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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore proof
You can add him to all bank accounts as paid on death he doesn't need a social security number for that

Edited by EAbbas, 25 March 2012 - 03:23 PM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-03-25 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore proof

Do you have anything joint? any bank accounts? If not, is the beneficiary listed on anything like utility bills? insurance?

What about POD (Paid on Death) for stocks, checking, life insurance?




Did you send any of this info as I posted earlier? Aside from the trips/boarding passes passport stamps eticket etc...??


I have my husband as POD on EVERYTHING that is related to insurance/stocks/checking/savings accounts and in my will... also he is on some of my utility bills

Edited by EAbbas, 25 March 2012 - 03:06 PM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-03-25 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore proof

So here's the deal,I had my interview at 22nd of March this year.
I submitted lots of proof (500-1000 pages chatlog,phonelog,pictures).
So what happened at interview was that it actually went fine but the guy at the end gave me this green sheet and told me that he acquires me to provide more proof. I responded to him that I already provided what I could in this particular case of long distance relationship , so he replied back that he read all my chatlogs and he doesn't find them deep enough. He also mentioned that most of the marriages from Pakistan are arrange marriages so if you are having a love mmarriage you have to show it more.


I am seriously disappointed , that how people judge your love, also can I send them videos as a proof?

I will be grateful for all suggestions.



I know some of the stuff we submitted were pretty personal talking about our future or how we were planning for having a baby,

Do you have anything joint? any bank accounts? If not, is the beneficiary listed on anything like utility bills? insurance?

What about POD (Paid on Death) for stocks, checking, life insurance?

What other things did you provide besides just chat logs? I know my husband took loads of chats, emails, letters I had sent, pictures the children had drawn for fathers day or his birthday.. cards, photos with us together, us with his family members going out to eat, shopping, at the park etc...
EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-03-25 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Yes it should be valid for the interview and if AP follows your interview they will request another one if/when they need it to issue the visa.

Edited by EAbbas, 12 July 2012 - 06:12 AM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-07-12 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled for our Fiancé visa

Now we were wondering since I, the petitioner, submitted the petition in the US if it would be ok for me to go live with my fiancé until we get our NOA2. We already got our NOA1. If needed I have family members who would be able to send the letters from the USCIS to my fiancé's house.



I personally see no problem with that but you also have to look from what the CO would look at

It's not really the norm for fiancé to be living together without the benefit of marriage they may think you are married or they may just accept it that you live with your fiancé but in a typical Muslim country that isn't acceptable and they have denied ppl for thinking they were married when they were not

So use caution so that doesn't happen to you
EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-07-18 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould we call NVC?

Hi all. Okay here's my issue.

The lawyer told my fiance to wait for 3 weeks upon noa2 date and we should hear something from NVC by then. It'll be the 3rd week tomorrow but we got no notice yet. A friend of ours (who has the same noa2 date as ours) got their case # by calling NVC. We are so tempted to call the NVC but we fear that if something goes wrong the lawyer might blame us in the end because we're doing steps without his go signal.. Its so annoying, I dont know what to do.:(



We waited one week and started calling NVC for our case number. AFter a week of calling we finally got our case number as the auto system starting spitting out the case number etc. There is nothing preventing you from calling NVC... I say go for it! There isn't anything that would go wrong except you get the case number before the lawyer....
EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-07-29 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot divorced at time of K1 application

My fiance and I are doing everything by the books. We filed for our K1 in March and have been moving thru the process in the right order. My divorce was in the process of being completed when we filed. It was delayed and officially sent to the courts on August 8th. We applied on the understanding that I needed my divorce decree at the time of my interview. We put "2012" as the date of my divorce on our application, and have had no questions about the exact date. We spoke with an immigration attorney today who told us we will not be accepted. He was suprised they had not caught it yet. He suggested we send a letter to withdrawl our application, and re-apply when I receive my divorce decree. I will be divorced and able to marry when I enter the US. I'm looking for advice. Do we continue on the path we are on and hope for the best. Or do we withdraw and start the 8 month process again. This is a very big decision. If we wait, and get turned down at the interview, we push back the process further. If there is a chance it could be accepted it's worth the wait. Does anyone have any expience. Thank you in advance for your help.



