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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa concerns


Ok thanks! You've definitely eased my mind on alot of this. Is it ok that I use skype to call her phone? I pay $40 for three months of unlimited calls but it would show a chinese number on her phone records. Or should I get a international plan on my phone so my american number will show up on her phone records?



Why not use the Skype records showing you calling her phone?

If Skype can't do that, then I suggest Dynasky.com for phone calls to China.

Edited by pushbrk, 28 July 2012 - 09:51 AM.

pushbrkMaleChina2012-07-28 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa concerns

Thank you for all your help. I will be planning a visit for before her interview comes. She is very excited I will come again and so are her parents.
I do have one other question about the I-134 I do make over the 100% required for it but I'm a little shy of the 125% that I know will come later. My dad will be a cosponsor if needed when the i864 comes round when she moves here, but should he also fill out an i-134 to show that I do have the help for 125% when later needed? I also have a good amount in savings, some profit sharing and some assets. I'm up for a promotion by the end of the year and I'd make the 125% by then for sure, but if it doesn't come up in time I was wondering about how that would go?


Yes, Dad will need to do the I-134 as well unless you have well over $3 in documented liquid assets for every dollar of income shortfall below 125%. Guangzhou requires the 125% as a MINIMUM, even for the K1 as does nearly any other Consulate.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-07-28 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa concerns

I'm sure you got some pictures of when you met with her parents, and I've heard that is some of the strongest evidence that can be presented, and you already have that (I didn't meet my Fiancee's parents until my third visit). So maybe one visit is on pretty safe ground, because you have that visit with the parents?


You heard wrong. The strongest evidence of a bona fide relationship is evidence of time spent together. Photos from one visit ARE evidence of time spent together but it's the time, not the photos that matter.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-07-27 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa concerns

Alright thank you, you've made me feel better about this process. I know through the Vermont service center it usually takes 5 months so I'm expecting the petition to go through in October. Do you know about how long it will take after that or know a site I could find out? I want to be able to plan when I can have the next visit. Thanks again.


For Guangzhou, you can expect the interview to be around three months after petition approval. All the timeline information is right here on VJ. Time to start your timeline.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-07-27 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce decree or certificate?
I agree a certificate is the way to go. This is what I sent in with our paperwork. Order several copies because you will need them through out the entire process. Do not rely on photo copies.
ash-n-floFemaleGermany2012-04-04 09:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore questions regarding my divorce decree!
What you need to do is order a certified divorce certificate from the courthouse and send this in with your records. Do not send the divorce decree or the marriage certificate. Also, order several copies of your divorce certificate since you will need them through the process. Do not rely on photo copies.

Hope this helps and GOOD LUCK!


ash-n-floFemaleGermany2012-04-04 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP PLEASE ASAP!!!!

She has been suffering from grief and then has met another. Sometimes grieving people bond. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but if in this darkness she found some good then I hope for the best for them. God Bless


This has probably already been made clear but I'll do it again anyway. This woman cannot become a permanent resident by way of the marriage to the new man except by leaving the USA and starting over again, either as fiancee or spouse. Nothing prevents them from marrying in the USA though. If she overstays her 90 days or already has, that's another can of worms that could cause her second visa process to be denied and require a waiver filing. Best to act soon. Leave the USA before the 90 days or leave ASAP if already past the 90 days. Then start a new process.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-03-06 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP REQUIRED FILLING I-134 (K-1 VISA)

Hello everyone at VJ,
I need some help from you guys regarding some questions in the i 134 affidavit of support, i know they might sound stupid but i really want to avoid mistakes at this point..sorry if u find this post too long to read...

