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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 & Vaccinations
thanks guys! just wanted to double check that because i have a drs appmnt today!

Celeste & C youve been such a big help to me!! next time i have a Question ill just send you a message LOL!!!
WitherwingsFemaleCanada2012-09-14 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 & Vaccinations
QUICK QUESTION!! i am going to my family doctor to get a record of my immunizations, is there a specific form she will need to fill out? or just let her give me a copy of what she has on her records? just got my NOA2 and im confused already!! UGH
WitherwingsFemaleCanada2012-09-14 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswork refusing to give employment letter
he dosnt have a bank account currently. he will be giving me his paystubs and tax transcripts. i also have a cosponsor. and he IS dealing with the HR department and they did provide him with a letter initially, but it wasnt on company letterhead and did not provide all information needed. so he went to his boss and thats who said he doesnt care and hes not there to write him a letter.

im just getting everything together for my visa interview and im hoping that the lack of this employment letter wont be a major deal. im not sure whats going to happen i feel like this is a big deal if this document is not aquired.

and thanks! baby isnt that small anymore tho! but its the last picture all three of us have together! <3
WitherwingsFemaleCanada2013-01-15 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswork refusing to give employment letter
my fiance's (us petitioner) work is refusing to give him a letter of employment. stating that they dont care about his problems and they dont have to give him the letter. im not sure what to do at this point. they gave him a letter before but it was not on company (UPS) letterhead so he asked them to put it on the UPS letterhead and now it is a big problem. im not sure what to do from here. what can we do about this situation??
WitherwingsFemaleCanada2013-01-15 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime from NVC sending petition to consulate, to receiving packet?
In the mean time you can start looking up to prepare your papers to complete packet 3. It helps to pass the time and it doesn't seem like your just there waiting. But it took about a week before the montreal consulate received my noa2 and then another 2 weeks before they sent me packet 3.

Im sure you'll get it soon.

Good luck

Edited by leenas, 19 April 2012 - 04:48 PM.

leenasFemaleCanada2012-04-19 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures188th day, no noa2..vsc wake up!
Start getting your papers ready for your packet 3. That helps the moral a bit and that way it seems that your at least doing something while waiting. While on this journey i found a new meaning to the word SOON. I now despise the word. Sometimes soon is longer then expected. Never ever lose hope. It will happen.
leenasFemaleCanada2012-09-08 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 - Prepping for Future
You did your homework right. Now it is just the waiting game. Dont get discouraged this is where you feel like nothing is happening. in the meantime you can start looking at the different documents you'll need for packet 3.

Good luck
leenasFemaleCanada2012-11-04 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescourier service reference ID number?
I havent sent in packet three yet though. Mostly concerned about this reference ID number.

it should be online where you signed up for DHL courier services.



is it just my CSC reference ID?

thank you so much.
victoriafougereFemaleCanada2012-06-12 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescourier service reference ID number?
Im just wondering where I can find the courier service reference ID number for the bottom of the packet three checklist. I dont want to leave it blank but I need to send it off in a few hours and i cant seem to find it anywhere!

Im filing in Montreal and my petition expires on the 20th so Im in quite a time crunch!

Edited by victoriafougere, 12 June 2012 - 10:12 AM.

victoriafougereFemaleCanada2012-06-12 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?

As long as you have a current US visa you can go to the US.

No I don't have one, as Canadians do not need a Visa to visit..
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-05 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?

5 months processing for K-1 Visa, then processing time at your local embassy in Canada. Just apply for K-1 visa, most petitions are done and enjoying marriage within a year after the petition has started. That's my 2 cents.


Hi thanks but am I allowed to visit US while awaiting approval?
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-05 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?
HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.
So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?
We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.
We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry :(
Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-05 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe I am stupid

Those are for later in the process, when you are communicating with the embassy (Or rather your fiance is). It says right there that it will be provided by the embassy.

The first step is for YOu the USC to get an approved petition (I-129F) that allows your fiance to apply for a visa at the consulate/embassy.

Have you found the accompanying guide, the K-1 FLOW CHART?


