ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResident or not for marrige license application?
No, not until after you're married, have filed AOS and received her green card.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-06-18 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresComing to US on VWP while awaiting adjudication
My husband came over while we waited for our NOA2. What tipped the scale to allow entry was a letter from my husband's boss saying she allowed him to go on holiday and expected him back in 3 months. Also advised are mortgage/lease documents, any long term contracts, unpaid credit card bills, cell phone contracts, anything to prove she'll be returning to Ireland after the visit. The mortgage/lease is usually the best bet though.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-07-07 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Cert
My husband says: Take a COPY of your birth cert, and the original, and your passport. Make sure you are very clear about what you need and you should probably take a print out of the blurb payxiba posted above. His garda station didn't have a clue, he had to ask 3-4 people to finally get what he wanted. They will keep the copy of the birth cert but give it back to you later. It took 2-3 weeks for his to be mailed back to him.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-07-09 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress?
Don't worry, you'll be fine and through it before you know it! :)
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-07-10 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress?

Okay. So should I do the same for the G-325a forms in the residency section or would that get me a RFE for predating?

Oh and yes we both live abroad =)


You're not pre-dating the form. You list by month/year. If you send the form now and move at the end of the month the form is still accurate. I don't really think it matters anyway, even if you didn't move til the beginning of August. :thumbs:
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-07-10 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress?
The address of the mother.
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-07-09 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157
1. This form is used to establish if he can reasonably be considered a potential threat to the country. You should answer everything as accurately as possible. The FBI uses the info to run background checks. If they find something on his record you didn't list you can bet it'll be a problem.

2. I did a bit of research on the US Contact, question 8. From what I can tell you should use your sponsor since you're not in the country. They will possibly run a background check on them as well. --But this is a bit awkward because most people who are living together outside of the country are already married and K-1s are usually living in separate countries. I wouldn't be surprised if someone commented on this but they'll always give you a chance to explain, either through RFE or interview in this case, so I wouldn't worry too much.

3. Yes list every visit and the year, or multiple years for the student visit. So USA 2007, USA 2008-2010, France 2008, etc etc.

Note: It's weird that they never stamped his passport, although technically for the purposes of this form that doesn't really matter. Did he always have another kind of visa during the visits? Were none of the visits VWP?
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-08-03 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAh I just realised I'm a big idiot!
LOL I didn't even know Ireland had provinces. We went through the entire K-1 process and no one ever said a word, we always put Tralee, Kerry, Ireland. So don't worry, you're fine ;)
hxxrmonkeyFemaleIreland2010-08-02 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A and fiance papers
I forgot to mention I meet her on site and we was communicatin in our language (russian) can I send screenshots or I have to copy/paste our messages to wordpad and print? Do I need some one to partly translate the contest of what we was talking?!
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-08 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A and fiance papers
Hello

I was filling out G-325A for my fiance and in sample I did not see how it was filled under:
"Applicant's employment last five years. (If none, so state.) List present employment first."
It as for: Full Name and Address of Employer

In my case the name and address does not fit. I found also example where was only name of company used and no address.

So how do I fill it out?
Name of company: Center of Israeli Medicine
The address is: 050040 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, 71 Markov Str.

What documents fiance need to translate and collect? Does she need show diploma/certificate of graduation in a college?

I just started to work on papers and trying to finish paper fork for her so she will able to send it and then work on my papers.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-08 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat fiance need to collect
No one can answare atleast one question?! :(
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-11 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat fiance need to collect
I wonder if there is a list of documents she need to get.

So far I know she need a copy of passport, Birht certificate.

A friend of mine told me that I need write a letter to CA asking for permision for K-1 (or something like that)

She also go to Germany for 2 years and do I have to show that in some forms? (It was about 6 years ago)
Does she need also get proof of no criminal conviction there?

Do I need some proof that she was there?
What papers need to be translated?
What papers need to be notarized?
Does she need notarize that she not married and proof of no criminal conviction?
Does she need proof that she does not own any loans?

Does she need make copy of 2 passports? She have original Kazakhstaninan and one special in English for going outside of the country.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-10 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos for K1
She live in Kazakhstan and I live in OHIO cleveland.

