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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa REFUSED... Again. Didn't even go thru AP/AR.

After reading many post on PI I-134 and some stating they know some no job or under guidelines and they were approved I think I can see what?s up.

 

Since the petitioner needs to demonstrate that they can support the beneficiary hopefully at some point. Many (usually college age graduates, nursing, you know) they just are starting out but the future income looks good and the government is confident in their ability to score a well-paying job. Unlike someone who may be established (i.e. maybe older) and last 2 or 3 years shaky income makes the government not have much confidence.

 

And since the I-134 isn?t binding and things can change dramatically from the time of POE and when you file your Affidavit of support no wonder the government is like this on this subject.

 

I've seen cases where the petitioner was on SSI or SS and had no chance of improving their income, yet they were allowed a co-sponsor on a K-1 in Manila. The only thing that really makes sense about it there, is some of the CO's just refuse all cosponsors in Manila and some are more open to it. So its partly luck of the draw, and partly having all you ducks in a row on the forms. The only thing you can say for sure about a cosponsor on a K-1 in Manila is there's no guarantee it will be accepted or not. If you need a guarantee for using a cosponsor in Manila, get married and go the CR-1 route. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2013-10-18 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa REFUSED... Again. Didn't even go thru AP/AR.

 

But, she wasn't even the primary sponsor, she was just a secondary sponsor just to have on paper that they will not be public charge. They're not even here in ATL, they're in LA. There's only 4 of them that she put on the I-864, that's living in the house. My brother and I just live there, we're independents. My brother barely lives in the house. She doesn't declare me or my child on her taxes.

 

But how come, my stepdad? Since we submitted separate forms for him as a co-sponsor, how come they didn't take him?
 

 

No one can answer that question except the CO, who you'll never talk to. Its entirely under his discretion, and he need not justify why he didn't accept it to anyone. That's the problem with going through Manila with a K-1 and trying to use a co-sponsor. I think some CO's refuse to accept any there, and some are likely to accept them even in marginal cases. Its about the only thing that explains the randomness of rejecting K-1 cosponsors in Manila. You got unlucky and drew the short straw and got the jerk who won't accept any cosponsors. Go through it again only this time with him as your husband. There is no discretion for the CO with a CR-1 visa, they must accept the cosponsor if they meet the income requirements and the proper documents are brought.


CaryhMalePhilippines2013-10-17 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa REFUSED... Again. Didn't even go thru AP/AR.

Accepting a co-sponsor for a K-1 is entirely up to the discretion of the CO at the embassy. It could be because your mother is already on hook with an obligation to your uncle and cousin, that the CO thinks two is enough, I'm not accepting another one. They must accept co-sponsors when its a CR-1 or IR-1 visa. But you better look into the household size and income of your mother. She also must add in your uncle and cousin as well as anyone else in the household. You don't want to go get married and apply again depending on her co-sponsorship only to find you forgot to add in two other people that must be counted and she now no longer reaches the 125% required. Is she declaring you and your child on her taxes too? That also could be upping the household count.

 

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2013-10-17 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 2jobs

Per the instructions for the I-134 under general instructions

 

2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a continuation sheet, indicate item number, and date and sign each sheet.

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-03-12 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAn uncomfortable question - can a K1 take more than two years?

Good summation Caryh.  I've offered to assist and whethere there is communication with the USC or not will say a lot.

 

Another possibility (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) is that everything has gone through with a hanging RFE for Affidavit of Support.  Hope springs eternal, especially amongst the unemployed.

 

I'll update with "the rest of the story," sometime in the future.

 

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread.

 

Affidavit of support will not come into effect until the interview, which has not happened. Any RFE is given a fixed time in which to respond, 30 to 45 days, and it certainly would not be years. BTW the request for proof of income and the affidavit of support, which happens after the interview, can hang out there for years as long as the petitioner stays in contact with the embassy letting them know they're still interested in pursuing the visa. Otherwise its closed in a year. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-03-13 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAn uncomfortable question - can a K1 take more than two years?

 

Oops, I apologize Mac, two kids paints an entirely different picture than what I had envisioned.  I hoped my answer was not insensitive.


Agreed Caryh.

 

Update on this scenario.  My friend tell me that her fiancée sent in only ?the form? and the check.

 

Then states that there was no RFO but that USCIS denied the application and advised them to appeal telling them that it would take 6 months, after 6 months fiancée called and was told that they would receive a letter.

 

USC then stated: He received a letter within a few days and the letter said: ?we have to perform additional review, if you do not receive a decision within 6 months, please call this number.?

