Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 year requirement?	Like Gowan said, AP takes generally 2-3 months and can be used to travel.. GC can take 4 months, after filing, or more depending on the USCIS workload. My suggestions is to plan to wait 4-6 months... Edited by kennym, 23 August 2012 - 10:45 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 year requirement?	She cant ever leave... just kiding.. It's not true under normal conditions... After you're married, she must adjust status... Then after she receives her Greencard, or Advance Parole, she can leave for short trips.. do you understand the process? Edited by kennym, 23 August 2012 - 10:38 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	Ok, thank you guys for all your help. I have decided to withdraw the petition and move forward with my life. It is hard and sad, but i have to do what i think is best for me. Thanks again for all your kind comments and if i need anymore help along these lines, i know this is the site to come. Kathryn you can close this topic, I do not wish to further discuss, especially when people are telling me that my story doesn't add up. I didn't come here to make up stories and get comments questioning my honesty, i came here for help. I have received help and now i am in the process of putting it to good use. Thank you guys again. Goodbye. -Kristina Good Luck Wish you the best.. good move... Kenny	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	In the meantime, everyone please restrict your comments to the situation as presented; don't 'speculate' on what may or may not happen several years down the road, and try to provide useful advice the OP can use right now rather than creating unnecessary drama. Speculating what could happen down the road is as important a factor as anything when making a descision.. Why would you object to those comments... Sometimes you wonder...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	Although, doubt a case could be made under the Hague Convention based on child abduction, Hague Abduction Convention Country List also does not include Jamaica.. http://travel.state....eport_1487.html Life's Journey, if you have some helpful resource to help our OP, it would be a good thing for her to factor into her planning...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	LIFE'SJOURNEY can you provide a link or source where you got your information? Edited by kennym, 25 August 2012 - 01:24 AM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	Below is a list of Foreign Reciprocating Countries.. Doesnt appear to contain Jamaica,, http://travel.state....issues_582.html Australia Canada Czech Republic El Salvador Finland Hungary Ireland Israel Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovak Republic Switzerland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Cant find anything regarding children of a forreign parent born in the US, however there are laws governing children abducted from a parent abroad, but that doesnt apply since the child will hopefully be born in the USA.. Eitherway, it seems the "so called" father would have to pay all the fees to retain a US Lawyer and there doesnt seem to be much informaation available regarding a case like this where the father has no status in the US and the mother and child live in the USA,,	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	He has rights as a father, US and Jamaica have reciprocity rights toward custody and childsupport within some states in the US. I really doesn't matter where he lives he has rights as a father. He has the father has done no know harm toward the child, the parents are at conflict, not child and parent. As the parent of the child she may have to deal with him for the next 18 years, if ther was no child she could leave him in the wind and hve no follow up. Since there will be a child between the two, they will have to deal with each other. Interesting Any thoughts on how that actually plays out.. he cant come to the USA, he would have to file a claim from jamaica.. Simply hard to imagine how that would happen.. He would need to hire a US based lawyer maybe? The US lawyer would then make a claim for some sort of custody, visitation, and so forth, is that the way it works? How about child support for the custodial parent? Does the US have the same reach to demand he pays child support? This is interesting..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 01:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	You do realize you are carry this man's child, so it's not over that easy. what do you mean.. what happens next for the father? Can he file from custody without legal status here in the USA? Just out of curiousity,,,	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	Ok i have read through your comments and i really appreciate the advice. I am now preparing a letter to send to the consulate. I told him this morning that we are done and i can't continue with him because he doesn't respect me. He said i am accusing him of things i don't know anything about. He also said that i can't end it how, because i already signed with the US Government to petition him. I told him that is not true , i can withdraw the petition and then he started to say why suddenly i am acting this way and all he wants is to be with me. So i asked him what would happen then if i came to Jamaica to live with him, he said jobs are hard to get and i wont make enough money and we wont survive and that i wont have my comfortable living and that it is not good that baby stays in that environment. He started to basically tell me everything that was wrong with Jamaica and why it wont be good for us and we wont be able to make ends meet. I told him i have my savings to start up with and he said that won't do because life is hard and the government take big taxes. What do you guys think? Thank you so much again for helping me through this time. -Kristina I really respect your strength; I have to only say, if you don't think you can live with a guy who will treat you the way he has, then you're doing the right thing.. You can't just look at yesterday, today or tomorrow.. think about down the road.. It seems he's made some