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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Update since I haven't been around much.

We have our interview in two weeks from yesterday.

However on me end of things haven't been so good. a week ago i got into an argument with my father, who got physical and pushed me out our front door, where I landed head first on concrete and had bleeding in my brain. Had to go to hospital and then police got involved. week after release from hospital the police decided to arrest us both. me on charges of disorderly conduct. had to spend most of yesterday in a jail cell awaiting araignment, only to be told to come back in 3 weeks and meanwhile i am issued a protective order saying i could not live in the same house as my father, so basically i got kicked out of the house and had to scramble to find a place to stay temporarily. So now I am all worried that this is going to do something to the interview and I am all worried and upset and stuff sad.gif
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-26 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
We got approved too. Just sent back packet 3.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-12 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
That sucks that you guys are STILL waiting! We've already gotten packet three and are sending it back today.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-10 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 3 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Weevil @ Sep 3 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So the consulate received our case a week ago (at least according to DHL). No packet yet. Ugh! the waiting for this is worse than waiting for the NOA2!


Perhaps this will help:

1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0
5) You can also call the DoS to find out your interview date once you believe the embassy has scheduled it.

Also, you can get a jump on the required forms if you haven't already: http://germany.usemb...processing.html



Ok, well we called and all they could tell us was the the NVC had shipped the case on aug 24.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-03 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 3 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Weevil @ Sep 3 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So the consulate received our case a week ago (at least according to DHL). No packet yet. Ugh! the waiting for this is worse than waiting for the NOA2!


Perhaps this will help:

1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0
5) You can also call the DoS to find out your interview date once you believe the embassy has scheduled it.

Also, you can get a jump on the required forms if you haven't already: http://germany.usemb...processing.html


Ok thanks stephen. I'll try calling them. Yeah we're basically ready to go, I just need the interview date so I can get time off from work biggrin.gif

WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-03 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
we did both. They refused to discuss it over the phone, and no response to the email yet. We have almost everything ready, he needs to get a few things but says it would take him like half hour to do it. And I have to mail him some stuff but I am most likely going to be there for the interview so I could just bring it with me instead of hoping it doesn't get lost in the unreliable German postal system...
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-03 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
So the consulate received our case a week ago (at least according to DHL). No packet yet. Ugh! the waiting for this is worse than waiting for the NOA2!
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-09-03 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Congratulations Cdn_gewels and Stephen and Elisha!
Finally more march approvals biggrin.gif


On a side note, my case arrived at the consulate today!
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-27 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Looks like my case has left NVC and is on its way to Frankfurt. Just left Boston.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-25 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Sorry you guys are still waiting for the NOA2.sad.gif

I called NVC today and they have received my case but it hasn't been forwarded to the consulate yet.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-24 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
QUOTE (gerrymeridamx @ Aug 23 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Weevil @ Aug 23 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bah, I've called NVC every day this week and they still have no record of my case number.... sad.gif


Did you talk to a person? NVC doesn't enter K visas into the automated system. But if you talk to a person they should tell you if yours has not arrived yet, is in AP or has been sent on to the embassy.


Oh, I didn't know that. I guess tomorrow I will call and talk to a person!

WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-23 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Bah, I've called NVC every day this week and they still have no record of my case number.... sad.gif
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-23 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
And the waiting game continues! Called NVC this morning, haven't gotten my case yet.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-21 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-17 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
It's Monday morning, it's my day off, and we've gotten a touch!
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-17 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Congrats! same NOA1 day as us, but nothing on our end yet. Its making me nervous that his unemployment is going to have a negative affect on us...... sad.gif
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-08-13 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
This is so exciting! Knowing our has a possibility of being approved soon. I called the 800 number the other day and they told me that it was still withing the estimated time range, and they are working on the petitions so *fingers crossed!*
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-07-28 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2009 k-1 people
Hello, another March filer here. Just discovered this thread. I got the NOA1 on March 13. And have heard nothing since. Not even a touch.
WeevilFemaleGermany2009-07-22 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual Citzen...will it matter at embassy? + advice on Lawyers for K1

Something to add thats for you not the OP, Germany will now let you apply to get permission to take on another citizenship. There is a fee involved, but if hes interested in getting his US citizenship as well as retaining his German one, he can find out the steps through the German consulate. My mom is looking at the possibility of doing this so she can duel German and Canadian. You are right that with Germany though without that permission you will automatically loose your citizenship if you aquire another.


