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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWELCOME TO THE US!!!!
Yay for you both! Congrats!!
JenniferSFemaleAustralia2011-08-15 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
I'd actually like to know a little more as well.. but I think the vaccines are the major focus of it.. my fiance is just starting to go through this step now, his medical is scheduled for Aug 22nd. They had him go to his regular MD beforehand to get some blood work to find out what he is already immune to, and has to get other vaccines as well.. Hepatitis B etc. I THINK that other than that, its just like a regular physical.. and making sure you dont have any communicable diseases.

Jenn
JenniferSFemaleAustralia2011-08-08 02:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Packet
Thanks so much, jingo!
That makes me feel much much better.
kusjesFemaleNetherlands2011-06-20 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Packet
EDIT: I also have the E-notification form, G-1145
kusjesFemaleNetherlands2011-06-20 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Packet
Hi!
I'm petitioning for my fiance to come over from the Netherlands, and I've got a packet together. I was just wondering if you guys think it's smart for me to have someone put one together for me instead, to make sure it's smooth.
I don't exactly have a ton of cash to spend on having someone prepare the packet for me, but is it smart to do it all on my own?

I just don't want to be missing any information that I'm not aware I should have, or make some stupid mistake that will end up in a rejection.

My packet, as of right now, contains:

As far as forms go:
Form I-129F
Declaration of Meeting (Question 18 Supplement)
Form G-325A for him
Form G-325A for myself
Passport photographs (one for each of us, do I need to include both?)
Letters of mutual intent for both of us

For our proof:
5 photographs of us together in both the USA and the Netherlands
Bank statements using my card in the Netherlands, and using his in the USA.
Plane tickets for all trips
Copies of passport stamps for all trips (Should I copy the photo page of the passport as well as the stamps?)
Flight itineraries
Our Rebtel phone service transcripts

I still have to go to the city to get a copy of my birth certificate, and I still have to print and sign the support affadavit and my cover letter.

Is there ANYTHING else you guys can think of that I should include?

any help is IMMENSELY appreciated. :D
Thanks so much!
kusjesFemaleNetherlands2011-06-20 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the pot boil if you watch it?
Hello, everyone I'm new to this forum. Just today I called cusstomer services after 15 mins finally got a hold a representative didn't give me much info other then she can't tell me anything and that the waiting period for VT office is 5 months. I send my application in Nov2010 so I'm guessing 3 more months. Frustration is taking over!
mara2169FemaleDominican Republic2011-01-03 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad News
So sorry to hear - but do you need a visitor visa from the UK? Can't you just come? Praying everything is okay with your fiance.
susFemaleJamaica2008-11-11 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied but case still open
Kimmy, I am thinking like you are thinking - Eric Drewry would be another resource for you -

Not sure how you can re-interview if you were denied without refiling a petition.
susFemaleJamaica2008-12-01 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewbie
Welcome, Lovesponge - Come on down to the regional forums, there are a lot of Yardies on here.
susFemaleJamaica2008-11-23 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshorrible HORRIBLE problem please help
Just for future reference - You can get your passport replaced while in the US through your country's embassy -
susFemaleJamaica2009-01-23 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
First, thank you for your condolences - UScandual - I have to try to keep in my mind that everything happens for a reason - my son was an angel who was brought into my life for a short time to show me some things - As hard as it is, I would never change the time that I had with him, and have to cherish that.

As for Daboyz - My license was suspended - I did not know it - By all rights, I could have been in jail - I was driving on a suspended license, I just didn't know it - I was ignorant of it.

My point (which seems to have been missed) in posting the stories that I have was to give concrete examples of how not everything is black and white - it would be nice if they were, and if the laws were applied uniformly - but the reality of life is that they aren't and never are - Things happen, mistakes happen - nothing in life is exactly as it should be - And people in this thread have served as judge, jury, and executioner without having all the facts.

I never said the OP was right / wrong / whatever - But the amount of armchair judges in this thread who are so solidly certain that they are the authority on what will / won't / did happen, without having all the facts, is astonishing - Didn't anyone ever hear the old saying about don't ASSUME....
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-08 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (daboyz @ Feb 8 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (uscandual @ Feb 8 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 9 2009, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (uscandual @ Feb 8 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 9 2009, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That said, you long ago post was sound advice but their chances of success with a second I-129F are none and no way, IMO.


