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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPursuing TN while I-129F petition pending
The issue with that is that entering the US with intention to marry and AOS is immigration fraud. The chances of her getting an approved TN with a K-1 pending is minimal at best. In 5 years is it really going to matter that it took 3 more months over the TN for her to get to the US and be able to work there?

Perhaps she should look into getting a temporary job in Canada something to keep her time occupied while you wait this process out. I would think the potential to sully her immigration record would be worth waiting the 3 months.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F Not enough room for whole address! HELP
QUOTE (srahbar @ Jul 19 2009, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I am starting this whole K-1 visa process and am in the very beginning stages. I have already noticed that space is limited on the I-129F, but I don't want to have an attachment for everything. Particularly I do not have enough room for Part B 2. Address and Part B. 15. Your fiancé(e)'s address abroad. Did anyone else run into this problem? Do I just write "Please see attachment"? Also, why does it appear they are asking the same thing twice?

Any help is appreciated!


Be prepared to be asked the same questions over and over and over and just when you think thats it... over again.

Leave that box blank and any other that is to small to fit and write it in after with a pen.

Welcome to VJ good luck with all your paperwork! good.gif

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 recieved and sent back??
QUOTE (masteryfic @ Jul 19 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

im hoping for our NOA2 soon. I search about what to do next after noa2 and i read about packet 3 received and sent back. what does this mean? i thought after you get the copy of noa2 you need to set for an interview appointment right away. im just a bit confused.


Once you receive your NOA2 your file will be sent to the NVC and then to Manila. At that point you will receive your packet 3, you will need to follow the instructions in packet 3 and return it to the embassy in Manila where they will then give you a Interview date.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for only 1 month in US?
QUOTE (msu17 @ Jul 19 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K1's are for individuals who want their non-USC fiance to move to the US, marry here and stay. No, you don't have to marry or stay here. So technically you could use the K1 for the purpose of coming here for a month. However, I would say that is first a waste of money/time/stress. You have to provide financial info, get all the info that you have relationship together, have her get a police cert, medical and pass her interview. Plus you are going to shell out around 600$ for all this. Second, I find it beyond irritating when people use this visa for purposes other than what it is intended for. Every petition that goes in like this means one more person who is using it for the correct purpose must wait another day to be with their loved one, get through USCIS, get an interview etc. Please don't apply for this visa unless you intend to marry your fiance in the US and stay here.


You had me until the very last line, the purpose of the K1 (being a non-immigrant visa and all) does not need to include the intent to stay in the US, only the intent to marry there.

Courtesy of the US Department of State:

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, allows several ways for an American citizen to petition a foreign loved one to immigrate to the United States. Traditionally, an American would marry his or her spouse in a foreign country and then petition the spouse to immigrate to the United States. Spouses of US citizens receive immediate preference to immigrate to the United States. However, in some cases a foreign citizen and an American citizen cannot legally marry in a foreign country, even though the marriage would have no legal impediments in the United States. For example, some countries require a parent's permission to marry even for adults, or forbid marrying outside of one's religion or ethnic group. Additionally, some couples prefer to have their wedding in the United States. It is in these circumstances such that a K1 visa is especially useful.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for only 1 month in US?
I think that before you consider the K1 Visa process you should apply for a visitors visa. The visitors visa itself allows for up to a year of access I think. With a letter from you (or even your presence at the interview if thats allowable) stating your intent for both of you to reside in Vietnam and NOT immigrate to the US you may have a shot at a visitors visa.


JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens in the adjudication process?
Yes indeed thank you for posting that I think it deserves a good sticky somewhere.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support....HELP me i have many questions!
QUOTE (Patrick n Meghan @ Jul 19 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok so I'm trying to get the I-129F package together and Im trying to fill out the affidavit of support. I am a single mother and currently do not have a job but am starting college in january. So i have someone willing to be my affidavit but on question 3 im not sure whether to put in my name or my fiance's? and do i fill out one as well even though i have no current income? help me please!


