ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to file.. What is the fee again.
Make sure I write the correct amount on my check. Is it $450

Thanks

Esoll
esollMaleSwitzerland2008-11-17 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm G-325
Thanks, I guessed about the hidden info on the "box" but I was thinking this form was developed to be filled electronically and not to be printed. However if they take this form "as is" with correction made with a pen, then I am ok with it.

Esoll
esollMaleSwitzerland2008-11-17 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm G-325
Almost ready to file..

The form G-325a (PDF file) when I print it has a "+" sign at the bottom right corner of some answers. This prevents seeing the complete answer on a few questions , for example the year 2003 has the 3 obcured.

Do you guys filled it up with a pen after you printed a blanc copy?

Esoll.
esollMaleSwitzerland2008-11-17 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresComplete time line for a specific countriy
QUOTE (rocks @ Nov 18 2008, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php

if you scroll down to switzerland, it looks like they are pretty swift. smile.gif


Yes they are!

Listed by country Switzerland has 19 days for a K1 and listed by consulate it is 89 days. Does not make sense!Typo maybe or I am not understanding those numbers. Switzerland has 1 consulate and 1 ambassy.
esollMaleSwitzerland2008-11-18 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresComplete time line for a specific countriy
I am going to send my packet tomorrow and wanted to find out if anyone has any experience filling with the US consulate/Ambassy in Switzerland.

The timeline from my filling in CA and the second notification will most likely be average but I am more interested on finding out the time line after it has been sent to Switzerland?

Thanks

Esoll
esollMaleSwitzerland2008-11-18 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
QUOTE (esoll @ Jan 24 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL


Thanks, I was able to login and see my case status. Still at the first step.
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-25 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
QUOTE (esoll @ Jan 24 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL


And what is this Biometrics Appointment that I am reading about?

DO I need to do something about this?

ESOLL
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-24 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-24 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
QUOTE (esoll @ Jan 24 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL


Thanks, I was able to login and see my case status. Still at the first step.
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-25 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
QUOTE (esoll @ Jan 24 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL


And what is this Biometrics Appointment that I am reading about?

DO I need to do something about this?

ESOLL
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-24 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check my file
Filled last November and checking in.

I noticed the filling center in California are doing a good job with their applications. When I filled the time between NOA1 & 2 was close to 150 days and now it is a bit above 100 days. In a month or so they will start dealing with mine.

Anyway what I wanted to know is were can I check if my file has been handles or not? Thanks

ESOLL
esollMaleSwitzerland2009-01-24 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding visiting duration and amount of times
QUOTE (Darren&Laura @ Sep 13 2007, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone.

Today I returned back to the UK after spending six weeks with Laura. I also visited in May (mid to late in the month) for 2 weeks.

We sent in our application on the 11th August while I was in the USA, but the visa application has not been actioned at all yet or the cheque cashed, (not that this should affect my question below.)

My question is this - How long would I need to spend in the UK before I can return to see Laura again while our case is pending. I understand that while I *should* be able to visit while our K1 is being processed, but there *may* be issues with the amount of time I am spending in the USA, (or is this only an issue if I spend more time over there than I do in the UK?) Putting aside our K1 application (unless this is an issue afterall), what do the immigration officials consider to be too many visits? Or is this a non-issue, could I theoretically stay for the whole three month duration of the tourist visa and then return to the UK for a few months, before doing the same?

I returned back from the USA today and am already going insane missing Laura and am wanting to return to see her asap - she is five months pregnant with our twins and doesn't have much family local to help so I want to be there as much as possible until we can be together permanently.


The more visits , the more time together the better, great proof of a relationship. You are in a lucky position as you can get tourist visas from the UK, impossible from China. Visit each other as often as you can.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-13 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime Limit Once K-1 Received
QUOTE (Chemist_Geek @ Sep 18 2007, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so, to be clear, the 90 day clock on the legal wedding & filing for AOS does not start until my bao bei steps off the plane in the USA?

