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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Close to Expiration for Interview Issues
Your passport needs to at least 6 months from expiration for the visa to be isssued.

Edited by ZeeNusah, 05 March 2008 - 01:15 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-05 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKindly advise on Affidavit of support
QUOTE (oneheart @ Mar 4 2008, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,
I feel to vent our experience here once again. Few days back we got a notice of Approval of I-129F from the NVC and currently being sent to the US consulate but we cant get a response from our lawyer especially now we needed his cooperation with document gathering he only responded when we got NOA2 and he sent out a form an affidavit of support asking her to fill and return quickly. My other questions are:

1. Second, my fiancee needs to know if she can include her first daughter who she has in 2007 tax return as partially dependent along with the two others that are wholly dependent on her. But now, her first daughter is no more dependent on her and we need to know is it would be alright to not include her since current information should be included although she was in her last tax return as partial dependent. As I understand it, if her daughter is claimed on the tax return then she must be listed on the I-134. If your fiancee's income is really borderline, I would have her write a letter and get it notarized explaining when her daughter was no longer dependent on her. It may or may not make a difference, but its worth a shot.

2. Based on her income, she can meet the 125% for a family of 4 but will be like few dollars down for a family of 5. However, she earns more just that her official papers show only basic not including overtime. So now does she do whats on her last tax return or file based on her current situation? Can she provide documentation of her overtime and how much she was paid like time sheets, pay stubs or a letter from her employer to that effect? Her last tax return should have her total income. The consulate is going to be most concerned with her current income situation and so, anything documenting that would be good.

3. Then what do we do with the lawyer's nonchalant attitude? As we plan to have him coordinate my fiancee's (Who lives in the South) filling her affidavit of support and that of a co-sponsor (who is in NY) in the event of her not meeting the poverty line. We didn't hire a lawyer so I cannot tell you what to do. If the lawyer is not responding or doing things to your satisfaction then you need to get your fiancee to go to the office and get on their case, after all, that is what you are paying them for. Or, you could just fire them and go it alone from here. Do what you think is best for you.

4. Also, is it possible to for her to include income support (bank savings) and would it be necessary since a co-sponsor is sufficient? If she has enough assets to make up the difference then she can use that. For each $1 she is short she would need to show $3 in assets. You could also just use a cosponsor who meets the requirements instead of using assets.

Thank you for the lovely assistance you give out here. Waiting for your informed responses.

E&T


I hope that answers your questions. Also timeline.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-05 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescover letter for evidence?
I think its a good idea.

I included colored paper separating each part of my petition and listed on the paper what was in each section.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-06 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinally CSC approved our I129 F today
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-06 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to put all those pictures?
I put our pics in a sandwich baggie.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-07 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa questions
QUOTE (yeye @ Mar 8 2008, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thankyou for replying to these questions.

Still not sure about questions 2, 4, 5 and 6. For 6, I have seen somebody in VJ forum got questioned because their marriage date was not fixed.

Could others please answer them?

Thanks


One thing to keep in mind is that every consulate is different. If you want consulate specific answers then you may want to post in the regional forum appropriate to your consulate.

2. The forms can be downloaded from the consulate website or here: http://www.travel.st...forms_1342.html . Sometimes the consulate will include them in packet 3 but not always. You can also check with your particular consulate because sometimes you can send in the forms before physically getting packet 3 to get the interview date sooner. I outlined the forms needed in my previous post.

4. There is no time limit. Some people send the packets as soon as or before they get packet 3. Some people take some time to keep in line with their plans. Like I said before, if there is a time limit it will be stated in packet 3. In our packet 3 it just said "return the forms as soon as you have completed the checklist" or something like that. You may want to check with people who have gone through your particular consulate to see what the wording is.

5. Like I said before, some people do and others don't. Its up to you on what you want to do. Some people will do a ceremony in the beneficiary's country for the benefit of family there. The only thing is that you do not get legally married and then enter the US.

6. You do not need to have a date. There is no requirement to have a date. If you feel like you should have one then go ahead and have a date. No one is going to follow up on it.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-08 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa questions
QUOTE (yeye @ Mar 7 2008, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I have few questions, hope somebody can answer.

1) I am unclear on the process after I-129F is approved and sent to consulate. Can somebody detail the process from there? Approved at CSC/VSC then to NVC then to consulate. Then the consulate will contact the beneficiary.

