ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich passport to use?
Hey there, I am just going to give you my opinion since I do not know whether it makes a difference. I also have a dual nationality - Czech and German. I only used Czech (k1 visa btw) because that is where I was born and thought it would be
easier to use the passport from the country I was born in. Not to complicate things.
A little story: One time I was flying back from seeing my fiance and the lady at the desk went - ok so your passport is german and you live in Germany ? "No, I live in Switzerland" and you were born in Germany ? "No Czech republic". She did get a
little annoyed almost upset with me so I decided to just keep it as simple as possible for next time :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-07 04:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhoto SPECIFIC requirements
I was worried about that myself and at the end it was a hassle BUT....Czech republic, rural area (why I moved to my parent's house for the wait, I will never know :bonk: )...and I still got them done. Chances are, you will be able to as well.
As long as the person taking the photos understands what you need exactly, they will be able to do them 100% sure :)

GL !
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-28 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhoto SPECIFIC requirements
Better to be safe than sorry, imo. Just get the photos they ask for specifically (2x2, white background etc.). Personal opinion :) Good luck.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-28 06:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I call USCIS to inquire about RFE?

look at it this way...if you called and they told you, you might miss understand and start working on something they did not really ask for.. this way with the letter...you can look over it and prepare it the best you can :) 

 

and yes it sucks to wait...especially when you think you did everything right. 

 

Good luck ! 


JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2014-04-04 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC

LOL :rofl: :rofl: that was really funny. Well, I've got to tell you this. Don't ever go to the fortune teller because they are fakes. And any negative thing they'll tell you will only give you a scare. And if you put your faith on what he told you, then chances is it'll happen. :( I'd go pray to the LORD instead of putting my hope with these fortune tellers. The Bible said that everything we ask in prayer shall be ours if we believe. Just calm down and forget what he said. Am sure he don't even know his own future. :D

God bless you. :)


thanks for your words. I know you are right but eh...as i said I feel like I am going a bit crazy and trying to do something probably in the wrong direction. Back to studies and positive thinking it is :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC
I am praying it "only " takes 5 months to get response....this is a grueling wait and not being able to spend holidays with my fiance, as I am sure many of you cannot.....sucks !!!

sidenote: I actually went to this guy who apparently can tell the future (like he has some metal thing he swings around etc. and I KNOW insane but I think i am going a little, a lot, crazy) ..so he told me we will be most likely denied and that our chances are grim......freaked me out completely. Felt so hopeless. I am posting mostly because I need someone to tell me to calm down since I have been reading and reading trying to figure out why they would deny us. sigh. I try not to believe it but the poisoned seed is in my mind and I cant stop thinking about it being the worrier that I am. Ok venting over. Sorry had to share it no matter how crazy it sounds.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-CSC
good luck ! Hopefully it will be soon for you !!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-CSC
I am thinking even if it says 27th of July - it doesn't mean they had processed all the dates before that either. This a small sample of applicants after all...so ya definitely need more patience...probably with holidays coming up as well things might slow down a bit too. Good luck to all of us :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-CSC
from what I have read on this website, it seems like they are still processing July ? (I know its not accurate but still....) We filed at the end of August/beg Sept., I wish CSC was in the middle of August by now :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!

I know :) someone must be looking out for me lol! If it definitely is the NOA2 I best start getting all the other information together! If everything else goes just as fast (fingers crossed) maybe I can arrive before he gets back from Afghan and meet him like everyone else!!! OMG that would be perfect!


that does sound pretty perfect, let's hope it all works out that way !!! :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!

Haha I cant concentrate tbh! Doesn't help I manage something quite important in my office and right now my keyboard skills are all over the place and I just emailed a client with love you at the end haha!



Lol im pretty sure it wasn't expedited unless my fiance forgot to tell me haha



haha with love. thats awesome. they will just think you are very excited to be at work today .....or high... ;)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
there goes your work day haha I wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything. But still yay :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
Yah, totally understandable. I would be the same....jittery but not wanting to get my hopes up. :) Whatever it was that got it approved this fast - its awesome.
Print out the approval page and should there be any issues say - "nuh uh ...here is my page its been approved not allowed to take it back now give me my visa !" :):):)

Please let me know when/if you get the letter now I want to know myself hehe
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
Nobody can really confirm it 100% until you get the letter - i will keep my fingers crossed for you but it really sounds like you are approved. I might be wrong but in case one is on active duty you can expedite your application ? Maybe that is what happened ?
I am just guessing here but that is what I thought to have read here..
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
definitely sounds like one :) Congratulations !!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-27 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA 2.
Good luck on your journey. I know that we might not be in the exact same boat but we are all here waiting and wanting to be together with loved ones some people also have children if i am not mistaken. I myself cannot go visit my fiance because I had been living in Switzerland for 12 years and moved back to the Czech rep. only a year ago to spend time with my parents, and my fiance....not having a job allowed me to spend a lot more time with him so I flew back and forth for months at a time. But with no real ties except for a house here...i cannot risk flying to the US.