My fiancee was granted her K-1 on 30 May 2007; the six month clock expires 30 November 2007. She won't get here until 26 November 2007. I couldn't determine for certain whether or not those clocks expire at the same time. It wouldn't be a record, but getting the legal wedding done and the AOS filed in two days would be Herculean.


you have 90 days from when she arrives
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-19 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Sep 19 2007, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe we should have just kept this in the other thread wacko.gif

I understand where everyone is coming from and I believe that, for the most part, people have good intentions with their suggestions but we all have different opinions. Rebeccajo has given us a different approach as to how to do this which I very much appreciate and agree with.

We know that USCIS is not going to bow down and do our bidding. We know that processing times are not going to magically go down. We know that our senators/congresspeople will probably throw the letters into their 'disgruntled constituent' pile. But we won't know unless we try. That is all we are doing, trying.

My question: is there something inherently wrong with writing letters? Some think it will be helpful and others not. Well, it won't hurt to try will it? If it doesn't work then....oh well. If it does work then good for us. Why all the ridicule? All the comments about newbies not knowing anything and needing to be schooled. Personally my immigration experience here is NOTHING compared to what I have had to deal with. I joined this site in April 2007 but have dealt with US immigration and immigration from 2 other countries for a long time. My longevity here should not be a gauge as to my level of experience dealing with immigration.

As for the attacking, it needs to stop on both sides. Attacking each other is not going to help anything and this is not newbies vs veterans. We saw some issues we wanted addressed and thought that letter writing was the best way to address them. If you have something constructive to say, pro or con, then by all means feel free to voice it.



i Agree
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Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-19 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Sep 18 2007, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Sep 18 2007, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the current timelines and delays are acceptable considering the massive and daunting task facing the USCIS, DOS, DHS, and FBI. I hope few people will fight to lower overall security and soverignty for a one-time temporal gain.


Good to know someone that received their NOA2 in 36 days can call this "current timeline" acceptable. whistling.gif


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Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-19 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresattachment to G-325A: four copies needed?
QUOTE (jplowman @ Sep 20 2007, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What a great website.

I'm filling out the G-325As to submit with the I-129F, the ultimate goal being the K-1 visa for my fiancee. In both the residence history and employment history sections of my fiancee's G-325A, there are too many entries in the past 5 years to fit in the space provided. From hanging out on the site and some forum searches, I understand I will need to attach a sheet providing the complete answer.

I just want the details of what this means. Most importantly, should I attach four copies of the extra sheet, one for each page of the G-325A, as this poster suggested? Or just one?

Beyond that, what's the best way to attach the extra sheet? Paper clip, staple, etc? Where in the packet should I place it?

Thanks kindly-
Jonathan



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Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-20 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHe is 20 years older should i worry?
QUOTE (Laura_Z @ Sep 21 2007, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone,
freaking out again, been 3 months and a half and no noa2 and i am starting to freak out about interview.. my fiance is 20 years older ( i am the beneficiaryand i am 21) but he doesn't look like he is 6-7 years older than me. everyone says so, and our relationship is very very real and we have plane tickets and boarding passes, receipts and tones of fotos to back us up, we've been together 2 years now.. could that age difference be a problem , does anyone have an opinion? thanks!


not a issue
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-21 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Processing times
QUOTE (Magnolia31 @ Sep 8 2007, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Took us much longer. I didn't get my k-1 until 8-9 months later.

QUOTE (Brian D. @ Sep 5 2007, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, I just went on the USCIS website and saw that the timelines for K-1 approval have now been set at 6 months. I called them and they said the timeframe from NOA1 to NOA2 is much longer now because of the large number of applicants and it can take up to 6 months. This is crazy. It is bad enough that our case took one month to get from Nebraska to California but now we have to wait an additional 3 months from what used to be a 90 day process. Boy, you have got to love red tape.



I was refering to time to get NOA2
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-08 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Processing times
QUOTE (Ionescu @ Sep 7 2007, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (em79sugar @ Sep 6 2007, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ionescu @ Sep 6 2007, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (em79sugar @ Sep 6 2007, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brian D. @ Sep 5 2007, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, I just went on the USCIS website and saw that the timelines for K-1 approval have now been set at 6 months. I called them and they said the timeframe from NOA1 to NOA2 is much longer now because of the large number of applicants and it can take up to 6 months. This is crazy. It is bad enough that our case took one month to get from Nebraska to California but now we have to wait an additional 3 months from what used to be a 90 day process. Boy, you have got to love red tape.