Q1.In question num 7 it has a part saying "I have on deposit in savings banks in the United states $ ____________ "
(Actually there r two types of account one is current and other is savings, my fiance only has current account and no savings account now what does the question actually mean? does it mean any amount save in bank whether in current account or savings account OR does it mean amount which is present ONLY in savings account? what should she fill in that? she has no savings account

Q2.in Q11 it says "I intend OR donot intend (if u check intend indicate the exact nature and duration of the contributions for example if u intend to furnish room and board, state for how long and, if money, state the amount in US dollars and whether it is to be given in lump sum, weekly or monthly, and for how long.)
( what shoud b its answer?? N/A (K1 PROCESS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE?) ???

Waiting for a positive response from u all
Thanx ...


Check the example forms. Note that if your income is clearly sufficient, you may simply leave blank all the asset related questions.

My preferred answer for Q11 is to check yes and then enter "I will fully support my fiancee and then spouse as a member of my family." In reality, the question is Not Applicable to a K1 visa case.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-24 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate

Well I kind of did, its 5.30am in the morning here, I guess i did not word perfectly enough for you. I really appreciate the answer, but the attitude is unnecessary.


Sorry, but what you asked the first time wasn't anything like what you asked the second time. You NOT make copies and have them certified.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-03-05 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate

Hey thanks guys, ok but my question is do i need another certified copy other than my original? are they going to keep it or? Thanks


Hint: Ask what you really want to know the first time, and you'll probably only need to ask once. No, they won't keep it if you take the original certified copy for them to see and a photocopy of it for them to keep.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-03-05 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate

Im unsure if I need to make a copy of my birth cert and have it certified or just bring my own to interview, can anyone tell me please?

Thank you.


You order a certified copy from the agency that has the original on file. They both make and certify the copy. Nobody else can certify that the copy is a true copy of the original.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-03-04 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K1 after nikah in Pakistan

This is what I think you are confused with. Its really simple and you have not addressed it in any of your replies which is why I am staying on it.
I dont want the OP to be confused in this matter.



You said he had a marriage with the second wife whilst married to the first wife. Forget the fact that he is about to be divorced civilly. He is probably already divorced Islamically. But because USCIS/Consulate doesnt follow Islamic law then they are bound by the law that does apply and that is American law. In American law as applied by USCIS AND the consulates-plural marriages are invalid for immigration purposes.
There is no confusion there.

The whole "too married" thing sounds like a red herring. Sorry. The reality is he isnt married under US law to anyone but the first wife.


I would agree with that argument but in my experience, the Consulate won't. You can argue that they're wrong, and I'll agree with you. It's like saying the boss is wrong. He may be wrong but he's still the boss.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-25 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K1 after nikah in Pakistan

Adzy you could get in trouble for polygamy since the nikah (which those who do not know) is the registered marriage in Pakistan. Once your divorce is finalized in the US, go back to Pakistan and redo the Nikah (for paperwork). It isn't a big deal since I had to re-register mine too after getting married in Europe. My spouse came to Pakistan and we signed the papers. In your case, you'd have to have a new date on the Nikah since the proof has to be established that this marriage did not take place while you were married in the US. This is the only way you can apply for your spouse or else you'd raise flags and your wife will have trouble getting a visa.

Finalize your divorce and get a divorce decree.
Go to Pakistan and redo the nikah
Come back and file for a CR-1 visa

Do not try any 'shortcuts' or your wife in Pakistan will suffer the consequences.


If a new Nikah is possible, that too will work instead of a civil marriage. Perhaps would even be better.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-25 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K1 after nikah in Pakistan

Thanks for explaining it. I get what you are saying now.

What I don't understand is how that nikkah will be relevant to his petition when the consulate and USCIS by default will not be able to take it into consideration because it was a invalid marriage.

Its an invalid marriage for immigration purposes so not like the situations that you mentioned.

I understand about unregistered nikkahs etc but what you are saying in effect is a polygomous marriage IS relevant for USCIS purposes and that does seem rather ridiculous because it is contradictory to public policy.

No need to google catch 22. I read the novel by Joseph Heller when I was 12. :blush: Oh Geek that I was.

Again thanks for the explanation, I appreciate your time.



