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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan some documents be filed without an original signature?

I had my fiancee mail the (1) G-325A, the (2) Intent to Marry letter, and (3) a signed additional sheet to the G-325A. It has not arrived yet...and I'm ready to file my I-129F except for these docs. Also, I think her letter of intent to marry should be re-written...so I'm seeking a fast (but approved) way to recreate it without dealing with slow snailmail.

My question is, can any of these forms/statements be submitted as scanned copies with my I-129F petition I'm about to file? I have a feeling that the answer is "no"...so...just thought I'd ask. I know they can require you to produce the original later, but does such a move subject my petition to rejection or delay? If so...which of the 3 documents mentioned above is critical that it be original?


You can get by without a signature on the foreign beneficiary's G325a but it must be on the letter of intent. Snail mail is a choice. You can use a courier.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-12 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Questions

Few trivial questions RE the G325A, hope you guys can shed some light:

1. There's a box that says "applicant's last address outside the United States of more than one year." I've already given this information in the "residence last five years" section above, but I'm concerned because there's no qualifying parenthetical along the lines of "if not shown above." Am I ok to leave this blank?

2. I've only had one employer thus far - is it permissable to use all five lines of the "full name and address" column to state their name and address?

3. Have pored over the I-129F to see what information I need not provide on this one. As far as I can see, it's nothing on the top two rows aside from my citizenship (they ask for country of citizenship, not citizenship itself, on the I-129F). This isn't really a question, just shout if I've got that wrong.

Thanks in advance,

f-y.


1, NO

2. Yes but Company name and city are sufficient

3. I suggest you fill out both forms completely.

I have no clue why you think there's a difference between country of citizenship and "citizenship itself". State the Country name. For USA, state USA.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-13 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS

This might be a stupid question, but does the USCIS ever really decline appliaction if you have met all criteria. ie: meeting in the last 2 years, all forms filled out correctly, and being free to marry. From what i read on here it just seems that the waiting is the anxiety at this step, but not being worried about being refused. Like i said this might be a dumb question

Thanks


If all the above is in order and the petitioner has no Adam Walsh Act related criminal record, (sex crimes against children) it's rare to see a petition denied. Petition approval is the easy part. Lots of approved petitions result in denied visas.

USCIS does not issue visas.

Edited by pushbrk, 14 December 2010 - 04:19 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-14 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

OK, to the OP, do you understand now how the birth of a child of you two, 18 months ago, DOES NOT prove you met within the last two years? Do the math, 18 month old child, 9 month normal human gestation period, means the egg was fertilized 18 + 9 = 27 months ago (outside teh 24 months max must meet range).

The passport stamps within the last two years MAY be OK but if you didn't include some letter describing the meetings or your relationship or other photos of you three together, no story was told.

So I would expect to receive an RFE and have this additional evidence (I'd include copies of everything you already sent it) with an explanation letter ready so you can minimize the downtime on your petition.

Following the VJ Guides is your best bet moving forward. Good Luck.


People have strange ideas sometimes. First, the dates mentioned in your paragraph 1 above are not the issue. The name on the birth certificate is simply not evidence of who the father is. If it's not evidence of who the father is, it's not evidence of meeting in person.

Since the OP DID send primary evidence of meeting, in the form of their passport stamps, the issue is solved. The only "story" required at this point is the answer to question 18 on the I-129F.

To the OP. When it comes time for the interview, be sure that your fiance is prepared to answer questions about you, your family, your job and about your relationship including dates and duration of all visits, his and yours. He should also have evidence of his trip and all yours, in the form of passport stamps, and/or visas. You've got the requirements for getting the petition approved but the birth certificate simply wasn't one of those requirements and would not have stood on its own as evidence of meeting in person.

Don't expect to need a DNA test. The child is yours and born in the USA. You'll have plenty of OTHER evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship, so enjoy motherhood and look forward to the family being united in a few months.

