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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Received K1 Visa....
Chill out! He's leaving his family, friends, job and home. They might not be up to your high standards, but that is all he knows. Grow up - running around like a chicken with it's head cut off is not gonna make get there any quicker. If it were me I would not be coming at all.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-08-28 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraveling to uk when i (usc) is pettioner
I'd bring it all. With that amount of evidence youll be fine!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-08-12 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraveling to uk when i (usc) is pettioner
You should be OK, but do bring some proof. A letter from your employer is always a good thing.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-08-12 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F copies
Read the guides bro. It's all there.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-03 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice? How to proceed with Immigration while engaged to US Citizen?
Is here a permanent resident of canada. I dont think you can apply for DCF if he is just there based on a work visa.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-03 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSee the Pics & Please Post
Um welcome to planet earth. Try FedEx or UPS
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-08-28 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview
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It's 90-100 days for them to schedule an interview from Case Completion at NVC for CR1 visas. You'll be pretty lucky to get a November interview.


I'm filing for K1. And that didnt answer my question.

Thanks



I was implying that it is about the same. It did answer your question.

No need to be a jackass on the upper forums.

It takes apparently 90-100 days from NVC to the interview date. I was curious when I will know when the date will be, I know it'll be months from now. When will I get the P4?

Edited by dutchmatt, 07 September 2009 - 08:19 PM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-07 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 7 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's 90-100 days for them to schedule an interview from Case Completion at NVC for CR1 visas. You'll be pretty lucky to get a November interview.


I'm filing for K1. And that didnt answer my question.

Thanks

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-07 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview
Hello,

Quick question. I sent my P3 back to Montreal last week and just had my medical done, so all I really have to do is get my interview date. I hoping for November, but anyways, how long does it take to know when the date will be. How long after receiving the P3 does it take these clowns to book a date?
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-07 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa
I think you're allowed two.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-08 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa letter to u.s. cotozenship and immigration
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I typed it and got my fiance to sign and date the bottom.
I don't think the signing is a must, but it never hurts.


The signature is a must. It's an important document.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-09 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa letter to u.s. cotozenship and immigration
Typed. Sign the bottom.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-09 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung couple seeking some help ;o
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Please shorten your signature
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-09 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you all use to send your applications in?
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Jesus....80 pages? that's crazy man. You don't have to send that much in.


Consulates in third world countries frequently don't look at a single piece of evidence the beneficiary brings to the interview, and will deny a visa based on "red flags" without giving either beneficiary or petitioner a chance to address it. Your best chance of getting these consulates to see your evidence before denying the visa is to include the evidence with the petition.


News flash...Canada isn't a third world country. I sent in the required forms, 5 pictures and some phone bills and itineraries. Done - approved!


Another News Flash: He wasn't talking about you. rolleyes.gif


Got it Robbie...but the OP is from CANADA too! I would assume he'd be responding to the OP and not just shooting out random facts. Thanks for the comment though smile.gif

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-10 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you all use to send your applications in?
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Jesus....80 pages? that's crazy man. You don't have to send that much in.


Consulates in third world countries frequently don't look at a single piece of evidence the beneficiary brings to the interview, and will deny a visa based on "red flags" without giving either beneficiary or petitioner a chance to address it. Your best chance of getting these consulates to see your evidence before denying the visa is to include the evidence with the petition.


News flash...Canada isn't a third world country. I sent in the required forms, 5 pictures and some phone bills and itineraries. Done - approved!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-10 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you all use to send your applications in?
Jesus....80 pages? that's crazy man. You don't have to send that much in.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-10 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-94 on I-129F form.
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Yes it is!! thats the stamp/card thingie he got on his passport to get into the usa for a visit! ADD IT!!! it adds also as evidence of meeting!!!


It is if he's not planning to visit again. Wouldn't he be issued a new number every time he crosses? I don't think it is necessary because if he was at home now he wouldnt have a number to put there.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-94 on I-129F form.
QUOTE (JackAndWhitney @ Sep 16 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance is currently here right now visiting as we fill out the I-129F, & we reached the section about the I-94 number. It asks for an arrival & departure record number, but we are unsure of what that is or where to find that out. Can anyone help? Thank you in advance.


Don't worry about it - it's not needed.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresONLINE REVISIONS
jesus....give me strength
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-24 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresContact representative at this point?
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You will probably have to wait. USCIS will just tell your representative you are within processing times. Unfortunately, people from countries like your fiance's can take a while with background checks. Heck, we are from a peaceful country and our NOA2 took 6 1/2 months.


And you we're in the US in 7.5 months....I wouldn't be crying either, most people arent so lucky
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-24 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvanced Medical while case is at NVC?
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Are all types of Visa's qualified to go for Advanced medical? or only CR1's?