You do not need the affidavit of support until your I-129f is approved. If your just at the beginning stage submitting to the USCIS then you don't need the affidavit of support yet.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot sure how we all survive
QUOTE (SandrayLuis @ Jul 19 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have just returned from visiting my fiance in Mexico. We were apart for 5 months. I just feel so sad and empty right now. I don't know how we all make it through this looong process. I know that I have a ways to go, but things just keep going through my mind...like did I fill everything out correctly, will I be one of those cases where we will be waiting longer than 10 months...a year, or longer.it is truly agony. I am questioning everything in my life right now. He wants me with him...I want to be there with him...but realistically lets face it I have children and a great job here in the US...I know that the time will pass. It just seems like time goes by so slowly when you are away from the person that completes your life.

Sorry to ramble, but I figured that this would be the place where most would understand the feelings I have at this time.


broken hearted


Don't let yourself get weighed down with negative thoughts, keep looking forward to your future and the payoff. Make a plan for another short visit in betwen now and the next few months, don't let the next time you see each other depend on this process and some arbitrary date in the unknown.

Best of luck to you!

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice needed: US Citizen marrying a Canadian
QUOTE (eye0eye @ Jul 19 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks again for the replies. My fiance does live just outside of Vancouver so I guess that would be a bonus for us in terms of processing time.
Now we just have to decide.. be apart before or after marriage I suppose.
So if I'm correct: The K1 might take longer to have her here and working, however, it has the advantage that we can live together immediately after being married. The CR-1 may be faster to gain permanent residency but we will have to marry and be separated for the first 6-12 months. Decisions decisions!

Thanks again everyone, once we decide which way to go I will post our timeline!


Best of luck! good.gif

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice needed: US Citizen marrying a Canadian
QUOTE (eye0eye @ Jul 19 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would this be the "fastest" way? Alternatively I have read of people entering the US as a visitor and then being married. I know this is technically not allowed since the intent would be to stay in the US, however do most people have problems with this?
Getting married and then applying for a CR-1 visa would be the fastest way for her to be able to both immigrate and work in the states. The difference being that a CR-1 is an immigrant visa and her employment authorization would be immediate rather than having to wait the 3 months for apoval like you do with the K-1

We are OK with the K-1 timeframe (3-4 months?) but we don't want to draw out the process too long (or risk drawing it out too long).
You're timeline is a bit off if she lives in the west then it will be about 6 months altogether and longer in the east due to Manitoba's long wait list for interviews.

And for people who have gone through something similar would you recommend a lawyer? (I know the answer is somewhat always yes..) I have managed to complete all of my immigration process without the use of lawyers. We have substantial evidence of knowing each other for 5 years and dating for 3-4 years.
You shouldn't need a lawyer, you seem intelligent this can be a fairly simple process if you do your research. Refer to the Guides and the flow chart to make an educated decision on what visa is best for you.


She can 'visit' you and happen to get married and proceed to adjust from there skipping the entire K-1 part of the process but as you've said yourself this would be visa fraud. She cannot legally enter the US with the intent to marry you and adjust. The benefits of this are far out-weighed by the potential consequences. Definatly not recommended.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProves we have met
I didn't include any pictures with my I-129f (except for the passport pictures) and we got approved without a hitch. Think long and hard about what your sending and what you're translating. Pick a few pictures (ie. 2 or 3) and then pick only the really convincing supporting documents more specifically...

Flight itineraries
Boarding Passes
Passport Stamps
Phone Bills (Especially if you both had phones registered to you in France at the same time, that would be dynomite imo)
E-Mails
Transcripts showing you attended the same school at the same time

It doesn't need to be 3 lbs to make a point.

Best of luck! good.gif

Edit : He can visit you in the US if he has a Visitor's Visa and can establish ties to home.

Edited by Jauque, 20 July 2009 - 12:01 AM.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-19 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe marriage in the US is it valid in my country?
QUOTE
Since I have lived in other states, sould I obtain from the the "no record of marriage" also??


The uscis does not expect you to give them proof showing all the places you didn't get married, but yes you will need proof of all your divorces.

