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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the Visa Fees
review this post...http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/242104-where-are-the-fees-for-the-k-1-visa-process/page__p__3713799__hl__K1%20fees__fromsearch__1&#entry3713799
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-04-29 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa for Cubano

The part about not having an embassy is correct. There is a United States Interests Section in Havana, but there is no US Embassy.



Jim, I knew someone would come by to be specific, but the original OP was trying to indicate that there was no US presence in Cuba. I was going to come back and correct my statement, to say there is a US consular in Cuba, but I figured since this post was about trying to attain a K1, it was incorrect to say that there was no US embassy in Cuba. B/W an Embassy is only a building, there is a US consular office in Cuba that handles all of the US visa petitions.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-03 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa for Cubano

you might want to look for someone else that is currently applying for a visa from cuba..

i dont even think we have embassy there. This is incorrect...

also make sure you fiance is aware the rules when she comes here. i dont think they will be allowed to enter for 3 years..

This is incorrect.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-03 05:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa for Cubano
To bad you didn't think to make copies of the visa. :wow: There is a Cuba forum under the tab Forum. Check over there and ask one of them. I am sure someone over there will have a better answer. Good luck :thumbs:

Follow this link: http://www.visajourn...arch_filter_app[forums]=1

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 02 May 2010 - 08:17 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-02 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa for Cubano
I thought Cuba stamp the passport,but removes the page when you are leaving. So, they don't stamp the passport anymore, what do they give you to show that they have accepted you into the country while you are there.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-02 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-sponser and length between two visas
Question, why would it be necessary to have both parents as co-sponsor? Do you need both incomes to meet the requirement?

If you need both parents to meet the income requirement, then both parents must sign seperate I-134 forms.

Question 2. The K1 visia can be file for at any time, there is no need to wait.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 04 May 2010 - 01:54 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-04 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I visit my US fiance while waiting on K-1?
Why can't VJ penn this question? This same question get asked over and over again. I reccommend that this question gets Penned in every forum.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-20 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK Visas are the fees going up in June in the US Embassy in Ecuador***
K1 petition fee is $455.00, but the cost of having the visa in-putted into your passport is going up from $131.00 to $350.00. This process happens at the time of interview.

Pl, read the K1 guidelines for a clearer understanding of the process and terms.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 24 May 2010 - 07:43 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-24 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSchool and K-1 visa?

Not entirely correct

Correction would have been let me elaborate more - A permanent resident or a citizen can attend college or university in a US State and pay resident tuition fees once they become a resident of that state. For example, in California, you must have been a resident of the state for a year and a day before the start of a semester in order to pay resident fees. If you do not qualify, you must pay non resident fees, even if you are a USC. Of course, your milage may vary depending on the state you reside in.



What I stated is correct, I stated that they will pay the rate of a USC. If you wish to explain fully and break it down, then that's your choice.
Now, a USC rate can be broken down into two different rates: in-state (resident of that state) or out of state.

There are generally 3 different pay scales for college tution: in-state, out-of state or international. BUT a LPR does not qualify for a USC rate be it in-state (resident of that state) or out of state until they have received their GC.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-28 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSchool and K-1 visa?
Yes, one can attend secondary education school on a "temp green card ??? or on AOS at the cost rate of an international student.

Now to be correct, once an LPR obtain their CG, they can attend a secondary education school at the same cost of an USC.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-28 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFake Marriage in Nicaragua
I think the issue will be with the Roaman Catholic Church, they probably will not do a RC church ceremony to offer blessing unless there have already been a official ceremony. What will the church be blessing if they are not offically married.

What the OP is looking to do is done most of the time after there have been some type of legal binding ceremony. The OP/SO should speak to the Roman Catholic church first before they decide on a visa petition.

Second, the OP needs to get it out of his mind that this immigration process will work on his time line, murphy law will always prevail. If he only has two weeks to spare in Dec, then he should marry his SO durning those 2 weeks then after wards apply for a CR1. Third get laptops and hook them up to skype and enjoy the time that it takes to go tru the CR1 process by REALLY get to know his wife.

Why add stress worrying about what may happen if the CO takes the intent of the ceremony the wrong way.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-19 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...
Okay, then if you already knew you had a trust fund to work with, why are you concern about not meeting the income level? The I-134 states you can use income or assests, and it seems as if you already knew you had assest to work with.

