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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F question #11 - how do I recover that info?

I presume no one knows? I narrowed down the date to a specific week, but I don't know the exact day. Will that be good enough?



Even just the year would be good enough. Provide the information you know and if something is unknown, so indicate. If you have the A number, they can find anything else they need. Even both names and the year is enough for them to find what they need.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-12 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp

thank you and that what i am going to do i will going to to see my baby and do that after

you are honest not like mr pubisk he rude


Regardless, somebody lied about a former marriage. It's a serious issue that will need to be dealt with. Nobody "forgot" about a previous marriage. A question was asked and it wasn't answered truthfully. Who lied and why is going to be a major factor in whether you are eventually successful. You need legal assistance from a competent immigration attorney who know how to deal with potential misrepresentation issues.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-09 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp

i went for interview on november it was and was told i they have to send my paperwork back to uscis
no i e-mail and they reply that they going send it for review because of the first married i didn't put on the form.

should i refile over because the expired date was november 19. 2010 and i send the firest married paper the monday that i return to the usa. to uscis is this a lost case.

are should i just wait and see what they do.


What you need to do next depends on what USCIS does with their review. It sounds to me like you may well be guilty of a material misrepresentation (you lied about something important to the process) and that refiling with truthful information may not solve your problem.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-09 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I send I-129F to this "lockbox" or directly to VSC?

for best results, always check the USCIS for the latest form within the 30 days you ar efiling and USE THE INSTRUCTIONS on THAT FORM. PO box are for those who do not want a rush. The courier address is for those who are asking for an expedite. If you are asking for an expedite and sending to Po box, chances are unless you have a well worded, well proven argument, you will not get an expedite. The courier is for those who want to get the process going immediately or are sending too much to send via normal Po Box. My package was 600 pages, almost 10 pounds, and barely fit into a Fedex Box. It cost me $77 to send overnight, next day delivery from the phoenix fedex main facility.


The bold above is not correct. The courier address if for those using a courier like FedEx or UPS. Only the Postal Service can deliver to a PO Box.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-14 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I send I-129F to this "lockbox" or directly to VSC?

I'm curious why no one seems to find this question despite it being asked (what seems like) once daily and it being in the guides and FAQ at the top.


Various reasons, mostly lack of effort. In this case, it doesn't appear the OP failed to read and understand the instructions, but simply wondered why or if things had changed in the last twelve years. They have, numerous times but only once with regard to this specific subject.

For some other posters of similar questions, there were conflicting instructions published in the PDF and on the website for several months last year. Then you would have people downloading instructions in say October, for filings in December, thinking they had the current instructions when they didn't. When you've got a set of apparently current instructions that clearly state where to mail something, it's generally not necessary to ask for clarification. The delayed publication of new instructions set lots of folks up for a rude awakening.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-13 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I send I-129F to this "lockbox" or directly to VSC?

Okay, thanks. They still forward it to VSC though, right?

Our letters of intent both have VSC's address on it, though. Is that okay? I figured the letter of intent example had a fill-in-the-blank format because the address could be one of the service centers. If everyone just sends to this same "lockbox" address, the example could have just had that address in there instead.



Your letters of intent don't need an address, so no worries. The lockbox facility will send the file to Vermont or California. No worries.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-12 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy, Customs: Why did you take our Originals?

Embassy, Customs: Why did you take our Originals?

It is great that we are now together in the US! Now it looks like we will need to get another original birth certificate and translation as the Embassy took the original. This will be the third time as the first documents exceeded a year due to the wait! Additionally, no copy of the medical! What documents the Embassy didn't take customs did! Did not know this until yesterday -- went back to the airport to retrieve, but customs said they sent them to USCIS. Have copies of everything else since the start with the exception of these two documents.

Questions:

Know we need an original Birth Certificate and translation for the Michigan Marriage certificate; do we need an original for the AOS?

Do we need the medical report for AOS or is understood it would have been given to the Embassy, the hospital has refused to give us copies?

Thanks in advance for experienced guidence!