Edited by Jauque, 21 July 2009 - 10:39 PM.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-21 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Initial filing various dates on forms
QUOTE (PeruvyandGringa @ Jul 26 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess I am just worrying about EVERYTHING now. I sent off my initial submittal. The different forms were signed on different dates, The earliest nearly a month before the last one (I think the dates on the forms went from June 18 - July 16, and in between). I am worried now that the forms dated the earliest will be more than a month old when they arrived in Vermont. Is this going to be a problem? I hope I am worrying about nothing. Those are the forms that my fiance in Spain signed, so those will be more difficult to submit again if it's necessary. Anyone submitted forms more than a month old, or with various dates spanning a month or more, and had no problems? Please put my mind at ease unsure.gif


It will not be a problem. This is a tedious process the USCIS does not expect you to enter into this over night and understands that it takes time and effort to put the K-1 package together. Varying signature dates are to be expected.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-26 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused! yet AGAIN! LOL
QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Jul 26 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jul 26 2009, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your fiance will require your original birth certificate and any divorce documents for the interview. They do not get left with Consulate staff but they have the right to demand to see the originals of any copy submitted. Not having them could result in an RFE. I know my then fiancee was very reluctant to let his birth certificate and divorce documents out of his possession - but I was required to show them at the interview.



ok - thank you---I'm also wondering -- do I send my fiance the sponsor information? I received my hardcopy NOA2 and all it said was that our case was being submitted to NVC then to London--but it left no further instruction as to what I'm suppose to do and WHEN I'm suppose to do it?


Your fiance will receive the packet 3 from the embassy once it gets through the NVC. Packet 3 will tell you what to do and when to do it. Of course it helps to know ahead of time what they want you from you in packet 3 that way you can have it ready to send off in a jiffy.

After that you will have all the time between the packet 3 sent and her interview to figure out what loose ends you need to tie up. So don't stress yourself out to bad just yet.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-27 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Waiver entry after K-1 withdrawl
QUOTE (AchoKfuerte @ Jul 26 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

My situation is that my work is taking me to Holland for the next two years. My fiancee, from Spain, has her interview for the K1 visa on August 5. Since we would be leaving to go live in Holland in early spring, I'm planning on withdrawing the I-129F petition.

Question 1: Is it better to send a letter to USCIS & the consulate she has her interview at describing the situation and requesting a withdrawal or would it be better if she simply doesn't show up to the interview? I'm planning on doing a DCF in a few years if we come back to the States. If a letter is better, should it be notarized?

Question 2: My fiancee would like to come visit me here in the US this August. I've called customs & boarder protection and they said she would need to have evidence of a home in Spain, a bank account and work to demonstrate her intent to leave the US. Can anyone suggest anything else so to help make it easier for her to enter with the visa waiver program?

Thanks & I look forward to any comments or ideas you have!


It seems like your throwing away a whole lot of hassle for no good reason, unless the issue now is that you don't want to be stuck with the "must get married in 90 days".

She will still be allowed to leave the US with her AOS pending (she just may not be allowed to return, which I don't think will be an issue if your establishing yourselves in the Netherlands) and you will spend just as much time, hassle and money in the future if you choose to DCF.

But in answer to your questions:

1) Yes I would make sure to explain and make sure they understand your situation so that in the future when you do file you don't have to worry about this petition looking abandoned or incomplete. I would start with informing the consulate and work my way back from there. Notarizing can't hurt and make sure that you have copies of everything regarding your petition to withdraw in case you need it in the future.

2) If it is prior to her interview date I would recommend bringing the NOA's for the CBP to see, NOA's get you a long way at the border. But baring that everything you have sounds like plenty, you didn't include return ticket which I'm sure is implied. They will want to see a return ticket.

JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-27 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Change of Address
QUOTE (fabman @ Jul 27 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

My fiance and I are filing for a k1 visa at teh moment. My fiance (who is filing) will be changing address (in same service centre area) in about a month so we are wondering should we put that address down or the current one? The new address is fine to receive post immediately so thats not a worry. I see there is a facility to change address on uscis website. In you guys experience does it slow the process down if you change address early like that?

Any input appreciated
Thank you smile.gif


If you can already receive mail at your new mailing adress than I would use it.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-27 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures--photos
QUOTE (Haole @ Jul 27 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance was denied the first time I petitioned. The reason was for not enough pictures. We had 2. One with us holding a newspaper. I thought you only had to prove you met in person. Not that you had a loving bonafide relationship.
In the rejection letter they stated they wanted to see pictires with me, her and her family.
CO checked out phone records and the pictures and said "Welcome to the US".