Okay I am clear on the relationship question.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 06 June 2010 - 08:25 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...

You need a source of income. Not a job and not taxable income. BOTH alimony and child support count as income provided they are court ordered, you attach a copy of the court order, and proof af payment. You will also attach a copy of last year's tax return that will not show this income. So what?

They go by current income and you have enough.

You can also qualify with assets but your income is sufficient.



Gary, you might be wrong on this for this consular. Alimony can not be considered, because it will end when the recipient re-marry unless the divorce creed says otherwise. But the OP have stated futher down in her posting that she has a trust fund to work with so now the alimony maybe a mute point. Therefore if that is true, then yes she may be able to qualify on her own merits.


To the OP, I don't think it's the income that have you posting, it seems as if there is something else that may be of concern to you. My question was asked because if the 3 of you are from the same country and if there is some type of family connection then will be come up for discussion in the interview.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 06 June 2010 - 08:08 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...
What is the connect between your ex-husband and your future husband. There seems to be some kind of connection between the 3 of you and this is going to come up in the interview.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...
Darlene, but she is not the interviewer in Morocco where he will be interviwed. The statement that almony is considered income is true, but for the purpose of the CO in Morocco in granting your SO a visa based on alimony income that will ceased upon marriage maybe looked upon different. In order to consider Chilsupport as income you must show that the childsupport payment have been consistent and it will continual for a duration.

If your child support amount alone is enough to cover for a family of ?, since you didn't indicate how many people this income is presently supporting, then you can claim that as income. But don't be surprise if the Morocco Embassy ask for a co-sponsor.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...
You will need a co-sponor, so I would start talking about this process to someone.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Wondering...
Won't you only have child support to serve as income, because the almony will stop when you re-marry. Also, you cannot look at it as if you would only need to show finanical support for three months. There is no guarantees that a job will materialize in 3 months. I am quite aware that there is more information that you haven't share in your post, but I wanted you to see some of the questions that the CO will have.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-06 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa received, opened wrong envelope

If we spell incorrectly in the USA, why not in a foreign country?? I am sure they are not hiring American Natives to do all their work.

MINME, be positive and keep all documents for records.. that is your proof

[did I spell everything right?] :unsure:



DoneWaiting, since you responded with this smart### post, I will clearify my statement so you can better understand why I was pointing this out to the OP. But first let me state, if this is the norm for this embassy to be sending information out in an un-professional manner, then by all means proceed as normal. I posted my question and concern, so the OP could make sure that the email message he had received was from a credible email address since the message being sent back was sloppy.

WHY do I bothering with assisting anyone with small details that most people will over-look. I think my days of assisting others is truly over, I can't deal with the pettiness that comes from small mined people such as ^^^^.

FYI, most scam emails or mis-directed emails have errors in them, generally that is how you can determine if an email is not credible.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-10 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa received, opened wrong envelope
Is this exact wording you received in the email from the Consular?

The package will be return through TNT until tomorrow. Please, wait


The reason why I am asking is because the grammar and spelling is off. Very un-professional for a US government agency.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 10 June 2010 - 11:38 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-10 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it a good idea to ...
If the CO didn't question the answers , then there is no need to re-hash the answers. I am sure they were aware that you were nervous.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-14 05:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?

Maybe it didnt come out the way I intended, but what I was saying was, Im not going to say that im contemplating Illegal activity because that is NOT my intention....but if they dont ask, then I wouldnt say anything about my Girlfriends 10 year stay in the US.

Hopefully I have Clarified my earlier comment....



Well, if this is a back door apology, then I accept it.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?

:wow: Well Tony, since you have admitted this, I think we here onn VJ should stop all conversation as of now, or else we can be aiding to your illegal crime. :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

Good luck on your journey.



Tony, you found your own quote offensive? Look at what you printed in your responds that I highlighted.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?

Well Id hate to admit that im looking to "Contemplate illegal activity"

but Id like to think more along the lines of Dont ask dont tell. But if its going to result in a Permanant ban then im obviously not willing to take that risk. Like previously mentioned, im going to have to do allot of reading and homework and consult with an Immigration lawyer to find out what steps I should take given my situation.