 

Then she says every time the USC calls they tell him they have not received anything.  ?They don?t ask for more documents.?

 

Ok as I look at it we have

 

Choice A:  No application, never was.

Choice B: Psychotic behavior

Choice C: Anyone got a choice C for this insane and I think, very sad commentary?

 

 


 

Form only and a check, would get it returned without cashing the check if he's lucky, or a denial after a wait if he's unlucky. The will not issue an RFE. An appeal can take years, but he'll still be denied on appeal. He failed to provide evidence and the petition was properly denied. For an appeal to work, USCIS must have done something wrong and they did everything correctly. And appeal is not an opportunity to correct your own mistakes, it's an opportunity to prove they made a mistake, which they did not. He's wasting his time on an appeal. USCIS would not have advised him to file an appeal, but it would state he has a right to appeal. In fact it sounds to me like he hasn't even actually filed an appeal, he's expecting that it just happened like magic because he told someone on the disinformation line he wants one.

 

Choice C: the petitioner is not too bright, has researched nothing, and did not even bother to read the instructions, and/or has serious comprehension issues. Or to continue further, is a spoiled and lazy person with an entitled attitude, who thinks just because he wants something, it will magically happen because he says he wants it. He's likely happy to wait forever and blame the system for not doing his work for him.

 

Of course there is still the AWA denial possibility, and he or her just prefers not to admit it. 

 

In either case, is this really the type of individual she wants to be with? Of course love can be blind, and many will overlook  serious problems and faults in someone they love until the day then entire relationship falls apart, then the eyes finally open.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-03-13 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAn uncomfortable question - can a K1 take more than two years?

There's a very simple way for her to check into it and see if it's true or if she's being played. If what the US Citizen says is true, then that means they've received the NOA1. I would suggest that the Filipina ask her fiance for a scan of the NOA1 and check the status herself on the USCIS website. There are NO excuses for not getting that sent, if the story is true. If not, it's a matter of seeing what excuses will get invented for not having the NOA1 at hand...

 

My dog ate the NOA1, don't you trust me? laughing.gif

 

There is really no reason to go two years between NOA1 and NOA2. Although it is possible for USCIS to lose or misplace a petition, he should have followed up on it by now. But just the other day a guy waited over two years on a AOS by making his followups to the disinformation line, which told him to just wait. It wasn't until he got a congressman involved that the AOS process finally moved again. The likelihood of this going on with an I-129F may be small, but it does exist. More likely is the lady is being played.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-03-12 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does a priority date mean???

NOA 1 date


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-03-27 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshas anyone gotten married on the VWP

 

can you explain this a little bit more to me, I am sorry I am really confused by the whole process. Could he stay here while we do this, or not on a vwp? I just want whatever process will be the quickest and easiest for us. 

 

You are intending to have him enter the USA, marry, stay here, while applying to adjust status. His entry into the country with this intent is a fraudulent entry, he did not come as a tourist, he's using a tourist privilege with the intent to adjust status and stay in the USA. If the government determines this was his intent when you apply to adjust status after the marriage, he will be issued a permanent ban for lying about the reason he entered the country. If USCIS decides it wasn't his intent, a green card will be issued and he can stay. Applying to adjust his status puts him in a state of authorized stay until a decision is made on the application. 

 

The legal method is to enter, get married and return to his country while you apply for the CR-1 spousal visa, or apply for I-129F fiance visa, and wait for him to come after the visa is issued. In the mean time, he may be able to visit while the petition is processed, but he will need to return home at least to attend the medical and interview. Sometimes when someone has an open visa application for a CR-1, or I-129F the border agents can decide that person may have no intention of returning and deny them entry. A thing to remember, is no one is guaranteed entry to the USA except its citizens, even when they have a valid visa. This could also be a problem with him coming with the intent to stay. When he's suddenly bringing all these belongings and documents that will be needed to adjust status, which a normal travelling won't have, it raises a few eyebrows can get raised.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-02 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshas anyone gotten married on the VWP

It is not illegal to come on VWP, get married and adjust status. But it is fraud to intentionally plan to come on VWP, get married and adjust status. I-129F is the faster way to get here, although being able to work and often even drive gets delayed. A big part of the CR-1 visa taking longer is all the approving of the green card stuff has to happen before they arrive, so there are more steps to complete the process before they come, where K-1's do it after they come. The K-1 is also a more expensive process. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-02 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttending a funeral in UK on K1 Visa? HELP

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for the advice. We are not married yet, the wedding is booked for May. I will email the US Embassy in London and ask their advice.

