Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	anyone ever used immigration officer for 1-134??	Hey even the notaries that charge - don't charge too much (about $5 or $10) unless you drive up in your Lexus wearing your Armani suit. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MANILA INTERVIEW-CAN MY FIANCE/PETITIONER GO W/ME????	I think I have read before that they can (for Manila) I also know that in Bogota (Colombia) many do. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-25 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	a question on police certificates	I guess my fiance can start on it already(the certificate), the NOA2 was approved, and the packet is on its way to the embassy. Or am I wrong here too? No - you are right on this. Have him also get his birth certificate, vaccination records etc. and you can start on the sponsorship papers (I134 or I864 depednign on what they require.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	another I-134 question	I didn't send any tax returns to my fiance but her consulate (Bogota, Colombia) asked her to submit 3 years tax returns - so I ended up paying Fed Ex $65 to get it there quick! Check with others that have gone through the same consulate to know what they want. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	notice to quit appartment BEFORE the interview?	You can buy a one way ticket if its what you want to do. My fiance came on a one way ticket as it was cheaper than a two-way ticket but others have been able to get two way tickets cheaper and have used them. About your apt. - do you not have friends or relatives you can stay with for a while if the visa gets delayed? Else, I won't chance being homeless! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick question on AP	Yes you can use your AP to go whereever you want and as many times you want. My friend used it to visit London twice and India once (where he got married!) He made sure that he got the AP papers back and didn't let the Immigration people keep it. TRAVEL AWAY!	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	fiancee application..please help!	Yes for 1 and 2 (but you only need to send in proof of meeting) and No for 3. check out the guides at the top of this page and they will tell you in detail what to send. Good Luck Edited by motu, 26 March 2006 - 01:21 PM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USC Birth Certificate	How do I get a certificate of citizenship? and how much does it cost? Thanks You should already have it - when you became a citizen. Ask your parents - and find out your status. If you are a permanent resident then you should have a Greencard - if you are a citizen then either you will have your own naturalization certificate or somehow be endorsed on your parents (not sure how they do that for minor children - on my certificate there is no space for names of children or anything like that.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-27 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USC Birth Certificate	I am a naturalized citizen also and No - there's no birth certificate #. If you are filling out an I129f just put N/A and you will need to submit a copy of the ceritificate of naturalization (it has your date of birth on it - or you can submit copies of your passport.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-27 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	last question for a while guys about lawer	Hey jpine - Bogota is a piece of cake - just double check your paperwork using the advice already given and asking questions - save the $600 for a trip later on! If you need help with forms I can send you copies of what we used. Just email me. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-26 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unemployed	Better still, put down "In Training" instead of unemployed! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-23 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	poverty guidelines	It would be the gross income (Taxable income box 2a) reported on his W2 or the adjusted gross income on the 1040 (line 22.) If its not enough - try and line up a co-sponsor. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USC Financial requirements	In my opinion you are OK based on his income - expenses are not taken into account - otherwise 90% of us will never qualify! I for one did not submit any bank statements or asset statements because I was qualifying based on my income alone and did not have any problems getting K1 or at the AOS interview. And yes having a dependednt one year and not having them listed next year is quite common (many children do this - they claim a parent (or both) one year and then the other sibling claims them the next year and so on while they contribute equally to their support each year.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Digital Evidence	I have read that they DON'T LIKE CDs. I would suggest taking just a few emails and chat records (my fiance took 5 each - no more). Overkilling with evidence is not necessarily good. Do what makes you comfortable but remember several hundred applicants are interviewed every day and the average time spent on an interview is bwetween 10 minutes to 30 minutes (my fiance's was 5 minutes) - who has time to dig into each and every piece of email and chats - be kind to the interviewer! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Trying to decide which is best	Nah! Don't need one. Save the money for a trip to Vegas. If you run into a serious problem then and only then contact an attorney. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-30 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Employment Question	It doesn't really matter but technically if they were to contact your employer they would probably go through the headquarters. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-30 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE Initial Evidence Request	Why not do the most logical and simple - Explain that you live only 2 hrs away and don't need a passport or airline ticket to go there. And then include statements from his friends and family to the point that you were there on such and such dates and were with him etc. - If you have pictures with his family that will help in proving the statements - maybe they can also be notarized - does Mexico does notarization easily like here? Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-30 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just getting started.. a few questions	You do not need to send any proof of relationship (save it for the interview) - you need to send in proof of having met! Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-30 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I have a question on applying for a Fioncee Visa	meauxna is absolutely correct. There is lot of incorrect information being given. A sibling visa can take several years (when I checked for my brother or sister in India - it was 16 years wait time!) But you can always file another visa e.g. K1 and get that in 4 to 6 months - just declare that you have been petitioned for a visa before - it will have no bearing on your K1. Smile and Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325	The U.S citizen petitioner on the other hand would put their SSN no. Hope that clears it for you. No that's incorrect! Th USC doesn't have an A# (he may have had one if he was a permanent resident prior to becoming a citizen - in that case the A# is superceded by the US citizenship and is moot now.) So! You should actuall leave it blank. At the bottom you should put K1 Visa and check the 'other' box. Good Luck Edited by motu, 30 March 2006 - 05:13 PM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-30 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Translations	Ja Ja JA JA Its overkill in my opinion as I only sent in 2 pictures of us together and a copy of my itinerary - ah yes I did write one line "I went to Colombia and met her from Feb 3 to Feb 21" on the petition. So! Go ahead and send in as much as you want and notarize and certify and do all that which makes you feel good. Just remember you are killing another tree in Brazil (or Costa Rica.)	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Translations	I don't underestand why you are using a college diploma (certificate) that surely doesn't qualify as a substitute for a birth certificate - if that's your intent. If that's not the intent then why submit it at all - they don't care for your college diploma etc.? Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	urgent help	Check with others going through the same consulate (is it Karachi or Islamabad or??) But generally its not a big deal and once the petition is sent to the consulate the extension is automatic. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-31 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AOS interview	I don't think it matters - you are living in places a or b or c but your mail keeps going to your sister's (or relative's) house should be perfectly OK. You don't need to show your rental payments etc. to provide proof of relationship (its just one more pieve of evidence) If they ask you at the time of interview you can explain this. I believe you are fine - now pass me another MGD. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-31 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Wedding and Reception!!!	Wedding plans are Ok but almost worthless. I don't recommend them! The best alternative is - wait for the visa, come her, have a quick (court) wedding and apply for AOS. They you can plan a big wedding with all the trimmings either here in US or the 'other' country - planning it at your pace and allowing everyone to participate. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-28 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question (but dunno which forum it belongs in)	Yes you must be a citizen before you can file for them. However coming here and retiring here is no picnic. My parents tried for a few months and gave up because - They had no life of their own other than with their own children and their friends and acquaintances. Medical Insurance was a big Issue and not being mobile - driving was a big issue; Food was a very big issue especially eating out. They didn't like the lifestyle here and couldn't wait to go back! Make sure they visit for a few months before making their big move (I have heard a few more stories like that from friends whose parents don't like living in USA (but love to visit their kids and grandkids and love to shop here!)	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-31 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence of relationship?	You petition is already approved so no need to redo the same stuff for proof of relationship (however do send her a copy of the whole package just in case they ask for it.) My fiancee only printed about 5 emails and 5 chat records for proof of relationship - so don't overkill them with proof of evidence. Do send what makes you comfortable and check with others going through Vietnam - do what they did. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-01 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical Exam-Tests for Marijuana use?	THC takes between 14-30 days to dissapate from your bloodstream. So, if I was him, I'd lay off at least a month before, and drink water regularly the week prior to the exam just for peace of mind. Better safe than sorry! I would do some water and mostly beer. I am partial to Imperial. Pura Vida	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-02 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unpaid parking tickets	LOL very funny everyone. i know i told him to pay them but he doesnt seem to think that its that important if he does cuz everyone we work with gets these tickets and no one pays them back and nothing ever happens!! i will probably just pay them for him. it isnt that many but i figured i would just ask. Thanks for the laughs!! Diana He is misinformed. Many states use a device called 'The Denver Boot' that immobilizes your car (after a certain amount of fines -parking tickets etc. that have not been paid.) You can get your car back only after you pay your fines plus a pretty penny (or a dirty hudred dollar bill)! Causes very big headaches for a few days till you get your car back. He shouldn't be so nonchalant about laws - look where Al Capone ended up - just for not paying taxes on his (illegal) income! Good Luck Denver Boot Edited by motu, 02 April 2006 - 10:44 AM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-02 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unpaid parking tickets	Probably nothing will happen but depending on the amount - especially if they run into hundreds of dollars - the hospital administration can attach his state tax refund in some states (Colorado is one.) Yes parking tickets, court ordered payments, child-support, student loans etc. can all come back and get your refund! And as someone said - why not just pay them? Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-01 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 question about the notary	My notary (from the bank) stamps the name of the bank (doesn't include city or state! Even though they have several branches.) And her seal doesn't disclose the city either. Interesting! So, she can put in - your house; or the city and state or the street address only and probabvly will be valid. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-02 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How can I get copies of my tax returns?	Do a search - they have a toll free number you can call And the copies are free (they are actually transcripts but are accepted everywhere.) Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-02 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do?	Well, after more than 2 years of blissful ignorance, I have just discovered that the reason my engagement ceremony felt so much like a wedding to me was because in actuality, we DID have the wedding ceremony. I guess the key is just not to tell the husband. So you are a two-timer then? Even though you twotimed with the same woman! Maybe a new religion is about to start. Ja Ja JA	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-01 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	SO Doesn't speak English!	I agree with denali - have him write (or you can do it for him) all his info and the K1 related stuff also. So they can read it and use it. My father who used to travel extensively (Europe, US and Asia) couldn't understand various accents (including US people's) and he used to carry notes and give it to them if they asked. He used the notes also for finding his flights/gates etc. etc. Good Luck Edited by motu, 18 March 2006 - 11:43 AM.	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-03-18 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Time Frames: How could she do this?	Sounds to me like she was shopping. Just be glad you weren't the bargain of the day. Blue Light Special! ANYONE!	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-01 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Time Frames: How could she do this?	Or she was keeping it a secret from you! I flew down to meet a woman 2 years ago (we had emailed for a couple months) and we hung around for 2 weeks and I knew it wasn't going anywhere and told her so also. To my great surprise she sent me an email and called me from Miami the same week I got back! So! She had the visa and maybe the tickets too all the time but didn't tell me - maybe she was taking her pick of the 'litter'! And didn't want me!	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-01 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	beneficiary's mailing address	It's not complicated unless you choose to make it so. You (USC) are the petitioner and she/he (non USC) is the beneficiary - put the benefeciary's address where he/she can receive mail. The packages sent to them are from the consulate in his/her country. Entiende? Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-03 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Birth Certificate - Front and back? No back	It's the same for the naturalization certificate - its blank on the back but you are asked to send copies of both front and back - I just wrote on a blank sheet of paper - "Back of Naturalization Certificate" - saved 3 cents on xerox costs!	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-03 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	To marry or not to marry..that is my question!	He can file for AOS after you get married. Just be sure to prove that getting married and staying here was not the intent when entering US. I think your case is somewhat normal and you should be OK. Good Luck	motu	Not Telling	Colombia	2006-04-03 11:17:00