ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 - DELAYED FOR 2 MONTHS!!!
chanmey I forgot to ask you. Did you send any papers to him/her?
I know you should send him G-325A and Letter of intent to marry in 90 days.
If you did not send it or he never ask for it. I would state he did not do anything and just playing with you.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-04 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 - DELAYED FOR 2 MONTHS!!!
The story is fishy to me.

Renew a driver licence have nothing to do with it as USCIS never received nor need a driver license. The 2nd point is his birthday come up recently?

The driver license can be renewed when your birthday is coming up and it is valid for 4 years. I never heard that USCIS will call you on a phone number. (Unless he mean passport and not driver license)

One more thing how USCIS will know when you will get NOA1? as well most people get it in 2 weeks no more.

I also wonder how he file by e-mail? They do not mention on what e-mail address you can send application and as well in instruction no e-mail address.

From reading this story nothing add up I would put that it is 99.99% fake. (At Least for me)

Note: I also agre that USCIS would not call him and gave him update or what he need to send. At my work we had a manager who told us "Do not follow verbal instructions. Ask for written and signed instruction. Any one can say, and backup later. But responsibility will be on you as it is your signature on the paper"

Edited by ffp, 04 January 2012 - 12:54 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-04 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Verification Letter
It is theworknumber.com this usualy provided by company. This is 3rd pary company that in contract with our company. (I think)
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-05 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Verification Letter
First I had to register on site. Once you login it gave you 4 optons. I select "•I want to provide proof of employment AND income." then login and after on site choose "Verifications" select "Immigration Verification" then you will get same form...
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-05 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Verification Letter
Hello

I am trying to collect some stuff ahead even though I just send I-129F.
As I understand that later I will need provide "signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position" instead of this can I use "Employment Verification Letter for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Foregn Government Agencies and Embassies" I am attaching the edited version of a letter.

At our work on the site I have other choices:

** Prove Your Employment - The Work Number allows any third-party to easily, quickly, and securely verify your employment. Typically, employment verifications are needed when you are looking for a new job or applying for smaller amounts on a loan or credit application.

Our proof of employment contains information about you like your name and information about your employment like job title and length of service. It does not contain confidential income information. It does not contain performance reviews or other "subjective" information.

** Prove Your Income - The Work Number allows a verifier to obtain a verification of income on your behalf instantly, right when you need it.

** Create a Salary Key - Our Employment & Income verification allows anyone that you authorize to get quick, easy, accurate, and secure access to your employment and income information. Typically, this information is needed when you apply for larger loans, in connection with major financial transactions like buying a house or car, or when applying for a lease or other large extension of credit.

The proof of employment and income verification contains information on you, your job title, and length of employment as well as pay rates and amounts from your employer. It does not contain performance reviews or other "subjective" information.

** Immigration Verification - Do you need to verify your employment status for immigration purposes? If so, you can obtain a verification of your employment status by using the Immigration Verification service of The Work Number. The immigration verification is designed to be used by employees who travel internationally as well as by those who require documentation of employment status to submit with immigration forms.

The immigration verification provided by The Work Number does not satisfy the requirements for the following immigration forms:
•Application for Family Unity Benefits (Form I-817)
•Application for Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821)
•Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes (Form N-470)
The immigration forms listed above require the verification of your employment status to be in the form of an affidavit signed by your employer.

NOTE: The immigration verification may not be used to apply for credit.



Or I chould choose something else from the site?

Attached Files


Edited by ffp, 03 January 2012 - 08:54 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-03 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp needed!!!!
check in your portal (click portals button on top bar then click on <contry name> consulate information)
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-06 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa denied
I think she not marring USA, she will marry you. So question is does she really care where she gonna live? or it more important with who she gonna live?

I know that my fiancee does not mind live anywhere as long we together that what counts. I believe in that. My fiancee never been in US.

Once tourist visa denied it will auto-denied again. To get tourist visa she need very good ties back home and have good amount in a bank. As soon they hear "I am visiting fiance" and/or "I am single" and/or "I do not have high pay job"
I am 100% sure if you apply for tourist visa you will get denied as well it might negatively affect K-1 visa.

Are you planning live in Malaysia if she does not like US?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-07 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust getting started
Before she leave let her sign G-325A and letter of intent to marry in 90 days. You can find info in guides.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-09 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPutting together K-1 packet..
I put everything in plastic sleeves and also put color tabs on them at bottom. I had plenty of spare time and did extra job as each plastic sleeve contain package of papers corresponding to cover sheet.

I printed photos and printed labels with our names, place and date. Stick them on back of each photo and put back into package (The one originally come with photos) and put that in a plastic bag (Similar way as you do with your "passport" photos)

Congrats on engagement.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-12 01:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i start k1 without attorney?
You can do it your self. If you do not have any DUI or other criminal records then it should be some what simple. I find that process little bit confusing but I am not good with paperwork's and stuff so it was little bit tough for me and I lost 1 month due that.
I just send my I-129F and I hope that I did not mess things up. Will see.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-05 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp needed please
Did you write on back of the photos names, place and date?

It look ok to me. I am not sure if you need a certificate stating that you are single. (My fiancee send me one with translation. I am not sure if it is really requierd though.)
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-07 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Process using waiver 2 for the eligibility
I agree with all people who say you will not get it. Due that fact that it can be approved on religion ground where you can not meet her in person before you marry.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-23 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew K1 visa applicant.
Yes. You will need her I-134 from filled out. As gov does not wanna people who will be sitting on gov neck. So the person from US should have enough money to support the other half.