You're still confusing USCIS and the Consulate. When the fiancee visa is denied, USCIS may well reaffirm the petition and send it back to Islamabad. It's the Consulates carrying out this "no fiancee visa when there's a Nikah, not USCIS. These are separate agencies that have had ongoing power struggles for decades. USCIS doesn't issue visas.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-25 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa

thanks and how do i do that?


Do what? To make a request, you contact the applicable government office and make the request.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-14 00:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa

My fiancé is currently living in uk.his uk visa will expire in April 2012.his visa for us was refused last week because my lawyer filled out a wrong affidavit of support form.so the consulate handed him a 221g and asked for the correct from.we will send the correct from this week.now my question is if we do not hear any thing back from the embassy before April can we request his passport back so he can go back home????is there anyhow we can transfer this pettition from London us embassy to Bangladesh us embassy??I am very worried.Please help me.... :wacko:


First, if you have now provided the correct affidavit of support, there is every reason to expect the K1 visa will be issued within a couple weeks. If not, yes, he can request his passport and can request the case be transferred to Dhaka. I doubt either will be necessary.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-13 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChinese Police Certificate

Hello,

(I did search and the post wasn't specifically related to this)

My fiancee is from China, she was born in Changyuan (Henan Province), went to Zhengzhou (Henan Province) for undergraduate, and Shanghai for Masters.

Does she need to get 3 separate police certificates for each of these places?

Is it possible at all to get 1 consolidated certificate for everywhere in China?

Thanks for your time.


Go to the police bureau in her Houkou and order one police report for all of China. Then take that report to the Gong Zheng Chu for Notarial Translation.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-14 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello, important G-325A question employment history

and for city name can i write out the initials? like NJ for new jersey

Ex.
"Middlesex county college" Edison NJ, USA

does this look good??


You can abbreviate, as USA and use the correct two letter abbreviation for US States. Yes, your example is fine.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-15 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello, important G-325A question employment history

Thats a good idea! Ok ill tell her to send me the pdf file before she prints anything for double checking.Thanks, do you think in her country for her interview they will ask her questions about her under the table paid jobs? And cause problem? I told her they wouldn't here after i send the papers and all but am not sure if they will care in her country when interviewing her.


The smart money is usually to fill it out for her with information you get from her, then email it to her for review before finalizing it. Email the final version for printing and mailing along with the passport photo and letter of intent. Tried and true. Works every time it's tried.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-10 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello, important G-325A question employment history

No... You tell the truth. You list exactly what she did or does.

The only way you need to prove the money is with your IRS 1040. It is illegal to do your taxes without letting the IRS know how much you made under the table. I have been doing taxes for over 8 years and I always see that question.


Since it is the foreigner who worked under the table, the income is not an issue. The G325a is biographical. No worries, because no employment or income verification is done on the foreigner.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-09 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello, important G-325A question employment history

Wow thanks that cleared up a lot for me. What if my fiancee can't remember if the job she had 2 years ago was a paid under the table job or legal job, it was in a resturant in norway(she lives in lithuania) should she still list that job, even if she couldn't find the address would it be ok to list it?and if the name of the place is in norweigan?

And She just reminded me a little while ago she lived in norway for about 3 months, 2 years ago to work in that resturant, but we dont know if we should list that she lived there temporarily to work at a job that she doesnt remember if she was paid under the table. She just knows it was like a practice training evaluation she went for but the customers just paid her tips and her boss told her she was like any other waiter there(but she doesnt know what he meant by it) they told her to go home at the end of 3 months because the place started to become empty, so there wasnt a need for her to be there anymore her boss said.

What can you recomend we do with this problem??

Thank you so much really i mean it, because i could be wasting thousands of dollars paying a money hungry lawyer to answer these questions but you and every one on here who helps are doing a really big favor for people like me who get lost in this process, and it means a lot.


Business name, City, COUNTRY are all that is needed for employer address. Just provide the facts as best you know them.

