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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJULY Filers CSC

We have an NOA2 date of 24 July and have heard nothing at all.


You got NOA2 in July and have heard nothing since? That don't seem right. You need to call the NVC or embassy.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-07 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomething seems strange!

yeah tell me about it !! I'm a july filer and all the numbers before me and after me, i went through about 100 numbers for i-130 and all have been approved except mine. most were approved in january which sucks. I've done the service request for beyond normal processing times, got nothing. got help from my congressman got nothing and contacted my senator and still waiting. i am so mad and bitter about this whole process!!! and i just had a baby and my husband hasn't even met her yet!!! grrrrrr i hate my government is keeping real families apart :(


Oh, that must be painfully frustrating to see so many approved right around you. I feel like I shouldn't have even looked now. I hope you get approved soon so your family can be united. Also hope the storm didn't affect you too badly.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-24 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomething seems strange!

Well, I am hoping you get something soon. Nothing yesterday for anyone in my group.


Thanks. I hope CSC wipes out all of us July-Octobers like that storm that hit us up here in Chicago last week.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-24 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomething seems strange!

Just because they are before you doesn't really mean they will be processed first. I've had 3 behind me already approved this last Monday and 2 others getting a RFE. You want to find all same kind of petitions with the same NOA1 date as yours. all the best.


On 4/22, several #s directly before and after me got approved, with one RFE the very next number. Yesterday another RFE three after me. This makes me crazy, it's only me and the one, two numbers before me that don't get anything out of the 10 I-129Fs in my cluster. These are all NOA1s on my same day. Before and after this small group, are a different type of application.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-24 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee wants to get married in her country the next day after we get approved K-1

 

Um....Catholics are Christian.

 

Oh no, don't start a theological debate here...


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-03 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespreparing for k-1 medical - no vaccination records

They won't accept a letter.  She must take a titer test prior to the medical exam.  Her regular doctor can send her for this test.

 

She doesn't have a regular doctor, so she needs to find one who can do this?

 Do you know how long this test takes to process? Does she get directions on how to do this or is there a standard test because I don't know about this titer test and I know for sure she won't.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-07 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespreparing for k-1 medical - no vaccination records

For the medical exam, you're supposed to bring your vaccination records.  My fiancee said that she had the vaccinations done at a local public health clinic, but the records held there have since been wiped out by a hurricane.  She said she may be able to get a letter from them, but it would probably not be official or completely accurate.  Basically she has no vaccination records.

 

The question is, what will happen if she doesn't have vaccination records when she goes for the medical?  

 

Will they make her retake vaccines?

 

Will it impair her chance for approval?

 

Should she get this letter from the health clinic even though they would be producing it without the source documents?

 

Thanks!


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-07 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question - re: 2012 return on extension so unavailable

 

That is what an extension is for.  You get another 6 months to file your tax return, but you still have to pay the taxes you owe or are getting a refund or incur interest and a penalty if you fail to pay.  Some people have tax returns that depend on others filing a return and getting them the information.  If they wait until the 15th of April to file then you will not be able to file yours by April 15th and need an extension.

 

OP:  This is the I-134 form not the I-864 form.  There is no requirement for tax returns for the I-134 unless you are self employed.  You need to prove that you have sufficient income from a job and/or bank account to prevent the beneficiary from becoming a public charge.  Most people use tax returns as they are required for the I-864 form and you might as well order tax transcripts from the IRS and use them for both forms.  The most important evidence you can supply is a letter from your employer and copies of paystubs.  Then a letter from your bank stating date opened, deposits for the past year and current balance (these are A and B under evidence to submit in the instructions).  I would not worry about the lack of a tax return now.

 

Good luck,

 

Dave

I assumed that being a partner in a partnership is the equivalent of being self-employed since I pay self-employment tax with my income tax return and make estimated payments just the same as a schedule C filer.  That's why I figure I need the tax return.  I do have the transcripts for the previous three years. (2009, 2010, 2011).