The Consular services folks "kept" not "took" your originals because you gave them to them without asking for them back and providing copies. CBP officers never give you anything back from the sealed envelope. That's your actual case file. You simply failed to learn the process and properly prepare. No worries. The medical is in your file and a photocopy of a certified copy of your birth certificate is all you need for AOS. Check with the marriage license office in Michigan for their specific documentary requirements. I suspect all you'll need is your passport.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-10 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponse time K1 from Dallas?

I sent in my I-129F petition to the Dallas PO Box last week via priority mail with tracking, included was the G-1145 form on top.

The post office shows it was delivered last Saturday to the PO Box, March 5, 2011.

I have not received a text message or an email like they promised on the G-1145 form.

Whats up with my petition? Sitting on a desk unopened?

This is what is says on the G-1145 form, "you will be notified within 24 hours of accepting your immigration form"

What do I now? I am starting to get concerned.


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"Accepted" means the intake is complete and the petition has not been "rejected". It does NOT mean "delivery". I would wait a few more days before worrying.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-10 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a question plz

Thank you. One more quesiton if you don't mind? she is curretly in the process of a Job change so in terms she is not employed with her new employer yet. Till the new work permit is finish. So she is just waiting for that. Does she need to put unemployed or what? then when she gets her new work permit update it at interview? and will that hurt our chances for k1 visa approval? Thank you, for the help!



I think you need to read my post again, carefully and take it to heart. She needs to "put" the truth on the form.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-16 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a question plz

Hello, I'm putting together me and my Fiance(e) K1 visa package and had a question regarding the G-325a. She is a filipina living in Canada under live in caregiver program. She was working with her first employer but they don't need her anymore. So she got a new job in a different city. But the new employer hasn't filed her papers yet. So we are wondering would it be ok if we put down for her "currently living address", her family address that lives in Canada?

Because her new job she is taking care of a elderly woman and she became very sick. So during process if something happend she won't be staying there anymore. So the address would become wrong.

So would it be ok to just put her family address for currently living or would that cause conflict? and be a bad idea.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Best to think in terms of truth telling during the entire process. Questions about current address are asked in the present tense. People move. No worries. If she moves, you'll deal with that at visa application time.

You do not "use" addresses. You answer questions accurately and honestly.



Edited by pushbrk, 15 March 2011 - 07:22 AM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-15 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEx spouse name on my passeport

Hi Every body,

I had been married before and now with my new fiance who is americain we wil maybe get married so ask a visa k1.

On my passport i have my maiden nam of course and also the name of my ex husband. Do you know if I have to change my passport before asking for the visa?

Thanks


You'll want your passport to bear your current legal name. If that's what's on it now, no worries. If you want to change your current legal name now or later, that's when you'll need a new passport.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-16 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT? ANOTHER RFE?

Weeks ago we got RFE for Certified Divorce Decree. My fiance sent it and yesterday we got email that we got another RFE. It could be they dont satisfy with what we sent or it could be another different RFE?.


My best guess and it really is just an educated guess is that the divorce decree they needed was for a female petitioner who changed her name at marriage, perhaps more than once or also back to maiden name after. Now that they have the divorce decree, they need a marriage certificate or other document to confirm that the Mary Jones whose birth certificate they have is the same Mary that divorced John Smith and remarried filing the petition as Mary Wilson. If my guess is right, you'll need your marriage certificate showing Mary Jones married the John Smith on the divorce decree that was missing.

This is addressed in the I-130 instructions and is an example (whether applicable in this case or not) of one of those things you would NEVER think to ask about but WOULD notice if the critical action of actually studying the I-130 instructions is carried out. If it doesn't apply, maybe somebody else will learn from the hypothetical example just explained.

From the I-130 instructions.

If either you or the person you are filing for is using a name other than shown on the relevant documents, you must file your petition with copies of the legal documents that effected the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-10 02:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying my GF who has a tourist visa. Help

Yup!

Also, it will be important to establish that she did not enter the U.S. on a TOURIST VISA with the intent to marry. If she travels here, with 20 pieces of luggage and they suspect she will be using her Tourist Visa to enter the country, then get married, and stay here forever, she may not be allowed entry. She should plan to come here, solely to visit, then while she's here, you guys can truly evaluate options, and if your love (and your life situations) determine that marriage is the best way to go, you can sure go for it.

Read around on the forums here to get a better sense of others who have experienced similar situations.