teribly asertive comments to you and treated the woman who's carrying his baby, like everything you're doing for him is insignificant.. It seems to me from the things you shared with us, that he wasn't considering your feelings or welfare when he said those things.. Pressure or no pressure, (like some have said) this is not acceptable.. and it's certainly indication of things to come if you continue to allow it... Edited by kennym, 24 August 2012 - 01:58 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-24 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	I don't know if anyone ever petitioned him, he never mentioned it.So if i don't tell him anything , it means i am ending everything. I am going to call him and tell him, i cant continue with him. I just feel so sad and angry of all the time and money wasted, it makes me wonder if i am really doing the right thing. I hate giving relationship advise.. But only you know what kind of person he really is and your true reasons for questioning things.. The effort and money you put in, is nothing compared to the potential hardship you could face in a relationship with an abusive partner.. THINK IT THROUGH, dont let the lost money and time factor into your decision.. it is completely about your safety and how you feel about this guy.. Edited by kennym, 24 August 2012 - 12:07 AM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-24 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	You guys are great! Thank you. I will contact them asap. Another question, will this affect me if in the future for some reason i decide to file another petition? Should i tell my fiance i will withdraw the petition and that he should not go to the interview? Will they tell him when he goes to his interview? It will not affect future Petitions except you might be asked about it, otherwise no impact.. My sugestion, is dont say anything to the fiancee until you're sure the case is closed.. then let him know.. if you want.. Apples and oranges. ACS and the IV unit are two totally different things. If she wants to get some more pages in her passport, or get something notarized while in Kingston, then by all means, contact ACS. In your case contact the IV unit. Agreed, it's not the ACS section, contact the IV section.. ACS won't be able to help.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	I don't want to get into it. It's common sense that if he never gets here, and there is no marriage, and there is no adjustment of status, I-864 is a moot point. It's almost like giving her advice on removing conditions or filing for citizenship. Cant put the cart before he horse if you will. Ok, fair enough.. just dont want the OP to think she won't have a liabilty.. You're not wrong, just didn't want to leave the possibility of confusion.. AOS comes immidiately after marriage, so it's not really the cart before the horse.. it's inevitible.. All is ok.. Edited by kennym, 23 August 2012 - 11:49 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	Thanks for all your guys comment and help. How do i contact the consulate, when i was inquiring about the case i wasn't able to contact them by telephone? Do i need to send a letter so they can have it in writing? I don't know what to do. How do i prove that those are his intentions? We also have a child on the way, how will this affect his rights? will i have to take the child to see him? this is all so overwhelming! Child or not, you need to decide what is best for you.. You have no need to prove anything.. if you want to withdraw your Affidavit of support, do it ASAP.. Email the Immigrant Visa Section of the Kingston Embassy and ask them how to withdraw.. Unless someone else has some experience with this.. Anyone??	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	That is exactly what I said. I-864 is legally binding, I-134 is not. Read it again. Yes, I agree, but the I864 could apply.. you said it does not apply. If they get to AOS Stage, it will apply...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	First thing is you filed a K-1, so I-864 doesn't apply. Only the I-134 which is not legally binding like the I-864 is. If he get's the K-1 visa it only gives him a single entry visa to the U.S. with the requirement that you marry within 90 days. Afther that you file to adjust status to a conditional permanent resident status (2 year green card) It's your call, but the fact he has applied for 7 tourist visas, and was denied, sounds like he is more interested in coming to the U.S. than being married to you. Best bet is to contact the consulate in Kingston, and tell them you are no longer wanting to continue with the process. Better to find out now than later. Be careful about the confusion you are creating... While true the I-134 is submitted for the Visa Interview, if she and her BF gets to the AOS stage, then she will be completing the I864 which commits her to potentially a lifetime.. He applied for 6 of the visas before we were together and one last year around november. I file the i29f petition in january of this year. we got approved and the case is at the embassy, he has his interview date september 25. Have you sent the I-134 yet? I suppose you have since the interview is scheduled.. you need to Email the Kingston Embassy, ASAP and tell them you're withdrawing your sponsership... Before the interview... Dont send him any tax documents or financials stuff like paystubs.. Edited by kennym, 23 August 2012 - 11:32 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	what stage are you in? Has the 1129 been approved? Have you submited Packlet 4?	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is my fiance a fraud?	You and only you, know how your BF is... It's very interesting that he hasn't had his interview yet, and is acting that way.. Seems pretty arrogant.. The fact is; love is blind, nobody can say anything that you dont already know.. Just remember, if he gets here and you submit the I864 (Affidavit of Support) on his behalf, you're stuck no matter what.. Ask yourself if you feel confident enough in him to sign up for that kind of responsibilty potentially for the rest of your life.. Put asside the heebee jeebees and the butterflies and the romantic memories and think clearly for a bit, then be honest with yourself and make a descission and stick to it.. You gotta be carefull with someone that arrogant at this stage of the game..