 

A letter from the employer would be a letter from another partner in the firm.  You think that's ok?   Also, I will get copies of checks paid, but even that, it's a draw check and those come on an irregular basis, as in when the firm gets paid by a client.

 

The other thing I'm worried about is that because the firm withholds income to pay my health insurance (over $6K per year) and retirement contribution (which is 20% of my gross income), my net checks relative to my reported income on Schedule K-1 is comparatively small.  

 

Thanks for your response.

 

Thanks to the others, too.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-07 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question - re: 2012 return on extension so unavailable

Does anyone know if it will be a problem that I don't have a 2012 tax return to submit with I-134.  The problem is, is that I am a partner in an accounting firm, which typically doesn't complete it's return until September.  My fiancee's interview will most likely be before then.  Since the partnership gives me a schedule K-1 showing my share of income,  which is produced with the partnership return, I can't finish my individual tax return until the firm return is done.  So would it be ok, if I give the prior years returns only with an explanation and a copy of my extension. I don't know what else to do if it's not yet done.

 

Thanks for any input.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-07 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo-should it be a new pic you bring to interview?

Here are the requirements:

http://travel.state....toreq_5334.html

 

 

 

Thank you!


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-10 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo-should it be a new pic you bring to interview?

Should the passport photos brought to the consulate be new pictures different than the ones submitted with the petition?  My fiancee wants to use the same file to print, but I was thinking it's supposed to be a newer picture?

 

 


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-10 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 fiance visa.....petitioner died

I am sorry for your loss.

 

Why can't she still fly to the USA? I know that she will not be able to fulfill the K1 because of the death but getting a tourist visa will be next to impossible. Why not use the K1 to fly, spend time with the family, get some closure and then fly back before the 90 days is up so that you will not be here illegally?

 

Just a question.

 

 

I was wondering the same thing.  If she's already got the visa, why not.  Except if she's questioned, which she probably would be, it would be very awkward and traumatic for her, especially if she was then sent back. 

 


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-05-01 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait before starting K-1 Visa process?
Thanks to eveyone that replied!
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-12-31 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait before starting K-1 Visa process?

You can file now. it will take a while to process. About 5 months or so. Being that your girl is Filipina, she will probably interview in Manila and not in UAE. You have just had to meet in person once in the last two years, plus show an on-going relationship. I meet my girl (a filipina as well) December 23, 2010. We met in person Feb 11, 2011. i filed Feb 25, 2011 (after I got back.) I visited her again May 30,2011 while waiting. I went back for the embassy interview on Sept 1, 2011. She is arrived in the USA with me on Sept 18, 2011. We were married on Dec 10, 2011. Hope this helps you some.



You made me think of another point of confusion thrown at me. It is my understanding that since my fiancee, though a Philippines national, is residing in the UAE, she will have the interview in Abu Dhabi. But I was told by some that the probability of success and speed of processing is faster in the Philippines than in UAE. While another told me the opposite (faster in UAE). For my fiancee, since she is working in Dubai, it's more convenient for her to wait there for the interview.

Is it highly recommended that I go back to be with her when she has the interview (whichever country that occurs)?
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-12-31 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait before starting K-1 Visa process?

You can file now. it will take a while to process. About 5 months or so. Being that your girl is Filipina, she will probably interview in Manila and not in UAE. You have just had to meet in person once in the last two years, plus show an on-going relationship. I meet my girl (a filipina as well) December 23, 2010. We met in person Feb 11, 2011. i filed Feb 25, 2011 (after I got back.) I visited her again May 30,2011 while waiting. I went back for the embassy interview on Sept 1, 2011. She is arrived in the USA with me on Sept 18, 2011. We were married on Dec 10, 2011. Hope this helps you some.