The thing with this entire process is that I don't think you should be frustrated with the US but with the people who decide to fake a relationship to immigrate those are the people who make it hard for us. I have my moments and think...why can't we be together we just want to marry and be happy every day missed feels terrible but it is what it is. I just pray that things go relatively fast and smooth and prepare should any difficulties arise.

I wish you good luck and hope you get to be with your family soon. :)
All the best
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-11-30 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdocuments for K1 interview
Personally, I would wait until next year. The wait time for K1 is 5 plus months. If you are really itching to get the documents ready maybe start gathering them at the 4 month mark ? This way they are still recent enough if it takes one or two more months to your NOA2.


Again...that is only my opinion :)

I was/am very anxious to get all the paperwork ready but at the same time, I do not want to jump way ahead either. There can be delays and having to re-do everything with more recent date would be extra work spent for nothing especially if it requires sending things and involving employer and bank and what not.

Patience is the key. Good luck btw !!!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-09 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstuck at initial review! please anyone help?
once you get your NOA2 it will be sent to NVC for further processing, from what I have read on here it doesn't take terribly long or shouldn't anyways (thinking 2-4 weeks tops). After that, it will get sent to the embassy. For that definitely check the country portals for embassy info since every place is different in terms of speed. I would say count 2 months more after NOA2 (thats just my assumption though so better read up :) )

Waiting on NOA2 too so good luck !!!

ps: if I gave out any wrong information please do correct me guys. This is only what I have been able to gather reading this website every day since we sent our stuff in ahhhh :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-19 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstuck at initial review! please anyone help?
You are in California Service Center they seem to be processing July now. Since its almost Christmas I would say hold tight you will get your NOA2 soon(ish) but I would not expect this year. Good luck.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-19 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I print off facebook chats with fiance, to prove ongoing relationship???
did you try press - "Ctrl + PrintScreen" and then paste it into word ?

Edited by JTB11, 10 December 2012 - 02:58 AM.

JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-10 02:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving medical now...
haha poor courier. And as for the doctors, it is like in Switzerland....right on time ;) Glad to hear it all went well...almost there !!!!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-21 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving medical now...
hahaha gl btw !
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-21 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC & VISAJOURNEY TIMELINE
Yes, don't look at VJ timeline especially since lately it has been rather off. It says they are currently working on 27th of August or something. It is not true, the entire expected date range just jumped by a month ....there is something wrong with that.

But yah, either way usually you can only put in a request after 5 months is up.

Good luck.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-29 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a expired?
:) No problem.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-06 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a expired?
They usually update their forms and on the instructions it will actually tell you to use the most current forms, I do not think it necessarily means they changed something but they always ask that you download the most recent form when filing.
Meaning: you may have downloaded all forms in January 2013 but by , say, August 2013 they already updated them so you would need to download the new ones.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-06 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUpcoming Interview this Week
Good luck on your interview !!!! Hope all goes smoothly !!

I believe that the instructions from the consulate should clearly state which forms you need to fill out in terms of financial support. Was it not stated anywhere on the papers you got from the consulate ?
They should have all the papers you sent in initially with your petition however, personally, I would still take a copy of that package just in case....

Again good luck !!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-13 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewbie, just a few K-1 questions
Hello K&J :)

So...in terms of letter of intent to marry and the proof that you met in the past 2 years is fine, In terms of boarding passes, we put them all separate, same goes for passport stamps but I do not see it should matter if you save some space and use multiple items on one page.

And as far as the service center goes - we all have to send them to Dallas and then they are forwarded to their respective centers based on where you live so Dallas it is for you.

For any other questions see the guides and you should be just fine :)

Good luck on this looong trip of waiting !!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-15 02:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1

it's called a double standard Posted Image


:yes:

oh yes, and you really do look good together !

Edited by JTB11, 18 January 2013 - 03:36 PM.

JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1

Others have commented on the age gap, I will offer my thoughts re: educational gap. I have a PhD in medical science and my husband is an electrician. Did it bother the CO: NO, does it bother us: NO, does it bother others: well, sometimes people raise an eyebrow, but overall, it's no one else's business but ours. So, if it works for you, no one will question it, at least not to people that will determine your visa eligibility.



thanks. :thumbs:
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
:thumbs: :dance:

back to waiting it is, calmer - thanks to you all, since nobody else can possibly understand better.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
yay for age difference. I was not worried until I started reading and researching....maybe it is a way of doing something ( anything) while my fiance and I wait, even if it is "somewhat" counterproductive. Its just difference in age then difference in education and then I start thinking and my brain starts turning into a red flag.

thanks a lot for the support, honestly it helps me stay calm(ish)

all the best to all
J&T
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
Thanks :) I try but sometimes..... hope all is well with you and your process ? let me know !
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
definitely ! Good luck !!!! Time apart makes it harder, visajourney is my lifesaver !


Again good luck to you, to both of us better yet to all of us ! :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
thank you so much for responses, you made me cry haha clearly, I need to go relax. I don't care how long we have to wait as long as we get to be together.
thanks again.

ps: yes he is making basically almost exactly 125% of poverty line so we will be using his dad as co-sponsor, who I believe is way over the line plus we will be sharing a house with his parents for the start until we both can contribute so yah that hopefully will not be an issue. Hopefully.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 05:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge gap - Education level difference K1
Hi all,

Me and my fiance are patiently waiting for our NOA2 hoping all will go well. However I am a huge worrier and keep reading up on stuff that could potentially go wrong so I don't pass out at the interview if something does (I am joking but you get the idea).
So...our situation is as follows - he is 8 years younger than me (people can't tell though so I am hoping our pictures will be helpful) so gap 1 and also he never finished high school while I got my Masters degree. Is this really a huge deal ? I mean we love each other, I never cared about his educational level - he is the smartest person I have ever met but having read stuff on here ...it seems that this could potentially be a problem ? I am going crazy - it is not like there is much we can do about age gap or educational gap - not like he can quickly get a university degree just to satisfy the requirements. Would us providing affidavits from his parents and my parents to the effect that they approve of our relationship and know about it would make any difference ?

I know we did not even get our NOA2 and I was fine until I started reading about potential issues ....again. So now I am worried ...again !

thanks for any input
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-18 03:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThose who are still waiting... When was the last time you saw your fiancé (e)?
August 12th :( We usually saw each other every 3-4 months, this wait is going to be the longest - neither of us can fly out for various reasons. But we are in the numb stage of just waiting and chatting online as much as we can (waking up at 4am and such hehe) . Good luck to all of you guys and seeing how so many of you have been away from your loved ones for such a long time .....goodness. My positive thoughts go out to all of you !!!! *group hug* :D
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2012-12-31 02:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew passort or keep the old one
My passport had about the same validity when we were filing at the end of August. I decided to just get a new one , it took me 2 weeks and I did not want to worry about it later to be honest.
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-31 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
Hello,

Honestly, as for the wedding plans...it is really hard to do...but you seem to be planning way ahead..it seems that it would be possible for April. Or you can have a small ceremony straight away and then do the "big planned wedding" later. Just a thought :)
And yes after one receives visa they can come anytime in the 6 months from visa issuance and then they have 90 days to get married (90 from the date they enter US).

Also, good luck on your journey, hope it goes well :)
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-01-31 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter 1-29F Approval?
1.)
https://www.federalr...erty-guidelines

you need to look at 2 people household not one (you and your fiancé), i believe.

2.) i would wait a week but that is just personal opinion not a fact.

Edited by JTB11, 11 February 2013 - 12:08 PM.

JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-02-11 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 and ESTA
You have a valid K1 visa in your passport, they should ask you about it at the airport when you check in....or just check your passport and see it there. Either way it should be non-issue.

As for the I-94...since you know you need it just get it from the people that pass it out on the plane before you land. On ESTA you would do nothing but in this case just listen out for them announcing it towards the end of the flight and fill out the form. That should also be straight forward since you know that is what you need to begin with.

Once you are at your POE and standing in line also make sure to notify the people who divide the lines up. In my experience they usually make sure you got the right forms. When I was coming on ESTA they would ask me which visa I came on and also check I-94s from other people standing in front of me.

Dont worry it will all be fine. Good luck !!!
JTB11FemaleCzech Republic2013-02-22 08:49:00