Thanks again.
Best Wishes
Claire





 

Good luck and my condolences for you loss.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-08 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttending a funeral in UK on K1 Visa? HELP

Get married if you haven't done so. Make an infopass appointment. Request an emergency Advanced Parole. Bring proof you Nana passed away. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-08 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should I receive an RFE??

Country of the beneficiary means nothing at this point. 

 

To get an idea of when to expect your NOA2, see the time lines. Looks like California is really fast for K-1s right now, but not that fast on average.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-09 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A form for foreign

The rules changed on the forms recently. It used to be they wanted none or NA written to make sure you looked at the question. Now they just want it blank. If they're switching to automated character recognition data entry, blank would likely be easier on their systems. 

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-11 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need the transcript of IRS

 

Yes but you highlighted copies of the W2s which could confuse someone into thinking just this.  They need copies of all documents sent to the IRS....which includes many forms and other stuff....like W2s, 1099s, INTGs...etc etc.  Everything.

 

In the Philippines, they throw around the term W2 so much, that many there think W2s are not part of the tax filing. I didn't highlight a thing, I was just making sure she understands she needs that part with the taxes as filed records.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-22 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need the transcript of IRS

 

Transcripts OR complete copy of the entire tax filing, all documents.  The IRS transcripts are best.....and free.
 

 

The Op's post stated the taxes were just filed, so no transcript is available. Also I did state his taxes as filed, that would include all documents he filed.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-22 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need the transcript of IRS

You can bring a copy of his taxes as filed, including copies of his W2 instead.

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-22 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Meeting in Person

Thanks so much, everyone!  You are so awesome. 

 

I am sitting here knee deep in paperwork trying to make sense of this and you all have helped me, and so quickly!

 

Sincerely,

~CaliforniaGirl

 

 

 

I understand the feeling overwhelmed at first. Been through a K-1, AOS, and just filed a ROC for my wife. Next step is citizenship and we can say goodbye to USCIS.  Except our plans are moving back to her country, so we'll be learning a whole new set of bureaucracy. :lol: 

 

Go through the instructions step by step. Make a list of what you have that will meet that requirement, then put it together. Part of making a list, is it goes into a good cover letter to let them know exactly what you're providing and why.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-28 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Meeting in Person

Don't confuse proof of meeting in person in the previous two years with proof of a relationship. The first must be proved at the petition side of the process, the second gets proved at the interview side, after the petition is approved yet before the visa is approved.

 

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-28 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa question?

Once she has the I-129 petition opened for her, she might start getting a harder time entering. Much depends on the country she's coming from and where she's entering, as some never run into the issue at all.

 

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-02 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F packet

Yes I made copies of every entire package along the way. Besides hard copies, I make scanned copies in pdf format, so I can easily double check anything. The CO will have entire package, and could ask a question about anything that is in there during the interview. She should make sure she knows all the details included in the package.

 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-06 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form online IRS transcript

I went ahead and filed my taxes, better safe than sorry! Thanks again for all the help!

 

:thumbs: That was my attitude through the process. Take no chances. At the embassy my wife went through, they regularly ignore the no need to file explanations and demand the latest filing. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-25 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form online IRS transcript

 

Hi Danebling!

 

I am in the same situation as you too. I just finished grad school last October 2013 and started working late November 2013.

 

So after reading many posts, I reached to a conclusion that most US Consulate preferred current stable income above 125% above poverty level, but some say 100% but I rather used 125% since we have to apply for the I-864 later. 

 

Anyhow, as for the tax transcript, I didn't work for 2 out of the 3 tax years but I am sure it will be okay since we both had a reason, COLLEGE. 

 

It would be a problem if anyone is still unemployed after graduating from college during the final stages of the K-1 Visa process, therefore getting a co-sponsor would help the chances for an approval.

 

I hope this helps! My fiance interview is coming up pretty soon, May 6th, so wish us luck!!

 

Also good luck to you too!!  :content:

 

The legal standard to meet on a K-1 is actually 100% of poverty. But with a K-1, total discretion is given to the embassy to decide if the petitioner can keep the beneficiary from needing government funded support, so they often use the 125% figure, because the AOS requires the 125% level be met. It is best to file a 1040 with even zero income for some embassies, as they will issue a 221g requiring the latest tax statements. Again so much discretion is given to the embassy on K-1s, they can often demand pretty much anything they like.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-25 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form online IRS transcript

Thanks for the responses! So I looked in the Argentine forum and didn't see anything about a cosponsor hurting my chances but I'm trying to be extra careful because of my job being very resent, only six months.