You were not divorced and free to re marry at the time you sent the k1 application. You should withdraw and refile when you are officially divorced. It will be denied as you were not divorced and it is a requirement you are free to remarry in order to file a k1 petition for your fiance.
EAbbasFemalePakistan2012-08-24 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP

Well they did't ask for anything else. He didn't ask for any of the documents he had with him which were the affidavit of support, employment documents, tax transcripts, call records, nothing.He said, they already had call records when the petition was submitted. Just saw the pictures and asked where were the pictures taken, and they also kept his passport.



Yeah they did that with us too but sometimes they send an email or phone call asking for something else even if they didn't ask for it on the 221g so if they do that just get it in as quick as possible otherwise hopefully it wont be a long wait for you

Edited by EAbbas, 18 January 2013 - 08:36 AM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2013-01-18 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP

My fiancee had his interview today, and he was given a blue sheet and the Immigration Officer said the further processing will take 3 to 4 weeks. Does the different color of sheets mean anything?



Not for Islamabad... other countries it does... sorry to hear he received AP but it really isn't uncommon at this embassy and if they request any other documents during AP get them to the embassy ASAP..

Best of luck!!
EAbbasFemalePakistan2013-01-18 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Joint Sponsor Question

I will be using my parents as my co-sponsors. My parents filed their 2010 taxes jointly making about 64k. The only dependent they have is my sister. When 2 individuals file their taxes jointly are they considered as 1 person that made the gross income for 2010? The guideline for the I-864P poverty minimum requirement only states the requirements for a sponsor but I`m not sure how they handle people that file their taxes jointly.

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

I assume that since my parents have filed their taxes jointly they are considered as 1 sponsor and the total household size will only be 3 including my fiance? or will it be 4? Hopefully Im not confusing anyone


http://www.visajourn...4joint-sponsor/

Try this link....it talks about using a joint sponsor that has joint income and what forms need to be used... :) But im not sure about the k-1 process....but I hope this helps


and it would only be 3 if its just your mom, dad and fiance...if your dependant on them then it would be 4 but you still are the petitioner...so you still have to fill one out regardless of your income

Edited by EAbbas, 22 May 2011 - 06:25 AM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2011-05-22 06:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSame sex couple K1 or lesbian wedding?
Coconuts and aleful are right.... the US does not recognize same sex marriage for immigration purposes.

Edited by EAbbas, 27 August 2011 - 01:17 PM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan2011-08-27 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTOTAL COST OF K1 VISA
QUOTE (almaty2004 @ May 29 2006, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you got to ask then you cannot afford it.....seriously, it depends on allot of variables..give us more about your case...


What's a ZJ?...lol
Shad and DaniMaleBulgaria2009-01-07 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslating documents

My understanding is that the important docs ( birth certificates, police reports,etc) must be translated by a professional and notarized as exact translations. I would think for emails and so forth, just a simple translation would be sufficient.It would not hurt to submit both the spanish and your translated ones together, just in case someone would want to have someone else do a quick scan to ensure you did not take any "liberties" with them.



Thanks for your reply. I have translated the spanish emails and text messages myself. I had my friend who is a teacher in France translate the birth certificate. She is certified as a translator.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-11-16 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslating documents
My documents as far as emails and text messages are all in spanish. From my understanding I have to get everything translated to english. Is something I can do myself (as far as translating the conversations to english) or do I need to get a professional certified translator? I appreciate any help I can get.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-11-16 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDENIED K-1 visa at the consulate
Wow I am sorry to hear this...I have the same issue. My fiance speaks french, spanish and creole. No english. I speak a little spanish. I also use google translator to translate his text messages. I don't think it would be a good idea for me to go with him to his interview because of this reason. Now after reading your review I am definitely not going. :o
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-06 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrossroads
At my end... I think your just frustrated with this whole process (especially being denied the 1st time). Don't let that get to you. I know its hard and if you really love him you should talk with him about this. If he is being unsupportive tell him you need his support. You've come so far to give up. No one (in my surroundings) knows what I am going thru with this immigration stuff and they will never understand. I sometimes feel like I have no one to talk to. I was so happy when I found this website. Keep your head up girlie! This too shall pass. :)
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-22 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this good for my K-1 package?
What you have is good but I like to provide as much as I can. I wish you all the best of luck!
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-22 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this good for my K-1 package?
Ok well maybe Skype would not be needed in this case. What about cell phone records? Greeting cards? I kept my receipts from lunch or dinner. I kept DHL and Western Union receipts.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-22 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this good for my K-1 package?
What about telephone/cell phone records, email or Skype? I sent snap shots of my text messages and translated them to English. BTW good luck :)
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-22 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespetitioner police clearance
No they will do a background check. You only need to send the required documents for the K-1 visa...Your cover letter, letter of Intent, $340 :devil: , Passport photo's, (Petitioner & Beneficiary), birth certificate, proof of meeting within the last 2 years, photo's of you both together...etc. :thumbs:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02011-12-30 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F December 2011 Filers
December 2011 and now the wait :(
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-01-04 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLocal Service Centre?
I am not a USCIS agent. I'm advising what happened in my situation. :ot:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-01-05 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLocal Service Centre?
Save yourself some time. :hehe: Send it to the CSC (California Service Center). The Texas lockbox office is just going to send it to the nearest service center which will be Cali. I sent mine to TX only for them to receive it and forward it to VSC (Vermont Service Center) I'm in North Carolina. Good luck on your journey! :hehe:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-01-05 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescalling uscis