Yeah we found that out earlier today actually. Can't seem to find much info on it though. Something about having to prove hardship if you don't get that other citizenship. (I don't speak much German so can't decipher the pages :) )
WeevilFemaleGermany2010-01-02 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual Citzen...will it matter at embassy? + advice on Lawyers for K1
That is incorrect. The USA does indeed recognize dual citizenship. If you acquired dual citizenship with the US and another country from birth, the government does not require you to renounce the other citizenship on reaching your 18th birthday. Also the renunciation part of the nationalization oath is not enforced. Where as in Germany (my husband's country) You cannot have dual citizenship unless you are born with it. (My husband is German and French by birth) However if a citizenship is taken not by birth, you loose your German citizenship. (So my husband cannot take a US citizenship without loosing his German citizenship, but our children will acquire both US and German citizenship at birth, as well as the French one.)

Your dual citizenship shouldn't have any effect at the embassy, for US government purposes you are considered a US citizen (while in the Philippines you'd be considered that citizenship).
WeevilFemaleGermany2010-01-01 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 form filling it?
I'm currently filling the I-129F form, and me and my boyfriend are confussed as to what to put for his address.

He is currently living in australia, but only started living there 2 months ago, but we are planning to file in sydney because he is working and living there for 6 months.

My question is if he should put his current address in austalia, in part 1, or his england address, then in the other section stated location abroad place the australia address? Thank-you
USAnUKFemale02010-06-12 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 interview in Australia

Just wondering where Australia comes into it when your country says England. I'm doing the K1 in Australia so could fill you in but not sure why you need to know :)

Hi, My boyfriend is a citizen of england, but he is currently living in Australia, and his visa is going to be processed at the US consulate in Sydney. thanks if u can fill me in with anything so i can let him know.
USAnUKFemale02010-07-26 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 interview in Australia

Is he filing 4 you or are you filing for him? I'm confused. If you are filing for him u shouldn't have to give him anything yet. He needs to give stuff to you. The beneficiary needs to give passport photo,
signed G-325A, and singed letter of intent. Maybe also any evidence one may have receipts, photos, letters, mailings, western union receipts.


Hey thank-you for the advice but i've already sent in my I-129F form, just recieved the NOA1 today. But i'm wondering for his interview, what he is going to need, because it's easier to give it to him when i see him then trying to mail the information to him. Thanks again tho. But if u know about any interview information that would be great.
USAnUKFemale02010-07-23 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 interview in Australia
Hi, So i just started the process. But i'm already thinking ahead, so that when my boyfriend comes to visit me in Oct. i can give him everything he needs and give him a heads up on what might happen.

Questions: What do i have to supply to him? And any information that anyone has on the Australian Visa interview, or on the consulate would be nice. Thanks!!

Also, i don't have to be present for the interview? Or do i have to go through an interview process in the States?
USAnUKFemale02010-07-23 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval

Then when applying for ESTA, he has answered, under the penalty of perjury, "No" to the following question:



As mentioned above, if the conviction involving his ex could also be called fraud, then misrepresentation on the ESTA form could also be piled on.

http://en.wikipedia....Moral_turpitude

I'm not trying to be scary, but operating under "forewarned is forearmed"...


I just spoke to him and he applied yes to the question. So we are going to see a lawyer when he comes to visit and see what our opition are thanks for the heads up.
USAnUKFemale02010-09-02 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval

Then when applying for ESTA, he has answered, under the penalty of perjury, "No" to the following question:



As mentioned above, if the conviction involving his ex could also be called fraud, then misrepresentation on the ESTA form could also be piled on.

http://en.wikipedia....Moral_turpitude

I'm not trying to be scary, but operating under "forewarned is forearmed"...


