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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor affidavit loose ends
Definitely do not black out personal information on an affidavit of support. They ask for the information because they want and need it. If you're going to redact an account or SS number, you might as well redact the whole package.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-01 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134, where does it go?

Hi, I received my NOA2 and now my fiance is just waiting to find out all the papers he needs to gather. I have finished the I-134 form and am just trying to figure out if I send it directly to my fiance or if I send it to the consulate. My NOA2 doesn't mention this form at all so I'm unsure. I think VJ says the I-134 and all of the accompanying paperwork gets sent to the fiance but does that make sense? Would he just forward that to the consulate along with the other papers he needs?


Send it to the foreign fiance. You're dealing with the Dept. of State now, not USCIS.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-28 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresifluential Congressman

Hello, just want to ask, who among you here asked helped from a Congressman in Boston,MA and had an action right away. Any recommendation? how did you get appoint? by email or set an appt.? tnx.

LJ


If a request for assistance is justified by a special circumstance our a case taking longer than 5 months at a service center, I recommend contacting your State's senior US Senator, not a congressperson. In your case that's John Kerry's office. If you don't have a special circumstance, the staff will know their boss BECAME influential by the prudent use of power and will politely do nothing that actually helps.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance hired a lawyer

Send a letter to USCIS notifying that you've fired your attorney, and are withdrawing the G-28. If you're hiring a different attorney then just let your new attorney file a new G-28, which will supersede the previous one. You can even file a G-28 making yourself the representative, but USCIS sometimes kicks about this because they are of the mind that the G-28 is primarily for attorneys. However, 8 CFR, section 292.1(a)(3) specifically allows it, provided you meet a few conditions.



Meh. Making them dig up a bunch of documents which aren't needed for the initial petition filing, and not instructing them to provide documents that are required, is a needless waste of time. They could easily figure out which documents they'll need for the petition stage during the initial interview or questionnaire. Once those documents are provided and the petition has been filed, they could begin working on documents needed for the visa application.

Asking them to provide up front a bunch of documents that are not needed for the petition, and may never be needed at any point in the process, is worse than USCIS/DoS bureaucracy. They're simply working from a checklist, and holding up the petition until all of the boxes have been ticked.


That's possible but you were not a fly on the wall during the initial interview. Of course, there's no excuse for not requesting documents that WILL be needed.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance hired a lawyer

Many law firms charge a set rate for a petition. Most do not charge by the hour.

It is also far from "unnecessary" for the attorney to be interested in documentation of any prior US visa paperwork or USCIS/INS issued documents. Nor should it be considered "unusual" for counsel to be interested in an old passport.

I see absolutley nothing wasteful or untoward about this attorney's performance based upon what the OP is reporting.


Frankly, neither do I. It sounds more like due diligence to me. Hiring a professional is always a two-edged sword. They need to protect both your backside and their own. When you handle your own case, you can trust your interpretation of the facts. Professionals need the facts and to make their own interpretation. That's what they're being paid to do.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if a spouse dies before divorce is final?

Hello VJers and congratulations VJ Webmater for latest VJ Makeover, :thumbs:

I just have a quick questions only out of curiosity... If former spouse dies while in the process of a divorce proceeding, what would USCI asks during a K-1 fiance petition? I am assuming that the court will grant the divorce (or won't they, since the person is no longer alive?), but does USCI still asks for death certificate?

HandA

PS: I don't want to wish this on anyone, but I brought it up as a food for thought!!!


Any divorce granted where one party is dead already would be in error. Any death certificate would pre-date any divorce decree, invalidating and superseding the decree.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of support for k1

To clarify things the I-134, Affidavit of Support, is to be used in the beneficiaries home country, including a co-sponsors I-134, to show the beneficiary will not become a public charge. The I-864, Affidavit of Support, is used once the beneficiary has arrived in the US and is applying for AOS.