2) I read packet 3 and packet 4 are sent by consulate. Can somebody detail what forms are part of the packets and where they can be downloaded from for New Delhi, India consulate? Packet 3 includes info on the medical, getting police certificates and other details. The forms needed are DS 230, DS 156, DS 156K and DS 157. These may or may not be included because they are available online. Petitioner needs to send a notarized I-134 to beneficiary for the interview. Packet 4 is just the interview appointment letter.

3) Does I-129F approval expire after certain time period? The validity period for the I-129F is 4 months once it is approved but most consulates will extend it if it is needed.

4) Is there a time limit to send the packet 3 and packet 4 to consulate? If there is it will be noted on the packet 3.

5) I understand that you have to get married in US with this visa. But is it ok to get religious marriage ceremony done in India and then get legally married in US? I just want to get a feel of what people do. Some people do the religious/traditional ceremony abroad and then do the legal ceremony in the US. Some don't. Its up to you.

6) When the fiance goes for interview, is the marriage date have to be fixed? No.

Thanks in advance.


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Edited by ZeeNusah, 07 March 2008 - 06:35 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-07 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFin. Support Doc.
You don't need to have any savings unless you do not meet the poverty guidelines and want to use your savings to meet the guidelines.

Here are the 2008 guidelines: http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1646412

If you do not meet the guidelines, you may want to look into a cosponsor.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-09 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLINE 14, FORM DS 230
QUOTE (STEPHANDBRIAN @ Mar 10 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On line 14 of the DS 230 it asks for spouse info. I am filing for a fiance visa. Am I to fill that out eventhough I am not technically a spouse yet?


Put "None".

There is an example form here: http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-230.pdf
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-10 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the tentative time till interview from NO2
QUOTE (leapoffaith @ Mar 10 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David_n_Amber @ Mar 9 2008, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it depends on how prepared you are. If you dont have any of the paper work needed in packet3, then it could take weeks to months depending on how complicated the persons background is.


Although I have gone through the requirements over here, but what do you mean by packet3 and packet 4 please ?



Packet 3 is info on stuff to gather for the interview, ie, police certificate, medicals, other forms, etc. Packet 4 is the interview appointment letter.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-10 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs. Work visa (work permit)
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 8 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi smile.gif
I know that you guys are really worried about being denied but please, for your own sanity, please try to have faith.
Get through the K1, see how it goes, I'm sure you'll have no problems.
Work visas are a completely different animal from the K1. They are difficult to get.
Have faith in your love, take each day and relax...all this stress can't be good.
Best of luck.


I agree with Laura.

Just calm down, take a deep breath and wait it out.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-02-08 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo I-134 Questions
1. If you claim your child on your taxes then you list them on your I-134.

2. Either tax transcripts or the tax returns with the W2.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-10 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 mailed
Good luck smile.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-10 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShow Birth Certificate Info on I-129F?
QUOTE (Jesse G @ Mar 8 2008, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm pretty sure that does not apply for the birth certificate. The blank is there for the "Naturalization" case.

Me, though, not knowing, found some random, unknown number on the birth certificate and used that. It didn't cause any problems at all. I think a lot of people get confused here.

Attach a photocopy of the birth certificate, regardless good.gif



I did that too laughing.gif It didn't cause any problems.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-08 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if you met more than 2 yrs ago?
QUOTE (canadian cutie @ Mar 10 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (salman1 @ Mar 6 2008, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys

i met my fiancee about 2 and a half yrs ago....is that acceptable?

i know that the requirement is 2 yrs...but wat if its only a little bit more? will they accept it ?


I met my fiance as a pre-teen. We have been together now for 3 and 1/2 years now I am currently going through the first step of my K1 visa, and have a lawyer representing me. As long as you have proof(ie. plane ticket stubs, pics and etc...of you and your fiancee together) and that you have at seen(/met) each other within the 2 and 1/2 years you have mentioned when you file for your K1 petition then things should be fine. Hope this helps.


