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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Help: Bank can't provide deposit information on account verification letter

It could be that it isn't about assets. You need to have the letter if you don't have tax returns.

If you don't have tax returns then it must be about assets since you're not using income for financial sponsorship...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2012-03-08 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresABORTIOn can cause denied of getting K1 visa
At the most SLMEC may make you take a psych eval as is common also for Filipinos with divorce/annulment in their past, just to be sure you're ok.

Our little guy was forced to do a psych eval because at 2 yrs old he wasn't talking. It was retarded really, the reason he wasn't talking is because he's deaf and there are no services for deaf baby in the Philippines. Anyway the Psych cost and extra 2k php and he's been in the US for over a year now.

BE HONEST about everything. If you lie during the process it can catch-up to you later and undo everything (even naturalization)!
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-01-10 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent help

I totally agree with everything that has been stated here, and changing to another embassy won't help your case, we are in the 20th century, everything is documented via computer. The next embassy will know what was asked of you from the first interview. You can not run away from this problem, it will have to be resolved. It looks as if the father isn't going to give permission, so you will have to deal with this in the best intrest of the child.


The OP is from the Philippines...

Under Philippine Law she doesn't need the bio daddy for anything as she has sole custody of the baby.

She can't do CRBA without the bio-daddy's help so that's not an option for her.

Had she dome her interview in Manila then this would not be a problem'

Had she just wanted to abandon the baby and come to the US she wouldn't be here asking questions.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-03-20 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent help
Ok, I think I get it...

Ann is a Philippine national.

She has a daughter from a previous relationship with a US Citizen.

Baby-Daddy is a real jerk-hole and wants to prevent Ann from getting to the US so he won't cooperate with CRBA or sign travel consent.

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Where was the baby born? is she a Philippine Citizen also?

Check the links in my signature. If the baby is Philippine Citizen then you have Sole Custody as she was born out of wedlock.

Return to the Philippines & see if you can transfer your case to the US Embassy in Manila. This won't be a problem there.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-03-19 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1/I-134 privacy...please help
One very big difference between DHL & the other international courier services is that DHL has their own employees in the Philippines whereas FEDEX, UPS etc all contract with local carriers.

This may not sound like a big difference but it really comes into play if something goes awry. I've had two issues with PH Customs, when DHL was involved they corrected the problem, UPS's local contracted service (Air21) basically said "So What" and UPS couldn't do anything either.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-03-22 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F: legally free to marry in the law of my country?

Divorced is divorced. For example there is no Divorce in the Philippines but if a couple marries in the PI and subsequently is divorced in the USA, they are "divorced" anyway, for any purpose that relates to US immigration in any way whatsoever.


I was going to point out the same regarding the Philippines...

There have been a few threads about Filipino women who were technically considered married by Philippine Law as they were the one who initiated divorce with their previous foreign spouse. At their K-1 interviews they couldn't present a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) but they did have their foreign divorce decree so for US Immigration standards they are free to marry in the US which is what matters.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-03 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need help ASAP!!!
She should be able to do her medical without a letter from the NVC.

All my wife needed was a copy of the NOA2 and her MNL Case Number. This was back in Oct of 2009 but I haven't seen anyone state that it has changed since.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-05 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
Why are you looking at DS-230, that is the immigrant Visa application used for IR/CR-1 Visas not K Visas...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-11 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F & Bankruptcy

Well I do know that its agianst the law for anyone to pull your credit more then once....so if your credit is ok at the time of it being pulled then it wouldn't matter anyway.


Now that is totally incorrect...

It is against the law for anyone to pull your credit without your consent. With consent they can pull your credit as often as you've consented.

Creditors can access credit report databases for the purposes of "skip-chasing" and other such activities related to collecting on your debt to them as long as the original loan agreement specifies that you give them consent to do so.

It is illegal for you to directly pull your own credit files if for example you work at a company that has access to the Credit Reporting Agencies. You must always use a 3rd party company or contact the Credit Reporting Agencies directly for your own file.

I've been responsible for the Credit Report Pulling software at my employer (a US based National Loan Application Processing Center) for 14 years so I know the restrictions.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-20 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am NEW to this.... Looking for HELP
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you probably want to start gathering the court records for your streaking incidents. As stupid as it is in more places than not public nudity falls under AWA (The Adam Walsh Act also known as the Child Protection Act of 2005).

If this is the case then prepare for a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) at which time you'll be provided a chance to present evidence that you are not a threat to your beneficiary. For more information on this look in the IMBRA Forum.

Unfortunately this means that your Visa Journey just became long and difficult...

Of course I could be wrong but I think the biometrics request on you supports this theory.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-20 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 and photo proof
Considering how everyone in the Philippines over the age of 5 has a cell phone and most of them have cameras I don't think it would be an easy hurdle to overcome.