So you're saying that you only knew your fiancee for two months before you filed the petition, and were actually married in less than a year? Sorry if I am asking the obvious, but this is contrary what I have been told, and of course good news to me!
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-12-31 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to wait before starting K-1 Visa process?
I was wondering if anyone has heard whether there is any approximate minimum acceptable length of relationship and/or number of in-person visits that a couple should have before beginning the K-1 Visa process in order to avoid being rejected. I realize there is no hard rule, just wondering if anyone has a sense from experience of what gets approved and what doesn't as far as this goes. I have only been involved with my fiancee for about 4 months now and have visited once for 12 days. I ask because I have spoken with one lawyer who encouraged me to file the petition now, while another suggested waiting until at least the 6 month point. Others have suggested waiting one year and two years. As far as visits goes, I was told that though one visit is required, that from the evaluator's stand point at least two visits are required, but that you could file the petition before the second visit as long as by the time the application is submitted it has happened. My fiancee is a filipina national currently working and residing in Dubai, if that matters. I would like to file as soon as prudently possible.

I appreciate any advice or insight.

Thanks.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-12-31 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform ds-157 question

On the form DS-157, under work history and education history, it specifies to add the date as mm-dd-yyyy. On the other forms, the month and year was all they requested.  The problem is, is that my fiancee doesn't know the exact dates she started school or started and ended work.  She has a graduation date on her diplomas that she can put down as the "to" date.  Does anyone think it's a problem to put just the month and year anyway, on this form?


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-30 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to bind copy of I-129F for embassy interview?

 

First of all, you don't need the I-129F form itself at a visa interview; the interview would not be taking place had the petition not been approved.  Secondly, the space to exchange documents is small, so anything you want to excnage would have to be removed from the binder.

 

 

 

You don't need this, an interview would not be taking place had the petition not been approved.  The NOA2 is nothing more than the notice that the petition has been approved.  All you are doing by including it is putting a piece of fluff in the file you are taking with you.

 

 

You aren't a K-1 petition filer so I guess this question isn't directed to you.  The letter from the Embassy, specifically states to bring a copy of the I-129F, and pretty much everywhere else you read says to bring a copy ( see VJ guides, for example - and also I read a legal guide I got from the library that says the same).  They don't give guidance on how to package it though.  Also you are supposed to have a copy of the NOA2 as the other person above, stated.  Maybe they won't ask for it, but don't want to be caught unprepared if they do.

 

Regarding the binder, that's why I was thinking of putting it into folders by major section rather than a hard binder. I just wanted to be sure that punching holes in it won't somehow invalidate the copy.   I'm probably making too big a deal about it, and should just punch it and stick it in folders.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-23 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to bind copy of I-129F for embassy interview?

When you go to the K-1 visa interview, you need to bring a copy of the I-129F as it was filed with USCIS.  Is there any required or recommended way to bind it.  The original filed with USCIS is 2-hole punched in the top and acco clip binded. But for the interview it seems would be better to 3-hole punch on the side and put in a binder or in folders by section maybe?   

 

Any suggestions on how others did it?

 

 

Thanks!


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-23 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion on fiance visa forms asks if some else prepared the form

The Form DS-156 and DS-230 ask was it prepared by or were you assisted by someone else, and who. I the petitioner prepared those for my fiancee. Would that be a problem if I filled those out for her and answered as such on the form. Does it hurt the chances if she didn't do it herself.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-07 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform ds-156 nonimmigrant visa application question

 

Agree. Many countries do not even have an ID system and would leave that blank, anyway.  

 

Thanks for the answer.

 

My fiancee's home country doesn't have one.   My only reservation is if I enter the number, the form doesn't have a box to specify the country, unless it's assumed to be where currently residing.  My inclination was that more information is better, so to just go ahead and put the UAE natl id number there whether the form requires it or not.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-11 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform ds-156 nonimmigrant visa application question

 

Enter the one for the country in which you reside currently.  Bring along both IDs to the interview.

 

Thanks for your input.  


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-11 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform ds-156 nonimmigrant visa application question

On form ds-156, box 14 asks for your National ID number. If the applicant/ fiancee visa beneficiary is currently residing(and interviewing) in a different country, should the ID number entered be for their country of citizenship or current country of residence?  

 

Thanks for your help.

 

 

Isn't there anyone here that had this experience?