It is a meeting within the past 2 years. It doesn't matter how long you have known each other.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-10 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if you met more than 2 yrs ago?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 6 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (salman1 @ Mar 6 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey thanks for the replies guys....is there any way to work around it? i last met her in summer of 05

You can try to get USCIS to make an exception, but exceptions are granted only in extraordinarily rare circumstances which usually have to deal with religious practices or the inability for both parties to travel. You will have to document an extraordinary reason why you cannot physically meet her. If your answer is that it costs too much, you will be denied. Almost no exceptions are made for this rule, so if you can at all meet her again then you should.


I agree with mox. Unless you can provide some convincing, irrefutable, solid reason for not meeting this requirement, chances of getting a petition approved are slim to none.

I would save the money, go, and then come back and file the K1.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-06 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling to US together once fiance visa is granted
QUOTE (Brian & Kathy @ Mar 11 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought you were talking to me for a moment there. I live in lawrence and I was trying to figure out how you knew. blink.gif But of course, talking to the person with a Jayhawk poster in their signature.

QUOTE (ayaz @ Mar 11 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the reply. by the way I have been to lawrance many times. Used to live in Kansas smile.gif . I think that question is refering to people from her home country/family memebers. So it should be ok to travel along with fiance into US.




LOL. I am a proud Jayhawk biggrin.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling to US together once fiance visa is granted
You can travel with your fiance to the US once the visa is issued.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould this cause any problems..?
The US consulate is not going to care about where your fiancee was. All they need her passport for is to stamp the visa, not to see where she went on vacation. I would just make sure she is back home a few days before the interview.

Tell her to go and have fun smile.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-06 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support and Financial Records
If your interview is after April 15 you will most probably be required to submit tax records for 2007. I don't know how that will work if your cosponsor gets an extension.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA new passport while applying for K1?
QUOTE (Josh and Nathalie @ Mar 11 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 11 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Only foreign citizen's passport number goes on the forms. Who got a new passport? US citizen or foreign citizen?


What form uses the foreign citizen's passport number? The i-129f or the g-325a?


Neither. The forms it goes on come later when it is time for the interview.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A & letter of intent
The only thing that needs to be notarized is the I-134 that you send to your fiancee for the interview.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 filing
Hi smile.gif

We were basically in the same situation when we filed our K1.

-We only met for 4 days (by accident) and did not decide to pursue a relationship until I had been back in the US for a few weeks.
-We didn't get officially engaged until after we had filed the K1 when I went back to visit.
-We had no pictures together and so I could not include that in our petition.
-By some divine intervention I had my boarding passes.
-I didn't have my passport stamps because my passport was being renewed.
-I did have my sisters write affidavits stating that we had met and that they saw us together.
-I had some phone records (try and use a phone service that will give you easy access to call logs) and text message logs and a couple of e-mails that I sent to prove that we had talked since I had come back.

It looks like you have more than I did good.gif

All in all some pretty scrappy evidence but it met the requirements. No pictures, just boarding passes, and with the help from VJ, no RFEs smile.gif

Good luck smile.gif

Edited by ZeeNusah, 11 March 2008 - 09:15 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-11 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions
QUOTE (LaurenR @ Mar 12 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, I'm trying to understand all of this. What is a 130 form and is this needed for the K-1 Visa? How do I find out which service center I would go thruogh if I live in Colorado?


For the K1 you fill out an I-129F. The I-130 is for spouses.

The service center addresses are listed on the I-129F. For CO it is the California Service Center.

Edited by ZeeNusah, 12 March 2008 - 03:57 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-12 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
Where did you file?

Please timeline.gif so that we can help you: http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=42178

Edited by ZeeNusah, 13 March 2008 - 08:24 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-13 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPAY STUBS
QUOTE (azezohome @ Mar 14 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys we got our interview date and its on April 03. Congratulations smile.gif

I am about to send all the paperwork to my fiance and i have a quick question. the forms that the embassy included in packet three are older versions so is it ok if i use the newer once from the department of state website? I read on here where someone printed the updated forms online and filled those out instead of the ones the embassy gave and the embassy wanted the forms that they gave. I have also heard the opposite. In our case, we are filling out both and taking to the interview, we are not taking any chances no0pb.gif

and the other is i am in the show business and i work on different films all the time so the way we get paid is different than a regular job. this is how we get paid everyday we fill out a voucher and turn it in at the end of the day but we get to keep a copy of it which contain the hours i worked that day and how much i make a day then those vouchers are forwarded to a company called Media Paymaster Plus then the company processes the vouchers and mails me a check so can i send my fiance the copy of my vouchers along the I-134 form and the employer letter and should i also send bank statements since i dont have paystubs yet? I would send copies of the vouchers that you have. If you could get copies of the checks, that would be good too but I don't know how easy it would be to get those. As long as you have something stating how you get paid and how much it is, you should be fine. You could also send in copies of your bank statements highlighting the deposits for the checks and the corresponding voucher.