See? Those 3 letters 'IMO' really do make it all better. It just takes the judgmental edge off the phrase they complete. It doesn't negate the thrust of your statement, just makes it clear that it's an opinion, not a fact. Makes all the difference in the world. IMO, of course laughing.gif

Push, more seriously, I'd really be interested in your view of the one actual tangible case study that was shared on this thread, other than OP's. It was posted by sus and I don't recall seeing your reaction to it, or anyone else (other than mine). I think it's very germane to the case at hand. I'll quote the relevant bit here:

QUOTE (sus @ Feb 7 2009, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let me give you another scenario - My own - because had I not know what I know about the process and the law, I would be in this exact position. When my fiance and I started talking about filing and gathering the documentation, I told him we needed a copy of his divorce decree. He gave me what he had - he was divorced in 2004 (he thought) - I work in the legal field (not immigration, typically), and I looked at it and realized it wasn't a final dissolution - it was the original process. He thought he was divorced - his ex had served him, he thought it was done - When we tried to get a copy of the decree, it turned out that she never did it - she just served him and dropped it. So he had to hire an attorney and file for the divorce, and we are still (somewhat impatiently) waiting for the decree. If I didn't understand the legal documents, I could easily have filed, put the date of the petition on there, and gone forward with this process, thinking yes, he was divorced. In fact, he wasn't and I would have been in this same situation - Without knowingly committing fraud.


Suppose for a moment, hypothetically, that sus and her fiance had not realized the divorce was not final prior to filing I-129F petition. If they had gone through with it, putting in "divorced" for status of beneficiary, and supplying a date, it probably would have passed through USCIS and NVC processing and arrived at consulate. Most likely, it would be detected at that point because consulate would demand documentation of divorce, and at that point the application would be denied.

However my question to you is - do you think they would also be banned from refiling in such a (hypothetical) case? There was no intent to defraud here. In my view the appropriate penalty would be denial of the first filing, but no ban on making subsequent petitions. Curious to know if you agree/disagree.

But how do you not realize something like that? normally you have to go to court...and if you dont...you always have papers stating it was final. So not realizing a divorse/annulment is not final...does not even make sense.


How do you not realize something like that? Because people are human. And they overlook things. And misunderstand things. And confuse things. And are not perfect creatures as apparently some (you?) demand they must be prior to filing an application.

An honest mistake is not fraud.

And yes, this scenario does "make sense". People make mistakes. I certainly do. President Obama just famously admitted to "screwing up" with Daschle's nomination. Are you saying every visa applicant should be superior to that standard?

Sus' fiance was making an honest mistake: "He thought he was divorced - his ex had served him, he thought it was done" (Sus's words). Thankfully, Sus caught his mistake in time. But what if she hadn't? Does the full force of criminal legal sanctions come crashing down on someone because they made a human error? That's certainly not my understanding of the Criminal code, and also not of the Immigration system.

Yes it does. If your driver's license is suspended whether you know it or not, you go to jail. Ignorance of the law is never an excuse.

Oops I killed my neighbor, I didn't know it was illegal. Seems like common sense to me that you make sure one marriage is finished before entering another.


Daboyz - what is going on in this thread is pure ignorance of the law - You can't say 100% that anything will happen - and you are comparing apples to oranges here.

Just in the example you gave - My DL was suspended - over failure to pay a ticket (I had paid it, there was an error) - I didn't know it for 1 year, until I got pulled over - The cop gave me a citation - I went to court, explained it all to the judge - He threw out all the fines, reinstated my license, no penalties - Sorry, I was ignorant of the law - but I didn't go to jail.

A drunk driver killed my 18 month old son - He knew that driving drunk was against the law - Ya know what - he walked out with a suspended sentence!

Nothing in the world is so black and white as you all are trying to spout off -
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-08 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (Sinergy @ Feb 8 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But how do you not realize something like that? normally you have to go to court...and if you dont...you always have papers stating it was final. So not realizing a divorse/annulment is not final...does not even make sense.