At this point i've kinda given up hope. I don't know if he filled out an ESTA. I've never heard of it until now.
USAnUKFemale02010-09-02 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval

Has he entered the US on the VWP in the last 6 years?



Yes, recently he was here in Feb, for 3 weeks, no issues. why?
USAnUKFemale02010-09-02 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval

If "deception" is the same thing as "fraud" then it would considered a crime of moral turpitude, and would be an inadmissible crime. Your fiance should get the relevant police and court records for both convictions, and consult with a qualified US immigration attorney. He may be denied at the interview, and you may need to submit a hardship waiver application. It depends on how the US consulate interprets this particular type of conviction. An immigration attorney with experience with this particular consulate should be able to give an educated opinion.

There is another section of the INA, 212(a)(2)(B), that has to do with two or more crimes even if they didn't involve moral turpitude. However, that would only apply if the aggregate sentences were five or more years in prison, which I imagine would not apply here. It sounds like he wasn't sentenced to any prison time.


You wouldn't happen to know any other opitions that we would have if he were to be denied.
USAnUKFemale02010-09-02 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval

The DUI is not generally an inadmissible crime. If they determine he's got an alcohol problem then it might be a health related inadmissibility.

I'm a little confused by the credit card issue. What was the "deception"? Was this a criminal case, or a civil case?



Well, it was a long time ago, but it's what he was charged with was i believe "credit card deception", and he believes it was criminal.
USAnUKFemale02010-09-02 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record and K-1 approval
Seeking advice:

My fiance has a 2 misdemeanors from 6 years ago. One is a DUI, the other, due to his ex. not paying her credit cards then during the court procedings, exclaimed that she didn't know what a credit card was. He was found guilty, on deception, the credit cards were for 400$, inwhich he had to pay the money. My question is what are the chances of us getting denied in the K-1 fiance approval process?
USAnUKFemale02010-09-01 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging Embassy from Sydney to London
HELP!!!

The background story is that my finacee was living in Sydney for the past 8 months. Recently he has moved back to England. We were hoping that the visa would of been completed before he left but due to the 6 month wait time in the US he has already moved back. Also i attempted to change the consulate during the initial approval, and at the NVC stage and it has already been sent to the Sydney consulate. I just recieved Packet 3, but need the consulate to be changed to the one in London. I have already emailed them requesting the change. If anyone knows anything else that i can do, or how long it take for them to respond to emails at the sydney consulate that would be great. Thank-you
USAnUKFemale02011-02-01 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 NVC case number information
I'm in the process of having the consulate change from where my boyfriend was living (sydney Australia)to where he is a citizen (London, UK). We have already received out NVC case number, and i was wondering if this number will change if we change embassy's. Thank-you
USAnUKFemale02011-02-04 16:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Husband Visa Denied! what I do next? Please HELP ME!!
Hi everyone.
I am desperate! my husband visa was denied on January 23/2012. The interview was only 20 mins in the USA Embassy in Casablanca, Morocco. They ask him all kind of unfair questions, he bring pictures, conversations for 5 years, receipt of rent of the houses and apartments we rent there and they didnt give him a chance to show them nothing!He was treated really bad and my husband left the embassy feeling so depress and rejected. Yesterday I call USCIS they say I need to wait 120 days for them to answer me about their decision. I dont know what to do now? Some people say I need to re-apply all over again for him and others say I dont. Do I need a lawyer? Do I re-apply? Do I wait for ever? Please anyone answer me.This situation is taking a tool on me I am getting so depress I start to see a Psychiatrist and counseling and start to take medication too. Please help me !! :(
Imi1122FemaleMorocco2012-05-15 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNO PAY STUBS FOR AOS PACKET

Hi everyone,
i am about to submit my AOS packet soon but i have only the pay stubs for 3 months because i have started to save my photocopies of checks after filing the petition.. so its been only 3 months and my last year federal tax income is lower than the poverty line but i am currenty employed and income is more than the poverty line ... so here i am confused and want some help from vj members : 1) do i submit the AOS with 3 month pay stubs based on current employment OR do i submit my total assets so they can multiply with my last yr federel tax income which is lower than poverty line.... thankx to everyone and good luck u all

