ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn the middle of K-1 application, need to switch to student visa?
Hi everyone, my fiance (Chinese) and I began the K-1 visa application a few months ago and are expecting a decision from the Vermont center in a month or so. However, she just recently received word of an opportunity to study at a university in the US beginning this September (for various reasons she was originally planning on applying to begin study at an American institution in the fall of 2007, but this opportunity is too good to pass up). If she is accepted, she will need to apply for a student visa as the K-1 won't come through in time. This makes us really nervous, as from what we understand one of the biggest reasons that people are rejected for student visas is that they cannot prove non-immigrant intent. Will the fact that we have already begun the K-1 application negatively affect her student visa application? If so, what would be the best way to counteract that? Would we need to cancel the K-1 application before beginning the process of applying for her student visa? Has anyone on this forum been through a similar situation? I appreciate any help anyone can give me, as we are really nervous about the possibility of her getting rejected for her student visa.

Thanks a lot!
Josh
hobyMaleChina2006-05-09 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRescheduling interview (Guangzhou)
What is important? The price of the tickets or the tortuing time?
youyouFemaleChina2011-06-03 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresREF help, do I need to include that receipt?
Hi,
I got same problems on June 10, my birthday, they asked me to supple the documents that we have submitted...and also need our personal date prove...it makes me nervous..I don't know exactly what they want..anyway..I will prepared more things to prove our relations..
youyouFemaleChina2011-06-22 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE received a couple days ago
I got the same problems on June 10, and today..we have got everything together and posted it..happy again...and waiting... :D

Edited by youyou, 27 June 2011 - 01:25 PM.

youyouFemaleChina2011-06-27 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThoughts on plan needed (split topic)

It's complicated.  My US teaching license expires in three years.  I need official experience in order to keep it, and I've grown sick of teaching English.  The kids are great, but the subject is not my passion and the pay is low.  If I can land a job in an expat school in China teaching Band that would be awesome.  I have the expertise for it.  I was a band director in America for two years before the economy went bad so that's what I'm trying for.  But if it falls through, it need a back-up.

 

It seems I need to do more research on how the petition process work.  I haven't looked at the stuff in a while.

 

Lightsear


LightSearMaleChina2014-05-27 09:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThoughts on plan needed (split topic)

I was also wondering about this as well.  My wife and I have been married a year now in China, and what makes my position unique is that I have a US degree in Music Education.  Teaching jobs only have a Feb-August window in America, and a September-March window in China.  Once the school year starts you're only doing temp work for very low pay.  If I can't get a job in China, I want to have the option of returning to America with as much time possible to look for a job.  That means returning in June 2015. It seems the average wait time of getting a visa is about 8-9 months.  So I'd apply nine months in advance.  Here's my plan:

 

Sept 2014-Apply for immigration

Sept 2014-March 2015: Look for Job in China

If I find a job in China, I withdraw my application.  The most likely time I may find a job in China is in March 2015.

June 2015: If I haven't found a job, Leave China with my native Chinese wife, and look in America.

 

Anybody have thoughts.  I'm nervous that if I withdraw, but apply in a future year, my application will be less credible.


Edited by LightSear, 25 May 2014 - 10:06 PM.

LightSearMaleChina2014-05-25 22:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2009 Poverty Guidlines
I am an American citizen who has been living and working in Beijing the past 5 years. I have filed taxes all 5 years but my income is not a US based income. My income has been paid to me in cash (rmb) by my Chinese employers.

My question/issue is: My fiancee of 5 years is Russian and we have been living in China together for the past 5 years. This month we plan to get married here in Beijing and I will file the I-130 soon after the marriage.

In June I will return to America to seek employment and get an apartment ready for her arrival.

How will it work with me not having any past US income for the past 5 years, but I have tax returns filed every year?

Will they base it on income of the job I secure after i return to America?

Will my income in China have any bearing even though it wasn't from a US company?

**** I do not have any significant savings, property or other assets, although I am confident that the job I get will be much higher than the 125% poverty line requirements.

Thank you for any help.