First of all - there is no normally that you have to go to court - if someone sues you (for anything) the logical thing is to appear in court - but not everyone does, nor is it required - In a situation where you are dealing with two foreign countries - More often then not, only one party is going to appear in court - also, not being familiar with the legal process in that country, reading the petition, my fiance thought it was final - he'd been living for 5 years thinking he was divorced - she filed it, sent him the paperwork - he thought it was done - So did I from reading the papers he had - what I did know was that what he had wasn't a formal decree - when we tried to get one from the court is when we found out it wasn't finalized, or filed - they had no record of it -

Plus, if someone is served with divorce papers, doesn't appear, is served by notice in the paper, etc... they aren't always going to have papers stating that it was final.

Another example that I can give you is from my job - we try to repossess a car - the person has moved, left no forwarding address - we publish it in the paper for their last known area of residence - the judge grants the order - They don't read the paper, didn't see the notice - one day they are driving around and some sheriff comes and takes their car. It happens every day.
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-08 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (MMW @ Feb 7 2009, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i agree totally it was not the smartest thing to file for a k-3 visa before having all the documents in hand no doubt of that. My concern remains the judgmental way we are approaching this issue. we can be firm in our views without being so i hate to say lacking in compassion, but that is what i am seeing here. If she did commit fraud shame on her she will reep the results but I am also looking at other members that may have situations close to this that wont ask for advice for fear of being crucified. Sin i know you are correct in the content but what if we toned down the level?



AN OPEN MIND IS ONE READY TO SEE THE POSSIBLE! NO MATTER HOW IMPROBABLE IT MIGHT BE!!!!


Exactly my point, MMW - No one but the original poster knows exactly what was completed, and what happened - but the judgment and assumptions are rampant through this thread.

Let me give you another scenario - My own - because had I not know what I know about the process and the law, I would be in this exact position. When my fiance and I started talking about filing and gathering the documentation, I told him we needed a copy of his divorce decree. He gave me what he had - he was divorced in 2004 (he thought) - I work in the legal field (not immigration, typically), and I looked at it and realized it wasn't a final dissolution - it was the original process. He thought he was divorced - his ex had served him, he thought it was done - When we tried to get a copy of the decree, it turned out that she never did it - she just served him and dropped it. So he had to hire an attorney and file for the divorce, and we are still (somewhat impatiently) waiting for the decree. If I didn't understand the legal documents, I could easily have filed, put the date of the petition on there, and gone forward with this process, thinking yes, he was divorced. In fact, he wasn't and I would have been in this same situation - Without knowingly committing fraud.

I am not saying that what this person did is right / wrong / they knew they were committing fraud at the time or not - But the person could easily have filed for the annulment, not fully understood the legal process, and filed the K1 thinking the divorce was final - when it was approved, and they started gathering documents for the interview, they could have realized that they needed the final decree, and realized what happened.

There is also the possibility that she told her fiance it was complete and that he filed, thinking and trusting that it was =

The possibilities are endless, and we are supposed to be here to support each other and help each other = Not serve as judge and jury without all the facts. Isn't one of the biggest principles in America that you are innocent until proven guilty? If this thread is supposed to be here to guide future people = then try to guide them without accusations and bias --- Much of which is evident here.
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-07 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 6 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But what could the mistake be when you have to put date of divorce/termination of marriage on the I-129F application and the G-325A (if I remember correctly, I think it was on both) and she did not and still does not yet have papers? What date did she put? Or else she acted like she was never married which is what it is...lying.


My point is - No one knows what she put - Or if she left it blank and it was overlooked - or what happened - It is being assumed that she lied - Who knows - Only the OP
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-06 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Feb 6 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sus @ Feb 6 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 6 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sus @ Feb 6 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your only option is to file a new petition once your divorce is final - The criteria for the K1 clearly states that you have to be free and legally able to marry BEFORE you apply.



You must be legally able to marry upon filing the petition



Basically - you restated what I already stated, did you not? I wasn't thinking along the lines of what must have been checked on the initial petition, if you notice, that conversation came AFTER my post - It amazes me how nitpicky people can get on this board.


And it amazes me how people think they know much more than they actually do. The bolded section of your initial post is incorrect. The OP, or anyone in said situation cannot file again...forever. This site is not just about helping those presently going through immigration, but 'future generations' as well.
Jasman was doing just that by stating a K-1 requirement a different way, for the sake of posterity...so anyone key-word searching the treads will be informed. Nothing wrong w/ that.