It's sure possible, but be aware of how it will look later down the road when you have to explain in an interview why she used one type of visa for something else. Good luck to you guys!



It sounds like you probably understand this but coming here on a tourist visa to get married is perfectly fine. It's coming here to get married AND stay that's visa fraud. That said, she would be wise to pack for the visit, not for a move and also to give a truthful generic reason for the visit that does not include a "wedding" in the itinerary. As long as she doesn't overstay, anything not "illegal" is perfectly OK to have on her agenda.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-10 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying my GF who has a tourist visa. Help

I'm a 20 year old college student, and a US citizen who is madly in love with a girl in Russia. Her tourist visa expires in May. but she might come to the US once more before then. Right now I'm not financially capable of settling down, however, a year from now I should be. I know it will be a long process for her to gain citizenship which is why I was wondering whether or not it would be wise for us to get married on her next visit here-- this way, we can begin the process sooner and hopefully everything will be done by the time I get out of school. Also, while this process is going on she will be living in Russia. Is that okay? or does she need remain in the US? Will getting married now complicate the process for us? or make it less of a problem? If anyone can offer any suggestions it would be highly appreciated. Thanks!


Sure, if she comes here again and you marry, you can file the I-130 petition to start the spouse visa process. She must not overstay her allowed time to visit, and must return to Russia where the will interview for the visa.

Click on the word Guides at the top of any page here and learn the process.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-10 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm going to visit Fiancee in April NEED REASURRANCE

Hey all Let me start off by saying...

This website has been a god send to us!!! Without it we would be lost in so many ways!!! So THANK YOU!!!!!


We are currently applying for a K1(no NOA2 yet fingers crossed!!) And I plan on traveling to AUS to visit my fiancee in April for 2 weeks. YAY! :dance:

I'm almost positive I shouldn't have any problem, but I'm just checking with all of you to make sure. :)

And....Should I bring anything regarding our Visa with me????

Thanks a million!!!


Tim and Samantha


When I was in the visa process as the petitioner, I would never have left home for more than a couple days without all my paperwork with me, in case something came up but you won't need anything but your passport a plane ticket and some luggage in order to get into Australia. We got an NOA2 email notice during one of my visits to China. Came to my Blackberry.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-10 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F and G-325A and Dual Citizenship

Bumping to get an answer :help: Thanks!!


I would indicate both countries of citizenship listing first, the one whose passport will get the visa. I'd also add a hand written note and a note to the cover letter. For the forms, simply "Dual Citizenship, country A and Country B" will do nicely. A complete sentence stating the same on the cover letter would be my recommendation.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-11 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-i in combination with C1/D ?

Would need to be prepared to quit job when K-1 issued.

Or better yet why not marry after getting the crewman's visa, and then file an I-130 for a CR-1 spouse visa? This would allow entry on spouse visa than can imediatly be able to travel based on the instant green card.



That's the only viable alternative to quiting a job prior to or at K1 entry.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-12 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRecieved form today

It means that NVC has completed your case and are forwarding it to the embassy in London. You'll then receive Packet 3 which will have instructions. People who have gone through London can tell you what to prepare for. :)



If it meant that, it would be a notice from NVC, not from USCIS. The I-129F petition will stop for a week or two at NVC on its way to London. No worries.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee Waiver for K1?

Finding a sponser would be extremely difficult if not impossible.


Without a qualified sponsor, there will be no immigration based on marriage. There are numerous combinations of options including using your then spouse's liquid assets. I advise you to have a viable sponsorship solution in mind before marrying, unless you're willing to immigrate to HIS country.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 00:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee Waiver for K1?

Thanks for your advice. I am on disability and I expect him to support himself, once here. I do not have to say I can support him do I? :( He plans to get work once here.



His plans to support himself will not substitute for a qualified sponsor. If you do not qualify to sponsor him, you'll need to find a cosponsor who does qualify. The sponsor must be willing to sign a binding contract to pay the taxpayers back, if your then husband receives and means tested benefits. The first contract to get the visa is not binding but the second one, after marriage and before your then husband is authorized to work, IS binding.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-12 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee Waiver for K1?

