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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNovember 2011 CSC Filers
We got our NOA1 November 1st and we are going crazy lol I am checking this site everyday multiple times a day!

I never felt this anxious and nervous.... It is coming soon so I have to be patient :D
OurHappyEndingFemaleCanada2012-03-01 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust received Packet 4 Appointment Letter...

Grats. I hope to be in your situation soon. Just waiting on packet 4.


leenas,I sent in Packet 3 last Thursday (April 5) and received the Packet 4 email yesterday. I was very surprised that it happened so quickly.

Good luck to you :)
mb3FemaleCanada2012-04-12 05:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust received Packet 4 Appointment Letter...
...now to wait until Friday to pay the fee (and hope that it really is being reduced from $350-$240) and start trying to get an appointment. Have mercy, Montreal!

Thanks to everyone here for all of the information and support!
mb3FemaleCanada2012-04-11 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust received Packet 4 Appointment Letter...
Thank you so much for info. It gives me hope.
leenasFemaleCanada2012-04-13 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust received Packet 4 Appointment Letter...
Grats. I hope to be in your situation soon. Just waiting on packet 4.
leenasFemaleCanada2012-04-12 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter interview, will they take my passport?
I'm traveling with my passport for my interview today. just wondering how can I travel back without my passport? I'm having only working permit in Canada :-)
Will be nice if they'll give me back the passport right away.... I'll ask them after that but would like to know if it happened to anyone here before?
Thank youuu :-)
YukahFemaleCanada2012-04-24 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAt the interview do they keep the i-134?

They will keep it at your POE?


No POE mails it to USCIS when they take the envelope from you.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-25 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother $350 at the time of scheduling interview

Okay, thanks.
Now,... I'm not concerned about it at this moment, but just curious, HOW SOON AFTER THE MARRIAGE is that AOS $1070.00 need to be paid?
Is there a time frame ?

And, I'm really not concerned about not getting the visa, but... accordingly, these days, they are getting EVERYONE for the $350, visa granted or not. Good of them ;-)


You need to file AOS as soon as possible after the marriage. without it she cannot work and cannot travel.
If she leaves the USA without filing AOS and having the AP card or green card she will not be allowed back in without filing for a whole new visa and waiting for a year.

It "pays" to do this research before starting the process! lol

Edited by Inky, 29 January 2012 - 03:30 PM.

InkyFemaleCanada2012-01-29 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother $350 at the time of scheduling interview

thanks, Ryan.

But.. is that the $350 paid BEFORE THE INTERVIEW?
Is there another fee to be paid after the interview, if the visa is granted?


$350 is payed before the interview its the visa fee. You don't pay them again until you file for AOS a whopping $1070 in the USA after marriage.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-01-29 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo we have more chance of being accepted as Rachel is English
Language only matters when they do not speak the same language as the petitioner - that is when they question how you communicate and how the relationship can be real if you do not share a common language.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a form can i write on the top in pen Petitioner
No need for this at all. They know who is who because of how you fill the forms out. Obviously the US citizen is petitioning for the beneficiary from a foreign country.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBank Info....what do we do?
if you are using a co-sponsor / joint sponsor you do not need to show any bank information if you don't want to.

if your co-sponsor / joint sponsor makes above 125% in their income alone they do not need to include anything but proof of income.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 34 fee?
No
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of meeting passport copies
All forms must have original signatures so no you cannot send a copy of a form. Unless your form copys all have original signatures on them.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-25 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat do they usually ask in the immigration im my port of entry..(Hawaii)
There is no interview when you enter your POE to the USA.

They either chat with you or say nothing at all. No point to be worried.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-01-03 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the dental exam actually matter?

so the medical exam doesnt include the doctor checking your oral health? (not trying to be annoying here, but i work in the medical field and a complete physical should include oral health as well) Thats great if it doesnt apply here though.......guess my fiance was confused....


No its a medical exam. Not a dental exam.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-28 01:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the dental exam actually matter?
Dental has nothing to do with K-1 petition/visa or process, there is no dental exam for K-1.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-28 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould i include a copy of the engagment ring
No need - cost of ring does not matter either. If you want to include it you can.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-28 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting Fiance whilst K1 is Pending
Whoever told you that you cant visit during the process is a liar - best to not talk to them again.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespoe

what is the process if we decide to drive across the border instead of walking across. it seems most ppl fly or walk. will we have to go to a secondary area or can they just look at her visa and passport and check my passport and we can go??? was wondering if anyone had any experience with this process? thanks!


Drove across from Canada you have to go into secondary and the K-1 visa has to be processed by CBP and she has to be admitted by them after processing. Also cost 6$ USD for the I-94.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-28 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Question

hi Members
well i received my N0A 2 on feb 23rd and there it says its between feb and june 2012 so my question is what does this mean ? does it mean after june 2012 it will expire and have to reapply or what ? am sure someone knows please inform me about it thanks


It means nothing to you. Its for the USCIS NVC and the US embassy. You do not have to do anything only they do.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-28 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswho is counted as household member

When we have a joint sponsor does it have to be 125% of the poverty level for their household and ours or just their household as they are not expected to support our household? (just me)


Joint sponsor only has to cover 125% for their own house + the intending immigrant.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-29 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmail or Text Notification
There is no set day or time - its random.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-29 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa K-1 + tourist visa
Sorry but if you marry before you have the K-1 it becomes VOID. The K-1 is NOT for spouses.