I stand corrected, my apologies.
JauqueFemaleCanada2009-07-27 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Wedding outside US?
Definitely won't be an authorized one, my family just wants something to see me off. This makes me glad, because I am waiting on the consulate to call me back about this question too, so I will update if they call me back and anyone is still wondering for the Canadian rules for an unofficial ceremony. Thanks for your help, pushbrk.
PiefreFemaleCanada2009-06-30 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Wedding outside US?
Is it possible to have a small ceremony for family that is not a legal in-paper marriage before going to the US?
PiefreFemaleCanada2009-06-30 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa2 expiring help...
hello, we received NOA2 the 23th of april, then packet 3 june, and Im just sending back now( I had troubles getting police records from the three countries I lived in after I turned 16) so my question ius does NOA 2 expires , I also red that it was 4months , what if it expires do we have to go through the whole process again? should I email the consulate? help pls Im lost
sofijordanFemaleCanada2009-07-28 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress change for petitioner
QUOTE (Ning @ May 25 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ May 25 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can try to change it by filling out the change of address form and/or calling the USCIS but I will tell you that more often than not, the change doesn't happen...even if they say it does/will.

Your best bet is going to be using an address of someone who is gonig to be at the same place throughout the process. Chances are you will need to stay on top of this the entire time.

I can tell you from experiance that this is great advise. I used the on line, paper document, phone calls & even two Info Pass meetings & it still got screwed up.
The day of the final Info Pass meeting I was told " dont worry we are sure this will straighten this all out now". " This has all been because you didnt do everything correctly & we couldnt mail you the documents". " It will take about 60 to 90 days to re-send everything".
The following day we recieved all the documents we had waited all those months for & at the address they said they didnt have.

good.gif I did the online change of address at USCIS and it went just fine.They sent me a letter confirming it.Good luck!!
cheviecaNot TellingCanada2009-05-25 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about timelines
you can narrow your timeline search to certain countries and embassies maybe that will help you
cheviecaNot TellingCanada2009-05-20 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to send more????
QUOTE (USAplusColombia @ Jun 4 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent several things to prove I met my fiancee. She is from Colombia, but we flew to Peru to meet. We went to see Machu Picchu, so I had photos of us together with the ruins in the backdrop. I had flight tickets for her and for myself. I had stamped passport information for both of us. The only thing I did not send was copies of emails and MSN conversations to prove ongoing relations. Should I package up some and send them, or will they ask me for additional proof if needed? Thanks!

If needed,they will ask for more.We didnt have any copies of emails or conversations.We sent pics,hotel statements,flight statements and everything was fine.Good luck!
cheviecaNot TellingCanada2009-06-04 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed visajourney members imput
Tell your fiance that they cashed your check, which means they recieved your package and so far you are on the right track. You won't know anything for the next 3 to 4 months at least, so calm her down and talk with her about other things. That's what my fiance did, he just didn't talk about it for few months as there was nothing to say! Then he told me that he received a letter of approval and we were excited.
movingsoon1FemaleCanada2009-06-12 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
Thank you all again for your helpful advice!

Gary and Alda, in the future I only ask that you keep your responses constructive and polite. We are all adults here, and we should be acting as such. Regardless of your personal feelings on the subject at hand, there is no need to heap adolescent ridicule and scorn on people you don't even know, much less someone actually coming to you for help and advice. Truth be told, you brought up some very valid points and have challenged us to reconsider some things, but you risk making yourself irrelevant with the needless ridicule and personal attacks. No need to risk the hard earned respect of the people on this forum just to vent your anger at strangers.

Moving forward, I wish you well and thank you for what advice you did give.

Greyson





QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 2 2009, 05:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 2 2009, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gary,

Really, that's a bit much picking at someone's religion, don't you think?

You might find it odd that I sort of agree with you about 'two ceremonies'. To me, married is married. I don't understand many posts I read about people having one 'legal' ceremony and then a 'wedding' later - or before for that matter. It seems like placing too much importance on the 'party' aspect of weddings. But as I said - that is my opinion.

Insulting someone over their values is another matter, IMO.

Many persons are able to find an officiant who is willing to 'hold' the recordation of the marriage until a later time. Some are not. I suspect some of this 'luck' has to do with state or local law. In Canada, there is some wrinkle in the law (which a Canadian member might better explain) wherein officiants are forbidden to perform a ceremony without legally recording the marriage.