I have to pay for the i-192f form and seeing as i am on benefits that is why i asked, my fiancé will be paying the rest as he is saving up money from his job, we can pay the fee it will just mean things will be a bit tighter for us both.

Where on the card is the number, as he says when he was leaving the airport they asked him for the card, so he doesn't have it now anyway, although he does have a blank one.



If he has now departed the USA, there's no need for the I-94 number. That's only if he's here on the day you file the petition. Asking for a fee waiver is a very bad idea. Later in the process, not only will you have additional fees but you'll provide an affidavit of support, to show that you qualify financially to sponsor him. This is to assure the Consular officer that your fiance will not become a public charge (need to be supported by other US citizens like the ones helping you here). Depending on the country, you can accomplish this by using a qualified joint sponsor or in some cases the assets or continuing income of the immigrant. Starting the process now by asking the US Taxpayer to pay the filing fee would severely damage your chances of satisfying the public charge concerns later.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-12 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat I can/can't do with a K1 visa

thank you, if it takes up to 100 days, I guess that would be alright, we would have enough time. is it ok to leave the country after I get an AP. would I run into problems trying to come back in??


No guaranteed entry, ever but that's what AP is for, getting back in when you leave before you have the green card in hand.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat I can/can't do with a K1 visa

So, as I understand it, you want to have a civil wedding in the US to qualify as married & then go to Turkey to have the big wedding ceremony?

In that case, we will need someone to answer how long it takes to get AP once you file for AOS.


Usually 85 to 100 days.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat I can/can't do with a K1 visa

Thank you everyone. this was very helpful.
we want to get married as soon as we get there and file for AOS and AP. because we want to have the wedding ceremony in Turkey. I am from Iran and my family cant come to the US for a wedding and since he's American his family can't come to Iran, so we have decided to have the wedding in the Turkey. hope I can get the AOS and AP in time.


If you "can't" you'll need to reschedule the ceremony or start over with a spouse visa. Why not just marry in Turkey to begin with and take the CR1 visa route?



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-12 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat I can/can't do with a K1 visa

You mean when you get to the US?

Well first of all get a ssn 10-14 days upon arrival, because with a ssn you could open a bank account. Am I right?

As for driving, I got an international driver's license so that I could drive in PA for a year without needing to convert into a PA license, so I'm good even if it takes a while to get your green card. Check your state laws. PA says its okay as long as you get an international license. I paid 40 usd to have mine converted into international, but it's worth it. :)

As for buying a car.. I'm not sure, let's wait for someone more knowledgeable :)

But remember that what you CAN'T do is leave the country until you get your AP, and don't marry anyone but your petitioner, and make sure its in the 90-day timeframe :)


Everything you said she/he can't do, they CAN do. I think what you mean is that there would be varying consequences for these actions.

If the K1 visa holder leaves the USA without AP, they can't get back in without a new visa.
If the K1 visa holder marries somebody other than the petitioner, they must leave and come back again with a new spouse visa.
If the K1 visa holder marries the petitioner after the allowed 90 days the I-130 must be filed in addition to the required papers to adjust status.

Let's be accurate. There are very few "can'ts", regardless of the subject matter.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-06 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot sure if I'll get an RFE about a signature

Hello,

I just sent in my I-129F this past Tuesday, and it was received the next day. I was just re-thinking about the signature of my fiance on the G-325A form. I did ask her and her cousin (who's helping me here)about this before I sent it. On the bottom of the form where is says signature, my fiance printed her name. When I spoke with her cousin, she said that's the way she has it on her passport, or something of the sort that she has in Thailand. Does anyone think I'll get an RFE to have her really sign her name? I think she has always printed it whenever she was asked to in Thailand. She did write her name in Thai where it asks right below.
Thank you.


Cursive hand writing is seldom taught as part of English as a second language abroad. A signature is a signature. It need not be legible or conform to any standard.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

@Chavonia, this is my point... people are trying to help the OP and getting this OP to answer anything to receive help is liking pulling teeth.

I understand people being away from the computer. What I don't understand is the need for such secrecy on an anonymous forum. If you want help, you have to give information.


Has it occurred to you that the OP has his answer, needs no more assistance and considers the rest of his situation to be simply, none of our business?