Provide at least five years of history but give as accurate a date as possible. If you had the same job for 30 years, you would still put the correct start date and effectively show 30 years of history instead of five. Don't put a fictitious date, just because it happens to be five years ago. Be accurate.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-09 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa
The thing to do now is send a letter withdrawing the I-129F petition. Do not pursue a spouse visa after marriage. File an I-130 to begin a spouse visa process. The K1 visa is worse than a lost cause. To pursue it would be a crime we call visa fraud. Results of intentional visa fraud can result in lifetime bans from the USA for the foreigner.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-15 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of having met when we lived together

Hi, thanks for the suggestions. We sent in the lease and have now received an RFE for more evidence, so clearly it wasn't sufficient.

Thanks


Passport stamps for the US Citizen entering Australia would be the primary evidence of meeting, as would any credit card receipts for purchases by the US Citizen in Australia. Actually, they are looking for evidence you were in the same country at the same time, so since you live there, the passport stamps for entry and exit are generally sufficient primary evidence. Your RFE will have spelled out what they consider "primary" and "secondary". Correct?



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 134

what do u do if the 2011 transcript is not ready? i have all transcripts but 2011


Then use a complete copy of the tax return including W2's and all schedules.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-15 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow soon can I file K1 after a divorce and previous viza refusal

Hi all and thank you in advance for your help.
So basically this is my story. I am a us citizen who married a Chinese girl in 2008 here in the USA /K2/ process. A year ago I met a girl online and fell in love with her. Last September when I got back from my trip to her country – Bulgaria, Eastern Europe I filled for a divorce. Last month I received my final divorce papers – on 4th of January. So my questions are as follows:
- Can I file for K 1 ? Should I wait a few months or can I do it now? Does it matter anyway?
- Can this in any way affect our approval?

My fiancée wanted to visit me in the USA but unfortunately she was refused a US visa – B2 tourist visa. Can this be a red flag?
Out relationship is real - we really love each other, we have seen each other twice - in her home country and abroad.

Thank you all
Regards,


Denial for a tourist visa is generally not a red flag but added to the definite red flag of meeting while already married to somebody whose immigration you petitioned for and sponsored so recently, it will add to the negatives. You can't change the circumstances of how or when you met the new woman, so I can't imagine how waiting to file the petition would give you any advantage. Be prepared for significant scrutiny of the validity of the current relationship.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 03:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! COMPLETE change of personality.... :(

Ok, I'll spilt it with...sometime between lunch and dinner, and her replacement is found. :lol:


I smell my lunch on the stove now. Just thinking hypothetically, if it was me, I'd need to go to another neighborhood more than a couple blocks away. My face with my wife is pretty familiar in this little Chinese neighborhood we're visiting right now.

To the OP, I hope you're taking these comments in good humor. We all understand you're in a tough spot. Be wise.


pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! COMPLETE change of personality.... :(

In the Philippines, she could be replaced before dinner. There are at least a few million Filipinas that wake up each day wishing they had a good man to love.


Maybe but I'll put my money with Darnell, meaning DURING dinner rather than before. But you MIGHT be right. It COULD be accomplished DURING a long lunch. It's just about lunchtime in the PI now. Posted Image
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! COMPLETE change of personality.... :(

So... I came here to the Philippines ONLY for my fiance, i've sent the initial I-129 packet off end of Dec, got notification of NOA1 around jan 4 but sad to say i just wasted all my time, money, and effort for her.... almost EVERY DAY we're arguing and she's too damn stubborn to listen or work out or anything..... all she does is run away and she thinsk that's the solution to our probs when it just makes it 10x worse!!! She is even avoiding her own family and doesn't even sleep at home anymore.... and dont even mention to text/call her as she doesn't ever reply to anything even V-day i just stayed by myself.... i even made up a story that i got snatched and you guessed it! she didn't even care and just hungup the phone on me bec she's too damn SELFISH and SELF-CENTERED & only remembers the negative parts of our relationship... really never met a more HEARTLESS girl then her it's quite sad bec before this trip she wasn't like this AT ALL otherwise i wouldn't have invested so much into her.