Edited by mrathell, 14 April 2009 - 04:14 AM.

mrathellMaleRussia2009-04-14 04:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDifference in I-130 and K3?
QUOTE (Honored @ Mar 30 2009, 05:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those are the two different ways a foreign spouse can come to USA. K3/I-129f is faster than I-130 , but just by 2-3 weeks in my opinion......


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Man!!!! I always thought the K3 consisted of filing the I-130 and later filing the I-129F.

I'm really confused now.

K1 begins with filing the I-129F

K3 begins with filing the I-130 and later filing the I-129F

What do you mean by "K3/I-129F is faster than I-130"? If you don't file an I-130 doesn't that make it a K1 by default if you only file a I-129F?

Please help me understand. wacko.gif
mrathellMaleRussia2009-04-14 04:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm America, she's Russian and we want to marry in China
I am an American living in Beijing on a Z visa (work). I have been here in China almost five years.

My fiancee' and I are planning to get married here in Beijing in April or May.

My fiancee' of five years is Russian.

My questions are:

1) Can I apply for the I-130 (k3 visa) for her here in Beijing? (we will be married in Beijing)

2) I plan to go back to America (Wisconsin) in June, so can I begin the process in China and finish it in America?

3) What is the current wait time for doing it in China versus America?

I am trying to determine if it is easier and quicker to:

1) get married first in Beijing and then file the I-130 (K3 spouse)

or

2) Do not get married in China, go back to America in June and file a I-129F(K1 fiancee visa).

Also, she has never been to the US (although she speaks perfect English), She has never tried to come to America and she doesn't have any kind of criminal records. Both of us are here in Beijing working with valid work permits.

*** Although I file my US taxes every year, my income the past five years has been paid to me in cash (RMB) by my Chinese employer. None of my income has been US earned income.

*** China does not do 'Direct Consular filing'
mrathellMaleRussia2009-04-14 04:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed clarity on income requirements
QUOTE (osioda @ Apr 15 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi it is 25 percent above poverty level from what I understand I just ask the same questions, and in my searches here on the site I found the number that it would be about 18000. a year that a person needs. or you need a co sponsor

Hope that helps
Steve


Thanks Steve, but I am still wondering if the followinf scenerio is ok:

- My past 5 years income is foreign income earned outside of the US.
- I filed US tax returns every year
- I don't have W2's for the past 5 years
- I will return to America in May an secure employment
- I expect to have a salary that is above the 125% requirements
- I don't have a savings, property or other assets
- I expect to submit the I-130 as soon as I return to America in May

Given the above situation, when I submit my I-130, would one or two months on a new US job be sufficient?


mrathellMaleRussia2009-04-14 20:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed clarity on income requirements
I haven't been able to find any threads that discuss the income requirements in detail.

I'm confused about what they will 'really' expect for the applicant to have.

The general information has been the '125%' poverty line requirements, but what does that mean?

Do I need to have that much in current savings and or assets?

If I don't have any sizable savings, would my bi-monthly pay checks be enough as long as the amount is adding up to eventually meet the yearly total reuiements?

What if my past employement was in a foreign country, so my income was not US based? (I filed US tax returns every year)

Basically I want to know if I don't have savings, property or other assets and my prior 5 years tax returns don't meet the income requirements BUT my current job of 3 months is paying me a salary that exceeds the 125% poverty line requirements, would this satisfy the Affidavit of Support requirements?

Thank you unsure.gif
mrathellMaleRussia2009-04-14 18:36:00
ChinaFinal Processing/Call-in Letter
i got call in letter too,today my fiance got email from them that they said will mailling me next week
but basic the info i got from this forum,the call in letter is to tell you your case has been approved and will get the visa
but which im not sure, coz my case is K1, not IR1-CR1,
so anybody got further info?????
and do i need to pay the fee again and do the medical test????
EllewhittenFemaleChina2011-10-25 12:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLiving in China, can I sponsor my fiance on I-134?
QUOTE (Klortho @ Jun 28 2008, 01:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nabeshin216 @ Jun 27 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow. Our scenarios are almost completely the same. I'm also working here in China (Taiyuan) to be with my fiance. Just curious, when did you begin the whole process?


Hey, thanks everybody for all the replies! It's really a big help.

nabeshin: We started the process last November -- I first had to get the court in Annapolis to send me my divorce certificate, then we filed the I-129F at the beginning of Jan. I've actually been pleased with how fast things have moved. (knock wood) I thought it would take a full year.