Were on K1 and stuck in AP at NVC.

Someone also posted they will take away her passport at the medical examination appointment?

Doesn't she need the passport for the interview?

Thanks all in advance.


I dont know how your consulate works, but in Canada they do not take your passport, although you are required to have it for your medical of course. I could not book my medical appointment until I received my P3 from the consulate showing my case #. So, simply having your number is not enough, you need the paperwork to go with it. However, this might be completely different where you're from.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-25 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshort time for knowing my fiance
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No sir.

thank you


Have you met her in person? That's a REQUIREMENT too! Age doesnt matter

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-25 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshort time for knowing my fiance
No sir.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-25 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long Do We Have to Know Each Other Before Applying for K1
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I was all set to start the K1 process. I had done plenty of research and come to the conclusion that this is the best route for me and my fiancee.

So, I met with an attorney yesterday to begin and the attorney says me and my fiancee have to have known each other for two years before sending off the I-129 petition. If not, it will not get approved. I told the attorney that it was my understanding that we only have to have met once within two years of applying. The attorney says those statements are essentially the same, and that we have to have known each other for two years before even applying.

I checked the US Dept of State website (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#Filing) for info on K1 visa, and with regards to a fiance(e) it says:

"In general, the two people must have met in person within the past two years."

Am I wrong or is the attorney incorrect? Do I have to know my fiancee for two years before even applying? I do not interpret this statement to mean we have to know each other for two years before applying. The operative word is "within". "Within two years" could mean I met her anytime between right now and two years ago and still apply for the K1.

I was blown away by the attorney's statement, as I have known my fiancee for less than two years. I thought I knew what was going on, but now I am a bit confused. If the attorney is indeed wrong, I wasted $100 on a consultation fee for bad advice, from an immigration attorney who should know.

Please let me know what is correct.


Wow, your attorney is an idiot! I am married via K-1 and haven't even known my wife for 2 years!

Do not continue with this attorney!


And thats something to brag about...
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-26 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Ongoing Relationship
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Is one visit enough to pass the interview at the Philippines. We met online at the end of February 2009. I visited in May 2009 for 10 days. We were together the whole time. We were formally engaged with an engagement party. I gave her a ring. I think i have enough proof of ongoing relationship. YM chat records for everyday, phone bills, emails, and 100's of pictures. I have a limited amount of vacation time. We both thought saving the time for when she arrives to adjust here and get kids enrolled in school would be better use of time than another visit. I plan to make the trip there to bring her back to the USA, and then have a week off. But I'm wondering if I need to make a trip for her interview to make sure there is more than one visit.


Only 6 months chatting online and 'one' 10 day visit. Yes, that's enough to get the petition approved, but I'd say you'd want to visit a few more, times just for your own relationship to develope more than anything else. There's NO substitute for spending face-2-face time together.

Its easier said than done, as long as they know their relationship is healthy and successful, one time is enough for them. personally for me that would never be the case, everyone is different but maybe they can not afford to meet more than once for 10 days. work and school can only be examples of what keeps them away from each other and what enables them to meet more.


If you can't afford a simple airfare to visit the person more than once, then you have no business bringing someone to the USA!


Ding Ding Ding....post of the day. And to all these people that say sometimes it's not feasible always to make more than one trip. MAKE it a priority. Marriage is a life long commitment whether immigration is involved or not. Would anyone here marry someone from down the street after meeting once....heck no that's crazy, right? Think about it. I see my fiance twice a month, it burns a hole in my pocket quicker than you can believe but at the end of the day it's worth it.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-28 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Ongoing Relationship
I see this all the time on this site. Just meeting the requirement. I mean, I think marriage is a pretty big deal - you're spending the rest of your days with this person. Your goal should be having a happy, life long marriage not just meeting the bare minimum requirements to you can get some paper work approved and pass the interview. If I were you I would visit as much as I can, not just to get a couple more trips under your belt, but to get some face time with "the love of your life"

Edited by dutchmatt, 28 September 2009 - 09:02 AM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-28 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Form Question.
File # = Alien #

If you have one, that's where it goes.

If you don't (you wont unless you're currently in the US), put NONE

Edited by dutchmatt, 30 September 2009 - 08:04 AM.

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-30 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting a business...when?
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There is no residency requirements to start a business... However, you have to apply for a SSN (ITTN) and go through the steps to form a LLC or incorporate... I would spend this time to research all the necessary steps becuase if you start things off on the right foot, you are one step ahead...

Steps include, registering a name, getting ITTN for taxes, doing business plan (VERY IMPORTANT especially with a partner), registering business with the state where your business will be located, getting all local and county business licences.... etc... I would invest in a book that outlines how to do this.... The dummy and idiots guides are quite to the point...