Edited by pushbrk, 08 December 2010 - 12:15 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-08 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

I don't believe the fact that you and your fiance have a child together proves your relationship. It definately proofs that you met, but is there a relationship? They want to see PROOF of your relationship. Cards and letters, emails, IM's, Pictures of you interacting with her family are good, Engagement ring reciept, pic's of an engagement party etc. Show them the proof. Good luck guys!!


The US Citizen's name on the birth certificate is NOT primary evidence of and certainly NOT "proof" the couple met in person. Have you read the discussion?

It's interesting the OP hasn't been back with further information or comment.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-08 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

Like I told you then, I tried looking and couldn't find ANY RFE's for K1 petitions (though not everyone labels their threads correctly). I found a few at the visa stage, but the vast majority of RFE threads are AOS related.

But as I also told you then, i'm more than happy to be wrong on this point for everyone's sake.


You may not find any threads labeled that way but I am personally familiar with one such situation as recent as last month, though I've read here about many over the years. It's only in the RFE letters that we find USCIS using the terms "primary evidence" and "secondary evidence". You won't find those in any published instructions, just in RFE letters.

Perhaps more importantly a request for additional evidence at the visa stage is not properly referred to as an RFE. It's first a 221g denial with an opportunity to overcome the denial by submitting requested documentation. RFE is a petition stage term.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-07 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

No the birth certificate isn't enough as others stated conception is more than 2 years ago, unless you're stating that his signature is on the birth certificate and that's your evidence. Either way it's not considered adequate evidence that I've ever seen.

As others stated, the paperwork required proof of having met in person in the last 2 years. The standard for this is passport stamps, and ticket stubs, as well as photos together.

The thing is, as I wrote on another thread, I can't remember ever reading someone getting an RFE during the K1 petition (pre-NOA2) process. Usually if you do not meet requirements then they will just deny you and you will need to apply again, which is what I think will happen to you. I'm hoping someone will come in and tell me that RFE's are possible during the petition process because I honestly can't find or remember anything.


An RFE is definitely possible during the petition process, including an RFE for primary evidence of meeting in person. (Actually, the term RFE really only applies to USCIS and petitions. We sometimes refer to checklist requests from NVC as RFE's and even blue slip denials from Consulates as RFE's but in actuality on USCIS issues formal notices as a Request For Evidence.

If after receiving the RFE, the petitioner does not or is not able to respond adequately, the petition will be denied.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-07 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

lol boarding passes only show that you visited the persons COUNTRY. same with stamps. yet those are considered primary evidence and a birth certificate showing you had a kid together wouldn't be? hilarious.


That is correct. USCIS sets the standard and boarding passes and/or passport stamps indicating the couple was in the same country at the same time is their standard. What would you suggest as an alternative standard? The reason the US Citizen's name on a birth certificate is not primary evidence of being together in person is that in many countries, the name can get on the birth certificate even if the stated father isn't the father. If they were in the same country, primary evidence was available at some time. If lost, that's another problem but the parent named on the birth certificate in and of itself is not primary evidence.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-07 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

that's pretty extreme, doubt they'd assume that.


It's not a matter of assumption. The burden is on you to provide primary evidence of meeting in person and your name on a child's birth certificate doesn't qualify as that primary evidence. Period.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-07 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy child with fiance enough proof of relationship?

First off, I just found this site and am THRILLED to see the resources available. I just sent in the 129F and am glad to see I am not alone.

My fiance and I have an 18 month old son. I included his birth certificate in the packet as proof that we have met in person (duh...). Will that be enough or will we be asked for further proof of a relationship (ie photos, plane tickets, etc)?


Your name on the child's birth certificate is good evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship, provided you also included primary evidence of meeting in person, such as boarding passes and passport stamps. If you did not include this primary evidence, be ready for USCIS to request it.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-07 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting the I-129f petition package.

Thank you, I thought that was the case, I saw here http://www.immihelp.com/visas/kvisa/i-129f-k1-fiance-petition-cover-letter.html

the Vermont address. So I just wanted to double check. No harm in asking.