Absolutely correct. If you don't qualify on your own, you co-sponsor needs to provide an I-134 and supporting documents. Be aware though that Manila will seldom accept a co-sponsor for a K visa. It helps that it's Mom though.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-01-30 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo-Do List with Lawyer

Hello everyone, I am at the very beginning of the K-1 process. I am very happy to have VisaJourney in my life - I've learned so much by reading this forums and the FAQs in the past few weeks. My fiance (from Denmark) and I (USC) have decided to hire a lawyer, who we trust and who comes highly recommended.

I've been reading the forums for a few weeks now. I know that many people think that retaining an attorney is a pointless expense, and while I understand that opinion, I'm happy with our decision. However, since this places a layer between us and the K-1 process, I was hoping people who have been through this, with or without a lawyer, might let me know about things that we - the USC and the K-1 beneficiary - should do / check up on during the process in addition to our lawyer's work. For example, I've seen in some of the forums that you can register on the USCIS website to track your case there - can someone link me to a description of how to do this?

I'm very interested in any advice about moving through this process with an attorney, or really any advice at all if you feel there's something that's not well covered elsewhere on the site!

Thank you, I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Lisa


USCIS.gov and go to the case status link. Unless there's a problem, all you're going to get is an email and/or text that your petition is approved.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Forms...

For the employment history - it's pretty impossible to get the addresses to fit in those tiny boxes! I wrote in the box "see additional sheet attached" and attached an additional sheet to the form with all my work details. it is fine to do this. Just remember to write on the top of any additional sheet, your name, petitioner's name, form and question number.


Abbreviate as needed. City and State is sufficient for employer addresses.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-29 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning the wedding before you get a yes?

I'm having a difficult time trying to not lose out on anything... yet not do anything drastic before we get a yes. >.< I've seen signatures for K1 folks that don't have an interview date yet, with what looks like a firm wedding date planned. How can you do that? My fiance and I have a *hopeful* date...
And for those of you that are finished, how much planning/buying did you do before you got the yes?

What I've done is purchased my dress (it was the only one and I got a killer price), and emptied my fiance's future closet lol.

What I worry about is, losing the minister, losing our location, losing our photographer. I can't just expect they will be free with no notice, but they all need up front payments to hold the date of course.

I want to start getting more ready for him to move in. I don't want to jinx it either. So yeah, I am just curious how you all are handling this part of things.


Making non-refundable deposits connected to a firm date risks forfeiting the money. You're committed to marriage anyway, (right), so no risk in buying a dress.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-04 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F: legally free to marry in the law of my country?

I don't think 'family book' is referring to a Bible or Koran. It's probably some form of legal family registration system done by the Moroccan government.

Tomoka-san,
As JohnnyQuest mentioned earlier, if possible, you may simply have to verify with the Moroccan embassy that's in Japan. They may be able to give you a clear answer. Though if your marriage and divorce was done in Japan under Japanese law, it would seem that you are 100% free by Japanese law to re-marry. I believe the U.S. government recognizes marriages/divorces under Japanese law.

Having said this, I'd encourage you and your fiancee to continue to put together the information for your I-129F while trying to clear up the uncertainty about the divorce laws. I hope some other folks with a similar situation will be able to write their opinions.


I'm going to add my confirmation to what Johnny Quest has already clearly and correctly stated. The marriage and divorce both took place in Japan. As such, they were "married" and are now "divorced". The government of Morocco and it's policies are of no concern in this matter as far as USCIS or a US Consulate are concerned. Married is married and divorced is divorced.

If the OP is curious about Morocco, that's fine but it is of no consequence in the US immigration process. The same would be true if married in Morocco and divorced in the USA. Divorced is divorced. For example there is no Divorce in the Philippines but if a couple marries in the PI and subsequently is divorced in the USA, they are "divorced" anyway, for any purpose that relates to US immigration in any way whatsoever.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-03 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Questions

Thank you Jim, it is what I thought...