-P


Aren't you assuming you know more than you actually do? Did the OP say that they checked that they were divorced on their original petition? If the person stated that they were divorced, then yes, they lied and committed fraud - But until the OP comes back and states yes, they did that, or no - It just slipped through (something that can happen and does happen) - This entire thread is full of assumptions - Based on the judgmental tone of this thread, I would be surprised if the OP even came back - people make mistakes, it happens - But if we are here to HELP people than we need to remove the judgment - especially when the specific facts have been assumed by everyone here.
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-06 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 6 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sus @ Feb 6 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your only option is to file a new petition once your divorce is final - The criteria for the K1 clearly states that you have to be free and legally able to marry BEFORE you apply.



You must be legally able to marry upon filing the petition



Basically - you restated what I already stated, did you not? I wasn't thinking along the lines of what must have been checked on the initial petition, if you notice, that conversation came AFTER my post - It amazes me how nitpicky people can get on this board.
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-06 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
Your only option is to file a new petition once your divorce is final - The criteria for the K1 clearly states that you have to be free and legally able to marry BEFORE you apply.
susFemaleJamaica2009-02-06 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren listed on k-1
Other things to think about - Was he married to the mother at the time of her birth? If not, is he listed on the birth certificate? Even if he is, be prepared to have to take a DNA test if they weren't married - it is fairly standard for JA
susFemaleJamaica2009-09-01 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce
Nice post, Sun Drop - 100% accurate - and I am in the same situation as you - which is why I answered in the first place - But, lesson learned, sometimes it's just not worth the effort.....................
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce

I posted on Sunday for my friend because I did not want to go into the whole my friend wants to know such an such thing. What difference does it make the question is legit? Anyway my friend was not satisfied with the answers she received which is why she wanted me to repost in K1 forum unlike some people I don't have time to play the FBI of VJ. It astounds me how some decide to waste their time on VJ! This forum is to provide help for those trying to naviage the immigration waters but I see some have turned it into a past time and a way of life! How pathetic! Thanks to all who provided "helpful" comments.



The difference that it makes is whether or not it is legit - when you post the exact same question with two different scenarios - people begin to wonder.

This forum is to provide help - which is why each country has a portal page and new topics appear on them - So members from that country tend to scan the portal page, cause it is always good to find / help others who are dealing with the same embassy -

The answers that you got are the truth - if she's not satisfied with them, then hire a lawyer -

Good luck in your process - seems like you will need it.
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce

VERY true...I know a few people who got caught up in that and still waiting a year or more.


Raises hand
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce
Good information Roxcie - I would add that the time it takes can be substantially longer now - there was the big investigation into the court a few months back with issues of forged decrees - they have changed the procedures and divorces are taking much longer.
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce

Now - now...

Some people post like that because they are embarrassed/shy/apprehensive/wants to hide who they are when they are asking "touchy" areas...

Nothing wrong with that. :thumbs:


Ummmmmmm.................... the first question posted was open about it being her situation - instead of going back and reading the replies and moving forward - same topic but a friend?
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI and Divorce
You posed the same question on Sunday and got answers - But it was you, now it's your friend?

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=237463
susFemaleJamaica2010-01-19 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre the forms on here considered "originals"?
What they mean by original form is the one that you originally fill out and sign, not a photocopy - Sign with Blue ink to clearly identify that it is not a photocopy.
susFemaleJamaica2010-06-14 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy does my fiance's letter say $131 for application fee?
I would agree that the embassy hasn't updated the form letter yet (what a shocker!) The fee has increased, I wouldn't risk not paying it - Email the embassy and ask them to provide you with written clarification - If you haven't paid the correct fee, it will only add to the delay.

Also, make sure you have an updated police report - In light of the Dudus stuff, the embassy in JA is requiring that people have police reports dated more recently than June 14, 2010
susFemaleJamaica2010-06-25 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee Waivers....???
Do you realize all the other costs associated with this? Non-impediment form, the visa fee, the police record, travel back and forth to Kingston several times (not sure where your fiancee is from), etc....? Never mind the AOS fees if he gets approved, which are more than double the initial filing fee -

Additionally, you have to meet certain financial standards in order to sponsor him - I personally have never heard of a fee waiver being approved on a K-1 - Maybe wait until you can afford it, and take this time to be sure you can afford it all and meet the criteria?
susFemaleJamaica2010-08-19 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiance ffor a few months
Ok, here are three responses from people who went through getting the extension - Just an FYI, they all stress that appropriate dress is important, which means covered shoulders (no tank tops) and closed toed shoes -

You should have your :

Passport

Ticket

10,000 Jamaican Dollars

You are allowed an additional 90 days from your original departure date.