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

The things I learn on the Internet :-)

If I had known about this I might have considered it anyway. The major reason we didn't get married overseas is that it is a looooong & troublesome process in her home country. But we could have legally married by proxy. Then I could have flown over there (which I did anyway) to make it recognizable by USCIS).. :-)


Bad idea for Vietnam. It's a visa you're after, not just an approved petition.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 02:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

The things I learn on the Internet... according to Wikipedia, the four states that do allow proxy marriage are California, Colorado, Montana, and Texas... although it seems for California you also have to be active duty military.


On the internet, you'll also find that USCIS doesn't recognize proxy marriages until after they've been consummated. This is not an option, since he won't be home to consummate before the 90 days is up.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

:lol:


Maybe he's James Bond?


Maybe. All jokes aside, the judgmental and other off-topic posts here are out of line.

I have a friend who, if the phone rings, (Because Ms Clinton needs to go abroad) he's gone for the duration. With enough notice he might be able to arrange to switch assignments but maybe not. The Dept. of State Security Officers and double OO spys are not the only jobs that sometimes don't have outs. The OP has his options. Why not just let THEM decide without the BS.

Edited by pushbrk, 14 February 2011 - 02:04 AM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

I have seriously never heard of this, and I guess I am not the only one. Can you tell us more about it as an option? My belief is that you either marry within 90 days or you are done, no way out.

As for the OP's issue, even if you can do this, is it worth another $420.00 and a whole new set of hassles to avoid marrying in time? Even if there is no way to get an hour off during the business day to get married, surely you can get a minister from a small church to do the deed on a Saturday or at night.


A lot of people haven't yet heard of a lot of things. Now you have. Accept it.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay K1 Visa

It is not possible due to work obligations, so either she will have to go back or wait two weeks. Ideally, I would like to wait the two weeks.


It's your choice. You'll follow the AOS guide for adjusting from tourist or other visas. You'll file an I-130 in addition to the I-485, and she'll need a new medical. These days, it's difficult to avoid the new medical anyway unless you got all the vaccinations abroad and got your own copy of the completed medical forms.

If you really can't find a way to meet the marriage requirement within the 90 days, that's your alternative. One clarification though. The expiration date of her visa becomes meaningless the day she first uses it to enter the USA. Your 90 days is from that date and will be the expiration date stamped on her I-94. The visa is dead on arrival regardless.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-13 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum Poverty Level??

Line 22 of the most recent 1040 tax return is the income evaluated for a self employed person.

Household size would be the petitioner, beneficiary, and any other dependents.



Exactly correct. It's not too late to make the last tax year 2010 though and to make sure line 22 shows enough income for the current household plus the intending immigrant. Liquid personal assets can also be used to offset an income shortfall. It takes three buck in assets to offset a dollar of income shortfall.

Bear in mind that if you later remember some more deductible expenses, nothing prevents you from filing an amended tax return later after all applicable affidavits of support have been evaluated.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-15 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBreaking up

thanks. honestly , the problem started since december and we dont even communicate anymore. i just got the NOA2 today and i dont even knwo what to do right away.how can icancel it and what is the time frame if i want to do petition for someone else. sure im taking my time to think over it




The visa process will not be completed without further input from you, so there's really no rush to do anything. Once you're sure it's over, you can send a withdrawal letter to USCIS with a copy to the Consulate's Immigrant Visa Unit. Deal with the next relationship when it comes. Who's to say it will be with a foreigner. If it is. you may need to add a sentence or two to a cover letter. No big deal.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa ...timed out

They wrote new facts were not supported ....we sent photos stamps of my fiancee arriving in Australia from his passport and that we had been together for 7 years and the reason we didnt proceed when the petition was approved eg my daughter having a baby ....it did mention that there were no affidavits because we thought that was not required....we are not giving up but my fiancee said that at the end of the page that the petition was dismissed.


For us to help you, we need complete information using the correct descriptions of what you did. First, they denied the petition and gave you a reason. What was the reason or reasons given, in their words, not your interpretation of them? If you don't know, find out before you answer. What did you send with your appeal that was new? Be specific. Exactly what did they say in their eventual denial?