So I can send a printed A4 format pictures? like 4 pictures in there? I think it would be nice to print pictures with some notation at buttom to explain where we are. If some one have that expirience let me know if it is ok to do that.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-11 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos for K1
I sorted out from our 400 photos we have abou 67 photos.
Is it ok to send 67 photos or it is too much?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-11 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter for K1
A friend of mine told me that he had to send a letter stating that he applying for K-1 viasa and need appoval from goverment before filling out K1. He send it to California state (He did not even live there...)

Do I need such a letter or form?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMajicJack as proof?
We send messages every day through daiting site that we meet. I think it should be good backup if MJ not gonna work as proof. I am planning to use calling card that record who you call so it will be also backup.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMajicJack as proof?
Hello

I visit my fiance and I bough phone and MajicJack so she can call me for free as well it have better quality. The only thing bug me that the phone number is local (cleveland)
I have photos where she with my gifts (Including MajicJack)
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with I-129F
I just talk to a buddy who did K-1 visa and he said that I should send I-129F right away. I did read guide and from my understanding I need make complite packages. Photos, copy of passport, letter that we will marry in 90 days and other documents.

So do I fill out I-129F and send it or I need get all documents first like my fiance need send her documents to me?
If some one can clarify what is the first step actually is?

Do i need send original copy of airline tickets or I can send a copy? Also other tickets where we went toghether.

Edited by ffp, 12 December 2011 - 12:59 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhere to send I-129F packet
Texas lcokbox is the place to send. It is in instruction for I-129F. That where I will send once I get and organize all paperwork.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Records
Hello

My fiance is worried ahead of time. We did not even send I-129F yet... I found out from a fiend of mine that his fiance had to get a criminal record from Ukraine country where his fiance was working/study. She live all her life in Russia and was in Ukraine for 2 years. He said they lost 2 month. She had to bring a Criminal Records from Ukraine.

My fiance live in Kazakhstan and she was in Germany for 3 years. She do not like the idea to go German Embassy to request Criminal Record. If some one who had experience with Kazakhstan. Do they have to do same thing as in Russia? List where they was living from 16 years old till present time. If they was living more then a year in other countries provide Criminal Records from those countries.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-13 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaddress on I -129F and other forms
Hello

I just wonder if it is ok to shoten the street name, city.

Like full name of city Highland Heights but I had not enough space so I did Highland Hts.,
and for the street name Eastlawn Road I wrote Eastlawn Rd.,
I would like to verify if it is OK or not.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-14 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress in Russian Confusing
The thing is it's long first go index then street name then "house" number, apartment number

One more question do I have to include in all addresses the apartment? Like in form G-325A? or just type street and house number?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-14 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress in Russian Confusing
In I-129F I have to write address in latin letters and in russian.
I noticed on top it say (Number and Street) do I put number of house then a street like 1A Micro District 2

Another thing I come accros that they always say Building and Appartment When I convert the address to latin letters do I have to say Building 1A?

Those little things drive me nuts with complittly different way of writing addresses.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-14 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof not married US
I just trying to get all documents for I-129F and not sure if I have to provide proof that I am not married. I know my fiance need get signed form. But from my end I am not sure if I have to provide something like that.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof not married US
Hello

I just would like to make sure if I submit my 1st page of tax return as a proof that I am not married. Will be this is enough or I should submit something else? or I do not need send anything?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-12 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A question on student
Hello

I just would like to make sure in box of employment for 5 years I put
name,addr occupation from/to
None___________Student____________Dates

Do I put student in ocuppation field?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-17 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName in letters
I just realised that in letter of intent I use my fiance first name and last name as well in attached letter for I-129F how we meet. Should I use first name, middle name and last name? or it is ok as is?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-17 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos and software
Hello

I saw software that put date on pictures and also you can put comments too.
Is it ok to use such a software? or better ptint pictures as is?
If it is ok to use. I would like to know what software you guys/gals use.