Hi listen I applied for my husband with a employer letter saying how much I make per year gross thats all! forget about paystubs! u r wasting time! get that letter tomorrow ! stating ur yearly salary thats all. Plus ur last 3 years taxes income even if they were under the poverty level what matter is now no before. Dont wait more time for paystubs..omg!! lol!! u are wasting preciuos time!. When I apply for my husband I was working only 1 month and with this letter everything was fine...so run to HR and get ur letter!! good luck!
Imi1122FemaleMorocco2011-08-10 20:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT k3 case

thanks guys for your replies :thumbs: ..but i still wonder if i'll get the visa by file the DS-230 in casablanca only without her file the I-130 for USCIS in you US, or the I-130 is very important to get the visa ? thanx again .

Hi listen ur wife need to get 1-130 form from the USCIS web site, fill it out, pay 420$, fill out the G-325A biography for u and her (2), affidavit of support also she can find it in the USCIS forms, get a letter from her job stating how much money she makes per year, u need to send her a picture with white backgrown and she needs to take a picture the same white backgrown and more things. All the intructions are on the I-130 form and all she needs to give them, marriage licence, translated to english all has be translated to english, USCIS will not accept it in french or arabic. I did mine by myself I marry in morocco too. if u need more help just feel free to ask me...and this pettion has to be done here in the USA not in Morocco!...Also she can find an agency called "International Institud" this agency can help her with all this....Good luck...
Imi1122FemaleMorocco2011-08-10 20:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 annual income when not working entire year

There is no guidance so you must use logic and deductive reasoning...


Thank you, that works. And extrapolating income to the whole year looks better than the alternatives!
KukolkaFemaleCanada2010-07-17 10:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 annual income when not working entire year
Thank you, payxibka! Do you have a source for this information?

Edited by Kukolka, 17 July 2010 - 09:39 AM.

KukolkaFemaleCanada2010-07-17 09:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 annual income when not working entire year
I've searched and been unable to find this answer elsewhere. I'm not sure what to put for question 7 of the I-134, "I derive an annual income of:"

My situation: I'm currently employed in a contract-to-hire position, on a 6-month contract that started in May 2010 and will end in November 2010. I am currently paid hourly.

Do I put:
- What I expect to make if I continue at my current rate of pay for the remainder of 2010?
- What I expect to make if I continue at my current rate of pay for the duration of the 6 month contract?
- What I would have made if I had been employed at my current rate of pay for the 12 months of 2010?

(I know it's gross not net, and I know that I and my joint sponsor each need to fill out an I-134).
KukolkaFemaleCanada2010-07-17 08:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156
The proof they're looking for at this stage is a second letter of intent to marry, from the USC petitioner. Like the one sent with your I-129F, but dated closer to the interview.
KukolkaFemaleCanada2010-07-29 12:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134, retired joint sponsor
My father is retired, and is joint sponsoring my fiancé for the K-1 visa. I have two questions about my father's I-134.

1. Math word problem! My father gets income from 3 sources.
His pension + social security = $x.
$x + what he decides to take out from his 401(k) each year = $y.
$x by itself is sufficient to sponsor (Above 125% the federal poverty guideline for a household size of dad's household + fiancé). He can provide statements for social security and pension amounts. However, his tax transcripts show his income as being $y, not $x. He would rather not provide bank statements. So he has statements to back up $x, but the only information to back up $y is the tax transcripts.

For "I derive an annual income of:" does he put $x or $y ?


2. The verbal portion! For question 7. "I am employed as or engaged in the business of"
Type of Business: "Retirement" (sounds better) or "Retired" (less ambiguous; 'Retirement' sounds like he may work in a company's Retirement Services division)?
Name of Concern: "<The company from which he retired>" or "N/A"?
KukolkaFemaleCanada2010-07-31 11:17:00