Right, that was my initial concern question about the documents...where is said should be supplied ...and pasted wrong..my bad..need to pay attention.

Now, yes have "skimmed" the flow chart...will do so more thoroughly.
It is my Fiance that is the US citizen applying for me. If he has to send in my divorce papers, I am hoping they take faxed copy??
thanks...I believe I have it all figured out...for the time being..lol
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-19 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe I am stupid
and it was my mistake..copy and pasted wrong suppose to be do i need to send??
DS-156K, Non-Immigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application: This is only needed (and should be provided) by the US Embassy issuing the Visa.
DS-156, Non-Immigrant Visa Application: Only needed at once you reach the US Embassy handling the Visa. Should also be provided by them.
DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration: Only needed by US Embassy handling the Visa. Should be provided by them also.
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-19 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe I am stupid
Thanks tru_loves_journey, I have, over and over again..making sure we are doing it right...just a little confusing, as I am sure it was for most of the people on the forum at first.
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-19 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe I am stupid
Actually I HAVE found the GUIDE section, but it lists 3 "documents" links I need for K1 Visa......where we have never done this before, it is quite confusing, as to EXACTLY (since we want it done properly)which documents they want for the initial application....I realize us NEWBIES must be a bother to you old hands...if that is the case perhaps you should ignore the bothersome posts and move on :)
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-19 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmaybe I am stupid
but....does my fiance only have to send in the I-129F petition along with required documents, or the G-325a as well, for initial submission for Visa?? so much great info here, but also not clear as to what has to be sent to actually START the process...
MingMayfairFemale02012-11-19 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication sent to the wrong address

Thanks for the reply.
Will the package be sent back to me, or will it be processed anyways?
Do you have an idea of the delay that I will incur? Is it a matter of days, weeks or months?


Depending on what they choose to do it could be weeks / months. If they choose to forward it to the correct location after that, it will be sent back to one of the service centers, it could be a few weeks/ month delay doing this.

If they choose to send it back to you, you likely would have gotten it back already.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-08 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication sent to the wrong address
You will be delayed for your petition because of not reading and following the instructions. You just have to wait.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-08 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on a few dates
Yes that is the " touched " date to look at.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Related Questions
The amount of time it takes to be able to work is highly dependent on when you marry how long it takes you to file AOS EAD etc and get the NOA1.

When you have the NOA1 it can take 3-4 months to get the EAD. Before that you need to add on any of the time it takes to marry etc.


Taxes - if you are married in December - you file your taxes married joint. Even if she has no income.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a

You guys are very helpful; thanks!


If the petitioner makes enough income ( only income ) to sponsor you which is around 18k annual. Then no bank information is needed, just job information / tax returns etc.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a

Oh ok well that makes sense... Who's bank statements will they ask for? And what is the purpose of this?!


the US citizens when it comes time to prove income / savings etc for the affidavit of support at the US embassy. If they do not make enough to petition you as a sponsor they need a co-sponsor which means they need private information from that person as well.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a

Really, they actually ask about your sex life? lol


During a stokes interview yes. But that only happens when they do not believe your evidence and have good reason to believe there is scamming going on for a green card.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a
Background checks.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSponsor for AOS

I'd like information on both actually. Kind of confused about the whole thing. Are past three years taxes mandatory? I thought I saw on some paper somewhere that it was optional.


Tax information seems to vary on the US embassy in the beneficiarys country. Some seem to require it some don't. I would check with the UK forum to see if you do need it.

I-864 form is generally used for " AOS " which happens after the beneficiary is in the USA and after marriage. Link to the AOS process for green card http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos

I-134 is used for affidavit of support generally at the US embassy when the petitioner is proving income for sponsoring the beneficiary. Although some US embassys take the I-864, its country specific as well who do that.

Both forms follow the 125% of the poverty guideline for sponsoring found here - http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

100% for active duty military --- 125% for others. Annual income before taxes are taken off.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-16 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSponsor for AOS

I am very lucky to have a father who is willing and able to be the co sponsor for my fiance's visa. I myself am a nanny and don't make enough to qualify as my fiance's sponsor. I was wondering, when we get around to submitting financial stuff for the AOS, do I submit my tax returns as well, or just my dad's? Thanks!


