUOTE
I don't think that is what it means. I think that is the last time they updated their website. I find it hard to believe they are processing March since none of the regular March filers (meaning non-expidite) have been approved. We are March filers are were told by USCIS yesterday that they have not even looked at our paperwork.


Correct the OP is referring to the date the processing times were updated on the webpage.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-16 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello and a question.
QUOTE (Deryck and Miho @ May 17 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!

I am new to the site and sponging up as much info as I can. Currently preparing the I-129F package for mailing and hope to have it off by the end of this month. I have found the guides posted on this site to be a great help in filling out the forms and for giving ideas on additional items to include. I proposed to my fiance this month and if all goes well we hope to be together in the US by January next year. Judging by the timelines for the CSC we may just make it, only time will tell. So, this is just me saying 'howdy' to the rest of you. Hopefully I will be posting a timeline soon.

Which brings me to my question. I have read the timelines of other users here and can't seem to figure one of the entries out. Can someone tell me what "Touched" means?

Regards,
Deryck


Once you receive your receipt number and set up your account online you will be able to see if they 'touch' your account. Getting a touch means that the date your case was last updated changed but the reason it was looked at isn't given. IE: If you received your NOA1 on April 1st and the updated stamp on your account says May 1st, but the last record of anything having been done on your account is them sending you the NOA1 then you've been touched.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSwitch from K-1 Visa to Immigration Visa
QUOTE (OS2(SW/AW) Phung @ May 17 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So my fiance wants to switch form K-1 Fiance Visa to an immigrant visa due to my occupation. We were supposed to get married with the K-1 visa in August, but since my ships schedule changed, we decided to do a immigrant visa. How do I switch from K-1 visa to an Immigrant Visa? We ware about half way done with the K-1 Visa, but we decided we want to change it to a Immigrant Visa. Thanks for all the help.


What kind of immigrant visa are you referring to? From your timeline it looks as though you are very close to get your visa, I think it would be unwise to switch visas now.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS K1 visa application was refused!
QUOTE (arianne @ May 17 2009, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jauque @ May 17 2009, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (arianne @ May 17 2009, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my interview last MAY 12, 2009 but the consul gave me a hard time about the past criminal history of my fiance which i am aware of since the beginning of our relationship...the consul asked me to produce his court records and a notarized statement from me that i am fully aware of his past criminal history and still willing to marry him and to be part of his life..i am so confused what would be the next?? are they going to approve it fin'lly after we submit the required documents or what?? guys i need help here to clear up my mind...thnx.


I'm confused are you the benficiary or the petitioner? If they were denying you than they would say you are denied, there instead asking you for documents. The fact that there asking you for those documents is a good thing, they wouldn't ask for documents if it was there intention to deny you.



thnx for the reply..i am the benificiary..we're going to submit the documents they required from us next week...do you have any idea how long this would take?? before i can have a notification from them?? thnx again..


As the beneficiary I would not be concerned about this at all.

I have no idea how long it will take after you submit the documents. My personal guess is not long, once the consulate receives the required documents you should be able to call them and inquire, if they are satisfied I suspect you will receive your visa shortly after that.

Good luck!

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS K1 visa application was refused!
QUOTE (arianne @ May 17 2009, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my interview last MAY 12, 2009 but the consul gave me a hard time about the past criminal history of my fiance which i am aware of since the beginning of our relationship...the consul asked me to produce his court records and a notarized statement from me that i am fully aware of his past criminal history and still willing to marry him and to be part of his life..i am so confused what would be the next?? are they going to approve it fin'lly after we submit the required documents or what?? guys i need help here to clear up my mind...thnx.


I'm confused are you the benficiary or the petitioner? If they were denying you than they would say you are denied, there instead asking you for documents. The fact that there asking you for those documents is a good thing, they wouldn't ask for documents if it was there intention to deny you.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB1 while K1 is pending
QUOTE (trdc3lica @ May 17 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all, I'm new to the site.


I sent in the I-129f to the CSC a few days ago. My fiancee is a dentist in her home country and needs to take the American Dental
Board exams. To take these exams she needs a B1 visa. So would it be possible for her to apply for a B1 visa while the K1 visa is pending?

Our intent is not to get her here on a B1 and get married while she's here on that visa. But she really needs to take these exams so that
she can apply to dental programs here within the year.

So, are you allowed to apply for 2 visas at one time? And would applying for the B1 cause any problems for her K1? Should we just wait until
the K1 is approved even if that means that she'll have to wait another year to get into a Dental program here?

Anyways, thank you in advance for any replies. smile.gif


sorry, had wrongly posted this in the USCIS forum earlier.