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-11 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform ds-156 nonimmigrant visa application question

On form ds-156, box 14 asks for your National ID number. If the applicant/ fiancee visa beneficiary is currently residing(and interviewing) in a different country, should the ID number entered be for their country of citizenship or current country of residence?  

 

Thanks for your help.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-11 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi already entered the ds-156 online form and i missed a box

The DS156 isn't sent to any department when you generate it online so all you need to do is destroy the old print out and fill it out again online. :0

 

Thank you!


The DS156 isn't sent to any department when you generate it online so all you need to do is destroy the old print out and fill it out again online. :0

 

Thanks for the reply. I redid it.


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-28 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi already entered the ds-156 online form and i missed a box

I entered the DS-156 online per instructions. After I submit that form and print out the hard copy I noticed I missed a box.  What do I do now?


Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-28 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschild support

It doesn't matter what he does or donot do regarding the children, according to the laws in the US he the father will always be considered their full finanical responsibility, unless the courts deemed it otherwise.

I believe that you have been given some soft information regarding this aspect and you are finding it hard to understand that these children will always be his finanical responsibility,

Just be prepare for this going forward in life.


A checking account will not count, becase money in a checking account is used for daily living expenses, so the checking account amount moves on a daily basis.


Right on the I-864 it asks for the balances of your CHECKING and savings accounts. If you have a consistant balance in your checking account that can be traced over time, why should it not count - especially when the form asks for that/those balances.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-01-03 00:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschild support

The OP is asking about the 134 form, not the 864 form (that does come later during AOS).





No it doesn't. I just looked. It only asks to list any whole or partial dependents. Since he pays no child support (food, etc during visits doesn't count) and he doesn't claim them on his taxes, they are not dependent on him and therefore do not need to be listed.

They do not count in the household size.


"In their divorce papers, it was stated that Both parties agree to provide food, clothing, shelter, money, transportation and other financial needs of the children during their respective periods of possession."

That is more obligation than giving the kid a hotdog when he comes over. How can you say they are not dependent? He is under a court ordered agreement to provide for their needs while in his possession. Why is only child support order mean they are dependents? That is erroneous. If he doesn't provide for them under this agreement, he will be in breach and his ex can go back to court and get a support order I would be quite certain. That's why I listed the I-864 instructions. It makes it more clear. I am sure the I-134 and I-864 requirements have to parallel since you will have to meet the I-864 very soon. Sure would feel sad if you you did not list them on the one and then get shot down at the later more crucial step. Some consulates follow the I-864 guidelines anyhow.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-12-27 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschild support

Hello everyone. Me and my fiance have started to file our K1 visa. We have some questions regarding Affidavit of Support. How to know how many household does my fiance must declare? My fiance has 2 children and he is not giving child support to them since it was being agreed by him and his ex wife. In addition, he is not claiming taxes from his kids. In their divorce papers, it was stated that Both parties agree to provide food, clothing, shelter, money, transportation and other financial needs of the children during their respective periods of possession. Will he be qualified for 2 household (me and him) or 4 household (me, him and 2 kids)? We are worried since his income falls only for 2? Shall he declare his kids as dependents or not? Thank you very much...


According to the instructions for line 21d of I-864, you must enter the number of unmarried children you have under age 21 even if you don't have legal custody. You may exclude children under 21 if they have reached the age of majority under the law in your place of domicile and you do not claim them as dependents on your tax return.

However, anyone that you provide support for and claim on your tax return, even if are not legally obligated to support you must also count on the I-864.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-12-27 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

I didn't only post this case for suggestions. It should also serve as a learning experience for future applicants. Do not give the COs any ammunition that they could use as a basis to deny you or flag you for material misrepresentation (if they believe you to be married and filing for a K-1 fiance visa). This means do not include any chat logs, cards, or emails where you refer to each other as husband and wife. I don't think attaching a note explaining the reasons behind the nicknames would help your case. In fact it may hurt it because it is directing attention to the content of your conversations.
I agree, a rejection is harsh, being slapped with a denial for fraud and material misrepresentation is even more extreme. It's always better to be safe. Surely there are other things you can attach as evidence. Instead of the cards showing the content you can attach a copy of the envelope they were sent in which lists the recipients address and the date is was postmarked. Also you can show call records or chat logs without the content of the conversation.
If you do want to include correspondence, screen your messages meticulously. Also I wouldn't recommend blacking out husband and wife either because the CO reviewing your case may think you are trying to hide something especially if there is a pattern involved.