Actually the 6months or more statement is incorrect. If you look at the last posted press release dated August 15th and read the print, it says that if it says 6 months, it means 6 months or less, it also states that it is better if you see the 6 months then an actual date of the receipts they are processing. For more information please see this link https://egov.uscis.g...eviceCenter=CSC

It is for the California Service Center


All it says is 6 months, trust me it can be longer, it can be shorter. Dont underestimate USCIS and timelines. And saying just 6 months, does not mean 6 months or less. If you get an RFE, your looking at longer than 6 months. Depending on your case, your looking at 6 months, more or less.



The press page actually defines what 6 months means if it is on the sheet. But I am sure you know, don't trust what they say.

oki doki if you say so. good.gif


It looks like it is avaraging around 110 day at the moment, but its creeping up more towards 120 for the may folks. i predict most people will be looking at 120 + days soon.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-08 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of ongoing relationship
QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 23 2007, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bought a 10K life insurance policy thru Hartford for my wife when she was still in PI.
Cost $30 a month and didn't need a SSN or anything.
Did a trust fund and a ITF bank account also.


Means absolutly nothing to them, is not proof of anything
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-23 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of ongoing relationship
QUOTE (reginaait @ Sep 22 2007, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so what confused. Do I need to proof that I am having an ongoing relationship? I have much proof of having met my fiance in the last two years, but I am not sure if I am ok with the ongoing. I have been to Italy in May and am returning in October, would my plane ticket in 19 days suffice as ongoing, also My fiance does not have email, we communicate via phone with a sprint calling card that I keep buying a refreshing as it runs out. Will these two pieces be enough.. thanks in advance

thank you

regina shili


For petition you need photos together, boarding passes, hotel receipts, passport stamps to show you have meet in the 2 years prior to filling. For embassy you need proof of ongoing relationship, from time of filling, more visits, more stamps, more boarding passes and hotel receipts, , visists and dated photos are best.letters, email etc phone records can be false so they really even look at that as evidence.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-23 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVO didn't take I-134 form
QUOTE (ch1ch1 @ Sep 23 2007, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, all:

i just want to express my joy here. i just called my fiancee. she's in Guangzhou right now, just finished her interview with the VO. the result, pink (or rather red-orange-ish) slip! i can finally have a good night sleep. yayyy!

while i was on the phone with her, she realized that VO didn't take our I-134 form. she's a little bit worried that this "mistake" may delay getting her passport back in two days. can someone who's been through the interview (in China) tell me whether the consulate takes the form away or not?

thanks very much and good luck to you all who's still waiting!


Go to " a candle for love "and ask there, it is china specific site. Congratulations on the pink
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-24 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe need your help..
QUOTE (LisaD @ Sep 23 2007, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (applewow @ Sep 23 2007, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does it mean we got denied??


QUOTE
The notice will also describe what will need to be done to properly submit the case.


Rejected means the pkg was rejected.


TO ME...and remember all we can do is speculate....it sounds to me like the problem was not with the fee, because that would be the first thing they saw before even cashing the check. If it was a fee issue, I doubt they'd issue a receipt number and then cash the check...the pkg as well as the payment...would be returned to you.

But again, keep in mind that it's pure speculation and none of us truly know what's what.



Sounds a document problem, if check was cashed it is not that. Cant really speculate as to why, something in the docs was wrong, ommitted or a combination of both

Edited by Rob & Jin, 23 September 2007 - 12:41 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-23 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDomestic violence conviction and dismisal
QUOTE (Rail @ Sep 22 2007, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (niceguy26 @ Sep 22 2007, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, because you were "convicted". I wouldn't take any chances. You should be fine as long as your fiancee knows all about it
Thanks, your right it's best to do it right the first time. I did tell her about this and every other thing that has been in my past life. I had rather be the first to tell her than someone else. Thanks again