If the child does age out, then she will not be eligible for any future immigration benefits until such time as her mother becomes a US citizen. You as the USC step parent, are precluded from petitioning for her as you did not become her step parent before her 18th birthday


USCIS tends to be cooperative in expediting AOS in potential age out cases, so make certain you call the need to their attention and request an expedite.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-17 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes My Fiance Need Her Old Marriage Certificate?
The answer depends on whether both her maiden name and married name appear in her divorce decree. If they do, then there's no need for the marriage certificate. If they don't then the marriage certificate is what ties the name on her birth certificate to her current name.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-04 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAsking in behalf of my friend

Hi, there, I wanna asks something about the case of my friend. She had interview yesterday in U.S. Embassy Manila. She have 2 grown up children, ages 20 and 16, yrs.old. The 20 yrs.old will turned 21 on Sept.2010. The 2 children was listed on the K-1 Visa but the mom did not file for K2 Visa for the 2 kids, it was ilisted only ...to follow on the K-1. We want to know if the 20 yrs. old can still file for k-2 because of his age. It is said that, you can`t petition kid if the age is more than 21. Please give us some information , thank you and Happy Easter to all....!!!!


The 20 year old needs to apply for a visa, receive it, enter the USA, have the mother's marriage occur AND adjust status prior to the 21st birthday.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-05 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I include my newborn on Affidavit of Support?

Hi guys, my Fiancee and I just had a baby. Being a citizen, my children are entitle to citizenship through me. So, I have set up a date for my baby's birth to be reported and to get all the neccesary stuff and it is my Fiancee that his taking him. My question is, when I fill out an affidavit of support and all other documents that require the list of dependants for my fiancee, do I put my newborn's name in it? I will be appreciative for any comments. Thanks!


Actually you'll be listing your child as YOUR dependent, not your fiancee's but yes, of course.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-21 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEXTREMELY Nervous

Hi All...

I am just getting ready to send off my K1 Visa packet but the stories of denied visas are really making me clutch my package even harder. Here's the deal:

My fiance is Nigerian but lives in Gambia. We have not been in a romantic relationship very long at all (but we both just KNEW we are meant for each other). I met him through my cousin who has been married to his brother for 8 years. There are at least 5 other couples who I know (including my cousin and FH's brother) who claim to have filed for a K1 Visa and were denied. They were all involving fiances that lived in Gambia. ARRRGGGHHH!!! Because of this...they are all advising me to just go over to Gambia and get married then come back and file for him rather than going the K1 route. I sooooo don't want to do that because 1- I want to get married with my family in attendance (including my child) and 2- I guess I'm kind of old fashioned because I don't want to get married then have to live months without my spouse as soon as we get married. Ya' know?

I know situations are different and I can't help but think that they must have done something wrong for them ALL to have been denied. But I don't know how much of that is just being hopeful and a little naive. I did say that perhaps I will travel to go to his interview with him (I don't believe ANY of them did that) giving him personal support. And to show that we are definitely in this together.

Also is it too much to hope that the process could possibly be completed by year's end?

Thoughts, encouragement, advise, doses of reality are very much welcome.

Thanks in advance!!


Whether spouse or fiance, visa denials from high fraud countries are usually for a lack of evidence of a bona fide relationship. The best evidence of bona fides is the time you spend together in person. Documented multiple and/or longer (than a week) visits goes a long way to making a difference. Don't take this lightly or be over confident as these relationships will usually get significantly more scrutiny than those from low fraud countries.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-05 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEXTREMELY Nervous

TBoneTX, point taken -- providing the original link is always preferable. But this list of countries with a high-incidence of fraud is commonly known. I think the idea here is to assist the OP, not to highlight moot points.


As the person you are claiming to have quoted, I don't consider this a trivial issue. I suspect you quoted from text in a post to which I responded. It's true that there are high fraud Consulates and Lagos is in a class by itself but I would not have typed such a list. I generally just refer to four levels of fraud, low, medium, high and Lagos.

Frankly the country from which I see the most fraud related to email based relationships indicating intent to come to the USA is actually Ghana but those are cases where the couple has never met and no petition is ever filed. The USC is just being scammed for money by a female supposedly interested in marriage.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-05 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI Need Help....Unique situation??

Thank you, it totally slipped my mind to add that. :blush:


All the same is true of a green card holder not just a dual citizen.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-28 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI Need Help....Unique situation??

