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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED RFE NEED HELP!
I had a RFE as well, and even with a letter of "our story" we had to submit evidence of the meetings "face to face." They want to know the times in each others presence. Even though we had sent pictures of us together, we ended up sending more, and also bank statements of purchases in each others cities. Even gas in the car "since we drove to see each other" We submitted restaurant statements as well. Any proof of us being around each other.
We got approved 10 days later with those items.

With those, I dont think you will have a problem. Good luck :)
CentaursLadyFemaleCanada2011-12-23 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChances of Being Denied?
I would say RFE is most probably what may happen.. but then thats an easy fix one. We had an RFE, and once I resubmitted what they needed (more evidence of our times spent together) it only took 10 days and we had our NOA 2.. after that it goes very fast. I even had a denial at border to vist, but once that Visa was in my hand, it was only 10 min at border to cross and I am here now, getting ready for our wedding next month.
The hardest part of the whole process was that first wait for the NOA 1. The most stressful was the interview.. but even that when I finally finished it, I had made it in my mind that it was worse than it was.
Seems that Canadians are the easiest ones to do.
After all.. we are "America's Hat" :rofl:
CentaursLadyFemaleCanada2012-03-21 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp understanding I-129F
You are aware you will need to fill out the Affidavit of Support and will need to be able to support the two of you 125% above the line of poverty or obtain a co-sponsor.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-26 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition submitted at a foreign embassy
I do not have personal experience, but if she is more or less a resident of England I believe the interview would be done in London.

Please correct me if I am mistaken.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-29 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotarized Statement?
The notarized statement is referred to in the same document as being another statement of intent if the interview is going to be scheduled more that 4 months after NOA2 approval in order to show your continued interest in getting the visa.

"Note: If more than 4 months has passed since the petition was approved, you will be required to furnish a notarized statement of your intent to marry within 90 days of your arrival in the U.S."

Be sure to read all the directions for these documents.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 30 August 2009 - 02:19 PM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-30 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of meeting
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 30 2009, 11:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Aug 30 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
also, from the I-129F instructions -

In place of any of the above, you may give USCIS a copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport issued with a validity period of at least five years. You must submit copies of all pages in the passport.


I would say to CYA and you are paranoid, yes it's a good idea but they only ask for the entire book if you are using it to prove citizenship. I would feel entirely comfortable sending just the pages with the stamps if I was also sending corroborating evidence like the airline tickets and boarding passes. I would not send all 20 some odd pages if I didn't need it to prove US citizenship.


I agree.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-30 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1, I-129F
The application fee is $455. The actually visa fee once you get to the embassy is $131, so its both really.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-29 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee (USC) has very strict parents.
I know that you are going to do whatever you are going to do. But one of the main worries of parents in this situation is that the beneficiary is trying to take advantage of their daughter just to get a green card. Now we know that there are thousands and thousands of people who go through this process and are genuinely in love, but that is not the common perception. Wouldn't the best step to take be to assure her parents that this is not the case and to show them that you are in love with their daughter. All of this going behind their backs will certainly not help your cause and may make things worse. So get some courage, and tell them your feeling for your daughter.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-31 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled I129F - Fiance is Having a Baby
I think that you can just add it later on, possibly at the Embassy stage.

My question is how did she or you not know she was pregnant in June when she must have been at least 6 months pregnant when you filed? Or did you just decide to not worry about it until the baby was born?
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-24 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait times for California Service Center
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Sep 5 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 5 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
https://egov.uscis.g...eviceCenter=CSC


Estimates/Stats : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between October 10, 2009 and October 14, 2009*.