I have like three weeks worth of copies of my voucher. Thanks in advance guys.


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Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Level
You can go here: http://smileytime.com/countdown/

And then you can add it as an image in your sig smile.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Level
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 14 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Mar 14 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=107431


So, let me make sure I get this right...I only have to make $22,000 for a family of 3? Yes yes.gif
And that has to show on the last 3 years of my taxes? It depends on what the consulate asks from you, they may ask for only 1 year of tax returns smile.gif


Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty Level
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=107431
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust wanna make sure...
We typed the G-325A.

My birth certificate has stuff on the back of it so I just made a 2 sided copy of it.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYAY!! Finally sent petition :)!!
Good luck!!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeen reading the offical k-1 guide
QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Mar 15 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well vito bought the offical imformation and application guide, and seen as im going to visit him for two weeks in april and we will proberbly be using that oportunity to fill out the petition and send it, i thought i'd give it my proper attention and see what info and documents he needs from me.

only problem is now i have more questions wacko.gif helpsmilie.gif so i'll list my qusetions as i found them..

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1 : proof you intend to marry, statements i get ( i assume its one each) but it states it is strongly recommended that wedding plans are already in process. hense you can provide ect. unsure.gif i've not seen a mention of this on here before and as there is no garenteed period for the process it would be difficult to have a venue booked already.? did anyone else have this asked? The advice is that you have no marriage plans for a wedding until the visa is granted. A lot of people plan the wedding soon after approval of the petition or the interview. We have no plans as of yet.

2: interviews at pertition stage. do you always have them? is it just for him or will i also have to attend? Only the beneficiary is required to go to the interview. The petitioner can attend as well depending on the consulate.

3: q 12 on form if foreign fiancee is in usa when filling petition ... arrival/departure record (1-94) number. although i will only be there two weeks we will proberbly want to post it asap so if im still there im guessing this aplies to me? thing is if it does then where do i find this number if im on visa waiver? No idea.

and finally

4: on the form g-325 list all residences in last five years. through out the last five years i can count my current as my home ( is with parents) but when at uwni i had others asell. in the time frame i spent under three months studying in france and rented a room in teachers house. i cant remember the address do i need to provide it on here and also my flat in another town for my last year at uni even though i came home each weekend. do i include it? Do not leave any gaps in the residence. If you do not remember the street address then put the city and country.


sorry its so many questions and so badly worded blush.gif . hope someone can answer some of these for me!
thanks hannahxx


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Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-15 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this enough?
As far as the I-134 is concerned, they are looking at current income. Since you qualify under the poverty guidelines I should think that you would be OK. On the other hand, depending on how strict your consulate is, they may require that you have a cosponsor since you have not been at your job for a long time.

What you can do is have a cosponsor fill out the I-134 and get the other docs. At the interview, you can just present your current situation and if they ask for a cosponsor then you will have the info (so that you do not get delayed). If they do not ask for a cosponsor then no worries smile.gif

Good luck!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-16 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother early NOA 2
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-16 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo all signatures in I129f and g325a need to be notarized
no0pb.gif

The only form you need notarized is the I-134 that you will send your fiancee for the interview.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-16 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Birth Certificate Information?
There was a number on my birth certificate that I put in that space.

Many on here have said that the space is for people who got citizenship thru naturalization though and that is where you put the naturalization certificate number.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-16 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp on question 18
All they are looking for is a meeting between you and your fiance in the last 2 years. Ours what 5 sentences: where and when we met, who introduced us and why we were in the same city. No lovey dovey stuff smile.gif

Edited by ZeeNusah, 16 March 2008 - 03:56 PM.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-16 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe made it!!
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-15 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmiddle initial
I don't have a middle name. We left it blank. No issues good.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-14 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOctober filer approved today!! On my birthday!!!
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-03-19 19:14:00