ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOF-167
The OF-167 that my fiance received was the public charge information outlining what could be submitted as evidence with the I-134.

I thought it was just a sheet of information and not something that had to be returned to the embassy.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-07 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Made You Choose The K-1 Visa Instead Of the Spouse Visa?
(1) We are not married

(2) It was faster than going back to Ghana, getting married, waiting for the marriage cert and all that other stuff. I filed the K1 2 months before I went back to Ghana to visit and we got approved 2 months after I got back. If we had waited I would have filed in August.

(3) To beat the fee increases if we were to wait to get married.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-07 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa info for fiance and her daughter
If you do K1 you can also do a K2 for your fiance's daughter.

You may want to read the guides to get more info on this.

Good luck!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-07 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to visajourney, need some opinions...
QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jan 7 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here are the 2007 poverty guidelines: http://travel.state..../info_1327.html



Thanks so much for replying... now the pverty guidlines... I make plenty more than what it says ... is that all they require? I have read they check savings etc...


As long as you make above the poverty level then there is no need to disclose assets, savings, bonds, etc.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-07 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to visajourney, need some opinions...
It looks like Vermont is taking about 4 months to approve petitions but they say that the max is 6 months. Once you get your NOA1 (the notice of receipt) you can use that to sign up on the USCIS website for e-mails when you get approved, or if you get an RFE. Once you get approved, they should send you a second notice in the mail as well.

Here are the 2007 poverty guidelines: http://travel.state..../info_1327.html

Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-07 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase On January 1, 2008
Whats another $31 wacko.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2007-12-15 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy baby is coming home on the 18th!!! :D
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-08 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAM NEW AND WOULD LIKE ADVISE ON K1
QUOTE (noor3 @ Jan 10 2008, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Jan 10 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you look at the timeline, the estimated adjudication date for your petition is at the end of Febuary. Its still subject to change though. With your finance from Saudi Arabia, you may end up in AR or AP at each point in the process. Which could take days to months of extra waiting.



Ok..help me out here....what does the adjudication date mean? also what is this AR and AP point? Thanks so much...


The adjudication date on your timeline is basically a VJ estimate of the earliest time a USCIS officer will get to your case. It is based on VJer timelines.

AR/AP (Administrative Review/Administrative Processing) is just basically additional processing that is done. If you go to the MENA forum there are lots of posts about that there and people going through it. It seems to happen to people (mostly men) coming from MENA and some Asian countries. It can take a few weeks or more and there is no limit to it.

QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Jan 10 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (noor3 @ Jan 10 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


Yours is the first I have seen. I do have a friend that went through the K1 process in Saudi but she is not a Saudi though, she was just living there.


Ya..its feels so lonely...so did your friend's K1 process go ok? or what i mean...were they approved?..thank...wow..this can be so nervous wrecking...


My friend got approved with no problems. She said it was quick and painless. But like I said, she is not a Saudi citizen.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAM NEW AND WOULD LIKE ADVISE ON K1
QUOTE (noor3 @ Jan 10 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Jan 10 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to VJ!!!

I really wouldn't worry until they start a steady approval of people from like, November, or until you pass the 6 month mark. A lot of people are waiting more than 4 months for approval, I am sure yours is right around the corner smile.gif

BTW, I used to live in Saudi smile.gif



Thanks for your support....i guess I just keep waiting. I notice am like the only case here for a K1 for Saudi....do you know of any more?


Yours is the first I have seen. I do have a friend that went through the K1 process in Saudi but she is not a Saudi though, she was just living there.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAM NEW AND WOULD LIKE ADVISE ON K1
Welcome to VJ!!!

I really wouldn't worry until they start a steady approval of people from like, November, or until you pass the 6 month mark. A lot of people are waiting more than 4 months for approval, I am sure yours is right around the corner smile.gif

BTW, I used to live in Saudi smile.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date
Congratulations girl!!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-09 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number
Here it is: http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=ssn
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat actually *is* the poverty line?
I think they put out new ones in March/April.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVancouver Interview Granted!!!
Congratulations and good luck!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-10 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1 week to go to interview
Exciting!!!