Best of luck! I wish you a smooth process and a quick approval!


As I was just realizing, my fiancee's sisters have been calling me brother, and so then I in turn calling them sister. Her nephew is now referring to me as uncle. My fiancee has been calling my mother, "Mom". So I should put a kabosh on all that as well, do you think?
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

I didn't only post this case for suggestions. It should also serve as a learning experience for future applicants. Do not give the COs any ammunition that they could use as a basis to deny you or flag you for material misrepresentation (if they believe you to be married and filing for a K-1 fiance visa). This means do not include any chat logs, cards, or emails where you refer to each other as husband and wife. I don't think attaching a note explaining the reasons behind the nicknames would help your case. In fact it may hurt it because it is directing attention to the content of your conversations.
I agree, a rejection is harsh, being slapped with a denial for fraud and material misrepresentation is even more extreme. It's always better to be safe. Surely there are other things you can attach as evidence. Instead of the cards showing the content you can attach a copy of the envelope they were sent in which lists the recipients address and the date is was postmarked. Also you can show call records or chat logs without the content of the conversation.
If you do want to include correspondence, screen your messages meticulously. Also I wouldn't recommend blacking out husband and wife either because the CO reviewing your case may think you are trying to hide something especially if there is a pattern involved.

Best of luck! I wish you a smooth process and a quick approval!


Thanks for the advice. I work as a tax accountant, different government branch, but I appreciate the advice of not bringing possible issues to the government's attention - even when you think you're trying to clarify an issue. So I will heed that.

Any more surprises you can think of that one should watch out for?
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

I don't think you are whacko, but it seemed an appropriate little face.

It just seems very contrived to me, like it is actually an effort to do so, and it is not done by married people. At any rate, I can agree it may seem unreasonable but the consulates you are discussing here are rife with fraud and they look for fraud and frankly a CR-1 takes longer to process so some married couples may try to defraud them and say they are not married, and DO say this, so it is something you want to avoid.

Also keep in mind that the US recognizes religious marriages even if the government of that country does not. This may be the case in the Armenian Orthodox case above. Ukraine does not recognize religious marriages (I would not be surprised if Armenia, also FSU, is the same)a marriage in the Orthodox church in Ukraine is not legal unless you also have a civil wedding, BUT the US will recognize the religious marriage.

The US approaches religious freedom as honoring ALL religious traditions equally, Ukraine recognizes religious freedom but not honoring ANY religious tradition. Other countries can be the same.



This is kind of a tangent to the current conversation, but taking your advice, I will have to cull my log of correspondence of emails and chat transcripts with such marital references. I don't want to start at square one, so how much regular correspondence should be required to be included with the petition then. Normally we chat almost daily. Should I include a sampling (through out the term of the relationship), or include all. Can a couple records per week be enough. For a while we were using the husband and wife reference a lot. It has tapered off, since my fiancee is now on a "baby" kick. Still it does come up periodically (of course will stop it now). So I may have a lot to pull out during certain periods and less during others. It will be a pain to go through though.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

Yes, you could be denied. You're either lying to each other or lying to the CO. In both instances a red flag raises up and high. Especially if you're petitioning someone from a high fraud country. MENA embassies are notorious, so please do yourself a favor and act like you're engaged, not married.
The "baby" reference is a very bad analogy and it makes me believe you're not getting the point. There are countries where by simply calling each other "husband" and "wife" you're technically married. Only a signature away separates the couple from making it legal. The US will make sure you're not lying or misrepresenting yourself or your beneficiary. You're either married or you're not. If you're in the "limbo area" (religious or ceremoniously married, but not legally), they consider you married. This is a legal issue, not just a vocabulary issue.