 

A cosponsor never hurts your chances unless you need to use one and the embassy never accepts them. Accepting a cosponsor is not required of the embassy with a K-1 visa. It is required they accept one for a CR-1 or other family based visa. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-24 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form online IRS transcript

Hello, brand new here but I have some questions on the I-134 form. I was in college for the last three years but got a job in December that is above the poverty guidelines. I applied for the visa march 26 and got my noa2 April 22! My fiance and I have been together for three years. She lives in Argentina. I decided to use my father as a cosponsor seeing as my last three years of tax returns don't meet the poverty guidelines. I was able to print off our tax transcript directly from the IRS website but I've read many people have them sent as opposed to printing them off online. My questions are these, am I jeopardizing my chances by having a cosponsor and should I have the transcript sent as opposed to just printing them off the website? I apologize if I'm posting on the wrong place and for not making my timeline yet. Thanks!

 

Have a copy mailed to you, it doesn't take long. Having a co-sponsor doesn't get you denied for a K-1. Not having proof you can support her and keep her off the public dole will. Accepting a co-sponsor for a K-1 is entirely up to the CO at the embassy that will issue the visa. Look to the regional forums on how Argentina normally reacts to them. If your current income is over the 125% poverty level, you may not need a co-sponsor at all. You just need to prove you're making that much currently and are likely to continue to do so.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-04-24 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

Thank you everyone for your help, things seem a bit more clear now, CR-1 is the route to take for me. Has the Manila consulate always been this strict? I'm not about to take a low percentage chance given my case. Thanks everyone for the input. 

 

The Manila embassy is actually very lenient. Its your situation that is in conflict with the requirements of bringing someone into the country on a K-1. There are significantly much more difficult embassies.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-16 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

 

So I guess we will have to agree to disagree.  You can argue all you want but I will not waste any more time.  A CR-1 is a much safer option in this particular instance.  I'm out now.  Aloha

 

You'll get no argument from me on this guy's case. Its just the recent automatic answer of Manila does not accept cosponsors for K-1s attitude has gotten outside the reality of the situation.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-15 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

 

Okay let me correct that statement with this statement:  "The K-1 Co-Sponsor denial ratio in Manila is CLOSER to 99/1 than it is to 50/50."  Is that better?   (Please note in the first statement I said "closer to 99 to 1")  You are correct.  I am just going by what I have been reading over the past year and a half and it appears that way more often than not co-sponsors are not allowed there than they are.  And I think in this particular case, all things considered they don't stand a chance in hades.  But that's really just one mans opinion I guess.  Have a nice day and Aloha.

 

The embassy has the responsibility to determine if the K-1 beneficiary will become a public charge or not. Technically the Manila embassy doesn't even require the I-134, and they've directly stated this in public question and answer sessions in the past. You will never see a denial where they state they've rejected a co-sponsor, because technically there is no such thing for a K-1, as the I-134 and I-134A are not legally binding documents. They are handy forms which the information on income and assets can be put in one place making the consuls job of determining likelihood of becoming a public charge determination easier. True sponsorship doesn't come into play until the AOS is filed with the I-864. If there is strong family backing, a good chance the immigrant themselves can contribute, good chance of increasing income, and likelihood the I-485 will be approved, then they will approve the K-1 visa even if the income is below the threshold. They've also stated this in public question and answer sessions. If they see there's a good chance the AOS will be denied, they will deny the visa.

 

If you're seeing a high percentage of denied petitions on the public charge issue, its because the petitioner and beneficiary have made a poor case they can keep the beneficiary from becoming a public charge. In the past year or so, I've seen a growth in the idea that needing a co-sponsor for a K-1 in Manila is destined for a denial. Its been like watching an urban myth grow, where people have repeated it enough, that now people just repeat it with no evidence to back it up. Properly prepared, with the right co-sponsor, and a immigrant with an education, will get an approval out of the embassy. Someone with a permanent disability, well below the poverty level, and an uneducated immigrant, have little chance of getting an approval. Which cases have you been looking at? I'm assuming the latter, as the denials are the ones that get all the attention, and approvals are more likely a quick congrats post, with no attention given to fact income was below 125% the poverty level.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-15 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

 

No it's not 50/50.  Not sure where you are getting that from.  It's probably more like 99/1 with a K-1   It is rare that a K-1 allows a co-sponsor in the Philippines.  RARE.  Sorry, but that's the truth.  Going the CR-1 route is a much better option for you two.