Anyway...... so needless to say, she doesn't have a copy of the I-129F i made for her.... and she also doesn't have the original receipts i brought.... im THINKING of coming back here in May 10 to surprise her in time for her bday later in the month and as a last resort to fix our relationship as by that time maybe i would already receive notification of NOA2...
i need to know what i should do with her complete copy of all the i-129 papers, and also the original receipts that she should bring to interview, if ever... should i leave them with a trusted person here? or should i bring everything back home with me and play the waiting game.... :/

i even took many pics of us in our few times we hungout together as "ongoing proof of relationship" as required by the NOA2, but didn't make any copies of anything.... including the hotel receipts. I just dont wanna waste EVERYTHING which is why im trying to utilize all my options esp. while im still here.

PLEASE HELP! DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO ....


All indications are that you are an adult. My advise is to make an adult decision. Changing the location of papers is easily accomplished in a matter of days, if needed.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

+1, agreed, not sure about the origins of this myth, but yes it's just that, a myth. I was worried about not being able to leave the US once I was here in the event of an emergency (family death etc.), but then once I got here was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case.

Once you're married even, if the non-US citizen NEEDED to leave the country, urgently, you CAN get an on the spot Advance Parole depending on where you are, but it costs more money.

The only key is you CANNOT leave without AP, unless you want to refile from scratch, but getting an AP is easy and can be done on the spot if needed.

Thanks :dance: :dance:


Some USCIS offices will issue emergency AP on the spot and some won't. It's not good to count on receiving it before 60 days or so after filing for it.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-19 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

Thank you for the kind reply. As you may have seen my original post, it stated "or something like that"... not claiming to be an expert. Just wanted to let OP know there is time constraint. and it is many many months wiothout knowing when exact day papers could arrive. So perhaps he would now not wait a full 90 days, and then 30 days after marriage to file, this could be done in 2 days instead, shaving off 4 months, from what could otherwise be unknown 6-7 months and counting (or perhaps thinking visa is good for multiple entry). And yes, the 2 year estimate was thereafter for perminant green card without conditions. (ie, no need to ask permission in advance like AP). And as i also warned AP is for extreme circumstances during this long waiting period of "ok then" 3-6 months lets say. So don't plan on jumping on a plane right back... as they both live there now, was just warning to look into it. Don't mind being corrected or if someone adds more facts or refines numbers. but no need to be so rude about it when the entire concept fairly true... F1 visa is one-time entry.


Thomas,

We have enough people on here making it up as they go along, when they don't know what they're talking about. Please don't continue to be one of them.

F1 is multiple entry. K1 is single entry. Yes there will be a few months after K1 entry that the visa holder needs to stay in the USA and cannot work, but it is not 1-2 years and they do not have to wait for a ten-year card. Perpetuating myths doesn't help people any more than assuring people that how divorce papers work in your State is how they work in all states.

When you don't know, it's really better to hold off posting until somebody who really does know, provides the correct information. Read and learn. Eventually, you'll know enough to be more helpful. Arguing with people who DO know, hurts instead of helps. You were wrong. You were confusing facts. They have been clarified. Please learn from this instead of continuing the argument.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-18 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

My (then) financee and I filed for the I-129F when we were both living in the Czech Republic. My fiancee (the US citizen) did not have any income in the US. We used a sponsor in the US (only requirement being the 125% of the poverty line). We had no problems with the process and I am currently waiting for my AOS.

Hope this helps.

Bob.


It doesn't. Manila is not located in the Czech Republic. They have their own ideas about cosponsors for K1 visas.




Its hard work to heard cats.


Ayup.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-17 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

I will read about the DCF option... but just to clarify, could you give me a crash course and how long it would take to get that processed... and Is a co-sponsor allowed for this route? Thanks so much


Find the crash course in the "Guides". Yes a joint sponsor is allowed for the CR1 visa you would pursue for a spouse. Told you that. Pay attention.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-17 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

Yes i do have an address in the US for correspondence, and i plan to mail my K-129F and leave here in 4 months to start work there. How long can I "sit" on the request for the K-134 in the event that I had less income history expected? Or if the magically process my application sooner than expected?