According to guide she need like 3 years of Tax returns and 6 month paychecks too. Also letter from employer how much she get and full/part time job.

You can see that in guide of K-1 Visa on this forum.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-24 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew K1 visa applicant.
I would think little bit more ahead. After she divorce and she is the petitioner so later on you will need audit of support from her. So she should have a good job or a sponsor who will match 125% of poverty level.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-24 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEasy Question on G325A
I just send it so I will find out later.
If you look at examples form http://www.visajourn...Form-G-325A.pdf

It say "[list all your employers, if not enough space use additional sheet and write "Form G325A, Q: Employment last five years", Make a notation here to see 'attachment'. Do not leave gaps in time. If unemployed, state those dates.]"

I am attaching my word doc file. Just write name at buttom of the page where it say "NAME"

Attached Files


ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-25 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEasy Question on G325A
I just put see attachment and added a similar layout list that I made in ms word.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-25 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134, Question 11
If you look at example forms it say N/A and yes you say intend
Example I-134 ->
http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf

Edited by ffp, 25 January 2012 - 08:38 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-25 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplicant Signature On G-325
You need 2 G-325A forms
so petitioner sign his/her G-325A
and beneficiary sing his/her G-325A
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-25 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Help Needed
Did you write on back of the pictrures your names, place and date?

Note: Creating time line will help comunity as well add county...

Edited by ffp, 26 January 2012 - 08:52 PM.

ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-26 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI screwed up my I-129F. Please HELP!
All I can add is ask your GF send new G-325 signed. Use regular mail and wait for RFE.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-02-02 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 simple questions
no one know? :(
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-02-05 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 simple questions
Hello VJers

I have question on #32 and 33 where they ask for Location do I put (city) or (city, country) or (address, city)

Also my fiancee attended school in other country and it was not finished due that there they did not like foreigners so they try everything to not pass her. Therefore do I list unfinished schools? If I do what I have to write in degree/diploma "Unfinished"?
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-02-03 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the I-129F
All papers need to be translated if they not in English.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-01-21 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2012 PETITIONS, ANY PROGRESS??
Hello
I just got my NOA2 but it is CSC. I believe you should get it soon as VSC is faster. Check your NOA1 they show there when they receive after it is over 5 month (I would guess yours is Jan 20, 2012) so on jun 21, 2012 call USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 or via TTY at 1-800-767-1833 (for hearing impaired). I choose options 1,1,1... until it ask for case number (use whole numbers including with letters) just have to wait until they say "to report problem with your case press" I can not remember what key it was. Tell them that your application is outside of normal processing time.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-06-12 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Expedite
I read that if you in military you can contact your people there and they will expedite it for you.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-08 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on DS 156 question #2
Thanks for reply.

I filled the form but it would not take n/a due that they do not allow symbols anymore except couple so I left it blank. I hope it is OK.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-14 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on DS 156 question #2
Hello

In 2nd question they ask for:
Place of issuance
City - Do I write city where apply/recive passport or authority?
Country - Kazakhstan
state/province - Do I put "----" Almaty city do not have state/province, but in passprot I see "Code of state: KAZ"
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-14 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCould you review my my interview packet please?
I am not sure if it needed but you might need send NOA2 and letter from NVC that show new case number. Also send some additional proof of ongoing relation ship. Phone calls, chat logs, e-mail. (Do not have to send a lot but couple to show ongoing relation ship.)
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-17 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI just notice this now..will this be a RFE later...
You can send them mail and tell about type and ask them to fix it. I had typo on zipcode of my fiancee address. I had to mail as well her phone changed due that their phone company switch to digital I think. You can also try call and ask for rep 2 on USCIS. Any way it is up to you what to do.
I would try to fix it but it's me who is paranoid on those papers.
Note: I had to mail them nearly at 5 month limit.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-21 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent
use VJ template. http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-24 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there a downside to expedite request?

yes for me :bonk: :bonk: :rofl: :crying:

i requested twice to expedite my I-129F with the same reason. but they both deny it :crying: now seems that they giving me hardtime..now i have rfe. i send the doc they requested last wk and still waiting for my noa2. toooooooo sad seems that people who never request for expedite had their noa2 earlier :crying:

Look like it did not slow your process a bit. If you would not make a silly error, you would get NOA2 in less then 5 month. For CSC 5 month is normal.
Here is quote from your time line:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between July 31, 2012 and August 6, 2012* (RFEs at the California Service Center typically add an extra 27 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time).


ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-24 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTOTAL COST OF K1 VISA
Mods Please lock this. I have no clue how topic form 2006 was lifted over and over till 2012
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-26 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed advice
In your case I would try to apply for K1 and point out on your health condition that doctor does not allow you to fly as well it violate his culture.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-26 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long between NOA1 and NOA 2?
Look like CSC is picking up. Might take 4 month.
If you will your time line it will show you the estimated date when you should receive.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-26 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check DHL ?
I wrote a guide how to check. http://www.visajourn...-to-us-embassy/
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-28 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to apply for K1 visa
Send it asap the process gonna take 5 month if you lucky might take less. Also if you would like to save money and if she/he would like to work in USA as soon he/she enter. Think consider a CR-1 Visa it also cheaper.

Note: Just personal thoughts on your situation.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-28 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry
I guess guide is quite old. I put:

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067



I think it does not matter what address you use.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-30 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Examination
Price will be different based on clinic as well.
ffpMaleKazakhstan2012-07-31 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGerman Birth Certificate
Will I need to have her German Birth Certificate translated into English?
EnZMaleGermany2007-11-29 13:02:00