Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ooops...confused	Are you legally married in Georgia? Then you are legally married in the United Statues Sorry, no K1 for you Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-15 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Revoked k-1 reaffirmed but got married	but my petition was reaffirmed in a week and shipped promptly to NVC which would be the most rare case i have never heard or seen a petition which is being approved within a week because uscis needs 160 days to review the petition. looks like nothing was wrong with my petition likely a minor error which CO could have ignore it and approve me visa we have already written an email to consulate but haven't written to NVC since my case is still on the way to NVC. so should i also email to NVC. do you think my reaffirm K-1 can help my CR1 go smoothly and if i expedite for CR1 Umm....how do you qualify for an expedite? It cannot be USCIS error since they didn't so anything wrong, and it can't be the CR-1 because YOU decided to file it, and it can't be the K-1 because you don't qualify for it Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-16 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa requiring waiver	Was he illegally in the country, left, tried to re-enter and was caught? Where is he now? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-17 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 visa requiring waiver	They may accept it on the day of the interview but I've never heard of it being adjudicated the same day what is the ban for? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-17 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting fiance	What sort of visa will you use to visit? I am assuming it would be a tourist Visa? It will be against the law to get married after going in with a tourist visa, you would want to do that either with the K1 or elsewhere then apply for the K3. If you do get married going in with a tourist visa, you risk deportation and also risk re-entry denial.....it is not against the law though to get engaged. Whatever you decide, good luck. so...um...where did you read it was illegal to get married on a tourist visa? Op - being married or engaged to a US citizen can often lessen your chances of entrance into the US. While being truthful is a MUST, do not divulge any more information than necessary Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-19 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Front Loading the I-129F	They will not accept it and you will be asked to submit another, updated one at the appropriate time. Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-19 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325A questions	1. If you know his name list it, put 'unknown' for anything about him that is...well, unknown, like his birth place, date, etc. 2. Copies may be sent to USCIS (did your read the instructions regarding this?) but originals will be needed 3. I would put something like "Smith Construction Dallas, TX/Denver CO Something along those lines. I'm sure your tax returns for the last 3 years will indicate the move correct? Just keep it simple Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-21 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	When can alien fiance cut ties from financial sponsor?	The I 864 which needs to be signed for him to get the green card expires when He dies Your mom dies He leaves the US and gives up the green card He works 40 qualifying quarters ( which IS NOT the same as being here 10 years) Also some immigrants have divorced and used the I864 to justify support post marriage note that divorce does not terminate the I 864 Opps forgot the him getting USC thanks for clarifying	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-18 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	When can alien fiance cut ties from financial sponsor?	It's a long term thing. She removes obligations when the beneficiary Dies Permenantly moves out of the US Becomes a US citizen Or 10 years of being an LPR Now, it's been a minute since I've read the instructions and obligations. I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-17 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-1 visa	Click on the 'guides' tab at the top and stop typing in all caps Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-21 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Health	This actually may work against you, if she does not have insurance in the US then she may be denied the expedite due to public charge issues. Absoulty try, but be prepared to show health insureance already established in the US - in fact I would include that in your expedite Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-22 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 for people in the US military	8 years ago? USCIS isn't going to waive not seeing each other for 8 years. Did she try for a toursit visa? Did they try to meet in a 3rd country? He has leave right? Did he try to visit during his leave? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-26 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee pregnant	Sorry, what is the quesstion? Kind of tough to have a pregnant fiance without disclosing it. If born in PI the child won't be issued a visa due to claims to US citizenship. If your fiance is showing at the time of the interview...then what? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-23 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No passport stamps?	