You might find it odd I chose to read this post of yours as they are typically on ignore. I shant make it a habit. But it is an important issue to me as it seems increasingly people simply cannot wait for anything. Everything must be what they want exactly and must be immediate. The system of visas does not work that way, and it perturbs me when these impatient self centered people expect the rest of us, Christians, CBP, USCIS, and anyone else they encounter to drop our values, the rules, the laws and get out of their way because THEY ARE IN LOVE!!!!!! And if we just can't do that then at least be satisfied they are "faking it" Thank you for being so considerate of others' Religion to FAKE a wedding for our sake.

I am NOT nit picking on the persons religion. I am defending her religion IF she has one. How arrogant, self centered would one have to be to ask a REAL clergy member from a REAL church to perform a FAKE wedding? The very entire idea is an eggregious insult and I am not suprised most clergy would not go along with it. As I read this, the OPs values are whatever serves her personal interest best and fastest. If I was a member of a church and discovered my church or clergy had participated in such a sham I would, at the minimum, quit the church. Maybe become Wiccan.

I respect Christians and their values, and real Christians do what they believe is right and do not try to find ways to weedle around it for their own personal benefit. There are options in the immigration law that allow for Christian values. She can get a K-1, delay the entry for up to 6 months, delay the wedding for up to 3 more months, sleep somewhere else in the meantime, and then have all she wants, Right? Oh, no, did someone say "delay"???? She could have a real wedding and file CR-1, what? The "delay word" again? But SHE'S IN LOVE!!!!!!!!! Didn't you READ????

She feels she is treated like a criminal for coming to visit her fiancee AND bringing a mattress? Imagine that. "Excuse me, but I am driving, chewing gum AND talking on my cell phone...please don't disturb me with questions about the mattress. I am on my way to a fake wedding...I'M IN LOVE, get out of my way!!!!"

To those who delayed to follow their Christian, or other religious beliefs, you have my utmost respect. I understand the difficulties of waiting for someone, (someone that can't easily visit like a Canadian) To further adhere to stricter and in your mind, more important, laws is certainly admirable.


GreyloveFemaleCanada2009-06-03 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 2 2009, 05:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 2 2009, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gary,

Really, that's a bit much picking at someone's religion, don't you think?

You might find it odd that I sort of agree with you about 'two ceremonies'. To me, married is married. I don't understand many posts I read about people having one 'legal' ceremony and then a 'wedding' later - or before for that matter. It seems like placing too much importance on the 'party' aspect of weddings. But as I said - that is my opinion.

Insulting someone over their values is another matter, IMO.

Many persons are able to find an officiant who is willing to 'hold' the recordation of the marriage until a later time. Some are not. I suspect some of this 'luck' has to do with state or local law. In Canada, there is some wrinkle in the law (which a Canadian member might better explain) wherein officiants are forbidden to perform a ceremony without legally recording the marriage.


You might find it odd I chose to read this post of yours as they are typically on ignore. I shant make it a habit. But it is an important issue to me as it seems increasingly people simply cannot wait for anything. Everything must be what they want exactly and must be immediate. The system of visas does not work that way, and it perturbs me when these impatient self centered people expect the rest of us, Christians, CBP, USCIS, and anyone else they encounter to drop our values, the rules, the laws and get out of their way because THEY ARE IN LOVE!!!!!! And if we just can't do that then at least be satisfied they are "faking it" Thank you for being so considerate of others' Religion to FAKE a wedding for our sake.

I am NOT nit picking on the persons religion. I am defending her religion IF she has one. How arrogant, self centered would one have to be to ask a REAL clergy member from a REAL church to perform a FAKE wedding? The very entire idea is an eggregious insult and I am not suprised most clergy would not go along with it. As I read this, the OPs values are whatever serves her personal interest best and fastest. If I was a member of a church and discovered my church or clergy had participated in such a sham I would, at the minimum, quit the church. Maybe become Wiccan.

I respect Christians and their values, and real Christians do what they believe is right and do not try to find ways to weedle around it for their own personal benefit. There are options in the immigration law that allow for Christian values. She can get a K-1, delay the entry for up to 6 months, delay the wedding for up to 3 more months, sleep somewhere else in the meantime, and then have all she wants, Right? Oh, no, did someone say "delay"???? She could have a real wedding and file CR-1, what? The "delay word" again? But SHE'S IN LOVE!!!!!!!!! Didn't you READ????