June Filers are already getting NOA2's from the CSC. I think they are getting strong coffee served there now! kicking.gif


Not for the past few days. I think they all went on an early vacation..... crying.gif
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-05 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSee the Pics & Please Post
I have always received cards from family with small amount of money inside. I've never had any problems. I wouldn't guarantee it obviously, but its possible. I think the tear on your envelope you have easily been caused by a machine in processing if it got caught.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-27 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust a few questions
Basically the cosponsors need to show the same proof your fiance does in terms of bank records, tax statements, pay stubs, etc. They fill out the same form that she will fill out. The cosponsor would need to be able to support you 125% above the line of poverty, and your fiance's assets would not added. One person has to have all the necessary money, its not added up by various people.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 29 August 2009 - 11:31 PM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-29 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust a few questions
She would have to show proof of how long she has had the bank accounts and tax records, etc. So you could transfer money, but it would have to be soon so that it would not be as obvious. However, I believe that they put more stress on income than savings. If it is going to be that difficult, then either I suggest you wait or get a cosponsor.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-29 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust a few questions
QUOTE (damianGray @ Aug 29 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First of all, first post so woo! Hi everyone! I met my fiance on an Anime forum we're coming up to our 2nd 'anniversary' in September. She lives in the US and I in Australia. I'm not really in a good position to start applying for a K1 just yet but its definitely in the works and we both want to get underway as soon as possible.

My questions at the moment are:
1. How much money should I have in the bank while undertaking this venture? I know there will be various fees and whatnot I'm not worried about that, but moreso what sort of money will I need to sustain myself while in America until I get a job? (Given the average wait)

2. With the whole proof of evidence thing, my fiance and I don't really have much that I can think of, don't get me wrong, we talk ALL the time, but its not via email, but rather mainly through voice chat or IM. Facebook and that sort of thing (and the forum where we first met of course). I flew over there earlier this year, and I still have the plane tickets, and itinerary and etc., but as I understand it the more evidence the better. In what way can I prove offline that we have a working relationship with every intention of getting married, if the majority of evidence I have is online?


Print it out.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-29 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
QUOTE (amykathleen2005 @ Aug 4 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no specific limit I believe, but you have to file for Advanced Parole (AP) which takes around a month or two processing.


And you'll be getting to Texas in the middle of winter, which I imagine is much nicer than an English winter......you won't want to leave! good.gif
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-04 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
There is no specific limit I believe, but you have to file for Advanced Parole (AP) which takes around a month or two processing.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-08-04 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Touches in a Row
So it turns out that the first touch was our NOA2 approved!!!!
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-21 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Touches in a Row
Thanks for the info!
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-18 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Touches in a Row
Really? I have read multiple places that touches could occur when your petition is assigned to an adjudicator or moved. I don't see how either of those would be affected by the complexity of the case.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-18 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Touches in a Row
So Wednesday and Thursday we received a touch on our case and nothing today. We are about a week past our projected VJ timeline. Do you think this is good news or nothing to get excited about?
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-18 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched?
Touched is when in your portfolio section the last updated date has changed but nothing has been approved or an rfe sent. It can mean any number of things including your box was moved, they received notice of an address change or you've been assigned an adjucator. Even in our case it could mean that you were actually approved but they didn't update your online status to approved.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-23 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Petition
Yep. Good luck!
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-25 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Petition
QUOTE (JackAndWhitney @ Sep 25 2009, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody my fiancé has started to panic because we were originally under the impression that we send the initial |-129F package to the Vermont Service Centre. She lives in Texas, now she's started reading other conflicting information from other websites which direct us to send it to the Texas Service Centre, so if someone could give us some peace of mind and clarification as to where we send it, that would be much appreciated.

JackAndWhitney


Texas does not do 1-129F's right now, so what you are reading other places is either old info or just plain wrong.

If you live in Texas, the Vermont centre is the correct place to send it.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 25 September 2009 - 10:52 PM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-25 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A, can you abbreviate?
You could also hand write in the forms.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-25 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshort time for knowing my fiance
While, as many people have already stated, you cannot be denied just because you have only known your fiance for a month, you may have difficulty proving that this is a real and serious relationship. You will need to collect alot of evidence of the continuing relationship for your interview.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding a timeline with my I129
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QUOTE (amykathleen2005 @ Sep 27 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 20 2009, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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HI everyone! I am planing to send in my I129 soon. I will be including a timeline. Would it need to be notorized?
Thanks for the help



No

You're basing your one-word answer on your extensive experience with the HCMC consulate, which imposes this timeline requirement. Right?

rolleyes.gif

Just to expand on what Anh map said: If you don't get it notarized, probably a good idea to put it in sworn affidavit form. To do this, simply add a statement at the end to this effect:
I swear, under penalty of perjury under U.S. law, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Sign and date underneath that.