Any other felony convictions in the past, not overturned ? did you answer the questions honestly on I -129f ? did you answer yes and attach a sheet explaining it was overturned ? I'm not a lawyer, but if you lie on these forms you will be denied and could even face prosecution. Best to be totally honest I think, but thats just my opinion.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-23 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling K-1 visa
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 25 2007, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LonaD @ Sep 25 2007, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (de7wcc @ Sep 25 2007, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok here is the fast version of the story just found out after my my fiance or so called fiance had sex with another man about one week before she came here now she is worried that she is pregnant imagine that how do i cancel her k-1 visa is it as simple as putting her ### back on a plane to the philippines or is their something else i need to do

First sorry to hear about your situation
if your not already married I heard its as simple as putting her back on the plane cose since your not married there wont be a AOS to file , AOS is to file after your married

I would call the center and tell them about your plans just incase you have to deal with them in the far future again they will have it on file reason of cancelling the case good luck


Right. If you do not marry within 90 days, she must leave the USA. Those are the terms of the visa. The visa is dead already. Now she's on a 90 day clock. Her status is derived by the I-94 stapled in her passport. No marriage by the expiration date and home she goes.


Sorry it did not work out for you, good luck for the future
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-25 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrior Spouse
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 26 2007, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BeckyC @ Sep 26 2007, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am engaged to a man from Dromore, NI and we are putting together our K-1 packet.

I was married MANY moons ago (1987) and divorced in 1991. I have all the court documents pertaining to the divorce but on the G-325A form it is asking for his birthday. Quite frankly, I can't remember when it is. (Yes, I am old! tongue.gif ) I know the month and date but not the year. We were only married 3 years and for 2 of those we lived in separate states so there really wasn't that much communication.

Any advice on getting the birthdate of a man I haven't spoken to in over 16 years? I really don't think I want to track him down across the country and open that can of worms again for a birthdate.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks so much.

Becky-


For the G-325a, you could just use your best guess or question marks if you don't know this kind of information. I'm sure they'll think it's cute you remember all but the year. No worries.


on mine i just wrote unknown
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-26 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the visa be denied at embassy??
QUOTE (jamyleandkhadijah @ Sep 27 2007, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Who then can deny the visa ???



The petition can be denied by USCIS, the visa by the embassy which is DOS ( DEPARTMENT OF STATE)
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-27 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 versus previous unauthorized employment
QUOTE (Mags @ Sep 25 2007, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LisaD @ Sep 25 2007, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mags @ Sep 25 2007, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LisaD @ Sep 25 2007, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mags @ Sep 25 2007, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Legal advice is the way to go in this case, imo. No one here should advise you to lie to USCIS...tell the truth all the way. smile.gif


Mags, can I quote this for another thread?


Yup. Be my guest. good.gif


People here need to realize that no one here should advise lying....whether someone does is HIS or HER choice alone.


Yup, I've posted that many times.



I dont see anyone telling them to lie, i just see discussion on what could happen if they tell the whole truth or not tell, and that it is best for them to seek legal advice
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-27 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 versus previous unauthorized employment
QUOTE (monig @ Sep 27 2007, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks a lot guys!!
We have been researching and we decided that will be better if he comes here and we get married here. We don't want to be accused of fraud... and neither spend a lot of money on a visa that will probably be denied. I believe once we are married, they wont deny a k3 visa. It is safer.
Ah, by the way, this forums are great!


what makes you think it would be any different with a K-3, the same rules apply
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-27 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 versus previous unauthorized employment
QUOTE (LisaD @ Sep 24 2007, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (meow mix @ Sep 24 2007, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Sep 24 2007, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (monig @ Sep 23 2007, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I met my fiance while I was in the US under a R2 visa (dependent of R1, allowed to study only). I did not overstay the date on my I-94, but I worked without the INS authorization using my real SS#. Now I'm back to my country, but my fiance and I really want to get married and stay together. I believe I should be honest about the unauthorized work because I've read that hiding this fact may put me in big trouble. Do I have any chance to get the K1 visa? sad.gif What are my chances?
Thanks!


Well, lets put it this way you breached the conditions of a previous visa and worked here illegally (not unauthorized, but illegally), do you think it would be good idea to tell them that ? my advice is seek legal advice on this. If you give them a red ** they will fly it, if however they catch you lying you will be denied, and petitioneer may face prosecution .
This is just my opinion


Working illegally is a civil offense and not a crime, the crime is committed by the employer, so the OP is right that it is unauthorized work, not technically illegal.