So everytime I call USCIS to get information on where my case is, all they can tell me is "you're in the initial review, and it's good to be there and the only way for you not to be in intial review is to get an RFE or have a decision made." But I'm like, ok but what is going on with my case? and all they can tell me is that I'm within the 5 months period and I should have a decision made by march 4th...I'm like really that's it they can't tell you wether they are still doing background checks or anything...they are no help and being paid for nothing!!!!


More over, how is it that some people are able to know what's going on with there case, while others are oblivious...and also how are some people able to see when there case is touched, and others not (I did go on uscis and sign up for case updates and turned on moble alerts as well as emails)...... You have to have a strong heart and mind to play this game with USCIS....UGGGHHHHH... I just want it to be over...tooo stressed!!!! :angry:


Sorry to hear this. Its sad all this waiting we all have to do to bring our loved ones here. Is it too soon to ask for a service request? Or do you have to wait another month? I see VSC has been approving October petitions.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-02-02 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslating passport

Well, I hate to burst your bubble but ALL passports aren't printed in Native language AND English! Haitian passport is written in Creole and French...absolutely no English. I have the documents in hand and there isn't any. If it had English I wouldn't be here trying to get help!!!!

But thanks for trying...


OMG I did not translate my Haitian fiance's passport. I did translate his birth certificate. I didn't think I needed to translate the passport because I didn't hear anyone else had too. I also didn't think it was a big deal because its pretty self explanatory (its set up just like a passport from the USA). I think that RFE is a bunch of BS. Praying for u NOLA!
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-02-16 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with document translation for interview
Yes foreign documents must be translated. You (the petitioner) can translate the document word for word and it should say at the end:

I (translator's name), certify that I am fluent in the English and Spanish languages, that I am competent to perform the translation and that the above translation is the complete and accurate translation of the document entitled (document title).

Your signature_____________
type your name ____________
Address and telephone number______

I translated all my Spanish documents. Good luck! :star:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-02-23 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this going to be a problem at the interview???
It seems like this shouldn't be a problem if your both free to marry. You wouldn't make it to the embassy stage if you weren't. Just my opinion. :innocent:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-02-28 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of ongoing relationship-

Okay, I think I am putting myself out there by asking this question, but I am sorting everything out to send for my petition of my fiance. I am going to submit text messages and chat records. Well...some of my chat records(well, majority of them) are kinda steamy. I know for a fact that they cannot deny us of having a fraudulent relationship then, but is it appropiate...or should I blackmark all of that? Its not really vulgar, but you can tell we miss our time apart when we are not with each other


You can mark over (blackmark) any personal information.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-04-02 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA FEE's

Hey guys thought you might want to know that the Visa Fees for the K1 visa is being decresed form $350 to $240. http://m.state.gov/md187114.htm this the link for other petitions. :thumbs:



Thanks for sharing! This is great news :dance:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-04-02 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date