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	1-134 bank statement requirements	I don't beleive the Bank statement is important unless you're using Cash to meet the Affidavit of Support requirements.. Otherwise, you can print up your most recent statements from the online service or simply go with most recent ,hard copy bank statements.. If you're using income to show you are above the poverty limits, paystubs, IRS Transcripts or Copies of your returns, and a letter from your employer should more than show the required proof..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Not divorced at time of K1 application	And you are right... no time wasted. We could not have applied earlier. So... we move on and do it again, a whole lot smarter this time. All we've really lost is the fee to apply. That is about the most positive way I can look at this right now. Guys always read the instructions clearly.. There are serious concequences for not being truthful on the forms.. This can impact your immigration in major way.. How did you word your letter of intent? Maybe one of the other more experienced folks can offer some thoughts, but you need to realize you've already submitted a form with Inaccurate information.. it can be considered lying.. Hopefully, none of the adjudicators will be in the middle of a bad day and want to take it on you guys.. You need to withdraw your current application.. quickly, and maybe include a letter saying you misunderstood the requirements and that you had expected your divorce to be final by the time of the interview.. But keep in mind the requirements for the I-129 is that you are both free to marry at the time you submit the petition.. the letter of intent and the petition must be truthful...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-25 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Looking For Opinions Concerning K-1 evidence	2 things Met in last 2 years for the petition, Proof of ongoing relationship for the visa interview... You need to start to get your stuff together for the second part of this process.. I would definitely consider another trip before the Visa Interview if you haven't been there since 2010	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-22 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tax Transcript	Do you remember the phone number you called? I called one and it sent me back to the automatic phone. I ordered again for the 3rd time the standard number... 800 829-1040 use the options to speak to a rep...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-31 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tax Transcript	I called the IRS directly, they were able to send them to a fax number.. which is more than acceptable,, I received them in just a few hours..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-26 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FORM DS156K TECHNICAL QUESTION	Reciepts should be fine... you have the letter of intent? You need 2, one for you and one for your fiancee, signed...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-23 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	problem with income tax return.	It maybe a good idea to take a co-sponser just in-case.. I understand that PI doesn't allow co-sponser unless it's a case such as your where the current earning power has increased above the poverty limit. or has the potential to increase which sounds like your situation..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-26 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	problem with income tax return.	what if the interviewer wants his income tax return,is he going to deny our petition?or he will give us time to get it? The best policy is to take at least the most recent 3 years. since your Fiance only has last year's, take that one with with you... Even though it doesn't show enough income, your explanation and the recent pay stubs and job letters should be enough..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-26 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	problem with income tax return.	I hate to ask the obvious.. Did your fiancee not have a job prior to sept 2011? Was he new to the job market at that time? If he was a student, it can easily be explained and show that his real earning power has now changed.. Edited by kennym, 26 August 2012 - 12:26 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2012-08-26 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	didnt meet the my parents	For starters, I hope you met 2013, not 2014....not enough time has elapsed.    What do you mean by that comment?   There is no requirement for "elapsed time"... Did I misunderstand?	kennym	Male	Colombia	2014-06-17 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Multiple touches but no NOA2	Does anyone know the amount of time allowed to respond to an RFE for a K-1 petition? Hey Melissa, After numerous touches, I just got a RFE for a stupid Mistake... I did not answer Item 2, in Section C of the I-129-F. It seemed the question was related to Military service when I first read it.. It was clearly a stupid mistake on my part. I received the RFE Notice on 26 Jun, 2010, 7 days after the USCIS website was updated. I was given until Jul 21, 2010 to respond.. I have already sent my response back... I was visiting my fiancee in Colombia when I learned about the RFE. Boy was I upset.. My fiancee tried to help me relax, but I was completely consummed with what the heck the problem could be.. I felt confident I had done everything correctly and plenty of evidence, so I just couldn't think of what the RFE was all about.. It turned out to out to be something minor.. Listen, stays encouraged.. I hope you can try to relax... Attached Files  WelcomeHome.JPG   42.76KB   8 downloads	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-06-28 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got an RFE	USCIS Update - "Case processing has resumed"	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-01 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got an RFE	Everyone.. Thanks for all your responses!!! How long does it normally take to receive the RFE? I leave on business tuesday, and wont be home much for the next several weeks except for half a day or so on the weekends... And, I'm anxious to see what they're asking...