It seems like a lot, but like immigration, there are lots of websites and info out there and once you understand the system, it is pretty easy... I have had my business for 8 years and would not have it any othe way!!!

Bottom line;

Many US non-residents are forming companies in the United States, some of which are operating within the country, others of which are operating entirely outside. With the proliferation of the Internet, many non-US citizens are forming US companies to own their web sites even though they have no tangible connection with the US other than the registration of their company.

In general, there are no citizenship or residency requirements to forming a company in the US. However. there are several factors that should be considered.


Thanks for the quick reply and excellent info!

dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-10 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting a business...when?
Hi,

I am currently waiting to get my K1 visa. An American friend and our have been talking about starting our own business. I was wondering when it would be possible for me to do such a thing. I'm assuming simply having an EAD will not be enough. Will I have to wait to get my GC before we can file paperwork with my name listed as a partner?

Thanks!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-10 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129
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Couple things....

It all depends on if your in fact have been saving the conversations. If you have, there will be a log saved someplace the you can print. I would say that these documents wont have to be translated because chat logs are not required specifically and there is no real proof that either party is in fact you or your SO.


I Disagree
My chat log files have my hotmail address on them.
One can say the samething about emails but, I'm sure they will ask for them. We sent both email and chat logs and the CO ask to see them as part of the proof.


Emails, chat logs and such are not considered primary evidence and as such they cannot make or break your visa petition. You could walk in with 500 emails and and oak tree worth of chat logs and it will help, but will not be the basis of your approval. I have never submitted a single email or chat log as proof, but I have plenty of phone records, itineraries and boarding passes as proof. If I knew your email address, I could open up Word make it look like we've been chatting all night. They WILL ask for proof, but what they really want is primary proof, and not secondary, "nice to have" stuff like emails.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-10 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129
Couple things....

It all depends on if your in fact have been saving the conversations. If you have, there will be a log saved someplace the you can print. I would say that these documents wont have to be translated because chat logs are not required specifically and there is no real proof that either party is in fact you or your SO.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-10 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
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My fiance screwed up and admitted at the medical that she used marijuana one time. Now they want her to see a physchiatrist. But is it going to matter, or is that one time use 4 years ago going to get her banned anyway?





Sad to note ,it does matter Theyll be tracing back what caused the drug use,duration,and the patients perception. Theyll prove that potential drug use is out of her system or otherwise(the law of hypothesis)it would be best if u be the first to ascertain that she had overcome drug use. Bring her back at those days ,retrogress,open up the issue, synthesize then resolve it. Be her psychiatrist. Ill be honest with u, cottonball stories and issues of her life may arise but u have to understand . She has to prove that shed fully recovered.Be strong and supportive. Coupled with prayers and ur presence,she can make it! yes.gif


Whaaaat! She smoked a little POT! She isn't some gutter dwelling coke addict. Three quarters of people on this site have smoked weed - probably a lot more than one time. Geez...
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
Yikes - that's not good. I don't think they care they care if it's once a day or once a in a lifetime - it's admitted drug use.

Good luck!
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen did you buy the airline ticket for your Fiancee??
You already know what your gonna do. Just do that. Do what you feel is right.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-10-23 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEMERGENCY!!!!
UPS sends to PO boxes - I sent my stuff with them.
dutchmattMaleCanada2009-09-16 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThey didn't open my package at POE
Close, Port Huron, MI lol
dutchmattMaleCanada2010-04-22 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThey didn't open my package at POE
I just called the CBP and USCIS they said the same thing. My appointment is on Monday and I was told to go with the RFE or not. What an effing mess. Idiots....
dutchmattMaleCanada2010-04-22 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThey didn't open my package at POE
Hi,

I came to the US on a K1 visa in Nov 2009 and applied for AOS in 01/2010. I just received an RFE (not sure for what yet), but I just remembered something - they never opened my package at the POE. Is that normal? I was told at the embassy that the officer at the POE would open the package and or keep it and I assume send it off some place. Do you think this recent RFE due to the fact they're missing some info from that package (the medical) that wasn't forwarded on. I have the package here, sealed as is was when I received it. Hmmm...


Thanks
dutchmattMaleCanada2010-04-22 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - Question 12

Okay...just checking. There's another thread on here that has a guy's future in-laws being denied a visa for an 8 day trip for his wedding.....


Ya, I'm thinking that's because they aren't Canadian Citizens and therefore can't prove sufficient ties to Canada or their country of citizenship. As far as I know citizens of Canada and Bermuda can travel to the US for either 3 or 6 months without a visa. Ask someone in Florida have many retired Canadians stay there in the winter....
dutchmattMaleCanada2010-04-23 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - Question 12

Here's a question....how long do you stay before you need a visa?


Canadians are allowed to stay for 3 months I believe.
dutchmattMaleCanada2010-04-23 14:23:00