She feels she is treated like a criminal for coming to visit her fiancee AND bringing a mattress? Imagine that. "Excuse me, but I am driving, chewing gum AND talking on my cell phone...please don't disturb me with questions about the mattress. I am on my way to a fake wedding...I'M IN LOVE, get out of my way!!!!"

To those who delayed to follow their Christian, or other religious beliefs, you have my utmost respect. I understand the difficulties of waiting for someone, (someone that can't easily visit like a Canadian) To further adhere to stricter and in your mind, more important, laws is certainly admirable.



Why are you even bothering to comment on this thread if all you have to say is that I am a self centered, impatient, so called Christian who wants to ignore US law just to get what I want. That isn't at all what I was talking about in this thread. So you have a problem with impatience, so what, honestly, no one cares!! We never asked anyone to drop their VALUES!! Where did that come up, seriously, your arrogance astounds me!!

As for my situation, my fiance and I consider a wedding with our Pastor a true Christian wedding in the eyes of God, and every person in my family and all my friends have agreed and said that was what was important (not one person including the 2 pastors in my family nor our pastor who would perform the ceremony has questioned the validity of this so called fake wedding). And what ever you may think, this has nothing to do with Sex. It has to do with arranging a wedding that makes it possible for everyone we love to be there, fulfilling our dreams for our wedding (whether you think that is important or not) and being together as soon as possible (call me impatient if you want, mock my dislike of the word delay if you like, but more important than anything to me is getting to be with the person I love - yes I am in LOVE!!). I don't particularly care if you think this is a "real" or a "fake" wedding. Whatever your issues are with religion and weddings that's fine, but don't presume that you know me or even have any idea what is important to me. I was asking for advice as to whether or not this was possible because I didn't know!!! I am not trying to weedle my way around the law or have a fake wedding because I am in a hurry.

As for your very witty and intelligent comments on my entry into the US with a mattress, thank you. You have successfully presented yourself as a one of the biggest jerks I can recall. For your information, I would have had no problem getting across the border with the mattress or anything I wanted, but I offered that information because I am not interested in lying to get what I want. You don't know me, you know nothing about my life, who I am, what I believe or what that means to me. I would never presume to know anything about you based on a few comments or actions.

This probably isn't well written, like you would no doubt have made it. But I think it makes the point I am aiming at. You aren't helping anyone on here with your little assumptions about who people are, their religions or anything. Please be so kind as to ignore me in the future, yes, please do not make exceptions for poor little self centered me.

GreyloveFemaleCanada2009-06-02 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
Thanks for all the responses, I think that settles it then. We will have to just wait and throw together a quick wedding when we get our visa... I'm sure I can make a winter wedding work, but Grey will be REALLY disappointed (he HATES the winter!!)

Oh and when I said I felt like a Criminal, that was because every time I cross the border and mention I am engaged to an american they give me the third degree and treat me like #######... I know it is their jobs, but I still don't care for it.
GreyloveFemaleCanada2009-06-01 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
The Christian wedding means much more to us as we are Christians and for us that is the most important step we can take in Committing to one another. We see marriage in the eyes of God as more important than in the eyes of the government.

We have considered getting married with the visa in the courthouse and then having a wedding next spring, but like my above response, the whole Christian wedding thing is more important to us and we aren't to excited about living together for a year before getting married before family and friends.

This is just a frustrating situation because there is nothing we can do to have the wedding we want and please everyone (my parents aren't too excited about me having my wedding after legally being married for a year).

Does anyone ever get sick of being treated like a Criminal just because you want to immigrate into the US. I don't even care if we live in the US, it is just where Grey is and that is all I care about!!
GreyloveFemaleCanada2009-06-01 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
My fiance who lives in Washington and I were planning on having a wedding ceremony and reception in the US before obtaining our visa. This would NOT be a legal wedding, just a Christian Ceremony because we are expecting to get our Visa in the fall (crosses fingers) and we didn't want to have a winter wedding. Is this a really bad idea. We have already started planning the event, though we haven't really spent any money, I am down visiting this week and have plans to meet with the caterer and Florist and give deposits.