If you actually met in person then getting at least one photo can't be that difficult.

My wife was snapping pics from the moment we got into the first taxi together until we arrived at the airport for me to return to the US (she finally stopped with the pics once the tears got heavy).
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-22 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit from witness of in person meeting needs notarization?

when we got married and send the I-130 we let our Godfather and godmother signed a affidavit...
I went to our city hall coz its gonna be cheap if you will go to public legal office then i ask to have a affidavit saying their are the witness then I let our godfather and godmother signed it and return to city hall for the notary...the attorney who made the affidavit signed it on the other day!! it cost me 200 one affidavit coz one affidavit coz 100 each..

then after that i send it to my husband then my husband send to the USCIS
then we got approved!!!


This answer has nothing to do with the OP's question.

For CR-1 you don't need to prove that you met in person in the last 2 years, only that you're married. Even in your case the signed affidavit wasn't needed as the marriage contract proves the relationship.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-04-30 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes my fiance need passport before interview?
Yes, if she passes the interview the embassy will keep her passport and the visa will be printed/attached to on of the blank pages.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-03 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow To: get my filipina's visa approved, already been denied once
Well the US Government CANNOT issue a Visa for her to enter Japan.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-12 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgoing to school/job interview next week but collectin some unemployment

Hopefully, getting a job sometime in the next few months will end up being a better solution than a marriage trip and all the hoops one jumps through to marry in the PI.


I do agree that it would be better to have a new job when the time comes for the Affidavit of Support.

I don't get where it is so complicated to get married in the Philippines though unless you want the "all out Church Wedding". I was only there for 3 weeks and managed to do it just fine with time to spare. Our only advantage was that
being family friends with the local Mayor he came to Mom's house and married us before the 10 day waiting period was up but we could have still done it on time otherwise, just spent a day at the municipal hall for the civil ceremony.

However, NVC does NOT approve affidavits of support. That's still up to the Consular Officer. Lots of folks get confused about this because NVC will reject improperly filed I-864's. They will send affidavits that appear not to show qualifying income with a note to the sponsor indicating the decision will be made by the Consular officer. Petitioners will get the same note when they clearly qualify based on liquid assets.


I based my statement on the fact that while I have seen many K-1 Visas held-up by the AOS/Co-sponsor thing at the Manila Embassy I have not yet seen a single IR/CR-1 case delayed for having a Co-Sponsor.

Maybe it has something to do with the I-684 having more legal weight than the I-134.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-13 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgoing to school/job interview next week but collectin some unemployment
The Manila trend for Co-sponsors on K-1 Visas seems to be that they're okay if you're a college student or recent college graduate with high earning potential.

What you might want to think about is marrying her in the Philippines and going the CR-1 (Spousal Visa) route. With the Immigrant Visas the NVC handles your Affidavit of Support so you'll have less trouble with needing Co-sponsors.

It seems that the Embassy staff can't deny you unless they find something that isn't previously known to the USCIS so by getting your affidavit of support accepted at the NVC you're in the clear.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-13 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescarribean weddings
S&P,

You really need to define your goal here.

If you simply want to get married then yes meeting someplace you can both easily travel to is just fine.

If you are looking to live together as husband & wife then you need to decide what country you want to live in and figure out how to handle the immigration process.

You have not been very clear in any of your threads.

From what I can figure your fiancée is Bulgarian living in London England. You have not said if she is a Citizen or Resident of England or just on a Student Visa there. Was here status in England the basis for your "Marriage Visa" to England Denial?

Why haven't you just applied for a K-1 Visa to bring her to the US?

Why not just go to England on a visit, get married and file for a Spousal Visa to bring her to the US?

You do realize that is not as simple as marry her and she can enter the US & stay, right?

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 16 May 2010 - 10:25 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-16 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of ongoing relationship
Another option is to use Nettalk or Magicjack in her country then you will have a record of the calls to/from your home or cell phone (as long as it's not another Magicjack).

I added my wife's Magicjack number to my A-List (AT&T Cell Phone) and had unlimited calling to her in the Philippines for the low rate of 300Php monthly (cost to add internet to their home phone service) with records on my monthly AT&T bill.

Nettalk is better than Magicjack in 2 ways:

. 1) No Computer Required.

. 2) Provides Call Records.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-24 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Meeting
Photos are the weakest evidence.

Use things that can prove you were in her country/area. This includes:

. 1) Visa entry/exit stamps.
. 2) Ticket stubs from your boarding passes.
. 3) Hotel receipts in your name.
. 4) ATM receipts showing withdrawals accompanied by bank statements syncing-up with the receipts.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-24 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould this deny a visa
G.R.O. (Guest Relations Officer/Girl Rented Overnight) is not legal in the Philippines. It's like "escorts" in the US, everyone knows what they are and they advertise in thinly veiled suggestions but it isn't legal.