We are not lying to each other, since lying is the attempt to deceive. We know we aren't married to each other. As far as lying to the CO, our correspondences are addressed to each other, first, and second why would be lie about being married when we are single and applying for K-1? Can I put a note in the file explaining and clarifying the references are nick names/endearments only? I mean, if we were applying for a K-3, they aren't going to approve it because we referred to each other as husband and wife in our correspondences, and so that means we are. The inclusion of the correspondence is meant as supplementary information to prove an ongoing relationship, that we are regularly in contact and maintaining a relationship is all. I can see that it could raise a question, but a rejection seems harsh. I'm from the U.S. and my fiancee is from the Philippines, currently residing in Dubai. I don't believe any of these countries consider one married by reference only.

Thanks for reading.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

here is a suggestion

Just refer to each other by your names. Gary and Alla worked for us quite well. Everything you do for the next 4-5 years is subject to scrutiny, remember that. You are NOT in a normal relationship until your spouse becomes a citizen.

You can also try Sweetheart, honey, darling, hunny bunny, but NOT "husband" or "wife" I never figured out how you even do that anyway. What do you say? "how is my wife today?" :wacko: I don't even say that to my wife. I just say "How are you today?"


I appreciate the advice, and will heed that from now on. It was meant as a romantic affirmation of the commitment we are making to one another. You are right, that if we were married we probably wouldn't call each other these names. It's the desire to be married, not being married, that inspired us to use these names. I will accept your statement that visas have been denied because of this, but it just seems so unreasonable. Have the application denials been overcome? I wish you wouldn't be so harsh in your judgement because we called each other that, implying we are wacko for having done so. Thanks for the advice, though.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can a K-1 misrepresentation denial be overturned?

Besides the above warnings in regard to photos, every K-1 couple should take care NOT to refer to each other in writing (playfully or romantically) as "husband" or "wife." The "wrong" written materials that get into a CO's hands can lead to a 221g (at best) or to refusal of the visa.


You're saying that the K-1 will be denied for having pet names for each other as husband and wife? What should I do with all of my proof of relationship correspondence which includes these references then? My fiancee has enjoyed this playing and so we've referred to each other a lot in this way? These correspondences need to be tossed then, are you saying? Should I go through and blacken out all these references? I mean to refuse a visa on this grounds seems absurd. How about when we call each other baby? Will it be denied because we're underage?
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-01-10 18:50:00
Canadapregnant... what are my options?

Details here:

Source: http://www.dhs.gov/w...itiative-basics


Will a Canadian birth certificate really be proof of US Citizenship?
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-01-24 00:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGet arrested by husband while 10 years green card is close - Please help

@togetherforever13 : Thanks for your reply. I knew I made a mistake to call and text him like that, however, my anger built up for a long period of time. I have suffered because of him and this time,I was so shock when he took all money out and it was close to New Year. I just didn't think straight at that moment. I couldn't finish my MBA degree because he let me work 2 jobs while he was unemployed. He put me and my family in debt before because of his stupid investment ( I and my family spent any pennies to help him out with his promise that he would pay us back when his investment came through), but it was a total loss. My family and I decided to forgive him and forgot about our huge amount of money (over $100,000), because we are Catholics and we wanted to give him the 2nd chance. We had to file bankruptcy 5 months ago and he still took money out, even when I said No while he was still unemployed. Maybe because what I have been through was too much with this marriage, so I couldn't control myself. I just can't believe after what I and my family did for him, he slapped a sharp knife in my heart with this action. He told my family that he won't show up at court, so hopefully my attorney can help me. I know that conviction of DV will be deportable, but I will accept it if it happens. I just feel sad for my family because my parents are in shock now. I chose a wrong man and sacrifice everything I got for a heartless husband, so I must pay a big price for it I guess.