Good luck!!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-03 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill starting the K1 + K2 process soon, question about divorce decree
Unless your divorce decree is not legible I don't think you need to get another one issued.

Just my opinion.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-11 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview
Congratulations!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-11 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Kind of evidence did you submit to proof for a bonafide relationship
E-mail, phone records, chat logs, pictures, proof that you have been to see each other, evidence from trips you took together, anything that shows an ongoing relationship and communication between the two of you.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-12 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow would i know Info from NVC?
QUOTE (kalai&malia @ Jan 12 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ciarra @ Jan 12 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for the reply,
could someone provide us the number to NVC.
will appreciate so much,thanks
603-334-0700



603-334-0700, 1, 5.

You have to talk to someone because K1s are not entered into the automoated system.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-12 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support
QUOTE (Malla @ Dec 17 2007, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys, i am trying to fill up form I-134.I have confusion on number 10. Should I write my fiancee name over there. And about the date, should I write down the date i posted my petition? Thanks.



Yes and yes good.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2007-12-17 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support
Send it to your fiance so that they can take it to the interview. You want to have it dated as close to the interview as possible.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2007-12-16 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending NOA2
The USC can send an e-mail to the consulate but most will automatically extend the NOA2.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-13 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa Granted
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Jan 11 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Jan 11 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Teresa, are you guys still waiting for another interview date?


Hi Zee! smile.gif

Yes, we are still waiting sad.gif When we re-scheduled they said it was going to be posponed until January 2008, but when I called the Consulate in December, they said that most likely it was going to be until February 2008.

This week I called the Consulate again and found out they are no longer giving info. on the phone due to the large ammount of calls they were getting! so I'm going to send an email again, asking if we have a date yet.

Do you guys have all your papers ready? I still need to take the medical exam and get my police records.


We have most of it done. My fiance has to go get his vaccinations and we will be done. I also have to send him the I-134, but I'll probably send it in a couple of weeks.

I hope you guys get your interview soon!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-11 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist Visa Granted
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Jan 3 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you guys smile.gif

I'm back home now and missing my fiance more than ever! sad.gif Time flew by!



Teresa, are you guys still waiting for another interview date?
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-11 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresisn't it just stupid?
I'm not sure I would take wikipedia's word as gospel no0pb.gif

There are many here who have been students here who have been approved a K1 with no problems.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-14 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP
They don't care about credit, bankruptcy, debt etc, etc. As long as, when the time comes, you are above the poverty guidelines or have a qualified cosponsor you should be fine.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-14 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: Which embassy to use?
If your fiance will be living in Germany for a while he can have the interview there.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-15 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few K1 Visa questions
QUOTE (JamesB2008 @ Jan 15 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey!

My fiance in the US filed the I29F in the middle of December - we are still waiting to hear anything. We're currently planning a wedding for December. However, I have just a couple of quesitons which I really cannot find answers to...

The dates of the visa - does the 90 days start from when the visa is issued or do we at some point get an option to pick a star date?


It starts from when you enter the US. Once you have the visa you have 6 months to enter the US. Once you enter the US, 90 days to get married.

QUOTE (JamesB2008 @ Jan 15 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure I read somewhere that you can get permission to work before the wedding - does anyone have any info on this?


If you get the temp EAD it is valid for 90 days but after that you need to wait for the greencard or the EAD if you apply for it when you adjust status.

QUOTE (JamesB2008 @ Jan 15 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally, does my fiance in the US have to be earning more than a certain amount of money? I have never heard this before but just read this on a different post. She is a student at the moment and therefore does have a salary.

Any responses would be most appreciated!