:wow: Well Tony, since you have admitted this, I think we here onn VJ should stop all conversation as of now, or else we can be aiding to your illegal crime. :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

Good luck on your journey.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
Tony under what name would she buy the plane ticket under to leave the US. You must show ID at the airport to obtain your ticket and to board the plane.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
Question, in those 10 years have you ever been to Honduras? How will you explain to the US gov how you'll started and maintained youur relationship if you cannot show passport proof that you have been to Honduras.

If you lie and say you'll meet in another country, wiil the two of you be able to show proof that you were in the same place on the same date at the same time.

Have your SO ever signed any documents; leasing or renting a place, asking for any type of aid or bank statements, or credit card statements even an job application for a job she didn't get.

I can't belive that your SO has resided in the US and never applied or attempted to sign any documents that could show that she has been in the US for the last 10 years. Believe me, it's out there, and it will show up when you least expect it to.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 17 June 2010 - 11:21 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-17 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!
Okay, the if that is so, then you will still need to deal wth the two marriages over-lapping. Trust me on this USCIS/NVC will find out some way, it's not a done deal because those on VJ says so. They may not file bigamy charges, but they can denied your petition.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 03 June 2010 - 09:03 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!
Mr. Ramon, please answer this question what status did you come to the United States under?

Were you already married when you were petitioned to come to the US?
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!
Mr. Ramon will need to confuse to his orginal petitioner(his father)of this error in judgement because this could affect his father status aswell. The father was the petitioner of Mr. Ramon as a un-married son. This situation can cause a domino effect for all parties involved.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!

Ramon, here are the facts as I think I understand them;

When your parents petition for you, you were a married child, but you came under an um-married child status.

1. You obtained your citizenship as an un-married child of an USC. If true FRAUD, could lose citizenship

2. You were married in your home country, but you got married to a 2nd person without a divorce from the 1st marriage. If true then this is considered bigamy.

3. You divorced the 2nd wife, then you re-connected with the 1st wife.

4. Now you have divorced the 1st wife, so you have two ex-wives and 2 divorces on record, with marriage dates over-lapping.

5. Finally you are at a point that you wants to petition the 1st ex-wife, who is now your fiancee - petition for her on a K1 (fiancee). USCIS will question this extensibility.

All of these actions will drawn a Big red flag, so a GOOD lawyer is now needed.

I just clearify the facts as I think you may have stated them, if not correct then please feel free to correct my mis-statements..


LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!
Ramon, here are the facts as I understand then;

When your parents petioned you, you were a married child, but you can under an um-married child status.

1. You obtained your citizenship as an un-married child of an USC. If true FRAUD, will lose citizenship

2. You were married in your home country, but you got married to a 2nd person without a divorce from the 1st marriage. If true then this is considered bigamy.

3. You divorced the 2nd married, then you re-connected with the 1st wife.

4. Now you have divorced the 1st wife.

5. Finally you are at a point that you now wants to petition the 1st ex-wife, who is now your fiancee to the bring her on a K1 (fiancee).

I just clearify the facts as I think you have stated them.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 05:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!
YOUR MARRIAGE DATES TO THE 2 MARRIGES WILL OVER-LAP. So, saying you are divorce now, will not solve the problem, because the crime has already been committed. You will have to report both marriages as well as both divorces. On paper- they will show as over-lap, if fail to report both and thru investigation, if(when) they show up, you will have committed another crime fraud to the US govt. This looks to be a tight spot.

USCIS, will only be looking for the truth, not the why. You should speak with a lawyer, I am sure you have and they have told you the same thing.

Don't understand why you are saying you need to div, the wife to re-marry for a K1 visa to the US, or why you need to divorce so you can file for a K1. ??????? BIG Puzzle

Good luck.....

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 03 June 2010 - 12:22 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-03 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's Complicated!

I know some of you might have seen me around here for a while, ever since i've been planning to bring my (girl), fiancee to the US...but..i really have something bothering me a little bit, so i thought that i might post it here as well, maybe you guys can give me some of your best ideas, thoughts and opinions...

I am gonna start with a question that i've asked in a lawyer's forum before, and trust me "It's Complicated" but not hard to analyze...