Wow, January to July is a lot better than I've been hearing. I hope mine goes that fast.
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-06-27 14:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLiving in China, can I sponsor my fiance on I-134?
Wow. Our scenarios are almost completely the same. I'm also working here in China (Taiyuan) to be with my fiance. Just curious, when did you begin the whole process?
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-06-27 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!! What's next now?
Congrats on the approval! I don't know the answers to your questions because I'm still waiting for my approval. I was just wondering when did CSC receive your petition? They've had mine since March 11 and I just want a better idea of how much longer I have to wait. Thanks!
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-06-24 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOh my! I was tickled!
I feel all giddy!
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-10 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost-NOA2 touch.
Thanks! I'll give 'em a call next week then. And I'm already a member at CFL. Very helpful place indeed!
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-15 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost-NOA2 touch.
So I got the approval yesterday by email, hard copy is on the way. When I checked my USCIS account online today, it was updated again! Does this mean it was sent to NVC? Or is there no real reason?
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-15 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2! Yeah baby!
QUOTE (sunnybear @ Jul 15 2008, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS to you guys!!! Ok I am getting frustrated though haha.....why did we get stuck with the person on vacation?!


You got touched a lot recently, so I think you can expect some good news any day now. good.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-15 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2! Yeah baby!
Here's another person you can add to the list of recent CSC approvals! March 11 to July 14 is not bad at all!
I have a feeling it will be a very nice week for many people here. kicking.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-14 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThings are actually moving quicker than what I expected!
QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 22 2008, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't get your hopes up too much. Some things move quicker while others slow you down.

Just hang in there. It will soon be all over.


Yeah. I hear the consulate in Guangzhou isn't exactly the quickest.....
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-22 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThings are actually moving quicker than what I expected!
I got my NOA2 email on Monday the 14th and NVC received it on Friday the 18th! Let's hope it can continue to move this quickly when it reaches China! (probably not though) whistling.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-22 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED YAY
Further proof that touching is good! innocent.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-22 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch/April K-1 Filer CSC
Hey all! Just found this thread. My petition was received on March 11. Hopefully we'll all hear from them soon!
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-06-24 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 08 Filers through CA Service Ctr
QUOTE (nabeshin216 @ Jul 15 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!

I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!

I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!



Oops... whistling.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-14 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 08 Filers through CA Service Ctr
I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!

I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!

I got my NOA2!!! Approved on the 14th! Looks like it is time for Marchies! I was also touched last week on the 9th, so if you've been touched recently, expect good things!
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-14 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 08 Filers through CA Service Ctr
Hey Marchies! Has anyone else been touched recently? I sent an email to CSC a week ago and all I got back was an automated message instructing me to contact USCIS. However, I was touched on July 9th! I hope this means something!!! innocent.gif
nabeshin216MaleChina2008-07-14 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAAAAAAAAA!!!,2011-12-02 10:57:000http://static-forums.visajourney.com/public/style_images/master/profile/default_large.pngNot TellingIR-1/CR-1 VisaDon't fret too much guys.. at least there is movement on the K1s.. there's been no significant reported movement on CR/IR1s out of CSC since June
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Domicile

have supplied the following proof:
1. Letter from family member states where we will live back in the family home rent free.
2. Email from school where we intend to send our child.
3 Application made to Bank of America
4. Business interests to purchase a business

Not sure what else we can send? maybe my recent voting confirmation for recent election?


I have the same problem as you. One thing you could add is job applications or correspondence of a job search if you aren't already employed in the states. I sent out a bunch of resumes and I'm saving all the emails that I sent and that I get back. (I really am looking just sooner than I would have) I also filled out an application. I'll probably fill out at least two more. I see you have business interest in the states, but in my opinion this couldn't hurt. Maybe I'm wrong though.

I talked to one of the experts on www.justanswer.com that this site links to she said on thing I could do is get a 3 month lease at a corporate housing complex. I won't do that, but I saw something about a prelease that I might go ahead and do.

Oh, you might include a letter stating your intent to return with your spouse and no later.