Hello everyone,

I am a US citizen, living in California. My fiancee is an Australian citizen and she resides in Melbourne. We have already gone through the K1 Visa process, and about 3 weeks ago, she went for her interview in Sydney and was approved for a Visa. She has not purchased a plane ticket to fly here as of yet, as we haven't nailed down exactly when she can leave, but the plans are that she'll be here by May 9th and within a couple of weeks later, we will marry, then file the AOS/EAD..etc, etc. The plan was for her to live with me.

Here's the conundrum: We are starting to have second thoughts as to where we want to spend our lives together. I have been to visit her twice, and love it there. She has the better job than I have, and I am beginning to wonder if we shouldn't have planned this thing out to have me apply for the visa instead of her.

Seeing as though we have already spent the money to file the K1, and gone through everything we have so far, are there any easy options at this point so it doesn't appear we've wasted our time and have to start all over? Would we be better off marrying here as planned, living here for a time, then filing a CR-1 to go live in Au? With the job situation here as things are, even though she has professional qualifications, nothing is guaranteed. Her job in Melbourne is secure, and might even be available to her if she should return after a time.

Any ideas or thoughts would be most welcome.

Thanks,
Bob


Your questions are personal, not immigration related as you already have the answers to your immigration questions. These are life decisions. Nobody here can tell you what will be the best decision for you, as they are not living your lives.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-27 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the K-1 interview location be changed?

There is no US Embassy or Consulate in the United States; don't need one. You're here.

Moscow is it. Yes the Police Certs ARE required and usually take about 30 days to procure (and I would imagine not by mail). She needs to go back in time to obtain all these documents OR you can email the Embassy and have the interview rescheduled if you need more time.


Correct, a "visa" is used to enter a country so cannot be obtained from within the country. She's here visiting. She needs to complete her K1 process in her country of residence.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-06 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification for K-1 visa fees

hello all,

and please don't erase my topic becasue this is not the typical repeat and it's not answered in the faq. I heard
there is a new fee in effect for this category of visa... is this true?
because i know it was $131 before but now my fiancee has received an interview letter from Islamabad embassy
and it's asking for additional $400 for visa processing fee. I thought this was only for immigrant visas
Anybody else seen this yet?
so please let us know so i can advice as what to take... reaching the embassy is near hopeless as the phone is busy always
and email replies are not coming back even thought i put our case number in the subject line.

thanks.


Probably a misinterpretation. The notice may refer to the immigrant visa fee in some way but it is not requesting that the K1 applicant actually pay that fee. Read the notice again carefully.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-06 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSDI an income?

Hello just want to ask is Social Security Disabilty Income(SSDI) consider as income and will be reflected in annual Income tAx? its about $25,500.00 a year($2000+ per month))..will this be okay and safe for 125% poverty minimum for 2 people? plus w/ lets say $23,000.00 savings..will be safe already? what are the next steps to prepare once you got your Noa2?jst preparing in advance.


It's income and it meets the 125% requirement for two.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-05 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarital Status

Dictionary comes in handy for this I think. Annulled....as if it never happened. I would put single.

And only after I read your question again, did I realize you were actually asking "Do I mark single or divorced?" You were not quite clear in your asking.


You can mark single but DO indicate the name and other information about the former spouse on the G325a and I-129F. It's not REALLY like it never happened but you are neither married or divorced, so single is the correct answer.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-29 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong name on my visa

I called the consulate and they said "no problem".


No problem as in no need to fix or no problem, bring it in and we'll fix it?
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-07 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong name on my visa

Thank you for your reply. yeah, I probably didn't make myself clear enough.
I am the beneficiary and my details are correct: name, family name, date of birth, everything perfect.
on the petitioner's line it says "LPEZ" instead of "LOPEZ". her first name and middle name are correct, and our case number is also correct. NOA1 and NOA2 are correctly addressed to Ms. LOPEZ.
I don't know what's in the envelope, but I assume that her name will also be correct.


What's in the envelope is your complete case file. The name will be correct in there too. I wouldn't worry about it.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-06 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong name on my visa

You certainly should contact the consulate. The visa should match the name in the passport, if it does not, there could be issues with adjusting status

Get this fixed ASAP

Good luck.