No harm in asking but plenty of potential harm in failing to read the instructions.

uscis service center p.o box 660151 dallas, texas 75266


Remove the words "service center". It's not part of the address and the address is not for a USCIS service center.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-13 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 I-134 Self-Sponsorship Query

Push--I have a question for you. What if the dad filled in his I-864 (as the joint sponsor) and included his wife's income as his household member? Then she completes an I-864A to give her permission for dad to count her income on his I-864. Is that a valid way to count their combined income in your opinion? Just wondering.


Yes, if they need to combine income to qualify, that's how you do it but it's not a matter of permission. It's a contract. I suggest all concerned "read" it.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-13 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 I-134 Self-Sponsorship Query

Everyone listed on the sponsors income tax return is counted.


This is incomplete. The wife counts whether they file jointly or not and all children under 21 count no matter where they live or whether they appear on the tax return.

To the OP, the co-sponsor states only their own income, not the joint income and then documents it. A tax transcript won't work for this because it shows joint income. Instead, use a complete tax return with all W2 and 1099 forms so it's clear which income belongs to which individual.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-12 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 I-134 Self-Sponsorship Query

All of it, I'm afraid - we're students.

Oh well. Much as I expected really, thanks for clarifying.

Just wanted to make sure as I don't feel entirely comfortable asking her parents to sponsor me, but that seems now the only recourse.

Thanks again,

f-y.


It would be one parent, not both, who acts as the sponsor. It needs to be the one with the qualifying income.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-12 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 I-134 Self-Sponsorship Query

London do accept self sponsorship, you're going to need a pretty significant amount of money
I don't know if your parents can help
How much money is the USC short by?
You'll need five times the asset shortfall
I've read stuff about a 3x on the assets, but I think that only counts for assets of the USC, from what i've read anyway


That's correct. First, they would need to be the beneficiary or petitioner's assets and 3X for petitioner and 5x for beneficiary. For a K1 visa though, a Consular officer MIGHT consider a pledge by parents but it would seem unlikely because the officer knows the I-864 is coming soon and a pledge by a foreign parent will hold no weight on an I-864.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-12 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce decree question

I'm a little reluctant to answer this question affirmatively because there are many requirements, and providing copies of divorce decrees is only one of them. If you're talking specifically and only about the requirement that you have to provide copies of divorce decrees then yes - that should meet the requirement. If her Indian divorce decree is not in English then you also have to provide a certified translation.

Send only copies of the divorce decrees to USCIS. Never send them originals unless they specifically ask for them. Have the originals available at the interview in case the consular officer asks to inspect them.

:thumbs:
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-11 04:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy paychecks with no Pay stubs

I just submitted copies of my paychecks with no stubs and they accepted them fine.

The only thing I did was to black out the routing & bank account numbers on the copies so you could not read all the numbers just to protect my employer's accounts.

Your employer may be able to give you a printout of your checks in a report form, but I think the copies will be fine.


Employer's paychecks without stubs will probably work fine but they will show the net amount instead of the gross. If you are a contract (1099 instead of W2 employee) that's a different story.

Blacking out account numbers is not necessary. They are on EVERY check the employer writes. Not private in any way.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 01:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about after I-129F is accepted and my fiance is in the U.S.

I know it's a little early for me to be worrying about all of this, but I'd rather have all the information because... well, that's just how I am. :)
But upon reading all of your replies, plus the Guides, I think I have everything I wanted to know.

My dad & I need to fill out I-134 for my Fiance's interview.

After 10 days of entry to the U.S. on the K-1 visa, he can file for SSN.

After Marriage:
Adjust Status (I-485)
Employment (I-765)
Copy of Passport, biographical page (G-325A - I already filled that out with the I-129f, so I don't know if I need to again?), Entry Stamps
Copy of K-1 Visa
Copy of NOA2 Approval for I-129F
Copy of valid I-94??? I tried looking for this form, but no luck?
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of marriage certificate
2 Passport-style photos
Affidavit of Support (I-864)
G-1145

Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate it.


Adjustment of Status is a separate immigration process. Provide everything asked for in the form instructions regardless of whether you submitted something similar with your petition.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-17 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about after I-129F is accepted and my fiance is in the U.S.