One potential problem with asking them to stamp your passport is this. They might ask 'why'. And if you then tell them, oh, we have a K1 petition, they might very well deny you entry into the US. They can and apparently often do if they know you are engaged to an American. In this case, better to rely on secondary evidence. I admit, it's a lot easier for people flying overseas for the K1, they have flights, passport stamps, etc... You'll have to get creative and get as much as you can. But I would also think, to a large degree, Canada must be about the easiest place to do the K1 from. I mean, since Canadians can already come and go nearly as they please, not so much reason for a fraudulent petition from a Canadian... Honestly, I've asked for stamps before and simply answered "just becuase I want stamps in my passpot". Largely it depends on the border agent but by land they are pretty relaxed Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No passport stamps?	Thank you for all your help!! It is much appreciated. Yes, we are just thinking ahead about getting evidence for the fiance visa interview Just an FYI - the evidence of meeting is required when you file the petition, additional evidence can be presented at the interview in either Montreal or Vancouver Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No passport stamps?	Passport stamps aren't necessary, per se, and it is rare that a Canadian will get a stamp, espeically if crossing at a land bridge now, you do have to prove that you've met in the last 2 years, what else do you have? Hotel receipts? If you don't have any other proof (pictures aren't good proof) then ask next time you cross to have them stamp your passport, if asked why, tell them the truth Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is K-1 the Best Route to Take?	I've done so much googling and visited so many forums and combed the immigration site for months and it's all very confusing to me. I can't afford a lawyer at this point, so we're looking at doing this on our own. I just want to make sure I don't screw anything up and take the best route possible. He could contact the US embassy in London to see what they say, that's a cheaper option than a lawyer Good luck Regardless- he's got to go home after his authorized stay in the US	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is K-1 the Best Route to Take?	He surrendered this GC, meaning that route (using his old one) is gone. He abandoned his residency and lost that route. He can absolulty reapply, now it will be through you However, he needs his divorce decree before you can do anything as that needs to be submitted. K-1 is good, but we opted for the spousal visa. Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Odd question about passport stamps.	Canadians are special beasts when it comes to visiting the US. USCIS (and NVC when it comes to listing all your vistis to the US) understands this. You still have to show proof that you've physically met in the past 2 years. I would include a letter stating how often your bf visits even though he only has 1 passport stamp You'll be fine Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-01 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My name on the visa does not exactly match my name on the petition	The petitioner's name is incorrect? NO I think it will be fine As long as HER name is good then she shouldn't have a problem Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-02 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my fiance's interview be scheduled inside the US?	No sorry, he must complete the process overseas. He does not qualify for interviewing in the US. Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-30 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'M A NEW VJr! NEED HELP! WHAT DOES THIS EMAIL FROM VSC MEAN?	You filed on the 15th and got this message on the 19th? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-06-21 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My fiance has overstayed his I-94 visa! What issues will we encounter?	Agreed with the above posters that he should not need a waiver, will need to travel back to the UK (he needs a medical there too so he should leave before his interview for the medical and police certificate if necessary) Although it has happened, it is rare that he'll be denied at the POE and he shouldn't worry about that as long as he is truthful at his interview about his overstay. I honestly wouldn't push it and piss anyone off, leave as soon as possible Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-03 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	change last name?	I did not change my last name. In this day and age a good majority of women keep their last names. I am married to a Muslim and in his culture women do not change their last names when they marry, they keep their family name. I don't think it proves that you love him any more or any less(my love or my husband is immeasurable). The proof is in your relationship not in a name. You need to find out the reason for his case being sent back and I think I can safely say it wasn't because you don't share the same last name. I really wish you the best.	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-06 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	change last name?	It's the 21st century, USCIS knows that women don't change their name as much as they used to Changing it now looks desperate Better to find out what really happened and correct that, changing your name will not ensure anything Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-06 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question What's an I-95?	I already answered, don't post twice ok? Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-08 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question What's an I-95?	