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-06-20 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got an RFE	Hello All After seeing a touch today, then receiving a Text Message saying my case was updated, I could hardly wait to get to an internet connection to login to my USCIS Account. I'm in Colombia this week and was hoping to end my trip with good news.. I was so excited expecting an approval and hoping to celebrate the good news with my fiancee this weekend.. NO SUCH LUCK! I logged in and found I have an RFE.. I am leaving sunday, so doesn't appear to be a celebration in the plans.. After seeing this RFE, I was completely distracted the rest of the day wonder what in the world it could be... I have a complete copy of my submittal with me, but I wasn't home all day. So I tried to keep a good spirit as to not spoil the day with my fiancee, but, man that wasn't easy. I kept thinking what could it be.. I sent in everything I could possibly think of that was needed.. Photos, G325's, I129F, Evidence of meeting in past 2 years was plentiful, including boarding passes, passport stamps for both myself and my fiancee who came to see me when I was working in the south carribean. Birth Certificate, Report of Birth Abroad, just could not imagine what it could be... I arrived back at our apartment late this evening and reveiwed the paperwork and noticed on the I-129-F in Part C, Question 1 related to military service, I had put "Not Applicable-No Military Service".. The part that I beleive may be the reason for the RFE is on Items 2 & 3 related past criminal offences. I left these blank thinking they were related to Item 1.. Thinking back now, that was plain stupid of me.. I hope that is all it is.. I realize I need to wait for the Actual RFE to arrive in the Mail, but just can't help but to be distracted.. Any thoughts from anyone? If we find that the issue is in fact that I failed to answer those 2 items, Will I need to re-submit the entire package or just send the corrected I-129-F? Any idea, on how this will delay my approval? My internet access here is somewhat limited, but please share your thoughts and I will try to read and reply as soon as I can...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-06-18 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Does this mean I've been 'Touched"?	Yes, it means you've been touched.. Keep an Eye out on your status, you may be getting a status change very soon..	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-01 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Waiting Since April	Hey ryna It may simply be a case of who's desk it's on.. they may have complex cases or simply slower than others Kenny	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-02 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After arival can we go on a vacation?	Why add more Challenges to the K1 Process.. Do you really need the added stress.. If not, here's a few alternate Ideas... Niagra falls, Disney World, Disney Land, Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Hollywood, Yellowstone, State of Maine, Perdinales State Park, San Antonio Riverwalk Sunny Southern California Blue Ridge Mountains Smokey Mountains Miami Key West Universal Studios	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-05 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Processing after RFE	As some of you have seen, I received an RFE.. I have since replied to the RFE.. On July 1, 2010 I recieved the following... (See Below).. My question is my case has been touched several times, (Touched Today) yet no further updates since the one below.. What could be going on?   MESSAGE FROM USCIS July 1, 2010 Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed. On June 30, 2010, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times. *** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-06 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FREAKING OUT	Awesome!!!!	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-08 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Deferred sentence and arrest	First, these charges and Plea, wont affect your ability to file.. You need to make sure your fiancee is aware of your record. Second, although I have a hardtime believing the circumstances as you've stated in your post, I am not sure why the money issue is such a factor since there are public defenders, the other thing I have to believe is if you weren't actually in those counties where they claim the offence occured, why you can't produce an alibi or even witnesses that can attest to your where-abouts...	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-07-10 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Immigration Attorney Rant	WOW! I am very sorry to hear about your experience. I just wish there was a special place we could stick all the attorneys like this one. Some island sourrounded by shark infested waters... Anyway, I considered hiring an attorney before beginning this process also. I spoke to literly a dozen or so, and got so much diferent advise that it made me absolutely terified about this process.. The attorney made it seem impossible and complicated. I learned about VJ from a friend in Colombia, and started to read about the process and learned that it wasn't nearly as complex as the attorneys tried to make me believe. There must be consequences for low-life attorneys such as yours.. Dis-barment is too kind.. I am thinking something more like jail time with convicted murderers.. some of these attorneys are simply scum.. Edited by kennym, 29 June 2010 - 11:16 PM.	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-06-29 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156	Hey everyone. thank you for your responses. As always, the VJ community is a wonderful and helpful place. Kenny	kennym	Male	Colombia	2010-08-09 20:43:00