I agree with the previous poster, theres no harm in trying but it may be a waste of money.

If she did get the B1 bringing along a document of some kind verifying that she was coming to take the exams and then of course ties to home would help her get through the POE.

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JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Requirements?
QUOTE (acucag @ May 18 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks to everyone, but i have one more question, DO THEY NEED TO PAY APPLICATION FEE FOR K2? Is there additional expense other than planeticket? biggrin.gif


appreciate it!


Not right now. The K1 visa application fee of 455$ is all thats currently needed, there will be additional expenses for the child down the road but for right now just the 455$.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-18 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Requirements?
QUOTE (acucag @ May 17 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jauque @ May 17 2009, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (acucag @ May 17 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone,

my sister and her fiance' are working on her k1 application but my sister has a daughter that she wanna bring to US with her. can somebody help me what is K2 requirements or what are the requirements so she can bring her daughter? appreciate it.

thanks a lot!


For right now all she needs to do is include her daughter on the I129f and g325a in the appropriate spots. Later on when it gets to the consulate she will need to provide proof of full custody or consent from the childs father (maybe more depending on their country). All of that will be made clear when they get packet 3. For now they just need to write her name down in the appropriate spots on the petition.

Good luck!


thanks for the quick reply. she did write her daughter's name in I-129F but in G-325a there is no portion there about her daughter. does she need to fill up separate G325a for her daughter?


Sorry that was my mistake there is no spot for children on the G325A. No she doesn't need to fill one out at this time she may need to when she gets packet 3, but not right now. As long as its on the I129f then she is good to go. good.gif

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Requirements?
QUOTE (acucag @ May 17 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone,

my sister and her fiance' are working on her k1 application but my sister has a daughter that she wanna bring to US with her. can somebody help me what is K2 requirements or what are the requirements so she can bring her daughter? appreciate it.

thanks a lot!


For right now all she needs to do is include her daughter on the I129f and g325a in the appropriate spots. Later on when it gets to the consulate she will need to provide proof of full custody or consent from the childs father (maybe more depending on their country). All of that will be made clear when they get packet 3. For now they just need to write her name down in the appropriate spots on the petition.

Good luck!

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-17 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! J1 Visa interfering with K1 visa??
QUOTE (Stef_and_Hallie @ May 14 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ May 14 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you read this info?

http://www.visajourn...p;page=otheraos

I think you should now wait for the K1, and possibly defer enrollment until your fiance arrives on the K1.



I just read through it, but I don't think it applies to this situation. We weren't going to get married while he was here on his student visa, unless the K-1 came through.

I was only wondering if his student visa would interrupt the K-1 visa, though I believe he did call the customer service line and they had told him one does not affect the other -- except in this case, he would need to be in England, to do his interview.

I don't know, it's all very confusing!


How long does he have left on his student visa? He really doesn't need both.

You can marry on the F1 and then AOS to permanent resident from that by being your husband, he would not have to go back to england to interview or get a medical if you were to take this route.

From the VJ guides:

General notes about adjusting from H1B, F-1, J-1, or another type of visa: Entering the US on another
type of visa, such as student (F-1) or H1B, followed quickly by marriage to a US citizen, and then followed
quickly by an application for adjustment of status might be construed by the USCIS to be visa fraud. The
reason for this is that you applied for the original visa, and then after entry into the US quickly applied for
adjustment of status, which makes the real purpose for your original visa request suspect. Bear in mind, the
onus to disprove an accusation of fraud from the USCIS is on the person petitioning for adjustment of
status. For this reason, I do not recommend applying for adjustment of status very quickly after you enter the
US on one of these other visa types (although filing immediately is still legal if you had no intent on marrying
and adjusting status both when you applied for your original visa and when you subsequently entered the US at the Port
of Entry). There is no time limitation on when you must apply for adjustment of status after marriage to a US
citizen...you could literally stay in the US for years before doing so, and as long as you maintained your status on the
original visa, it would still be fine. While applying for adjustment of status very quickly might lead to a fraud accusation
from the USCIS , the marriage itself is not an issue--no one will try to prosecute you in any way for marrying a US
citizen, even if it is not very long after you enter the US. The thing to remember is that you do not want to apply for
adjustment of status until a reasonable amount of time has passed after your entry. Shusterman recommends waiting
at least 60 days after entry before changing status. You may want to consult an attorney if you have further questions
regarding the timing issue for adjustment of status.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-05-14 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC is getting ahead of CSC?
QUOTE (Tygrys @ Jun 1 2009, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JeremySusan @ Jun 1 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope vsc will get to our file a bit quicker....I'm a bit confused also on how the dates can go backwards. Anyone have any ideas. Is the timeline dates a true reflection on what the service centres are looking at at present.