Unauthorized work/overstay is forgiven through marriage to a USC if you are already in the states, but you're not - you need to to tell the truth and will probably need a waiver - hopefully kitkat1 will come by and help you out more with that, I'm not well versed in the specifics. Also, maybe ask over in the waiver forum. smile.gif


she didn't overstay......


Unfortunatly she/ he worked illegally, USCIS may never find out, they might. Its still a visa violation, does not matter whether its a criminal or civil offense or not. How do you think USCIS, NVC will will look at at a petitition that already shows dishonesty in the past. Good immigration legal advice is needed i think.

Edited by Rob & Jin, 25 September 2007 - 12:17 AM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-25 00:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 versus previous unauthorized employment
QUOTE (monig @ Sep 23 2007, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I met my fiance while I was in the US under a R2 visa (dependent of R1, allowed to study only). I did not overstay the date on my I-94, but I worked without the INS authorization using my real SS#. Now I'm back to my country, but my fiance and I really want to get married and stay together. I believe I should be honest about the unauthorized work because I've read that hiding this fact may put me in big trouble. Do I have any chance to get the K1 visa? sad.gif What are my chances?
Thanks!


Well, lets put it this way you breached the conditions of a previous visa and worked here illegally (not unauthorized, but illegally), do you think it would be good idea to tell them that ? my advice is seek legal advice on this. If you give them a red ** they will fly it, if however they catch you lying you will be denied, and petitioneer may face prosecution .
This is just my opinion
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-24 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanother I-134 question
QUOTE (Alijef @ Sep 28 2007, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello again,
Another question about the I-134. Trying to figure out how my father who is co-sponsoring can keep his personal information out of the hands of would be identity thieves (darn them!) ... Does anyone know if supporting documentation such as tax forms will be accepted at the interview if some personal information has been crossed off? Such as bank account number, or perhaps the social security number???
thanks,
Ali(&)jef


The only people who are going to see it is your fiance(e) whom you trust right, and the VO's who arn't known to be involved in identity thieft
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-28 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Denied
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 27 2007, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 27 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
may simply be too many obstacles to overcome...


Lots of maybe to agree with here but until Engineer come forward to explain why and what exactly his "fiance" signed, we have nothing but maybe to offer.

"Married" will be reason enough to deny a K1 visa, as will strictly to obtain an immigration benefit.

What is the actual an complete wording of the reason for denial?

Why and under what circumstances did she sign any such affidavit?

What did the affidavit specifically state?

Without those answers and possibly more, we have only maybe.

My first thought was simply that the letter of intent originally states her reason for wanting to marry the petitioner was to move to immigrate to the US in order to benefit herself and her children. If she neglected to mention any other reasons for her intent to marry the petitioner, that could be the whole enchilada. I suspect there is far more to the story we need to hear to be of help.


Have to agree with you the OP has to spill the beans on this, a affidavit to what ? why sign it ? married ? lots more clarity needed from these guys.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-28 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting second Visa
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Sep 28 2007, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What country is she from?

None of this makes any sense to me. She didn't realize her passport was about to expire until before she left. I don't understand why she'd have to go all the way back to her country to renew a passport. That can be done easily without having to return to your country of origin.

So she left on a visa, and the visa only allows one entry into the US, and thats usually made very clear to you at the POE and during your interview. It doesn't matter what her country says...they're not the ones issuing the visa.

The paperwork isn't brain surgery.

But you both have seemed to make matters a little more complicated then they have to be...sooo maybe you should get a lawyer again. mellow.gif



YES i agree why didn't you just renew her passport here? maybe i'm wrong but i dont know of any country that does not do that, thats why they have embassies/ consulats in other countries. Plus you need to get permission in advance from DOS if you are going to leave the USA on a K-1 before you do AOS. What were you thinking dude ?
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-28 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKI Visa Interview and NOA approval date
QUOTE (dwiginja @ Sep 28 2007, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

I am a newbie to VJ. I have a question regaring the Embassy interview process and the approval notice date on the I-797 form.