Edited by pizal81, 09 November 2012 - 06:17 AM.

pizal81MaleChina2012-11-09 06:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
Thanks Darnell, our senator helped clear up the domicile issue. So that guy has my vote next election. (I probably wouldn't have voted for him otherwise) We are going to send the required documents tonight.
pizal81MaleChina2012-12-02 19:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
We got a green acceptance letter in the mail requesting my wife to send her passport in Friday. We just need to send in an I-864 and 2009-2010 taxes of my cosponsor.
pizal81MaleChina2012-12-02 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate

I think your latest response will be sufficient. If it turns out not to be, you can always take the next step by going back and actually establishing domicile.


When corresponding with the embassy whoever sent me an email said when we send back this packet they will make a final decision. According to the OF-194 if a fail to convince them of my reestablishing of domicile they will reject me as the petition and change send another one, but instead of domicile the complaint would be "public burden". I just want to make sure we have a really good chance of passing before we move on in the process.
pizal81MaleChina2012-11-10 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
Do you think that going back first is overkill? I am willing to go back to the states first, but I don't prefer it.
Keep in mind that I've been in China for 7 years and have gotten two OF-194's already.

Edited by pizal81, 10 November 2012 - 09:09 AM.

pizal81MaleChina2012-11-10 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
To their credit they didn't seem to misunderstand the law. They seemed to be telling me what would be a near guarantee to resolve the problem. I was the one who brought it up. They felt the note from my mom wouldn't prove much and that I should get a three month lease at some corporate housing in my area.

We have some friends who just brought their maid/friend to America and they used a lawyer. It cost them $700 but a lot of that was fees for filling out forms. He seemed to know the consulate very well telling them what her chances of success were. (He said 85% chance of success on the 2nd visit and she got the visa) I went ahead and sent him an email outlining my wife and I's situation.
pizal81MaleChina2012-11-10 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate

I am remiss from mentioning,

that Canadiens have this issue at times,
and they have a topic that covers this, in toto,
over at http://www.visajourn...ving-in-the-us/

take a look at the first 2 pages, and the last 10 pages.


Ok, thanks for all the advice. I'd like to get this done even if it means preceding my wife to America. I'll definitely check out that link.
pizal81MaleChina2012-11-10 01:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
I have been asking questions on www.justanswer.com and the expert on immigration after I had asked if going back to America would resolve the is you. She said yes and getting a job while there would help too. Then I followed up asking if that was necessary and she confirmed that as well since I have been in China for seven years with some trips home.

What do you guys think?
pizal81MaleChina2012-11-09 18:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate
Should I resend anything I sent the first time around? Do they take previously sent material into consideration?
pizal81MaleChina2012-11-08 19:15:00
ChinaGuangzhou Medical Exam
My fiancee and I are going to our medical exam in Guangzhou tomorrow and we neglected to get passport photos taken before we get there.

Does anybody know if the medical office can take their own photos there? I've had medical exams in China before and typically the hospitals take their own photos for my exams.

And if they don't anybody know of anyplace nearby that can print some up quickly? We're hoping to get the exam tomorrow and trying to avoid delaying it (albeit time isn't a problem for us right now.)
TotalTommyTerrorMaleChina2009-05-21 10:40:00
ChinaCITIZENS MEETING
I stopped by the consulate earlier this afternoon to get a couple of questions answered and found out that Monday the 25th of May, they won't be having this because of the Memorial Day holiday.

Kind of a bummer for me, because my fiancee's interview is the Tuesday the week after. And they said that's the only time the vo's are availing themselves for questioning.
TotalTommyTerrorMaleChina2009-05-22 03:48:00
Chinaco sponsor question
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 21 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TotalTommyTerror @ May 21 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a friend who said his affidavit for himself just stated zero income and he didn't even include his tax returns, since his dad was co-sponsoring his.

I'm kind of in the same boat, with no income, but I've got sponsors from relatives, and I'm pretty much doing the same thing, filling out an affidavit that says I've got nada.


A "relative" not "relatives" may act as a co-sponsor.



Hah, well, that's good to know. Means I need half as much paperwork from them now.
TotalTommyTerrorMaleChina2009-05-22 03:43:00