Here are the poverty guidelines for 2007: http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf

If she does not meet the guidelines on her own then you can have a cosponsor who meets the guidelines.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-15 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa forms
Go to the USCIS website. The most current versions are there. Whatever versions they have on there are the ones that should be used.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-16 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 in October. Still no NOA2!
I really wouldn't start worrying yet.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-15 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadjudication date
Remember, this is only an estimation and it is based on the timelines of other VJers. So, as people fill in their timelines the date may/may not change.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-22 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport needed?
If you are sending your naturalization certificate no need for the passport.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-22 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Kits???
No kit needed. Just follow the guides on VJ and you should be fine good.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-22 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Story: Help a newbie!
QUOTE (Vintage @ Jan 23 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for all your answers. I have a few more questions.

For the Affadavit of support, I would need to fill out 3 I-134 forms, one for me as the main sponser and the other two for my parents as co-sponsers. Is this correct?
Yes. But if one of your parents fulfills the poverty guidelines then you only need one of them to be a cosponsor.

Is it a good idea to accompany my fiance during her interview at the consulate in Bogota? Would that help?
It doesn't hurt.

Wouldn't it be good to have a set date for the wedding, just incase they ask during the interview or something, they won't think theres something fishy going on, you know.
The advice to not set the date is because this process is very unpredictable and sometimes things don't go as planned. The consulate does not really care whether you have a date set or not. All they will be looking for is proof of a relationship and your intention to get married.

Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-23 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Story: Help a newbie!
QUOTE (Vintage @ Jan 23 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm half Colombian and half from Sri Lanka, wierd mix? Born in New York. My fiance is 100% Colombian, I've known her since we were babies. I am now 21 and she is 20. If everything pans out well, we'll get married on the 3rd of July. So I've been somewhat confused by this whole process. At first I was looking for a lawyer to fill out all the forms and help out. But I got discouraged after I met with several lawyers and found out that I knew more than they did about the K-1 visa. So I decided to do this by myself and save myself a penny. I'm still kind of nervous because I don't want to get anything wrong. That's where I need any suggestions from those who are more experienced with the K-1 visa process. So far we have the Fiance letter of intent, and the cover letter. So basically nothing. We also have tons and tons of photographs from when we were babies, teenagers and from just recently. So I guess I can easily prove that I've known my fiance for more than 2 years. We've been officialy together since May 2007. I currently a student and in my final year of college. So for the Affadavit of Support I have both my parents as co-sponsers. So here are a few questions I have about the forms and everything else I need.

-I plan on including some letters and emails written by her to me, do they need to be translated?
Not sure but it couldn't hurt. Mostly they want to know that you have met physically in the past 2 years and not that you have had an ongoing relationship. So, if you have plane stubs, passport stamps, credit card receipts, to show that you have met within the past 2 years those would be better.

-Can I fill out my fiances G-325A and have her just sign and date it?
Yes

-What documents do my parents need to prove that we have enough to support my fiance?
Tax transcripts or tax returns and W2's, letter of employment and paystubs. But these are not needed until the interview stage.

-What documents should we have notarized?
The I-134 but only for the interview stage.

Thanks in advance for those who help.


Have you taken a look at the guides on here yet? They are filled with a wealth of info: http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

Good luck!!!
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-23 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa 2
Right now it is taking 4-6 months to get the petition approved.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-15 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to receive tax transcripts
A week for me too biggrin.gif
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-23 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 for K1 How Are You Notified
If you signed up for the USCIS updates you should get an e-mail saying that you were approved.

Even so, you should get an approval in the mail.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-24 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresare we going to receive RFE?
All we sent was my boarding passes from when I went. No pictures and we had no problems.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-24 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I hire a Lawyer?
Just wait and see what happens. The wait times are really long and I know that thoughts creep up about potential problems and you want to be proactive to avert any problems.

But I would hold off on getting a lawyer until you know for sure that you need one.
Zee BeeFemaleGhana2008-01-24 08:41:00