@mimolicious: Normally, my paychecks will go directly to my 2 accounts, 1 personal account and 1 joint account. He took money out of joint account. He said he had the right because it was a joint account, and I accepted it. However, they are my working hard money and they use for bills. He did it so often, that's why this time I couldn't stand it anymore.

@Vanessa&Tony: I'm Vietnamese :).Thanks for your reply. Should I hire the immigration attorney now or should I wait until this case has final decision?



I think you should have attorney(ies) versed in these different matters (divorce, criminal, and immigration law) so that they are considering all these issues in relation to each other. You don't want to solve one problem with an action that might be adverse to one or more of the other problems that you are facing.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-01-03 18:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionexpired passport

If you got called for an interview for ROC, and on the notice says bring valid passport and you have an expired passport. Will there be any problems? The plan was to get the US passport when the 3 years is up.

Thanks!



An expired passport is not a valid passport.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-02-12 23:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling taxes with income earned in foreign company

Im not really sure how being in Puerto Rico fits into all this- but I can tell you this.

In the US you have to report all income you make from any sources- regardless of whether they give you a 1099 or not.

Ive had jobs in the past where they havent given me 1099 forms. Freelance blogging type jobs online where the companies were based overseas. Some would send 1099s at the end of the year, some dont.

It was my responsibility as the US taxpayer to disclose ALL the income I earned on my tax return if the money I earned from the company was more then 400$. I had to keep my own records of what the company paid me and provide it to the IRS in case of an audit. Because the company wasnt giving me paystubs and was paying me through paypal or some other wire service- I was an independent contractor and responsible for the records.

I think maybe thats the part where youre getting hung up? When the IRS gets a 1099 from a company they match it up the persons return to see if the person reported it and they match. If it doesnt match, or the company reported it and the person failed to report it- an audit is triggered.

Your accountant is basically saying well, no 1099 is going to show up- sooo dont worry about it. The IRS isnt going to be looking for a 1099 on your end. And well, yeah thats true.

But legally you are required to disclose and pay tax on ALL income you earned regardless of whether or not the company issued you a 1099 form or not. If they didnt issue you one- its OK. You just report the money with out one. If the IRS ever wants to know- hey how did you come up with that EXACT amount you claim the company paid you (to know if its accurate or if you shaved a bit off to save money) well then, you better have records. Statements of the deposits the company made into you account. They better add up to the penny of what you put on your tax return. Get it?

(however in all the years Ive been doing this and all the other people I know that do this- only one person I know of was audited for records of such and it was due to an unrelated complex issue where both spouses claimed the kids after a divorce when only one was suppose to and the IRS opened up both returns and audited them to straighten it out)

Not reporting the income simply because the company didnt is tax fraud in the US (perhaps in PR its different? But I doubt it) I really dont know why your accountant would tell you that. Perhaps ask another one? Or simply go to one and tell them- I know this company is not providing me with a 1099 but this is the amount they paid me and I want to report it and pay the tax on it- what are the forms I need, and see if theres a way to exclude the income as foreign income.

(Im inclined to agree with bewildering though- it doesnt appear to be something thats going to apply to the 2555 and be excluded. He lives in the 'US'. Hes just earning the money from a company overseas. Its most likely going to be taxable here- unless they are taking tax out there- then you might be able to get a tax credit on it)


It sounds like he's not getting an earnings statement so the amount he'd be reporting are the actual deposits which would be a net amount. So you wouldn't report net AND take a foreign tax credit. But I generally agree, best to report it and pay the taxes. Since he's working out of Puerto Rico, I would guess he might be considered self-employed and the IRS would be looking for self-employment (social security and medicare taxes) as well as income taxes when he does report the income. File a return and get the statute of limitations running.
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-07 17:16:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!! :-) What is seminar? Do you have to do it?

We left out of Dubai on a K-1. Did not attend CFO. Have returned to Philippines multiple times since, not having a CFO sticker has never been an issue nor has it even been brought up.

Good luck!



Thanks for the confirmation!
Love's JAAMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-02-19 21:36:00