The name on the visa does match the visa holder's passport name. The issue is the petitioner's name. I wouldn't worry about it much if it's a misspelling that can be identified as an error. For instance if it says Robet Smith instead of Robert Smith, that's not a problem but if it says James Jones instead of Robert Smith, definitely have it corrected.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-06 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents

She have put the File number they send to check online and i think its RFE Number right? Isnt ? Starts With WAC******** And had the cover letter on it as well So Hopefully they will know where to go this file as well?

Help help !!!
:(



You can hope until the cows come home but you'll still have to wait and see. While waiting, be prepared to send the same thing again in response to an RFE. If your papers catch up to each other, it will be the first such report we've heard.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-03-01 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents

It is not recommended that people send additional 'stuff' without USCIS first requesting it (in an RFE notice) which they probably will do.

Best thing to do now is sit and wait - it would appear they did not catch the missing 'stuff' when they first got the package so they will not likely catch it until they get around to looking at the file again; so it might take a while. (The reason for waiting is there is no guarantee that what you or she sends will actually catch up with your file.)


Also suggest you not post your email address in open forums (for your own benefit).


Yes, they will just have to wait and see. Usually when they receive just a check and an I-129F alone, they keep the check and deny the petition resulting in the need to file again. There's always a chance of an RFE instead though. Just have everything ready for whatever they tell you. You'll either be sending in a complete new package and check or everything but the check and petition.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-02-28 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process

My understanding is it becomes a problem at the medical, rather than declaring the offense a CMIT on interview date.

If the panel physician will not clear the visa applicant, they may have to file a waiver on medical grounds wherein he proves he is not an alcoholic.


That's actually more correct. Marijuana and other drug use along with DWI type offenses all become a double-edged sword as they involve both criminal and medical concerns. Be prepared to deal with all issues directly and honestly. He'll be disclosing the DWI in both the visa applications AND the medical.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-07 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process

2. He was issued with a drink driving ban in September 2009 in Ireland (basically like a DWI, meaning he's banned from driving in Ireland for 2 years) -->How does this affect the greencard process? Will he be able to get a driver's license in Texas?




The drunk driving charge abroad is not an issue in obtaining the green card. It's an issue in obtaining the visa. If there's going to be a stumbling block, this will be it. Generally this is considered a crime of moral turpitude and can be grounds for denying the visa. You'll want to check into this quite thoroughly.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-07 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSelf employed K-1 petitioner

thanks.. knowing what line to get it from is a big help.. i was looking at leaving some deductions out and doing a amended return later..

also is it 3 or 5 times the missing income?

when is the affidavit of support needed? my noa1 date is the first of april.. how much time do you think i have to save?


It's three times for a fiancee or spouse and five times for anybody else. You'll probably have at least until July before you need to provide an I-134.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-08 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSelf employed K-1 petitioner

Unless I am mistaken -- and might be -- they would look at your gross income prior to the deductions. Someone else more knowledgeable will have to confirm that.

In regard to the use of assets, if your income is insufficient -- 40K will not be if I am correct about the gross income bit -- then you would need enough assets to make the difference.

This should explain it:

http://www.visajourn...content/support



I'm in the same position. The rule is that you would have to be able to convert reported assets within a year to cash without losing an inordinate amount of value or causing hardship. And if you consider an automobile as an asset, you have to be able to prove you have a second functioning vehicle on hand as well.


Unfortunately, you ARE mistaken with regard to income. Why speculate when others can give definitive answers?

When a self-employed person states income it's from line 22 of the tax return, so AFTER legitimate business expenses have been deducted. There is no requirement to take every deduction to which one is entitled AND filing amended returns at a later date IS allowed. Cash or other liquid assets can be used to offset an income shortfall but it takes $3 in assets to replace $1 in income shortfall.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-08 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

Did I not make myself clear that I was only giving the minimum requirements and that I agreed with TracyTN in my last sentence? If so, sorry.
Franc


In your later post, you made that clear, yes, but the discussion occurred and is focused on the fallout from your original post which I'll quote in its entirety below.