Also I would go early in the morning to beat the crowd, and PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE, anything could happen, like current down, computer down.

It was a painless process except the money spent to get there and the cost of the extension, guess thats another good way to get more money out of us.

Sorry I don't have the address info with me but thier phone number is 876 952 5380.

Thier office hours are Monday thru Friday 8 to 4:30.

Call, they will give you some of the info you need, but I find that no one ever fully knows/answers all of the questions regarding length of stay nor the best way to live long term in Jamaica without the fuss and stress. I was told that in order to get permanent residence status it would be best if I bought property there or marry a Jamaican this was from the young woman who gave me my extension.

Ok, called them to get more information. It was like pulling teeth. They are located at Overton Plaza on Union Street. Asked directions from Negril but was just told taxi man knows where. Great! Taxi driver taking me to an unknown place while he probably knows I'll have lots of money on me to pay the fee. Asked if it was a safe area and they said the parking lot has a guard and a gate. Ok, guess the answer is yes once you get in the parking area.

I was also told to bring return ticket, evidence of where we are staying, and proof of financial ability to pay.

Asked about staying long term and was told we have to go through the consulate in the US for a visa. I'll call the consulate when I next get international minutes to pursue this option for the future. If we get a visa, not sure if we can go back and forth or just what.



Ok, went to immigration to get our extension yesterday. First, getting there is fun. It is on Union street which is now one way. Go up to Dome and then come down Union to get into the parking. Market is one way opposite of Union but does not go through to Dome. I think the one way roads are a fairly recent change. Search google maps for union street, montego bay, jamaica and you will see Overton Plaza where it is located.

As you enter the parking lot go to the stairs in the back left to the second floor first. The door is marked Passport and Immigration Control (PICA). The sentry inside got us the necessary forms. We filled them out and took to the cashier as instructed. $20,000 lighter we went to the "Processing" window but were told we needed to go upstairs. There are signs telling you this but we of course missed them until leaving.

Upstairs you will go into a room filled with chairs and only has another door. No desk, sign in, or anything. Someone was waiting in there when we arrived and told us his wife was in there now so we just waited. Once she exited we knocked on the door, opened it, and were told to come in and have a seat. She confirmed where we were staying, asked to see our return tickets, and stamped our passports after filling out portions of the form and making some notes.

We had taken proof of where we were staying along with a receipt showing payment. We also took several proof of financial means - recent ATM receipt showing balance, travelers checks, credit card, and a check book and were not asked for any of this. The paperwork had a line for a reference and we listed a person we know and his phone number leaving his address blank. This didn't seem to be an issue.

I asked a few questions for clarification:

First, is extension from 90 days from when you go in or 90 days from initial entry. Answer was that they have wide discretion but normally to your return flight. In other words if we went in a week earlier we would have gotten 97 days. Initial stamp date is irrelevant.

Second, can we extend again? Answer was a definite no, we must leave after 6 months. We know though of two people who have done this based on special circumstances but they had to go to Kingston.

Third, is that 6 months, leave, and ok to come back? Answer was no, it is 6 months in a year.

Fourth, I asked how I can meet the full time living here necessary for a resident permit if I can only stay here for 6 months out of a year. Answer was that I would have to apply for a visa from the Jamaican embassy (actually, I think this is the embassy or a consulate). This visa would give me the right to stay to meet the full time requirements.

During the entire question/answer session she had said that they have wide discretion on everything a couple of times. We got our extension and the whole process was a pain but simple enough. The cost and inconvenience of getting there was the biggest problem.

Just so that the trip wasn't a total waste we stopped at Pizza Hut (did that ever taste good! They really pile on the toppings!) and at Megamart. All in all an interesting but expensive day!