No. Maybe it's time to learn about statistics.


I want to say something about how unnecessary a comment like that is but then I see your ticker and one day!! I'm so jealous, have a great trip!!

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-02 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I have to cancel my k1 petition, HELP!
QUOTE (josh383 @ Jun 10 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just found out last night that my fiancee's visa will be denied because she used to work at a go go bar, I have been informed that if I withdraw the current petition, I can file a new one that will reflect on the situation better. We don't need judgement, just advice. We are both good people, she did what she had to in order to feed her baby after the father beat her nearly to death and left them in the street. I don't know what to do now, there is so much at stake here.


Who told you that working at a go-go bar was ground for k-1 denial? Is this an issue because it wasn't included on G325A? I wouldn't cancel your petition at this point that may cause more problems than it solves. If the employment was in the past five years then when she signed her G325A she made quite a big boo-boo by intentionally lieing. It might be best to stick with your current petition and clarify once it gets to the embassy, if she wasn't doing anything "illegal" than clarifying an employment error isn't going to be an issue.

Good luck.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-10 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone had a problem at POE????
QUOTE (baron555 @ Jun 12 2009, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There's a world of difference between Canada and Russia, as far as Border agents are concerned.

Chris, I'm just a little surprised that your lady can obtain the tourist visa and congrats for that.
But you seem to have grasped the potention problems. Yes nothing illegal, just that Border agent may or may not allow her to enter. It seems that she does have a lot of proof and need to return, so if you two are willing to gamble with the cost, then I'm all for it.

I too am dealing, as many others with their SO in Russia and we here, with the distance.

Got to go, time to call Alla and tell her Happy Russia Day.

Phil


I can't say for sure that you are right or wrong, but have you ever crossed the canadian border as a fiance of a USC?

The fact of that matter is that even on the government website it says that a person can and SHOULD visit their fiance while their application is processing and that there is nothing wrong or illegal about it as long as their intent is to return home.

People who have bad experiences at POE don't come home and write about on the interweb so all we ever hear are the sad stories. For every sad story however you have to think that theres several others who made it through without a hitch. If you have proof of ties to home and are being honest, you'll be just fine.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-12 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone had a problem at POE????
I have a story which is fairly similar. We hadn't applied for the K1 visa yet so I didn't have an NOA1, this was last August. We decided to spend allowable 6 months together before deciding whther or not to marry and which country to call home. I had quit my jobs and sold my house and this looked very bad at the border. I ended up getting an I-94 requiring me to be back in Canada on the 2nd of October (we crossed the border on the 16th of August). In September we went back to the border and asked for an extention and they granted it as long as I promised not to overstay the 6 months.

It's really depends on the mood of the border patrol, bring your NOA1 as other posters have said.

Also when she comes through don't refer to it as 'staying' or 'living' with you you. Call it what it is, she is 'visiting' this sounds much more appropriate for someone who plans on returning to their home country.

QUOTE
Should she have all this translated????

Always assume that the Border Agent won't be fluent in any language but english.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-11 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPermission letter
QUOTE (Saratoga Drew @ Jun 6 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee lives in Russia. She has a ten year old son. The father pays child support however has not seen child in six years. When contacted to sign letter of permission for son to leave country he refused. What are our options to argue this situation and do we absolutely need this letter? Very disturbing situation to say the least. Would love to hear from anyone with knowledge on this subject.


Is there a custody or mobility order? If there isn't than I would suggest you get one, this would solve all your problems. Having not seen the in 6 years it would be hard to imagine a judge that would grant even partial custody to the father.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-14 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! K1 returned
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Here, have a million pennies...we need about 45,500, so a little less than half that block.


half the block would be 500,000 pennies, a little less than 1/10 would be 45,500. It actually doesn't look as significant when you put it in pennies.




JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-18 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB1 rejected because of K1
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You couldn't possibly be suggesting we do it at home on OUR OWN time??? I mean our personal time is used for bathing in diamonds...
you don't actually expect us to put that on hold, do you ???? heheheh....



I knew it!
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-18 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice needed
QUOTE (AllieG @ Jun 16 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I have to have bills in my name and a joint bank account if I am applying for a fiance visa. Also if I decide to break off the relationship can my American fiance sue me for money he spent on a lawyer and house (I am a British citizen and live here and he lives in America).


No the bills and joint bank accoutn comes later when you're married and need to prove that you are living as a married couple.