So I have been calling the National Visa Center to find out if they have received my approved petition, but they keep telling me it takes up to two weeks. Once they receive it how long does it take to find out your interview date...? Because tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my petition was approved and still havent heard anything at all... Is this normal? Need some advice ... My job is being lenient but I need to find out at least 1 month ahead before my interview...I feel like I'm in the air :-(


Hey Sanchez! I am so positive your petition is @ the NVC...My friend got her NOA2 April 20. She called Friday and her petition was there. But they gave her a hard time. So I told her to tell them she misplaced her NVC case #. They told her that petition arrived on the 24th and gave her the NVC #. Try it! Good luck!
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-04-29 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespacket3

NVC has sent my file to haiti on May 4th
when i called the embassy in haiti they stated that they have not received the file yet---HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE EMBASSY IN HAITI TO RECEVIE THE FILE? ANYONE NO


Hello PAP received my petition in 6 days. Have you called the Dept of State (202-665-1225)? Also email the embassy (papcons@state.gov) in the subject line put your NVC case #. Then in the email include the beneficiaries (name, dob and email address) then the petitioner's (name, dob and email address) they will email you both packet 3. Let me know if you need any help.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-05-22 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2, 188 days after NOA1

It is approved. I got the other email earlier today. That was the email i received on monday before the approval

"
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)


Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On July 11, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
"



:dance:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-07-11 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDr Buteau in Haiti

Hi. Can someone please tell me the phone number of Dr. Jean Hénold Buteau for medical examination. My fiancé told me that the number 2513-1719 is no longer good. Thanks in advance.



Dr Buteau 509-3701-1719 :thumbs:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-08-28 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE

After waiting for 4 month now i got an email from USCIS telling me request for evidence . but my fiance forgot to put in the package I-129 photos... People do you think my RFE is just for that ? :( :( :( :(


Hey my friend. Sorry you got a RFE :( Hopefully when he sends in what is requested you will get the noa2. :thumbs:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-09-04 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging mailing address?

My fiance is unable to receive mail at his home & needs it sent to his place of employment, but I didn't include that on the application. How can I ask that they send the corespondence to his job?


Hello. After u receive your noa2 and your case reaches the embassy. Everything can be emailed to you and your fiancé. Haiti mail is very slow. The embassy will email everything to u if u request it.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-09-06 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 question

If I'm submitting the DS-230 for him, should I say that I prepared it? Or is that going to slow us down at all?



I prepared mine for my fiance because his English is not very good. No problems for us.
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-09-12 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout how long will NVC sent paper embassy

Can you give me the email to haiti embassy if you have thanks......

Papcons@state.gov :thumbs:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-11-11 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout how long will NVC sent paper embassy
It takes less than a week. Email the embassy your case number with you and your fiance's info and ask them to email packet 3. The turnaround time for emails from the Haiti embassy is 2-3 days. Good luck!
Barbie_VazquezFemale02012-11-09 07:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease Help!!

Now that I have my case numbers from NVC, should I email the embassy in PAP? Or just wait?


Did the petition just leave today? If so wait 2-3 days then email the embassy. Include the following:

Your PTP case # and your fiance's name in the subject line. In the body of the email include the petitioner and beneficiaries name dob, telephone #, email address. Tell them you request packet 3 by email to you and your fiancé. The turnaround time is usually 3-4 business days. Good luck! :dance:
Barbie_VazquezFemale02013-01-28 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied

Yes we had money transfer receipts..he has a 9 and 8 year old..
She was surprise that he spoke english
she asked him where did he learn english he said in haiti
She aske him how many times did she visit you
he said 5 in DR and 1 time in haiti
she ask him how many kids i have
and there age...he said my son was 10 instead of 11
he ask about his kids where do they live
they ask him do he talk to my family he said yes on the phone
they asked why didnt we get married.. he said I want to marry with my family there.
they ask him what do he do for a living.. he answer them..
They asked him for his date of birth.
HE said he speak with my kids through skype..


I am sorry to hear you were denied. The US Embassy in Haiti is very tough trust me I know. However the money transfers may have been a red flag. I did not present any western union receipts at the interview. I didn't even mention sending money to him. Didn't want them to think negative about the relationship.

Is there a age gap between you and your fiancé?

Edited by Barbie_Vazquez, 09 February 2013 - 10:40 PM.

Barbie_VazquezFemale02013-02-09 22:38:00