A person we know just got in and we saw him on Thursday. He has been coming here for 28 years and was rather peeved when he heard about the change. He had booked for 94 days and only got stamped for 90!


susFemaleJamaica2010-08-23 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiance ffor a few months

I always book my ticket online so, when I go to the airport I just show my passport. When I fill out the Customs form, I put my estimated time of stay and they are me why am I visiting and who I am visiting. They never ask me about a return ticket. When I go through Montego Bay, I don't get much of a hassle. If your Customs card is filled out completely, its pretty much two questions stamp and a Welcome back I get.


I have always done the same - however, if you get flagged for a spot check (possible at any time) by Customs, they will ask for your return ticket, etc... - been there, done that, it's not fun!

Nicole, I know people who have extended their visa - let me see if I can get the info from them today and will post it. Glad you did all the research on the I-134, just wanted to make sure you thought it all through!
susFemaleJamaica2010-08-23 04:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiance ffor a few months
You definitely need a return ticket - also, immigration laws in JA have changed - the maximum stamp you will get now is a 3 month stamp, after 3 months you have to request an extension of the visa, which costs about $10000JA. I think you can get it in Mo Bay, but if not you have to travel to Kingston. Also, the max you are allowed to spend per calendar year in JA is 6 months on a tourist visa.

Ditto the concern about the I-134 - Do you have a co-sponsor or a job that you can work while in JA to meet the income requirements?

Believe me, I know your frustration, and hope it works - but please make sure you consider all the factors.
susFemaleJamaica2010-08-22 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon Impediment HELP!!!!
It almost sounds like he was asking about registering a marriage, not a no impediment - I have never heard of that before - You might want to call the RGD - he needs an affidavit from them that they searched their records and did not find a marriage recorded - the name of the person he is marrying is irrelevant.

Here is the RGD link:

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=faq
susFemaleJamaica2010-09-28 04:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help - Sponsor/Co-Sponsor at Recent Interview
I agree that you should request the interview for a specific day - I find it very interesting that they asked you to return with him, since their recent policy is that only the beneficiary is allowed into the interview.
susFemaleJamaica2010-10-15 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp, help
I would play it safe and go prepared with 3 years of returns - swamp them with info and proof!
susFemaleJamaica2010-10-20 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp, help
Did you send him your tax return transcripts? Pretty much every document or post says that you should be prepared to show your tax returns for the past three years -

Also not clear on what you mean by your cerebral palsy statement?
susFemaleJamaica2010-10-20 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the best route to take?
She needs to find out what the status is of the other petition - What is the priority date?
susFemaleJamaica2010-11-01 04:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs entering U.S. and sent back to country(not deported) considered being in the U.S.?

If my fiance entered country as a minor, but was sent back on the plane to go home(he wasn't deported and never left airport) is it wrong to answer "No" to the question "Have you ever been to the U.S.? Lawyer in his country said it's not wrong and he just has to tell them at visa interview. Has anyone had or know of someone that had this situation?



Just for future reference - if you decide to contact a lawyer, I would use a US based lawyer - lawyers in Jamaica are NOT familiar with US law and procedure, and will not always be accurate in this process.
susFemaleJamaica2010-11-02 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSmoking Cigarettes
Tobacco cigarettes - no issues - Other types of cigs, big problems!
susFemaleJamaica2010-11-06 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPETITION INTERVIEW

Ricardo wasnt the exception
I saw others there together, when i went on the 29th of October and i also saw that they sent for a petitioner that was outside and the husband was at the interview but didnt know the documents. She was in the car and they sent for a guard to go get her and she was interviewed with him, so has was already highlighted jamaica is very inconsistent and deals with those matters on a case by case basis.



Okay, let me clarify- Ricardo was the exception of people who have come here and posted reviews. Very glad to hear that they went and got the petitioner who was outside instead of blue slipping, thanks for the updated information.
susFemaleJamaica2010-11-06 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPETITION INTERVIEW

Although I was asked to attend my wifes interview I knew it was in our best interest to be present, just in case. In situations where they might think your relationship is not legitimate, they want to talk to the petitioner to validate. More than likely they will interview her again and compare her answers to yours as was done in my case.



Rod, Jamaica has recently changed to not allowing the petitioner to attend the interview (with the exception of Ricardo)- If they want to interview the petitioner, they blue slip.

Peace, honestly, from reading your posts - you are one of the few I would advise to retain an attorney so that you have someone review your I-134 and ensure that everything you need is there this time.
susFemaleJamaica2010-11-05 08:09:00