Okay so if I send the AOS and the EAD at the same time, what would be the cost?


$1070. You mention using a cosponsor but don't mention the country. It makes a difference. Some consulates do not often accept cosponsors for K1 visa applicants.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-17 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures for k1

So I just realized that on most pictures I only wrote down location and date on the back. I only labeled the passport photos and one family photo with our names. Would this be a problem? Basically, do they tend to lose information?


They don't tend to lose information once they've built a file but I always recommend sending photos printed or color copied on full sheets of plain paper. This allows for writing anything needed on th sheet below the photos and with everything on full sheets, it's unlikely anything will be lost in file assembly.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question about payment

and where do i put the check ? in the folder that i am sending or do igive it to the chasier at the us postoffice


Paper clip the check to the top of the stack of paper you mail. The cashier they are talking about is the one who will remove the check from the stack after it arrives.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp sorting which visa to choose?

Thank you to both of you!!

I was unsure about getting married in the UK b/c I had come across the visitor visa with intent to marry - but thought that was with intention to stay - not leave. So, good to know!

As far as the CR1 & K3, the book referred to both, which was one thing that had REALLY confused me!

Since going to the UK to be married does not seem like an option, I guess that picks the visa for us, as he can't come here and marry me - from what I've read that tends to make a marriage look a bit shady to immigration.

K1 looks like the way forward!!! I'm so excited to have sorted this out and can now begin the process!! Is the timeline of 7-8 months from start to finish about average? I know there are obstacles that pop up, but assuming everything goes smoothly, is that about right?

Again, thank you SO much!!!

Charlotte


Marrying in the US while visiting is perfectly legitimate as long as the foreigner leaves before their granted visiting time has expired. Anything you read to the contrary is simply incorrect.

On the other hand entering the USA as a visitor with the intent to both marry AND stay doesn't make the marriage look shady, it's simply immigration fraud.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp sorting which visa to choose?

I am currently engaged to a man living in Scotland. I will be visiting him in February, we are trying to decide if we should get married in February and go the k3 route or stay engaged and go the k1 route. Because of this we have been looking at both the K1 visa and the K3 visa hoping to pick the one that fits our needs the most. I have been researching online the differences between the two as well as reading the book "Fiance & Marriage Visas" by Nolo. I feel as though I understand the basics of each but have a few specific questions as far as comparison.

1) Through my research it seems to me that the K1 visa allows for fiance to work when he entered the US, although tricky. However, it states that you can file an adjustment of status after the wedding (within 90 days of his arrival). The adjustment of status, from what I gather, will be approved within 90 days as well, allowing him to work? Is this right?

2) If we were to go the K3 route, it looks as though once he is approved to move to the USA he would then apply for a greencard - which could take up to two years? Meaning he couldn't work at all for two years, correct?

Either way, from my research, it looks like both the k1 and the k3 are taking about the same time to process - so my big concern is when he will be able to apply for jobs and have an income. While my income exceeds the federal poverty income needed, neither of us are comfortable living off of just my salary for an extended period of time.

Also, regarding either visa - it is my understanding that he will remain in Scotland while they are being processed. He had found a website stating that with the K3 visa he would be able to move over here and wait while it was being processed. Is that true?

I apologize in advance if this question has been asked numerous times - I have been lurking around the site on and off for a few days and haven't seen those specific questions. Also, I'm becoming a bit frustrated with all of the information that is out there (often times not matching up from one site to another) that I figured I would just ask!!!

I am very excited to be a new member of this forum - the knowledge and support offered here looks amazing!!!


For all intents and purposes, the K1 holder is not authorized to work until about three months after both marrying and filing adjustment of status and EAD applications.

Forget the book if it talks about K3. K3 is obsolete. CR1 would be the currently available spouse visa if you decide to marry in February. Click on "Guides" at the top of any page here for current procedures.