 

personally I don't know where you're getting the 99 to 1 ratio for K-1s in Manila. I keep seeing people saying that here lately, but I've seen tons of co-sponsors approved for K-1s in the Philippines over the years. It would be nice to see some place that had actual factual data on it though.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-15 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

 

Well that is a bit of a let down :( I wouldn't want to file for a K-1 Visa just to be rejected, i'll need to look into the CR1 then, i've already emailed the US embassy in the Ph, hopefully they can give me a straightforward answer about my situation.

 

You won't get an answer to the question of will they accept your joint sponsor at the Manila Embassy. Embassies are not required to accept co-sponsors on K-1 visas. It is totally within their discretion.  Some embassies never accept co-sponsors. They must accept them for a CR-1 visa. When your fiancee gets to her interview, the CO will look at the case and decide if you two as a couple are good candidates to accept a co-sponsor from. If you're fresh out of a decent college degree, or coming out of some other temporary situation of low income, they appear more than happy to accept them. If you're permanently going to be below poverty levels, then they get a lot more critical of accepting them. The embassy can not give you an answer about accepting your joint sponsor until they've looked at your entire circumstance. There will be no way for you to know what they will do ahead of time. If you don't want the risk of getting your joint sponsor rejected, a risk that is higher than typical in your case, then get married and go the CR-1 route.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-15 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill I be automatically denied?

Also, i would email consulate in the phillipines to ask them if they accept a co-sponsor.

 

Its not 100 percent rejection of joint sponsors in the Manila embassy for K-1s. But they deny enough of them that its not a good bet to use one on a K-1 there. With a permanent disability and income so far below the required level, I would say his chances of getting the K-1 accepted with a joint sponsor is poor. They must accept a joint sponsor for the spousal visa. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-14 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE For meeting in person

that is very weird that you got rfe even sending pictures, from what i understood you sent all the papers correctly, im saying that couse last time i sent we were approved and was all those docs

 

I think the big issue in their case is she only had an itinerary. That doesn't count for much without the boarding passes. Pictures are considered secondary evidence, even with dates. They back up primary evidence, which they didn't appear to send for her. There must be solid evidence she was in country during the period of time he was in country. Had they sent the passport stamped pages and bio page, they probably would have been good to go.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE For meeting in person

When I had an RFE for things I thought I had covered, an actual helpful customer service person advised sending everything you sent before plus more. You never know if some of your evidence some how got lost, or not noticed the first time. And the letter spelling out what all the evidence points out is good to. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes state matter?

Thanks for this.
That's what I thought but just double checking everything as usual. My partners from Massachusetts but we wanted to get married in Florida as his family are there. We studied up on FL state marriage law to make sure it was doable

 

congrats and enjoy your wedding! Its good to research the specific county in the state to. You don't want to be that far from home and discover you left some required document at home.  :shocked:


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes state matter?

This may be a dumb question but once your k1 is approved and you land in USA. Are you free to marry in any state?

 

Yes you can. Different states have differing rules regarding what's needed to get married though. ie waiting period, type of ID required, fees, etc...


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCost of immunisations in US!

My husband got one for free at the county health clinic with no insurance.

 

I think you could have done more research :)

 

:yes:  :yes:  :yes:


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCost of immunisations in US!

A heads up for anyone else waiting out their k1 in the US and planning on updating shots here- I just had my MMR at a cost of $199. Yikes. Was trying to get all my ducks in a row, they are very expensive ducks.

Sometimes I fear we're going to go through all this nonsense and then we'll end up moving back to Canada due to the cost of health care.

 

The shots would be free with most insurance plans under the wellness clause.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-28 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible change of plans

She hasn't been a nanny full-time for anyone. She has filled in a few times for others. I don't know about this particular couple. They may even be massage clients. I suppose they could say they've employed her for a while.

 

lying to immigration officials or on forms can result in a permanent ban. Its one of the things to never ever do.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-30 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible change of plans

Thanks Merc, you could be right. I do know that at least two of her friends have done this though but don't know the details. In her case it's beginning to seem unlikely. I learned yesterday that they're trying to do it in a short amount of time. Thanks for your reply!

 

Is the nanny visa to accompany someone she's already the nanny for? Those appear easier. 


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-30 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible change of plans

Like I said Caryh, there seems to be more there than we would think apparently. Several times she's spoken of meeting a new friend there on the train and other places.

 

OFW's can wind up in the strangest places, thats true. Its just you tend to hear about them in other places more often. One of my brother in laws, works a fishing vessel in the North Sea. The other is a more traditional seaman working cargo ships predominantly around Asia, but occasionally just about anywhere in the world. Waiting for him to show up in Lake Superior near us so we can have him for a visit. But I won't hold my breath on that happening.


CaryhMalePhilippines2014-05-29 11:39:00