I filed the K-1 Fiance visa for my fiance and received I-797 Notice of Action on June 12, 2007. I received the a letter from the NVC letting me know that the petition was forwarded to the visa issuing-post in Kingston JA on June 18, 2007 and was advice that my fiance would be receiving a packet with instruction from the consular section. Everything was going very good until the petition was received at (Embassy) in Kingston JA.

I called NVC and they inform me that the petiton was sent to the Embassy on July 17, 2007 and the pkg3 was sent to my fiance and Aug 3, 2007. I made this called Aug 10, 2007. We waited the entire month of Aug no pkg3. I sent the Embassy and email informing them of the issue and they mailed my fiance another pkg3 which he rec'd on Sept 11. 2007. Now the approval notice is valid from 6/12/2007 to 10/12/2007 which is just around the corner. We are in the process of completing the documents, however i am starting to worrying about the expiration date of the approval notice.. If my fiance does have his interview prior to the approval notice expiring will we have to re- file the petiton (I-129F) again.... Any advice I would be greatly appreciated.


Wow that was fast 1 month for petition approval and 2 months to pkg 3 you are very lucky, good luck
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-29 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSlower processing times?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Sep 29 2007, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"This resulted in an influx of applications and fees that exceeded USCIS' capacity to timely issue receipts and deposit application fees." Good job thinking ahead. rolleyes.gif Still doesn't explain why those that filed ahead of this influx are taking so long to get approved.


Yes it would seem they planned very well- NOT wacko.gif
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-29 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time
QUOTE (Queen Jenn @ Sep 30 2007, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yup, 6 months is the norm. Some take 9 months, but I think those are the ones with multiple RFE's. Since 9/11 it's much more difficult to bring a loved one here. But it's worth waiting if you really love them.

GOOD LUCK!!!


Maybe 6 months for some countries, but not for many. After the petition leaves the NVC for the Embassy/ consulate it becomes very country specific. For example with China "the norm" to get K-1 has always been around 7-9 months, now with the ISCIS delays 9- 12 months.
Or if you really want to cry look at the Dominican Republic timelines.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-30 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time
QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 29 2007, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rail @ Sep 29 2007, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what I have read here the whole process is usually taking 6 months or more. My Fiance said that she received a K-1 one year ago and the process only took 1 month. I guess things have changed a little. She did not feel comfortable with him and returned home after 45 days. When it was approved her petitioner sent all the papers to the Embassy in Bogota insted of her. Has anyone done this. Is this an option or no? Thanks for any info

No way has there ever been a K1 visa processed in one month since 9/11 or ever as far as that goes.
I think you should do a little checking on your fiance or perhaps there was a lack of communication.


Agreed
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-29 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 questions
QUOTE (PaulineA @ Sep 29 2007, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (astral @ Sep 28 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is this a credible sponsor?
currently self employed for the past year with online businesses.
the year or 2 before that was in the navy
and about 2 years before that worked as a baggage person at a nice hotel
before that had other jobs..

Here are the giudes.
http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides
Here are the Faqs
http://www.visajourney.com/faq/
Click on these links and find out what your options are.
I can't help you any further as I don't know the full details of your case. You need to write a detailed despription about you and your future fiancees situation before any decisions are made. Read the guides and the faqs from the links above, and then you need to decide what your best options are.


IF YOUR FIANCEE HAS A STILL VALID GREEN CARD YOU CAN MARRY HER (BEFORE IT EXPIRES) AND DO AOS,ITS SIMPLE
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-29 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 questions
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Sep 28 2007, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
man you need to talk to your fiancee and find out her history. If you cant read the guides and get some understanding of the entire process, it is not going to do you any good asking new questions without answering the ones that were posed to you previously.

You are not smart enough to do this process on your own, and you lack familiarity with the basics of the process.

SEE AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER!!!


If she has even a conditional green card, she would not need a visitors visa to get into the USA (oh and by the way it is her green card not her ex's, he cant send it back). If however she did not get a replacement or change from conditional green card to unconditional and let it just expire then its more complicated.
I agree with others you need to determine what her status really is,if her green card it still valid you can just marry and apply for a unconditional green card. If it has expired talk to a immigration lawyer about your options, and make sure you have the divorce decree
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-28 18:05:00