To be fair the OP never mentioned it was a HCMC specific question. Anyone can submit a timeline with their petition and generally these do not need to be notarized.



The Vietnam flag under the OP's name was no indication that they were VN filers? WOW....
Rogers reference to HCMC was not a good idea that the guy was from HCMC either...?

By the time he posted the 'NO' the OP's question had been correctly answered.....

Why would anyone submit a timeline unless there was a good reason down the line? Did you?


Actually yes I did. My question 18 of how we met was a rundown of our relationship with dates and locations.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding a timeline with my I129
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 20 2009, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baron555 @ Sep 20 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edtmv @ Sep 20 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI everyone! I am planing to send in my I129 soon. I will be including a timeline. Would it need to be notorized?
Thanks for the help



No

You're basing your one-word answer on your extensive experience with the HCMC consulate, which imposes this timeline requirement. Right?

rolleyes.gif

Just to expand on what Anh map said: If you don't get it notarized, probably a good idea to put it in sworn affidavit form. To do this, simply add a statement at the end to this effect:
I swear, under penalty of perjury under U.S. law, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Sign and date underneath that.


To be fair the OP never mentioned it was a HCMC specific question. Anyone can submit a timeline with their petition and generally these do not need to be notarized.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to submit I-129F
I would give a permanent address that you know is reliable and you can check the mail at least every couple days. I would probably go with your parents address provided they can tell you when you get mail.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 estimated timelines
QUOTE (jkminney @ Sep 28 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (johnnybgood265 @ Sep 28 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First click on my assistant , then look for: Edit / Add my Timeline
But just remenber the time line will keep changing weekly. Goodluck


I understand that it will change I'm just wondering why it changes more early in the process vs later in the process. Does anyone know why it does that?


It will change because the more information closer to your date about the current processing times makes your timeline more accurate. The more samples in an experiment the more accurate a result is much the same concept. You really don't know what is going to happen 3-5 months from now in terms of approvals, VSC has proven this in the past month. A month ago it was really far behind and now it is almost the same as CSC.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-28 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 estimated timelines
QUOTE (jkminney @ Sep 27 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm reading posts where people are referring to their "estimated timeline". Where are they finding these estimated timelines at? I've seen Igor's overall list that shows how many people have pending applications, I see where people post how far along they've come. But if there is somewhere that gives me an estimated date as to when the NOA2 would come I would LOVE to know where that is! I know everyone is excited about the possibilty of those petitions being processed fairly quickly so without getting too excited I would appreciate knowing where to find it!

Thanks!



Click "Immigration Timelines" on the horizontal menu above. On the very left hand side it says edit/add entry. Here you can make your own timeline with your own info and it will predict when your NOA2 will come. It may change drastically early on, but gets more accurate the closer you get to the date.

Because you filed so recently it may say not enough info yet to predict. Just give it a few days and come back if this happens.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 27 September 2009 - 08:12 PM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with G325A - regarding employment.
QUOTE (JackAndWhitney @ Sep 26 2009, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amykathleen2005 @ Sep 26 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For now the emails and cards and plane tickets will be fine. You just need to prove you met in the last 2 years at this stage.

I would however for the future try to send more emails so that you have a written record of the relationship which not only prove you talked over the months of processing but also what you talked about, establishing a more accurate picture of your relationship. Then you can take a sample to the interview and be prepared to show it (although its highly likely they won't even ask to see it sad.gif)



Yes, we e-mail each other a few times a week, & we're always talking about our future & things of that effect, but mostly they're about the K-1 process & checking everything over. I'm relieved that the cards, e-mails & proof of meeting should be enough. We also recently bought the engagement ring while he was here visiting in the US, so that is another scrap of evidence that should help. (The receipt that is, haha.)