Are you talking about Affidavit of support for the visa interview or AOS for adjustment of status. They require two different forms and are two different things.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-15 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and Pregnancy
Not a reason for expedite no.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-16 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Will my fiance NOT be able to leave the US after we marry legally??

Ok, first of all, K-1 visa is to marry in the USA, which you plan to do. Then, yes, you MUST wait for the EAD/ AP approval and card to leave the country. Yes, the current processing times for EAD/AP is 3 months. So the earliest you could plan a wedding ceremony in Mexico is 3 months after filing AOS(not after getting married). You must have your marriage certificate and $1040 in hand prior to filing AOS/EAD/AP. So, add 2 weeks to another month after getting legally married.

We married 03/03/12 and filed everything on 03/17 with a NOA1 date of 03/26. We just the EAD/AP approved yesterday.


fee for AOS is $1070 not 1040.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-15 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Will my fiance NOT be able to leave the US after we marry legally??
Sorry but you will have to either cancel it and lose money / refund money or move it to a date that is much much farther away from December.

3-4 months to get the AP travel permission after filing AOS unless you want to wait for the green card which could be longer than 4 months.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-15 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?

How will the U.S. know I was married in Korea already? They check with the korean govt records? In that case, I could just have a wedding ceremony without being "legally married" in Korea couldn't I?

And no, I'm not trying to "trick" or "cheat" the system, so spare me the lectures and judgement please. :)


You have to file for AOS when in the USA and you cannot use a Korean marriage certificate. It must be a US one, and if you lie then its misrepresentation. Removal of status and deportation and ban.


Do not marry in Korea before entering on a K-1, registered or not.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-11 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs K-1 the best way for us?
Nope the K-1 is not an option for you. You cannot marry in Korea on a K-1. You are REQUIRED to marry in the USA on a K-1 visa.

If you want to marry in Korea you must file a spousal visa I-130 after your marriage.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-11 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times Listed on USCIS
Processing times are only from NOA1 to NOA2 they do not list the rest of the process.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage in the us for k1
We got married in a court room with a criminal judge marrying us. There is no requirement of/on how you marry. Just that you marry within the 90 days of entry on the K-1.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-09 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm 1-824??? NOA2 hardcopy. Please arrive

I called USCiS after posting this topic and they told me to wait until wednesday May 16 and then call them again if i didn't receive it by wednesday. Sigh. They said the approval is valid for 4 mobths after approval date. So that means it will exoire on august 16.


The approval "expiration" has nothing to do with you or you getting the notice. The expiration / validity is only for the NVC / US embassy. It is automatically extended when it reaches the US embassy.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-14 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnothing received yet
May 5th is a Saturday.

Please wait 2-3 weeks for any mail. Make sure the payment is cashed by checking your bank. You will only receive a notice if the payment is taken.

is it possible to happen that most of here at vj got their noa1 at 8 days...and us nothing at all?


Yes because not everyone is the same.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-17 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresairline tickets for my fiance (k-1)
IF she leaves the USA without AP or GC she cannot return. She must file for AOS and AP after marriage before leaving the USA and have the AP document in her hand. 3-4 months after filing AOS / AP is about when she should have it.
If she leaves without AP/GC she will not be allowed to return to the USA unless you file for a spousal visa and wait for the whole process again.


Buy whatever ticket is cheaper. IF you buy a round trip make sure to cancel the return portion of the trip when she lands in the USA.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-19 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
If you just got your NOA2 your not filing AOS yet. To file AOS you have to both be in the USA and married.

Moving your question to the K-1 forums from the AOS forums.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-19 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi, am new so please help guide me :D
Are you engaged or married? you talk about engagement but then call her your WIFE? You cannot file a K-1 if she is your wife. A K-1 is only for fiance(e) not spouse. You have to file a CR-1 if you are married.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-12-12 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about filing while fiancé in the US.
No it does not cause problems quite a few people did this.

I did, but didn't put VWP as Canadians do not use VWP. Just make sure you go home before your stay time runs out.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-05-19 18:28:00