Thanks
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-17 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos and sticker on back
Hello

I was thining instead of writing back of the photos can I put a Label/Sticker with our information.
I do not mind write it but my hand writing is really horrible. I was wondering if this is acceptible.
Note: I was planning write in both languages on a label.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-22 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A do I need 4 Copies?
Hello

I think this is silly question to ask. I just read in other guides that it ask for 4 copies of G-325A forms. I guess it is old. I just would like to make sure that I need send only one?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-25 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrinting on single side or double side?
Here is more information:

I am assembling I-129F.

1) I am including 19 photos on back of each photo I will put label (My name and Fiance name, Location, Date)

2) Will make copies of:
a) Airline Tickets (2 pages)
b) Tickets of movie theater, theater, opera and other places where we went together. (additional proof that will link to photos) (5 pages)
c) Some receipts from shopping around (1 page)
d) Receipt of necklace that I bought for her (I was not sure if I would propose her after I meet her in person) (1 page)
e) Calling Card Log (First time I call her and Latest one) (2 pages)
d) First page of a dating site showing how many messages we have and few pages of random chat (It is in Russian language)(6 pages)

I am trying to put enough proof for I-129F I am trying not to overload those guys with paper as I believe it might slow down process.

Note: I feel silly for not putting all details on a first post.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-26 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrinting on single side or double side?
Thanks for input :) I'll go with one side then.

Note forgot to mention it is for I-129F

Edited by ffp, 26 December 2011 - 03:18 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-26 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrinting on single side or double side?
Hello

I am getting ready to print my proof and other files.

Do I make copy of airline tickets, receipts and other tickets (Movie theater, orchestra...etc) both sides?

Can I print on double side of the papers to reduce size? Or it is better to print on one side? I have about 50 pages of snapshot messages from online dating site where we keep communicating beside of the phone talk.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-26 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A need small correction
Hmm no edit button...
Forgot to mention the city is Almaty

I just found on wiki it show Almaty province and at same time "(1) Almaty and Astana cities have the status of State importance and do not relate to any province"

Then should I cross it out???
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-26 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A need small correction
My Fiance just send her papers to me. I just come across that in her country she have a province.
We put "Kazakhstan" as province and country, but I just accidentally found out it is "Almaty Province" once I receive forms should I cross out province and write correct one? or leave it as is?

Note:
Under Q: Applicant's residence last five years. List present address first.

They ask for province
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-26 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED RFE NEED HELP!
If you have credit card and used it in Canada the statements might help as well (if you do not have receipts)
Send them more pictures of you together if you have (As long it is not same pictures that you send them before)

Note: I guess they want see more pictures as you been with her for 2 years...
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-23 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED RFE NEED HELP!
I am new here but I wonder what you send with your I-129F. Did you send them photos? Did you send them copy of tickets? Did you provide them with some proof when you send I-129.

Logically to know if it is enough proof need information on what was send.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-22 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy checklist for I-129F
Hello

I finally assembling I-129F and wating for arrival of papers from my feancee

I made a checklist for myself. I would like for peole to review it and tell me if I miss something or should take out.

Attached Files


ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-27 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Mothers maiden name
I was rechecking my paper work before submitting.

I noticed that on form G-325A they put (maiden name) for my mom. Do I have to put her maiden name or I can leave her current family name? Or there should be both?
Do I have also correct on my fiancee G-325A?

Note: Both names in Russian so I may not correctly convert to English
ffpMaleKazakhstan2011-12-31 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCost of this process
I think if you trying to find out cost from A-Z
Then airline, wedding, cost of living until fiance(e) get adopted and finds job/school the total price will be super big.
I just check how much airline cost and found out the price is 2 times more thanks to Obama for increasing the fee.

I guess my cost might be about 5 000 - 10 000$
I did not complete all the process but roughly was told how much wedding and other expenses might be. I hope that it will not cost more than that.

If you wanna throw in also visit(s) to fiance(e) the total price go even more.

Forgot to mention that my fiancee afraid to take immunization in her country as there might be fake or dirty needles that they could give her some infection/virus or other similar stuff.
She told me that recently a lot of kids got infected with HIV

Edited by ffp, 01 January 2012 - 02:14 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-01 14:11:00