Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Approved with one exception	congrats!!! i can't wait until i can post something similar	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-23 12:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	WOOHOO!! We got the VISA!!!!	CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! I am looking forward to the day I buy the same plane ticket out of Jorge Chavez	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-08 13:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa APPROVED	congrats!	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-08-11 09:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question for my own clarification	well duh! to me. I guess I forgot about using logic when I asked that question	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-10-16 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question for my own clarification	YEP that would be the one! She is getting her passport with the visa in it tomorrow via DHL, just wondering if that packet is going to be there too Edit: It says on there the visa is inside the packet... Does that mean you don't get the passport back in hand? Edited by gtigiant, 16 October 2006 - 08:46 PM.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-10-16 20:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question for my own clarification	The packet is recieved with the passport once the visa is attached correct? This being the mysterious packet that is turned over at the POE.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-10-16 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Newb Introduction	Ok, I have started to read thru most of the forms and this isn't quite as complicated as I first thought. However, it is still a bit overwhelming. I continue to be amazed at the volume of information on this site.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-22 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Newb Introduction	thanx everybody for the welcome. The whole process seems a little convaluted and frightening to be quite honest. I am still considering everything that is required. I do have another question tho (since the first was answered so quickly): - How long does the Advance Parole usually take to issue after the paperwork has been filed? Reason for this is that she wants to return to Peru for a second ceremony that can be attended by friends/family etc down there ASAP. Just trying to get some realistic expectations. From what I have seen so far, it seems that the visa process should take 9 to 12 months barring anything crazy happening. Ironically trying to figure all this out is easing my mind from the stress of the relocation to Cleveland with the new job.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-21 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Newb Introduction	Hello everybody. New here, but I have been lurking for a week or so. Name is Jake, and I live in Ohio. The background on why I am here is that last year a mutual friend introduced me to a great girl who just happens to live in Lima Peru. Got to know her pretty well, went to visit and things sparked. If things work out like I hope (starting a new job next week that requires a relocation to cleveland), I will be back in Lima in April to officially propose. With that in mind, I have read many of the faqs and used the search function a bit to see if I can find answers to most of my questions. I understand the timelines involved, paperwork required, etc. for the most part. A couple of questions tho: 1) It seems that many of the legal groups who work w/ K1 visas throw the fear factor in there saying that doing it yourself you risk lots of tie-ups. Is this truly the case? Should one spend the extra 1500$ or so on someone to draw up the paperwork? 2) It seems from the search function that there is a requirement to be in Peru for the consular interview.... verification? This is an awesome site. I never would have thought I would be in love with someone and need this information, but what a refreshing resource this is. Edited by gtigiant, 21 February 2006 - 05:57 PM.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-21 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	keerrchiinnggg!! The price of moving to the US!??	I honestly expected it to be a bit more expensive. My initial budget going into this whole process was 5 grand just for the k3 / AOS process. It looks like that may actually be a little high if i can avoid doing the lawayer bit. It is just the stress of the whole situation I am not looking forward to.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-22 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Job Status/changing jobs question	thanx a bundle. you answered my question perfectly. I didn't know if the current job changed if that was going to create issues/problems. I am waiting until I have a new 'permanant' address before I begin the filing process to avoid the mail hassles as well (I barely trust the USPS much less two govt agencies working together to get things delivered reasonably). Thank you very much- JrH	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-23 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Job Status/changing jobs question	Ok, I am starting a new job next week (hurray me) that requires me to relocate. However, it is a 90 to perm position. For the first 90 days I am going to be a consultant with an open contract for the client to hire me directly without penalty from the consulting company. This is pretty standard procedure in the IT industry these days with higher risk positions. So, this leads me to the question, since I know my employer is probably going to change in the next 3 to 4 months, even though I will most likely be sitting in the same exact desk (and be making the same exact salary), should I wait to begin the petition? Or can I just file an addendum when my employer changes? How much will this run the risk of hosing the process? Thanx	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-02-23 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We got The visa!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo	congrats!!!!! now that I am moved I am going to start the paperwork next week for ours. I am not looking forward to the stress, so reading your experience has really helped me relax a little bit.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-03-09 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Latin naming - two last names - how to put on forms?	So did you put the name with the mother's name down in other names used?	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-03-13 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Latin naming - two last names - how to put on forms?	Ok, I am really confused on how this is supposed to go on the form. First Name: Katherine Mother's Name: Garcia Father's Name: Matto She puts her name down as Katherine Matto Garcia. How do I put this on the forms? Garcia as the middle name? No middle name? Just put the full name in other names used? Put in mother's name only in other names used? I am soooo lost..... This First Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name format is messing with my head. Edited by gtigiant, 13 March 2006 - 09:57 PM.