I-95? It's an interstate along the East Coast I think you mean the I-94. Now, Canadians rarely get this but everyone else will when they travel to the US as tourists. It is an 'entry and departure record' which is exactly that, a record of your entry and departure in the US. When you cross over on your K-1 you will get one as the K-1 visa itself will be void once you cross and your I94 will be marked for 30 days - your legal stay in the US. This is what I think you'll need Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-08 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick question - scared about fraud	Marrying in the US and returning is fine. The returning part must happen however http://www.visajourn...content/compare Read the guides and see what visa is best for you. You need to figure out what is most important to you. Some do not want to be separated after marriage so they go for the K-1. Some, like myself, needed to be able to work and travel once I entered the US so we went for the spuosal visa. Cost was also a factor for us, the Cr-1 significantly cheaper, but that doesn't matter to some Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-10 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-2 nationality question	I assume the child is legally in Russia? Interviewing with you as fine, provide a letter from the birth father allowing the child to move to the US Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-11 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 request just after have been returned from USA	3 months? No probably not You are going to look at 6 - 12 months good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-06 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 request just after have been returned from USA	No, it is not an issue. As long as it was a simple denial of entry/application withraw then you are fine I was denied entry twice and got my visa with no issues, because I was truthful on the papers and when asked Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-06 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 request just after have been returned from USA	So you wanted to enter the US and get married and stay? And you told the CBP this? What, if anything, was written in your passport? A 'removal' is VERY different from an application withdrawl, you need to figure out which one it is Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-06 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE response review	60 days is their stock answer Don't freak out, they say 60 days so if it takes a wee bit longer than you expect, you can't really call them to complain While I don't know how long it will take you, but we had our approval a week after our RFE was received Good luck	canadian_wife	Female	Canada	2012-07-14 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'M A NEW VJr! NEED HELP! WHAT DOES THIS EMAIL FROM VSC MEAN?	In some instances, apparently, some petitions are approved quickly if the USC sponsor is residing abroad with spouse. Maybe you hit the auto-expedite queue everyone seems to be talking about in the IR-1/CR-1 section. If your USC spouse doesn't reside abroad with you, then what a blessing! Congrats! Well, hopefully congrats! Sounds like things are going to work out for you faster than you originally thought! A blessing either way!	bsd058	Male	Canada	2012-06-22 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is this 5 months wasted?????	The person you spoke to can expedite your petition because it was a USCIS error if they took the oney and didn't process your papers.	bsd058	Male	Canada	2012-07-06 08:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	cost to file k1?	Don't forget to add additional fees if there are children involved. My fiance petitioned for my and my two children. We are looking close to $6000 in fees and expenses just to get past the AOS. (That doesn't include travel costs or the moving truck) But Love is worth it!!	Texas22	Female	Canada	2012-06-07 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about typing or hand-writing on the forms	My I-129 had both. Wasn't an issue. At my interview we found some mistakes as she was going over everything with me and she changed it in pen too.	canada_socks	Female	Canada	2012-06-01 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 application fee - Helsinki	Im not really good at answering things like this but ill try. From what i read in other posts the fees have changed. Im not sure if the fees have changed for everywhere or just for certain countries. Try calling the consulate where you need to send your documents they should be able to tell you the exact amount. Edited by leenas, 13 April 2012 - 05:34 AM.	leenas	Female	Canada	2012-04-13 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using a co-sponsor on affidavit of support	Does anyone have any experience using a co-sponsor? We are more than likely going to need to use another family member, and as I understand the co-sponsor needs to be a U.S. citizen. Is there any specific guidelines for this? Or do we just have a member of his family submit a supplemental affidavit as well as his? Thanks!	victoriafougere	Female	Canada	2012-06-15 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do I need a K-1 visa to marry someone from the USA if I live in Canada?	Yep make sure to read up on the spousal visa process, they have step by step guides in the guide section as well as information in the comparisons link in the guide section. It will be about 9-10 months ish before you will be issued the visa and able to return to the USA to live. That would be this guide, right?: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 I notice that it doesn't include anything there about the Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). Is that form not needed?	Taurena	Female	0	2012-05-23 17:32:00