The Philippine Government doesn't License GROs but some municipalities may. If her NBI shows that she has worked as a GRO then she won't get a visa.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-24 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding Canadian fiance to move to US
Marry here, once he returns to Canada then intent becomes an issue because:

His next entry will be with intent to immigrate or as the spouse of a US Citizen. If he lies about his intent to adjust status or being married to a US Citizen at the Port of Entry then he could be banned for life.

He should not return to Canada until he has his greencard.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 21 May 2010 - 09:02 PM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-21 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding Canadian fiance to move to US

Yes! He came here to see us (me and the baby) We knew we wanted to get married but we were still unsure of which country to live in. This last time he visited (where he is still here). he decided he wanted to live here and that our son would have more opportunity. He still has an apartment in Canada and all of his belongings. He basically just came with some clothes. He definitely wants his things moved here and of course he will need to give notice on his apartment (his landlord requires 2 months). Does this all qualify? If so, how do I do what you are stating?


Marry and file for AOS...

That he left his life intact in Canada is good proof that there was no immigrant intent.

He will need to stay in the US until he gets AOS approved or AP (Advance Parole) or the AOS will be considered abandoned.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-21 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview fee: 350 a pop

think of it this way as it relates to cost to obtain green card...

I-130 petition $355 + IV fee $400 + I-864 fee $70 = $825

I-129F petition $455 + visa fee $350 + AOS fee $1010 = $1815

about a $1K difference


Even looking at it that way it's not the interview fee that is the problem, it's AOS...

I still don't understand why there is even a K-1 Visa when the CR/IR-1 does the same thing for cheaper and the separation is just a month or so longer. I know, back in the day CR/IR Visas were a slow lumbering process and the K-1 was designed to help reduce the wait for couples in love but times have changed.

I read so many complaints about the cost of AOS and the time involved not to mention the whole K-1 EAD & SSN problems that it just seems to me like CR/IR really is the way to go nowadays.

Besides, before the price increase the difference in cost was around $800 so the interview fee increase didn't make it too much worse.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-07 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview fee: 350 a pop
How exactly is it not fair?

We paid $400 each for my Wife & son's Immigrant Visa Interviews. While a K-1 technically isn't an Immigrant Visa it is a dual intent Visa which means that they move some of the processing to after POE and charge more for it.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-07 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDependent Child...US citizen

Do you have the same situation? and the answer the child applies for the K2 at the consulate is what I was looking for.



No the answer is IF THE CHILD NEEDS IT THEY APPLY FOR K-2 AT THE EMBASSY.

Your child doesn't need ot therefore will not apply. Only your Fiancée will apply for a Visa at the Embassy. If the IO asks about the child she will simpyl reply that no Visa is required as the baby is a USC and already has a US Passport.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-09 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDependent Child...US citizen
Your question is unclear.

If you're asking about the child being able to travel to the US then there is nothing to be handled as the child is a USC with a passport and can come to the US without a Visa.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-09 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and honeymoon
K-1 Visa is good for single entry to the US only. Until you've filed AOS (Adjustment of Status) and have AP (Advance Parole) in hand there is no way for her to re-enter the US. If she leaves the US before AOS then she will need a new CR-1 Visa to re-enter. If she leaves during AOS processing without AP then her AOS is considered adandoned.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-10 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried now - can I use K-1 visa still?
If you do a religious ceremony that doesn't result in legal marriage then you'd be fine.

If you get legally married in India and enter on a K-1 then at AOS you will need to prove you married within the 90 day period so you'd have to do a second marriage in the US.

While this may work, technically that second marriage would be invalid and since it is what your AOS would be based on you'd be committing immigration fraud. If USCIS ever caught on then you're documents would be revoked and you face a lifetime ban for misrepresentation for the foreign spouse and prison time/ large fines for the USC.

I want to point out that even attempting this is illegal and ill advised.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-09 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa for Convicted Felons
Another question that's very important: How did he enter the US?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-28 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 denied should I marry & K3 petition??

From some of your responses it seems that our relationship has very little hope, I don't know.


I don't know where you get that idea. Your relationship & any immigration process are 2 different things. There are many couples who have endured living in separate countries for years. Your finance has a 10 year ban of which he's served 2 years, he'll be admissible again in 8 years.

You have choices to make:

-> Can you live apart visiting him as often as possible for the next 8 years and then file to bring him here?

-> Can you move to his country and live there, then in 8 years file DCF to relocate to the US?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-03-20 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!

Hey! Hi! Noooo...That's not a problem here trust me, i haven't give many details about this, cause it's really not that important, i am safe when it comes to that, perhaps you guys never heard about this before, but my petition, which came from my dad, started in one country and it was finished on another, under a parole status, etc... for many reasons..but they are not relevant to this, my dad was born in the US, and i have 2 other nationalities, because of my mom, etc.. so don't worry about it. everything's cool! and i am positive about this.