The requirement of the I-134 is: "Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA."

Because this post ignores the practical on the ground issues, I'm suggesting it was NOT "helpful" and that in the future you avoid such non-help.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-08 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

My posting was to assist the OP with their question. The K-1 is a technically a "non-immigrant" type of visa and technically the I-134 is used. That was my only point.

And, I am aware that various consulates look for a higher % level than just the 100%. But, how did Costa Rica enter this discussion? The question was the OP's, not mine.

Since you brought up London, are you telling the group that the consulate there will deny the K-1 to a beneficiary if the petitioner earns over the poverty level plateau but not quite 125% at that moment? Which form do they ask for at the interview...I'm curious? Do they not give consideration to the fact that the petitioner or sponsor may receive a raise in pay/income, take a second job after their loved one arrives and they marry...or whatever?

Finally, I agree with the other poster who said that the K-1 is virtually a guaranteed immigrant situation. However, there are cases where the couple decides not to marry, the beneficiary runs off with another person, they find that the person is not who they thought them to be, etc. etc. etc. I know of a few cases where the petitioner has sent their fiance/e packing once they lived together for a little while.

I do have a question. Are there any other "VisaJourney" types of forums out there? Seems that there is a LooooooonnnnnGGGGGG immigration line to get into the United States of America. Just look at the frustrated and upset people on this forum!!!! Is there a VisaJourney for people wanting to immigrate to the Ukraine, China, Vietnam, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, etc.? (examples only...you get the idea) I wonder how long the immigration lines are to get into some of these other countries?

To the OP, I agree with TracyTN..."it is better to get things in line now anyway." I was answering your question because you are K-1 now and not in the AOS phase. :thumbs:

Franc


When "helping" I find it far more helpful to apply practical on the ground experience, than to quote minimum requirements that generally are NOT sufficient to achieve the success one hopes to "help" achieve.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-08 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

By extension, yes. It also includes anyone else whom you've signed an affidavit of support for.


Correct as usual. :thumbs:
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-07 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

For clarity, that should be 125% above the poverty guideline for that number of dependants.

You can find that figure by downloading the following form:
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


Correction. 125% above the poverty guideline is equal to 225% "of" the poverty guideline. The requirement is 125% "of" the poverty guideline.

Further, the US Citizen petitioner is NOT COUNTED in the cosponsor's household size.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-07 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice reports

If she worked there long enough to need the reports she needs to get them. Consequences for lying to immigration, you get deported with a lifetime ban no waiver possible. ( not that it is always that punishment but that is the worse)


Right, the police report IS available and there are procedures for obtaining it. Lying something you NEVER do in an immigration process.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-08 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 question - US citizen born abroad

I see, I see...that makes sense, I am not entirely sure what they meant either but did assume it was due to lack of job in the US. Who is able to co-sponsor his petition then? Does it have to be one of my parents, or can it be my grandmother or an uncle? If I were to sponsor him based on savings and assets, is there some sort of minimum they want to see as proof of ability to support?


The petition is not sponsored. The visa applicant is sponsored. Any of the individuals you mention can sponsor if they are a US Citizen or permanent resident.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-09 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEarly Questions - K1

My question though, is ... does the previous overstay, and B1/B2 refusal this year hurt our chances of obtaining a K1 visa, and limit us to staying in Australia?


No.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-09 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

Hello, thank you for your reply.

My fiancee currently resides in Iraq. The RFE was about explaining why we have not had a face to face meeting. As far as the background checks go, I think they have more to do with me than with her. Her background checks will most likely take place when and if we ever get to the DOS level and she gets an interview for the visa. Then what they like to do is invoke the "AP" rule -additional processing -and once that happens, well, it takes quite a long time. In any case we knew it would be like this so it is not a surprise.

Thank you again for your interest and comments.


They do background checks on both of you but the response was clear about the checks on you not being complete. She will have background checks of one sort or another during at least three stages of the process.

It sounds like the combination of your own background and the request to waive the in-person meeting is the cause of the delay.
pushbrkMaleChina2010-04-06 10:27:00