Did you sign a contract promising to marry him? Did you ask him to get a lawyer rather than put the time and effort into filing the papers yourself? Is your name on the house or mortgage? I don't think I've ever heard of someone being sued for breaking up with their fiance... that would be crazy imagine what the world would come to if you could sue someone for breaking up with you... the human race would die out because nobody would be getting into relationships for fear of legal repricussions.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-16 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust curious regarding timeline......
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Jun 18 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,

I just noticed that my timeline had a message below stating that my I-129F will be abjucticated between Sept 7, 2009 to Sept 17, 2009. How accurate is this estimated time? I mean any K-1 CSC filer who got their approval based on these dates. I was really nice to have some kind of timline to look at, but hopefully its sooner than later smile.gif.


The estimate is based on the date that applications are currently being processed, that date will continue to flucuate. The estimate takes into account the most recent approval with the nearest date... ie. people are being approved from late february at the CSC right now yet the date is March 6th because that is the date of the latest approval though most of the approvals are late february.



JauqueFemaleCanada2009-06-18 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiance during process....
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Can I just ask if you know anything about the length of time I can stay for? I mean I was planning on staying the whole 90 days...... would that be a problem do you think?


Theoretically yes, but you are going to need a return ticket, the cbp will want to see that. Having tickets booked for exactly 90 days will likely red flag you. I would suggest planning to go for a few weeks and booking your ticket with a low penalty airline so you can rebook should you decide to stay longer.

In all likelyhood all you will be asked for is your tickets, but definatly bring your NOA1 and a copy of the package you sent to the uscis.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-04 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE--pls help
QUESTIONS:
1.) WHAT IS A FOREIGN DOCUMENT THEY ARE REQUESTING? - None
2.)DO I SUBMIT IT WITH THIS FORM BACK TO THEM? - No
3.)MY ANSWER TO #2 IS NO. - This is why the answer to your questions one and two is no.
4.)WOULD THAT MEAN I DONT ANSWER TO #3 SINCE MY ANSWER TO # 2 IS NO? - I would write down N/A by the questions as this is what most USCIS forms request when the answer is not applicable.
5.SO I JUST SIGNED THIS AND SEND IT BACK TO THEM?? - Yes as per instructions that should have been included with the RFE

Theres a good chance that you received an RFE for not filling in this question in properly on your 1-129f. Best of luck to you, I smell an approval coming =D



JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-05 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to start the K-1 process
QUOTE (JackAndWhitney @ Jul 5 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, I have another quick question & I don't see the point in starting a whole new thread to ask it, so I'll drop it here. I'm going to be going to see Whitney in near future & that's when we plan to file initially for the first I-129F form, I'm guessing that can be downloaded from the links provided with the rest of forms needed, but is there anything I should bring with me when I go see her that we might need to make the application? I.E my birth certificate etc.


Are you the petitioner or th benficiary? As the petitioner you need several documents all of which are outlined in the guides. As the benficiary however you won't need those documents until it gets to the consulate phase.

Edit : Upon reading closer I think you are the benficiary so no not necessary, you may however want to bring evidence of your relationship to include with the answer to question 18 on the 1-129f. You passport with any passport stamps, itineriary and boarding passes for past trips, phone or e-mail records, pictures, etc.

Edited by Jauque, 05 July 2009 - 03:53 PM.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-05 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFeel very unfairly treated
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As more I explored here, I noticed every one get their NOA1 in less than 10 days.

Slight exageration... personally it took mine a little over two weeks. I know several others who had the same luck.
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know why only ours, sent petition on 6 April, get phone call three days later say we need submit another form.

Consider yourself lucky most people wouldn't get a phone call they would wait 3 months and then get an rfe at least, at worst their entire package could be shipped back without an explanation.
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mailed to them again on around 22 April, however, we get NOA2 on 6 June which said our petition was received on 24 May.

That's about right on par if you consider the phone call a verbal RFE.
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know where our petition was during 22 Apirl to 24 May. As we definitely mailed it by Fedex...

Likely being processed and them doing your homework for you.
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now we are stuck....should be two months ealier...

Define stuck, I would say now you are educated. Do your homework and get it right the first time.
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't know what we can do? Feel very disappointed about US government and very unfairly treated. crying.gif

I'm sorry that you feel that way, I feel worse for the people who are stuck waiting months and months when they did everything right in the first place.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-13 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHepatitis B Immunization Requirments
My daughter is four and as such required to have been vacinated for Hepatitis B. There are three doses given over 6 months, will they give me her visa if she's only had 2 doses? Or will I have to wait the whole 6 months before they grant her her visa?
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-15 18:04:00