Even if you weren't petitioned under the class of "Unmarried Child" did the biographical documents list you as unmarried or divorced? If they did then you are still at risk for misrepresentation.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-05 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkipping the K1 Visa?

So without the K3, if I went CR1 route, would I be able to enter the US if I were to show enough ties to Canada (ie rental property, letter from employer) that I would be returning after a few days (weekend)? A big concern would be that I would not be allowed to cross the border to visit once every couple weeks as we've currently been doing. Of course if my aim is marriage I would be willing to sacrifice visiting Seattle for the 7-9 wait time, but I am wondering if I were to show enough ties they would let me still go down for a visit. Is that at teh discretion of the border officer?

"The applicant will most likely not be able to enter the US while their IR1-CR-1 Visa is being processed. " from the visa compairson page.


Look in the Canadian Forum, there are many VJers who have successfully crossed the border frequently while the CR-1 was processing.

In addition to bringing strong ties to Canada (Employer Letter, Lease, etc) also bring copies of your NOA-1 & NOA-2 (when you received them) to show that you are going about immigrating the legal way. Also, don't try to start moving your possessions into the US before you have your Visa. If they see a car-load of personal possessions when you are stating a weekend visit it may cast doubts on your intentions.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 07 July 2010 - 01:59 PM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-07 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot willing to seperate..
Doesn't a foreigner wanting to get married in the UK to a UK National need special permission or Visa?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-14 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History Question
It actually asks quite a bit more. You might want to read page 3 of the instructions to see if the Assault charge is considered as Domestic violence.

Attached File  I-129F Criminal History Questions.jpg   312.95KB   12 downloads

Even if it isn't, if USCIS finds it in the background check they might be delayed while making that determination.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-15 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal History Question
Shouldn't be a problem but you do need to disclose it to USCIS and your Fiancée. You should also includ copies og the court documents of your case with the I-129f.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-15 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA guy convicted of crime
He's fine, it will probably slow down the petition and he might have to declare it on the petition. Expect them to ask you if you're aware of his criminal record and to give you a copy of it at interview.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-17 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA guy convicted of crime
Qualified to pile the petition: Yes, anyone can file the petition...

Likely to get approved: Depends on what they were convicted of, even Adam Walsh Filers are getting approved nowadays it just takes more evidence and effort.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-17 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPutting K1 on hold at packet 3

from GUZ, the forms are out of date. DS230's list of documents to send back didn't list copy of passport bio page, and the fee is $170. GUZ's website has June '10 version of DS230 - forms & packets are here. if you look around enough, you'd find the update fee ($355?) on the site.

Had my fiance not go over the list & fees with me, she'd have prepared the documents w/o the passport copy & $170 instead of $355


When did they start using DS-230 for K-1 Visas?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-24 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother St. Lukes MIS-diagnosis
First, if she even offers to grease the wheels with cash (which I assume is "Filipino Style" then she will never get a Visa for the US.

In the Immigration process the only thing you should ever handle this was is expediting getting paperwork, not changing the contents of that paperwork.

Regarding "Knowing the scar is BS", a few points:

1. Why would you trust a medical from an employer who is financially motivated to keep her health records clean over a medical for US Immigration purposes that is motivated to protect the US from infectious diseases?

2. Wouldn't you prefer to know if she is positive for TB and have it treated ASAP?

3. I understand is sucks to be apart for any length of time but it this was someone else's fiancée wouldn't you want to know they were properly screened/treated before entering the US and coughing next to you at a museum?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-08-06 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat the US considers "having met"

Thanks for all of the replies, guys. I talked it over with her, and she agrees the most realistic thing to do would be to go get married there and then apply for a visa here. I told her it can take 6-12 months. It looks like I have some homework to do, so far CR-1 looks like the best way to go.


Our CR-1 & CR-2 only took 7 months in the Philippines last year. Compile everything you can before you go.

Once there:

Here is a link to the US Embassy

You'll need the Affidavit in Lieu of Legal Capacity to Marry. If you're divorced bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree (the actual order signed by the judge).

There is a 10 day waiting period for a civil wedding so you probably want to go to the USEM the day after you land, book it back to her hometown and get the application for marriage license filled-out and use the waiting period to meet her family & plan the wedding.

After the marriage ceremony use a few bucks to expedite getting a "Certified True Copy" of your Marriage Contract even before it is registered with the NSO. This will work for filing the I-130 Petition. If you've already compiled the rest of the I-130 Package then this will complete it and you can either send it from the Philippines or as soon as you return home.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 09 August 2010 - 09:05 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-08-09 09:04:00