You have to start all over again with a 1 year long wait in France until you obtain a spousal visa ( CR-1 ).
InkyFemaleCanada2012-01-02 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
There is no way you could know what the problem is until you get your RFE letter in the mail.

There are lots of recent posts about RFE - here are some i found using the simple search function on the top right.



http://www.visajourn...divorce-decree/

http://www.visajourn.../296465-k1-rfe/

http://www.visajourn...on/page__st__15
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-01 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this going to be a problem at the interview???

Hi!! I just wanna ask, during the interview, the applicant is required to have a proof of singlehood right? like the CENOMAR or certificate of no record of marriage.. and in the I-129F form, there's a question there regarding previous marriages and whatsoever, I can't remember. But anyways, if they pull up the sponsor's information during the initial review process, they should have records about the sponsor's previous marriages.. right? Given the evidence of singlehood during the interview, would it still be a red flag if in case the applicant presented such evidence (calling wifey or hubby) lol cuz they should put more weight on authentic and government issued certificate like the certificate of no record of marriage.. hehehe I'm just asking though hehe :)


CENOMAR does not exist in most other places. It is not required in many countrys to have a paper that says you are free to marry. It is VERY bad to call a fiance(e) your husband or wife when you are not married. They can deny you on just seeing that alone and say you are married.

There is no such requirement in Canada for any kind of certificate of no marriage or CENOMAR.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this going to be a problem at the interview???
people have been denied for this with the interviewer stating they are married - told them to file a spousal visa and try again.

good luck.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-02-27 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I find my NVC Receive date for my timeline?

Where do I find my NVC Receive date for my timeline?


You could call them and ask them? thats how I found mine.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-02 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFORM I-134, Affidavit of Support.... HELP
No you do not send this form with the I-129F. This form is not needed or used until the interview.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-02 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit stuff....

If they request an original they will return it, ie original divorce decree required for consulate. If original not specifically requested, copy is fine.


Nope! most places will not return originals unless you specifically request them!
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-03 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit stuff....

OK. thank you! so then can I submit copies of them, but still bring the real ones?


Yep!
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-02 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit stuff....

Hey guys!
So I know we have to submit our W-2 forms for the affidavit stuff, but I am curious does the embassy keep them or do they just want to see them....?

Thank you for any advice! :)


They keep everything that is submitted.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-02 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice report not clean, should I worry?????

Oh sorry, no time served but convicted without time served, agian this should have been discussed BEFORE filing the petition.


Yes it very much should have specially when it evolves the beating of his former wife. Thats kind of a big thing..
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-03 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice report not clean, should I worry?????

How could a person not remember they had been in prison? Somehow this should have been a conversation you'll had on the 2nd date, even before you thought about filing.


The OP said in the first post that he had not served any jail time.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-03 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood verses Bad Immigration Attorneys
Most people on this forum site do it themselfs, it is a Do-it-Yourself website where the people here help you with questions etc.


There are a few that have used lawyers because of red flags in their case. Most would suggest mark ellis.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-01-18 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE .. freaking out

Attached File  K-1 005.jpg   224.41KB   95 downloadsso i got the letter today and i can believe what they asking for is like a new aplication... the sad part is that i did send everything maybe they lost it :blink:
i have a problem because they are asking for letter writting from each other and the only thing i have is the emails that he send me ... will that be fine ?????
when they ask abot the passport .. i dont undestand the part that said SHOWING THAT YOU HAVE BOTH BEEN PRESENT IN A GIVEN LOCATION AT THE SAME TIME. my boyfriend has never travel he does not have any stam in the passaport that can prove that so i dont know what to do there :help:


Seems like they do not believe that you met in person.

They want proof you were at the same spot together - so like a photo of you together near a well known place, Or a photo of you together holding a current news paper.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-02 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you interrupt with the K-1 with a marriage?
Marrying her would put the entire process at a DEAD stop. NO more visa NO more process.

The K-1 is for a FIANCE(E) !! Not a spouse.
If you marry you have to pay new fees start all over again from the very bottom of the pile and file for a CR-1 petition - which has a wait time of close to 1 year.

There is no fast way or faster way to do this.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-04 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConflicting info regarding wait times
Good luck with that. You used a liar company.


Montreal is taking AGES to book interviews, some people have waited well over a month just to book an interview.

The process with USCIS alone is 5-6 months just for an approval and then you have to wait for nvc and then you have to wait for Montreal which is slow and horrible as all get out! Montreal is not reliable for mailing or contacting.

Head over to the Canada section and you will see many many posts on issues with Montreal booking appointments and trying to get the visas back from them.
InkyFemaleCanada2011-09-18 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Money Transfer
How are you going to adjust status in the USA when you are already married? they will know you married outside of the USA before you applied for a K-1 when you present your marriage certificate for AOS to get the green card.

USCIS will know that you should not have been issued a K-1 because you were a spouse not a fiance(e).
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-06 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Cancellation
Call USCIS and speak to a tier 2 officer not a phone jockey who answers the phone. Confirm that they got the letter request for case cancellation and that your case has been canceled.
InkyFemaleCanada2012-03-06 14:31:00