You may have an insurmountable issue though. Unlike the USA where a visiting foreigner with sufficient documentation is free to marry a US Citizen, the UK requires a special visa to accomplish a legal marriage between a foreigner (Non-EEU) and a UK citizen, even if there is no intention to remain in the UK after the marriage. Unless Scotland has different set of rules than the rest of the UK, marriage may not be possible in February as you are unlikely to obtain the necessary visa by then.

Edited by pushbrk, 18 December 2010 - 12:00 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof on on going relationship question

does instant messages from yahoo counts as poof it has the ability to print out directly from the messenger just wondering cuz its our primary way of communication


Poof on the ongoing relationship will doom your visa process. Sorry, just couldn't resist.

Logs and chats from Yahoo messenger can be used as "evidence" not "poof" or even "proof" of an ongoing relationship.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa

Hello, my son is ready to file for his fiance and below are the documents:

Ck - $455.00
I-129F
G325A - Himself & Fiance
Naturalization Certificate
Letter certifying intent to marry (both of them)
Proof of having met in person; photos, emails, phone bills, air ticket
Birth Certificate (both of them)

Are there any documents missing from above? Thanks for replying. :star:


Photos, emails, phone bills are not any kind of evidents of meeting in person and air tickets are not primary evidence of meeting in person. You can buy a ticket without using it. If by "air tickets" you mean boarding passes, OK. I would also include passport stamps indicating entry and exit from Malaysia.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-12 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Difference

As long as you genuinely love each other, age difference is not an issue at all. Of course, diffences in age; religion; language; race may tend to get a "red flag" but as long as it is in good faith, no can STOP from marrying whoever you like :thumbs:

Good luck!


I've never heard of a question about "love" in a fiancee or spouse visa interview. It's actually not an issue. The issue is whether the relationship is bona fide, which in practice simply means the relationship was entered into for reasons other than to obtain an immigration benefit. For instance, people marrying for money, security, to give a child two parents or just to have companionship in their life are ok. You do not need to provide evidence of love. You provide evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. It means what it says, not what some romantic wants it to mean or fantasizes it means.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-03 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Difference

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!


The older the old person in the relationship is, the less the age difference is an issue. All things are relative. A 50 - 22 or 60 - 32 or a 40 - 12 are not created equal.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-02 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Pictures

Is your relationship far enough apart to be allowed in the state you reside in. Most states have laws that prevent marriages between anyone closer than second cousins.


They don't have to marry in the State in which they intend to reside. A half-cousin is genetically halfway between a first and second cousin, so they can marry in any of 20 States and potentially 25. It's not really a major issue.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-18 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDate G-325A doesn't fit.

Yes perfectly OK to do that, simply write out date above or below that incorrectly displayed date.


It's also OK to use a two-digit year so it will fit. :thumbs:
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-19 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswomen older then there finance

Thanks everyone. I will check out the other forum. Honestly "we" dont feel the age difference or even see it. I am just hoping the embassy feels the same way.


Don't count on it as anything automatic. The burden will be on the visa applicant to convince them with evidence and answers to interview questions.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-19 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswomen older then there finance

Personally I am not going to worry about it - I am about 14 years older than mine. I really never thought about the age difference as he and I have so much in common and he never wanted to have children. My children are grown and on their own. We have been together for almost 4 years as a couple and not once has anyone made any remarks about the difference in fact I have been told I look younger than my actual age. FYI he is Norwegian. So, guess I will find out when the time comes if there is going to be any problems. Keeping my chin up!


Norway is not Tunisia. Woman 38 and man 25 is not such a problem but man 35 and woman 48 can be a really big issue even though it's the same 13 year gap. This gets discussed in the applicable regional forum quite often. Scroll to the regional forums and click on the one with North Africa in its name.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-19 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswomen older then there finance

The norms in the US seem to be either close to same age marriages or men older then the women. I try not to but at times worry about the age difference between me and my finace. We have so much proof of a real relationship, but still worry. Honestly it took me awhile to be ok with the age differece. That was made easier when I met him in person and realize that really although I am older, we have a ton of things and common and alot of the same views in life and marriage.


The reverse age difference issue varies in impact based on the country from which the foreigner will immigrate. In cultures where such a relationship is far from the norm, it can have a significant impact on the scrutiny Consular Officers give to the relationship.