What was dismissed was your appeal. You appealed the denial of your petition. The result of a dismissed appeal is a firm and final denial of the petition. This doesn't happen without concrete reasons. You can get your help here or get your help from a professional but the questions will be the same. Without answers, NOBODY can help you.





pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-06 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa ...timed out

He refiled 1-129F petition in July 2010 therefore after his visit. Does anyone know what we can do now??


You can file again and do it right this time. Your denial makes no sense so far though. Getting a petition approved carries a very low standard. As long as you're both single, he's not a child molester, you file the necessary documents along with actual evidence of being together in the same place in the two years prior to the filing date, the petition should be approved.

The only explanation I can think of is that you failed to provide evidence asked for. Photographs together are not evidence of meeting in the past two years. Did you include primary evidence like boarding passes or passport stamps? What exactly was the text explaining the reasons in the letter denying the petition?



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-06 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa ...timed out

We did see each other in feb 2010 and he is also coming over to see me in 2 weeks


So was that visit before or after your fiance filed the second I-129F petition in your behalf?



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-06 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa ...timed out
What has been denied, an I-129F petition or a visa application at interview? They are not the same thing and the OP seems to be interchanging "visa application" and "petition" with responding members doing the same. For us to help, we'll need to know the details using the correct descriptions of just what was filed, and what was denied and where.
pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-05 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresS.O.S RFE Divorce Decree

He should be the one who answer this properly but i will try since he is sleeping now. It's sleeping time in U.S, right?
It was in Talbot County, Maryland. For what i know he obtained the Certified Copy by going to the Court directly.
(Is there only one divorce in question)I am sorry i dont understand this part. For what i know, yes only one my fiance who came to the Hearing of Final Divorce because his ex wife never showed up nor give any response even after the court sent her mail for three times. My fiance said that normally the judge can not issue the Final Divorce Decree after the Hearing. It needs 20-25 days but since she never show up nor response, so the judge could do it.

For the first RFE i have to search it first.

This is THE 2ND RFE:
USCIS HAS REVIEWED YOUR PETITION AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE. YOU DID NOT SUBMIT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PRIOR MARRIAGE TO (THE PLAINTIF'S NAME). YOU SUBMITTED A DOCUMENT FROM THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BUT NOT THE ACTUAL FINAL DIVORCE DECREE. THEREFORE, ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE IS NEEDED.

SUBMIT PROOF OF THE LEGAL TERMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE OF (THE DEFENDANT) AND (THE PLAINTIF).

SUCH PROOF WOULD NORMALLY BE A FINAL (ABSOLUTE) DIVORCE DECREE, DEATH CERTIFICATE, ANNULMENT, ETC. IN ORDER FOR THE LEGAL TERMINATION OF MARIAGE TOBE CONSIDERED VALID FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES, IT MUST HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH A CIVIL AUTHORITY.

NOTE: A DIVORCE NISI IS NOT CONSIDERED TOBE EVIDENCE OF A FINAL DIVORCE.


Have him go to the court again and request a certified copy of the divorce decree. Then mail a high quality photocopy of that certified copy in response to the RFE. Generally, certified copies of divorce decrees are issued only some time after a divorce is final and registered with the applicable government agency. If what he obtained was on the day of the divorce, that's probably not a certified copy.

Yes, it's sleeping time in the USA but I'm currently in China, where it is 4:15 in the afternoon Wednesday.



Edited by pushbrk, 16 February 2011 - 03:17 AM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-16 03:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresS.O.S RFE Divorce Decree

I have posted it before but no many responses. So i post it again.
On replying the first RFE we sent them Original Certified Copy of Final Judgement of Divorce signed by the Clerk of the County and it has gold embossed seal. Now we got 2nd RFE for the same exact thing; Proof Termination of Marriage. So what should we send them this time to proof that the prior marriage has been terminated?.

If you send us the example of the next document that we have to send, will be appreciated much.


Which county? Just how and when did you obtain the certified copy?

Is there only one divorce in question? Was there only one divorce among you both?

A second RFE for the same thing would be highly unusual. If they are not satisfied with the response to the first RFE, they almost always deny the petition.

Please provide the actual text of each RFE.



Edited by pushbrk, 16 February 2011 - 02:37 AM.

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