Yea, don't send them the ring, lol. It might get "lost" in someone's pocket.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-25 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with G325A - regarding employment.
For now the emails and cards and plane tickets will be fine. You just need to prove you met in the last 2 years at this stage.

I would however for the future try to send more emails so that you have a written record of the relationship which not only prove you talked over the months of processing but also what you talked about, establishing a more accurate picture of your relationship. Then you can take a sample to the interview and be prepared to show it (although its highly likely they won't even ask to see it sad.gif)
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-25 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 NOA2 Processing estimates
QUOTE (MADforMEGHAN @ Sep 27 2009, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody,
I've been watching my NOA2 Processing estimates go steadily down and down over the last couple of weeks, from something like the twenty something-ish of January. Down to at the moment, the twenty eighth of November which if accurate will mean approval (fingers crossed) in just under four months! And it just seems to be reducing every couple of days. Are they really catching up that quickly?! Or is it still taking an average of five months.
Im assuming this as been the case for everybody else, I just dont want to get my hopes up to much (like my fiancé has) until I know its fact, Im already struggling being so far away from the Love of my life and the absolute centre of my world sad.gif (Like im sure all of you are separated by miles of ocean) Without being given maybe false hope about the length of that separation:clock: .
Although I know every case is different and some people have waited ALOT longer then 5months I just wanted to see what everybody else thought?.
Peace love and happiness my fellow VJ'ers good.gif


It is common for the timelines to fluctuate quite a bit at the beginning and even out about 2 months in. However, Vermont does seem to be picking the pace up, helped along by them skipping over March, April and May filers and heading straight for some July and August ones. I would guess 3-4 months for your NOA2. The average of 5 months is only the average on the USCIS website, that is certainly not typical.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-09-27 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 inquiry call to my home
QUOTE (*Len* @ Oct 8 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you got married, you do not qualify for a K-1 visa and yes, it will be denied due to misrepresentation. Big, big mistake.


He said he was NOT married.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-10-08 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshave some concerns about the k1 visa
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Oct 11 2009, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You don't provide enough information to answer your questions. Is your fiancee from a high fraud country? Did you meet by chance on the internet, or did you select her from a number of potential candidates on a dating site? Are short relationships culturally acceptable in your fiancee's country?

How precisely did you meet, and what country is your fiancee in?


His second sentence states his fiance is from Columbia....

Edited by amykathleen2005, 11 October 2009 - 08:25 AM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2009-10-11 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I file for the K1 while I am in his country visiting?
We sent ours from England and there were no problems.

I would check to see how trustworthy the mail system is though just to make sure your information will be safe.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2010-01-03 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is right way to bring over Canadian fiance?
Pro K-1
- Legal
-Reasonably simple to file

Con K-1
-Takes time

Pro visitor's visa
-Fast

Con visitor's visa
-Illegal
-Arrest
-Deportation
-Legal fees
-Ban
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2010-01-05 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime ?
Just to add that if you were in Pakistan and entered the US as an engaged couple, then she is entering with the intention of marrying and therefore is committing visa fraud. Correct me if I am wrong.

Edited by amykathleen2005, 16 January 2010 - 10:28 AM.

amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2010-01-16 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 and honeymoon

This can't possibly be correct. Are you saying the US Government expects me to just stay in-country until they finish all their greedcard filing? Here I thought your government was trying to get all the foreigners out, and now they're saying I can't leave? Absolutely barmy. Can somebody post a source for this? I can't imagine spending our honeymoon anywhere in the US.


You are welcome to leave whenever you want, you just won't be able to come back again.
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2010-06-10 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMeeting evidence for students at the same university
My fiancee and I made copies of our student ID's to show we were both students at our college at the same time. Your college can also give you some type of confirmation of enrollment listing all the semesters you were there and the number of credits you took. You could get one for each of you and highlight shared semesters. The visa stamps to show travel together will be good along with pictures labelled with dates, and where they were taken. Depending on what country you are applying for these might be superfluous or not enough, where is your fiance from?
amykathleen2005FemaleEngland2010-06-22 21:36:00