Theoretically, you can wait indefinitely as long as you keep in contact with the IV unit in Manila about your continued intention to pursue the visa. Consular officers can reaffirm the petition approval four months at a time after the initial four months. The I-134 is carried to the interview, so don't schedule one until it's ready.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-17 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

What is the estimated timeline for the US to request the k134? I wanted to optimize my time to file at the right time so that i could possibly cut the separation time in half. Thanks


You cannot file "in the PI". You can be living in the PI when you file, as long as you also have a US address to use for notices, etc. You won't be asked for an I-134 until the end of the process, 7 to 9 months after filing the petition, but decisions on affidavits of support are somewhat subjective judgment calls by Consular officers. You need a little history to go with the income. Three months would be safe in the nursing profession but you might get by with less.

We all understand the desire to avoid separation but we also understand it is usually an unavoidable part of the process for any fiancee visa process or spouse visa other than DCF filings.


pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-17 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

Don't forget, if you do K1, she cannot leave the country (ie cannot re-enter the country) for quite a period of time, maybe 1-2 years.... at least without special permission for good cause. If she goes without permission, it is re-file to get her back. or something like that.


Absolutely incorrect. Actually, she can leave and re-enter as soon as she has either Advance Parole or the two-year green card. Timing is about three months after marriage and AOS filing is accomplished (for AP) and around 4 months for green card. Not sure where this myth of no international travel for such a long time comes from but it's WRONG WRONG WRONG.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

her grandmother is not fit to fly... She wasnt granted a letter from her doctor that says she is in good enough health to sustain a long flight. She is a canadian citizen, but will drive with her family to our wedding. My parents would be fine though, but her grandmother is our concern.


My opinion is that a successful visa process should be concern #1. K1 for you, is risky unless you're willing to leave your bride behind and get a job in the USA.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

Is there a slight chance that a cosponsorship would be approved for the K1? I would like my family and her grandmother to be present at our wedding so I dont want to do it here. Based on your expertise on the topic, could you possibly give me a ballpark percentage of it happening? Also, what if i had a job guarantee when I gonback to the states from a hospital to supplement the k134?


For recent graduates with good prospects, I'd say acceptance of a well qualified parent as a cosponsor is 60/40 in your favor. Why can't your family and her grandmother come to a wedding in the PI?



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

I heard the processing times for spouse visas take longer to process... I want to take her back home as soon as possible... And dont want to be apart for 6 months or more....Would my recent licensure as a registered nurse + a cosponsor suffice?


Maybe but probably not. Do you want to wait 7 or 8 months to find out? An efficiently managed spouse visa process takes only a few weeks longer than a K1 process. If you are married, filing from abroad, the process is actually faster than the K1 process.

Separation is usually part of the process with six months being on the short side. We all either were or are in the same boat.

Check out the Direct Consular Filing Guide. DCF is available in Manila.



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

One more question... Would My application remain pending if I was denied on the basis of financial support? If i relocated, could I continue the application process or would it start over? Thanks


Bad idea. I-129F petition approvals are good for four months. You MIGHT have a chance to get a new job in the USA without starting over but the better option is to deal with the financial sponsorship issue before deciding which path to take. A K1 visa requires a commitment to marry in the USA within 90 days of arrival. If you're ready to commit to that, why not just marry and have the option of using a joint sponsor?



pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth of us are abroad... Advice please

Thanks for the reply...

Say I took the chance, has there ever been success with this type of case? If my company is an international company, would they have to write a letter saying I will relocate and remIn an employee?


If you are already working and would transfer to the USA to continue the job, yes that would work just fine. Just an employer letter stating that will do.
pushbrkMaleChina2012-02-16 22:07:00