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-03-13 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ok, Nervous about one question	cool, what i thought. muchas gracias	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-19 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ok, Nervous about one question	I know this probably just me being overly critical in looking back over everything that I already sent in, BUT...... on the question 18 of 129F I did not put down anything about how we first met, just the details on when we met in person. This is still ok right? My brain is my own worst enemy.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-19 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129F Packet has been filed	W00000T W00000T!!! the check is cashed I just got back from Peru last night. Suprise visit where I made it all official . It was only a couple of days there, but what a great time we had.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-25 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129F Packet has been filed	Thanx to all the help I have recieved from here in getting the paperwork done. The example forms were invaluable....	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-18 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129F Packet has been filed	just sent in the packet. wow that took a long time to put together. I just hope I put it all together right.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-18 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lima Embassy Interview ?	yep, agreed. Plan on being there for the interview.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-30 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	UH-OH - Looked at NOA1 closer	UPDATE: Just got the email notification of the correction. All is good in the hood	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-04 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	UH-OH - Looked at NOA1 closer	ok, spent a half an hour on the phone w/ CSC this morning. The lady was not the most pleasant person in the world, but was at least efficient. The number of questions was a little amazing, especially just to get one field corrected. She said that I should have some form of notification of the change in the next 30 days. I hope everything goes smoothly with this.....	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-01 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	UH-OH - Looked at NOA1 closer	i know what happened. it is the stupid form. guess i am calling them on monday.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-28 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	UH-OH - Looked at NOA1 closer	I looked over the NOA1 closer and noted that they left off the E on the end of Katherine. Just call them and have them correct it over the phone? TIA	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-28 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 Recieved	That was pretty quick. 10 days Oh, and over the last weekend I made it all official Suprised her with a visit to peru. Then suprised her with this:	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-04-28 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VERMONT HAS POSTED NEW PROCESSING DATES	at least Vermont only went back to March. the rest all jumped back to February...	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-23 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	129-F/IMBA	1 - your answer to the question was fine based on other threads (i had this same concern on my filing). 2 - timelines are unknown right now	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-23 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Approved CSC	congrats!!!!!!!!!	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-25 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What if we do this?	It's like yelling at a red light to make it change to green faster. That is the perfect analogy	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-26 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What if we do this?	would everybody just sit back and relax? burying them in unwarranted paperwork, emails, phone calls, and just b*tch sessions is only slowing down the entire process. let them figure it out and then request what is needed. that way when you send it (if even ever requested), the process is in place to handle it. Edited by gtigiant, 26 May 2006 - 11:59 AM.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-26 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 dates	you r0x0rs	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-05-23 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Have I got this Right	could be. nobody knows. there isn't even a complete confirmation yet that there will be a new form for those of us in this postition to have to fill out. right now it is just a wait and see	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-02 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police record translation	there is an example document here that you can attach to the form that states that the person who did the tranlating swears that they are profficient in both languages and that it is correct. a 3rd party looks better, especially if it is a police record....	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-02 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Has your 129-F been transferred from Nebraska to California?	i changed mine. i figured why not.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-06 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	touched again today !!	same here. i like being touched	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-03 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New I-129F	i'm used to that mess. my cube seems to be at the corner loudmouth st and bitchy ave. got pretty good at tuning out all the "parking lot" discussions anymore	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-12 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New I-129F	the check all that apply is pretty good indication of what to do. if none apply, leave blank, sign and go about your business	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-12 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New I-129F	seems pretty straightforward and gets them in compliance. hopefully we all find out soon enough what is needed to get the process moving forward. at least now they have a general idea of the direction they need to go in.	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-12 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2nd mailed transfer notice from CSC	yeah? i didn't look at the envelope very closely. just read the notice and added it to the growing file folder...	gtigiant	Not Telling	Peru	2006-06-13 12:32:00