"Is it illegal to get marry in the US while being marry in another country?

I immigrate to the US from Brazil, i was separated from my wife but not divorced, I got marry here, it didn't work, so i got divorced, now i am a US citizen, and by the way I did not obtained any immigration status from that marriage, i came legally under a family petition made by my father! I went back to Brazil and found the person that is actually married to me, we are back together! But a few month ago we filed for divorce, so we can get marry again in the US, since i am trying to bring her as my fiancee, with a fiancee visa. My I-129F was approved and it's already in the US consulate waiting for "that day"


Thanks



YES, OH SI, OUI, SI
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-02 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresso confused
If your consular say you need a I-864, then provide them with the I-864. The consular has the final word on what documents they will consider and use.

Poster, please be careful in giving advise, the CONSULARS have the final word.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-06-18 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe filed for the K-1 Visa, BUT.....
Wait util you recv the NOA1 and send a letter cancelling it using the A# assigned to the NOA1.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-05-30 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Stolen

Hello,

My bag was stolen over the weekend while visiting in the US and the original NOA2 was in it. My fiance called USCIS and they explained we had to go to their site and fill out the I824 and mail it to them... however it says the fee is $340. That just seems ridiculous. Has anyone else needed a replacement copy and can add some advice? We already lost $2000 in property and important documents for my Visa and my medical is next week so I don't have time for this re-filling non-sense.

Thank you!
T


You will need a copy of the NOA2 for the filing of the AOS. It's your call, not USCIS. Refer to the I-485 form part 2c for AOS.

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 11 August 2010 - 01:30 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-08-11 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied k-1 visa

I hate to admit it, but they're right. The law gives them an incredible amount of discretion, and their decisions are not subject to review other than internal review, again at their discretion.

I've had the "due process" argument with a few other members here. Some people are of the mind that you always have the right to due process in any dealing with the US government, but this is not the case. The US Constitution only guarantees due process when you might be denied life, liberty, or property. Neither the petitioner or beneficiary are being denied any of these. They're not going to kill you, put you in jail, or seize your property if you are denied. If the visa is denied you walk away with exactly what you came with, no more or less.

There are certainly merits to Mr. Tran's lawsuit, but I've always thought the due process argument was weak.



Yes, question the decision, by all means. In order to decide how to proceed you need as much information as possible, especially the exact reason the visa was denied. But you should make the request respectfully. These are not robots you're dealing with. They are people. They're going to take an accusation of prejudice personally. Given the amount of authority they have, and the above mentioned fact that their decisions aren't subject to review, making inflammatory accusations is dangerous. If they remember you, they could stop every future attempt to get a visa, and there wouldn't be much you could do about it.




The TONE of their responds in their email said it all. :wow:
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-10-29 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied k-1 visa

At the time when I emailed them I didn't know why they denied my fiancé the visa so I came to the conclusion that

maybe the person that interviewed him had a problem with him due to prejudice,

since she had told him all his paper work was fine. I did email them again today asking them to give me a specific reason for the denial. I'm glad that I joined visa journey. All the posts are helpful during this ruff time .....


:wow:
That is such an imature statement. The tone of the responds from embassy replied that aswell.

:ot2:
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2010-10-28 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me...lawyer is confusing me

How much should the cosponsorf make?is it ok if we make about the same?



I find it strange that you have started this process with a lawyer and this has not been discussed with you. For 2 people your income needs to be around $18,999.est

Edited by LIFE'SJOURNEY, 17 January 2011 - 03:27 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2011-01-17 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me...lawyer is confusing me

Also, I only make 18500 ayr. I am a student. My mom also maks arund the same. Is this a problem?



You are short $400 dollars to be able to sponsor your SO, will need a cosponsor. Check out the poverty income level guides.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2011-01-17 15:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Proof of Citizenship! Help!

I only know my certificate number. I'm sure they have all on file from when i was certified at the location where i was certified. I don't think they would have given me a receipt for the new Certificate if they came to the conclusion that the certificate number is fake or that I'm not a US Citizen.



The receipt is only evidence that you have requested something, until they have actual verfied the information and submitted you a copy of the certification, they do not knows if the information is true or not.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2011-01-23 15:35:00