I was not concerned as long as it was not legal, however, I tried to bring a mattress across the boarder from Canada for my Fiance since he needed one and I wasn't using it and they were really on my case saying I was jumping to gun and that I was a potential immigrant and it looks bad if I start to look like I am EXPECTING to get into the country (even though I AM!!) and start bringing my things over. I mean, we have an open and close case in my opinion. We have no kids or past issues with traveling to and from the states, we have no records or anything. I am just concerned that someone coming over from Canada might mention that they are coming to our wedding and then they will assume we are legally married or something and it will void our Visa.

Can anyone recommend a way of doing this that won't risk the visa (has anyone attempted something like this??) Also, we would like to talk to a lawyer just to make sure that we are not doing this outside of the law, can anyone recommend a GOOD lawyer just for legal advice??

Please help, we really wanted to make this wedding thing work rather than just a last minute ceremony which no one from home will be able to make it to!!

Thanks so much!
GreyloveFemaleCanada2009-06-01 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about G-325A forms
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ May 13 2009, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Inky @ May 13 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ May 13 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The G-325a is a four-part form (that's why you see four pages). The information you complete on all of them is the same.

Each form gets seperated (eventually) and dispersed to different departments.



so he fills out his 4 with his information and i fill out my 4 with my information?

Yes - think of it as a single form (even though there are four pages). One (four-page) G-325a for each of you. good.gif



Oooh thank you very much! Now I understand it good.gif
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-13 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about G-325A forms
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ May 13 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The G-325a is a four-part form (that's why you see four pages). The information you complete on all of them is the same.

Each form gets seperated (eventually) and dispersed to different departments.



so he fills out his 4 with his information and i fill out my 4 with my information?
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-13 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about G-325A forms
There are 4 pages in the example forms for the G-325A - All the forms are filled out the same with the same names and information?

In the list of things you need it says the fiance and the applicant must both put 4 pages each in the packet? are we both supposed to fill out the same thing or is it different for each of us? or is he filling out the same as my information im filling out? I'm very confused on this. wacko.gif
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-13 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about Birth Cert and being adopted
Oh wow and its all done online? And yes I am in ontario!
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-14 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about Birth Cert and being adopted
Hi Me again!

As far as I understand it.. they need a copy of both of our birth certificates? His is fine. Mine is well - I am adopted, my birth certificate lists my birth parents as my parents, not my parents by legal. How do I deal with this and the paper work? I live with my legal parent ( she divorced ) and have had nothing to do with the father for aprox 10 years.


Edited by Inky, 13 May 2009 - 10:15 PM.

InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-13 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Total package question
Just so I dont pass on something as I understand it, of the included contents for the I-129F it would be as follows:

I-129F
(and supporting documents)

I-134

G-325A
(one for me and one for him, with a photo of him and a photo of me attached to respective set)

DS-156K

DS-156

DS-230

--- All of this needs to be in the folder as the " K1 - Package " That you send, including the payment?

Also He will be deploying in october unfortunatly.. if we put an attachement on it could that help with it going through faster so we dont end up stuck with meetings while hes deployed and he cant attend them?
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-14 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Listed on this site to expire soon?
I noticed the G-325A File on this site is set to expire 05/31/09 ( May 31st 2009 )

is this going to give me issues if I file close to the 31st? My fiance isn't finished training for another two weeks and doesn't have time to file the papers or collect the things he needs till around the 23rd of May.

Is there an updated copy I can get a hold of somewhere? I checked the USCIS page but I can't seem to locate anything on there.
InkyFemaleCanada2009-05-14 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw K1
I think only the petitioner can withdraw the petition. Your fiancee can simply ignore any correspondence regarding the petition/interivew. I suggest you wait until the 1st petition has been fully closed before filing.

Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-03-21 06:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion with my fiance's legal name...
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 23 2009, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
List it as on his passport. You did correct.


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Your fiance will interview in Sweden where I assume they will know the custom of being called by a middle name. Good luck.
canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-03-23 05:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about application process
Read the Guides

Documentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship:
Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum,
but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an RFE. 1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file.

2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a company such as kodakgallery.com. You can also make duplicates of photo's at your local photo store (Walgreeens, CVS, etc). Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back.

3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

You will also need to show that YOU make 125% above the poverty line of a household of 2 is $18,212. If you cannot do this alone, you will need to find a co-sponsor


canadian_wifeFemaleCanada2009-03-24 19:21:00