Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 - buying the plane ticket?	You are probably Ok, but some people do get denied. How sure are you of your documents, especially support papers? If you buy the cheaper ticket, you may still be OK - I think they charge you $100 to reschedule most of them. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-08 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 X denied touris visas	My fiance was denied a tourist visa also (but she tried only once and she wasn't going to Disney!) She listed it on her documents but they never even asked her about it. Don't worry about that. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-09 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1 not recieved yet should we worry?	I worried for no reason - yes i did and I know but damn I cant stop worrying!!! You can now start worrying about an RFE and then you can worry about reeiving the NOA2! Take a deep breath and buy some MGDs. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-09 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	less is more debate	One more thing! Less is More is better in all of your evidence except your pictures :LOL	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-08 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	less is more debate	I don't like overkill. I only sent in 2 pictures of us together and a copy of my itinerary. She took a few emails and chat records to the interview. Nothing more. Do what makes you comfortable - I liked my short and concise 16 page petition! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-08 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question about the whole visa process?	One of the problems of trying to adjust from a visitor's visa or the like lies in what happens if they are denied. I believe that with the K1 denial you have many recourses whereas with an AOS denial from a different visa - you are hauled out and banned for many years! So, why take the chance when you do not fall in that category (besides also being dishonest!) If you think its OK to do what others do dishonestly - you are showing your morality or lack therof. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-10 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bio Form Incomplete!	I have read before that the homeland office (immigration) just discards the other 3 copies - so it is very possible that you may not get a RFE. And if you do - its good also because then the process moves quickly (you need the RFE notice before you can send the 'other copies' in.) Wait and see what happens. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-02-04 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	study in college	The best thing would be for her to go through community colleges - they are typically less expensive than state universities but it varies from college to college and state to state. She can then 'transfer' most of those credits to a university that she wants to graduate from later which she joins after a year or so of establishing residency and hence gets the state tution (avoid the out of state tution - they are very high.) Typically the admissions director can explain the requirements of meeting state tution eligibility. Just call or write to them. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Proof of Evidence with I-129F application question?	No. Relax. Just send the proof of meeting at this point. The I134 and employment proof is needed at the time of interview not now. Make sure to do the G325 (send them all 4 copies - with original signatures) both yours and hers and definitely some pictures of you two together and copies of passport pages with stamps of entry and departures, itineraries etc. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How long.... ?	If you can't get the AP fast enough; you can rent automatics in france if you are apprehensive. And France is great - all that great food and places to visit. Your husband might fall in love with it and may want to go back again and again! Good Luck and have fun	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More questions about support documents	aussiewench: As you will agree, most of the USCIS process is vague and bureaucratic but we all know that the initial application doesn't need to meet even the 125% of poverty criteria. Also all interviewers have formed their methodology to evaluate the petitions and in my opinion a Bank statement is never needed for those qualifying based on income alone notwithstanding all the mumbo jumbo of their procedural codes. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More questions about support documents	YOU DO NOT NEED anything from the bank! Repeat You do not need anything from the bank - Most of us qualify based on our income alone and do not need any other information. This is a misconcept that people are repeating adinfinitum. If you do not meet the income criteria then you will need other proof like bank letter, stocks and bonds and property values etc. For most of us - you can leave everything blank except for the income part. If you meet the 125% of poverty requirement - you are all set for now and later (AOS) also. Good Luck Edited by motu, 11 March 2006 - 12:53 PM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 Only have taxes for 2005	Yep - if the consulate asked for it then you ned to explain why you didn't file those 2 years. No problem. Don't worry too much about it. good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-06 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do you get notication if...	Generally everything moves very fast from this point on. Check the guidelines here and the K1 flowchart. I think my fiance (now wife) received the packet 3 before I received the letter stating that they had sent it to her. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What would happen?	Just relax, have another MGD and wait out the K1 process - you may not be able to enter USA since they already know you intend to stay here! Don't worry, with all our good wishes, you will be here very soon. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is the beneficiary able to work at a government job?	I think that she is affiliated for sure - she works for them. But she can explain that this is just a routine job and she doesn't share their ideology! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-11 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	To mention the internet or not to mention?	I didn't tell them that we met through the internet in the petition. I just put down the dates of my visit to Colombia and gave them the copy of my itinerary. Because I construed it to mean meeting in person not how we got to know each other or how we got introduced. At the interview, she was asked the website name and she told them. I have heard there's new legislation about to become law that covers internet 'marriage brokers' but not sure how it applies. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-09 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Form	It's amazing how much smarter foreign women are compared to all the girls that I've dated before. She's smarter than me I think :-) Shhhh ... Don't let any of our secrets out or the male dominance of the universe ... er... our world will fall fast.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-16 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Simple Question!!!!	Some consulates require the fiance/e to attend the interview - I don't know about Vietnam's. In our case, she flew on her own and I met her in Miami for a little trip to Orlando before heading back. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-16 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A silly question	Even though it seems a lot of paperwork - it really is very simple. Talk to her and have her understand that she should take it one document at a time and get it done slowly - no need to hurry - e.g. get the police clearance one day, vaccines another day; birth certificate another day; passport photos another day; etc. etc. It just seems complicated but its all really very simple. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-16 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Taxes	No tax return's were required for my fiance's K1 petition. They asked for 3 years tax returns with the I134 though - at the time of the interview. No need to send info that's not asked for nor needed at this point. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-17 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this a lie?	Though some people believe that the bank information is vital. I didn't give them any bank information for the K1; I134 or the AOS (I864) - because I was qualifying based on income alone. If he doesn't qualify based on income alone then you need to look at his assets (including bank accounts) and co-sponsors. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-18 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE from CSC	Normally after you respond to the RFE they move very fast. My petition was approved within 2 weeks of sending the info. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-18 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Stupid Question	Jenn is correct. For the petition I only sent in 2 pictures and a copy of my itinerary (airlines) and for the interview she took about 5 emails and 5 chat records and nothing more. This was for the priod of about 6 months (since we met.) So, it all depends on what you feel comfortable with - some people take suitcases full - she only took a small folder with her. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-20 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	passport photo	I had my fiance get hers done in her hometown and then I sent them with the petition - They were off by .25" (1.75" by 1.75") but they were accepted without any problems (I didn't even check them!) I am not as ####### sometimes Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-20 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Little question on check list.....	I checked my wife's and it has their names but not their dates of birth (She is from Colombia.) She had no problems using that birth certificate at the K1 and the AOS stages. So! I am assuming that you will be OK. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-20 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what forms to get notorized?	You don't need anything notarized at this stage. You will need to notarize the I134 only when the K1 interview comes. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-20 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	dedt	Hey when I am drunk - I can't spell either. Bartender! ANOTHER BEER PLEASE!	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-19 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need Advice on timing	A friend of mine used a lawyer as he doesn't have any time for this either - He paid $3000 for his fiance's K1 and her two kids (K2). I told him he can do it for free but he chose the lawyer route - who incidentally doesn't even live in the same state that we are in! Since losing a $1000 ticket is too much for you, you better take some time and learn the process as it doesn't seem like you have the money for a lawyer yet! I did it on my own and used the money for trips to Orlando. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-19 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134	check with others going through your consulate and you will know if tax returns are required or not - for Colombia they were (3 years.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-20 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bank Account & Credit Card Amount Requirement	I agree with gag. I only submitted my income info for I134 and then again for AOS (Green card.) No problems. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-21 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this a problem?	I think this is all secondary info and is not critical to the process. You can prepare correct copies and submit them at a point where its possible (say at the interview stage or now.) Don't worry about it too much - if you get an RFE then it will work out even better for you. Yes RFEs are not really bad after all.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-22 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	once papers are filed	Some people have come over to visit and had no problems - others have been denied because the system showed they had applied for K1. You can take a chance if you feel like it but be prepared to go back as that has happened to some. Why not let the USC visit you? Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-22 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F -- State or County birth certificate?	It doesn't matter which one is used as long as it has the name, place and date of birth on it. Or you can use a copy of your passport! Good Luck Edited by motu, 23 March 2006 - 12:10 PM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-23 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Birth Certificate	I didn't send any birth certificate or copies of my passport pages to my fiance. Why do you think she/he neds it? If the consulate asks for it (in packet 3 or 4) send it but it is not a requirement for the I134. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-22 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	questions about I-134	So if I don't want to provide the figures for the stocks and bonds and the life insurance, what should I enter in the blanks? Would 'N/A' be sufficient? Thanks again, smj2 I left all the other boxes blank. But N/A would be Ok also. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-24 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	questions about I-134	smj: I didn't give then any info other than my income because I qualify to sponsor her based on my income alone. If you don't know what that is - it's 125% of poverty guidelines for the 'new' family size. Good Luck http://aspe.os.dhhs....6poverty.shtmll	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-23 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	disappointed	47 replies adn no one defended the man - hmmmm George - your support has hit 0. Don't worry about Bushmongers. You are welcome here on our board and all our good wishes will help you get through the worst. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-24 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	do i need a agreement from father of my kid,when i want to shift to usa on k1 visa?	Just do the easy thing - email or call the US consulate and ask them what else you need (or don't need - more likely.) Then go with what they suggest. I would assume that the Swiss law will be what the US consulate will want to satisfy (its what they do in Colombia - they satisfy the Colombian law for taking kids out of the country and yes there they need an agreement(a court paper) signed in the social (child welfare) court office if the name of the father is on the birth certificate.) And Good Luck Edited by motu, 06 March 2006 - 11:14 AM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-06 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	still no response going on 3 weeks	- maybe take immigrant visa processing away from the Department of State, and have Homeland Security do it instead. Ja Ja Ja - It is already done by Homeland Security - look at who you sent your petition to (and your check).I understand your frustration but you have to be patient - this is like a long wait for a process that in the end will work out in your favor. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-24 12:24:00