What's the age difference and country?
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-19 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2009 Income below poverty line

I am 24 years old and i only have my 2009 and 2010 tax returns to show proof of my income. My 2009 tax return is below poverty line for i only worked part time. My 2010 however is above poverty line. I am self employed Caregiver and I have been with my employer since October of 2008. My Employer's CPA is going to write me a Letter of Employment stating my current income and so on...I plan to collect all 2009-2010 deposited slips on my bank statement for it is one proof that I am getting paid every week. Also Tax transcript. Please, if you have any idea...if this will be ok during my fiance' interview next year (in a month or so)? We recently got approve. And i am gathering everything for my affidavit of support.


Generally, as a self-employed person, the income they consider is what is shown on the latest tax return, line 22. Whether a CPA's letter explaining your situation will suffice is up to the Consular officer. Bear in mind that you are either employed or self-employed, not both.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-08 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBad luck

Hello

I have worked in a coffee shop for the last 4 months and this is the improve of my income to support my fiance. But the owner is going to sell this coffee shop on Jan.At the same time our interview in on Jan.30. The intervie date and coffee shop happen at the same month. I do not know what to do. How to deal with this in embassy.Please give some advises.


Complete, sign, date and send the I-134 now. The future is the future.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-20 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I start my application while my Fiance is in the states with me

I want to know if I can send my K1 visa application while my fiance is here in the states with me? Or do i have to wait for her to leave the country in order to start the application? (BTW she is only staying for 3 weeks)


US Citizens don't apply for K1 visas. They file petitions, which when approved, allow their foreign fiance to apply for a visa at a US Consulate abroad. As such, the location of the foreigner at petition filing time makes no difference except how you answer one section on one form.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-20 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath in family

Not sure if this is the correct location it is not a normal visa question.

My mother is dying from cancer and has maybe 3-5 months left. My fiance is one month into the process of getting her k1 visa. I am afraid she will never be able to meet my mother before she dies.

My question is if I have a written notice from a doctor stating my mothers condition is there any way to get her here faster? or would they be more likely to grant a tourist visa if we show proof of my mothers illness?

Thanks,


If it were you with the serious medical condition, there's a good chance of an expedite or humanitarian issue of a B visa but it is unlikely in your circumstance. You can certainly try.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-20 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText Messaging

Can these be used for proof of relationship as well??


Phone bills that itemize the messaging showing phone numbers, can be used as evidence of how and how frequently you communicate but there's not really any way to produce the messages themselves as evidence. I would arrange to communicate in more easily documented ways as well. Try some webcam chats and email.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-19 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find certificate of citizenship

i'll trust pushbrk's word and apply with just the US passport (crossing fingers). Perhaps I should do what Rober de Bonda did and retrieve my old A# and certificate # or is it futile?


Not futile, just not necessary, IMO. Unknown will be perfectly fine when asked those questions.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-21 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find certificate of citizenship

I asked a immigration attorney if a US passport is enough to prove my citizenship. He's telling me that it's better to get another copy of the certificate of citizenship and send it along with the US passport. To replace the certificate, it's quite pricey. Has anyone submitted just the US passport alone (without a certificate of citizenship or without birth certificate and just the US passport alone)?



Yes, lots of people have. No worries. USCIS granted your citizenship. They can verify it easily enough.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-21 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find certificate of citizenship

I'm trying to file a K1 visa application (form i-129). One of the requirements to submit a copy of a certificate of citizenship (if naturalized citizen) or a birth certificate (if born in US). I'm a naturalized Citizen and I can not find my certificate of citizenship. To replace a certificate of citizenship, USICIS is charging $340. Is a valid unexpired US passport be good enough instead of certificate of citizenship? Will USCIS reject my application for lack of evidence by just submiting my US passport?


Your question indicates you failed to carefully study the I-129F instructions, which clearly state you can provide a photocopy of every page of your valid US Passport as evidence of citizenship. Careful study of the instructions is critical to your ultimate success.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-12-20 18:42:00